AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 Monday, June 28, 2010 I. TIME AND PLACE 1. 7 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administration Building II. ROLL CALL 1. Roll call of board members III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. Written communications 2. Scheduled communications 3. Unscheduled communications 4. Community groups and organizations V. STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION 1. Gold Star Award VI. SCHOOL PROGRAMS 1. White River Valley Museum 2. Summer athletic program 3. Advanced placement studio art--first reading 4. Advanced placement physics--second reading VII. PERSONNEL 1. Certificated and classified personnel report VIII. FINANCE 1. Vouchers 2. Financial statements 3. Resolution 1128 4. 2010-11 budget hearing 5. Resolution 1129
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AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408
Monday, June 28, 2010
I. TIME AND PLACE
1. 7 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administration Building
II. ROLL CALL
1. Roll call of board members
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
1. Written communications
2. Scheduled communications
3. Unscheduled communications
4. Community groups and organizations
V. STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION
1. Gold Star Award
VI. SCHOOL PROGRAMS
1. White River Valley Museum
2. Summer athletic program
3. Advanced placement studio art--first reading
4. Advanced placement physics--second reading
VII. PERSONNEL
1. Certificated and classified personnel report
VIII. FINANCE
1. Vouchers
2. Financial statements
3. Resolution 1128
4. 2010-11 budget hearing
5. Resolution 1129
IX. DIRECTORS
1. Approval of minutes
2. Community PLC meetings
3. Board self-evaluation and development of 2010 board objectives
4. Legislative report
5. Discussion
6. Executive session
STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION 1. Gold Star Award
The Auburn School District Board of Directors will present the Gold Star Volunteer Award to Margaret Greenslit, in recognition of her volunteer support to Auburn School District. In 2003, fresh off retirement, Margaret Greenslit decided to give back to the elementary school that her three grandchildren had attended, so she began volunteering at Washington Elementary School. Seven years later, Margaret is still volunteering five days a week for nearly two hours a day. Margaret primarily assists students who need extra assistance with incomplete homework and class assignments during homework club, which meets during recess. Margaret helps students at all grade levels on a variety of subjects including reading, writing and math. Margaret also volunteers with Washington’s Global Reading Challenge Team by developing practice questions for the students to use to prepare for the county-wide Global Reading Challenge competition. And even when homework club doesn’t meet due to an assembly schedule or shortened school day, Margaret still comes to school and assists the librarian by shelving books and helping students find books to read during their lunch hour. According to Margaret, “I want to help kids who are struggling in school or who have hardships that make it difficult to complete their assignments.” Margaret marvels at the students’ passion for learning and never grows tired of witnessing young minds grasp concepts and new ideas for the first time. “Their energy and excitement is contagious,” smiles Margaret. Outside of the schoolhouse, Margaret is a WSU Master Gardener and volunteers her time answering gardening questions and providing gardening resources at the Auburn International Farmers Market. Additionally, as a former Registered Nurse, she also volunteers monthly at a free medical clinic in Auburn. Margaret is an incredible asset to Auburn School District and the entire community.
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 1. White River Valley Museum
Rodney Luke, assistant superintendent of K-12 student learning and technology, will introduce Clarissa Ruston, member of the board of directors for the White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm, who will introduce Patricia Cosgrove, museum and farm director, and Tara McCauley, curator of education, who will present a follow-up on 2009-10 field trips to the White River Valley Museum and Olson Farm. Ms. McCauley will provide a brief PowerPoint presentation. Zoe Evans, Lea Hill Elementary School student, and Jasper Lommen, Rainier Middle School student, will discuss their experiences on a tour to the Museum and Farm. Ms. McCauley will also answer questions from the board.
2. Summer Athletic Program
Gordon O’Dell, executive director of student services, will present the summer athletic program and answer any questions the board might have.
Recommendation: That the summer athletic programs be
approved as presented.
3. Advanced Placement Studio Art Curriculum--First Reading Rodney Luke will introduce Cynthia Blansfield, director of secondary
student learning, who will introduce Amy Mills-Goldberg, Auburn Mountainview High School art teacher. Ms. Mills-Goldberg will provide an overview of the advanced placement studio art curriculum.
