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District

October 2012

Reporting Progress on the

2010-2014 Strategic Plan to

Our Community

Report Card

Our Mission: contributing citizens in our changing world.

Inspiring and empowering learners to be

In October 2011, we published the first Central Valley School District Report Card to provide an update on our progress toward achieving the goals and actions outlined in our 2010-2014 Strategic Plan. We pledged to update and publish the Report Card each year to keep our community informed, and to provide evidence of impact and implementation.

The Central Valley School District Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan in June 2010 and implementation began. The plan is a culmination of work beginning in mid-2009 and involving more than 500 community members, parents, staff and students. It guides our district and shapes our future.

Throughout the strategic planning process we continually asked, “How do we measure our success?” Although the answers varied, most can be categorized into three areas:

1. Student achievement (test scores),

2. Student engagement in school

3. A successful school experience

Our strategic plan sets specific measures in each of these areas, which are published in this 2012 District Report Card. Visit www.cvsd.org to learn more about our strategic plan.

Thank you for your interest in the Central Valley School District.

Benjamin C. SmallSuperintendent

A Message to Our Community Reading this Report Card

2010-2014 Strategic Plan Goals

Goal One: Student AchievementOptimize learning for each student through rigorous, engaging, and differentiated learning opportunities.

Goal Two: Quality StaffProvide highly skilled, compassionate staff for each child.

Goal Three: School-Community RelationshipsEngage parents, community, staff and students in meaningful collaboration, partnerships and communication to support students' growth.

Goal Four: Resource ManagementSeek and maximize all available resources while maintaining responsible stewardship.

Each of the four 2010-2014 Strategic Plan Goals includes specific measures of results described as "evidence of impact" and "evidence of implementation" to measure our work toward goal attainment.

This Report Card includes district-wide information and measurable statistics as reflected in the Strategic Plan. It cannot possibly include all of our improvement efforts. Each school has implemented additional programs and measures to help meet the individual needs of the school and students in conjunction with their School Improvement Plans.

We have not yet developed all the means necessary to measure each of the results called for in our Strategic Plan. Where the data is lacking, we have indicated such in this Report Card.

KEY:

Reporting Results:

Evaluating Results:

Central Valley School DistrictBaseline Year

Central Valley School DistrictCurrent Results

State of WashingtonCurrent Results

Central Valley School DistrictStrategic Target

MetStrategic Plan Target

Progress TowardStrategic Plan Target

Did Not MeetStrategic Plan Target

The 2009/10 school year is the baseline we use because the Strategic Plan was adopted during the 2009/10 school year. Different baseline years are used when 2009/10 information is not available.

The Strategic Plan Target is the yearly target that is called for in the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan. An example: 3% annual increase in on-time graduation.

The previous year +/- and % above or below column indicates movement of our current results toward the Strategic Plan Target compared to results from the previous year, either as an actual number or as percentage points.

Current Results reflect the year or school year that up-to-date information is available.

The initiatives listed below have been developed as action plans to support achievement of the four Strategic Plan goals. Many initiatives have overarching impact. Eight of the nine initiatives continue from last year and one new initiative is underway. Three previous initiatives have moved to “standard operating procedure” status.

Our 2012/2013 Strategic Plan Initiatives

Resource StudyStrategic Plan Goal: 4

Information SystemsStrategic Plan Goal: 4

Teacher-Principal Evaluation Process (TPEP)Strategic Plan Goal: 1,2

Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC)Strategic Plan Goal:

Proactive Student InterventionStrategic Plan Goals: 1

Career & College Ready Strategic Plan Goal: 1

Examining the district's use and allocation of resources in support of our strategic plan and student achievement, team members will analyze the impacts of implementing school funding legislation on the district's budget and allocation of resources. Future spending will be evaluated, as well as the effectiveness of current programs and those programs cut or eliminated during previous budgeting processes.

In September 2012, the district moved to new administrative information systems, supported by SunGard. The four systems integrate and manage student, assessment, special education, and fiscal and human resources data. The new systems will ultimately provide improved consistency, efficiency and communication for teachers, students, parents and decision-makers. Work continues to ensure a smooth transition.

The district has selected one of three state-approved teacher evaluation tools and will partially implement the new process this year. District-wide implementation of both teacher and principal evaluation tools must be completed by 2013/14. The purpose of this initiative is to improve student learning and the quality of teaching and leadership by developing a common vision around these evaluation tools.

1Guaranteed and viable curriculum ensures that throughout Central Valley School District the essential content is taught and assessed, there is equal opportunity for learning for all students, and there is time for teachers to teach and students to learn. GVC helps ensure high quality and low variability within and across schools.

A comprehensive district-wide framework will engage and reengage at-risk students in classroom learning to ensure all students have a successful educational experience. Current district practices and interventions have been examined to identify strengths and gaps. Implementation of the resulting action plans begins in 2012/13 and involves the community.

This initiative ensures that students are provided with programs and opportunities that allow them to graduate with the skills necessary for success in college, career and a diverse world beyond high school. The district will meet or exceed current and future graduation requirements and offer opportunities to participate in innovative programs such as Project Lead the Way and Spokane Valley Tech.

Performance GoalsStrategic Plan Goal: 2

District Technology Advisory Committee (DTAC)Strategic Plan Goal: 4

Communication Plan Strategic Plan Goal: 3

Strategic Plan Goal: 2

Strategic Plan Goals: 1, 3

Strategic Plan Goals: 1, 2

Performance goals allow every employee to understand their role in enhancing student learning and safety. District operations departments are implementing performance goals, processes and protocols in 2012/13.

A standing committee, DTAC provides planning for the general, operational and educational technology functions of the district. During the 2012/13 school year, the committee will develop recommendations for a program of work to support the vision for technology across the district.

Full, district-wide implementation of the district Communication Plan will be completed during 2012/13. Successful implementation of the plan by the district, schools and staff will result in open, two-way communication that creates effective connections between schools, the district and community contributing to improved student achievement.

Standard Operating ProcedureThese initiatives have become embedded in the standard operating procedures of the Central Valley School District.

Hiring Audit

Hiring practices have been refined to ensure consistency in the selection of highly skilled, compassionate employees. The goal is an effective, efficient process that ensures employees are hired who enhance the lives of students while improving achievement. Work on an online application systems and pre-screening processes will be completed in 2012/13.

Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE)

PACE is a grassroots Spokane Valley initiative to promote the importance of good character through partnerships with schools, businesses, families and the community. Using a list of common monthly character traits, partners and families strive to promote and integrate each trait into their daily activities. Spotlighting good character has a positive impact on children, the community and student achievement.

School Improvement Plans (SIP)

Working collaboratively with staff and their community, school leaders are continuing a data-driven school improvement planning process. Using a common planning template, this process includes specific action steps to maximize impact on student achievement and ensure a high level of engagement. Schools report annually to their community about the plan and progress being made toward identified outcomes.

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Throughout our strategic planning process we continually heard from our community that we should measure our success based on student achievement, student engagement in school, and a successful school experience. The following tables show results in all three areas.

Objective:Increase Student

Achievement

Performance Measure: Graduation Rates

Unit of

Measure

CVSD Results

2009/2010

CVSD Results

2010/2011

State2010/2011

StrategicTarget

% aboveor below

Increase Graduation

Rate

On-Time Graduation Rate % On-Time 84.6% 85.4% 76.6% 86.3% 0.8%

Extended Graduation Rate % Extended 88.5% 88.8% 78.2% 90.9% 0.3%

GRADUATION RATESIt is common to hear that the graduation rate for high school students in this region is about 70%. In Central Valley that is not the case and in fact over the last three years both our on-time and extended graduation rates have increased. Our extended graduation rate is 88.8%.

NINTH GRADERS ON TRACK TO GRADUATEWe track the success of our incoming freshmen students because a successful transition from middle to high school is critical.

READING ON GRADE LEVELThe Central Valley School District adopted the Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessment system in 2008. Fountas & Pinnell measures students against grade-level benchmarks. The fifth grade results indicate that 91.6% of our students are on grade level in reading. Longitudinal studies show a relationship between third-grade reading level and educational outcomes.

Increase Ninth Graders

on Track toGraduate

Performance Measure: Ninth Graders Earning 6 or more credits

Unit of Measure

CVSD Results

2010/2011

CVSD Results

2011/2012

StrategicTarget

Previousyear +/-

Students Earning 6+ Credits % on Target 71.0% 95.0% 69.96%

2.90

24.0%

-0.11

Grade Point Average (GPA) Group GPA 2.80 2.69

Objective: Increase Student

Achievement

Performance Measure: Reading On Grade Level

Unit of Measure CVSD

Results2010/2011

CVSD Results

2011/12

Strategic Target

Previous year +/-

Local Reading

Assessment

Grade 3 End-of-Year BenchmarkFountas & Pinnell 85.0%

89.3% -3.90%Student Count 777 of 914

Grade 5 End-of-Year BenchmarkFountas & Pinnell 89.2%

93.7% 2.40%Student Count 835 of 936

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Goal 1: Student AchievementEVIDENCE OFIMPACT

Note: Graduation rate data reporting is delayed by one year. In order to determine movement toward our target, we have included 2009-2010 graduation rates.

81.1%

760 of 929

91.6%

798 of 871



Achievement

Performance Measure: End-of-Course (EOC)

Exams All Students Tested -

Grades 8 to 12

Unit of Measure

CVSD Results

2010/2011

% above or below

State Assessment:

Math

EOC AlgebraPercent Meeting Standard

EOC Geometry

State Assessment:

Writing

Grade 4 Percent Meeting Standard

67.9% 3.2%

Grade 7 74.0% -0.2%

Grade 10 90.0% -1.1%

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READING, WRITING, SCIENCE AND MATHThe State of Washington uses Measurement of Student Progress (MSP) for grades 3-8 and the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students. The HSPE is used as the state's high school exit exam. In spring 2012, the state began using End-of-Course (EOC) exams in science, therefore 2012 results are the first measure toward our goal using End-of-Course exams to assess science.

Overall, students in Central Valley continue to perform better than the state average in all measures, and we have seen significant improvements in the areas of math and science.

Objective:Increase Student

Achievement

Measure: Reading Scores:

MSP/HSPE

Unit of Measure

CVSD Results

2010/2011

CVSD Results2011/2012

State2011/2012

Strategic Target

% above or below

State

Assessment:

Assessment:

Reading

Math

Grade 3

Percent Meeting Standard

74.2% 68.7% 79.5% -3.3%

Grade 4 74.9% 71.4% 74.8% 1.6%

Grade 5 73.2% 71.0% 79.3% 2.1%

Grade 6 75.6% 70.6% 68.9% -0.9%

Grade 7 79.4% 71.2% 67.4% 19.8%

Grade 8 72.2% 67.2% 79.0% 2.3%

Grade 10 86.6% 81.1% 84.3% 0.1%

State Assessment:

Science

Grade 5 Percent Meeting Standard

87.2%

66.1%

60.0%

7.9%

Grade 8 76.0% 66.3% 61.7% 9.4%

Grade 3

Percent Meeting Standard

72.6% 65.3% 69.4% 2.5%

Grade 4 71.5% 59.3% 61.6% 0.7%

Grade 5 68.6% 63.7% 64.4% 4.3%

Grade 6 66.1% 61.4% 58.8% -1.2%

Grade 7 72.6% 59.2% 63.6% 2.9%

Grade 8 67.3% 55.4% 60.2% 14.1%

78.6%61.3%

71.0%

82.5%

76.7%

92.8%

CVSD Results

2011/2012

79.5%

85.1%

State 2011/2012

Strategic Target

71.0% 73.4%

79.1% 89.0%

64.7%

74.2%

91.1%

77.5%

73.3%

71.1%

76.5%

59.6%

69.9%

86.5%

79.3%

66.6%

70.1%

70.8%

64.3%

67.3%

69.7%

53.2%

9.6%

0.3%

Science EOC Biology

77.1% 64.1% 47.7% TBD

69.9%

84.8%

Testing started in 2012

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONThe Central Valley School District is working to improve data collection methods and reporting, regarding students entering careers, certificate programs, and military academies or service.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMSWe have not set a target for increases in ACT and SAT scores. As the number of students taking these tests increase, historically the results have decreased. Currently, we do not see a pattern of decreasing scores in Central Valley.

