Lexington R-V School District 4-Day School Week Public Informational Meeting November 22, 2011

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History Declining Fund Balances 2006 Fund Balance23.1% 2007 Fund Balance17.1% 2008 Fund Balance13.8% 2009 Fund Balance5.88% 2010 Fund Balance9.38% 2011 Fund Balance13.41% 2012 Fund Balance10.5% (anticipated)

History Declining Revenues and the World of Uncertainty State Formula Funding -$260,000 due to pro- ration (Federal Money – Jobs Bill/ARRA gone in ) State Formula Funding -$260,000 due to pro- ration (Federal Money – Jobs Bill/ARRA gone in ) Line Item Withholdings - $90,000 (Transportation, PAT, Career Ladder, Technology, Professional Development) Line Item Withholdings - $90,000 (Transportation, PAT, Career Ladder, Technology, Professional Development) Declining Enrollment - $60,000 Declining Enrollment - $60,000 Current Deficit - $251,000 Current Deficit - $251,000

’09 Budget Cuts ($764,000+) Certified Staff Certified Staff 1.5 FTE involuntary 1.5 FTE involuntary 7.0 Through attrition 7.0 Through attrition Classified Staff – 5.0 FTE Classified Staff – 5.0 FTE Career Ladder Salaries (Teachers) Career Ladder Salaries (Teachers) Incremental Salary Schedule Incremental Salary Schedule Extra duty stipends/positions Extra duty stipends/positions Extra Contract days Extra Contract days Programs Programs Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Business/Marketing Combo Business/Marketing Combo Vo-Tech Study Skills Vo-Tech Study Skills PAT Reduction PAT Reduction Coaches – 3 Athletic Event Bus Consolidation Eliminate overnight trips Coaches salaries Maintenance/Custodial Contract Clerk -.5 FTE Travel/Cell Phone Reimbursements Consolidation of locations (Board of Education/SSC)

Doing More With Less District’s work, day-in and day-out, focuses on continuous improvement in what we do for kids. Administrative and Instructional Focus Student Growth Student Growth Curriculum Review Curriculum Review Professional Development Professional Development Instructional Improvement Instructional Improvement Effort and progress have not waned in spite of loss of salaries and spreading the workload among fewer employees.

’12 Budget Cuts to Consider AlternativeSavings 4 Day school week$171,949 Reduce Classified Staff by 4.0 FTE$99,875 Eliminate LMS Athletics/LHS Activities$21,000 Reduce Technology Budget$25,000 Employee paid Insurance ($50 per month)$60,780 Expand Busing Radius to 3.5 miles (23%)$114,581 Reduce Certified Staff by 4.0 FTE$172,557 1/2 day Kindergarten (after loss in ADA)$20,000 Total$685,742

Planning for the Worst and Hoping for the Best Budget planning/reduction has always been focused on items that will have the least impact on student achievement and student programs. That focus remains the same!

SB 291 (2009) created RSMo The bill stipulates that schools still have to provide the same number of hours (1044) per school year, at least 142 days per year (rather than the current minimum of 174 days), and if academic achievement on the APR drops over two consecutive years then the district must return to a five-day week. The bill stipulates that schools still have to provide the same number of hours (1044) per school year, at least 142 days per year (rather than the current minimum of 174 days), and if academic achievement on the APR drops over two consecutive years then the district must return to a five-day week.

Research Results The 4-day week has a 40-year history in the United States, over 15,000 districts in 21 states currently have some school districts that utilize it. The 4-day week has a 40-year history in the United States, over 15,000 districts in 21 states currently have some school districts that utilize it. Lathrop R-II Sole Missouri School District in Lathrop R-II Sole Missouri School District in Eight Other Missouri Districts Committed to 4-Day Calendar for Eight Other Missouri Districts Committed to 4-Day Calendar for Several More Missouri Districts Currently in the Contemplation Stage Several More Missouri Districts Currently in the Contemplation Stage

What About the 4-Day School Week? Impact of 4-Day School Week is generally considered in four areas Impact of 4-Day School Week is generally considered in four areas Financial Savings Financial Savings Student Achievement Student Achievement Other Student and Teacher Outcomes Other Student and Teacher Outcomes Stakeholder Satisfaction Stakeholder Satisfaction