Recommendation: That the proposed advanced placement
studio art curriculum be approved for the first reading, with the second reading and adoption scheduled for Monday, July 12.
4. Advanced Placement Physics Curriculum--Second Reading Rodney Luke will introduce Cynthia Blansfield who will present the
advanced placement physics curriculum for second reading and adoption. Recommendation: That the proposed advanced placement
physics curriculum be approved for the second reading and adoption.
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROGRAM INSURANCE Football ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Volleyball ASB/Camp ASB doesn’t need insurance
Soccer-Girls ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Tennis Private Yes
Basketball-Boys Both Insurance for Camp/ASB
Basketball-Girls ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Wrestling ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Fastpitch ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Soccer-Boys ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
Baseball-Boys Team using the field League Insurance
Water Polo ASB ASB doesn’t need insurance
AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROGRAM INSURANCE Youth Soccer ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football - 8th Grade Camp ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football - Passing League ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football – Spring Activities ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football - Weight Training & Conditioning ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football- Field activities ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football- All Sports camp ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Summer Camp ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Boys’ Summer League ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Boys’ Summer Tournament ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Girls’ Summer League ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Girls’ Summer Tournament ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Baseball ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Volleyball- Spring activities ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Tennis Girls- Summer activities ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Tennis Girls- Summer camp TBD Private yes
Soccer Girls- Summer camp ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
AUBURN RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROGRAM INSURANCE Basketball - Girls’ ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Tennis Private Yes
Volleyball ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Basketball - Boys’ ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Football ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Soccer ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Cross Country ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Cheer ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
Swim – Girls’ ASB ASB doesn't need insurance.
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT #408
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT #408
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INTRODUCTION
Course Name Advanced Placement Studio Art Grade Level(s) 10-12
Course Description Advanced Placement Studio Art course is designed for students who are seriously interested in practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and execution of their ideas. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam: instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. In building the portfolio, students experience a variety of concepts, techniques and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their versatility with techniques, problem solving, and idea formulation for the required Breadth section of the portfolio. Students also develop a body of work for the concentration section of the portfolio that investigates an idea of personal interest to them.
This course is governed by the College Board. Individual teachers are
required to have approval of syllabus and course materials by the College Board prior to offering the course. This approval is required in order to identify the course as an Advanced Placement course on the students’ transcript. Information about the course along with tools such as sample syllabus can be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-studio-art-course-description.pdf
Pathway Connections Primary Connection Arts and Communications Pathway Course Length One year Course Codes ART380 & ART381 Basic Textbook None Equipment Equipment and supplies are the same as used in the existing Art
COURSE OUTLINE Course Name Advanced Placement Studio Art Grade Level(s) 11-12
Advanced Placement Studio Art course is designed for students who are seriously interested in
practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and execution
of their ideas. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam: instead, students submit portfolios
for evaluation at the end of the school year. In building the portfolio, students experience a variety
of concepts, techniques and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well
as their versatility with techniques, problem solving, and idea formulation for the required
Breadth section of the portfolio. Students also develop a body of work for the concentration
section of the portfolio that investigates an idea of personal interest to them.
Information about the course along with tools such as sample syllabus can be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-studio-art-course-description.pdf
1. Aspects of Portfolio Development
A. Quality B. Concentration C. Breadth
2. Concept, Composition, and Execution of Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design 3. Concentration
A. Investigating visual ideas in drawing, 2-D design, or 3-D design B. Coherent plan of action or investigation
4. Variety of Concepts and Approaches
A. Versatility with technique, problem solving, and ideation B. One or several media
5. Art as an Ongoing Process
6. Analyzing and Discussing Artworks
A. Group and individual critiques B. Instructional conversations C. Self- and peer-analysis of artworks
7. Artistic Integrity
A. Plagiarism B. Using photographs, published images, and/or other artists’ works
Basic Instructional Materials Request (Must include Evaluation of Basic Materials form for a minimum of two texts.)
SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE SUBMITTING REQUEST:
Auburn Mountainview High School Visual and Performing Arts & Advanced Placement Program
No basic or supplemental instructional materials are requested for
Advanced Placement Studio Art.
