Progress, Challenges & Opportunities 2006 – 2013 and Beyond

Curriculum Major revisions of ALL curricular areas aligned to State Standards Alignment to National Common Core in progress Workforce Development – Franklin County Career and Technology Center and the Chambersburg Career Magnet School Focus on Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Needs work…simplify? Graphics?

Student Achievement 500 55% 210

PSSA Results for ALL Students Student Achievement PSSA Results for ALL Students Add AYP levels

District Performance

2006 ------CASD Elementary Facilities Expansion -------2013 Hamilton Heights Letterkenny Closed Fayetteville Duffield Closed Scotland Benjamin Chambers Sharpe Closed Gordy Closed King St. Closed New Franklin Coldbrook Closed Hamilton Heights Fayetteville Scotland Benjamin Chambers New Franklin 2006 ------CASD Elementary Facilities Expansion -------2013

Elementary Program 21st Century Curriculum Literacy Focus Continually evolving Aligned to State Standards and Common Core Curriculum Developed and delivered by outstanding CASD Teachers Literacy Focus Intensive Reading and Writing Focus beginning in Kindergarten Major investment in training and resources in literacy instruction Commitment to Early Childhood All-Day Kindergarten for ALL Pre-school Program Before and After School Program in school State of the Art Facilities Technology and resource-rich elementary schools Strengthened by 10+ years of progressive building program We might want to add one of these for the secondary program after the secondary choice slide if there is anything else to add…or we can cut this out. Lots of detail already and something has to go

All Day Kindergarten for ALL Energy Conservation Initiative Major Initiatives 2006 -- 2013 All Day Kindergarten for ALL 3 year plan complete in 2010 Energy Conservation Initiative $2.7 Million+ savings in 3 years School Day Time Change Increased Instructional Time Dress Code 2013-2014 K-12 Dress Code Standards

Major Initiatives 2006 -- 2013 Safety & Security Implemented 1st CASD Police Force in 2011 Facilities 6 New Schools; 5 Major Renovations; $180+ million investment in the future Career Magnet New State-of-the-Art Career Magnet School Opened in 2012 Curriculum Curriculum revisions K-12 in progress; Common Core alignment Check total construction investment

Communication HomeLogic Constant Contact Website Global Connect Parent 24/7 Online Access Grades & Attendance HomeLogic 13,000+ Monthly eNewsletters Constant Contact 9,000+ pages of information 1.4 million hits monthly Website Instant Notification System Emergencies, closings, news Global Connect

Secondary Program Development 2008 -- 2013 Faust JHS & Middle School Convert to 6th – 8th Middle Schools: CAMS North & South $87 Million HS renovation complete -- CASHS Welcomes Freshman Academy and becomes 9th – 12th Franklin Virtual Academy Opens to offer Cyber Option for CASD Students New Career Magnet School Construction Complete – high-tech, STEM School Option for CASD Students Franklin County Career & Technology Center renovations complete – upgrade to Technical Option for CASD Students SECONDARY PROGRAM OF CHOICE FOR ALL CASD STUDENTS COMPLETE for 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

CASD Secondary Program of Choice Chambersburg Area Senior High School Comprehensive 9 – 12 High School Extensive academic, & extra-curricular offerings Franklin Virtual Academy Online Option for Students Blended model; teacher-led CASD Diploma Career Magnet School STEM Focus (Science Technology, Engineering & Math) Technology-rich, individualized instruction Smaller-school atmosphere Franklin County Career & Technology Center Cooperative Education opportunity Industry-focused with hands-on, skills-based learning CASD Secondary Program of Choice

eLearning within the traditional path Where did we begin? Utilizing Blackboard as our platform One teacher, one planning period eLearning committee Expanded course development through payment of teachers Stimulus funds 20+ eLearning courses eLearning Essentials – 8th grade

eLearning within the traditional path Rationale eLearning goal: For every student to have an eLearning experience in each subject area as part of their graduation requirement.

eLearning within the traditional path CASHS eLearning within the traditional path Course expectations? Teacher training – face to face and varied levels Consistent course development/framework Quality rubric Course approval program K-12 supervisor, eLearning committee, Director of Curriculum, Technology Director

eLearning within the traditional path Guiding expectations Guiding course development 60/40 blend Trainings for teachers Peer mentor (member of eLearning committee)

eLearning within the traditional path Where are we now? Offer blackboard training online Teacher’s own time and interest Course development Done during teacher’s personal or professional development time Still 60/40 model Consistent course framework, but no formal course approval “Payment” now comes through uses of the course (i.e. credit advancement, ease of use for sub plans, etc.)

eLearning within the traditional path Results Collaboration between students Students “speaking up” who normally wouldn’t Flexibility in schedule (i.e. access anytime, credit advancement opportunities, open campus) Ability to differentiate

FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision? FVA works with multiple districts, but allows for local control Cburg, F-M, G-A, Manito, SHC, & Wboro 2nd year with CASD Evidence that FVA fits with CASD’s eLearning Vision 24/7, available when students are ready to learn 21st Century concept Daniel Pink – “We need to prepare students for their future, not our past.”

FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision? Students WANT online opportunities. Proof? FVA doubled enrollments this year – services for 250 students 66 currently enrolled from Cburg 8% with IEP or GIEP 23% of Cburg’s students are also taking at least one in-school class Students placed in 740 class instances 88% success rate (calculated in Feb.) & working toward 100% Personalized experience for every student Custom blend of rigorous, multimedia-rich classes Participate in clubs, teams, activities, & sports District diploma

FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision? Nationally, online learning is growing at @30% annually. FVA is dedicated to finding ways to compliment CASD through that growth cycle.

Budget

Leadership Development Continuous Improvement New Learning Challenge Cross-training 73% of administrators employed since 2006 have changed positions 11 involuntarily transferred Most then progressed to promotions and success

Challenges Remaining competitive and responsive to workforce needs Career & Technical Focus Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Junior ROTC Mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluations Uncontrollable Rising Costs of Education Special Education Pension Charter School Tuition Healthcare Changing Demographics Poverty English as a second language

Budget Challenges

Staffing Doesn’t matter how you present this, with either FTEs or total cost…there is a spike this year

Demographics

CASD Recognition 6 National Merit Scholarship Finalists 2012 – 2013 16 College Athletic Scholarships and 50 College Academic Scholarships 13 Career and Technical Education Students Placed in State Competitions Nationally recognized Energy Management Program College Boards Distinguished Honor Roll for Advanced Placement program Innovative Educational Programs Career Magnet 9th Grade Academy Elementary Literacy Program 81% of students(6-12) report being engaged 10% of the senior class currently hold a weighted GPA of 4.0 or better

Opportunities…The Future Looks Bright Financially Secure: Excellent Credit Rating AA2 Outstanding Staff Committed to Student Success New Facilities with State of the Art Technology Progressive Secondary Program of Choice Consistent Investment in Early Childhood Engaged Stakeholders Exact Credit Rating needed Graphics Recap of the major highlights