Jasper County School District 2015-2016 Update Jasper County Board of Trustees’ Meeting Monday, August 10, 2015 Ridgeland North Campus General Lloyd W

Jasper County School District2015-2016 Update

Jasper County Board of Trustees’ MeetingMonday, August 10, 2015Ridgeland North Campus

General Lloyd W. Newton Auditorium

Dr. Vashti K. Washington, Superintendent

Berty Riley, Jasper County Board of Trustees Chairperson

2015-2016 Theme – “Jasper County School District: Where Excellence is Our Expectation!”

Vision Statement

The Jasper County School District aspires to

become the pride of the community where all

students are empowered to excel to high

academic standards guided by highly qualified

professionals and dedicated citizens.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Jasper County School District

is to provide a safe environment, promote self-

esteem, and educate all students to become

independent life-long learners and productive

citizens in a global society.

The Jasper County Board of Trustees

Very few responsibilities of a local School Board and

Superintendent are more important than a positive and

supportive relationship toward each other.

Clearly, the School Board functions as the school

district’s board of directors focusing on policy, setting

a vision for the schools, approving an annual operating

budget, and providing the critical link between the

school district and the community.

Jasper County School District

The Jasper County School District has approximately 480 employees

who serve more than 2,900 students at Ridgeland Elementary School,

Hardeeville Elementary School, Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle School,

Ridgeland Hardeeville High School, Jasper County Alternative Program

(JCAP), Academy for Career Excellence (ACE) and the Destiny Center

for Boys. In addition, the District supports after school programs for

children such as the YMCA in partnership with the AGAPE Life Center

in Hardeeville, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry in Ridgeland,

the SCANA Homework Center also in Ridgeland and the Antioch

Community Foundation.

Extended Learning Services

• Beaufort-Jasper Headstart – In 2013-2014, the Jasper County School District and the Beaufort-Jasper Headstart partnered to place students ages three to four in our school buildings.

• Beaufort-Jasper Comprehensive Health Services provides crucial medical needs to students and families in the Jasper County School District. This relationship has been in existence for many years.

Superintendent’s Goals

To advise the Board on policy revisions as needed to stay in compliance with state and federal mandates and to protect the best interest of the school district

To hire quality staff to meet the needs of the District

To reorganize staff and programs to better serve the District

To be an ambassador for the school district and keep all stakeholders informed and involved

To develop and implement an evaluation system for all employees

To implement a quality instructional program that meets the needs of all students

To hire quality staff to meet the needs of the District

Where Human Resources was in 2010

How we have improved in that area

Not all certified persons in the district were being evaluated using the state’s evaluation procedure.

We have had an ADEPT plan approved for the past five years and every certified employee is currently going through an approved State Evaluation using the ADEPT process: Induction Annual Formal Annual GBE Continuing Formal Continuing GBE PADEPP (for principals)

There was not a district wide evaluation process for classified employees of the district.

ALL classified employees have been assigned a district evaluation that they must go through each and every year.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT



Limited training was offered to Certified and Classified Employees to enhance their work performance and expectations.

All employees of JCSD are allowed to improve their knowledge base and their trainings through workshops and trainings as it relates to their area of need and area of work.

Vendors of the district did not contribute or sponsor any functions for the district as a result of being a vendor for JCSD and its employees

Our vendors are true partners with the Office of Human Resources and the district. These vendors have fully sponsored our District’s Recognition of the Year Banquet during the Spring of the year. They have also sponsored Employee Recognition during the Fall of the year.



Not all of our schools were considered “ALL CLEAR” with the SCDE Accreditation Classification through the Office of Federal and State Accountability

ALL of our schools are listed as “Accredited/All Clear. None of our schools are listed as “Warned”, “Advised”, nor “Probation”.

Personnel Files were filled with all information.

We have “correctly” separated the files as should be: Personnel file contains the

evaluations, applications, resumes, etc.

I-9 employment verification is in a separate file.

SLED reports are in a different file Medical records are in a separate

file



Recruitment was limited and the results of the recruitment were not as successful.

