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State of the Schools Report

June 2012

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Board of School Trustees

Dixie Robinson District 3

Suzanne Derengowski At-Large 3

Jeff Slifer At-Large 4

Aaron Stevens At-Large 2

Kelly Baumgartner President District 2

Patricia Heiny Vice-President

At-Large 1

Linda Morgason Secretary District 1

Vision

While providing a safe and caring environment, Richmond Community Schools will be a high performing, well respected

public school system that will make the community proud.

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Annual goals for School Year 2011-2012 were established last summer by the School Board to realize the vision of a community that is proud of its high performing public schools. The goals were admittedly ambitious, designed to “stretch” the capabilities of the system and to acknowl-edge the urgency of student academic growth and achievement.

Annual Goals

On our way to 90% by 2013, student achievement, as measured by ISTEP+ scores at all grades tested, will increase by 10% in language arts and mathematics. On our way to 90% by 2013, student achievement, as measured by IREAD-3 scores at the third grade, will increase by 6%. On our way to 90% by 2013, the graduation rate at Richmond High School will increase by at least 3%. The Richmond Community Schools will demonstrate through an increasing enrollment of 25 students that it is a school of choice for families in Richmond and Wayne County.

These goals have driven our efforts this year, and the result has not only been academic improvement, it has also been organizational restructuring. Positively speaking, the story of School Year 2011-2012 in the Richmond Community Schools is one of student accomplishment, one of system-wide transition, and one of determination. We are anxious to tell our story and to thank you for your interest in the Richmond Community Schools.

Dr. Allen Bourff,

Superintendent of Schools

Year in Review

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Preliminary 2012 ISTEP+ Results All Grades 3-8

English/Language Arts Pass Rate

2011 74.1% 2012 77.8 %

Mathematics Pass Rate

2011 73.7% 2012 78.1%

Grade 3 ISTEP+ English/Language Arts

Pass Rate

2011 79.9% 2012 83.6 %

IREAD Results (Base Year –2012)

Kindergarten 90 %

1st grade 74 %

2nd grade 60 %

3rd grade 76.5 %

Graduation Rate

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

66.9% 79.6% 82.5% 81.7%

Academic Results

Did you know? Number of Students…………………………………………………………………………………… 5,444

Number of Employees …………………………………………………………………………………...814

Number of Schools …………………………………………………………………………………………..12

3rd grade students from Westview

Available Fall 2012

School Year District Attendance Rate

2007-08 94.1%

2008-09 95.4%

2009-10 95.0%

2010-11 95.3%

2011-12 (preliminary)

95.2%

School Climate

Attendance Rate

Benchmark assessments are in place in grades K-8, and common formative assessments are being finalized for:

Data walls are in place in grades K-8, and have been used to track student progress. Student portfolios/data folders are in place for all core classes at Dennis Middle School, and both teachers and students are able to refer to the data to discuss stu-dent progress. Training is ongoing at Dennis Intermediate School, Test Intermediate School, and Richmond High School to continue further implementation of this goal.

Math 7 Math 8 Algebra 1

English 7 English 8 English 9 English 10

Science 7 Science 8 Biology

Social Studies 7 Social Studies 8

Did you know? Lunches Served Daily ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3,865

Breakfasts Served Daily ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1,724

Students Qualifying for Free or Reduced—Priced Lunch …………………………………………………………..70%

Life Skills students at Richmond High School

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Curriculum A new approach to the teaching of reading was implemented this year in grades K-6. Aligned to the Indiana Reading Framework, this approach requires a daily 90-minute uninterrupted block of time for instruction. Reading Street by Pearson is the core instructional program used by teachers and students. Implementation of the Pearson Math series enVision began this year. This math series

guarantees alignment with Common Core as Indiana and 47 other states transition to that nationwide academic standard set. This identification of critical standards at the middle school level has resulted in the drafting of common formative assessments. These assessments are designed to assure that students are exposed to and tested on the same content regardless of the school they attend within this district. The expansion of Early College this year into the high school has resulted in further instructional partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.

Finance A balanced budget for 2012 is projected, based on district level reorganization for operational efficiencies.

Cash Balance 1-1 Projected Expenditures Projected Revenue Cash Balance 12-31

$0 $36,840,000 $37,058,000 $218,000

Technology Wireless capabilities in all facilities with 20% of Richmond High School yet to be completed.

SmartBoard technology in all buildings.

