eldon b. keith & howard schoolwide improvement plan 2007 ... · substantially separate .007% 25%...

Brockton Public Schools Brockton, Massachusetts

Carla L. Keith Principal

ELDON B. KEITH

& HOWARD SCHOOLWIDE IMPROVEMENT

PLAN

2007 - 2008

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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Cover Page.....................................................................................................................................i.

II. Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................ii - iv

III. Mission and Vision Statements...................................................................................................4

IV. Council Roster and Statements...................................................................................................5

V. Descriptive Data.....................................................................................................................6 - 12

A. Student Demographics

B. Additional Assessment Information

VI. Executive Summary…………………………………………………………..…….……13 - 14

VII. Results and Discussion: Degree of Attainment for 2005 – 2006....................................15 - 18

VIII. Keith, Howard and Goddard School Goals 2006-2008................................................19 - 26

A. Needs Assessment

B. Specific Objectives

C. Action Plan

D. Activity and/or Professional Development

E. Person(s) Responsible

F. Resource(s) and/or Funding

G. Timeline

H. Evaluation

IX. Keith, Howard and Goddard School Climate Goals.......................................................27 - 28

A. Needs Assessment


C. Action Plan




G. Timeline

H. Evaluation

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X. Keith, Howard, Goddard School Parent Involvement Goals……………………..……29 - 30

A. Needs Assessment


C. Action Plan




G. Timeline

H. Evaluation XI. Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………31 - 40 School Improvement Council Minutes

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III. MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION STATEMENT of BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The mission of the Brockton Public Schools is to provide education of the highest quality that motivates all students to excel, meets

their individual needs, and prepares them for the future.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOLS

Our schools employ best practices in early childhood education. Concepts and skills that are appropriate to each child’s stage of development reinforce communication,

social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Our programs use hands-on, concrete activities & learning strategies to provide meaningful educational

experiences for all children. The curriculum reflects the rich diversity of our community.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOLS

We believe when parents, students, teachers, administration and community members come together we can achieve the goals that have been established for our students.

“Together We Make a Difference.”

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IV. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL COUNCIL ROSTER

This School Council has reviewed the school's budget including the professional development allocations. Name and Position Signature Carla Keith Principal____________________________________________ Monica DaSilva Teacher, Keith School_________________________________ Ann-Kristina Eastman Teacher, Keith School_________________________________ Virginia Lundstedt Teacher, Howard School_______________________________ Constance Miller Parent, Keith School___________________________________ Michelle Wood Parent, Keith School___________________________________ Charlotte Savage Parent, Keith School___________________________________ Jacqueline Keith Parent, Howard School_________________________________ Rachel Wilson Parent, Howard School_________________________________ Andrea Donaruma Community Person____________________________________ Nancy Krushas Community Person____________________________________

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V. DESCRIPTIVE DATA A. Student Demographics

KEITH SCHOOL Student Demographics

Enrollment by Gender 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 Male 205 181 325 Female 150 149 207 Total 355 330 532

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Race 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 African American 43.1 434% 45% Asian 4.8 3% 3% Hispanic 15.8 13% 14% Native American 1.7 30% .003% White 33.6 31% 32%

Selected Populations 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 First Language not English 30.7 34% 34% Limited English Proficient 8.1 34% 17% Low-income 70.1 68% 61% Retentions 0 0 7% Special Education (total) 9.0 20% 18% General Ed Modified 3.1 9% 7% Up to 20% Separate 1.4 2% 2% 21-60% Separate 0 0 2% Substantially Separate 3.1 10% 6%

Average Class Size 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 Pre-K 15 15 15 SPED Pre-K 10 1/2Kindergarten 25 SPED ½ K 15 Full Day K 21 SPED Kindergarten 9 9 9 K Plus 13 12 13

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HOWARD SCHOOL

Student Demographics

Enrollment by Gender

2005-2006 2006-2007 Male 118 95 Female 59 57 Total 177 152 Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Race 2005-2006 2006-2007 African American 29% 27% Asian .005% 1% Hispanic 10% 8% Native American 0 1% White 55% 50% 2005-2006 2006-2007

Selected Populations First Language not English 12% 18% Limited English Proficient 0 0 Low-income 32% 40% Retentions 0 0 Special Education (total) 107 86

General Ed Modified 24% 27% Up to 20% Separate 8% 0 21-60% Separate 0 0 Substantially Separate .007% 25%

Average Class Size 2005-2006 2006-2007 Sub. Separate Pre-K 9 9 Integrated Pre-K 15 15

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B. Additional Assessment Information 1. Early Literacy Assessments The following table indicates the average student score on the Early Literacy Battery for students entering September, 2006:

Concepts About Print Marie Clay Letter ID Ekwall/Shanker ½ Day K 6.3 3.2 0 SPED ½ Day K 5.9 3.1 0 Full Day K 6.4 32 2.5 SPED K/1 6.6 50.8 5.6 K Plus 6.3 28.3 5.1 The following table indicates the average student score on the Early Literacy Battery for students moving onto 1st grade and/or K Plus, May, 2007:

Concepts About Print Marie Clay Letter ID Ekwall/Shanker ½ Day K SPED ½ Day K Full Day K Keith SPED K/1 Keith K Plus 2. Office Referrals The following table indicates a break down of the office referrals from September, 2005 – May, 2007:

Grade Levels Amount of Referrals Howard Pre-K 0 Keith Pre-K 0 SPED Pre-K 0 ½ Day K 10 SPED ½ Day K 0 Keith Full Day K 0 Keith SPED K 0 Keith K Plus 31 Total 41