Research Results Financial Savings The Lexington R-V School District stands to save approximately $170,000 through the implementation of the 4-day week. The Lexington R-V School District stands to save approximately $170,000 through the implementation of the 4-day week. Transportation$29,000 Transportation$29,000 Classified Staff Salaries$55,000 Classified Staff Salaries$55,000 Custodial/Maintenance$45,000 Custodial/Maintenance$45,000 Energy Savings$13,000 Energy Savings$13,000 Decreased Substitute Pay$7,000 Decreased Substitute Pay$7,000 Increased Attendance$21,000 Increased Attendance$21,000 Total$170,000

Research Results Financial Savings Certified Staff – No Changes in Salary Certified Staff – No Changes in Salary Instructional Hours Don’t Change Instructional Hours Don’t Change Other Teacher Expectations Don’t Change, ie..meetings, planning, activities, professional development, etc… Other Teacher Expectations Don’t Change, ie..meetings, planning, activities, professional development, etc… Work Configuration is the Only Change Work Configuration is the Only Change Teacher in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, etc. scheduled on days school is not in session…..typically one day per month. Teacher in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, etc. scheduled on days school is not in session…..typically one day per month.

Research Results Student Achievement In January 2009, a Research Brief on the 4-Day School Week was written by Christine Donis-Keller and David Silvernail. In January 2009, a Research Brief on the 4-Day School Week was written by Christine Donis-Keller and David Silvernail. Much of the literature on the practice concludes that a condensed schedule may have a positive effect on student achievement, but no negative impact is found. Colorado (Daly & Richburg, 1984) – no impact Colorado (Daly & Richburg, 1984) – no impact New Mexico (Koki, 2002) – improved scores New Mexico (Koki, 2002) – improved scores Kentucky (Yarborough & Gilman, 2006) – improved scores Kentucky (Yarborough & Gilman, 2006) – improved scores Idaho (sagness & Salzman, 1993) – no impact Idaho (sagness & Salzman, 1993) – no impact South Dakota – (Feaster, 2002) – no impact South Dakota – (Feaster, 2002) – no impact

Research Results Student Achievement South Dakota’s state education secretary, Melody Schopp, says schools that have switched to four days haven’t suffered in achievement tests. The failure rate has actually declined, which is attributed to more time for tutoring and teacher training. South Dakota’s state education secretary, Melody Schopp, says schools that have switched to four days haven’t suffered in achievement tests. The failure rate has actually declined, which is attributed to more time for tutoring and teacher training. At the end of their first semester in Lathrop Missouri, high school grades were the same as last year. Middle school grades had increased. Elementary teachers say they are much farther along than in previous years. At the end of their first semester in Lathrop Missouri, high school grades were the same as last year. Middle school grades had increased. Elementary teachers say they are much farther along than in previous years. APR went up and PLAN test results show increase. APR went up and PLAN test results show increase. Teachers are noticing improved retention, especially for special education students. Teachers are noticing improved retention, especially for special education students.

Research Results Other student and Teacher Outcomes One of the most positive findings is the increased attendance for students and teachers. One of the most positive findings is the increased attendance for students and teachers. (Blankenship, 1984; Koki, 1992; Grau & Shaughnessy, 1987; Sagness & Salzman, 1993). A decline in high school dropout rates has also been documented in some cases A decline in high school dropout rates has also been documented in some cases (Grau & Shaughnessy, 1987), as well as a decline in student disciplinary referrals (Koki, 1992). Another benefit is improved scheduling opportunities…..fewer disruptions to school days. Another benefit is improved scheduling opportunities…..fewer disruptions to school days. Administrators also note that a four-day schedule allows for flexibility in the event of weather- related cancellations, as schools can make up missed days without lengthening the school year. Lathrop Results Lathrop Results First Semester – student attendance increased at all three levels First Semester – student attendance increased at all three levels First Semester – certified staff attendance improved by 35% and classified staff attendance improved by 28%. First Semester – certified staff attendance improved by 35% and classified staff attendance improved by 28%. Fifth Day is used for professional development, tutoring, parent-teacher conferences, etc.. This has made a remarkable improvement in school week consistency. Fifth Day is used for professional development, tutoring, parent-teacher conferences, etc.. This has made a remarkable improvement in school week consistency.

Sample Calendar (See Examples on Your Tables) Monday vs. Friday – Chose Monday as the off day because….. Monday vs. Friday – Chose Monday as the off day because….. Friday evening and weekend activities Friday evening and weekend activities Fewer holidays on Fridays Fewer holidays on Fridays Not perceived as a 3-day weekend Not perceived as a 3-day weekend “Improved consistency in the calendar has been amazing!”

