cis wayne county 2010 annual report

CISWC Annual Report 2009/2010 1

Annual Report2009/2010

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Words from the Board ChairIt has been a rewarding year for all who have been a part of and contributed to the work of Communities in Schools of Wayne County (CISWC). The work CISWC does for our students throughout the county was recognized in a variety of ways over the course of the last school year. It has been most gratifying that much of this recognition came from outside of our community.

In June, CISWC was among the first in the nation to achieve National Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with all Communities in Schools Total Quality System (TQS) standards. The TQS standards define expectations for effective non-profit business practices and for implementing the Communities In Schools model of integrated student support services at school sites. The site standards are based on a five-year, longitudinal national evaluation conducted by an independent, outside evaluator that documented the impact of the CIS model. The evaluation revealed that schools implementing the CIS model with high fidelity had higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and performed better than comparison schools in increasing the percentage of students meeting or exceeding math and reading proficiency in 4th and 8th grades, a crucial predictor of high school graduation. CISWC was very proud to be one of the first in the nation to meet these standards and achieve the TQS accreditation.

Another proud achievement for CISWC was being selected by Richmond High School (RHS) to increase intensive case-managed services for the highest risk students in the school. RHS was one of only two high schools in the state to receive a Department of Education Dropout Prevention Grant. RHS significantly increased their graduation rate, earning the school Senator Lugar’s Patriot Award. School administrators have attributed the partnership with CISWC as a contributing factor in this success. Joanna Fox of Johns Hopkins University, one of the authors of the Dropout Factory Research, cited the work of CISWC site coordinators as having a significant impact on improving student outcomes in the Richmond Community School system. The evidence is indisputable, the CIS model is working right here in our community.

These achievements are not the result of just one year – they are a culmination of several years of work by dedicated volunteers, CISWC administrative staff and school site coordinators, enthusiastic community partner agencies and generous funders. Preparing our children for life and equipping them to be contributing citizens is a difficult job that is never really done. It takes people that bring unflagging dedication to the work and the financial resources to deliver it on the ground, in the school building directly to the student. It is clear that the Communities in Schools model delivers. We thank all who have worked with passion and provided the financial resources to make all of this possible. We are certain that next year will be even better! Lisa Dykoff

Communities In Schools Wayne CountyP.O. Box 1784

Richmond, IN 47375phone: 765-983-2263 fax:765-939-0508

www.ciswayneco.org

This 2009-2010 Annual report prepared by Vivian Ashmawi, Executive Director, CISWCDesigned and produced by: Bobbie Garner, Bella Marketing


CISWC Outcome Data:School Wide Services

10,228 students had access to services coordinated by CISWC and community partners. •CISWC coordinators connected 350 volunteers to Wayne County Schools to provide 5,410 •hours of service. 3,411 parent contacts were made by site coordinators.•292 contacts were made to parents to offer support for attendance.•204 home visits were made by site coordinators.•29 parents completed the Parents As Leaders Academy.•2,252 contacts were made for academic assistance.•15,344 basic needs were provided to students including food, clothing, and shoes.•5,518 contacts were made to provide professional mental health services.•

Individual Student Services578 students received long-term sustained interventions.•94% of the 74 students referred for dropout prevention stayed in school.•66% of the 400 students targeted for academic performance showed improvement.•69% of the 130 students targeted for attendance showed improvement.•63% of the 168 students targeted for behavior showed improvement.•93% of targeted students were promoted to the next grade level.•86% of the 14 eligible seniors graduated.•

Demographics44% of the students served were elementary students.•56% of the students served were secondary students.•48% of the students served were female.•52% of the students served were male.•87% of the students served were Caucasian.•11% of the students served were African American.•6% of the students served were multi-racial.•

CISWC Mission Statement:The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CISWC Vision Statement: The Wayne County community will see CIS as a valuable resource to facilitate the connection of young people with the support they need to graduate from high school and to be contributing and productive members of their communities.

CISWC Belief Statement: Every student needs and deserves the “5 basics”:

A personal, one-on-one 1. relationship with a caring adult. A safe place to learn and grow.2. A healthy start and a healthy 3. future.A chance to give back to peers 4. and the community.A marketable skill to use upon 5. graduation.


