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Bonnie Bistarkey and Mary Leonard on behalf of Charlotte County Public Schools

Bonnie Bistarkey and Mary Leonard on behalf of Charlotte County Public Schools. Charlotte County, Where?. Charlotte County, Florida. Demographics – Schools. 21 School Sites: 3 High Schools 4 Middle Schools 10 Elementary Schools 1 At-Risk Middle/High School Center

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Bonnie Bistarkey and Mary Leonard on behalf of Charlotte County Public Schools

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  1. Bonnie Bistarkey and Mary Leonard on behalf of Charlotte County Public Schools

  2. Charlotte County, Where? Charlotte County, Florida

  3. Demographics – Schools 21 School Sites: 3 High Schools 4 Middle Schools 10 Elementary Schools 1 At-Risk Middle/High School Center 1 Special Education Center 1 Technical Education Center 1 Pre-K Center

  4. Demographics – Students • Total Students (PreK-12) : 16,434 White: 71% Black: 9% Hispanic: 12% Other: 8% Free/Reduced meals: 60.3% • English Language Learners (ELL): 195 • Exceptional Student Education (ESE), including 526 gifted students: 3,194 • Home-school students: 385 • Homeless students: 286

  5. Demographics – Employees* * CCPS is the largest employer in Charlotte County Employees: Instructional: 1,131 Support Employees: 907 School-based administrators: 46 District administrators: 25 Total: 2,245

  6. Demographics –County Population* Total Population: 159,978 Charlotte County has the highest median age of any U.S. county with a population of more than 100,000 people at 54.3years of age. *Based on the 2010 U.S. Census figures

  7. Trouble in Paradise. . . Friday, August 13, 2004

  8. Trouble in Paradise. . . 2004Continued

  9. Student Achievement Challenges FCAT Reading Data 2011

  10. Spring 2011 Charlotte County FCAT Reading Scores Percentage of Students by Achievement Level Grade # of Students Mean DSS Mean SS 1 2 3 4 5 Level 3 & Above 3 1107 1453 325 10 9 36 39 6 81 4 1091 1635 329 11 11 36 32 32 10 78 5 1157 1683 316 12 15 31 10 73 6 1209 1765 321 13 16 34 28 9 71

  11. Charlotte County FCAT Reading Scores Percentage of Students by Achievement Level Grade # of Students Mean DSS Mean SS 1 2 3 4 5 Level 3 & Above 7 1213 1875 330 9 18 36 24 13 73 8 1238 1922 318 14 25 39 18 4 61 9 1433 1889 324 15 28 33 16 7 57 10 1349 1988 311 29 31 20 9 12 41 Spring 2011

  12. The Lesson:We are a good school district. The dream is to be a great school district, which is going to require ALL employees to be more highly qualified to support district priorities and address student needs.

  13. The Choice:Support Employees are an integral part of our school district and what we do. We need to help them to reach their maximum potential and retain them.

  14. The Challenge:At a time like this??!! In 2009-10, CCPS was cut $10.5 million in funding. In 2010-11, the amount was $ 7.6 million. In 2011-12, the amount was $ 7.6 million. Projection for 2012-13: Cut of $ 7.5 million

  15. History of Partnership – “Collaborating for Student Success” The Charlotte Academy for Support Employees is an internal professional Development program created by CCPS and CFEA. It is a creation that evolved out of the Partnership and Performance Council/Committee (PPC) Process.

  16. PPC Process • Is based upon Interest-Based Decision Making • Has produced 16 Support Staff PPC’s at various district locations • Defines goals, sets priorities, and designate appropriate timelines, responsibilities, and resources to achieve a prompt response to emerging issues.

  17. Both entities are based on a common interest of all parties to: • Develop and maintain a high quality workforce • Recruit and retain high quality personnel • Focus on the highest needs of the district, especially Student Success

  18. History of Support Employee Training in CCPS Inservice training lacked focus and opportunity for Support Employees. However, there were 2 distinct opportunities, which made CASE Program collaboration possible: • Interest-Based Problem-Solving: Over 500 district employees, including well over 100 in support staff, have completed Interest-Based Decision-Making training • 7 Habits:380 Support Employees have completed this 3-day training

  19. The concept. . . The CASE Program was based upon the Charlotte Academy for Professional Educators (CAPE) Program for teachers, which was developed to attract, train, and retain teachers in our district.

  20. The Committee • Assistant Superintendent and Director for Human Resources • Director of Professional Development • CCSPA President • 2 ParaEducators • 1 Custodian • 1 Bus Driver • 2 Office Assistants

  21. What is CASE?The Charlotte Academy for Support Employees is . . . • a program that was jointly designed and agreed upon by CCPS and CCSPA • a unique way to reward support employees for participating in professional development • focused on the highest needs and interests of support employees and the district

  22. History CASE was nearly three years in the making before classes were offered beginning in Summer 2010. Challenges: • Diversity of job specifications and training needs • Identification and development of new curricular areas general enough to meet the needs of all support employees

  23. The Roll-Out • CCSPA President and District Assistant Superintendent for HR delivered CASE Program information presentations at school sites and work locations in Spring 2010. • Since then, information is continuously available and updated via email and electronic bulletin boards, as well as worksite visits and presentations.