* Numbers do not reflect students that enter college after the September enrollment date. Data includes students enrolled in both public & private 2 and 4 year colleges and technical schools, but do not reflect students attending Military Academies, trade schools, or apprenticeships.

** The BERC Group


Achievement

Performance Measure:

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes/Tests

2010/11 2011/2012Strategic

Target% / above or below

Total Number of Students Enrolled in AP Courses

569 496 518 -73

Number of Students Taking an AP Exam

448 78.7% 431 86.9% 73.7% 8.2%

Number of Tests/% Passing 1005 65.0% 875 66.1% 57.1% 1.1%

5.1%

Objective: Increase

Successful School

Experience

Performance Measure: Number of CVSD students pursuing post-secondary

education

Unit of Measure

CVSD

2009 CVSD CVSD

2010 2011 Strategic

Target% / above or below

Students enrolled in post-secondary programs*

% Attending 56.2% 61.3%Pending

data from the BERC Group**

66.7%

Objective:

Increase Successful School Experience/ Increase Number of Students Pursuing

Post-Secondary Education

Performance Measure: Number of CVSD Students

Taking College Entrance Exams (ACT & SAT)

Unit of Measure

CVSD CVSD Strategic

TargetPreviousyear +/-

2010/11 2011/12

ACT Exams

# of Exams

109 111

SAT Exams 391 392

Total Entrance Exams 500 503 470 3

Objective:

Increase Successful School Experience/Increase Number of Students Pursuing


Performance Measure: Increased ACT Scores

Unit of Measure

CVSD CVSD State2011/12

National 2011/122010/11 2011/12

English

Improved Scores

24.1 23.0 22.3 20.5

Math 24.8 24.5 23.1 21.1

Reading 24.9 24.4 23.3 21.3

Science 23.8 23.6 22.4 20.9

Composite 24.5 24.0 22.9 21.1

Objective:

Increase Successful School Experience/ Increase Number of Students Pursuing


Performance Measure: Increased SAT Scores

Unit of Measure

CVSD

CVSD State

2011/12National 2011/122010/11 2011/12

Reading

Improved Scores

527

528

519 496

Math 543 545 530 514

Writing 511

506

503 488

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVITIESStudent engagement in school is not easy to gauge using a single measure; furthermore our data and measurement tools are not yet complete. In the future our report card will include more robust measures of student engagement, such as surveys, focus groups, and student interviews.

Student involvement in co-curricular activities such as band, choir, debate, DECA, drama, ensembles, robotics, orchestra and other activities is an important indicator of engagement.

HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEYThe Healthy Youth Survey is a statewide survey that Central Valley students take every other year, in grades 6, 8, 10, 12. The results we have reported are the average of all Central Valley students who responded.

ATTENDANCE

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Engagement

Performance Measure: Involvement in extra and Co-

curricular activitiesUnit of Measure

CVSD Results 2010/11

CVSD Results 2011/12

Previous Year +/-

Maintain or Increase StudentInvolvement in

Activities

MS HS MS HS MS HS

Middle & High School Boys Athletics

Elementary Activities

Total

Total

Participants

Participants

1,403

N/A N/A5,131

1,106 1,455 978 52

Middle & High School

Girls Athletics 1,291 934 1,340 922 3 -12

-128

High School

Co-Curricular Activities N/A 1522 N/A 2027 N/A 505

Increase in Student Advocacy/Support

Performance Measure: Increase Positive Responses

to SchoolUnit of Measure

Trend

2008

Trend

2010

2010

Strategic

Target

Previous

Year

+/-

Healthy Youth Survey (HYS): Grades 6, 8, 10, 12 Averages

HYS HYS State HYS

Percent of Students who Report Enjoyment of School

Survey Response

43.8% 46.3% 47.5% 45.1% 2.6%

Percent of Students who Report Skipping School

23.3% 18.7% 21.0% 22.1% -4.6%

Percent of Students who Report they Feel

Safe at School 85.0% 88.9% 85.8% 87.6% 3.9%

Percent of Students who Report they have Opportunities for

Involvement

90.6% 85.3% 80.5% 93.3% -5.3%

Maintain or Improve

Attendance K-12 Attendance Rate

% Present

99.8%

99.8%

99.95%

0.0%

Performance Measure: Increase Student Engagement

Unit of Measure

CVSD Results

CVSD Results

2009/10

2010/11

Strategic

Target

Previous

Year +/-

The following actions are in progress or completed:

! Recognized as one of the top 5% of highly effective school districts in Washington State by the Washington State Research Center. Central Valley is one of six school districts in the state to maintain high levels of student achievement for more than 10 years.

