Elementary PrincipalElementary Principal’’s s ReportReport

November 14, 2011November 14, 2011

Measures of Academic Measures of Academic ProgressProgress

• Norm Referenced Testing (NRT)Norm Referenced Testing (NRT)

• Required by NDERequired by NDE

• Began November 7 and will be done November 18Began November 7 and will be done November 18

• All students take 4 tests that take approximately 60 minutesAll students take 4 tests that take approximately 60 minutes• Math, Reading, Language Usage, ScienceMath, Reading, Language Usage, Science

• Data is used in the School Improvement processData is used in the School Improvement process

• Data is used to help design the best approach for each studentData is used to help design the best approach for each student

• Formal pieces of dataFormal pieces of data• MAPMAP• EPACTEPACT• NeSANeSA• GradesGrades• AIMSwebAIMSweb

Parent Teacher Parent Teacher ConferencesConferences

• October 24 and 26October 24 and 26

• 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm both days5:00 pm to 9:00 pm both days

• 163/201 (81%)students were represented in 163/201 (81%)students were represented in grade P-6grade P-6• This number includes Mrs. KinningThis number includes Mrs. Kinning’’s studentss students• 163/187 (87%) if those 14 students are not 163/187 (87%) if those 14 students are not

includedincluded

• Solid attendanceSolid attendance

Calendar UpdateCalendar Update

• November 23 – 1:00 pm dismissalNovember 23 – 1:00 pm dismissal

• November 24 and 25 – no schoolNovember 24 and 25 – no school

• December 2 – 1:00 pm dismissal (teacher December 2 – 1:00 pm dismissal (teacher inservce)inservce)

SuperintendentSuperintendent’’s Reports ReportNovember 14, 2011November 14, 2011

NSAA BulletinNSAA Bulletin

• Pender is featured in the November edition of Pender is featured in the November edition of the NSAAthe NSAA’’s monthly publications monthly publication

• http://www.nsaahome.org/publications/november.pdf

Land to TrustLand to Trust

• Omaha Indian Tribe has applied to move land in Pender to trustOmaha Indian Tribe has applied to move land in Pender to trust• Lots 4-9, Block 12, Peebles Main Street AdditionLots 4-9, Block 12, Peebles Main Street Addition• 2011 Taxed Valuation is $25,5602011 Taxed Valuation is $25,560• Total taxes paid on the property in 2011 were 573.76Total taxes paid on the property in 2011 were 573.76

• Revenue loss for Pender Public SchoolsRevenue loss for Pender Public Schools• General/Building - $268.33General/Building - $268.33• QCPUF - $13.29QCPUF - $13.29• Bond - $31.49Bond - $31.49• Total – $313.11Total – $313.11

• Letter was written to Adelita Guerue, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Letter was written to Adelita Guerue, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Winnebago Agency in oppositionWinnebago Agency in opposition• Lost revenue for the school districtLost revenue for the school district• Potential increase in students with less revenuePotential increase in students with less revenue

LockersLockers

• The school district is in dire need of new lockers The school district is in dire need of new lockers in the secondary buildingin the secondary building

• In August, 87 lockers were not lockableIn August, 87 lockers were not lockable

• Many other lockers are in very bad shapeMany other lockers are in very bad shape

• It is time to move forward with the installation It is time to move forward with the installation of new lockersof new lockers

• Installing them this summer is very good timingInstalling them this summer is very good timing

• Last quote was for $32,000Last quote was for $32,000

Community CoffeeCommunity Coffee

• Due to lack of attendance, this event is going Due to lack of attendance, this event is going to be cancelledto be cancelled

• Involving the community in district affairs is Involving the community in district affairs is importantimportant

• This approach was not successfulThis approach was not successful

• New approaches will be exploredNew approaches will be explored

AdvancEDAdvancED

• All K-12 public schools in Nebraska must be accreditedAll K-12 public schools in Nebraska must be accredited

• Accreditation is a designation earned by complying Accreditation is a designation earned by complying with all provisions of Rule 10with all provisions of Rule 10

• Two optionsTwo options• Nebraska FrameworksNebraska Frameworks• AdvancEDAdvancED

• We have been Nebraska Frameworks accredited for We have been Nebraska Frameworks accredited for approximately the past 10 to 15 yearsapproximately the past 10 to 15 years

• We need to pursue AdvancED accreditationWe need to pursue AdvancED accreditation• Offer AP coursesOffer AP courses• Higher form of accreditationHigher form of accreditation

Water HeaterWater Heater

• First one broke in the spring of 2007First one broke in the spring of 2007

• Second one broke in the spring of 2009Second one broke in the spring of 2009

• The second one broke again, but thankfully it is The second one broke again, but thankfully it is still under warrantystill under warranty

• $4,750 in store credit$4,750 in store credit

• P & H Wholesale and Ortmeier both suggested a P & H Wholesale and Ortmeier both suggested a different unitdifferent unit

• Approximately $5,800 for the new unit plus some Approximately $5,800 for the new unit plus some retrofitting costs ($500 estimate)retrofitting costs ($500 estimate)

VeteranVeteran’’s Days Day

• 11-11-1111-11-11

• Organized by Rae Brown and Rusty BartlettOrganized by Rae Brown and Rusty Bartlett• THANK YOU!!!THANK YOU!!!

• All K-6 students participatedAll K-6 students participated

• High School choir and band performedHigh School choir and band performed

• Various High School students participatedVarious High School students participated

• Keynote speaker was Terry ClarkKeynote speaker was Terry Clark

• At least 51 veterans in attendanceAt least 51 veterans in attendance

• Very good programVery good program

Community Wellness Community Wellness CenterCenter

• Group of community members are working to get a Community Wellness Group of community members are working to get a Community Wellness Center built in PenderCenter built in Pender• Weight lifting areaWeight lifting area• Aerobic equipment areaAerobic equipment area• Aerobic classes areaAerobic classes area• Locker roomsLocker rooms• GymnasiumGymnasium

• Desired location is between Prairie Breeze and the baseball fieldDesired location is between Prairie Breeze and the baseball field

• Part of the plan is to construct a football field and track complexPart of the plan is to construct a football field and track complex• Follow a similar plan to what was developed in 2006Follow a similar plan to what was developed in 2006

• Role of the school districtRole of the school district• Financial partnerFinancial partner• Manage the football field and track facilities (much like Heyne Field)Manage the football field and track facilities (much like Heyne Field)

• Are we interested?Are we interested?