kingston school district reconfiguration plan
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Kingston City School DistrictTransitions and Beyond: A Vision for the Future of Education
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Where are we now?
Where do we need to go?
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Demographic Profile of the KCSD
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Free & Reduced Lunch Total Enrollment
School Free Reduced 4 Year Change 2011-2012 Total
Anna Devine 18% 6% - 2 % 24%
Myer 23% 6% 2% 29%
Zena 27% 8% -2% 35%
KHS 31% 9% 8% 40%
Edson 37% 7% 1% 44%
Graves 38% 7% 10% 45%JWB 42% 7% 6% 49%
Crosby 39% 12% 8% 51%
MCM 40% 12% 7% 52%
Chambers 51% 15% 9% 66%
Meagher 59% 8% 1% 67%
Sophie Finn 66% 5% 17% 71%
GW 74% 6% 1% 80%
JFK 80% 5% -2% 85%
Districtwide - 52 % Free & Reduced Lunch
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District
2010663 670 670 661 665 657
District
2011661 665 655 659 661 652
District
2012659 671 668 662 661 657
State
2012664 674 670 663 665 658
Spring 2012 Mean Scale Scores in ELA
Compared to New York State Mean Scale Scores
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Failed to exceed NYS
Mean Scores in Grade 3-8
ELA
3 year trends show
marginal increase or
flatline in % proficient
students
subgroups including black,
swd, and economically
disadvantaged show
decrease in % proficient
students
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District
2010687 682 680 673 670 671
District
2011681 682 680 674 672 666
District
2012684 684 681 675 668 670
State
2012688 690 687 683 679 679
Spring 2012 Mean Scale Scores in Math
Compared to New York State Mean Scale Scores
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Failed to exceed NYS
Mean Scores in Grade 3-8
Math
3 year trends show
marginalincrease/decrease or
flatline in % proficient
students
subgroups including black,
swd, and economicallydisadvantaged show some
improvements
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Focus Schools in the Kingston City School District
For the 2012-13 school year, the New York State Education Department devised New
York State Performance Index Cutpoints, using historical school data, with which to
rank school districts.
Based on this new criteria of multiple measures, if a District is identified as failing to
meet these cutpoints, it would be identified as a Focus district.
Depending on the number of schools within the district, a formula calculated number ofschools had to be identified as Focus schools.
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Focus Schools in the Kingston City School District
Students in the subgroup categories of black and economically disadvantaged did notmeet some of the criteria in the Kingston City School District. While there were many
personal and individual successes within these groups, the Kingston City School
District did not meet the benchmarks as a whole in these groups. Because of the size
of the Kingston City School District, District officials had to label eight schools as
Focus schools. District officials could base this ranking on either the count (or %) of
non proficient black & economically disadvantaged students who did not meet thecutpoint target in their schools.
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Focus Schools in the Kingston City School District
Myer was not originally selected as a Focus School, but due to the closure of
Meagher Elementary School, district officials had to label an additional school as a
Focus school. This label does NOT factor in Myers performance on student exams;rather it is just about meeting a quota that is required by the State.
Chambers Elementary School
Edson Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Myer Elementary School
J. Watson Bailey Middle School
M. Clifford Miller Middle School
Kingston High School
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Graduation Rate Data
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Where are we going?
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Year Long Transition Process
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Year Long Transition ProcessPrincipals worked collaboratively to design and implement
transition activities appropriate for merging schools.
Administrators held monthly planning meetings and oversaw a
middle school schedule committee.
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March - Transition Implementation Begins
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Edson Elementary School
Five sections in K - 1; four sections in 2 - 4
Kindergarten - 22 students
First Grade - 22 students
Second Grade - 25 students
Third Grade - 26 students
Fourth Grade - 24 students
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Crosby Elementary School
Three sections in each grade level
Kindergarten - 21 students
First Grade - 21 students
Second Grade - 20 students
Third Grade - 24 students
Fourth Grade - 27 students
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ROBERT GRAVES
Elementary School Four sections in K - 2; three sections in 3 - 4
Kindergarten - 19 students
First Grade - 19 students
Second Grade - 23 students
Third Grade - 26 students
Fourth Grade - 26 students
Kindergarten First Second Third Fourth Total
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Chambers
# of sections 3 3 3 3 3 15
Average Size\Size 22 25 22 20 24
Crosby
# of sections 3 3 3 3 3 15Average Size 21 21 20 24 27
Edson
# of sections 5 5 4 4 4 22
Average Size 22 22 25 26 24
Graves# of sections 4 4 4 3 3 18
Average Size 19 19 23 26 26
GW
# of sections 3 3 3 3 2 14
Average Size
JFK
# of sections 3 3 3 2 2 13
Average Size 22 22 20 22 26
Myer
# of sections
1 1 2 1 1 6Average Size 24 24 18 28 24
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Transportation Info Letter with detailed bus route information will be sent to
parents by April 1, 2013
Bus Routes will also be posted on
www.kingstoncityschools.org/bus
Parents who wish to request an amendment to a bus
stop after April 1st may call the Transportation Dept.
