Results/Expectations and Operational Plans
for 2006-2007
Dr. Steven E. Ballowe
The Board of Education represents the owners of the Gainesville City Schools - all citizens of the district. To this end, the Board has approved expectations, as well as the means to achieve these results. Annual operational plans are being developed to meet each of the goals. Indicators/annual results will be the means of measuring our progress.
As a result of the Gainesville City Schools efforts, the Board will hold the Superintendent accountable along with the leadership teams and measure performance utilizing the following goals.
Evidence of Success Toward Goals: 2006-2007 School Year
GOAL 1: To educate all children in Gainesville City to be successful students.
Objective 1: Emphasize individual student achievement in language arts/ reading, mathematics, science, and social studies through increases in test results and high school end-of-course and graduation tests.
1. a. Elementary (5.0)
December 2006 and May 2007: David Shumake/principals
ITBS in grades 3, 5, and 8 (for ‘pre’ test comparison and usage, unless
state waives)
System Summary
November 2006
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy June 2007
GKAP-R at the kindergarten level
CRCT in grades 1-5 with 95% meeting expectation
‘Pre’ and ‘post’ assessments in grades 1-5 for mathematics, science, reading
Results: The objective was achieved.
1. b. Middle (5.0)
December 2006 and May 2007: David Shumake/principals
CRCT for grades 6-8 with 95% meeting expectation
Results: The objective has been achieved.
‘Pre’ and ‘post’ assessments in grades 6-8 for math, science, social studies and reading
1. c. High (5.0)
December 2006 and May 2007: David Shumake/principals
DOE end-of-course assessments
January
2007 Report
Data Comparison Spring/Fall 2006
Georgia High School Graduation Tests with 95% meeting expectation
‘Pre’ and ‘post’
assessments in science and social studies classes which
have EOCT.
‘Pre’ and ‘post’ assessments in math which have EOCT.
‘Pre’ and ‘post’ assessments in English/Language Arts and Reading
Results: The objective has been achieved.
Objective 2: Maintain the number of AP, dual credit, or college courses. (5.0)
January 2007: David Shumake/principals
January 2007 Report
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 3: Increase the 4th, 6th, and 8th CRCT scores in ‘exceeding expectations’ in reading and math by 5% for each grade. (5.0)
November 2006: David Shumake
2006-2007 Summary of Goals for CRCT, GHSGT & GHSWT
Centennial Arts Academy - January 2007
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy - January 2007
Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School - April 2007
Gainesville Exploration Academy - April 2007
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy/January 07
Objective 4: Update existing standards and reflect new Georgia Performance Standards for the following:
4.a. Elementary (5.0)
October 2006: David Shumake/principals
Results: Objective has been met.
4.b. Middle (5.0)
October 2006: David Shumake/principals
Results: Objective has been met.
4.c. Secondary (5.0)
October 2006: David Shumake/principals
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 5: Increase by 5% the number of students taking AP exams for Class of 2006. (5.0)
January 2007:
David Shumake
January 2007 Report
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 6: By November 2006 share the plan for GMS laptop implementation and training of staff. (4.5)
November 2006: GMS principals
Cut
rate laptops - article from PC Magazine
Results: GMS implementation on hold until 2008-2009.
Objective 7: By September 2006 report on status of all schools meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). (5.0)
September 2006: David Shumake/Shirley
Whitaker
2006
AYP Promotion Flyer-Spanish
Results: With a 98.7% success rate the objective of 100 % AYP was not met.
Objective 8: Graduate 95% or more of students with senior status by July 31, 2007. Report to Board by September 2006 and compare Class of 2005 and 2006. (5.0)
September 2006: David Shumake
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 9: To work with high school to increase the number of students passing the initial graduation exit exam over 2006. Report in May 2007. (5.0)
May 2007: David Shumake
Results: Objective was met.
Objective 10: GMS and Academies: By August 2006, to identify the middle school initiatives to be implemented for a three-year plan for the 2006-2009 school years. Middle school restructuring for academies, providing better counseling, ownership for each student’s success by all faculty and staff, as well as incorporating an advisement program, similar to the high school are to be implemented. In addition communication channels need to be expanded. The middle school must create the small school mentally that research is promoting and has been achieved in each elementary academy. (5.0)
July 2006, November 2006 and May 2007: GMS Principals
GMS
Culture Plan
Update November 2006
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 11: For all students/parents grades 6-12 (GMS
academies) to have an annual conference. Report to the Board in December 2006 and
June 2007 a cumulative report, citing contacts by telephone or in person
with every student. Extended counseling and mentoring must
include a focus on career options and expanded vocational opportunities
for students. To work with the middle/high school counselors to define a
career and academic plan to articulate our students’ progress complete
with a timeline, personnel requirements and staff development needs.
11.a. Middle School (4.5)
August 2006, September 2006, and June 2007:
David Shumake/Shirley Whitaker/GMS Principals
GMS Classical Studies - Lisa Smith September '06
GMS EarthQuest - Chris Wood September '06
GMS Humanities - Audrey Simmons September '06
GMS Newcomers Reception - November 2006
GMS Earth Quest May 2007 Update
Results: Objective has been met.
11.b. High School (4.5)
August 2006, September 2006, and June 2007: David Shumake/Shirley Whitaker/GMS Principals
Guidance Report - September 2006
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 12: Increase the SAT scores by 5 points (for the Class of 2006 over the Class of 2005)
12.a. Increase total score for students completing college prep
program by 5 points. (4.0)
November 2006 and January 2007: David Shumake
Results: Objective has been met.
12.b. Increase total score for total student population by 5 points. (4.0)
November 2006 and January 2007: David Shumake
Results: Objective did not meet.
