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May 31, 2017

KEYPORT SCHOOL DISTRICTGOALS PRESENTATION

Goal 1:

Create a Strategic Plan for Keyport Public Schools

Goal 2:

Increase communication in order to promote student recognition as well as support of the Keyport Public Schools’ District goals, objectives, and programs

Goal 3:

Continue to improve student academic achievement levels for all learners (3 Year Goal)

2016- 2017 District Goals

GOAL 1 STRATEGIC PLANNINGTEAMS

EDUCATION• Laura Godlesky, Director of Curriculum

• Christina Egan, Language, Arts Supervisor

• Denise Cleveland, Director of Special Services

• Evelyn King-Cote, BOE Member

• Tamme Manganelli, Teacher

• Eileen Gonzalez, Parent

FINANCE /FACILITIES • Anthony Rapolla, Business Administrator

• Ken Krohe , B & G Supervisor

• Steve Gross, Parent

• Peter Henning, BOE

• Kim Kutschman,BOE

• Diane Quinn, Teacher

• Jim Rasmussen, Teacher

FINANCE /FACILITIES (cont’d)• Doug Chudzik, Teacher• Jean Reash, Teacher

• Dawn Racioppi, Teacher

• Lauren Lloyd, Teacher

• Adrienne Martin, Teacher

• Denise Moloney

TECHNOLOGY• Stephen Slater, Supervisor of Mathematics &

Assessment

• Chris Gander, Director of Technology

• Pablo Guevara, Technology

• Anthony DePasquale, Director of Guidance

• Al Litwak, BOE

• Jessica Polak, Teacher

• Nicole Goldsmith, Teacher

Athletics/Co-Curricular

• Kevin Flynn, Assistant Principal/AD

• Elijah Pereira, Assistant Principal

• Anthony Depasquale, Director of Guidance

• Deboney Braithwaite, Teacher

• Cecil Bright, BOE

• Kim Kutschman, BOE

• Jen Rojas, Teacher

• Jessica Aumack, Parent

• Erinn Hogrefe, Parent

• Christopher Hogrefe, Parent

• Ruth Grabowski, Parent

• Ezra Hill, Parent

• Rebecca Kahane, Parent

SECURITY

• Michael Waters, Principal of KHS

• Erik Mammano, Principal of Central School

• Elena Malinconico, BOE

• David Applegate, Student

• Kelly Applegate, Parent

• Mayor Aumack

• Al Smith, Aide

• Eric Nellis, Student

• Dylan Borders, Custodian

• Larry Peterson, Aide

• Adrienne Martin, Teacher

• Jim Rasmussen, Teacher

GOAL 1 STRATEGIC PLANNINGTEAMS

5-Year

• Increase student achievement in grades 3-11 on PARCC ELA & PARCC Math

• Create a schedule for meaningful data analysis & PLC implementation

• Create & sustain teacher-led data teams

• Implement a tiered support system

• Pilot Readers Workshop

• Expand elective offerings at KHS

3-Year

• Create Data Teams

• Expand Writers Workshop

• Support & maintain an inquiry-based K-5 science program

• Create Alg. II/Pre Cal alternative

• Create an Algebra II Enrichment Course

EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Core Value: Equity - We want to advance education for ALL students.

Common Theme: Targeted Instruction/Assessment, Development of PLC’s, Parental

Involvement

3-Year and 5-Year

• Budget efficiently to remain at or below 2% cap while supporting district strategic planning initiatives.

• Seek new revenue streams and grants.

• Continue to look for opportunities to share services.

• Continue to investigate cost saving opportunities.

• Coordinate with State financing options for needed projects.

• Investigate possible referendum for needed projects.

• Keep enough money in reserves for emergent projects (Boilers, Piping and Asbestos)

• Rebuild Capital Reserves if fiscal environment allows

FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES

Core Value: Hard work – College. You get what you put into it.

Common Theme: Continue to devise cost saving methods and explore revenue streams

while spending responsibly under the 2 percent cap.

