School: McNear Elementary School

The Single Plan for Student Achievement Template

Petaluma City Schools

2011/12

SCHOOL: McNear Elementary School

County-District School (CDS) Code 6051973

Principal: Jason Sutter

Date of this revision: December 2011

The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students to the level of performance goals established under the California Academic Performance Index. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA.
For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person:


Contact Person: Jason Sutter

Position: Principal

Telephone Number: 707 778-4752

Address: 605 Sunnyslope Ave. Petaluma, CA 94952

E-mail Address: [e-mail]

Petaluma City School District

The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on ____________.

Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance
The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards:

School Goal # 1 Language Arts: By May 30, 2013, student achievement in Vocabulary and Word Analysis will increase from 60% to 68% of students being proficient as measured by the CST with each subgroup increasing by 14%. (Results available in August 2013)
What data did you use to form this goal (findings from data analysis)? CST Data from Spring 2011	How does this goal align to your Local Educational Agency Plan goals? Goal #1 Academic Support for all Students
What did the analysis of the data reveal that led you to this goal? The vocabulary strand was the lowest achieving strand in our school. Site-wide we scored 12% less students proficient in this strand as measured by the minimally proficient measure than we did on the test overall. The achievement gap between our sub groups and our general population ranges from 32% to 21% less students proficient on the overall test. A focus on vocabulary development will support our lowest supporting sub groups more than any other action in Language Arts.	Which stakeholders were involved in analyzing data and developing this goal? Staff Site Council
Who are the focus students and what is the expected growth? All students Emphasis on English Learners, Socio-economically disadvantaged, and special education	What data will be collected to measure student achievement? Benchmark exams CST data
What process will you use to monitor and evaluate the data? Teachers will meet at grade levels to review Benchmark data and plan for instruction SSC will review progress data in June 2012 and January 2013	Actions to improve achievement to exit program improvement (if applicable). N/A

Strategies/Actions to Implement this Goal	Start/Completion Date/Personnel	Each Funding Source / Amount	Process for Evaluation of Implementation
Current staff share best practices during Wednesday professional development meetings	2011-2013 School Year Learning team members Teaching staff	N/A	Staff meeting agendas Learning team
Employ Reading Specialist	2011-2013 School Year Reading specialist	Parcel Tax	Staff evaluation
Use of technology to enhance classroom instruction	2011-2013 School Year Teaching staff	N/A	Staff meeting agendas Classroom observations
Professional development with a consulting educational specialist	2011-2013 School Year All staff Tonya Ward-Singer	Title III through district	Professional development meetings Implementation surveys
Articulation of Tier 2 vocabulary words and instruction in the adopted language arts text	2011-2012 School Year Teaching Staff Learning Team	SIP $7,000	Creation of word lists

School Goal # 2 Lanaguage Arts: By May 30, 2013, student proficiency in reading comprehension will increase from 77% to 83% as by the STAR and Early STAR assessments.
What data did you use to form this goal (findings from data analysis)? CST Data from Spring 2011 Site-level STAR Reading Assessments	How does this goal align to your Local Educational Agency Plan goals? Goal #1 Academic Support for all Students
What did the analysis of the data reveal that led you to this goal? We have a significant number of students that struggle with reading expository texts. This affects their scores on comprehension tests as well as in other academic areas such as math, science, and social studies.	Which stakeholders were involved in analyzing data and developing this goal? Staff Site Council
Who are the focus students and what is the expected growth? All students Students needing intervention Advanced students	What data will be collected to measure student achievement? STAR Reading Assessment Early STAR In-class assessments Benchmark exams CST data
What process will you use to monitor and evaluate the data? Teachers will meet at grade levels and intervention teams to review student data and plan for instruction. Progress will be monitored bi-weekly for intensive intervention students, monthly for strategic intervention students, and each trimester for all other students. SSC will review progress data in June 2012 and January 2013	Actions to improve achievement to exit program improvement (if applicable). N/A

Strategies/Actions to Implement this Goal	Start/Completion Date/Personnel	Each Funding Source / Amount	Process for Evaluation of Implementation
Continue classroom reading instruction	2011-2013 School Year Teaching staff	N/A	Staff meeting discussions Classroom observation
Reading Specialist support for second through sixth grade students	2011-2013 School Year	Parcel Tax	Staff evaluation
Reading recovery intervention groups for first grade students	2011-2013 School Year	N/A	Intervention team meetings
Walk to Read program in grades 4-6.	2011-2013 School Year	SIP $1,000	Intervention team meetings
Accelerated Reader program	2011-2013 School Year	PTA	Student use data