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TRANSPORTATION INFO The Peaceful School Bus Program will be implemented at all District
Elementary Schools.
A school social worker will oversee implementation and will visit all
Elementary Schools during September for kick-off assemblies.
Cameras and audio equipment will be installed on all school buses.
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Building Blueprints
(RMEasi Teach)
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7:55 AM - 10:06 AM:English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Enrichment
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Lunch
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Spanish
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Physical Education
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
Sample Fifth Grade Scheduleexample of a non-music student who needs enrichment and takes Spanish
G d 5 S h d l Hi hli ht
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Grade 5 Schedule Highlights NEW: Block scheduling creates 2-hour learning
immersion period, which aligns with new Common
Core standards.
NEW: Family & Consumer Science, Technology,
and Foreign Languages are all offered.
Students will continue to have the opportunity to
participate in up to three musical offerings: Band,
Chorus, and Orchestra.
NEW: Students are offered Enrichment and Reteach
on a daily basis. Enrichment will go beyond the
scope of typical course offerings; reteach will
provide extra help.
NEW: Teams of two teachers
NEW: Advisory period addresses academic, social,
and extra-curricular needs from a holistic point of
view.
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three physical education periods
one advisory period
one library period
one music period
one period of either enrichment/reteach/Band-Orchestra-
Chorus or Project Based Learning (6th Grade)
6-Day Cycle
Sample Grade 5 Schedule
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7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Band/Enrichment/Reteach
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Lunch
11:35 PM - 12:15 PM:Art (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Physical Education
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: Math & Science
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Orchestra/Enrichment/Reteach
10:52 AM - 11:32 PM: Lunch
11:35 PM - 12:15 PM:Art (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM:Advisory Period
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Chorus/Enrichment/Reteach
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Lunch
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM:Art (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Physical Education
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
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B
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Grade 6 Schedule Highlights
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Grade 6 Schedule Highlights
NEW: Block scheduling creates
2-hour learning immersion
period, which aligns with thenew Common Core standards.
NEW: Project Based Learning
will be offered. An
interdisciplinary approach to
learning, including the arts and
Common Core areas.
NEW: Students are offered
Enrichment and Reteach on a
daily basis.
NEW: Advisory period
addresses academic, social,
and extra-curricular needs from
a holistic point of view.
7:55 AM 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
Sample Grade 6 Schedule
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7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Physical Education
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Band/Orchestra/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
A
B
C
7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: Math/Science
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Advisory
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Chorus/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Physical Education10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Band/Orchestra/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
7:55 AM 10:06 AM: Math/Science
Sample Grade 6 Schedule
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7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: Math/Science
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Library
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Band/Orchestra/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
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7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Physical Education
10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Chorus/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: Math/Science
7:55 AM - 10:06 AM: Math/Science
10:09 AM - 10:49 AM: Music10:52 AM - 11:32 AM: Band/Orchestra/Remediation/Enrichment/PBL
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:18 PM - 12:58 PM: Health (rotates each quarter-FACS, TECH, LOTE)
1:01 PM - 2:24 PM: English Language Arts & Social Studies
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Overall Benefits Fulfills all SED Middle School mandates
Offers parity of educational opportunities at both Middle Schools
Flexible Blocks provide for interdisciplinary instruction
Enrichment and Reteach for all students
Dedicated Grade level lunches
More efficient use of staff time and creates common planning times forteachers
Reinvestment of resources enables increased access to technology (ex.
MS and HS SmartBoards)
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Block Scheduling
With the implementation of block scheduling,additional instructional time is created within the
school day.
Extra classroom time each day adds up - to a
total of an additional 8 days of instructional time
per school year!
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Extracurriculars
Ski and Snowboard Club
Student Delegates
Student Government
Students Willing to Assist and Give (SWAG)
Yearbook
Modified Sports
Intramurals
And more!!
Adventure Club
Battle of the Books
Boys/Girls Club
Chess Club
Diva Day
Environmental Club
National Junior Honor Society
School Newspaper
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Grade 5 Teacher Transition Info
All current Grade 5 teachers will teach Grade 5 in 2013-2014
Ten Grade 5 teachers from JWB feeder schools assigned to teach there
Six Grade 5 teachers from MCM feeder schools assigned to teach there
One Grade 5 teacher assigned to a new middle school
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Elementary Staffing Plans
Harry L. Edson Elementary Edward R. Crosby Elementary Robert Graves Elementary
Support Staff Information is Forthcoming
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Kingston City School District employees that play theroles of office manager, custodial support, teaching
assistant and others are critical and essential to the
success of the KCSD.