3. Suspensions The following table indicates a break down of suspensions from September, 2006 – May, 2007:

Grade Levels Male Female Howard Pre-K 0 0 Keith Pre-K 0 0 ½ Day K 2 0 SPED ½ Day K 0 0

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Full Day K 0 0 SPED Day 0 0 K Plus 4 0 Total 6 0

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5. Parent Surveys The following is data collected from the Parent Survey distributed in April, 2007 at both schools:

ELDON B. KEITH SCHOOL PARENT SURVEY (Sample and results)

In an effort to continually improve our school please take a few minutes to answer some questions about the Eldon B. Keith School. The responses from the survey will be used by the School Improvement Council to write the School Improvement Plan for the school year, 2007 - 2008. Thanks in advance for your help. 1. My child is currently in grade: (please circle)

Responses: Pre-K: 20 K: 7 K Plus: 31 2. The strengths of the Keith School are: Responses:

• Skilled teachers and caring environment • Family Involvement – Family activities and workshops • Good communication – Prompt response to concerns • Emphasis on reading and writing • Babysitting available during PAC and SIC

3. The Keith School could be improved by: Responses:

• A safe playground • Better bus service • Longer ½ day program

4. Do you feel your child’s needs are being met at the Keith School? Responses:

Yes: 14 No: 0 Comments: additional assistance with O.T.

5. Which of the following parent workshops would you be interested in attending if they were to be offered?

Responses: Math Night - 5 Reading/Writing Night - 13 Second Step Awareness - 2 Discipline - 19 Developing Math and Reading Readiness - 19 Homework help – 12 Other:

o Potty training o Single parent raising children

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o Introduction to the Brockton Public Library and its resources

6. Additional Comments: Responses:

Everything is great about the school The school could use more parental support. There is a need to emphasize to parents to

participate. Monthly newsletters need to ask for help.

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HOWARD SCHOOL

Returned Responses: 33 1. The strengths of the Howard School are: Responses:

Communication Knowledge of staff Security of the safety of the child Good teachers (well trained and experienced) friendly staff/administration Everyone is working towards helping the children as a team

2. The Howard School could be improved by: Responses:

Better fence and playground More school time Family Nights Add more facilities to accommodate both high functioning kids along with kids with

disabilities More transportation for all students

3. Do you feel your child’s needs are being met at the Howard School? Responses:

Yes: 33 No: 0 No comment: 0

4. Which of the following parent workshops would you be interested in attending if they were to be

offered? Responses:

Autism: 9 Feeding Issues: 0 Developing Math & Reading Readiness: 15 Discipline/Behavior Issues: 13 Other:

o Sensory Issues o Getting ready for K o Learning activities o Community building in Brockton

6. Additional Comments: Responses:

Love it! Couldn’t be happier. Our son made remarkable progress thanks to the staff at the Howard School.

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VI. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Our programs at the Keith and Howard Schools provide students with an exciting, challenging experience designed to meet the developmental needs of each individual child. Early school experiences provide children with opportunities to mature intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally at a rate of growth that is consistent with his or her unique abilities and developmental progress. Our curriculum, which adheres to the Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Standards and Frameworks and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, is designed to provide an individualized developmental program for each child. We provide classrooms where students explore concepts and ideas and interact with their peers and teachers in a language rich environment. Our top priority is building self-esteem and a joy of learning. We encourage and promote positive self-esteem and confidence by capitalizing on each child’s strengths. The Community Partnerships for Children Program (CPC Pre-K) at the Keith is designed to meet the needs of children ages three or four years old. There are five classes at the Keith and an off site class at the Paine School serving the parents of the Adult Learning Center and their children. We use an integrated Pre-K model with a low teacher-student ratio (1 teacher and 1 paraprofessional per classroom and fifteen students). The curriculum is developed through teacher observation and evaluation of each child. Concrete hands-on activities and experiences are planned according to a calendar of themes and units that are relevant to the children, providing meaningful learning. The program is funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Parents pay a fee on a sliding scale based on family size and income. The Full day and ½ day Kindergarten is designed to create a sense of community in an early childhood setting. Students learn to work, play and share with others. Self-esteem and social skills are developed through the use of the “I-Care-Cat” Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids program. Classrooms are child centered and language rich. Each class has one teacher and one paraprofessional. Learning is encouraged through exposure, enrichment and exploration. The Keith Special Needs Full Day Kindergarten programs are designed to meet the needs of students with academic, social and/or emotional issues. Educational and social experiences are enhanced by the use of research based specialized instruction techniques, universally designed classrooms which provide access to the curriculum for all students, and a higher adult to student ratio than is found in the general education program. The K Plus program at the Keith School provides services to a diverse student population. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who would benefit from an additional year of instruction prior to entering first grade. The K Plus program gives each student time to grow, fill in the gaps and build self-esteem as they experience success using developmentally appropriate practices. Students come to the program with deficits in expressive/receptive language, phonemic awareness, math literacy, social skills and/or the lack of ability to sit and attend long enough to work beyond their current knowledge base. Emphasis is placed on concrete, hands-on activities and experiences that are relevant and provide meaningful learning to the child. Listening skills, phonemic awareness, socio-emotional and problem solving skills are integral aspects of the curriculum. Teacher observation and assessment are keys to each child’s success. The many

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strengths of the program lie in each teacher’s understanding of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices, continuous professional development and common planning time that gives teachers the opportunity to share and learn from each other . Low teacher-pupil ratio (1 teacher and 1 paraprofessional per classroom), developmentally appropriate materials, computers, the Lightspan Program(an interactive math and language arts program), art, music, physical education instruction and special education support services as needed, build a solid foundation for students to achieve academic success in later years. The purpose of the Integrated Pre-K classes at the Howard School and the Integrated Pre-K classes at the Keith is to educate children with and without disabilities in a language based classroom. The needs of each child are different but the ultimate goal remains the same: to enable each child to function as fully and independently as possible within the school setting. To this end, the Howard School staff provides Pre-K students with disabilities with as many opportunities as possible to play and interact with typically developing children. The curriculum is child centered, language rich, multi-sensory and developmentally appropriate. Therapies are provided in the classroom when appropriate. The classrooms have a higher adult to student ratio than is found in the general education program. Both schools strongly believe that the education of children is a partnership between home and school. Parent involvement is the key to the academic and social success of our students. Parents are encouraged to participate in the educational process of their children. Parents can serve as classroom volunteers and/or serve on the School Improvement Council, the Parent Advisory Council, and/or the Brockton Community Partnerships for Children (CPC) Council.