We have broaden our recruitment base and have strategic planned how and where to recruit teachers. We have increased our base of recruitment and the results have yielded to some effective teachers from across the United States as well as the state of South Carolina.

Teachers with Advanced Degrees - 56.5%

Teacher with Advanced Degrees – 67.7%

Continuing Contract Teachers (more than 5 years in the district) – 53.9%

Continuing Contract Teachers (more than 5 years in the district) – 59.3%

Teacher Retention – 75% Teacher Retention – 76.1%

Vacancies in the district for more than nine weeks in one classroom – 5.2%

Vacancies in the district for more than nine weeks in one classroom – 1.6%

Confront the Brutal Facts (Yet Never Lose Faith).

A Culture of Discipline – All companies have a culture, some companies have discipline, but few companies have a culture of discipline. When you have disciplined people, you don’t need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don’t need bureaucracy. When you have disciplined action, you don’t need excessive controls. When you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great performance.

“Good to Great” written by Jim Collins

Ridgeland-Hardeeville High SchoolDiscipline Report Summary School Year 2014-2015

The chart consists of students with 3 or more referrals in PowerSchool. These range from 3 to 15 referrals.

Grade Population Repeated Offenders

Number SPED

Percentage Offenders

9th 185 23 6 12%10th 184 41 6 33%11th 125 14 5 8%12th 153 10 1 7%Total 647 88 18

Ridgeland Hardeeville High School2014-2015 Top Infractions

Disrupting Class

InappropriateLanguage

Major Disruption

Cutting Class

Refusal to obey

9th 13 10 7 29 13

10th 53 44 26 61 33

11th 40 13 28 65 30

12th 7 13 7 12 6

Type of Behaviors Number of Incidents 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th GradeHit/Kick/Punch 111 5 70 36Cutting Class 64 4 35 25Fighting 100 3 49 48Major Disruptions 233 3 110 120Refusal to Obey 127 2 40 85Bus Violation 131 14 64 53Disruption of Class 81 1 48 32Inappropriate Behavior 46 0 19 27Inappropriate Language 74 0 23 51

Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle SchoolTypes of Behaviors by Grade Level

Hardeeville Ridgeland Middle SchoolSpecial Education Students

Ridgeland Elementary School2014-2015 Repeat and Consistent Offenders

Grade Level Repeat Offenders

(2 or more major referrals)

Consistent Offenders

(Consistent and major disruptive behaviors- both major referrals and other

behaviors dealt with in the school such as: Teacher

intervention, administrative intervention, Guidance

services, Carolina Therapeutic, Jamison Consultants, and/or

Wright Directions)

Types of Behaviors

CD 0 3 Physical Aggression, hitting, biting, kicking, destroying objects in classroom, running, hitting teachers and students, profanity

Kindergarten

2 4 Fighting, throwing objects, major disruption

to the learning environment, hitting

teachers and students, profanity


Grade Level Repeat Offenders (2 or more major

referrals)

Consistent Offenders Types of Behaviors

1st Grade 4 7 Fighting, Physical Aggression, profanity,

throwing objects at students and teachers,

running out of the building, causing a

major disruption to the learning environment

2nd Grade 17 17 Fighting, Physical Aggression, Disrespect,

Defiant, Insubordination, Disturbing School

(Throwing Desk, Books, Paper, Running around

Building)



referrals)


3rd Grade 17 13 Fighting, Physical Aggression, Disrespect,

Defiant, Insubordination, Disturbing School


Building)

4th Grade 26 15 Fighting, Physical Aggression towards

student and teacher, Disrespect, Defiant,

Insubordination, Disturbing School


Building)



referrals)


5th grade 41 19 Fighting, Physical Aggression towards

student and teacher, Disrespect, Defiant,

Insubordination, Disturbing School


Building)

Hardeeville Elementary School2014-2015 Consistent Offenders

Grade Level

Number of consistent offenders

Consistent inappropriate behaviors

Kindergart

en

4

- Hitting teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission

First grade

5

- Hitting teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission


Grade Level



Second grade

6

- Hitting teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission- Not on task and refusing to complete or attempt

any/all academic tasks assigned- Refusing to enter the classroom/go to class - Running away from teacher/staff


