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Overall Goal: Increase the number of students in the Buffalo Public Schools receiving PSC transfers through an
established application process.
SCHOOL YEARNUMBER OF PSC
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
TOTAL NUMBER
OF PROJECTED
NEW SEATS
ESTABLISHED IN
SCHOOLS OF
GOOD STANDING
PERCENT OF
TRANSFERS
GRANTED*
2013-20142,219
(actual)
300-500
(estimated)
14-23%
(estimated)
2014-20152,000
(estimated)
900-1250
(estimated)
45-63%
(estimated)
2015-20162,000
(estimated)
1300-1750
(estimated)
65-88%
(estimated)
* In 2012-2013 parents declined or did not respond to PSC transfer offers at a rate of approximately 40%. Although
this is not assumed for these projections, such patterns may yield greater rates of interested parents having their transfersgranted than are represented in this chart.
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Explain the Districts overall strategy for making Public School Choice available to all eligible students who request Public
School Choice. Identify key timelines and milestones in the Public School Choice process for the 2013-2014 school year and
beyond.
Goal 1: Open two (2) new schools; elementary or secondary as Schools in Good Standing by September, 2014 and September, 2015.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:300-450 (2014-15)
300-450 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Receive consensusfrom the BOE incommittee and
determine available
buildings; to publishRFPs for EPOs,
district-sponsored, andindependent charters.
September,2013 September,2013 BOE Committee Agenda Superintendent
Analyze associatedphysical plant costs for
re-opening a closedschool site and request
guidance from
NYSED on attainingmaximum
reimbursement levels
for capitalimprovements.
September,2013
October,2013
Published costs estimates Chief Financial Officer
Executive Director PlantServices
Technicalassistance/presentation from
NYSED
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Summarize associated
operations costs and
reimbursement levels(transportation, food
services, maintenance,etc.) associated with
re-opening a closedschool sites.
September,
2013
October,
2013
Published cost estimates Chief Financial Officer
Technicalassistance/presentation from
NYSED
Publish RFPs for EPO,
district-sponsored, andindependent charter
school governance ofpotential new schools.
Due November, 2013.
October,
2013
October,
2013
Request for Proposals Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chief Financial Officer
Analyze staffingrequirements and costsfor selected program
type and location.
November,2013 December,2013 Published cost estimates Chief of Talent Management
Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief Financial Officer
Conduct review of
RFP responses with anestablished rubric.
November,
2013
November,
2013
Rubric Review Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Submit
recommendations forBOE Review ofproposals and
determine options for
school model bestsuited for potential
openings (EPO,
charter, traditional)
December,
2013
December,
2013
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Obtain Board of
Education approval for
the re-opening of oneelementary or
secondary school sitefor the 2014-2015
school year and oneelementary or
secondary school site
for the 2015-2016school year.
December,
2013
December,
2013
BOE Meeting Minutes reflecting approval
of specific school site selections and
instructional framework proposal (EPO,charter, traditional)
Superintendent
Conduct Public
Reflection meetings at
potential sitesdiscussing selected
instructionalframework (EPO,
charter, traditional),sponsored by parent
leader groups of the
district (DPCC,SEPAC, MEAC), on
options for new school
opening.
January,
2014
January,
2014
Presentation Materials Chiefs of School Leadership
Implement school
enrollment protocol
with successful schoolpartner including total
potential enrollment,possible use of a
lottery, reserved seats
January,
2014
January,
2014
Presentation Materials Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Chief Financial Officer
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for PSC, and
established seats for
bilingual/ESL andspecial education
students
Chief of Student Support
Services
Dependent on which
option is selected bythe Board of
Education, create
applicable postings,interview schedules
for potential 2014-2015 staffing of new
school.
January,
2014
January,
2014
District Postings Chief of Talent Management
Include establishedcosts in 2014-2015budget proposal.
January,2014 January,2014 Proposed Budget Chief Financial Officer
Develop school start-up action plan that
provides a timeline for
hiring schedule, plantrequirements, and
professionaldevelopment.
January,2014
January,2014
Presentation Materials Chiefs of School leadership
Implement studentenrollment protocoland assignment
process that includes
regular choiceapplication, possible
use of lottery, and
establishes reservedseats for upcoming
February,2014 February,2014 Parent applications, district materials Chief of Student SupportServices
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PSC transfers, and
special populations
such as bilingual/ESLand special education
students.Board of Education to
review potentialschool openings to
accommodate future
PSC needs.