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VII. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Keith School ATTAINMENT OF 2006 - 2007 GOALS

. GOAL #1 Goal Statement: The Keith and Howard 3 year old students will increase their literacy and numeracy by 50% and the 4 year old students will increase by 75%. Degree of Attainment to Date: The Pre-K teachers continue to develop and implement new centers that incorporate literacy across the content area and promote oral language skills. Teachers worked together in common planning and grade level meetings to discuss strategies to work with ELL students. Two reference books were purchased through the CFC grant, “Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners” and “One Child, Two Languages”. Initial Child Study/EPT meetings were held in the fall to discuss all Pre-K students. At the meetings, strategies and plans were developed for specific students as needed. This year the teachers met every other Friday with Joni Block, CPC Grant Specialist to review and train in the use of the Work Sampling System, a performance based assessment. Paraprofessionals were also trained on the alternating Friday. The Work Sampling System is designed to assess various aspects of children’s knowledge, skills, and behavior. Staff members are trained in documentation and evaluation. Next year, the program will be implemented in the Pre-K classes at the Howard and the Keith. Teachers have continued to model appropriate social and peer play development to help students cope in structured and non-structured settings. Classroom teachers individualize and implement the Peace Making Skills program and Second Step program to meet the developmental needs of each student. Howard staff designed and made key ring boards and flip communication books using Mayer Johnson symbols. These adaptive communication tools were implemented through out the building and used by all staff members to enhance communication between student and staff. The home-school partnership continues to be a major focus of the Pre-K program. Calendars and newsletters are sent home on a monthly basis. Family projects are sent home to encourage families to work together and to reinforce academic skills. Parent volunteers are an important part of the program. Parents work with individual classrooms assisting with the daily routine and special projects. The Howard School PAC has grown to approximately twenty members this year. Parents are working to raise funds for a new playground and enthusiasm is growing for the project.

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GOAL #2 Goal Statement: The Kindergarten students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2007. Degree of Attainment to Date: The kindergarten teachers continue to use the literacy practices of Marie Clay including, but not limited to, word walls, guided reading and phonemic awareness. They continue to develop and implement new centers that incorporate literacy across the content area and promote oral language skills. All kindergarten teachers were trained in the Let’s Talk about It program. While this program was developed for use with ELL students, the program benefits all students in oral language development. The pre/post test data was used during the spring LAT meetings to assist with fall student placement. Teachers worked together in common planning and grade level meetings to discuss strategies to work with ELL students. Two reference books were purchased through the CFC grant, “Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners” and “One Child, Two Languages”. In addition, the Keith has two new ESL teachers that work with small groups of ELL students during the day. Initial Child Study/EPT meetings were held in the fall to discuss all kindergarten students. At the meetings, strategies and plans were developed for specific students as needed. IEP students were identified and ISSP’s were written if appropriate. After initial testing, intervention groups were organized as needed. Some groups were lead by the classroom teacher within the classroom setting while others were instructed by the MTA in a small group. The Kid Writing program was implemented this year through out the kindergarten. Journals are monitored on a monthly basis by the Assistant Principal and Principal. Students demonstrated greater ability to write about topics using appropriate punctuation, spacing, sound/symbol recognition, sentence structure and sight words. Students also demonstrated an increased ability to use classroom resources to enhance their writing. The full day kindergarten classes implemented the Reading Street 2007 reading program. In-service was provided by Jean Chani, Department Head of Reading. Students demonstrated a higher skill level earlier in the school year than last year. Therefore, we purchased additional leveled readers so that materials would be available to challenge the students. The math coach worked with new teachers this year modeling strategies and instructional techniques using the Math Investigations program. In addition, “Developing Number Concepts 1 and 2” were purchased for all teachers. Units were monitored at the end of each unit.

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GOAL #3

Goal Statement: SPED Kindergarten students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2007. Degree of Attainment to Date: The SPED Kindergarten teachers were instructed in the use of the literacy closet. Mrs. Hancock reviewed materials, running records and DRA assessments. All teachers were trained in Let’s Talk about It program. While this program was developed for use with ELL students, the program benefits special needs students in oral language development. The pre/post test data was used during the spring LAT meetings to assist with fall student placement. Teachers worked together in common planning and grade level meetings to discuss strategies to work with ELL students. Two reference books were purchased through the CFC grant, “Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners” and “One Child, Two Languages”. In addition, the Keith has two new ESL teachers that work with small groups of ELL with and without special needs students during the day. Teachers have continued to model appropriate social and peer play development to help students cope in structured and non-structured settings. Classroom teachers individualize and implement the Peace Making Skills program and Second Step program to meet the developmental needs of each student. Behavioral success plans are developed at the Child Study/EPT meeting. GOAL #4 Goal Statement: The K Plus students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2007. Degree of Attainment to Date: The teachers in the K Plus program have identified the learning strengths and weaknesses of the incoming K Plus students using Marie Clay Early Literacy Assessments and the Brockton Kindergarten Checklist. The teachers have developed prescriptive instructional practices based on test results. The K plus teachers are using best literacy practices including differentiated learning, vocabulary development and balanced literacy. All teachers were trained in Let’s Talk about It program. While this program was developed for use with ELL students, the program benefits all students in oral language development. The pre/post test data was used during the spring LAT meetings to assist with fall student placement. Teachers worked together in common planning and grade level meetings to discuss strategies to work with ELL students. Two reference books were purchased through the CFC grant, “Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners” and “One Child, Two Languages”. In addition, the Keith has two new ESL teachers that work with small groups of ELL students during the day. This year, there was a greater emphasis on developing writing skills in early childhood. Journals are monitored on a monthly basis by the Assistant Principal and Principal. Students wrote in their journals daily using the strategies from this program. Students demonstrated greater ability to write about topics using appropriate punctuation, spacing, sound/symbol recognition, sentence structure