State grant obtained to provide iPads for students in the Early College program.

Did you know? Total Taxing Funds Budget……………………………………………………………………..….$51,364,000

Average Employee Salary ……………………………………………………………………………..… $47,445

Richmond High School students

Facilities A district-wide master plan was researched and discussed in the fall of 2011. In January it was adopted by the Board and has guided the staff in organizational changes. Purpose: Stability for students Facility flexibility Respect for student learning needs Acknowledgement of public and parental interest

Design: Six PK-4 Two 5-8 Intermediate Schools Exceptional Programs for 5-8 at Hibberd Relocation and expansion of Community Youth Services Closure of three elementaries.

Features: Preschool in elementary buildings Stable class sizes Student support services Critical numbers for specialized enrichment and/or remediation programs.

Financial Impact: $1,244,000 in annual operational savings; Avoidance of $14,000,000 in renovation costs for the three building closures.

Human Resources/Personnel Negotiation of new teacher contract in compliance with state law limiting contracts to wages and wage related benefits.

Adoption of new teacher evaluation instrument, which involves the use of student achievement data.

Adoption of principal evaluation plan, also using student achievement data to drive evaluation outcomes

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Did you know? Students Served by English Second Language Program…………………………………………………………….……..89

Languages Spoken by Our Students ..……………………………………………………………………………………………..17

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First Bank Richmond JACY House Richmond Toyota Richmond Rotary City of Richmond

Cope Environmental Center

Civic Hall Perform-ing Arts Center

First Presbyterian Church

Richmond Soap Pantry

Wayne County Veteran’s Council

Murat Shriners Junior Achievement Wal-Mart Newton’s Auto West End Bank

First United Methodist Church

Dept. of Child Services

Richmond Symphony Orchestra

NAMI East Central Indiana

Wetzel Family Auto Cruise

Independent Living Center

Safety Village of Wayne County

Fountain City Wesleyan Church

Community Partners for Child Safety

Peer Information Center for Teens

Kingdom Warrior Ministries

Women Infant &

Children (WIC)

Belden Goodwill Gateway Church Rock Solid Ministries Girls Inc. Red Cross Work One

Birth to Five First Baptist Church Girl Scouts Kroger YMCA Salvation Army Meijer

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Countywide Partnership for

Youth

Indiana Business Professional Women

Richmond Community Food Bank

Reid Hospital & Health

Care Services

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce

Community Action of East Central Indiana

Boy Scouts DDIC Area 9 Agency Birthright Amigos Camp Yale RHS Alumni Assoc.

DIPLOMAS KEDS Corporation Hill’s Pet Nutrition Youth as Resources Smith Dairy Studebaker Buick Ivy Tech College

Mobile Dentist

Earlham College Centerstone

Meridian Services Dunn and Associates

JM Hutton Circle U Help Center

Kessler’s Team Sports

Drug Free Wayne County

Indiana American Water Company

Minority Health Coalition

Richmond Civic Theatre

21st Century Scholars Ahaus Tool & Engineering

Central Christian Church

Richmond Art Museum

Purdue Extension Services

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Lion’s Club—Vision Program

Wayne County Sheriff’s Department

Restoration Outreach Center

Central United Methodist Church

Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County

Indiana University East

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Richmond Noon Kiwanis

American Red Cross Wayne County Health Department

Morrisson-Reeves Library

Richmond Power & Light

Wayne County Insurance

Christ Presbyterian Church

Wayne County Historical Museum

Every Child Can Read, Inc.

Communities In Schools

Key Facts Number of Students with Perfect Attendance (Kdg—12)………..…………………………………….431 Number of Volunteer Adult Mentors ..………………………………………………………..………………277 Number of Service Learning Projects……………………………………………………………………….....131

Community Engagement

Data provided by Communities In Schools (Spring 2012)

Mentor Jennifer Hall and mentee

Marketing

Racial Breakdown White…………………………….74% Asian……………………….1% Black……………………………....8% Native American ……...1% Hispanic ………………………...4% Multiracial………………12%

All RCS schools have consistent newsletters. New school board brochure New branding on any documentation representing RCS in the community. Billboards promoting our graduates. Growing relationship with RadioTroy.com School board and administrators were more visible in all buildings at the beginning of the year.

