PARENT SOUNDING BOARD MINUTES

ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWENTY WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2016

Welcome and Introductions: – Karen Zink and Bev Bodman Co-PSB Chairs.

The meeting of the Academy School District 20 Parent Sounding Board (PSB) was called to order at 9:10 a.m. at the Academy 20 EAC.

Request to share positive news from school. o High Plains carnival week before winter break went well o Ranch Creek – stockings for Nicaragua for the 3rd year

Next meeting is February 3, 2016 Reminder: snow day or delay there will be no meeting

Board of Education Report: Catherine Bullock, BOE President/PSB Liaison

One board meeting Proposed charter school (Capstone Academy) was denied as it isn’t different

enough from TCA, and the interest level was not high enough. Students performed well on PARRC however the district does not have growth

data or academic data with new testing since no comparison data. New courses were approved – once approved any school in district can offer

o Leadership Psychology – based on book MindSet o Statistic and Science

State switched from ACT to SAT – staff has 3 months to prep for new test New information states that ACT can be administered for Spring 2016 due

lateness of decision. Letter submitted to commissioner of BOA for review

Q: new ACT in March? A: not sure why? Q: part of guidelines? A: no because Q: this April they will be able to choose A: unsure Q: SAT test part of Khan Academy Q: test given in schools optional or mandatory A: every student to take ACT but changing to SAT

Superintendent Welcome: Dr. Mark Hatchell, Superintendent

Believes federal minimums and ACT. Surprised that there was a change from ACT to SAT when there was no issue

with the ACT. Letter sent to commissioner and signed by all superintendents in state Expects that with the outcry – there may be an option for schools to choose which

test (ACT/SAT) to administer spring 2016.

Safe2Tell: Ms. Susan Payne, Director of Safe2Tell

http://safe2tell.org/ Online presentation may be viewed at http://prezi.com/inlau8g3ypxu/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Started in 1999 as a non-profit organization. Safe2tell has turned into a state funded program through the Attorney General Office commencing in 2003. Ms. Payne is called to the Capital (D.C.) after all tragic events.

Safe2Tell is not only school violence but also the individual students’ safety. Top 10 national incentive for school safety Dr. Del Eliot Founding Director of Safety is based in CU Boulder. He will be

presenting this spring. Accountability and anonymity are key components to Safe2Tell 8 different topics to address to the students Mobile app is available almost immediate response because if something

uploaded on social media then can send to police state patrol comp center. Last year there were 640 suicide reports, and of those one suicide occurred.

Q: What percentage of the reporting is a real situation? A: Based on the outcome of each call all are real. Q: Has there been false reporting and how to overcome (inappropriate use)? A: Not certain, some elementary students/parents have used it to ‘tell” on another student, but no real abuse. Q: Does safe2tell go to hospitals and churches? A: available for the community, however not currently in these locations. Email and texts alerts: safe2tellco.org/contact-us and test SAFE2TELL to 22828

ASD20 Safety Video: Brian Grady, Executive Director for Security & Transportation http://viddy.asd20.org/20TV.php?Stream=Drugs Reunification Process: Mr. Mike Ruggieri, Assistant Director of Security PowerPoint attached

Why do you and asd20 invest in security? Kids!! Comfort knowing there is a plan in place in case of an emergency. After DCC incident, the debriefing resulted in coordinating a more efficient

reunification process. Therefore Parents and students will be reconnected quicker, smoother.

The plan was submitted to city emergency management center, and approved. During lockdown what can we do? Provide transportation and transport to New

Life Church which is the location for the reunification. At NLC, each grade will have a check in table, and parent must provide

identification at sign in, the parent will then be able to move into the Sanctuary to be reunited with their student. Once reunited then leave out the exit

Q: Would there be signs for parents know where to go once in the church? A: not always, but if time yes.

Q: Can someone else pick up student? A: Only a pre-approved individual could pick-up the student. This can be found on IC contact list. We really want the parent to pick up the student. Q: divorced households to pick up children? A: IC will be available to access re: restriction Q: teachers certified to drive a bus? A: no because myriad qualifications to drive the bus. Comments: DCC reunification resulted in good and bad, however be mindful DCC is the most difficult to address because of mere volume of students.

PARCC/CMAS Results: Mr. Clark Maxon, Director of Curriculum PowerPoint attached

Several states participated in the test (Consortium) Useful as one is able to compare Colorado/ D20 to other states/ districts. Bold terms in PowerPoint are CDE college readiness Levels and numbers changed for proficiency Unable to compare TCAP to PARCC

ASD20 remains the highest achieving large district for the 7th year in a row

Q: science and social studies scores? A: Results have not been provided yet.

Question and Answer Session: Dr. Mark Hatchell, Superintendent

Dr. Hatchell was a student for a day @ USAFA. One of the victims of the Planned Parenthood shooting was from D20.

Q: After Canon City incident are we informing students of texting? A: yes, posters and things in place for sexting. It is a problem, we can only help to educate. Q: Do students know the repercussions of sexting A: yes, but many choose to text anyway. Q: Suicide rate seems high in our district? No program available but need information sent to parents? A: Safe2tell reports there were 42 reports. We are in the most at risk for suicidal risk with white, upper middle class but need to step up efforts to address Comment: commend district on the handling of the suicide that recently occurred at TCA. A: Unfortunately a lot of practice to address it but need to approve the issue ahead of time Comment: prevention is key but the post traumatic event also needs to be addressed. Q: Aside from demographic correlation? Is there any correlation with altitude and suicide? A: No but Ms. Payne interacts with many high altitude communities: no scientific data to support a correlation. Q: Any resource for parents to share with their children?

