Shift to Upper Moreland Elementary School2021 & Beyond

Programs and Services Committee MeetingMay 4, 2021Dr. Michael Roth, SuperintendentDr. Lindsey Stock, Senior Director of ProgramsDr. Michelle Lutz, Senior Director of ServicesDr. Michael Bair, Principal of UMIS

Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous

at the end.-Robin Sharma

GOALS & OBJECTIVES● Clarity and Consistency in processes, procedures, and

communication● Intervention and Supports for all students to meet

individual student needs ● Expanded programmatic opportunities for all students

CONNECTION TO DISTRICT GOALS1. Sustain Learning in Safe, Secure and Robust Environments2. Promote and Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion3. Redesign Internal and External Communication4. Employ Redefined Organizational Structures and Systems

Current StructurePRIMARY SCHOOL

Grades K, 1, 2School Specific Schedule

1 Principal1 Assistant Principal

1 Guidance Counselor

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLGrades 3, 4, 5

School Specific Schedule1 Principal

1 Assistant Principal1 Guidance Counselor

PROPOSED STRUCTUREK-1

House

★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Focus on School Entry, Establishing

Routines, & Academic Readiness ★ Developmental Focus

2-3 House

★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Developmental Focus★ Focus on Reading & Writing Across the

Curriculum★ Assessment Connections

4-5 House

★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Developmental Focus★ Focus on Content Readiness, Study

Habits & Exploring Academic Pathways★ Transition to Middle School

LEAD PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL BAIR

★ Streamlined and Simplified Communication, Structures, and Procedures ★ Clear and Consistent Messages for Families ★ Increased Collaboration of Teachers K-5★ Mentor/Role Model Programs Between Students ★ Increased Support for Students - Three Counselors & Three House Principals★ One School Unified Under One Lead Principal ★ Strengthened Child Study Team Process★ Supports through MTSS★ Enhanced Inclusion Opportunities★ K-12 World Language ★ Increased Library Instruction

POINTS OF PRIDE

INCREASED RESOURCES

K-5 Nursing Suite

Expanded Cafeteria Space

K-12 Safety and Security Officer

K-12 Social Worker

Overall Academic Implications

Ongoing Dialog Between Grade Levels

And Content Areas

K-5 Ownership of PSSA Results

Increased Knowledge Of Grade Level Eligible Content And Academic

Standards

Shared Understanding

of Academic Expectations

Professional Development Opportunities

Streamlined K-5 Opportunities For

Professional Development

K-5 Curriculum For Positive Behavioral

Interventions & Support

Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity

Lense Focused on All Practices

Skill Progressions of Skills/Concepts -

Emphasis on Writing Across Content Areas

Expanded Academic Opportunities Across

the Elementary School

★ Extend World Languages To Grades K, 1, 2

★ More Opportunities For Student

Involvement In Clubs & Activities

★ Increased Collaboration & STEM

Integration

Upper Moreland Elementary School

NEXT STEPS

STAFF INPUTALL K-5 &

CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF SURVEYED

FOR INPUT

FAMILY INPUTFAMILIES CAN SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVE

LOGISTICSPHYSICAL PLANT

CHANGES DETERMINED

PLAN FINALIZATIONALL NEEDS, PROCESSES, & PROCEDURES IDENTIFIED

& SHIFTS BEGIN

KUDOS TO THE UMIS & UMPS ADMIN TEAMS

Dr. Michael BairUMIS PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Dina DavisUMPS Acting Principal

Ms. Dionne FearsUMPS Assistant

Principal

& the entire UMIS and UMPS Staff Who Love, Grow, and Support Our Youngest Golden Bears!

Mrs. Dina CassidyUMIS Interim

Assistant Principal

Shift to the Upper Moreland Elementary School

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORTAND COLLABORATION!