June, 2014 June, 2014 Board Agenda and minutes reflecting
discussion on potential schools closures
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Goal 2: Close/Reopen at least one under-enrolled Priority elementary school and one under-enrolled Priority secondary school andreopen them as Schools in Good Standing by September, 2014 and September, 2015.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
200-250 (2014-15)250-300 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Receive consensusfrom the BOE in
committee to begin
providing information
to the workforce andpublic on the factsabout school
closure/re-open.
September,2013
September,2013
BOE Committee Agenda Superintendent
Convene applicablelabor bargaining units
to facilitate anorientation to theschool closure/re-open
process.
September,2013
September,2013
Meeting Agenda/Minutes reflecting specificdiscussion regarding past practices and
identifying issues requiring resolution
Director of Labor Relations
Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Technicalassistance/presentation from
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Conduct Public
Reflection meetings,
sponsored by parentleader groups of the
district (DPCC,SEPAC, MEAC), with
NYSED support, onthe facts regarding
closure/re-open, the
curricular-instructionalimplications, including
the use of EPOs and
charter schools and theimportance of
school/neighborhoodidentity retention
throughout theproposal process.
October,
2013
October,
2013
Meeting Agendas
Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Technical
assistance/presentation from
NYSED
Identify and approve
buildings for closure
and re-opening.
October,
2013
October,
2013
Meeting minutes reflecting the
identification of specific schools selected
for closure
Superintendent of Schools
Convene stakeholders
potentially affected byclosures (parents,
students, principals,
teachers, staff,community). Discuss
potential use of EPOsand charters.
October,
2013
October,
2013
Agendas Chiefs of School Leadership
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Publish RFPs for EPO,
district-sponsored, or
independent charterschool governance of
potential new schools.Due November, 2013
October,
2013
October,
2013
Request for Proposals Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chief Financial Officer
Conduct review ofRFP responses with an
established rubric.
November,2013
November,2013
Rubric Review Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Submit
recommendations forBOE Review ofproposals and
determine options for
school model bestsuited for potential
openings (EPO,charter, traditional)
December,
2013
December,
2013
Presentation Materials Superintendent
Update BOE on results
of RFP reviewprocess.
December,
2013
December,
2013
Presentation Materials Superintendent
Prepare specific
proposal on school
closures identifyingbuilding sites,
curriculum and
program reinvention,operations and
January,
2014
January,
2014
Presentation Materials Chief of Strategic Alignment
& Innovation
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chiefs of School Leadership
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budgeting
considerations.
Implement school
enrollment protocol
including totalpotential enrollment,
priority for currentstudents, reserved
seats for PSC, and
established seats forbilingual/ESL and
special educationstudents.
January,
2014
January,
2014
Presentation Materials Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Chief Financial Officer
Chief of Student SupportServices
Obtain Board of
Education approval forthe closure andreopening of one
Priority elementary or
secondary school forthe September, 2014-
2015 school year andone Priority
elementary or
secondary school forthe 2015-2016 school
year as EPO schools orcharter schools.
January,
2014
January,
2014
BOE Meeting Minutes reflecting the
approval of specific schools scheduled forclosure and the instructional reinventionprepared for the re-opening of the schools
(EPO or charter).
Superintendent
Dependent on which
option is selected by
the Board ofEducation, create
applicable postings,
February,
2014
February,
2014
District Postings Chief of Talent Management
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interview schedules
for potential 2014-
2015 staffing of newschool.
Include establishedcosts in 2014-2015
budget proposal
February,2014 February,2014 Proposed Budget Chief Financial Officer
Develop school start-
up action plan thatprovides a timeline for
hiring schedule, plantrequirements, and
professional
development.
February,
2014
February,
2014
Presentation Materials Chiefs of School leadership
Implement studentenrollment protocol
and assignmentprocess that includesregular choice
application, possible
use of lottery, andestablishes reserved
seats for upcomingPSC transfers, and
special populationssuch as bilingual/ESL
and special education
students.
February,2014 February,2014 Parent applications, district materials Chief of Student SupportServices
Board of Education toreview potential
school closure/re-
openings toaccommodate future
June, 2014 June, 2014 Board Agenda and minutes reflectingdiscussion on potential schools closures
Superintendent
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PSC needs.
