ETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLS

2014-2015 Annual ReportProvided by the

Preparing Our Students For Their Future

The Etowah County Schools’ Annual Report is our report to you, our stakeholders,

concerning the wonderful happenings in your schools. There are many exciting things that occur each day in the Etowah County Schools. As our stakeholders you are encouraged to experience our exceptional schools and the multitude of progressive programs offered

in Etowah County Schools. Our academic programs are nationally competitive, as Etowah County Schools offer a variety of opportunities such as Advanced Placement courses and innovative Career Technical Programs.

Tim Langdale,PresidentDistrict 7

Ernie PayneDistrict 4

Danny GoldenDistrict 6

Doug SherrodDistrict 5

Tim WomackDistrict 1

Scarlett FarleyDistrict 2

Todd Hindsman,Vice President

District 3

ECBOE Board Members

Glencoe High SchoolGirls Golf Team 2015 1A-3A State Champions

Glencoe High SchoolFootball Team 3A Semifinalists

West End High School2014 U.S. News & World Report

Best High School Bronze Medal School

Glencoe High School 2015 U.S. News & World Report

Best High School Bronze Medal School

GovernorRobert Bentley

visits Hokes Bluff High School

Southside High School Girls Softball TeamAlabama High SchoolAthletic Association6A Girls SoftballRunner-up

Our co-curricular programs are an outstanding complement to our stellar academics. Athletics and fine arts provide an array of opportunities for all students to experience education beyond the classroom. Our goal is to educate the entire student and ensure that every student is college and career ready.

As you review our annual report, be reminded that our first priority is always the students we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason as I am here to assist you and our students.

Thank you for your continued support of the Etowah County Schools!

Sincerely,Alan Cosby, Ed.D.Superintendent

A Message from Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent

2014

Pre-K Programs at HighlandElementary

and West EndElementary

Career and Technical EducationWhere Futures BeginEtowah County Schools Career and Technical Education offers students instruction, skills, and leadership training to help prepare them for careers or post-secondary training in career and technical fields. Students have the opportunity to enroll in career and technical classes both at their high schools and the Etowah County Career Technical Center (ECCTC). All Etowah County high school students may enroll in Agri-Science, Business Education, and Family and Consumer Science classes. These programs include Engineering Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Service Technology, Early Childhood Education, Precision Machining Technology, Electronics/Robotics Technology, Welding Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Construction, and Health Science. Aviation Technology classes are also offered at the ECCTC through a partnership with Enterprise Community College.

The ECCTC is committed to ensuring that all Career Technical students have access to courses that provide postsecondary credit while in high school. All programs offered at the Etowah County Career Technical Center are business and industries certified and are fully aligned with the academic, post-secondary, and career

TECHNOLOGYSTATE-OF-THE-ARTIn our continued effort to provide the best learning environment for our students, the Etowah County Schools Technology Department is focused on maintaining a robust fiber network that allows students and teachers to collaborate, investigate, create, and share. Sir Peter Blake said “New technology is common, new thinking is rare.” With that in mind, our goal is to allow our students and teachers to share knowledge and information, communicate efficiently, build effective learning communities and create a culture of learning while using every tool available to them.

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative has brought a new approach to our classrooms, one that has opened new doors to learning for students in Etowah County Schools. We strive to provide on-going training for our teachers through our popular Summer Professional Development Fair. These summer professional development sessions attract over 600

teachers to technology related initiatives. We are proud to partner with our neighboring school system in planning and hosting EdCamp Connect, now in its third year. Through the use of ACCESS Distance Learning Labs, iPads, Chromebooks, e-readers, laptops and traditional desktop computers, students in Etowah County Schools have access to unlimited resources and enjoy learning in an environment that is state-of-the-art.

Artwork by Aleah McInturff, Southside High School

opportunities available in our county and state. The ECCTC is continually increasing the number of early post-secondary credit opportunities available to our students through local and state articulation agreements, dual enrollment, and early college opportunities with local community colleges.

Career and Technical Education in Etowah County offers many opportunities for students through the different Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s). These organizations include, but are not limited to, the BEST Robotics, VEX Robotics, FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, HOSA, DECA and SkillsUSA. Numerous students across all CTSO’s place annually in state and national competitions.

The Etowah County School System Child Nutrition ProgramThe Etowah County School System Child Nutrition Program (CNP) has 19 lunchrooms, and 100 CNP employees, including managers and Central Office staff. All schools follow the same menu, with serving sizes adjusted according to the age group served. Students have the choice of a “hot” item, a grab & go salad, or grab & go sandwich.

Over 1 million breakfast meals were served during the 2014-2015 school year. Over 1.6 million lunches were served.

Universal Free Breakfast is served at Carlisle Elementary, Duck Springs Elementary, Gaston, Highland Elementary, Ivalee Elementary, West End Elementary, West End High and Whitesboro Elementary.

Breakfast in the Classroom is served at Carlisle Elementary, Highland Elementary, West End Elementary and Whitesboro Elementary.

Hokes Bluff Middle, Rainbow Middle and Sardis Middle offer “Breakfast During Break” for students who prefer a later breakfast.

CNP serves snacks to 8 afterschool programs at no charge to students:

During the Summer Program at John Jones Elementary, CNP will serve free breakfast and lunch.

Apache Smothers, former CNP Manager at Hokes Bluff Middle School, received the USDA Best Practice Award for Promoting a Healthy School Environment.

Advanced Placement• Etowah County has 36 Advanced Placement Teachers• 694 students participated in AP courses during the 2014-2015 school year• 26% of students who took exams made qualifying scores, exceeding the national average• All six Etowah County high schools have received the 3-Year A+ College Ready grant to grow their pre-AP and Advanced Placement programs

Advance Placement (AP) Program Course Offerings:Biology Calculus Chemistry Computer Science English Language English Literature

Carlisle Elementary Duck Springs Elementary Gaston School Glencoe Elementary

Highland Elementary Hokes Bluff Elementary Ivalee Elementary John S. Jones Elementary

Statistics U.S. Government U.S. History

AP Courses through ACCESS:Macroeconomics Spanish

USDABest

Practice

finearts

Bravo!The ARTS are alive, well, and thriving in Etowah County Schools! Thanks to a partnership with the Alabama State Council on the Arts and their curriculum-based project grant, we offer strings instruction to elementary and middle school students.

ECS is home to six award winning high school band programs, each with outstanding concert and marching bands. These bands are a source of pride for each community and for our school system. Choral music is important, too, as we offer exceptional opportunities for students to grow and to perform as vocalists.

Dramatic and Visual arts are also important to us! We are home to numerous regional and state champions in both theatre and art competitions, and we proudly showcase the talents of our students in our yearly spring musical, starring students from across our system and directed by teachers in our schools.

Art, Band, Choir, Drama & Strings – we are PROUD of our many talented students!

ETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLSETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLS

3200 West Meighan Blvd.Gadsden, AL 35904

Telephone: 256-549-7560Fax: 256-549-7589

www.ecboe.org

301 Lumbley RoadRainbow City, AL 35906

Telephone: 256-442-2900Fax: 256-442-5060

Principal: Tanya ClarkAssistant Principal: Myra Hand

http://jsj.ecboe.org

1420 Church StreetSardis City, AL 35956

Telephone: 256-593-5221Fax: 256-593-5223

Principal: Wendy GibbsAssistant Principal: Josh Wallace

http://shs.ecboe.org

6795 Hwy. 132Altoona, AL 35952

Telephone: 205-589-6711Fax: 205-589-6911

Principal: Andrea Colletthttp://wees.ecboe.org

106 Burke Avenue S.E.Attalla, AL 35954

Telephone: 256-538-8431Fax: 256-538-8431

Director: David “Butch” Dixonwww.ecboe.org/aec

4550 US Hwy. 411Gadsden, AL 35901

Telephone: 256-547-8828Fax: 256-543-7124

Principal: Tammy GeorgeAssistant Principal: Richard Tant

http://gaston.ecboe.org

803 Lonesome Bend RoadGlencoe, AL 35905

Telephone: 256-492-2250Fax: 256-492-2265

Principal: Charlton GilesAssistant Principal: Stacey Gray

http://ghs.ecboe.org

3121 Appalachian HwyHokes Bluff, AL 35903

Telephone: 256-492-1963Fax: 256-492-1950

Principal: Greg WatkinsAssistant Principal: Tisha Howell

http://hbms.ecboe.org

8025 US Hwy. 431Boaz, AL 35956

Telephone: 256-593-4613 Fax: 256-593-4282

Principal: Hope Harrishttp://ces.ecboe.org

454 Lumbley RoadRainbow City, AL 35906

Telephone: 256-442-1095Fax: 256-442-1028

Principal: Allison StevensAssistant Principal: Eric West

http://rms.ecboe.org

2551 Hwy. 77 Southside, AL 35907

Telephone: 256-442-1090Fax: 256-442-1075

Principal: Carrie YanceyAssistant Principal: Chris Melton

http://ses.ecboe.org

4515 Elm StreetWalnut Grove, AL 35990

Telephone: 205-589-6421Fax: 205-589-4782

Principal: Craig ShoemakerAssistant Principal: Jeffrey Johnson

http://wehs.ecboe.org

105 Burke Avenue S. E.Attalla, AL 35954

Telephone: 256-538-3312Fax: 256-538-1090

Director: Mark Stancilhttp://ctc.ecboe.org

207 North College StreetGlencoe, AL 35905

Telephone: 256-492-4709Fax: 256-492-4704

Principal: Teresa Lokeyhttp://ges.ecboe.org

3156 Tabor RoadGadsden, AL 35904

Telephone: 256-546-7409Fax: 256-546-7158Principal: Lori Mosshttp://hes.ecboe.org

1865 Appalachian HwyHokes Bluff, AL 35903

Telephone: 256-492-1360 Fax: 256-492-7502

Principal: Scott CalhounAssistant Principal: Jerry Sparks

http://hbhs.ecboe.org

10180 Duck Springs RoadAttalla, AL 35954

Telephone: 256-538-6301Fax: 256-538-0037

Principal: Suzanne Nancehttp://dses.ecboe.org

1415 Sardis DriveSardis City, AL 35956

Telephone: 256-622-1120Fax: 256-622-1119

Principal: Chris RoyalAssistant Principal: Jennifer Johnson

http://sms.ecboe.org

2361 School Drive • Southside, AL 35907Telephone: 256-442-2172

Fax: 256-442-2183Principal: Chris Winningham

Assistant Principal: Jeremy EdwardsAssistant Principal: Julie Tucker

http://sshs.ecboe.org

5080 Leeth Gap RoadBoaz, AL 35956

Telephone: 256-593-5406Fax: 256-593-5431

Principal: Kristy Townshttp://wes.ecboe.org

209-A Grand Avenue, W.Rainbow City, AL 35906

Telephone: 256-442-1050Fax: 256-442-1077

Director: Sharon Brownhttp://lc.ecboe.org

809 Lonesome Bend RoadGlencoe, AL 35905

Telephone: 256-492-5627Fax: 256-492-7076

Principal: Ginger SmithAssistant Principal: Laura Stevens

http://gms.ecboe.org

5375 Main StreetHokes Bluff, AL 35903

Telephone: 256-492-5571Fax: 256-492-2513

Principal: Charles GardnerAssistant Principal: Michelle Moore

http://hbes.ecboe.org

840 Gallant Road Attalla, AL 35954

Telephone: 256-538-9781Fax: 256-538-0831

Principal: Connie Stancilhttp://ies.ecboe.org

Etowah County Board of Education John S. Jones Elementary School

Sardis High School

West End Elementary School

Etowah County Alternative Education Center

Gaston School

Glencoe High School

Hokes Bluff Middle School

Carlisle Elementary School Rainbow Middle School

Southside Elementary School

West End High School

Career Technical Center

Glencoe Elementary School

Highland Elementary School

Hokes Bluff High School

Duck Springs Elementary School Sardis Middle School

Southside High School

Whitesboro Elementary School

Special Education Learning Center

Glencoe Middle School

Hokes Bluff Elementary School

Ivalee Elementary School

White = 90.78%African American = 4.18%

Hispanic = 3.16%Asian = 0.96%

Muti Race = 0.56%American Indian/

Alaskan Native = 0.30%Pacific Islander = 0.06%

Preparing Our Students for Their Future

TotalEnrollment

= 8,932

Attendance Rate

= 96%

Per PupilExpenditure = $5,737.07

69%State

20%Local

11%Federal

Doctorate

AA

Master’s

Bachelor’s

1%

11%

54%

34%

TotalEmployees

= 1,061Support = 413Certified = 648

Gaston High School = 95%Glencoe High School = 89%

Hokes Bluff High School = 91%Sardis High School = 89%

Southside High School = 87%West End High School = 89%

Etowah CountySchools

State ofAlabama*

86% 90%

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Valorem Tax:

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$76.1AnnualBudget:

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Teacher Qualifications:

Graduation Rate:

All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

*U.S. Department of Education

Kathy AllenKathy AlversonKimberly BeckMelissa BehrensJill BlackmonMarcia FarabeeMyra HandHope HarrisDonna Holderfield

Michelle HuntFarrah KilgoConnie LowmanLisa RichardsLaurie SmithConnie StancilKristy TownsBryan UptonTara Wardrup

Etowah County Schools Resource OfficersSgt. Mike Powell – Supervisor

Deputy Allen Weston – Ivalee Elementary School, Career Technical Center & Alternative School

Deputy Shane Hartley – Duck Springs Elementary School & Highland Elementary School

Deputy Joseph Isbell – West End High School

Lt. SSPD Clay Johnson – Southside Elementary School

Deputy Craig Tyler – Glencoe Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School & Glencoe High School

Deputy Lucas Hallmark – Carlisle Elementary School, Sardis High School

Officer RBC PD James Pickard – John S. Jones Elementary School

Sgt. SSPD Jay Freeman – Southside High School

Officer RBC PD Deborah Overby – Rainbow Middle School

Deputy Kip Williams – Sardis Middle School, Whitesboro Elementary School

Deputy Phillip Stone – Gaston School & Job Corp

Deputy Robbie Deason – Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Hokes Bluff Middle School & Hokes Bluff High School

Officer Altoona PD Glenn Cline – West End Elementary School

Etowah County Schools National Board Certified Teachers

Student Ethnicity: