workshop - september 8, 2008
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Agenda - Consolidation Important Dates Reorganization Plan Overview Educational Considerations Understanding the Context/Timeframe District Profiles - Student performance data - Program option comparison Examining Opportunities Students Staff Summary Q & A (Board) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Workshop - September 8, 2008Agenda - ConsolidationImportant DatesReorganization Plan OverviewEducational Considerations Understanding the Context/Timeframe District Profiles
- Student performance data - Program option comparison
Examining Opportunities StudentsStaffSummary
Q & A (Board)Public Comments
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Important Dates September:
8th Workshop 24th School Board Meeting
October: TBD Public Forum(s)
November: 4th Referendum Question
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Reorganization Plan Overview RPC Membership Meeting Attendees
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Reorganization Plan Overview District Name Operational Date Units Consolidating Intent
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Mission StatementThe New Casco Bay School District will strive to: bring out the best in each student’s intellectual, ethical, creative
and physical development; provide talented and dedicated faculty and encourage parent and
community involvement, as fundamental to each student’s success;
provide exceptional facilities for academics, athletics and the arts; ensure a safe and respectful environment where all feel a sense of
belonging; value the diversity of belief and experience that each student
brings, and promote in each student, personal integrity, intellectual vitality,
good citizenship, discipline and respect for themselves and others.
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Reorganization Plan Overview Governing Body/Terms/Voting Method
Board Composition 3-year Staggered Terms One Person:One Vote
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Reorganization Plan Overview Disposition of Real and Personal School
Property Exceptions:
Lunt/Plummer-Motz Campus 12 Acre Parcel at 51 Woodville Road
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Reorganization Plan Overview Disposition of Existing School
Indebtedness/Lease Purchase Obligations State Qualified Debt is Assumed by the RSU Local Debt will stay a Local Responsibility Lease Purchase Obligations become the
Responsibility of the RSU
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Reorganization Plan Overview Assignment of Personnel Contracts/Collective
Bargaining Agreements/Other Contractual Obligations All Obligations in Effect as of the RSU’s
Operational Date become the Responsibility of the RSU
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Reorganization Plan Overview Disposition of Existing Funds/Financial Obligations
(Includes: Undesignated Fund Balances/Trust Funds/Other School Funds) Financial Obligations to be met prior to RSU Formation,
as possible Equitable treatment of all municipalities regarding
unsatisfied financial obligations Balances and Remaining Funds Transfer to the RSU
(Falmouth exclusion due to cost-sharing agreement in Reorganization Plan)
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Reorganization Plan Overview Transition Plan
Transition Committee as Successor to RPC Voter Education Budget Preparation Amendments to Plan
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Reorganization Plan Overview Transition Timetable
Nov. 4, 2008: Reorganization Plan Referendum; if adopted
Jan., 2009: Election of RSU Board members Thru Spring, 2009: Superintendent hire, Budget
Development, Policy Review/Consolidation Spring, 2009: B.V.R. (Referendum) for RSU Budget
FY ’09-’10 July 1, 2009: New Casco Bay RSU Operational
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Reorganization Plan Overview Transition Plan Components
Interim Rules/Officers Selection of Superintendent Budget Development Authority of RSU Board Personnel Policies
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Reorganization Plan Overview Public Hearings
November 13, 2007 November 27, 2007 November 29, 2007 January 9, 2008
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Reorganization Plan Overview RPC/Transition Committee Meetings
RPC Transition Sept. 24, 2007 March 25, 2008 Oct. 3, 2007 March 31, 2008 Oct. 12, 2007 April 29, 2008 Nov. 5, 2007 May 28, 2008 Nov. 13, 2007 June 12, 2008 Nov. 20, 2007 July 29, 2008 Nov. 28, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 12, 2007 Feb. 26, 2008 Sept. 4, 2008
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Reorganization Plan Overview Impact of a Unit’s Failure to Approve the
RSU
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Reorganization Plan Overview Cost Savings Projections (To Follow in the
Financial Presentation) Cost Sharing Formula/Cost Shift Offset (To
Follow in the Financial Presentation)
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Reorganization Plan Overview Election of Initial Board of Directors Tuition Contracts and School Choice Claims/Insurance Vote to Submit Reorganization Plan
Amendments Comprehensive Plan Review
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Understanding the Context & Timeframe Transition time is NOT limited to the time
between January ’09 and July ’09 Hiring a Superintendent Developing a Budget
Merging two high-performing organizations under one administrative umbrella Merging of Business Operations/Back Office first Merging of Policies/Practices later Merging of Curriculum/Programs much later
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
Budget 2007-2008 $24,281,412 $26,781,723
Enrollment: Lunt Gr. K-2: 429 Mabel Wilson Gr. K-2: 487
Plummer-Motz Gr. 3-4: 318 Drowne Road Gr. 3: 157
North Yarmouth MemorialGr. 4-5: 358
Falmouth Middle Gr. 5-8: 741 Greely Middle Gr. 6-8: 557
Falmouth High Gr. 9-12: 665 Greely High Gr. 9-12: 708
Total Enrollment: 2,153 2,267
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
AP Courses (Fall ’08)
BiologyChemistryPhysicsCalculusStatisticsFrenchPsychologyModern European HistoryUS HistoryGov’t & Politics, ComparativeGov’t & Politics, USEnglish Lang & CompositionEnglish Lit & Composition
