School District No.5 Superintendent Updated annual report from August 2012

December 2012 by Darlene Schottle

Board Goals: GeneralChallenging and Diverse Learning

EnvironmentLiteracySafe EnvironmentHighly Effective StaffFamily and Community EngagementManagement and Prioritization of Resources

Increase of 1000 students in nine years

Free and reduced lunch has increased significantly over time

Increase in number of homeless students

Changing demographics

Enrollment History

April NSLP count:

Free and Reduced

Challenging and Diverse Learning Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a rigorous educational program that is designed to both meet the needs of all students and support the talents of all students.Employ additional strategies to increase graduation rates:Striving Readers Grant ($600,000 over three years) for

Elrod and RussellAll K-8 schools now trained in RTI – different stages of

implementationGrading and assignment work ongoing – standards based

reports K-5 and some teams at KMS“Christmas catchup” implemented for students needing

additional supportsSummer school students earned about 300 half credits150 credits earned in summer school programs 2012$88,000 grant with Juvenile Justice to open Transition

Center Graduation Matters committee formed with community.

Received state grant for $10,000

Current drop out effortsCredit Retrieval optionsGraduation Matters Kalispell

Opening Kick Off with Denise Juneau $10,000 grant awarded from the state Committee formed Partnership at both high schools with John

McKinnon Media Blitz and contest set for kick off Mentor partners being recruited I Pledge to Graduate Campaign with all partner

districts

Literacy: Kalispell Public Schools expects all students to demonstrate competency in the areas of document, quantitative, prose and technology literacy.All students participate in the Montana

University Writing AssessmentsIncreased percentage of student participating

in AP and IB examsIncreased number of students participating in

SAT and ACT exams

Mathematics

Strategies employed to improve achievement in Mathematics:

Developed common math assessments and worked on the Common Core standards in Mathematics

Teachers trained in the process skillsCommon assessments implemented in AlgebraClosely aligned professional development with

Curriculum CooperativeHired an elementary Math facilitatorInvited to join a STEM grant initiativewith the Montana State University: threeyear program with first year focus on 4-7

Safe Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will create, within each school building, a climate and culture that makes each person feel valued and respected.

Create a long range facility plan

Complete a baseline safe school assessment at both high schools.

Staff and StudentsOlweus Program every k-

5 siteOlweus Survey at GHS

and FHS – grant from FEC

MBI training, various staff

KMS Mt Lion Leadership Teams

Freshman Academy meetings

Staff and student surveysJoint training on certified

evaluation process

Create a Long Range Facility Plan$25,000 grant from

State to create initial plan

Recommendations created for short and long term elementary options

HS Building Reserve did not pass

Decision to move for bond on K-5 kitchen and eight new classrooms

Five year tech committee in place for a new technology plan (2012-13)

Ameresco selected to complete energy audit

Applied for Quality School Grant – 16 out of 66; awaiting legislative action

LRFP final document in progress

Physical Plant safety and improvementsKPS safety coordinator

position in second yearEnergy and safety walk

through checklists completed at each site

Elementary building reserve projects completed

Volunteer work at FHSAsbestos abatement

training for designated staff

New LRFP being worked on for high school needs

TIF $$ used for half floor work at FHS

Highly Effective Staff: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a recruitment and retention program to ensure that the District hires and retains high quality, effective personnel.

Enhance the mentor programsReceived $25,ooo grant from Applied Materials to assist with the New Teacher Center training Evaluations tool revamped and a MOU with KEA for implementationProcess for eval aligned with new teacher training seriesGrade and/or content area planning time at every siteEvaluation protocol and coaching

training for administration and certified employees

CERT59%

CLS22%

CUST6%

TUTOR4%

NURSE1%

INDP4%

MAINT1%

GRND0%

ADMIN3%

Increase number of family and community engagements

Every site had a minimum of one community outreach per quarter

Evidence of community outreach was required from each site principal

Have a program of “community conversations” List of outreach and community meetings

attached

Current examples of building community relationships

Partnerships with FVCC

Best Beginnings Council

Senior seminarsCollege for a dayFHG/GHS booster clubFreshman Career fairUnited WayPresentations to

community clubsNewspaper articles

Management and Prioritization of Resources: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a process to effectively manage and prioritize the financial resources that we have available to us. Develop strategies to

pass a high school building reserve

Develop strategies to pass operational levies

Review program effectiveness in areas that might need further reduction

Seek unique funding sources

Working with our finances 2011- 2012

Hired a part time community outreach person dedicated to public relations and media outreach

Site and community meetings held to clarify budget process – list attached

Superintendent on a state wide committee regarding funding recommendations to legislators

Distribution of TIF funds $150,000 +High School Building Reserve levy failedElementary Operations levy passedDecision made to put an elementary bond out to the

voters

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New funding sources: 2011-12Grant for two new buses for $88,000Striving Reader’s grant $600,000 over three yearsGraduation Matters grant $10,000Quality School Planning grant $25,000Applied Materials for mentor training $25,000 (2nd

yr)Several small food service grants $6,500Federal Grant for local fruits and vegetable

snacks $68,000Round up for Safety – two grants $7500 (for sp.ed

and Olweus survey

Finance work in 2012-13Refunding/refinancing elementary bond from

2005ESCO project list (2-3 million)Quality School Grant application completed (1.1

mill)Considering refunding high school bond (1.2-1.6

million in cost)Smaller grant applications made with Round Up

for Safety, technology grants, Workers Comp grants

Consideration of high school bond or levy

General Fund LeviesYear K-8 El Status 9-12 HS Status2012 $211,000 Passed $0 No levy2011 $0 No levy $0 No levy

2010 $338,000 failed $0 No levy2009 $0 No levy $0 No levy2008 $0 No levy $0 No levy2007 $50,679 Passed $634,547 Passed2006 $96,521 Passed $350,765 Failed2005* $79,923 Cancelled $355,902 Cancelled2004 $68,738 Passed $0 No levy2003 $173,623 Passed $212,743 Passed2002 $108,684 Passed $378,364 Passed2001 $240,891 Passed $321,536 Failed2000 $0 No levy $390,917 Passed1999 $378,962 Passed $419,845 Passed

* 2005 legislature provided funding increase late in the Spring

Building Reserve and Bond Historical Information 1990-2012

Building Reserve levies (includes technology):

Year High School Elementary 1990-1995 $1,000,000 Pass $ 800,000 Pass1995-2000 $1,340,000 Pass $ 1,055,000 Pass2000-2005 $4,142,914 Pass $ 2,864,814 Pass2005-2010 $4,127,915 Pass $ 2,813,815 Pass2010-2015 $4,127,915 Fail $ 2,813, 815 Pass2011-2016 $5,978,500 Fail2012- 2017 $4,217, 915 FailBond:2004-2025 $39,800,000 Pass $10,900,000 Pass2012-2022 $ 3,350,000 Pass

Program ReviewsReview of custodial services and numbers – have

prepared for future recommendationsReview of purchasing processes – changes made

to product lines and joined several nationwide purchasing cooperatives – Savings in excess of $30k

Review cost and efficiency of district mail services – retained current status

Review central office staffing and job descriptions – internal reorganization completed

Review nursing services – moved away from contract services