1. Photos by Susie Fitzhugh School Schedules Issues Group February 12 th, 2015

2. Who are we? History and Context Inter-related scheduling issues – 24 Credits – Instructional Hours – Recess – Physical Education – Nutrition Services – Calendar/Negotiations Agenda and Learning Goals 2 To deepen our shared understanding of current scheduling issues To contribute ideas in support of an improved outcome To seek input/feedback from multiple perspectives

3. Bruno Cross, Assistant Principal Madrona K-8 Misa Garmoe, Director of School Operations Sherri Kokx, School Operations Manager Lori Dunn, Physical Education & Health Literacy Manager Erin Stoen, Director Career & College Readiness Wendy Weyer, Director of Nutrition Services School Scheduling Issues Group 3

4. In order for students to have the opportunity to develop the basic education knowledge and skills under state law RCW 28A.150.210, – school districts must provide instruction of sufficient quantity and quality and give students the opportunity to complete graduation requirements that are intended to prepare them for postsecondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship. History and Context 4

5. In order to ensure that each student will graduate ready for college, career and life, our work must focus on the goals as outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan which is – to ensure educational excellence and equity for every student and – to improve systems districtwide to support academic outcomes and meet students’ needs. In order to meet students’ needs we must make modifications of the day to ensure each and every student has every opportunity to succeed. History and Context 5

6. If a school district's basic education program fails to meet the basic education requirements enumerated in RCW 28A.150.260 and 28A.150.220, – the state board of education shall require the Superintendent of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to withhold state funds in whole or part for the basic education allocation until program compliance is assured. History and Context 6

7. Requirement/Compliance Current Reality Goal for Systemic Alignment Pathway to Action Presentation Structure 7

8. What are the overlapping issues? How can we bolster partnerships to ensure the outcome is focused on improved teaching and learning? What leadership opportunities, related to schedule issues, exist to support outcomes that increase our capacity to improve student achievement? Discussion and Feedback… 8

9. 24 Credits Instructional Hours Physical Education Recess Nutrition Services Current Scheduling Issues 9

10. The statewide subject areas and credits required for high school graduation, beginning July 1, 2015, for students who enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program, shall total 24. (WAC 180-51-068) 24 Credits Requirement/Compliance 10

11. 21 credits 6 Period Day (24 options for credits) 24 credits = Challenge to complete in 4 years Research: – 22% of freshmen fail at least one class – In SPS, high schools have a 6% course failure rate 24 Credits Current Reality 11

12. 12 Research, recommend and implement a schedule that supports this requirement in a systemic way A waiver for implementation has been requested – Develop a plan in the next two years – Possible 8 period block schedule option A Task Force will begin work in March 2015 24 Credits Goal for Attainment 12

13. Restructuring Schedule  World Class High Schools – Class times – Potential block schedule – Student Management System – Transportation, Nutrition Services – PD, Athletics, Credit Recovery, Summer School – Funding – Professional Development – Course offerings 24 Credits Pathway to Action 13

14. 24 Credits Instructional Hours Physical Education Recess Nutrition Services Current Scheduling Issues 14

15. RCW 28A.150.220(2) – Beginning 2015-16, each district shall make available to students instructional hour offerings of at least a district- wide average 1,080 hours in 9-12, and at least a district- wide average 1,000 hours in 1-8. The district calculation for compliance may be a district-wide annual average of 1,027. – 2014-15 district-wide annual average is 1039 instructional hours (does not account for testing/professional development). Instructional Hours Requirement/Compliance 15

16. The District must restructure the way that testing is conducted in high schools to ensure that all students are in school while testing is being conducted – or that we have enough total hours in, to make the requirements. The District must also restructure professional development to ensure that we have professional development which benefits students and teachers and are still able to meet instructional hour requirements. Instructional Hours Current Reality 16

17. For the 2016-17 school year and beyond grades 1-8 must be at 1,000 instructional hours and grades 9-12 must be at 1080 hours. High schools will need to increase by as much as almost 80 hours in some cases. “Instructional hours” includes all time in a school day from the beginning of the first scheduled class period to the end of the last scheduled class period, reduced by time actually spent for meals. Instructional Hours Goal for Attainment/Pathway to Action 17