Materials adopted in the Auburn School District are appropriate for the age, experience, and maturity level of the student for whom they are intended. Teaching and learning materials should not include obscene language or graphic sexual incidents. Rationale must be presented and appropriate instructional goals included where potentially explicit topics or visual aids are used. Alternate learning opportunities will be provided upon request in the case that an objection is made to the approved instructional material.
REQUIRED SIGNATURES
FOR APPROVAL of BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
APPROVED BY SIGNATURE DATE
1. Director of Student Learning (elementary or secondary)
2. Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Student Learning
3. Board of Directors
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PERSONNEL--CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED 1. Certificated and Classified Personnel Report Attached is the personnel report, for certificated and classified
personnel, for the board’s approval. Recommendation: That the board approve the attached
Boutin, Eric effective 6/30/2010 1 .Employment elsewhere
Para-Educator - ECE
Stores, Kimberly effective 6/24/2010 1 .Personal
Para-Educator ECE
Cruz, Daniel effective 6/24/2010 1 .Personal
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FINANCE 1. Vouchers Vouchers will be presented. Recommendation: That these vouchers be signed. 2. Financial Statements Financial statements for the month of May will be presented for the
board’s information. 3. Resolution 1128 Grant Agreement with City of Pacific for Washington
State Department of Transportation Safe Walking/Bicycling Route Improvements
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 1128 for school board approval of
the grant agreement between the City of Pacific and Auburn School District for the Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Walking/Bicycling Route Improvements grant received by the City of Pacific. Auburn School District is a sub-recipient of the grant and approval is required for completion of the grant by the City of Pacific.
Recommendation: That Resolution 1128 be adopted. 4. 2010-11 Budget Hearing A public hearing will be conducted on the fiscal year 2010-11 budgets
for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund. Michael Newman, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations, will present the budgets.
5. Resolution 1129--A Resolution to Adopt the General Fund, Capital
Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund Budgets for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 1129 adopting the General Fund,
Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund budgets for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Recommendation: That Resolution No. 1129 be adopted.
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 RESOLUTION NO. 1128
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PACIFIC FOR WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
WHEREAS, the City of Pacific (in partnership with Auburn School District) has received a Safe Routes to School grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for $265,967 to provide safe walking and bicycling route improvements in the Alpac Elementary School area, and
WHEREAS, the City of Pacific will perform on its behalf the project management, including (a)conduct the project including construction of the sidewalk/trail and stormwater improvements; (b) conduct safety patrols, conduct bicycle roundup; purchase bicycle helmets, and present educational talks regarding safe walking and bicycle safety; (c) receive the Grant and manage the funds appropriated there under to pay for certain costs of the Project; (d) to receive, manage and disburse funds granted by WSDOT to Sub-Grantee pursuant to the Grant Agreement in accordance with a budget prepared by Sub-Grantee and approved by Grantee, attached hereto as Attachment B; (e) to carry out such functions as may be required by WSDOT of the government applicant under the Grant Agreement; and (f) to take such other action as Sub-Grantee shall deem necessary, and to which the Grantee agrees, to accomplish such purposes and to carry out the purposes of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Auburn School District is a Sub-Recipient of the grant and will undertake a portion of the project purchasing traffic safety supplies and providing in-kind services of a summer barbeque, with reimbursement of the cost of the traffic safety supplies from the City of Pacific, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Auburn School District No. 408 authorizes the partnership between the City of Pacific and Auburn School District No. 408 for the execution and completion of the WSDOT Safe Routes to School grant per the terms and conditions of the Cooperation and Sub-Grant Agreement.
Adopted at a regular open public meeting of the Board of Directors held this 28th day of June, 2010, the following Directors being present and voting therefore.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408
ATTEST:
Secretary to the Board
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 RESOLUTION NO. 1129
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, DEBT SERVICE FUND, ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY PROGRAM FUND, AND
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FUND BUDGETS FOR THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR.
