Lead Deadwood Ed Ad Summary Presentation - Oct 2016

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EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY SUMMARY

What is Educational Adequacy?

Educational Adequacy is a complete analysis of a school building focusingon multiple categories as listed below.

1. Classroom Size and Suitability

2. Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving

3. Security and Supervision

4. Main Office/Nurse/Support Services

5. Science Classrooms/Labs

6. Art Classrooms/Labs

7. Music Classrooms/Practice Areas/Etc.

8. Teacher/Staff Collaborative Planning Areas

9. Student Commons/Break-Out Areas

10. Physical Education/Athletics/Locker Rooms/Pool Etc.

11. Site Suitability: Fields/Green Space, Playgrounds Etc.

12. Parking and Bus Drop-off: Staff/Students/Parents

13. Technology

14. Library/Media Center: Location/Size/Layout

15. Special Education/Support Services

16. Auditoriums/Performing Arts Spaces

17. Career and Technical Education

18. Hallways/Washrooms/Lockers/Maintenance

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Analysis in Each of 18 Categories Analysis in Each of 18 Categories Analysis in Each of 18 Categories Analysis in Each of 18 Categories –––– Five CriteriaFive CriteriaFive CriteriaFive Criteria

1. Current district programming – enrollment, # of K-6 sections, % of Special Education, etc.

2. Minnesota Department of Education Guidelines for Public Schools.

3. Designing Schools for 21st Century Education

4. Anticipated future needs – Demographic Projection, etc.

5. Input from the Lead Deadwood staff


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1. Classroom Size/Suitability:


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• 850 – 950 sq. ft. for general purpose classrooms (Kindergarten

1,200 sq. ft.)

• Adequate storage/cabinetry/countertop space

• Sink & fountain (Elementary)

• Adequate number of electrical outlets/wireless access

• Natural Light

• Interactive white board, tack/white boards

5. Science Classrooms and Labs:


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• 1200 – 1500 sq. ft. for 20-28 students

• 350 – 400 sq. ft. for lab prep/chemical storage/specimens

• # student work stations – gas/water/elec./deep sink

• Teacher demonstration area – gas/water/elec./deep sink

• Exhaust hoods/ventilation for fumes/odors

• Shower/eye wash – safety supplies

• Adequate storage: student projects/supplies/equipment


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A 21st Century Education is:

1. Personalized

2. Student-directed

3. Inquiry-based

4. Collaborative

5. Interdisciplinary

6. Rigorous and hands-on

7. Project based learning (PBL)

8. Embodies a culture of excellence and high expectations

9. Team oriented - study and socialize as a group

10.Globally networked

11.Preparation for life after graduation

Educational Adequacy ProcessEducational Adequacy ProcessEducational Adequacy ProcessEducational Adequacy Process:

• Input Meetings with all Lead Deadwood Staff

• Analysis of:

17 Areas of Lead Deadwood Elementary School

18 Areas of Lead Deadwood Middle School

18 Areas of Lead Deadwood High School

• Final Report presented to School Board & Superintendent


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Educational Adequacy Color Key


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Green

Yellow

Red

Adequate – Meets 4-5 of the Analysis Criteria -

including MDE Guidelines for School Educational

Adequacy

Questionable Adequacy - Meets only 2-3 of the

Analysis Criteria, but may be considered adequate

based upon current programming/enrollment and/or

size of area.

