Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Comprehensive Planning Meeting October 30, 2013

Meeting Agenda Review: Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Goals Review: Testing Data Review: Components of the “New” Comprehensive Plan Work on “New” Mission Statement 1 hour

To provide quality education and create a learning Mission Statement To provide quality education and create a learning environment that engages all students in lifelong learning for an ever changing world.

Vision Statement With the participation and support of all stakeholders, the students of Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District will: Make a collaborative effort to promote a positive attitude Develop characteristics that promote self sufficiency Use technology responsibly and effectively Develop communication and interpersonal skills

Shared Values Environmental Awareness Innovation The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District community believes that people of character consistently demonstrate and act on the following values: Environmental Awareness Innovation Entrepreneurial Spirit Self Discipline Integrity Work Ethic Citizenship

Goals 1. The graduation rate will increase from 92% toward100%. 2. Students will achieve proficient and advanced levels in mathematics at or above state percentage requirements. 3. Students will achieve proficient and advanced levels in reading at or above state percentage requirements. 4. Students will use technology as a tool to make informed decisions leading to high academic standards aligned with 21st century skills.

Testing Data PSSA / Keystone Exam 2007-08 to 2012-13 Past Target: Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) New Target: School Performance Profile (SPP)

PSSA Math Grade 3 78% 81% 100% 76.7% 84.6% 76% Grade 4 83% 68% 72% 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013* Grade 3 78% 81% 100% 76.7% 84.6% 76% Grade 4 83% 68% 72% 83.4% 77% 73% Grade 5 74% 51% 64% 73.7% 82.7% Grade 6 66% 70% 67% 76.6% 84% Grade 7 65% 71% 82% 89% Grade 8 58% 56% 53% 78.9% 74.5% Grade 11 41% 46% 41.7% 64.3% NA

PSSA Reading Grade 3 76% 86% 87% 75% 78.4% 72.7% Grade 4 58% 69% 66.6% 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013* Grade 3 76% 86% 87% 75% 78.4% 72.7% Grade 4 58% 69% 66.6% 64.5% Grade 5 50% 59% 47% 49.2% 75.8% 62.5% Grade 6 60% 56% 44% 61.6% 65.5% Grade 7 64% 65% 73.2% Grade 8 78% 77% 72% 77.6% 71.9% 70.9% Grade 11 49% 49.4% 62.8% 56.9% 63% NA

PSSA Writing Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 47.5% 57.6% 78.9% 68.9% 64.4% 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013* Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 47.5% 57.6% 78.9% 68.9% 64.4% Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 69.5% 72.9% 79% 67.8% 48% Grade 11 79.1% 76.9% 77.5% 87.5% NA

PSSA Science Grade 3 Grade 4 88.5% 85.2% 92.6% 98.1% 81.3% 79% Grade 5 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013* Grade 3 Grade 4 88.5% 85.2% 92.6% 98.1% 81.3% 79% Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 46.3% 61% 64.8% 71.4% 66.1% 65% Grade 11 26.2% 25.6% 27.8% 26.4% 51.4% NA

Keystone Exams Currently Enrolled Senior Class: Total Proficient (based on all testing from 2011-2013) Algebra I 68% Biology 63% Literature 55%

A- C Valley’s Comprehensive Plan Due Date: November 30, 2014 Components (review) Mission (new)

Comprehensive Planning A-C Valley is a “Phase 3” school district Strategic Planning Committee School Administration

Comprehensive Planning A-C Valley is a “Phase 3” school district School Administration Step #2 for Strategic Planning Committee Step #3 for Strategic Planning Committee & Administration

Effective Missions It should be the one thing that every person in the organization should know Easy to recite Clear and concise, it is the school districts purpose It will focus our efforts and resources on district initiatives, budget, curriculum, staffing and student learning Represents our uniqueness Bold declaration of what the district will be

Discussion What do we need our mission to say?

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“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle