Board of Education Meeting October 29, 2014 7:00pm

Bright Spots Student & Staff Recognition National Honor Society Induction New Teacher Introductions School Board Recognition

Bright Spots Student & Staff Recognition National Honor Society Induction

Bright Spots Student & Staff Recognition New Teacher Introductions

Bright Spots Student & Staff Recognition School Board Recognition

Reception Break

Curriculum Presentation Middle and High School ELA

Elementary & Middle School Data Middle and High School ELA

Middle School Data 2013-2014 Shaun Carney

Math 8 samples A sequence of transformations was applied to an equilateral triangle in a coordinate plane. The transformations used were rotations, reflections, and translations. Which statement about the resulting figure is true? A - It must be an equilateral triangle with the same side lengths as the original triangle. B - It must be an equilateral triangle, but the side lengths may differ from the original triangle. C - It may be a scalene triangle, and all the side lengths may differ from the original triangle. D - It may be an obtuse triangle with at least one side the same length as the original triangle.

Math State Average Grade 6 38.1% Grade 7 32.9% Grade 8 22.2%

Math 8 honors 2013-2014 Integrated Algebra Regents 42 Students Level 3 – 16 students Level 4 – 26 students 62% mastery, 100% proficient 2012-2013 Integrated Algebra Regents 37 Students Level 3 – 19 students Level 4 – 18 students 49% mastery, 100% proficient

ELA 8 Sample Read this sentence from lines 55 through 57. “While not definitively proving the existence of a species of North American ape,” Dr. Meldrum said in the release, “the cast constitutes significant and compelling new evidence that will hopefully stimulate further serious research and investigation.” Which of these is closest to the meaning of “stimulate” as used in this sentence? A - increase the quality of B - prevent mistakes in C - promote interest in D - provide funding for

ELA State Averages Grade 6 28.9% Grade 7 29.5% Grade 8 34.7%

Current focus or recently completed PDC training at OHM and MOBOCES Increased Math/ELA time for 6th grade RTI implementation Team Meetings focused on student’s needs Data analysis with Deb Duffy from the RIC Collaborative efforts between SS and ELA

continued Teachers are teaching AIS this year Realigned math curriculum, introduction of 7 honors Compiling data to meet with teachers and review Common planning Consistent classroom expectations, “Back to Basics” Meet and greets (27%), Agendas listed, etc.

Science 8

Science 8 honors 2013-2014 Living Environment 38 Students Level 3 – 4 students Level 4 – 34 students 90% mastery, 100% proficient 2012-2013 Living Environment 33 Students Level 3 – 2 students Level 4 – 31 students 94% mastery, 100% proficient

Where does this put us? 2012 2013 2014 Business First analyzed four years of test scores and graduation rates for eligible public school districts. Its 168-part formula covered everything from statewide English and math exams for third graders up to the full array of Regents exams for high schoolers. 10% - graduation rate (regents and advanced regents) 50% - High School Regents Exams 40% ELA/Math for grades 3, 4, 7, 8 and Science 4 and 8

These are Upstate's 5-star districts in Science comparison of top 10% of the 432 upstate schools Highest in area, next closest was ranked 30th

These are Upstate's 5-star districts in English and foreign languages comparison of top 10% of the 432 upstate schools Second Highest in area, next closest was ranked 15th

Utica-Rome area rankings Comprised of districts located in Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego Counties, 36-37 districts dependent on data 2012 2013 x/37

Clinton Elementary School 2014 Test Data Clinton Elementary School Grades 3-5

Superintendent’s Report

Principal’s Reports Elementary School Middle School High School