18. Though recess counts towards instructional hours, schools are having a difficult time getting in all of the best practice/basic education content given the parameters of the teachers contract and teacher length of day, other various contracts and board policies. Instructional Hours Goal for Attainment/Pathway to Action 18

19. 24 Credits Instructional Hours Physical Education Recess Nutrition Services Current Scheduling Issues 19

20. Physical Education is Basic Education (RCW 28A150.210) SPS Board Policy No. 2185 ‒Core component of a school learning environment ‒Promotes students’ health, well-being and ability to learn ‒Recommends each school set up a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan (CSPAP) ‒Mitigates education and health disparities. Physical Education Requirement/Compliance 20

21. Grade school and high school requirement (WAC 180-50-135 ) ‒Grades 1-8. An average of at least 100 instructional minutes per week/per year in PE shall be required of all pupils in the common schools in the grade school program unless waived. (RCW 28A.230.040) ‒Grades 9-12. One credit course or its equivalent shall be offered in PE for each grade in the high school program (RCW 28A.230.050) Physical Education Requirement/Compliance 21

22. Out of Compliance in Grades 1-8 – Only 8 of 71 (9%) elementary schools in SPS meeting 100 minute state requirement – One SPS high school has over a 54% Physical Education Waiver rate Out of Title IX Compliance – Protection against discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance Physical Education Current Reality 22

23. Ensure in grades 1-8 – 100 minutes avg./week – Taught by a certified teacher Minimize Physical Education waivers in high schools Ensure an appropriate protocol and process for waiver Physical Education Goal for Alignment 23

24. Increase Physical Education Specialists – 30 elementary Physical Education Specialists to place in schools out of compliance ($2 million approved from General Fund) – More Secondary Specialists Systemic accuracy in reporting – Physical Education contact minutes/school, – Physical Education waiver process and – Recess access times during school day Physical Education Pathway to Action 24

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26. No District policy or state requirement Highly valued by parents Recess Requirement/Compliance 26

27. Healthy, active students think and learn better! Community-based demand for increased recess times Schools struggling to meet instructional times and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) professional requirements Recess in elementary schools master schedules is very disparate Recess Current Reality/Goal for Alignment 27

28. Goal: – Equitability and Access for all students through master schedule development Action: – District Wellness Task force -(22 members-January 2014-June 2015) -Physical Education/Physical Activity/Nutrition Education Sub-committee (11 members) -Nutritional Services Sub-committee (11 members) – Use research to communicate benefits – Support and ensure compliance – Recommendations to SPS in June 2015 Recess Goal for Alignment/Pathway to Action 28

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30. Seattle School Board Adopted Procedure (H61.01): – Meal times should be scheduled so that dining areas have the capacity to seat all students comfortably – Students should have enough time to relax, eat, and socialize without the distraction of competing activities Minimum of 10 minutes are provided to eat breakfast Minimum of 20 minutes to eat lunch with additional time for standing in line Nutrition Services Requirement/Compliance 30

31. Schools are reporting at least a 20 minute period for lunch There is still concern about students having enough time to eat their lunch. Nutrition Services Current Reality 31

32. Wellness Task Force (Dec. 2013) ‒Review & Update Nutrition and Food Services related policies and procedures ‒Review and recommendations to Operations Committee March 5, 2015 ‒Introduction to the SPS Board March 18 and action on April 1 st. Nutrition Services Goal for Alignment 32

33. Considerations ‒Impact on recess times ‒Extension to school day & overall expense to the district for teacher contract ‒Extension of day for nutrition services personnel and associated costs ‒Negotiations and funding for implementation Nutrition Services Pathway to Action 33

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35. What are the overlapping issues? How can we bolster partnerships to ensure the outcome is focused on improved teaching and learning? What leadership opportunities, related to schedule issues, exist to support outcomes that increase our capacity to improve student achievement? Discussion and Feedback 35

36. Does the 8 period block schedule option present an equity issue? – 84 current buses serving HS students in public schools. – 60+ buses serving students with IEP. Thoughts/Questions/Ideas 36

37. There are so many requirements being placed on the system. How can it all be done? The concerns are very real. Master schedules processes are currently underway. – Principals are contending with having to add time to lunch. Thoughts/Questions/Ideas 37

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