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Ensuring Success For Each StudentFLEXIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITYLegislative Requirements and Optionsfor Georgia School Systems

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Ensuring Success For Each StudentLegislative RequirementO.C.G.A. 20-2-84.3:

No later than JUNE 30, 2015, each local school system shall either notify the department of its intention to request increased flexibility pursuant to this article OR shall comply with subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-80.

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Ensuring Success For Each StudentLegislative RequirementO.C.G.A. 20-2-8o:

(b) A local school system may elect NOT to request increased flexibility in exchange for increased accountability and defined consequences and opt to remain under ALL current laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Status Quo = No SBOE Waivers3

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFlexibility OptionsStatus Quo

IE2 Contract: (Investing in Educational Excellence)

Charter Contract (Charter System or System of Charters)4

Ensuring Success For Each StudentCurrent Status of GA School SystemsIE2 - ApprovedCharter System - ApprovedForsythGwinnettRabunBanksBarrowCalhounCarrolltonCartersvilleCoffeeCommerceDawsonDecatur CityDublinFloydFultonGlascockGainesvilleGilmerGordonHaralsonLumpkinMadisonMariettaMorganPutnamUnionWarrenWhite5

Ensuring Success For Each StudentLength & Parties to ContractStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersNOContractFive-YearContract

Local BoardSBOEGOSA

Five-YearContract

Local BoardSBOE

Five-YearContract

Individual SchoolLocal BoardSBOE

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Ensuring Success For Each StudentScope of FlexibilityStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersNOflexibilitywaiversNegotiated / specifiedflexibilityProportionateto accountability goals Maximumflexibilityallowed by law

Maximumflexibilityallowed by lawThere can be no waiver of federal laws and regulations,and no waiver of state laws and regulations pertaining tohealth, safety, and accountability requirements.7

Ensuring Success For Each StudentIE2 FlexibilityForsyth County SchoolsAcademic Program Flexibility

HR / Financial FlexibilityEIP / LEP / Gifted- delivery models

Graduation Req.- seat time

Instructional Extension- use of resources

Middle School Program- instructional timePromotion & Retention- response to initial assessment results

Scheduling Instruction- move on when ready

School Day / Year- for students and staff

Class Size- for all grades/programs

Categorical Allotment- flexible allotment

Expenditure Control- flexible application

QBE Financing- maintain earnings8

Ensuring Success For Each StudentCharter FlexibilityTypical use of Broad FlexibilityAcademic Program FlexibilityHR / Financial FlexibilityAlternative ProgramsAttendance ProtocolsEIP / ELL / Gifted / REPGraduation RequirementHealth/PE RequirementInstructional Extension

Middle School ProgramPromotion/RetentionScheduling InstructionSchool Day / YearSeat TimeStatewide Passing Score

At-Will ContractsCertificationClass SizeRequired PersonnelCategorical AllotmentExpenditure Controls Salary ScheduleQBE Financing9

Ensuring Success For Each StudentAccountabilityStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersNOcontractual accountability measuresContractualaccountability measures foreach school

Contractualaccountability measures forthe districtContractualaccountability measures foreach school10

Ensuring Success For Each StudentForsyth IE2 AccountabilityPerformance Goal:Close gaps for all students and subgroups in reading, ELA, math, and writing between the schools performance and the state average

Schools are expected to meet targets for 3 years of the 5-year contract.Goal MetIf:School did not miss more than one subgroup target in a given subject ANDSame subgroup did not miss a target in more than one subject areaORSchools CCRPI is 85 or higher and is in 85th percentile of CCRPI scores across state

If a school does not meet targets in 3 years but meets goals by the 5th year, the school will be deemed as meeting contract goals11

Ensuring Success For Each StudentForsyth IE2 AccountabilityES Measures

% exceeds grades 3-5 Reading/ELA

% exceeds grades 3-5 Math

% meets/exceeds grade 5 WritingMS Measures

% exceeds grades 6-8 Reading/ELA

% exceeds grades 6-8 Math

% meets/exceeds grade 8 WritingHS Measures

% exceeds grade 9 Literature

% exceeds Math II

% exceeds GA HS Writing

Mean scale score on SAT-Writing12

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFulton Charter AccountabilityAcademic GoalsGoal 1: Continuous Improvementmeet/exceed state performance targetsexceed state avg. on all CRCTs/EOCTsreduce number of schools not meeting SPT by 10% / yearGoal 2: Students College/Career Readymeet/exceed SPT for graduation ratereduce % not graduating by 10% / yearIncrease grads w/ college credit 5% / yearGoal 3: All Students High Performingdecrease % not meeting SPT 2% / yearincrease % exceeds CRCT/EOCT 2% / yearGoal 4: Improve on National Assessmentsincrease % rank on ITBS by 7 points totalincrease district SAT by 6 points totalincrease district ACT by 0.1 points totalIncrease % taking ACT or SAT by 1% / year13

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFulton Charter AccountabilityOperational GoalsGoal 1: Positive School Environmentdecrease % students absent 15 days by 1%increase student satisfaction by 7%maintain parent volunteer rate of 85%Goal 2: Economically Sustainablefinancially sound per external auditeffective allocation of budget resourcesmaintains adequate cash reservesGoal 3: Foster School-Level Governanceby year-3, all schools will use a School Governance Councilby year-4, all schools will hold at least one earned request for flexibilityall School Governance Councils will have annual governance training14

