Many Star math grade levels are below grade level. African American 52.1% 61 HIGH – A decrease in suspensions must occur in order to see academic growth. 55% passing 60% passing 65% passing 70% passing 75% passing Asian/Pacific Islander NA NA Hispanic 64.3% 9 Low – Students are supported through ESL Services 70% passing 75% passing 80% passing 85% passing 90% passing White 68.6% 313 Low – Subgroup is currently above the school average. 75% passing 80% passing 85% passing 90% passing 95% passing Students with Disabilities 40.7% 44 Medium – Students are supported through IEP and progress monitored; instruction needs to focus on IEP goals. 45% passing 50% passing 55% passing 60% passing 65% passing LEP NA NA Free/Reduced 62.5% 352 Medium – Students are at-risk, so instructional strategies need to be implemented engage students with poverty in mind. 65% passing 70% passing 75% passing 80% passing 85% passing HS required - % of of ECA who pass by 12th grade NA NA Complete the table below for each available subgroup that did not pass in English/language Arts and/or mathematics. This section identifies the school’s needs assessment and goals – there is not a “required” number of subgroups which should be designated as “High, Med, Low” Risk. Complete the below for your overall student population. NOTE: All Data entered for Baseline 2014-2015 is based on 2013-2014 data Overall Achievement BASELINE SY 2014-2015 *13-14 Data SY 2015-2016 Goal SY 2016-2017 Goal SY 2017-2018 Goal SY 2018-2019 Goal SY 2019-2020 Goal
days of school) days of school) days of school) days of school) days of school) 2. Number of daily minutes of math instruction 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 3. Number of minutes of EL/A instruction 90 minutes *Implemented at beginning of 14-15 school year 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes 4. Dropout rate – HS only NA 5. Student attendance rate (must be a percentage between 0.00 and 100.00) 95.03% 95.5% 96.0% 96.5% 97.0% 97.5% 6. Number of students completing advanced coursework (e.g., AP/IB), or advanced math coursework – HS only NA 7. Number of students completing dual enrollment classes – HS only NA 8. Number of individual students who completed BOTH an advanced coursework class AND a dual enrollment class. (This number should not exceed the either category total.) – HS only NA 9. of increased learning time offered LSY- Longer School Year LSD- Longer School Day School SS- Summer School WES-Weekend School OTH-Other BAS – through AOK Better Way Program BAS – through AOK Better Way Program BAS – through AOK Better Way Program BAS – through AOK Better Way Program BAS – through AOK Better Way Program BAS – through AOK Better Way Program 10. Discipline incidents – number of suspensions and/or expulsions 874 suspensions 31 expulsions 700 suspensions 25 expulsions 600 suspensions 20 expulsions 500 suspensions 15 expulsions 400 suspensions 10 expulsions 300 suspensions 5 expulsions
IN CONDITION: ALL models MUST complete a planning year for SY 2015 and 2016. Please be sure you complete the APPROPRIATE model Planning Year. TRANSFORMATION Planning Year - SY 2015-2016 Focus Areas Action Steps and Person(s) Responsible Timeline Description and Details Budgeted Items Principal Changes and Flexibility Building Culture Post and hire another administrator position to support PBIS, student attendance, and family and community involvement. Responsible: HR Director, SMS Team AdvancED completed diagnostic review in May 2015. The building climate and culture is an improvement priority with AdvancED. Two retreat days will take place prior to school starting to improve morale and team building. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Southside Middle School will also implement PBIS. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Phase one (1st quarter) Administrator will be responsible for receiving training in PBIS and begin to increase student attendance programs, and family involvement. Day one of the retreat will focus on instructional strategies to increase student engagement. Day two will focus on collaborative learning and classroom management. In the afternoon, teachers and administrators will complete team building activities at Camp Adventure. One administrator will be trained in the PBIS framework and will lead the teachers through the process. Full implementation will then occur during the 2016-2017 school year. $500,000 for salary and benefits ($100,000 per year) $9,000 For teacher stipends to attend $4,600 for training $5,000 for substitutes/stipends for teacher PBIS team Effectiveness of staff and recruitment/retainment of staff A new teacher mentor program will be established and put into place to support first and second year teachers. Staff retainment will be addressed by meeting their needs through professional development for highly effective teachers. Responsible: SMS Admin and Teachers Phase two (2nd quarter) Mentors and mentees will meet New teachers will also be expected to observe other teachers classrooms. Mentees will meet with admin once a month for any follow-up and support. Established $8,000 for release time to collaborate and mentor
