Education in West Allegheny:

Celebrating Our Successes . . . Facing

Our Challenges

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Public School Enrollment

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EnrollmentMcKee 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003Kindergarten 72 86 88 71 71 76 88 113 681st 105 91 75 76 82 95 114 83 982nd 95 81 82 83 93 117 89 102 873rd 79 80 85 93 115 89 95 94 1004th 82 88 94 116 88 101 95 102 925th 92 97 109 88 102 100 104 89 88Total 525 523 533 527 551 578 585 583 533

WilsonKindergarten 77 61 60 75 72 60 84 69 861st 73 67 82 76 67 87 71 103 732nd 71 80 69 69 82 78 104 68 933rd 82 70 71 87 77 99 66 95 974th 76 68 94 81 101 69 90 102 785th 65 95 80 103 70 90 100 73 96Total 444 441 456 491 469 483 515 510 523

DonaldsonKindergarten 70 67 78 73 61 70 64 71 591st 76 83 82 66 83 71 79 63 632nd 84 83 67 84 62 81 56 65 663rd 82 67 88 70 89 55 69 65 574th 66 86 70 86 57 66 73 55 695th 87 69 88 57 68 76 53 74 67Total 465 455 473 436 420 419 394 393 381

Elem. Total 1434 1419 1462 1454 1440 1480 1494 1486 1437

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Enrollment

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

WAMS

6th 264 278 255 247 269 259 249 260 232

7th 273 258 251 265 269 248 256 233 289

8th 260 253 278 270 255 256 237 288 257

Total 6-8 797 789 784 782 793 763 742 781 778

(’94- 647)

WAHS

9th 248 289 276 260 256 248 285 264 256

10th 283 271 247 254 245 272 266 256 253

11th 259 245 245 240 273 247 258 247 236

12th 246 254 234 259 251 234 235 229 244

Total 9-12 1036 1059 1002 1010 1025 1001 1044 996 989

(‘94- 736)

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ProgramEnhancements

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Program EnhancementsElementary Primary Intervention Program and Elementary Math Resource Program refined to follow Response to Intervention Model.

Elementary Primary Intervention ProgramDIBELS assessment to students grades K-1, evaluates early literacy skills, e.g., initial sound fluency, letter naming fluency, phoneme segmentation fluency, nonsense word fluency, and oral reading fluency; Frequent remedial services address systematic, research based phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to at-risk readers with progress monitoring guiding instruction

Elementary Math Resource ProgramEnd of year math assessments assess student mastery of grade level curricula; Scantron and PSSA test data also identify at-risk learners; remedial services address deficient mathematical skills and concepts with progress monitoring guiding instruction

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Program Enhancements

All district curricula revised aligned with PA standards, PA assessment anchors/eligible content, national standards, and content specific research based practices

English as a Second LanguageFamily and Consumer ScienceHealth and Physical EducationInformation and Communications Technology Language ArtsLibrary Science Life SkillsMathMusicPreschool ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology EducationVisual ArtsWorld Language

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Program Enhancements

Expansion of advanced placement course offerings:

AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and CompositionAP Studio Art AP Calculus ABAP StatisticsAP ChemistryAP Physics BAP EconomicsAP BiologyAP GovernmentAP Psychology

Program EnhancementsAccelerated Reading Program

Project Lead the Way for the HS technology education program continues. Courses will off pre-engineering opportunities in a hands-on instructional environment. New courses include Digital Electronics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Newly introduced courses: 3-D Animation, Career and Personal Success, Advanced Foods

Edline utilized in grades kindergarten through 12 during the 2011-2012 academic year replacing traditional paper/pencil report cards.

Smart School Literacy Centers utilized in grades K-5 as a tool to differentiate reading instruction and offer Tier 2 instruction through the RTI model.

District math department to utilize Scantron’s Achievement Series to determine mastery of math curriculum. The Achievement Series utilized to design grades 5-7 placement exams for the Pre-AP classes.

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Program EnhancementsPre-AP reading/English courses in grades 6-8A full year of world language in grade 8A redesigned exploratory class block to promote intensive studies in Research/Inquiry and Health with an increase of instructional time from 30 periods to 36 periodsCore academic courses scheduled before 9th period in order to benefit students involved in extra-curricular activities

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Program Enhancements

Textbook Adoptions:MS Science (Holt)HS Science (Misc. classes/publisher)K-5 Social Studies (Harcourt) 6-12 Social Studies (Holt)K-5 Math (McGraw Hill)MS MathHigh School Math (Misc. classes/publishers)

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Program Enhancements

District Homework Policy revised to address:purposes of homeworktime guidelinesmanagement of homework demandscommunication of homework policy and guidelinesadditional support to assist students

District Grading Policy revised to be consistent with current research and sound educational practices by addressing:

calculation of grade point average for weighted coursescalculation of class rankgrading scale comparisons with other progressive districtsassignment of extra creditelementary report card revisions following a modifiedStandards-based format