Inadequate – Meets 1 or none of the Analysis Criteria

- Is perceived as a significant need by staff

LEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLSLEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLSLEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLSLEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ––––Staff Input Exercise # 1Staff Input Exercise # 1Staff Input Exercise # 1Staff Input Exercise # 1


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“Areas Needing Improvement”

“Areas That are Adequate”

Education Adequacy – 18 CategoriesStaff Input – September 2016

Lead-Deadwood High School Staff Sample


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Perceived Areas Needing Change

and/or Improvement Perceived Areas of Satisfaction

(Areas not adequately meeting the needs of students

and staff)

(Areas adequately meeting the needs of students &

staff)

Category 1: Classroom Size and Suitability

Classroom size (4)

More outlets in classrooms

More storage in classrooms

Category 2: Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving

Better quality food - higher nutritional value (3)

More time alotted for students to eat

Category 3: Security and Supervision

Better supervision of students Good security in our entryways

Classrooms lock from the outside only

LEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEAD DEADWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ––––STAFF EXERCISE #2STAFF EXERCISE #2STAFF EXERCISE #2STAFF EXERCISE #2


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“Big 5 Needs”


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Lead-Deadwood Elementary School

Top “Needs” Summary

Lead-Deadwood Elementary School - The Big Five Needs - Staff

Needs: Description

Rank 5 to 1 with 5 = Highest Need to 1 = LowestTotal

Points

# of

Responses5 4 3 2 1

Improve the breakfast/lunch program-healthier food

options xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx x x 85 22

Safe and efficient student/parent/bus drop-off/pick

up/parking xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxx xx 87 24

Classroom space, setup, temp control & storage

xxxxxxxx

xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx 94 26

Lunchroom improvements - improve flow, timing,

acoustics, add space and natural light xxxx xxxx xxx xxx xx 53 16

HVAC improvements xx x x xx xxx 24 9

More green space-especially on playground x xxx xx xx 20 8

Improved security (especially on the playground) xx x xxx 20 6

Writing curriculum xxx 12 3

Windows-More natural light & fresh air x x x 12 3

Bathrooms in classrooms x x x 11 3

Kindergarten classrooms need to be bigger xx 10 2

School offices need to be on the ground floor x x x 10 3

More sped support rooms for OT, PT and sensory x xx 10 3


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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Improve the breakfast/lunch program-healthier food options

Safe and efficient student/parent/bus drop-off/pick up/parking

Classroom space, setup, temp control & storage

Lunchroom improvements - improve flow, timing, acoustics, add space and

natural light

HVAC improvements

More green space-especially on playground

Improved security (especially on the playground)