  24. How does it work? – District Priorities There are 4 curricular areas in each CASE Tier: • Personal Effectiveness • Technology • Effective Communication • Workplace Safety/Health/Well-being

  25. Credit is awarded in CASE Education Units, or CEUs. One CEU = 20 hours. The cost of 1 CEU = $25. To complete a full tier of training, 15 CEUs (300 hours) of CASE training must be completed, with at least one CEU earned in each curricular area (Personal Effectiveness, Technology, Effective Communication, and Workplace Safety/Health/Well-being).

  26. After earning 1 CEU in each curricular area, the support employee decides on the area(s) of concentration for the rest of the CEUs to be earned.

  27. There are four CASE tuition payment options: • Credit Card – Full amount of tuition through the use of PayPal • Payroll deduction – Full amount of tuition • Payroll deduction - $25 per paycheck • Payroll deduction - $5 per paycheck

  28. As soon as the CASE Tier requirements are completed. . . • The participant is paid the first $350 CASE stipend, less any tuition owed. • Thereafter, the annual CASE stipend is paid in the first paycheck of October every year for the length of the participant’s employment with CCPS.

  29. Funding Sources • Initial Seed Dollars from District out of Professional Development Funds: $ 8,000 • Federal Title I and II Funds • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Funds • District funds diverted/saved from substitute coverage for work-day trainings • Revenue generated from CASE tuition • To be determined: District recruitment and training fees and lost work time impact saved via employee retention

  30. Increased Job Satisfaction and Enhanced Skill Sets? PRICELESS.

  31. The Most Frequently-Asked Question (FAQ): So, what’s REALLY in it for both parties?

  32. So, what’s REALLY in it for both parties ? Answer Part I: For Support Employees It is a way to invest in the future with CCPS by paying tuition for training and ultimately earning a PERMANENT annual salary stipend(s).

  33. So, what’s REALLY in it for both parties ? Answer Part II: For the District It is a way to encourage training for support employees that addresses the highest priorities and interests of the district. In addition, because the salary stipend does not transfer to other districts, it is a retention device.

  34. Bottom Line: It will cost the participant 300 hours of personal time and $375 in tuition to complete the first CASE tier. Upon completion, the participant will immediately be paid the first $350 CASE stipend, less any tuition still owed. The following October and each contract year thereafter, the participant will be paid the annual $350 CASE stipend.* *Only 1 CASE stipend per tier may be paid in each fiscal year.

  35. CASE Program Evolution Beginning in 2011-12 (and due to exceptional demand), participation of Confidential Employees in the CASE Program was welcomed. This classification of employee is not represented by CCSPA.

  36. Participation to Date As of April 1st, 2012, 115 individuals are participating in the CASE Program. • 35 have already completed Tier 1 • 22 have completed Tier 2 • 6 have completed Tier 3 • 4 are pursuing completion of Tier 4

  37. Participation to Dateby Job Classification ParaEducators: 52 Clerical Staff: 25 Transportation: 16 Food Service: 12 Custodians: 3 Purchasing: 2 School Nurses: 2 Warehouse: 1 Security: 1 Maintenance: 1

  38. It adds up! 35 Tier 1 Stipends = $12,250 22 Tier 2 Stipends = $ 7,700 6 Tier 3 Stipends = $ 2,100

  39. Translated into Earnings 35 CASE participants have increased their annual income by a combined total of $ 22,050

  40. Support Employees are encouraged to act as Course Designers and Class Facilitators Course Design Fee Schedule: Class Facilitator Fee: $35 per hour

  41. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about CASE: “I have already taken some of the courses on the list. Can I pay and get credit for them?” Answer: If the training was taken “off the clock” and no payment of any kind was received, the participant may pay the CASE tuition and the credit will be “grandfathered” into the program.

  42. FAQs Continued “How many CASE Tiers am I allowed to complete and get paid for?” Answer: Four CASE Tiers may be completed, making the total possible annual stipend $1,400. This compensation is in addition to and independent of step increases and any other supplements.

  43. FAQs Continued “Does all of the training I take in the CASE Program need to be directly related to my job?” Answer: All CASE courses are recognized as relevant for all Support and Confidential Employees. Any class may be taken for enrichment purposes as well as application in one’s professional and private life.

  44. FAQs Continued “Who can participate in CASE?” Answer: CASE is open to all CCSPA- represented employees actively employed in Charlotte County Public Schools , as well as all Confidential Employees. “Who can’t participate in CASE?” Answer: Substitute and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in CASE.

  45. FAQs Continued “Is there any Support or Confidential Employee who shouldn’t participate in the CASE Program?” Answer: If employees are unsure of their immediate future plans and employment with CCPS, they may wish to wait to be certain that they will be able to complete the CASE Tier requirements and reap the benefit of the Tier stipend.

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