! Launched Spokane Valley Tech in September 2012, connecting high school students with relevant technical skills and experience in growing industries with a focus on career and college readiness. Biomedicine, Engineering and Aerospace are the cornerstone programs of Spokane Valley Tech, a collaborative effort by Central Valley, East Valley, Freeman and West Valley School Districts. Visit www.spokanevalleytech.org.

! Provided Tech Prep programs in our high schools. In 2011/12, a total of 417 students earned 2,760 college level credits while enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school classes.

! Implemented 2012 Summer School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy for grades 1-8. Filled classes, serving 140 students.

! Developed and implemented data-driven School Improvement Plans (SIP) for all schools – Year 2

! Continued development of classroom-based common assessments

! Adopted new curriculum to reflect global needs and functioning in a diverse world

! Math – grades 9-12 2009/10

! Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus

! Science – grades K-5 2009–present (ongoing development of Kindergarten curriculum)

! Science – grades 6-8 2010/11

! Science – grades 9-12 2011/12

! Defined learning targets and measurements for guaranteed and viable curriculum

! Language Arts – grades K-1 2012/13

! Language Arts – grades 11-12 2012/13

! Math – grades K-10 2012/13 (specific targets)

! Science – grades 1-2 & 6-8 2011/12

! Science – grades K & 9-12 2012/13

! Analyzed impacts in preparation for implementation of new Common Core Standards in 2014/15

! Align Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum to Common Core Standards

! Language Arts – grades 3-10 2012/13

! Expand Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a curriculum advancing STEM education, with additional course offerings:

! Biomedicine – Barker High, Central Valley High, University High, Spokane Valley Tech

! Engineering – Central Valley High, University High, Spokane Valley Tech

! Gateway to Technology – North Pines Middle School (grades 6-8)


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EVIDENCE OFIMPLEMENTATION

Goal 2: Quality Staff


EVIDENCE OFIMPACT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTTargeted professional development is critical to improving instruction for our students. Offering our staff opportunities for continuous learning is a large part of our strategy to improve student learning.

TEACHER QUALITYAll (100%) of the new teaching hires in Central Valley meet highly qualified status, as defined by Federal law.

OPERATIONAL PROCESSESIn Central Valley, we believe all employees contribute a positive student learning environment. Whether it is providing a safe bus ride, nutritious meal or access to technology, each staff member plays an integral role in educating our children. With this in mind, our operations departments have established 2012/13 performance goals for continuous improvement.

*Individuals may participate in multiple professional development opportunities throughout the year

Objective:Quality Staff

Objective:Quality Staff

Performance Measure: Professional development

strategies

Unit of Measure

CVSDStrategic

Target

Previousyear +/- 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013

Professional Development-Certificated Staff*

# Participants 2,212 2,568 2,323 356

Professional Development-Offering to Certificated Staff

# Classes 130 157 137 27

Professional Development-Classified Staff*

# Participants 551 571

579 20

Performance Measure: Increase teacher quality

Unit of Measure

CVSD StrategicTarget

Previousyear +/-2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013

National Board Certified # of Teachers 45 46 6

Average teacher experience # of Years 12.5 13 1.9

Teachers w/ 15 years of experience

# of Teachers 283

291 62

Highly Qualified Staff (HQS)** recruiting

% Hires HQS 100% 100% 0%

Objective:Effective

Operational Processes

Performance Measure: Bus Safety

Unit of Measure


Previousyear +/-2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013

State Patrol Inspection***

(90 buses) (89 buses)

Pass Inspection

98.8% 96.7% 100% -2.10%

Performance Measure: Number of meals served

Unit of Measure


Previousyear +/-2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013

Breakfasts Served Meal Count 183,582 228,238 183,582 44,656

Lunches Served Meal Count 1,088,073 1,129,887 1,088,073 41,814

The following are actions in progress or are completed:

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of internal audit. Continuing to work toward goal of an efficient, effective hiring process with improved pre-screening, skills testing and an online application system in 2012/13.

