Decatur School Board MeetingApril 15, 2013

Decatur Superintendent’s ReportApril 15, 2013

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Enrollment Trends

2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

3 Qtr ADM Prediction for 2012-13:519.92

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

525 483 489.8 494.8 519.9

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.

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

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

AMAO 1Percent 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%

AMAO 2Percent 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%

AMAO 3The 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.

2010-11Math & Lit.:

•Target: AYP•not met

2011-12Math:

•Target: 63.82%•Decatur: 43.37%

2011-12Literacy:

•Target: 63.63%•Decatur:•58.21%

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”

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