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Millersburg Area School District

State of the District Address“Profile of a Graduate”

2019-2020Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent

Mr. Kim Sauers, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Mr. Eric Petery, Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Mrs. Jennifer Wicht, Supervisor of Special Education

February 18, 2020

Millersburg Area School DistrictProfile of a Graduate

Empowering 21st Century leaners, one student at a time

District-Level Planning"Transformation"

2017-2018

• Development of Scope & Sequence of Career Pathways

• Development of a 3-year Instructional Technology Plan

• Selection of a PA Academic & Core Standards aligned K-5 Math Curriculum

• Development of a Cooperative Sports framework with Upper Dauphin Area

• Development of the district's 6-year Comprehensive Plan

District-Level Planning"Implementation"

2018-2019• Year 1 implementation of four Career Pathways at the high school

• Year 1 implementation of Instructional Technology plan focused on integrating STEAM concepts across all content areas

• Year 1 implementation of Ready Math's K-5 Math Program

• Preparation for year 1 implementation of the Cooperative Sports framework with Upper Dauphin Area

• Year 1 implementation of Act 44 – Safe 2 Say Something (S2SS)

• Year 1 implementation of PDE-approved Comprehensive Plan

District-Level Planning2019-2020

“Profile of a Graduate”• Year 2 implementation of five Career Pathways at the high school• Year 2 implementation of Instructional Technology plan focused on integrating

STEAM concepts across all content areas• Year 2 implementation of Ready Math's K-5 Math Program• Year 1 implementation of Go-Math's 6-8 Math Program• Year 1 implementation of Literacy training K-5• Year 1 implementation of the Cooperative Sports framework with UDA• Year 2 implementation of Act 44

District Demographics

Ethnicity Profile, Student Enrollment, and Free & Reduced Lunch

Millersburg Area School District Ethnicity Profile

2019-2020

Asian 1.04% African American 2.46% Hispanic 3.24%

Multi-Racial 4.02% Caucasian 89.23%


2018-2019

Asian .76% African American 1.78% Hispanic 2.68%



2017-2018

Asian .63% African American 1.51% Hispanic 3.40%


Millersburg Area Scool District Ethnicity Profile

2007-2008

Asian .48% African American 1.66% Hispanic .48%

Multi-Racial (Not Recorded) Caucasian 97.39%

Source: Millersburg Area School District Annual Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) Reports

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Comprehensive Plan Goals2019-2024

1. Improve the academic achievement of our students by aligning district curriculum, programs, and materials to the appropriate PA Academic & Core Standards.

2. Increase the rigor of district programs by implementing revised sequences of core courses that allow our students to excel in the area of their choosing.

3. Better prepare our students for the workplace by implementing a set of organized career pathways.

4. Incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) and 21st Century skills throughout the curriculum at all levels.

Comprehensive Plan Goal One

Improve the academic achievement of our students by aligning all curriculum, programs, and

materials to the appropriate PA Academic and Core Standards.

3-Year Math Performance With Changes(2016-17) (2017-18) (2018-19)

Math Math Math

Grade Passing Rate

State Rank

IU Rank

County Rank Grade Passing

RateState Rank

IU Rank

County Rank Grade Passing

RateState Rank

IU Rank

County Rank

3 58% 860/1624 49/78 15/32 3 62% 675/1593 34/78 13/32 3 76% 329/1584 9/79 3/33

4 35% 1074/1597 60/78 19/33 4 48% 697/1559 43/78 13/33 4 49% 736/1551 47/77 16/33

5 52% 539/1476 33/76 13/30 5 67% 227/1451 9/76 4/32 5 69% 164/1449 3/74 1/32

6 27% 671/1096 26/33 9/15 6 28% 591/1027 27/35 9/17 6 50% 287/1034 6/36 2/18

7 37% 368/933 23/33 9/15 7 30% 494/873 26/35 8/17 7 36% 412/894 23/35 8/17

8 16% 594/904 28/33 10/15 8 27% 393/871 23/34 8/17 8 22% 510/889 27/36 9/17

Top 10%

Top Quartile

Second Quartile

Third Quartile

Bottom Quartile

Comprehensive Plan Goal Two

Increase the rigor of our programs by implementing revised sequences of core courses that allow our students to excel in the areas of

their choosing.

