DBRAC Work Session
12/5/15
DBRAC Values Framework• Values Framework Reference: Guiding Values:
Access (page 5)
Regardless of any student demographic, every student will have access to, and opportunities to benefit from, equitable and effective academic programs, including enrichment/elective offerings and appropriate individualized support services that ensure that they can thrive and achieve their potential in Portland Public Schools
DBRAC Values Framework• Environment (page 6)• In order to enable equitable access to
programs, all school facilities should have the appropriate student enrollment, configuration and physical support for programmatic needs that match the size of the facility.
DBRAC Values Framework• Values Framework Reference: Desired
Outcome: Strong and stable enrollment in all schools
• This is achieved by:– The elimination of under-enrollment and
overcrowding at PPS schools; and– The continuation of high rates of school-aged
students attending District schools.
Staff criteria for scenarios• All K-5/K-8 schools 50+ students per
grade level – As many schools as possible have the
potential to reach 75+ students per grade level
• All middle schools 150+ students per grade level
Staff criteria for scenarios• As many schools as possible below 105%
utilization– Lower utilization preferred for Title I schools,
schools with expected enrollment growth• Consolidation of middle grades Immersion
programs where feasible• Alignment of HS feeder patterns• Compact boundaries
Highest lever• Grade reconfiguration is more effective at
achieving right-sized schools rapidly—particularly at the middle grades – Boundary change is a slow transition– Due to student density, some boundaries
would have to be much larger—school closures possible
– Program changes impact a limited range of schools
New information since Thursday
• Individual School KPIs• Foundation funding• One-pager for each current K-8
neighborhood school
How to read the one-pager
New
Reconfiguration key question:
• Aligned with Decision Point One• What criteria should be used to determine
which K-8 schools should remain the same or be reconfigured in order to offer core program in adequate space?– alternative: What conditions would allow
schools to remain below 50 students per grade level or above 105% utilization?
Group Process• Organize into 3 groups
– Southeast– ALL Jefferson dual assignment +Roosevelt +
Skyline– Grant + Madison
• Begin with individual thinking/writing• Small group discussion• Large group share out/discussion
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