Results/Expectations and Operational Plans

for 2005-2006

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.

Following the June 2005 Goals and Priority Workshop with our community, the Board added Goal 6 (see below) to address issues.

Evidence of Success Toward Goals: 2005-2006 School Year

GOAL 1:    To educate all children in Gainesville City to be successful students.

End of Year Strategies
 Centennial Arts Academy
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Fair Street International Baccalaureate Academy
Gainesville Exploration Academy
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy
Gainesville Middle School
Gainesville High School

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.  

December 2005 and May 2006:  David Shumake/Principals 

1. a.   Elementary  (5.0) 

ITBS in grades 3, 5, and 8 (For 'pre' test comparison and usage, unless state waives) GKAP-R at the kindergarten level

CRCT in grades 1-5


'Pre' and 'post' assessments in grades 1-5 for mathematic

    CENTENNIAL aRTS Academy
    Grades 1-5

    ENOTA MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ACADEMY
    Grades 1 - 5

    FAIR STREET INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMY

  Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grades 3 - 5 Multiplication Facts

      
    Gainesville Exploration Academy

  1st Grade 1st Quarter 2nd Grade 1st Quarter 3rd Grade 1st Quarter 4th Grade 1st Quarter 5th Grade 1st Quarter
  1st Grade 2nd Quarter 2nd Grade 2nd Quarter 3rd Grade 2nd Quarter 4th Grade 2nd Quarter 5th Grade 2nd Quarter
  1st Grade 3rd Quarter 2nd Grade 3rd Quarter 3rd Grade 3rd Quarter 4th Grade 3rd Quarter 5th Grade 3rd Quarter
      3rd Grade Multiplication Facts 4th Grade Multiplication Facts 5th Grade Multiplication Facts

    NEW HOLLAND CORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY
     Grades 1-5

'Pre' and 'post' assessments in grades 1-5 for language arts, including conventions and reading comprehension
 

    CENTENNIAL ARTS Academy
    Grades 1-5
   
    ENOTA MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ACADEMY
    Grades 1 - 5

    FAIR STREET INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMY
 

  Grades 1 & 2 LA/Reading Benchmarks Grade 3 LA Benchmarks Grade 4 LA Benchmarks Grade 5 LA Benchmarks
    Grade 3 Reading Benchmarks Grade 4 Reading Benchmarks Grade 5 Reading Benchmarks


    Gainesville Exploration Academy

  1st Grade LA/Reading Benchmarks 2nd Grade LA/Reading Benchmarks 3rd Grade LA Benchmarks 4th Grade LA Benchmarks 5th Grade LA Benchmarks
      3rd Grade Reading Benchmarks 4th Grade Reading Benchmarks 5th Grade Reading Benchmarks

     NEW HOLLAND CORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY
     Grades 1-5

DIBELS in grades k-6 assessing letter names, initial sounds, phoneme
segmentation and blending, and oral reading fluency
          Reports as of May 2006             
                  Centennial Elementary
                  Enota Elementary
                  Fair Street Elementary
                  Gainesville Elementary
                  New Holland Elementary

DOE Writing assessments for grades 3 and 5
              Centennial Elementary Grade 5

Results:  Objective has been met successfully.

1. b.   Middle  (5.0) 

December 2005 and May 2006:  David Shumake/Principals

'Pre' and 'post' assessments in grades 6-8 for mathematics

  Math Pre/Post Results 2005-2006 Fractions/Decimals/Percents Results 2005-2006


           CRCT for grades 6-8       

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Results:  Objective has been met successfully.

1. c.  High  (5.0)   

December 2005 and May 2006:  David Shumake/Principals


DOE end-of-course assessments

Georgia High School Graduation Tests

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:  Objective has been met successfully.

Objective 2:  Maintain the number of AP, dual credit, or college courses. (5.0) 

January 2006:  David Shumake

Results:  Objective has been completed successfully.

Objective 3:  Increase the 4 th, 6th, and 8th CRCT scores in “exceeding expectations” in reading and  math by 5%.  (5.0)

November 2005:  David Shumake

    CRCT Goals and Interventions for 2005-2006

Results:  Objective has been met with baseline data provided as 75% goals are set.

Objective 4:  Emphasize strengthening and improving all career and academic planning with expanded vocational opportunities.  Report will be provided in October 2005. (5.0)

October 2005:  David Shumake/Bill Harner/Shirley Whitaker

Results:  Objective has been met with expanded counseling progress for career awareness.