English/Language Arts Sequences

Sequence Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

HonorsSequence

Grade K Lang. Arts

Grade 1 Lang. Arts

Grade 2 Lang. Arts

Grade 3 Lang. Arts

Grade 4 Lang. Arts

Grade 5 Lang. Arts

Grade 6 Lang. Arts

Grade 7 Lang. Arts

Grade 8 Lang. Arts

HonorsEnglish 9

Honors English 10

Honors English 11

AP Literatureand Composition

TraditionalSequence

Grade K Lang. Arts

Grade 1 Lang. Arts

Grade 2 Lang. Arts

Grade 3 Lang. Arts

Grade 4 Lang. Arts

Grade 5 Lang. Arts

Grade 6 Lang. Arts

Grade 7 Lang. Arts

Grade 8 Lang. Arts English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Electives No Electives Available

CreativeWriting

CreativeWriting

Creative Writing

GreekMythology

GreekMythology Greek Mythology

Yearbook Yearbook

* All Advanced Placement courses are weighted at 1.10* All Honors courses are weighted at 1.05* All electives are semester courses with the exception of Yearbook

Mathematics Sequences


Honors Sequence

Grade K Math

Grade 1 Math

Grade 2 Math

Grade 3 Math

Grade 4 Math

Grade 5 Math

Advanced Grade 6

Math

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Honors

GeometryHonors

Algebra IIHonors

Pre-Calculus

Advanced Placement

Calculus (AB)

Traditional Sequence

Grade K Math

Grade 1 Math

Grade 2 Math

Grade 3 Math

Grade 4 Math

Grade 5 Math

Grade 6 Math

Grade 7 Math

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Math Elective

Paced Sequence

Grade K Math

Grade 1 Math

Grade 2 Math

Grade 3 Math

Grade 4 Math

Grade 5 Math

Grade 6 Math

Grade 7 Math

Grade 8 Math Pre-Algebra Algebra I

(Part A)Algebra I (Part B) Geometry


Statistics Statistics

Trigonometry Trigonometry

SED SEF SED SEF

* All Advanced Placement courses are weighted at 1.10

* All Honors courses are weighted at 1.05

* The STEM elective courses are semester courses. Both courses can be taken for elective or mathematics credit.

* Algebra 2 is a pre-requisite for the Statistics, Trigonometry, and STEM courses.

Science Sequences


Honors Sequence

Grade K Science

Grade 1 Science

Grade 2 Science

Grade 3 Science

Grade 4 Science

Grade 5 Science

Grade 6 Science

Grade 7 Science

Grade 8 Science

Honors Environ. Science

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Advanced Placement

(TBD)


Grade K Science

Grade 1 Science

Grade 2 Science

Grade 3 Science

Grade 4 Science

Grade 5 Science

Grade 6 Science

Grade 7 Science

Grade 8 Science

Environ. Science Biology Chemistry Science

Elective

Paced Sequence

Grade K Science

Grade 1 Science

Grade 2 Science

Grade 3 Science

Grade 4 Science

Grade 5 Science

Grade 6 Science

Grade 7 Science

Grade 8 Science

Environ. Science Biology Practical

ChemistryScience Elective


Astronomy Astronomy Astronomy

Earth Science Earth Science

Earth Science

Bio-Tech. Bio-Tech.PhysicsOrganic

Chemistry

* All Advanced Placement courses are weighted at 1.10* All Honors courses are weighted at 1.05* All electives are semester courses with the exceptions of Biotechnology, Physics and Organic Chemistry* Algebra 2 is a prerequisite for Honors Chemistry* Geometry is a prerequisite for Chemistry

Social Studies Sequences


Honors Sequence

Grade K Social Studies

Grade 1 Social Studies

Grade 2Social Studies







Honors Civics and

Government

Honors 20th Century

American History

Honors World History

Advanced Placement

(TBD)


Grade K Social Studies









Civics and

Government

20th Century American History

World History

Economics or

Consumer Economics


US Geography

US Geography

US Geography

US Geography

PA Legislative

System

PA Legislative System



American History Through Film




Psychology Psychology Psychology

Sociology Sociology Sociology

WW II and Holocaust

WW II and Holocaust

Modern History

Modern History

Contemporary Global Issues

Contemporary Global Issues

* All Advanced Placement courses are weighted at 1.10* All Honors courses are weighted at 1.05* All electives are semester courses

Comprehensive Plan Goal Three

Better prepare our students for the workplace by implementing a set of organized career pathways.

