INDIANA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

HIGH SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING

AGENDA

I. Graduation Requirements

II. Review of Departments

III. Target for staff reduction

IV. High School Daily Schedule

V. Question and Answer

STRATEGIC PLAN 2008-2014

MISSION:

Indiana Area School District is committed to excellence in educating each student to become a self-directed lifelong learner and a responsible citizen in a changing global society.

VISION:

Indiana Area School District: A Premier Educational Program

STRATEGIC PLAN 2008-2014Shared Values:

1. We believe every student can learn.

2. We value the individuality of every child.

3. We model a strong Family – School – Community partnership.

4. We provide a school environment that is welcoming to our students, families and community.

5. We provide safe learning environments that are supportive of our students’ well being.

6. We cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to adapt to future challenges.

7. We develop students’ critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and real world applications.

8. We value strong character development in each individual.

9. We believe active, responsible local, national and global citizenship is a priority outcome for all students.

FISCAL CRISISKey Assumptions:

State funds their 50% share of PSERSSchool Board approves RE Tax increases at Index each yearNo increase in total wagesHealthcare increases 6% annually

Directive to the Administration: Two-year plan (2013-14 and 2014-15) to reduce expenditures by $1.2 Million Year one reduced 1.5 of 8 professional staff retirements Approximately $120,000 toward $1.2 Million reduction 1.2 FTE of 1.5 professional staff added back

Reality:Need to cut further to increase funds for the curriculum cycle, technology, building budget allocations, RTII

Earned Income Tax Revenue $400,000 higher than anticipated

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

WHAT DO WE VALUE AT IASD?The ArtsAP coursesChoices for students in courses and athletics/activitiesCommunity schoolsTeaming in the Middle School

WHAT DO WE WANT TO ADD?RTII in Reading and MathEducational technologyFully funded curriculum revision cycleSTEM, STEAM, etc.Earlier Foreign Language instruction

IMPLEMENTED 2013-2014Ten Period day

IDEAL expansion (blended learning)

Classroom modifications

Academic Advisor period, supplemental instruction

Early release for seniors

Educational internships in schools

Technology credit flexibility

Senior English Semester courses

Honors English Grade 9

Personal Fitness Class

Aspects of Engineering I and II

Digital Media Production I, II and III

Dual enrollment opened to juniors

CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2014-2015Plan for staff reductions including

Revise graduation requirementsEvaluate elective offeringsIncreasing class sizeScheduled periods for teachers and students

PDE Project Based Assessment, supplemental instructionHonors English 1011th grade English semester courses: British Literature and World

LiteratureAdditional semester senior English coursesDouble periods for Algebra I and BiologyBCIT AP coursesTechnology (one-to-one and Bring Your Own Device)Later start time

See additional items under Program Notes on later slides

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSCurrent Credit Requirements:

English – 4Math – 3

Science – 3Social Studies – 4*

HPE – 3Computer Technology – 1

FCS – 0.5Electives – 5.5

Total – 24*3 required for ICTC students

HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES

Art

Business, Computers, Information Technology (BCIT) **

Digital Media **

Drama

Family Consumer Science (FCS) *

Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish)

Music

Technology Education **

* 0.5 credit FCS (On Your Own) for graduation

** Computer based courses count toward 1.0 computer technology credit for graduation

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Core Subjects:English 9

Math 8

Science 8.5

Social Studies 7.25

HPE 4

Total 36.75

Electives:Art 1.5

BCIT 4.5

FCS 2.5

For. Language 4.5

Music 2.5

Communications 0.75

Technology Educ. 2

Total 18.25

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SIZE

861 students in 2012-13 school year

55 classroom teachers in 2012-13 school year

2012-2013 Actual (8-period day)

   

  Total Total  

Classroom Teacher Teacher Student Student Scheduling Average

Teachers Periods Periods Students Periods Periods Efficiency Per Class

   

55 7 385 861 8 6888 100% 17.9

55 7 385 861 8 6888 90% 19.9

55 7 385 861 8 6888 80% 22.4

55 7 385 861 8 6888 70% 25.6

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SIZE

What is the minimum number of teachers needed for 836 students?

2013-2014 Projected (10-period day)     Total Teacher  

  Average Student Student Teacher Periods Scheduling Teachers

StudentsPer

Class Periods Periods Periods Needed Efficiency Needed   

836 20 9 376 8 47 100% 47.0836 20 9 376 8 47 90% 52.3836 20 9 376 8 47 80% 58.8836 20 9 376 8 47 70% 67.2

   836 25 9 301 8 38 100% 37.6836 25 9 301 8 38 90% 41.8836 25 9 301 8 38 80% 47.0828 25 9 298 8 37 70% 53.2

   *** Lunch period not included in student average      

STAFF REDUCTION

Opportunities:1. Revise graduation requirements

2. Reduce electives

3. Increase class size

4. Common study hall period

5. Teachers teach an extra period per day

Impact:1. Shift enrollment to other courses

2. Fewer choices for students

3. Increased demands for differentiation

4. Students will have to schedule an additional class

5. Difficulty covering non-instructional duties, quality versus quantity

DEPARTMENTSAnticipated Staff Reduction via Attrition

2013-2014

1.50 Art

4.50 BCIT

9.00 English

2.50 FCS

4.50 Foreign Language

4.00 HPE

8.00 Math

2.50 Music

8.50 Science

7.25 Social Studies

2.00 Technology Education

0.75 Communications

55.00 TOTAL

2014-2015

1.50 Art

3.50 BCIT (note 1)

8.00 English (note 2)

2.00 FCS (note 3)

4.50 Foreign Language

3.00 HPE (note 4)

7.00 Math (note 5)

2.00 Music

7.50 Science (note 6)

7.25 Social Studies (note 7)

2.00 Tech. Education (note 8)

0.75 Communications

49.00 TOTAL

PROGRAM NOTES1. BCIT – Reduce Computer Technology graduation

requirement from 1.0 to 0.5

2. English – Eliminate English lab. Replace with common period

3. FCS – Reduce elective offerings

4. HPE – Reduce graduation requirement from 3.0 to 2.0

5. Math – Eliminate Math lab. Replace with common period

6. Science – Increase options for 3rd science graduation requirement

7. Social Studies – Maintain all programs but could reduce graduation requirement from 4.0 to 3.0

8. Technology Education – Consider adding STEM credit to count toward 3rd Science credit. Provide capital investment to modernize program.

PROGRAM NOTES

Other:• Maintain or increase electives required for graduation. Currently

5.5 of 24. Proposed changes reduces total to 22.5 or 21.5.• Consider adding 0.5 credit Personal Finance course for graduation

requirement.• Consider adding Foreign Language graduation requirement• Consider making graduation project 0.5 credits required for

graduation.• Eliminate ISD (in-school detention) to provide equivalent of one

FTE. Replace with Saturday ISD• Capital investment to modernize Library

LATER START TIME FOR SH AND JH

2012-13: 7:30 a.m. – 2:26 p.m.

2013-14: 7:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Example 1: 7:45 a.m. – 2:41 p.m.Decrease class periods from 39 minutes to 38 minutes

Decrease time between classes from 4 minutes to 3.5 minutes

Example 2: 7:40 a.m. – 2:41 p.m.Maintain 39 minute class periods

Decrease time between classes from 4 minutes to 3 minutes

Increase in number of buses for elementary school grade realignment will reduce length of secondary bus runs and therefore provide later pickup times.

Can consider splitting ICTC students between a.m. and p.m.

QUESTIONSAnswers