Greenville Public School District

NOVEMBER BOARD UPDATE

Ground rules• Every challenge is real & unique• The experts are in the room• We absolutely can find solutions to any problem

• No islands allowed• Bottom line: improve achievement• Act now to be ready for tomorrow

What is our data saying about us now?

DEMOGRAPHICS

Important Numbers• 5818 Enrolled (+)• 94.23% Free & Reduced Lunch Rate

CURRENT PROJECTS

INSURANCE SUMMARY

BUSINESS OFFICE INSURANCE SUMMARY INFORMATION

• CYNTHIA CANNON-BUSINESS MANAGER• LISA MCNEIL-ASSIST. BUSINESS MANAGER• LINDA BURKE-PAYROLL BOOKKEEPER• MINNINE PAGE-PAYROLL ASSISTANT• MECHELLE JONES-PURCHASING/FIXED ASSETS• MARY WINTERS-TRAVEL/INSURANCE CLERK• ANITA MACK-ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Major Medical & Life Insurance• Greenville Public offers all District Employees the following:

• BlueCross/BlueShield• Major Medical• Legacy Employees-$20.00 Co-Pay• Horizon Employees-$38.00 Co-Pay• Base Selection entails a $1,800 Deductible• Select Selection entails a $1,000 Deductible • Minnesota Life Insurance• Employee pay half of amount based on salary• Employer Paid Life Insurance(Cigna) • $1.50 per person • $10,000 Life Insurance

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE VENDORS & SERVICES OFFERED• AMERICAN FIDELITY

• Disability Cancer

• Accident AFA Life

• Texas LifeCritical Illness

• FLEX Dependent Child Care

• 403b

• American Fidelity is also the 125 Administrator for the District

• AFLAC INSURANCE

• Life Hospital Confinement

• Cancer Dental Vision

• Critical Illness Hospital Intensive

• Accident

• CREATIVE GROUP BENEFITS

• Superior Vision

• Delta Dental

• ALL STATE INSURANCE PLANS

• Universal Life Term Life

• Cancer Insurance Critical Illness

• Accidental Insurance

• Supplemental Health Insurance (SHOP)

• CATCHING LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY(TRANSAMERICA)

• Burial Insurance

• Whole Life Insurance

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SPED UPDATES

SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATES

UPDATES

• Standard Based IEP• Common Core and Students with Disabilities

What is a Standards-Based IEP?

• A process and document that is framed by the State standards and that contains goals aligned with, and chosen to facilitate the student’s achievement of, State grade-level academic standards (Project Forum, 2006).

What is the difference between the Traditional and the Standard Based IEP

Traditional IEP

•Discussion of student strengths and weaknesses.

•Review existing formal and informal evaluation data identifying student’s areas of need.

Standards-Based IEP

•Discussion of Present Level of Academic Achievement/Functional Performance (PLAAFP) within context of enrolled grade-level standards.

•Identify skills possessed by student that will allow/support (all standards are not created equal) their access to enrolled grade-level curriculum.

What is the difference between the Traditional and the Standard Based IEP

Traditional IEP •Goals and objectives focus on basic developmental and functional skills, typically written based on curriculum at the student’s functional level without specific links to enrolled grade-level curriculum standards and therefore designed to close skill gaps.

Standards-Based IEP •Determine skills student needs to acquire in order to achieve enrolled grade-level standards based upon evaluations and other information.

•Goal and objectives focus on identifying accommodations/strategies and supports that will be necessary to allow student access to enrolled grade-level curriculum.

What are the Benefits of the Standard Based IEP

• Ties the IEP to the general education curriculum. • Provides positive direction and goals for intervention. • Utilizes standards to identify specific content critical to a

student's successful progress in the general education curriculum.

• Promotes a single educational system that is inclusive through common language and curriculum for special and general education students.

• Ensures greater consistency across schools and districts. • Encourages higher expectations for students with disabilities.

Common Core State Standards and Students with Disabilities

How do CCSS apply to SWD?

• “The Common Core State Standards articulate rigorous grade-level expectations in the areas of mathematics and English language arts. These standards identify the knowledge and skills students need in order to be successful in college and careers.”

• “Students with disabilities - students eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - must be challenged to excel within the general curriculum and be prepared for success in their post-school lives, including college and/or careers.”

ATHLETICS UPDATE

GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETICS

T. L. WESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL EAGLES

GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS

COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL TIGERS

Greenville High School

Extracurricular Groups

Greenville High School

SPORTS # OF STUDENT PARTICIPANTS

COACHING STAFF FINAL RECORD

BAND 79 Johnathan Allen N/A

BASKETBALLBOYS = 24GIRLS = 17TOTAL = 41

Marlon DorseyJabori Walker In Season

CHEERLEADING 27 Alicia KnightenKamilah Barnes 1st Place

CHOIR 72 David Armstrong N/A

DANCE TEAM 27 Lisa Wigfall N/A

FOOTBALL 71 Phil Short 1-10

Greenville High School

SPORTS # OF STUDENT PARTICIPANTS

COACHING STAFF FINAL RECORD

SOCCER BOYS = 13GIRLS = 24TOTAL = 37

Nicole Forcier N/A

CROSS COUNTRYBOYS = 10GIRLS = 21TOTAL = 31

Kenneth Kable Armhad Sykes – 3rd (6A)

SOFTBALL GIRLS = 15TOTAL = 15 Timothy Collins 6 – 7

VOLLEY BALL GIRLS = 9TOTAL = 9 Valarie Stovall 0 – 6

Coleman Middle SchoolExtracurricular Groups

COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPORTS # OF STUDENT PARTICIPANTS

COACHING STAFF FINAL RECORD

BAND 56 MICHAEL HARRIS N/A

BASKETBALLBOYS = 19GIRLS = 11TOTAL = 30

SAMUEL MONROE (HEAD COACH)PAMELA HICKSTHOMAS IRBY

N/A

CHEERLEADING 25 SONSHEERAE BUTTSAIRNECIA MILLS N/A

CHOIR 72 LAMARLON WILSON N/A

DANCE TEAM 10 MAKEVA ARMANT N/A

FOOTBALL 55JERRY POINDEXTER (HEAD COACH)

SAMUEL MONROEJAMIE WILLIAMS

5 -2

T. L. Weston Middle School

Athletics Program

2014 -2015 Team StatsSports # of Participants Coach Final Record

Band 28 James Mitaritonna - Director N/A

Basketball Girls - 16Boys - 12

Quinton Dixon - CoachKevin Davis-Coach

N/A

Cheerleading 9 Jori Scott-CoachAmy Clark – Asst. Coach

3rd Place Washington County Cheer Competition

Choir 20 Christina Goodwillie - Director

N/A

Dance Team 16 Charlotte Mosson - Coach N/A

Football 45 Quinton Dixon - Coach 8th grade 3-37th grade 0-1

MKASCLIP SummarySupport Services21st Century Program

ACADEMIC UPDATES

MKAS

CLIP

INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF TEACHERS (GOAL 3&1)

FACILTATORS:Mrs. Tamela Gines, Trigg Elementary Principal

Mr. Samuel Evans, Stern Principal

Mrs. Janet Collins, Director of Human Resource

Quality Teachers:*Expert Citizens

*Monthly Meetings

*Outline timeline

*Meet expectations at school levels

*Pay for new manuals

*Fund courses/training

*Mentors will meet to determine progress toward completion

*Successful teachers as recruiters

USE FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE EVALUATION TO MAKE DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS ABOUT PROGRAMS AND

PROCESSES (GOALS 1&3)

FACILITATORSMs. Monica Ward, District Reading StrategistMr. Xavier Hodo, GHS Principal

FORMATIVE:Ongoing MonitoringProvide information to teachers to modify instructionEvaluates Strengths/Weakness

SUMMATIVE:End of the year/End of Instructional unit to measure proficiencyIMPROVE FORMATIVE/SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONSProvide samples/Parent tools Communication of test datesDiscussion of parent/school rulesMaking parents aware of Common Core

COMMUNICATE WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS SYSTEMATICALLY THROUGH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS (GOALS 4&2)

FACILITATORS:

Mrs. Pam Dillard, Technology Specialist

Mr. Everett Chinn, Public Relations Specialist

Mrs. Cynthia Cannon, Business Manager

*Communicate with stakeholders

*Follow up with cable channel

*User training for active parents

*Percentages/Growth to show success

*Follow up with forms of appreciation/Celebrate success

INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ADMINISTRATORS (GOAL 3&1)

FACILITATORS

Mrs. Eddie Mae Springfield, Director of C&I

Mrs. Debra Reeves, Boyd Elementary Principal

Qualities of an Administrator

Everyone is a leader

Leadership matters

On-going PD

Good Communicators: Listening, Researching

Encouraging

Knowledgeable: Data, Decision-Making

Create A welcoming Atmosphere

Guided by policy/procedures

Appropriate Behavior

Challenge Students

Remain Confidential/Professional

SUPPORT SERVICES UPDATE

GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSTUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

What Are Student Support Services?

• Student Support Services is a division of the Curriculum and Instruction Department of Greenville Public School District. Students Support Services are available to ensure that barriers are removed so that all students will have the opportunity to achieve success. Parents, teachers, and students can gain assistance with removing barriers that impede educational development by contacting a School Counselor, School Social Worker, School Nurse, Graduation Coach, Parental Involvement Specialist or the Coordinator of Student Support Services.

• Data Clerks• Maintain and update Student Permanent and Cumulative

Records• Provide transcripts to all current and former students

• Graduation Coach• Ensures that all cohort data is accurately recorded• Tracks Senior failures and ensures a system of intervention is

in place.• Contacts Universities for Dual Enrollment

• Parental Involvement Specialist• Ensures schools are connecting home and school• Conducts and follows up on Parental Concerns• Implement District Level Parental Involvement

Student Support Services Staff• Data Clerks – 5• Graduation Coach – 1• Parental Involvement Specialist -1• School Counselor – 19• School Nurse – 6• School Social Worker – 5 • Student Support Services Coordinator – 1

School Counselors • A counselor works with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to help students move smoothly through their academic career dealing with the emotional issues surrounding grief, separation, divorce, anger management, conflict resolution, and social adjustments. These issues are addressed through:

· Individual Counseling

· Group Counseling

· Classroom Guidance

· Family Counseling

· Teacher Consultations

School Nurses provide health-related services that have the potential to enhance each student’s ability to participate in the learning experience with a healthy mind and a healthy body, thereby maximizing their opportunities for achieving academic success. Some of the specific services available include:

• First Aid• Illness Assessment• Health Counseling• Screenings• Health Education• Health and Hygiene• Nutrition• Growth and Development (puberty, abstinence)

Social Workers promote and support student’s academic and social success by providing specialized services and resources to assist families in eliminating social, emotional and economic barriers that impede student achievement. Social Workers consult with school personnel, families, students, agencies and community partners about plans and decisions that affect student’s academic learning and social achievement. Services provided include:

• Home Visits• Crisis Intervention• Information/Referral/Follow Up• Specialized Services for Homeless Students• Consultation/Networking• Resource Person for In-Service Training and Planning• Promote improved Home, School and Community Relations

21ST CENTURY PROGRAM

Project Goals•Increase student achievement•Improve student behaviors and attitudes

•Engage parents in the pursuit of lifelong learning

•Nurture collaborative relationships among school and community

October 2014 Participation•Akin Elementary School – 48 students•Trigg Elementary School – 56 students•Webb Elementary School – 60 students•The Boys and Girls Club – 55 students•Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School – 26 students

•Coleman Middle School – 50 students•T. L. Weston Middle School – 55 students

•GWHS – 22 students

Instructional Practices•Technology Integration•Book Discussions•Use of STEM Activities•Daily Multiplication Drills•Sight Words Practice •Pizza Hut Book-It Program (encourage reading)•Word Processing Skills (elementary students)•Use of Student Treasures Book Publishing Program•Character Education Activities•Three field trips during the school year (on Saturdays)

SAFE AND ORDERLY SCHOOLS

Division of Safe and Orderly

Schools

GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMPUS POLICE

Staffing• Seven School Resource Officers• Seven School Safety Officers• Each year the MS Dept of Education requires that all School Safety Personnel attend 40 hours of training

• All school safety personnel responsible for assisting school staff in providing a safe environment conducive for learning

• To date all officers well beyond the usual track for training. All officers have at least 24 hours with some having more

• In December, the new SROs hired this year will attend the mandated Basic SRO Training in Gulfport December 5. One SRO will attend the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) course also in December

Trends

• Weather patterns determine the increase and/or decrease in criminal activity

• Physical Assaults from last month vary from this month• Thefts will always increase when it gets cooler because of the time of the year

• Ipads have been the hot topic because community individuals are taking advantage of school district resources for personal gain

• Kiosk support from ECOATM • GAMESTOP is requiring subpoenas for the devices sold to them

• GPSD Police and GPD are working in conjunction with the DA to prosecute thefts

Come Join Us As We Build A Brighter Future One Student At A Time!

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