Bloom-Vernon Schools

OHIO TIF

Bloom-Vernon’s TIF Award Model

Overview

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OHIO TIF COLLABORATION

Collaborative effort among 24 Ohio districts, the Ohio Department of Education, and Battelle for Kids

Five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education

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OHIO TIF GOALS

All students graduate from high school college- and career-ready

Achieve nation’s highest college attendance and completion rates

Eliminate achievement gaps among under-represented student groups

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Bloom-Vernon Goals Through Ohio TIF

Through Ohio TIF, Bloom-Vernon will: Define what it means to be an effective educator Enlarge the use of formative instructional practices

to maximize student learning Enhance evaluation systems for principals and

teachers Design award programs that recognize educators

for contributions to student learning

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Award Model Development

Collaborative process with our Strategic Compensation Team made up of 7 teachers and the TIF Coordinator

Year 1 award model implemented in 2011-2012 school year

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The Bloom-Vernon Award Model

Our Model is based on what we value, believe and want to promote:1. We believe everyone contributes to student learning.

2. We believe the teacher is the most important variable in student learning.

3. We expect teachers and students to perform at high levels.

4. We value and want to foster collaboration.

5. We want to promote teacher reflection and professional growth.

6. We want to protect our culture of “Doing what’s best for kids.”

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The Bloom-Vernon Award Model

4 Components of award model

1. Building Achievement

2. Building Growth

3. Team Growth

4. Individual Growth

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Component 1: Building Achievement

Goal: Collaboration and high student achievement

Building Performance Index of 100 or higher to earn award

Potential Award: $1000.00 for each eligible building staff member

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Component 2: Building Growth

Goal: Collaboration and high student growth

85% or more of the building teacher level value added reports at Average, Above Average, or Most Effective

Potential Award: $1000.00 for each eligible building staff member

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Component 3: Team Growth

Goal: Grade level and subject area collaboration and high student growth

All team member’s teacher level value added reports at Average, Above Average, Most Effective

Potential Award: $1000.00 for each eligible team member

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Component 4: Individual Growth

Goal: Reward individual teachers for high student growth

Teacher level value added report at Most Effective

Potential Award: $1000.00

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Eligibility

All building teachers, principal, assistant principal, guidance counselor, nurse eligible unless opt out.

To be eligible, certificated staff must be employed under contract by the Bloom-Vernon Schools by October 1 of the current school year and remain employed with the district through the end of the school year. Part-time contracted certificated staff are eligible for awards on a pro-rated basis.

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Classified Staff

• Classified staff added as part of Bloom-Vernon’s Strategic Compensation Plan

• Based on Building Achievement Goal

• Consistent with our belief that everyone contributes to student learning.

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Data

• Data being collected during 2011-2012 school year

• Linkage process in the spring

• Will use BFK*Award to report

• Payouts for Year 1 will be made in late 2012 or early 2013

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Year 2 Award Model Enhancement

• Award model will be enhanced for Year 2 of the grant

• Strategic Compensation Team meeting throughout 2011-2012 to consider possible enhancements

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OHIO TIF

Five-year journey Collaborative process-important for everyone

to feel ownership Questions or for more information contact:

Rick Carrington (740) 778-2281 Email: rick.carrington@bv.k12.oh.us