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DR. RUSSELL DYER

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS

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2015-2016

SCHOOL YEAR

VISION

EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY MISSION

TO EDUCATE AND NURTURE STUDENTS TO BE

SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS

2016-2017 CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS DIRECTORY

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ms. Dawn Robinson, Chairperson

1250 Summerfield AVE NW

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 479-3058 [home]

Mr. Tom Cloud

3011 Parkwood TRL NW

Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 472-1697 [home]

Mr. Charlie Cogdill

1045 Everhart DR NW

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 472-0170 [home]

Ms. Carolyn Ingram

400 Emmett Avenue

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 240-8167 [home]

Ms. Krista McKay

1033 Harle Avenue NW

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 478-5739 [home]

Mr. Steve Morgan

2602 Highland Dr NE

Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 472-5807 [home]

Ms. Peggy Pesterfield

4035 Bow ST NE

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 472-2064 [home]

ADMINISTRATION

Office of the Director of Schools

(423) 472-9571

Dr. Russell Dyer, Director

Cathy Goodman, Assistant Director

Andrea Byerly, Administrative Assistant to the Director/Board Tammy Fleming, Receptionist

Alternative Education &

At Risk Programs (423) 479-9641 ext.2201 Debby Torres, Supervisor

Business Office (423) 472-9571 ext. 2015

Cindy Geren, Business Manager Matt Carson, Assistant Business

Manager Malorie Cissom, Accountant

Career & Technical Education (423) 472-8098

Renny Whittenbarger, Supervisor Ruth Gardner, Admin Assistant

Child Nutrition (423) 472-9574 ext. 2017 Susan Miller, Supervisor

Curriculum & Instruction (3-12) (423) 472-9571 ext. 2008

Jeff Elliott, Supervisor Teresa Gates, Admin Assistant

Data Management & Assessment (423) 472-9571 ext. 2014

Michael A. Kahrs, Supervisor Kathy Blackner, Database Admin &

Assessment Support Michelle Stansberry, Data Quality

& Technical Support Specialist

Federal Projects & Staff Development

(423) 472-9571 ext. 2024 Kelly Kiser, Supervisor

Debbie Creech, Admin Assistant

Maintenance and Transportation (423) 472-9576

Hal Taylor, Supervisor Valerie Mack, Manager

Susan Shelton, Admin Assistant

Personnel (423) 472-9571 ext. 2019

Cathy Goodman, Supervisor/Assistant Director

Angie Nabbefeldt, Admin Assistant

Early Childhood & Special Programs

(423) 472-9571 ext. 2009 Kellye Bender, Supervisor

Secondary Education (9-12) & District Services

(423) 472-9571 ext. 2006 Doug Moore, Supervisor

Special Services (423) 472-9571 ext. 2012

Dr. Joy Hudson, Supervisor Pat Collins, Admin Assistant

Technology (423) 476-1160 ext. 2203

Andrew Phillips, Supervisor David Ingram, Network

Administrator Jason Williford, Server

Administrator

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Arnold Memorial School 473 8th ST NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 472-2241 [voice] (423) 472-9877 [fax]

Principal: Mr. Michael Chai

BEST Partners: Andrew Johnson Bank, Lee University

Blythe/Bower Elementary School 604 20th ST SW, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 479-5121 [voice] (423) 472-2459 [fax]

Principal: Dr. Joel Barnes

BEST Partner: Regions Bank

Cleveland High School 850 Raider DR NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 478-1113 [Main Office]

(423) 476-1832 [Counseling Office]

(423) 559-1560 [fax]

Principal: Mrs. Autumn O’Bryan

BEST Partners: Mars Chocolate North America, Cormetech

Cleveland Middle School 3635 Georgetown RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 479-9641 [voice] (423) 479-9553 [fax]

Principal: Dr. Leneda Laing

BEST Partner: First Tennessee Bank, CHI Memorial

Denning Center 350 Central AVE NW

Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 339-0902 [voice]

(423) 559-9477 [fax]

Principal: Mrs. Barbara Ector

BEST Partner: Manufacturer’s Chemical

Mayfield Elementary School 501 20TH ST NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 472-4541 [voice] (423) 472-2539 [fax]

Principal: Mr. Randy Stephens

BEST Partners: Lee University, Keller-Williams Realty

Ross Elementary School 4340 Mouse Creek RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 479-7274 [voice] (423) 472-9763 [fax]

