NORFOLK CITY SCHOOL BOARD 2016-2017 ACCOUNTABILITY … · Increase academic achievement of all students while closing gaps simultaneously 3. Improve climate, safety, and attendance

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NORFOLK CITY SCHOOL BOARD

2016-2017 ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN

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School Board Priorities Current school priorities. These priorities are:

1. Ensure full accreditation 2. Increase academic achievement of all students while closing gaps simultaneously 3. Improve climate, safety, and attendance 4. Become a Board of Distinction 5. Promote NPS to reflect outstanding accomplishments of staff, teachers, and students 6. Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning 7. Attract, retain, and help to develop strong academic families and high qualified teachers and staff

School Board Goals

1. Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes 2. Safe and Secure 21st Century Learning Environments 3. Community and Parent Engagement

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Table of Contents Goal: Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Focus: Schools Fully Accredited ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Focus: On-Time Graduation Rate and Other Academic Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 5

Focus: SOL Achievement and Opportunity Gaps ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Focus: Attract and Retain Highly Qualified and Effective Staff ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Focus: Literacy/ Reading ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Goal: Safe and secure 21st century learning environments ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Focus: Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Focus: Discipline ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Focus District Climate ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Goal: Community and Parent Engagement ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Focus: Parent and Community Engagement and Involvement .................................................................................................................................... 12

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Goal: Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes Board Priority 1: Full Accreditation Board Priority 2: Increase Academic Achievement while Closing Gaps Simultaneously

Focus: Schools Fully Accredited

Identified Needs Board level Indicator Strategies Professional

Development Implementation

monitoring Benchmarks/standards

# of Fully Accredited Schools Overall, HS, MS, ES

Increase the number of schools fully accredited

Increase the % passing for the SOL tested areas; English (Reading/ Writing), Math, Science, SS/History

Increase the % pass-advanced for the SOL tested areas; English (Reading/ Writing), Math, Science, SS/History

Increase the % passing for subgroups: Students w/disabilities, economically disadvantaged, homeless, gifted, military, and English language learners (ELL)

Increase the number of board reports on progress of schools

Performance in English/Reading, Writing, and Math

School improvement status (focus/priority)

CTE options & opportunities for students

Monitor progress

Non-accredited schools

Cohort progress

Student Pass Rates; periodic reports

Growth Summary reports when possible.

Superintendent’s Annual Academic Report/DASHBOARD Review associated policies

Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs specifically keeping budget development at the forefront Collaborate with ARA to identify appropriate progress reports Calendar for board presentations (rotation of reports related to ES, MS, HS progress)

Meetings with consultants? TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference NPS Staff as needed?

Agendas from meetings Minutes from meetings # reports Completion of Accountability Plan template (See Dr. Bailey/Dennis Futty)

Establish baseline: 2015-2016 Targets: TBD

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Goal: Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes Board Priority 1: Full Accreditation Board Priority 2: Increase Academic Achievement while Closing Gaps Simultaneously

Focus: On-Time Graduation Rate and Other Academic Indicators

Identified Needs Board level

Indicator Strategies

Professional Development

Implementation monitoring

Benchmarks/standards

On-Time Graduation

Increase the % of students graduating On-Time (GCI, 4yr completion, VA on-time)

Increase the number graduations with technical certificates

Increase the number of CTE Diploma Seals

Increase the number of dual enrollment students

Increase the percent of students w/disabilities graduating with diplomas (distinguish standard and advanced)

Other Academic Indicators

Increase or maintain grade level promotions (G6-12)

Increase or maintain the percent of students taking an AP Exam

Increase or maintain the percent of students scoring 3 or higher on AP Exams

Increase the number of students who have workforce readiness skills

Increase the percent of students scoring XX on ACT

Increase or maintain the % of students taking the PSAT-10

Determine how to capture the amount of scholarships was given to students?

Increase the number of board reports on progress of schools

Performance in English/Reading, and Math

School improvement status (focus/priority)

CTE options & opportunities for students

Monitor progress

Non-accredited schools

Cohort progress

Student Pass Rates; periodic reports

Growth Summary reports when possible

Superintendent’s Annual Academic Report- Dashboard Review associated policies

Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Collaborate with ARA to identify appropriate reports (i.e., reading proficiency) Create a calendar for board presentations (rotation of reports related to ES, MS, HS progress)

Meetings with consultants? TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference NPS Staff as needed

Agendas from meetings Minutes from meetings # reports Completion of Accountability Plan template (See Dr. Bailey/Dennis Futty)


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Goal: Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes Focus: SOL Achievement and Opportunity Gaps






SOL Achievement Gaps Reduce gaps in SOL tested subjects:

English (Reading/Writing, Math, Science, SS/History):

Subgroups: race/ethnicity, students with disabilities (SWD), economically disadvantaged (EDS), English language learners (ELL), gender, and military where feasible