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and sight words. Students also demonstrated an increased ability to use classroom resources to enhance their writing.

IX. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL CLIMATE GOAL GOAL #1 Goal Statement: Positive interactions between the students, faculty and parents within each of the schools will continue to improve. Degree of Attainment to Date: The school-wide implementation of the Second Step Violence Prevention program has resulted in a dramatic improvement in the social climate of the Keith School. Teachers and paraprofessionals continue to model appropriate social awareness skills to help students cope in structured and non-structured settings. Students, teachers and paraprofessionals are using the techniques and strategies daily to help solve social problems and handle anger. The K Plus students meet once a month in the community room with members of the Kiwanis Club. Students are given the Kiwanis’ Terrific Kids Character Traits award for making good choices and achieving a person goal. Good attendance awards are also passed out at this time. Andrew Wiley, behavior consultant provided two workshops in the fall on “Dealing with Students’ Mental Illness” and “Behavior Management.” Howard staff designed and made key ring boards and flip communication books using Mayer Johnson symbols. These adaptive communication tools were implemented through out the building and used by all staff members to enhance communication between student and staff. X. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL PARENT INVOLVEMENT GOAL GOAL #1 Goal Statement: The Home/School connection within the two schools will continue to improve. Degree of Attainment to Date: Parent involvement at Family Night activities increased this year by more than 10%. At the Howard School, parent involvement increased as evidenced by the formation of a parent led Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Twenty parent members have participated and consistently attended monthly PAC meetings. Fundraising and volunteer programs have been implemented. The Howard School has also benefited from a new position of Parent Liaison. The Parent Liaison assists in the coordination of family participation in daytime activities at school. A monthly school-wide Calendar is sent home, as well as weekly & monthly classroom newsletters. At the Keith School, parent involvement increased during the family night activities. We invited the Goddard School parents to join the Keith School for Halloween Bingo, and Polar Express, all three schools attended Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast. The Keith School also hosted a Welcome Night for the Goddard School students and parents.

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VIII. Keith and Howard School Pre-Kindergarten Action Plan Goal 1: The Keith and Howard 3 and four year old students will increase their literacy, numeracy, and personal/social skills as demonstrated by the Work Sampling System. Needs Assessment: Pre-K student results of the pre-screening given in the fall indicate that our students need to improve their readiness skills.

Objective(s): 1..50% of 3 and 4 year old children will attain a rating of “Proficiency” in the Work Sampling System domains of Language and Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, and Personal & Social Development.

Activity Department(s) / Person(s)

responsible Resource(s) /

Funding Source

Timeline Measures of Implementation

Classroom teachers will begin assessing children in September and continue throughout the school year using the Work Sampling System.

Principal Assistant Principals Classroom teachers

CPC funds Local funds

September, 2007 and May, 2008

Results on pre-screening/post assessment

Classroom teachers and paraprofessionals will begin to implement the Work Sampling program to document and assess student progress.

Principal Assistant Principals Joni Block Classroom teachers

CPC funds Local funds SPED funds EEC UPK grant

September, 2007 and May, 2008

Work Sampling System Checklist

Initial Child Study/EPT meetings will be held for all students in November in order to plan for individual student needs.

Principal Assistant Principals Classroom teachers SAC


November, 2007 EPT notes

Teachers will model appropriate social awareness skills to help the students cope in structured and non-structured settings.

Principal Assistant Principals SAC Classroom teachers


September, 2007 – June, 2008

Office referrals Plan books

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Teachers will model and demonstrate appropriate behavior for students in their first academic setting i.e. daily routine, sitting on the rug, raising their hands, listening skills, completing tasks, etc.




Office referrals Plan books Classroom observations

SAC and classroom teachers will be responsible for the implementation of Peacemaking Skills for Little Kids, Second Step (Keith) and School-Wide Behavior Plan.





Classroom teachers will use the calendar, Number Bear, counting strip, and counting hands of the Everyday Counts program.




Plan books Classroom observations

Classroom teachers will continue to use the Handwriting without Tears program and develop appropriate centers.





Classroom teachers will infuse learning centers with literacy and numeracy.





During grade level meetings, teachers will discuss student work and share experiences, strategies and documentation of student learning.




Grade Level Feedback Sheet

Classroom teams (paraprofessional and teacher) will review student work.




Student data collections and Checklists

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Keith School Kindergarten Action Plan

Goal 2: The Keith Kindergarten students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2008. All students will be able to demonstrate growth in their social and emotional development. Needs Assessment Kindergarten student results of the Early Literacy Assessments i.e. Letter ID, Ekwall/Shanker Rhyming, and Concepts about Print, and Teacher Checklists indicate that our students need to improve their early literacy skills in readiness for the demands of a 1st grade curriculum. Objective(s) 1. Students will be able to identify 18/24 concepts on the Concepts of Print assessment.

