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TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ 2013-2014 School Year

TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ 2013-2014 School Year. Dr. Eugene T. W. Sanders Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer Friday, August 30, 2013. WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ FAMILY. WE Must Embrace Transformation.

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TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ 2013-2014 School Year

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  1. TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ 2013-2014 School Year

  2. Dr. Eugene T. W. SandersSuperintendent and Chief Executive Officer Friday, August 30, 2013

  3. WELCOMEANDTHANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ FAMILY

  4. WE Must Embrace Transformation

  5. FIVE GOALS FOR TODAY • Create a sense of urgency for transformation and change • Enhance a personal commitment for improvement Welcome Faculty and Staff Review Progress and Challenges from the 2012-2013 School Year Provide a framework for our goals for the 2013-2014 School Year

  6. PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE 2012-2013 School Year • Living in new era of educational accountability (choice/open enrollment) • Passed levy in November 2012 • Loss over 900 students over the last several years • Reviewing the District’s creditability among parents and community • A loss of 5.1 Million Dollars • Realigned Curriculum and Operations Office @ SCS

  7. PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE 2012-2013 School Year • Rolled out Next Level Instructional Model in November 2012 • Created the Retention and Recruitment Committee • Parent Congress Re-established • Business Advisory Council

  8. PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE 2012-2013 School Year • Opened Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies in 2013 • Opened Compass Academy in 2012 • Focusing on Innovation and Academic Creativity • Community Forums Focused on Priorities and Feedback • Summer Conversations on the Future of Our Schools

  9. SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLSREPORT CARD FOR 2013 • 83.5 TO 83.8 on Performance Index • PI Grade=C • Received 8 out of 24 Indicators • Indicator Grade =F (33%) • Closing the Achievement Gap=F • Value Added Overall=F • Value Added Gifted=A • Students with Disability=D

  10. SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLSREPORT CARD FOR 2013 • Lowest 20% in Achievement=C • Graduation Rate (85.8/4 years)=C • Graduation Rage (85.5/5 years)=C • Sandusky City Schools Grades (9) • A=1 • B=0 • C=4 • D=2 • F=2

  11. Answer: We responded with the “cosmetics of achievement” 2 Key Questions: • Do we have the right strategy? • Do we have a problem with implementation?

  12. Implement the Next Level Instructional Plan at all levels • Our Standard will be to become a “A” District at all levels   • Every academic effort must be aligned to achieving this goal • Increased Accountability • Calling Out Inferior Work and Correcting Ineffective Instruction

  13. Next Level KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ACHIEVEMENT STANDARS ARE RAISED NEXT YEAR. WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO MEET A HIGHER PERCENTAGE FOR THE UPCOMING GRADE CARD.

  14. Photo courtesy of TimFleck

  15. Achieve a grade of “A” on all segments of the Ohio Report Card Implement the Next Level Academic Plan with fidelity at all levels in SCS Implement the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System and increase accountability for all employees Complete the report from the District’s Transformation Committee by early Spring, 2014 Enhance the overall image of the quality of education in Sandusky City Schools Enhancing professional appearance of faculty and staff

  16. Implement the Retention and Recruitment Plan for 2014 Emphasize customer service as a district practice (24 hour response to email and 7 business days on written correspondence) Levy Renewal of the Ballot in 2014 to maintain financial stability Enhance our communications and social media options for SCS Renew our commitment to a global experience for students prior to graduation Expect excellence is all aspects of work of every employee

  17. Revisit the definition of “quality” in the Sandusky City Schools Potential bond issue in 2014 Engage our community (customers) in a positive and engaging manner

  18. Tips for Good Customer Service • SMILE • Be Presentable/ well groomed • Make eye contact if in person • SMILE • Be a good listener and Show interest • Make them feel important and appreciated • SMILE • Identify and anticipate needs • Be Knowledgeable • SMILE • Save them time; Resolve Issues • Use positive, verbal, body language

  19. $1 Million Gift from the Dorn Foundation

  20. Twitter • District wide uniform phone greeting

  21. WE MUST ALL MAKE A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE IN OUR NEXT LEVEL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  22. TRADITIONPRIDEEXCELLENCEINNOVATIONTRANSFORMATION

  23. New!!All Building Comment Card Box 5-Elementary blgs. - located near main entry door in each building 1-SCC- Outside office door 1-SMS- top of the steps near the office 2-SHS- located outside of the main office door & at the rear hall intersection of cafeteria and gym 1-RCAAS- located near main entry door 1-Admin. Bldg.- located near main entry door

  24. Follow us on Twitter @gobluestreaks

  25. We value your ideas…

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