Grades 9 - 12 Program Progressions

(Traditional College-Prep Course Sequences)

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English English English English

Math Math Math Math

Science Science Science Science

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

Phys. Ed. Driver Ed. Comp. Apps. Phys. Ed. Health Fitness/Wellness Fitness/Wellness

Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall

Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

Foreign Language Foreign Language Elective Elective Elective Elective

(Career Pathway Course Sequences)


English English English English

Math Math Math Math

Science Science Science Science

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

Phys. Ed. Driver Ed. Comp. Apps. Phys. Ed. Health Fitness/Wellness Fitness/Wellness

Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall

S.T.E.P.Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

Career Course Career Course Career Course Career Course Career Course Career Course Career Course

Career Pathways Available to Incoming Freshmen:

Construction and Design

Computer Technologies

Business and Finance

Health/Human Services

Diversified Occupations

“Afternoon” Agriculture (UDA)

Dauphin County Technical School (see website for program offerings)

Semester One

Principles of Information Technologies 1a *

Scratch Coding * JavaScript *Network System

Design *

Semester Two

Principles of Information Technologies 1b *

Introduction to Java Programming *

Web Page DesignS.T.E.P.

(optional)


Semester One

Basic Construction 1 Basic DraftingElectrical Engineering *

and Mechanical Engineering *

Welding

Semester Two

Basic Construction 2 Advanced DraftingSTEM Engineering and

FabricationS.T.E.P.

(optional)

Semester One

Introduction to Business AccountingEntrepreneurshipand Marketing

International Business *

Semester Two

Financial Literacy *Business andPersonal Law

Business and Personal Finance

S.T.E.P. (optional)

Semester One

Introduction to Careers in Health Sciences *

PsychologyHealth Science

Foundations 1b *Introduction to

Nursing B *

Semester Two

Introduction to Human Services *

Health Science Foundations 1a *

Introduction toNursing A *

S.T.E.P. (optional)

Semester One Elective Elective Elective Elective

Semester Two Elective Elective Elective

S.T.E.P. (optional)

Semester One

Introduction to Ag. And Natural resources

Level II Ag. Elective Level III Ag. Elective Level III Ag.

Elective

Semester Two Level II Ag. Elective Level II Ag.

Elective Level III Ag. Elective Supervised Ag. Experience

Comprehensive Plan Goal Four

The Millersburg Area School District will incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and 21st Century skills throughout its

curriculum at all levels.

Goal Four Implementation Plan2018-2019

• Utilize a technology cadre of teachers to advise/lead the district.

• Gabriel Foust, Ted Book, Lynn Mangle, Bonnie Schadel, Lindsey Pukas, Jessica Miller

• Plan 2 dedicated In-Service Days (November 19th and February 15th)

• Attend one Professional Development Opportunity (TinkerExpo)

• Begin pilot program of digital badging/micro credential to individualize future Professional Development.

• Increase Staff Knowledge with pervasive professional development.

• Two dedicated in-service days (November 19th and February 15th) planned by the cadre, which will utilize CAIU and in-house facilitators to provide STEAM and 21st Century Skills training sessions.

• Eric Petery and CAIU Coach (budgeted 15 full days) will function as coaches for assistance and accountability.

• Following the February in-service, all teachers will choose two options from the in-service days and incorporate them into at least two lessons.

• Established replacement cycle for end-user hardware.

• Annual line item in the budget for STEAM as recommended by the cadre.

2018-2019 End User Device Replacement

Budgeted25 Faculty and Staff Computers

$37,500

15 Interactive Projectors and Whiteboards

$30,000

Computer Lab Memory $8,000

30 iPads $12,000

STEAM (21st Century Skills)

$12,500

Total $100,000

Expended39 Faculty and Staff Computers

$37,449.67

15 Interactive Projectors and Whiteboards

$27,101.00

STEAM (21st Century Skills

$8,000

30 iPads $9,868.50

STEAM Training/PD $12,500

Total $94,919.17


•Utilize a technology cadre of teachers to advise/lead the district.

