Kent School District 415 State of the District 2011 - 2012

1. Kent School District 415 State of the District 2011 - 2012 Dr. Edward Lee Vargas, Superintendent

2. Our Mission: Successfully Prepare All Students For Their FuturesEducation is Everyone’s Business!

3. Kent School District Board of Directors Karen DeBruler Legislative Liaison Debbie Straus President Tim Clark Vice President Russ Hanscom Director Bill Boyce Director Washington State School Directors’ Association Winner of: “2011 Board of Distinction” A Laser-Like Focus On Student Success

4. KSD By The Numbers 1Most diverse district in Washington State (more than138languages spoken) 2 Second-largest employer in the Kent area with approximately3,100employees 4 Fourth-largest district in Washington State (approximately 28,000 students) 40schools over 72-square miles, serving the cities of Kent, Covington, and parts of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, SeaTac, and unincorporated King County 1.6million miles driven over 119 bus routes 3.4 million meals served in a year

5. KSD 2011-12 District Budget Summary

6. Demographic Shifts 2000-2010 2010 2000 .8% 1.1% 16.70% 2.10% 12.8% 18.90% 9.1% 11.90% 6.10% 17.40% 70.80% 43.90%

7. 138 Languages Spoken Districtwide Approximately 138 languages spoken by KSD students and families

8. Center for Education and Data Research (CEDR) Percentage of English Learners

9. Free And Reduced Lunch The dots represent identified households F&R meals served in KSD is at 52.13%* * As of 10/5/11

10. Comparison to State Assessment Scores

11. CEDR Reading 10th Grade – 80.2%

12. Definitions Of Success: The Standard Has Changed From: Universal Access to Universal Success For ALL!!!

13. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 1. High Student Achievement 2. Effective & Valuable Communication 3. Highly Effective Staff 4. Maximize Resources (Money, Time, People, & Facilities) 5. Culture of Shared Responsibility 6. Safe, Sustainable, Healthy, and Respectful School Community 7. Effective Partnerships With Families, Community, and Business

14. Systems Approach to Achievement Gap Strategic Plan from over 7,000 voices. Seven Goals and System Action Plans. Intense Analysis of District Achievement Principal District Support Teams: Targeted Support for School Improvement. Analysis of student achievement by subgroups including:

15. Systems Approach to Achievement Gap continued To support English Language Learners (ELL), the district partnered with Heritage University to provide ELL certification to teachers. Inclusive Education (Special Education) increases access for each student to grade-level curriculum and instruction within the general education setting. Tiered Intervention – Instruction personalized to student needs.

16. A Focus on Results:Graduation Rates Are Increasing:

18. Characteristics of High Performing Schools 1. A culture of equity and excellence for all: no excuses attitude. 2. Effective school leadership and leaders. 3. Focus on high, standards-based, academic & social expectations for all. 4. High levels of collaboration and communication. 5. Curriculum, instruction and assessments aligned with state standards. 6. Careful experimentation with instruction. 7. Frequent monitoring of learning & teaching through data based analysis. 8. Focused professional development. 9. Collaboration focused on instruction. 10. Involvement of all stakeholders and a strong sense of family. 11. Passion for continual improvement. 12. High levels of family and community involvement.

20. The Washington Achievement Index 2011-2012

21. An Example Index Matrix

23. Percent of KSD Schools at Each Tier Washington State Achievement Index rates schools • In KSD, 77.5% of schools’ index rates increased.

24. NEW: DRAFT Washington Achievement Index Achievement Gap Data Closed the Achievement Gap Some Gaps Still Exist

25. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 1. High Student Achievement • UW Accelerated Program – only pilot district in the state. • Seven schools achieved Adequately Yearly Progress (AYP). • Combined SAT scores higher than state average, which is highest in the nation. • Two National Merit Semi-Finalists for 2012. • Kinder to College – Early expectations for building a college/career-going culture. • Kent-Meridian teacher selected 2011 World Affairs Council’s World Educator for connecting students to the world and developing new programs and resources for other teachers: Award from President Jimmy Carter.

26. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results • Covington Elementary science scores increased from 14% to 72% in 2010. • Pilot preschool program starting in 2011-2012. • International Baccalaureate (IB) success at Kent-Meridian: 100% passed the higher level exam in calculus and world languages. • 95% of free-reduced IB students passed the higher level English exam. • Kent Elementary received Boeing award - $25,000. • KMVA and KPA named Innovative Schools. • 77.5% all district schools index rates increased as measured by Washington State Achievement Index in 2011

27. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 2. Effective & Valuable Communication • Awarded Best of the Web 2011 for K-12 districts. • Media advisories and releases routinely sent to local and regional media regarding successes of students, teachers, and the district. • Expanded communication to non-English speaking families. • New drop-out retrieval program. Goal: Return 300 students to school in 2012 to complete graduation requirements.

