WelcomeTo

Washington TownshipAdvisory Council

Please join a group at one of the tables. Every table should be balanced by having each stakeholder group represented:

• Parent

• Staff

• Administrator

• Student

• Community member

Today’s Agenda4:30-5:15 pm

Introductions

What is WT Advisory Council & when are the meetings?

Ground Rules for our Discussions

2012-2013 Calendar Update

School Hours Update & Feedback

5:15-end

Strategic Plan Feedback Activity

Understanding the Objectives of WT Advisory CouncilWhat is it? What isn’t it?

Advisory

District Wide Issues

Broad Based Stakeholders

Multiple Voices & Perspectives

2011-2012 Study Topics:

1. Strategic Plan

2. School Calendar

3. Student Hours

Decision Making Group

School Based Issues

Isolated or Exclusive

Replacement of our other stakeholder groups who give input and have a voice

Open Study Topics

WT Advisory Council Upcoming Meetings

Date Time Location Topic(s)

2/1/12 6:30-8:30 PMFox Hill Elementary 802 Fox Hill Drive

2013-2014 CalendarIB

3/21/12 4:30-6:30 PMNora Elementary1000 East 91st Street

IB

4/18/12 4:30-6:30 PMCEC, 8550 WoodfieldCrossing Blvd., 46240

WTAC Year in ReviewDetermining WTACFocus Areas for 12-13

2012-2013 MSDWT Calendar

Calendar Update School Board adopted the 2012-2013 calendar on December

14, 2010

2013-2014 school calendar will be discussed at the February Advisory Council Meeting

Use feedback form to give input for the planning of the 2013-2014 calendar in comparison to the 2012-2013 calendar

Why Study Schools Hours?

What is best for students?

Increased instructional time

Adjusting hours for equality

Survey Monkey Results as of 1-16-12

Total Responses = 504

School Hours Update Based on the stakeholder feedback from the previous Advisory Council

meeting:

School hours were adjusted in Option #2 starting 5 minutes later

Note that High School buses will drop off at 7:05 am

Continued Compliance with School Hours Non-Negotiable Items

All High School drivers also drive an Elementary Route – Drop Times and Pick-up Times between HS and ES must allow for this

High School end time must be conducive to athletic travel times

Travel times between schools

Time between routes – ensures timely delivery to school and to home

Budget will not allow for two tier system of bus routes (additional drivers and additional buses)

New Proposal Given to Administration within the last several days

Note Pro’s and Con’s on your handout

School Hours Option #1 EliminatedElementary School 8:15 – 3:05

Middle School 7:20 – 2:10

High School 9:10 – 4:20 Middle school students would start too early

Early dismissal times in relation to childcare issues

LOSS OF 3,620 minutes per year at the high school level

Lack of opportunity for breakfast, learning center, etc. before school at NC due to reducing the bus drop off time from 20 minutes to 5 minutes

High school students involved with athletics and other extra-curricular activities will get home from school very late

Late dismissal at high school would prevent some away athletic events

School Hours Option #2 & #3SCHOOL LEVEL OPTION #2 OPTION #3

ElementaryCurrent: 8:10 am – 2:20 pmProposed Time# of hours/dayDiff. from current

8:15 am – 3:30 pm7 hours 15 min/day+65 minutes per day

8:25 am – 3:20 pm6 hours 55 min/day+45 minutes per day

Middle SchoolCurrent: 9:00 am –3:50 pmProposed Time# of hours/dayDiff. from current

9:10 am – 4:15 pm7 hours 5 min/day

+15 minutes per day

9:20 am – 4:10 pm6 hours 50 min/day

Same

High SchoolCurrent: 7:30 am – 3:00 pmProposed Time# of hours/dayDiff. from current

7:25 am – 2:46 pm7 hours 30 min/day

Same w/6 min. passing

Bus drop at 7:00 am7:20 am – 2:30 pm7 hours 10 min/day

-6 to 11 minutes per day

School Hours Option #2Survey Monkey Feedback ADVANTAGES

All school times are appropriate for grade levels Increase school time for elementary and middle school while keeping the high

school consistent More time for after school activities Similar to current

DISADVANTAGES Too long of a school day for the elementary school, interferes with after school

activities Having school stat times spread out over 2 hours is difficult for working parents High school is too early (sleep benefits in relation to academic performance) High school students driving in early morning rush hour traffic in the dark Less family time due to a longer school day

School Hours Option #3Survey Monkey Feedback ADVANTAGES

All school times are appropriate for grade levels

Early release of high school is a much better option

Gives elementary a longer school day but no dramatic impact on middle and high school

Allows high school student to maintain jobs, sports and other activities

DISADVANTAGES Reducing the high school by twenty minutes is too much

Delayed elementary school start time is an issue for working parents

Concern for middle school after school activities

Early start time for high school & late dismissal time for middle school

Teens having more unsupervised time due to dismissal times

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Draft Goals Teaching & Learning DRAFT Goals:

Quality Assurance Process Development

IB Authorization

District Accreditation

Measurement of progress for special populations

Identification of effective instructional practices for special populations

Deployment of intensive interventions for special populations

Language Arts & Math improvement all levels

Continued Strategic Plan Draft Operations DRAFT Goals

Master Facilities Planning Energy Efficiency Study

Human Resources DRAFT Goals Develop, deploy and implement a performance evaluation and

compensation model for certified staff Business Services DRAFT Goals

Annual Budget & Strategy Development Development of Compensation Model Transportation Review

Technology DRAFT Goals Proficiency with National Technology Standards Assessments delivered electronically

Strategic Plan Feedback Activity

What, if any wording needs clarification?

How do we best communicate goals to parents?

How do we best communicate goals to the community?

What additional information is needed regarding new legislation, Strategic Plan, IB for future meetings?