Upload
vucong
View
217
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
District Report Card for Grades K-12
Mitchell, South Dakota
Published Fall, 2016
DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED, K-12 ENROLLMENT NUMBERS
2005-06 2517
2006-07 2502
2007-08 2465
2008-09 2433
2009-10 2465
2010-11 2482
2011-12 2540
2012-13 2596
2013-14 2710
2014-15 2747
2015-16 2785
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF STUDENTS
2015-16
% of Students Eligible
for Free and Reduced
Building _______ Lunches ________
11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16
Elementary……… 49% 44% 47% 44% 47%
Middle School….. 41% 35% 34% 38% 36%
Senior High*…….. 28% 23% 25% 28% 24%
*A lower rate of free and reduced lunch eligibility at the
Senior High is due, in part, to the availability of open lunch
at that level.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE
ATTENDANCE CENTER 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Elementary 95.7% 96.1% 96.1% 96.0% 95.8% 96.3% 96.5%
Middle School 95.5% 95.4% 95.8% 95.7% 95.5% 95.1% 95.3%
Senior High 94.4% 94.8% 94.7% 95.3% 94.7% 94.6% 95.2%
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
05-
06
06-
07
07-
08
08-
09
09-
10
10-
11
11-
12
12-
13
13-
14
14-
15
15-
16
2015-16 STUDENTS BY BUILDING
395 Longfellow Elementary School
427 Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School
539 L.B. Williams Elementary School
18 Rockport Colony School
18 Rosedale Colony School
585 Mitchell Middle School
778 Mitchell Senior High School
25 Abbott House
2785 Total
1
ETHNIC MAKE-UP
ETHNICITY 2011-12 2012-13 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
American Indian 189= 6.6% 193= 7.1% 168=5.9% 163=5.9% 156=5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 30= 1.0% 28=1.0% 30= 1.0% 24=0.9% 34= 1.2%
Hispanic 84= 2.9% 104=3.8% 100= 3.5% 101=3.7% 125= 4.5%
Black, Not Hispanic Origin 31= 1.1% 33=1.2% 35= 1.2% 28=1.0% 33= 1.2%
Two or more races 14= 0.5% 27=1.0% 21= 0.7% 60=2.2% 67= 2.4%
White, Not Hispanic Origin 2528= 87.9% 2339=85.9% 2518= 87.7% 2371=86.3% 2,370= 85.1%
Total 2876= 100% 2726=100% 2872= 100% 2747=100% 2785 = 100%
SPECIAL EDUCATION ENROLLMENT
Students Served in Special Education: 2015-16
DISABILITY CATEGORY NUMBER OF STUDENTS PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL STUDENTS*
Deafness and Blindness 0 0.0%
Emotional Disturbance 14 0.5%
Cognitive Disability 42 1.5%
Hearing Loss 2 0.1%
Specific Learning Disability 104 3.7%
Multiple Disabilities 2 0.1%
Orthopedic Impairments 0 0.0%
Visually Impairments 1 0.0%
Deafness 2 0.1%
Speech/Language Impairments 141 5.1%
Other Health Impaired 29 1.0%
Autism 33 1.2%
Traumatic Brain Injury 1 0.0%
Developmental Delay-Preschool 39 1.4%
Total 410 14.7%
* Percentage is rounded to the nearest tenth.
Percentages based on December 1, 2015 childcount numbers.
FIVE YEAR TOTALS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
2011-12 2012-13 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Number of Special
Education Students
361 380 394 377 410
Percent of Total Population 14.3% 14.6% 14.6% 13.7% 14.7%
All K-12 Students 2540 2596 2694 2747 2785
2
HOME SCHOOLERS/PUBLIC SCHOOL EXEMPTIONS
GRADUATION RATES
Four Year Cohort Graduation Rate* High School Completion rate **
MITCHELL STATE MITCHELL STATE
2012 93.6% 83.2% 2014 97.04% 89.99%
2013 93.4% 82.3% 2015 94.8% 90.1%
2014 93.9% 82.7% 2016 94.5% 90.3%
2015 92.7% 83.9%
2016 93.1% 84.1%
*Percentage of student who graduate in 4 years plus a summer
**Percentage of students who completed high school overall.
2015-16 ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND-LANGUAGE STUDENTS
GRADE
HUTTERISCHE
SPANISH
German Japanese Laotian
Mandarin
Chinese
Kindergarten 1 9 1 0 0 0
1st Grade 5 7 0 0 0 0
2nd Grade 4 1 0 0 0 0
3rd Grade 6 5 0 0 1 0
4th Grade 6 3 0 0 0 0
5th Grade 3 1 0 1 0 0
6th Grade 3 1 1 1 1 0
7th Grade 2 0 0 0 0 0
8th Grade 3 1 1 0 0 1
9th Grade 0 0 0 0 0 0
10th Grade 0 1 0 0 0 0
11th Grade 0 0 0 0 0 0
12th Grade 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 33 29 3 2 2 1
35 38
51 54
38
5864 60
76
60
0
20
40
60
80
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
0 %
2 0 %
4 0 %
6 0 %
8 0 %
10 0 %
2 0 12 2 0 13 2 0 14 2 0 15 2 0 16
l oc a l
st a t e
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2014 2015 2016
local
state
3
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Building and District Reports on the Next Generation Accountability Model:
In the following pages, pp. 5-13, you will find a report on the success of each building, as well as the Mitchell District and
South Dakota at large, on the Next Generation Accountability Model. The NGAM is the model which holds schools
accountable both for student achievement as well as a few other educational factors. This statewide accountability system is not
based on student achievement alone but also the percentage of K-8 students who attend at least 94% of all the days of school
and the percentage of students who graduate from high school.
School Alert Status
School School Designation*
Rockport Colony School Exemplary School
Rosedale Colony School Small School
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School Status School
L.B. Williams Elementary School Progressing School
Longfellow Elementary School Progressing School
Mitchell Middle School Progressing School
Mitchell Senior High School Progressing School
Based on these criteria, no Mitchell Schools were considered at-risk. One Mitchell School, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary,
was deemed to be in the top 10% of all schools in the State. Another Mitchell School, Rockport Elementary School, was
deemed to be exemplary, i.e. in the top 5% of all schools in the State.
Conclusions:
1. Mitchell attendance centers exceeded state goals at every level.
* What do these designations mean?
An Exemplary School has a School Performance Index score in the top 5% of schools in S.D.
A Status School has a School Performance Index score in the top 10% of schools in S.D.
A Progressing School has a School Performance Index score between the bottom 5% and top 10% of schools in S.D.
A small School has too few students to be provided a designation.
2. Proficiency rates listed are the sum of all students who were rated ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced’ in reading and math.
3. Mitchell proficiency rates are consistently higher than state averages.
4. All Mitchell School District school buildings set a goal to increase proficiency rates in both reading and math by 5
percentage points in the spring, 2016 testing.
Summary of Reading and Math Proficiency Percentages
For 2015 and 2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment for Mitchell School District:
Reading/ELA State Average Math State Average
2015 Grade 3 68% 49% 70% 51%
2016 Grade 3 63% 50% 66% 54%
2015 Grade 4 61% 45% 55% 46%
2016 Grade 4 65% 50% 57% 48%
2015 Grade 5 62% 49% 55% 37%
2016 Grade 5 52% 50% 47% 38%
2015 Grade 6 43% 45% 48% 34%
2016 Grade 6 56% 51% 57% 41%
2015 Grade 7 53% 49% 50% 39%
2016 Grade 7 52% 52% 56% 42%
2015 Grade 8 59% 48% 59% 39%
2016 Grade 8 47% 52% 49% 42%
2015 Grade 11 63% 59% 45% 38%
2016 Grade 11 61% 61% 46% 38%
4
School Performance Index
Exemplary Schools 1 / 7 Schools
14.29%
District Classification:-
Status Schools 1 / 7 Schools
14.29%
Progressing Schools 4 / 7 Schools
57.14%
Priority Schools 0 / 7 Schools
0.00%
Focus Schools 0 / 7 Schools
0.00%
Small Schools 0 / 7 Schools
0.00%
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
1 61ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
5
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points62.83%
62.83 out of possible 100
Academic Growth49.30%
19.72 out of possible 40
Attendance83.63%
16.73 out of possible 20
Student Achievement65.95%
26.38 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Status Title I Designation: Schoolwide
1 33ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
6
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points55.40%
55.4 out of possible 100
Academic Growth34.83%
13.93 out of possible 40
Attendance82.28%
16.46 out of possible 20
Student Achievement62.52%
25.01 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Progressing Title I Designation: Targeted Assistance
1 33ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | L.B. Williams Elementary - 03
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
7
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points56.25%
56.25 out of possible 100
Academic Growth47.25%
18.9 out of possible 40
Attendance81.95%
16.39 out of possible 20
Student Achievement52.40%
20.96 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Progressing Title I Designation: Schoolwide
1 33ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Longfellow Elementary - 05
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
8
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points63.93%
63.93 out of possible 100
Academic Growth35.83%
14.33 out of possible 40
Attendance100.00%
20 out of possible 20
Student Achievement74.00%
29.6 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Exemplary High Performance
Title I Designation: Targeted Assistance
1 47ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Rockport Colony Elementary - 10
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
9
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points88.89%
88.89 out of possible 100
Academic Growth0.00%
Schools with fewer than 10 students for Academic Growth are exempt from this indicator.