2. Students will be able to identify 40/54 letters on the Letter ID assessment. 3. Students will be able to name 6/8 rhymes on the Ekwall/Shanker Rhyming Assessment. 4. Students will be able to name and write numerals 1- 20. 5. Students will be able recognize, duplicate and extend an AB pattern.

Activity Department(s) /

Person(s) responsible

Resource(s) / Funding Source


Classroom teachers will give a pre-screening in September and a post-assessment in May


Local funds September, 2007 and May, 2008


Initial Child Study/EPT meetings will be held for all students in November in order to plan for individual student needs.


Local funds November, 2007 EPT notes



Local funds September, 2007 – June, 2008


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Teachers will be instructed on monitoring student progress using data charts.

Principal Assistant Principals Classroom


Reading assessments Classroom observation

Teachers will review student data at monthly data meeting.




Students will be instructed on “reading and writing the room” to become independent writers.

Principal Assistant Principals Teachers

Local funds September, 2007

Writing journals

Teachers will use literacy to enhance the math concepts taught in Everyday Counts and Investigations.



Plan books Observations

Monthly rubric will be used to evaluate student journals.



Journals Rubric Observations

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Keith School SPED Kindergarten Action Plan

Goal 3: The Keith SPED Kindergarten students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2008. All students will be able to demonstrate growth in their social and emotional development. Needs Assessment Special Needs Kindergarten student results based on developmentally appropriate classroom and standardized assessments indicate that our students need to improve their early literacy skills in reading and math. Objective(s) 1. Twenty-five percent of baseline of all students in the Special Needs Kindergarten program will improve their early literacy and math skills.

2. The students will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the necessary ADL skill.


Person(s) responsible



Initial Child Study/EPT meetings will be held for all students in October in order to plan for individual student needs.




Principal SAC Classroom teachers

Local funds September, 2007-2008 Office referrals Plan books

Teachers will model and demonstrate appropriate behavior for students in their first academic setting i.e. daily routine, sitting on the rug, raising their hands, listening skills, completing tasks, etc.


Local funds September, 2007-2008 Office referrals Plan books Classroom observations





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Teachers will develop a list of age appropriate ADL skills.

Principal Classroom teachers

Local funds October, 2007 – May, 2008

Checklist Student participation

Teachers will develop a developmentally appropriate bench mark checklist for their students.



Resource guide

During grade level meetings, teachers will research community resources for parents.



Resource guide

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Keith School K Plus Action Plan Goal 4: The K Plus students will increase their literacy and numeracy skills by 75% on the post assessment at the end of May, 2008. Needs Assessment K Plus student results of the Early Literacy Assessments i.e. Letter ID, Ekwall/Shanker Rhyming, and Concepts about Print, the Brockton Kindergarten Checklist and Teacher Checklist indicate that our students need to improve their early literacy skills in readiness for the demands of a 1st grade curriculum. Objective(s) 1. Students will be able to identify 10/24 concepts on the Concepts of Print assessment.

2. Students will be able to identify 40/54 letters on the Letter ID assessment. 3. Students will be able to name 6/8 rhymes on the Ekwall/Shanker Rhyming Assessment. 4. Students will be able to name and write numerals 1- 20. 5. Students will be able recognize, duplicate and extend AB and AABB patterns. 6. Students will be able to use appropriate math vocabulary in their Investigation lessons.

Activity Department(s) / Person(s)

responsible



Classroom teachers will give a pre-screening in September and a post-assessment in May

Principal Assistant Principal Teachers

Local funds September, 2007 and May, 2008


Initial Child Study/ EPT meetings will be held for all students in November in order to plan for individual student needs.

Principal Assistant Principal Teachers SAC


K Plus teacher will evaluate and access the developmental needs of the K Plus population.


Local funds September, 2007-June, 2008

Student portfolios

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Local funds September, 2007 Checklist





Graphic organizers will be utilized in the classroom. Principal Classroom teachers

Local funds

September, 2007-June, 2008


The Kids Writing program will be fully implemented in the fall based on the developmental needs of the K Plus population.


Local funds

September, 2007-June, 2008

Plan books Classroom observations Journals

A presentation will be made at the October meeting introducing the Drama Closet that will be added to the Literacy Closet which will support essential skills.

Kathy Convey Bridgett Burkhart

Local funds BEF Grant

October, 2008 Plan books Student produced plays

Coordination with MTA and/or MSN teacher and the K Plus teachers the implementation of the Scott Foresman Early Reading Intervention program.

Principal Teachers MTA MSN

Local funds October, 2008 Student checklists Early Literacy assessments

Monthly rubric will be used to evaluate student journals.



Journals Rubric Observations

Pilot program for Digi Blocks will be used in the K Plus classroom to supplement Math Investigations

Principal Assistant Principal Teachers Math coach


Observations Review of unit tests

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IX. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL CLIMATE GOAL

ACTION PLAN Goal 1: Positive interactions between the students, faculty and parents within each of the schools will continue to improve. Needs Assessment Analysis of office referrals and suspensions slips indicate a need to continue with this goal for an additional year. Objective(s)

1. Decrease office referrals by 10%. 2. Decrease suspensions by 10%. 3. Decrease absenteeism by 10% 4. Decrease tardiness by 10%.

Activity Department(s) / Person(s) responsible



Attendance committee will monitor attendance and tardiness.

Principal Assistant Principal SAC Teachers

Local funds September, 2007 - 2008

Star base



Local funds CPC funds



Parents will be given a Parent Handbook at all grades Orientation. Handbooks will include behavior expectations for all grade levels.

Principal Assistant Principals SAC Teachers

Local Funds CPC funds

2007-2008 Parent participation and response

Training in behavior management techniques will be held for paraprofessionals as needed.

