Shift to Upper Moreland Elementary School2021 & Beyond
Programs and Services Committee MeetingMay 4, 2021Dr. Michael Roth, SuperintendentDr. Lindsey Stock, Senior Director of ProgramsDr. Michelle Lutz, Senior Director of ServicesDr. Michael Bair, Principal of UMIS
GOALS & OBJECTIVES● Clarity and Consistency in processes, procedures, and
communication● Intervention and Supports for all students to meet
individual student needs ● Expanded programmatic opportunities for all students
CONNECTION TO DISTRICT GOALS1. Sustain Learning in Safe, Secure and Robust Environments2. Promote and Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion3. Redesign Internal and External Communication4. Employ Redefined Organizational Structures and Systems
Current StructurePRIMARY SCHOOL
Grades K, 1, 2School Specific Schedule
1 Principal1 Assistant Principal
1 Guidance Counselor
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLGrades 3, 4, 5
School Specific Schedule1 Principal
1 Assistant Principal1 Guidance Counselor
PROPOSED STRUCTUREK-1
House
★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Focus on School Entry, Establishing
Routines, & Academic Readiness ★ Developmental Focus
2-3 House
★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Developmental Focus★ Focus on Reading & Writing Across the
Curriculum★ Assessment Connections
4-5 House
★ House Principal★ Counselor★ Developmental Focus★ Focus on Content Readiness, Study
Habits & Exploring Academic Pathways★ Transition to Middle School
LEAD PRINCIPAL DR. MICHAEL BAIR
★ Streamlined and Simplified Communication, Structures, and Procedures ★ Clear and Consistent Messages for Families ★ Increased Collaboration of Teachers K-5★ Mentor/Role Model Programs Between Students ★ Increased Support for Students - Three Counselors & Three House Principals★ One School Unified Under One Lead Principal ★ Strengthened Child Study Team Process★ Supports through MTSS★ Enhanced Inclusion Opportunities★ K-12 World Language ★ Increased Library Instruction
POINTS OF PRIDE
INCREASED RESOURCES
K-5 Nursing Suite
Expanded Cafeteria Space
K-12 Safety and Security Officer
K-12 Social Worker
Overall Academic Implications
Ongoing Dialog Between Grade Levels
And Content Areas
K-5 Ownership of PSSA Results
Increased Knowledge Of Grade Level Eligible Content And Academic
Standards
Shared Understanding
of Academic Expectations
Professional Development Opportunities
Streamlined K-5 Opportunities For
Professional Development
K-5 Curriculum For Positive Behavioral
Interventions & Support
Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity
Lense Focused on All Practices
Skill Progressions of Skills/Concepts -
Emphasis on Writing Across Content Areas
Expanded Academic Opportunities Across
the Elementary School
★ Extend World Languages To Grades K, 1, 2
★ More Opportunities For Student
Involvement In Clubs & Activities
★ Increased Collaboration & STEM
Integration
Upper Moreland Elementary School
NEXT STEPS
STAFF INPUTALL K-5 &
CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF SURVEYED
FOR INPUT
FAMILY INPUTFAMILIES CAN SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVE
LOGISTICSPHYSICAL PLANT
CHANGES DETERMINED
PLAN FINALIZATIONALL NEEDS, PROCESSES, & PROCEDURES IDENTIFIED
& SHIFTS BEGIN
KUDOS TO THE UMIS & UMPS ADMIN TEAMS
Dr. Michael BairUMIS PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Dina DavisUMPS Acting Principal
Ms. Dionne FearsUMPS Assistant
Principal
& the entire UMIS and UMPS Staff Who Love, Grow, and Support Our Youngest Golden Bears!
Mrs. Dina CassidyUMIS Interim
Assistant Principal
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