Results/Expectations and Operational Plans

for 2003-2004

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: 2003-2004 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 (K-8) and mathematics (K-8) through increases in test results. (5.0)

Pachyderm Testing Schedule Centennial Arts Academy
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy Fair Street International Baccalaureate Academy
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy Gainesville Elementary Executive Summary
Gainesville Middle School Executive Summary Gainesville Middle School
April 2004

1.  To be evaluated at the national level:

  • ITBS in grades 3, 5, and 8

3rd Grade Fall 2003 5th Grade Fall 2003 8th Grade Fall 2003

2.  To be evaluated at the state level:

  • GKAP-R at the kindergarten level

  • CRCT in grades 1-8
    Centennial

    2003 CRCT 
    RESA Comparison Data

    GCSS 2-Year CRCT Data

    GCCS 4th Grade 
    CRCT Math Results 
    2003 & 2004 



    GCCS 8th Grade
     CRCT Math Results
     2003 & 2004 

     

3.  To be evaluated at the local level:
    Math Standards        Language Arts Standards
 ( 4th Grade 2nd Quarter Pre-Test) (  4th Grade Capitalization Pre-Test )  

  • 'Pre' and 'post' assessments in grades 1-8 for mathematics

1st Grade-1st Quarter 2nd Grade-1st Quarter 3rd Grade-1st Quarter
1st Grade-2nd Quarter 2nd Grade-2nd Quarter 3rd Grade-2nd Quarter
1st Grade-3rd Quarter 2nd Grade-3rd Quarter 3rd grade-3rd Quarter
4th Grade-1st Quarter 5th Grade-1st Quarter 6th Grade-1st Quarter
4th Grade-2nd Quarter 5th Grade-2nd Quarter 6th Grade-2nd Quarter
4th Grade-3rd Quarter 5th Grade-3rd Quarter 6th Grade-3rd Quarter
7th Grade-1st Quarter 8th Grade-1st Quarter GCSS 2nd Quarter Summary
Grades 1-8
7th Grade-2nd Quarter 8th Grade-2nd Quarter
7th Grade-3rd Quarter 8th Grade-3rd Quarter
3rd Grade-Multiplication Facts    1-6-04 4th Grade-Multiplication Facts    1-6-04 5th Grade-Multiplication Facts    1-6-04

  • 'Pre' and 'post' assessments in grades 3-8 for language arts, including capitalization, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary, language usage, and reading comprehension

Capitalization 
3rd Grade		 Capitalization
4th Grade		 Capitalization
 5th Grade 		 Capitalization 
6th Grade		 Capitalization
7th Grade		 Language Arts 
 8th Grade
Punctuation 
3rd Grade 		 Punctuation 
4th Grade		 Punctuation
5th Grade		 Punctuation
6th Grade		 Punctuation 
7th Grade
Spelling/Vocabulary 3rd Grade Spelling/Vocabulary
4th Grade		 Spelling/Vocabulary 5th Grade Spelling
6th Grade 		 Spelling
7th Grade   
Language Usage 3rd Grade Language Usage
4th Grade		 Language Usage 5th Grade Vocabulary 
6th Grade 		 Vocabulary 
7th Grade 
Reading Comprehension
4th Grade		 Language Usage 
6th Grade 		 Language Usage 
7th Grade 
Reading Comprehension
6th Grade 		 Reading Comprehension
7th Grade

  • Dibels in grades K-3 assesses letter names, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation and blending, and oral reading fluency.

Centennial Elementary School DIBELS Reports Enota Elementary School
DIBELS Reports		 Fair Street Elementary School 
DIBELS Reports
Gainesville Elementary School DIBELS Reports New Holland Elementary School  
DIBELS Reports

Results:  The objective has been met.

  • Objective 2:  Emphasize strengthening and improving all career and academic planning with expanded vocational opportunities. (5.0)    

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004
    Gainesville Middle School
    April 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.  In addition to continuing existing programs, a budget proposal is recommended to extend our partnership with NEGMC and our medical community.
     

  • Objective 3:  To coordinate the elementary schools transition plan with reports to the Board and community as identified. (4.0)

Results:  The objective has been met.  Gainesville Elementary School opened at the beginning of the school year, and New Holland opened over the Thanksgiving holiday with great success and fanfare.