Student Options and Opportunities

Increase the #/% of students with postsecondary plans (i.e., attending a 2 or 4 year university/college, military, or career

Increase the number of students with one or more seals/certificates (governors seal, CTE seal or certificate)

Decrease the % of students absent 10% or more of the total number of school days

Review and evaluate Specialty programs

Increase the number of board reports on closing the achievement gap and increasing opportunities Monitor & Review Equity Task Force Recommendations Mid-year (January) report/review of specialty programs Spring: Board report detailing lottery process for each choice school and application process for each specialty program (include # of applicants, # receiving interview, # accepted)- examine by previously private/homeschool enrollment and public

Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Collaborate with ARA to identify appropriate reports Create a calendar for board presentations (rotation of reports related to ES, MS, HS progress

Meetings with consultants? TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings NPS Staff as needed?

Agendas from meetings Minutes from meetings Board Progress Reports Equity Audit Reports Completion of Accountability Plan Progress Template monthly (Clerk of Board)

Establish baseline: 2015-2016 Targets: TBD For each SOL tested subject:

Black-White percentage point gap

Hispanic-White percentage point gap

EDS/non-EDS percentage point gap

SWD/non-SWD percentage point gap

Male- Female percentage point gap (Keep to ensure STEM opps are being accessed by females)

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Goal: Improved Student Achievement and Outcomes Focus: Attract and Retain Highly Qualified and Effective Staff






Develop governance team definition of “highly effective” (need guidance from ESSA)

Board members

Superintendent

Central Administration

Principals/Assistant Principals

Teachers Determine needs based on the pay and compensation study Newly Contracted Teachers

Increase the number & percentage hired via “early commitment letters” prior to budget adoption

Allocate classroom teachers

Reduce the number & percentage of teacher positions vacant on the first day of school by a fully licensed teacher

Overall teacher retention rate by years of experience. Retain principals- Principal retention rate by years of experience Reduce the number and percentage of long-term substitutes

Have definition established by June 2017

Monitor and review recommendations from the pay and compensation study Report on teacher retention, quality, and effectiveness Report on long term substitutes by school Monitor & Review Equity Task Force Recommendations regarding teacher allocations- by degree level, years of experience, diversity Report and discussion of mentoring and professional development

Determine what mechanism may be required to determine definition Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Pay and Comp Study: Prepare to discuss phase-in plan from an operational and financial perspective Collaborate with ARA to identify appropriate reports Create a calendar for board presentations (rotation of reports related to ES, MS, HS progress

PD around acquiring skill sets needed to be highly effective Meetings with consultants VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings NPS Staff as needed

Agendas from meetings Minutes from meetings Board Progress Reports Equity Audit Reports Monitor Phase-in of the Pay and compensation structure Completion of Accountability Plan Progress Template monthly (Clerk of Board)

Establish definition for highly effective by June 2017. Receive Pay and Comp recommendations by Dec 2016. Establish baseline: 2015-2016 Targets: TBD

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Focus: Literacy/ Reading






PLACEHOLDER: Literacy Plan

Establish and Implement a Plan to address reading deficiencies Pk-12

Steering Committee Meeting, Fall 2015

Meet w/SURN @ William & Mary University, September 23, 2016. Create timeline and scope of work.

Conduct Audit, Fall, 2016

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Goal: Safe and secure 21st century learning environments Board priority 3: Improve climate, safety, and attendance

Board priority 6: Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning Focus: Facilities

Identified Needs Board level Indicator Strategies Professional

Development Implementation

monitoring Benchmarks/

standards Facilities Review facility recommendations from Dejong-Richter: enrollment vs. capacity, school planning aligned to curriculum needs, choice options, economic diversity Southside STEM Academy and Richard Bowling New Construction

Larchmont

Ocean View

Camp Allen New Initiatives/School choice options

CTE

Alternative Ed

Primary Years IB (Richard Bowling) Maintenance / Review

Booker T and Maury

Develop and Update 5 year Maintenance Plan

Facilities Assessment Report Technology

Expand BYOD pilot

Increase % of schools meeting district technology standards for digital learning environments

Increase % of schools with full wireless access

Increase ratio of students to digital devices for educational and career development purposes

Increase the number of board reports with recommendations regarding implementation, including challenges and supports Report of expanded BYOD pilot Report of maintenance and construction efforts to include playground, recreation equipment, and athletic grounds (tennis courts, tracks, football, baseball fields, etc.) regardless of whose responsibility it is. Report on Alternative Education study and phase-in, if necessary Annual Technology Plan review

Develop a plan to secure a dedicated revenue source Research potential funding sources (grants, bonds, other) Review and prioritize projects Develop a public relations campaign to secure capital improvement funds Participate in joint council meetings Invite council members to facilities

Meetings with consultants? TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings


Establish baseline: 2015-2016 Targets: TBD As possible, balance school enrollment for better efficiency (percentage of over-crowded, under-enrolled) and economic diversity

Report results of Alternative Ed Study- TBD CTE Update- Fall 2016

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Board priority 6: Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning Focus: Discipline






Increase the percentage of students with no discipline incidents

Decrease the #/% rule violations by race, gender, SES, and SWD.

