Table B9: Ayer Shirley RSD Expenditures Per In-District Pupil Fiscal Years 2010-2012 Expenditure Category 2010 2011 2012 2013 Administration -- -- $546 $501 Instructional leadership (district and school) -- -- $968 $964 Teachers -- -- $4,850 $4,803 Other teaching services -- -- $1,360 $1,519 Professional development -- -- $31 $35 Instructional materials, equipment and technology -- -- $355 $404 Guidance, counseling and testing services -- -- $394 $390 Pupil services -- -- $983 $1,104 Operations and maintenance -- -- $1,029 $1,033 Insurance, retirement and other fixed costs -- -- $1,785 $1,868 Total expenditures per in-district pupil -- -- $12,301 $12,622 Sources: Note: Any discrepancy between expenditures and total is because of rounding.
Appendix C: Instructional Inventory Learning Environment By Grade Span Evidence None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall (0) (1) (2) # % Interactions between teacher & students & among students are positive & respectful. ES 0% 3% 97% (0) 0 0% MS 0% 12% 88% (1) 3 5% HS 0% 0% 100% (2) 54 95% Behavioral standards are clearly communicated. Disruptions, if present, are managed effectively & equitably. ES 0% 14% 86% (0) 3 5% MS 6% 24% 71% (1) 10 18% HS 18% 18% 64% (2) 44 77% Classroom procedures are established & maintained to create a safe physical environment & promote smooth transitions among all classroom activities. ES 3% 3% 93% (0) 3 5% MS 6% 24% 71% (1) 7 12% HS 9% 18% 73% (2) 47 82% Lesson reflects rigor & high expectations. ES 10% 41% 48% (0) 7 12% MS 6% 59% 35% (1) 22 39% HS 27% 0% 73% (2) 28 49% Classroom rituals, routines & appropriate interactions create a safe intellectual environment in which students take academic risks & most behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented. ES 3% 10% 86% (0) 1 2% MS 0% 24% 76% (1) 9 16% HS 0% 18% 82% (2) 47 82% Multiple resources are available to meet students’ diverse learning needs. ES 14% 17% 69% (0) 17 30% MS 41% 47% 12% (1) 14 25% HS 55% 9% 36% (2) 26 46% The physical arrangement of the classroom ensures a positive learning environment & provides all students with access to learning activities. ES 0% 17% 83% (0) 0 0% MS 0% 29% 71% (1) 12 21% HS 0% 18% 82% (2) 45 79% Teaching By Evidence
Grade Span None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall (0) (1) (2) # % Demonstrates knowledge of subject & content. ES 7% 17% 76% (0) 5 9% MS 0% 0% 100% (1) 6 11% HS 27% 9% 64% (2) 46 81% Communicates clear grade-appropriate learning objectives aligned to state standards. Applicable ELL language objectives are evident. ES 48% 21% 31% (0) 22 39% MS 12% 18% 71% (1) 13 23% HS 55% 36% 9% (2) 22 39% Uses appropriate & varied strategies matched to learning objectives & content. ES 48% 21% 31% (0) 24 42% MS 24% 35% 41% (1) 14 25% HS 55% 18% 27% (2) 19 33% Requires inquiry, exploration, application, analysis, synthesis, &/or evaluation of concepts individually, in pairs or in groups to demonstrate thinking. (circle observed skills) ES 17% 28% 55% (0) 11 19% MS 18% 18% 65% (1) 13 23% HS 27% 18% 55% (2) 33 58% Uses varied questioning techniques that require/seek thoughtful responses & promote deeper understanding. ES 31% 31% 38% (0) 22 39% MS 35% 41% 24% (1) 17 30% HS 64% 9% 27% (2) 18 32% Implements appropriate & varied strategies that meet students’ diverse learning needs. ES 31% 28% 41% (0) 29 51% MS 65% 35% 0% (1) 16 28% HS 82% 18% 0% (2) 12 21% Paces lesson to engage all students & promote understanding. ES 0% 17% 83% (0) 1 2% MS 0% 35% 65% (1) 16 28% HS 9% 45% 45% (2) 40 70% Conducts frequent formative assessments to check for understanding & inform instruction. ES 14% 34% 52% (0) 13 23% MS 24% 29% 47% (1) 18 32% HS 45% 27% 27% (2) 26 46% Makes use of technology to enhance learning. ES 59% 3% 38% (0) 34 60% MS 59% 12% 29% (1) 3 5% HS 64% 0% 36% (2) 20 35%