Sandusky City Schools’ Plan for Transforming Schools Briefing Document for Community Forum January 31, 2013

Transforming Schools Reinventing public education in Sandusky and utilizing innovation and reform in our Sandusky City Schools

“Transform” Cause to change in composition or structure Cause to change in outward form or appearance Cause to change in character or conditionSynonyms: convert, make over, transfigure Source: WebstersDictionary.com

Today’s Agenda Our History of Tradition, Pride, and ExcellenceBuilding a Case for ChangeCreating Conditions for Robust SuccessOur Schools/Priorities for Next 24 MonthsPartnership for Students and Community Growth

Sandusky City Schools TraditionPrideExcellence

Guiding Principles Create Competitive Choices for Students and Families Determine the Role of Transformation and Reform in Our District Build on the Success of our Past but Focus on our Future

Guiding Principles Define and Enhance what “Next Level” Work Means for SCS Create Open Opportunities for Feedback from All Segments of the Community Partner with City and Regional Leaders to Enhance Opportunities for Our Students

Sandusky City Schools Are Great Schools With Great People Specialized, Individualized Programs and ServicesAdvanced Placement (AP) Courses College credits for high school students from BGSU-Firelands, Terra Community, and Owens Community Colleges Renowned Music Programs20 Varsity Sports, 49 Athletic TeamsiPad/Laptop Initiative

Sandusky City Schools Are Great Schools With Great People Gifted ServicesArts, Music, Computer, and Physical Education for K-8Accelerated Reader ProgramAccess to High School Course Credits for Middle SchoolCompass Academy Prevention, Intervention, and Counseling at all grade levels

Sandusky City Schools Are Great Schools With Great People Blended Learning OpportunitiesVisual Arts and Fine ArtsOrchestra Programs for Grades 6-12Uniform Clothes Closet for Grades K-12Ohio Auditor of State AwardGovernment Finance Officer Association Award

Next Level

Extreme Focus Next Level Instruction and Next Level 2.0Student Recruitment and Retention Continued Commitment to a Customer Service Driven Organization Parent Congress as a Vehicle for Parent ParticipationEnhancing our Leadership Capacity for Human Capital OUR SCHOOLS/PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 24 MONTHS

Safety and Security of All Students and Staff Determining the Role of Transformation and Change in SCS Engaging our Community in Dialogue for Action for Effective Schools Levy Renewal on the Ballot in 2013 OUR SCHOOLS/PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 24 MONTHS

Revisiting School Facilities in partnership with Ohio School Facilities Commission Remain committed to and ensure the legacy of TRADITION, PRIDE, and HISTORY Summer School Plans for 2013Third Grade GuaranteeNew Teacher Evaluation System OUR SCHOOLS/PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 24 MONTHS

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Important Transformational Components to Convert Our Schools into a Premier District in Ohio and the Nation High Quality Early Childhood EducationCollege and Career Readiness Talent, Recruitment, and Capacity Building Build on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math as Cornerstones 100% Graduation Rate

Tips for Student Success Instill a love of learningDevelop a routine time and place for doing homeworkMonitor homeworkEnsure your child attends school and is on timeMake sure your child has adequate sleep at nightBe a positive role modelMake sure your child has access to healthy mealsAdequate school suppliesEncourage extra-curricular activitiesTalk to teachers; notify them of concerns or questionsTalk to your child about schoolSet and monitor goals for achievementEncourage and model readingAttend conferences and school activities

Building a Case for Change Overview of our Schools Facilities Grades K-6 Hancock, Mills, Ontario, Osborne, and Venice Hts. Grades 7-8 Sandusky Middle School Grade 9-12 Sandusky High School Total Enrollment for all is approximately 3,300

Budget $39,920,886

Expenditures

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