2013-2014 Budget Proposed Program Improvements TECHNOLOGY TEACHER EVALUATION HIGH SCHOOL K-5 MATH COACHING January 8, 2013

2013-2014 BudgetProposed Program

ImprovementsTECHNOLOGY

TEACHER EVALUATIONHIGH SCHOOL

K-5 MATH COACHING

January 8, 2013

The Business of Schools

Technology is embedded in ALL aspects of what we do as a school system

We are running a $51 million business that attends to: Information systems and administrative

technology Infrastructure

We need to achieve a level of sophistication in our systems, staff, and infrastructure to support current and future demands

FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests

Technology and Innovation



Information Systems/ Administrative Technology

Current NPS Information SystemsSystem Description

AESOP Substitute Teacher Management

Applitrack Employment Application Management

Atlas Curriculum Management

Budget Database Budget Development and Management

Community Education Registration and Tracking

E-listen Survey System

eSPED Special Education IEP Management

First Class Electronic Communication

GoogleApps Document Collaboration

Health Office Student Health Management

HTE/Unifund Financial Management

InfoCentre Library Management

Level Data Data Integration Services


Current NPS Information Systems

System Description

MCC Online Payments

Meal Magic Food Services Management

MyLearningPlan Professional Development Management

Naviance High School Post Graduate Management

NHS Athletics High School Athletics Management

PowerSchool Student Information System

Quickbooks Revolving Account Management

Rapid Web Designer Web Page and Content Management

School Messenger Emergency Communication System

SMART Calendar Scheduling Management

TestWiz MCAS Data Management

Versatrans Transportation Management



Administrative Technology

• Establish and implement a governance process for evaluation and adoption of new information systems to ensure coherence, efficacy and smooth implementations

• Focus on operational efficiency and data integrity

• Support increased demand for data and reporting

• Develop technology skill guidelines to support hiring of appropriately skilled staff

• Provide ongoing professional development


Infrastructure


Infrastructure

• Assess and increase efficiency and timeliness of solutions

• Evaluate alternative technical support models

• Plan for an infrastructure to support robust information systems and instructional environments

• Prepare for requirements of the PARCC Online Assessments

• Meet the challenges of expanded infrastructure and additional devices


Infrastructure•Increase computer technician staff from 5.5 to 6.0: $28,744•Reduce technician/computer ratio from 1/545 to 1/500

Town Tech/Comp Ratio

(# of Techs.)

ReplacementCycle (years)

Personnel: Staff/Student

s

Of Note

Weston 1/126 (9) 5 280/2350

Medfield 1/266 (6) 6 500/3000

Westwood

1/425 (4) 4-5 320/3400

Wellesley 1/535 5-7 840/5000

Needham

1/545 (5.5)

7 650/5500

Newton 1/636 (11) 5 2500/12800 Additional staff

Wayland 1/833 (3) 4 (own/lease)

430/2700 Additional staff


Infrastructure

Establish ETC operations manager position: $74,500• Facilitate much of the day to day operations• Increase leadership and attention of Director in other areas of

responsibility

Increase Internet bandwidth: $5,000• Support increasing number of devices and systems• Prepare for PARCC online assessments


Teacher EvaluationProfessional Development: $15,000

• The district is currently piloting the DESE model teacher evaluation with a small number of teachers in each school

• Teachers 21 has provided training to the 29 teachers and all administrators with evaluation responsibilities

• In September 2013, all educators must be evaluated using the DESE model evaluation or other model approved by the DESE. Any evaluation instrument must be negotiated with the NEA

• Training must be provided to all other teachers in the district to prepare for implementation in September. Professional development will begin in March 2013


Teacher EvaluationSoftware: $10,000

• To assist evaluators in the implementation of a very comprehensive evaluation program, a number of vendors have developed software for the iPad

• To date, we have previewed four vendor products

• The software allows the evaluators to keep records, notes, complete forms, store artifacts such as photos and provide notification and electronic signature

• Because every educator must be evaluated every year, an electronic management system is essential


K-5 Math CoachingPilot 2012-2013: Broadmeadow School

Teacher Survey

Would use a math coach to:

Analyze student work 99%

Consult on a variety of math instruction matters 95%

Facilitate small group instruction 94%

Extend learning for strong students 94%

Adjust lessons for struggling students 94%

Co-teach a lesson 89%Better understand how students learn

mathematics 72%


K-5 Math Coaching PilotDirect service to students

Individual, small group instruction In-class, out-class Review, preview, remediation, extension

Direct service to teachers Structure math block for instruction based on student needs Use data to inform instruction, identify student needs Provide informal/formal coaching & guidance Preview instructional units to plan for optimal instructional

impact


K-5 Math Coaching PilotDirect Service to School

Contribute to school’s tiered intervention processProvide & analyze info/data on student’s

achievement in math to help tailor instruction Advise teachers regarding strategies to support

struggling students prior to special education referrals

Collaborate with principal to determine professional development directly tailored to school need


K-5 Math Coaching ImpactAll teachers engaged & enthusiastic

50% have already sought individual coaching supportAll grade levels/classrooms participating

Growing a model for math similar to literacy

Increased capacity at school level for:Math instruction differentiated to student needsSupport and extension for studentsMore targeted professional development tailored to

school needs


K-5 Math Coaching 2013-14 Expand coaching model to other schools

2.0 FTE Math coaches: $112,500Distribute coaching services proportionally among

other schoolsGrow a model for math support and district

coordination that is similar to existing literacy structure


NHS FY 2014 Critical Issues

2013-2014 Increased Enrollment by 34 (n=1,594)

Level Student Support and Wraparound Services

Maintenance of Class Sizes & Overall Teacher Load

Program Enrichment & Expansion

Increasingly Limited Instructional, Recreational, & Common Space


NHS FY 2014 Request Rationale Teaching Positions & Supplies

Accommodate growth in enrollment Program expansion (e.g. Robotics, TV Communications, etc.)

