Monday, January 21, :00 PM Jr/Sr High Lecture Hall

WELCOME! Objective: To inform parents and community members of the goals and initiatives of the Wayne Community School Board of Education and District Staff.

 The Wayne Community Schools Board of Education will actively support the efforts of the superintendent, district staff, and families to ensure continuous achievement for all students as 21st century learners.

 The Wayne Community Schools will provide a safe and inclusive climate across the district by providing quality facilities and demonstrating fiscal accountability.

 The Wayne Community Schools will ensure effective communication and promote involvement throughout the district.  November 2012 – Board retreat to re-visit goals and establish objectives for school board committee’s

 School Board Curriculum and Americanism Committee  Mrs. Consoli, Dr. Linster, Dr. Nelson, Mrs. Beair, Mr. Lenihan  Responsible for the approval of district curriculum for both regular and special populations. Responsible for keeping the school board and the public appraised of curriculum, and to be actively involved in the planning process to ensure all student populations are represented.

 School Board Policy & Title IX Committee  Mr. Evetovich, Mrs. Consoli, Dr. Nelson, Mrs. Pickinpaugh, Mr. Lenihan  Responsible for working with the Superintendent and Administrative staff to develop draft policy, present draft policy to the board, and make recommendations regarding policy based on best practice, state law, and federal law.

Measurements of Academic Success and Growth at Wayne Community Schools  NeSA – Nebraska State Assessment  NePAS – Nebraska Performance Accountability System  MAP – Measurement of Academic Progress  ACT – Measurement of college readiness

 Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) is a system of criterion-referenced tests in reading, math, science and writing. Test items have been developed by Nebraska teachers.  Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) is designed to measure growth using the RIT (Rasch unIT) scale. Each child’s growth is measured from year to year. Test items are developed around state standards.

 Strengths ◦ Writing scores ◦ Most grades scored very well in Math ◦ Testing protocol and integrity ◦ Attendance and graduation rates  Areas to improve ◦ Reading Comprehension – which is our school improvement goal

 Teachers and administrators are attending ESU and State workshops for Writing, Math, and C4L.  APL strategies have been re-visited in all classrooms.  Use C4L during instruction and for review.  Using MAP data to make determinations for areas of growth necessary for students  Elementary staff is involved in a Daily Five Strategy book study.  Education classes from WSC are assisting with Reading in grade 2  WSC college class helping 7-8 Language Arts and Reading  WSC helps tutor Math to high school students  Professional in-services have been dedicated to help staff learn how to interpret results and make curricular adjustments.  ESU professional development staff have attended several in- services to guide us through this process.  Changes in test administration and motivation for students  Differentiated Instruction symposium at Wayne St. College.

 MAP – Norm Reference Testing – Fall & Winter  NeSA – statewide on-line testing  Writing – Jan 21 – Feb 8 (Gr 4,8, & 11)  Reading/Science/Math  Test Window - March 25 – May 3  Reading – Grades 3-8 &11  Math – Grades 3-8 & 11  Science – Grades 5,8, &11  John Baylor A.C.T. prep

 Technology ◦ Bond to improve infra- structure ◦ Future of technology at Wayne Community Schools  Pre-School - Co-operative & Partnerships

 The Wayne Community Schools will provide a safe and inclusive climate across the district by providing quality facilities and demonstrating fiscal accountability.

 State Aid – General Fund  $1,760,115 – school year  Total Stimulus & State Aid - $1,931,448  $1,531,607 – school year  Total Stimulus & State Aid - $1,789,671  state aid – $1,235,210  state aid – $1,713,992  state aid  Certified on or before May 1, 2013 – Two year bi-enium budget

 $496,789,588/$5,893,104  $541,352,089/$6,424,992 (+8.2%)  $563,489,478/$6,651,482 (+3.9%)  $601,213,303/$7,096,547 (+6.2%)

 Tax Levy History  – $1.186  – $1.186  – $1.180  – $1.180

 Tax Levy – year ◦ General Fund - $.9826 ◦ Building Fund - $.0612 ◦ Bond Fund - $.0852 ◦ Qualified Cap - $.0512 ◦ TOTAL LEVY - $1.1803

 Finance Committee Members ◦ Mrs. Consoli, Mr. Garwood, Mr. Jorgensen, Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Lenihan  To oversee financial stability, provide clean, safe, and updated facilities, and safe pupil transportation necessary for the district to promote and provide 21 st century learning.  Maintain appropriate cash reserves, building funds, and depreciation funds.

 School Board Facility/Safety Committee  Mr. Evetovich, Mr. Jorgensen, Mr. Garwood, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Hanson, Mr. Ruhl, Mr. Lenihan  Responsible for assessing district facilities, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff, and for providing long range planning for district safety and facility needs.

 Plans for Old Elementary School ◦ Asbestos removal/raze building ◦ Move data center to west end  Security camera’s  Lockers in high school hallways  HVAC – HS Gym/Lecture Hall, Elem Gym AC, both sites, West exterior stairway of High School, Junior and Senior High Locker rooms.

 New Configuration – How it is going? ◦ Breakfast and Lunch ◦ Playground ◦ Staffing and scheduling  Security Issues  Long-term plans

 The Wayne Community Schools will ensure effective communication and promote involvement throughout the district.

 School Board Foundation & Community Relations Committee  Mr. Jorgensen, Mr. Garwood, Dr. Linster, Mr. Ruhl, Mr. Lenihan, Mrs. McLaughlin  Responsible to represent the school board and administrative staff to provide input to improve the needs of the school through the Wayne Community School Foundation. Responsible to enhance communication and public engagement between the board, the staff, and district patrons.

 Alert Now  Electronic Sign – WCS Foundation  District Web site  District Newsletter  Insert in Weekly Shopper  Annual State of Schools Meetings  Newspaper and Radio

 Partnerships ◦ Wayne St. College – Inter-local, various committee’s, teacher training lab ◦ Community groups – WAED Board membership, Kiwanis, Rotary, TeamMates, Optimist Club ◦ WCS Foundation – New Executive Director and organized focus.

Community Group – Concern for Youth of Wayne  Mrs. Consoli  Initial brainstorming meeting ◦ Monday, February 18, 6:00 in the Jr/Sr High Lecture Hall.

 QUESTIONS??? Facility open for tours  THANK YOU FOR COMING!

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