Pleasant View Elementary School
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Pleasant View Elementary School
Pleasant View School District Pleasant View Elementary School Education Is Our Business Grades: Kindergarten through Eight 14004 Road 184 Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 784-6769 (559) 784-6819 fax www.pleasant-view.org CDS: 54-72058-6054217 Mark Odsather [email protected] Superintendent/Principal Board of Trustees Alexander Garcia President and Clerk Tom Barcellos Vice President Davey Gobel Member 2013-2014 School Accountability Report Card SARC Information Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1st of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in a LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. • For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. • View this SARC online at the school and/or LEA websites. • For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Webpage at http://www.cde. ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. • For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. Principal’s Message Welcome to Pleasant View School! This report will provide you, parents and community members, with information about our school’s achievements, resources, students, and staff. Since home and school unity and cooperation are keys to school success, we hope that you will gain a better understanding of our community and school through the information provided. We encourage all community members to visit to become familiar with our unique small school. The staff at Pleasant View School believes each child is unique and deserving of a rich educational environment. Each student has access to a rigorous core curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, and social science. Our goal is for every student to be a reader by the end of first grade. The hard working staff is both skilled and dedicated to the success of our students. We are fortunate to have many experienced and knowledgeable teachers eager to make a difference for our students. We believe in a student-centered approach, which provides an atmosphere in which a child’s social, emotional, and intellectual needs are equally important. All students have special talents and are given the opportunities to develop those talents. We really care about each one of our students. We have made a commitment to provide the best educational program possible for our students. The excellent quality of our program is a reflection of our highly committed staff. We are dedicated to ensuring that Pleasant View School is a welcoming, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics as well as positive values. Through our hard work together, our students will be challenged to reach their maximum potential. Mission Statement Rusty Gobel Member Pleasant View School is committed to helping each student succeed and become a contributing member to society by providing a learning curriculum based on the California State Standards. To accomplish this, a partnership among staff, students, parents, and the community is essential. Likewise, each student will be educated in an environment that is safe, drug free, and conducive to learning. Michael L. Smith Member Furthermore, the school will continue to improve student achievement for limited English students in order for them to have the opportunity to become proficient in reading/language arts and mathematics. The mission of Pleasant View is to continue improving student achievement on the California Standards through the following: • Curriculum • Professional Development Pleasant View Elementary 1 • Instruction • Learning Environment • Assessments Published: January 2015 School Profile (School Year 2014-15) Pleasant View School District is located in the “Heart of the San Joaquin Valley” in Tulare County, just seven miles west of the City of Porterville. The school received its name from the sweeping view the school has of the foothills and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The school was founded in 1875 and has served its community for over 125 years. Pleasant View School District continues to provide a quality educational experience for its students, now and for years to come. Enrollment by Student Group Pleasant View Elementary School is committed to meeting the various needs of all its students. Educational programs focus on standards-based instruction. Student assessment of the essential standards, as outlined by the California Department of Education (CDE), is scheduled each quarter. The commitment to student success has facilitated the District’s partnership with California Rural Network and Edusoft; Edusoft, a leading California educational technology provider, offer a uniquely powerful assessment platform to school districts. These combined resources will provide diagnostic tools for Pleasant View Elementary School teachers and administrators to analyze and identify areas needing improvement. Pleasant View Elementary School served 550 students in grades kindergarten through eight during the 2013-14 school year. Classes are taught on a traditional school schedule made up of four quarters. The school operates on a traditional school calendar. Enrollment By Ethnicity Or Student Group (School Year 2013-14) This chart illustrates the enrollment trend by ethnicity or student group. Enrollment By Grade (School Year 2013-14) 2013-14 Percentage African American - American Indian 0.5% Asian 0.7% Filipino 6.9% Hispanic or Latino 84.9% Pacific Islander 0.2% White - Two or More 0.7% None Reported 6.0% English Learners 67.1% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 87.1% Students with Disabilities 1.3% School districts receive financial support from the state for the education of the students they serve based on how many students attend each day. Most importantly, attendance is critical to academic achievement and regular daily attendance is a priority at Pleasant View Elementary School. Total enrollment by grade level in the last three