1. Decatur School Board Meeting April 15, 2013

2. Decatur Superintendent’s Report April 15, 2013

3. Enrollment – 504 (+4 compared to the same time last year)

4. 3 Qtr ADM Prediction for 2012-13: 519.92 2008-092009-102010-112011-122012-13 525483489.8494.8519.9

5. Legislative Issues School Elections – SB587 has failed but can be brought up again Choice – SB65 has passed with ammendments ▫3% limit (per year) ▫Sunsets in 2 years Vouchers/Scholarships – HB1987 has failed, SB 740 is in revenue committee.

6. A Few Current Features: Exemplary ALE Program – ▫Inclusive rather than punitive ▫On line courses ▫Math Achievement Award On-line learning Opportunities ▫K12 Learning program ▫Distance Learning program Summer Learning Program ▫Tailored to the needs of the community. Strong Activity Program ▫Success in Extracurricular Programs

7. ESL Academic Improvement Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) Results: ▫In 2010-11  1 of 3 AMAO’s were met ▫In 2011-12  2 of 3 AMAO’s were met

8. AMAO 1 Percent of ELL’s making progress by moving from one composite level in spring 2010 to a higher level in spring 2011 on the ELDA test. 2010-11: Target: 28% Decatur: 29.46% 2011-12: Target: 29% Decatur: 49.59%

9. AMAO 2 Percent of ELL’s fully proficient in English with a composite score of 5 on the ELDA test. 2010-11: Target: 3.5% Decatur: 1.97% 2011-12: Target: 4% Decatur: 5.44%

10. AMAO 3 The 2010-11 objective was to meet AYP (under “No Child Left Behind”) whereas the 2011-12 objective was to meet AMO under the new ESEA waiver. 2010-11 Math & Lit.: Target: AYP not met 2011-12 Math: Target: 63.82% Decatur: 43.37% 2011-12 Literacy: Target: 63.63% Decatur: 58.21%

11. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Bonus Update We have received confirmation that our teachers will be receiving the bonus from the state for teaching in a high priority district. Details can be found on the website under “Human Resources”

12. Decatur School Board Meeting