mohawk trail regional school district 2013 state of the district address
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Rowe. Heath. Colrain. Charlemont. Shelburne. Buckland. Hawley. Ashfield. Plainfield. MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2013 STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS. Presented by: Michael A. Buoniconti Superintendent of Schools Mohawk Trail Regional School District June 12, 2013. PURPOSE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2013 STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS
Presented by:
Michael A. Buoniconti
Superintendent of Schools
Mohawk Trail Regional School District
June 12, 2013
Rowe
ColrainHeath
Charlemont
Hawley Buckland
Shelburne
Ashfield
Plainfield
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
PURPOSE
• To provide the Mohawk School
Community with an understanding
of the “State of the District “
– Second Annual Report
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
OVERVIEW
• Enrollment
• Accountability & Assessment
• Graduation & College Prep
• Financials
• District Improvement Plan
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ENROLLMENT
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ENROLLMENT
• 13% decline over past 5 years
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ENROLLMENT – SPECIAL EDUCATION
• Percentage of students with disabilities consistently above the State
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013Mohawk 21.0% 19.5% 20.1% 20.6% 19.7%State 17.1% 17.0% 17.0% 17.0% 17.0%
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ENROLLMENT - STABILITY RATE
• Student stability significantly higher past 2 years
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENTS PER TEACHER
•Mohawk student to teacher ratio consistently lower than the State
# Students per Teacher 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
Mohawk 11.4 10.8 10.8 11.6 12.2
State 13.6 13.7 13.9 13.7 13.5
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
•Mohawk average class size significantly lower than the State
Average Class Size 2010-2011 2011-2012Mohawk 15.0 13.5State 19.2 18.8
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ACCOUNTABILITY & ASSESSMENT
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY – DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH - ALL GRADES
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
SCIENCE- ALL GRADES
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY: MS-HS
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH: MS-HS
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH: MS-HS
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY: BSE
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH: BSE
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH: BSE
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY: SANDERSON
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH: SANDERSON
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH: SANDERSON
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY: COLRAIN
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH: COLRAIN
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH: COLRAIN
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ACCOUNTABILITY: HEATH
CLASSIFICATION: LEVEL 2
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ELA AND MATH: HEATH
MCAS Proficiency 2008-2012
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
STUDENT GROWTH: HEATH
Student Growth Percentile (SGP)
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
GRADUATION & COLLEGE PREP
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
GRADUATION RATE
• Data based on total # of graduates adjusted only for drop-outs
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DROPOUT RATE
Annual Dropout Rate 2007-2011
• Mohawk’s dropout rate has trended downward for past 5 years
• Dipped below the State average in 2011 to 2.0%
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
• U.S. History was not offered in 2011-2012 due to low number of sign-ups
• Anticipate offering five AP courses in 2013-2014
AP Course Offerings 2007-2014
AP COURSE OFFERINGS 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Biology X X X XCalculus AB X X X X X X XChemistry X X X XEnglish Language X X XEnglish Literature X X X XEnvironmental Science X X X X X XUS History X X X X X XWorld History X X X XTOTAL 5 6 5 6 4 3 4 5
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Exam Results 2007-2012
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Number of Exams 82 87 68 109 69 69AP Students with scores 3+ 26 42 31 38 30 39% Total AP Students with scores 3+ 32% 48% 46% 35% 43% 57%
2012 AP EXAM RESULTS 5 4 3 2 1 Total ExamsEnglish Language and Composition 7 10 3 3 1 24U.S. History 3 2 4 9 5 23Calculus AB 1 0 1 4 1 7Chemistry 0 1 7 5 2 15TOTALS 11 13 15 21 9 69
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
SAT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST
READING
SAT Reading 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011Mohawk 521 513 497 552 543State 505 507 509 509 506
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SAT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST
WRITING
SAT Writing 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011Mohawk 511 503 496 531 517State 502 505 504 505 500
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SAT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST
MATH
SAT Math 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011Mohawk 520 513 511 535 534State 516 521 522 524 524
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FINANCIALS
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
OPERATING BUDGET
FY10-FY14
• Budget decreased 0.5% over past 5 years
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TOWN ASSESSMENT
