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2013-2014 BudgetProposed Program
ImprovementsTECHNOLOGY
TEACHER EVALUATIONHIGH SCHOOL
K-5 MATH COACHING
January 8, 2013
The Business of Schools
Technology is embedded in ALL aspects of what we do as a school system
We are running a $51 million business that attends to: Information systems and administrative
technology Infrastructure
We need to achieve a level of sophistication in our systems, staff, and infrastructure to support current and future demands
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Technology and Innovation
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Information Systems/ Administrative Technology
Current NPS Information SystemsSystem Description
AESOP Substitute Teacher Management
Applitrack Employment Application Management
Atlas Curriculum Management
Budget Database Budget Development and Management
Community Education Registration and Tracking
E-listen Survey System
eSPED Special Education IEP Management
First Class Electronic Communication
GoogleApps Document Collaboration
Health Office Student Health Management
HTE/Unifund Financial Management
InfoCentre Library Management
Level Data Data Integration Services
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Current NPS Information Systems
System Description
MCC Online Payments
Meal Magic Food Services Management
MyLearningPlan Professional Development Management
Naviance High School Post Graduate Management
NHS Athletics High School Athletics Management
PowerSchool Student Information System
Quickbooks Revolving Account Management
Rapid Web Designer Web Page and Content Management
School Messenger Emergency Communication System
SMART Calendar Scheduling Management
TestWiz MCAS Data Management
Versatrans Transportation Management
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Administrative Technology
• Establish and implement a governance process for evaluation and adoption of new information systems to ensure coherence, efficacy and smooth implementations
• Focus on operational efficiency and data integrity
• Support increased demand for data and reporting
• Develop technology skill guidelines to support hiring of appropriately skilled staff
• Provide ongoing professional development
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Infrastructure
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Infrastructure
• Assess and increase efficiency and timeliness of solutions
• Evaluate alternative technical support models
• Plan for an infrastructure to support robust information systems and instructional environments
• Prepare for requirements of the PARCC Online Assessments
• Meet the challenges of expanded infrastructure and additional devices
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Infrastructure•Increase computer technician staff from 5.5 to 6.0: $28,744•Reduce technician/computer ratio from 1/545 to 1/500
Town Tech/Comp Ratio
(# of Techs.)
ReplacementCycle (years)
Personnel: Staff/Student
s
Of Note
Weston 1/126 (9) 5 280/2350
Medfield 1/266 (6) 6 500/3000
Westwood
1/425 (4) 4-5 320/3400
Wellesley 1/535 5-7 840/5000
Needham
1/545 (5.5)
7 650/5500
Newton 1/636 (11) 5 2500/12800 Additional staff
Wayland 1/833 (3) 4 (own/lease)
430/2700 Additional staff
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Infrastructure
Establish ETC operations manager position: $74,500• Facilitate much of the day to day operations• Increase leadership and attention of Director in other areas of
responsibility
Increase Internet bandwidth: $5,000• Support increasing number of devices and systems• Prepare for PARCC online assessments
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Teacher EvaluationProfessional Development: $15,000
• The district is currently piloting the DESE model teacher evaluation with a small number of teachers in each school
• Teachers 21 has provided training to the 29 teachers and all administrators with evaluation responsibilities
• In September 2013, all educators must be evaluated using the DESE model evaluation or other model approved by the DESE. Any evaluation instrument must be negotiated with the NEA
• Training must be provided to all other teachers in the district to prepare for implementation in September. Professional development will begin in March 2013
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Teacher EvaluationSoftware: $10,000
