State of the DistrictApril 2014
Current School YearIncreased responsibility for everyone-
Teachers, Staff, Administration
Time- How do we get more of it, how do we allocate it, how do we
manage it
We are being asked to do more and do it better by everyone
Is this realistic? Is this possible?
Did you ever try to send an email using a typewriter?It does not
work.I believe that if we want to accomplish everything that is
being asked of us as a school system, and do it well, then our
current educational framework is not sufficient. We need a Systems
Upgrade.
Current ConditionsInitiatives in District:Literacy Grant-
Professional Development, Equipment (Technology), Books and
ResourcesNew Teacher Evaluation System- State mandatedChapter 4
Regulations- Core Standards, New Grad. Requirements- State
mandatedCurriculum revisions to align to PA Core Standards, Lesson
PlansNew Reading Series Selection at K-2New Math Series Selection
at 3-5, Implementation of new math series K-2PerformancePSSAs-
slight drop in scores except science which gainedKeystones- okay
performance for first full year- now a graduation requirement for
current 9th gradersPVAAS- did not meet growth expectations in 9 out
of 14 areas
Current Conditions ContinuedFacilities ImprovementsReplace Roof
at Intermediate School this summerScheduled to replace high school
bleachers and gym curtain in 2015Small addition to middle school
for bulk food storage and conference roomPlanning for replacement
of turf at stadium in 2-3 yearsImprovements for safety- Visitor
License Scanners, door numbering, signageFinances for
2013-2014Projecting a surplus at end of the year (2.4%)Refinancing
a bond at a better rateEconomy recovering very slowly
Projected 2014-2015It is an election year for the GovernorNo
consensus by the politicians regarding the State budgetPSERS reform
continues to be a topicIncrease of 32%= $492,000 (net)Health
CareContinued Increases (14%)Trust going to a Tiered RateSingle,
Husband/Wife, Parent/Child, Parent/Children, FamilyAffordable Care
Act implications
ProjectionsFinancesBudgetary Deficits projected based on current
model14-15 ($386,000) 3.9% salary increases = 6.2% with Step
movementPSERS 32% increase15-16 ($1,131,000) 4.5% salary increases
= 5.51% with Step movementPSERS 26% increase
Limiting FactorsFinancially UnsustainableNot enough time
to:PlanInstructDifferentiate/IndividualizeRemediateProfessional
DevelopmentNot customized enough53 students in charter/cyber
charter schools (K-12)15 students dropped out41 students in our
hybrid program81 students homeschooled
Paradigm ShiftCurrent Industrial Model to Mass Customized
ModelNeed to maintain and include:High Expectations for all
studentsRigorousCompetency BasedTechnologyThe ArtsCreativity and
Problem SolvingCommunication and Collaboration
Starting the ShiftWhat should the future of Selinsgrove Area
School District look like?Discussion ForumsLive and ElectronicAll
Stakeholder groups
