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August 1 2017
Dr Andrew Melin Greater Clark County Schools 1010 2112 Utica-Sellersburg Rd Jeffersonville IN 47130
Dear Dr Andrew Melin
Thank you for your recent renewal application for a 1003(g) School Improvement Grant under the ESEA Congratulations River Valley Middle Schools renewal application was accepted and SIG funds will continue for SY 2017-2018
In accordance with your application and available funding you are being awarded $28473000 for the 2017-2018 school year Funds for this grant period are available from July 1 2017 and must be expended by September 30 2018
Federal Program Title I bull bull bull Federal Agency 1 - bull bull bull bull bull bull
Pass Through Agencymiddotmiddotmiddot bull bull bull 1- bull bull bull bull bull bull CFDA Number Award Name School Im rovement Grants
Award Number S377A 140015
The Title I sect1003(g) School Improvement Grant award must be used to supplement the level of funds that in the absence of the Title I monies would be made available from non-federal sources for the education of the students at this school Improvement funds must be tracked separately from all other Title I Grants Local fiscal agents are to place improvement funds in a Title I account assigned for school improvement (this funding number must not be the same number as is used for the Title I Basic grant award) Because these are school improvement funds districts may not combine funds into one account and the amount awarded to each school must be spent on improvement initiatives at that particular school
We look forward to continuing our work with your team this school year Please feel free to contact Erin Stalbaum at estalbaumdoeingov if you have any questions
Sincerely
Nathan Williamson Director of Title Grants and Support Indiana Department of Education
cc Title I Program Administrator SIG Coordinator Principal
115 W Washington Street bull South Tower Suite 600 bull Indianapolis Indiana 46204
3172326610 bull wwwdoeingov
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Title I -1003(g) School Improvement Grant Renewal Application SY 2017-2018 Cohorts 6 and 7- Transformation Model
Part 1 Grantee Information
Instructions Complete school and district information below
$LftZtJJtpoundiMHMlkampAsecti Greater Clark County Schools
River Valley Middle school
Andrew Melin PhD amelingccschoolscom
Amy Schellenberg aschellenberggccschoolscom
Michelle Dyer
812-288-4848
$28473000
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Part 2 Grant Award Information
Grant Award Timeline
Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017
Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017
Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017
Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017
Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available
any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given
August 1 2017
SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017
Grant Award Resources
bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance
bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig
School Improvement Grant
US Department of Education
Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A
School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A
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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process
Name Title
Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher
Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator
Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services
Michelle Dyer Principal
JTCox Assistant Principal
Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator
Lance Stock Dean of Students
Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach
Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator
Scott Endres Teacher- Math
Jan Finch Teacher-Science
Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies
Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA
Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math
Scott Hatton Media Specialist
Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education
Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA
Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA
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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances
Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below
The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of
compliance with each assurance
bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with
the final requirements
bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the
leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
June 30 2017
June 30 2017
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
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13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
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IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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Title I -1003(g) School Improvement Grant Renewal Application SY 2017-2018 Cohorts 6 and 7- Transformation Model
Part 1 Grantee Information
Instructions Complete school and district information below
$LftZtJJtpoundiMHMlkampAsecti Greater Clark County Schools
River Valley Middle school
Andrew Melin PhD amelingccschoolscom
Amy Schellenberg aschellenberggccschoolscom
Michelle Dyer
812-288-4848
$28473000
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Part 2 Grant Award Information
Grant Award Timeline
Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017
Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017
Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017
Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017
Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available
any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given
August 1 2017
SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017
Grant Award Resources
bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance
bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig
School Improvement Grant
US Department of Education
Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A
School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A
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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process
Name Title
Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher
Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator
Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services
Michelle Dyer Principal
JTCox Assistant Principal
Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator
Lance Stock Dean of Students
Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach
Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator
Scott Endres Teacher- Math
Jan Finch Teacher-Science
Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies
Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA
Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math
Scott Hatton Media Specialist
Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education
Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA
Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA
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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances
Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below
The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of
compliance with each assurance
bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with
the final requirements
bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the
leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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Part 2 Grant Award Information
Grant Award Timeline
Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017
Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017
Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017
Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017
Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available
any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given
August 1 2017
SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017
Grant Award Resources
bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance
bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig
School Improvement Grant
US Department of Education
Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A
School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A
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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process
Name Title
Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher
Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator
Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services
Michelle Dyer Principal
JTCox Assistant Principal
Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator
Lance Stock Dean of Students
Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach
Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator
Scott Endres Teacher- Math
Jan Finch Teacher-Science
Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies
Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA
Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math
Scott Hatton Media Specialist
Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education
Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA
Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA
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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances
Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below
The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of
compliance with each assurance
bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with
the final requirements
bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the
leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
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Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process
Name Title
Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher
Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary
Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator
Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services
Michelle Dyer Principal
JTCox Assistant Principal
Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator
Lance Stock Dean of Students
Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach
Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator
Scott Endres Teacher- Math
Jan Finch Teacher-Science
Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies
Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA
Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math
Scott Hatton Media Specialist
Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education
Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA
Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA
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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances
Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below
The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of
compliance with each assurance
bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with
the final requirements
bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the
leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
June 30 2017
June 30 2017
62317
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances
Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below
The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of
compliance with each assurance
bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with
the final requirements
bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the
leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
June 30 2017
June 30 2017
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds
bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter
management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is
choosing RESTART model)
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external
providers to ensure their quality
bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school
improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions
bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and
that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding
bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in
all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)
bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements
bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model
bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff
members
bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations
bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive
bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes
for which the proposed funds are awarded
bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant
agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary
bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and
throughout the implementation of that plan
bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or
external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement
bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)
bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to
school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional
development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality
professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research
and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement
bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the
management of the activities performed under this plan
bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner
By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following
bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this
application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date
bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds
bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the
Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state
board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds
bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for
debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana
The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or
supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA
The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145
Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160
Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO
Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly
10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na
10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na
Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na
College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na
1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100
2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110
4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na
5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950
6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na na na na na
na
na
na
na
na
7
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
9
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
11
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
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IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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0 and 100)
7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
10 Types of increased learning time offered
summer schoolafter school
Summ er School After school
Summ erAft er School
Summ erAF ter Schoo I
11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100
12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion
SUS-178 EXP--0
SUS--2 00 EXP--0
SUS-shy185 EXP--0
SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUSshyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
SUS-shyEXP-shy
SUS-shyEXPshy
13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30
14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system
IN--0
lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8
IN--0
IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy
IN--0
IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy
-
IN-shy
IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-
IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy
15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98
16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
9
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
12
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IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes
Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools
ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength
Are there any threats compounded by a weakness
Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of
instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy
bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming
bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction
Areas of Improvement
bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction
bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps
bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts
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Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
10
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera
Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
11
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n
strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
12
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
EgtEPJXRlM ENl(OFYeoucAt10N W~ To~ ffamp ~(lfOPtu
Opportunities Threats
bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations
bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from
bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support
bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm
bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels
10
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera
Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
11
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n
strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
12
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera
Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018
Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps
SAMPLE Increase learning time
Develop School Leadership Effectiveness
SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist
1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation
1) Analysis of Data District Principal and
Technical Assistance Provider will use critical
indicators from Principal Effectiveness and
implementation data [implementation gauge
walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify
strengths and areas for additional support
2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and
milestones for accomplishing goals
2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on
SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4
a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4
bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze
data from a range of resources in order to
understand who our students are and why they are
struggling
bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that
describe protocol and tools for collaboration
SAMPLE $5000shyStipends
I $15000
$1367200
SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data
1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day
The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management
2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672
11
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strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
12
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n
strengthening communication horizontally and
vertically Defining the documentation needed for
data analysis
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of all leadership members [developing
guidelines so that when new teachers come to River
Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure
of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a
viable member
3) Implement teacher leadership across the building
bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules
protocols documentation]
bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for
assessment literacy--- using data PD about
process --- 8-Step Process]
bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and
goals of team members [developing guidelines so
that when new teachers come to River Valley they
are able to understand the infrastructure of a
team and increase their capacity as a viable
member
4) Implement continuous school improvement process
with consistency and integrity
DataWise 8-Step Process
a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work
b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy
c) Step 3 Create Data Overview
d) Step 4 Dig into Data
e) Step 5 Examine Instruction
$1000000
$550000
$1200000 (stipends and benefits)
Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5
3-Teacher Leadership
Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials
4-Continuous Improvement
Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract
Completed PL221 plan
12
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON
f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess
Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained
Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on
supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach
Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing
project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies
13
==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
14
---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION
Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies
Increase Learning Time
Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation
Ql-4
Ql-4
No SIG Funds Local Funding
$16000 (stipends and benefits)
$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming
Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs
Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time
Create Community-Oriented Schools
Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]
Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er
Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders
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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges
Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school
conferences during Semester 2
$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts
$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason
Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits
Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services
Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain
the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings
Local Funding
Office representative
15
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn
and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)
Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols
Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds
Monitoring Log
Part 7 Outcome Artifact
Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData
RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact
16
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction
fYt ~tln1rr11
Part 8 Budget SY 17-18
Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE
17
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Account Expenditure Number Account Cert
Rentals [2]
11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800
21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $
Improvement of Instruction
22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill
22900 I Other Support Services [12]
$
25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]
$
26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $
27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000
Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000
Operations [15]
I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000
Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope
Total Available for Indirect Costs
DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team
Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin
attending NASTID conference
Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives
Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support
Property Eauipment Technology [18
Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring
Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers
Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator
Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies
Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring
Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade
Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring