TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ School Year

Dr. Eugene T. W. Sanders Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer Friday, August 30, 2013

WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS’ FAMILY

WE VALUE TRADITION PRIDE & EXCELLENCE

WE Must Embrace Transformation

FIVE GOALS FOR TODAY Create a sense of urgency for transformation and change Enhance a personal commitment for improvement Welcome Faculty and Staff Review Progress and Challenges from the School Year Provide a framework for our goals for the School Year

PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE School Year Living in new era of educational accountability (choice/open enrollment) Passed levy in November 2012 Loss over 900 students over the last several years Reviewing the District’s creditability among parents and community A loss of 5.1 Million Dollars Realigned Curriculum and Operations SCS

PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE School Year Rolled out Next Level Instructional Model in November 2012 Created the Retention and Recruitment Committee Parent Congress Re-established Business Advisory Council

PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES DURING THE School Year Opened Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies in 2013 Opened Compass Academy in 2012 Focusing on Innovation and Academic Creativity Community Forums Focused on Priorities and Feedback Summer Conversations on the Future of Our Schools

SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS REPORT CARD FOR TO 83.8 on Performance Index PI Grade=C Received 8 out of 24 Indicators Indicator Grade =F (33%) Closing the Achievement Gap=F Value Added Overall=F Value Added Gifted=A Students with Disability=D

SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS REPORT CARD FOR 2013 Lowest 20% in Achievement=C Graduation Rate (85.8/4 years)=C Graduation Rage (85.5/5 years)=C Sandusky City Schools Grades (9) A=1 B=0 C=4 D=2 F=2

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR OVERALL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN THE SCHOOL YEAR? Answer: We responded with the “cosmetics of achievement” 2 Key Questions: Do we have the right strategy? Do we have a problem with implementation?

Why is it important for the Sandusky City Schools to perform at a level consistent or better than our competitors?

What is our game plan for the School Year? Implement the Next Level Instructional Plan at all levels Our Standard will be to become a “A” District at all levels Every academic effort must be aligned to achieving this goal Increased Accountability Calling Out Inferior Work and Correcting Ineffective Instruction

KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ACHIEVEMENT STANDARS ARE RAISED NEXT YEAR. WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO MEET A HIGHER PERCENTAGE FOR THE UPCOMING GRADE CARD. Next Level

Photo courtesy of Tim Fleck

District Priorities for Achieve a grade of “A” on all segments of the Ohio Report Card Implement the Next Level Academic Plan with fidelity at all levels in SCS Implement the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System and increase accountability for all employees Complete the report from the District’s Transformation Committee by early Spring, 2014 Enhance the overall image of the quality of education in Sandusky City Schools Enhancing professional appearance of faculty and staff

District Priorities for Implement the Retention and Recruitment Plan for 2014 Emphasize customer service as a district practice (24 hour response to and 7 business days on written correspondence) Levy Renewal of the Ballot in 2014 to maintain financial stability Enhance our communications and social media options for SCS Renew our commitment to a global experience for students prior to graduation Expect excellence is all aspects of work of every employee

District Priorities for Revisit the definition of “quality” in the Sandusky City Schools Potential bond issue in 2014 Engage our community (customers) in a positive and engaging manner

Tips for Good Customer Service SMILE Be Presentable/ well groomed Make eye contact if in person SMILE Be a good listener and Show interest Make them feel important and appreciated SMILE Identify and anticipate needs Be Knowledgeable SMILE Save them time; Resolve Issues Use positive, verbal, body language

$1 Million Gift from the Dorn Foundation

Create a sense of urgencyFOR TRANSFORMATIONAND CHANGE

THE SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNICATING AND MARKETING OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR IMPLEMENTING WAIVER DAYS TRANSFORMING OUR WEBSITE UTILIZING VIDEO MESSAGING TO ALL STAFF STANDARD COMMUNICATION SUGGESTION BOX AT EACH SCHOOL

Twitter District wide uniform phone greeting

WE MUST ALL MAKE A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE IN OUR NEXT LEVEL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRADITION PRIDE EXCELLENCE INNOVATION TRANSFORMATION

New!! All Building Comment Card Box 5- Elementary blgs. - located near main entry door in each building 1-SCC- Outside office door 1-SMS- top of the steps near the office 2-SHS - located outside of the main office door & at the rear hall intersection of cafeteria and gym 1-RCAAS - located near main entry door 1-Admin. Bldg. - located near main entry door

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