CISWC HighlightsBill Milliken, CIS Founder, was the keynote speaker at the Indiana Dropout Leadership Summit in November, sponsored by State Farm, Indiana Department of Education, and America’s Promise. In addition to meeting with community leaders to share the future direction of CIS, Bill met with students at Lincoln High School.

The cohort numbers for Twenty-first Century Scholars continue to increase each year. The graduating class of 2010 finished high school with 130 (of an original 169) still enrolled. Of these 130, 112 turned in a pledge affirmation and filed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on time for a percentage of 86%! In 2009 this percentage was 74%. 86% is the highest percentage Wayne County has attained.

CISWC congratulates Richmond High School for receiving the Lugar Education Patriot Award recognizing RHS for its improvement in their graduation rate. Emphasizing the “community of folks who are going above and beyond”, Senator Lugar, State Superintendent Tony Bennett, and Dr. Allen Bourff acknowledged the support of Communities In Schools and other volunteers and businesses during a celebration at Richmond High School Tiernan Center.


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“After exhausting what felt like were all of our resources, we turned to the CIS coordinator to work with adifficultstudent.Inworkingwiththisstudent,thecoordinatorwasabletodeterminetherootcausesof her behavior. With the support of the coordinator, the family and student now receive mental health services. I am happy to say the student is no longer a major behavioral issue and her hygiene, grades, and attendance have all improved.” Richmond Community School Elementary Principal

Some mentors get discouraged when they don’t see their students progressing by leaps and bounds. A Lincoln High School teacher wrote a note of reassurance. “The drop-out rate among mentored students is extremely low. It is mentors with the time to care that keep otherwise unnoticed students from falling through the cracks.”

76 sixth and seventh grade students were mentored through the “Cruising Into Your Future” college •preparation program.The BEST mentors from Christ Presbyterian Church partner with Charles Elementary school. Upon •graduation, each sixth grade student was given a Trapper Keeper notebook to help prepare them for middle school.Several men from the IU East basketball team serve as after school •tutors at Highland Heights Elementary school.“Test Dads” is a group of 10 dads, grandfathers, and retired teachers •whose mission is to provide positive role models. They support students by attending athletic events, dances, and school programs.

270students received tutoring.

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48 students participated in anti-bullying sessions • offered by Girls Incorporated.New scout troops were started at Vaile with an • average attendance of 15 Boy Scouts and 9 Girl Scouts. Students spent 9,879 hours in after school programs • offered through Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls Inc., Townsend Center, and YMCA.592 students attended field trips at Safety Village.•

1,304 students in elementary classrooms participated in the “Good Touch Bad Touch” child abuse prevention program offered by Jacy House.

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students received dental screenings through Mobile Dentists and local dentists.808

1,523 students received immunizations on site provided by the Wayne County Health Department.• 166 students received vision screening provided by Lions Club Vision Program.• 38 students received eye exams and glasses through Sight For Students, Lions Club and local • optometrists.72 elementary students attended “Afternoon Rocks”, a substance abuse prevention program • presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County.534 fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students participated in an anti-smoking program presented by IU • East nursing students. 300 middle and high school students attended a concert featuring SHIROCK promoting substance • abuse prevention organized by the Centerville YES Team (Youth Empowered to Serve).1,124 students attended Substance Abuse Prevention Assembly • offered by the Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County.1,570 dress code appropriate clothing items were distributed to • RCS students.1,115 students received school supplies from Tools for Schools.• 161 students received shoes provided by Stride Rite, Reid • Hospital, and Keds Corporation.

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n.Bingo for Books night at Northeastern Elementary School was a win all around. Parents had fun playing the game with their kids and each student won at least two new books to take home. Teachers were delighted to see that many students brought the books to school for reading time in their classrooms.

556 sixth grade students participated in Reality Store •sponsored by Professional Business Women’s Association.258 students visited IU East and Ivy Tech to explore college •options.139 students completed college applications during Know •How to Go Free application week.297 students completed applications for participating in •Lemonade Day.136 students received “School Is Cool” t-shirts for perfect •attendance sponsored by the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce.131seniorscompletedtheircollegefinancialaidapplications•during workshops hosted at each high school sponsored by Twenty-firstCenturyScholarsandlocaluniversities.

contacts were made for college/career preparation**2,867

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The theme of the 2nd Annual Christmas Food Drive at Rose Hamilton Elementary School was “Give Others a Hug.” Each student that donated at least one food item to the food drive received a paper Hershey Hug to hang outside the front office of the school. Students and staff donated enough food to fill LARGE boxes for 5 families.