Principal: Mrs. Lisa Earby

BEST Partners: First National Bank of Cleveland, O’Charley’s,

Hardee’s, Wholesale Supply Group

Stuart Elementary School 802 20th ST NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 476-8246 [voice] (423) 479-5016 [fax]

Principal: Ms. Richelle Shelton

BEST Partner: BB&T, Bender Realty

Yates Primary School 750 Mouse Creek RD NW

Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 479-1723 [voice]

(423) 472-2388 [fax]

Principal: Mr. Mike Collier

BEST Partners: Doctor’s Express, Wesley Memorial UMC

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

As we begin the 2016-2017 school-year, I believe it is important that we look to the past

as we plan for the future. Cleveland City Schools has many things to be proud of over

the course of the 2015-2016 school-year. Our school board, district leaders, teachers,

and all other employees take pride in their profession and the result is increased

learning by our students. Even though my new position as Director of Schools did not

start until July 1, the hard work shown in this document reflects the positive attitude

of our wonderful staff and the commitment from the City of Cleveland to its public

school system. As we continue into this new year, a review of our strategic plan and

district initiatives will allow all stakeholders the opportunity to express their voice as

it relates to the type of educational system we want to see in our community. I look

forward to working with our partners to continue to make Cleveland City Schools the

school system of choice for all in our area.

Respectfully Submitted,

Russell Dyer, Ed.D.

Director of Schools

FACULTY & STAFF

HIGHLY QUALIFIED STATUS

100% of Cleveland City Schools Teachers have been determined to be Highly Qualified by the State of Tennessee.

POSITIONAL & EDUCATIONAL BREAKDOWN

Full Time Teachers: 409

Student Support Staff: 267

Administrative Staff: 32

Advanced Degrees: 280 (total)

Masters Degree: 205

Masters +45: 9

EdS: 59

EdD: 3

PhD: 4

National Board Certification: 6

Average Years of Teacher Experience: 12.8

Total Number of System Employees: 819

(Includes Food Service, Bus Drivers/Monitors,

Certified, and Support Staff)

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

One of the greatest assets of the Cleveland City School System is the outstanding teachers who provide excellent

instruction for students every day. The Teacher of the Year program is designed to identify the one teacher at each

level, elementary, middle, and high school, who represents the overall teaching qualities found in Cleveland City

Schools. The 2015/16 Teachers of the Year were Wanda Dent (High School) [left], Emily Raper (Middle School)

[center], and Siema Swartzel (Elementary School) [right].

SCHOOL SUCCESSES

ARNOLD MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY

Campus Beautification

o Pressure washing of building and entrances

o Renovation of Media Center floor

o Addition of a walk in new freezer in the cafeteria

Siema Swartzel selected to represent Arnold and Cleveland City

Schools as Southeast Tennessee Teacher of the Year.

Raised over $1000 for PTO during our Mustang Walk

Raised over $1000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through our

Great Strides Mini-Walk

First year with a full-time nurse who served over 4000 students in

clinic visits

BLYTHE-BOWER ELEMENTARY

Steam Lab opened with $76,000 Leonore Annenberg School Fund For

Children Grant. Fourth grade students at Blythe-Bower led

professional development for teachers across Cleveland City Schools

and presented at the Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation

annual grant luncheon.

Raised $10,000 for the 2nd year of a five-year plan to own all of our

instruments in Band and Strings Programs.

Kim Davison was selected to present her Extended Resource “My

Bobcat Buck System” (token economy) at the Partners in Education

State SPED Conference.

Blythe-Bower students raised $1,606.08 in loose change to benefit the

Phoebe Gray Orphanage in Africa!!

BEST Partner Platinum Award with Regions Bank

BEST Partner Gold Award with South Cleveland Church of God

E. L. ROSS ELEMENTARY

E.L. Ross was awarded a $96,616 Focus Grant which funded a Student

Leadership program; materials, programs, and personnel for math and

reading tutoring; professional development; and laptops.

Students participated in many service projects: Community Food

Drive, Penny Power and Sweet Soda Sensation for The Caring Place, a

book drive for New Hope, a story-writing project with Alzheimer’s

patients, Project SAFE, Little Raider Fun Run, and Special Olympics.

Tonya Mullinax served on a TN State STEM Leadership Council;

Wenona Patterson and Cherish Reid served on the BCPEF Committee.

The Student Leadership Team learned leadership skills by

participating in weekly training sessions, completing

responsibilities/jobs at school, participating in leadership activities in the community, and developing a

News Crew that records and edits video announcements.

