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School Improvement Plan

2013-2014School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a

Draft Due: September 26, 2014


2014-2015 2014 through 2014-2015

in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

, 2014 Final Copy Due: October


may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary David Cox Road Elementary

School: David Cox Road Elementary

Address:

4215 David Cox Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

Learning Community

North

Principal:

Learning Community Superintendent:

David Cox Road ElemeFrom GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teamsocioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building

Committee Position

Principal Celeste A. Spears

Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Mitchell

Teacher Representative Candice Dishman

Teacher Representative Alma Simpson

Teacher Representative Amanda Donovan

Teacher Representative Tamika Crocker

Teacher Representative Kevin Parks

Teacher Representative Clint Crysler

Teacher Representative Deb Weir

2015 David Cox Road Elementary - School Improvement Plan Report

David Cox Road Elementary Contact Information

Courier Number: 362

Phone Number: (980)343-6540

Fax Number: (980)949-6566

School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/davidcoxroadES/Pages/Default.aspx

Celeste A. Spears-Ellis

Matthew Hayes

avid Cox Road Elementary School Improvement Team Membership105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and

teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school ent performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and

teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teamsocioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”

Name Email Address

Celeste A. Spears-Ellis [email protected]

Cheryl Mitchell [email protected]

Candice Dishman [email protected]

Alma Simpson [email protected]

Amanda Donovan [email protected]

Tamika Crocker [email protected]

Kevin Parks [email protected]

Clint Crysler [email protected]

Deb Weir [email protected]

School Improvement Plan Report

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http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/davidcoxroadES/Pages/Default.aspx

School Improvement Team Membership instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and

improvement team to develop a school ent performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and

teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and

Email Address Date

Elected

N/A

[email protected] N/A

[email protected] 09/26/2014







2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary Inst. Support Representative Bradley

Teacher Assistant Representative Sandra Hecht

Parent Representative Thomasena

Parent Representative Althea Clyburn

Parent Representative Angela Ivery

Parent Representative Tiffany Leonard, PTA President

Parent Representative Dionna Lee

Parent Representative

D’eandra Frazier

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

productive life.

School: All children who attend David Cox Road ES will maximize academic achievement by becoming resourceful life

long learners with a focus on high academic

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: We work towards a school where David Cox children are attending in a safe, nurturing place

of our learning community. Our school will allow all children to master the skills essential for success in life. Parents and

community members will actively participate in the life of the school and feel welcomed. Our professional learn

community will evolve by adapting the facilities, staff and resources necessary to meet the changing needs of our

students and community.


Bradley Ewing [email protected]

Sandra Hecht [email protected]

Thomasena May Do not publish

Althea Clyburn [email protected]

Angela Ivery [email protected]

Tiffany Leonard, PTA President [email protected]

Dionna Lee Do not publish

D’eandra Frazier [email protected]

Vision Statement

provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

All children who attend David Cox Road ES will maximize academic achievement by becoming resourceful life

focus on high academic expectations.

Mission Statement

The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

We work towards a school where David Cox children are attending in a safe, nurturing place


community members will actively participate in the life of the school and feel welcomed. Our professional learn



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provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

All children who attend David Cox Road ES will maximize academic achievement by becoming resourceful life-

The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

We work towards a school where David Cox children are attending in a safe, nurturing place that is the center


community members will actively participate in the life of the school and feel welcomed. Our professional learning


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary

David Cox Road Elementary • Our school has as its first priority the establishment of community.

• We respect and value parents as their child’s first and most important

teacher.

• We value teacher empowerment as they share the leadership work of the

school.

• We believe literacy to be the first and most essential goal of learning and

we define literacy broadly to include words, numbers, and the arts as the

essential tools for all learning.

• We believe that students learn best when curriculum is organized around

the common experiences of all cultures and these common themes serve

as a tool for integrating content for deep learning.

• We believe that student achievement is best measured using a variety of

assessment tools in addition to standardized assessments.

David Cox Road Elementary

1. Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.2. Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C

average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hou

3. Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICKharassing behaviors to improve Instructional Culture by 10% to 27.8% as inditeachers.

