District Magnet Program Update

1. District Magnet ProgramUpdate Devin Vodicka, EdD Jeanie Luckey May 16, 2013

2. Superintendent’s Advisory Committee: Magnet Schools • Purpose: The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding current and future magnet programs in VUSD.

3. Committee Members: Ellen Crews, Washington Teacher Larry White, Executive Director, C & I Steve Hargrave, Director, Student Services Jennifer Gilstrap, Empresa Parent Tekoa Chilcote, Vista Academy Parent Barbara Franklin, VTA Adalia Lavado, Olive Principal Ron Briseno, Community Member, Vista Chamber David Whiddon, Mission Vista HS Asst. Principal Cecilia Sawyer, Lake Teacher Sharon Scott-Gonzalez, Vista Academy Teacher Laura Smith, Casita Principal Tara Biancamono, Mission Vista HS Craig Wiblemo, Mission Vista HS Principal Lisa Hoffman, CSEA Steve Post, Mission Vista HS Teacher Gail Cerelli, Casita Teacher • Scott Sypkens, Facilitator, San Diego County Office of Education • Jeanie Luckey, Deputy Superintendent • Donna Caperton, Assistant Supt., Business Services • Joe Green, Beaumont PTA • Erin English, Foothill Oak Principal • Emy Quiroz, Grapevine Parent • Jenifer Golden, Mission Meadows Principal • Amanda Roberts, Olive Teacher • Catina Hancock, Vista Academy Principal • Emily Garcia, Vista High School Student • Eric Chagala, Vista High Asst Principal • Jose Villarreal, Vista Magnet MS Principal • Jayden Gilliam, Washington MS Student • Anna Johnston, Vista Magnet MS Parent

4. Meeting Dates and Locations • January 10, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • January 16, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • January 31, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • February 6, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • March 21, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • April 11, 2013 – Library Services (Survey Sub-Committee) • April 17, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library • May 1, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library

5. Summary of Committee Work - Update • Survey was developed for magnet school teachers, students and parents to gather data on current magnet stakeholder perceptions of their school • Results were analyzed by the committee and summary statements shared for each of the magnet schools: Casita, VAVPA, Vista Magnet MS, Mission Vista HS • Based upon survey data, next steps were suggested for each of the four current magnet schools

6. Committee Work - Update • District wide survey was developed by sub-committee to gather input on a possible magnet theme for the Washington Middle School, reviewed by the committee, and mailed home to K-8 families in English and Spanish and made available online to K-12 families. Connect Ed call made to families.

7. Committee Work - Update • Survey raw data was compiled for the committee’s review: 76% parents indicated they would move their child to a magnet school 445 responses to survey – 2% response • Using survey data as part of the process, committee discussed and unanimously approved a recommendation to the Superintendent

8. Advisory Committee Recommendation to Superintendent • The District Magnet Program Committee recommends to the Superintendent the middle school magnet theme “Design and Innovation”

9. Arts/Design Pathway

10. STEM Pathway

11. IB Pathway

12. Next steps • Convene Planning Committee for Washington Middle School Transition Process • Consider Name Change • Vista Innovation Design Academy (VIDA) …? • Curriculum & Instruction Plans • Staffing Plans • Professional Development Plans • Marketing Plans • Facility Plans • Student Transition Plans • Convene Routine Meetings of Magnet School Representatives to promote ongoing articulation and coordination

13. Recommendation • Respectfully request approval for three magnet pathways: • STEM • Arts/Design • International Baccalaureate • Respectfully request approval to specifically identify focus area for Washington Middle School to be “Innovation and Design”