Ms. Payne: not yet however, would like to set up a resource to share scenarios with children.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Reunification Process PowerPoint 2. PAARC PowerPoint

Attendance: Pam Abbs, Bev Bodman, Linda Buchanan, Susan Casmer, Karen Cleary, Stacy Cox, Peggy Current, Katie Czukas, Selina De La Rosa, Diane Eid, Mary Ann Hardage, Carol Hein, Heather Henneman, Jana Hoffman, Elizabeth Holloman, Christina Jones, Kristina Josey, Melinda Joyal, Jovee Knagge, Carol Ann Lopez, Melody Monberg, Lillian Ogren, Dawn Ogrodny, Mindy Parker, Michelle Roderick, Courtney Smith, Katie Trevillian, Veronica Weldon, Heidi Welge, & Karen Zink.

District Representatives: Dr. Mark Hatchell ------------ Superintendent Ms. Catherine Bullock------- Board of Education Member/PSB Liaison Mr. Brian Grady -------------- Executive Director for Security & Transportation Mr. Clark Maxon ------------- Director of Curriculum Mr. Mike Ruggieri ----------- Assistant Director of Security Ms. Anne Krajcovic----------- EAC - Administrative Assistant

Attendance: Pam Abbs, Bev Bodman, Michelle Bozarth, Karen Brennan, Dee Brown, Susan Casmer, Terri Change, Angie Clark, Karen Cleary, Amanda Corley, Stacy Cox, Katie Czukas, Selina De La Rosa, Diane Eid, Suzy Fischer, Sue Garcia, Mary Ann Hardageheather Henniger, Fai Henniger, Jana Hoffman, Mary Hoggart, Elizabeth Holloman, Tenzin Jamyangling-Kawaguchi, Christina Jones, Vicki Kalthoff, Birdy Malsom, Steve Martin, Dawn Ogrodny, Dawn Pappas, Michelle Roderick, Courtney Smith, Tamela Stoehr, Gayle Vigil, Ida Widmann, Jennifer Wilson, & Karen Zink. District Representatives: Dr. Mark Hatchell ------------ Superintendent Dr. Susan Field --------------- Asst. Superintendent for Learning Services Ms. Catherine Bullock------- Board of Education Member/PSB Liaison Ms. Pat Richardson --------- Director of Legal Services Ms. Anne Krajcovic----------- EAC - Administrative Assistant

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When The Unthinkable Happens

Academy School District 20

Department of School Safety and Security

Abraham LincolnAnnual message to Congress during the American Civil War

December 1, 1862

The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.

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Emergency Response Video

Security Webpage

“I Love You Guys” Foundation

Emergency Response Protocols

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Standard Response Protocol Lockout! Secure the Perimeter

Lockdown! Locks, Lights, Out of Sight

Evacuate! To the Stated Location

Shelter! For Specific Hazard

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Safety of Students and Staff Timely and Efficient Reunification

ReunificationEmergency Operations 

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Reunification form School: Date:

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Parent Sounding Board

Learning Services

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

2015 Consortium Testing: Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi  New Jersey  New Mexico Ohio  Rhode Island

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Spring of 2015

Two Testing Windows

Performance Based Assessment (PBA) Window

End of Year (EOY) Window

English Language Arts ‐ Computer‐Based*

Grades 3‐5 4 Units Total

Grades 6‐11 5 Units Total

Mathematics – Paper‐Based

All Grades / Content Areas 4 Units Total

*TCA 3rd Grade ELA – Completed Paper Testing

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TCAP Proficient and Advanced

PARCC Met and Exceeded 

Expectations

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In English Language Arts, the % Met and Exceeded for D20 exceeded Colorado on each of the 9 grade level tests by an average of 19 percentage points.

In Math, the % Met and Exceeded for D20 exceeded Colorado on each of the 9 grade level / content area tests by an average of 17 percentage points.

Academy 20 remains the highest achieving large school district in Colorado for the 7th straight year.

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*Starting in the 8th grade, students took the PARCC math test corresponding to their math course, rather than their grade level.

Non‐Participation is primarily the result of parent refusals; however, other reasons for non‐participation are reflected in the data as well (ex: absence due to medical condition).

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Non‐Participation is primarily the result of parent refusals; however, other reasons for non‐participation are reflected in the data as well (ex: absence due to medical condition).

The Met and Exceeded percentages for each of the 18 PARCC tests were analyzed for the 20 largest school districts in CO. 

Academy 20 is ranked:

# 1 for 7 of 18 tests  (ELA 8‐11, Math 6‐7, Geometry)

# 2 for 6 of 18 tests  (ELA 4 & 7, Math 3‐5, Algebra II)

# 3 for 3 of 18 tests  (ELA 3, Math 8, Algebra I)

Overall, Academy 20 is the highest achieving large school district in the state of Colorado for 2015 PARCC % Met and Exceeded results. 

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It is not possible to validly compare TCAP and PARCC results.

TCAP and PARCC have different criteria for scoring.

We only have achievement data – we do not have growth data.

As participation rates decline, the potential impacts of sampling bias increase.

There are variations between school districts as to which students completed which math assessments.

With TCAP, all students within a single grade level took the same tests.

• Continued data analysis, including analysis of PARCC results by sub‐group. 

• Dialogue with teachers, administrators, and Learning Services staff.

• Identification of areas of strength and areas for growth in curriculum and instruction.