 

  • Objective 4:  Graduate 95% or more of students with senior status by July 31, 2004. (4.4)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  Did not meet objective. 2002 - 89%; 2003 - 86%
     

  • Objective 5:  Increase the number of minority students taking the ACT and/or SAT. (4.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.  2002-42; 2003-70
     

  • Objective 6:  Increase SAT scores by 5 points over the 2002-2003 school year test results. (5.0)  
    SAT Comparison 

Results:  The objective has not been  met.   The SAT scores did not increase by 5 points over the 2002-2003 school year.

Gainesville High School
January 2004

 

  • Objective 7:  Provide evidence to illustrate your efforts to monitor the implementation of Standards, literacy, technology, and improvement in reading into instruction. (4.45)
     

    Special Education Graph 1 Graph 2
    Graph 3 Graph 4 Graph 5
    Graph 5
    Centennial Elementary School
    January 2004    		 Enota Elementary School
    January 2004    		 Gainesville Elem.  School
    January 2004
    Fair Street Elementary School
    2004    		 Gainesville High School
    January 2004    		 Gainesville Middle School
    April 2004
    CPS Training  Attendance 1-5-04 CPS Training Results 1-5-04
    CPS-2 Training Attendance 1-13-04 CPS-2 Training Results 1-13-04

Results:  The objective has been met.  In addition to the Special Education Report cited here, Goal 1 Objective 1 has the monthly reports provided by each school on 'strategies to improve test scores'.  These strategies have addressed the utilization of our standards and technology to improve academic achievement for all students, as well as providing accountability.

  • Objective 8:  Provide evidence to show a common district-wide wide goal of improving student literacy and teacher instructional skills in literacy. (4.0)
     

    SERVE Forum SERVE Brochure
    Centennial
    January 2004    		 Fair Street Elementary
    January 2004
    Gainesville Middle School
    April 2004    		 Gainesville High School
    January 2004
    Centennial Elementary School DIBELS Reports Enota Elementary School
    DIBELS Reports    		 Fair Street Elementary DIBELS Reports
    Gainesville Elementary School DIBELS Reports New Holland Elementary School DIBELS Reports

Results:  The objective has been met.  Again, Goal 1 Objective 1 provides direct links to all of the reports by literacy coaches in schools during their monthly performance accountability reports.  The enormous number of data has been utilized accurately by teachers to differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of students.

  • Objective 9:  Increase the number of students passing AP exams by 3% over 2003 (# of students involved). (4.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  Did not meet objective.  2002-56%; 2003-54%
     

  • Objective 10:  Increase by 50% the number of students enrolled in Carnegie level courses in the middle school. (3.0)
     

    Board Report
    Robert Thorpe
    1/20/2004    		              
                     


    Results:  The objective as not been met.  While the increase of 50% is ambitious, and will be required with the new restructuring of the middle schools proposed for the State of Georgia, our growth was at 31%, quite an accomplishment but will require additional work.

 

  • Objective 11:  To work with high school to increase the number of students passing the initial graduation exit exam by 5% over 2003. (5.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    2002: English - 92%; Math - 83%; Science - 66%; Social Studies - 78%

    2003: English - 89%; Math - 90%; Science - 55%; Social Studies - 73%

    Results:  Did not meet objective.

  • Objective 12:  Increase the number of AP, dual credit or college courses by 4 courses. (3.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.  13 AP and College Courses.
     

  • Objective 13:  Increase the 4rd, 6th, and 8th CRCT scores in “exceeding expectations” in math by 5%. (5.0)
     

Language Arts Math
Elementary Math In-Service 10-13-03 Elementary Math In-Service 12-16-03 Elementary Math In-Service 1-15-04
GMS Math In-Service
 9-23-03		 GMS Math In-Service 10-14-03  GMS Math In-Service
  12-9-03   
GMS Math In-Service
  2-10-04		 Fair Street Elementary
January 2004		 Centennial Elementary
April 2004

  • Objective 14:  To maintain student attendance at 95% or improve by 1% over 2002-2003. (3.0)

    Student Attendance 
    October 2003    		 Student Attendance
    November 2003    		 Student Attendance
    December 2004
    Centennial Elementary
    January 2004    		 Student Attendance
    March 2004    		 Student Attendance
    April 2004
    Gainesville High School
    January 2004    		 Gainesville Elem.
    January 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.  Current data reflects a 94% attendance rate of students.

·   Objective 15:  To establish a base line data of students assigned alternative assessment intervention (IEP, ESOL), by November 2003, and provide a quarterly report of students exiting the programs with designated time identified.  (3.0)  

IEP  ESOL
Enota Elementary School
January 2004		 Centennial Elementary School
January 2204		 New Holland Elementary School
January 2004
Gainesville High School
January 2004		 Gainesville Elementary
January 2004
Enota Elementary School
Final 2004

Results:  Objective has been met.

