Transcript Preston School Board Meeting November 20, 2013

Preston School Board Meeting
October 15, 2014
Superintendent Report
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you
want to go far, go together.
Mission & Vision Statements
 Mission: To provide all students with the academic and
social knowledge and skills needed for life-long success
in a changing world.
 Vision: The Preston School District believes that in the
partnership with parents and the community our schools
will provide appropriate opportunities for all learners to
reach their academic and social potential in a safe and
supportive environment
See the Good
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FCHS Open House
Spanish Speaking Families Meetings Ongoing
400 + Parents ate with students this week.
Fall Sports: VB – 3-3 in conference, 3rd place. Districts
for VB are next Tuesday and Thursday.
FB – 0-2 in conference with two conference games
left. Those games go will determine post season for us or
not.
Girls Soccer - District championship game here 4PM
tomorrow vs Century.
Boys Soccer - District championship at Century at 4PM
tomorrow versus Century.
XC – Districts next week @ Century H.S.
See the Good (Cont.)
Test Scores:
 HIGH SCHOOL:
 Math - 82.6% of students advanced or proficient.
 Reading - 92.8% of students advanced or proficient.
 Graduation Rate - 97.3% (2014 - 96% + 4 FCHS)
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JR. HIGH SCHOOL:
Math – 86.9%
Reading – 93.6%
Language – 85.6%
Source: Idaho Dept. of Ed. website
Test Scores (cont.)
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Oakwood/Pioneer:
Math – 92.8%
Reading – 93.1%
Language – 88.2%
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Franklin County High School:
Math – 83%
Reading – 85.6%
Language – 75.1%
 Source: Idaho Dept. of Ed. website
FOCUS
 What do we do well?
 Decisions based on what’s best for students.
 Still a personal connection, teachers know students , close knit
community,
 High will staff… willing to try to improve student achievement…
 Good staff, good teachers go above and beyond out of the public eye,
for benefit of students not for benefit of being seen
 SEI Tech Charter School
 FCHS After School Program
 What are opportunities for us to improve?
Strategic Alignment K-12
Language Immersion Program
Communications – Over-communicate
Strategic Plan Timeline
 K – 12 Curriculum Alignment
 Oct. 20 - District will provide Scope & Sequence
template to all staff.
 Oct. 27 - Nov. 13th - Grade level teams to meet on their
own time to compare Scope & Sequences.
 Oct. 27 - Nov. 13th - Departments will meet on their
own time compare Scope & Sequences.
 Nov. 13 - Dec. 2nd - Building teams compare Scope &
Sequences to prepare to share with K-12.
 Jan. 9th - Professional Development Day - K-12 Teams
meet to lay out K-12 curriculum alignment.
Strategic Plan (Cont.)
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Spanish Immersion Program
Mr. Harrison & Mr. Wilson meeting weekly.
Step 1: Teacher Support (week of Oct. 27th)
Step 2: Parent Support (week of Nov. 3rd)
Step 3: Curriculum (Nov. 17th)
Step 4: Professional Development (Utah State Dept. of Ed.)
Step 5: Staffing (As quickly as we know of openings)
Strategic Plan
 Communications
 Over-communication –
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Txtwire
Updated Website
School Info App
Staff Newsletter from District
Focus Groups
Classroom Visits, Instructional Rounds
Faculty Meetings
Principal Evaluation Training
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Teachscape: 20 hours of training for administrators.
Minimizing Bias
Avoid triggers, find preponderance of evidence for good teachi
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
 1. Teacher interactions with students, including both words and actions
 2. Student interactions with other students, including both words and
actions
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Establishing a Culture for Learning
1. Importance of the content and of learning
2. Expectations for learning and achievement
3. Student pride in work
Fund Raisers
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Elementary Schools:
PTO Movie Night
High School:
West Motors Bring a Football Player to Test Drive
Cheerleaders - raffle at football games
EMT class- selling pies
Athletics - Gold Cards
Band - spirit gear
Wrestling Team - Caramel apples
Fund Raisers (Cont.)
 Jr. High
 October 30th Community Halloween Carnival - Language Arts Department
Technology
 A Halloween Carnival open to the public and free of charge with some for-cost
activities. Held at PJH and organized by the English department and our new
PTO, it would be a chance for the community to come into the school and enjoy
an evening of games and entertainment.
 *October 9th Book Fair - Library
 As done every year, proceeds from the book fair go toward the library's budget.
 All Year Student Council Fundraisers - To Scholarship Students for Incentives
 *Spirit Shirts (Student-designed shirts sold through the office and worn every
Thursday)
 Candy Store (During the week of Valentine's, candy sold by the student council
in a corner of the cafeteria)
 *Data Match (During the week of Valentine's, all students fill out a survey and
can purchase their match for $2)
 *Spring Fling (Evening dance with a small fee for entry)
Partial Schedule Students
 Options –
 Increase Credit Requirements
 Require “Enrichment Credits” for students with less than
full schedule.
 Require Early Graduates to exhaust Fast Forward money
before allowed to take reduced schedules.
 Combination of all 3 options.
Out of State Travel
 FFA Nationals – Louisville, Kentucky. Oct. 26 – Nov.
1st, 15 students.
 Wrestling -Morgan, UT Dec. 12 and 13,
 Smithfield, UT Jan.. 2 and 3
 Girls Basketball - Tremonton, UT Dec. 11-13
Tremonton, UT Jan. 8
 Boys Basketball - Elko, NV Dec. 5-6
Logan, UT Dec. 12
Out of State Travel (Cont.)
 Jr. High:
 January Incentive - Cherry Peak Trip (All Grades)
 Qualifying students (grades and citizenship from 1st
semester) would pay for their ticket (estimated between $1520) and a bus pass ($5). Students who qualify but don't sign
up to attend would be approached about having the school
'scholarship' them with money raised from fundraisers.
 *May Incentive - Lagoon (All Grades)
 Basically the same as last year and Cherry Peak - Qualifying
students (grades and citizenship from 2nd semester) pay for
the ticket and bus pass, and we cover anyone who qualifies
but can't afford to come.
Jr. High Access to Hwy 91
Leadership Premiums
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BUILDING LEVEL LEADERSHIP
Lead Teacher, FCHS
Mentor Teachers – Same expectations across district.
Building Leadership Teams
Multi-discplinary teams
Professional Development – Leader in Me Character Education
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES
Strategic Planning Committee
Curriculum Alignment Committee
School Safety Committee
Public Relations Committee
Wellness Committee