•Plan 1 dedicated In-Service Day (Fall)

•Attend one Professional Development Opportunity (TBD)

•Continue developing digital badging/micro credentialing to individualize future Professional Development.

•Cadre teachers serve as model classrooms for peers.

•Increase Staff Knowledge with pervasive professional development.

•One dedicated In-Service Day (November 25th) planned by the cadre, which will utilize CAIU and in-house facilitators to

provide STEAM and 21st Century Skills training sessions.

•Eric Petery and CAIU Coach (budgeted 10 full days) will function as coaches for assistance and accountability.

•All teachers will incorporate four activities from the in-service days into at least four lessons.

•Established replacement cycle for end-user hardware.

•Annual line item in the budget for STEAM as recommended by the cadre.

2019-2020 End User Device ReplacementBudgeted

32 Faculty and Staff Computers

$48,000

130 Chromebooks (2 Grade Levels)

$35,000

CAD Lab¹ $35,000

30 iPads $12,000

50 iPads² $12,000


$15,000

Total $157,000

Expended (2-14-2020)

38 Faculty and Staff Computers

$46,228

140 Chromebooks (2 Grade Levels)

$36,330

CAD Lab¹ $31,792

36 iPads $11,962

50 iPads² $16,447


$4,000 (iPads)

Total $146,759

¹added due to curriculum/career pathway.²moved from 20-21 budget due to math program update for 2nd grade.


•Utilize a technology cadre of teachers to advise/lead the district.

•Lead implementation of individualized professional development through digital badging/micro-credentialing

(Implemented ahead of schedule in 2019-2020)

•Attend one Professional Development Opportunity (TBD)

•Cadre teachers serve as model classrooms for peers.

•Increase Staff Knowledge with pervasive professional development.

•Teachers will complete at least two digital badges associated with their individualized professional development plan.

(Now incorporated into the Teacher Supervision Model)

•All teachers will incorporate six STEAM and 21st Century Skill activities into at least six lessons.

•Eric Petery and CAIU Coach (5 full days budgeted) will function as coaches for assistance and accountability.

•Established replacement cycle for end-user hardware

•Annual line item in the budget for STEAM as recommended by the cadre.

2020-2021 End User Device Replacement

Budgeted130 Chromebooks (2 Grade Levels)

$35,000

2 HS Computer Labs* $50,000

30 iPads (moved to 19-20) $0


$15,000

Total $100,000

Expended130 Chromebooks (2 Grade Levels)

$0

2 HS Computer Labs $0

30 iPads $0


$0

Total $0

* Evaluating lab needs. Considering 1 HS Lab replacement and additional SMART Board Replacements.

Safety and Security

• Monthly administrative team meetings to discuss and address relevant safety matters and review and update the district's All Hazards Plan.

• Completed the beginning of year safety trainings for students (Situational Awareness, Run, Hide, Fight, S2SS) on August 27, 2018, followed by our rally point exercise on August 28th

and 29th, 2019, which were coordinated with our emergency service partners.

• Consistent communication and coordination with PCCD to comply with all Act 44 requirements.

• Participate in Joint School Safety Taskforce (JSST) and work with neighboring districts in matters related to school safety and security. Participated as JSST Reunification Command for UDA drill in October 2019.

• Participate in quarterly Dauphin County Safe Schools meetings.

Safety and Security(Continued)

• Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Team (RVAT) assessment completed on our district facilities June 2019.

• Researched, presented, coordinated the hiring and utilization of INA as contracted security for select extracurricular activities/events.

• Wrote and submitted PCCD Meritorious and Competitive grant applications.

• Expanded utilization of emergency radios across the district and conducted training for all employees involved.

• Implemented 777 internal emergency dialing system.