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Program EnhancementsProfessional Development has included:Progress monitoring Edline trainingAccelerated Reader AutismOlweus Anti-Bullying Training DiversityStandards Aligned System (SAS) site use Safari MontageDifferentiated reading strategies Tier II InstructionGrade level meetings Emetric trainingSegmenting text to enhance comprehensionCo-teaching/reading information textTechnology (Use of Smartboards, Videostreaming, Use of I-Pads)Curriculum, instruction, and assessment trainingOverview of formative/summative assessmentLiteracy training

PQ4R, Extended response, Differentiated lessons, Literacy centers, Creation of literacy mini-lessons

Technology1427 Desk Top Computers

336 Laptop Computers

104 Projectors

105 Promethean or Smart Boards

67 Ipads

57 Printers

16 Copiers

2 Document Cameras

Internet Connectivity

Expansion of Wireless Network

Safari Montage

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WA Virtual Academy

Kindergarten – 12 opportunity to attend full-time cyber school.

Online course offerings consistent with West Allegheny curricula and course expectations through synchronous place and asynchronous delivery.

Students who complete program requirements awarded West Allegheny Diploma.

Online options available to West Allegheny High School students pursuing courses not currently offered.

Online courses available to West Allegheny Kindergarten-12 students receiving Homebound Instruction.

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School Corporate Partnerships

Choices – Pittsburgh Chamber of CommerceUniversity of Pittsburgh – School Leadership

Bayer CorporationDicks Sporting Goods

West Allegheny FoundationGrable Foundation

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Keystone ExamsImplementation begins during 2012-2013

End of Course Exams include Biology, Algebra, and Literature. May be taken twice to demonstrate proficiency

Students identified as advanced, proficient, basic, or below basic

This year’s 7th grade students responsible for passing all exams to graduate in 2017

Students taking Algebra this year will be “grandfathered”, not responsible for taking exam next year

Students not demonstrating proficiency will receive supplemental instruction

Following supplemental instruction, students will complete online project based assessments in non-proficient areas and must pass to graduate

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Support Services

Buildings and Grounds

Director – Mr. Kenneth FibbiTotal Staff – 41

679,100 Square Feet of Space(includes 52,815 square feet added to HS)

198 Acres of GroundsSix Athletic Fields

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Food ServicesDirector – Jim Sheridan

Total Staff - 27

2010 - 2011 Statistics

• 283,242 lunches • 67,709 breakfasts • $1,208,763 revenue (1.1% increase)• 23.4% of lunches/free or reduced

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TransportationDirector – George Safin

Secretary - Veva Tessmer Monark Transportation – Scott Stover

61 Busses 24 – 84 passengers9 – 72 passengers3 – 48 passengers22 – mini-busses2 – wheel chair vehicles

4,910 miles per day or 898,530 miles per year.

25,000 miles for activity runs.

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The Funding Dilemma

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School Funding in PennsylvaniaPA Spends $9 billion on K-12 Education in 2011-12

PA Ranks 47-50 out of 50 in State SupportPA Contributes 36% (WA – 23%)Local Taxpayers 63% (WA – 76%)Federal 1% (WA – 1%)

Public education is 34% of state budget

Cost of Instruction On Avg.- $9,000/student ($6,000 - $16,000)

$13,700/student with capital outlay, debt service, transportation7 hours a day – 180 days per year

$7.14 per hour$10.85 per hour$49.81 per day instruction and related costs

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School Funding in Pennsylvania

Are Schools Successful?Jan 2012 Education Week

PA 7th out of 50 in student achievementNov 2011 College Board

AP Honor Roll2011 PSSA – 94% of Public School Met AYB under NCLBA

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Impact of State Funding Reductions

$860 million of cuts in 2011-12(WA = $608,033)

Additional $100 million of cuts in 2011-12 – ABG(WA = $100,000)

2012-13 – 27.14 Billion Budget - $20 million less than 2011-12

K-12 – $9.05 Billion – slight increase

Major cuts in Higher Education

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Impact of State Funding Reductions

What Comprises Costs?Mandates

Special EducationTransportationFood Service RegulationsCharter School ReimbursementEmployee PensionsTesting/Curriculum RequirementsESL

Prevailing wages for constructionCurriculumTechnologyTextbooksSuppliesCharter Schools

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School Funding in Pennsylvania

Employee Costs – 62% - 65%Salaries and Benefits

Pension costs escalationEmployer

PSERS EmployeeState/Investment Earnings

2011 – 12 2012-13 8.65% -- 12.36% = 42% increase - $320 million

2013 – 14 – 16.69%2014 – 15 -- 21.18% 2019-20 – 28%

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The Charter School Dilemma

$1 Billion spend 73,000 students

$108 Million surplus in 2008-09

Flawed funding formula (tuition rate)WA - $9,730.32 $18,347.95

Underperforming only 2 of 12 “cyber” met AYP

44% of Charters failed to meet AYP

“Students in PA Charter Schools on average make smaller gains” (Center for Educational Opportunities (CREDO) Stanford University 2011)

Lack of Accountability – Fiscal/Performance Source: PA Auditor GeneralOctober 2010

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How Will Districts Balance Budgets?