Professional Development Professional development will be provided through our Ball State University PDS liaison, Barb Pavey, on research based instructional practices to all teachers. Professional development will also be provided to the teacher leader team to bring back PD to share with staff. Responsible: SMS Admin and Teachers teachers will be provided feedback to increase teacher effectiveness. Professional development will include the following topics: instructional strategies, classroom management, engaging students, best practices. $40,000 for PD Principal Changes and Flexibility Instructional Programs The principal has the flexibility to recommend non-renewal for teachers that are not meeting the expectations in the teacher evaluation process. The principal will also be given the flexibility to recommend relocation (to another building) for any teacher that is not supporting the culture changes and expectations that the SMS Admin Team has put in place. Responsible: HR Director, Chief Academic Officer, Principal Refine the implementation of the RTI purchase Study Island, Accelerated Math, ALEKS, Smart Boards, projectors, and Apple TVs. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Phase three (3rd quarter) Through the evaluation process the principal will work with the Chief Academic Officer to develop a plan of assistance for any teacher that fits the criteria. The principal will also provide documented reasons for a teacher who is recommended for relocation from Southside Middle School to another building. The RTI process will be refined during after school sessions with teachers and administrators. Stipends will be provided for teacher PD. Study Island will be utilized in the math and English classrooms as a resource to support student learning. Accelerated Math and ALEKS will be utilized in the Tier II and III math classes to individualize instruction. Smart Boards will be purchased for any None $315,000 (PD, programs, technology)
Please see the “guidance document” for required federal pieces, IN conditions, samples, details, and more information. Implementation Principles Action and Person(s) Responsible SY 2016-2017 SY 2017-2018 SY 2018-2019 Budgeted Items Developing and increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness Required – Replace Principal with one who has a past track record of student success and the ability to lead the turnaround effort. The principal of Southside Middle School was replaced in January 2015. Responsible: Superintendent Required – Use MCS teacher evaluation system takes student growth into account as a significant factor. Effective and highly effective teachers are provided with financial incentives as rewards. Responsible: Superintendent, HR Director, SMS Admin Team Required – Provide staff with opportunities for leadership growth in the building. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Superintendent will provide assurances for principal effectiveness. Increased school performance will equate to incentive rewards. Muncie Community Schools utilizes an evaluation system which takes into account growth model and SLO data. Teachers will have the opportunity to volunteer for various PD planning, mentor new teachers, and coordinate student events. Superintendent will provide assurances for principal effectiveness. Increased school performance will equate to incentive rewards. Muncie Community Schools utilizes an evaluation system which takes into account growth model and SLO data. Teachers will have the opportunity to volunteer for various PD planning, mentor new teachers, and coordinate student events. Superintendent will provide assurances for principal effectiveness. Increased school performance will equate to incentive rewards. Muncie Community Schools utilizes an evaluation system which takes into account growth model and SLO data. . Teachers will have the opportunity to volunteer for various PD planning, mentor new teachers, and coordinate student events. $12,000 ($4,000 per year) None – Already provided through MCS evaluation system. None
Provide additional collaboration time. Responsible: HR Director and SMS Admin Team Implement a comprehensive induction program for new teachers. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Ensure ineffective teachers are not assigned or Hire a building aide to supervise the In School Suspension room and hire another building aide to supervise the tardy room creating a duty free period for teachers to collaborate with other team teachers at least three times a week. Expectations for collaboration times will be established at the beginning of the school year. At the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year, mentors will be assigned to year one and year two teachers to support throughout the school year. Mentee meetings will be held monthly with the principal. Mentor and mentees will also be provided with release time throughout the school year to collaborate and observe other classrooms within the building. At the end of the SY, ineffective Hire a building aide to supervise the In School Suspension room and hire another building aide to supervise