Principal SAC


2007-2008 Paraprofessional participation and response Decrease office referrals

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Students will participate in Social Skills group at the Keith and Goddard.

Principal Assistant Principals SAC Faculty


2007-2008 Student participation and response Decrease office referrals and suspensions by 10%

Continue the Terrific Kids program at the Keith with the Kiwanis, awarding students for making good choices.

Principal Classroom Teachers Students SAC

Kiwanis 2007-2008 Student participation and response Decrease office referrals and suspensions by 10%

Staff will model appropriate social interpersonal skills in the halls, cafeteria, etc.

Principal Assistant Principals Staff


2007-2008 Staff participation and response

Universal vocabulary and picture/symbols will be used throughout the Howard School to unify behavioral management techniques.

Principal Assistant Principal Staff

Local funds 2007-2008 Observations of school common areas

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X. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION GOAL

ACTION PLAN Goal 1: The Home/School Connection within both schools will continue to improve. Needs Assessment: Analysis of Parent/Teacher Conference attendance, Parent Surveys, and Family Night attendance indicate a need to enhance the home/school connection at all three schools. Objective(s) 1. Increase parent attendance at Parent/Teacher Conferences in the fall by 10% and in the spring by 15%. 2. Increase family attendance at Family Night activities by 10%.


Person(s) responsible Resource(s) /

Funding Source Timeline Measures of Implementation

Home-school partnerships will be created and fostered through on-going written and verbal communications to allow the parents to become integral teachers in their children’s education.




Parent response

A Second Step, Violence Prevention Program parent night will be held in the fall. Parents will be trained in the techniques and strategies used at the Keith School

Principal Assistant Principals Parent Liaison SAC

Local funds October, 2007 Attendance sheets Parent survey

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Continue to expand and enhance the Family Night activities. Snack will be provided.

Principal Assistant Principals Parent Liaison

Local funds PAC

September, 2007 – April, 2008

Attendance sheets

During Open House, parents and students will take part in a Scavenger Hunt. Families are given clues to different locations in the building, once completed, they will receive a prize.

Parent Liaison Local funds PAC

September, 2007

Attendance sheets

Open House will be held from 6:00 – 7:00. At 6:15, parents will be called to the classrooms for a brief description of the daily activities.



September, 2007

Parent responses Attendance sheets

Pizza will be sold at the Keith School during evening conferences as an incentive to attend.

Playground Committee

Playground Committee funds

November, 2007 May, 2008

Parent participation

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XI. APPENDIX

SCHOOL COUNCIL MINUTES

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ELDON B. KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

FACULTY LOUNGE OCTOBER 3, 2006

5:00-6:00 PM MINUTES

Present: Debbie Hancock, Monica DaSilva, Tina Eastman, Andrea Donaruma, Nancy Krushas, Jaqueline Keith, Connie,

I. INTRODUCTIONS II. REVIEW THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNCIL—Mrs. Hancock discussed the role

and responsibilities of the school council for the upcoming year. III. VOTE IN CO-CHAIR—Jaqueline Keith from the Howard School was voted in as the co-

chair.

IV. DISCUSS OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR—The committee reviewed the goals and objectives of all three school as stated on last years School Improvement Plan.

V. KEITH SCHOOL UPDATE

Monday 10/2—No School for Yom Kippur Tuesday 10/3—PAC Meeting at 6:00 Thursday 10/5—Playground Committee Meeting at 5:30 Monday 10/9—No school for Columbus Day Wednesday 10/18—Keith School Pride Day Thursday 10/26 Spooky night at the Keith with Goddard School at 5:45 Friday 10/27—TERRIFIC Kids kick off for K and Kplus.

VI. GODDARD SCHOOL UPDATE

Monday 10/2—No School for Yom Kippur Tuesday 10/3—School Improvement Council Meeting at 5:00 at Keith School Pac Meeting at 6:00 at Keith School Monday 10/9—No School for Columbus Day Friday 10/20—Fire Truck visit Thursday 10/26—Spooky Night at the Keith School at 5:45

VII. Howard School

Monday 10/2—No School for Yom Kippur Tuesday 10/3—School Improvement Council Meeting at the Keith School at 5:00 Monday 10/9—No School for Columbus Day

Monday 10/16—PAC Meeting at 6:30 Tuesday 10/17—Fire Truck and Ambulance Visit Tuesday 10/31—Halloween Parade during School

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ELDON B. KEITH, GODDARD AND HOWARD SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 7, 2006


Present: Carla Keith, Monica DaSilva, Tina Eastman, Andrea Donaruma, Nancy Krushas, Virginia Lundstedt, Matthew Belcher

VIII. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL 2006-2007 GOAL Mrs. Keith discussed her vision for the council’s goal this year. Based on surveys received from parents at the end of last year, it was evident that parents were interested in workshops on early literacy and behavior management. It was decided by the council to look into finding presenters who would donate their time for these workshops.

IX. DCAP Mrs. Keith shared and explained the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan. She also explained that she is designing one for the Keith and the Howard Schools. She asked the committee to look over the district’s plan and make suggestions for the school plan.

X. KEITH SCHOOL UPDATE Spooky Night was a huge success with over 240 people in attendance. Hero Wall—a notice went home with all of the families in the school asking them to share who their real life hero is. They can include a picture to go along with their story. All forms that are returned will be hung on a wall outside the office for everyone to see. Adopt-a-soldier—The school has adopted a soldier in Iraq to correspond with. We will also be sending needed items to him that are donated by the families of the school. Wednesday 11/1—in-service with Andrew Wiley Thursday 11/16 and Friday 11/17—Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday 11/9—Fall Family Night with the Goddard School Tuesday 11/14—Picture Day Tuesday 11/21—Hat Day TERRIFIC Kids will be held on Thursday November 30 right before lunch for Kindergarten and K-Plus. RIF books have been ordered—they were paid for by the Kiwanis Club. There will be three distributions over the course of the year in which each child will get to take home a book.