VOICE is Indiana’s first youth-led movement against the lies and manipulation tactics of tobacco companies. 13 students from Hagerstown High School presented information to all 7th and 8th grade students, explaining how Big Tobacco targets youth. VOICE is a program sponsored by Youth As Resources.

321 Western Wayne Elementary 2nd through 5th grade students participated in Tobacco Awareness • activities provided by Lincoln High School YES Team (Youth Empowered to Serve).64 Early College students participated in Service Learning with Noah’s • Ark Day Care throughout the school year. Hagerstown Optimist Club modeled philanthropy by donating books to • 665 students at Hagerstown Elementary School.99 Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern, Western Wayne and Union • County high school students attended Peer Helper training at IU East.Northeastern High School music students volunteered to perform at the • CISWC Annual Dinner.

1,494 student contacts were made through service learning projects.**

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2009-2010 INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENTOrdinary Income/Expense Income Federal City/County Corporate Foundations Individual Events Non Profits Interest IncomeTotal Income Expense Service charge Audit Board Development Equipment Equipment Maintenance Fundraising event Insurance Internet Access Local Meetings Marketing Membership Payroll Expenses Postage and Delivery Rent Supplies Telephone Training Travel & EntTotal Expense Net Ordinary Income Net Income

TOTAL

369,434.518,000.00

40,681.0050,983.234,757.985,380.00

42,395.60186.15

521,818.47

81.581,000.002,120.042,451.991,069.662,971.73

926.001,812.40

583.291,868.09

163.14481,744.41

584.376,000.005,087.641,933.85

11,044.455,595.55

527,038.19-5,219.72-5,219.72

CISWC surrounds students with a community of support..Through a school-based coordinator, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to critical community resources, tailored to local needs. By providing students with a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start and future, a marketable skill upon graduation and a chance to give back to peers and the community, Communities In Schools has become the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates.CISWC has a coordinator placed in each school building in all 5 Wayne County School Districts: Centerville-Abington Schools, Nettle Creek School Corporation, Northeastern Wayne Schools, Richmond Community School Corporation, and Western Wayne Schools.

CISWC Accreditation:In June 2010 CISWC was one of the first nine local affiliates to achieve National Accreditation, demonstrating commitment to evidence-based practices and the highest standards of accountability. Communities In Schools developed the Total Quality System to establish clear operational guidelines that ensure uniform quality and improved outcomes for all students being served by affiliates.

*Net assets as of 6/30/09 $54,798.00

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I have had a rough life, I would say. I’ve been emotionally abused and I’ve never had a mother there to support me and help me with the things I need for my future. I’ve really only had a mother that wanted to be my friend, and who exposed me to things that I shouldn’t have been around. I’ve moved more then I can remember, and I had to help take care of my younger brothers. I never knew my father until I was ten years old and now I don’t really have the most normal relationship with him.

But in the past few months I have had people who have helped me and who have had such an impact on my life for the better and I’m thankful. CIS has helped me with things that I needed to start the beginning of my future. They helped me find an apartment that was affordable. They helped me get away from a bad environment and get started with food, dishes, towels, book supplies, pans, pots, and a lot more. They personally raised money for me to get started ($750) and that is something that I think about every day.

I appreciate everything that was done for me and I’m so thankful CIS exists. Without CIS I would still be today where I was about a month prior to this. CIS is very special and I will never forget this. This is something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you, you are much appreciated and you are very special to me and will always be in my heart.Thank you,2010 High School Graduate* Note: This students letter was condensed for space.UPDATE – this young man is currently enrolled in college!

“Thank you so much for everything you have done. You really are cool, nice, funny, talented and awesome. You may drive me crazy for not doing my best. Also, I will always accept you as a friend. No matter what and remember you’re my best friend in the world!Garrison Elementary student to their CIS coordinator.

““ “STUDENT COMMENTS


Academic AssistanceAAA• Alpha Delta Kappa• Baxter Neighborhood • Help CenterChrist Presbyterian Church• Dot Foods, Inc.• Earlham Volunteer Exchange• East Central Services• Girl Scouts• Homework Heroes• Indiana University East• Lingle Real Estate• MainSource Bank - • Fountain CityNatco Credit Union• Optimist Club of Hagerstown• Richmond Alumni Association• Richmond Rotary• Tools for Schools•

Basic Needs/ResourcesAchieva Resources Corp, Inc.• Amigos - The Richmond Latino • CenterAngel Food Ministries - • RichmondBirthright• Boston United Methodist • ChurchCenterville Christian Church•

Centerville United Methodist • ChurchCentral United Methodist • ChurchChipotle• Church of the Open Door• Community Action of East • Central IndianaCommunity Partners for Child • SafetyContract Industrial Tooling• Department of Family and • ChildrenDr. Thomas Kaeuper, DDS• Fair Acres Home Extension • ClubFirst Presbyterian Church• First United Methodist Church• Fountain City Wesleyan • ChurchGarrison Clothing Closet• Gateway Church of Richmond• Genesis• Grace House Clothing• Hills Pet Nutrition• HPRP - Homeless Prevention • & Rapid RehousingJefferson Township Trustee• Keds Corporation• Kiwanis - Evening • (Cambridge)Kroger•

Lions Club - Centerville• Maley Pro Bono Foundation• Marine Corp League • Marsh #325 • (Westside Richmond)Marsh #326 • (Southside Richmond)Masonic Lodge (Milton)• Meijer, Inc.• Open Arms Ministry• Opti Vision 2000• Peer Helpers• PSI Iota XI - Richmond• Reid Hospital & Health Care • ServicesRestoration Outreach Centre• Richmond Community Food • PantryRichmond Housing Authority• Richmond Parks Department• Richmond Police Department• Richmond Toyota• Salvation Army• Social Security Office• St. Pauls Lutheran Church• Stride Rite Shoes• Teamsters Local 135• Tim Hortons• Verizon Link Up America• Vocational Rehabilitation• WalMart - Richmond• Wayne County Health Dept.•

Wayne Township Trustee• Western Wayne News• Western/Southern Financial • GroupWomen, Infants and Children•

Behavior InterventionsAttendance Officer• Positive Alternatives•

College/Career PreparationIndiana Business • Professional WomenIvy Tech Community College• LearnMore Indiana• Murray & Associates - • Center College CostsPrepared4Life - Lemonade • DayTwenty-first Century • ScholarsWayne County Area • Chamber of CommerceWorkforce One•

PARTNERS


Community ServiceBelden• Cambridge City Public • LibraryCope Environment Center• Indiana National Guard• Noah’s Ark Day Care Center• Whitewater Community • Television

Enrichment/MotivationAbbott’s Candy Shop• Boondocks Farms• Boy Scouts of America• Boys & Girls Clubs of • Wayne CountyCivic Hall Performing • Arts CenterDIPLOMAS/Noah’s Ark• Earlywine Pest Control• Easter Seals of Wayne/• Union CountyFairview Neighborhood • AssociationFazoli’s Restaurant• Garst Museum• Help the Animals • IncorporatedIndiana Association of • School PrincipalsJoe’s Pizza• Joseph Moore Museum•

Junior Achievement• KidsFest• Kiwanis Club of Richmond• Little Caesars Pizza• McDonalds Restaurant - • RichmondMorrisson - Reeves Library• Needle Nuts• Porter Advertising• Primerica Financial Services• Pyle Photography• Richmond Art Museum• Richmond Civic Theatre• Richmond Fire Department• Richmond Power & Light• Richmond RiverRats • BaseballRichmond Symphony • OrchestraSafety Village of Wayne • CountySubway, Hagerstown• Sunwatch Indian Village• Townsend Center• Treaty Line Girl Scouts• US Bank• VFW - Richmond• Wayne Bank & Trust• Wayne County Historical • MuseumWayne County Soil/Water • Conservation District

Whitewater Broadcasting• WHON News Talk•

Family Engagement/Strengthening

Area 9 Agency• Birth-to-Five• Community Connections• Indiana Childcare Resource • & ReferralKinship Support Program• The Skate• Texas Roadhouse• YMCA•

Life Skills/Social Development

Camp Yale• Eagle Buddy• Earlham College• Girls Incorporated• Girl Scouts• JACY House• Partnership for Drug Free • Wayne CountyPeer Information Center for • TeensPurdue Extension Office• RCS Community Resources• Youth As Resources•

Professional Mental HealthCenterstone• Meridian Mental Health • Services

Professional Physical Health

Dr. Jill Burns• Dr. Jerry Logan• Lions Vision Program• Mobile Dentist• Rock Solid Ministries• Sight For Students•

PARTNERS


CISWC Board of Directors 2009-2010Lisa Dykhoff – PresidentPerfect Circle Credit Union

Sandy ArmstrongNortheastern Wayne School Corporation

Robb BackmeyerCenterstone

Jeff BaxterFriends Fellowship Community, Inc.

Dr. Allen BourffRichmond Community Schools

Kristi HerigFirst Bank Richmond, Leasing Dept

Mark ChildsHagerstown Jr/Sr High School

Robin D. HenryWest End Bank, S.B.

Liz FerrisTwenty-first Century Scholars - IU East

Pat JamesState Farm Insurance

Jodi Johnson Western Wayne School Board

Craig Kinyon - TreasurerReid Hospital

Don KowalkePrimerica Financial Services

Clifton McNish Education Consultant

Gina RuffcornDot Foods, Inc.

Jackie SchlichteEarly College Program Mgr.Ivy Tech - Academic Affairs

Josie Seybold - Finance ChairCommunity Corrections

Kelly VanWinkleCenterville Elementary School

Mary Jo WardYouth As Resources

Pastor Gloria WardFountain City Wesleyan Church

Kirk WeikartGardner, Sayre & Weikart

Derek WhiteCity of Richmond - Housing Authority

Tim WilliamsIU East - Multicultural Affairs

Frances YatesIndiana University East


CISWC “CHAMPION OF EDUCATION” AWARDS 2009Communities In Schools recognizes individuals and organizations that have been influential in building partnerships between the community and schools in Wayne County, helping young people develop a commitment to life-long learning. The 8th Annual Celebration of Education last year was held in Lingle Grand Hall at Reid Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2009.

Category: BusinessSponsor: First Bank RichmondRecipient: Natco Credit Union

Category: ParentSponsor: Wayne County Prosecutor’s OfficeRecipient: Crystal Carver (CR Richardson)

Category: Community MembersSponsor: Richmond Housing AuthorityRecipient: Paul Lingle

Category: VolunteerSponsor: Whitewater Valley REMCRecipient: Janice Buhl

Category: Community OrganizationSponsor: State Farm InsuranceRecipient: Town of Hagerstown

Category: EducatorSponsor: Wayne Teachers Federal Credit UnionRecipient: Kelly VanWinkle (Centerville)

Category: StudentSponsor: Verizon Foundation $500 ScholarshipRecipient: Lacey Eubanks (RHS FIND Center)


$2500+ Grand Champion DonorsCIS National• Countywide Partnership for Youth• JPMorgan Chase• Lilly Endowment Inc.• Pacers Foundation• Partnership for a Drug Free • Wayne CountyPerfect Circle Credit Union• Reid Hospital & Health Care Services• Richmond Community Schools• Safe Schools Healthy Students• Town of Hagerstown• Twenty-First Century Learning Center at • Boys and Girls ClubUnited Way of Whitewater Valley•

$1000+ Guiding Light SponsorsFirst Bank - Richmond•

$500+ Shining Light SponsorsJeff Baxter• Paul Lingle• Susanne Lumsden• Natco Credit Union• Richmond Housing Authority• Richmond Power and Light• State Farm Foundation• US Bank• Wayne County Treasurer• Wayne Teachers Federal Credit Union• Whitewater Valley REMC•

$250+ Flashing Light SponsorsCenterville - Abington Community Schools• Fennimore & Associates• Indiana University East Multicultural Affairs• Jodi Johnson• Gil Klose• Lions Club of Richmond• Palladium - Item• Mary Jo Ward• Western Wayne School Corporation•

$100+ Blue Ribbon SponsorsVivian Ashmawi• Robert J. Backmeyer• Marc Duning• Lisa Dykhoff• Earlham College• Liz Ferris• Holland Colours• Pat James• Johnson Chiropractic• Craig Kinyon• Barbara Koditek• Don G. Kowalke• Tim Loyd• Cliff McNish• Nettle Creek Lions Club• Jackie Schlichte• Kimberly K. Soots• Wayne Bank & Trust• Kirk Weikart•

CISWC DONORS 2009-2010

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