28. Effective and Valuable Communication Multiple advisory committees to engage stakeholders: • Strategic Planning Steering Committee – 65 members • Alliance for Diversity and Equity • Parent/Teacher Associations • Superintendent’s Teachers Professional Learning Community • Superintendent’s Student Advisory • Civic Leadership Summits • Superintendent’s Principals’ Advisory • Faith-based Community Collaborative • Business Advisory Council (CTE) • Federal, state, and local agencies

29. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 3. Highly Effective Staff • 100% of teaching faculty rated highly qualified by the state. • Over 100 teachers are National Board Certified. • More than 67% of teachers have master’s degrees. • Ongoing comprehensive professional development time for all staff. • Transportation Department annually receives high marks from state patrol for bus maintenance and safety.

30. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 4. Maximize Resources (Money, Time, People, & Facilities) • Innovative Energy Management Program to save funds through conservation savings of $3.5 million over ten years. • Sound fiscal management allowed absorption of mid-year budget reductions from state without impact to staff or services. • Recipient for 26th year of the Certificate of Excellence In Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials International. • Major Capital improvements utilizing bond funds for East Hill, Fairwood, Kent Phoenix Academy, Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood, Lake Youngs, Pine Tree, and Scenic Hill, to name a few.

31. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 5. Culture of Shared Responsibility • Strategic Plan Committee – 65-member committee comprised of students, staff, parents, and community members – continues to meet to review policies and procedures and make recommendations to the school board for improvements. • School Site Improvement Councils at each school are comprised of staff and parents. • Partner with agencies to support student success.

32. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 6. Safe, Sustainable, Healthy, and Respectful School Community • Provide students, staff, and families the opportunity to participate in the Annual School Climate Survey, data used to improve school and district services. • Safety Services Department partners with Kent Police Department and local law enforcement to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment. • KSD works with partners to provide sports physicals, dental exams, and vaccinations for students. • Food Services partners with local farmers and growers to provide fresh foods in school meals. • KSD committed to all students having equal access to education opportunities.

33. School Board & District Goals: Focused On Results 7. Effective Partnerships With Families, Community, And Businesses • Developing partnerships with stakeholders including parents, volunteers, civic groups, faith-based groups, businesses, universities, government agencies, non-profits, and preschool educators. • Teen Health Clinic at Kent Phoenix Academy provides a nurse practitioner and clerical person funded by Seattle/King County Public Health, and three mental health counselors funded by Kent Youth and Family Services. To date, 374 students have been served. Services include physicals, acute care, and orthopedics.

34. College Readiness/College Bound Scholarship District-wide focus on college & career readiness. Kinder to College program – taking kindergartners and their parents to colleges and universities to set high expectations early. College Goal Sundays – helping students and families complete financial aid forms. 91% enrollment in the College Bound Scholarship in 2010-2011 up from 31% in 2007-2008.

35. College Bound Partners Community Center for Education Results - Developing civic initiative to address the urgent need to improve education in South King County; from early learning to college.  Road Map Project - Increasing the number of college-bound students from low-income families by coordinating College Bound Scholarship Candidates. College Success Foundation - Providing mentoring and college planning for low-income, high potential students.  Washington College Access Network - Connecting existing college access providers, community-based organizations, and policymakers. LEAP - Improve academic achievement with Latino students in Washington State and provide college opportunities. UW Accelerated Program – Students can earn up to 45 UW Credits and possibly finish first year of college while attending KSD.

36. Kinder to College Giving Kids Wings to Their Dreams • Started 2010 • Seattle, Green River, and other area community colleges, Bellevue College, University of Washington campuses, and Seattle Pacific University • 2011 • Taking kindergartners to college with their parents • Visualizing high expectations early in their education • National Public Radio broadcast on 187 stations nationally Sponsors are welcome!

37. Full-Day Kindergarten At All Elementary Schools In ALL elementary schools for 2011-2012. School Board views this as a priority. Research shows full-day kindergarten efficacy in student achievement and saving taxpayer dollars long term.

38. Refugee Transition Center • Opened in 2008. • Serves students K-12. • Ensures refugee students’ high academic performance. • Strengthens the skills and knowledge of parents. • Representing Iraq, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Somalia, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Iran. • Tutoring hundreds of students. • Visited by national groups to see KSD’s approach to working with immigrants and refugees.

39. Community EngagementKey to Current and Future Success Parent volunteers, student-family support, mentors, instructional support tutors, financial support, building, and grounds. More than $1 million in value and growing daily.

40. State of the Art Technology • One-to-One Laptop: Issued to all middle school and ninth-grade students • SMART Boards in all classrooms • Tech Expo: Coming soon! • 3,000 attended in 2011 • Bridging the Gap: • Refurbishing computers for students to keep • KSD website Named Best of the Web for 2011 • KSD is an International and National Best Practice Site for Microsoft and National School Board

41. Successfully Prepare All Students For Their FuturesEducation is Everyone’s Business