Due to differences in contracts and regulations, these
assignments are still being determined and
employees will be notified as soon as possible.
Support Staff Information is Forthcoming
Edward R. Crosby Elementary School
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Edward R. Crosby Elementary School
Principal: Marie Anderson
Grade K-4 classroom teachers at Crosby (10) and
Zena (5) are assigned to Crosby in 2013-2014.
One Zena teacher excessed
Crosby Principal: Marie Anderson
Edward R. Crosby Elementary School
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Lynn Bonderanka
Mary Noone
Robyn Rolph
Diana Bonse
Jill CorreaMarjorie Falconer
Jodi Gallo
Donna Lynn
Greene
Nicole Hildenbrand
Susan Kavanagh
Sheri Kotsol
Pamela PriestlyCarolyn Ring
Stacey Schuon
Jessica Sunshine
Ellen Venditti
Staff
roster
(partial)
Patricia Biscaras
Robert HansenJacqueline Kelder
Margaret Kennedy-
Stowe
Kiersten Lowe
Joyce Luby
Kathleen Owitz
Regina Richardson
Deirdre Thorpe-ClarkSarah Dernison
Barbara Taylor
Gwen Bardon-Targia
Michelle Lerner
Elissa Hansen
Debra Rua
Jennifer L. Couse
Denise Hoban-Weeks
Harry L. Edson Elementary School
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Principal: William Krupp
Grade K-4 classroom teachers at Edson (13)
and Sophie Finn (9) are assigned to Edson
in 2013.
Sophie Finn teacher reassigned to a new
school
Edson Principal: Bill Krupp
Harry L. Edson Elementary School
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roster
(partial)
Staff
Marie Lader
Susan Bard
Margaret Boice
Paula Bojarsky
Tyler ByrnesLisa Camara
Julie Cannon
Patricia Cohen
Toni Lynn Cook
Robert
Tanya Daw
Susanna Elting
Debra Feller
Cheryl Finnegan
Elaine Heppner
Deborah Hinchey
Carin Mills Kowal
Dawn Rivette
Terri-Lynn Sofokles
Kim Tegeler
Elena Vagle
Claire VanvalkenburghMarybeth Veith
Christine Rosenberg
Kristine Cariello
Denis Dwyer
Judith Sillato
Louise Lefkovits
Prudence Richmond
Catherine ColemanCourtney Deschenes
Robert Graves Elementary School
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Principal: Errin Parese
Grade K-4 classroom teachers at Graves (10)
and Anna Devine (8) are assigned to Graves in
2013-2014.
One Anna Devine teacher assigned to a new
school.
Robert Graves Principal: Errin Parese
Robert Graves Elementary School
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roster
Staff(partial)
Kathleen Bell
Eivin Gudmundsen
Kim Haber
Nancy KoopmanAmy Krauss
Donna Nageli
Caroline Netter
Victoria Sellers
Maria Yonnetti
Laurian Harrison
Naomi Stevens
Lisa ArmstrongJennifer Beesmer
Dianne Berardi
Kristin Benes Brown
Lisa Dittus
Melissa Gallagher
Patricia Ann Jacob
Timothy Kay
Mason McElrath
Arlene Rose MendockJacqueline Sheridan
Judy Ann Snyder
Jeanne Stoico
Eldeva Tofte
Allyson Whittaker
Tanya Williams
Lindy Leonard
Sarah Dernison
Constance Spoth
Barbara Taylor
Michelle Lerner
Marilyn StilphenShannon
Ashcroft
Danielle Barros
Staff Transition Assistance
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Transition Handbooks will be distributed to all teaching staff
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WHATS NEXT?
Culture of Evaluation and Continual Improvement
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Data & Technology Audit: The Mid-Hudson Regional Information
Center completed an audit during the months of September -
December.
Special Education: The Prism Group began an audit in October andis continuing its research
Health and Safety: Needham Risk Management completed an audit
during the months of December/January
Culture of Evaluation and Continual Improvement
Action plans incorporating the results of these audits are
currently being developed with an eye towards 2013-2014
implementation.
Audits were performed in key areas to reveal District weaknesses and
strengths
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WHATS NEXT?
2013-2014 Ninth Grade Academy at Kingston High School
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WHATS NEXT?
New partnership with Ulster BOCES based at the Carnegie Learning Center
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WHATS NEXT?
STRIVE Project at former Sophie Finn Elementary School
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Q i ?
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Questions?
Visit www.kingstoncityschools.org/transitions
Frequently asked questions and answers
will be posted here.
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