years is illustrated in the chart. Attendance, tardy, and truancy policies are clearly stated, consistently enforced, and consequences fairly administered. Parents are advised of their responsibilities, including proper notification of when and why students are absent. When absences become excessive, office staff will make phone calls to students’ homes. Enrollment Trend by Grade Level Student attendance is carefully monitored to identify those students exhibiting excessive absences. Students are referred to the district’s School Attendance and Review Board (SARB) when they have persistent attendance and/or behavior problems in school, and when the normal avenues of classroom, school and district counseling are not effective. A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 K 77 69 85 1st 72 75 60 2nd 64 66 71 3rd 63 62 62 4th 60 69 53 5th 62 54 66 The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): 6th 71 50 47 • Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; • Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and • School facilities are maintained in good repair. 7th 64 65 50 8th 59 56 56 NCLB Compliant Teachers Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2013-14) The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered as “Highly Qualified”. Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ nclb/sr/tq/. Note: High-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less. % of Core Academic Courses Taught By NCLB Compliant Teachers School 82.6% 17.4% District 83.0% 17.0% High-Poverty Schools in District N/A N/A Low-Poverty Schools in District N/A N/A Teacher Credential Status Teacher Assignment School The district recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. This chart shows information about teacher credentials. Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. Pleasant View Elementary % of Core Academic Courses Taught By Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 2 District 12-13 13-14 14-15 14-15 Fully Credentialed 22 23 23 23 Without Full Credentials 2 4 4 4 Working Outside Subject 1 0 0 0 Published: January 2015 Teacher vacancies reflect the number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire semester or year. Misassignments/Vacancies 12-13 13-14 14-15 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 1 1 4 Misassignments of Teachers (other) 1 1 4 Total Misassignments of Teachers 2 2 8 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Instructional Materials (School Year 2014-15) The school district held a public hearing on September 9, 2014, and determined that each school within the district had sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the California Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information collected in October 2014 about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school. District-Adopted Textbooks Grade Levels Subject Publisher Adoption Year Sufficient % Lacking K-8 English Language Development Hampton Brown 2009 Yes 0.0% 6th-8th English/Language Arts McDougal Littell 2010 Yes 0.0% K-5 English/Language Arts SRA - Imagine It 2010 Yes 0.0% K-5 History/Social Science MacMillan/ McGraw Hill 2014 Yes 0.0% 6th-8th History/Social Science McDougal Littell 2008 Yes 0.0% K-5 Mathematics Harcourt 2009 Yes 0.0% 6th-8th Mathematics Holt 2014 Yes 0.0% K-5 Science Houghton Mifflin 2014 Yes 0.0% 6th-8th Science McDougal Littell 2008 Yes 0.0% School Facilities (School Year 2014-15) Pleasant View Elementary School provides a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and volunteers. The school facilities were built in 1886 and currently include the library, multipurpose room, staff lounge, 15 permanent classrooms, 14 portable classrooms, and two playgrounds. The table shows the results of the most recent school facilities inspection. While reviewing this report, please note that even minor discrepancies are reported in the inspection process. The items noted in the table have been corrected or are in the process of remediation. Cleaning Process The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards is available at the school office, district office. The condition of the school is well kept and the grounds are kept clean as well as buildings and restrooms. Currently, 100% of the school’s restrooms are in good working order. Maintenance and Repair District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and highest priority to emergency repair. Pleasant View Elementary School Facility Conditions Date of Last Inspection: 08/18/2014 Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: Good Items Inspected Facility Component System Status Good Systems (Gas Leaks, Mech/ HVAC, Sewer) X Interior X Cleanliness (Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation) X Electrical X Restrooms/Fountains X Safety (Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials) X Structural (Structural Damage, Roofs) X External (Grounds, Windows, Doors, Gates, Fences) X 3 Fair Deficiency & Remedial Actions Taken or Planned Poor Area 1: Restrooms: Restroom door (stall) needs to be replaced in girl’s restroom. Published: January 2015 B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Achievement State Priority (Priority 4): • Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and its predecessor the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program); • The Academic Performance Index; and • The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress/Standardized Testing and Reporting Results California EC Section 60640 authorized the replacement of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program with a new assessment program, referred to as the CAASPP. On March 7, 2014, the U.S Department of Education (ED) approved California’s waiver request for flexibility in assessment and accountability provisions of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Science assessments include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The first table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in