Objective 13: To maintain student attendance at 95% or improve by 1% over 2005-2006. All students will have a parent conference following the 5th, 10th and 15th absence, per administrative procedure, unless medical conditions are documented. In addition, coordination with community agencies such as courts and family services will be identified and reported. (4.0)
December 2006 and June 2007: Elfreda Lakey
Student
Attendance - August 2006
Student
Attendance - September 2006
Student
Attendance - October 2006
Attendance
& Discipline Update - November 2006
Student
Attendance - November 2006
Student
Attendance - December 2006
Student
Attendance - January 2007
Student
Attendance - February 2007
Student
Attendance - March 2007
Student
Attendance - April 2007
Centennial
Arts Academy April 2007
Enota
Multiple Intelligence Academy June 2007
Gainesville Exploration Academy - April 2007
New
Holland Core Knowledge Academy
April 2007
Gainesville High School - April 2007
June 2007
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 14: Establish baseline data for laptops at GHS and usage. (4.0)
November 2006: Report by Mike Kemp and Keith Palmer
"What
is 21st Century Education?"
Cut rate laptops - article from PC Magazine
Results: Objective was met. Project delayed until August 2007 implementation at GHS.
Objective 15: Maintain the number of minority students taking the ACT
and/or SAT. Report
in November 2006 data for Class of 2005 and 2006.
(4.5)
December 2006: David Shumake
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 16: To evaluate our interdisciplinary writing plans for our K-12 curriculum by January 2007, including fall 2006 and spring 2007 district-wide writing assessments in grades K-8, including the addition of a science rubric in writing. (4.4)
December 2006 and May 2007: David Shumake/Literacy Coaches
Centennial Arts Academy-January 2007
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy-January 2007
Fair Street International Baccalaureate
Academy - February 2007
Gainesville Exploration Academy - April 2007
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy/January 07
April 2007 Update
Gainesville High School May
2007
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 17: Increase the number of students enrolled in Carnegie level courses by 5% in the middle school. By November 2006 cite the number of students for the past three years enrolled in each Carnegie level course. (3.7)
November 2006: GMS principals
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
% of Students in Carnegie Classes
Algebra Prep Carnegie Courses Expanded
# of Students in Carnegie Classes
Algebra I Diversity is Our Strength
GMS Carnegie by Ethnicity Geometry
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GMS Classical Studies
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GMS Earth Quest
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GMS Humanities
-
GMS
Comparison of Carnegie Courses with Past Years
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 18: Maintain baseline data of students assigned
alternative assessment intervention (IEP, ESOL) by November 2006, and
improve and reduce. Provide a quarterly report of students exiting
the programs with designated time identified. (3.6)
December 2006 and June 2007: Elfreda Lakey/Principals
Centennial Arts Academy-January 2007
April
2007 Update
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy-January 2007
Fair Street International Baccalaureate Academy-January 2007
May 2007
Update
Gainesville Exploration Academy-January 2007
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy/January 07
GMS - May 2007
Gainesville
High School May 2007
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 19: By March 2007 to have the GMS and GHS leadership teams to report on vision for grades 6-12 articulation for athletics, activities, arts and academies. (4.0)
March 2007: GHS and GMS Leadership Teams
Secondary
Leadership - February 2007
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 20. Review 2006-2007 attendance data for Transitional
Academy, G.L.A. and Phoenix Academy and ‘Fast Track’. Compare to the
2005-2006 year. Cite 2005-2006 students’ progress to: (3.5)
Principal of GHS, GMS and Elfreda Lakey by
December 2006.
Gainesville
High School May
2007
Gainesville
Middle School May
2007
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 21: To study how to improve nurturing partnerships with daycare providers and after-school programs and share instructional hints and activities. (3.5)
Quarterly: Shirley Whitaker
Results: Objective has been met.
GOAL 2: To provide fiscal accountability to the citizens of Gainesville/Hall County
Objective 1: By January 1, 2007, to review all existing school and district financial procedures and provide recommendations for accountability and efficiency, after evaluating with an independent auditor. (5.0)
January 2007: Angela Adams and Steve Ballowe
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 6/21/06
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 6/27/06
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 8/7/06
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 8/14/06
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 8/28/06
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report 9/11/06
MUNIS October Implementation Calendar
Financial
Procedures Consulting - Status Report December 2006
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 2: Bring all budget amendments to the Board each month prior to changes. (5.0 )
Monthly: Angela Adams
Budget Amendments/October 2006
Budget Amendments/October 15-November 15, 2006
Budget Amendments/December, 2006
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 3: Complete all required fiscal reports in a timely fashion and meeting deadlines. Reports to the Board each semester. (4.8)
October 2006 and May 2007: Angela Adams
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 4: Produce budget documents and establish
budget process as defined and approved by the Board of Education.
Produce budget book by May 1, 2007. (4.9)
January 2007: Angela Adams
January 2007
May 2007
FY08 Revenue Projections |
New
Budget Items
New Budget Items May 07
FY08 Special Programs
FY08 Special Education Local
FY08 Gainesville Learning Academy
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 5: Produce and distribute quarterly reports to the Board of Education, which indicate (a) amount budgeted, (b) amount spent, (c) amount encumbered, and (d) budget transfers/amendments. Note: Highlight budget amendments.(4.8)
Quarterly: Angela Adams
January 2007
FY08
Revenue Projection
FY08 Budget
Calendar
FY08 Capital
Projects
2008 Enrollment Projections
2008
Middle/High Projections
Results: Objective has been met.
Objective 6: By December 2006 to review all local supplements and provide a uniform system to fairly distribute new revenues when mandated. Review should consider making all supplements a fixed rather than a percentage of salary. Includes the addition of a Pro Therapy position. (4.5)
December 2006: Angela Adams/Elfreda Lakey
Supplement Proposal 2007