WHEREAS, the General Fund Budget, the Capital Projects Fund Budget, the Debt
Service Fund Budget, the Associated Student Body Program Fund Budget and the
Transportation Vehicle Fund Budget have been prepared in accordance with the existing law,
and WHEREAS, the notice of the preparation of said budgets and the public hearings have
been duly published according to aforesaid laws, and
WHEREAS, the public had an opportunity to be heard for or against any section of the
budgets at the board meeting held on June 28, 2010 at the James P. Fugate Administration
Center, 915 Fourth Street Northeast, Auburn, Washington, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors have received and reviewed the detailed budgets as
presented,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to officially adopt the 2010-11 budgets as
follows:
A. General Fund $143,088,790
B. Transportation Vehicle Fund 1,300,000
C. Capital Projects Fund 31,300,000
D. Debt Service Fund 8,473,557
E. Associated Student Body Fund 4,008,145
ADOPTED this 28th day of June 28, 2010.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408
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ATTEST:
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Secretary to the Board
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DIRECTORS 1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, June 14, and the special meeting of Monday, June 21, have been forwarded to the board.
Recommendation: That the minutes be approved. 2. Community PLC Meetings Dr. Kip Herren, superintendent, will share information with the board on
the recently held community PLC meetings. 3. Board Self-Evaluation and Development of 2010 Board Objectives Attached is a revised memorandum outlining the time schedule for the
board’s self-evaluation and the 2010-11 board objectives for review. 4. Legislative Report 5. Discussion 6. Executive Session
An executive session will be held to discuss issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(b), property acquisition.
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT’SPROFESSIONAL
LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLC)
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“A systematic process in which educators work together interdependently to analyze and to impact their professional practice in order to achieve better results for their students, their team, and their school.”
-DuFour, DuFour, Eaker & Many
The Work of Collaborative Teams2
Is . . . A collaborative process
Is . . . Focused on student work and student learning
Is . . . Focused on Instructional Practice
Is . . . An empowering infrastructure of support
Is . . . Effective professional development
Is . . . Connected to the context of teachers’ classrooms
Is . . . Action and results oriented
Is . . . Continuous school improvement
A Professional Learning Community 3
What is a PLC?
Educators committed to working collaboratively in ongoing processes in order to improve student learning (mission, vision, values, goals,)
School
Each PLC is organized into a series of high-performing collaborative teams which meet on a regular basis to focus on student learning.
Team Team Team
Four QuestionsEach Team uses four questions to review data, drive reflection, action research, essential learnings, lessons, formative assessments, support, and enrichment . . . Resulting in . . .
Results Improved Student Learning4
The Purpose of Our Schools
The purpose of a school is to ensure all students learn at high levels, and the future success of students will depend on how effective educators are in achieving that fundamental purpose.
DuFour, DuFour, Eaker
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Objective 1.a Professional Learning CommunitiesSchools use Professional Learning Communities within grade levels and between grade levels to increase student achievement using common assessments, interventions, and extended learning.
ASD Strategic Improvement Plan6
A Moral Imperative-
What will be
Auburn’s Collective?
1.23 million students dropped out of high school in the United States last year-one student every 26 seconds.
Approximately 30% of students who enter high school will drop out.
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Auburn School District and Washington State Graduation Rates
96.20%
90.70% 89.60%87.20%
66.80%
75.00%77.40% 77.00%
45.00%
55.00%
65.00%
75.00%
85.00%
95.00%
2006 2007 2008 2009
ASD Washington
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Auburn School DistrictNon Graduate High School
1,000 student enrollment in 5 years
DO THE MATH…
1,000 Students X 1,000,000 (lost earning power over 40 years)
= 100 Billion Dollars in Lost Earnings
1,000 student enrollment in
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Washington Assessment of Student LearningGrade 5 Preliminary Results
73.369.8 71.6 72.8
54.958.4 59.4 57.7
23.6
33.535.8
34.037.9
41.5
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
READING MATH SCIENCE
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Washington Assessment of Student LearningGrade 7 Preliminary Results
44.2 44.6
56.0
66.5
54.3
65.1
56.5 54.9
30.835.1
44.8 46.5 45.6
52.348.6
51.450.9
56.6 56.7
62.4
66.7
71.2 71.467.8
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
READING MATHEMATICS WRITING
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Washington Assessment of Student LearningGrade 10 Preliminary Results
53.5
60.6 60.1
71.4
79.2 79.5 77.5 77.7
30.2
38.340.8 39.6
42.145.8 44.6
38.9
57.1
62.5
55.9 55.1
76.9
85.382.4 84
25.629.7 31.1
27.129.3
33.7
22.8
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
READING MATHEMATICS WRITING SCIENCE
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What EducationalResearchers Say …
“Throughout our ten-year study, whenever we found an effective school or an effective department within a school, without exception, that school or department has been a part of a collaborative professional learning community.”
