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1Valley View Elementary School Published: January 2013

Principal’s MessageThe purpose of the School Accountability Report Card is to provide parents with information about the school’s instructional programs, academic achievement, materials, and the staff. Information about the Nuview Union School District is also provided. Parents and community play a very important role in the school. Understanding the school’s educational program, student achievement, and curriculum development can assist both school and community in ongoing program improvement. Please review the enclosed information and feel free to contact our school at (951) 928-1841 with any comments or concerns.

We have made a commitment to provide the best educational program possible for our students. The excellent quality of our program is a reflection of our highly committed staff. We are dedicated to ensuring that Valley View Elementary School is a welcoming, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics as well as positive values.

As a school, we are fortunate to have experienced teachers eager to make a difference in the lives of our students. Staff members, in turn, consider themselves fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the unique students that are a vital part of our diverse community. Working together, we will continue to be successful in our endeavors to create a capable and confident generation of tomorrow.

Mission StatementThe belief at Valley View Elementary School is that each child should be provided with a safe, positive, and challenging learning environment. We believe that each child should be given the opportunity to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, and that our job as staff members is to provide an environment that will ensure this growth. We believe that all children should be challenged to do their personal best, and that our efforts should lead to the development of well-rounded students who will obtain skills that will make them successful adults and participate in a democratic society.

Shared VisionWe, the members of Valley View Elementary School, through shared decision-making, will create unique and memorable experiences and learning opportunities that will help develop responsible citizens and instill enthusiasm for life-long learning. In order to achieve our goal, we embrace these core values and beliefs, which are the foundation of our common efforts.

Learning: We believe that a quality program along with high parent and teacher expectations for student achievement is a major factor in all students reaching their full potential for academic success. As educators, we will strive to be knowledgeable of the California Standards and informed of the different learning styles of our students so that we might diligently incorporate these into our daily lessons. We believe for optimum student learning to take place all students need to feel valued and safe in a nurturing classroom environment and orderly school environment.

Respect: We will provide a respectful environment for students, staff, and parents, which values our differences, as well as our similarities. We will educate our students to honor and respect the laws and customs of this land, as well as honoring and respecting all peoples and cultures as valuable and contributing members of a free society.

Community: We value a partnership among teachers, home, and community that works to provide all students with the rewards of a quality education that promotes life-long learning. We will encourage and create a positive community school partnership in the effort to find new and better ways to involve, inform, and educate all those interested in fostering a stronger community through the academic success of our students. As educators, we will aim to be positive role models in our classrooms and our community; assisting young learners to become literate adult citizens, able to govern themselves wisely, not just for their own personal gain, but to serve their family, fellow man, and country.

Communication: We believe that clear communication is the foundation for academic and social success in the classroom, school, and community. Communication is a means to encourage and ensure that students meet the high expectations established at Valley View Elementary School. A positive and professional demeanor between parents and faculty, attained through trust, mutual support and teamwork, will further the attainment of these stated goals. An ongoing openness between school and home will reinforce the success of our students and make a positive impact in our community.

21220 Maurice StreetNuevo, CA 92567(951) 928-1841

(951) 928-9581 FAX

www.nuview.k12.ca.us

Serving Grades Kindergarten through Five

PrincipalAlberto Camarena

Board of TrusteesShari S. LaudaChristine UptonRobert McGintyDavid McCabe

Tommy Thompson

District Administration

David LinzeySuperintendent

Nuview Union School District

Valley View Elementary School

2011-2012 School Accountability Report Card


Accountability: We believe as educators we are entrusted with the responsibility to educate and empower this generation of students, which in turn, impacts future generations as well. We will work to ensure academic success for all students by establishing high expectations for student performance, clear and measurable goals, and frequently monitoring student progress.

Community & School ProfileValley View Elementary School is part of the Nuview Union School District which is located in the rural community of Nuevo, in Riverside County. Nuview Union School District Is comprised of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a charter high school.

At the beginning of the 2011-12 school year, 557 students were enrolled in grades kindergarten through five at Valley View Elementary School. Student body demographics are illustrated below.

Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum development at Nuview Union School District revolves around the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Teachers align classroom curriculum to ensure that all students either meet or exceed state proficiency levels. District staff, administrators, and teachers work together to evaluate and modify curriculum to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program.

Discipline & Climate for LearningStudents at Valley View Elementary School are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy, and acceptance of others. The school’s discipline philosophy promotes a safe school and a warm, friendly environment. Appropriate behavior is encouraged through praise and motivational incentives to further develop personal growth. The goal of Valley View Elementary School’s student behavior program is to provide students with opportunities to learn self-discipline through a system of consistent rewards and consequences for their behavior.

Valley View Elementary School incorporates the Search Institutes Development Assets Framework into its educational program. These 40 Developmental Assets, broken down into eight categories help students grow into caring and responsible adults.

By “building” these assets the school offers students:

• Support • Empowerment• Boundaries and Expectations • Constructive use of Time

With the goal of inspiring:

• Commitment to Learning • Positive Values• Social Competencies • Positive Identity

Parents and students are informed of discipline policies at the beginning of each school year through classroom orientation, individual student handbooks, and beginning of the year assemblies.

The suspensions and expulsions table displays the total number and percentage of incidents at the school and in the district. Suspension numbers may be inflated because some students may have been suspended multiple times. Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives have been exhausted. Valley View Elementary School has not expelled any of its students during the past three years.

Student RecognitionPositive reinforcements are issued frequently to reward students for good citizenship and achievement, these include: Attendance Awards, Eagle Feather Awards, Academic Achievement, Citizenship Awards, and Principal’s Awards.

Extracurricular & Enrichment ActivitiesTo build self-esteem and promote achievement, students are encouraged to participate in the school’s enrichment and extracurricular activities. These include: Spirit Days, Lunch Leagues, Halloween Parade, Fifth Grade Barbecue, Riverside Arts Council Programs, Field Days (Math, Language Art Skills), Student Council, District Health Fair, Red Ribbon Week, and the Fifth Grade Catalina Trip.

Contact InformationParents who wish to participate in Valley View Elementary School’s leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or become volunteers may contact the school office at (951) 928-1841.

School Enrollment & AttendanceRegular attendance at Valley View Elementary School is a necessary part of the learning process and is critical to academic success. School districts receive financial support from the state for the education of the students they serve based on how many students attend school each day. Attendance, tardiness, and truancy policies are clearly stated, consistently enforced, and consequences fairly administered. Parents are advised of their responsibilities, including proper notification of when and why students are absent. Student attendance is carefully monitored to identify those students exhibiting excessive absences.

Intervention programs that promote attendance and reduce truancy include: Attendance Awards, parent phone calls, letters sent home, parent conferences, and home visits by administrators or the counselor. The chart illustrates the trend in enrollment for the last three years.

Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group2011-12

Percentage

African American 1.1%

American Indian 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Filipino 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 69.8%

Pacific Islander -

White 26.4%

Two or More 1.4%

None Reported -

Suspensions & ExpulsionsSchool District

09-10 10-11 11-12 09-10 10-11 11-12

Suspensions 18 7 14 190 185 141

Suspension Rate 3.3% 1.4% 2.5% 9.3% 8.4% 5.6%

Expulsions 0 1 0 3 3 0

Expulsion Rate 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0%

Enrollment Trend by Grade Level2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

K 97 69 110

1st 79 104 81

2nd 92 81 97

3rd 90 89 84

4th 89 88 90

5th 92 84 95


Class SizeThe table indicates the average class size, as well as the number of classes offered in reference to their enrollments.

Class Size ReductionIn 1996, state legislature approved implementation of the Class Size Reduction (CSR) program that provides funding to hire additional teachers to assist schools in reducing K-3 class sizes to a maximum of 20 students. The table displays the percentage of K-3 classrooms that successfully met the CSR criteria for the past three school years.

