1. WELCOME School District of Fort Atkinson

2. The School District of Fort Atkinson is committed to delivering the quality opportunities and services each student needs to achieve his or her academic and personal potential

3. 2008-09 Enrollment Barrie – 263 (up two students from last year) Luther – 277 (down 13 students from last year) Purdy – 362 (up four students from last year) Rockwell – 266 (up four students from last year) Middle School – 599 (down three students from last year) High School – 931 (down four students from last year)

4. Demographics AsianBlackHispanicNAWhiteEEN 2001-0225248772464356 2007-082732237142402413 2008-09 * Includes 4K 2735257172564400

5. How Have We Performed? Our students are performing at 85-90% proficiency. From 2000-2004, we had pockets of scores below the state averages. Since 2004, we have exceeded state averages in all testing areas and grades. In almost all testing areas, the gap between our performance and the state is widening as we improve.

6. EnglishMathematicsReadingScienceComposite Grad Year LocalStateLocalStateLocalStateLocalStateLocalState 200420.221.521.1 22.022.521.822.221.422.2 200521.5 21.622.022.322.422.622.322.122.2 200620.721.520.722.021.822.422.022.221.422.2 200722.121.621.422.223.822.423.122.422.822.3 200822.321.722.822.323.422.623.122.323.122.3 ACT Scores

7. Crossroads Program 2000- Present THIS SUMMER… the 100th student graduated from the Crossroads Program!

8. Strategic Plan for 2008-2013 A.Academic Agenda B.Fiscal Agenda C.Communication Agenda

9. Academic Agenda for 2008-2009 Balanced literacy K-12. Differentiation of instruction (secondary). Implement measurable and effective interventions to meet the needs of all learners (RTI) model for the areas of reading and math. Continue guiding professional learning communities through the “3 Questions.” Streamline collection, storage and reporting of district data to maximize meaningful data utilization. Diversity: Continue to work on building learning communities where respect and honor are readily recognized as a signature.

10. Our Guiding “3 Questions” 1.What is it we want students to learn? (curriculum and alignment) 2.How will we know if they learned it? (assessment) 3.What will we do if students need more help or more challenge? (interventions)

11. Fiscal Agenda for 2008-2009

12. Revenues

13. Expenditures

14. Fiscal Agenda for 2008-2009 Present a balanced budget that maintains and enhances programs, services and opportunities for our students. We will continue to utilize the 5-year projection matrix and other tools to educate the board, staff, and citizens on school finance. With the sunset of the April 2006 operations referendum, update the assumptions and planning for the next operations referendum scheduled for 2010- 2011 school year.

15. Fiscal Agenda for 2008-2009 Update five and ten-year building maintenance plans for the District. Pursue additional energy saving measures. Continue upgrading the District roofs for wear and energy efficiency. Assess all masonry and establish a restoration and budgetary plan.

16. Green Going Green! Geothermal HVAC…Rockwell, Barrie, Purdy and Middle Schools Projected savings…$89,000 annually Upgrades to higher efficiency lighting Projected savings...70,000 annually Solar hot water heating systems at Middle School and High School Pools Projected savings…$9,000 annually at Middle School Projected savings…$15,000 annually at High School

17. Green Going Green! Purchase of natural compressed gas kits for buses to save transportation costs Projected savings…$19,000 annually Computerized energy management systems: Installed in all schools to monitor energy use, weather proofing of exterior doors, and will prevent outside air from infiltrating into buildings Wind power generation will be evaluated for feasibility

18. Communication Agenda Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders through all mediums available to us. Begin a marketing plan where students, staff, and citizens give testimonials related to their experiences with the Fort Schools using all available media. We will frequently communicate to all stakeholders, in a proactive manner, the school district’s financial position as it relates to legislative action and subsequent biennium budgets enacted into law.

19. Communication Agenda Present parental outreach programs that are informational and valuable in assisting them in their efforts. Encourage open dialogue with parents and citizens at both the District and building levels on topics of interest among all in our learning communities. Work with the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, and local and regional government officials in maintaining positive and supportive relationships.

20. Thank you for your support of our schools!