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The Lafayette Parish School System shall earn the
letter grade “A” based on its District Performance
Score.
Beginning with the 2012-2013 accountability release, each
LPSS school shall improve its Performance Score sufficiently to
earn one letter grade higher every two years.
2012-2013 School Performance Grades
9 “A” Schools
9 “B” Schools
Broadmoor Elementary
Green T. Lindon Elementary
L. Leo Judice Elementary
Woodvale Elementary
Edgar Martin Middle
LJ Alleman Middle
Milton Elementary/Middle
Early College Academy
Lafayette High
Ernest Gallet Elementary
J. Wallace James Elementary
Myrtle Place Elementary
Plantation Elementary
Prairie Elementary
Ridge Elementary
Paul Breaux Middle
Youngsville Middle
Ovey Comeaux High
10 “D” Schools
10 “C” Schools
Alice N. Boucher Elementary
Carencro Heights Elementary
Evangeline Elementary
Live Oak Elementary
SJ Montgomery Elementary
Acadiana Middle
Carencro Middle
Lafayette Middle
Carencro High
Northside High
Charles M. Burke Elementary
Duson Elementary
Katherine Drexel Elementary
Ossun Elementary
Westside Elementary
Broussard Middle
Judice Middle
Scott Middle
Acadiana High
David Thibodeaux STEM Magnet Academy
1 “F” School
JW Faulk Elementary
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Percentile Rank of Kindergarten Students
Pre-Kindergarten students who participate in the LPSS Pre-K program for a full year
prior to entering LPSS Kindergarten shall score at the 90th Percentile or higher on the
Developmental Skills Checklist administered in the spring.
LPSS Annual Objectives for the 6 Year Plan
Students Arrive in Kindergarten Prepared to
92.0
91.0
Learn
90.0
90.0
88.0
86.4
85.7
85.4
86.0
84.0
83.5
82.0
80.0
80.0
78.0
76.0
76.0
74.0
72.0
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73.0
72.0
2012
3
2013
76.7
75.9
4
2014
Lang.
Series1
79.1
78.5
79.1
77.4
76.0
74.7
73.8
Math
82.1
81.6
81.1
Series3
Print
Series5
5
2015
2013-2018 Goals
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2016
7
2017
8
2018
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Pre-Kindergarten students who participate in the LPSS Pre-K program for a full year
prior to entering LPSS Kindergarten shall score “Benchmark (30)” or higher in the
DIBELS Next assessment administered upon entry into K. Results shall increase to
70% in fall 2018.
Percentage of K Students Scoring Benchmark
Students Arrive in Kindergarten Prepared to Read
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
35.0
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2012
42.5
45.3
39.8
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2014 3
48.5
2015 4
52.4
2016 5
57.2
2017
70.0
63.0
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LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students enter 1st grade ready to learn. The percentage of students who were
enrolled in the LPSS kindergarten program and score "Benchmark" the following year
on the 1st grade fall DIBELS screening shall increase to 80.0 percent in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students are literate by 3rd grade. The percentage of students (initial testers) who
were enrolled in LPSS schools for the academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored
Basic or above on the 3rd grade ELA and Math iLEAP tests shall increase to 85.0% in
2018.
3rd Grade ELA iLEAP Proficiency
86
85.0
84
Percent Proficient
82
81.3
80
78.1
78
76
75.6
74
73.5
72
70
70.3
2012
71.8
70..3
2013
2014
2015
Year
2016
2017
2018
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students are literate by 3rd grade. The percentage of students (initial testers) who
were enrolled in LPSS schools for the academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored
Basic or above on the 3rd grade ELA and Math iLEAP tests shall increase to 85.0% in
2018.
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will enter 4th grade on time. The percentage of students enrolled in LPSS
from K through 4th grade and promoted to 4th grade beginning their 4th year of
school after kindergarten shall improve to 95% in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will perform at or above grade level in English Language Arts by 8th grade.
The percentage of students (initial testers) who were enrolled in LPSS schools for the
academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored Basic or above on the 8th grade ELA
LEAP test shall increase to 85.0% in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will perform at or above grade level in Mathematics by 8th grade. The
percentage of students (initial testers) who were enrolled in LPSS schools for the
academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored Basic or above on the 8th grade Math
LEAP test shall increase to 85.0% in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will perform at or above grade level in Science by 8th grade. The
percentage of students (initial testers) who were enrolled in LPSS schools for the
academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored Basic or above on the 8th grade
Science LEAP test shall increase to 85.0% in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will perform at or above grade level in Social Studies by 8th grade. The
percentage of students (initial testers) who were enrolled in LPSS schools for the
academic year (Oct. 1 until testing) and scored Basic or above on the 8th grade Social
Studies LEAP test shall increase to 85.0% in 2018.
LPSS Annual Performance Evaluation – REPORT CARD
Students will complete high school. The percentage of students
enrolled in LPSS schools as first time freshmen and completing high
school in 5 years with a diploma, GED, Industry Based Certification,
or Certificate of Achievement shall increase to 95% in 2018.
Programs/activities within the Turn Around Plan will be
• Linked to the specific goals in the annual performance
evaluation (above); or,
• Defined by the Accountability, Research, and
Evaluation Department in conversation with the staff
responsible for the programs and activities.
Longitudinal Data Reports
As data is available from the LDoE, the Lafayette Parish School System, and/or any
other data sources, it will be used to track the district’s progress. Data sources may
include
College-level
Enrollment Rates
Remediation
Core Completion
Retention rates
Graduation rates
District-level
DPS State Rankings
District Letter Grades
Percentage A and B schools
School-level
Demographics
Attendance
Cohort Grad Rates (by Subgroup)
Cohort Dropouts
ACT Results
Subgroup Reports - % Proficient by subject
Enter 4th grade on time (by school, by subgroup)
School Performance Scores
Discipline
Schools of Choice/Programs student
achievement (by subgroup)
Core 4 Participation
Grade Retention Rates
HQ and/or Certified Teachers
DIBELS/DRA
Developmental K / Targeted K
Overage students by school (state definition)
Task Force Structure Overview
(February 2012)
Task Force 1: Health and Wellness
Task Force 2: Academics
A. Early Childhood Programming
B. Regular Education Program Enhancement
C. The Arts
D. Alternative Education Programs (Opportunity School)
E. Academic Opportunity
F. Technology
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
H. Professional Development
I. Immersion (August 2012)
Task Force 3: Facilities, Maintenance and Grounds
Task Force 4: Communications/Community Outreach
(January 2013)
Task Force 5: Human Resources
Task Force 6: Transportation
(May 2013)
Task Force 7: Faith and Character
Why student health and wellness matters
When students are healthy—physically and
emotionally, with good nutrition, safety and a
sense of personal belonging—they are more likely
to attend school and be ready to learn. The
opposite is also true. Research documents the
powerful connection between poor health and
academic failure, and it shows that health
problems and inadequate school environments
affect students’ attendance, grades and ability to
learn.
GOAL: Improve access to quality health/mental care to remove
barriers to academic achievement.
Components:
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Health education
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Physical education
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School nutrition
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Counseling/social services
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Staff wellness
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Health services
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Family and community
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Academic Opportunities
involvement
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Health and safe
environments
Year One
Achievements
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LPSS offered staff numerous health screenings and stroke scans, and created a new website to promote
staff wellness.
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To promote a safe environment, additional School Resource Officers and School Safety Officers were
hired and the Crisis Management Plan was reviewed by law enforcement agencies as well as UL
Lafayette’s National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies department.
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Even with two fewer social workers, nearly 5,000 direct student encounters recorded by by LPSS social
workers.
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Without hiring any additional staff, LPSS provided health services in more than 71,000 direct student
encounters.
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Health and Wellness Teams were created at each school. Teams include a nurse, social worker,
counselor, academic professionals, teachers, administrators, students and parents. H&W teams met
nearly 6,000 times.