science (for grades 5, 8, and 10), for the most recent three-year period. The second table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Subject School District State 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 41 35 27 41 35 27 60 59 60 Science California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Subgroups Subject Science District 27 School 27 Males 35 Females 22 African American/Black * American Indian * Asian * Filipino * Hispanic 27 Pacific Islander * White * Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 26 Students with Disabilities * Migrant Education * Two or More Races * *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. California Standards Test The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards). The table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in English/language arts, mathematics, and social science, for the most recent three-year period. NOTE: CST was last administered in 2012-13. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star. cde.ca.gov. Pleasant View Elementary California Standards Test (CST) Subject School District State 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 English/Language Arts 35 43 30 35 43 30 54 56 2013 55 Mathematics 37 44 35 37 44 35 49 50 50 History/Social Science 10 20 28 10 20 28 48 49 49 *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. 4 Published: January 2015 Academic Performance Index (School Year 2012-13) C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet. The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): • Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each school site. Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school). Parent & Community Involvement (School Year 2014-15) Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to similar schools. Our school has strong parent support. Parents volunteered more than 12,000 hours during the past year. The active PTO organizes many activities, including the carnival, and spring book fairs. We also welcome parents to serve on the SSC and volunteer at our school. Our opening day packet and school handbook give more information about how parents can get involved. We are proud of how our parents actively support their children at Pleasant View Elementary. The school partners with PIQE to provide courses for parents on college readiness. Note: For 2014 and subsequent years, the statewide and similar schools ranks will no longer be produced. The table displays the school’s API ranks and actual API point changes by student group for the past three years. API School Results 2011 2012 2013 Statewide 1 2 1 Similar Schools 4 7 3 10-11 11-12 12-13 Group Parents may contact Sylvia Alvarado if they wish to volunteer at (559) 7882002. Contact Information Parents who wish to participate in Pleasant View Elementary School’s leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or to become a volunteer may contact the school’s office at (559) 784-6769. All Students at the School Actual API Change 1 28 -50 25 -49 State Priority: School Climate Hispanic or Latino Actual API Change 9 The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Actual API Change 8 28 -47 36 -41 • Pupil suspension rates; • Pupil expulsion rates; and • Other local measures on the sense of safety. English Learners Actual API Change 7 Discipline & Climate for Learning Students at Pleasant View Elementary School are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy, and acceptance of others. State Priority: Other Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority: The goal of Pleasant View Elementary School’s discipline program is to provide students with opportunities to learn self-discipline through a system of consistent rewards and consequences for their behavior. Appropriate behavior is encouraged through praise and motivational incentives, as well as assertive discipline and conflict resolution tools to further develop personal growth. Parents and students are informed of discipline policies at orientation and through the student-parent handbook. • Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of English, mathematics, and physical education. Physical Fitness (School Year 2013-14) In the spring of each year, Pleasant View Elementary School is required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grades five and seven. Results of student performance are compared to other students statewide who took the test. The physical fitness test measures each student’s ability to perform fitness tasks in six major areas. Students who either meet or exceed the standards in all six fitness areas are considered to be physically fit or in the “healthy fitness zone” (HFZ). The table displays the suspensions and expulsions figures for the school and district, as well as the percentage of total enrollment (number of students suspended divided by total enrollment). Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives have been exhausted. The three-year suspension statewide rates for comparison are as follows: Percentage of Students in Healthy Fitness Zone 2011-12: 5.7% 2012-13: 5.1% 2013-14: 4.4% 2013-14 Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards 5 19.7% 22.7% 30.3% 7 24.0% 14.0% 14.0% The statewide expulsion rate has been 0.1% for each of the last three years. Suspensions & Expulsions School *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. 