XI. GODDARD SCHOOL UPDATE Wednesday 11/1—in-service with Andrew Wiley Wednesday 11/8—Picture Day Friday 11/10—No School ~ Veterans Day Tuesday 11/14—Emmanuel House Readers at 2pm Thursday 11/16—No School ~ Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday 11/16—Scholastic Book Fair During Conference Thursday 11/17—No School ~ Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday 11/17—Scholastic Book Fair During Conference Wednesday 11/22—Early Release Thursday 11/23—No School ~ Thanksgiving Recess Friday 11/24—No School ~ Thanksgiving Recess

XII. Howard School

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Charity Event—Gifts of the Season Tickets for Westgate Mall on sale now for $5.00 each. PAC started collecting box tops and labels Costume Parade on Halloween was very well attended by parents who were also invited back into classrooms for refreshments. Visit from firefighters and truck as well as an ambulance for fire safety week. Wednesday 11/1—Early Release Wednesday 11/8--Picture Day Friday 11/10—No School ~ Veterans Day Thursday 11/16—No School ~ Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday 11/16—Book Fair, Bake Sale & Can drive During Conferences Friday 11/17—No School ~ Parent Teacher Conferences Friday 11/17—Book Fair, Bake Sale & Can drive During Conferences Monday 11/20—Thanksgiving sing-a-long during school Monday 11/20—PAC Meeting at 6:30pm in the Conference Room Tuesday 11/21—Thanksgiving Feast during school Wednesday 11/22—Early Release Thursday 11/23—No School ~ Thanksgiving Recess Friday 11/24—No School ~ Thanksgiving Recess

XIII. PLAYGROUND Poinsettia’s—We have 300 plants ordered. Plants will be sold for $9.00. Flyers will be going home Monday November 20 and are due on Friday December 1.We will be sending out flyers to area funeral homes, nursing homes and several area businesses. Plants will be available for purchase on Saturday December 9th at the pick up. Pick up and delivery is from 9AM-12PM. Nancy Krushas and Maureen Carpentieri will be delivering the plants. Pizza—we will be selling pizza, soda and baked goods at the Thursday evening Parent Conferences. Pasta Dinner—We are looking at the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February for our pasta dinner. We are hoping to use the First Lutheran vestry and kitchen again this year. Last year we had 2 seatings at 4:30 and 6:30 with a half hour show following each dinner. Mike the Music Man enjoyed our event immensely, would we want to use him again? His price is $300. KABOOM—We have been nominated by Home Depot to receive a playspace from Kaboom. Monica, Carla and Tina compiled and sent information to Atlanta for further review. We are hoping to hear from them shortly.

XIV. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR CONCERNS None

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PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE ROOM DECEMBER 5, 2006


Present: Carla Keith, Monica DaSilva, Tina Eastman, Andrea Donaruma, Nancy Krushas, Connie Miller, Jackie Keith

I. BUDGET PROCESS Mrs. Keith explained the budget process to the committee. She reported that each Keith school teacher would be receiving $300.00 to purchase materials for next year. Some teachers would also be receiving a separate testing budget. The budget would also provide DVD players for the school as well as increase our literacy closet at the Keith.

II. PARENT NIGHTS We are continuing to look into the possibility of running parent nights based on information received from last years surveys.

III. KEITH SCHOOL UPDATE Thursday 12/7—playground committee meeting Tuesday 12/12—Polar Express Family Night with the Goddard School Wednesday 12/13—Picture Make-up Day Monday and Tuesday 12/18 &12/19—RIF Thursday 12/21—Ryan Tall Tales and Holiday Sing Along Friday 12/22—TERRIFIC Kids

IV. GODDARD SCHOOL UPDATE 12/1—“Johnny The K” during school 12/5—School Improvement Council Meeting 5 PM at the Keith 12/5—PAC Meeting 6 PM at the Keith 12/12—Family Activity Night at 5:45 Pm at the Keith 12/20 Magic Show during school 12/22 Early Release at 11:30 No PM Kindergarten Session 12/25-12/29 No School ~ Christmas Recess 1/1 No School ~ New Year’s Day

V. Howard School 12/5—School Improvement Council Meeting 5 PM at the Keith 12/18—PAC Meeting 6:30 12/25-12/29 No School ~ Christmas Recess 1/1—No School ~ New Year’s Day

VI. PLAYGROUND Poinsettia’s—We have 300 plants being delivered on Friday at 1:30. We have just over 100 sold as of today.

VII. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR CONCERNS None

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PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE ROOM JANUARY 9, 2007


Present: Carla Keith, Monica DaSilva, Tina Eastman, Andrea Donaruma, Nancy Krushas, Connie Miller,

I. FY2008 BUDGET PREPARATIONS UPDATE Mrs. Keith showed a copy of the proposed per capita summary for the Keith School and explained what each line item consisted of. As of this date $23,000.00 had been spent on the Keith school.

II. KEITH SCHOOL UPDATE Thursday 1/4 Playground Meeting Friday 1/12 Walk Through Training Wednesday 1/17 Goddard School Field Trip to the Keith Wednesday 1/24 Goddard School Welcome Night Tuesday 1/23 Playground Meeting Friday 1/26 TERRIFIC Kids Saturday 1/27 Playground Pasta Dinner Student Teachers from Stonehill and Bridgewater will be starting on the 16th.