Attendance100.00%
20 out of possible 20
Student Achievement86.11%
68.89 out of possible 80
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: To Be Determined Title I Designation: Targeted Assistance
1 41ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
10
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points54.12%
54.12 out of possible 100
Academic Growth44.10%
17.64 out of possible 40
Attendance76.52%
15.3 out of possible 20
Student Achievement52.95%
21.18 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Progressing Title I Designation: Non-Title I
1 33ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Mitchell Middle School - 02
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
11
School Performance Index
SPI Total Points71.52%
71.52 out of possible 100
College and Career Readiness71.57%
21.47 out of possible 30
High School Completion Indicator94.27%
28.28 out of possible 30
Student Achievement54.42%
21.77 out of possible 40
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
School Classification: Progressing Title I Designation: Non-Title I
1 27ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2 | Mitchell High School - 01
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
12
School Performance Index
Exemplary Schools 34 / 660 Schools
5.15%
Status Schools 33 / 660 Schools
5.00%
Progressing Schools 453 / 660 Schools
68.64%
Priority Schools 29 / 660 Schools
4.39%
Focus Schools 33 / 660 Schools
5.00%
Priority Districts 6 / 150 Districts
4.00%
Small Schools 16 / 660 Schools
2.42%
Performance Indicators
* No bar will display at the school or district level if the subgroup does not meet minimum size for reporting purposes.
1 42ofReport Generated: 9/30/2016
South Dakota DOE
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
13
NAEP Performance - Grade 4
60 61ofReport Generated: 9/27/2016
Mitchell 17-2
South Dakota DOE2015-2016 Report Card
14
PLANS OF MITCHELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S 2016 GRADUATES
PLACEMENT NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Arizona State University 1
Augustana University 5
Aveda, Madison Wisconsin 1
Black Hills State University 10
College of Saint Benedict 1
College/University/Undecided 3
Creighton University 2
Dakota State University 5
Dakota Wesleyan University 11
Indian Hills Community College 1
Iowa State University 3
Lake Area Technical Institute 7
Lincoln Technical School 1
Metro Community College 1
Mitchell Technical Institute 32
Minneapolis College of Art & Design 1
Mount Marty College 2
North Dakota State College of Science 1
North Dakota State University 2
Rochester University 1
South Dakota School of Mines 5
South Dakota State University 19
Southeast Community College 1
Southeast Technical Institute 8
Stewart’s School of Cosmetology 1
University of Minnesota 7
University of Nebraska – Lincoln 6
University of Sioux Falls 3
University of South Dakota 18
Utah State University 1
Military 5
Work 9
Undecided/Unannounced 23
Total 197
Percent of Mitchell Senior High School graduates pursuing non-Military, post-secondary studies: 81%
Percent of Mitchell Senior High School graduates entering the Military: 2%
Percent of Mitchell Senior High School graduates going directly to the workforce: 5%
Undecided or declining to report their post graduate plans: 12%
15
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM SUCCESS RATE
Mitchell Senior High School offers a number of different Advanced Placement courses, classes sufficiently rigorous that they meet college
requirements. As the conclusion of an Advanced Placement class, students may take an AP exam to determine whether or not colleges will
grant credit for the course. If students receive a ‘3’ or better, on a 1-5 scale, they will be awarded college credit by most universities.
1. AP American History: No students sat for the examination.
2. AP English: No students sat for the examination.
3. AP Calculus: No students sat for the examination.
4. AP Spanish : No students sat for the examination.
5. AP Statistics: No students sat for the examination.
Because most of these courses are offered both as Advanced Placement and dual enrollment and since the dual enrollment option guarantees
college credit with a passing grade, students have all began choosing the dual credit option. Thus, this year no students took the AP exam,
though they did enroll in the courses.
DUAL ENROLLMENT OFFERINGS
Dual credit courses are classes offered simultaneously for high school and post-secondary credit. Students who successfully
complete courses in this program will have a post-secondary transcript that can be used to matriculate into many colleges and
universities.
During the 2015-16 school year, the following dual enrollment courses were offered at Mitchell High School:
Course: Possible College Credits: Credit-Granting Post-Secondary:
Digital Electronics 4 Augustana Univeristy
Human Body Systems 4 Augustana University
Introduction to Engineering 4 Augustana University
Medical Interventions 4 Augustana University
Principles of Engineering 4 Augustana University
Principles of Biomedical Science 4 Augustana Univeristy
Advanced Art Design 3 Northern State University
Advanced Biology 4 Northern State University
U.S. History 6 Northern State University
Computer Application III 3 Northern State University
College Algebra 3 Northern State University
Calculus 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Introduction to Sports Medicine 2 Dakota Wesleyan University
Survey of Health 2 Dakota Wesleyan University
Pols 153/AP American Government 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Bio 220 Anatomy and Physiology 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Spanish III, IV, V 9 Dakota Wesleyan University
Graphic Design 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Photography 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
English Lit/Comp./ AP English 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Statistics I 3 Dakota Wesleyan University
Nutrition and Wellness 3 Mitchell Technical Institute
Welding 3,4 and 5 1 Mitchell Technical Institute
General Service Technician 3 Mitchell Technical Institute
Intro to Architectural Drafting 1 Mitchell Technical Institute
Cabinet Making 2 Mitchell Technical Institute
Additionally, the following classes will be offered during both the summer and school year, at MHS as on-line courses for high
school credit: Personal Finance, Ancient World History, and Modern World History.
16
MITCHELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT ON THE ACT TEST YEAR MITCHELL AVERAGE SCORE STATE AVERAGE SCORE NATIONAL AVERAGE SCORE
2011-12 23.0 21.8 21.1
2012-13 23.1 21.9 21.1
2013-14 22.4 21.9 21.1
2014-15 22.6 21.9 21.1
2015-16 22.4 21.9 20.8
Average 22.7 21.9 21.0
Conclusions: Mitchell students score well above state averages and significantly above national averages.
MHS COLLEGE FRESHMAN GPA AT S.D. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
GRADE
MITCHELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE GPA
SOUTH DAKOTA
GRADUATE GPA
Class of 2010 2.89 3.02
Class of 2011 3.27 3.04
Class of 2012 3.23 3.04
Class of 2013 3.09 3.06
Class of 2014 2.99 3.08
Average 3.09 3.05
Conclusions: Mitchell graduates earn slightly higher grades in their freshmen year of college compared to their South
Dakota counterparts. Placements from these GPA’s are only considered for South Dakota public universities.
STUDENTS REMAINING IN REGENTAL UNIVERSITY FOR SECOND SEMESTER
Grade MHS SD
Class of 2014 84.1% 89.6%
MHS GRADUATES NEEDING REMEDIAL HELP IN MATHEMATICS AT S.D. PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
GRADE
MITCHELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE PERCENT
SOUTH DAKOTA
GRADUATE PERCENT
Class of 2010 9 students/ 16.36% 26.45%
Class of 2011 9 students/ 23.8% 24.87
Class of 2012 10 students/ 19.6% 23.33%
Class of 2013 7 students/ 14.8% 24.0%
Class of 2014 11 students/ 17.5% 23.8%
MHS GRADUATES NEEDING REMEDIAL HELP IN ENGLISH AT S.D. PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
GRADE
MITCHELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE PERCENT
SOUTH DAKOTA
GRADUATE PERCENT
Class of 2010 4 students/ 7.27% 14.22%
Class of 2011 6 students/ 15.38% 14.7%
Class of 2012 6 students/ 11.76% 13.66%
Class of 2013 7 students/ 13.1% 15.3%
Class of 2014 8 students/ 12.7% 15.5%
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS, REGENT SCHOLARS AND AP COURSEWORK MHS SD
Opportunity Scholars 23.8% 33.7%
Regent Scholar 34.9% 39.4%
AP Coursework 0% 18%
Conclusions:
1. While MHS grads are typically more likely than S.D, students in general, to remain enrolled for the second semester, this
was not the case for the class of 2014.
2. For the last five graduating classes Mitchell High School graduates are significantly less likely to require remedial help in
math and English than S.D. students in general.
3. Traditionally MHS students were more likely than SD students in general to be Opportunity and Regent Scholars but this
was not the case for the Class of 2014.