Faculty and staff implemented a House (team) concept. Students participated in many team-building House

activities, competitions, and celebrations.

GEORGE R. STUART ELEMENTARY

Kindergarten experienced amazing growth in RTI - 41% in Reading and 12% in Math

- resulting in growth scores of 5 for all kindergarten teachers.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade had a 56% growth in Reading RTI.

Alicia Kahrs attended the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project at

Columbia University in New York City. The goal of the institute is to teach educators

from around the globe how to engage their students in writing.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, PBIS, was implemented. Over 480

B.O.N.E.s (Being Outstanding and Noble Everywhere) were given out to students.

The ESL Club and the Stuart Environmental Club were created to help students

expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. The Environmental club joined forces with

CHS to clean up the green-way. The ESL Club helped students who are new to speaking

English feel more comfortable in conversations and other interactions.

MAYFIELD ELEMENTARY

Mayfield students raised over $3000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation.

Several members of the Mayfield faculty/staff assisted in the Women Build

project with Habitat for Humanity.

Seventeen students in the fifth grade were inducted into the National Beta

Club. These students conducted canned food drives for local agencies to

assist families in need.

Mayfield students brought their families to participate in several family

nights which focused on Science, Music and the Arts, Book Fair, Writing

and Literacy, and Dads Night.

Mrs. Chelsie Isbill received the News 12 Golden Apple Award and was

selected by her peers as Teacher of the Year.

YATES PRIMARY

Yates Primary hosted New York Times best-selling author of the Pete

the Cat books, Eric Litwin.

The Yates PTO sponsored Raider Run raised over $8,000 for

classroom technology.

All students participated in a hands-on career day experience

showcasing three career clusters: human service workers, healthcare,

and science/technology.

Thirteen Yates Primary teachers participated in a Women Build for

Habitat for Humanity.

Service projects included: Southern Heritage Bank Food Drive, toy

drive for The Refuge, letter writing campaign for shut-ins of Wesley

Memorial Church, and item collection for the residents of Garden Plaza.

CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

The ERC and CDC classes were awarded grants from Civitan

to fund sensory diet supplies and to support life experience field

trips, such as monthly trips to Tennessee Therapeutic

horseback riding. The year culminated with the students

participating in the equestrian Special Olympics.

Emily Raper wrote an article on CMS literacy that was

published in the TSBA Journal in April 2016.

CMS Raider Tree provided Christmas gifts for 60 students and

families in December 2015.

CMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes raised over $2900 for the

New Hope Pregnancy Care Center during their annual "Walk

for Life.” They were the #1 fundraiser for all schools in Bradley

County.

CMS created a Digital Classroom Studio that will allow teachers to record lessons and presentations to be

used in classroom instruction.

CMS Dance Team performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

CHSLive was named “Best Student Broadcast” in the country.

Engineering program took a group to Nicaragua building an

aqua/hydroponic system in an orphanage which can sustain several

families with a nutritional diet each day.

Class of 2016 was awarded more than $7 million in scholarships, $2

million in TN Hope, and $1 million in TN Promise.

CHS Track Team qualified for eleven events at the TSSAA State

Track Meet.

Five students were AP Scholars - the first for CHS since 2002.

Student Sarah Barnette was named US Presidential Scholar.

DENNING CENTER

The Denning Center opened and awarded 30 diplomas. These

graduates are attending Cleveland State, Chattanooga State, The

Tennessee College of Applied Technology and entering the United

States Marine Corps.

Two students were awarded scholarships from TN College of

Applied Technology Pharmacy and Practical Nursing Programs.

Six students were successfully placed in jobs through Work Based

Learning.

The Denning Center was accepted into a partnership with

Cleveland State Community College which offers an intense two-

week training providing students with certificates in customer service or manufacturing to enhance their

resume and employability.

Garden Plaza has partnered with us and placed two students at their facility for the Work Based Learning

class. They were so pleased with these students that they have agreed to be a Best Partner and provide

leadership training for our class.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CHS Live was voted #1 in the nation by the Student Network

Television (SNT), coming in front of a California school that held the #1

ranking for seven years.

A Work Based Learning program was started at the F. I Denning

Center of Technology and Careers.

Engineering Applications classroom became a training facility for

Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

Both Business and Mechatronics students can earn their Associates of

Applied Science while in high school.

CMS, CHS, and DCTC received approximately $150,000 in grants and

donations.

60.8% of CHS students choose CTE as their focus area.

SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT LIAISON

For the fourth straight year, the School Board Student Liaison attends regularly scheduled

Board meetings in a non-voting capacity. At each meeting, the Liaison provides a report of

the student activities and events at Cleveland High School and shares the student

perspective when asked by the Board members. The Student Liaison is chosen by the

Cleveland High School faculty through an application process which includes an essay,

teacher references, and student signed petition.

Senior CHS student Maria Voytik served as the School Board Student Liaison for the 2015-

2016 year. Mariah was a student leader on the varsity cheerleading squad and a member

Beta Club, National Honor Society, Anchor Club and more.

CHS HALL OF FAME 2015

Curt Chaffin, Class of 1988, Allergist/Immunologist, The Allergy and Asthma Group Nina (Thomas) Elliott, Class of 1967, Retired, Director of Pre-Medical Enrichment, ETSU & UTK

Dianna (Lovelace) Johnson, Class of 1973, Educator, Cleveland City Schools Marc Morris, Class of 1980, Director, WEAC, Church of God & Co-Founder Samaritan’s Place

Dewayne Morrow, Class of 1975, President, Cleveland’s Southeast Bank John Owens, Class of 1986, Veterinarian, Taylor Animal Hospital

Scott Taylor, Class of 1971, Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Cleveland Matt Viser, Class of 1998, Journalist, The Boston Globe

Lloyd Glen Ware, Class of 1977, Educator/Coach, Tulsa Public Schools

Mariah Voytik

SYSTEM AND STUDENT DATA

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND DEMOGRAPHICS

2015/16 Enrollment by School/Grade [Last Day of School]

School K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total

Arnold Elementary 64 62 59 63 74 65 387

Blythe-Bower Elementary 95 84 79 92 79 81 510

Mayfield Elementary 86 81 80 108 81 88 524

Ross Elementary 118 113 143 374

Stuart Elementary 82 81 83 82 71 77 476

Yates Primary 112 129 116 357

Cleveland Middle School 411 427 451 1289

Cleveland High School 405 368 347 296 1416

District 439 436 417 463 417 454 411 427 451 410 387 373 330 5415

2015/16 Racial/Ethnic Breakdown

Race Number of Students Percentage of Population

American Indian 20 0.4%

Asian 127 2.3%

Black 749 13.8%

Hispanic 1074 19.8%

White 3397 62.7%

2015/16 Key Indicators

Indicator Number of Students Percentage of Population

Special Services 839 15.5%

ESL 450 8.3%

Free & Reduced Lunch 3409 63.0%

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education approved a Digital Learning Plan in February of 2015. This plan

will provide a laptop for every student in grades six through twelve by the 2017-2018 school year. Along with the

devices, infrastructure upgrades have begun to handle the increased number of devices. The learning management

system, Blackboard, will be used to give assessments,

store classroom resources, and facilitate

communication between students and teachers.

The Cleveland City Schools’ Digital Learning Plan

showcases the district’s progressive technological

integration into instruction. This plan addresses

instructional integration, infrastructure, equipment,

professional development, and communication to

prepare students to be successful digital citizens in

college and the work force. In addition, the plan

outlines short-term and long-term technology goals

and needs facing the district as it concerns

instructional implementation.

BUDGET & FINANCE

2015-2016 General Fund Budget Summary

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING

Cleveland City Schools has a strategic plan that provides

common direction for the district as a whole. Each school

then develops its own long‐range plan that addresses both

its contributions to the district’s plan and the challenges

that may be unique to that school. In turn, the professional

learning staff develops a plan that assists both the district

and the schools in reaching their goals. When all the adults

are learning and growing there is a greater likelihood that

students will also be learning and growing. We believe that

when each adult sees himself or herself as the number‐one

learner, we will achieve what we should achieve through

professional learning.

MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION

ENERGY PROGRAM

Since beginning its energy program in June of 2009, Cleveland City Schools has saved $4,157,772 in utilities costs

with a total cost avoidance of 33.5% through June of 2016. That is the equivalent of removing 17,342 metric tons of

CO2 from the atmosphere or removing 3613 passenger cars for one year or planting 444,671 tree seedlings grown for

10 years. This has occurred as a result of a team effort from all CCS employees.