Goal 3: Create a school-within-a-school by the 2015-2016 school year, under the leadership of a principal of a School in GoodStanding that includes options for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
200-250 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Research current bestpractices for School-
Within-A-School
models (i.e., New York,Chicago).
September,2014
November,2014
Sample District Program Materials
Current Research
Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Convene interested
community partners fora facilitated discussion
on their experienceand/or
recommendations forthe school district.
November,
2014
November,
2014
Meeting Agendas/Minutes reflecting
recommendations from partners
Chief of Student Support
Services
Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Convene district parent
leaders (i.e., DPCC,
MEAC, SEPAC, etc.)to review best practices,
receive feedback, andgauge interest in
participating in
proposal development.
November,
2014
November,
2014
Meeting Agendas/Minutes reflecting
recommendations, a measure of the interest
among parents for the proposal, and issuesof concern to parents
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Conduct Focus Groupsof parents, students,
teachers, and
administrators toidentify critical
elements forconsideration by
planning groups and
responsible parties, andthe BOE.
November,2014
November,2014
Focus Group Outcome Reports Chief of Student SupportServices
Compose preliminary
draft proposal to create
a school-within-a-school for the 2015-2016 school year
including cost analysis.
November,
2014
November,
2014
Proposed Draft Chief of Strategic Alignment
& Innovation
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Director of Labor Relations
Chief Financial Officer
Review labor relationsconsiderations and
provide Superintendentand BOE with
assessment of
contractualconsiderations.
November,2014
November,2014
Memorandum Director of Labor Relations
SuperintendentUpdate BOE in
Committee.
November,
2014
November,
2014
Meeting Agenda
Convene administrative December, December, Meeting Agenda/Minutes reflecting specific
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work group to identify
barriers to proposal,
costs, and operationsrequirements such as
facilities alterations,transportation, and
hours of operation.
2014 2014 discussion on operational matters and costs
Identify potential
school site, Principal,curricular and
instructional programelements and update
Board in Committee.
January,
2015
January,
2015
Committee Agenda Superintendent
Obtain BOE approvalfor inclusion in the
2015-2016 district
budget.
January,2015
January,2015
Board Agenda Chief of Strategic Alignment& Innovation
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Implement studentenrollment protocol and
assignment process thatincludes regular choice
application, possibleuse of lottery, and
establishes reserved
seats for upcoming PSCtransfers, and special
populations such as
bilingual/ESL andspecial education
students.
February,2015
February,2015
Parent applications, district materials Chief of Student SupportServices
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Goal 4:Establish a specific percentage ofreserved seatsavailable after the districts regular choice application process is
concluded exclusively for general education and i ntegrated special educationPSC transfer students at Schools in Good Standing,including criteria-based schools for PSC students who apply and meet individual school admissions criteria.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
50-100 (2014-15)
100-150 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Convene Principals of
Schools in GoodStanding in a facilitated
discussion aboutestablishing reserved
classroom seats for PSC
transfer applicants.
To coincide
with timelinefor Goal 1
Meeting Agenda and Minutes reflecting
discussion on the requirement to createcapacity for PSC students and the
expectation to provide seats for under-represented student populations in criteria-
based schools
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chief of Student SupportServices
Chiefs of School Leadership
Establish framework forreserved PSC seats that
addresses proposedpercentages,
standardized orindividual percentages,
and the written
description of theframework for inclusion
in the schools
Admissions CriteriaTemplate.
September,2013
December,2013
Meeting minutes specifying numbers ofPSC seats to be reserved and action steps
assuring access for under-representedstudent populations
Chief of Student SupportServices
Chiefs of School Leadership
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Integrate proposals with
SBMT-developed
Admissions CriteriaTemplates.
To coincide
with timeline
for Goal 1
Obtain Board of
Education approval onany changes.
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Goal 5: Collaborate with area school districts to establish seats for PSC transfer students.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:TBD
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Inform area districts
of BPS desire to enter
into choiceagreements and
provide invitation to ameeting facilitated by
Erie 1 BOCES to
occur prior to the firstday of school.
August, 2013 August,
2013
Letter of Invitation to area superintendents Superintendent
Chief of Student Support
Seek technicalassistance from
NYSED onestablished practices.