BiologyChemistryPhysicsCalculusStatisticsFrenchSpanishModern European HistoryUS HistoryMacroeconomicsStudio ArtMusic Theory
College Bound-4 or 2 yr. 95% 93%
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
Foreign Language Offered (Fall’08)
FrenchSpanishLatinChinese
FrenchSpanishLatinAmerican Sign Language
Dual Enrollment Courses
Syracuse University ProjectAdvance (English)
SMCC Math
PATHS Enrollment 6 students 40 students
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
Maine HS Assessment (% Meets, Exceeds on SATs)
Critical ReadingMathematicsWriting
89%81%83
786881
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
MEA Scores:
Grade 3 ReadingGrade 3 MathGrade 4 ReadingGrade 4 MathGrade 5 ReadingGrade 5 MathGrade 5 Writing
94899088919161
74857781898875
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Comparison of School DistrictsFalmouth MSAD #51
MEA Scores:
Grade 6 ReadingGrade 6 MathGrade 7 ReadingGrade 7 MathGrade 8 ReadingGrade 8 Math
948190878977
857484738788
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MSAD #51 FocusFocus on improving student achievement, particularly in
areas of literacy and mathematics Full-day kindergarten program Establishment of common writing assessments Introduction of a college algebra class through
SMCC Application to become an International
Baccalaureate World School
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Falmouth FocusFalmouth Public Schools has focused on
improvements in: Review of content areas of English language arts,
Science, Social Studies, Math, World Languages, Health and Physical Education and common documentation for all-school access
Focus on world languages and oral proficiency; introductory course in Chinese
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Common Focus K-Grade 5 Everyday Mathematics RTI in math and reading, K – Grade 12 Writing instruction Teacher leadership
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Awards and Honors Blue Ribbon School of Excellence –
Plummer-Motz (Falmouth Middle is a nominee)
Silver Medal High School by US. News and World Reports - Falmouth and Greely High Schools
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Opportunities for StudentsOpportunities Under Consolidation Non-Consolidation
Expanded HS academic offerings – including foreign language, science, wellness, AP (expanding type/scope/level of choices), International Baccalaureate option
Mandate schedule for alignmentReview curriculum offerings/student options (e.g. AP Chemistry)
2 systems volunteer to align schedulesCourse selection criteria established
Capitalizing on unique faculty strengths and/or unique physical settings to create magnet or academy models
Over time new structures created/faculty reassignments
Non-feasible
Doubling the “volume” of customer voice for accessing resources/services/offerings at USM and/or SMCC, PATHs, etc.
1 single 4300+ student/700 staff district customer voice
Casco Bay or other voluntary alliance
Examination of International Baccalaureate Programs (elementary, middle level)
Possible economy of scale (costs/student numbers)
Voluntary sharing of findings
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Opportunities for StudentsOpportunities Under Consolidation Non-Consolidation
Shared specialized professional services for small or changing populations
District hired specialized staff a possibility
Sharing specialized staff a possibility but more complicated
Expanded student program options – summer academy, after-school activities, student abroad, service learning, etc.
Larger student population creates greater utilization of some options (particularly HS level)
Shared options require agreements
In-house alternative programming (e.g. day treatment) vs. out-of-district placements
Possible economy of scale (costs/student numbers)
Voluntary alliance/shared services agreement
Economies of scale/better resource utilization with the creation of Special Education Assessment Teams
Possible adoption of a new service/assessment model due to larger population
Agreement required for work across districts
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Opportunities for StaffOpportunities Under Consolidation Non-Consolidation
Greater depth, variety and experience enhancing instructional capacity across all content areas
Faculty to faculty contacts more easily facilitated
Possible, but logistics present more of a challenge
Unique professional development/growth opportunities to include staff exchanges, walkthroughs, internal sabbaticals, etc.
More role-alike professionals involved in a planned professional development program
Possible, but logistics present more of a challenge
Enhanced leadership collaboration – school leader support network
More role-alike professionals involved in leadership
Possible, but logistics present more of a challenge
Increased teacher/instructional options – looping, teaming, same-gender classrooms, etc.
Large pool under one administrative structure creates more options
Possible, but logistics present more of a challenge
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Opportunities for StaffOpportunities Under Consolidation Non-Consolidation
Sharing of best practices – combined professional development opportunities (on-site college courses, IB or AP training, summer work, etc.)
More role-alike professionals involved in a planned professional development program
PossibleRequires collaboration
Innovative compensation/benefit packages gained through economies of scale
PossibleEnhanced benefits/ reduced costs/new options (health care, wellness)
Non-feasible
Greater customer voice in accessing university resources, staff wellness options, etc.
1 single unit: 700+ staff voice/buying power
Vs. 2 units
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Student/Staff Opportunity Summary Consolidation creates a central leadership/
administrative umbrella under which change is directly managed/mandated
Voluntary/collaborative efforts to achieve some of the same changes are impacted by: Differences in priorities Philosophical differences Contractual differences Logistical challenges