! Established specific, measurable 2012/13 performance goals for operations departments – Human Resources, Maintenance, Nutrition Services, Technology Services, Transportation

! Defined criteria for highly effective staff (Teacher-Principal Evaluation Process)

! Developed system to provide ongoing training and support for teachers and principals in the teacher-principal evaluation process

! Established support systems for teachers to achieve and renew National Board Certification, after meeting high and rigorous national standards – Year 2

! Launched Safe Schools an online staff training tool to provide consistent, expanded safety and security training to meet requirements in general and specific topic areas.

Implemented improved hiring practices for certificated and classified staff based on recommendations

**Federal law has created a definition of Highly Qualified Staff.

***Each year our busses are inspected by the Washington State Patrol with a nearly perfect score on first inspection and 100% passing this extensive measure on re-inspection.

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14.4

345

100%

PARTNERSHIPSIn our work to develop and implement our Strategic Plan, we continue to hear from our community about establishing partnerships to support schools and improve educational outcomes. There are numerous examples of partnerships between our schools and businesses, civic groups and faith-based organizations to provide resources, tutoring, mentoring and support for students. Our continued challenge and objective is quantifying these partnerships in a format that can be reported consistently across our schools.

COMMUNITY SURVEYCentral Valley School District periodically surveys our community to assess perceptions and identify areas for improvement. Respondents are asked “Overall, how would you grade the Central Valley School District?” In the most recent survey (June 2010), 59% of respondents gave the district an A/B grade. The average for other school districts in the state using this measure is 54% A/B.

VOLUNTEERS

Objective:

Increased Educational Partnerships

Measure: Number of Partnerships Formed with Agencies, Businesses, Educational

Institutions

Unit of Measure

CVSD

Strategic Target

Previousyear +/-2010 2011 2012

PACE Membership # of Partnerships 13 93 104 14 11 Thirteen founding members in 2010. In June 2012, 104 PACE partners plus 46 schools in all four Valley school districts

Objective:

Increased Educational Partnerships

Performance Measure: Increase Volunteer

Involvement in SchoolsUnit of Measure

CVSDStrategic

TargetPreviousyear +/-2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012

Volunteers* # of Volunteers 2,460 2,841 2,710 2,583 -131

Objective:

Increase clarity in

communication

Performance Measure: Community Survey

Unit of Measure CVSD Strategic

Target % aboveor below2008/2009 2009/2010 2012/2013

People Rate the District A / B Survey Results 62% 59% 65.1% -3%

* The number of volunteers does not include the hundreds of people who participated in summer community projects and clean-up at our schools.


! Implemented district-wide plan to guide consistent, systematic communication

! Launched Home Access Center, an online parent resource to enhance school-parent communication and support student achievement

! Engaged more than 130 business leaders, parents and community members in meaningful conversation about the quality of our schools during seven Community Connections events held in November 2011. Highlighted innovative programs and partnerships while providing measurable results with the 2011 District Report Card.

! Presented keynote “Career and College Ready: Preparing our Students for their Future” for 150 business leaders attending the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connections event in January 2012. Highlighted students, teachers and the 2011 District Report Card.

! Partnered with more than 700 volunteers from our faith-based community to complete buildings and grounds projects at 16 schools during the summer of 2012.

! Expanded Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE), Valley-wide grassroots initiative launched in September 2010 to promote the importance of good character through partnerships with schools, businesses, families and the community

Held the first annual PACE Awards event in May 2012 to recognize students for demonstrating outstanding character. Successful event attended by more than 360 students, family members, PACE partners and businesses. Supported by $11,800 in local sponsors.

Increased awareness through monthly guest columns focused on character trait published in three Valley newspapers.

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Goal 3: School-Community RelationshipsEVIDENCE OFIMPACT

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Goal 4: Resource ManagementEVIDENCE OFIMPACT

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FINANCIAL STABILITY

COMMUNITY SUPPORTIn Washington State, a simple majority of voters is needed to approve school levy ballot measures. Although we didn't reach our strategic target, the district successfully passed a levy in February 2012.