  • Objective 16:  By November 5, 2003, to create a K-12 technology curriculum that addresses all state requirements for mastery of computer skills and timely implementation.  In addition, levels of training and competency assessment will be established for all faculty and staff.  The role of laptop computers will be established, and a timeline for required training for faculty and identification of implementation for students beginning in grade 4 when funding is established. (new - 4.0)
     

    Report Tech Committee Tech Assignments
    Report
    Employee Proficiency
    December 15, 2003    		 Report
    1 Teacher/1 Student computer
    December 15, 2003    		    
    CPS Training Attendance 1-5-04 CPS Training Results 1-5-04
    CPS-2 Training Attendance 1-13-04 CPS-2 Training Results 1-13-04
    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.  A new plan for upgrading equipment and training is implemented.  Due to budget concerns the laptop program is on hold.

     

     

  • Objective 17:  To review our interdisciplinary writing plans for our K-12 curriculum by January 2004, and implement recommendations for the 2003-2004 school year. (new - 3.67)
     

    Writing Survey Writing Survey-Results 2003 & 2004 Writing Results-Grades 5 and 8 
    Writing Assessment Working Rubric
    Grades 1-8    		 Writing Assessment Working - Draft
    Grades 9-12
    District Writing Assessment Rubric
    Grades 1-12    		 Making Tracks Writing Curriculum 2004-2005

    Results:  The objective has been met.  "Making Tracks", the GCSS "writing assessment guide" was introduced to the Board at the March 15, 2004 Regular Board Meeting.

     

  • Objective 18:  By September 1, 2003, to identify and direct a second phase for the Middle School Initiative to be implemented for the 2003-2004 School Year. (new - 4.0)

    GMS Initiative GMS Math In-Service 9-23-03 GMS Math  In-Service 
    12-9-03
    GMS Strategies to Improve Test Performance GMS Math In-Service 10-14-03 GMS Math In-Service
    2-10-04


    Results:  The objective has been met.  Robert Thorpe and  staff have presented a plan and have moved from the implementation of the past academies and discipline, with the new 'Sheriff' to a focus of academic success and achievement for all students, with expanded accountability for all teachers.  The accountability links can be reached by accessing the Gainesville Middle School's web page or Superintendent's Page under Goal 1 Objective 1.

    Note:  In addition, a new staffing plan has been presented to the Board for restructuring the middle school.

     

  • Objective 19:  By December 5, 2003, to create a community focus on reading, with community reading/discussion groups utilizing groups such as Chamber of Commerce or PTA/SIC and ministerial alliance. (new - 3.0)


Hall Reads Together

Results:  The objective has been met.  Mike Bull will introduce in conjunction with the Hall County Library System, a reading discussion group in April 2004.  This will be expanded in 2004-2005 to include separate readings for each of our schools.

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

  • Objective 1:  Produce budget documents and establish budget process as defined at the July 2003 retreat and approved by the Board of Education. (4.0)
     

Results:  Objective has been met.  In addition, one page summaries for each school and district were introduced at May 17, 2004 Board Meeting.

  • Objective 2:  Produce and distribute quarterly reports to the Board of Education, which indicate (a) amount budgeted, (b) amount spent, (c) amount encumbered. (5.0)  
    FY04 3rd Quarter Report
    Parsons - April 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.

     

  • Objective 3:  Produce tentative budget for 2004-2005 school year by June 1, 2004 . (3.0)
     

Results:  Objective has been met.  Budget shared May 17, 2004.

  • Objective 4:  Complete and distribute fiscal audit no later than January 1, 2004 , and propose a “no findings summary” or identify corrective measures for any controls found to be inadequate. (4.0)

    2002 Audit Report      
         

    Results:  The objective has been met.  The attached documentation identifies that the audit had no findings and no corrective actions necessary.
     

  • Objective 5:  Complete all required fiscal reports in a timely fashion and meeting deadlines. (3.0)
    Results:  Objective has been met.

 

  • Objective 6:  To implement site-based management policies with all training. (5.0)
     

Results:  Objective has been met.  Future consideration for including personnel.