Increase avenues to promote Richmond Community Schools through social media

2010-2011 2011-2012

4,000 unique visitors per day

5,000 unique visitors per day

1,745 users/likes

2,775 users/likes

82 followers

127 followers

11,875 video views

18,985 video views

Account not created yet 183 pins

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We have worked diligently to limit the General Fund dollars for our marketing efforts. As of December 2011, we have received $5,000 in donations from local businesses that support our marketing efforts.

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Academic Accomplishments

RHS Academic Team hosted and won Academic Super-bowl. For the 4th year in a row, RHS Academic Teams finished in the Top 10.

Crestdale student, Marie Villaneda, named One of the Indiana 4th Grade Braille Representatives to the National Braille Challenge in Los Angeles, California.

Two RHS seniors named National Merit Scholars (Jonathon Birkel and Astra Roberts).

RHS senior Aisha Bowen received Gates Millennium Scholarship and National Coca-Cola Scholarship.

Early College students placed in 3rd place at National History Day in Indianapolis.

Charles Elementary students finished in Top 10 in Apangea Math Indiana contest.

Richmond High School’s Business Professional of America team completed in Nationals.

Citywide Spelling Bee Champion Rebecca Bailey (Westview Elementary).

Test Middle School’s academic team placed 2nd in state competition.

Garrison Elementary third-grader, Brian Day, received Chamber Champion Award in recognition of his perfect attendance and dedication to school.

2011 Assistant Principal of the Year (District 6) ………………………………………...Rachel Etherington 2012 Elementary Principal of the Year (District 6) …………………………………………… Kelly Andrews RCS Teacher of the Year……………………………………………………………………………..Kimberly Vincent RCS Administrator of the Year ……………………………………………………………………..…..Luann Spicer RCS Support Person of the Year……………………………………………………………………..….. Patti Young RCS Friend of Education …………………………………………………………………………….....Mary Jo Clark

Art Institute of Chicago Hanover College Pace University

Art Institute of Indianapolis Hope College Purdue University

Ball State University Howard University Trine University

Brigham Young University Huntington University University of California

Butler University Indiana University University of Dayton

Chaminade University Indiana State University University of Indianapolis

Columbia College of Chicago Indiana Wesleyan University of Kentucky

DePauw University IU East University of Tennessee

Earlham College IUPUI Vincennes University

Franklin University Ivy Tech US Air Force

Full Sail University Manchester College US Army

Grace College Miami University (Ohio) US Navy

RHS Class of 2012 will be attending…

Athletic and Fine Arts Accomplishments

RHS senior, Jalencia Lemons, received 2nd place at IHSAA girls state track and field meet.

RHS senior, Ricky Fonseca, named Boys and Girls Club 2012 Youth of the Year.

Charles/Vaile Elementary’s 5th/6th grade boys basketball team—City Champions.

Richmond High School students brought the acclaimed documentary “Bully” to town. They finished in the Top 10 of an online contest for the opportunity to bring the film to Richmond. With 1,117 votes, RHS came in fifth.

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RHS senior Bennett Ritchie receives “Best in Show” at

Wayne County High School Art Exhibition 2012.

RHS senior, Bryce Moore, earned individual medalist honors in golf.

RHS senior, Nick Port, qualified for state wrestling meet.

Richmond High School’s Marching Band finished in 2nd place at Indiana State Fair’s Band Day.

RHS senior, Chris Bateman, won first place in Cinematography division at Indiana Association of School Broadcasters.

Charles Elementary student, Mathew Elzemeyer, won “Best Business” for Lemonade Day 2012.

Westview Elementary’s 5th grade student, Ally Staton, won the 2011 Holiday Card Design.

Richmond High School’s symphonic and chamber choirs qualified for Indiana State School Music Association competition.

North Central Conference Champions RHS Girls Softball

Salute to…

CR Richardson Elementary School (1976-2012) Garrison Elementary School (1972-2012) Highland Heights Elementary (1972-2012)

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Almost a millennium of service years!

2012 Retirees

Patsy Baker

Judith Beeson

Pam Bilsky

Ginny Brooks

Eric Burkhardt

Phyllis Davis

Bill Doering

Kathy Friend

Joseph Hellrung

Lana Herron

Janet Higgs

Susie Hively

Russell Hollingsworth

Jo Ellen Howell

Stephanie Jacobsen

Danelle Jentges

Kristi Knapp

Holly Love

Connie Miller

Steven Moore

Teresa Price

Roy Reisinger

Luann Spicer

Stephen Surles

Nancy Winn