1. A REPORT TO THE CITIZENS OF SANDUSKY, OHIO COMMUNITY UPDATE SPRING 2016

2. TRANSFORMATION PLAN

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Sandusky City Schools have always had a strong legacy of tradition, pride, and excellence that is evident in the daily operations of our schools Our primary goal is to dramatically redefine the delivery of academics and educational services to position our students to compete on a global level

4. PILLAR #1 - ACADEMICS Increased use of Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) 90 staff members officially trained in Project-Based Learning Addition of computer curriculum to elementary buildings Summer opportunities for students Blue Streak University Highlights:

5. PILLAR #1 - ACADEMICS

6. PILLAR #2 – COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Over 550 students completed college readiness testing Administered PSAT to more than 55 students Completed college tours to Kent State University & Lorain County Community College Held inaugural Blue Streak University Induction Ceremony Highlights:

7. PILLAR #2 – COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

8. PILLAR #3 – ADULT & GLOBAL READINESS Hosted Council on Occupational Education Team review Expanded community involvement & services by dedicating staff to these areas Developed new student and staff handbooks Highlights:

9. PILLAR #3 – ADULT & GLOBAL READINESS

10. PILLAR #4 – FINE & PERFORMING ARTS Elementary through high school art curriculum aligned Added Ceramics, Sculptural Welding, Dance, Theatre, and Intro to Performing Arts A Cappella Choir performed at Disney World in Orlando, Florida Arts Academy students participated in the Lake Erie Film Festival workshops Arts Academy students participated the in Ohio Arts Presenters Network Conference Highlights:

11. PILLAR #4 – FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

12. PILLAR #5 – STUDENT Continued to utilize Tier 4 District Problem Solving Team Established Behavior Response Teams Formed district-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Core Team Defining Readiness, Responsibility, and Respect as part of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) Creating the Disability Resource Center Highlights: SERVICES

13. PILLAR #5 – STUDENT SERVICES

14. PILLAR #6– ATHLETICS & STUDENT ACTIVITIES Increased swimming opportunities Increased elementary programming Study Table Program supporting students with tutoring and meals Focus and awareness of college opportunities Collaboration with Career Tech program Highlights:

15. PILLAR #6– ATHLETICS & STUDENT ACTIVITIES

16. PILLAR #7 - TECHNOLOGY Maintained infrastructure that is consistent, reliable, and usable across the district Added iPads as instructional tools to every Kindergarten classroom Continue to increase the number of blended/hybrid learning environments for students Provided increased instructional technology integration techniques and professional development for educators: Google Apps for Education, iPad integration techniques and instructional/data management software Adopted computer curriculum for grades K-6 Continue to enhance marketing and communication techniques Highlights:

17. PILLAR #7 - TECHNOLOGY *** Please note: Most technology goals are ongoing goals that have a starting and completion point each school year. All goals currently in progress are on track to be completed on schedule at the end of this school year.

18. PILLAR #8 – PROFESSIONAL Technology integration Blue Streak Boot Camp for new staff Four high quality professional development days for all faculty and staff Community collaboration in professional development opportunities Highlights: DEVELOPMENT

19. PILLAR #8 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

20. PILLAR #9 - TRANSPORTATION Purchased two new busses Hired an apprentice mechanic Completed Ohio EPA Clean Diesel Grant On time performance has seen improvement with building cooperation School Zone Safety and Student Discipline are leading collaborative conversations between Transportation and Building Staff Highlights:

21. PILLAR #9 - TRANSPORTATION

22. PILLAR #10 – STUDENT Installed new Rational Oven at Sandusky High School Replaced freezers at Venice Heights Elementary & Osborne Elementary Installed walk in freezer at Mills Elementary Continued free breakfast and lunch program at all buildings Served hot breakfasts at all buildings Student breakfast participation has increased by 17% Student lunch participation increased by 6% New digital menu boards in Sandusky High School Cafeteria Completed Sandusky High School murals Nutrition Enrichment and Project-Based Learning activities Highlights : NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES

23. PILLAR #10 – STUDENT NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES

24. PILLAR #11 – PARENT & Revamping the website Combined social media accounts to portray a more unified theme of the district Changed dates of Parent Summit to accommodate requests of the parents Utilizing Survey Monkey to receive feedback from parents Highlighting positive accomplishments throughout the district Continually holding Community Based meetings to reach out to parents Highlights: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

25. PILLAR #11 – PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

26. PILLAR #12 – SCHOOL FACILITIES Board adoption of Plan B on April 4, 2016 Hired pre-bond architect Consulting with pre-bond architect and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Conducting site feasibility studies Hosting Community Forums Highlights:

27. PILLAR #12 – SCHOOL FACILITIES

28. TRANSFORMATION PLAN PROGRESS JANUARY 2016 UPDATE

29. UPCOMING EVENTS