Energy Savings from July 2009 through June 2016:

Expected Energy Cost $12,352,064

Actual Energy Cost $8,218,744

Program Savings $4,133,320

Percent Savings 33.5%

Other Savings $24,452

Total Savings $4,157,772

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Based on school bus enrollment, the Cleveland City Schools Transportation Department carried an estimated 3,376

students safely to school and back home during the school year. CCS school buses transported an average daily

attendance rate of 2568 students on 31 routes with 37 buses in the fleet. We added two new school buses this year,

one as a replacement and a second because of demand and growth. There were 23 regular education routes and 8

special services routes. The mechanics performed 825 work orders in addition to acting as substitute bus drivers

throughout the year.

Based on the state recognized ADT of 2568 regular education students and annual expenses of $1,117,543.61, the

annual cost per pupil was $322.88 on the regular education routes. The special services routes had an ADT of 73

students that averaged an annual cost of $3950.66 per pupil from the transportation budget and $1654.92 per pupil

from the support services appropriation which totaled $5,605.58 per pupil on the special services routes.

We are excited about the addition of real time GPS school bus location to our fleet and are continuing the

development of a bus stop locator for school staff based on the Google Earth platform. The developments we have

implemented this year should make the school buses safer and save fuel while at the same time continue to make

locating bus stops easier for faculty, staff, and parents.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

The Cleveland City Schools Maintenance Department provides maintenance services and oversees the janitorial

services of over 1.18 million square feet of facilities consisting of nine schools and three support buildings. Based on

the actual maintenance cost of $1,086241.46, the department operated at approximately $205.00 per pupil or $0.92

per square foot. In addition to their regular work assignments the maintenance staff helped oversee and work on

the Raider Arena as it was in the final stages of construction. Maintenance performed 3,061 work orders throughout

the year and oversaw or performed several capital projects in addition to regular assignments.

PRE-K PROGRAM Programs are offered at Arnold Elementary, Blythe Avenue Family Support Center, Blythe-Bower Elementary, East

Cleveland Early Childhood Center, George R. Stuart Elementary, and E. L. Ross Elementary; each site is served by

a professional preschool team (Certified Teacher and Paraprofessional

Aide). Class size is limited to 20 children. The program serves 218 three

and four-year-old children. The Blythe Avenue Family Support Center

houses three classrooms that operate year round and offers extended

hours for working parents. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch,

and an afternoon snack at that site. All other classrooms operate for 6

hours and provide children with breakfast and lunch. The curriculum is

based on the Revised Tennessee Early Learning Developmental

Standards for Four Year‐Olds and includes use of The Creative

Curriculum‐Fourth Edition, Scott Foresman Reading Street for Pre‐K,

and other supplemental curricula that address all developmental

learning domains.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Cleveland City Schools Special Education Department is

committed to providing free, appropriate educational

opportunities for all students with disabilities (SWDs), ages 3

through 21. During the 2015-2016 school year, the Special

Education Department implemented the following:

• CCS included students with disabilities in the general

education classrooms with appropriate aids and supports.

• CCS continued to provide research based interventions

aligned to specific skill deficit(s) as identified by data from the

universal screener benchmarks and progress monitoring.

• The State Department selected CCS Special Populations

Department to participate in the State Systemic Improvement

Plan (SSIP) activities through the State Personnel Development

Grant (SPDG). With the SPDG initiative, CCS will provide

professional development to teachers and administrators to increase access to the core curriculum

through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and other support for students

with learning differences. Communities of Practice will also be provided to support educators as they

develop enhanced proficiency to increase access to core instruction for all students.

• CCS was awarded the IDEA Discretionary Grant for Graduation in order to improve educational

outcomes for students with disabilities, hire a graduation coach to help increase the graduation rate,

and purchase intensive intervention programs to address deficit areas.

CLEVELAND CELEBRATES!!!

GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WE REMEMBER 2015/16

• Board of Education hired Dr. Russell Dyer, Director of Schools.

• Board of Education opened the state of the art Raider Arena at Cleveland High School.

• Siema Swartzel, Arnold Memorial Music Teacher,

was named Finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the

Year. This was the fourth consecutive year that a

Cleveland City Schools educator has been finalist for

Teacher of the Year.

• CHSLive was named the Best Daily Newscast in the

nation by the Student Network Television.

• F. I. Denning Center of Technology and Careers

opened and awarded 30 diplomas to their first

graduating class.

• CHS AP test scores increased 20%.

• CCS was named a District of Distinction by District Administration Magazine for the “Cleveland

High School Engineering Class Takes Self-Sustaining Aquaponics Dome to Nicaragua.”

• Cleveland High School’s Class of 2016 was awarded more than $7 million in scholarships.