Grade Level



Third Grade

8

- Hitting, pushing, shoving teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission- Not on task and refusing to complete or attempt

any/all academic tasks assigned- Speaking to teacher/staff in an inappropriate

manner (cussing, yelling, etc.)- Refusing to enter the classroom/go to class - Running away from teacher/staff- Trashing bathroom and leaving bodily waste on

the floor and walls


Grade Level



Fourth Grade

10

- Hitting, pushing, shoving teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission- Not on task and refusing to complete or attempt

any/all academic tasks assignedSpeaking to teacher/staff in an inappropriate manner (cussing, yelling, etc.)

- Attempting to intimidate/bully other students- Refusing to enter the classroom/go to class - Running away from teacher/staff- Trashing bathroom and leaving bodily waste on

the floor and walls


Grade Level



Fifth Grade

10

- Hitting, pushing, shoving teachers /students- Kicking, turning over school property- Refusing to obey teachers/staff- Leaving class/area without permission- Not on task and refusing to complete or attempt any/all

academic tasks assigned- Speaking to teacher/staff in an inappropriate manner

(cussing, yelling, etc.)- Attempting to intimidate/bully other students- Refusing to enter the classroom/go to class - Running away from teacher/staff- Trashing bathroom and leaving bodily waste on the floor

and walls

TOTAL 43

Some of the Communities We Serve

Ridgeland: Hardeeville:

Logan Lane Midway Village

Baytree Deer Run

Woodridge

Fordsville

Mitchellville

Pocotaligo

Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each

time you succeed.

Ridgeland Hardeeville High SchoolGraduation Record for 2015

48 – Four-Year Colleges

34% 43 – Two-Year Colleges

30% [Total for Two- or Four-Year Colleges – 64%]

30 – Work 21%

5 – Military 4%

7 – Special Education (Non-Diploma) 5% 9 – Undecided

6%

142 – Total Students That Graduated on June 2015 with a Diploma 11 – Failed (6 Out of These 11 Students Are In Summer School)

Ridgeland Hardeeville High SchoolGraduating Class of 2015 Scholarship

Information

Lottery$ 983,200

All Other $ 2,078,233

TOTAL $ 3,061,433

2014 Graduating Class Scholarships - $1,922,200

TOTAL TESTED

TOTAL EARNED CERTIFICATES

% EARNED CERTIFICATES

129 105 82

RIDGELAND HARDEEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016WORKKEYS NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATES

EARNED APRIL 2015 ASSESSMENT

In spring 2015, all eleventh grade students took ACT which is a college readiness assessment mostly administered to high school seniors who have followed a college prep path for enrollment at a four year college or university.

LEVELS OF CERTIFICATES EARNED

PLATINUM 0 0

GOLD 5 4%

SILVER 54 42%

BRONZE 46 36%

TOTAL EARNED 105 82%

The ACT NCRC is awarded at four levels, based on the scores achieved on the component assessments:

Platinum: Scores of Level 6 or higher on all three exams Gold: Scores of Level 5 or higher on all three exams Silver: Scores of Level 4 or higher on all three exams Bronze: Scores of Level 3 or higher on all three exams

The Lowest student athlete GPA at RHHS WAS A 2.0. The

highest student athlete GPA at RHHS was a 4.6. The average

GPA of all the student athletes at RHHS was a 2.7. We have

hired Ms. Deirdre Butler as our Academic Athletic Advisor at

RHHS.

We will also be starting our Academic Study Hall Program at

HRMS this year. We will be hiring someone for that position

very soon.

RHHS STUDENT ATHLETES HIGHEST, LOWEST AND AVERAGE GPA

What’s in place for 2015-2016?

Summer enrichment program was offered to rising eleventh graders who scored on the

bubble for enrollment in the Early College Credit Opportunity Program (Dual

enrollment). They were re-tested on July 29th

Completion ceremony was held July 29th. The highlight of the ceremony came from a

freshman who completed her first year at Winthrop; she spoke on the positives of dual

enrollment. She returns to college in August as a second semester sophomore. She

highlighted three key elements of college retention (ACT.org) after the freshman year:

Academic discipline

Commitment to college

Social connection – staying in contact with professors; surrounding yourself with others

who can help you.