September,2013
October,2013
Communication (memoranda, email, etc.) General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
NYSED Technical Assistance
Receive support fromErie 1 BOCES to
facilitate a dialogue
with area suburbanschool districts.
October,2013
October,2013
Written communication between the districtand suburban school district(s) and BOCES
General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
NYSED Technical Assistance
Update BOE on initialguidance.
November,2013
November,2013
BOE Committee Agenda General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
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WithBOCES/NYSED
technical assistance,develop protocol for
launching inter-
district collaboration(i.e., RFPs, MOUs,
etc.) for 2013-2014.
December,2013
January,2014
Written protocol Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Chief of Student Support
General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
Goal 6:Increase student access to bilingual/ESL services at Schools in Good Standing based on demand.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
25-50 (2014-15)50-100 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Complete inventory ofavailable classroom
spaces not currently usedfor student instruction at
Schools in Good
Standing.
September,2013
October,2013
Published Inventory Executive Director of PlantServices
Chiefs of School Leadership
Convene the districtsMultilingual Education
Advisory Committee(MEAC/official
committee of the Board
of Education) under
September,2013
December,2013
Meeting minutes reflecting a discussion onthe expected outcomes for developing
classroom space for ESL/Bilingual studentsin Schools of Good Standing
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Director of Multilingual
Education
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Director of Multilingual
Education, to establish
goals, progress targets,and measurement
strategies to makespecific
recommendations forSuperintendent review.
Complete financial auditof proposed
recommendationsconsidering plant costs
such as furniture andinstructional equipment.
January,2014
January,2014
Published cost estimate Executive Director of PlantServices
Complete cost estimateof FTE budget re-
allocations including
certified teaching staffand paraprofessionals.
January,2014
January,2014
Published cost estimate Chief Financial Officer
Obtain approval of
Superintendent.
February,
2014
February,
2014
Published Budget Proposal
Include approved
recommendations in2014-2015 district
budget proposal.
February,
2014
February,
2014
BOE Approved Budget Chief Financial Officer
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Goal 7: Establish additional physical space for students receiving self-contained special education services at schools in GoodStanding.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
25-50 (2014-15)50-100 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Complete inventory ofavailable classroom
spaces not currently used
for student instruction atSchools in Good
Standing.
September,2013
October,2013
Published Inventory Executive Director of PlantServices
Chiefs of School Leadership
Director of Special Education
Convene the districtsSpecial Education
Parents Advisory
Committee(SEPAC/official
committee of the Boardof Education) under a
Director of Special toestablish goals, progress
targets, and
measurement strategiesand make specific
recommendations for
Superintendent review.
September,2013
November,2013
Meeting minutes reflecting a discussion onthe expected outcomes for developing
classroom space for students with
disabilities in Schools of Good Standing
Chief of Curriculum,Assessment & Instruction
Director of Special Education
Review proposed December, December, Memorandum including recommendations Director of Special Education
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recommendations with
Regional Associate of
ACCESS-VR to receiveinput on proposal and
consider IEP servicesimplications.
2013 2013 or input from Regional Associate
Complete financial and
operations audit of
proposedrecommendations
considering plant costs,furniture allocation or
moves and instructionalequipment.
January,
2014
January,
2014
Published cost estimate Executive Director of Plant
Services
Complete cost estimate
of FTE budget
allocations includingcertified teaching staff
and paraprofessionals.
January,
2014
January,
2014
Published cost estimate Chief Financial Officer
Obtain approval ofSuperintendent.
February,2014
February,2014
Published Budget Proposal
Include approvedrecommendations in
2014-2015 district
budget proposal.
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Goal 8:Expand seat capacity by identif ying underutil ized physical classroom spacein existing Schools in Good Standing in theircurrent sites for PSC transfer students.
Increased Additional Seat Capacity Beyond Estimated Annual Vacancies of Approximately 200 Seats:
100-150 (2014-15)150-200 (2015-16)
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Convene principals ofSchools in Good
Standing in a facilitated
discussion to addresspotential physical
classroom space and theunique needs of
individual schools that
may limit or permit theuse of such spaces to
expand seat capacity.