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Community Liaisons met with over 3,000 truant students and families, while over 500 expulsion
hearings were performed.
A. Early Childhood Programming
GOAL: All children enter Kindergarten ready to learn.
Why early childhood education matters
Expanding access to high quality early
childhood education is among the smartest
investments that we can make. A 40 year
study documented a return rate of $12.90 on
each dollar invested through a reduced need
for spending on other services, such as
remedial education, grade repetition, and
special education, as well as increased
productivity and earnings for these children as
adults. (Legal Momentum, April 2005)
Year One
Achievements
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Early Childhood regular and SPED departments have merged to create the Early Childhood
Department.
Year two of the Special Quest Project with LA Department of Education is underway. The
number of SPED preschool students serviced in their childcare setting has increased.
The department has been reaching out to childcare centers with 3 and 4 year olds with
special needs. We are building relationships with these centers while providing services to
children in 16 child care settings.
In the first year we were successful in implementing two Developmental Kindergarten
classes (Boucher & Faulk) and six Targeted Kindergarten classes (Ossun, Live Oak, Duson, SJ
Montgomery, Westside, Carencro Heights). These classes were for students who – based on
the K pre-screener (DSC) – showed a deficit in skills necessary to be successful in
Kindergarten. (Dev. K provides an additional section of K on the campus with a teacher and
para-educator, maximum of 12 students. Targeted K provides a para-educator for one class
designed to have the lowest ratio for the grade level for students based on their DSC
scores.)
Year One
Achievements, ctd.
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The English as a Second Language Program was expanded. A class was added at
each ESL site (Ridge, Broadmoor, and Carencro Heights) plus Truman Early
Childhood Education Center.
Additional space was provided for students by reducing the number of pre-school
SPED self-contained classes (13 to 9) and creating more Reverse Mainstream
classes (4 to 8; with 6 regular education and 6 special education students).
With ESL and the Reverse Mainstream classes, pre-k4 enrollment increased by
104 children.
The focus of the Turn Around Plan is on at-risk 4 year olds in the school system
and working with childcare centers that serve 3-4 year olds. In 2012-13, an
additional Pre-K 3 class was added to Alice Boucher and JW Faulk. Two sections of
Pre-K3 are still available at JW Faulk and Alice Boucher servicing 28 students at
each site. (This is an early intervention, paid for with Title 1 funds.) Four classes
have been converted to Pre-K 4 classes: 2 at Alice Boucher, 1 at Carencro Heights
and 1 at Evangeline.
B. Regular Education Program Enhancement
GOAL: Implement research-based, high-quality
programs aligned to the Common Core standards as
we transition out of the Comprehensive Curriculum to
meet needs of diverse group of learners. Prepare
children to become active contributors to our culture
and full participants in our society. Academics include
core subjects, the arts, sports, physical education, and
written/numerical expression.
Year One
Achievements: Part 1
 Lafayette Parish was #1 in the state for the greatest increase in number of
students with college-ready ACT scores;
 Lafayette Parish high school students significantly improved their
performance in advanced placement classes;
 Twelve schools received the recognition of “Top Gains” schools due to
significant improvement up from eight schools in the prior school year;
 The school district maintained a “B” rating; and
 89% of our teacher evaluations fell in the top two rankings (highly effective
or effective/proficient on Compass.)
• The Office of Accountability and Evaluation was created to ensure that instruction is
based on real-time data.
• Data systems were purchased and all systems integrated into the work of the schools,
through extensive district support.
• Increased classroom face-time for English Language Arts across the district.
Year One
Achievements: Part 2
• Implemented new strategies to assist students with transitioning from elementary to middle school and from
middle to high school.
• Reformatted district Calendar to include professional development and in-service.
• Professional development to ensure competencies with Common Core Standards and the creation of ELA and
Math curriculum for successful outcomes. Refinement of elementary reading framework and implementation
training for leaders.
