1. NEWTON METCO Equitably Addressing the Needs of Newton METCO Students September 2015

2. I. Welcome Families to SY 2015-2016 II. Superintendent’s Welcome Message to Staff III. Introduction to Newton METCO Staff Programming & Structure IV. Newton METCO Staff Introductions V. Changes to Newton METCO Transportation VI. Newton METCO Family Involvement VII. Continuation Packages & Online Bus Stop Requests AGENDA

3.  https://vimeo.com/138001258 https://vimeo.com/138001258 Superintendent’s Message to Staff

4. Provide opportunity for children from racially imbalanced schools in Boston and children from isolated suburban schools to learn together in an integrated public school setting. Mission of METCO

5. Increase the diversity and reduce racial isolation, in order for students from different backgrounds to learn from each other in meaningful ways and provide a closer understanding and cooperation between urban and suburban parents and other citizens in the Boston Metropolitan area. Vision of METCO

6. Provide a strong academic foundation, as well as an environment rich in cultural, educational, ethnic and racial diversity for the academic and social success of students. Newton METCO’s Purpose

7. Align Newton METCO staff to serve METCO students and Newton Public Schools for the academic and social success of our students. SY 2015-2016 Objective

8. 2014-2015 Budget, Enrollment and Staffing

9. 2015-2016 Budget & Staffing  Increase Staff Salaries to 28%  Reduce Consultant Fees to $0 = 1% of Budget  Decrease Non-Salary Expenses from 6% to 3%  Balance student caseload by staff  Ensure continuity of service for students across levels  Increase presence of METCO staff at all 21 schools  Support staff and students with early interventions in Elementary

10.  Intense Academic Monitoring (general and special education) Progress in grades K-2  Coordinate Academic Support in-school and out-of-school  Emphasize Social/Emotional Learning Practices and coordinate services for students and/or families  Coach & Support Staff and Families on Culturally Proficient School Practices  Support Family & Community Engagement between Boston and Newton Families Addressing the Needs of Newton METCO students

11. Newton METCO Staffing Structure METCO Counselor METCO Counselor METCO Counselor METCO Counselor METCO Counselor METCO Director Michelle Reddick Melissa Wong Lisa ReedKatani Sumner Alyssa Arzola Gillian VanDelft Maricel Sheets Bigelow Middle Burr Lincoln-Eliot Underwood Day Middle Cabot Franklin Horace- Mann Pierce Newton North Newton South Oak Hill Middle Bowen Memorial- Spaulding Brown Middle Angier Countryside Mason-Rice Zervas Williams Ward

12.  METCO Counselors to supervise interns seeking Guidance Counseling and Social Work licensure.  Increase the adult to student ratio at all schools.  Provide opportunity for diverse undergrads/graduate students to experience a suburban public district.  Increase the diversity pool for future vacancies in guidance counseling and social work positions. Goals for Diversifying Staff & Expanding Services

13.  Increase METCO Family Involvement at Schools  March 2 nd, 2016 – Lobby Day  Parent Board to decide and plan upcoming social events for the year FAMILY INVOLVMENT

14.  Coordinated by Newton Public Schools Transportation Department, Regina Moody.  Routes changed based on the following:  School moves happening in December  Equitable services to all families  Minimize student time on the bus  Bus Schedules are never final – Changes will be sent via email and available on website Newton METCO Transportation

15. Three stations by Mother’s Last Name  A – G  H – P  Q – Z Family Exit Procedure 1. Pay $40/family fee 2. Receive Packets 3. Complete Emergency Contact Cards 4. Complete Online Elementary Bus Stop Requests Continuation Packages

16. HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!! GOOD NIGHT!!!