• To assist evaluators in the implementation of a very comprehensive evaluation program, a number of vendors have developed software for the iPad
• To date, we have previewed four vendor products
• The software allows the evaluators to keep records, notes, complete forms, store artifacts such as photos and provide notification and electronic signature
• Because every educator must be evaluated every year, an electronic management system is essential
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
K-5 Math CoachingPilot 2012-2013: Broadmeadow School
Teacher Survey
Would use a math coach to:
Analyze student work 99%
Consult on a variety of math instruction matters 95%
Facilitate small group instruction 94%
Extend learning for strong students 94%
Adjust lessons for struggling students 94%
Co-teach a lesson 89%Better understand how students learn
mathematics 72%
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
K-5 Math Coaching PilotDirect service to students
Individual, small group instruction In-class, out-class Review, preview, remediation, extension
Direct service to teachers Structure math block for instruction based on student needs Use data to inform instruction, identify student needs Provide informal/formal coaching & guidance Preview instructional units to plan for optimal instructional
impact
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
K-5 Math Coaching PilotDirect Service to School
Contribute to school’s tiered intervention processProvide & analyze info/data on student’s
achievement in math to help tailor instruction Advise teachers regarding strategies to support
struggling students prior to special education referrals
Collaborate with principal to determine professional development directly tailored to school need
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
K-5 Math Coaching ImpactAll teachers engaged & enthusiastic
50% have already sought individual coaching supportAll grade levels/classrooms participating
Growing a model for math similar to literacy
Increased capacity at school level for:Math instruction differentiated to student needsSupport and extension for studentsMore targeted professional development tailored to
school needs
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
K-5 Math Coaching 2013-14 Expand coaching model to other schools
2.0 FTE Math coaches: $112,500Distribute coaching services proportionally among
other schoolsGrow a model for math support and district
coordination that is similar to existing literacy structure
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
NHS FY 2014 Critical Issues
2013-2014 Increased Enrollment by 34 (n=1,594)
Level Student Support and Wraparound Services
Maintenance of Class Sizes & Overall Teacher Load
Program Enrichment & Expansion
Increasingly Limited Instructional, Recreational, & Common Space
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
NHS FY 2014 Request Rationale Teaching Positions & Supplies
Accommodate growth in enrollment Program expansion (e.g. Robotics, TV Communications, etc.)
Assistant Principal & Counselor PositionsAccommodate growth in enrollmentAllow shift from conducting to supporting student case
management & to directing school-wide project management & improvement goals, including new instructional mandates
Student Activity & Athletic StipendsAddress increased student engagement in athletics & related
school activitiesExpand offerings to promote student health, wellness, &
engagementAthletic Assistant/Club Sports Coordinator $28,135
FY14 Budget: Program Improvement Requests
Grade level administrators in 20 comparison districts
Public High School FY 2013 EnrollmentGrade Level AdministratorsDover-Sherborn High School 645 1Weston High School 781 1Dedham High School 778 2Holliston High School 823 2Wayland High School 862 2Medfield High School 902 2Westwood High School 910 2Norwood High School 1115 5Hopkinton High School 1116 2Winchester High School 1160 2Walpole High School 1161 2Concord-Carlisle High School 1219 2Natick High School 1380 2Wellesley High School 1384 2*Needham High School 1561 2Newton South High School 1763 5Brookline High School 1770 6Newton North High School 1975 5Lexington High School 2024 5Framingham High School 2080 4*3rd assistant proposed for FY 2014
Needham High School Serves 1,563 students in grades 9-12.