  • Objective 7:  To provide efficient and effective means of maintaining a complete up-to-date fixed asset inventory. (3.0)

    Fair Street Elementary
    January 2004    		 System
    Parsons - March 2004
    Centennial
    Parsons - April 2004    		 Enota
    Parsons - April 2004    		 Gainesville Elem.
    Parsons - April 2004
    Centennial/Final
    Parsons - May 2004
    Parent Resource Ctr.
    Parsons - April 2004    		 Educational Support Ctr.
    Parsons - April 2004    		 New Holland Elem.
    Parsons - April 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.
     

  • Objective 8:  Require all personnel receiving supplements for activities to complete a yearly syllabus to be approved by the Principal and Assistant Superintendent by August 30, 2003.  Quarterly reports will be provided the Board on the implementation of events with each activity. (new - 4.33)

Results:  The objective has been met.   The Assistant Superintendent provided a syllabus for all activities to receive a supplement.

 

  • Objective 9:  By December 20, 2003, to complete a study of our school district goals for Gainesville 2008, with emphasis on program expansion, class sizes, supplements, performance accountability pay, and site-based budgeting. (new - 4.0)

Results:  Due to budget cuts, the study was extended to December 20, 2004.

  • Objective 10:  By January 1, 2004, to review all existing school and district financial procedures and provide recommendations for accountability. (new - 5.0)
     

Results:  Due to transition to Ms. Parsons the review has been extended to January 2005.

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

  • Objective 1:  Produce and distribute to the Board of Education by June 1, 2004, facility needs for the next five years, which will provide clean, safe, and educationally appropriate classrooms and schools. (3.0)

    Five Year Plan
    Bibb-March 2004

    		 Curtis Bibb
    April 2004    		 Curtis Bibb
    May 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.
     

  • Objective 2:  To coordinate bi-monthly campus tours with parental involvement to promote safe, and instructionally effective environment for learning. (3.0)
     

    Curtis Bibb 
    November 2003
    Curtis Bibb
    February 2004
    Curtis Bibb
    March 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.

     

  • Objective 3:  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). (4.0)  

    Centennial Elem. Enota Elem. Fair Street Elem.
    Gainesville Elem. New Holland Elem. Gainesville High
    Centennial Elem.
    January 2004    		 Enota Elem.
    January 2004    		 Fair Street Elem.
    January 2004
    New Holland
    January 2004
    Gainesville High School
    January 2004    		 GCS System
    February 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.
     

  • Objective 4:  Identify 2002-2003 attendance data for G.A.L.C. and improve by 5% students successful at our schools and alternative school. (4.0)
     

  • Objective 5:  To facilitate the completion of one new elementary school prior to opening of school for 2003-2004, and the second by Thanksgiving Break 2003. (4.0)

Results:  The objective has been met.  Both elementary schools opened with great fanfare and under budget.

  • Objective 6:  To create a plan for construction of a new middle school by July 2004. (3.0)

Results:  The objective is ongoing.  A partnership with multiple agencies is studying options.

  • Objective 7:  To complete a review of all campus crisis plans and campus safety controls by November 10, 2003.  Budget recommendations will be reported to the Board by March 2004, to address any safety issues. (new - 3.67)

Centennial Elementary
April 2004		 Safety Report Presented 
January 2004
Fair Street Elementary
January 2004		 Gainesville High School
January 2004

Results:  The objective has been met.  Curtis Bibb presented recommendations to the Board crafted by school community representatives promoting to improve the safety model of our campuses.
 

  • Objective 8:  By December 1, 2003, to complete a review of space requirements and existing space for the middle and elementary schools, and form recommendations for possible alignments, such as: K-6, K-8, or a combination of choices. (new - 4.0)

    Campus Numbers January 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.  The Superintendent presented a plan for utilization of space and recommendations for the future SPLOST.

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

  • Objective 1:  Train principals, parent leaders and teacher leaders to demonstrate behaviors related to site-based management principals. (4.5)
     

Results:  Objective has been met.

  • Objective 2:  To improve teacher retention at the middle school. (3.0)  
     

    Thorpe/Bibb November 2003

Results:  The objective has been met.  The data provided in November 2003 shows much greater retention and involvement with our academies has increased teacher satisfaction at the Middle School.

  • Objective 3:  Provide to the Board of Education by June 30, 2004, a list of all District staff development programs offered to teachers including a brief assessment of the effectiveness of each offering as evaluated by those taking part in the sessions. (4.0)  

Elementary Math In-Service 
10-13-03		 GMS Math In-Service 
9-23-03		 CPS Training Attendance
1-5-04
Elementary Math In-Service
12-16-03		 GMS Math In-Service
10-14-03		 CPS Training Results 1-5-04
Elementary Math In-Service
1-15-04		 GMS Math In-Service
12-9-04
GMS Math In-Service
2-10-04
Centennial Elementary
January 2004		 Enota Elementary
January 2004		 Fair Street Elementary
January 2004
Gainesville Elementary
January 2004		 New Holland Elementary
April 2004
Gainesville High School
January 2004		 Proposed Staff Development/Early Released Days

Results:  Objective has been met.