Textbooks & Instructional Materials (School Year 2012-13)The school district held a public hearing on October 11, 2012, and determined that each school within the district had sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the California Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption.

The table displays information collected in November 2012 about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school.

Library InformationThe school’s library is stocked with thousands of books that are available for students to check out. The library also contains a large collection of videos and audiotapes for classroom use that tie into curricular areas of study. A full-time library media technician provides instruction in library usage and research techniques, as well as organizes story times for students. Students visit the library weekly with their classes. An automated system tracks library inventory.

Computer ResourcesClassrooms are equipped with a minimum of one computer and some have as many as three. The school’s Success Maker computer lab includes 35 computers connected to the Internet. Students visit the computer lab weekly. The Success Maker program is designed to offer individualized instruction in Reading, Math, Writing, and Spelling. Students build technology skills with instruction in keyboarding and software applications.

Additional Internet Access & Public LibrariesFor additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the Nuview branch of the Riverside County Public Library in Nuevo. For library hours and other information please call (951) 928-0769 or visit the library’s website at www.riverside.lib.ca.us/RCLS/branches/nuview.shtml.

Counseling & Support Staff (School Year 2011-12)It is the goal of Nuview Union School District to assist students in their social, personal, and academic development. The district provides special attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision-making, or handling peer pressure. The principal coordinates the counseling and support services at Valley View Elementary School. The psychologist is contracted by the district for 140 days and the nurse is contracted by the district for 80 days throughout the school year and are shared by three schools. The following resources are available to all students at Valley View Elementary School.

Special EducationThe district’s special education program addresses students with special needs through appropriate assessment, identification of problem areas, placement, and program implementation. Services are provided to students from kindergarten through high school. The district provides a full continuum of services, either directly or through County and other programs, for students that meet the state eligibility criteria for Special Education.

Family CenterThe Family Center is a joint endeavor of the Nuview Union School District, the Healthy Start Program, and the Nuview Interagency Collaborative. The Family Center is located at Nuview Elementary School and offers free and confidential assistance to families in the district. Based on the belief that children do well when their families do well, the Family Center offers academic mentoring, after-school program, emergency food/clothing, homework help, Spanish literacy classes, adult education classes, counseling, health care, parenting information, and Spanish/English translation.

Class Size DistributionClassrooms Containing:

Average Class Size

1-20 Students

21-32 Students

33+ Students

10 11 12 10 11 12 10 11 12 10 11 12

By Grade Level

K 19 17 22 5 4 4 - - 1 - - -

1 20 21 20 4 5 4 - - - - - -

2 18 20 24 5 4 - - - 4 - - -

3 18 17 21 5 5 4 - - - - - -

4 29 29 29 - - - 3 3 3 - - -

5 31 22 25 - 1 1 3 3 3 - - -

CSR Participation2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

K 100% 100% 80%

1 100% 100% 100%

2 100% 100% 0%

3 100% 100% 100%

District-Adopted TextbooksGrade Levels Subject Publisher Adoption

Year Sufficient % Lacking

K-5 English/Language Arts

Houghton Mifflin 2003 Yes 0.0%

4th-5th History/Social Science Harcourt 2006 Yes 0.0%

K-3 History/Social Science

Scott Foresman 2006 Yes 0.0%

K-5 Mathematics Houghton Mifflin 2008 Yes 0.0%

K-5 Science Harcourt Brace 2007 Yes 0.0%

Counseling & Support Services StaffNumber of

StaffFull Time

Equivalent

Community Liason 1 0.25

Nurse 1 0.5

Psychologist 1 As Needed

Speech/Language Specialist 1 0.3


Community ResourcesThe district uses all available resources in the community to assist students in their emotional and academic development. Resources available through the district include: Riverside County Mental Health, Child Protective Services, University of California, Riverside Extension Program, Sheriff’s Department, and Social Services.

