Southgatepublic School

SouthgatePublic School

COMPREHENSIVESCHOOl IMPROVEMENT Plan

SCHOOL ASSURANCE REVIEW

SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

The ____Southgate_Public______school council and school planning committee reviewed the Assurances in the Kentucky Comprehensive Improvement Planning School Framework (2004) prior to approval of our plan.

_Karen Bieger, Principal______March 24, 2008______

Chairperson, School CouncilDate

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Chairperson, School Planning CommitteeDate

Plan Approved by the School Council:

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Date

School Council Members:

Karen Bieger
Kendra Abner
Melissa Herald
Angie Boyers
Missy Beiting
Ken Schutte

Note: Although the Assurance Certification is not included in the school’s improvement plan, the assurances for the categorical programs should be reviewed by the school council and the school planning committee prior to approval of the plan by the school council. The Assurances for 2004-2005 are in the Comprehensive School Improvement Planning Framework (2004) and can be downloaded from the KDE Web Page at:

School Plan Format Copyright  Kentucky Department of Education, 2004

COMPREHENSIVESCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

SCHOOL NAME: SouthgatePublic School

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the SouthgateIndependentSchool District, along with our community and families, is to provide a challenging environment in which all children will become independent learners and successful citizens.

PROCESS USED TO DEVELOP THE PLAN:

A.)How the needs of the school were determined:

SouthgateSchool’s priority needs were determined by analysis of the following data and summative reports:

1.)KCCT and CTBS 2006-2007 scores in all content areas;

2.)KCCT and CTBS disaggregated data;

3.)Parent, Student and Staff survey results;

4.)District Report Card;

5.)Kentucky Standards and Indicators for School Improvement;

6.)ESS and Title 1 Reports and Documentation

B.)How goals and strategies were determined:

The planning committee determined the goals by narrowing our priority needs from these four previously focused upon areas: Student Achievement, Student Support, Climate and Culture, Professional Development. It was then decided upon that the four areas would then be combined to focus on “Student Achievement”. All objectives, goals, strategies/activities would follow to provide for optimum Student Achievement.

C.)What implementation of the plan is expected to achieve:

Implementation of the plan is expected to increase the percentage of proficient students on the KCCT assessment, decrease the percentage of novice on the KCCT assessment, and provide a quality professional development plan to enhance instruction through the core contents.

D.) How public comment was secured and how we responded to it:

Public comment was secured through the used of the school parent survey (2006 – 2007) and parents were invited to participate as representatives on each committee. The survey’s results were used to arrive at the student support services component and the climate and culture component.

E.) How will the public be ensured the consolidated plan will be implemented:

We will follow board policy and state regulations.

1. When and how did your school develop its mission statement? When and how did your school community last review it?

It was developed during the months of October through March of the 2004-2005 school year and is reviewed each year on the opening day of school.

1. Did the council use a Needs Assessment process aligned with Kentucky’s Standards and Indicators for School Improvement? If not, please identify and describe the process that was used.

Yes

1. When did the council complete each step of its Needs Assessment Work? If some parts were completed in past years and not repeated in the current school year, please identify those parts and when they were most recently completed.

The Needs Assessment work was completed by December 2006.

1. When did the council decide on Priority Needs, Causes, Goals, and Objectives?

This was a work in progress from October 2006 through March 2008.

1. When did the council identify substantive achievement gaps, set gap targets, and adopt its time schedule for closing the gaps?

This began in 2003 with the inclusion of SB 168 and continues each year with Fall analysis of the Spring assessment results.

1. When did the council review drafts of the components?

The team reviewed drafts in January and February of 2008.

1. When did the council review estimates for costs and drafts of Section 7 requests?

The team reviewed drafts in February and March 2008.

1. When is the public meeting held to present the Plan to the community, and who attended?

The meeting will be held in March 2008.

1. When did the council officially adopt your revised Plan?

This step is still in the future.

1. When did the council officially adopt any Section 7 requests?

To date there were no Section 7 requests.

1. When and why has the Plan been revised since that data?

This step is still in the future.

1. How will you evaluate your Plan, and when?

Each year the plan will be evaluated

1. For each step listed above, what other stakeholders were involved and how? Include names and identify those who represent parents, teachers, other staff, other stakeholders, primary parents, migrant parents, and your community’s ethnic diversity.

