WELCOMEABOUT BEYOND BRICKS EBR• Community-driven and community-led

• Supported by the School System

• A forum for ALL voices

Supporting OrganizationsThe following organizations have been integral in designing this

initiative and/or supporting its success.  Add your organization to this list by emailing info@beyondbricksEBR.org50 CAN

Albemarle CorporationBaton Rouge Association for Gifted and Talented Students (2600 students)Baton Rouge Youth CoalitionThe Children’s Coalition of Greater Baton Rouge (30 organizations)EBRP Association of EducatorsEBR Federation of TeachersThe EBRP Minister’s Conference (multi-member organization)EBRP School System

EBRPSS Pre-K ServicesEBRP School BoardForum 35Foundation for East Baton Rouge School SystemHealth Centers in Schools

Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge (55 organizations)J.K. Haynes Charter SchoolOne Community One School DistrictLA Delta Service CorpLSU Public Administration InstituteLouisiana Association of EducatorsThe Manship TheatreMetromorphosisTeach for AmericaVivid Ink Graphics

WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH OUR INPUT?

• Read, analyze, prioritize

• Share findings with public

• Work with community to address priorities

• Plan to stay engaged!

THE DIALOGUE PROCESSPURPOSE, GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE

PURPOSE

The Dialogue Process is the means by which “we

collectively derive meaning and plans for forward

movement through mutual understanding and

acceptance of diverse points of view.”

GUIDELINES1. Listen o Listen with the expectation that everyone has something valuable to contribute

and are here because they, too, care about EBR Public Schools.

2. Speak openly and honestly. 3. Listen to the diverse points of view. o Everyone’s comment has merit.

4. Free yourself from a rigid mindset. o Stand back and respond rather than reacting automatically or defensively.

STRUCTURE•The Dialogue will last 90 minutes.•Each group has a trained facilitator and a scribe.• The Scribes will keep key notes on the conversation. • Reminder: participant’s names will not be used in the report.

• The Facilitator will introduce the topic questions, keep the conversation focused, and help you process your concerns.

STRUCTURETHREE TOPICS (@30 minutes each):• Your response to the facts presented

• Your experience with and understanding of our schools• Your recommendations

STRUCTURE

THE SHARE BACK• Each group will determine the top item from your

discussion.

• The facilitator will present this to the whole group.

What happens with the information?

• Categorized and prioritized by core group and expert evaluators

• Results will be reported back to you & public at large

• Appropriate organizations will be engaged to address issues raised

What happens with the information?

“It’s an answer that’s still developing. The solutions will emerge from the discussions.”

--Anna Fogle

DISTRICT FACTS

DEMOGRAPHICS:TOTAL DISTRICT AREA

EBRPSS: 42,610

Racial Make-up:

• 10.4% White • 79.1% Black • 3.2% Asian • .02% American Indian • 7.1% other

TOTAL POP.: 376,975

Racial Make-up:

• 46.5% White; • 47.8% Black; • 3.5% Asian; • 0.4% American Indian • 1.8% other

Total Population w/in District EBRPSSNumbers according to 10-2014Numbers according to 2012

DEMOGRAPHICS42,636

Total # Students

22,083Elementary

9058Middle School

14,233High School

Dec. 2014 Student Enrollment Count

DEMOGRAPHICSPopulation # of students % of studentsLiving in Poverty* 35,233 84.2%Special Needs**• Students with disabilities• Gifted/Talented

56893,8351,855

13.4%9%

4.4%English Language Learners** 2,130 5%

*2013-2014 Data from DPS Ranking Tables Report on LDOE’s website**October 2014 Data

DEMOGRAPHICSPROGRAMS # of sites # of StudentsTOTAL 87 42,610• Gifted 23 1203

• Talented 13 652

• Magnet 15 7146

• Great Scholars/Scholastic Academy 23 1209

• Alternative 8 988

• Charter, Type 1 (EBRPSS) 9 3019

DEMOGRAPHICS

Number of employees:

• 3350 Full-time Teachers

• 2250 Other employees (bus drivers, teacher

aides, counselors, etc.)

• 5600 TOTAL EMPLOYEES

DEMOGRAPHICS

Teachers• 98.5% certified/highly qualified• 156 Nationally Board Certified• 53% advanced degrees

Elementary (K-5)

iLEAP & LEAP Scores 100%

Middle (K-8, 6-8)

95%iLEAP & LEAP

Scores

5%Dropout/credit

accumulation index

High School(9-12)

25%EOC test

25%ACT

Scores*

25%Cohort Graduation Rate

25%Graduation Index

School Performance Scores

Source: Louisiana Dept. of Education, Accountability Overview, http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/uploads/19942.pdf

ACCOUNTABILITY

Local District Comparison*District Total Population

2013-2014Percent Poverty

2014Score

East Baton Rouge Parish 41,844 84.2% 81.3

Baker 1,661 82.5% 62.7

Central 4,382 51.1% 108.2

Zachary 5,415 45.0% 114.4

Recovery School District-EBR** 1,636 ~93%~ 55.8

Ascension 21,211 48.8% 106.9

Similar District Comparison*District Total Population

2013-2014Percent Poverty

2014Score

East Baton Rouge Parish 41,844 84.2% 81.3

Jefferson Parish 46,325 77.8% 87.7

Caddo Parish 40,658 67.5% 79.4

*Data from DPS Ranking Tables Report from the LDOE’s website**Info on RSD-EBR from 10-2014 Multiple Statistics Total by Site on LDOE’s website

LEADERSHIPSUPERINTENDENT• Implements performance objectives established by the

school board• Certain performance objectives required for C,D, or F districts• i.e., student achievement, graduation rates, teacher

performance• 4 Superintendents in past 15 years • < 4 years on average

LEADERSHIPSCHOOL BOARD• Serves as the policymaking body for the school district• Elects a superintendent of schools• Is responsible for the school system’s assets and funds• Other responsibilities include: calling for elections, levying

taxes, and hearing appeals of student expulsions

LEADERSHIPSCHOOL BOARD COMPOSITION• 9 members • Member to constituent ratio: 1 : 41,876 • Term limited to 12 years• Current board experience: average < 6 years

LEADERSHIPCurrent Board Policy

2011 Strategic Plan Bold Goal:The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top ten Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.

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