2016-2017 Annual Report

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Table of ContentsOverview p. 3Superintendent’s Message p. 3 Board of Education Recognition p. 4District Profile p. 5 Teachers & Leadership p. 6 Academics & Student Achievement p. 7 Athletics p. 10 Extra-Curricular Activities p. 12 Special Education p. 14Communication p. 15Facilities p. 16Transportation p. 17Financials p. 18Directory p. 20

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Our Core Beliefs 1. Students will be capable of achieving personal success.

2. Students will be prepared to succeed in an ever-changing global society.

3. Students will be lifelong learners.

4. Student success requires family and community involvement.

5. The District will provide a safe and nurturing learning community.

6. The District will foster a culture of productive relationships through effective collaboration and communication.

7. The District will develop appropriate curricula, instruction and assessments through data-driven decisions.

8. The District will provide professional development that will enhance student success.

OverviewOur DistrictThe Corning-Painted Post Area School District (C-PP) includes approximately 4,700 students in grades K through 12. Located in the scenic Southern Tier of New York State, our District is steeped in a strong sense of history and pride. This legacy of excellence and innovation is evident today, as we prepare a diverse student population to succeed in the 21st century. This Annual Report offers a summary of the 2016-2017 school year.

Our MissionStudents are the center of all we do.

Our VisionThe Corning-Painted Post Area School District is a diverse, challenging, high-performing teaching and learning community that develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world.

Superintendent’s MessageWelcome to the C-PP Area School District’s Annual Report for 2016-2017! Here you will find a summary of student achievements spanning academics, athletics and extra-curricular activities. You’ll also learn about a number of our District’s accomplishments.

Today’s world is moving faster than ever with unprecedented changes happening in every sector of society. Our job as educators is to help make sure our students are prepared to fully participate in the larger world when they graduate. That means we have to keep pace with evolving trends, technologies, industries and norms. As C-PP’s Superintendent, it’s both a privilege and a challenge to lead our District during such historic changes. I am committed to helping our administration and staff adapt to the changes, so that we can best serve our students. To that end, last year we focused on the following key activities:

• Master Plan: We continued to rely on our Master Plan as our guide and worked to implement a number of new initiatives across the District. A few noteworthy highlights include introducing new high school courses, achieving a record number of International Baccalaureate (IB) course registrations, completing major school safety improvements and offering more alternative school opportunities for students.

• Technology: We implemented a “1:1 device initiative” that enabled us to provide a computer for every student. The infrastructure in each building was upgraded to support future growth and changes in technology.

• Facilities: Construction improvements are 50 percent completed in our elementary buildings to help meet 21st Century needs.

• Special Education: A Comprehensive Special Education Review was conducted in the second half of the school year. The resulting report cited a number of strengths to validate that we are doing many things right. It also indicated opportunities for improvement that we will address going forward.

• Constituent Research: Surveys and focus groups were conducted as part of a major initiative to gather input from faculty, staff, parents, students and community members. The findings generated a number of new Master Plan goals in the areas of student success, community engagement and communication.

C-PP is one of the area’s largest employers with more than 1,000 dedicated individuals working to make the children of our District the center of all we do. I hope you experience this every time you engage with our District. I’m proud to serve as Superintendent, and I encourage you to spend some time reading this Annual Report to learn more about who we are, as well as all we accomplished last year.

Michael K. Ginalski

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With a combined 88 years of Board of Education experience, C-PP’s Board has established itself as a leader in the state. As a result, C-PP was selected to present at the 2016-2017 Board Officers Academy through the New York State School Board’s Association. Additionally, Superintendent Michael Ginalski and School Board President Dr. Dale Wexell gave presentations on the Development of a High Performance Board of Education at six locations throughout the state.

Each year, the Board of Education recognizes those who demonstrate outstanding efforts on behalf of the School District. The following received recognition last year:

Board of Education Recognition

INDIVIDUALS

GROUPS

Maria Drake, Administrative Assistant, Pupil Personnel Services: 2016 Office Professional of the Year Award by the New York State Association of Educational Office Professionals

Jill Durkin, Job Coach, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS), for her commitment to making the program work and the students successful

Cathy Honness, IB Coordinator, for her hard work and dedication during the MYP evaluation

Kristin Swain, Executive Director of the Rockwell Museum (retired), for her longstanding history with the District in her roles as President of the Corning Foundation and Rockwell Museum, and for her commitment and efforts to enhance the quality of education for our students

C-PP Middle School Custodial Staff in Recognition of their Excellence, Teamwork and Stewardship of the FacilitiesHead Custodian: Robert Mastenbrook, Jr.; Custodians: John Blair, William Cesar, Ryan Hopkins and Larrie Wheaton; Cleaners: Jeffrey Beers, William Frawley, Scott Plumley, Terry Pruden, Matthew Siptrott, Zachary Updike, Linda Wheat and Cody Wood

2016 Elmira Football Officials Sportsmanship AwardModified JV and Varsity Football Coaching staff; members included: Head Football Coach George Bacalles, Joseph Bacalles, George Batrowny, Matt Burch, Timothy Hughes, Eric Kizis, Robert McGee, Bruce Newman, Matthew Rhodes, Shawn Roe, Duncan Streeten, Paul Troccia, Geoffrey Waksmunski and Kale Wilcox

2016-2017 NYSPHSAA Championship Boys’ Cross Country Team Coach Ray Lawson and Assistant Coaches Andrew Cartwright, Jim Derick, Tom Ketchum; Runners: Grayson Campbell, Bryce Derick, Daniel Gahagan, Nathan Lawson, Kevin Moshier, Quinn Nicholson and Nathan Prisella

2016 NYSPHSAA Volleyball Championship Sportsmanship Award Coaches: Irene Furness (Varsity), Kevin Furness (JV) and Ellie Carl (Manager); Players: Ashlyn Amsden, Lindsay Bagley, Lauren Ball, Lindsey Butler, Hayley Gorges, Madison Gorges, Megan Gridley, Ashlyn Hartman, Samantha Hollasch, Gabrielle Jankowski, Ericka Kimble, Lauren Morris, Rianne Nickerson, Sophia Sariego, Kelsey Taylor, and Kennedy Wilson-Houck

2017 Spelling Bee Winners

3rd, 4th and 5th grade Spelling Bee students from Carder, Gregg, Erwin Valley, Smith, Severn and Winfield Elementary schools

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In 1954, the largest consolidation of schools in New York State took place. Sixty-one separate schools were formed into the Corning-Painted Post Area School District. Today, we operate eight schools plus the High School Learning Center (HSLC) which is housed on the Corning Community College campus. As one of the largest geographical districts in New York, C-PP encompasses a 237 square-mile area mainly in the eastern section of Steuben County.

English as a New Language ProgramIn 2016-2017, our five ENL teachers serviced 82 students from 19 countries, speaking 27 different languages. India is the native country of the largest group of ENL students, speaking 10 different Indian languages. The teachers worked with students and their families as they helped them adjust to our District and community. Our cornerstone events were the annual Global Jamboree, held right before the winter holiday. This event provided an opportunity for families to come together for an evening of fun, food and collaboration. The timing was perfect, as many of the families may be missing their own families around the holidays. Our department also hosted a Family Reading Night where students were able to read their favorite story or excerpt to the group both in English and in their native language.