4. The popularity of AP course work at MHS has fallen off significantly in favor of dual enrollment college courses.
17
Mitchell School District 17-2
K-12
2014-15 District Goals
I. Fully Implement No Child Left Behind and the South Dakota Next Generation Accountability Model
A. Maintain the percentage of highly qualified instructors at 100%.
Goal Attained. 100% of our instructors in 2015-16 were deemed highly qualified by the State Department of
Education.
B. Publish State-Generated Reports on Mitchell’s Status on the Next
Generation Accountability Model in all Required Venues
Goal Attained. Through the district report card, district website, building postings, and a myriad of other methods, we
met and exceeded the requirements for reaching out to constituency groups with our student achievement reports.
II. Meet Additional Student Achievement Goals:
A. Mitchell High School ACT scores will continue to exceed state and national averages.
Goal Attained. The MHS ACT average last year remained well above state and national averages.
B. All schools will annually participate in student achievement data
retreats. These retreats will include reviews of both student achievement data as well as other metrics
included in the Next Generation Accountability Model.
Goal Attained. Student achievement data retreats were held for all school buildings during pre-service activities in
the fall of 2016.
C. Through the use of ongoing assessment, including STARS and
ALEKS, all schools will produce student assessment data to better inform instruction and provide
quantifiable, continuous (approaching real-time) feedback on student achievement progress.
Goal Attained but with Mixed Results: The school district did provide the necessary software—STARS and ALEKS—so
that formative reading and math data was provided to teachers based upon their ongoing assessments of students
during the school year. For any number of reasons (insufficient training in the use of the data, failure to appreciate or
recognize its utility, mismatch between the data and the information needed to make sound use of it, lack of time for
inclusion of such data in instructional planning, etc.), however, the use of the data to guide instruction was spotty
with some teachers applying the data widely and intensively and others treating it as little more than an interesting
snapshot. More work is needed in this area if formative assessment is ever to become an engine for individualization
and mass customized learning.
III. Develop and implement a district-wide professional development plan.
A. As one component of this plan, continue the Kernel Innovation to Develop Success KIDS
Grant program begun in 2015 by Curriculum Director, Sherri Becker and funded by private
benefactors.
Goal Met and Exceeded. After the success of the program in year 1, awarding over $12,000 to 7 different programs
and10 teachers including at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, the program was continued for a
second year with generous donations from Innovative Systems, BankWest, 1st National Bank, Mitchell Telecom, Dr. Phil
and Sherri Becker, and CorTrust.
IV. Develop and implement a 5-year facilities plan, including projected
expenditures for capital outlay in the areas of textbooks, transportation,
buildings and grounds, extracurricular needs, building-level needs, and technology.
Goal Attained. During the 2-15-16 school year, a new 5-year plan was developed for all of the listed areas and
successfully implemented.
A. With MTI fully transitioned to its new interstate campus, continue to transform the current north campus into a
regional career and technical education center, operated by Mitchell Technical Institute for Mitchell High
School students and open to area high school students. Having offered programs in welding, culinary arts,
PLTW engineering, PLTW biomedical, health science, construction, agriculture, and auto mechanics as of the
fall of 2014, add coursework in cabinet-making and careers in residential construction for the fall of 2015, and
consider adding an information technology (IT) program in the future.
Goal Met. All of the programs listed continued to be offered with full and even growing enrollments in 2015-16.
MCTEA leadership considered adding IT this last year but made the decision to maintain that program within the
traditional high school format at the regular high school building.
B. Complete phase I of the MHS parking lot replacement.
Goal Met. Phase I was completed during the summer of 2016.
C. Complete the construction of the MHS performing arts center, with a ‘move-in’ goal of December, 2016.
Goal Met/In Progress. While the PAC is not yet complete, of course, the project remains on budget and on schedule
for completion by Christmas of 2016.
V. Technology:
A. Continue the 6-12 1:1 technology initiative, moving toward a 1:1 initiative in grades K-5 with full
elementary implementation for the 2017-18 school year.
18
Goal met/In Progress. The 6-12 1:1 program was continued, with new iPads for the middle school in the fall of 2016
and new laptops for MHS scheduled for the fall of 2017. The K-5 initiative will likely be met through Chromebooks, with
Longfellow fully in place as of the fall of 2016 and LBW and GBR scheduled for the fall of 2017.
B. Support elementary, middle school, and senior high mass customized learning and problem-based
learning initiatives with appropriate 1:1 technology.
Goal Attained. Due to the individualized needs of such programs, 1:1 technology has been provided to these
programs.
VI. Lunch Program Goals:
A. Boost student participation in the school lunch program by five
percentage points (lunch), while maintaining or increasing the fund balance in that program.
Goal Not Attained/Goal Exceeded. In terms of lunch participation rates, numbers increased but by less than 5
percentage points at the elementary level, remained constant at the middle school, and fell significantly at the high
school. Thus, this part of the goal was not attained. In terms of the fund balance, however, the goal was exceeded
as that increased by $33,623 or just under 25%. Enhanced participation rates will be a priority for food service
director, Leann Carmody, in 2016-17.
B. Comply with new federal regulations on nutritional content and meal
pricing while improving student participation rates.
Goal Met/Goal Not Attained. All federal regulations on nutritional content and meal pricing were met. Participation
rate improvements were only partially met, as noted immediately above.
VII. Maintain the current strong financial condition of district finances with the
following objectives in mind:
A. Maintain a cash reserve at or above 25% of total expenditures.
Goal Met. The cash reserve, while having declined in 2015-16, remained above 25%.
B. Forego use of the opt-out levying authority for the 2016 and 2017 calendar years.
Goal Met. No opt-out dollars were levied for the 2016 or 2017 calendar years.
VIII. Regularly review K-12 and MTI board policies so that all are reviewed
every five years. Review series 400-600 during the summer of 2016.
Goal Met. The 400-600 policy series were reviewed by the board during the summer of 2016.
IX. Implement the new state-mandate teacher evaluation system at all
buildings, consistent with the Charlotte-Danielson Model.
Goal Met. The Charlotte Danielson Model was implemented at all buildings during the 2015-16 school year. While
some ‘bugs’ are still being worked out, implementation will continue in 2016-17.
IX. Program Level Goals:
A. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School:
1. Implement the S.D. Next Generation Accountability Model.
Goal met. GBR complied fully with all expectations of the S.D. NGA Model.
2. As measured by the Smarter Balance state assessment, 72% of 3-5 students will be proficient or
advanced in reading and 68% in mathematics on the spring, 2016 testing.
Goal Unmet. Proficiency/advanced rates were 64% in reading (an actual decline compared to the previous year)
and 67% in math (a significant increase from the prior year but still not enough to reach the 68% goal).
3. As measured by the STARS assessment, 95% of K-5 studentswill achieve at least one-year’s growth,
between the fall, 2015 and spring, 2016 assessments in reading and mathematics or score two grade
levels or more above their grade level.
Goal Unmet. In both reading and math, 90% of students achieved either one year’s growth and/or achieved at 2 or
more grade levels above their own. While this did not meet the overall growth goal, it is still a very strong percentage
of students who achieved or exceeded the desired growth.
4. Continue the implementation of the Olweus anti-bullying program with all students, parents, and
employees.
Goal met. Olweus director and district prevention specialist, Samantha Olson, worked with GBR faculty,
administration, and students to continue the successful implementation of the anti-bullying program in that building.
5. Implement problem-based learning in one section of each grade
level. Evaluate the success of PBL through student
assessment data analyses (Smarter Balanced and STARS)
to inform future PBL decisions.
Goal met/Revised. Indeed, a section of PBL was implemented at each grade level last year but the idea soon
morphed into a Personalized Learning (PL) classroom to be implemented in grades 1-5 at GBR for the 2016-17 school
year. That initiative was underway as of the start of the new school year.
B. L.B. Williams Elementary:
1. Implement the S.D. Next Generation Accountability Model.
19
Goal met. LBW complied fully with all expectations of the S.D. NGA Model.
2. As measured by the Smarter Balance state assessment, 67% of 3-5 students will be proficient or
advanced in reading and 65% in mathematics on the spring, 2016 testing.
Goal Unmet. Proficiency/advanced rates were 63% in reading (a small increase compared to the previous year)
and 64% in math (a significant increase from the prior year but still not enough to reach the 65% goal).
3. As measured by the STARS assessment, 95% of K-5 students will achieve at least one-year’s growth,
between the fall, 2015 and spring, 2016 assessments in reading and mathematics or score two grade
levels or more above their grade level.
Goal Unmet. In reading and math, 89% and 90% of students, respectively, achieved either one year’s growth and/or
achieved at 2 or more grade levels above their own. While this did not meet the overall growth goal, it is still a very
strong percentage of students who achieved or exceeded the desired growth.