Assistant Principal & Counselor PositionsAccommodate growth in enrollmentAllow shift from conducting to supporting student case

management & to directing school-wide project management & improvement goals, including new instructional mandates

Student Activity & Athletic StipendsAddress increased student engagement in athletics & related

school activitiesExpand offerings to promote student health, wellness, &

engagementAthletic Assistant/Club Sports Coordinator $28,135


Grade level administrators in 20 comparison districts

Public High School FY 2013 EnrollmentGrade Level AdministratorsDover-Sherborn High School 645 1Weston High School 781 1Dedham High School 778 2Holliston High School 823 2Wayland High School 862 2Medfield High School 902 2Westwood High School 910 2Norwood High School 1115 5Hopkinton High School 1116 2Winchester High School 1160 2Walpole High School 1161 2Concord-Carlisle High School 1219 2Natick High School 1380 2Wellesley High School 1384 2*Needham High School 1561 2Newton South High School 1763 5Brookline High School 1770 6Newton North High School 1975 5Lexington High School 2024 5Framingham High School 2080 4*3rd assistant proposed for FY 2014

Needham High School Serves 1,563 students in grades 9-12.

Leadership Team

Principal…………………………………….…………………Jonathan Pizzi

Assistant Principal…………………………………………..Jonathan Bourn

Assistant Principal……………………………Alison Coubrough-Argentieri

Assistant Principal, 9 & 11 Assistant Principal, 10 & 12

Operations & Management

Master Schedule Development

Grade Level Office Secretary

Attendance Aide

Planning & Oversight of Safety Drills

Cafeteria Duty (Daily)

Morning Duty (Daily)

Extracurricular Event Coverage

High Academic Achievement

Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (15 teachers)

DESE Evaluation Pilot

Professional Development

New Teacher Support Program

“Be the Change” Student Leadership Course

Technology & Innovation Committee

University Intern Liaison

Student Support & Discipline (789 Students)

Student Support Team (Weekly)

Guidance Team (Weekly)

Student Discipline

Parent Outreach

Blueprint Development

Student Transitions*

Attendance Support Board

Student Support & Discipline (764 Students)

Student Support Team (Weekly)


Student Discipline

Parent Outreach

Blueprint Development

Student Transitions*

High Academic Achievement

Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (14 teachers)

DESE Evaluation Pilot

Professional Development


“Be the Change” Student Leadership Course


NEASC Follow Up Committee Chair


Student Assessment

Course Selection Process

Duty Roster Development

Grade Level Office Secretary

Attendance Aide

Oversight of Safety Drills

Cafeteria Duty (Daily)

Morning Duty (Daily)


Mathematics Department Chair

NPS Director, METCO

Student Support Services Chair

History & Social Sciences Department Chair

Science, Department Chair

English, Department Chair

Student CouncilPrincipalSchool Council

NPS Director, Student Health Services

NPS Director, Wellness & Physical

Education

NPS Director, Fine & Performing Arts

NPS Director, World Languages

NPS Director, Guidance Services

Professional Responsibilities

District Leadership Team

Alternative Compensation Committee (District)

SEL Steering Committee (District)

Professional Responsibilities


Response to Intervention Committee (District)

World Language Program Review Committee (District)

NPS Athletic Director

Needham High School AdministrativeResponsibility/Organizational Chart

2012-2013

Needham High School serves 1,594 students in grades 9-12.

Leadership Team

Principal………….….………………Jonathan Pizzi

Assistant Principal….……………..Jonathan Bourn

Assistant Principal….Alison Coubrough-Argentieri

Assistant Principal………………………………TBD

Mathematics Department

Chair

Student Support Services

Chair

History & Social

Sciences Department

Chair

Science, Department

Chair

English, Department

Chair

Student CouncilPrincipalSchool Council

NPS Director

Wellness &

Physical

Education

NPS Director, Fine &

Performing Arts

NPS Director World Languages

Instructional Leadership Responsibilities

Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (11)



Principal’s Cabinet

Assistant Principalfor

Student Intervention

Student Support & Discipline

Grade 11 & 1/3 of Grade 9 (531)

Student Discipline & Attendance

Parent Outreach



Be the Change


Grade 12 & 1/3 Grade 9 (531)


Parent Outreach



Be the Change

Project Management

Curriculum Planning & Oversight

Instructional Strategies

Professional Development Planning & Implementation

Building-wide Assessment Coordinator

Interdisciplinary Learning Coordinator

University Intern Liaison

Project Management

Student Support & Special Programs Liaison

Course Selection Coordinator


Response to Intervention Committee (NPS)

NEASC Follow-Up Committee Co-Chair





Educational Grants & Development





Educational Grants & Development


Curriculum & Instruction


Grade 10 & 1/3 of Grade 9 (531)


Parent Outreach



Be The Change

Project Management

Master Schedule Design & Development

School Safety Plan Design & Implementation

Facilities Maintenance Liaison

1 to 1 Technology Initiative

School Improvement Plan

Duty Roster Development



NPS Director Student Health

Services

NPS Director Guidance

NPS Director METCO

NPS Athletics Director

Needham High School AdministrativeResponsibility/Organizational Chart

2013-2014

DRAFT

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2013-2014 Budget Proposed Program Improvements TECHNOLOGY TEACHER EVALUATION HIGH SCHOOL K-5 MATH COACHING January 8, 2013