• Organized the district into five feeder zones that align all schools with the primary high schools in the Parish.
• Assigned an Academic Officer to each feeder zone to assist with leadership development, support and
communication between the Central Office and school leaders.
• Assigned an Academic Specialist for each core subject, languages, adult education, and for the arts, to assist
instructional coaches and data analysts with curriculum support for all student-learning opportunities.
• Began the expansion and upgrade of the distance-learning program E20/20.
• Instituted more opportunities for ACT prep yielding high gains for our students that caused LPSS to have the best
increased outcomes in the state.
• Provided ongoing support for instructional staff that led to more than
• Our educators are some of the best at what they do, and they deserve a great deal of credit for the many
improvements we’ve begun to see in our schools and test scores.
C. The Arts
GOAL: Implement quality, research based arts programs/initiatives that
will: meet provisions of LA Act 175 and BESE requirements; provide
visual/performing arts instruction and experiences aligned with state
standards; and fully develop students’ creative and critical thinking
abilities for students.
Known benefits of greater arts integration in core curriculum include—
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Students have greater emotional investment in classes
Students work more diligently and learn from each other
Parents are more involved and teachers collaborate more
Curriculum is more hands-on, authentic and engaging
Teachers’ expectations for students rise
Year One
Achievements
• An Art/Music Academic Instructional Specialist was hired to oversee the four arts
disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.
• LPSS piloted ASO’s ABC, Do-Re-Me music instruction project at Truman Montessori. The
program Impacted 470 students. ASO’s survey indicated students are singing on a pitch
at a higher rate of accuracy than in the beginning of the school year and are acquainted
with playing various rhythm instruments and using proper techniques. Many special
need students showed strides in singing, playing of instruments, and fine/gross motor
skill development.
• The PACE (Primary Academic Creative Experiences) art program impacted 4,095
students and 195 teachers. Through arts integration and collaboration with classroom
teachers 15 teaching artists worked in 19 Title I elementary schools in select K–3
classrooms.
• Summer Arts Institute was conducted in July 2012. It was a week of professional
development based on Arts Integration using core content.
• The Arts department conducted site-based (schools) and community-based (AcA and
VCC) workshops throughout the school year focused on math, science, writing, literacy,
story elements, and creating maps that supported integrated teaching. Workshops
impacted over 250 LPSS teachers.
Year One
Achievements
• Classroom demonstration teaching with Kennedy Center artists impacted over 1000
students and teachers in LPSS.
• Professional Development was provided for the four arts disciplines on writing
assessments, creating rubrics, implementing SLTs and the COMPASS evaluation program.
• General music k-5th grade developed district curriculum guide, scope and sequence and
common assessments for the 2013-2014 school year.
• Instrumental music developed district wide scope and sequence for 5th -12th grade.
Currently working on common assessments at each grade level.
• The Touring Arts program showcased 75 performances impacting 16,475 students and
749 teachers in LPSS. The performances were from local and nationally known
performing arts companies. The groups were carefully selected for their artistic and
educational excellence and provided an opportunity to expand the horizons of students
who otherwise would have limited access to cultural events.
• Arts Expo was held on May 11, 2013. This exhibit showcased nearly 100 student
performances and exhibitions in downtown Lafayette. Over 3,500 people attended the
Student Arts Expo.
D. Alternative education programs (Opportunity School)
GOAL: Provide an innovative curriculum with
comprehensive support to meet the diverse and ever
changing needs of students who have not been able to
succeed in traditional settings.
Year One Achievements
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Moss Preparatory: Opened in 2012 and received 408 students during the academic year.
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Of that number 266 returned to their base schools with only 6 of the students having to
return for a second time, a 96.5% success rate.
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The Team Learning Center also housed at the site saved the district 3666 suspension days
serving 1278 students. Students stay an average of 3 days.
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Acadiana Marine Institute (AMI): The district entered into a cooperative agreement with this
agency mid-year to educate students whose behavior warranted more intense interventions. We
served 30 students and all completed the year successful. It was stated at one board meeting
during a presentation that some of the participants avoided a life of crime due to this intervention.