Student Enrollment

4,762

64305441452216438 238985

1,59528

Calvin U. Smith Elementary

Erwin Valley Elementary

Frederick Carder Elementary

Hugh Gregg Elementary

Winfield Street Elementary

William E. Severn Elementary

C-PP Middle School

C-PP High School

High School Learning Center

Total Students in C-PP Schools

Student Enrollment by Gender

Student Enrollment by Ethnicity

49% 51%

Female Students

Male Students

American Indian or Alaska Native

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

White

Multiracial

Other Enrollment Data

Students with limited English proficiency

1%

Students with disabilities

18%

Students who are economically

disadvantaged

47%

District Profile

88%

3%1%

2%2%

4%

Pre-K

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Teachers & LeadershipOur TeachersC-PP’s 476 teachers are highly skilled and well-credentialed, with approximately 98 percent having master’s degrees. On average, each has more than 17 years of experience. Together they work with teaching assistants, building administrators and staff to create and sustain a safe, supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive.

C-PP Teacher Education Level

Ten C-PP High School teachers have completed the New York State Master Teacher Program. These outstanding teachers have been recognized for their dedication to providing the most innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education to their students, their commitment to professional growth and their enthusiasm for sharing their successful practices with colleagues in their schools and districts.

Our Leadership

98% Have a Master’s Degree

Michael Ginalski Superintendent Jeffrey Delorme, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services

Michelle Caulfield Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Kerry Elsasser Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Paul Webster School Business Official Jennifer Batzing Director of Pupil Personnel Services Bill Pierce Athletic Director

Nancy ArkinKevin AshtonKristina BelangerMary FranklinJanelle MeteerVirginia SchultzDr. James WebbDr. Dale Wexell, PresidentVictoria Zingler, Vice President

The Board of Education

Standing L-R: Jeff Delorme, Jennifer Batzing, Paul Webster, Bill Pierce Seated L-R: Michelle Caulfield, Mike Ginalski, Kerry Elsasser

Standing L-R: Dr. James Webb, Kevin Ashton, Mary Franklin, Janelle Meteer, Virginia SchultzSeated L-R: Nancy Arkin, Victoria Zingler, Dr. Dale Wexell, Kristina Belanger

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Academics & Student AchievementThe needs of all students are at the heart of C-PP’s student-centered, standards-based system of learning. The District’s curriculum meets all necessary New York State Common Core Learning Standards, and is aligned to the International Baccalaureate standards as appropriate in our secondary schools. All of these standards define what students should know, understand and be able to do as a result of their education. With few exceptions, C-PP students consistently perform at or above state and national averages on standardized assessments. The data presented here show highlights from 2016-2017.

Average Class Size

20 Elementary School

20 Middle School

20 High School

C-PP Elementary Results on 2016-2017 New York State Tests

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

C-PP NYS Average C-PP NYS Average C-PP NYS Average

ELA 47% 43% 53% 41% 40% 35%

Math 53% 48% 63% 43% 60% 43%

Science 95% 95% NA

Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade

C-PP NYS Average C-PP NYS Average C-PP NYS Average

ELA 37% 32% 35% 42% 39% 45%

Math 36% 40% 40% 38% 4%* 22%

Science 74% 68%

C-PP Middle School Results on 2016-2017 New York State Tests

In the 21 districts in GST BOCES, Corning 4th grade scored the highest in ELA, and 5th grade scored the highest in Math!

Math instruction continues to be a highlight in our GST BOCES region. Numerous classes were chosen to be highlighted during instructional rounds.

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*Very few students took this test. The majority of students took the Algebra Regents exam.

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Academics & Student Achievement

C-PP High School Results: 2017 NYS Regents Exams*

C-PP NYS Average

Common Core Algebra 92% 74%

Common Core Algegbra II 92% 80%

Algebra 2/Trigonometry - Old Exam 42% 34%

Chemistry 69% 74%

Earth Science 69% 69%

Common Core Geometry 84% 64%

Global History 72% 69%

Common Core ELA 95% 84%

Living Environment 82% 74%

Physics 88% 82%US History 82% 81%

C-PP High School Results on 2017 SAT Exams

C-PP High School Results on 2017 ACT Exams

C-PP NYS Average U.S. AverageTotal Mean Score 1,187 1,057 1,070Evidence-based Reading & Writing (ERW)

597 530 538

Math 589 528 533

C-PP NYS AverageEnglish 24.7 23.8Math 25.5 24.0Reading 26.2 24.6Science 23.9 25.5

• We are among the highest in GST BOCES for ELA Mastery in districts of similar size

• 72% of 15:1 Algebra students passed with a variance or better

• We have the highest Geometry passing rate across all GST BOCES districts

Our students continue to exceed State and National averages! A majority of our students scored in the 1000-1400 range:

• 92% of students met the ERW benchmark • 76% of students met the Math benchmark

C-PP students taking the ACT exams exceeded state and national averages in all areas!

