DBRAC Work Session 12/5/15

DBRAC Values Framework Values Framework Reference: Guiding Values: Access (page 5) Regardless of any student demographic, every student will have access to, and opportunities to benefit from, equitable and effective academic programs, including enrichment/elective offerings and appropriate individualized support services that ensure that they can thrive and achieve their potential in Portland Public Schools

DBRAC Values Framework Environment (page 6) In order to enable equitable access to programs, all school facilities should have the appropriate student enrollment, configuration and physical support for programmatic needs that match the size of the facility.

DBRAC Values Framework Values Framework Reference: Desired Outcome: Strong and stable enrollment in all schools This is achieved by: –The elimination of under-enrollment and overcrowding at PPS schools; and –The continuation of high rates of school-aged students attending District schools.

Staff criteria for scenarios All K-5/K-8 schools 50+ students per grade level –As many schools as possible have the potential to reach 75+ students per grade level All middle schools 150+ students per grade level

Staff criteria for scenarios As many schools as possible below 105% utilization –Lower utilization preferred for Title I schools, schools with expected enrollment growth Consolidation of middle grades Immersion programs where feasible Alignment of HS feeder patterns Compact boundaries

Highest lever Grade reconfiguration is more effective at achieving right-sized schools rapidly— particularly at the middle grades –Boundary change is a slow transition –Due to student density, some boundaries would have to be much larger—school closures possible –Program changes impact a limited range of schools

New information since Thursday Individual School KPIs Foundation funding One-pager for each current K-8 neighborhood school

How to read the one-pager New

Reconfiguration key question: Aligned with Decision Point One What criteria should be used to determine which K-8 schools should remain the same or be reconfigured in order to offer core program in adequate space? –alternative: What conditions would allow schools to remain below 50 students per grade level or above 105% utilization?

Group Process Organize into 3 groups –Southeast –ALL Jefferson dual assignment +Roosevelt + Skyline –Grant + Madison Begin with individual thinking/writing Small group discussion Large group share out/discussion