5-Year

• Town wide Wifi

3-Year

• Incorporate 3D Printing/CAD into HS Courses

• Infuse engineering units in each grade level at KCS

• Search for options for a technology based structured learning experience

TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVES

Core Values: Cutting edge tech, staff and student support, leveraging community

contacts, providing students with the skills they need to prepare for jobs that don’t exist

yet

Common Theme: Teaching innovative leaders in technology

5-Year

• Re-construction of vestibule at KHS

• Replace glass in vestibule at Central School with bullet proof glass

• Secure courtyard at both schools

• Create 1st Floor access from exterior of buildings at both schools

3-Year

• Create color coded student lanyards

• Order magnetic door strips

• Establish a location of a security officer on the 2nd Floor

• Institute lobby guard Software

• Install panic bars on all doors leading outside

• Increase the number of 2-way radios

• Create a class 3 officer position

• Install perpendicular room signs in hallways

• Develop grants and grant writer

SECURITY OBJECTIVES

Core Value: We believe that without safety & security, we cannot

move forward.

Common Theme: Safety & Security is the utmost priority for the district

5-Year

• Complete AC projects

• Complete Track

• Complete drainage projects if needed

• Begin to replace unit ventilators

• KHS Boilers

• Replace air handlers and bleachers at KHS

3-Year

• Research costs of:

– AC for both KCS & KHS.

– Track at Jackson Street.

– Drainage improvement at KHS.

• Upgrade water fountains in both buildings.

• Replace lighting to LED and classroom ceilings at KHS.

• Begin process of updating bathrooms

FACILITY OBJECTIVES

Core Value: School report card and home values. Accountability

Common Theme: Maintain and gradually improve facilities to create an inviting

atmosphere that fosters excellent education.

5-Year

• Develop a team store

• Develop a team to apply for athletic grants

• Develop a proper feeder program for Volleyball

3-Year

• Continue to evaluate clubs & participation levels

• Complete the track surface at Jackson Street with shot, discus, high jump and long jump

• Install lights at Jackson Street fields

• Address the locker room and bathroom facilities at Jackson Street Complex

CLUBS/ATHLETICS OBJECTIVES

Core Value: We believe life lessons are learned from clubs, activities and sport.

Common Theme: Combat any negative perceptions of Keyport High School that may

influence prospective students from being a part of our family.

Students

Teachers

Building Admin.

Central Admin.

Board of Education

Parents Community

“Students First”Keyport Public

Schools

• Improve and streamline staff and administrator usage of various social media platforms

– 54 staff members have Twitter accounts to tweet about school endeavors

– 6,072 Followers on Twitter!

GOAL 2: INCREASE COMMUNICATION

• Strengthen articulation within the school community– KCS Friday Folder transitioned to a virtual backpack

– Piloted the use of Family ID to store and complete athletic forms

– The Bilingual Parent Advisory participation grew as well as having documents sent home translated

– All school community stakeholders were invited to participate in the strategic planning process

– Creation of survey for KHS Alumni

– Redesigning the website for the 2017-2018 school year

GOAL 2: INCREASE COMMUNICATION

NEW WEBSITE DESIGN SURVEY

Mr. Guevara will be sending out a survey within the next few weeks to

help choose a new design for our district website.

GOAL 2: INCREASE COMMUNICATION

• Strengthen the relationship with Union Beach– Bi-monthly curriculum meetings and professional development

planning were held.

– Welcome back unity dance for middle school students from the Central School and the Memorial School was held in the fall.

– Union Beach Freshman for a Day is scheduled for June 7th and Keyport Central School’s Freshman for a Day is scheduled for June 8th.

– Incoming Parent Information Night is scheduled for June 7th.

– Unity day for 8th graders from Memorial School and the Central School is scheduled for June 13th at Holmdel Park.

– Initiated a pen pal program with a fourth grade class at the Memorial School with a fourth grade class at the Central School.

GOAL 2: INCREASE COMMUNICATION

• Publication of Portals – Literary Magazine to communicate student achievement

GOAL 3: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

• Through PLC work, provide teachers with the tools that will help them use data and collaborative learning to impact student achievement– PLC Consultant Linda Mayer collaborated with teachers and

administrators to support the use of data to drive goal-setting and instructional improvement.

– Coaching and support was provided to support the cycle of continuous improvement

GOAL 3: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT• Through PLC work, provide teachers with the

tools that will help them use data and collaborative learning to impact student achievement

PLC OUTCOMES

Each PLC presented their work this

year on May 26th.