4. Math Goal: All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Math. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring MAPS and EOG Scores.K: 38-48% 1st: 42-52% 2nd: 52-62% 3rd: 16.38 to 26.38 4th: 0.35 to 10.35 5th: 3.80 to 13.80

5. Reading Goal: All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as ind50% (TRC) 1st: 37% to 47% (TRC) 2nd: 44% to 54% (TRC) 3rd:11.04 to 21.04 4th: 0.13 to 10.13 5th: 8.58 to 18.58 (Add (CCR) 10% Proficiency to each grade MAPS for K

6. SWD - Decrease the achievement gap between SWD and All students by 10% in Reading and Math as indicated by the EOG.Reading (3-5) 27.97 to 37.97


David Cox Road Elementary Shared Beliefs Our school has as its first priority the establishment of community.

We respect and value parents as their child’s first and most important

powerment as they share the leadership work of the

We believe literacy to be the first and most essential goal of learning and

we define literacy broadly to include words, numbers, and the arts as the

that students learn best when curriculum is organized around

the common experiences of all cultures and these common themes serve

We believe that student achievement is best measured using a variety of

assessment tools in addition to standardized assessments.

• We support the use of rich resources to make learning come alive for

students and we create opportunities for students to experience learning

through field trips and the arts.

• We are equally concerned with the ethical and moral aspects of our

students and we teach our students about a common set of character traits

through the curriculum, acts of good deeds and service.

• We take seriously our roles as teacher leaders, mentors, counselor, and

nurses in order to provide the kind of education worthy of our profession.

David Cox Road Elementary SMART Goals

free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis. free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an

average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of s may allow during regular student contact hou s.

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors to improve Instructional Culture by 10% to 27.8% as indicated by the Insight Survey to be completed by

All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Math. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring MAPS and EOG Scores.

62% 3rd: 16.38 to 26.38 4th: 0.35 to 10.35 5th: 3.80 to 13.80

All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring TRC(K-2) and 3-5 (EOG Scores). 50% (TRC) 1st: 37% to 47% (TRC) 2nd: 44% to 54% (TRC) 3rd:11.04 to 21.04 4th: 0.13 to 10.13 5th: 8.58 to

(Add (CCR) 10% Proficiency to each grade MAPS for K-2 and EOG for 3-5 . rease the achievement gap between SWD and All students by 10% in Reading and Math as indicated by the EOG.


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We support the use of rich resources to make learning come alive for

students and we create opportunities for students to experience learning

ed with the ethical and moral aspects of our

students and we teach our students about a common set of character traits

through the curriculum, acts of good deeds and service.

We take seriously our roles as teacher leaders, mentors, counselor, and

order to provide the kind of education worthy of our profession.

301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of

R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and cated by the Insight Survey to be completed by

All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Math. Student’s proficiency will grow

All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s 5 (EOG Scores). K: 40% to

50% (TRC) 1st: 37% to 47% (TRC) 2nd: 44% to 54% (TRC) 3rd:11.04 to 21.04 4th: 0.13 to 10.13 5th: 8.58 to

rease the achievement gap between SWD and All students by 10% in Reading and Math as indicated by the EOG.

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary Math (3-5) 34.42 to 44.42



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David Cox Road Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot


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This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement

David Cox Road Elementary School (DCRES) is a large school near the University area of Charlot

now Pre-Kindergarten through 5. The school works closely with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as partners in

professional development for students, teachers and staff. We are in the second year as an RTI s

CMS last school year.

The staff at DCRES consists of 65 certified teachers and 10 instructional assistants: 100% with clear licensure, 33% with adv

degrees, 25% with national board certification, 74% with 3+ year

years. The school has a total enrollment of 813 PK

African-American, and 11.5% Hispanic.

*2013-2014 Information made Exceeded Growth

Targets)

*2012-2013, DCRES made Expected Growth- NC AMO = Met 64.5% (20 0f 31 Targets); FED AMO = Met 68% (17 of 25 Targets).

*2011-2012, DCRES was designated NC School of High Growth and met 91% of AYP targets (21 0f 23 targets).

*2010-2011, DCRES was designated as a School of No Recognition, did not make AYP (met 15 of 25 targets) and did not improve

proficiency rates.

*2009-2010, DCRES made Expected Growth, did


David Cox Road Elementary Profile

This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement

qualifications.