the room creating a duty free period for teachers to collaborate with other team teachers at least three times a week. Expectations for collaboration times will be established at the beginning of the school year. At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, mentors will be assigned to year one and year two teachers to support throughout the school year. Mentee meetings will be held monthly with the principal. Mentor and mentees will also be provided with release time throughout the school year to collaborate and observe other classrooms within the building. At the end of the SY, ineffective Hire a building aide to supervise the In School Suspension room and hire another building aide to supervise the tardy room creating a duty free period for teachers to collaborate with other team teachers at least three times a week. Expectations for collaboration times will be established at the beginning of the school year. At the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, mentors will be assigned to year one and year two teachers to support throughout the school year. Mentee meetings will be held monthly with the principal. Mentor and mentees will also be provided with release time throughout the school year to collaborate and observe classrooms within the building. At the end of the SY, ineffective $240,000 ($40,000 per aide per year) $25,000 for mentor/mentee meetings after school $50,000 for substitutes for two release days per year for the mentor/mentee to collaborate None
Teachers will use and integrate supports and interventions as part of the instructional program. Responsible: SMS Admin and Teachers Provide with collaborative opportunities to analyze data and respond to learning needs of students. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Standards for Success evaluation system. – Goal is to increase teacher effectiveness. Teachers will receive Smart Board training as needed, as well as, iPad integration training throughout the school year. Teachers will be expected to include technology enhanced strategies within lesson planning on a weekly basis. Admin team and data coaches will assess instructional programs and renew licenses at the end of each school year. At the beginning of the 2016-2017 SY, an additional science and social students teacher will be hired and teaming will be implemented for students in 7th and 8th grade. On a monthly basis learning log meetings will occur per team to analyze data and determine remediation, intervention, Standards for Success evaluation system. – Goal is to increase teacher effectiveness. Teachers will receive Smart Board training as needed, as well as, iPad integration training throughout the school year. Teachers will be expected to include technology enhanced strategies within lesson planning on a weekly basis. Admin team and data coaches will assess instructional programs and renew licenses at the end of each school year. – Goal increase best practices Teaming will be implemented for students in 7th and 8th On a monthly basis learning log meetings will occur per team to analyze data and determine remediation, intervention, and enrichment for groups of students. – Goal increase student achievement at grade 7 and 8. Standards for Success evaluation system. – Goal is to increase teacher effectiveness. Teachers will receive Smart Board training as needed, as well as, iPad integration training throughout the school year. Teachers will be expected to include technology enhanced strategies within lesson planning on a weekly basis. Admin team and data coaches will assess instructional programs and renew licenses at the end of each school year. – Goal increase best practices Teaming will be implemented for students in 7th and 8th grade. On a monthly basis learning log meetings will occur per team to analyze data and determine remediation, intervention, and enrichment for groups of students. – Goal increase $150,000 for training ($50,000 per year) $480,000 for salary and benefits ($80,000 per teacher per year)
Utilize a behavior interventionist. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Refine a school-wide RTI Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers On-going professional development targeting best practices determined by achievement to for students within the program. The School Within A School Program will utilize a behavior interventionist to assist with student behaviors in both of the classrooms. The behavior interventionist will assist the teacher in creating behavior plans for individual students and implementing the behavior plans. At the beginning of the 2016-2017 SY, teachers will be trained in the RTI model. Teachers will consistently implement the RTI model with struggling students. RTI meetings will be held based on student needs and interventions will be put into place for struggling students. Professional development will be provided for teachers and staff based achievement to for students within the program. The School Within A School Program will utilize a behavior interventionist to assist with student behaviors in both of the classrooms. The behavior interventionist will assist the teacher in creating behavior plans for individual students and implementing the behavior plans. At the beginning of the 2017-201 SY, new teachers will be trained in the RTI model. Teachers will then consistently implement the RTI model with struggling students. RTI meetings will be held based on student needs and interventions will be put into place for struggling students. Professional development will be provided for teachers and staff based A School program. Admin will analyze student discipline statistics and achievement to for students within the program. The School Within A School Program will utilize a behavior interventionist to assist with student behaviors in both of the classrooms. The behavior interventionist will assist the teacher in creating behavior plans for individual students and implementing the behavior plans. At the beginning of the 2018-2019 SY, new teachers will be trained in the RTI model. Teachers will then consistently implement the RTI model with struggling students. RTI meetings will be held based on student needs and interventions will be put into place for struggling students. Professional development will be provided for $240,000 a year for salary and benefits ($80,000 per year) $15,000 for training ($5,000 per year) $402,000 ($134,000 per year)
classroom walk-thru data, teacher observation data and student achievement data. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Teachers intentionally communicate learning objectives to students which are aligned to IAS. Responsible: Teachers on best practices. Barb Pavey, PDS liaison, will also assist in providing PD for staff. Presenters can also be brought in to provide PD for staff members. Admin will analyze data and teacher evaluation data on a quarterly basis to determine needs for professional development. IAS will be posted on each teacher classroom board in a common and student friendly manner. Students will know the IAS for each day in each classroom. The goal is to help students understand the learning goal for the day. on best practices. Barb Pavey, PDS liaison, will also assist in providing PD for staff. Presenters can also be brought in to provide PD for staff members. Admin will analyze data and teacher evaluation data on a quarterly basis to determine needs for professional development. IAS will be posted on each teacher classroom board in a common and student friendly manner. Students will know the IAS for each day in each classroom. The goal is to help students understand the learning goal for the day. teachers and staff based on best practices. Barb Pavey, PDS liaison, will also assist in providing PD for staff. Presenters can also be brought in to provide PD for staff members. Admin will analyze walk-through data and teacher evaluation data on a quarterly basis to determine needs for professional development. IAS will be posted on each teacher classroom board in a common and student friendly manner. Students will know the IAS for each day in each classroom. The goal is to help students understand the learning goal for the day. None Increasing learning time and creating community-oriented schools - Providing on-going mechanisms for family and community engagement Create a process to involve family members in school decision-making process. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Parent Volunteer Coordinator Plan bi-monthly meetings to gain parent input on school improvement. Offer parents resources to support student achievement within the home. Input can also be gathered from parents through surveys. Plan bi-monthly meetings to gain parent input on school improvement. Offer parents resources to support student achievement within the home. Input can also be gathered from parents through surveys. Plan bi-monthly meetings to gain parent on school improvement. Offer parents resources to support student achievement within the home. Input can also be gathered from parents through surveys. $6,000 ($2,000 per year for resources)
Communicate intentionally with families on a regular basis to share data, student progress, and areas needing support. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers In addition to current periodic progress and grade reports, data letters will be mailed home after each Benchmark assessment (3 times a year) to share student data with parents. At least one time per semester, teachers will communicate with parents through letters, phone calls, or face to face conferencing. Teachers are encouraged to attempt a face to face conference with parents of those students who are most at-risk. Parents of students identified in need of additional interventions through the RTI process will be informed of steps being taken to support their child and invited to RTI meetings as appropriate. In addition to current periodic progress and grade reports, data letters will be mailed home after each Benchmark assessment (3 times a year) to share student data with parents. At least one time per semester, teachers will communicate with parents through letters, phone calls, or face to face conferencing. Teachers are encouraged to attempt a face to face conference with parents of