Sample Calendar Student Day Comparisons 5 day calendar4 day calendar Student attendance days Student attendance hours Full school days138 days149 days Early dismissal/late start36 days1 (last day) Teacher contract days Teacher contract hours Prof. Development hours44102 Student attendance hours8:00 - 3:058:00 - 3: min./day448 min./day Five day calendar - 38 weeks with 13 weeks uninterrupted Four day calendar - 38 weeks with 36 weeks uninterrupted

Research Results Stakeholder Satisfaction Although there is often public pushback on the initial approval of a four-day schedule, once implemented districts have often been surprised by the level of public support they find for the practice (Chmelynski, 2002; Reeves, 1999) Among Colorado school districts using a four-day school week, 80-90% of teachers, students, and parents favor the continuation of the schedule, noting that opposition often comes from those not directly associated with the schools (Dam, 2006). Custer School District in rural South Dakota which adopted the four-day week in 1995, found that the switch boosted morale, reduced absenteeism, decreased the need for substitute teachers, and led to a boom in participation in extracurricular activities. After implementation parents have expressed that they do not want to return to 5-day weeks. After implementation parents have expressed that they do not want to return to 5-day weeks. 4:1 favorable ratio in Lathrop in Year 2. 4:1 favorable ratio in Lathrop in Year 2.

Research Results Stakeholder Satisfaction, Lathrop Parent Survey Results available on their district website. (Find a link on our district website.) Parent Survey Results available on their district website. (Find a link on our district website.) Initial survey support continues to grow. Initial survey support continues to grow. Childcare – parent feedback indicated no need Childcare – parent feedback indicated no need Athletic teams not allowed to practice on Mondays until after 3:30 p.m. in an effort to not hinder older siblings’ ability to provide childcare and/or to not prohibit students from working on the 5 th day. Athletic teams not allowed to practice on Mondays until after 3:30 p.m. in an effort to not hinder older siblings’ ability to provide childcare and/or to not prohibit students from working on the 5 th day.

Research Results Stakeholder Satisfaction Overall A review of the literature on the impact of the four-day school week in the four areas of financial, achievement, other student and teacher outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction reveals generally positive trends. Districts may not save as much as they hoped, but there are reported savings in transportation, food costs, and substitute teachers. The broadest conclusion that may be drawn from the limited research on the impact of the four-day week on student achievement is that it has no negative impact (Keller & Silvernail, 2009).

Research Results Concern: Student Fatigue Concern: Student Fatigue There is often concern as to how students, particularly young students, will respond to a lengthened school day. Many schools address this concern by creating school schedules that put the bulk of academic work into the earlier parts of the day. In Lathrop it took students about half a year to acclimate to longer day – no noticeable issues now. Added kindergarten rest time to afternoon. There is often concern as to how students, particularly young students, will respond to a lengthened school day. Many schools address this concern by creating school schedules that put the bulk of academic work into the earlier parts of the day. In Lathrop it took students about half a year to acclimate to longer day – no noticeable issues now. Added kindergarten rest time to afternoon (Keller & Silvernail, 2009). Concern: Afternoon Hunger Concern: Afternoon Hunger Many 4-Day schools allow snack time for elementary and middle school students. High school organizations allowed to sell healthy snacks each afternoon. Many 4-Day schools allow snack time for elementary and middle school students. High school organizations allowed to sell healthy snacks each afternoon. Concern: Monday meals for Free/Reduced Students Concern: Monday meals for Free/Reduced Students Expand Back Snack program to include enough food for three days instead of current two- day allotment. Expand Back Snack program to include enough food for three days instead of current two- day allotment. Concern: Monday Day Care Concern: Monday Day Care Often an initial concern with the four-day week, many districts have found that parents prefer having to find good childcare only one day a week, in contrast to some care every day. Some parents have alleviated this concern by using high school students as baby-sitters for this need. Schools have provided training courses to increase the quality of care provided (Fager, 1997). Often an initial concern with the four-day week, many districts have found that parents prefer having to find good childcare only one day a week, in contrast to some care every day. Some parents have alleviated this concern by using high school students as baby-sitters for this need. Schools have provided training courses to increase the quality of care provided (Fager, 1997).

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