D-T Public Schools

1. D-T Public Schools School/Community Partnership for Essential Planning October 4, 2017 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

2. SCPEP Session I Agenda • Overview Planning Process • Introductions • Revisiting District Mission & Goals • Building the Vision • Overview District Demographics • Strengths and Challenges • Next Steps? Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

3. What Is SCPEP? • A district and community partnership that studies district issues and identifies priorities for the district. • The process creates a set of priorities that proactively moves toward a “preferred future” rather than waiting until problems arise. • The district and community partnership acts as an advisory group to the Board of Education. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

4. What is the Purpose? • To inform district stakeholders of current programs, successes, and issues in the district. • To determine priority course and program offerings and identify necessary resources. • To identify educational and facility needs. • To identify current and additional resources and revenues. • To identify priorities to guide Board decisions for responding to future challenges. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

5. Board Expectations • To involve our community and keep them informed in the school system at all levels. • To inform the community of the current program/course offerings at all levels. • To inform the community about school demographics, facilities & finances. • To have the community identify program/course priorities. • Board develops Strategic Plan with short/medium/long term priorities/outcomes. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

6. Critical Questions of the Process? • What do students need in their educational experiences to be successful now and in the future? • What are the current course offerings and programs PK-12? • How do local, state, and federal mandates affect the course offerings and services provided by the district? • What resources and facilities are needed to deliver priority educational programs? • What steps need to be taken to assure that the district continues to operate in an effective and efficient manner? Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

7. Details of the Process? • 30-40 participants, invited by Board to represent demographics of District • Five sessions, scheduled from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Planning Process supported by NE Council of School Administrators and NE Association of School Boards • The planning sessions will be facilitated by Don Fritz, planning consultant with The FGR Group. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

8. Times, Dates, and Agendas • Wednesday, October 4, 2017– Overview the planning process; revisit district mission and goals; review district demographics and current educational environment; identify strengths and challenges • Monday, October 23, 2017 - Overview of current curriculum/program offerings K-12; overview state mandates; identify educational priorities • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 – Overview of 21st Century Skills; overview current facilities; identify current and future facility needs and priorities • Monday, December 18, 2017– Overview current financial situation; identify current and future financial priorities • Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – Finalize school/community priorities and needs; finalize community recommendations and priorities • Make-up Day - TBA Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

9. Ground Rules • We will not take formal breaks but feel free to take care personal needs. • Limit use of electronic devices. • Reflect, Listen, Share, Report! • We will use General Agreement. • Keep the end in mind! Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

10. Introductions • Who are you? • What perspective(s) of the Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools do you bring to this planning activity? Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

11. Re-Grouping Please re-group according to following criteria: 1) 4-6 participants per group; 2) Mixture of roles in the district (e.g. staff, Board, students, patrons); 3) Reps from communities served; 4) Varied years of experience in the district; 5) Varied perspectives. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

12. Assumptions • Working together is more powerful than working alone. • We are already working hard, but we can focus our efforts. • You are “World Experts;” you are experts of your world. • We can’t predict the future but we can create it. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

13. Why Plan? If an organization knows where it is going, it tends to get there; If the people in the organization knows where the organization is going, they tend to help! Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

14. Purpose • The greater the clarity of purpose, the greater the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. • Purpose/Mission, Vision, and Goals… Lead to… Organizational Behaviors Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

15. Defining Purpose • Mission – What Business are we in? For Whom are we in the business? How do we our business? • Vision – What does the future look like? • Board and District Goals - What are our current goals, strategies, programs …? Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

16. Example – Kiwanis International • Mission – “… a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.” • Vision – “… so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.” • Goals and Strategies for implementation Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

17. District Mission The mission of the Doniphan-Trumbull Public School – “Committed to Actions That Embrace Progressive Opportunities, Advanced Achievement, Genuine Respect, and Personal Integrity Through Active Community Partnerships” Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

18. Vision • The Vision describes the future • The Vision is the destination of the Mission • The Vision evolves over time • We will build the vision through the planning process Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

19. D-T Board Goals • The Doniphan-Trumbull Board of Education Shall Support Effective Education through-out the District. • The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. • The School operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. • The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. • Stable governance, management & leadership • A coherent course of study • A reliable system by which to assess students’ progress • Quality instructors who have a clear understanding of what they aim to teach, how and why. • Access to resources they need Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