Class Sizes/Elective CoursesDeclining Enrollment

AttritionCurtailment or Alteration of Programs

Furloughs/Layoffs SeniorityProgram Cuts

Arts and Athletic Programs

Pay to Participate Fees

Tax Increase

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Millage Rate 21.50 21.50 21.50 21.50 21.50 21.50 22.00 22.00

Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget ActualFiscal Year 2005-2006 2005-2006 2006-2007 2006-2007 2007-2008 2007-2008 2008-2009 2008-2009

Beginning Fund Balance $ 455,905 $ 455,906 $ 2,318,803 $ 2,318,803 $ 3,305,449 $ 3,305,449 $ 4,167,900 $ 4,167,900

Revenues $ 42,591,316 $ 43,645,218 $ 43,447,248 $44,931,761 $ 44,613,325 $46,245,440 $ 47,141,807 $47,382,115 Expenditures $ 42,591,311 $ 41,782,321 $ 44,622,052 $43,945,115 $ 46,418,097 $45,382,989 $ 48,094,203 $46,402,083

Difference $ 5 $ 1,862,897 $(1,174,804) $ 986,646 $ (1,804,772) $ 862,451 $ (952,396) $ 980,032

Ending Fund Balance $ 455,910 $ 2,318,803 $ 1,143,999 $ 3,305,449 $ 1,500,677 $ 4,167,900 $ 3,215,504 $ 5,147,932

Millage Rate 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00

Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget EstimatedFiscal Year 2009-2010 2009-2010 2010-2011 2010-2011 2011-2012 2011-2012

Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,147,932 $ 5,147,932 $ 5,851,500 $ 5,836,039 $ 8,424,471 $ 8,424,471

Revenues $ 49,111,575 $ 48,994,732 $ 50,596,820 $53,303,331 $ 51,228,653 $52,000,000 Expenditures $ 49,714,752 $ 48,291,164 $ 51,851,427 $50,714,899 $ 52,765,097 $52,000,000

Difference $ (603,177) $ 703,568 $(1,254,607) $ 2,588,432 $ (1,536,444) $ -

Ending Fund Balance $ 4,544,755 $ 5,851,500 $ 4,596,893 $ 8,424,471 $ 6,888,027 $ 8,424,471

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Trend Analysis based on 2010-11 and 2011-12

Millage Rate 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00Millage increase yr to yr 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Fiscal Year 2011-2012 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Beginning Fund Balance $ 8,445,408 $ 8,445,408 $ 7,006,286 $ 2,875,014 $ (2,634,334)Revenues $ 52,000,000 $ 52,437,115 $ 53,989,112 $ 55,506,996 $ 56,779,176

Expenditures

Salaries $ 23,752,107 $ 24,417,204 $ 25,425,301 $ 26,338,884 $ 27,074,503

Social Security $ 1,817,036 $ 1,867,916 $ 1,945,036 $ 2,014,925 $ 2,071,200

PSERS $ 2,054,557 $ 3,017,966 $ 4,243,483 $ 5,578,576 $ 6,405,828

Health Insurance $ 4,500,000 $ 4,706,152 $ 4,906,735 $ 5,087,239 $ 5,286,295

Transportation $ 3,250,000 $ 3,339,375 $ 3,431,208 $ 3,525,566 $ 3,525,566

Debt Service $ 7,094,252 $ 6,804,935 $ 8,154,253 $ 8,156,354 $ 8,160,434

All Other Areas $ 9,532,048 $ 9,722,689 $ 10,014,369 $ 10,314,800 $ 10,624,244

Expenditures $ 52,000,000 $ 53,876,237 $ 58,120,385 $ 61,016,344 $ 63,148,070

Difference $ - $ (1,439,122) $ (4,131,273) $ (5,509,348) $ (6,368,894)

Ending Fund Balance $ 8,445,408 $ 7,006,286 $ 2,875,014 $ (2,634,334) $ (9,003,227)

Anatomy of a Cumulative Drawdown:

Year to Year Net Expenditure Increase $ 1,439,122 $ 2,692,151 $ 1,378,075 $ 859,546

Carryover of 2011-12 results of operations $ -

$ -

$ - $ -

Carryover of 2012-13 fund balance drawdown $ 1,439,122 $ 1,439,122 $ 1,439,122

Carryover of 2013-14 fund balance drawdown $ 2,692,151 $ 2,692,151

Carryover of 2014-15 fund balance drawdown $ 1,378,075 Total Fund Balance Drawdown $ 1,439,122 # $ 4,131,273 $ 5,509,348 $ 6,368,894