October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

FCSD Shared Decision Making ModelThe State of the District-The Big Picture

District Guiding PrinciplesRegents Reform AgendaFCSD SystemsFacilities – Capital Project Update

ChallengesRegents Reform AgendaFiscal

Agenda

To Each of You for Serving and Attending

For Stepping Forward to be a Leader

Fulton Junior High School for Hosting this Program

To FCSD Food Service Department for This Evening’s Meal and Service

Thank You!

The mission of the Fulton City School District, in

cooperation with students, parents, and the entire community, is to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed for relevant, lifelong learning, and to become responsible, resourceful, respectful, and productive citizens.

District Mission

The Fulton City School District shall create safe,

secure, and positive learning environment based upon ethical and moral decisions and behaviors which foster effective relationships among students, parents, and staff. 

The Fulton City School District shall communicate effectively and intentionally throughout the district and with all communities of which it is a part.

The Fulton City School District shall provide quality educational experiences which meet the needs of all learners.

The Fulton City School District shall be fiscally responsible through using sound and efficient practices in all matters.

District Guiding Principles

Leadership to Support Improvement of

Student Achievement Leadership to Promote School Community

and Climate Communicate with School and District

Committees Communicate with Constituent Groups -

Your Community Set Goals for School to Support

Achievement Validation of School Improvement Plan

Goals of Site Based Team

Academic - Instructional Services

Behavior - Systems that Support Learning

Community Involvement

District Focus

Plans Support Student Learning

Plans Support District & School Needs and Goals

Data Review

CDEP & School Improvement Plans

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Six Tenets of Effective Schools and Districts

1. Review the Tenets and Statements of Practice,

particularly as they relate to the identified subgroup(s)

2. Collect Evidence3. Assign Ratings4. Create Action Plan(s)5. Collaborate with District6. Get Board of Education (or Chancellor)

Approval7. Share the Plan

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Completing the Diagnostic Self-Review

Student Performance Programs – Instructional Offerings, Supports Extra Curricular Activities FacilitiesFiscal ChallengesLeadership Challenges

THE STATE of the SCHOOL DISTRICT

District-wide Expectations (PBIS) Response to Intervention (RtI) – Attendance,

Behavior and Academics Literacy and Data Systems Special Education Continuum Alternative Education Continuum Instructional Coaches Focus on Student Learning

Systems and Programs

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Fulton City School District Cohort

Information

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Graduation Rate Information

Comprehensive Educational Program at HS Three Languages Other Than English College Dual Enrollment Courses Advance Placement Courses Art, Music and Business Courses Pre-Engineering

Project Lead the Way Gateway Program Grade 8

Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering 9-12 Extra Curricular, Athletics and Clubs STEM/Project Based Learning

Offerings

Aligned and

Prioritized Curriculum

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

RIGOR AND OPPORTUNITY

FOR ALL STUDENTS

PROFESSIONALGROWTH

Constructivist Learning

College and Career Readiness

Common Formative Assessmen

ts 

Collaboration

Research Based

Instructional

Strategies

RTIShared Vision

INCREASE STUDENT

ACHIEVEMENT

“Until we achieve at least a 90% national

graduation rate, and see that students leave high school equipped for success in college and career, we will not simply be a collection of communities at risk, we will remain a nation at risk.”

-Source: My View: What You Won’t Hear at High School Graduation. Robert Balfanz, Director of the Everyone Graduates Center at John Hopkins University School of Education and John Gomperts, President and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance.

The Call for a Model of Readiness

2012 Capital Project

2014 Capital Project

Update on Capital Projects

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Per Pupil ExpenditureRegular Education Students

*NYS Data reflects 2-yr. lag in NYS Reporting

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Per Pupil ExpenditureSpecial Education Students

*NYS Data reflects 2-yr. lag in NYS Reporting

Commencing in December with BOE January Formation of Budget Committee

Process Lobbying and Dialog with Legislators, NYSSBA,

Small Cities Association, Governor’s Office and Division of Budget

Creation of a Balanced Budget for Vote in May

2016-17 Budget Process

Continue to Evaluate and Build on our Existing Systems Serious Challenges Funding - Federal & NYS Struggle

with Education Funding Lack of Revenue Struggles to maintain What We Have and Continue to

Improve Offerings and Supports NYS Education Reform Plan Implementation Politicizing of Education Maintain Equity of Program for All Focus on Communication Implementation of District Curriculum in Four Cores

What to Anticipate this Year

We Need Your Thoughts, Questions and Ideas Your Input in the Past Has Led to Changes and

Improved Opportunities for Students We Need You to Communicate and Share with

Others Your Participation Models for Others

Why You Are So Important

Fiscal – Revenue Maintain Current Offerings and Opportunities NYS Education Reform Plan Implementation District-Program Sustainability

Challenges