6. Continue the implementation of the Olweus anti-bullying program with all students, parents,
and employees.
Goal met. Olweus director and district prevention specialist, Samantha Olson, worked with LBW faculty,
administration, and students to continue the successful implementation of the anti-bullying program in that building.
7. Continue to implement problem-based learning in one section of grades K-5. Assess the
efficacy of the program both in terms of costs and student achievement compared to
traditional instruction and consider expansion based upon those assessments.
Goal met. The PBL model was again implemented in one or more sections of grades K-5 during the 2015-16 school
year. The costs of the program were on a par with the cost of traditional programs and thus PBL was successful in that
aspect. Additionally, students in PBL classrooms achieved at a similar level and rate as those in traditional classrooms.
Any future expansion of the program will occur only to the extent that parent/student demand calls for it.
C. Longfellow:
1. Implement the S.D. Next Generation Accountability Model.
Goal met. Longfellow complied fully with all expectations of the S.D. NGA Model.
2. As measured by the Smarter Balance state assessment, 59% of 3-5 students will be proficient or
advanced in reading and 53% in mathematics on the spring, 2016 testing.
Goal Unmet. Proficiency/advanced rates were 55% in reading (a slight increase compared to the previous year)
and 45% in math (a decrease from the prior year).
3. As measured by the STARS assessment, 85% of K-5 students will achieve at least one-year’s growth,
between the fall, 2015 and spring, 2016 assessments in reading and mathematics or score two grade
levels or more above their grade level.
Goal Exceeded. In reading and math, 93% and 87% of students, respectively, achieved either one year’s growth
and/or achieved at 2 or more grade levels above their own. Thus, Longfellow met and exceeded this goal.
4. Continue the implementation of the Olweus anti-bullying program with all students, parents, and
employees.
Goal met. A program for Olweus was held each quarter for the students. Teachers found the classroom meetings
beneficial to the success of the initiative. Working now with data from 2 years of implementation, we were able to
see improvements and areas of continued need. Mrs. Krell, our guidance counselor, gears her lessons around issues
addressed in the Olweus program.
5. Given the addition of a grades 2-3 multi-age classroom for the 2015-16 school year, evaluate the
success of this classroom through student achievement (STARS, SBA, etc.) and parent satisfaction
(surveys, enrollment interest, etc.)
Goal met. The first year of the implementation of a multi-age classroom has proven to be successful. 100% of
students made one year’s growth. 90% of students were proficient or advanced in ELA and 80% in math. Parent
surveys showed satisfaction and support for continuing with a multiage classroom at Longfellow.
6. Evaluate year 1 of the Lion’s Academy extended school year program through student
achievement and other metrics. Report on this evaluation to the school board in October, 2015.
Implement year 2 of the program during portions of the summer months, 2016.
Based upon the evaluations of years 1 and 2, as well as the availability of district and external
revenue sources, make recommendations for the program’s revision, continuation, or
discontinuation.
Goal met/In Progress. Year 2 of the Lion’s Academy extended school year was held during the summer of 2016 and
served approximately 80 students. At the time of this reporting, we do not have a final student achievement data
analysis. One major concern for the program has been the number of students who have participated in year 1 and
2. If students do not participate in the program in the long-run, i.e. over several years, the program simply cannot
succeed in its goal to eradicate student achievement gaps correlated with socio-economic status.
D. Middle School:
1. Implement the S.D. Next Generation Accountability Model.
Goal met. MMS complied fully with all expectations of the S.D. NGA Model.
20
2. As measured by the Smarter Balance state assessment, 55% of 6-8 students will be proficient or
advanced in reading and
55% in mathematics on the spring, 2016 testing.
Goal Exceeded. Proficiency/advanced rates were 56% in reading and 56% in math, more than enough to meet the
full student achievement proficiency goal.
3. ‘Mine’ new student achievement data in specific subject
areas from STARS (reading) and ALEKS (mathematics) formative assessments to inform curricular
and instructional reforms.
Goal Met. Data from these sources was used immediately prior to the 2016-17 school year at a pre-service data
retreat. Additionally, STARS and ALEKS data is routinely used in the middle school classroom settings to evaluate
student learning and in decision-making on curriculum and instruction.
4. Continue the mass customized learning program through the 2015-16 school year for 6-8
graders. Use the Smarter Balanced testing data as well as formative assessments to gauge the
efficacy of the program both in terms of student achievement and costs compared to
traditional instruction.
Goal Met. In both formative assessments and SBA testing data, MCL students are achieving at levels equal to or
above that of students in traditional instruction. Additionally, participating students are regularly completing high
school coursework, with high school credit, in several subject areas, allowing them to pursue additional and more
advanced coursework when they enter the high school. Costs continue to be an issue. While the cost differential
between the traditional and MCL programs remain, it has narrowed over the last two years.
5. Implement the 1:1 technology program in all Middle School grades for the first time in 2015-16.
Goal Attained. The iPad implementation was fully in place for the 2015-16 school year, in fact from day 1, and much
of the curriculum is now taught with this technology in mind.
E. Senior High:
1. Implement the S.D. Next Generation Accountability Model.
Goal met. MHS complied fully with all expectations of the S.D. NGA Model.
2. As measured by the Smarter Balance state assessment, 66% of juniors will be proficient or
advanced in reading and 51% in mathematics on the spring, 2016 testing.
Goal Unmet. Proficiency/advanced rates were 62% in reading (a slight increase compared to the previous year)
and 48% in math (also a slight increase from the prior year but still not enough to reach the goal).
3. Utilize STAR progress monitoring to evaluate lesson effectiveness and student growth in
mathematics and English.
Goal Met in Part. Such data was collected and used to inform high school instructors at a pre-service data dig.
However, less than enthusiastic participation by students in the formative assessment throws into question the utility of
such data for making decisions on lesson effectiveness.
4. Observe all MHS classrooms on a weekly basis.
Goal met. Mr. Childs, Mr. Mock, and Mr. Thill made classroom observations/visits on at least a weekly basis.
5. Develop a plan for sustaining and even enhancing the strong, positive school climate at MHS.
Goal met. The focus of this effort was on the Student Responsibility Block (SRB) through building positive relationships
with and among students, enhancing school spirit, and even developing a sense of student ‘houses’ with the school
setting.
6. Maximize opportunities for MHS students to include:
a. Consistent with MHS’s achievement of having students enrolled in more dual enrolled
courses than any other high school in South Dakota, continue to emphasize dual credit,
Rising Scholar, and Advanced Placement course offerings at MHS as a means of enhancing
opportunities for students and maintaining rigor in the curriculum
Goal met. In fact, over 35 courses were offered in a wide range of areas—English, social sciences, CTE, mathematics,
etc.—from MTI, NSU, DWU, Augustana, and the on-line virtual high school. A large percentage of 2016 MHS seniors
graduated with post-secondary credits, some with sufficient numbers of such credits to be deemed 2nd semester
sophomores when they first stepped on a college campus.
b. Continue to consider an Information Technology program as a possible addition to the
existing CTE programs at MCTEA.
Goal met. Adding an IT program to the offerings at MCTEA was studied this past year but, in the end, the decision
was made to continue to offer computer studies within the regular school program. This decision may be revisited in
the coming years.
c. Implement the three-year Community Workforce Incentive Grant awarded to the Mitchell
School District to provide a career counselor for high school students from participating
schools as well as transportation assistance to regional school districts enrolling students at
MCTEA.
Goal met. All activities described in the CWI grant were implemented during the 2015-16 school year. The career
counselor was hired under the auspices of MTI and she made great strides in finding workplace settings for internships
and other experiences in Mitchell and the other participating communities. Additionally, the full grant allotment was
used to compensate partnering school districts for transportation costs bringing students to Mitchell to the MCTEA
campus.
21
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT AREA GRADE
Advanced Placement English, Math, History, Spanish, and Statistics 11-12
After School Tutoring Program (LBW, Longfellow, Mitchell Middle School) K-8
Agricultural Science 9-12
Alternative School 9-12
Alternative Summer School 9-12
Architecture & Construction 9-12
Art K-12
Articulated and Dual Enrollment Classes with Mitchell Technical Institute 11-12
Auto Mechanics/Automotive systems 9-12
Business Education 9-12
Career Explorations 9-12
CCC Math and Reading Instruction K-5
Computer Studies 6, 9-12
Construction Trades 9-12
Culinary Arts 9-12
Drivers Education (summer program) 9-12
Dual Enrollment Classes with DWU, MTI, NSU, and Augustana 11-12
English/Language Arts, including Advanced Placement English K-12
Family and Consumer Sciences 7, 9-12
World Language (Spanish I-Advanced Placement Spanish) 8-12
Gifted and Talented Education K-5
Guidance and Counseling K-12
Health Education K-12
Industrial Technology 8-12
Instrumental Music 5-12
Mass Customized Learning Programs (Middle School) 6-8
Mathematics (Including AP Calculus and AP Statistics) K-12
Media Services K-12
On-line offerings in Political Science, Personal Finance, and World History 9-12
Personalized Learning Classroom (GBR) K-5
Physical Education K-12
Problem Based Learning Classrooms (LBW) K-5
Project Lead the Way Engineering 9-12
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science 10-12
Reading K-12
Rising Scholars Dual Credit with Northern State University (Art, Computers,
Biology, AP History and College Algebra) 10-12
Robotics 9-12
Science K-12
Social Studies, including Advanced Placement History K-12
Special Education Preschool-12
Tutoring-before and after school and during the summer K-8
Vocal Music K-12
Welding 10-12
World of Work 11-12
Notice of Non-Discrimination statement:
The Mitchell School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in i ts
programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.