Objective 5:  By September 2005 report on status of all schools meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress).  (4.80)

September 2005:  David Shumake/Shirley Whitaker

Results:  Objective has been met.  All schools met AYP in 2004-2005.

Objective 6:  Graduate 95% or more of students with senior status by July 31, 2006. Report to the Board by September 2005 and compare Class of 2004 and 2005. (4.40)

October 2005:  David Shumake

Objective 7:  To work with high school to increase the number of students passing the initial graduation exit exam over 2005.  Report in May 2006. (4.40)

May 2006:  David Shumake

Results:  Objective has been met with 95% of seniors passing in 2006.

Objective 8:  To implement and evaluate our interdisciplinary writing plans for our K-12 curriculum by January 2006, including fall 2005 and spring 2006 district-wide writing assessments in grades K-8.  Highlighted in 2005 will be the addition of a science rubric in writing. (4.40)

December 2005:  David Shumake/Literacy Coaches

Results:  Objective has been met.

Objective 9: Update existing standards and reflect new Georgia Performance Standards for the following:

October 2005:  David Shumake/Literacy Coaches

9.a.  Elementary (4.20)

K-5 reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies

Results:  Objective has been met.

9.b.  Middle (4.20)

6-8 reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies

Results:  Objective has been met.

9.c.  Secondary  (4.20)

9-12 algebra, geometry, U.S. history, economics, English, American literature, physical science, and biology

Results:  Objective has been met.

Objective 10:  Increase SAT scores by 5 points (for the Class of 2005 over the Class of 2004)  Report in November 2005. (4.0)

January 2006:  David Shumake

10. a.  Increase total score for students completing college prep program by 5 points   detailed . . .

10. b.  Increase total score for total student population by 5 points    detailed . . .

Maintenance Objective:

Objective 11:  To maintain student attendance at 95% or improve by 1% over 2004-2005.  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 2005 and June 2006:  Curtis Bibb

Objective 12:  To maintain  a K-12 technology 5  year plan.  Levels of training and competency assessment will be established for all faculty and staff with a focus on instructional usage, as well as hardware needs.  Highlighted will be a shift to make Gainesville wireless and provide laptops to students in 2006.  By October 2005, a review of current staff will be completed to identify responsibilities and needs. (4.0)

November 2005 and March 2006:  Keith Palmer/Steve Ballowe

Results:  Objective has been met successfully. The 'pre' and 'post' test report monthly is a great addition.

Objective 13:  Increase by 5% the number of students taking AP exams for class of 2005. (3.60)

January 2006:  David Shumake

Results:  Objective has been met.

Objective 14:  To establish a base line data of students assigned alternative assessment intervention (IEP, ESOL), by November 2005, and provide a quarterly report of students exiting the programs with designated time identified. (3.60)  detailed . . .

December 2005 and June 2006:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Secure data available upon request.

Objective 15:  Maintain the number of minority students taking the ACT and/or SAT. Report in November 2005 data for Class of 2004 and 2005.  (3.50) 

December 2005:  David Shumake

Objective 16:  Increase the number of students enrolled in Carnegie level courses by 5% in the middle school.  By November 2005 cite the number of students for the past three years enrolled in each Carnegie level course. (3.0)

November 2005:  Bill Harner

Results:  Objective has been successfully met.

GOAL 2:    To provide fiscal accountability to the citizens of Gainesville/Hall County.

Objective 1:  By January 1, 2006, 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 2006. . . |June 2006. . .

January 2006:  Angela Adams

Objective 2:  By June 2006, to coordinate the successful passage of SPLOST III.  (If date agreed to by Hall County) (5.0)

June 2006:  Angela Adams/Steve Ballowe

Results:  Objective has been partially met with the SPLOST set for July 2006.

Objective 3:  Complete all required fiscal reports in a timely fashion and meeting deadlines.   An independent consultant will audit practices and procedures and provide quarterly updates in finance department needs. (4.80)

October 2005 and May 2006:  Angela Adams

Results:  Objective has been successfully met.

Objective 4:  Produce budget documents and establish budget process as defined and approved by the Board of Education.  Board workshop will be conducted before December 2005.  (4.60)

January 2006:  Angela Adams

Results:  Objective has been successfully met.  Regular meetings with Lee, David and Angela have clarified the process.  This process is ongoing with a consultant hired in June 2006.

Objective 5:  Produce and distribute quarterly reports to the Board of Education, which indicate (a) amount budgeted, (b) amount spent, and (c) amount encumbered.  (4.60)

Quarterly:  Angela Adams

Results:  Objective has been successfully met.

Objective 6:  By December 16, 2005, to complete a review of our school district goals for Gainesville 2010, with emphasis on teachers and administrators salaries compared to state, region and national average. (4.20) 

January 2006:  Angela Adams/Curtis Bibb

Results:  Objective has been successfully completed.  Only state mandated increases recommended.
Maintenance Objective:

Objective 7:  Require all personnel receiving supplements for activities to complete a yearly syllabus and put online to be approved by the Principal and Assistant Superintendent by August 30, 2005.  (4.0)

October 2005:  Curtis Bibb

Results:  Objective has been successfully met by Mr. Bibb.

Objective 8:  Monitor site-based management policies with all training.   Review plan to include personnel recommendation with needed training. (4.0)

January 2006:  Angela Adams/Principals

Results:  Objective has been successfully met, with schools operating carryover options.  Personnel dollar is still not recommended for inclusion in school budgets.

Objective 9:  Produce tentative budget for 2006-2007 school year by May 2006 Board Meeting.  (4.0)

January 2006 and May 2006:  Angela Adams

Objective 10:  Complete and distribute fiscal audit no later than June 30, 2006, and propose a “no findings summary” or identify corrective measures for any controls found to be inadequate.  (3.60)

June 2006:  Angela Adams

Results:  Objective completed September 2005.  'No findings' was achieved with the audit report.
 

Objective 11:  To maintain a complete up-to-date fixed asset inventory.  (2.0)

May 2006:  Angela Adams

Results:  Objective has been successfully met.

GOAL 3:    To provide clean, safe and educationally appropriate facilities conducive to learning.

Objective 1:  Continue to participate with the Superintendent in establishing a Culture of Success (a district/school environment fostering learning demonstrated by a total focus on the school vision, school mission, core of values, and strategic focus).  Quarterly reports will be provided.  (5.0) 

October 2005 and June 2006:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Results:  Objective has been completed.

Objective 2:  To create a plan for construction of a new middle school by September 2006.  (5.0)

September 2005:  Curtis Bibb/Steve Ballowe/Angela Adams

Maintenance Objective:

Results:  Objective has been partially completed.  Monthly updates provided by our architects.

Objective 3:  Review 2005-2006 attendance data for Transitional Academy, ‘G.L.A.’ and Phoenix Academy and compare to the 2004-2005 year.  Cite 2004-2005 students’ progress to Principal of schools by December 2006. (3.60)

December 2005:  Curtis Bibb
   

Objective 4:  To update a review of all campus crisis plans and campus safety controls by November 10, 2005, with  budget recommendations reported to the Board. (3.0)

November 2005:  Curtis Bibb

Objective 5:  Update the Board of Education by January 1, 2006, on facility needs for the next five years, which will provide clean, safe, and educationally appropriate classrooms and schools.  Report will identify recommendations for each year, 2006-2010. (3.0) 

January 2006:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Results:  Objective has been completed, with 'applause' by DOE and Mr. Richard Beard.

Objective 6:  To coordinate bi-monthly campus tours with parental involvement to promote safe and instructionally effective environment for learning. (2.60)

Quarterly:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Results:  Objective has been completed. 

GOAL 4:    To provide an atmosphere for staff to become innovators and be risk takers.

Objective 1:  To utilize the evaluation process to improve performance of certified and classified personnel by providing timely and specific feedback.  Quarterly reports will be made to the Board identifying the number of formal and informal evaluation visits completed each month by each administrator.   (5.0)

Quarterly:  Curtis Bibb/Principals


Objective 2:  By June 2006, the final report will be made on the implementation of 'new' athletic administrative procedures.   Quarterly reports due: August 2006; March 2007; June 2007. (5.0)

August 2005 and March 2006:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Results:  Objective has been successfully completed. 

Objective 3:  To maintain teacher attendance at 97% or improve by 1% over 2005-2006. (4.40)

December 2005 and June 2006:  Curtis Bibb/Principals

Maintenance Objective:

Objective 4:  By September 2005 establish the baseline data for teacher turnover for all schools for the past three years.  Identify needs and strategies with each school as necessary. (3.50)

September 2005:  Curtis Bibb/Principals