• 81% exceeded the College Readiness Benchmark in English

• 74% exceeded the College Readiness Benchmark in Math

• 81% exceeded the College Readiness Benchmark in Reading

• 68% exceeded the College Readiness Benchmark in Science

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP)All students in grades 6-10 are engaged in the MYP, which is fully aligned with the New York State standards. Designed specifically for students in this critical age group, the MYP focuses on the relevance of each subject, how all subjects connect to each other and how they apply to the world outside. In addition, the MYP recognizes that all students learn differently,

so tests and assessments are given in different formats - written, oral and demonstrations. The MYP experience ends with a Personal Project, which each student must complete in 10th grade.

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* June 17 scores only for C-PP

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

The rigorous IB Diploma Program is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who wish to challenge themselves with high-level course content. Students have the option to take individual courses or to pursue the full IB Diploma. At C-PP High School, we offer a variety of courses in six different subject areas at the Higher Level (two-year courses) or at the Standard Level (one-year-courses), and students are encouraged to take as many or as few as are academically appropriate.

89% DP candidates received

the full diploma

IB Highlights from 2016-2017C-PP students scored better

than World and Western New York Consortium of

Baccalaureate Schools in the majority of subject areas

High School Learning Center (HSLC)

The HSLC is the District’s alternative program for high school students not succeeding in a traditional school. Acceptance to the program is based on an intensive application process. The curriculum combines classroom studies, paid employment and community service, with a focus on helping them develop academic, social and vocational skills, resulting in a New York State Regents diploma.

HLSC Highlights from 2016-2017

80% Passing rate on Algebra

Regents exam

100%Passing rate on Global

History & Geography, U.S. History & Government, Living Environment and English Regents exams

2017 Graduation Data

43%75%

Post-Graduation Plans Class of 2017 Recognition

C-PP graduates earned a Regents Diploma with an Advanced Designation

C-PP graduates planned to attend two- or four-year colleges

Four-Year College

Two-Year College

Other Post Secondary

Military

Employment

Other

38%

37%

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21%

1%

83 C-PP students received 142 awards totaling $137,000*

National Merit Scholars included two finalists, five commended scholars and one special scholarship

92% C-PP graduates earned a Regents Diploma

75% of HLSC graduates

attend college

217Total graduates since

HSLC inception in 2005

C-PP seniors were in the National Honor Society227

*Does not include scholarships awarded directly to students from colleges/universities.

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Athletics

Corning Hawks AthleticsC-PP offers numerous opportunities for middle and high school student athletes to participate in sports. Our Hawks teams are highly competitive and excel at the local, regional and state levels. Last year we fielded the following:

28 Varsity Teams

21 Junior Varsity Teams

24 Modified Sports Teams

12 Middle School Intramural Activity Sessions

Many C-PP students compete at a high level, with 13 of them signing Division 1 or Division 2 college letters of intent in the 2016-2017 school year. Additionally, our student athletes are engaged in community service projects off the field – last year they raised more than $15,000!

C-PP Facilities Serve the RegionIn 2016-2017, C-PP was proud to serve as a host site for the following athletic events: Section IV Boys Lacrosse Championship, Section IV Girls Lacrosse Championship, Section IV Volleyball Championship, Section IV Div. 1 Wrestling Championship, NYSPHSAA Regional Girls Soccer Contest, NYSPHSAA Regional Girls Volleyball Contest, and NYSPHSAA Boys Lacrosse Out-Bracket Contest.