Healthy StartLocated on the Nuview Elementary School campus, the district’s Healthy Start Program offers a range of services to students and parents in the district. These include: Medical, Mental Health, Clothes Closet, Healthy Families/low cost health insurance, Dental Social Services, and Food Programs.

English Learners ProgramFor students whose primary language is not English and who have limited English proficiency, Valley View Elementary School offers support to better prepare them to meet the State’s academic content and performance standards. Students are identified and appropriately placed in the English Learners program based on a Home Language Survey and results from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). All teachers at Valley View Elementary School have received, or are in the process of receiving, specialized training in teaching students learning English as a second language.

Individualized InstructionNuview Union School District offers a well-balanced and rigorous core curriculum at all grade levels. The district structures its educational program so that all students receive instruction appropriate to their learning level. To ensure the success of every student, teachers us a variety of instructional techniques and supplemental instructional materials and programs, including:

• Schoolwide Sustained Silent Reading Program • Advanced Math Classes, such as Algebra and Geometry • Communications Technology• Accelerated Reader Training • Development Humanities Core for RSP, General Education, and

Previously Identified Title I Students

Staff DevelopmentAs part of the growth process, opportunities for training and staff development are provided at both the district and individual school sites to administrators, teachers, and classified staff. The district offers four staff development “buy-back” days annually where staff members are offered professional growth opportunities in curriculum, teaching strategies, and methodologies.

School LeadershipLeadership at Valley View Elementary School is a responsibility shared between district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents. Since the start of the 2012-13 school year, Alberto Camarena has assumed the role of principal at the school.

Assisting the principal is the School Leadership Team, comprised of teachers representing all grade levels. The School Leadership Team meets regularly to monitor and evaluate curriculum and instruction. Teachers meet regularly as grade-level teams to collaborate, align curriculum, and share instructional methods and strategies. They also meet in smaller teams to share information and work on special projects.

Staff members and parents participate on various committees that make decisions regarding the priorities and direction of the educational plan to ensure instructional programs are consistent with students’ needs and comply with district goals. Committees include: School Site Council, Student Study Team, Valley View Booster Club, and English Learners Advisory Committee.

The School Site Council, consisting of school staff and parents, is a major governing body that meets regularly to address programs and components that make up the school, to discuss the effectiveness and appropriateness of the various programs and components relative to the goals of the school, and to act as a communication liaison between the community and the school.

Teacher Evaluation & Professional SupportA constructive evaluation process promotes quality instruction and is a fundamental element in a sound educational program. Evaluations and formal observations are designed to encourage common goals and to comply with the state’s evaluation criteria and district policies. Temporary and probationary teachers are evaluated annually and tenured teachers are evaluated every other year. Evaluations are conducted by the principal who has been trained and certified for competency to perform teacher evaluations. Evaluation criteria are Instructional Techniques and Strategies, Adherence to Curricular Objectives, Students Progress Toward Meeting Grade-Level Standards, Establishment and Maintenance of a Suitable Learning Environment, and Performance of Non-instructional and Supervisoral Duties.

New teachers are supported by peer coaching and extensive staff development. The Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program offers additional support and assistance to newly credentialed teachers. For experienced teachers, the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program utilizes the district’s most effective veteran and knowledgeable teachers who assist with staff development and participate in such exercises as classroom visits, one-on-one meetings, and student work reviews.

Substitute TeachersEvery effort is made by school and district administration to procure and provide qualified substitute teachers. Ideally, substitutes should hold a bachelor’s degree and have passed the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). The district has access to a pool of fully credentialed substitutes. In the event a substitute teacher is not available, students from a class will be divided among other classes in their grade level, or administrators may fill the vacancy.

Student Achievement & TestingVarious measures of student achievement are used as an ongoing part of the quality instructional program at Valley View Elementary School. These measure students’ actual progress as well as the effectiveness of the instructional program. Additional site assessments for Valley View Elementary School include English Language Learners Assessment, Title I and Special Education assessments, and numerous assessments tied to the curriculum.

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2012-13)Schools and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English/Language Arts or Mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp.

Federal Intervention ProgramsSchool District

Program Improvement (PI) Status Not in PI Not in PI

First Year in PI - -

Year in PI (2012-13) - -

# of Schools Currently in PI - 1

% of Schools Identified for PI - 20.00%


California Standards TestThe California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards).

The first table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in English/language arts, mathematics, social science, and science, for the most recent three-year period.

The second table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. For results on course specific tests, please see http://star.cde.ca.gov.

Adequate Yearly Progress (School Year 2011-12)No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities, or have limited English proficiency) in all grades meet the state academic achievement standards for mathematics and English/Language Arts (ELA) by 2014. Schools must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal. The Federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements:

• Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics.

• Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics.

• API as an additional indicator. • Graduation rate (for secondary schools).

There are several consequences for schools that do not meet the AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacing of staff. Students would also be allowed to transfer to schools (within their district) that have met their AYP, and the former school would be required to provide the transportation to the new site. Results of school and district performance are displayed in the table.

California Standards Test (CST)Subject School District State

2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012

English/Language Arts 43 61 57 48 54 54 52 54 56

Mathematics 67 78 76 46 49 52 48 50 51

Science 62 71 70 49 61 55 54 57 60

History/Social Science * * * 44 56 52 44 48 49

*Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup.

California Standards Test (CST)Subgroups

SubjectEnglish/

Language Arts

Mathematics ScienceHistory/Social

Science

District 54 52 55 52

School 57 76 70 *

African American/Black * * * *

American Indian * * * *

Asian * * * *

Filipino * * * *

Hispanic or Latino 53 75 68 *

Pacific Islander * * * *

White 69 81 83 *

Males 57 75 76 *

Females 58 76 65 *

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 54 73 71 *

English Learners 46 74 58 *

Students with Disabilities 32 43 * *

Migrant Education * * * *

Two or More Races * * * *


Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)School District

Made AYP Overall No No

Met AYP CriteriaEnglish - Language

ArtsMathematics

English - Language

ArtsMathematics

Participation Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes

Percent Proficient No No No Yes

API School Results Yes Yes

Graduation Rate N/A Yes


Academic Performance IndexThe Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.

Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).

Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to similar schools.

The first table displays the school’s API ranks and actual API point changes by student group for the past three years. The second table displays, by student group, the current Growth API at the school, district, and state level.

Physical Fitness (School Year 2011-12)In the spring of each year, Valley View Elementary School is required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to students. The Physical Fitness Test measures each student’s ability to perform fitness tasks in six major areas. Students who meet or exceed the standards in all six fitness areas are considered to be physically fit or in the “Healthy Fitness Zone” (HFZ).

Teacher AssignmentNuview Union School District recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. The school supports efforts made by teachers and other certificated school staff in attaining additional education and training through local colleges and universities for their personal growth, as well as for the benefit of the school.

Teacher misassignments reflect the number of placements within a school for which the certificated employee in the teaching or services position (including positions that involve teaching English Learners) does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential. Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc.

Teacher vacancies reflect the number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year.

API School Results2009 2010 2011

Statewide 5 4 7

Similar Schools 8 6 10

Group 09-10 10-11 11-12All Students at the School

Actual API Change -12 80 -10

Hispanic or Latino

Actual API Change -13 97 1

White

Actual API Change 1 42 -20

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

Actual API Change - 86 -6

English Learners

Actual API Change -5 85 18

Percentage of Students in Healthy Fitness Zone2011-12

Grade Level Four of Six Standards

Five of Six Standards

Six of Six Standards

5 14.1% 23.2% 30.3%


Teacher Credential StatusSchool District

09-10 10-11 11-12 11-12

Fully Credentialed 24 27 26 90

Without Full Credentials 0 0 0 0

Working Outside Subject 0 0 0 0

Misassignments/Vacancies10-11 11-12 12-13

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0

Misassignments of Teachers (other) 0 0 0

Total Misassignments of Teachers 0 0 0

Vacant Teacher Positions 0 2 0

2012 Growth API ComparisonSchool District State

Number of

Students

Growth Score

Number of

Students

Growth Score

Number of

Students

Growth Score

All Students at the School 347 842 1,538 814 4,664,264 788

Hispanic or Latino 240 825 1,066 793 2,425,230 740

White 94 885 394 864 1,221,860 853

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 280 828 1,152 793 2,779,680 737