20. D-T Board Goals • The Doniphan-Trumbull Board of Education shall develop a comprehensive fiscally responsible budgetary plan. • The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. • The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. • The School operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. • Fiscal adoption of Annual Budgets • Forward looking facilities/grounds plan • Continue Transportation Updating Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

21. D-T Board Goals • The Doniphan-Trumbull Board of Education shall expand educational opportunities PK-12. • The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and used the results to guide continuous improvement. • The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. • The School operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness • Use of Data • Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum • Researched based Instruction • Assessment/grading system aligned to Curriculum Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

22. Mission and Goals Activity 1.1 – Mission and Goals (modified jigsaw activity) • Reread the assigned topics and as a small group, identify specific examples in the district that show you are addressing the Mission/Goals. • Chart and post • Be ready to share with the large group Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

23. Overview of District Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

24. D-T Public Schools Home of the Cardinals Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

25. D-T Public Schools Profile Doniphan-Trumbull Public School is a rural district serving the communities of Doniphan and Trumbull in central Nebraska. Both towns are located approximately 12 miles apart and within 15 miles from the cities of Hastings and Grand Island. Many of the students come from neighboring farms, but a significant number have parents working in either of the neighboring cities. Approximately 85% of the students graduating go on to higher education. AdvancED School Improvement Goals- From Teaching & Assessing for Learning Standard- Improvement Priority #1 will be: Develop a formalized curriculum which includes common grade-level, formative, and benchmark assessments in grades k-12 as well as a formalized process of review. Improvement Priority #2 will be: Develop and implement a system-wide process that ensures all professional and instructional support staff are trained in the evaluation, interpretation and use of data. Opportunity For Improvement #1 can be: Develop implement, and expand all components of the instructional model (Danielson) already initiated in the school. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

26. Enrollment Trends Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

27. Attendance Rate Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

28. Free/Reduced Meals Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

29. Special Education (SPED) Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

30. Mobility Rate Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

31. High Ability Learners Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

32. Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)Reading Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

33. Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)Math Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

34. NeSA – Math 2012 - 2016 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

35. NeSA – Language Arts 2012 - 2016 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

36. NeSA – Science 2012 - 2016 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

37. NeSA – Writing 2012 - 2016 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

38. Average ACT Scores Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

39. ACT SCORES 2012 - 2016 Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

40. AQUESTT Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

41. Teachers with Master Degrees Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

42. Average Years of Teaching Experience Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

43. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Standard 1 - Purpose and Direction Findings Improvement PriorityDevelop and operationalize a purpose, direction, and strategic plan that defines a commitment to ensuring every learner has the tools and resources to be prepared and ready for their future.(Indicator 1.1, Indicator 1.3) Standard 2 - Governance and Leadership Findings Powerful Practice The Doniphan-Trumbull School governing body displays a high level of trust and granting of autonomy in their oversight of the school leadership and district functions.
(Indicator 2.1, Indicator 2.2, Indicator 2.3) Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

44. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Standard 3 - Teaching and Assessing for Learning Findings Opportunity For Improvement Develop, implement, and expand all components of the instructional model already initiated in the school. (Indicator 2.6, Indicator 3.4) Standard 3 - Teaching and Assessing for Learning Findings Opportunity For Improvement Utilize the adopted instructional model framework in order to mobilize and equip the professional collaboration process.
(Indicator 3.5) Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

45. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Standard 4 - Resources and Support Systems Findings Powerful Practice Doniphan-Trumbull Public School provides well-maintained, clean, and safe facilities that enhance the learning environment.(Indicator 4.3) Standard 5 - Using Results for Continuous Improvement Findings Improvement Priority #1) Develop and implement a system-wide process that ensures all professional and instructional support staff are trained in the evaluation, interpretation and use of data.
(Indicator 5.3, SP4. Equity of Learning) Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

46. Processing Where We Are? Activity 1.2 – In Small Group: • Identify areas of strengths in the DTPS; • Identify challenges for the DTPS; • Chart the results; • Be prepared to share with Large Group. Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017

47. Next Session • Review PK-12 curriculum and program data. • Review Rule 10 requirements; state and federal mandates. • Think about, “What kinds of educational experiences do you want for our students?” • “What do you want DTPS to be known for?” Don Fritz, The FGR Group, 2017