Leadership Team
Principal…………………………………….…………………Jonathan Pizzi
Assistant Principal…………………………………………..Jonathan Bourn
Assistant Principal……………………………Alison Coubrough-Argentieri
Assistant Principal, 9 & 11 Assistant Principal, 10 & 12
Operations & Management
Master Schedule Development
Grade Level Office Secretary
Attendance Aide
Planning & Oversight of Safety Drills
Cafeteria Duty (Daily)
Morning Duty (Daily)
Extracurricular Event Coverage
High Academic Achievement
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (15 teachers)
DESE Evaluation Pilot
Professional Development
New Teacher Support Program
“Be the Change” Student Leadership Course
Technology & Innovation Committee
University Intern Liaison
Student Support & Discipline (789 Students)
Student Support Team (Weekly)
Guidance Team (Weekly)
Student Discipline
Parent Outreach
Blueprint Development
Student Transitions*
Attendance Support Board
Student Support & Discipline (764 Students)
Student Support Team (Weekly)
Guidance Team (Weekly)
Student Discipline
Parent Outreach
Blueprint Development
Student Transitions*
High Academic Achievement
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (14 teachers)
DESE Evaluation Pilot
Professional Development
New Teacher Support Program
“Be the Change” Student Leadership Course
Technology & Innovation Committee
NEASC Follow Up Committee Chair
Operations & Management
Student Assessment
Course Selection Process
Duty Roster Development
Grade Level Office Secretary
Attendance Aide
Oversight of Safety Drills
Cafeteria Duty (Daily)
Morning Duty (Daily)
Extracurricular Event Coverage
Mathematics Department Chair
NPS Director, METCO
Student Support Services Chair
History & Social Sciences Department Chair
Science, Department Chair
English, Department Chair
Student CouncilPrincipalSchool Council
NPS Director, Student Health Services
NPS Director, Wellness & Physical
Education
NPS Director, Fine & Performing Arts
NPS Director, World Languages
NPS Director, Guidance Services
Professional Responsibilities
District Leadership Team
Alternative Compensation Committee (District)
SEL Steering Committee (District)
Professional Responsibilities
District Leadership Team
Response to Intervention Committee (District)
World Language Program Review Committee (District)
NPS Athletic Director
Needham High School AdministrativeResponsibility/Organizational Chart
2012-2013
Needham High School serves 1,594 students in grades 9-12.
Leadership Team
Principal………….….………………Jonathan Pizzi
Assistant Principal….……………..Jonathan Bourn
Assistant Principal….Alison Coubrough-Argentieri
Assistant Principal………………………………TBD
Mathematics Department
Chair
Student Support Services
Chair
History & Social
Sciences Department
Chair
Science, Department
Chair
English, Department
Chair
Student CouncilPrincipalSchool Council
NPS Director
Wellness &
Physical
Education
NPS Director, Fine &
Performing Arts
NPS Director World Languages
Instructional Leadership Responsibilities
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (11)
District Leadership Team
Technology & Innovation Committee
Principal’s Cabinet
Assistant Principalfor
Student Intervention
Student Support & Discipline
Grade 11 & 1/3 of Grade 9 (531)
Student Discipline & Attendance
Parent Outreach
Guidance Team (Weekly)
Extracurricular Event Coverage
Be the Change
Student Support & Discipline
Grade 12 & 1/3 Grade 9 (531)
Student Discipline & Attendance
Parent Outreach
Guidance Team (Weekly)
Extracurricular Event Coverage
Be the Change
Project Management
Curriculum Planning & Oversight
Instructional Strategies
Professional Development Planning & Implementation
Building-wide Assessment Coordinator
Interdisciplinary Learning Coordinator
University Intern Liaison
Project Management
Student Support & Special Programs Liaison
Course Selection Coordinator
New Teacher Support Program
Response to Intervention Committee (NPS)
NEASC Follow-Up Committee Co-Chair
Instructional Leadership Responsibilities
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (11)
District Leadership Team
Principal’s Cabinet
Educational Grants & Development
Instructional Leadership Responsibilities
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation (11)
District Leadership Team
Principal’s Cabinet
Educational Grants & Development
Assistant Principalfor
Curriculum & Instruction
Student Support & Discipline
Grade 10 & 1/3 of Grade 9 (531)
Student Discipline & Attendance
Parent Outreach
Guidance Team (Weekly)
Extracurricular Event Coverage
Be The Change
Project Management
Master Schedule Design & Development
School Safety Plan Design & Implementation
Facilities Maintenance Liaison
1 to 1 Technology Initiative
School Improvement Plan
Duty Roster Development
Assistant Principalfor
Operations & Management
NPS Director Student Health
Services
NPS Director Guidance
NPS Director METCO
NPS Athletics Director
Needham High School AdministrativeResponsibility/Organizational Chart
2013-2014
DRAFT
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