Implementation of the Jasper County Virtual School program. The opportunity for

expansion of rigorous and new course offerings (e.g., French, AP courses, etc.) is

crucial for college readiness.

Number of juniors meeting dual enrollment eligibility has increased to 20

Two tutors and graduation coaches designated for juniors in preparation for college and

career readiness

A preparatory course built in the course master to assist students with mastery of

standards

A weekly timeframe designated for ACT readiness through English 3 classes with the

support of the Work-based Learning Coordinator will continue.

Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy

• Leveled Literacy Intervention Kit Training (2 cohorts trained in the complete LLI kit, will be used as intervention piece this year)

• Daily 5 and CAFÉ – All Kindergarten through 5th Grade Teachers trained in the Daily 5 framework and with using CAFÉ strategies during literacy block

• Coaches and Facilitators were trained in the use of the Journeys Reading Series components such as the Comprehensive Leveled Literacy Guide (CLLG)

• A cohort was trained in the new DRA 2 Assessment kit that is mandated by the State for all 5K students

• A cohort was trained in the PALS Assessment which was chosen as our 4K Formative Assessment (State required all districts to choose from a menu of options)

Early Childhood and Elementary Math

• The newly formed Math Leadership Team (2 members from each grade at both schools) was trained in ePlanner components

• The Math Leadership Team began the process of matching Everyday Math to the new SC College and Career Ready Math Standards

• Everyday Math for Beginners

• Everyday Math Refresher for those familiar with the series

All Early Childhood and Elementary Subjects

• Power Planning for Child Development through 5th Grade – a close look at the new College and Career Ready Standards for ELA, Science and Social Studies standards; planning for a successful first quarter

Elementary Schools (At each school RES

and HES)1 Schoolwide Title I Curriculum Facilitator

1 Instructional Coach

1 Reading Coach (Funded by State - Read to Succeed

Initiative)

2 Reading Interventionists

2 ESOL Teachers

1 (Certified) Parent Involvement and Volunteer Coordinator

Part-Time/Contracted Translator

Priority School Funding

Title I Funding

SC Chamber of Commerce/SCANA (SCE&G) After-School

Homework Center Funding

Boys and Girls Club (RES); Agape (HES)

Middle School1 Schoolwide Title I Curriculum Facilitator

1 Instructional Coach

1 Reading Interventionist

1 Math Interventionist

1 Parent Liaison

Priority School Funding

Title I Funding

High School1 Secondary Instructional Coach

Parent Liaison/Bi-Lingual Translator/Receptionist

Gear Up Coaches

Technology Sessions Open to All Staff Members

• Office 365

• One Note

• Classroom Resources

• IT help

• Network Security

• Promethean and Curriculum

• Effective Technology Integration

• Implementing Technology in the 1:1 Classroom

• Blended Learning Strategies and Tools for Teachers

• Nook Basic

Literacy

Literacy is the “gatekeeper” competency to all

others. Proficient readers and writers enjoy

increased achievement across all content areas --

to cultivate a school-wide literacy environment

where students read and discuss books, proclaim

a love of reading in school initiatives, and yearn

for more independent reading time.

Literacy (Continued)

With the right support and the best

instructional practices, our faculty can create

a thriving culture of literacy. To get there, we

offer effective strategies centered on a variety

of topics such as making the shifts necessary

for rigorous instruction, foundations of early

literacy, effective guided reading instruction,

independent reading for deeper

comprehension, and building writing

proficiency across the curriculum.

Jasper County School District Partners with

The Citadel to Boost Literacy

Dr. Vashti K. Washington, Superintendent, poses with The Citadel Professor, Dr. Dan Ouzts, and the Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Larry Daniel. The Citadel is offering courses to teachers interested in becoming certified in Literacy Education.

Documents

Jasper County School District 2015-2016 Update Jasper County Board of Trustees’ Meeting Monday, August 10, 2015 Ridgeland North Campus General Lloyd W