Writing curriculum

Windows-More natural light & fresh air

Bathrooms in classrooms

Kindergarten classrooms need to be bigger

School offices need to be on the ground floor

More sped support rooms for OT, PT and sensory

Lead-Deadwood Elementary School - NEEDS


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Lead-Deadwood Middle School


Lead-Deadwood Middle School - The Big Five Needs - Staff

Needs: Description


Points

# of

Responses5 4 3 2 1

More classes for exploratories/CTE pathway

alternative to college (FACS, social skills, greenhouse,

etc.) xxxxxxx xxx xx x 55 13

Parking and bus drop off improvements x xxxxx x x 29 8

Commons areas for students xxxx xxxx 28 8

Staff lounge/workspace w/windows xx xxxx 18 6

Better quality food for lunch xx xx 16 4

Cafeteria/kitchen/serving restructuring x xx x 10 4

Family support/parent programs to increase parent

support and student accountability x x 7 2

Same schedule for HS and MS - schedule to allow for

more classes x 5 1

Pay needs to be addressed - teachers who have

taught longer should not be making comparable wage

to a teacher starting out x x 5 2

New cafeteria x 5 1

Facilities that accommodate ALL students; LGBT

bathrooms/locker rooms x 4 1

Security and supervision x 4 1

Welding/machine shop x x 4 2

Larger classrooms x 3 1

Larger gymnasium x 3 1

Higher level classes for "gifted" students x 2 1

Library media center commons areas x 2 1

SPED - cool down area x 1 1

Improving poverty x 1 1


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0 10 20 30 40 50 60

More classes for exploratories/CTE pathway alternative to college (FACS,…

Parking and bus drop off improvements

Commons areas for students

Staff lounge/workspace w/windows

Better quality food for lunch

Cafeteria/kitchen/serving restructuring

Family support/parent programs to increase parent support and student…

Same schedule for HS and MS - schedule to allow for more classes

Pay needs to be addressed - teachers who have taught longer should not be…

New cafeteria

Facilities that accommodate ALL students; LGBT bathrooms/locker rooms

Security and supervision

Welding/machine shop

Larger classrooms

Larger gymnasium

Higher level classes for "gifted" students

Library media center commons areas

SPED - cool down area

Improving poverty

Lead-Deadwood Middle School - NEEDS


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Lead-Deadwood High School


Lead-Deadwood High School - The Big Five Needs - Staff

Needs: Description


Points

# of

Responses5 4 3 2 1

More CTE classes and FACS program xxx xxxx x x x 37 10

Improved parking xx x xx 17 5

More parent, staff and student accountability x xx x 12 4

Teachers' lounge/work area x x xx x 12 5

Student commons x xx 10 3

Comprehensive pay raise x x 6 2

More room for lab x 5 1

Shared staff needs common schedule - no block

scheduling x 5 1

Addressing needs of students (ALL STUDENTS) x 5 1

More time and training for math education x 5 1

Classroom size and suitability x 5 1

Communication between school and community x 5 1

Improved bus drop off x 5 1

A real coach - not shipped in x 4 1

Change the block scheduling to 7 hour classes x 4 1

Better connection between staff from all schools x 4 1

Lights for theatre x 4 1

Security and supervision x 4 1

Pool x 3 1

Site suitability x 3 1

Better science dept. with serious educators - not

just those who have a degree x 2 1


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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

More CTE classes and FACS program

Improved parking

More parent, staff and student accountability

Teachers' lounge/work area

Student commons

Comprehensive pay raise

More room for lab

Shared staff needs common schedule - no block scheduling

Addressing needs of students (ALL STUDENTS)

More time and training for math education

Classroom size and suitability

Communication between school and community

Improved bus drop off

A real coach - not shipped in

Change the block scheduling to 7 hour classes

Better connection between staff from all schools

Lights for theatre

Security and supervision

Pool

Site suitability

Better science dept. with serious educators - not just those who have a degree

Lead-Deadwood High School - NEEDS


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Lead-Deadwood Elementary

Educational Adequacy Summary

CATEGORY COLOR

1 Classroom Size and Suitability R

2 Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving Y

3 Security and Supervision Y

4 Main Office/Nurse/Support Services Y

5/6 Science & Art Class/labs R

7 Music Classrooms/Practice Areas/Etc. Y

8 Staff Lounge/Collaborative Planning Areas Y

9 Student Commons/Break-Out Areas Y

10 Physical Education/Athletics/Locker Rooms/Pool Etc. Y

11 Site Suitability: Fields/Green Space/ Storage Etc. Y

12 Parking/Bus Drop-Off: Staff/Students/Parents Y

13 Technology G

14 Library/Media Center: Location/Size/Layout G

15 Special Education/Support Services G

16 Auditoriums/Performing Arts Spaces G

17 Career and Technical Education NA

18 Hallways/Lockers/Washrooms/Maintenance space G


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Lead-Deadwood Middle SchoolEducational Adequacy Summary

CATEGORY COLOR

1 Classroom Size and Suitability G

2 Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving G



5 Science Classrooms/Labs Y

6 Art Classrooms/Labs G

7 Music Classrooms/Practice Areas/Etc. G

8 Staff Lounge/Collaborative Planning Areas Y


10 Physical Education/Athletics/Locker Rooms/Pool Etc. G



13 Technology G




17 Career and Technical Education G



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Lead-Deadwood High SchoolEducational Adequacy Summary