School Goal # 3 Math: By May 30, 2013, student achievement in math will increase from 74% to 79% of students being proficient as measured by the CST with each subgroup increasing by 8%.
What data did you use to form this goal (findings from data analysis)? CST Data from Spring 2011	How does this goal align to your Local Educational Agency Plan goals? Goal #1 Academic Support for all Students
What did the analysis of the data reveal that led you to this goal? We have made consistent progress in our math goals and need to continue progress Some subgroups still trail our overall proficiency level by as much 20-28%.	Which stakeholders were involved in analyzing data and developing this goal? Staff Site Council
Who are the focus students and what is the expected growth? All students	What data will be collected to measure student achievement? Benchmark exams CST data Math facts timed tests
What process will you use to monitor and evaluate the data? Teachers will meet at grade levels to review Benchmark data and plan for instruction SSC will review progress data in June 2012 and January 2013	Actions to improve achievement to exit program improvement (if applicable). N/A

Strategies/Actions to Implement this Goal	Start/Completion Date/Personnel	Each Funding Source / Amount	Process for Evaluation of Implementation
Implement new district power standards	2011-2013 School Year Teaching staff	N/A	Staff meeting discussions Classroom observation Professional development
Accelerated Math program	2011-2013 School Year	PTA	Student use data
Grade-level use of new district benchmark assessments	2011-2013 School Year	N/A	Assessment data
Send home progress reports on math facts each trimester identifying progress towards grade level standards	2011-2013 School Year	N/A	Progress report summaries
Continue summer math program: Marvelous Mathematicians	Summer 2012	N/A	Summer program notifications

Math Facts Benchmarks

The following site-based measures and performance levels have been established to determine grade level proficiency in math facts.

Grade	Measure	Timeline	Target
Kindergarten	Kindergarten Assessment	November, March, June	Read and write numbers through 10, 20, 30
1st Grade	Jeff Simpson Horizontal Diagnostic Facts Assessment	December, March, May March, May	33 +/- facts 0-10 in 10, 6, 4 minutes 33 +/- facts 0-20 in 15, 12 minutes
2nd Grade	Jeff Simpson Horizontal Diagnostic Facts Assessment	September, February, May	45 +/- facts 0-20 in 5 minutes
3rd Grade	Jeff Simpson Diagnostic - 100 facts	September, February, May	90/100 +/- facts in 5 minutes (facts 0-20) 90/100 x and ÷ facts in 8 minutes
4th Grade	Envision Topic 1 Basic Facts	September, February, May	90/100 +,-,x,÷ facts in 5 minutes
5th Grade	Envision Topic 1 Basic Facts	September, February, May	90/100 +,-,x,÷ facts in 4 minutes
6th Grade	Envision Topic 1 Basic Facts	September, February, May	90/100 +,-,x,÷ facts in 3 minutes

School Goal # 4 Social-emotional: By May 2013, students will maintain or increase their positive feelings about school as measured by the student survey.
What data did you use to form this goal (findings from data analysis)? Classroom observation Teacher questionnaire	How does this goal align to your Local Educational Agency Plan goals? Goal #3 Supportive Learning Environment
What did the analysis of the data reveal that led you to this goal? Student survey indicated strong student perceptions about school. Caring school community program has not been fully implemented.	Which stakeholders were involved in analyzing data and developing this goal? Staff Site Council
Who are the focus students and what is the expected growth? All students	What data will be collected to measure student achievement? Student Survey
What process will you use to monitor and evaluate the data? Regular teacher meetings at grade levels and with buddies Monthly meetings with the site CSC leadership team	Actions to improve achievement to exit program improvement (if applicable). N/A

Strategies/Actions to Implement this Goal	Start/Completion Date/Personnel	Each Funding Source / Amount	Process for Evaluation of Implementation
Implement the Caring Schools Community Program with all classes having class meetings, buddy activities and sending home Home-Connect activities	2011-2013 School Year Classroom teachers	District Grant	Teacher questionnaire Classroom observations
CSC Leadership team to be formed	2011-2013 School Year CSC Leadership team	N/A	Calendar of meetings
Leadership Team will meet with other schools and Betsy Fox (CSC Trainer) 3 times during the year to plan/ monitor implementation	2011-2013 School Year CSC Leadership team	District Funds	Calendar of meetings
Hire student advisor to support student problem solving and community building	2011-2013 School Year Student advisor	SIP $25,157	Personnel records
Community Committee continues to plan and organize community building activities	2011-2013 School Year Community committee members	SIP $550	Calendar of meetings
School community building programs: Student council Falcon feathers Spirit Fridays School Assemblies	2011-2013 School Year Principal	N/A	Calendar of events

Form B: Centralized Support for Planned Improvements in Student Performance

The School Site Council has analyzed the planned program improvements and has adopted the following program support goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards.

