WORKING TOGETHERWORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A 21ST CENTURY

SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHOOL DISTRICT

David C MangoDavid C. MangoSuperintendent of Schools

2008-2012 Highlights

Focus Objectives

Development of a Common Vision

Hatchery Hill SchoolHatchery Hill Schooly K-4 Standards Based Report Cards ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) class has

y K-4 Standards Based Report Cards ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) class has ( p )

been developed Expansion of TI-GERS (Talent Identification

( p )been developed

Expansion of TI-GERS (Talent Identification –Growth Enrichment through Resource Sharing Clubs – 16 totalP hi t t ff

–Growth Enrichment through Resource Sharing Clubs – 16 totalP hi t t ff Peer coaching amongst staff

Consistent communication with parents Peer coaching amongst staff Consistent communication with parents

HACKETTSTOWN FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTHACKETTSTOWN FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTHACKETTSTOWN FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORT

PTA – Summer Enrichment Program

HACKETTSTOWN FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORT

PTA – Summer Enrichment Program

Centenary College – “Read Across America” Tutorial Centenary College – “Read Across America” Tutorial

Relay for Life Relay for Life

Willow Grove School Standards Based Report Cards Implementation

Willow Grove School Standards Based Report Cards Implementation Standards Based Report Cards Implementation

K-4 Continued Implementation of Model Curriculum

E pansion of TI GERS cl bs

Standards Based Report Cards Implementation K-4

Continued Implementation of Model CurriculumE pansion of TI GERS cl bs Expansion of TI-GERS clubs

LEP Club – Strengthening/Reinforcement of literary skills for ELL students

Expansion of TI-GERS clubs LEP Club – Strengthening/Reinforcement of

literary skills for ELL students Grade level rubrics Peer Coaching Initiative Parent Committee has been meeting monthly in

Grade level rubrics Peer Coaching Initiative Parent Committee has been meeting monthly in Parent Committee has been meeting monthly in

order to develop increased communication amongst staff, parents, and community

Parent Committee has been meeting monthly in order to develop increased communication amongst staff, parents, and community

In the spring of 2012, Willow Grove School was selected by the Department ofIn the spring of 2012, Willow Grove School was selected by the Department ofwas selected by the Department of Education as a REWARD SCHOOL. Specific academic criteria must be met in

was selected by the Department of Education as a REWARD SCHOOL. Specific academic criteria must be met inSpecific academic criteria must be met in order to receive this honor. To date, we are one of 112 Reward Schools in the state of

Specific academic criteria must be met in order to receive this honor. To date, we are one of 112 Reward Schools in the state ofone of 112 Reward Schools in the state of New Jersey.one of 112 Reward Schools in the state of New Jersey.

Middle School Middle School Wireless Implementation of LINK-IT Benchmarks Wireless Implementation of LINK-IT Benchmarks Implementation of Pre/Post Writing Assessment Utilization of PLC meetings Implementation of Pre/Post Writing Assessment Utilization of PLC meetings Benchmarking through data analysis in grades

5-8T i i i d C C S d d

Benchmarking through data analysis in grades 5-8T i i i d C C S d d Transitioning towards Common Core Standards Transitioning towards Common Core Standards

High School Wireless

High School Wireless Has an excellent partnership with Centenary College Over the last three years, HSPA achievement rates have

steadily increased and our students have outperformed

Has an excellent partnership with Centenary College Over the last three years, HSPA achievement rates have

steadily increased and our students have outperformed y pthe state median.

High functioning sports facility Consistent curriculum upgrades

y pthe state median.

High functioning sports facility Consistent curriculum upgrades Consistent curriculum upgrades Moved to a rotating schedule The AP programs are progressive with several

student/staff honors and accolades

Consistent curriculum upgrades Moved to a rotating schedule The AP programs are progressive with several

student/staff honors and accoladesstudent/staff honors and accolades. Incorporation of Service Learning Projects through the

Key Club and Senior Projects

student/staff honors and accolades. Incorporation of Service Learning Projects through the

Key Club and Senior Projects

The Star Ledger ranked ourThe Star Ledger ranked our High School Number 1 in all g

of Warren County for the 2011 2012 h l !2011-2012 school year!