Ensuring Success For Each StudentConsequencesStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersNOcontractualpenalties tied to performanceInterventionorloss of governance forindividual schoolsnot meeting performance goalsInterventionorloss of charterfordistrict not meeting performance goalsInterventionorloss of charterforindividual schoolsnot meeting performance goals15

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFiscal ImpactStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersRegular QBE funding

NOcost savings through waiversRegular QBE funding

Potentialcost savingsthrough waiversRegular QBEfunding

Potentialcost savingsthrough waiversAdditional Allotment- $100/FTE- $4 million cap- $3.8 million for HCSRegular QBE funding

Potentialcost savingsthrough waivers

Eligible to apply for federal grants(if funded)16

Ensuring Success For Each StudentGovernanceStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersNo changein current governance structureNo changein current governance structure

Increasedschool-level governancerequiredIncreasedschool-level governancerequired17

Ensuring Success For Each StudentExpectations for Charter GovernanceThe States intent is to maximize school level decision making for PersonnelBudget / Resource AllocationCurriculum and InstructionSchool Operations and ImprovementDistrict LevelSchool LevelGDOE wants charter schools to be as close to this end as possibleDecision-Making18

Ensuring Success For Each StudentAs Stated in the Charter ContractLocal BoardSchool Governance TeamThe Local Board shall ultimately be responsible for all duties to be performed by the Charter System and the schools within the Charter System under this Charter.

The Governing Councils at each System Charter School shall be subject to the control and management of the Local Board.Each System Charter School shall utilize a Governing Council as its governing body, which shall operate with the intent and purpose of maximizing school-level decision making.

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Ensuring Success For Each StudentGuiding PrinciplesDistrict Level Decision MakingSchool Level Decision Makingis necessary to Preserve equity and consistencyMinimize legal risk Maximize economies of scaleReduce the burden upon schoolsProduce systemic resultsis necessary to Carry out the district/school mission and visionMeet the unique needs of students, staff, and school community Manage allocated resources for greatest effect on student achievement20

Ensuring Success For Each StudentPractical ApplicationPersonnelBudget / Resource AllocationCurriculum and InstructionSchool Operations and ImprovementSGC refers principal candidatesPrincipal refers staff candidatesPrincipal manages and evaluates staffXO evaluates principal w/ SGT input CO provides HR supportBOE approves employment, placement, terminationSGC provides input, approves and monitors school budget and staffing planPrincipal and staff develop and manage school budget and staffing planCO allocates resourcesBOE approves and monitors district budgetSGC provides input for instructional innovationsPrincipal and staff manage and evaluate instructional program and innovationsCO directs systemic instructional initiatives and provides support servicesBOE approves systemic instructional initiativesSGC approves fund-raising, field trip, use of facility requests; school addendum to dress code; CSIP; monitors charter accountabilityPrincipal and staff manage daily operations CO provides support services to schoolsBOE adopts policies for effective operation of school system 21

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFultons Plan for School GovernanceTransitionStructureResponsibilitiesAccountabilityAll schools have SGC by year-3Year-1 planning - communication, elections, and training

3 parents 2 teachers 2 school staff 2 community 2 students (HS) / (non-voting)Principal (non-voting)Two-year termsApprove school improv. planApprove budget and allocationsApprove Request for Flexibility Participate in selection of principalServe as Title I CommitteeStandard set of SGC Bylaws and Code of ConductCertification of SGCSGC training and monitoring by districtUse of BoardDocs for transparency

And Cluster Advisory Councils to support cluster-wide coordination22

Ensuring Success For Each StudentFlexibility Contract Approval ProcessStatus QuoIE2Charter SystemSystem of ChartersConduct one public hearingSign GDOE statementConduct one public hearingHCBOE approvalSubmit to GDOENegotiate contract SBOE approvalSigned contractConduct two public hearingsSend notice to all staff and parentsHCBOE resolution approving petitionSubmit to GDOESBOE approvalSigned contractEach school develops charter petitionStaff/parents vote to submit petitionHCBOE approvalSubmit to GDOESBOE approvalSigned contracts23

Ensuring Success For Each StudentConsiderationsWill upcoming elections result in changes to this legislative requirement?How will the SBOE handle the matter of class size waivers for FY16?Stakeholder input will be required for IE2 or charter system we must build this into our timeline.Our next SACS accreditation review will be Spring 2016 we must remain aware as we consider IE2 or charter system implementation plans and timelines.24

Ensuring Success For Each StudentProposed Next StepsMarch - April 2014Determine if we can rule out status quo as an optionIf so May - June July 2014Obtain / present principal feedbackSuperintendent and board identify preferred flexibility optionResume development of application and plan for use of flexibility July - August - September 2014Initiate communication planObtain stakeholder input Conduct public hearing(s)October 2014HCBOE action on final draft of planIf approved, submit application to GDOENovember 2014 August 2015Prepare for implementation25

Ensuring Success For Each StudentQuestions for DiscussionWhich option is the best fit for our school system? Why?

Which option is the best fit for our community? Why?

What questions and/or concerns do you have?

What suggestions do you have?26