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Matthew H. Malone, Ph.D.Superintendent
Brockton Public Schools
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Observations on BPS: Impressive group of
professionals Focused on the work of
learning & teaching Child-centered Innovative leadership Ability to self-evaluate and
self-adjust Willingness to share best
practices Tremendous pride
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BHS’s “spectacular gains” in ELA cited by DESE as an exemplar in closing the proficiency gap.◦ Gains from 8th to 10th grade = 98th
percentile in ELA
BHS named one of America’s Best High Schools by US News & World Report
BHS earns Model School distinction for 7th straight year and will present at NASSP convention for 2nd year
Brockton Middle Schools outscore all other urban districts in ELA & Math on MCAS
Maria Pina of Huntington named MATSOL Teacher of the Year
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The Brockton Public Schools has received a great deal of attention for its impressive academic achievement levels and innovative approach to learning.
Last year, we were visited by …
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Mayor Linda Balzotti (visiting her sister’s Kennedy School classroom)
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DESE Commissioner Mitchell Chester (at Brockton High School)
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Governor Deval Patrick(at the Brookfield School)
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Governor Deval Patrick (right) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (middle)
(at South Middle School)
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President Obama(with BHS Principal Dr. Szachowicz)
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and First Lady Michelle Obama
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“Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.”
- Sarah Ban Breathnach
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We can and will solve our own problems and meet our challenges head on.
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Brockton allocated $780,00 to be spent over two years. We will use this money to pay for:◦ Paraprofessionals◦ MTAs◦ Class Size Reduction
A stimulus package whose sole purpose is to preserve jobs for public school employees
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Brockton awarded $2.8 million of targeted funds to support the following RTT initiatives over the next four years:◦ School turnaround &
innovation plans◦ Alternative Pathways◦ Wraparound services
A competitive grant initiative to support innovation in public schools
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More than 150 BPS staff members participated in cross-functional teams to develop strategic goals in four key areas◦ Learning & Teaching◦ Performance Management◦ Human Capital◦ Resource Reallocation
We will implement School Committee Strategic Goals during the 2010-2011 school year
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The Mission of the Brockton Public Schools is to:
Learn, Teach, Inspire and Achieve
CORE VALUES
*Learning
*Respect
*Community
*Ideas
*Hard Work
*Accountability
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PreK◦ Gilmore Early Childhood Center opens◦ Raising a Reader Grant
Elementary◦ Huntington Redesign Extended hours uniforms,
community service & character education
Partnership with Pearson Learning and DESE on data collection & student achievement
◦ BSRI expanded to Baker & Brookfield◦ BPS Elementary Schools to participate
in Harvard University study on best teacher practices & math achievement
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Middle School◦ Gelfand Foundation grants –
new science labs and programming at Ashfield & South MS
High School◦ Piloting Learning Together, a
new peer tutoring program that benefits and empowers struggling learners
◦ 40th anniversary of BHS and Community Schools Year-long celebration begins at
the October 8th football game
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Alternative Schools◦ Lincoln moves to Goddard◦ Second year of Keith Center
– Champion, Russell & Pathways
Districtwide◦ Parent Info Center moved
to Central◦ Anti-bullying initiatives◦ Tip Soft
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“…the single greatest determinant of learning is not socioeconomic factors or funding levels. It is instruction.”
- Results Now, by Mike Schmoker
The Brockton way has always been known for perseverance and teamwork. Together, we will continue to serve the needs of all of our students.