Where do we go from here? Development of a Transition Plan from the elementaryDevelopment of a Transition Plan from the elementary

to Middle School level Development of a Transition Plan from the Middle

S h l (i l di th di di t i t ) t th Hi hSchool (including the sending districts) to the High School

We must continue to have positive articulationWe must continue to have positive articulation meetings with all districts relative to PARCC, EE4NJ, programs, etc.C t d d l d i d ll Create and develop a new and improved college application process which involves parents at nightly events beginning at tenth grade level.g g g

We must….Honor our high achieving students i e : Student of Honor our high achieving students, i.e.: Student of the Month at monthly Board of Education meetings.

Continue to remain cognizant of our fiduciary Continue to remain cognizant of our fiduciary responsibilities

Provide the best educational opportunities for our ppstudent/parents.

Ensure the safest and most secure environment for our students, staff, parents, etc.

Our district must take onus for student failures in promoting our new summer school program

Become a “Choice” district Build upon successful programs Increase student accountability within our guidance

d i d d b h i ddepartment in regard to attendance, behavior and achievement.

Create a “Swipe System” for attendance and entry purposes for students and staff.

Utilize our data entry system at a higher functioning i f i i lcapacity for organizational purposes.

Continue to maximize current available technology and purchase systems that work in conjunction with lawpurchase systems that work in conjunction with law enforcement officials.

Where feasible, purchase “shock proof” glass.W e e e s b e, pu c se s oc p oo g ss. Move to a new and improved ‘dress code policy” for

both the student body and staff.

Middle School - $72,563 @ $16.56/student/month(365 students)

Willow Grove - $52,502 @ $14.63/student/month (299 students)(299 students)

Hatchery Hill - $60,275 @ $21.74/student/monthy @(231 students)

Total Annual Cost - $185,340

How?How? Sale of Willow Grove School Sale of Middle School

Hatchery Hill currently sits on 14 acres. There are 13.66 acres ofHatchery Hill currently sits on 14 acres. There are 13.66 acres of available space. We could easily expand up and back to develop a state of the art K-8 campus.

The Middle School would be a separate learning community. This would also keep all of our students/staff within a precise range

relative to security procedures. The new facility will be the first to have two entrance/exits for

emergency purposesemergency purposes Would be the new emergency shelter for the Hackettstown

community.

Combine Hatchery Hill and Willow Combine Hatchery Hill and Willow Grove

Turn them into one K 5 Turn them into one K-5 Keep Middle School at the current

location

Expand our auditorium – turn into a “State of the Art” auditorium. This will also enable the District to create revenue for lease/rental time.

Expand and restructure the media center for the Expand and restructure the media center for the utilization of technology resources – possibly “two-tier,” and create a math and literacy resource tutorial center.

Expand the entrance and main offices to the bottom parking lot In doing so we can construct a studentparking lot. In doing so, we can construct a student service area in conjunction with the guidance department.

Maintain Status QuoMaintain Status Quo

Our current programs from an academic stand point have been well thought run and managed Howeverhave been well thought, run, and managed. However, we must still strive to be the best we can possibly be and that entails change to existing programs andand that entails change to existing programs and development of new ones.

There is a need for continued “TEST AWARENESS PROGRAMS” across the curriculum at the elementary and middle school levels.

Ensure class level accountability with a goal setting processprocess.

Involve faculty and staff with “site level governance.”

Consistent professional development through a better schematic, ie: school calendar for staff (including sending districts)sending districts)

Increase student awareness and development. There is a need to develop a true long range facilities There is a need to develop a true long range facilities

plan which will provide positive results for our students, parents and community members.

There is a need to better service students, staff, parents and community members in the area of safetyparents and community members in the area of safety and security.

We need to promote student based instruction We need to promote student based instruction. We must establish, develop and implement

departmental goals with the aid of quarterlydepartmental goals with the aid of quarterly benchmarks.

We must monitor and evaluate all levels of instruction and administration to ensure accountability.

How does the Hackettstown School District compare with other school districts?D H k tt t Hi h S h l ff t d t ti Does Hackettstown High School offer students comparative educational opportunities for our receiving districts?

Does the Hackettstown School Community present any obstacles that would not enable our district to achieve it’s goals?

Do parents and community members maximize their Do parents and community members maximize their commitment to ensure the highest performance level of our students?