WWestside Consolidated Schools

2019Annual Report to the Public

OUR MISSION

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The Westside Consolidated School Districtwill strive for excellence by engaging

learners, empowering minds, and educating all.

WE BELIEVE

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➢ Everything we do must be student centered.

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➢ The Teacher is the single-most influential factor on student learning and achievement.

➢ All learners’ needs are met through caring teachers and quality instruction.

➢ All learners achieve their fullest potential by being held to high expectations.

➢ The learning environment must provide everyone security, care, dignity, and respect.

➢ Innovative leadership will provide opportunities for our staff, students, parents, and communities to achieve excellence.

WBoard of

Education2018

Name PD Hours Term Ends

PresidentShannon Davis 8 / 123.75 2024

Vice PresidentDarren Harpole 8 / 78.75 2021

SecretaryJosh Cureton 6 / 74.50 2023

Myca Ferguson 17 / 34.00 2022

Jeffrey Tubbs 0 / 0 *Elected 5/’19 2020

W StaffInformation

Classified Staff Members 128

Licensed Staff Members 140

Bachelor of Science Education 70

Master of Science Education 60

Educational Specialists 10

National Board Certified 8

W Enrollment*As of September in each occurring

school year

2019-2020 1,741

2018-2019 1,733

2017-2018 1,738

2016-2017 1,729

2015-2016 1,702

2014-2015 1,697

2013-2014 1,695

2012-2013 1,663

2011-2012 1,648

2010-2011 1,616

WStudent

Demographics2019-2020

Male 48.08%

Female 51.92%

American Indian / Alaskan .11%

Black / African American 1.84%

Two or More Races 1.49%

Hispanic / Latino 3.44%

Caucasian 93.06%

Free / Reduced Meals 58.92%

Limited English Proficiency 0.40%

Special Education 15.61%

Gifted & Talented 5.57%

WTaxPayer

Information2018-2019

Avg. Teacher Salary$45,843.28

State Avg. (AEAA, ’18-’19) $49,616

Expenditure Per Pupil

$8,713 State Avg. (ADE, ‘17-’18)

$10,039.29

Millage Rate35.42

(26 M&O / 9.42 Debt Service) State Avg. (ADE 2018)

38.53 Mills

W TaxPayerInformation

2018-2019

2018 Assessment $134,053,668.00

Legal Balance (w/categorical funds) $1,401,000.00

Total Revenues (all sources) $17,080,500.73

Salary & Benefits (all funds) $11,862,025.86

Construction Expenditures $852,427.51

Debt Service Expenditures $459,426.26

Total Expenditures (all funds) $16,765,971.67

*Data from 2017-2018 Annual Statistical Report

➢ Renovated the football field bleachers.

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➢ Built a new concession stand with restrooms to be used by football, soccer, and baseball.

➢ Addressed spacing and security issues at the elementary by switching Pre-K to the front hall.

➢ Painted the main halls in the elementary.

➢ Addressed pavement and roadway issues by recovering and filling in weak areas.

2018-19

FacilitiesProjects

WFood

Service2018-2019

Meals Prepared Per School Day

Breakfast 117,540 660 per day

Lunch 180,430 1,014 per day

Summer Feeding Program

Breakfast 2,688 71 per day

Lunch 3,199 84 per day

W Transportation

30 Buses21 Route Drivers

21 Routes769 Students Transported

Daily*Purchased 2 used buses to continue to update our fleet.

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WestsideHigh School

WHS2018-2019

ESSA School Index Grade

WHS

WHSGraduates of Westside High School

125

SPED Achievement Growth7%

Attendance Rate:96.9%

Students in Work-based Credit Programs81

On Time Credits:96%

ACT Aspire Growth79.2%

2018-2019Numbers to Remember

Honor Graduates 23

WHS2018-2019Advanced Placement

Courses

BiologyUS History

Calculus ABLiteratureLanguage

Student Participants

61

Number of Courses Taken

90

Number of Qualifying Scores

19

WHSOWLS Program

Internships Available

Increased Course Offerings

Hosted First Legislator Day

Science of Reading & RISE Implementation

2019-2020Points of Interest

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WestsideMiddle School

WMS2018-2019

ESSA School Index Grade

WMS

WMS2019-2020Points of Interest

E.A.S.T. CODING

Makerspace

Warrior News

Career Day

D.A.R.E.

Student Ambassador Program

Eureka/Illustrative Math

Science Cadre Participation

Student Advisory Time

Enhanced Student Club Opportunities

Gifted and Talented Programs

Science of Reading and RISE Implementation

Empower Hour (Enrichment/Remediation/Intervention)

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WestsideElementary

WES2018-2019

ESSA School Index Grade

WES

WESImplementing Eureka Math Curriculum

Phonemic Awareness w/Heggerty

Step-Up to Writing Program

Aligning Science Standards

Quarterly Data PLC’s / Monthly Curriculum PLC’s

2019-2020Points of Interest

Westside MovingForward

1. Continue building level work on curriculum, instructional techniques, and student achievement through collaboration and professional development.

Westside 2. Continue the emphasis on the reading curriculum through:

A. Journeys at the ElementaryB. Summer Reading BusC. State initiated R.I.S.E. Program

3. Continued focus on math achievement by incorporating more individual opportunities for students through small group work, math center usage, and curricular upgrades.

4. Increased opportunities to support struggling learners through the use of RTI instructional programs, as well as tutoring and after school partnerships.

5. Continue the effort to provide timely and relevant communication with stakeholders and parents through enotes, social media, school district marquees, phone calls, and P/T conferences.

6. Continue and refine the use of each campus’ Building Level Teams and our professional learning groups to increase our efficiency and ability to provide our students with the best educational experience possible.

7. Continue to upgrade facilities to accommodate our students and programs.

WFor further information, or questions, please contact Scott

Gauntt by email at sgauntt@westsideschools.org or by phone @ 870.935.7501

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