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North Allegheny School District
September 7, 2017
Welcome and Introductions
Purpose of SPLC
Topics for 2017-2018 (Google Form)-please complete by 9/15
Highlights of 2017-2018 End Results
Measuring Success Framework
Tackling Student Stress
FOCUS 2020
Increased Communications
Open Discussion
Next Meeting: October 12, 2017
Building Representative Alternate
Bradford Woods Elementary Catherine Baker Carleen Papa
Franklin Elementary Beverly Kushner Jamie Lopez
Hosack Elementary Jen Harrison Elaine Davis
Ingomar Elementary Tiffany Thirkell Kathy Larson
Marshall Elementary Katie Rhoten Elene Moran
McKnight Elementary Allyson Minton Sue Gaertner
Peebles Elementary Daphne Aglietti Elizabeth Warner
Carson Middle Daneen Leya Karen Rosella
Ingomar Middle Maureen Poisker Amy Oeler
Marshall Middle Mina Durosko Kristen Smalley
North Allegheny Intermediate High MaryJo Caruso Lingga Herman
North Allegheny Senior High Lori Root Jane Wright
The goals of the Superintendent/Parents Liaison Committee are: To provide two-way communications between parent
representatives from each school building and the Superintendent.
To inform the Superintendent of the views of parents on matters of current interest.
To enable the Superintendent to draw upon the resources and advice of parents in decision-making.
To gain information about the School District through committee study (program presentations, panel discussions, etc.).
David J. Christopher. Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Guinevere E. Maximo James M. Bradley Ed.D. Mary Hawley Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum Director of Special Education Director of Elementary Education Director of Human Resources Education Assessment and Professional and Pupil Services Development
Michael Hopkins Roger Botti Rob Gaertner, P.E. Richard Platts Director of Finance Director of Transportation Director of Facilities Director of Technology and Integration and Operations
North Allegheny School District
SPLC-September 7, 2017
Preparing all students for success in a changing world
Committee met monthly to unpack factors associated with academic pressure and student stress
Student interviews and parent focus groups were used to collect feedback regarding what was causing student stress and ways to possibly address these concerns
Feedback was analyzed by the committee
A variety of in school and out of school factors caused students stress
Root causes of these factors were identified and recommendations emerged
Two parallel paths to address root causes Provide mindfulness/stress management training
for students Examine systemic factors that are currently
contributing to student stress
Grade weighting at the high school level School start times Homework Testing
Grade weighting at the high school level School start times Homework Testing
*tackle the highlighted items first and make potential
recommendations by the end of January
Honors and AP level courses are currently weighted which boosts a student’s GPA
Many students “game” the system by focusing only on courses that are weighted
Students do not select courses that may suit their future needs more appropriately
This encourages grade and course acceleration Fosters the myth that students need to take as
many of these courses as possible to get into college
Colleges and universities remove the grade weights when students apply
Concepts Eliminate weighted grades completely Cap the number of courses a student can
receive weighted grades for each year
Timing Implement for all students beginning in ‘18-19
school year Implement for incoming 9th graders in ‘18-19
and phase in over four years
NASD school start times are currently: High school – 7:25 a.m. Middle school – 8:10 a.m. Elementary school – 9:00 a.m.
The following organizations recommend an 8:30 a.m. start time for adolescents American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) American Medical Association (AMA) Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
6:45 AM
7:00 AM
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
Depression Suicide Substance abuse Increased risk-taking
behaviors Weight gain/obesity Sports injuries
Lower grades/academic achievement
Lower test scores Falling asleep in school Increased absences
and tardiness
Push all start times back (i.e. 30-60 minutes) Flip the start times for high school and
elementary Push start times back and condense from
three to two bus runs One run for elementary One run for middle school and high school
Dates Activity
Aug-Jan End result committee meets
Sept-Oct Collect feedback from various stakeholder groups (SPLC, SAC, etc.)
Nov 8 Brief presentation to the School Board
Nov 9 and 13 Public feedback meetings
Nov 14-22 Electronic survey for parents and staff members
Dec 13 Board Presentation regarding possible recommendations
Jan 17 (if necessary) Follow-up Board Presentation
Jan 24 School Board votes on recommendations
FOCUS 2020 is built around three recommendations: Create an equitable technology environment for all
students and teachers Adopt a 1:1 computing environment in grades 1-12 Expand staffing and professional development
appropriately to support success Entering the third year of implementation
Laptops (grades 9-12) iPads (grades 4-8) Deployment schedule (NASH at 6:30 p.m.) 9th grade laptops-September 5th 6th grade iPads-September 7th 5th grade iPads-September 14th 4th grade iPads-September 19th
Transforming the learning environment for students
Tigers News Beyond the Stripes (parents) Eye of the Tiger (staff) Social Media https://www.facebook.com/northallegheny https://twitter.com/na_schools https://www.instagram.com/na_schools/
