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Valdosta City Schools 2015‐2016
Transcript of VCS System Overview 2016€¦ · Our Community •Valdosta –10th largest MSA in GA •Population...
Valdosta City Schools2015‐2016
Our Community• Valdosta – 10th largest MSA in GA• Population – 57,000 • Median Household Income ‐ $29,371• Approximately 33% lives in poverty• Bachelor’s Degree or higher – 27.4%• Lowndes County Diversity – 54% white, 37% black, 4% Hispanic, 5% other
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
VisionOur vision is to prepare
students to pursue infinite possibilities for the future.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
MissionThe mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
In Valdosta City Schools, we believe
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
1.Positive relationships, high expectations, and a safe environment are essential for quality teaching and learning.
2.All students have unique needs and learn when provided relevant instruction and support.
3.Students, teachers, and leaders must utilize critical thinking, digital literacy, and technology skills to be globally competitive.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
4.Effective educators motivate and engage students in the learning process.
5.Continuous improvement, collaboration, and shared decision making among all stakeholders are fundamental to teaching, learning, and school effectiveness.
6.Activities beyond core academics promote relationships and connections that are critical to student learning and life‐long success.
In Valdosta City Schools, we believe
Strategic Goals
1. Student Achievement2. Superior Support Services3. High Quality Workforce4. Positive Relationships with all Stakeholder
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Valdosta City Strategy Map & Statement
Build & Nurture Client
Relationships
Student Achievement
PositiveRelationships
with allStakeholders
Superior Support Services
High Quality Workforce
To ensure effectiveresource
stewardship
To ensure a safe, orderly, and inviting place for
students, staff, and parents
To provide and maintain innovativeinstructional facilities
and technology
To provide quality, ongoing professional
learning for all staff
To recruit and retaina high quality, diverse
staff
To ensure all students arecollege and career
ready
To ensure mastery of rigorous curriculum
To provide meaningful, engaging, and effective instructional
supports
To improvecommunication,
collaboration, and engagement
To promote a positiveschool culture
If we nurture positive relationships that engage all stakeholders, maintain a high quality workforce, and continuously provide superior support services, then students will graduate with the ability to achieve their vision and plan for the future.
January 2016
Superintendent’s Non‐Negotiables
A. Student‐centered Decision Making
B. Constructive Accountability
C. Collaboration and Trust
D. Positive Relationships
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Superintendent’s Non‐Negotiables for Academic Achievement
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
A. Systemic Response to Intervention ProgramB. Professional Learning Communities
(Collaboration)C. Student Engagement by DesignD. Recruitment and Retention of Highly Effective
TeachersE. Balanced Assessment Program
Superintendent’s Two‐way Communication Plan
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
A. Institute teacher Leadership Team meetings two to four times per year, made up of teacher leaders from each school/location
B. Institute Classified Leadership Team meetings two times per year, made up of classified staff from school/location
C. Attend at least two faculty meetings at each school to disseminate information
D. Institute a new principals’ academyE. Institute a Parent Advisory Board to meet two to four times of yearF. Institute Student Summit meetings twice a year at Central Office; the group
will be comprised of students from middle/high schoolsG. School visits with informal interaction with studentsH. Host Community Conversation summits in order to ensure system
stakeholder are informed
Schools & Programs
• 5 PK‐5 Elementary Schools • 2 6‐8 Middle Schools• 1 9‐12 High School• 1 6‐12 Alternative School• 1 6‐12 Early College
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Student EnrollmentThe Valdosta City School System
serves
7,834 students
13% increase since 2006!The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Demographics
EthnicityAfrican‐American – 76%
White – 15%Hispanic – 5%
Multi/Other – 4%
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
• VCS participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), so all students eat free breakfast & lunch
