Smithville R-II School District A Tradition of Excellence

Warrior Wire Winter 2015

Board of Education

Russell Fries-President Bill Becker-Vice Pres. Greg Chastain Ron Grusenmeyer Pat Huke Sandy VanWagner Denney Fales

District Administration Phone # 532-0406 Fax # 532-4192

Dr. Todd Schuetz Superintendent Mr. Wayne Krueger Asst. Supt. Dr. Michelle Kratofil Asst. Supt.

Smithville High School Phone # 532-0405 Fax # 532-4193

Mr. Chris Heslinga Principal Mr. Chris Wohlford Asst. Prin. Ms. Sandy Henshaw SILC Director

Smithville Middle School Phone # 532-1122 Fax # 532-3210

Dr. Matt Teeter Principal Mr. Tod Winterboer Asst. Prin.

Smithville Upper Elementary Phone # 532-4566 Fax # 532-4409

Ms. Denise Harwood Principal Ms. Rena Hawkins Asst. Prin.

Smithville Primary Elementary Phone # 532-0589 Fax # 532-3158

Dr. Tracy Platt Principal Ms. Rena Hawkins Asst. Prin.

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Smithville Primary Elementary Receives Grant Funding for Sustainability Program

Five Kansas City-area schools, including Smithville Primary Elementary, have been chosen to receive grant funding to increase the sustainability of their facilities. Activities to be funded under the grant include lunchroom composting, paper recycling, composting of landscape waste, and curriculum lessons including professional development for teachers, staff, and parents; classroom vermiculture composting (using worms to create compost); and lessons to tie the sustainability projects to the school curriculum. Working with the schools on the grant projects is Project Central, a local consulting firm focusing on science and environmental education. “We are very excited that the projects were selected for funding, and are eager to begin working with the students, teachers, staff, and parents to reduce the amount of trash being sent to the landfill,” Project Central president Shari Wilson stated. The kickoff for the sustainability program took place at the Primary Elementary on Monday, February 2 with a performance by Eco Elvis. Following breakfast and lunch, students will dispose waste in three separate bins: recycle, compost and landfill. Funding for the grant is provided by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING – MARCH 18-20 & 23-25 To schedule an appointment call 816-532-0589

Smithville Schools - creating a premier learn Six Candidates Filed for Board of Education Seats

The Smithville R-II School District Board of Education election will take place on April 7, 2015. Two seats on the Board will become available. The two seats are currently occupied by Bill Becker and Pat Huke. The following candidates filed for these seats: Kenneth G. Rumney, Michelle Lynn Kruse, Greg Vincent*, Brian David Stevens, William “Jeff” Becker and Robert Lee Russell. Candidates are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot. *Greg Vincent no longer considers himself a candidate for the Board, and will not serve on the Board if elected.

Annual Board Recognition Dinner On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, the Board of Education hosted a dinner to recognize community and staff members for extraordinary support to the school district, staff and students. Dinner was provided by Opaa! Food Management, Inc. The Board Member and their honorees are listed below.

• Tod Winterboer recognized by Sandy Van Wagner • Mary Coulter & Regie Coulter recognized by Denney Fales • Chris Wohlford recognized by Pat Huke • Kristin Turner & Michelle Kruse recognized by Bill Becker • Angela Sanders recognized by Ron Grusenmeyer • Taylor St. John recognized by Russell Fries • Alison Fisher recognized by Greg Chastain

First Semester Student Recognition At the January 21, 2015 Board of Education meeting, several students were recognized for demonstrating excellence in academic & co-curricular activities.

The high school recognized the #1 ranked students in each class for their academic achievements. The middle school recognized leadership students for their efforts in planning the student events and securing donations for refreshments on the December early release day; the student council for being elected State 2nd Vice President; and band students for participating in All-District Band. The Upper Elementary School honored the officers of Tribe Pride and highlighted the many service and philanthropic efforts planned and implemented throughout the year. The Primary Elementary School recognized several students who excelled at meeting their reading goals.

Rotary Students of the Month

Smithville Rotarian's recognize a high school senior on a monthly basis. Selected students are positive representatives of their school. The following students were recognized during first semester: Tony Del Pico (September); Autumn Gupta (October); Kaleb Reid (November); and Josh Lizar (December).

Rotary Teacher of the Semester

Sarah Young was recognized by the Smithville Rotary Club as Teacher of the Semester. This is Young's second year serving students in the Smithville School District. She teaches 1st-5th grade gifted education. Royal Fireworks Press recently published her book The Salem Witch Trials: A Problem-Based Learning Unit. She is currently pursuing her Education Specialist from Arkansas State University. She and her husband, Tyler, enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Golden Passes Golden Passes offer free admission to many district events. Athletic conference tournaments are not included. Golden Passes are available to any individual who is 62 years of age or older. This is a lifetime pass and need not be renewed. To obtain a Golden Pass, stop by the Smithville School District Office, 655 S. Commercial Avenue.

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2015 Alumni Wall of Fame Inductees

Mack Porter - Class of 1945

Dr. Robert Williams - Class of 1951 John Dillingham - Class of 1956

The Smithville R-II Educational Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of its Alumni Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame program is designed to recognize and honor Smithville R-II School District graduates who have distinguished themselves and contributed to society in an exemplary fashion. Their successes will serve as motivation and inspiration to all associated with the Smithville School District. The Smithville R-II Educational Foundation inducted its first class of outstanding graduates into the Smithville R-II Educational Foundation Alumni Wall of Fame on January 20, 2015. A reception was held at the Smithville Performing Arts Center to honor the inductees along with their families and friends. The induction took place during half-time of the boys’ basketball game in the High School Gymnasium. To learn more about the Smithville R-II Education Foundation and the Alumni Wall of Fame, visit the Foundation section of the district website (www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net > Community > Foundation).