• Third Grade PLC Presentation

– https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6KwcZs6XntgX2FmS1JwQTZINk0

• Kindergarten PLC Team

– Presentation

• https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx7wym_BuhGQRndSTXBmRUlmZDQ

– Perspectives

– Benefits

PLC WORK THROUGH THE LENS OF THE TEACHERS

MODEL T PROGRAMWHAT DID WE LEARN?

Personal information, forms, applications

Social interaction

Career and job awareness

Exploring employment choices

Daily living, cooking, laundry

INTERNSHIPS

• Child Care

• Mail Delivery

EMPLOYMENT

• Summer custodians

• Possible Grocery Store (application / interview)

SHOPPING FOR THE CAFE

KSEPAC

Keyport Special Education Parent Advisory Council sponsored the 1st

annual Touch-A Truck Night for special education students

Teachers, parents and members of the community came together for a fun-filled night

There were art and gardening projects, hair extensions, pictures with the Lego Guy, a massage chair and food

The Keyport Police, Fire and EMT departments brought their cars and trucks for the students to play in and on

The night concluded with the Lego movie and snacks

SENSORY FRIENDLYTOUCH-A-TRUCK NIGHT

SENSORY FRIENDLY NIGHT

Keyport Fire Department Keyport Police Department

Keyport First Aid Squad

DARE TO DREAM

• Keyport special education students took part in a student leadership conference at Montclair State University.

• The students presented “Identifying Learning Styles” which included handouts for the audience to explore their own individual learning styles.

• Our students attended other student presentations during the day designed to encourage students with disabilities and to provide insight into their transition from high school to adult life.

Keyport Special Education students participated in the Titan Olympics sponsored by Keansburg High School.

The students enjoyed a day of Drama Club Skits, Olympic Games, Team Games, Dance and Lunch.

The student received tee shirts and a certificate of participation.

This was an excellent opportunity for our students to meet new friends while developing appropriate social skills and interactions with peers.

2017 TITAN OLYMPICS

• Google Cohort created in the After School Professional Development Academy to support Google Apps for Education Implementation

– 15 teachers have attained Google Educator Certification

– 2 teachers have attained Level 2 Google Education Certification

– One district trainer (Ms. Lisa Wallin)

BLENDED LEARNING

• Our first NJDOE approved CTE program

• SLE with local business, MGT.

• Will be able to apply for Perkins funds in 2018

GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

LINKIT!• LinkIt was used this year in grades 4-11 to provide on-line benchmark

assessments in ELA and Math• LinkIt will continued to be used for benchmark administration in grades 4-

12• Change in benchmark administration from three to two annually

LINKIT! NAVIGATOR MATH

LINKIT! NAVIGATOR ELA

USING LINKIT! TO DRIVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

• The Navigator Reports provide data on at-risk student groups broken down by teacher and class

• LinkIt! Teacher level dashboards allow educators to identify standards that students are struggling with, review the questions that assess those standards, and prioritize areas of weakness

WRITERS WORKSHOP BENCHMARKS

• September: On-demand writing tasks administered in all three major writing types. (Opinion, Informational, Narrative)

• Benchmarks scored using detailed Writer’s Workshop rubrics that measure:• Leads• Transitions• Endings• Organization• Elaboration• Craft (word choice, details, etc)• Spelling• Punctuation/Grammar/Mechanics• Overall Score

WRITERS WORKSHOP BENCHMARKS

• Detailed rubric scoring provides data to inform lessons and instructional needs.

• Teachers work collaboratively to “norm” scoring and compare to learning progressions.

• Second benchmark administered at the end of each instructional unit.

• Each assessment measures core writing skills as well as genre-specific elements. Growth in these core writing skills can be tracked across units (SGO, PLC, instructional purposes)

READING BENCHMARKS

• Five students in the 2017 graduating class have earned the Seal of Bi-literacy.

• First cohort of the Sports and Health Sciences Academy graduating in 2017.

• 225 four-year college acceptances in 2017

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

CREATION OF THE RISING STARS EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

15 Students from Keyport and Union Beach’s current 8th

grade classes have been accepted into the Rising Stars

program for its inaugural year!