Febuary 29, 2016 Volume iV, ISSUE 6Story Board is an interactive newsletter. All sponsor ads and text in blue are links!

What do Batman, Superman, and University

Park Elementary teacher Jeff Bailey all have in

common? They all have dual identities. While

Bailey doesn’t transition from mild mannered

reporter or billionaire philanthropist, he does serve

his city as a public servant. Then during the day

he teaches students at his school using his super

powers to instill in them the concepts of giving

back to a community. “I really do believe in civic

engagement. I encourage that,” he said. “If we want

to frame a movement towards an outcome we

desire, then we have to be involved.”

Bailey serves on the City of Palm Bay’s city council

and as the city’s deputy mayor. He has served the

school in many roles in his four years there. “Mr.

Bailey is willing to step up to any challenge that we

have,” said Donna Entsminger, principal. “I have

called on him to change direction so many times,

like a salmon swimming upstream. He is always one

of those people who does what’s needed.”

“My interest in public service first peaked in my

fifth grade civics class. That is when I realized that

we have a voice that, in concert with others, could

steer the future of our community - even a poor

kid like myself. It was as evident to me then as it

is today, that our system of government requires

citizens to engage in order for it to flourish. I

choose to join local government because it provides

the day-to-day services that we all enjoy, and it’s

where one can create the greatest impact. We

have responsibility to help protect the future for

the generations to come, and I want to do my small

part,” Bailey said.

BPS SPRINt February superhero

University Park Elementary fifth graders surround this month’s BPS/Sprint Superhero, Jeff Bailey.

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2014-2015 school grades

Florida’s testing and accountability system has changed and these changes have impacted the way student achievement is

reported, causing confusion. Our schools provide enriching learning opportunities that are not reflected in a school grade calculation. However, this brief overview will provide insight into the dynamics associated with school grade calculations:

Purpose refocuses on four areas:

• Achievement

• Learning gains

• Graduation rates

• Accelerated coursework

All students are included in the grade calculation, including students with disabilities and English language learners (ELL). However, first year ELLs are excluded. To simplify the calculation from previous years, bonus points and penalties have been eliminated.

School grade components consist of statewide achievement in English, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The grades also include middle school acceleration which includes EOC completion and/or industry certification, graduation rates of a four-year cohort and college and career acceleration.

What happened to the learning gains?

Because the FSA was new for 2014-15, there is no comparison data to calculate learning gains. These will be included in 2015-16 school grades.

What is college and career acceleration?

Students in middle school and up may complete advanced coursework to earn college credit in various ways. Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credit while still attending BPS. Students participating in advanced placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE, Cambridge), who pass their exams with a qualifying score can also earn college credits.

Students participating in career and technical education can graduate with their industry certification. In fact, over 75 percent of BPS students who take their industry standard certification, pass.

What tests are used in school grade

calculation?

The new Florida state assessment, the Florida alternative assessment for ESE students, and end of course exams (EOC) are used. Schools are required to assess 95 percent of their student population in order to receive a grade.

catching up with dr. b

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UWF Shining Scholar Selected

University of West Florida’s (UWF) shining scholar for this month is resource teacher Lori Cantaloupe. The Space Coast Jr/Sr High teacher said earning her master’s in educational leadership from UWF really helped her get leadership roles at the school. “I get to help out around Space Coast quite a bit and I really love it,” she said.

Cantaloupe explained that she earned the degree completely online and that she was able to fit in the course work around her busy life. Initially she was nervous about her ability to go to work, go to school, and keep up with her daughter who plays soccer year round. “I could do everything from the comfort of my own home,” she said. “I didn’t have to miss any

of my daughter’s soccer games.”

UWF professors recommended Cantaloupe for this distinction because of her GPA (in excess of

3.7) and her ability to complete the program in a year. “The program usually takes 18 months,” explained Becky Richardson, UWF regional director. “Lori is a National Board certified teacher and she was able to use that accreditation to reduce the number of credits needed for her master’s degree.”

Space Coast principal, Robert Spinner, said Cantaloupe has been

an asset to the school since she arrived. “She brings so much to the table with her expertise in curriculum and instruction and how she’s helped our new teachers and all of our reading teachers,” he said. “She really has her finger on the pulse of the communities here. She’s been a tremendous addition to Space Coast and we are fortunate to have her.”

University of West Florida Shining Scholar, Lori Cantaloupe celebrates the honor with the administrative team at Space Coast Jr/Sr High in Port

St. John.

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The deputy mayor is responsible for some of the administrative duties for the council like making sure speakers speak on time and filling in if the mayor is otherwise engaged,

Bailey, 31, explained. He has been on the council for 15 months. “As the youngest elected leader in the county, sometimes I standout. Occasionally, I introduce myself and get a hesitant look. The person evaluates what I said, then realizes that a young leader is a sign of change. Young leaders tend to want more, as I do, but government takes a majority to move. When I see the ‘look,’ it’s exciting because then I get to share how voters have gifted me the honor of being a tipping vote on council and how we’re improving the city for the next generation,” Bailey said.

To nominate someone you know as an upcoming BPS/Sprint Superhero, please

drop a line to Foley.Debra@brevardschools.org.

BPS SPRINt February superhero Continued

BPS/Sprint Superhero Jeff Bailey works hard on the Palm Bay City Council.

How does a school get a grade?

Grades are based on the percentage of earned points by a school which includes multiple components. No public school in Brevard has earned a F grade. Had learning gains been applied for the 2014-15 school year, there would have been no D schools.

A = 62%

B = 54%

C = 41%

D = 32%

F = 31% & below

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The Bureau of Educator Certification has gone paperless. In order to view and print your Florida educator’s certificate, follow these instructions:

Log in to the secure application status site

at https://certify.fldoe.org

• Not registered, click on “create account”

• Forgot username or password, click on the appropriate bulleted option(s) on the log in page

• Verify contact information; make and save any changes

• Click “certificate status” from the left hand menu

• Click “view” on right side of certificate record to view an image of the certificate

• Print – move cursor to right side of the certificate image for printer icon to appear

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Paperless certificates

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Employees who participate in the District’s health plan

can now earn points and be entered to win a $200

VISA gift card. Participants need to earn a minimum

of 300 points and 25 cards will be awarded. You must

have completed the biometric screening and health

assessment to earn points. Here’s how to earn points:

• Achieve a healthy BMI of 30 or lower (100 points)

• Achieve a healthy blood pressure less than 139/89 (100 points)

• Get an annual physical at your doctor’s office (100 points)

• Participate in health coaching sessions (50 points)

There are other options as well. To learn more, log in

to your MyCigna account and click on the “my health”

tab and then, “incentive awards”. For more information

about the health coaching session, contact Joni Whelan

at Joni.Deblecourt-Whelen@Cigna.com

Remember,

March 21-25. Schools closed.

Win Cash for Healthy Habits

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COACHES

Does your three year temporary

certification expire June 30, 2016?

Make sure you have taken your three

coaching courses

and have a valid CPR card if you want

to coach in the future for

BPS. Here is the link to

register for those courses

http://www.asep.

com/ Send certificates to

Bogle.Joanne@

brevardschools.

org

Schools Give Back

Discovery Elementary principal, Elizabeth Evander and a team of school personnel, made the trek from Palm Bay to Cocoa to participate in a packing event for the Children’s Hunger Project (CHP). Nearly 10 staff members from the Palm Bay school carpooled to CHP to pack weekend meals for BPS students who may go hungry on the days they are away from school.

The Discovery team, along with Palm Bay Elementary business partner coordinator Barbi Miller and husband Rich, and others from the community, including business partner Kristi Bowles from Tropical Realty and a good showing of support from the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, packed 750 meals. “I am so proud of our Discovery team. They have a lot of heart,” Evander said.

A team of Jupiter Elementary teachers participated in the in Special Olympics Florida’s Polar Plunge®, a state wide fundraiser to help raise awareness and donations for the Special Olympics community, at Aquatica in Orlando, Florida on February 13, 2016.

Individuals and teams, participate alongside Special Olympics athletes to raise money by plunging into the chilled down, 58 degree wave pool to support the cause. While this was the Palm Bay school’s first year participating in event, the team of eight raised a total of $1,950.

“To be able to participate in this event and support Special Olympics Florida is a blessing on so many levels,” said Sherie Troisi, principal. “The teachers and staff of Jupiter never cease to amaze me in their commitment not only to their students, but to our surrounding community as well.”

Atlantis Elementary in Port St. John really jumped on the “PAWsitive Heart Habits” theme for this year’s Jump Rope for Heart (JRH) competition. The event raised $14,300 for The American Heart Association bringing Atlantis’ total raised for JRH to $72,000 over the last seven years.

The school created a special theme of “601 Atlantis Dalmatians” featuring the activity team dressed as characters from a similar, famous story. Media specialist, Jan Marks, played the starring role of

Atlantis Elementary raises money for American Heart Association with its “601 Dalmatians” event.

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BPS Storyboard is a publication of Brevard Public Schools for employees published by the Department of Community Relations.Michelle Irwin, director Debra Foley, editor Dan Jankowski, layout Abby Rex, reporter

Contributing editorDinah Kramer

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Delicious for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Makes 8-10 servings:

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. For topping: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and rub it in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside.

3. For cake: Grease a 9 inch spring form pan. Set aside.

4. In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Beating well after each addition, add eggs one at a time, stopping to scrape sides of bowl.

5. In a separate bowl, combine vanilla and milk.

6. In a medium bowl, sift 2 cups of flour with baking powder and salt. Beginning and ending with flour mixture, add flour and milk mixtures alternately to egg mixture. Mix just until combined.

7. Toss blueberries with remaining 3 T of flour, and stir into the batter. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top.

8. Sprinkle topping on top. Bake about one hour or until cake springs back when touch in center.

9. Cool on a rack for a few minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen and remove from sides of pan. Let cool.

Ingredients:

Topping:

¾ C flour

½ C sugar

½ t ground cinnamon

½ t salt

4T cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces

Cake:

½ C unsalted butter, softened

1 C sugar

2 eggs

1 t vanilla extract

½ C milk

2 C + 3 T flour

2 t baking powder

½ t salt

2 C blueberries

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Cruella Deville as she pretended to capture students for her new fur coat. Music teacher, Beth Olson, played the role of the nanny who wanted to protect all of the students at all costs. Art teacher, David Blucker, along with PE teacher, Andy Hanson, played the roles of the dog catchers who chased everyone around while pretending to capture them for Cruella

Deville. Administrators, Cynthia Adams and Vanessa Judson, were dalmatians that were captured at the end of each class and sent to the “dog pound.” Brevard County’s Employee of the Year winner, Cindy Schutz, also participated in the event by dressing up as a dalmatian while she and her husband played along with the students.

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