PROPOSED RESTRUCTURE SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Presented by: Sheryl Stanton, Acting Superintendent of Schools May 12, 2015 May 12,

Accelerated Improvement Plan DESE Quarterly Report II DESE Quarterly Report III Quality School Review Report (April 2015) SchoolWorks SMHS Faculty and Staff Focus Group Feedback SMHS Staff Survey Comments and Input May 12, Data Analyzed for Proposal

Concerns leading to change Quarterly and School Review Reports Lack of instructional consistency and rigor Evaluation process and feedback not leading to changes in instruction Limited support to staff for improving their practices Not providing supportive environment for all students Faculty and Staff Feedback Developmental differences with grade levels High school vs. Middle school grades Developmentally appropriate interventions differ for each school Academic Social-Emotional Disciplinary School culture and climate Strong need for individual building principal on middle school side May 12,

Successful Turnaround Effective building leadership which balances accountability with support Communicate instructional vision Develop and sustain collaborative approach to change Set and model high expectations for quality of content Provide effective feedback and structures for professional growth May 12,

Proposed SMS Restructure May 12,

Proposed SHS Structure May 12,