those students who are most at-risk. Parents of students identified in need of additional interventions through the RTI process will be informed of steps being taken to support their child and invited to RTI meetings as appropriate. In addition to current periodic progress and grade reports, data letters will be mailed home after each Benchmark assessment (3 times a year) to share student data with parents. At least one time per semester, teachers will communicate with parents through letters, phone calls, or face to face conferencing. Teachers are encouraged to attempt a face to face conference with parents of those students who are most at-risk. Parents of students identified in need of additional interventions through the RTI process will be informed of steps being taken to support their child and invited to RTI meetings as appropriate. $27,000 ($9,000 per year for substitutes) Providing operational flexibility and sustained support Provide building administrators the authority and autonomy to hire, manage teacher placement, budget, and school schedule within Central office administrators will allow SMS Admin Team the flexibility to hire, manage teacher placement, budget for the school needs, and Central office administrators will allow SMS Admin Team the flexibility to hire, manage teacher placement, budget for the school needs, and Central office administrators will allow SMS Admin Team the flexibility to hire, manage teacher placement, budget for the school None
Focus Areas Action Steps and Person(s) Responsible Timeline Description and Details OTHER FUNDS and Budgeted Items Leadership Maintaining Culture Retain administrative position to support PBIS, student attendance, and family and community involvement. Responsible: HR Director, SMS Admin Team Two retreat days will take place prior to school starting to improve morale and team building. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Southside Middle School will also implement PBIS. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Phase one (1st quarter) Administrator will be responsible for receiving training in PBIS and begin to increase student attendance programs, and family involvement. Day one of the retreat will on instructional strategies to increase student engagement. Day two will focus on collaborative learning and classroom management. In the afternoon, teachers and administrators will complete team building activities at Camp Adventure. Full implementation of PBIS will occur. Trend data over the last four years will be analyzed and shared with all staff members. $100,000 per year – I funds $9,000 For teacher stipends to attend – Title I funds $3,000 for student incentives – Title I funds Effectiveness of staff and retainment of staff Professional Development A new teacher mentor program will be established and put into place to support first and second year teachers. Retainment of staff will be addressed by meeting their needs through professional development. Responsible: SMS Admin and Teachers Professional development will be provided through our Ball State University PDS liaison, Barb Pavey, on research based instructional two (2nd quarter) Mentors and mentees will meet New teachers will also be expected to observe other teachers classrooms. Mentees will meet with admin once a month for any follow-up and support. Established teachers will be provided feedback to increase teacher effectiveness. Professional development will include the following topics: instructional strategies, classroom $3,000 for release time to collaborate and mentor - Title I funds $15,000 for PD - I funds
practices to all teachers. Professional development will also be provided to the teachers to bring back PD to share with staff. Responsible: SMS Admin and Teachers management, engaging students, best practices. Leadership Instructional Programs Professional Development The principal has the flexibility to recommend teachers for non-renewal that are not meeting the expectations in the teacher evaluation process. The principal will also be the flexibility to recommend any teacher that needs moved to another building that is not supporting the culture changes and expectations that the SMS Admin Team has put in place. Responsible: HR Director, Chief Academic Officer, Principal Purchase Island, Accelerated Math, ALEKs, and other instructional programs. Full time math and ELA teachers and instructional coaches will be retainted. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Data Coaches Professional development will be required for new teachers implementing the above programs. Responsible: SMS Admin Team and Teachers Phase three (3rd quarter) Through the evaluation process the principal will work with the Chief Academic Officer to develop a plan of assistance for any teacher that fits the criteria. The principal will also provide a list with documented reasons a teacher needs moved from Southside Middle School to another building. Study Island will be utilized in the math and English classrooms as a resource to support student learning. Accelerated Math and ALEKs will be utilized in the Tier II and III math classes to individualize instruction. Professional development will on creating interventions for students within the instructional programs to increase student achievement. Led by teacher leaders or instructional coaches. None $30,000 for instructional program renewals – Student Supply funds $160,000 – General Fund $2,000 for substitutes – Title I funds Maintaining Culture Celebrate teacher, student, and success through rewards and incentives. Responsible: SMS Admin, Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Student Council, and National Junior Honor Society Phase four (4th quarter) Reward students for positive behavior through exercise induced activities. Celebrate reduction in referrals for both students and teachers. $5,0000 – Community partnerships