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C-PP teams and individuals earned the following achievements in 2016-2017:

• 24/28 High School NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Teams

• 7 NYSPHSAA Championships

• 1 NYSPHSAA Final Four

• 9 Section IV Championships

• 3 STAC Championships

• 4 Sportsmanship Awards

Student Participation in Sports

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Extra-Curricular ActivitiesC-PP believes that participation in activities outside the classroom plays an important role in our students’ academic, social and emotional development. Our goal is to provide a variety of opportunities at every grade level so that students can participate in school life, have fun and enhance their interests and abilities. A sampling of 2016-2017 activities include:

Elementary Middle School High School

Band After School Advantage Program Academic All Stars Library ClubChorus Band Band Lit/Flick Writers ClubGirls on the Run Chorus B.A.S.S. MajorettesHour of Code Drama Club Chem Bowl Math ClubIntramurals Good Morning Hawks Choristers National Honor SocietyLego Club History Club Color Guard Paranormal ClubMath Olympiads Intramurals Drama Recycling ClubRecorder Group Modified Sports FBLA Club RoboticsRevolutionary War Newspaper Club French Club Science OlympiadSafety Patrol National Junior Honor Society GALA Youth Group Sister Cities ClubSchool Newsletter Philanthro-Peeps Hawks Helping Hands Student CouncilSign Language Club Robotics Innovators Club Tailwind NewsStudent Council Ski Club Interact YearbookYearbook Student Council International Club

Ukulele JSA Debate ClubYoung Entrepreneurs Club Key ClubYearbook Learning Lab

Academic Enrichment ProgramsEnrichment programs are offered to further stimulate students who are interested in an extra challenge or broader scope in their academic experience.

Our District elementary schools participate annually in the Scripps Spelling Bee, hosting their own contests each year. Numerous students participate and judges are often District personnel or retired teachers.

This event, held at the Corning Country Club, involved 100 Student Council members from eight schools in the District. The students worked together to create meaningful goals for their schools that were then implemented over the 2016-2017 school year. An exceptional keynote was delivered to the students by our Athletic Director, Bill Pierce. His focus was on student leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. The event was successful and our students enjoyed the opportunity to join with students from other schools, and the time to work with middle and high school leaders.

The 28th annual C-PP Science Fair was held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Corning-Painted Post High School Gymnasium. Over 340 students (Grades K-8) presented their learning of scientific principles and concepts garnered through the completion of their science projects. Sixty generous volunteers from both the District and our community donated their time on Saturday to evaluate the many outstanding projects.

This activity is thriving with clubs at all levels, and community opportunities to compete locally, as well as regionally and nationally. C-PP offers two robotics courses, ROV and VEX. They compete against other school districts in various challenges. These exciting courses are an important addition to the District’s STEM curriculum.

Our BITS team members specialize by level, and there is one representative per building. They have numerous roles and responsibilities in the area of technology and collaborate with both their building administrator and the District Technology Committee. All BITS team members serve on the District Technology Committee. They oversee the implementation of technology skills at the elementary level and each member assists with professional development. At the building level, they present to and update the faculty at monthly meetings. The team is led by our Digital Learning Coordinator, Lori Pruyne; together they organize building management of technology, and plan for professional development.

Spelling BeeNicholas A. Rossi Leadership Symposium District Science Fair Robotics

BITS (Building Instructional Technology Support) Team

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The Hour of Code – Hugh Gregg ElementaryOn Dec. 9, 2016 every Gregg K-5 student, staff and guest participated in the National Hour of Code event! Gregg students worked with HS students from Mr. Melanson’s computer science class in the one-hour introduction to computer science that was designed to demystify “code”, to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. The event helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. It was an incredibly exciting and energizing event for everyone!

Note: Activities vary by school; offerings subject to change at the elementary level.