Objective: Resource

Management

Measure: Increase financial stability to

support student learning

Unit of Measure

CVSD Strategic Target

Previousyear +/-2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011

Consecutive WA State Audits # of years with no findings

5 years 6 years 7 years No

Findings Met

Fund Balance Target met @ 4% of District Budget

4% Maintained

Yes Yes Yes Maintain Met

Objective: Community Support for

Resource Decisions

Performance Measure: Increase in support for district

levies & bonds

Unit of Measure

CVSD Strategic

Target

% / above

or below2009 2011 2012

Increase support for levy passage

Voter Support

62.0% 59.3% 65.0% -2.7%

Pass bond to improve facilities Voter

Support46.7% 60.0% -13.3%


! Passed three-year School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy in February 2012 with 59.3% voter approval, representing about 22% of annual operations funding for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

! Adopted three-year Budget Plan

! Published 2010-11 Annual Report available online at www.cvsd.org

! Maintained plan to address long term facilities and property needs

! Improved efficiencies:

Nutrition Services: Improved efficiencies in food preparation and delivery, including offer bars in elementary schools, saving about 3,600 staff hours and increasing the number of meals served in 2011/12.

Energy Upgrades: Saved $600,000 in budgeted energy expenses in 2011/12 due in part to energy efficiency upgrades completed in 13 schools using state grant funding.

Technology: Launched new district-wide SunGard administrative information systems in fall 2012. Four integrated systems will provide increased consistency and efficiency, and improved communication for teachers, students, parents and decision-makers.

Waste Reduction: Expanded Cafeteria Composting program to all 22 schools to reduce waste and lower garbage disposal fees. Thousands of pounds of compostable wasted hauled in 2011/12.

! Plan to launch Resource Study initiative to examine the district’s use and allocation of resources, evaluating legislative impacts, future spending and the effectiveness of current programs (see page 3).

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About Central Valley School District

Enrollment

October 2011 Student Count 12,642

May 2012 Student Count 12,663

Gender (October 2011)

Male 6,581 52.1%

Female 6,061 47.9%

Race/Ethnicity (October 2011)

American Indian/Alaskan Native 110 0.9%

Asian 187 1.5%

Pacific Islander 22 0.2%

Asian/Pacific Islander 209 1.7%

Black 141 1.1%

Hispanic 825 6.5%

White 10,631 84.1%

Two or More Races 726 5.7%

Special Programs

Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2012) 5,020 39.6%

Special Education (May 2012) 1,748 13.8%

Transitional Bilingual (May 2012) 262 2.1%

Section 504 (May 2012) 422 3.3%

19307 East Cataldo, Spokane Valley, WA 99016

(509) 228-5400 • www.cvsd.org

The Central Valley School District complies with all federal and state rules and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. The Executive Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination. Direct inquiries to 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley, WA 99016 or call (509) 228-5442.

1. We commit to providing the conditions that support learning:

! Safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

! Relevant and consistent curriculum

! Research-based instruction

! Frequent assessment with feedback to students and parents

! Continuous professional development

! Efficient use of resources

! Effective communication between home and school

2. We commit to providing schools where staff are professional, knowledgeable and focused on student learning. We celebrate growth, value learning and use research-based best practices to meet individual needs.

3. Our schools are committed to building relationships that provide a purposeful and positive environment.

4. We commit to fostering open communication among school, family and the community. We actively support the parents' role as partners and advocates in their child's education.

5. We commit to incorporating new knowledge into practice through:

! Collaborating with and reflecting on feedback from our stakeholders

! Defining and implementing best practices

! Tracking success by monitoring for and evaluating learning

! Learning as much as we can through reading and research

! Challenging our own thinking and beliefs

Our Commitments:

Serving an 80-square-mile area in the Spokane Valley, we strive to ensure rigorous learning opportunities for the more than 12,600 students attending our 22 schools. Central Valley School District offers high quality academic and co-curricular programs for students in grades K-12, pre-school and a variety of learning support programs. In the Central Valley School District, our primary focus is learning and teaching.

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