Teachers:

Kendra Abner

Angie Boyers

Nancy Brooks

Donna Falen

Shelley Hamberg

Melissa Herald

Lisa Hitchcock

Sharyl Iden

Kristy Jones

Becky Kyle

Rebecca Rossiter

Donna Stinson

Michele Tagher

Amanda Trotter

Eileen Whaley

Suzi Wycoff

Jo Ellen Yoest

Parents:

Missy Beiting

Ken Schutte

Objective Label / Strategy/ Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
1 / Staff PD Survey continues; providing input from faculty as to PD needs / Survey will assist in directing specific training for PD for all faculty / PD Committee / 8-08 / Ongoing / none
1 / Provide release time for teachers to conduct school visits and classroom visits as needed / Positively impact teacher’s methods, inclusion of Best Practices, and assist them in developing network of resources / All teachers / 8-08 / Ongoing / Sub pay when needed
2 / Monthly Department meetings / Continuous monitoring of student work, skill mastery, curriculum alignment / All teachers / 8-08 / Ongoing / none
2 / Implementation of school-wide social studies initiatives as developed from S.S. Committee / Motivate and promote student success / All teachers / 8-08 / Ongoing / none
3 / Creation of tracking procedure for all Students with special needs / Ensure all students are receiving proper services in a timely manner / Spec. Ed. Director; Spec. Ed Teacher;
RTI Team / 8-08 / Ongoing / None
4 / Implementation of RTI for K-2 / Creation of interventions necessary for student success at all levels / RTI Team Principal, All Teachers / 8-08 / Ongoing / None
4 / PD training for faculty, P-8 for overview; K-2 for implementation / Successfully train teachers who will then implement interventions necessary for student success / Spec. Ed. Dir,
Principal,
RTI Team
All Teachers / 8-08 / Ongoing / Sub Pay
Objective Label / Strategy/ Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
5 / Develop procedures for “pull-outs” to decrease classroom interruptions / Provide quality instruction time for all students and teacher / All teachers, Guidance Counselor,
Principal / 08-08 / Ongoing / None
5 / Create “policy” or “criteria” for determining which activities are included in school year to create focused instructional times / Provide quality instruction time for all students and teachers / All Teachers,
Principal / 08-08 / Ongoing / None
6 / Research and purchase online Interim Assessment to be used 3-4 times per year / Improve abilities to identify needs of students, provide interventions to increase skill mastery and overall student achievement. / Principal
SBDM Council / 07-08 / 09-08 / $2000
estimate
6 / Coordinate PD for all faculty to be trained on use of Interim Assessment and Learning Paths / Improve teachers’ abilities to use program and assess data, and identify needs of students / Principal
All teachers / 07-08 / Ongoing / None
Should be included in purchase of program
6 / Schedule times in calendar to allow for teachers to assess data collected. / Allow planning time for teachers to effectively use the Interim Assessment Data and set up plans for interventions, small skill groups, etc. / Principal,
SBDM Council / 03-08 / Until completion of calendar / None

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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
1a & 1b / The Master schedule for 2007-2008 will be developed by ad hoc comm. with equal representation from all
grade levels & special areas by end of the 2006-2007 school year. to align planning time for all teachers as well as increased instructional time for core content subjects. (ie, grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-8.) / Improved student performance on KCCT & increased instructional time. / SBDM, principal,
ad hoc committee / 5/07 / 6/07 / $0
1a & 1b / Teachers will receive professional development in the areas of fluency
vocabulary, and comprehension / Improved student performance on the KCCT / Principal, PD committee / 7/07 / 5/08 / Unknown
1a & 1b / Teachers will receive professional development
in writing particularly in the area of idea development. / Improve student performance on the KCCT / Principal, Cluster leader teachers / 7/07 / 5/08 / Unknown
1a & 1b / Students will use computer lab weekly to increase writing skills. / Improve student performance on
on-demand and writing portfolios / All Classroom Teachers, media specialist / 8/07 / 5/08 / None
1a & 1b / Seek grants to acquire additional programs and staff to address reading and writing achievement. / Additional student academic support will improve student performance / All faculty and staff / 8/07 / 5/08 / Grant Funds if available

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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
4 / Continue to work with the Understanding Poverty book by Ruby Payne by focusing on the implementation of the strategies presented in the book. (workbook) / Better understanding and awareness of school population / Principal/All Teachers and Staff / 8/07 / ongoing / To be determined, approximately $200 from General Supplies
5 / Continue the inclusion of planning days into school calendars. / Continue to increase communication, collaboration, and instructional ideas shared among teachers by providing common planning time. / Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
2 / Look for additional resources for in-house professional development / Improved, in-house training that better fits the needs of all teachers. / Principal/Staff / 8/07 / ongoing / To be determined, estimated $500
2 / Research outside sources (BEST Partner, other school districts) for professional development opportunities. / Provide more options for professional development. / Principal/Staff / 8/07 / ongoing / To be determined
2 / Set up separate budgets for staff and administrators for professional development. / Better understanding of what funds are available for professional development. / Administration / Summer ‘07 / ongoing / none
2, 5 / Develop monthly agenda item for faculty meeting to address available funds and effectiveness of training. / The analysis and follow up evaluations of trainings will better inform the faculty of specific professional development and available funds. / Principal and staff / 8/07 / ongoing / none
6 / To participate in professional development that trains teachers on reading programs (Soar to Success) / Teachers trained in new reading programs would help to increase reading levels throughout grade levels. / Principal/teachers / 8/07 / ongoing / *Grant money if obtained through Read to Achieve Grant

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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
7A / Students who fail to complete homework will be referred to BUG (Bring Up Grades) Friday program. / Students will complete more homework assignments, resulting in higher grades. / Principal, Teachers, BUG Supervisor / 2/07 / Ongoing / ESS funds
($20/hour)
7B (i) / At the beginning of the school year, school teachers/staff will implement a transition program for 5th grade students, targeting organizational skills. / 5th grade students will more successfully transition to MS, resulting in higher grades. / MS teachers,
School counselor / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
7B (ii) / At the Readifest event held prior to the start of the school, Southgate staff will present organizational tips to help students with organizational skills. / There will be an increased involvement by parents, resulting in improved organizational skills for students and higher grades. / FRYSC staff,
School counselor,
Teachers/Staff / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
7B (iii) / Teachers will work together to more closely monitor the recording of assignments in planners for at-risk students. / There will be an increased monitoring of planners which will result in more assignment completion, resulting in higher grades. / Teachers/staff / 11/06 / Ongoing / None
7 B (iv) / All teachers will prepare a supply list ready to be explained and distributed by the last day of the prior school year. The teachers will collaborate to create an organized supply list to include color coded subject supplies. / Students will be more organized, complete more assignments, resulting in higher grades. / Teachers/staff / 5/06 / Ongoing / None
7C / Students will be referred to ESS to receive academic skill support. / Students will improve academic skills resulting in higher grades. / Teachers, ESS Coordinator / 9/06 / Ongoing / ESS funds
($20 / hour)
7D / The master schedule will be adjusted in order to enable students to attend special classes more frequently. / Students will improve retention and application of skills in the special classes, resulting in frequent assessment and higher grades. / Principal, Teachers / 7/07 / 7/07 / None
8 / Students and/or families with emotional needs will be referred to the school counselor/ mental health therapist.
Students/ families with basic needs will be referred to the FRC / Students will improve academically and/or socially, which will result in higher grades. / All School Personnel/
School Counselor
SBHC Mental Health Therapist
FRYSC Staff / 8/06 / Ongoing / $20,000
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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
9a / Revision of middle school behavior expectation program. / Improve consistency of behavior expectations among all classroom teachers. / All Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
9b / Implementation of behavior incentive program. / Improve student motivation for good behavior. / All Teachers
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / $400, possibly through Lions Pride or General Supplies
9c / Continuation of in-school suspension as a behavior consequence. / Fewer incidences of repeated discipline referrals. / Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
9d / Continuation of CHAMPS Program for primary (Grades PK-4). / Improve consistency of behavior expectations among all classroom teachers. / Primary Teachers
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
9e / Continuation of behavior contracts with principal and student. / Fewer incidences of repeated discipline referrals. / Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None

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10a / Hire a part-time cafeteria worker. / Increase time maintenance staff can do their duties. / Superintendent
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / To be determined (estimated $4000)
10b / Stagger maintenance schedule to include evening hours. / Allow maintenance staff time to work while students are out of building. / Superintendent
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
10c / Creation of a school wide student “Clean Up” group that includes students from each homeroom (K-8). / To encourage student responsibility in school cleanliness. / School Counselor
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
10d / Provide Training for maintenance staff / Increase cleanliness of the building, providing optimum learning environment and safety for all students / Superintendent
Principal / 7/07 / Ongoing / <$300
Workshop or training seminar
10e / Develop a checklist for routine cleaning and maintenance / Increase cleanliness of the building, providing optimum learning environment and safety for all students / Superintendent
Maintenance Manager / 7/07 / Ongoing / None

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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
Person(s) / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs
11a / Implementation of respect curriculum program for primary grades. / Improve respect among students and teachers in the primary grades. / School Counselor / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
11b / Implementation of respect curriculum program for middle school grades. / Improve respect among students and between students and teachers in the middle school. / School Counselor / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
11c / Implementation of academic recognition incentive program for grades 3-8. / Improve respect for students who get high grades among their peers. / Teachers (Grades 3-8)
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / $200, possibly from Lions Pride or General Supplies

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Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible
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12 b i / E-mails, instead of phone calls, will be used to see students outside of class. / Fewer classroom interruptions. / All Teachers and staff. / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
12 b ii / Better use of school walkie-talkies instead of PA. / Fewer classroom interruptions. / All Teachers and staff / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
12 b iii / Calls will be forwarded to teachers’ voicemails instead of directly to the classroom. / Fewer classroom interruptions. / Office Staff / 8/07 / Ongoing / None
12 a / AD HOC committee will be formed to address master schedule. / Classroom time will run more smoothly with less classroom interruptions due to pull out programs. / SBDM
Principal / 8/07 / Ongoing / None

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