Ms. Brittney Eide
Assistant Principal, Mitchell Middle School
800 W. 10th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605)995-3051
22
FACULTY OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
FACULTY LEVEL OF EDUCATION
FACULTY LEVEL OF EDUCATION 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Baccalaureate Degree 27 32 45 51 55
Baccalaureate Degree + 12 Hours 13 10 8 6 5
Baccalaureate Degree + 15 Hours 9 8 4 8 9
Baccalaureate Degree + 24 Hours 20 21 23 22 19
Master’s Degree 58 52 50 44 40
Master’s Degree + 15 Hours 23 25 20 22 21
Master’s Degree + 30 Hours 12 13 14 15 14
Master’s Degree + 45 Hours 8 7 8 7 9
Master’s Degree + 60 Hours 21 21 22 20 21
Educational Specialist 0 0 0 0 0
Educational Specialist +15 0 0 0 0 0
Doctorate 0 0 1 1 1
Total 191 190 195 196 194
HIGHEST TERMINAL DEGREE 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Baccalaureate Degree 69 71 80 87 88
Master’s Degree (or higher) 122 119 115 109 106
Total 191 190 195 196 194
Fifty-five percent of Mitchell Teachers now hold a Master’s degree or higher.
88
106
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
FACULTY EXPERIENCE
NUMBER OF YEARS 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 1-5 Years 26 25 35 38 38
6-10 Years 33 32 28 23 28
11-15 Years 37 28 25 32 30
16-20 Years 17 22 25 22 26
21-25 Years 33 28 24 22 17
26-30 Years 20 28 26 31 31
31-35 Years 16 14 20 17 14
36-40 Years 7 11 10 6 6
41-45 Years 2 2 2 5 4
23
PERCENTAGE OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED* TEACHERS
2004-05 97.8% 2010-11 100%
2005-06 100% 2011-12 100%
2006-07 99.6% 2012-13 99.7%
2007-08 98.4% 2013-14 100%
2008-09 99.2% 2014-15 100%**
2009-10 100% 2015-16 100%**
* The criteria for “Highly Qualified” is determined by state and federal policies and includes such things as education,
certification, experience, etc.
** Not including Abbott House instructors.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2015-16
See Saw- elementary Remind 101- general tech session Tech hints
3-D Printer MakerSpace
K-3 Technology in the classroom Class Dojo
Weebly Behavioral Understanding and Tactics
Math strategies for Elem Cathy’s Favorite Apps and Websites Gr. 1-3
Digital Library resources Rubrics for Problem Based or Project Based Learning
Google Drive (beginners) Google Classroom (beginners)
Google Classroom (advanced) See Saw- ChatterPix (secondary)
Elem. Apps Movies/ green screen
Science Lab Ideas (elem. And sec.) Coding
Social media for the classroom Digital Portfolios in Art
Music App (PE/ Classroom/ music??) Secondary apps for the classroom
Kahn Academy STAR testing- secondary
SPED apps (Dragon Dictation, etc.) ALEKS for elementary
PBL @ secondary level EDUCANNON
S.M.A.R.T. boost-Up Book Love Book Study
Socratic Seminar SLO- Creating a Classroom specific SLO
Learn Like A Pirate Twitter
New Teacher Learning Community High Order Thinking Skills
Notice of Intent to Provide Educational Environment Free from Harassment: The Mitchell School District 17-2 is committed to providing a learning and working environment free of harassment based on an individual's race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin or ancestry, mental and physical attributes, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or
state law.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, school personnel, or visitor to harass any individual through: (I) conduct or communication of a sexual
nature or, (ii) communication, disparaging a person's race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin, mental and
physical attributes, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. For the purpose of this policy, "school personnel" includes school board members, all school employees and agents, volunteers, contractors, and persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.
This policy applies to violations that occur at the following locations: all District property; all District sponsored, approved or related activities at any location;
and when traveling to and from school and/or the workplace.
The District will investigate all complaints of harassment and appropriate action will be taken against the individual(s) who is found to have violated this
policy. Each building principal and program director has the responsibility for ensuring that all harassment complaints are investigated and that complainants receive a written response as to the outcome of their formal complaint.
24
Mitchell School Boosters: 2015-16
_________________________________KIDS Grant Program:_________________________ The KIDS Grant Program was spearheaded by Mrs. Becker and launched for the first time in 2015-16. The program, through its donors, provided grant dollars to teachers for innovative classroom programs. KIDS Grant Donors 2015-16 KIDS Grant Recipients 2015-16 Innovated Systems- Roger Musick $5,000.00 Cathy VerSteeg $7,000.00 Bank West- Ryan Huber $1,000.00 Julie Olson $1,728.00 1st National Bank- Derek Fahey $1,000.00 Kris Borgan $ 100.00 Mitchell Telecom- Scott Peper $1,000.00 Morgan & Aslesen $ 500.00 Dr. Phil and Mrs. Sherri Becker $5,000.00 Sara Schultz $1,470.00 CorTrust $ 250.00 VanOverschelde & Solberg $ 400.00 Wede & Brenden & VerHey $1,000.00 Total $12,198.00
Mitchell High School: Volunteer/Donors: Donations: Athletic Boosters Concessions Stand Volunteers for All Events Avera Queen of Peace CPR Training, Class Prizes, Newspapers for Classrooms Rod Brown Assistance with Senior Awards Night Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Science Class Supplies Jim Buechler Classroom Supplies Cortrust Bank Newspapers for Classrooms, Second Chance Support County Fair Blood Drive Refreshments Culver’s Athletic Program Sponsorships, Second Chance Support Daily Republic Classroom &Art Supplies, Newspapers for Classrooms, School Newspaper Assistance Dak. Discovery Museum Free Art Class Tours, Reception Site for National Art Honor Society Daylight Donuts Discounts on Student Council Event Refreshments Dependable Recycling Environmental Science Field Trips Domino’s Classroom Supplies, SRB Donations, Discounts for St. Council, FCCLA, Spoofed DWU Microscopes, Second Chance Support, Host for Sr. Awards Night, Science Fair Help Ellefson’s Implement Science Donations Ethan Lumber Architecture & Construction Class Donations Farmers Alliance Elev. Environmental Science Field Trips Brett & LeAnn Farnham Classroom Supplies Dr. Mike Farney Science Equipment and Science Fair Consulting Fire Department Homecoming ‘Burning of the M’, Field Trips Great Lakes Careers Class Presentations, Financial Aid Presentations JoLynn & Shay Hausmen Empty Bowl Event Assistance Iverson Chrysler Hosting Skills USA Automotive Contest Diane Kenkel, CNP Pro Bono Health Care and First Aid Supplies for all marching band and show choir activites KMIT Pro Bono Radio Announcements KORN Pro Bono Radio Announcements, Second Chance Support LifeQuest Joint Activities with Special Education Department Eric Maeschen Wrestling Program Volunteer, Careers Class Speaker, SADD Week Banner Donations Bruce Mastel Senior Awards Night DVD, Science Fair Posters Dr. Lucio Margallo Pro Bono Physician Coverage at Athletic Events McLeod’s Support for Activities Program Dr. Robert McWhirter Pro Bono Physician Coverage at Athletic Events/Athletic Training Program Mebius Nursery Use of Land for Projects Mitchell Clinic Summer Basketball Camp Shirt Donations MTI Training/Testing Site, Unfiltered Reality, Sponsor Lego League/Robotics, FFA Ag
Mechanics, Livestock Judging, Scrubs Camp, Science Donations, Second Chance MTI Construction Prog. Consultations on Construction Projects (Greg Neppl, Mark Munsen, Jim Mahoney) MTI Culinary Program Empty Bowl Event Assistance Music Boosters Extensive Financial and Volunteer Support National Guard Department Banner, Guest Speakers Nepstad’s Floral & Gifts St. Council Event Discounts, Décor for Sr Awards and Commencement Patzer Woodworking Architecture & Construction Class Donations Pepsi Bottling Co. Pepsi Products for School Events, Homecoming and Prom Photography Unlimited Pictures for Team Events, Prom, Athletic Banquet
25
Pizza Ranch Gift Certificates/Discounts for Student Council Events
Police Department Chaperone at Student Council Events
Power Probe Automotive Test Equipment
ProBuild Lumber Architecture & Construction Class Donations
Puetz Construction Use of Indoor Tennis Facility
Tony Russell Science Fair Mentor
Sanford Research Biotech Supplies and Equipment
Dennis Schnabel Activity Photographs
Jed Schoenfelder Science Fair Mentor
SDSU/BEST Robotics Supplies
S&M Printing Empty Bowl Event Donation
Water Treatment Plant Environmental Science Field Trips
Art Supply Donors: Avera/Queen of Peace, Marge Bollack, Dental Designs, Brett & LeAnn Farnham, Leola Figland, Cathy
Frederickson, Graphic Packaging, Leila Guilbert, Interstate Glass, Cheryl Miller, Mueller Lumber,
FBLA Donors: Amber Dawn Photography, BPI, Burger King, Cabana Tan, Café Teresa’s, Ellefson’s Implement, Gary Engel,
First National Bank, Hollywood Style, Home Federal Bank, Innovative Systems, James River Gallery, Terry Reickman, Scott
Supply, SunGold Trophies, Twin City Fans
FFA Donors: A-OX Welding, BankWest, Big Green Supply, Campbell’s Supply, Central Electric, CorTrust Bank, Domino’s,
Ellefson’s Implement, Ethan Lumber, Farmers Alliance Elevator, First Dakota Bank, First National Bank, Fulton State Bank,
Lakeview Vet Clinic, MTI, Muth Electric, National Guard, Nepstad’s Floral & Gifts, NW Vet Supply, POET Ethanol Plant,
ProBuild Lumber, Puetz Construction, Scott Supply, Taylor & Miskimins, Trail King, TSC, Wells Fargo Bank
Second Chance Support: Deanell Backlund, Dav. City Health Nurse, Hardee’s, Home Federal Bank, Perkins, Quizno’s, Rew’s,
Rotary Club, Subway, Transmission Pro’s
Mitchell Middle School:
Volunteer/Donors: Donation:
Allen Remily Nurse Volunteer
Daily Republic Newspapers for Classrooms
Exchange Club Student of the Month Program
MaryLou Greenway Yoga Instruction
Lakeview Golf Golf for PE Classes
Mitchell Park & Rec Ice Arena, Ball Diamonds, Sportsman Club for PE Classes
Mitchell Hockey Association Usage of ice arena
Oleson, Pat PE/Health Speaker
Palace City Pedalers Bicycle Donation
Ron’s Bicycle Shop Maintenance of PH&W bikes
Ruby Pattison Volunteer Nurse Every Friday+
‘Sewing Angels’ Family and Consumer Science Program
Village Bowl Bowling Discounts for PE Classes
Trunk or Treat Donors: 4H Helping Hands, 4H Stand Up & Smile, $H Wider Horizons, A to Z Entertainment, American
Legion, Antlers, Arnies Gas Station, Avera Pediatrics, Bright Beginnings, Country Grooming/Kampwell Kennels, Craigs
Plumbing, Daily Republic, DWU Future Teachers, DWU Human Services, DWU Psychology Club, DWU Theater Club, Elks
Club, Firesteel, GBR Student Council, Girls Scouts, H&R Salvage, Hendrickson, Ideal Fashion and Furnishings, Interact Club
from Second Chance, Kernel Food Service, KMIT & KOOL 98, LBW Student Council, Lilly Puetz and Family, Mitchell FFA,
Mitchell Animal Rescue, Mitchell Aquatic Center, Mitchell Area Safehouse, Mitchell FCCLA, Mitchell Fire Department,
Mitchell Hockey and Skating Association, Mitchell Police Department, Mitchell skating Academy, MMS Student Council,
Modern Woodman, Northwestern Energy, Optimist Club, Overhead Door Company, Palace City Lions, SD Army National
Guard Unit, Shrine Club, SPOOFED, Sugar and Spice Daycare, Twin City Fan, Unfiltered REALity, United Blood Services,
Vern Eide Ford & GM, Women of the Moose, and Xtreme Cheer.
26
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School: Volunteer/Donors: Donation:
Anonymous $100/Month for Student Assistance
Chamber of Commerce Ag in the Classroom
Coborn’s Cash for Receipts, Field Trips
Culver’s Attendance Awards
Daily Republic Newspapers for Classrooms
Dairy Queen Student Awards
Davison County Child Protection Team Book Donations
GBR PTO Carnival, Bingo Night, Talent Show, Playground Equipment, Classroom Supplies,
Family Nights, 1st Grade Fingerprinting, Teacher Recognitions, Scholarship,
Technology Purchases, Yearbook, GBR Scholarship.
JA Junior Achievement Program
Mitchell Park & Rec Arbor Day Trees
Mitchell Technical Institute Work study Students
Optimist Club Mittens and Hats for Students
Pizza Hut Book It! Program
Sr. Citizen Volunteers Large Mailing Assistance, Receipt Mailing
Subway ‘Proud Principal’ Student Awards
Dr. Nathan Timmer Daily Republic Newspapers for students
Vern Eide Carnival Prizes and Backpacks
VFW Apples for Teacher Appreciation Week
L. B. Williams Elementary School: Volunteeer/Donors: Donation:
Anonymous $100/Month for Student Assistance
American Legion Axillary Apples for teacher appreciation week
Avera Queen of Peace Classroom Volunteers
Bank West Apples and Cookies for teacher appreciation week
Chamber of Commerce Ag in the Classroom Program, Gift Donations
Coborn’s Cash for Receipts Program
Culver’s Restaurant Attendance Awards, Circus Tickets, Children’s Miracle Network Donation
Daily Republic Newspapers for Classrooms
Dairy Queen Student Awards
Davison Co. Implement Bikes/Prizes for Carnival
Goodwill Hats/mittens for Children
Innovative Systems Bikes/Prizes for Carnival
Interstate Battery Makerspace Batteries
JA Junior Achievement Program
Kiwanis Club Books for 4th Grade
KORN Rolls for Teacher Appreciation Week
LBW Student Council Little Stars Mentoring, PT Conference Greeters, Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Lion’s Club Vision Screenings
Mitchell Area Charitable Found. $2,000 Grant
Mitchell Park & Rec Arbor Day Trees
Optimist Club Caps and Mittens for Students
LBW PTO School Carnival, Fine Arts Night, Yearbook, Burger King Nights, Printer
Cartridges, 1st Grade Fingerprinting, Teacher Recognitions, Scholarship, iPads,
Field Trip Support, 5th Grade Recognition, Staff Taco bar
Rodeo Club Winters Coats and Mittens for Students
Scott Supply Carnival Prizes
Subway Student of the Month Awards
Vern Eide Cupcakes, Christmas Gifts
VFW Apples for Teacher Appreciation Week
School Supply Donors: BankWest, KORN, Sylvia Lee, New Home Lutheran Church, Avera Queen of Peace, Park & Rec,
Mitchell Firefighters
27
Longfellow Elementary School: Volunteeer/Donors: Donation:
Anonymous $100/Month for Student Assistance
Arby’s Carnival Donations
Chamber of Commerce Ag in the Classroom, Gift Donations, Kindergarten Round-up Items
Corona Village Carnival Donations
County Fair Saver Stamps Program
Culver’s Carnival Donations, Culver’s Night, Attendance Awards
Daily Republic Newspapers for Classrooms
Dairy Queen Carnival Donations, Summer Reading Program, DQ Night
The Depot Carnival Donations
FBLA Student Volunteers for the Carnival
Hardees Carnival Donations
Junior Achievement JA Program
Lion’s Club Vision Screening
Logan Luxury 5 Carnival Donations
Longfellow PTO Carnival, Bingo Night, Field Trips, Guided Reading Books, Yearbooks, 5th
Grade Recognition Refreshments, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Scholarship
Marlin’s Restaurant Carnival Donations
McDonald’s Carnival Donations
Mitchell Park & Rec Arbor Day Trees
Papa Murphy’s Papa Murphy Nights, Carnival Donations
Perkins Carnival Donations
Pizza Hut Book-It! Program
Pizza Ranch Carnival Donations
Rodeo Club/Campbell Supply Coats & boots for students
Second Chance High Sponsor Science Day, Carnival volunteers
Subway Attendance Awards/ Carnival Donations
VFW Apples for Teacher Appreciation Week
School Supply Donors: Local Fire Chapter, Avera Queen of Peace, Mitchell Activities & Recreation Center,
Presbyterian Church
MITCHELL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2002-2016
The purpose of the Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund is to affirm our belief in the youth of our community
by expanding access to higher education for graduates of Mitchell School District 17-2 and Mitchell Christian School
by developing an operating structure, raising funds for student scholarship distribution, and distributing awards on a
fair and nondiscriminatory basis. The Fund’s goal is to provide a scholarship to every one of our graduates who go on
for post-secondary study. For the last 13 years, it has met that goal.