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Connections: This program assists over-age middle school students (two or more years behind) by
providing concentrated academic remediation in an effort to assist them to pass LEAP and be
promoted to high school. 126 students took advantage of this setting.
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Evening Diploma Program: This nontraditional high school setting replaced the former Lafayette
Charter High School. It provides high school students the opportunity to work at their own pace
and earn a high school diploma. 133 students enrolled in this program during the academic year.
E. Academic Opportunity
GOAL: Provide quality remediation and mentoring to
improve student achievement and test results.
Year One
Achievements
• District personnel and school staffs recognize remediation and enrichment
opportunities are viable options without the extension of school times.
• A commitment to support staff and students through the Response to
Intervention (RtI) process;
• Job-embedded, data-driven professional development for educators; and
• Other resources to assist with implementation of appropriate interventions
and remediation/enrichment strategies for students.
F. Technology
GOAL: Support educators and administrators in
acquiring, installing, training, maintaining, tracking and
maximizing the impact of technology on teacher
effectiveness, administrative efficiency and
educational outcomes.
Year One
Achievements
• Centralized registration for all schools
• Piloted the installation of cameras on school buses
• The technology task force subcommittee is being redeveloped to reflect
recommendations of the Community Peer Review Team. During the peer review
process activities listed in the task force were revised and prioritized in
preparation for online testing mandates.
• At the end of year one the technology task force status is as follows: 56%
ongoing, 38% relocated/not priority, 6% completed.
• Ongoing projects are either being reviewed, include salary items, or need budget
approval annually to continue. Several activities have been relocated to more
appropriate task forces.
• A technology steering committee has been established and will develop a 5-year
technology strategic plan.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 1: 100% of 6th, 7th,
and 8th grade students
matched up with their
skills/interest/abilities and
career choices.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 1
• Career & Technical Education staff presented a Career Options Program to all 8th
grade students to assist them in making course selections in a high school career
pathway.
• The Rotary Clubs in the parish presented the “Choices” program to all 8th
graders. (The Choices program involves business individuals presenting
interactive lessons on how to make the right choices in life and career.)
• Six middle schools offered the Journey to Careers course in 7th or 8th grade. The
Journey to Careers course focuses on success skills, career planning, postsecondary education opportunities and financial literacy.
• All 8th grade students completed an Individual Graduation Plan in preparation
for high school.
• In partnership with the Evangeline Area Boy Scouts students in 5th – 8th grade
participated in a career interest survey.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 2:100% of high school students will be ready to
succeed in entry-level, credit bearing academic college
courses and workforce training programs.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 2
• Every 10th grade student took the ACT PLAN Assessment and updated their Individual
Graduation Plan using the results.
• Every 10th grade student attended the Career Connections Program at the
Cajundome Convention Center where students were able to visit with representatives
from approximately 75 local businesses and industries.
• A full time Career Coach worked with students at AHS, CHS, and NHS. A part time
career coach from SLCC worked with students at OCHS, LHS, David Thibodaux, and
the W.D. and Mary Baker Smith Career Center.
• A “Jobs for America’s Graduates” specialist worked with at-risk students at N.P. Moss
Prep and Carencro High School in areas such as success skills, community service and
career planning.
• 75 representatives from local industries, branches of the armed forces and postsecondary institutions were represented for the annual 11th and 12th grade students’
College and Career Day.
• GEAR UP grant funds were used to enrich career activities for eligible students in the
10th and 11th grades.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 3: Early College Academy to graduate 100% with
core-four high school diploma and associate degree
and ready to enter job market.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 3
• In accordance with an updated official
MOU, all 212 ECA students were scheduled
on the Louisiana Core Four diploma and
were working on the requirements for an
Associate’s Degree.
• 32 students graduated high school from
ECA with 31 receiving their Associate’s
Degree.
• Several senior ECA students attended
classes on the ULL campus.
• Discussions were ongoing between LPSS
staff and SLCC administration to increase
the number of student seats available for
ECA.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 4: Career academies to offer program of study
aligned with Louisiana’s diploma pathways, connecting
academic course work to relevant career and technical
coursework.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 4
• An independent task force reviewed all
Schools of Choice policies and made
recommendations to the board. The
task force recommendations were
officially adopted by the board.
• The new Academy of Legal Studies
opened in August at Northside High
School
• A new Schools of Choice website and
catalog was designed utilizing K– 12th
grade Pathways as a primary focus.
• The FALL FRENZY continued to be the
major recruitment program for all
“Schools of Choice” with an estimated
3200 attendees.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 5: David Thibodaux to become STEM 6-12
magnet school.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 5
• The school board approved the David Thibodaux site as the 6th – 12th grade
STEM Magnet Academy.
• Intensive staff professional development began for the transition to STEM.
• The NHS Environmental Science Academy and Engineering Academy were
officially transferred to David Thibodaux as major components of STEM.
• David Thibodaux STEM began working closely with the LITE Center.
• School staff developed the plan for STEM in terms of mission, vision, curriculum,
and student requirements.
• David Thibodaux and Central Office staff worked with architects to design a
working STEM facility including a new science wing and engineering lab.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 6: W.D. and Mary Baker Smith Career Center to
give 100% of students the opportunity to earn industry
based certification, articulated credit and/or dual
enrollment with post-secondary certification
programs.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 6
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The central office and school staff designed a three-year plan to transition the career
center into a world-class technical center. The plan includes the following components:
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advisory boards
curriculum
equipment
instructional supplies
facilities
student recruitment
graduate follow-up
dual enrollment
industry based certification
SKILLS USA
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The School-to-Career task force reviewed the three-year plan and developed
recommendations.
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A state-of-the-art culinary lab was designed in coordination with LPSS staff and advisory
board members.
G. School to Career/Work Enhancement
GOAL 7:
All students get the
opportunity to participate
in rigorous and challenging
curriculum to prepare
them for post-secondary
education and to become
life-long learners.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 7
• Career & Technical Education, student services and school staff worked
collaboratively to design career pathways providing a rigorous
curriculum for core-four and career diploma students. The curriculum
includes both academic and technical/career courses.
• GEAR UP sponsored activities to involve more students in Project Based
Learning activities including robotics competition, algebra competition
and engineering camps.
• Every high school selected a “Gatekeeper” to provide individual
assistance to junior and senior students who wished to pursue dualenrollment possibilities with SLCC and UL Lafayette.
H. Professional Development
GOAL: Leader and Teacher training and development,
with district-wide job-embedded professional offerings
provided to sustain academic growth and meet
state/federal requirements.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 7
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Schools have created job-embedded professional development schedules, based on content areas,
grade level, department, or lateral review of student work and data.
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Through the support of the ULL Picard Center, the State Network 5 Team and LPSS Department of
Academics, school leadership and teachers are provided with ongoing training on building professional
learning communities that address culture, data and professional collaboration to support
improvement in instructional practices and increase student achievement.
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JPAMS
Common Core State Standards
New Aligned Curriculum
PARCC framework and assessments (including planning and teaching strategies)
Act 54/COMPASS
All components of the district-wide health and wellness programming and processes
Discipline/classroom management
Technology usage and software
Interventions – Programs and Implementation
Use of Data
Balanced Literacy Framework
GOAL 1: Develop and implement a more effective and
efficient system for maintaining and renovating
buildings and grounds.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 1
The maintenance/custodial departments have been restructured to ensure that the
mounting of deferred maintenance is addressed. By summer 2013, over 4 million
square feet of LPSS property had been cleaned, waxed, painted or refurbished.
