PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Instructional Support
| RELATED GOALS: | Staff Development, Student Achievement in the Basics, Best Practices, Technology, Curriculum, Instructional Delivery |
1. To investigate a reorganization plan for the high school which would allow juniors and seniors who are not in either a Career Prep Program or AP Program to become part of a career cluster cohort.2. To expand building and district continuous improvement plans that track specific indicators of student achievement through data-driven decision making.
3. To demonstrate improved student performance on standardized tests, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science.
4. To implement a systematic district-wide program for professional development in the area of instructional technology.
5. To develop and implement district-wide programs for long-term professional development in the areas of critical and creative thinking.
6. To provide teachers with developmentally appropriate instructional resources, primarily in the core content areas.
7. To enhance alternative instructional opportunities for students through the Instructional Mathematics Helping Our Teens Excel Program (IMHOTEP) and the Changing Directions Acceleration Academy.
8. To coordinate and facilitate the site-based staff development model.
9. To continue the program and proficiency review process.
10. To continue to pursue initiatives to create a more effective multicultural environment.
11. To revise the K-12 English Language Arts Course of Study.
12. To develop a model integrated science program.
13. To redesign the gifted education program.
14. To promote the 4th Grade Guarantee in reading and writing.
15. To continue to monitor implementation of the revised K-12 Social Studies Course of Study.
16. To continue to foster articulation among special education and regular education personnel.
17. To continue to enhance the primary education program, with a particular focus on kindergarten.
18. To develop K-1 2 competencies for use of technology resources.
19. To promote articulation of "best practices" in all content areas.
20. To develop the English/Language Arts Course of Study.
EVALUATION MEASURES
1. Results of findings contained in a year-end reports.2. Results from district and building continuous improvement plans demonstrating expanded use of data driven decision making.
3. Standardized test results, including the Ohio proficiency tests, Competency Based Achievement Tests, and the California Achievement Test.
4. The technology staff development plan, including targeted areas and timelines, will increase staff involvement in targeted professional development areas by 10% over 97-98.
5. Observation by program and proficiency monitoring teams.
6. Proficiency and Program Review summary reports compiled by external evaluators.
7. Number of students going on to higher education; enrolled in advanced math; math SAT scores; and math OPT passage rates for grades 9-12.
8. Results from site-based evaluations of building staff development programs through the District staff development council.
PROPOSED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
1. Expand the infusion of critical thinking processes and skills from a pilot process affecting five schools to a comprehensive K-12 program.2. Expand the Summer Instructional Institute to a comprehensive, year round, professional development program.
3. Implement professional development support systems for the infusion of technology into the instructional program.
4. Assume 32% of the cost to fund IMHOTEP.
5. Develop a career cluster cohort for CHHS.
6. Continue the employment of a coordinator of special projects to manage special projects, such as, proficiency monitoring, strategic planning, Blue Ribbon School Application, substitute for principals, etc.
7. Extend the contracts of two staff assistants from eleven months to twelve months.
8. Continue the partnership program with the Council for Basic Education and Cass Technical High School to design and implement an integrated science program for grades K-1 2 with community partners.
9. Expand activities of the Integrated Science Team to include staff development, articulation, collaboration with community partners and student transportation for the inaugural year.
10. Develop an Intervention Guide to facilitate implementation of the 4th Grade Guarantee in elementary reading and writing.
11. Expand gifted education programming K-8 via specialists in gifted education after school programs and summer project offerings.
12. Facilitate the development of instructional guides for K-12 Special Education adapted from regular education Courses of Study.
PROGRAM BUDGET: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
| 97/98 | 98/99 | Variance to | |||
| Approved | Proposed | 97/98 Budget | Percent | ||
| Object | Description | Budget | Budget | (col 2 - col 1) | Change |
| Personnel Services: | |||||
| 100 | Salaries & Wages | 4,928,880 | 4,906,610 | (22,270) | -0.45% |
| 200 | Benefits | 1,539,790 | 1,621,520 | 81,730 | 5.31% |
| Total Personnel Services | 6,468,670 | 6,528,130 | 59,460 | 0.92% | |
| Personnel as % of Total | 89.84% | 87.84% | |||
| Non-personnel Services: | |||||
| 400 | Purchased Services | 221,589 | 367,260 | 145,671 | 65.74% |
| 500 | Materials & Supplies | 308,557 | 349,220 | 40,663 | 13.18% |
| 600 | Capital Outlay - New | 71,337 | 46,830 | (24,507) | -34.35% |
| 700 | Capital Outlay - Replacement | 122,570 | 132,920 | 10,350 | 8.44% |
| 800 | Other Objects | 7,620 | 7,670 | 50 | 0.66% |
| 900 | Other Uses of Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Non-personnel Services | 731,673 | 903,900 | 172,227 | 23.54% | |
| Carryover Encumbrances | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total Expenditures | 7,200,343 | 7,432,030 | 231,687 | 3.22% |
| Description | Amount | |
| 0100 | Salaries and Wages | |
| 1) New Positions REQUESTED as of July 1, 1998: | ||
| a) 8.00 Aides brought over from Fund 013 (ADK) | 101,400 | |
| b) 13.00 Aides Additional in Fund 001 (ADK) | 152,400 | |
| c) -1.00 Coordinator of Evaluation & Assessment (Administrative Position) | (70,410) | |
| 2) Additions to Fiscal 1997/98 Baseline Budget: | ||
| a) 0.20 Library Staff @ Bellefaire | 8,000 | |
| Subtotal Net Change in Positions: | 191,390 | |
| 3) Salary and Step Increases | (213,660) | |
| Total Salary Changes | (22,270) | |
| 0200 | Employee Benefits | |
| 1) New Positions REQUESTED as of July 1, 1998: | ||
| a) Retirement & Medicare | 38,490 | |
| b) Change in Health Care Premiums | 87,480 | |
| c) Workers Compensation (0.85% of salaries) | 1,560 | |
| 2) Additions to Fiscal 1997/98 Baseline Budget: | ||
| a) Retirement & Medicare | 23,150 | |
| b) Change in Health Care Premiums (reduced as of 1/1/98) | (9,550) | |
| c) Workers Compensation (0.85% of salaries) | (25,000) | |
| Total Benefits Changes | 81,730 | |
| 0400 | Purchased Services | |
| 1) Staff Development (offset by decrease in Technology Program) | 150,000 | |
| 2) Increase in Mileage Reimbursement & Professional Development | (3,509) | |
| 3) All Other Purchased Services | (820) | |
| Total Purchased Services Changes | 145,671 | |
| 0500 | Supplies and Materials | |
| 1) Repair District A/V, Classroom Computers, and Other Media Equipment | 20,000 | |
| 2) Print & Electronic Periodicals for All School Libraries | 5,400 | |
| 3) Supplies for School Offices | 11,725 | |
| 4) Summer School Office Supplies | 1,000 | |
| 5) Staff Development Department Supplies | 2,100 | |
| 6) Supplies for Ed. Services, Curriculum, & Research Departments | 438 | |
| Total Supplies and Materials Changes | 40,663 | |
| 0600 | Equipment - New & Replacement | |
| 1) Equipment for Schools (Computers, Classroom Furniture, etc.) | (1,917) | |
| 2) Media Equipment | (9,110) | |
| 3) Curriculum Department Office Equipment | (2,500) | |
| 4) All Other Equipment - New and Replacement | (630) | |
| Total Equipment - New & Replacement | (14,157) | |
| 0800 | Other Objects | |
| 1) Dues & Fees (X-ray License, ECCO, CAMLS, LEEMC, VIZTEC, etc.) | 50 | |
| Total Other Objects | 50 | |
| GRAND TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT | 231,687 |
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
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| Classroom Support: | |||||
| Administrative Principal |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
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| Assistant Principal |
5.00
|
5.00
|
5.00
|
||
| Unit Principal |
5.00
|
5.00
|
5.00
|
||
| Principal |
13.00
|
13.00
|
13.00
|
||
| School/Community Coordinator |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Secretarial/Clerical |
40.15
|
40.15
|
40.15
|
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| Stage Director |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Secretarial/Clerical |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Executive Director of Staff Development and Instructional Services |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Program Specialist - Proficiency |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Secretarial/Clerical |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Coordinator of Educational Resources |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Audio-Visual Technician |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
||
| Educational Resources Assistant |
2.00
|
2.00
|
2.00
|
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| Electronics Specialist |
2.00
|
2.00
|
2.00
|
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| Media Specialist |
10.00
|
0.20
|
10.20
|
10.20
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| School Ancillary |
4.00
|
4.00
|
4.00
|
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| Secretarial/Clerical |
5.00
|
5.00
|
5.00
|
||
| Technology Resource Specialists |
2.00
|
2.00
|
2.00
|
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| Early Childhood Coordinator |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
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| Secretarial/Clerical |
0.32
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0.32
|
0.32
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| Coordinator of Gifted Education |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
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| Coordinator of Testing |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
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| Classroom Aide |
0.87
|
0.87
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21.87
|
21.00
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| Special Education Aide |
1.00
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
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| Total Instructional Support |
103.34
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0.20
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103.54
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124.54
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21.00
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