  • Objective 4:  (Revised) 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. (new - 5.0)

    System Evaluation 
    August - December 2003    		 Evaluation Cycle Curtis Bibb/Shirley Whitaker 2003 Evaluation Paraprofessionals Bibb/Whitaker
    Gainesville High School January 2004 System Evaluation
    January 2004    		 System Evaluations
    February 2004
    System Evaluation
    March 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met.  The Board  has approved the new evaluation cycle that was provided at the November 2003 Board Meeting.  Administrators are providing increased evaluation support for all faculties.  This has been expanded to include beginning of the year,  mid-year, and end of the year conferences for teacher/classified staff growth.  In addition the literacy coaches involvement with the understanding of data and demonstration of instruction has provided increased support for all school personnel.
     

  • Objective 5:  To create programs promoting teacher recognition and student achievement. (5.0)

    Bibb
    March 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.
     

  • Objective 6:  To work with the middle/high school counselors to define a career and academic plan to articulate our students’ progress complete with a time line, personnel requirements and staff development needs. (4.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

     Results:  Objective has not been met.

  • Objective 7:  To coordinate a shared reading study with your faculty using:  A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Why Johnny Can’t Read, and In the Company of Children, or your faculty’s choice. (4.0)  

    Faculty Book Studies Gainesville Elementary School
    January 2004
    Centennial Elementary School
    January 2004    		 Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  GHS - Objective has been met.

  • Objective 8:  Develop a plan to reward teachers who become bilingual. (3.0)  

    Five Year Plan
    Curtis Bibb - March 2004    		 Curtis Bibb
    April 2004

    Results:  Due to budget issues, the plan is on hold.
     

  • Objective 9:  For all students/parents grades 6-12 to have an annual conference. (3.8)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004
    Gainesville High School
    May 2004

    Results:  GHS - Objective has been met.  Current data (2004) - 676 conferences.
     

  • Objective 10:  To maintain teacher attendance at 97% or improve by 1% over 2002-2003. (5.0)  

    Teacher Attendance
    October 2003    		 Teacher Attendance
    November 2003    		 Teacher Attendance
    December 2003
    Gaineville High School
    January 2004    		 Teacher Attendance
    March 2004    		 Teacher Attendance
    April 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met for first semester for 2004.

     

  • Objective 11:  By February 2004, to complete a study of Gainesville High School facility plans to make the community of Gainesville our classroom. (new - 4.0)

    Gainesville High School
    January 2004

    Results:  The objective has been met and recommendation presented to the Board at February 16, 2004 Regular Board Meeting.

GOAL 5:  To have continuing dialogue with our communities.

  • Objective 1:  Establish a listing of community leaders and opinion makers whom a District progress report will be given on a quarterly basis, i.e., November 1, 2003 , February 1, 2004 , May 1, 2004 and August 1, 2004 . (3.0)
     

    Key Community Leaders 
    Shirley Whitaker November 2003

    Results:  The objective has been met.

     

  • Objective 2:  To involve the community in an African-American Initiative to nurture collaboration and enhancing achievement for students. (4.0)

    Action Plan
    2003 - 2004    		 January 2004 Board Report
    Fair Street Elementary
    January 2004    		 Gainesville High School
    January 2004    		 New Holland Elementary
    January 2004
    Gainesville Elementary
    January 2004    		 Centennial Elementary
    April 2004

    Results:  Objective has been met.


     

  • Objective 3:  To author and publish at least two opinion papers outlining positive aspects of district. (1.0)

- Created International Academy brochure

- To be highlighted in "National School Board Journal"

-  To be highlighted in "Focus On Achievement"

Results:  Objective has been met.

  • Objective 4:  To update web page each week. (3.0)

Results:  GHS - Objective has been met.  website is being maintained by students in the technology department.

Centennial Elementary
March 2004		 Gainesville Elementary
April 2004		    
           

  • Objective 5:  To create nurturing partnerships with daycare providers and after-school programs and share instructional hints and activities. (3.0)

    Boys Club-YMCA-Park & 
    Recreation In-service 11-15-03
    Centennial
    January 2004    		 Enota
    January 2004