District Welcomes New Leadership

At the January 21, 2015 Board of Education meeting, Denise Harwood, Tod Winterboer and Dr. Michael Bartig were named principals starting with the 2015-2016 school year.

Denise Harwood Last June, Mrs. Harwood began working as the interim principal replacing Dr. Mandy Welch, who left the district to serve in a new role at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Prior to serving in her current role, Harwood served as the assistant principal of the Smithville Primary Elementary School and the Upper Elementary School beginning in 2012. She came to Smithville with six years of experience as an elementary principal and one as an elementary assistant principal in the Eldon School District, Eldon, MO. Prior to her tenure as a principal, Harwood taught for eight years.

Harwood resides in Smithville along with her husband, Eddie, and their two daughters, Shae and Corinne. Tod Winterboer Mr. Winterboer will replace Dr. Matt Teeter, who is leaving the district to serve as the superintendent of the Smithton R-VI School District. Winterboer has served as the assistant principal of Smithville Middle School since the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. Prior to his service at the Middle School, Winterboer taught Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice at Smithville High School for five years. Prior to becoming a Warrior, Winterboer served as the high school principal in Lathrop for six years.

Winterboer resides in Smithville along with his wife, Julie, their daughter, Gabrielle and their son, Dane. Dr. Michael Bartig Dr. Bartig is currently serving as the Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Data Analysis for the Kearney R-I School District. Prior to his service in Kearney, Bartig served in the Kirksville School District as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for three years and a middle school principal for seven years. Bartig has also served as a middle school assistant principal, high school assistant principal and Biology/Physical Science teacher in Lincoln County Public Schools.

Bartig resides in Kearney along with his wife and children.

Smithville School District

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Smithville R-II School District A Tradition of Excellence

Calendar of Events

March 13 3rd Quarter Ends Early Dismissal

March 16-17 Spring Break No School

April 3-6 Easter Break No School

May 21* Last Day of School Early Dismissal

June 1 First Day of Summer School

July 2 Last Day of Summer School *As of February 17, 2015

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID SMITHVILLE, MO.

PERMIT NO. 57

ECRWSS Postal Patron of the Smithville R-II School District Smithville, Missouri 64089

MISSION STATEMENT To educate all students in a premier learning environment and to develop students to serve as proactive, compassionate leaders in

an interconnected world by providing rigorous and meaningful opportunities for each student to reach his/her unique and full

potential while being good stewards of our resources and investing in quality staff.

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Strategy 1 Expand the variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of each child.

Strategy 2 Invest in and develop quality staff who will be held to high expectations and who will be provided with opportunities to partner in meeting district goals.

Strategy 3 Embrace and use technology to facilitate learning to improve instruction and empower students and staff to excel in an ever-changing world.

Strategy 4 Create PK-12 leadership and service opportunities that spiral throughout each student’s educational experience.

Strategy 5 Identify and pursue alternative means of funding. Strategy 6 Provide and implement a capital improvement plan

necessary to meet the needs of our growing student population.

Smithville R-II School District 655 S. Commercial Smithville, MO 64089

Student Performance

2014 Annual Performance Report (APR)

MSIP 5 Standards Points

Possible

Points

Earned

Percent

Earned

Academic Achievement 56.0 48.0 85.7%

Subgroup Achievement 14.0 8.0 57.1%

College & Career Readiness 30.0 27.5 91.7%

Attendance Rate 10.0 10.0 100.0%

Graduate Rate 30.0 30.0 100.0%

Total 140.0 123.5 88.2%

(408

students)

MAP Scores (Percentile Ranking in the state on all Grades Combined for Each Subject Area)

MAP Test Percentile Ranking

English Language Arts 86th %ile (80 out of 562)

Mathematics 77th %ile (132 out of 562)

Science 84th %ile (86 out of 554)

Social Studies 74th %ile (120 out of 462)

College & Career Readiness

End of the Course Exams (EOC) (% of students who showed proficiency)

EOC Exam 2012 2013 2014

English II 78% 77% 82%

Government NA 56% 67%

Biology 64% 86% 80%

Algebra I 68% 68% 70%

% of Graduates Taking the ACT

73.62% (MO - 66.52%)

2012

65.78% (MO - 66.78%)

2013

67.49% (MO - 68.40%)

2014

ACT Composite Score

21.8 (MO - 21.6)

2012

22.9 (MO - 21.6)

2013

22.5 (MO - 21.8)

2014

Where do our graduates go?

Professional staff

have average of

12.8 years of experience

(MO - 12.3 years)

Professional staff

with advanced

degrees

69.9% (MO - 58.9%)

$46,779 Average Teacher

Salary (MO Average is $46,756)

188 Certified Employees

77 Classified Employees

2014 Annual Report

Smithville Missouri

Entering a 4 yr. College/University 47.6% 36.0%

Entering a 2 yr. College 16.0% 29.6%

Entering a Postsecondary (Technical) Institution 3.2% 2.4%

Ethnicity Percentage

Asian 1.5%

Black 0.6%

Hispanic 3.5%

Indian 0.8%

White 92.6%

Multi-racial 1.0%

District Funding

District Value

State average for 2014 was $9,976

Per $100 of Assessed Value

Per Average Daily Attendance (ADA)

$6

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$6

.51

67

$5

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$5

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61

$5

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$4

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$4

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2 0 1 4-2015 TA X LEVY COMPARISON BY DISTR ICT