WELCOME ABOUT BEYOND BRICKS EBR Community-driven and community-led Supported by the School System A forum for ALL voices

Supporting Organizations The following organizations have been integral in designing this initiative and/or supporting its success. Add your organization to this list by ing 50 CAN Albemarle Corporation Baton Rouge Association for Gifted and Talented Students (2600 students) Baton Rouge Youth Coalition The Children’s Coalition of Greater Baton Rouge (30 organizations) EBRP Association of Educators EBR Federation of Teachers The EBRP Minister’s Conference (multi-member organization) EBRP School System EBRPSS Pre-K Services EBRP School Board Forum 35 Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System Health Centers in Schools Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge (55 organizations) J.K. Haynes Charter School One Community One School District LA Delta Service Corp LSU Public Administration Institute Louisiana Association of Educators The Manship Theatre Metromorphosis Teach for America Vivid Ink Graphics

WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH OUR INPUT? Read, analyze, prioritize Share findings with public Work with community to address priorities Plan to stay engaged!

THE DIALOGUE PROCESS PURPOSE, GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE

PURPOSE The Dialogue Process is the means by which “we collectively derive meaning and plans for forward movement through mutual understanding and acceptance of diverse points of view.”

GUIDELINES 1.Listen o Listen with the expectation that everyone has something valuable to contribute and are here because they, too, care about EBR Public Schools. 2.Speak openly and honestly. 3.Listen to the diverse points of view. o Everyone’s comment has merit. 4.Free yourself from a rigid mindset. o Stand back and respond rather than reacting automatically or defensively.

STRUCTURE The Dialogue will last 90 minutes. Each group has a trained facilitator and a scribe. The Scribes will keep key notes on the conversation. Reminder: participant’s names will not be used in the report. The Facilitator will introduce the topic questions, keep the conversation focused, and help you process your concerns.

STRUCTURE THREE TOPICS minutes each) : Your response to the facts presented Your experience with and understanding of our schools Your recommendations

STRUCTURE THE SHARE BACK Each group will determine the top item from your discussion. The facilitator will present this to the whole group.

What happens with the information? Categorized and prioritized by core group and expert evaluators Results will be reported back to you & public at large Appropriate organizations will be engaged to address issues raised

What happens with the information? “It’s an answer that’s still developing. The solutions will emerge from the discussions.” --Anna Fogle

DISTRICT FACTS

DEMOGRAPHICS: TOTAL DISTRICT AREA EBRPSS: 42,610 Racial Make-up: 10.4% White 79.1% Black 3.2% Asian.02% American Indian 7.1% other TOTAL POP.: 376,975 Racial Make-up: 46.5% White; 47.8% Black; 3.5% Asian; 0.4% American Indian 1.8% other Total Population w/in District EBRPSS Numbers according to Numbers according to 2012

DEMOGRAPHICS 42,636 Total # Students 22,083 Elementary 9058 Middle School 14,233 High School Dec Student Enrollment Count

DEMOGRAPHICS Population# of students% of students Living in Poverty*35, % Special Needs** Students with disabilities Gifted/Talented ,835 1, % 9% 4.4% English Language Learners**2,1305% * Data from DPS Ranking Tables Report on LDOE’s website **October 2014 Data

DEMOGRAPHICS PROGRAMS# of sites# of Students TOTAL8742,610 Gifted Talented13652 Magnet Great Scholars/Scholastic Academy Alternative8988 Charter, Type 1 (EBRPSS)93019

DEMOGRAPHICS Number of employees: 3350 Full-time Teachers 2250 Other employees (bus drivers, teacher aides, counselors, etc.) 5600 TOTAL EMPLOYEES

DEMOGRAPHICS Teachers 98.5% certified/highly qualified 156 Nationally Board Certified 53% advanced degrees

Elementary (K-5) iLEAP & LEAP Scores 100% Middle (K-8, 6-8) 95% iLEAP & LEAP Scores 5% Dropout/credit accumulation index High School (9-12) 25% EOC test 25% ACT Scores* 25% Cohort Graduation Rate 25% Graduation Index School Performance Scores Source: Louisiana Dept. of Education, Accountability Overview, ACCOUNTABILITY

Local District Comparison* DistrictTotal Population Percent Poverty 2014 Score East Baton Rouge Parish41, %81.3 Baker1, %62.7 Central4, %108.2 Zachary5, %114.4 Recovery School District-EBR**1,636~93%~55.8 Ascension21, %106.9

Similar District Comparison* DistrictTotal Population Percent Poverty 2014 Score East Baton Rouge Parish41, %81.3 Jefferson Parish46, %87.7 Caddo Parish40, %79.4 *Data from DPS Ranking Tables Report from the LDOE’s website **Info on RSD-EBR from Multiple Statistics Total by Site on LDOE’s website

LEADERSHIP SUPERINTENDENT Implements performance objectives established by the school board Certain performance objectives required for C,D, or F districts i.e., student achievement, graduation rates, teacher performance 4 Superintendents in past 15 years < 4 years on average

LEADERSHIP SCHOOL BOARD Serves as the policymaking body for the school district Elects a superintendent of schools Is responsible for the school system’s assets and funds Other responsibilities include: calling for elections, levying taxes, and hearing appeals of student expulsions

LEADERSHIP SCHOOL BOARD COMPOSITION 9 members Member to constituent ratio: 1 : 41,876 Term limited to 12 years Current board experience: average < 6 years

LEADERSHIP Current Board Policy 2011 Strategic Plan Bold Goal: The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top ten Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.

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