FY10-FY14
• Town assessment increased 2.3% over past 5 years
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COST PER PUPIL - TOTAL
FY09-FY13
• Cost per pupil increased 13.4% over past 5 years
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COST PER PUPIL - TOWNS
FY09-FY13
• Cost per pupil increased 14.6% over past 5 years
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5-YEAR REVOLVING ACCOUNT HISTORY
FY10-FY14
• Cost needs to be approx. $650K to achieve sustainability
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
SCHOOL CHOICE HISTORY
•School Choice has averaged $164K annually over past 10 years
Students Tuition Students Tuition
2014 est. 85 503,809$ est. 60 294,722$ 209,087$
2013 85 503,809$ 67 347,503$ 156,306$
2012 86 533,355$ 69 355,857$ 177,498$
2011 92 588,282$ 69 363,544$ 224,738$
2010 99 667,734$ 70 376,156$ 291,578$
2009 78 530,563$ 61 344,699$ 185,864$
2008 72 418,123$ 71 382,087$ 36,036$
2007 78 446,658$ 61 339,967$ 106,691$
2006 93 561,326$ 55 309,309$ 252,017$
2005 80 481,835$ 63 352,175$ 129,660$
Choice-In Choice-OutFY Net Revenue
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ATHLETICS
• 2012-2013: added
boys tennis
• 2011-2012: added
indoor track
•Approximately 40% of students participate in at least one sport
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
CHARTER SCHOOL HISTORY
•Charter school expense has increased 253% over 10 years
Year Students Charge Reimbursement Net Expense % Increase
FY14 est. 46 $711,576 $ (133,832) 577,744$ 6%
FY13 45 $617,039 $ (71,956) 545,083$ 12%
FY12 47 $632,961 $ (146,643) 486,318$ 24%
FY11 46 $537,243 $ (146,278) 390,965$ 10%
FY10 39 $471,024 $ (114,197) 356,827$ 11%
FY09 44 $503,109 $ (181,157) 321,952$ 29%
FY08 39 425,971$ (176,069)$ 249,902$ 13%
FY07 42 351,713$ (130,185)$ 221,528$ 30%
FY06 32 315,239$ (144,704)$ 170,535$ 4%
FY05 26 232,689$ (69,152)$ 163,537$ 11%
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1. Leadership, Governance & Communication 2 Strategies
2. Curriculum and Instruction 2 Strategies
3. Assessment 4 Strategies
4. Human Resources & Professional Development 2 Strategies
5. Student Support 2 Strategies
6. Financial and Asset Management 2 Strategies
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 1. LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND
COMMUNICATION
– Strategy 2: Develop and implement Professional Learning Communities
(collaborative structures) at both the district and school levels
• Progress: Mohawk, BSE and Sanderson are in early stages of implementation
• Next deliverable: extend implementation to Colrain and Heath
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 2. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
– Strategy 2: Characteristics for Standards-Based Teaching and
Learning Continuum of Practice be utilized to develop a common
understanding of effective instruction
• Progress: foundational development of collaborative school structures
(PLCs and Learning Walkthroughs); completed school-based educator
evaluation training with focus on effective instruction in all schools
• Next deliverable: Develop 2013-2014 PD calendar to incorporate continued
training on instructional best practices.
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 3. ASSESSMENT
– Strategy 2: District schools adopt a limited number of common
assessment tools to collect data regularly (3-4 times per year) for ELA
and Mathematics
• Progress: (K-6) DIBELS, BAS, Math Unit tests; (Grade 6) NWEA MAP Math;
(7-9) NWEA MAP ELA, Math
• Next deliverable: (1-10) NWEA MAP ELA, Math; Evaluation of current
assessment tools for streamlining and MCAS results correlation.
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 4. HUMAN RESOURCES & PD
– Strategy 1: Train all administrators and Unit A personnel in the new
Educator Evaluation System and implement it with fidelity
• Progress: Administrators completed training. Principals trained teachers.
Evaluated and selected for purchase software and hardware to support
evaluation system. JLMC negotiating contract.
• Next deliverable: JLMC tentative agreement. Ratification of tentative
agreement. Administrators complete self-assessment and goals. PD in
new evaluation technology for all administrators.
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 5. STUDENT SUPPORT
– Strategy 2: Continue assessing time on learning in each building to
optimize student learning and teacher effectiveness
• Progress: Principals focused on scheduling as a way to improve student
learning. ELO block for MS/HS schedule for intervention and other
enrichment activities developed and proposed- JLMC tentative agreement.
• Next deliverable: Ratification of ELO tentative agreement. Implementation
of ELO block into schedule. Explore after-school programming. Summer
academic support for at-risk MS/HS students. Summer enrichment camps.
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• STANDARD 6. FINANCIAL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
– Strategy 1: Develop & implement long term financial sustainability plan.
• Progress: Explored the establishment of a public school district endowment
fund. Explored creation of international tuition revenue stream. Exploring
creation of international tuition revenue stream.
• Next deliverable: Complete research regarding the establishment of an
endowment fund and make recommendation to School Committee. Continue
exploring creation of international tuition revenue stream; conduct follow-up
meeting with Chinese tuition program consultant.
MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FY13 STATE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS
QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
Presented by:
Michael A. Buoniconti
Superintendent of Schools
Mohawk Trail Regional School District
June 12, 2013