School Plan 2017-2018 - Wasatch EL

Goal #1

CIA 1, 2 and 3; SAGE exam, DIBELS and Utah Compose.

.5 Language Arts teacher will teach two sections of Reading and two sections of Writing in the upper grades. Student progress will be measured on a weekly basis using Utah Compose and monitored in the weekly Professional Learning Community.

Expenditures

Goal #2

CIA 1, 2 and 3; SAGE exam and IREADY

Wasatch will purchase iReady Math licenses. Students will take the beginning of the school year diagnostic. Students will use iREADY math with fidelity. Data will be reviewed in weekly PLCs, as well as, be a part of our Deep Data Dive.

Expenditures

Summary of Estimated Expenditures

Funding Estimates

Council Plan Approvals

Land Trust Summary 16-17

It was our plan to increase our Language Arts Scores between 2016 and 2017. Wasatch Elementary did an excellent job this past year. In SAGE our overall school score increased from 48% proficient to 59% proficient for grade 3 - 6. This is huge growth as compared to the growth we have made in past years.

We were able to maximize our use of paraprofessionals in the classroom providing targeted intervention. Although we did focus on some writing, our work was primarily focused on reading. Mt. Ogden Latinos in Action students came and read with our first graders in a one-on-one model. This provided our students with a focused, extended reading time which helped students solidify words and sound patterns they might have been struggling with. We also worked with Americorp which brought in Weber State University students as additional tutors.

Our third grade team was our group that made the most growth. They worked hard both in the classroom providing intervention and afterschool providing additional reading support. In 2016 37% of our 3rd graders were considered proficient in English Language Arts. in 2017, 62% of our 3rd graders were considered proficient in English Language Arts. That is 25% increase in one year. Congratulations 3rd grade for such great growth!

Our second goal was to increase the number of students who were proficient in mathematics. We did not make growth in this area, and in fact we dropped three percentage points from 2016 to 2017. Our intent was to use technology in the form of chromebooks in mobile carts to provide students a number of different ways to work on mathematical understanding. We had also hoped by giving students access to the technology tools, students would be more comfortable testing on computers which would result in an increase in scores. Although students did make gains in their understanding and competency in using computers, this has not yet translated into increase gains in proficiency in math.

LAND TRUST 16-17 Spanish

Wasatch 2014-15 Final Report

Community Council Agenda

September 18, 2017

1.Calendar 2017-2018 School Year Meetings

2.Selection of Community Council Secretary

3. Ideas for Surplus

*School Supplies,

*Americorp ($2,500)

Wasatch Community Council Minutes

September 18, 2017

Present: Stacey Starley, Erin Hartigan, Kate Peery, Sebastian Benitez, Tracy Vandeventer, James Bearden

1. The calendar for the year was discussed. First those in attendance shared the times when the council had met in the past. Options were considered for this upcoming year, but it was agreed that with four council members not in attendance, we thought it was too early to solidify the meeting schedule for the year.
   
   It was agreed we would send out a survey to all council members to determine what would be the best meeting time. Three options were identified that were possible by the members who were present: 1) Friday at 1:30pm, Friday at 1:00 pm, and Monday at 3:30 pm. We will gather the survey results and schedule our next meeting based on the most preferred time.
   
   
2. We asked for any volunteers to act as our secretary and take minutes of our meetings. Nobody was willing. The minutes were taken by the principal, Tracy Vandeventer. A request for a secretary will be added to the survey and we will see if those who are not in attendance would be willing to step in as secretary.
   
   
3. We spoke about the possibility of our Land Trust having carryover funds we would need to spend. We discussed the process and what types of things we could use Land Trust funds for. Some documents were shared from the Land Trust webpage that clarified what can and can’t be purchased with Land Trust funds. There was some discussion about possible needs of the building. The ideas that were shared included School Supplies, Americorp, having Gary Hogge come and present, and Stem materials such as STEM Sphero, catapult, and kits.