David Cox Road Elementary School (DCRES) is a large school near the University area of Charlotte. The school opened in 1994 and is

Kindergarten through 5. The school works closely with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as partners in

professional development for students, teachers and staff. We are in the second year as an RTI school and served as a pilot school for

The staff at DCRES consists of 65 certified teachers and 10 instructional assistants: 100% with clear licensure, 33% with adv

ation, 74% with 3+ years teaching experience and an average teaching experience of 12.2

years. The school has a total enrollment of 813 PK-5 students approximately 65% free and reduced lunch, 11.7% white, 71.4%

made Exceeded Growth – NC AMO – Met 22 of 31 Targets = Met 71%; FED AMO

NC AMO = Met 64.5% (20 0f 31 Targets); FED AMO = Met 68% (17 of 25 Targets).

School of High Growth and met 91% of AYP targets (21 0f 23 targets).

2011, DCRES was designated as a School of No Recognition, did not make AYP (met 15 of 25 targets) and did not improve

2010, DCRES made Expected Growth, did not improve proficiency rates, and did not make AYP (24 out of 27 targets).


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This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff

te. The school opened in 1994 and is

Kindergarten through 5. The school works closely with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as partners in

chool and served as a pilot school for

The staff at DCRES consists of 65 certified teachers and 10 instructional assistants: 100% with clear licensure, 33% with advanced

s teaching experience and an average teaching experience of 12.2

5 students approximately 65% free and reduced lunch, 11.7% white, 71.4%

= Met 75% (18 of 24

NC AMO = Met 64.5% (20 0f 31 Targets); FED AMO = Met 68% (17 of 25 Targets).

School of High Growth and met 91% of AYP targets (21 0f 23 targets).

2011, DCRES was designated as a School of No Recognition, did not make AYP (met 15 of 25 targets) and did not improve

not improve proficiency rates, and did not make AYP (24 out of 27 targets).


Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:

I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement

III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses,faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:

I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach

III. Partnership development

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability bystrengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:

I. Effective and efficient processes and systemsII. Strategic use of district resources

III. Data integrity and use


Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Maximize academic achievement in a personalized century learning environment for every child to

Academic growth/high academic achievement

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:

I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development

III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development

Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, based groups and community organizations to provide

f support and care for each child

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:

I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health

III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service

Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems

processes and systems

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the timeII. Innovation and entrepreneurship


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Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier

Individualized professional development

wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service

Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic

Learning everywhere, all the time Innovation and entrepreneurship

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary IV. School performance improvement

SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal IV: Promote a systemcustomer service.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: II. Social and emotional health

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-

Data Used: Insight Survey

Strategies (determined by what data)

• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)

Point Person(title/name)

1 Duty-Free Lunch for classroom teachers will begin October 6, 2014 to ensure rules and procedures are internalized and students understand expected behavior that contributes to a safe environment.

Mitchell

2 Instructional Assistants will begin covering the cafeteria in 45 minute increments in order for teachers to have

Instructional Assistants


III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Goal IV: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service. II. Social and emotional health

Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3

At/Above Grade Level in -5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Insight Survey

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Mitchell Behavior - Incident Reports Insight Survey (Support)

Funding for cafeteria Monitor.


Behavior - Incident Reports Insight Survey (Support)

N/A


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free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and

At/Above Grade Level in At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7

Take and pass at least 1 Secondary class &

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

• Interim Dates

Classroom Teachers

Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015


Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary duty-free lunch

3 A Cafeteria Monitor will be hired to help assist with covering lunch duty

Cafeteria Monitor

4. Periodically, in order to ensure students are safe and properly supervised in the cafeteria or to correct behavioral or safety concerns, teachers may be asked to sit with their students.

Administrators


Cafeteria Monitor

Behavior – Incident Reports Insight Survey (Support)

District Funding

Administrators Behavior - Incident Reports Insight Survey (Support)

N/A


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*1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

Cafeteria Monitor


Classroom Teachers



SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal I: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21for every child to graduate college

Strategic Plan Focus Area: II. Academic Growth and High Academic Achievement.



Data Used: Insight Survey, Student Growth Data (EOG and MAPS)


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. All teachers will have a double planning block (90 Minutes) to plan for Literacy Instruction.

Mitchell


Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Goal I: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career ready. II. Academic Growth and High Academic Achievement.






Survey, Student Growth Data (EOG and MAPS)




Mitchell Weekly Lesson Plans Insight Survey Student Growth Data

N/A


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every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during

century learning environment




Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

CONNECT Team


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 2. Individual Planning

– all teachers will have two 45 minutes individual planning sessions per week. (90 Minutes)

Mitchell

3. All teachers will have an additional half day of planning each quarter

MItchell

4. All teachers will have additional data day planning for ½ day, following common assessment cycles.

Mitchell


Mitchell Weekly Lesson Plans Insight Survey Student Growth Data

N/A

MItchell Weekly Lesson Plans Common Assessments Student Achievement Data

N/A

Mitchell Lesson Plans Student Growth Data Insight Survey

N/A


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Classroom Teachers


Instructional

Assistants


Instructional

Assistants

and

classroom

Teachers



SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICKenvironment free of bulto 27.8% as indicated by the Insight Survey to be completed by teachers.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal IV: Promote a systemcustomer service.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: 1. Physical Safety, II. Social and Emotional Health, III. High Engagement



Data Used: Insight Survey


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention

• Guidance Lessons to all students on bullying.

• Anti-bullying week last week of October.

• Class meetings where students make individualized ribbons to demonstrate their anti-

Brad Ewing Counselor Karen Lair/ PE Teacher Brad Ewing/ Counselor


Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors to improve Instruc

as indicated by the Insight Survey to be completed by teachers.Goal IV: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service.

Physical Safety, II. Social and Emotional Health, III. High Engagement






Insight Survey, Disciplinary Data, Qualitative data from focus groups




Brad Ewing Counselor

Karen Lair/ PE Teacher and Brad Ewing/ Counselor

Data sources:

• Staff Insight survey dealing with positive school culture.

• Student End of the Year survey should demonstrate that students feel safe in school.

• School wide incident data will demonstrate low incidents of

None


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R, by promoting a safe learning lying and harassing behaviors to improve Instructional Culture by 10%

as indicated by the Insight Survey to be completed by teachers. wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and

Physical Safety, II. Social and Emotional Health, III. High Engagement At/Above Grade Level in At/Above Grade Level in




Qualitative data from focus groups

Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

Admin. Team School Counselor PE Teacher Classroom Teacher Connect

. Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary bullying message.

• Students will sign anti-bullying pledge during anti bullying week and pledges will be displayed in the school.

Brad Ewing Counselor and Karen Lair PE Teacher.

2. Character Education

• Dynamite Dolphin positive school wide behavior plan. This plan supports school behavior matrix and helping students understand school wide expectations.

• Quarterly Dynamite Dolphin. Classrooms will nominate student that

Brad EwingCounselor Brad Ewing CounselorAdmin Team


Brad Ewing Counselor and Karen Lair PE Teacher.

bullying during the 2014-2015 school year.

Observable Behaviors in Student Population:

• Students will learn to identify bullying behaviors.

• Students will identify pro social ways to handle bullying in school.

• Students will be able to identify ways they can help stop bullying in school.

• Students will understand consequences of bullying in school.


Brad Ewing Counselor Admin Team ,

Data Sources:

• Teacher needs assessments

• Staff Insight Survey

• Student End of the Year survey.

• Overall discipline data.

Observable Behaviors of

None


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Teachers

School Counselor Admin Team Classroom Teachers Connect


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary demonstrates character trait of the month. Students in each class will be rewarded with certificate at honors assembly each quarter.

• Classroom Guidance lessons provided by School Counselor to each classroom. Lessons will help support areas of need identified by teacher needs assessments.

• Group Counseling will be provided to support students in tier II with identified behavior needs.

• Individual Counseling will be provided to students that have identified behavioral or emotional needs.

• Class meetings will be provided in each classroom to ensure that behavior matrix is taught and students have an opportunity to discuss pressing behavior matters

Ellis, Thao and Mitchell Brad Ewing Counselor Brad EwingCounselor Brad Ewing Counselor Brad Ewing CounselorAdmin TeamThao, Mitchell, Ellis


Ellis, Thao and Mitchell




Brad Ewing Counselor Admin Team, Thao, Mitchell,

student population:

• Students will understand behavior matrix and school wide expectations.

• Students will be able to identify desirable behaviors in school.

• Students will demonstrate positive pro social behaviors in the school environment.

• Students will learn about character and be able to demonstrate those qualities in the school environment.

• Students will be able to communicate thoughts and concerns in proactive way.

• Students will be able to work on skills needed to be successful in school and the community.


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Teachers

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary that impact their learning environment.

• Implementation of Behavior Supports Committee to support teachers with Behavior Management when teachers have exhausted classroom strategies.

Counselor, EwingAdmin TeamThao, Mitchell, Ellis

2. Healthy Active Child 30 min.

• All students have 30 minutes of recess daily (Physical Activity)

• The school will implement policy such that Recess is not used as punishment for student behavior.