Special EducationOverview

2019-2020 School Year to Date

Trends in Special Education

• Increase in Autism -• 2008-2009 – MLBG - no percent recorded / State - 5.3%

• 2013-2014 – MLBG - 12.3% / State - 9.4%

• 2018-2019 – MLBG 16.0% / State - 11.3%• According to PennData Special Education Reporting System

• Increase in Severity of the Disability / Number of Services Within Learning Support Population

• Increase in Behavior Support starting at the Pre-School / Kindergarten level

Comprehensive Plan Special Education

Goal OneSpecial Education Professional Development

Special Education Goal One

Professional Development for both Regular Education and Special Education Teachers/Staff• Special Education Staff supports for Autism, Learning Support and Transition

through IU Staff consultation/trainings, Job Coach support and OVR services• Training/Support for the Sonday System Intervention program and AimsWeb Plus

used to benchmark and progress monitor students' goals• IU Staff consultation on behavior supports for students• IU Staff consultation on IEP goals and Specially Designed Instruction for students• 20 hours of training for paraprofessionals per year – individual and group trainings

Comprehensive PlanSpecial Education

Goal TwoTraining in the Science and Instruction of Reading

Special Education Goal Two

Special education teachers will:

• Acquire knowledge in the science of reading through Sonday System training, IU Staff trainings in LETRS and blended reading programs

• Acquire and utilize skills to make accommodations to student learning and modify curriculum to support students in the regular education setting

• Support students in the least restrictive environment utilizing special education aides, or by co-teaching, or teaching learning support classes

Comprehensive PlanSpecial Education

Goal ThreeEffective Practices for Secondary Transition

Special Education Goal Three

Transition coordinators and Secondary Special Education Teachers

• Attending workshops, webinars, and meetings on the ever-changing requirements and supports for transition age students

• Provide opportunities for students in need of functional skills and supports through functional academic classes and life skills classes

• Provide opportunities in the community for students in need of functional skills and supports through community-based trips and experiences

State of the District AddressNeeds for continued implementation of

our “Profile of a Graduate”1. Facilities and staff that support our students and programs

2. Relevant instructional programs focused on 21st Century skill development

3. Professional practices focused on rigorous content through utilization of 4 Cs

4. Focus on sustainability of programs for future generations of learners

Millersburg Area School DistrictProfile of a Graduate

Empowering 21st Century leaners, one student at a time

District Merger InformationMillersburg Area & Upper Dauphin Area

2019-2020• October 7, 2019 – Phase I Merger Presentation presented to the joint boards

by the PA Economy League.• October 14, 2019 – Phase I Merger Presentation presented to the Upper

Dauphin Area Community.• October 21, 2019 – Phase I Merger Presentation presented to the

Millersburg Area Community.• November 11, 2019 - Millersburg Area Board of Education meeting for

public comment regarding Phase I Merger Presentation.


• November 21, 2019 – The Joint Boards approve the following motion: It is recommended that the Joint Boards of the Millersburg Area and Upper Dauphin Area School Districts authorize the Pennsylvania Economy League to proceed with Phase II of the Feasibility Study with a focus on Merger Option Five and cost estimates of Merger Options Two and Three as outlined in the Phase I Study.

• January 17, 2020 – elementary and secondary lead core content area teachers from both districts met to discuss ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies courses currently taught in both districts and what course sequences could look like in a merged district.


• January 28, 2020 – Community Focus Group Meeting (As posted to the respective district websites and social media outlets on February 5, 2020). Multiple stakeholder groups from the Upper Dauphin Area and Millersburg Area School Districts actively participated in a Community Focus Group Meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit input from those in attendance regarding the possible district merger. Approximately 75 participants included representatives of: High School & Middle School Student Council Officers; Parent/Teacher Organization; Community Representatives; Teacher Representatives; District Support Staff; Local Government; State Government; Local Business Leaders; Local Church Leaders; and Board Members. The participants were placed into five (5) equally represented groups. All groups, facilitated by an administrator from each district, discussed the five (5) topics identified below and were asked to prioritize their feedback on each topic. A “reporter” was identified in each group and shared their prioritized responses as follows: merged district calendar; start and end times of the school day; high priority/”untouchable” events; student and community events to create unity; and “brand” of the merged district. The administrative teams are appreciative of the active and honest feedback provided by all participants. The information was posted to the respective websites and social media to continue our open communications with the public as the districts continue their discussions on a potential district merger.


• February 10, 2020 – Elementary and secondary lead related arts teachers from both districts met to discuss Art, Music & Physical Education as well as Special Education programming currently offered in both districts and what the programming could look like in a merged district.

• March – April 2020 – Anticipated completion of the Phase II Feasibility Study by the PA Economy League.

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Millersburg Area School District€¦ · •Year 1 implementation of four Career Pathways at the high school • Year 1 implementation of Instructional Technology plan focused on