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School Lands Trust
2010 - 2011 SCHOOL PLAN
1. Have the current members of the Council/Committee viewed the DVD A Matter of Trust
Yes
2. School's identified most critical need(s) addressed in this plan:
Please check only the primary area(s).
Mathematics
Reading
Technology
3. Briefly describe the School LAND Trust Plan. Include specific quantifiable measurements.
Academic Goals:
Enter specific academic goal(s) Wahlquist JR has set to improve student performance with School LAND Trust money. Please describe specifically what part of the goal is being supported by School LAND Trust money..
1. Achieve standardized test scores to level of district average or improve at least 2% in Language Arts
2. Achieve standardized test scores to level of district average or improve at least 2% in math
3. Improve access to technology in the classroom
4. Train teachers in best practices, utilization of technology, vocabulary building strategies, and in the development of common assessments
Goals #1 and #2 are being supported by School LAND Trust money by decreasing class size, providing remedial and support programs to students and providing additional materials to enhance student learning opportunities.
Goal #3 is being supported by School LAND Trust money by installing state of the art technology into as many classrooms as possible. A second computer lab has been installed so all students have greater access to computers. The computer lease is being supported by School LAND Trust money.
Goal #4 is being supported by School LAND Trust money by paying substitute teachers to cover classrooms while teachers attend inservice training in best practices in curricular areas and also training in the use of technology in the classroom. Substitutes are also hired to provide teachers and departments with time for collaboration. Materials will be purchased for use in training teachers in a school-wide effort to build vocabulary and develop common assessments.
Planned Steps:
Describe in detail the steps Wahlquist JR will take to reach each goal. If you will be spending funds for professional development, please describe the planned training and how it supports the goal and academic area of focus.
1. Improve standardized test scores in the area of Language Arts:
Decrease class size through the purchase of buyouts for two English teachers
Pay portion of teacher salary not covered by registration fees in remedial summer school English class
Purchase three classroom sets of novels for English classes
Purchase audio equipment and printed materials for remedial reading/English-Reading courses
Purchase 100 Accelerated Reading Tests to update course titles
2. Improve standardized test scores in the area of math:
Hire math aide for 20 hours per week to staff math labs and provide support in math classes
Hire after-school math tutor five hours per week
Pay portion of teacher salary not covered by registration fees in remedial summer school math course
3. Improve access to technology:
Pay lease for 35 computers in new computer lab
Purchase and install document cameras, LCD projectors, mimeo systems, and student response (clickers) in classrooms
Provide support and maintenance (batteries, cables, bulbs, repair, etc.) of technology-related equipment already installed in the school
4. Teacher training:
Registration fees and costs for courses, conferences and in-service to help teachers improve proficiency in utilizing technology, instructional strategies, etc.
Teacher training materials for school-wide vocabulary building program and the development of common assessments.
Hire substitute teachers to cover classes to provide collaboration time for teachers/departments and to provide opportunities for outside training.
Measuring Progress Toward Goals:
Which beginning and ending specific quantifiable measurements is Wahlquist JR going to use to measure progress towards each goal?
CRT scores, Direct Writing Assessment scores, grade distribution, and classroom assessments will be used to measure progress toward school goals. The overall target to be achieved is a 2% increase in end-of level test scores in the area of English and Math.
Plans for expenditures of increased distribution:
The 2010 - 2011 is an estimate. If the actual distribution is more than the estimate, how will any additional funds be spent to implement the goals described in the plan?
If additional funds are made available, expenditures would be increased in the area of technology. Specifically, additional mimeo systems and/or student response systems would be purchased.
4. The School LAND Trust plan should be an academic subset of the school improvement plan/strategic plan. How does this plan support the goals of the school improvement plan/strategic plan?
The School LAND Trust Plan is definitely an essential subset to our School Improvement Plan. Expenditures described in this plan directly support the four main goals in our school plan by providing the means to improve instruction, support new and existing academic programs, provide direct support for students in remedial programs and improve student and teacher access to technology.
5. Financial Proposal - This Financial Proposal must match the narratives provided in the School Plan.
ESTIMATED Carry over from 2009-2010 (automatically entered from Progress Report) $12497
ESTIMATED Distribution in 2010-2011 $34880
Total ESTIMATED Available Funds 2010-2011 $47377
Salaries and Employee Benefits (100 and 200) $30300
Professional Development and Technical Services (300) $1250
Repairs and Maintenance (430) $1500
Other Purchased Services(Travel / Admission / Printing) (500) $0
General Supplies (610 and 733) $0
Textbooks (641) $1500
Library Books / Periodicals / Audiovisual (644, 645, 646) $0
Software / Technology related Hardware / Other Equipment (670, 734, 739) $12827
ESTIMATED Total Spent in 2010-2011 (automatically calculated) $47377
ESTIMATED Carry Over to 2011-2012 (automatically calculated) $0
6. If Wahlquist JR has used School LAND Trust funds to acquire matching grants or donations, please explain below.
Amount:
$0
7. How will the plan and results be publicized to your community?
Letters will be sent to State Senators, Representatives, Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Congressional Delegation School newsletter School website. This plan will also be presented to the Wahlquist PTSA Board.
The public is welcome to attend meetings and notice is provided so they can participate, including posting an agenda on the door of the school beginning the day before each meeting. The notice includes the date and location of the meeting. Written minutes of all meetings are being kept along with a recording labeled with the date, time and place. The notice of the upcoming meeting and the minutes of the prior meeting are posted on the school website at least one week in advance.
The following schedule and report summaries are provided on the school website AND via required means to each individual household with a student attending the school.
o A meeting schedule for the year, within the first two weeks of the school year that includes the date, time and location of each meeting.
o A summary of the Final Report of the School LAND Trust Program Plan implementation for the prior year in the fall of the following year
o A mid-year summary of the council's actions and activities to date
8. Schools, in conjunction with local school boards, now decide the beginning date of the School Community Council terms. Terms run for two consecutive years. Please enter the beginning date of the term for your Council members for the 2010-2011 School Year.
07/01/2010
9. The State Board Rule requires reporting of the dates when local boards approved the other four plans community councils are responsible for.
School Improvement Plan required for all schools
06/10/2009
Professional Development Plan required for all schools
06/10/2009
Child Access Routing Plan required for all elementary, middle & jr high schools
09/24/2008
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Thank you for your support of the School LAND Trust Program.
http://www.schoollandtrust.org
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