English Learners 150 817 601 766 1,530,297 716

Students with Disabilities 31 663 100 659 530,935 607


Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2011-12)The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered as “Highly Qualified” no later than the end of the 2006-07 school year. Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Note: High-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 25 percent or less.

Parent & Community InvolvementIt is the belief of Nuview Union School District that part of serving students in a rural community is reaching beyond the classroom doors. Whether offering services to the local community, or bringing elements of the larger community directly to the students, Valley View Elementary School is committed to dynamic community involvement.

To allow students a diverse range of experiences, Nuview Union School District sponsors assemblies including performing and visual arts, cultural programs, and literature and writing presentations. In the past, these assemblies have included multimedia presentations, inspirational speakers, and plays.

Parents and members of the community have the opportunity to support and participate in the educational process through decision-making, training, volunteer activities, and the creation of partnerships. Notifications are sent to all parents to become a part of the Booster Club or School Site Council. Local businesses support the school’s student recognition and achievement programs.

Early Reading First Program

The Early Reading First Program is funded by a Federal grant to prepare young children to enter kindergarten with the necessary language, cognitive, and early reading skills to prevent reading difficulties and ensure school success. The program is open to preschool age children living in the district and is housed at Nuview Elementary School.

Even Start Family Literacy Program

The Even Start Family Literacy Program helps parents of children up to age seven prepare their child for reaching their full potential in elementary school. The program combines home visits, Parents and Child Together, and Family Focus Activities, with Adult Literacy, Parent Education, and Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education to support family learning and ensure student success in the future.

Parents as Teachers Program

The Parents as Teachers Program, for both expectant parents and parents of children age three or younger, provides home visits with a parent educator, who shares activities and information on child development. The program also offers group meetings where parents share experiences and learn from experts, and annual screenings to evaluate each child’s hearing, vision, and developmental progress.

School Facilities & SafetyValley View Elementary School provides a safe, clean environment for students, staff, and volunteers. School facilities were built in 1993 and span 42,986 square feet. The school encompasses 10 acres of land and includes 23 permanent classrooms, eight portable classrooms, a library, a computer lab, a multipurpose room, and administrative offices. The campus also features a wide array of recreational and sports areas, including playground equipment, a basketball court, and grass and blacktop play areas. The facility strongly supports teaching and learning through its ample classroom and playground space, and a staff resource room.

Cleaning ProcessThe district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards is available at the school office or at the district office. The site administration team works daily with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules to ensure a clean and safe school. Valley View Elementary School has one full-time custodian and one part-time custodian to provide janitorial and maintenance services on campus.

Maintenance and RepairThe district administers a scheduled maintenance program, including regular facilities inspections, to ensure that all classrooms and facilities are well-maintained and in good repair. When necessary, the district takes appropriate actions to ensure campus facilities are in good working order and provide a clean and safe environment for all members of the school community. A work order process immediately alerts district personnel of any maintenance needed to be performed and ensures that emergencies are given the highest priority. At the time this report was published, 100% percent of restrooms on campus were in good working order. The facility chart displays the results of the most recent school facilities inspection provided by the district.

Deferred Maintenance BudgetThe district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. During the 2012-13 school year, the district did not allocate funds for the deferred maintenance program.

SafetyValley View Elementary School is a closed campus. Visitors are asked to sign in at the office and wear identification badges while on school grounds.