III. GODDARD SCHOOL UPDATE 1/1 No School New Years Day 1/9 SIC 5 PM at the Keith 1/9 PAC Meeting 6 PM at the Keith 1/15 No School MLK Day 1/17 Field Trip to the Keith School 1/24 Welcome Night at the Keith School at 5:45 PM 1/26 No School Moving Day 1/29 No School Moving Day 1/30 Kindergarten AM and PM Session changeover 1/30 First day at the Keith School

VII. HOWARD SCHOOL UPDATE 1/1 NO School New Year’s Day 1/9 SIC 5PM at the Keith 1/10 Frosty Parade During school 1/15 No School MLK Day 1/16 Friendship Day 1/22 PAC Meeting at 6:30 PM 1/22 Snowman Sundaes 1/31 Hugh Hanley show during school

VIII. PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISING UPDATE Poinsettia’s—We sold just under 250 to parents and community members. We sold 150 to area businesses Pasta Dinner is coming up the end of the month. We are looking for raffle prize donation and/or food donations.

VII. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND/OR CONCERNS None

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Eldon B. Keith, Goddard and Howard School School Improvement Council Meeting

Teacher’s Lounge February 6, 2007

5:00-6:00 PM Minutes

Meeting was canceled due to lack of attendance.

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Teacher’s Lounge March 6, 2007 5:00-6:00 PM

Minutes

I. Attendance: Carla Keith, Moncia DaSilva, Tina Eastman, Nancy Krushas, Connie Miller, Virginia Lundstedt

II. Parent Workshops: We will revisit the idea of hosting early childhood parent workshops in the fall. III. March Testing: All testing needs to be completed by the 16th. The test include the MELA-O and IPT for ELL students. III. Keith School Update:

RIF was held the week before February vacation. Dr. Seuss birthday was held March 3rd with 187 families from the Keith and Howard

attending. Health Night will be held on Thursday March 15th.

Terrific Kids will be held March 31st. IV. Howard School Update:

March 3rd—Dr. Seuss Breakfast at the Keith School 9-11 am. March 5th—Dr. Seuss birthday Party during school. March 6th—School Improvement Council at the Keith School from 5-6 pm. March 7th—Read Across America Readers at 10:30 am and 2 pm. March 12th—Yankee Candle Fundraiser due. March 15th—St. Patrick’s Day Sing-a-long during school. March 15th—Family Health Night at the Keith School 5:30-7:00 pm March 19th—Laser Light Show during school. March 19th—PAC meeting 6:30-7:30 March 28th—Bebe the Clown during school March 29th—Bebe the Clown during school (Rain date)

V. Playground Update: Lollipop order forms will be given out to all children March 19th. VI. Questions, Comments, and/or Concerns:--None

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Teacher’s Lounge April 3, 2007 5:00-6:00 PM

Minutes I. Attendance: Debbie Hancock, Moncia DaSilva, Nancy Krushas, Connie Miller, Virginia Lundstedt II. School Improvement Plan: Looking for new ideas or additions to improve the school. A piece about using assessment to show progress and growth will be added. III. School Surveys: Looked over Parent Surveys from last year and decided that they should be sent home during conferences. Also, it was suggested that we add “Developing Math & Reading Readiness” as well as “Homework Help” to the Keith School Survey. The Howard School Survey would stay as is. IV. Keith School Update:

April 3rd-- Picture Day, PAC Meeting @ 6pm April 6th-- No School Good Friday April 9th -11th-- RIF April 12th – 13th—Parent Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten registration, Book Fair April 16th-20th—No School Spring Vacation April 21st—Playground Clean-Up Keep Brockton Beautiful Day April 22nd- 27th—Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit at City Hall April 27th- Terrific Kids

V. Howard School Update: Forming a playground committee comprised of parents who are very active at

pursuing funding sources. Already have done a Yankee Candle fundraiser and sold over 500 chocolate lollipops. April 12th &13th – Parent Teacher conferences, Kindergarten registration, bake sale, raffle, can/bottle drive, possibly Usborne book sale

April 9th—PAC meeting BB Clown show last week of March New substantially separate classroom session will be opening after April vacation. Louis Capricco from the Bi-lingual department is in the process of testing all Ell

children who are moving onto kindergarten. Barry Prizant (Internationally renowned autism specialist) came to visit/observe

classrooms and plans on coming back. VI. Playground Update: We have not heard back from Kaboom or Home Depot and that will

be discussed at the playground meeting. As of the SIC meeting a total of 1247 chocolate bunny lollipops have been sold.

$309 was spent on supplies giving the playground committee a profit of $938. A donation of $50 was also received during this fundraiser. There are a few lollipops left and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Last year the playground committee sold 301 chocolate bunny lollipops in April and 267 chocolate rose

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lollipops in February. A flyer would go home to invite parents to Keep Brockton Beautiful Day on Saturday, April 21st.

VII. Questions, Comments, and/or Concerns:--It was mentioned that there would be an

Appreciation Dinner during the May meeting. The dinner will start at 5:30 and invitations will be sent out.

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KEITH AND HOWARD SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL MEETING

CONFERENCE ROOM MAY 1, 2007

5:00 PM MINUTES

Attendance: Carla Keith, Monica DaSilva, Nancy Krushas, Connie Miller

I. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Members reviewed plan and signed.

II. KEITH SCHOOL UPDATE Spring dates were disused.

III. HOWARD SCHOOL UPDATE

Spring dates were disused.

IV. PLAYGROUND UPDATE The revised letter for donation requests was discussed. A suggestion was made to make a sign outside letting the community know about our progress.

V. VOLUNTEER DINNER AT 5:30 PM

Members voted to cancel June meeting due to other commitments. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 for dinner.

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