Allen Independent School District

1. Allen Independent School District Board Candidate Information Session December 5, 2017

2. Welcome and Introductions Dr.Scott Niven, Superintendent Robin Bullock, Deputy Superintendent. School Leadership & Support Greg Cartwright, Chief Financial Officer Dr. Maroba Zoeller, Chief Governmental Relations Officer Tim Carroll, Chief Information Officer Daniel Pitcock, Assistant Supt, Operations Jennifer Wilhelm, Assistant Superintendent for Learner Services Shelia Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

3. Louise Master, President - Place 6 John Montgomery - Vice-President - Place 3 Amy Gnadt, Secretary - Place 4 Susan Olinger - Place 1 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Vatsa Ramanathan - Place 7 Scott Niven, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools David Noll - Place 2 Kelley Rowley - Place 5

4. Cabinet Members Robin Bullock Deputy Superintendent Tim Carroll Chief Information Officer Greg Cartwright Chief Financial Officer Daniel Pitcock Chief Operations Officer Dr. Maroba Zoeller Chief Governmental Relations Officer Shelia Straughan Smith Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Deron Robinson General Counsel Jennifer Wilhelm Assistant Superintendent of Learner Services

6. Introduction to Allen ISD

7. HISTORY Allen Independent School District When Were Our Schools Built? Allen Schoolhouse - 1893 Allen School - 1910 Allen High School - 1959 Elementary Addition - 1965 Rountree Elemen - 1974 Boyd Elementary - 1978 Reed Elementary - 1980 Ford Middle School - 1984 Story Elementary – 1987 Vaughan Elementary – 1989 Curtis Middle School – 1994 Green Elementary – 1995 Anderson Elementary - 1997 Norton Elementary - 1997 Allen High School - 1999 Lowery Freshman Ctr. - 1999 Bolin Elementary - 2000 Kerr Elementary – 2000 Marion Elementary – 2003 Ereckson Middle School – 2004 Boon Elementary – 2005 Chandler Elementary – 2006 Evans Elementary – 2008 Olson Elementary – 2009 Cheatham Elementary – 2010 Lindsey Elementary – 2013 Preston Elementary - 2017

8. FACTS Allen Independent School District • District covers 29 square miles including most of Allen plus some of Lucas, Fairview, Parker & McKinney • Highly recognized for student academic and athletic performance & fiscal management • Anticipate reaching “build out of about 23,000 students in 2020 • In addition to classroom responsibilities, district serves 15,655 lunches per day and runs 82 daily bus routes carrying 4,518 students

9. STUDENTS Allen Independent School District • Allen ISD serves 21,054 students • 51.14% Anglo • 18.20% Asian • 12.92% Hispanic • 11.99% African American • 4.88% Multi-Racial • 0.59% American Indian/Alaskan • 0.28% Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander

10. STUDENTS Allen Independent School District • Allen High School serves 4,929 students (10-12) + 1,775 students at Lowery Freshman Center makes the school Texas’ largest 9-12 school • 2,179 enrolled in one or more advanced placement courses; 202 enrolled in International Baccalaureate • 621 enrolled in dual college credit courses • 87.8% graduate on recommended & distinguished plan • Allen HS graduation rate is 97.3% • 2,624 participate in extracurricular activities

11. EMPLOYEES Allen Independent School District • Allen ISD employs 2,660 people • Teaching Staff 1,337 • Support Staff 1,009 • Professional- Admin 314 • Teaching Experience • 0-5 years 25.5% • 6 –10 years 22.2% • 11 years + 52.3%

12. Finance

13. Allen ISD Tax Rates History

14. Allen ISD “At A Glance”

15. Allen ISD “At A Glance”

16. Allen ISD “At A Glance”

17. Allen ISD “At A Glance”

18. Allen ISD “At A Glance”

19. Part 1: Spring 2017 STAAR/EOC Assessment Results September 2017

20. Assessment Updates for 2016-2017 • Redesign of STAAR Assessments in Grades 3-8 to comply with HB 743 requirements • Removal of the short answer reading questions from the English I and II STAAR EOC exams • Elimination of the STAAR L and STAAR A versions • Implementation of new STAAR Performance Categories

21. Performance Levels for STAAR Approaches Grade Level on STAAR assessments will be considered passing. Did Not Meet Grade Level Approaches Grade Level Meets Grade Level Masters Grade Level Unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention Likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention High likelihood of success in the next grade or course, but may still need some short-term, targeted academic intervention Expected to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention

22. 2017 STAAR 3-8 Results

26. 2017 STAAR EOC Results

27. 62% 60% 44% 44% 8% 6% Black Line - State Results

28. 92% 85% 82% 67% 59% 50% 37% 27% 21% Black Line - State Results

37. Allen’s Commitment to Student Success • Focused on providing high quality instruction and intervention. Students’ mastery of grade level curriculum is monitored throughout the year in order to address identified needs with classroom instruction, intervention, and enrichment. • Offered STAAR/EOC Accelerated Instruction for students not meeting the approaches grade level score as well as identified students who would benefit from additional intervention. • Retesting Opportunities: • STAAR 5th & 8thGrade – The third administration of Math and Reading tests were administered June 19-20 • STAAR EOC retests were administered June 19-23

38. Focus for 2017-2018 • Celebrating gains made by individual students in addition to gains made by the whole, as demonstrated by student progress measures • Continuing focus on Special Education student instruction and performance • Emphasizing development of our students as writers across all content areas

39. QUESTIONS?

40. Part 2: 2017 Accountability Results September 2017

41. 2013 ≠ 2014 ≠ 2015 ≠ 2016 ≠ 2017 2017: A Year of Relative Stability Significant changes to accountability each year: • Methodology and/or Data • 2017 is stable in terms of methodology • Most changes for 2017 involve data (i.e. what changes occurred with the assessments included?) • Changes to performance and STAAR progress labels also applied

42. 2017: The 5 BIG Changes • Elimination of STAAR L and STAAR A versions • Redesign of STAAR Assessments in Grades 3-8 • Removal of short answer reading questions from English I and English II STAAR EOC exams • New Performance Categories • New labels for STAAR Progress Measure

43. Accountability - 4 Tiers 1. Ratings Based on 4 Indices 2. System Safeguards 3. Distinction Designations 4. Local Accountability

44. Performance Index Framework Index 1: Student Achievement Index 2: Student Progress Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness Credits schools for demonstrating progress on the student growth measure. MOVING STUDENTS FORWARD Provides an overall summary of the school’s performance at the Approaches Grade Level performance standard on the STAAR across all grade levels, all tests, and all subject areas tested. OVERALL PERCENT PASSING Combines the following measures: postsecondary readiness, performance on STAAR (Meets Grade Level standard), high school 4yr/5yr graduation rates, and RHSP/DAP or FHSP graduates. POSTSECONDARY READINESS Focuses on the economically disadvantaged student group and the two lowest performing race/ethnicity groups for the campus or district, recognizing performance gains in these groups. IMPROVING PERFORMANCE FOR LOWEST PERFORMING GROUPS District All Campuses District All Campuses District All Campuses District All Campuses

45. Index 1 – Student Achievement Index 1: Student Achievement • Provides an overview of student performance based on Approaches Grade Level student achievement across all subjects for all students and all tests. • Subjects: Combined over ALL subject areas • Student Groups: All Students only • Performance Standards: Approaches Grade Level 100 60 Index Score 92 50 0 What is our overall percent passing?

46. Index 2 – Student Progress 22 Separates measures of student progress from measures of student achievement to provide an opportunity for diverse campuses to show the improvements they are making independent of overall achievement levels. Growth is evaluated by subject and student group. • By Subject Area: Reading and Math • 10 Groups: All Students, 7 Race/Ethnicity Groups, Special Education, ELLs. Minimum Size: At least 25 test results. • Credit based on weighted performance. • Limited Growth = no point • Expected Growth = 1 point • Accelerated Growth = 2 points Index 2: Student Progress 100 50 Index Score 51 0 • Are our students moving forward and making progress each year?

47. Index 3 – Closing Performance Gaps 28 • Emphasizes advanced academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students and the two lowest performing race/ethnicity student groups. • By Subject Areas • Student Groups: Economically Disadvantaged and 2 lowest performing student groups from previous year (if group meets minimum size of 25 tests both years) • Credit based on weighted performance:Approaches Grade Level Standard = 1 pointMasters Grade Level Standard = 2 points Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps 100 Index Score 55 50 0 Are our lowest performing student groups making gains in their achievement?

48. 60 Index 4 – Postsecondary Readiness • Emphasizes the importance for students to receive • a high school diploma that provides them with the foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job training programs, or the military; and the role of elementary and middle schools in preparing students for high school. • Four possible components are weighted equally: • District and All Campuses: Meets Grade Level performance on TWO or more tests • District and Allen High School:Post-Secondary Readiness High School Graduation Rates (4 or 5 year rate)Diploma Plans Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness 100 Index Score 85 50 Are we preparing students satisfactorily for the next grade or course (elementary) or for their postsecondary pathways (secondary)? 0

49. Overview of Performance Index Framework Index 1: Student Achievement Index 2: Student Progress Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness 100 Index Score 92 Index Score 85 Index Score 55 50 Index Score 51 0

50. State System Safeguards Performance Indices drive our rating – System Safeguards drive our intervention.