2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
No. of Scholarships Awarded 115 144 149 158 143
Scholarship Value $175.00-$225.00 $200.00-$250.00 $200.00-$250.00 $300.00-$400.00 $350.00-$400.00
Total Amount of Scholarships $22,775.00 $32,175.00 $33,425.00 $53,000.00 $52,450.00
Endowment Fund $92,567.35 $93,067.35 $95,962.45 $104,052.45 $138,484.08
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
No. of Scholarships Awarded 168 149 144 157 159
Scholarship Value $350.00-$400.00 $400.00 $450.00 $450.00-$500.00 $500.00-$550.00
Total Amount of Scholarships $61,500.00 $59,600.00 $64,800.00 $75,900.00 $82,250.00
Endowment Fund $155,197.35 $184,037.46 $221,042.09 $252,263.00 $249,881.00
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
No. of Scholarships Awarded 175 165 158 153
Scholarship Value $500.00-$550.00 $500-$550 $550-600 $600-650
Total Amount of Scholarships $89,900.00 $85,000 $89,100 $93,800
Endowment Fund $319,092.00 $384,831 $417,677 $429,188
28
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
2015-16 DATA
SERVICES/ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE
SCHOOL SAFETY AND CLIMATE
* After school/before school programs * Peer Helpers
* Alternative education programs * Security cameras and key fob systems
* Community service projects * Security personnel (School Resource Officer)
* Conflict resolution/peer mediation * Special one-time events: Red Ribbon Week, Character
* Curriculum acquisition or development Counts, etc.
* Drug prevention instruction * Student support services
* Olweus Anti-Bullying Program * Teacher/staff training
* Parent education involvement * Violence/prevention instruction
* Prevention Specialist, Samantha Olson, on Staff * Peer Tutoring
*Tobacco Prevention Group-“Unfiltered Reality” * SPOOFED
NUMBER OF DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND VIOLENT OFFENSES AT SCHOOL
OFFENSES
MITCHELL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MITCHELL
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MITCHELL
SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
Number of students 1397 585 778
Alcohol 0 0 1
Arson 2 0 0
Battery (Aggravated Assault) 0 0 0
Breaking and entering/burglary 0 0 0
Disorderly conduct 4 3 1
Drugs, other than alcohol 0 0 5
Fighting 0 2 3
Larceny/Theft 0 0 1
Robbery 0 0 0
Sexual harassment 0 1 0
Other Sex Offenses 0 0 1
Threat/Intimidation 3 2 0
Tobacco 0 4 0
Trespassing 0 0 0
Vandalism 2 0 0
Weapon (rifle/shotgun) 0 0 0
Weapon (other than firearm)* 0 1 0
Other criminal offenses (non-violent) 0 0 0
Number of expulsions 0 0 0
Number of in-school suspensions 2 6 0
Number of out-of-school suspensions 6 6 15
*Example: student brings pocket knife to school without intent to harm.
TOTAL FIREARM EXPULSIONS
OFFENSES
MITCHELL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MITCHELL
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MITCHELL
SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
Number of students 1397 585 778
Expulsions for violations of the
firearms policy reported under
criminal or violent offenses
0
0
0
29
AUXILIARY SERVICES OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUILDINGS 2015-2016
GERTIE BELLE
ROGERS
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
LONGFELLOW
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
L.B. WILLIAMS
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
MITCHELL
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MITCHELL
SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
Year Built 1994 2010 1993 1969 1961
Recent
Improvements
HVAC Upgrade,
Office Cubby
Renovations,
Additional Playground
Pea Gravel
Lunchroom
Serving Area
Renovation,
Addition of
Longfellow Lion,
Upgrade of
Playground
Tunnel
Landscaping
Hallway Painting,
Exterior Bench
Replacements,
Additional
Playground Pea
Gravel
West Entrance
Sidewalk
Replacement,
Cooling Tower
Upgrades
North End Parking Lot
Replacement, Boiler
Tube Replacements,
Wood Fence
Installation around
Cooling Tower,
Performing Arts
Center Construction,
MCTEA Front
Entrance Concrete
Replacement,
MCTEA Upgrade
from Hot Water Boiler
to Hot Water Heater
Annual Building
Costs $67,826 $68,866 $74,329 $119,445 $124,362
Building Square
Footage 53,738 62,535 75,000 136,520 165,278
Number of
Students
427
395
539
585
778
Building Opera-
tional Cost Per
Square Foot
$1.26
$1.10
$0.99
$0.87
$0.75
Building Opera-
tional Cost Per
Student
$158.84
$174.34
$137.90
$204.18
$159.85
Square Footage
Per Student 126 158 139 233 212
Student/
Computer Ratio 1.2:1 1:1 1.2:1 1:1 1:1
Qualifiers and Conclusions:
1. Annual building costs include electricity, gas, water, and sewer.
2. Changes to annual building costs varied by building with increased costs at Longfellow and LBW and decreased costs at MMS
and MHS.
3. Student/Computer ratios continue to fall. We expect to reach a true 1:1 environment in all buildings by the fall of 2017.
TRANSPORTATION
2015-16 Number of Routes: 7 rural, 1 city
Regular Route Buses Available: 11
Average Bus Age: 11 years
Average Bus Mileage: 132,864 miles
Total Cost of Regular Route Busing: $241,249
Cost Per Mile for Bus Operation: $2.81
Number of Rural Children Transported Daily: 140
Number of Rural Bus Route Miles Each Day: 490
Average Rural Miles Drive Daily/ Bus: 70 Total Rural Bus Rate Miles Traveled Per Year: 85,750
30
FOOD SERVICE
2015-16
Number of Breakfasts Served: 58,821
Number of Lunches Served: 280,873
Costs of Meals at Mitchell School District:
Breakfast
$2.00 = Middle School/Senior High
$1.85 = Elementary
Lunch
$3.00 = Middle School/Senior High
$2.80 = Elementary
Average Daily Participation in Food Service Program:
Breakfast School Lunch
26% Longfellow Elementary School 72%
16% Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary School 72%
17% L.B. Williams Elementary School 73%
12% Mitchell Middle School 80%
4% Mitchell Senior High School 45%
Fund Balance of the Hot Lunch Program:
2011-12 = $243,358
2012-13 = $239,992
2013-14 = $192.825
2014-15 = $135,534
2015-16 = $169,157
Conclusions: Breakfast and lunch prices are about the same as or just slightly higher than the average prices of the
other ESD school districts. Meal process will remain unchanged for 2016-17. Due to changes in meal offerings as a
result of new federal regulations, participation rates in the school meals programs fell in all buildings in 2014-15, by 5-9
percentage points, but rose overall in 2015-16 with the addition of many new meal offerings. The presence of an
open lunch period for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, at the high school means a consistently lower participation
rate there. The fund balance for the school lunch program rose in 2015-2016 due to increased participation rates
and cost-cutting measures.
31
EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING OF
OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
2015-16 ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
GRADE
LEVEL
OFFERED
BOYS
AND/
OR
GIRLS
NUMBER
OF
FEMALES
NUMBER
OF
MALES
GIRLS
PARTICIPATION
RATE
2015-16
BOYS
PARTICIPATION
RATE
2015-16
Student
Council 3-5 Both 75 68 22% 20%
Geography Bee 4-5 Both 45 42 50% 47%
Geography Bee 6-8 Both 247 249 84% 85%
Band 5 Both 32 26 28% 22%
Vocal Concerts K-5 Both 676 685 100% 100%
Elementary
Show Choir 5 Both 35 46 87% 92%
Festival Choir 4-5 Both 19 9 21% 10%
Spelling Bee 3-5 Both 312 291 92% 86%
Cross Country 7-12 Both 19 19 3% 3%
STAR Ambassadors 4-5 Both 12 11 13% 12%
Golf 7-12 Both 24 23 4% 4%
Gymnastics 7-12 Girls 11 NA 2% NA
Tennis 7-12 Both 21 37 4% 6%
Cheerleading 9-12 Girls 13 NA 3% NA
Competitive Cheer 9-12 Girls 21 NA 5% NA
Competitive Dance 9-12 Girls 21 NA 5% NA
Debate 9-12 Both 25 13 6% 3%
Show Choir/ ShowPit 9-12 Both 48 28 12% 7%
Declam 9-12 Both 5 2 1% 1%
Newspaper 9-12 Both 11 2 3% 1%
Student Council 9-12 Both 31 7 8% 2%
MS Student Council
6-8 Both 33 8 11% 3%
FCCLA 9-12 Both 8 0 2% 0%
MS FCCLA 7-8 Both 4 0 2% 0%
Yearbook 9-12 Both 6 3 2% 1%
MS Yearbook 8 Both 16 0 16% 0%
Football
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7
Boys
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
22
11
36
39
24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7%
23%
11%
37%
40%
24%
32
ACTIVITIES
GRADE
LEVEL
OFFERED
BOYS
AND/
OR
GIRLS
NUMBER
OF
FEMALES
NUMBER
OF
MALES
GIRLS
PARTICIPATION
RATE
2015-16
BOYS
PARTICIPATION
RATE
2015-16
Girls Basketball
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7
Girls
3
5
4
14
12
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3%
5%
4%
14%
12%
16%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Boys Basketball
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7
Boys
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
9
16
15
20
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4%
9%
16%
15%
20%
26%
Volleyball
High
School
Grade 8
Grade 7
Girls
29
24
34
N/A
N/A
N/A
7%
24%
35%
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wrestling
High
School
Grades 7-8
Boys
N/A
25
24
N/A
6%
12%
Track
High
School
Grades 7-8
Both 28
31
45
43
7%
16%
12%
22%
One Act Play 9-12 Both 15 13 4% 3%
Spring Play 9-12 Both 15 10 4% 3%
Fall Musical 9-12 Both 31 15 8% 4%
Marching Band 9-12 Both 55 29 14% 7%
Jazz Band 9-12 Both 11 8 3% 2%
Drum Line Band 8-12 Both 3 5 1% 1%
Pep Band 9-12 Both 5 10 1% 2%
MS Musical 6-8 Both 30 9 10% 3%
MS Band 6-8 Both 85 61 29% 21%
Middle School Show
Choir 6-8 Both 68 24 23% 8%
Middle School
Vocal Music 6-8 Both 134 46 46% 16%
Middle School Jazz
Band 6-8 Both 9 8 3% 3%
SPOOFED 9-12 Both 7 8 2% 2%
MS Unfiltered Reality 6-8 Both 73 51 25% 17%
MHS Unfiltered
Reality 9-12 Both 12 2 3% 1%
Soccer 7-12 Both 37 38 6% 7%
HS Vocal 9-12 Both 95 45 24% 12%
FFA 9-12 Both 24 11 6% 3%
FBLA 9-12 Both 36 8 9% 2%
Notice of Equal Opportunity in Employment & Education Programs and Services The Mitchell School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, military status, national origin or ancestry, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Inquiries concerning Title VI and Title IX may be referred to the Business Manager, Mitchell School District 17-2, 821 N. Capital Street, Mitchell SD 57301. Inquires can also be directed to the Regional Office of Civil Rights at the following: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106; Tel: 816-268-0550.
33
FINANCES OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOURCES OF REVENUE There are four sources for revenues for the general operating fund:
Local County State Federal
Property Taxes Fines State Aid Title I – Reading and Math
Interest Public Land Monies Title II – Class size Reduction
Ticket Sales and Facility Rentals Grants
RECEIPTS
General Operating Fund: Comparisons of Receipts
YEAR LOCAL COUNTY STATE FEDERAL TOTAL 2010-11 $5,899,903 $273,672 $6.250.307 $2,160,917 $14,584,799
2011-12 $6,365,551 $285,875 $6,635,811 $1,214,988 $14,502,225
2012-13 $6,770,286 $248,569 $6,602,280 $1,127,585 $14,748,720
2013-14 $7,322,205 $237,814 $7,236,087 $1,066,115 $15,862,221
2014-15 $7,977,035 $281,725 $7,283,770 $1,034,178 $16,576,708
2015-16 $8,035,131 $280,775 $7,744,804 $1,030,031 $17,090,741
OPT-OUT FUNDS YEAR AMOUNT AVAILABLE AMOUNT LEVIED
2003 $700,000 $600,000*
2004 $700,000 $550,000
2005 $700,000 $350,000
2006 $700,000 $250,000
2007 $700,000 $150,000
2008, 2009, 2010 $700,000 0**
2011 $700,000 $200,000***
2012, 2013 $700,000 $400,000***
2014 $700,000 $200,000
2015, 2016, 2017 $700,000 0**
* Because the full amount of an opt out must be used in the first year, the Board of Education collected the
$700,000.00 in year 2002-03 but reduced its general levy that year by $100,000.00 to reflect the actual need of $600,000.00.
**Because the District promised, in the opt-out election in 2002, that it would levy opt-out dollars only to maintain current
programming, the School Board levied no opt-out dollars for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016 since no cuts were necessary
without those dollars.
***With the state Funding frozen for 2010-11 and subsequently cut in 2011-12 it became necessary to begin using a portion of the
available opt-out dollars to prevent educational program cuts. The Board began reducing the levied opt-out amount for the
2014 year, zeroing it out again for 2015-2016.
47%
45%
2%
6%
LOCAL
STATE
COUNTY
FEDERAL
34
EXPENDITURES
YEAR
SALARIES
AND
BENEFITS
PURCHASED
SERVICES
SUPPLIES
OTHER
TOTAL
2010-11 $12,761,489 $1,224,210 $594,536 $110,515 $14,690,750
2011-12 $11,966,020 $1,284,189 $702,137 $161.745 $14,114,091
2012-13 $12,087,958 $1,617,678 $665,380 $166,775 $14,532,791
2013-14 $12,686,074 $2,092,951 $728,129 $181,669 $15,688,823
2014-15 $13,497,998 $1,900,808 $718,647 $171,029 $16,288,482
2015-16 $14,111,874 $2,430,030 $656,383 $220,655 $17,418,942
PER PUPIL COSTS
GENERAL FUND
YEAR
DISTRICT PER PUPIL COST
STATE FINANCE FORMULA
RATE PER PUPIL
2010-11 $5,917.81 $4,804.60
2011-12 $5,556.72 $4,390.00
2012-13 $5,597.82 $4,490.92
2013-14 $5,780.71 $4,625.65
2014-15 $5,930.51 $4,781.14
2015-16 $6,254.56 $4,876.76
CAPITAL OUTLAY SPECIFIC EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURE AMOUNT
L.B. Williams Lease $342,830
Debt Payment* $2,503,982
Equipment Purchases $827,177
Building/Site Improvements $279,397
Textbooks/Transportation $195,139
Total $4,148,525
*These are the payments for the capital outlay certificates that were issued for the construction of Longfellow Elementary
School in 2009, the new stadium on Joe Quintal Field in 2010, and the Performing Arts Center in 2015, along with QZAB Funds for
maintenance projects throughout the last 15 years.
81%
14%
4%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
SALARIES AND
BENEFITS
PURCHASED
SERVICES
SUPPLIES
OTHER
35
ENDING BALANCES FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS
YEAR GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY SPECIAL EDUCATION FOOD SERVICE 2004-05 $2,740,875 $447,029 $ 461,090 $111,321
2005-06 $2,853,542 $712,923 $ 596,340 $160,558
2006-07 $3,133,221 $972,780 $ 730,269 $229,944
2007-08 $3,298,057 $944,350 $1,175,398 $295,980
2008-09 $3,723,044 $436,765 $1,184,432 $299,324
2009-10 $3,729,538 $325,567 $ 805,168 $301,064
2010-11 $3,623,588 $760,782 $1,039,357 $258,104
2011-12 $4,073,629 $628,341 $772,566 $243,358
2012-13 $4,289,557 $252,023 $830,989 $233,992
2013-14 $4,464,165 $1,006,254 $796,935 $192,824
2014-15 $4,759,309 $611,207 $716,483 $135,534
2015-16 $4,431,290 $763,321 $464,296 $169,157
GENERAL FUND ENDING BALANCE
SOLVENCY RATIO
The district’s solvency ratio is determined by dividing the ending general fund balance by the total expenditures.
YEAR SOLVENCY RATIO
2006-07 22.9%
2007-08 23.2%
2008-09 25.6%
2009-10 25.3%
2010-11 24.7%
2011-12 28.9%
2012-13 29.5%
2013-14 28.5%
2014-15 29.2%
2015-16 25.4%
ASBESTOS STATEMENT In accordance with EPA regulations, Mitchell School District’s buildings have been inspected for friable materials that
contain asbestos. Friable asbestos containing material is not present in Mitchell School District’s buildings. Records of inspections
and locations of asbestos containing materials and a copy of relevant EPA regulations are available. All asbestos except for that in
the floor tile at Mitchell Senior High School and Mitchell Middle School has been removed from district buildings.
This report card was prepared by Bobbie Schelske, with information received from the Superintendent of Schools, building
principals and secretaries, Business Manager, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Activities Director, Director of Food Service, and
Director of Special Services.
0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
2004-
05
2005-
06
2006-
07
2007-
08
2008-
09
2009-
10
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
2013-
14
2014-
15
2015-
16
36