Notable Projects Completed
in 2012-2013
• NP Moss Preparatory – school received major refurbishing
• Northside HS – new flooring, interior & exterior painting, restroom renovations, new windows,
wireless network connectivity and security camera system
• Prairie Elementary – Roof Replacement
• Carencro Heights Elementary – Interior Lighting Replacement
• Comeaux High – Fire Alarm & Intercom System Replacement
• Judice Middle – Sewer Treatment System Replacement
• Broussard Middle – Intercom System Replacement
• Judice Middle – Intercom System Replacement
• Broussard Middle – Interior Lighting Replacement
• Lafayette High – Interior Lighting Replacement
• Scott Middle – Interior Lighting Replacement
• Carencro High – Install New Grease Trap for Kitchen
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Edgar Martin Middle – Install New Grease Trap for Kitchen
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Northside High – Install New Grease Trap for Kitchen
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Truman – Fan Coil Units Replacement
Notable Projects Completed
in 2012-2013, ctd.
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Lafayette Middle – Fan Coil Units Replacement
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Ossun Elementary – Restroom Building
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Scott Middle – Fan Coil Units Replacement
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NP Moss – Intercom System Replacement
Lafayette Middle – Auditorium Painting, Lighting &
Exterior Sealing
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Lafayette High – Band/Chorus Renovations
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Central Office – Roof Replacement
(Transportation/Special Ed areas)
Lafayette High – Science Wing Flooring
Replacement
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Boucher Elementary – Interior & Exterior Painting
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Child Nutrition – Warehouse Replace Freezer #2
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Paul Breaux Middle – Interior & Exterior Painting
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Evangeline Elementary – Restroom Building
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Playground Fall Zone Improvements – various
schools
GOAL 2: Re-visit Master Plan to develop strategy for
refurbishing/rebuilding facilities for the long-term.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 2
The Community Education Plan Committee (CEPC), was appointed by the school board to
review the Master Facilities Plan in comparison to an updated Principals’ Facilities List to
produce a an updated and comprehensive facilities plan. The committee is recommending that
the community support additional revenue to proceed with the elimination of portable
buildings, construct replacement classroom spaces in permanent structures, expand academic
support spaces and modernize existing classrooms.
GOAL 3: Increase student performance and teachers’
ability to instruct.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 3
• Implemented the pilot cleaning and grounds system at 12 schools and
implemented the staggered shift custodial program at all schools throughout
district.
• Started the HVAC maintenance contract program
• Completed renovations and started the N. P. Moss Preparatory School to serve
all children currently in alternative programs in one location.
In November of 2012 the Board voted to sell $30
million of limited tax bonds to provide funding for
the following projects:
• G.T. Lindon Elementary Additions & Renovations - $8,957,000
• Youngsville Middle Additions & Renovations - $5,372,000
• David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy - $9,000,000
• Northside High Renovations - $2,104,604
• L.J. Alleman Middle Additions & Renovations - $3,077,000
• Lafayette High Renovations - $2,391,450
Bonds were sold at a premium allowing the cost of projects to exceed the $30,000,000.
GOAL 1: Help parents to become more engaged with
their children’s education. Provide them with a central
location to get information, access services, and
participate (to include a Parent Hotline) and support
parents with training and encouragement. Assist with
Schools of Choice application and placement process.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 1
• The district created an Office of Conflict Resolution staffed by a
coordinator and secretary. The purpose of this new office is to ensure
that parents have an advocate in navigating the system in times of need.
In 2012-13 the office handled over 560 calls.
• The Schools of Choice office reorganized its area of marketing and
recruitment to better address the needs of our students that elect this
option in meeting their academic goals. See Schools to Career Goal 4 for
additional information.
• The professionalism of the reception area at Central Office provides
parents and other customers with correct information and guidance
regarding student and their family’s needs.
GOAL 2: Provide external community stakeholders
with opportunities to contribute to schools and
student outcomes via volunteering, business
partnerships, etc.; assist schools in obtaining needed
support by pairing them with those wishing to help.
Create and maintain strong connections between
schools, parents, schools, businesses, media and the
community.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 2
The Office of Community Collaboration and Partnerships was established for the 2012-13 school year
to include a director, a webmaster and a secretary. The Office has accomplished the following:
•
Solidified the support of 28 nonprofit and community organizations to enhance LPSS academic
opportunities;
•
Ensured that the community received education regarding the renewal of the 16.7 property millage
that produces $27,450,000 each year which equates to 11% of our operating budget. 75% of the
voters approved the renewal;
•
Established the Fund for Excellence in Public Education with the Community Foundation of
Acadiana;
•
Increased business partnership opportunities that have led to over $100,000 in donations to
school-based projects (Courtesy GMC Terrain Giveaway, Chevron’s Fuel Your Schools, Capital One
Grants, Stone Energy’s “Another Great School Yard”, Sonic, RaceTrac, Canes, among others);
•
Maintained media relationships to assist LPSS in informing the community at large regarding school
performance progress and events;
•
Revamped the website to ensure ease of navigation and improved appearance;
Year One
Achievements, ctd.:
Goal 2
•
Developed additional online methods to communicate with our internal and external
audience and partners, including an e-newsletter, Facebook page and Vimeo account;
•
Assisted the superintendent and assistant superintendent with special events, including:
•
School board members bus tour
•
2012 Annual School Board Retreat
•
Senator Landrieu’s visit
•
NP Moss Preparatory Ribbon Cutting
•
2013 School Board Legislative Breakfast
•
2013 Faculty Forums
•
2013 Employee Recognition Banquet
•
Lt. Governor Dardenne’s visit
GOAL 3: Ongoing oversight of district printed/electronic
materials. Assist media in coverage of the school system.
Engage stakeholders via coordinated outreach activities.
Year One
Achievements: Goal 3
• Student Handbook for 2012-2013
• Press Conferences
o Ernest Gaines Literacy Project
o LPSS improves district letter grade to “B”
o School board members bus tour
o School System 2012-2013 district performance report
• The Independent Lecture Series - Report to the community
• Over 100 media advisories, press releases and/or statements distributed to media partners
• Daily communication with media either by phone, e-mail or text requesting information or
interviews.
• Creation of the Faith and Character Task Force steering committee
• Provide input to groups that express interest in supporting LPSS goals and objectives, including
100 Black Men, Parents Empowered, Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council, Chamber of
Commerce, United Way of Acadiana, Community Foundation of Acadiana, Safe Schools Task Force, Boys and
Girls Clubs, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Y, the705, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the Acadiana Society of Human
Resource Professionals, Rotary, Kiwanis, Junior League of Lafayette, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra,
Acadiana Center for the Arts, LA Lunch Money, American Heart Association, Sertoma-Acadiana, Southern
University Ag Center, New Hope Center, AmeriCorps, UL Lafayette Community Service and others.
District Operations Status – Business Services
District Operations Status – Human Resources Distribution
School Clerical and
Custodial Support
10%
School Administrators
3%
Central Office
8%
Maintenance
2%
Cafeteria
4%
Bus Drivers
7%
Paraeducators
9%
Bus Attendants
1%
In School Degreed
Specialty Professionals
(Nurses,
Social Workers
Psychiatrists)
3%
Teachers and
Instructional Staff
53%
District Operations Status – Child Nutrition Services
Student enrollment: 30,441
Full Pay
39%
Free
54%
Reduced
7%
Average Daily Participation
Snack
4%
Breakfast
27%
Lunch
69%
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•
Production Sites: 40
12-13 Operating Budget: $15,278,500
•
CNS Staff: 270 FT/ 45PT
District Operations Status - Transportation
•Student Ridership for Public and Parochial Schools
18,300 Students X 2 Rides Per Day = 36,600/Day
36,600 X 177 Days = 6,478,200 Bus Rides/Year
6,478,200 ÷ 283 Buses = 22,891 Students/Bus/Year
15,245 Bus Stops (one way)
3,645,200 Miles/Year
•Alternative Fuel Buses
Purchase of 8 buses
Estimated savings of $3,000/capital two year payout return
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