11-12 Suspensions Suspension Rate Expulsions Expulsion Rate Pleasant View Elementary 5 12-13 District 13-14 11-12 12-13 13-14 51 87 43 51 87 43 8.6% 15.4% 7.8% 8.6% 15.3% 7.8% 6 1 5 6 1 5 1.0% 0.2% 0.9% 1.0% 0.2% 0.9% Published: January 2015 Safe School Plan (School Year 2014-15) To ensure student safety, supervision is provided on campus at all times by administrators, teachers and classified staff. All visitors to the campus must have administrative approval, and are required to sign in at the office and display a visitor’s pass at all times. Pleasant View Elementary School’s Safety Plan is updated annually in the fall by the School Site Council, which consists of administrators, teachers, classified staff, and parents. Safety of students and staff is a primary concern of Pleasant View Elementary School. The key elements to the Safety Plan are ensuring the students and staff know what to do during disasters, lockdowns and evacuations. The school is in compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The school’s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Disaster drills are held regularly throughout the year; fire drills are held each month, earthquake drills are held twice a year. Procedures are in place in the event the campus needs to be secured. D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2014-15) Federal Intervention Programs Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English/Language Arts or Mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine. asp. Program Improvement (PI) Status First Year in PI School District In PI Not in PI 2004-2005 Year in PI (2014-15) Year 5 # of Schools Currently in PI - 1 % of Schools Identified for PI - 100.0% Class Size The table indicates the average class size by grade level or subject area, as well as the number of classrooms that fall into each size category. Class Size Distribution Classrooms Containing: Average Class Size 1-20 Students 12 13 14 12 13 14 K 26 23 21 - 6 12 1 24 25 20 - - 18 2 21 22 24 18 - 3 21 32 20 18 - 4 27 34 27 2 - 5 27 27 33 2 6 35 25 24 - 21-32 Students 12 33+ Students 13 14 12 13 14 18 12 12 - - - 18 18 - - - - - - 18 18 - - - 12 - 12 6 - - - - 12 5 12 - 7 - - - 12 12 6 - - 6 - - 2 12 12 10 - - By Grade Level Counseling & Support Staff (School Year 2013-14) It is the goal of Pleasant View Elementary School to assist students in their social and personal development as well as academics. The district provides special attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision making, or handling peer pressure. Pleasant View Elementary School offers a wide range of special education placements and services. Students in the resource program receive assistance in class and through one-on-one tutoring. Other services available include speech and language therapy. The social worker provides support to families in need and works closely with school staff and community resources to assure every student is receiving the attention they deserve. Students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) receive Reading instruction for 90 minutes each day and after-school tutoring, as needed. The chart displays the support services available for Pleasant View Elementary School students. Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. Counseling & Support Services Staff Number of Staff Full Time Equivalent Librarian 1 0.2 Nurse 1 0.2 Probation Officer 1 0.4 Psychologist 1 0.2 Resource Aides 2 0.6 Resource Teacher 1 1.0 Specialist 1 0.2 Library Information The Pleasant View Elementary School library has undergone significant changes over the past few years. Students have access to a fully automated library with a catalog of over 12,000 titles. Computer resources within the library are connected to the Internet allowing students to access resources and information online to improve their research skills. Pleasant View Elementary 6 Published: January 2015 Additional Internet Access/Public Libraries District Revenue Sources (Fiscal Year 2013-14) For additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the Tulare County public library which contains numerous computer workstations. In addition to general fund state funding, Pleasant View School District received state aid for the following categorical, special education, and support programs: Staff Development • Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) • School Based Coordinated Program (SBCP) • Federal, ECIA/ESEA/IASA • Home-to-School Transportation • Class Size Reduction • Peer Assistance and Review Staff members build teaching skills and concepts through participation in conferences and workshops throughout the year. The district annually offers eight staff development days. Staff development topics included the following: • Instructional Rounds • Collaborative Learning • Formative Assessments • Competency Based Learning District Expenditures (Fiscal Year 2012-13) The figures shown in the table reflect the direct cost of educational services, per Average Daily Attendance (ADA), excluding food services, facilities acquisition and construction, and certain other expenditures. This calculation is required by law annually and compared with other districts statewide. School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) The chart illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state (based on 2012-13 financial statements). Expenditures per Pupil School Average Teacher Salaries School & District School $61,398 District $61,950 Percentage of Variation -0.9% $3,003 From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,096 From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,096 Percentage of Variation between School & District $57,931 Percentage of Variation $8,099 From Supplemental/Restricted Sources District School & State All Elementary School Districts Total Expenditures Per Pupil - State 6% From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $4,690 Percentage of Variation between School & State Teacher & Administrative Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget (Fiscal Year 2012-13) 8.7% This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site, www.cde.ca.gov. Average Salary Information Teachers - Principal - Superintendent 2012-13 District State Beginning Teachers $39,453 $38,970 Mid-Range Teachers $61,497 $56,096 Highest Teachers $75,439 $71,434 Elementary School Principals - $91,570 Middle School Principals - $97,460 High School Principals Superintendent - $99,544 $128,158 $107,071 Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget Teacher Salaries 38.0% 36.0% Administrative Salaries 6.0% 7.0% Pleasant View Elementary 7 Published: January 2015