NCLB Compliant Teachers% of Core Academic Courses Taught

By NCLB Compliant Teachers

% of Core Academic Courses

Taught By Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

School 100.0% 0.0%

District 90.8% 9.2%

High-Poverty Schools in District 90.8% 9.2%

Low-Poverty Schools in District N/A N/A

School Facility ConditionsDate of Last Inspection: 10/15/2012

Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: Exemplary

Items Inspected Facility Component System Status

Deficiency & Remedial Actions Taken or

Planned

Good Fair Poor

Systems (Gas Leaks, Mech/HVAC, Sewer) X

Interior X

Cleanliness (Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation)

X

Electrical X

Restrooms/Fountains X

Safety (Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials) X

Structural (Structural Damage, Roofs) X

External (Grounds, Windows, Doors, Gates, Fences)

X


Valley View Elementary School welcomes visits by parents and community members. However, anyone wishing to be on campus during school hours should notify staff ahead of time. Supervisors are on duty during recess, lunch, and before and after school to ensure the safety of all our students.

The safety of students and staff is a primary concern at Valley View Elementary School. The school’s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire drills are conducted monthly and evacuation drills are conducted annually. The Comprehensive School Safety Plan was developed in 1999 by the district in cooperation with local law enforcement in order to comply with Senate Bill 187 of 1997.

The plan provides students and staff a means to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment. Components of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan include the following: child abuse reporting procedures, teacher notification of dangerous pupils procedures, disaster response procedures, procedures for safe entering to, and exiting from, school, sexual harassment policy, suspension and expulsion policies, dress code, and discipline policies.

The plan is updated annually in the spring and shared with school staff throughout the school year. A copy of the plan is available to the public at the district office.

School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2010-11)The table illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state (based on fiscal year 2010-11 financial statements).

Teacher & Administrative Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget (2010-11)The table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts’ budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE website, www.cde.ca.gov.

Expenditures & Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2010-11)Nuview Union School District spent an average of $8,230 to educate each student (based on 2010-11 audited financial statements). The expenditures per pupil table provides a comparison of a school’s per-pupil funding from unrestricted sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state.

Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or donor. Money designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/unrestricted expenditures, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or donor.

For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org.

District Revenue Sources (2011-12)In addition to general state funding, Nuview Union School District receives state and federal funding for the following categorical, special education and support programs:

• Title I, Part A (Basic Grant) • Title II, Part A (Teacher Quality) • Title III, Part A (LEP Students) • Title IV, Part A (SDFSC) • Title V, Part A (Innovative) • School Safety & Violence Program • Economic Impact Aid • Peer Assistance Review • TUPE

Data SourcesData within the SARC was provided by the school district, retrieved from the 2011-12 SARC template, located on Dataquest (http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest), and/or Ed-Data website.

Dataquest is a search engine, maintained by the California Department of Education (CDE), which allows the public to search for facts and figures pertaining to schools and districts throughout the state. Among the data available, parents and community may find information about school performance, test scores, student demographics, staffing, and student misconduct/intervention. Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California’s public kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.

Average Teacher SalariesSchool & District

School $66,187

District $63,953

Percentage of Variation 3.49%

School & State

All Elementary School Districts $65,598

Percentage of Variation 0.89%

Average Salary InformationTeachers - Principal - Superintendent

2010-11 District State

Beginning Teachers $40,446 $40,962

Mid-Range Teachers $66,474 $63,212

Highest Teachers $89,144 $80,545

Elementary School Principals $107,040 $102,057

Middle School Principals $109,633 $106,108

High School Principals $146,578 $110,838

Superintendent $198,655 $152,557

Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget

Teacher Salaries 40.3% 40.7%

Administrative Salaries 7.9% 6.1%

Expenditures per PupilSchool

Total Expenditures Per Pupil $5,504

From Supplemental/Restricted Sources $1,018

From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $4,483

District


Percentage of Variation between School & District -6.63%

State


Percentage of Variation between School & State -17.81%

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