Milbrey McLaughlin,Stanford University
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Purpose of the time
Answer the Four
Essential Questions
for a Professional
Learning Community
1. What do we expect students to learn? (power standards, learning targets)
2. How will we know when they have learned it? (common assessments, analyze results)
3. How will we respond when they don’t learn it? (interventions, differentiated instruction)
4. How will we respond when they do learn it? (enrichment, differentiated instruction)
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Clarify learning targets Formative and summative
assessment Analyze assessment results Analyze student work Share effective teaching
strategies Continuous Improvement
Examples of What We’ll Do15
Starting in the 2010-2011 school year, all schools and all grades will start:
60 minutes late on designatedMondays beginning October 4, 2010. Exceptions: Holidays,
Short weeks, etc.
When will staff do the work of PLC’s?16
Elementary PLC Mondays Schedule
Dick Scobee, Gildo Rey, Hazelwood, Ilalko, Lakeland Hills, Lea Hill, Pioneer, Terminal Park, Washington
PLC Time 8:10 – 9:10 a.m. (60 minutes) School Starts 9:40 a.m.
School Ends 3:10 p.m.Alpac, Arthur Jacobsen, Chinook, Evergreen Heights,
Lake View
PLC Time 8:40 – 9:40 a.m. (60 minutes) School Starts 10:10 a.m. School Ends 3:40 p.m.
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Middle School PLC Mondays Schedule
Cascade and Olympic PLC Time 7:15 - 8:15 am (60 minutes) School Starts 8:45am School Ends 2:15pm
Mt. Baker and Rainier PLC Time 7:00 - 8:00 am (60 minutes) School Starts 8:30 am School Ends 2:00 pm
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High School PLC Mondays Schedule
PLC Time 7:35 – 8:35 am (60 minutes) School Starts 9:05 a.m. School Ends 2:35 p.m.
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The work of a PLC in Auburn…
We are using this time to improve student learning by…
Teachers working collaboratively to improve student learning.
Focusing on the Power StandardsCreating formative assessments that
measure student learningAnalyzing assessments and using the
results to make educational decisions that directly impact each student
Create opportunities for all students; including those below, at, and above standard
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Reciprocal Accountability
School Accountability District Accountability
Clearly identify goals for improving student learning.
Staff focus on continuous improvement for allstudents.
Results oriented.
Goals aligned to best practice.
Report results regularly to school board.
Focus on continuous improvement for allschools for all learners.
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Next Steps – As a District22
What we will
be doing next…
Work with our community partners to address childcare needs for elementary age students.
Communicate childcare options to families by August 2010.
Provide regular updates on student performance to the school board.
Provide regular updates on student performance to our Auburn families.
Feedback from Parents & Community.
address childcare needs for elementary
Questions/Concerns/Commendations?23
Auburn School District Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Collaboration for Student Learning Summary of Parent/Community Informational Meetings held on June 15 & June 17, 2010
Families were asked to provide information on the following items: Commendations:
• Love the program
• More effective way of teaching
• Consider putting a copy of the PLC parent letter that went home on the front desk of elementary schools so parents that register or come in the building can see it again.
• Let PTA’s know.
• Have you investigated the model for PLC at Battle Ground SD?
• I have noticed a difference in the instruction my student receives already, from PLC time.
• Would prefer early release Fridays – great.
• Include the PLC parent letter in August mailings from the schools.
• Post daycare information: on school windows, school messenger, constant contact, web Concerns:
• Time. Making parents late for work scrambling, and possibly being fired from jobs – losing students.
• What about the impact on the ½ day programs? And impact to them?
• Has anyone looked at the behavior problems that will come at the time from younger children?
• Have teachers been trained in collaboration?
• What are teacher inservice days? Same as waiver days? Are PLC days the same as waiver days?
• Waiver days (this concern was shared in multiple ways)
• Loss of 25 hours of instruction plus the waiver day.
• I have two children at Evergreen Heights Elementary....my son is just finishing up there as a 5th grader. My daughter is a 2nd grader and will attend the same school next year. I have one younger child not yet in school. I strongly object to the district's plan to start school an hour late on Monday's this coming school year. As a journalist, I've done research and many stories on this topic, and until now was pleased that my children's school district was NOT one that was shorting students on instructional time. According to the Washington Policy Center, which has written extensively on this, a growing body of research shows that the most important factor in whether students learn is the effectiveness of the teacher in the classroom...the research further indicates that increasing time spent on instruction significantly raises student learning. This goes to the simple fact that teachers need MORE instructional time with students, NOT less. Students need predictable reliable schedules in order to learn most effectively and starting an hour late at the beginning of each week interrupts that schedule and sends exactly the wrong message about commitment to learning, right at the start of each week. Starting earlier on Mondays would send a far stronger signal of seriousness of purpose about learning. I'm not only concerned about the late start on Mondays, but the numerous other waiver days that shortchange time in task in class. State law entitles my children to 180 FULL days of instruction, not 170-something. Even at 180 days a year, the U.S. is way behind other industrialized nations, which offer between 220 and 240 days of instruction a year. It may well be that Professional Learning Communities will improve the ability of teachers to teach the students.....but teachers, as true Professionals, could engage in these PLC's before and after the school day, and not take instructional time away from children for this purpose. When I asked you Doctor Herran last week, what if this collaborative time is truly successful-however that will be gauged.... what's to stop you from adding a second day a week late start? I was told "well you know I'd have to measure that." I strongly object to this decision. If teachers need additional collaborative time, it should be done outside of classroom instructional hours.
Questions I would like answered:
• Do parents have a say in the help with teachers?
• Will we have to pay for childcare?
• How are we going to collaborate with parents that don’t have web access?
• Teacher accountability – how does this address the issue of certain teachers whose students are not performing at level? – High school Math especially
• How will you be reporting back to the public on student performance?
• Will the hours in the classroom with the students be used more effectively?
• How will breakfast be served?
• How will students get more help?
Summary of Attendees
June 15, 2010 June 17, 2010 Approximately 25 families, plus 7 administrators and Vice President of the Board Carol Helgerson
Approximately 15 families, plus 6 administrators and Board Director Lisa Connors
Office of the Superintendent Auburn School District No. 408
TO: School Board REVISED
FROM: Kip Herren
DATE: June 23, 2010
SUBJECT: Board Self-evaluation and Development of 2010 Board Objectives
The new board objectives are divided into five standards. The board has identified measurement data for each of the standards. The administration will provide a portfolio of measurements as it has done throughout the year at board meetings, subcommittees, and workshops.
Board Evaluation of 2009-10 Objectives
Monday, June 28--Standard measurement portfolios will be given to each board member on June 28. Each board member should review the data measurements and be prepared to start the self-evaluation on Monday, August 9, 6 p.m. at a special board meeting.
Monday, August 9--Special board meeting will start at 6 p.m. to allow for the self-evaluation process followed by the regular board meeting at 7 p.m.
Development of 2010-11 Board Objectives
Carol (incoming president) and Lisa (incoming vice president) are the committee for 2010-11 board objectives. Board members may want to provide ideas, specific objectives, and strategies to Carol and Lisa on 2010-11 board objectives.
Tuesday, August 10, 6 p.m.--Carol, Lisa, and superintendent will meet to prepare a draft of 2010-11 board objectives.
Monday, August 16--Draft of committee’s 2010-11 board objectives sent to school board for their consideration.
Wednesday, August 18, 6 p.m.-- Carol, Lisa, and superintendent meet to finalize 2010-11 board objectives.
Monday, August 23--Regular board meeting. Board to finalize and adopt 2010-11 board objectives.
All of the dates and times are arbitrary. This is strictly a starting point for discussion.