• Grant – Achieve 225 – Implementation to allow for resources and activities for use during recess time.

• Implementation of 3X weekly – organized play at recess

PE Teacher, Karen Lair


Counselor, Ewing Admin Team, Thao, Mitchell,

• Improvement on Instructional culture portion of the Insight Survey.

PE Teacher, Karen Lair

Surveys administered by Achieve 225 Physical Fitness test results.

None


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All staff Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 3. School Health Team

• Staff will develop a healthy lifestyle team for staff.

• Students will be encouraged via Morning news to choose healthy selections

• School policy to allow students only one dessert

• Ensure all staff members are trained in safety measures

• Ensure development of crisis team

• Implementation of school policy relative to school food rewards.

Nurse ParkinsonCafeteManagerForeman


Nurse , Parkinson

eria Manager, Foreman

Incident Data Decrease None


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All staff Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015


SMART Goal (4): Math Goal: All students at Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring MAPS and EOG Scores. K: 38-48% 13.80

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal I: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21for every child to graduate college and career ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic gap



Data Used: EOG/MAP


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. . Implement Flex Time for Math --Flex time is a re-teach/enrichment time designed to remediate content, no new teaching occurs during this time. During this time students already mastering content will complete enrichment activities independently/cooperatively via

Academic Facilitator, Gatling


Math Goal: All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Math. proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring MAPS and EOG

48% 1st: 42-52% 2nd: 52-62% 3rd: 16.38 to 26.38 4th: 0.35 to 10.35

Goal I: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate college and career ready. College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement






EOG/MAP





Math journals, exit tickets, computer programs First Round Common Assessment Results Second Round Common Assessment Results for students who have been re-

None Needed


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David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Math. proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring MAPS and EOG

0.35 to 10.35 5th: 3.80 to


Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement




Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

Classroom Teachers


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary math journals, ipads, exit tickets, computers etc.

2. Provide PD and utilize the Do the Math Intervention Program provided by the district to support struggling students in 3-5, receiving Tier 2 Interventions.

Academic FacilitatorGatling

3. Implementation of Data Days to allow teachers to help students achieve mastery on identified content standards.

Principal Academic FacilitatorGatlingDean, ThaoAP, Mitchell

4. Improvement of the RTI process through the use of Village Meetings at each grade level

Grade Level AdministratorsThao and MitchellCounselorEwingPrincipal


taught


Use Beginning of Unit Module as a baseline to support student learning. Students will score 80% or higher on the End of Unit Assessment. Progress Monitoring after every 5th lesson to gage student growth and learning goals. PD Insight Survey

None Needed

Principal , Ellis Academic Facilitator, Gatling

, Thao , Mitchell

Teachers will effectively implement the DDI process during Flex time such that student Mastery will increase.

Cost of books

Grade Level Administrators, Thao and Mitchell Counselor, Ewing Principal, Ellis

Students will respond positively to Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and will reach their goals. Progress Monitoring data and work samples

None Needed


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Classroom Teachers


Classroom Teachers

*10/24-10/27 *1/15-1/20 *3/27-3/31

Teachers Grade Level Admin. Counselor Principal

Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June


5. Provide PD and Implement the use of Kathy Richardson for K-2 students. Kathy Richardson will uncover students’ misconceptions and provide teachers with an understanding of what students still need to learn. Students will be flexibly grouped to meet the need of the individual learner.


6. Learning walks will be implemented to support the successful implementation of Do the Math and Kathy Richardson Assessing Math Concepts

Grade Chairs, Webber, Crosby, Dooley, Parker, Craig, Farmer



Students will move from the teacher directed activities to the Ready to Apply activities. During this time students are working at their level independently and are ready to apply the math concepts leaned. PD Insight Survey Student work samples and math journals

None Needed

Grade Chairs, Webber, Crosby, Dooley, Parker, Craig, Farmer

Students’ math journals, Do the Math Beginning/End of Unit assessments, Progress monitoring work samples, Kathy Richardson reports.

None Needed


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Classroom Teachers


Classroom Teachers

Start – September 2, 2014 11/03 12/01 01/10 02/02 03/02 04/01 05/01 06/01 End – June 11, 2014

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 7. . Teachers will be trained on and utilize DreamBox to support personalized learning for growth.


