Kalispell Public SchoolsThe Year in Review: School District No. 5

August 2012Coordinated by Darlene Schottle

“Kalispell Public Schools will provide diverse educational opportunities and challenges that engage students, meet the unique needs of all students and prepare students for the future.”

Our Kids Our Future

Challenging and Diverse Learning Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a rigorous educational program that is designed to both meet the needs of all students and support the talents of all students.

Employ additional strategies to increase graduation rates:Striving Readers Grant ($600,000 over three years) for Elrod

and RussellAll K-8 schools now trained in RtI – different stages of

implementationGrading and assignment work ongoing – standards based

reports K-5 and some teams at KMS“Christmas catchup” implemented for students needing

additional supports150 credits earned in summer school programs 2012$88,000 grant with Juvenile Justice to open Transition Center Graduation Matters committee formed with community.

Received state grant for $10,000

Literacy: Kalispell Public Schools expects all students to demonstrate competency in the areas of document, quantitative, prose and technology literacy.all students participate in the Montana

University Writing AssessmentsIncreased percentage of student participating

in AP and IB examsIncreased number of students participating in

SAT and ACT exams

Mathematics

Strategies employed to improve achievement in Mathematics:

Developed common math assessments and worked on the Common Core standards in Mathematics

Teachers trained in the process skillsCommon assessments implemented in AlgebraClosely aligned professional development with

Curriculum CooperativeHired an elementary Math facilitatorInvited to join a STEM grant initiativewith the Montana State University: threeyear program with first year focus on 4-7

Samples of CRT scores

Safe Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will create, within each school building, a climate and culture that makes each person feel valued and respected.Create a long range

facility planComplete a baseline

safe school assessment at both high schools.

Staff and StudentsOlweus Program every k-5

siteOlweus Survey at GHS

and FHS – grant from FECMBI training, various staffKMS Mt Lion Leadership

TeamsFreshman Academy

meetingsStaff and student surveysJoint training on certified

evaluation process

Long Range Facility Plan$25,000 grant from

State to create initial plan

Recommendations created for short and long term elementary options

HS Building Reserve did not pass

Decision to move for bond on K-5 kitchen

Recommendation to create a new technology plan (2012-13)

Selected an ESCO to review all buildings (in progress)

Now have the information to apply for Quality School Grant

LRFP in progress

Physical Plant safety and improvementsKPS safety coordinator

position in second yearEnergy and safety walk

throughs checklists completed at each site

Elementary building reserve projects complete

Volunteer work at FHSAsbestos abatement training

for designated staffNew actions needed for HS

building maintenanceTIF $$ used for half floor

work at FHS

Highly Effective Staff: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a recruitment and retention program to ensure that the District hires and retains high quality, effective personnel.

Enhance the mentor programsReceived $25,ooo grant from Applied Materials to assist with the New Teacher Center training Evaluations tool revamped and a MOU with KEA for implementationProcess for eval aligned with new teacher training seriesGrade and content area timeplanned at every siteEvaluation protocol and coaching training

for admin and certified employees

STAFFING – Employee Groups by FTE

CERT57%

CLS23%

CUST6%

TUTOR4%

NURSE0%

INDP5%

MAINT1% ADMIN

4%

2010-2011

Family and Community Engagement: Kalispell Public Schools will create meaningful partnerships with the families of students with the Kalispell Community.

Increase number of family and community engagements

Every site had a minimum of one community outreach per quarter

Evidence of community outreach was required from each site principal

Have a program of “community conversations” List of outreach and community meetings

attached

Current examples of building community relationshipsPartnerships with

FVCCSenior seminarsCollege for a dayFHG/GHS booster clubFreshman Career fairTie to Leadership

FlatheadPresentations to

community clubsNewspaper articles

Management and Prioritization of Resources: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a process to effectively manage and prioritize the financial resources that we have available to us.

Develop strategies to pass a high school building reserve

Develop strategies to pass operational levies

Review program effectiveness in areas that might need further reduction

Seek unique funding sources

School district financesSite and community meetings held to clarify

budget processMeeting held with state legislators regarding

funding in 2013 session High School Building Reserve levy failedElementary Operations levy passedDecision made to put an elementary bond out to

the voters

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New funding sources: 2011-12Grant for two new buses for $80,000Striving Reader’s grant $600,000 over three

yearsGraduation Matters grant $10,000Quality School Planning grant $25,000Applied Materials for mentor training

$25,000 (2nd yr)TIF disbursement $154,000Several food service grants $5,000Round up for Safety – two grants $7500 (for

sp.ed and Olweus survey

2011-12 BudgetElementary budget

$21,570,477High School budget

$27,278,922Total budget

$48,849,399

Building Reserve and Bond Historical Informat 1990-2012

Building Reserve levies (includes technology): High School Elementary Pass or Fail1990-1995 $1,000,000 $800,000 both Pass1995-2000 $1.340,000 $1,055,000 both Pass2000-2005 $4,142,914 $2,864,814 both Pass2005-2010 $4,127,915 Pass $2,813,815 Pass2010-2015 $4,127,915 Fail $2,813, 815 Pass2011-2016 $5,978,500 Fail2012- 2017 $4,217, 915 FailBond:2004-2025 $$39,800,000 Pass $10,900,000 Pass

General Fund LeviesAnswer K-8 El Status 9-12 HS Status

2012 $211,000 Passed $0 No levy

2011 $0 No levy $0 No levy

2010 $338,000 failed $0 No levy

2009 $0 No levy $0 No levy

2008 $0 No levy $0 No levy

2007 $50,679 Passed $634,547 Passed

2006 $96,521 Passed $350,765 Failed

2005* $79,923 Cancelled $355,902 Cancelled

2004 $68,738 Passed $0 No levy

2003 $173,623 Passed $212,743 Passed

2002 $108,684 Passed $378,364 Passed

2001 $240,891 Passed $321,536 Failed

2000 $0 No levy $390,917 Passed

1999 $378,962 Passed $419,845 Passed

* 2005 legislature provided funding increase late in the Spring

Thank you!Questions?