January,2014
January,2014
Meeting Agenda and Minutes reflectingexamples of non-student use of classroom
space and discussion on alternatives for
such prior uses in order to re-establish thespaces as student classrooms
Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief of Student Support
Executive Director of Plant
Services
Convene stakeholdersat individual schools
that may be affected byconsumption of
classroom space
(principals, SSTs,parents, community
partners).
February,2014
March,2014
Meeting minutes reflecting a comprehensivereview of options for previously used spaces
now slated for student classroom use
Chiefs of School Leadership
Principals
Complete financialaudit of proposed
February,2014
February,2014
Published cost estimate Chief Financial Officer
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recommendations
considering plant costs
such as furniture andinstructional equipment.
Convene district parent
leaders (DPCC, MEAC,SEPAC) to receive
feedback on space
usage proposals andimplications.
February,
2014
February,
2014
Meeting Minutes reflecting discussion of
barriers, options, and solutions for the re-location of non-student programs in
classrooms
Chief of Student Support
Services
Executive Director of Plant
Services
Obtain approval of
Superintendent.
March, 2014 March,
2014
Include approved
recommendations in2014-2015 districtbudget proposal.
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Goal 9:Define, update as necessary, and publish entrance requirements for criteria-based schoolstaking into account the unique and established intent of such programs and the special interests and
eligibility of PSC transfer applicants and under-represented student populations.
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Convene district parent
leaders (DPCC, MEAC,
SEPAC) to discussprocess for addressing
this goal and expectedoutcomes.
September,
2013
September,
2013
Meeting Agenda/Minutes reflecting a
discussion on an overview of the critical
issues and the expected outcomes ofimplementing the goal
Chief of Student Support
Services
Principals will
individually conveneSchool-Based
Management Teams toreview currentestablished entrance
criteria for their unique
school programs.
September,
2013
September,
2013
SBMT Meeting Minutes contain the current
protocol and entrance requirements foreach criteria-based school
Principals
Publish current
established entrancecriteria on standard
template that identifiesadmission criteria
components including
testing requirements,academic qualifications,
audition requirements,
special interests, etc. foreach criteria-based
October,
2013
Standard Templates that Identify
Components of Individual Criteria-BasedSchools Admissions Requirements
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school.
Publish templates on
district website forpublic review in
preparation for Board of
Education work sessionsto review individual
admissions criteria.
October,
2013
District Website Public Relations
Convene a Task Force of
principals and SBMT
representatives toestablish benchmarks in
their admissions criteriathat address improved
access for PSC,
ESL/Bilingual, specialeducation, or other
under-representedstudent populations.
December,
2013
January,
2014
Task Force Agendas
Minutes reflecting decisions to increase
access for under-represented studentpopulations
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief of Student Support
Review proposed
admissions criteriachanges to
Superintendents Cabinet
for feedback.
January,
2014
January,
2014
Cabinet Agenda
Based on feedback have
SBMTs update
admissions criteriatemplate to include
January,
2014
January,
2014
SBMT Meeting Minutes that reflect
submission of the template and the listing
of specific action steps designed to improveaccess for under-represented student
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revisions and
benchmarks for
improved studentpopulation access.
populations.
Admissions Criteria Template
Convene public
meetings at each criteria-based school to review
Admissions Criteria
Templates, proposedchanges, and student
access benchmarks andreceive feedback.
February,
2014
February,
2014
Public Meeting Agendas
Presentation Materials
Chief of Curriculum,
Assessment & Instruction
Chiefs of School Leadership
Chief of Student Support
Convene SBMTs and
Chiefs of SchoolLeadership to consider
and integrate public
feedback and preparefinal Admissions Criteria
Template for BOEreview.
February,
2014
February,
2014
SBMT Meeting Minutes that describe
discussion of public feedback
Revised Admissions Criteria Template
Chiefs of School Leadership
Present update to Board
of Education CommitteeMeeting.
March, 2014 March,
2014
BOE Committee Agenda Superintendent
Obtain Board of
Education approval ofadmissions criteria
including proposed
changes.
April, 2014 April, 2014 BOE Meeting Minutes containing approval
of the criteria for each school
Superintendent
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Explain the process that will be used to inform parents of their childrens right to Public School Choice. Identify key timelines
and milestones in the Public School Choice process for the 2013-2014 school year and beyond.
Goal 10: Comprehensive communication will be provided to families eligible for PSC.