8. Hold family Math Nights where families learn to play games targeted at Math skills




Students’ computer based report PD Insight Survey

None Needed


Student Math data None Needed


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Classroom Teachers

Start – November 3, 2014 End –December 19, 2014

Classroom Teachers

February 2014


SMART Goal (5): All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring TRC(5 (EOG Scores). 3rd:11.04 to 21.04grade MAPS for K


Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement gap



Data Used: EOG/TRC and MAPS


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. Implement Flex Time for Literacy – Flex time is a re-teach/enrichment time designed to remediate content and no new teaching occurs during this time. Students already mastering content being taught during this time will be enriched on the same

Academic FacilitatorTasha Gatling


All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring TRC(5 (EOG Scores). K: 40% to 50% (TRC) 1st: 37% to 47% (TRC)

11.04 to 21.04 4th: 0.13 to 10.13 5th: 8.58 to 18.58 (Add (CCR) e MAPS for K-2 and EOG for 3-5 .

Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate college and career ready. College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement






EOG/TRC and MAPS




Academic Facilitator, Tasha Gatling

First Round Common Assessment Results Second Round Common Assessment Results for students who have been re-taught

None Needed


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All students at David Cox will meet or exceed expected growth standards in Reading. Student’s proficiency will grow by 10% per grade level as indicated by Spring TRC(K-2) and 3-

37% to 47% (TRC) 2nd: 44% to 54% (TRC) (CCR) 10% Proficiency to each


College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement




Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

Classroom Teachers


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary content.

2. Improvement of the RTI process through the use of Village Meetings at each grade level.

Grade Level AdministratorsThao and MitchellCounselorEwingPrincipal

3. Work with Zone/Colleagues to implement formative assessments and the DDI process using an online system. (School Net)

Teacher, GardepeTeacher, DooleyTeacher, JohnsonTeacher, Peterson

4. Implementation of Data Days to allow teachers to help students achieve mastery on identified content standards.

Principal, EllisAcademic FacilitatorGatlingDean,AP, Mitchell

5. Implementation of additional ½ day planning time for teachers per quarter to allow additional planning for lessons and assessments to support student

AP, Mitchell Master Schedule


Grade Level Administrators. Thao and Mitchell Counselor, Ewing Principal, Ellis

Students will respond positively to Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and will reach their goals.

None

Teacher, Gardepe Teacher, Dooley Teacher, Johnson Teacher, Peterson

Average growth for students will increase with each administration of the assessments.

Sub Days

Principal, Ellis Academic Facilitator, Gatling

, Thao , Mitchell

Teachers will effectively implement the DDI process during Flex time such that student Mastery will increase.

Cost of books

AP, Mitchell Master Schedule

Design of Common assessments Mastery of content standards

None – Using staff in house


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Teachers Grade Level Admin. Counselor Principal


Instructional Leadership Team

October 15, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

Classroom Teachers

*10/24-10/27 *1/15-1/20 *3/27-3/31

Classroom Teachers ILT

*10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary growth.

6. Training and implementation of LLI (Leveled Literacy Interventions) for teacher to use for selected students to improve student growth.

Gatling, supported by Thao

7. Teachers will implement Balanced Literacy Framework to assist in improving the Literacy Skills of their students.

Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/ThaoLItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder, Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson

8. Teachers will be provided Professional Development Opportunities to assist them in the effective implementation of portions of the Balanced Literacy Structure.

Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/ThaoLItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder,


Gatling, supported by

Results of progress monitoring indicating that students are making growth.

None

Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/Thao LItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder, Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson

Formal and informal observation data Data from Learning Walks

Leveled Books

Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/Thao LItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder,

Literacy “Look Fors”, Peer Observations, Learning Walks

None


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ILT Classroom Teachers

October 22, 2014 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

Teachers ILT


All Teachers ILT

Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson

9. Learning walks will be implemented to support the successful implementation of balanced literacy.

Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/ThaoLItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder, Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson

10. Teachers will be trained on and implement Compass Learning to support personalized learning for growth.

Tech Facilitator, Joan NievesTeacher, IannoneAcademic Facilitator, GatlingTeacher,


Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson Acamedic Facilitator, Gatling/Thao LItearcy Coalition, Webber, Caulder, Majithia, Thompson, Dooley, C. Young, Donovan, Grant, Craig, Peterson

Literacy “Look Fors”, Peer Observations, Learning Walks

None

Tech Facilitator,

Nieves Teacher, Iannone Academic Facilitator, Gatling Teacher,

Compass Learning Reports None – District Purchase


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11, 2015

All Teachers ILT

Start – October 2, 2014 11/03 12/01 01/10 02/02 03/02 04/01 05/01 06/01 End – June 11, 2015

All Teachers

November 10, 2014 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary Maghran

11. Priority will be given to Implementing and maintaining a 90 minute planning block for the planning of Literacy Instruction and PD through learning walks.

