2019 Fall Community Forums

Academic Achievement & Instructional Improvement Achieving our District Priorities Academic Achievement & Instructional Improvement A: Implement the Academic Pillar & all Pillars of the Transformation Plan. Make measured improvement in reading, math, science, graduation rate, with emphasis on Project-Based Learning. Elevate science & technology & expand arts as part of our new STEAM vision. Implement the academic priorities of the 2020 Transition and the “2030 Initiative”.

Behavioral Supports & Social Emotional Learning Initiatives Achieving our District Priorities Behavioral Supports & Social Emotional Learning Initiatives B: 5. Develop & implement culturally-appropriate communications aligned with the values & norms of the students & families we serve. Approach our work from a “holistic” & positive growth model perspective. 7. Provide social emotional support to students, staff, & leaders through reflective practice. 8. Continue to value diversity & inclusion for students, faculty, staff & parents.

C: Achieving our District Priorities Community & Customer Service for Effective Parent Engagement for Growth & Development C: Emphasize & value the pride, tradition, and excellence of our schools through innovative & engaging parent & community engagement initiatives. Maintain long-term financial stability. Revise our service delivery model of how we serve students. Demonstrate transparent & consistent open dialogue with our community through community forums & multiple methods of communications.

How did we do for Fiscal Year 2019?

A new state budget was approved July 2019 Lean budget Sandusky City Schools will not receive any per-pupil funding increases The district will receive restricted funding for wellness services for students Increased Ed Choice tuition costs

Excellence In Financial Reporting Award

Sandusky Register Headline

Highlights from 2018-2019 State Report Card

Key Instructional Strategies Academic 5K and STEAM

Academic Achievement and Instructional Improvement Data Driven Decision Making & Focusing on the Whole Child’s Needs Restructure District Focus Team (DFT) Professional Learning Opportunities Monitoring the Implementation of Continuous Improvement Model Collective Efficacy: The Academic 5K Sandusky Academic Strategies STEAM – Planning Use of Planetarium and Project-Based Learning (PBL) Preparing for the 2020 Transition & 2030 Professional Learning Days in Grade Bands Cementing our Academic Practices & Routines Common Collaborative Time for Leaders of New Schools and Teachers Modern Teacher- Lead Partners in Reshaping for 21st Century Restructuring our Service Delivery Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling (LETRS) Prek-2nd Grade Ms. Pace (Pre K-K) & Mrs. Muratori (1st – 2nd) Advancing a Vertical Focus on Literacy Ms. Brown (3rd – 6th) & Mr. Kozak (7th – 8th) Future Ready Schools - Mr. Talbot (9th – 12th)

2020 Transition Mills – PreK & K until 2022; then will move into Hancock Ontario (Primary) – Grades 1 & 2 Intermediate – Grades 3 thru 6 Venice – Adult Education Adams - RCAAS and Fine Arts Jackson – SDA will move into the vacated RCAAS site Osborne – Closed SMS/SHS – Use the rooms vacated by Adult Education

Safety & Security Emergency bags in each room IDs for all staff Card readers to enter buildings and all doors locked Communication plan for incidents Adding 2nd SRO in January Additional ALICE training with Sandusky Police Safety Team that meets regularly

What’s New 21st Century Grant – 5-year grant with Boys and Girls Club Offering advanced supports to our families School Health Clinic Social Workers and Wellness Coaches in buildings Music Therapy Programing Expansions Fine Arts alignment Elementary dance Gaming Club

Sandusky Aquatic Center Funding Update & Next Steps

Sandusky Aquatic Center Project Funding Funding Summary Sandusky Aquatic Center Project Funding Current SCS Bond Funding $2,000,000 Capital Campaign through 31AUG19 $3,023,000 New Commitments (Based on Meetings / Email / Verbal Commitments) 3rd Quarter - Foundation $75,000 4th Quarter - Foundation $800,000 3rd Quarter - Corporate $150,000 4th Quarter - Corporate $175,000 3rd Quarter - Individual $100,000 4th Quarter - Individual $6,473,000

Next Steps Principles of Agreement Framework of Operation Plan Architect / Contractor Project Timeline Continued Sourcing of Funds Operating Programming

Ontario Primary Building

Intermediate Building

Intermediate Building

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