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The C-PP High School Drama Club is very active, staging several performances each year. 2016-2017 productions included popular plays and musicals, such as Into the Woods, Les Misérables and Scrooge. A series of student-directed one-act plays were also performed. These productions provide hundreds of participating students with opportunities to perform as actors on stage, build sets, play in the pit orchestra, work as stage managers and serve in a variety of roles behind the scenes. The District welcomed numerous community members who supported these plays in our state-of-the-art theater. Over 90 students at the middle school performed The Trials of Alice to a sold-out theater.

Music Programs

Drama Club Programs

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Area All State Band, Orchestra and Chorus:

• 36 Junior High (Grades 7-9), Regional

• 34 Senior High (Grades 10-12), Regional

• 5 Senior High (Grades 10-12), State

All County Chorus and Band:

• 100+ Middle School students

• 50+ High School students

Throughout the school year, C-PP students explore a wide range of media and artistic styles, resulting in a fascinating and colorful display of creativity and talent. For over 40 years, the Annual Student Art Show has showcased works of art produced by students from across our District in grades K through 12. Held at Corning Museum of Glass, the show is enjoyed by the entire community.

C-PP has a rich legacy of excellence and success with its music programs for students in grades 3 through 12, with more than 1,000 participating in a music or performance course in 2016-2017. They consistently perform well in local, district and state competitions, and delight audiences with their performances. High school students who play instruments have the opportunity to participate in the following: C-PP Hawks Marching Band, Performance Band, Competition Band, Pep Band, Winter Guard, Jazz Band, Chamber Ensembles, Concert Bands and the Pit Orchestra.

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Special EducationIn the C-PP District, the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Department’s first consideration is to educate K-12 students with disabilities in general education classes in their home schools. The department takes pride in providing a full continuum of services which support the unique educational needs of each student. To that end, PPS works collaboratively to provide students with disabilities a quality education that addresses their academic, physical and emotional needs as well as social skills. The goal is to enable them to become self-advocates and contributing members of society.

#PPSPRIDE = Teamwork + Communication + RelationshipsLaunched in the fall of 2016, #PPSPRIDE is an initiative designed to instill a renewed sense of PRIDE within the department. We understand it takes teamwork, communication and relationships to establish and sustain PRIDE, and we are mindful of carrying those principles into everything we do. The hashtag has become our department’s signature tagline and a symbol of our PRIDE.

Google Classroom

2016-2017 C-PP Special Education Program

950Students;

Pre-K-age 21

13Elementary School

classes

6Middle School

classes

8 High School

classes

145PPS instructional staff

& related service providers

8School Psychologists

6CSE Chairperson/Helping Teachers

1Transition to Adulthood

Coordinator

As part of the C-PP District’s effort to integrate technology with instruction, Google Classroom has been well established within Special Education. Here are some of the benefits it provides:

• Allows safe digital communication between the student, parents and teacher within the District network.

• Parents can sign up to receive information about their child’s progress on assignments, updates on their child’s day or other classroom activities throughout the week.

• Enables students, parents and other classroom staff to access announcements, reminders and resources at any time and in any place.

• Allows for digital classroom discussions between home and school, as well as between parents to foster relationships and a supportive culture.

• Mobility – Google Classroom can be accessed via any device and has the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

• Creates Google Drive folders for the classroom as well as for each assignment and student.

In the 2016-2017 school year, C-PP Special Education teachers gained confidence in using Google Classroom and clearly saw the alignment between this dynamic technology and our #PPSPRIDE principles.