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
Conduct Public
Meetings co-sponsoredwith district parent
leaders (DPCC,SEPAC, MEAC) on the
PSC process in the
school district.
February,
2014
February,
2014
Presentation Materials Assistant Superintendent of
Attendance & Registration
Post PSC information
and application ondistrict website.
March,
2014
March,
2014
Printout from Buffalo Public School website
Parent/guardian letters
Application Template
Assistant Superintendent of
Attendance & Registration
Send letters home with
students from Focus
and Priority schools.
May, 2014 May, 2014
Mail first-class letters
to eligible families.
May, 2014 May, 2014
Send School Connects
message to all eligiblefamilies.
May, 2014 May, 2014
Make Public School
Choice TransferApplications available
May, 2014 May, 2104
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online or available for
pickup from the
Central RegistrationCenter.
Establish deadline for
receipt of applications.
May 1,
2014
May 31,
2014
Goal 11:Provide earlier notification of transfer offers to families who applied for PSC.
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation/Evidence Person(s) Responsible
As seats becomeavailable, place
students in rank order.
August 12,2013
February 7,2014
List of students placed Assistant Superintendent ofAttendance & Registration
June 30,2014
January 31,2015
Goal 12: Establish a fair and equitable ranking system based on most recently available academic performance data.
Activities Start Date End Date Documentation Measurement Strategies Person(s)
Responsible
Establish assessmentresults that will be used to
rankPublic School
Choice TransferApplications.
July 28,2013
July 31,2013
Databases of studentranking by grade level
o Grade PKCIRCLES
o Grades, K, 1, 2DIBELS/IDELS &mCLASS
o Grades 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8NYS ELA &
NYS Mathematics(scale scores)
o Grades 9, 10, 11,12NYS Regentsexaminations
Chief of StudentSupport Services
AssistantSuperintendent of
Accountability
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Explain the efforts that the Buffalo Public School District will make to increase the number of Public School Choice seats that
will be available in the 2013-2014 school year and identify how many additional seats the Buffalo Public School District
expects to make available, in which schools, and to serve which students.
In April 2013, student placements at Schools in Good Standing were restricted to reserved seats for upcoming PSC transfers. This
was the extent of measures implemented for 2013-2014. Activities are planned to begin September 2013 to increase district capacityfor PSC transfers over the next three years. Increased seat estimates are included with applicable goals listed in the CAP.
Explain how the Buffalo Public School District will address situations in which there are more requests for transfers to a
school than there are seats available to meet all requests.
Beginning in September, 2013 the district will implement action steps intended to address this challenge; establishing space for
bilingual students and students with disabilities, physically expanding seat capacity for general education, ELL, and special educationstudents in schools in Good Standing, and other measures including school closure and opening.
Explain the strategies that the Buffalo Public School District will undertake to ensure that Public School Choice is available to
any eligible English language learners, including students who wish a bilingual education program and students with
disabilities.
The districts immediate strategy is to establish additional physical space at Schools in Good Standing. Additionally, the District
expects to increase access to varied potential seats for English language learners and students with disabilities through closure of
Priority Schools and re-openings of vacant school sites.
Identify any student for whom the Buffalo Public School District asserts it lacks capacity to accommodate a Public School
Choice request, the reason why the request cannot be accommodated, the steps the Buffalo Public School District is taking to
address lack of capacity, the timeline for implementation of these steps, and the milestones by which it will measure progress
towards addressing the capacity issues and coming into full compliance with Commissioners Regulations.
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PSC students for whom the district lacks capacity will not be known until after August 9, 2013, when PSC requests are processed forthe 2013-2014 school year. At that time, a roster will be developed indicating the districts capacity to accommodate PSC requests.
The roster will be updated on a monthly basis by the Assistant Superintendent of Attendance & Registration and will be available forreview.
Provide an assurance that any student who was denied Public School Choice in the 2012- 2013 school year because of lack of
capacity and remains eligible for choice in the 2013-2014 school year will receive Public School Choice if a timely application
is submitted.
As requested by NYSED, for this current school year only, the 59 students who were not offered PSC transfers in 2012-2013 havebeen moved to the top 59 spots in their assigned grade levels for the current PSC transfer process. These 59 students are included in
the current transfer projections of 300-500 students for the 2013-2014 school year.