AP, Mitchell


Maghran

Mitchell Data from Learning Walks MAPS growth

None


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Connect Team

August 27, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015


SMART Goal (6): Decrease theas indicated by the EOGReading (3Math (3-5)


Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement gap



Data Used: EOG Data/MAP data


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. Work with EC Team/EC Specialist to support EC Teachers with Research Based Interventions to ensure more rapid growth of SWD.

Principal, EC Zone Support, Williams


Decrease the achievement gap between SWD and All students by 10%as indicated by the EOG. Reading (3-5) 27.97 to 37.97

5) 34.42 to 44.42 Goal I: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning enfor every child to graduate college and career ready. College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement






EOG Data/MAP data




Principal, Ellis EC Zone Support, Paula Williams

Growth on all assessments (Common, MAPS, TRC, Interventions)

None


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achievement gap between SWD and All students by 10% in Reading and Math


College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth and Achievement, Closing Achievement




Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

EC Staff Zone Support


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 2. Increase the amount of time EC/Resource teachers are able to collaborate with General Education Teachers in order to better meet the needs of SWD

AP, Mitchell

3. EC Staff (Zone) will be asked to visit EC/SBS classrooms and inclusion classes to provide input and suggestions for improving services to SWD.

AP, Mitchell

4. Co-taught classroom teachers will be provided with PD on co-teaching to better serve the students.

Principal, EC Zone Support, Paula Williams

6. General Education Teachers will post Lesson Plans online for EC/Resource and SBS teachers to be able to utilize to help support pull out instruction for SWD.

Grade Level Administrators, Thao, Mitchell and Ellis


Mitchell Master Schedule with increased time for EC staff to collaborate.

Sub Days for EC Team to plan with selected General Education teachers

Mitchell Growth Data – MAPS, TRC, Interventions, Common Assessments, EC Progress Reports

Zone Staff Debrief Time (Coverage)

Principal, Ellis EC Zone Support, Paula Williams

Growth Data – MAPS, TRC, Interventions, EC Progress Reports

Paula Williams

Grade Level Administrators, Thao, Mitchell and Ellis

Assessment Outcomes None Needed


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EC Staff and Select Classroom Teachers


EC Staff Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31 End – June 11, 2015

EC Staff and Selected General Education Teachers


Classroom Teachers

Start – September 2, 2014 *10/27 *1/20 *3/31


7. EC Teachers will be expected to monitor, track and respond to academic data for their students and respond accordingly through personalized learning plans.

EC/Resource Teachers, Harris, Wilson, Russ

8. EC Staff and students will be selected to participate in the extended learning program this year to positively impact their learning.

Dean,


EC/Resource Teachers, Harris, Wilson,

Data Trackers None Needed

Dean, Thao TRC/MAPS and Common Assessment Data

Extended Learning Time Funding


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End – June 11, 2015

Resource and SBS teachers


Selected EC staff, General ED Teachers



Mastery Grading Procedures Plan

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a for every child to graduate college

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement



Data Used:


• Task

• Task

• Task (PD)


1. Common assessments

• Four post- assessments aligned with the Common Core Standards will be created for each quarter to monitor weekly or monthly progress

• One interim assessment aligned with Common Core Standards will be created for each quarter to monitor progress

Academic Facilitator/Gatling Classroom Teachers Support


Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environmentfor every child to graduate college- and career-ready. Academic growth/high academic achievement









Academic Facilitator/Gatli

Classroom Teachers

Support Staff

Common Assessments Interim Assessments

Data Driven Instruction (DDI) Training - Principal/Ellis


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Personnel Involved


• Interim Dates

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Classroom Teachers Support Staff

January 2015 April 2015 June 2015

2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 2. Data disaggregation

• Progress of students will be analyzed in weekly 45-minute village meetings

• Interim assessments will be analyzed in quarterly ½ day data meetings

Academic Facilitator/Gatling Classroom Teachers Support StaffPrincipal/EllisAP/MitchellDean/Thao