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CommunicationsC-PP is dedicated to continual and transparent communication with our stakeholders. We engage with them by providing valued and needed information through a wide variety of tools. Understanding that authentic communication is a two-way process, we are also committed to listening and soliciting feedback, ideas and input to help us continually improve in our mission. District communications are distributed using the following methods:

• Parent Portal• Student Portal• School Messenger calling and email system• District and individual school websites• Social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Vimeo• Superintendent’s letters to families• Local media including print, TV and radio in the Corning-Elmira market• Community engagement via meetings, guest speakers and direct communication• Electronic newsletters and printed communication, district-wide and within

individual schools• Surveys and focus groups

C-PP Live Stream

In keeping with today’s appetite for remotely accessing important events, C-PP livestreams several activities. For example, the High School Black and Gold Student Media Team livestreams athletic events and graduation – the audience for these events is worldwide! Also, the Middle School Good Morning Hawks Team livestreams concerts and the annual talent show. The students who support these efforts are learning key technical skills that are current with today’s cutting-edge communications methods.

C-PP Social Media

~3,500C-PP Facebook “likes“

~1,700C-PP Twitter followers

~450C-PP Instagram followers

~2,900Hawks Facebook “likes“

~1,900Hawks Twitter followers

C-PP website: http://www.corningareaschools.comC-PP Communications: http://www.corningareaschools.com/communications.cfm C-PP Vimeo Channel: www.vimeo.com/cppschoolsC-PP Social Media: http://www.corningareaschools.com/social-media.cfm

Quick Links

New! The C-PP Minute

The “C-PP Minute” is a new feature launched in the 2016-2017 school year to showcase student learning, activities and events across the District in video format. Each segment is only one minute in length, but provides a brief, informative look at the day-to-day happenings in the District. You can view our C-PP Minute series on our District Vimeo channel located here: www.vimeo.com/cppschools.

C-PP’s social media presence continues to grow:

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Facilities

The C-PP District maintained 12 individual facilities in 2016-2017 including one administration building, eight schools, a bus garage, the Hawks athletic stadium and the former Northside Blodgett. To manage these facilities, which encompass approximately one million square feet sitting on more than 100 acres of property, the District utilizes a web-based Operations and Maintenance program that now enables all building staff and administrators to submit requests for repairs. The system also automatically generates preventative maintenance work orders that are assigned to the appropriate personnel. Monthly building inspections and walkthroughs ensure problems are noted and addressed proactively.

2016-2017 Highlights

A number of facilities improvement projects were undertaken last year including:

• District Level: Completed the sale of Lindley-Presho Elementary School and Northside Blodgett Middle School. Expanded web-based Maintenance Program access to include all staff and administrators to more effectively meet the District’s needs. Completed all Fire Inspections and six-month Asbestos Surveys, and filed reports with the New York State Education Department.

• Administration Building: Renovated Business Services Department.

• Carder: Continued ongoing site work, began construction on addition and installed new building utilities.

• Erwin Valley: Completed capital project including five new classrooms and extensive renovations.

• Severn: Completed capital work including addition, new parking lots, entrance and playground.

• Other elementary schools: Planned for upcoming capital projects at Calvin U. Smith and Winfield.

• Middle School: Completed ceiling and light replacements, renovation of locker rooms at pool, new auditorium seating installation and painting projects throughout the building.

• Stadium: Completed structural repairs and renovation work.

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Facilities Staff

20Custodians

38Custodial Workers

8Building

Maintenance Mechanics

1Head

Building Mechanic

1Custodial

Operations Supervisor

1-1/2Clerical Workers

3Delivery Drivers

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TransportationC-PP’s Transportation Department is committed to safely and efficiently transporting students to and from school every day. The District has its own fleet of buses and contracts a number of other buses from private companies in the local area to transport students. All vehicles are equipped with audio/visual surveillance, mobile radios and GPS systems. All drivers are trained to the highest standards.

In 2016-2017, all bus routes were updated to provide the most accurate information possible to all parents through the Parent Portal web access. Special needs routes were redesigned to accommodate a full day for all students as well as the transition of a classroom from Winfield to Erwin Valley.

The school bus industry as a whole continues to experience severe driver shortages. By taking a team approach, C-PP’s Transportation Department has survived this driver shortage while not jeopardizing its outstanding service. Last year the Transportation Department as a whole received a 100 percent DOT rating on bus inspections, with mechanics taking the lead on this accomplishment. The Transportation Department’s greatest strength continued to be its strong, dedicated staff who ensured the safe transportation of every student every day.

