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School District No.5 Superintendent Updated annual report from August 2012
December 2012 by Darlene Schottle
Board Goals: GeneralChallenging and Diverse Learning
EnvironmentLiteracySafe EnvironmentHighly Effective StaffFamily and Community EngagementManagement and Prioritization of Resources
Increase of 1000 students in nine years
Free and reduced lunch has increased significantly over time
Increase in number of homeless students
Changing demographics
Enrollment History
April NSLP count:
Free and Reduced
Challenging and Diverse Learning Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a rigorous educational program that is designed to both meet the needs of all students and support the talents of all students.Employ additional strategies to increase graduation rates:Striving Readers Grant ($600,000 over three years) for
Elrod and RussellAll K-8 schools now trained in RTI – different stages of
implementationGrading and assignment work ongoing – standards based
reports K-5 and some teams at KMS“Christmas catchup” implemented for students needing
additional supportsSummer school students earned about 300 half credits150 credits earned in summer school programs 2012$88,000 grant with Juvenile Justice to open Transition
Center Graduation Matters committee formed with community.
Received state grant for $10,000
Current drop out effortsCredit Retrieval optionsGraduation Matters Kalispell
Opening Kick Off with Denise Juneau $10,000 grant awarded from the state Committee formed Partnership at both high schools with John
McKinnon Media Blitz and contest set for kick off Mentor partners being recruited I Pledge to Graduate Campaign with all partner
districts
Literacy: Kalispell Public Schools expects all students to demonstrate competency in the areas of document, quantitative, prose and technology literacy.All students participate in the Montana
University Writing AssessmentsIncreased percentage of student participating
in AP and IB examsIncreased number of students participating in
SAT and ACT exams
Mathematics
Strategies employed to improve achievement in Mathematics:
Developed common math assessments and worked on the Common Core standards in Mathematics
Teachers trained in the process skillsCommon assessments implemented in AlgebraClosely aligned professional development with
Curriculum CooperativeHired an elementary Math facilitatorInvited to join a STEM grant initiativewith the Montana State University: threeyear program with first year focus on 4-7
Safe Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will create, within each school building, a climate and culture that makes each person feel valued and respected.
Create a long range facility plan
Complete a baseline safe school assessment at both high schools.
Staff and StudentsOlweus Program every k-
5 siteOlweus Survey at GHS
and FHS – grant from FEC
MBI training, various staff
KMS Mt Lion Leadership Teams
Freshman Academy meetings
Staff and student surveysJoint training on certified
evaluation process
Create a Long Range Facility Plan$25,000 grant from
State to create initial plan
Recommendations created for short and long term elementary options
HS Building Reserve did not pass
Decision to move for bond on K-5 kitchen and eight new classrooms
Five year tech committee in place for a new technology plan (2012-13)
Ameresco selected to complete energy audit
Applied for Quality School Grant – 16 out of 66; awaiting legislative action
LRFP final document in progress
Physical Plant safety and improvementsKPS safety coordinator
position in second yearEnergy and safety walk
through checklists completed at each site
Elementary building reserve projects completed
Volunteer work at FHSAsbestos abatement
training for designated staff
New LRFP being worked on for high school needs
TIF $$ used for half floor work at FHS
Highly Effective Staff: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a recruitment and retention program to ensure that the District hires and retains high quality, effective personnel.
Enhance the mentor programsReceived $25,ooo grant from Applied Materials to assist with the New Teacher Center training Evaluations tool revamped and a MOU with KEA for implementationProcess for eval aligned with new teacher training seriesGrade and/or content area planning time at every siteEvaluation protocol and coaching
training for administration and certified employees
CERT59%
CLS22%
CUST6%
TUTOR4%
NURSE1%
INDP4%
MAINT1%
GRND0%
ADMIN3%
Increase number of family and community engagements
Every site had a minimum of one community outreach per quarter
Evidence of community outreach was required from each site principal
Have a program of “community conversations” List of outreach and community meetings
attached
Current examples of building community relationships
Partnerships with FVCC
Best Beginnings Council
Senior seminarsCollege for a dayFHG/GHS booster clubFreshman Career fairUnited WayPresentations to
community clubsNewspaper articles
Management and Prioritization of Resources: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a process to effectively manage and prioritize the financial resources that we have available to us. Develop strategies to
pass a high school building reserve
Develop strategies to pass operational levies
Review program effectiveness in areas that might need further reduction
Seek unique funding sources
Working with our finances 2011- 2012
Hired a part time community outreach person dedicated to public relations and media outreach
Site and community meetings held to clarify budget process – list attached
Superintendent on a state wide committee regarding funding recommendations to legislators
Distribution of TIF funds $150,000 +High School Building Reserve levy failedElementary Operations levy passedDecision made to put an elementary bond out to the
voters
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New funding sources: 2011-12Grant for two new buses for $88,000Striving Reader’s grant $600,000 over three yearsGraduation Matters grant $10,000Quality School Planning grant $25,000Applied Materials for mentor training $25,000 (2nd
yr)Several small food service grants $6,500Federal Grant for local fruits and vegetable
snacks $68,000Round up for Safety – two grants $7500 (for sp.ed
and Olweus survey
Finance work in 2012-13Refunding/refinancing elementary bond from
2005ESCO project list (2-3 million)Quality School Grant application completed (1.1
mill)Considering refunding high school bond (1.2-1.6
million in cost)Smaller grant applications made with Round Up
for Safety, technology grants, Workers Comp grants
Consideration of high school bond or levy
General Fund LeviesYear K-8 El Status 9-12 HS Status2012 $211,000 Passed $0 No levy2011 $0 No levy $0 No levy
2010 $338,000 failed $0 No levy2009 $0 No levy $0 No levy2008 $0 No levy $0 No levy2007 $50,679 Passed $634,547 Passed2006 $96,521 Passed $350,765 Failed2005* $79,923 Cancelled $355,902 Cancelled2004 $68,738 Passed $0 No levy2003 $173,623 Passed $212,743 Passed2002 $108,684 Passed $378,364 Passed2001 $240,891 Passed $321,536 Failed2000 $0 No levy $390,917 Passed1999 $378,962 Passed $419,845 Passed
* 2005 legislature provided funding increase late in the Spring
Building Reserve and Bond Historical Information 1990-2012
Building Reserve levies (includes technology):
Year High School Elementary 1990-1995 $1,000,000 Pass $ 800,000 Pass1995-2000 $1,340,000 Pass $ 1,055,000 Pass2000-2005 $4,142,914 Pass $ 2,864,814 Pass2005-2010 $4,127,915 Pass $ 2,813,815 Pass2010-2015 $4,127,915 Fail $ 2,813, 815 Pass2011-2016 $5,978,500 Fail2012- 2017 $4,217, 915 FailBond:2004-2025 $39,800,000 Pass $10,900,000 Pass2012-2022 $ 3,350,000 Pass
Program ReviewsReview of custodial services and numbers – have
prepared for future recommendationsReview of purchasing processes – changes made
to product lines and joined several nationwide purchasing cooperatives – Savings in excess of $30k
Review cost and efficiency of district mail services – retained current status
Review central office staffing and job descriptions – internal reorganization completed
Review nursing services – moved away from contract services
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