Decrease long-term suspensions (include special Conditions) HS, MS, ES by gender, race, SES, and SWD

Decrease short term suspensions (1-10 days) by race, gender, SES, and SWD

Decrease Incidents of Harassment by race, gender, SES, and SWD

Above examined by select gap groups Black-white gap group Hispanic-white gap group Students with disability/non-SWD For violations involving student offender against another student: Demographics of victims- race, gender, SES, and SWD Increase positive outcomes based through PBIS implementation for students and teachers Explore best practices for secondary students

Increase the number of board reports on student discipline. Establish monthly board reports reviewing # of incidents, # of short term suspensions, long-term suspensions, long term suspensions with special conditions, and expulsions. All reports should stratify by race, gender, and economic level for ES, MS, and HS. Board report on discipline data for each school (Establish frequency of such report) Board report on PBIS implementation and outcomes

Receive monthly update on identified at meetings Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Identify reports of interests that inform progress on the identified needs (include strategies used such as PBIS) Create a calendar for board presentations Meet with teachers, administrators, students, staff, and community

Meetings with consultants - TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings NPS Staff as needed

Agendas from meetings Minutes from meetings Board Progress Reports Equity Audit Reports Completion of Accountability Plan Progress Template monthly (Clerk of Board) Alternative Ed Study


Decrease the # of discipline referrals

Decrease the # of short term suspensions

Decrease the # of out of school suspensions

Decrease the # of students on Long Term Suspension with Special Conditions in Madison, TRAEP, ACES

Decrease the discipline gap in subgroups by gender, race, student with disabilities

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Board priority 6: Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning Focus: District/School Climate






District Climate survey Selected Teacher composite items:

Teacher trust in administration

Teacher trust in teachers

Teacher trust in Clients

Teacher safety problems

Teacher Community engagement

Teacher academic press

Teacher organizational citizen behavior

Teacher feeling safe

Teacher morale

Selected Students composites

School Connectedness

Trust

Treatment

Discipline

Increase response rates of parents What is the Board’s role is in making sure the climate is improved

Increase the number of board reports on identified climate issues and progress toward eliminating them

Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Identify reports of interests Create a calendar for board presentations Meet with teachers, administrators, students, staff, and community

Meetings with consultants - TBD VSBA conference NSBA Conference CUBE Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings NPS Staff as needed


Increase the % of teachers responding positively on the end of year climate survey and increase the mean scores to X for selected questions

Increase the % of students responding positively on the end of year climate survey and increase the mean scores to X for selected questions

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Goal: Community and Parent Engagement Board priority 7: Attract, retain, and help to develop strong academic families and high qualified teachers and staff

Focus: Parent and Community Engagement and Involvement





Benchmarks /standards

Parent district climate survey

Parent school involvement

Community/school communications

Parent Academic press

Student/Teacher relationships Increase board engagement with local, regional, state and federal elected and appointed officials. Identification of division policies and budgetary needs in order for division to advocate and/or put forth legislation Development of legislative plan with legislative priorities for 2016-17 and future years

Community/business Partnerships

Determine support and alignment with the Office of Interagency and Wraparound Services

Determine support and alignment with the Norfolk Education Foundation

Evaluate key community partnerships (i.e., United for Children, Greater Norfolk Corporation, City of Norfolk)

Increase the number of board reports on identified climate issues related to parent engagement Increase the number of interactions with city, state, and national legislators to increase financial support for Norfolk Public Schools Report on community and business partnerships (evaluate impact of key community partnerships)

Align agendas, calendars, and work sessions to identified needs Identify reports of interests that inform progress on the identified needs Create a calendar for board presentations Meet with teachers, administrators, students, staff, and community Collaborate with legislative liaison and participate in Legislative breakfast Visits to general assembly Legislators to visit schools and central office Position statements on ESSA Present NPS needs at city council meetings

Presentations from legislative liaison VSBA conference NSBA Conference Cube Conference CGCS Conference Equity Symposium Regional Equity Meetings NPS Staff as needed


Increase the % of parents responding positively on the end of year climate survey and increase the mean scores to X for selected questions

Increase city, state, and national support for Norfolk Public Schools

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NORFOLK CITY SCHOOL BOARD 2016-2017 ACCOUNTABILITY … · Increase academic achievement of all students while closing gaps simultaneously 3. Improve climate, safety, and attendance