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~4,000Students transported to and

from school every day

2016-2017 Highlights

3,257Daily stops

5,683Miles covered daily

>2,500Field trips and sporting

events relied on bus transportation

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FinancialsThe leadership of the C-PP School District is committed to responsible stewardship of the funds it receives from taxpayers as it administers the annual budget. We continually scrutinize spending to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure every dollar is invested appropriately, with a focus on student learning. In 2016-2017, the total budget expenditures were $103.4 million with 59 percent spent on instruction and learning.

As shown by the data* below, C-PP maintains one of the lowest per pupil costs in the state.

2016-2017 Budget Distribution

$103.4million

2016-2017 Total Expense Budget

59%Budget Spent on Instruction

and Learning

Per Student Spending

School Year C-PP Area School District

Similar NY District Group (Average Needs)

All NY School Districts

2009-2010 $16,109 $18,262 $19,9212010-2011 $16,981 $18,876 $20,4102011-2012 $17,969 $19,290 $20,9062012-2013 $17,709 $19,721 $21,1182013-2014 $20,318 $20,538 $21,8122014-2015 $21,313 $21,471 $22,556

*Data is compiled by NYS; numbers cited were the most recent available at time of publication.

Reserve BalanceDebt Service $1,372,351Tax Certiorari $1372,350Unemployment $704,754

Capital $1,127,026Accrued Employee Benefit $343,573

Liability $171,681ERS $4,389,145

Worker’s Compensation $1,585,138TOTAL $11,066,018

Reserve Balances as of June 30, 2017

Treasurer/Debt Service

Salaries & Fringe

Transportation

Utilities

BOCES

Other Expenditures

10%

69%

4%

1%9%

6%

19

As a testament to the District’s skilled financial management, C-PP currently holds a MIG 1 rating on short-term obligations. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing. Additionally, C-PP currently holds an Aa3 rating on municipal long-term debt. Issuers or issues rated Aa demonstrate very strong credit-worthiness relative to other U.S. municipal or tax-exempt issuers or issues.

At the end of our fiscal year, the independent auditor’s report concluded that “the financial statements present fairly, in all material aspects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the remaining fund information of the District as of June 30, 2017, and the respective changes in financial position and budgetary comparison for the general fund for the year ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.”

Administrative Offices

Corning-Painted Post Area School District

165 Charles Street

Painted Post, NY 14870

607-936-3704

www.corningareaschools.com

Elementary Schools

Calvin U. Smith Elementary School3414 Stanton Street

Painted Post, NY 14870

607-936-4156

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/smith/

Jeffrey Marchionda, Principal

Erwin Valley Elementary School16 Beartown Road

Painted Post, NY 14870

607-936-6514

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/erwinvalley/

Kate Merrill, Principal

Frederick Carder Elementary School289 State Street

Corning, NY 14830

607-962-2454

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/carder/

Dan Davis, Principal

Hugh Gregg Elementary School164 Flint Avenue

Corning, NY 14830

607-962-1514

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/gregg/

Ann Collins, Principal

William E. Severn Elementary School36 McMahon Avenue

Corning, NY 14830

607-962-6844

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/severn/

John Whaley, Principal

Corning-Painted Post Middle School35 Victory Highway

Painted Post, NY 14870

607-654-2966

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/cppms/

Rick Kimble, Principal

Corning-Painted Post High School201 Cantigney Street

Corning, NY 14830

607-654-2988

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/cpphs/

Robin Sheehan, Principal

High School Learning Center1 Academic Drive

Corning, NY 14830

607-962-9283

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/hslc/

Frank Barber, Principal

Winfield Street Elementary School193 Winfield Street

Corning, NY 14830

607-962-6706

http://www.corningareaschools.com/schools/winfield/

Michele Wright, Principal

Middle School High Schools

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