Program Support Goal # 1 (Based on conclusions from analysis of program components and student data pages) Employment of Bilingual Assistant for 2 additional hours per week
Groups participating in this goal (e.g., students, parents, teachers, administrators): English Learner Students		Anticipated annual growth for each group: See Goal #1 and Goal #2
Means of evaluating progress toward this goal: Benchmark Assessments scores for English Learner students STAR Reading scores for English Learner students		Group data to be collected to measure gains: CST Data from Spring 2012 and 2013
Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal	Start Date/ Completion Date	Proposed Expenditures	Estimated Cost	Funding Source
Position was filled in October 2012	October 2011	$2,337.00	______	SIP

Form C: Programs Included in this Plan

The School Site Council intends for this school to participate in the following programs: (Check the box for each state and federal categorical program in which the school participates and, if applicable, enter amounts allocated. The plan must describe the activities to be conducted at the school for each of the state and federal categorical program in which the school participates. If the school receives funding, then the plan must include the proposed expenditures.)

State Programs		Allocation
	California School Age Families Education Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school	$
	Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program	$
	Economic Impact Aid/English Learner Program Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners	$
	Peer Assistance and Review Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring	$
	Professional Development Block Grant Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas	$
	Pupil Retention Block Grant Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school	$
	Quality Education Investment Act Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement	$
X	School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant Purpose: Improve library and other school programs	$ 37,710
	School Safety and Violence Prevention Act Purpose: Increase school safety	$
	Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students	$
X	List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Gifted and Talented Education)	Parcel Tax $ 14,711
Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school		$ 52,421

Federal Programs under the Elementary Secondary Education Act		Allocation
	Title I, Part A: Neglected Purpose: Supplement instruction for abandoned, abused, or neglected children who have been placed in an institution	$
	Title I, Part D: Delinquent Purpose: Supplement instruction for delinquent youth	$
	Title I, Part A: School wide Program Purpose: Upgrade the entire educational program of eligible schools in high poverty areas	$
	Title I, Part A: Targeted Assistance Program Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students in eligible schools achieve grade level proficiency	$
	Title I, Part A: Program Improvement Purpose: Assist Title I schools that have failed to meet ESEA Adequate Yearly Progress targets for one or more identified student groups	$
	Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals	$
	Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology Purpose: Support professional development and the use of technology	$
	Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards	$
	Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Purpose: Support learning environments that promote academic achievement (NO LONGER FUNDED BEGINNING WITH THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR)	$
	Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible local educational agencies	$
	Other federal funds (list and describe)^1	$
Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school		$ -0-
Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school		$ 52,421

Form D: School Site Council Membership

California Education Code Section 64001(g) requires that the Single Plan for Student Achievement be reviewed and updated at least annually, including proposed expenditures of funds allocated through the ConApp, by the school site council (SSC). The current make-up of the SSC is as follows:²

Names of Members	Principal	Classroom Teacher	Other School Staff	Parent or Community Member	Secondary Student
April Citti				X
Jennifer Dunbar				X
Jason Fross				X
Ann Hyland				X
Jennifer Soper				X
Kelly Wood				X
Jeanie Heaslet		X
Shelly Kincaid		X
Heidi Sculthorp			X
Joanne Smaciarz		X
Jason Sutter	X
Suzanne Gray		X
Numbers of members in each category	1	4	1	6

Form E: Recommendations and Assurances

The school site council (SSC) recommends this school plan and proposed expenditures to the district governing board for approval and assures the board of the following:

1. 
   The SSC is correctly constituted and was formed in accordance with district governing board policy and state law.
   

2. 
   The SSC reviewed its responsibilities under state law and district governing board policies, including those board policies relating to material changes in the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) requiring board approval.
   
   
   
3. 
   The SSC sought and considered all recommendations from the following groups or committees before adopting this plan (Check those that apply):
   
   
   

___ State Compensatory Education Advisory Committee __________________Signature

___ English Learner Advisory Committee _______________________________Signature

___ Special Education Advisory Committee _____________________________Signature
___ Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Committee ___________________Signature
___ District/School Liaison Team for schools in Program Improvement ________Signature
___ Compensatory Education Advisory Committee _______________________ Signature
___ Departmental Advisory Committee (secondary) ______________________ Signature

___ Other committees established by the school or district (list) _____________Signature

4. 
   The SSC reviewed the content requirements for school plans of programs included in this SPSA and believes all such content requirements have been met, including those found in district governing board policies and in the local educational agency plan.
   
   
   
5. 
   This SPSA is based on a thorough analysis of student academic performance. The actions proposed herein form a sound, comprehensive, coordinated plan to reach stated school goals to improve student academic performance.
   
   
   
6. 
   This SPSA was adopted by the SSC at a public meeting on: _______.
   

Attested:
_________________________ _______________________ ______

Typed name of School Principal Signature of School Principal Date

_________________________ _______________________ ______

Typed name of SSC Chairperson Signature of SSC Chairperson Date

1¹⁷ For example, special education funds used in a School-Based Coordinated Program to serve students not identified as individuals with exceptional needs.

2 At elementary schools, the SSC must be constituted to ensure parity between (a) the principal, classroom teachers, and other school personnel, and (b) parents of students attending the school or other community members. Classroom teachers must comprise a majority of persons represented under section (a). At secondary schools, there must be, in addition, equal numbers of parents or other community members selected by parents, and students. Members must be selected by their peer group.

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