3. Flexible grouping

• Remediation or enrichment for Tier 1 students and interventions for Tier 2 students will be held during four 45-minute sessions for reading and math each week

• Interventions for Tier 3 students will be held during five 45-minute Science or Social Studies blocks each week

Academic Facilitator / Gatling Classroom Teachers Support Staff


Academic Facilitator/Gatli

Classroom Teachers

Support Staff Principal/Ellis AP/Mitchell Dean/Thao

Agenda & Minutes Lesson Plans Peer Observations Data Sheets Student Work Samples

Data Driven Instruction (DDI) Training - Principal/Ellis

Academic Facilitator / Gatling

Classroom Teachers

Support Staff

Lesson Plans Peer Observations Walk-throughs Data Sheets Intervention Tracking Sheets

Intervention Programs PD - Academic Facilitator/Gatling - Dean/Thao


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Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Classroom Teachers Support Staff School Leadership Team (SLT)


Classroom Teachers



Mastery Grading Procedures Plan

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21stfor every child to graduate college

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement



Data Used:

4. Additional learning opportunities • Additional practice will be

provided for students who do not achieve initial mastery (84%)

• Once re-assessed, students will be able to earn up to an 84% to replace the initial grade

• Students with 504, IEP, or identified as LEP will receive accommodations on assignments and assessments to allow them to engage in on grade level content

• 504, IEP, or LEP team will reconvene to review and amend the plan for students with accommodations who are failing


Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environmentevery child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Academic growth/high academic achievement






Grade reports Data Sheets

Grading Policy - Principal/Ellis - AP/Mitchell - Dean/Thao


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Classroom Teachers Support Staff School Leadership Team (SLT)


2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary 5. Late and make-up work

• Arrangements made by teachers for students to complete make-up work will be made within five school days after the return

• All late work will be accepted and given full credit to excused absences and less credit to unexcused absences or students present in class on the due date

6. Grade reporting • Grades will be recorded in

PowerSchool within ten school days of an assignment’s due date (grades 3-5)

• Modified grades for students with IEPs will not be reported on report cards to prevent any

indication of EC services

• IEP progress reports will be used to document academic and behavior specific information with attachments of data collection and/or work samples

• The minimum grade received on

any assignment is a 50


Grade reports


Grade reports



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2014-2015 David Cox Road Elementary David Cox Road Elementary

Request for Waiver – None Needed.

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

• Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

• 115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Cla

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

• Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of

the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students

requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

• This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.


David Cox Road Elementary - 600 Waiver Requests

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

hing teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of


waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.


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[required for all schools with grades 4-12]

[required for all schools with grades 4-12]

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

hing teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of


This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance


Committee Position



Teacher Representative 1



Teacher Representative K



Teacher Representative PK

Inst. Support Representative Bradley Ewing


Parent Representative Thomasena May




Parent Representative D’endrea Frazier

Parent Representative Lee, Dionnia


Approval of Plan

Name SignatureCeleste A. Spears-Ellis

Cheryl Mitchell

1 - Candice Dishman

2 - Amanda Donovan

3 - Tamika Crocker

K -

4 -

5 -

PK -

Bradley Ewing

Sandra Hecht

Thomasena May

Althea Clyburn

Angela Ivery

Tiffany Leonard, PTA President

D’endrea Frazier

Lee, Dionnia


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Signature Date


Committee Position

















Parent Representative

Lee, Dionnia


Quarter 2 Review


Cheryl Mitchell

1 - Candice Dishman

2 - Amanda Donovan

3 - Tamika Crocker

K -

4 -

5 -

PK -

Bradley Ewing

Sandra Hecht

Thomasena May

Althea Clyburn

Angela Ivery


D’endrea Frazier

Lee, Dionnia


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Signature Date


Committee Position



















Quarter 3 Review


Cheryl Mitchell

1 - Candice Dishman

2 - Amanda Donovan

3 - Tamika Crocker

K -

4 -

5 -

PK -

Bradley Ewing

Sandra Hecht

Thomasena May

Althea Clyburn

Angela Ivery


D’endrea Frazier

Lee, Dionnia


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Signature Date


Committee Position



















Quarter 4 Review


Cheryl Mitchell

1 - Candice Dishman

2 - Amanda Donovan

3 - Tamika Crocker

K -

4 -

5 -

PK -

Bradley Ewing

Sandra Hecht

Thomasena May

Althea Clyburn

Angela Ivery


D’endrea Frazier

Lee, Dionnia


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Signature Date