Community Council Meeting 10-27-17

1. Welcome and Introduction

2. Volunteer to be secretary

3. Video

http://www.phillipsvideopost.com/TL_Paula/Utah's%20Education%20Endowment.mp4

4. Review of plan from last year.

5. Possible budget changes for this year.

Community Council Minutes 10/27/2017

We watched a video about the Land Trust Program

Last Year’s Plan

Some money spent for bus to bring kids home after tutoring $2,100

$200 of that money wasn’t used

Extra money was spent on Chrome Books and Software

$25,000 and we only have about a 10% carryover

This year we had 19% carryover

iready reading we got a $17,000 discount

Leaving us with change estimated $11,000-$1760

$8500 leftover

The group discussed if we could use that money for a staff assistant for sixth grade

As another option Ms. V will talk to the guitar teacher about splitting the class

Could we use a staff assistant as well? we have one available if Mr. Bearden would like to use her

It was determined we have options we can look at instead of turning to the Land Trust Money

We have $14,000 to spend

The group looked at a science software program and decided it wasn’t feasible due to hardware and time constraints in the computer lab

Money will be spent at as follows:

6 Teacher Training Stipend $1600

Early Steps Book Set $3300

Guided Reading Book Sets $2400

Portable belt speakers $1200

Approval of surplus to spend by Robyn Stark

Second by Stacy Starley

Next meeting Nov. 10th, 1 pm

Those in attendance:

Sebastian Benitez

James Bearden

Kate Peery

Stacey Starley

Erin Hartigan

Robyn Stark

Sally Arrey

Diane Noren

Wayne Noren

Community Council Agenda

Friday December 1, 2017

1:20 PM

1) Our proposal for spending the updated funds passed completely.

2) Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2018 at 1:00.

3) Any other concerns or questions?

Community Council Minutes

Friday December 1, 2017

1:20 PM

In attendance:

Kate R. Peery

James W. Bearden

Stacey R. Starley

Erin Hartigan

Tracy Vandeventer

1) Our proposal for spending the updated funds passed completely.

Council reviewed the budget that was approved for the Land Trust surplus (See Below)

2) Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2018 at 1:00.

Discussion regarding February meeting date which is February 23, 2017

3) Any other concerns or questions?

No additional concerns or questions. We celebrated that the music schedule for 6th grade has been working so that we have two smaller groups going to guitar instead of one larger group. Discussion about the length of Thanksgiving break and the pros and cons. Discussed the week for spring break is the first week in April, 2018.

Community Council Agenda 1/18/18.

1. Title 1 Funds we are receiving from the district.

2. Review of Land Trust timeline for expenditures.

3. Changes to our Parent Teacher Conferences.

Community Council Agenda

Thursday 2/22/18

3:00 PM

1) Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

2) Possible fundraiser night?

3) New hires from Title 1 funds

4) Five year enrollment numbers

3) Any other concerns or questions?

Community Council Minutes 2/22/18

We discussed a possible fundraiser at Café Ville Bella to pay for a new copier-Stacey Starley will follow up with Ville Bella

Discussed how we hired on certified teacher and one ESL staff assistant with Title 1 funds. These are one time only

We looked at our five year enrollment numbers and determined we are at an average loss of -3.09% per year. March is when they decide on staffing for next year.

Next meeting will be March 15, 3pm in the library.

Those in attendance:

Stacey Starley

Robyn Stark

Sebastian Benitez

Kate Perry

Community Council Minutes 3/22/2018

School Consolidation update

According to student enrollment past data, we lose about 8-10 students per year, which equates to .25 of a teacher. As a result we may not be able to have a full day Kindergarten teacher next year because we already use some of our Title 1 funds to pay for a part time teacher. Another option is to do a split class, preferably with an upper grade level.

Next, we reviewed how we elect Community Council members. Do it in the spring with four week notice, maybe ballots, flyer, phone calls, email, Gina will send out a flyer and get names.

Our current budget needs for next year: We are in desperate need of a printer for the teacher use, estimated cost: $6,000-$8,000 used.

Finally we reviewed the timeline for the Current Land Trust Plan: All members must sign either in the office or through email.

1. Survey
2. Results
3. Finalize

If we have carryover Title 1 funds they will most likely go towards Imagine Learning and teacher development.

Our next meeting will be April 19th at 3pm.

Community Council Agenda

Thursday 3/22/18

3:00 PM

1) School consolidation update
2) Review of the Community Council election process.

3) Our current budget needs for next year

4) Timeline for review of Current Land Trust plan.