• All schools are Title I School‐wide
• 36% of students receive early and remedial intervention services
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Special Services
Special Education – 12.7%
Gifted Education – 5.7%
English Learners – 2.2%
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
PersonnelVCS employs 1,087 employees
• 643 Certified Personnel– Teachers, Counselors, Media Specialists, Administrators
• 444 Classified Personnel– Paraprofessionals, School Nutrition, Custodians, Maintenance, Secretaries, & Bus Drivers
• VCS is the 5th largest employer in community• Monthly payroll over $3.5 million
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Academic Highlights• VCS holds District Accreditation with the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
Valdosta HS was awarded the honor of 100 years of SACS accreditation
• VCS is accredited with Quality by the GeorgiaAccrediting Commission
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Academic Highlights• Valdosta HS is one of 26 IB Schools in Georgia, and one of 475 in USA
• Valdosta High School was recognized as a 2014 Advanced Placement Access & Support and STEM School
• JL Lomax was recognized as 2014 Reward school for Highest Progress
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Academic Highlights• Advanced Content courses in ELA and math are offered in middle school almost 600 students
• Advanced Placement (AP) 239 students enrolled in over 375 seats in at least one of 11 different AP courses
• International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) serves 40 students enrolled in 12 different IB courses during junior & senior years
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Academic Highlights
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
• Valdosta Early College Academy – one of 10 in Georgia
• AVID Program – focuses on preparing students for college readiness; serves over 550 students in AVID program 6‐12
• Pre‐K – currently have 9 PreK classrooms in across all elementary schools
Career Planning for Students• Career Guidance begins with awareness activities in elementary schools
• Middle Schools offer exploratory CTAE classes to all students.– 8th grade students develop individual graduation plans to include a Career Pathway.
• VHS offers 21 Career Pathways• Over 1,200 students are taking CTAE courses
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
System Finances
2015-2016 System BudgetGeneral Fund & Special Revenues = $83 Million
• 42% Local – Property, ESPLOST, & vehicle ad valorem tax
• 44% State ‐ Quality Basic Education (QBE)
• 14% Federal ‐ Federal programs, IDEA, school nutrition
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
Capital Project Revenues = $86 Million
2015‐2016 System Budget
Estimated Expenditures = $107 Million
• 59% General Fund• 12% Special Revenue Funds• 29% Capital Projects
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
VCS Austerity Cuts
• Loss in Revenue since 2003 ‐ $41.3 Million
• Current millage rate 16.98– Increased 1 mill since 2007 (15.98 in 2007)
• Current mill generates $1.5 Million
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
VCS – ESPLOST IV & VEducation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
• ESPLOST IV started in October 2012, and will end in September 2017. Estimated revenues are $8.9 million per year.
• ESPLOST V was approved in March 2015 and will begin October 2017.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
VCS – ESPLOST IV & VFacilities/Projects:
• Pinevale Elementary School• JL Newbern Athletic Fields & Gym• Valdosta High (ESPLOST V also)• Technology & Security Improvements• Buses & Maintenance Vehicles• Other minor renovations across district
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
VCS Data
2012 2013 2014
Elementary 80.0 76.0 79.8
Middle 68.7 65.5 76.9
High 65.4 57.6 66.2
Georgia CCRPI Trend Data 2012-2014
2012 2013 2014
Elementary 74.2 77.8 72.6
Middle 73.8 74.6 73.2
High 72.8 71.8 68.4
VCS CCRPI Trend Data 2012-2014
A new state‐wide assessment system was implemented in 2014‐2015.
Valdosta City SchoolsGeorgia Milestones 2014‐2015
English Language Arts – Preliminary Results
Due to rounding, percentages may not total 100%.
Valdosta City SchoolsGeorgia Milestones 2014‐2015
Mathematics – Preliminary Results
2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results
Valdosta City SchoolsGeorgia Milestones 2014‐2015Science – Preliminary Results
Valdosta City SchoolsGeorgia Milestones 2014‐2015
Social Studies – Preliminary Results
2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results11/12/15—includes Winter & Spring EOC
The mission of Valdosta City Schools is quality teaching and learning, resulting in superior performance for all.