COLOR

1 Classroom Size and Suitability G

2 Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving G



5 Science Classrooms/Labs G

6 Art Classrooms/Labs G

7 Music Classrooms/Practice Areas/Etc. G

8 Staff Lounge/Collaborative Planning Areas R


10 Physical Education/Athletics/Locker Rooms/Pool Etc. G



13 Technology G




17 Career and Technical Education G


CATEGORY

Lead-Deadwood SchoolsEducational Adequacy – Projected Enrollment


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CATEGORY ELEM MS HS

1 Classroom Size and Suitability R G G

2 Cafeteria/Kitchen/Serving Y G G

3 Security and Supervision Y Y Y

4 Main Office/Nurse/Support Services Y Y Y

5 Science Classrooms/LabsR

Y G

6 Art Classrooms/Labs G G

7 Music Classrooms/Practice Areas/Etc. Y G G

8 Staff Lounge/Collaborative Planning Areas Y Y R

9 Student Commons/Break-Out Areas Y Y Y

10 Physical Education/Athletics/Locker Rooms/Pool Etc. Y G G

11 Site Suitability: Fields/Green Space/ Storage Etc. Y Y Y

12 Parking/Bus Drop-Off: Staff/Students/Parents Y Y Y

13 Technology G G G

14 Library/Media Center: Location/Size/Layout G G G

15 Special Education/Support Services G G G

16 Auditoriums/Performing Arts Spaces G G G

17 Career and Technical Education NA G G

18 Hallways/Lockers/Washrooms/Maintenance space G G G


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Sample Description in ReportSample Description in ReportSample Description in ReportSample Description in Report Classroom size and suitability:

• The italicized paragraphs for each category below describe guidelines, based upon

Minnesota Department of Education and 21st Century Education criteria for that

category.

• Additional paragraphs provide a detailed description of how Lead-Deadwood Elementary School spaces either meet or do not meet guidelines.

• Staff Input and Analysis Notes are also provided.

MDE Guidelines:

850-950 sq. ft. in a middle/high school classroom for approximately 20-28 students.

Adequate storage including 15’-20’ of 2’ wide countertop, 3-4 3’x3’x2’upper and/or lower

cabinets for teacher and student materials/projects, etc., natural daylight, 6-8 electrical

outlets, wireless access, and a smart board, white board and bulletin board on the front

teaching wall are important factors for a secondary school classroom.

Classroom Size: There are seven general-purpose middle school classrooms (Math, Social

Studies, Language Arts, and Reading/Honors): two grade 6 rooms (805 sq. ft. /827 sq. ft.), two

grade 7 rooms (both 893 sq. ft.), two grade 8 rooms (both 903 sq. ft.) and one grade 6-8 room

(1040 sq. ft.).

There is also a Pre-School space (room 122 – 893 sq. ft.)

Natural Light: All classrooms have adequate natural light provided by two or more 4’x4’

windows in each room.

Countertop/fixed storage/Smart Boards, etc.: Five classrooms have adequate countertop

space with storage cabinets above and/or below the counter with the exception of the two 6th

grade rooms. These rooms have 8’ of countertop with storage cabinets above and below, and

10’ of tall storage units (tall boys). All classrooms have smartboards and white boards, with the

exception of Pre-School.

Staff Input: In the “Areas of Improvement – Areas of Satisfaction” exercise middle school staff

indicated that the “older section’ does not have adequate storage (2 post its). Additional staff

input is provided on pages 48-49 of this report

Analysis Notes: The analysis color summary is green – adequate: All classrooms are adequate

size and have adequate storage according to MDE guidelines. All classrooms have Smartboards,

sinks (no fountains), and adequate natural light.

Analysis color summary: Green - Adequate

Why is this important?Why is this important?Why is this important?Why is this important?

Lead Deadwood School Board/Administration:

• is doing their homework

• is listening to staff

• will have good solid data for decision making

• recognizes that teaching/learning strategies have changed since buildings were constructed

• is aware that some needs exist in the District’s Schools

• believes the Community needs to know this information


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Lead Deadwood Ed Ad Summary Presentation - Oct 2016