Family and Community Engagement The PTO will assist in providing feedback to administration on school improvement. Responsible: Parent Volunteer Coordinator Hold a family night once a month throughout the school year to engage families in education. Responsible: Teachers Establish and continue partnering with Community Partners including Ball State University, IU Ball Memorial Health Foundation, Red Tail Conservatory, etc. Responsible: Principal PTO will meet monthly to plan and coordinate family activities for Southside Middle School families. Teachers will plan family nights based on parent/student needs that are fun informative learning opportunities for both parents and students. Principal will continue to meet with community partners to establish positive relationships to support the needs of Southside Middle School students. None $1,500 – Title I funds None Effectiveness of and retainment of staff Instructional Programs Review teacher evaluation ratings to determine professional development for whole staff and individual teachers. Principal will have the ability to hire highly qualified teachers early in the summer. Responsible: SMS Admin Team Identify students for the Alternative School Setting for School Within a School based on academic and discipline data. Retain teachers to full-fill schedule for teaming for 7th and 8th grade students. Retain behavior interventionist and instructional assistant to assist in the alternative school setting. Responsible: SMS Admin Team, HR Director, Chief Academic Officer Phase five (summer 2021) The SMS Admin Team will review teacher strengths and weaknesses based on the evaluation process. Administrators will then research professional development opportunities and resources to support teachers. Alternative School will focus on increasing student achievement and reduce student referrals for the most disruptive and at-risk students within the building. Teaming will provide students with a teacher advocate, engage parents with their team of teachers, and allow for interdisciplinary unit studies to occur for students based on student $1,000 for resources $325,000 for three additional teachers for teaming, one behavior interventionist, and one instructional assistant – General Fund
Specific District staff will be assigned to the SIG program, and this staff has experience working with federal programs. X The following administrators will oversee the SIG program: Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Director of Curriculum, and Title I administrator for Muncie Community Schools. School’s SIG plan addresses needs of all students and subgroup populations. X By focusing on the implementation of research instructional practices for teachers, student achievement will increase School has a system in for parent notification and involvement of SIG planning and implementation. X Parent notification will take through school newsletters, Honeywell instant alert system, and bi-monthly parent meetings. District is new to the SIG program. District has applied in the past for SIG and has not been awarded. X District schools have applied for the SIG program in the past. Schools have received SIG but not SIG 1003g, prior to this year. District has had one or more findings in one or more of the last three years from State Board of Accounts (SBOA) or Onsite Consolidated Federal Monitoring. X The State Board of Accounts has conducted audits as prescribed by SBOA guidelines. District has not had a SBOA or Onsite Consolidated Federal Monitoring visit in the last three years. X SBOA has conducted audits of MCS. Refer to Chief Financial Officer for documentation. District has been in excess carry-over anytime in the last three fiscal year cycles. X Muncie Community Schools conforms to Federal and State guidelines. Part 8: Selection of External Providers Provide district evidence for the Selection of External Providers – this will show the LEAs capacity to recruit, screen, selects and support appropriate external providers. Whole School Reform REQUIRES the selection of a third party – a strategy developer – as part of implementation. External providers are not required of other models, but ALL models must explain process of selecting, or show how school will be supported in lieu of External Provider. Please review guidance provided in part 8 of the Application Directions and Guidance for specifics pertaining to external providers.