Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

Ketchikan
Gateway Borough School District
2013-2014 Report to the Public
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
333 Schoenbar Road | Ketchikan, Alaska | (907) 247-2109
www.kgbsd.org
Ketchikan
Gateway Borough School District
2013-2014 Report Card
A Message From the
Superintendent
The annual School District Report Card provides essential information to the public on
student achievement and the general performance of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough
School District.
The Mission of the
KGBSD...To provide high
quality instruction to every
student within a positive
environment reflective of
our community needs
Average ACT Composite
Score
National: 21.0
State: 21.0
Ketchikan: 22.6
This report contains enrollment, attendance, graduation rates, and student achievement
data for the 2013-2014 school year. Additionally, it provides financial information and
facts about the District staff. If you have questions concerning this report please feel
welcome to contact me directly at 247-2109, the Principal of your child’s school, or
members of the Board of Education. Contacting Board Members may be done through
the Board’s Administrative Assistant at 247-2109. The Board typically meets the second
and fourth Wednesday of each month (there are exceptions!) and welcomes your
comments.
The 2014 (FY14) Report Card shows gains in school performance, increasing student
achievement, and more efficient use of funds. The Alaska Department of Education rates
schools through the Alaska School Performance Index, the ASPI. ASPI scores are
converted to a star rating system with 1 star the lowest and 5 stars the highest. KGBSD
schools performed very well in FY 14. Pt. Higgins was awarded 5 stars and the
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility also gaining 5 stars. Fawn Mountain, Houghtaling,
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences, Ketchikan Charter School all earned 4 stars.
Schoenbar Middle School and Ketchikan High School earned 4 stars. Revilla and Fast
Track earned 3 stars. Collectively these stars form a constellation of a well performing
school district. Our student’s achievement scores indicate the Response to Intervention
(RtI) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) programs, along with preschool are paying
dividends. Across the board growth in all of the elementary schools is evident. How we
use money to support the classrooms shows a determined effort to apply funds to direct
instruction. State law requires that 70% of district revenue goes to direct instruction. We
had 80%, well over the requirement and the highest effort in the state. FY 14 was a good
year for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How can we best serve your children and the community? We want to know what you
think. The focus of the report card is to provide the public with information on programs
and operations of the District. We hope it sparks questions, ideas, suggestions and
recommendations on how the District can best meet the mission of providing “high
quality instruction to every student within a positive environment reflective of
community needs.” Each school has a school improvement plan. An important part of
that plan is community engagement. Your participation in planning academic programs is
a part of our success. The Board and school district staff welcomes your participation in
planning school programs.
The Board of Education is your direct access to district programs and your child’s
education. Please review the information included in this report card and let us know how
we are doing.
www.kgbsd.org
Sincerely,
Ketchikan
Gateway Borough School District
KGBSD School Board
Board Goals
BOARD MEMBERS
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Board
of Education meets on the second and fourth Wednesday
of each month, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Borough
Assembly Chambers. All are welcome.
Michelle O’Brien, President
Dave Timmerman, Vice President
Misty Archibald, Treasurer
Stephen Bradford, Member
Ralph Beardsworth, Member
Colleen Scanlon, Member
Trevor Shaw, Member
Alex Pihl, Student Member
100%
KGBSD Teachers are Highly
Qualified!
Number of Teachers With
Highest Degree:
We Welcome Two New Central
Office Administrators!
130 Bachelor’s
Bachelors
120 Master’s
Masters
Adam Thompson
Business Manager
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1 Doctorate
Shannon Sines
Curriculum Director
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Doctorate
Our Schools
93.6%
D i s t r i c t Wi d e
Attendance
Ketchikan Public Schools
Fawn Mountain Elementary School, Grades PreK-6
Houghtaling Elementary School, Grades PreK-6
SCHOOL INFORMATION
10 Campuses
Ketchikan Charter School, Grades K-8
Point Higgins Elementary School, Grades PreK-6
Tongass School of Arts and Science, Grades PreK-6
Schoenbar Middle School, Grades 7-8
5
2
2
2
Revilla Alternative School, Grades 9-12
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
MIDDLE
SCHOOLS
HIGH
SCHOOLS
OTHER
SCHOOLS
Fast Track Virtual School, Grads K-12
Ketchikan offers families school choice with options
of charter schools, alternative education,
correspondence, and blended learning.
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (KRYF), Grades 6-12
Ketchikan High School, Grades 9-12
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Attendance Rate by School
52%
1%
3%
10%
30%
4%
1%
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District Attendance Rate
Our Schools
Finances
The Ketchikan School District recognizes that fiscal
management comprises the foundational support of the
entire school program. To make that support as effective
as possible, the Board will:
1.
Encourage advance planning through the best
possible budget procedures.
2.
Explore sources of revenue that align with the
district strategic plan.
3.
Guide the expenditure of funds so as to derive
the greatest possible educational returns.
4.
Expect sound fiscal management from the
administration.
5.
Advocate a level of per student funding
sufficient to provide quality education.
The Board supports the educational program with high
standards of safety in the operation and maintenance of
school facilities, equipment and services.
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Salaries & Benefits
86.3%
Professional & Technical Services
0.7%
Travel
Student Transportation
Utilities & Heating
Other Purchased Services
Insurance
Supplies
Other
0.2%
1.7%
3.5%
1.0%
0.4%
4.1%
1.9%
KGBSD Report Card to the Public 2013-2014
Assessment Results
Two - Year
Trend
What
are
SBA’s?
The Alaska Standards-Based Assessments (SBA) is a standards-based test
developed specifically for Alaska's students. In grades 3 through 9 these
assessments are designed to estimate the degree to which students have mastered
the Academic Performance Standards for reading, writing, and mathematics outlined
in the Alaska ELA and Math standards. Results are valuable to schools and school
districts in determining whether students are making academic progress. The
results are also used to determine what star rating a school received usnder the
Alaska Schools Performance Index (ASPI) as required by the Federal No Child Left
Behind law. Students in grades 3-10 across the state are required to participate in
the Alaska Standards-Based Assessments.
Standard Based Assesments
Two - Year
Trend
Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Targets
Goal: Over six years, to reduce by 1/2 the percentage
of students not proficient in reading, writing, and
math.
Ketchikan Schools
KGBSD 4 year Graduation rates
65.12%
77.06% 77.02%
Alaska state
graduation rate
69.6%
Alaska state wide
graduation rate
71.8%
73%
Alaska state wide
graduation rate
71.17%
Graduation Rates 2013-2014
The four year adjusted cohort graduation rate is the number of students who graduated in four years with a regular
high school diploma by the number of students who form the adjusted cohort for the graduating class. The students
who are part of the 2014 four-year cohort are those students who originally entered grade 9 during the 2010-2011
school year.
127
2014
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Students graduated from KGBSD
within 4 years of starting high school.
KGBSD Report Card to the Public 2013-2014
School Performance Index
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough
School District is an organization
that believes in respecting
individuals, demanding excellence,
fostering life long learning, and
supporting relationships that
strengthen family and community.
Our instructional programs must
meet the varying needs of all
students and prepare them for
successful futures as productive
citizens in the 21st century.
We Measure Success by:
•
Student Achievement
•
Attendance rate
•
Graduation rate
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development has released the results of the state’s accountability and support system for Alaska’s public schools. The Alaska School Performance Index (ASPI) gives each school a score on a star rating scale . This year’s ASPI school scores are based on student performance in school year 2013-­‐2014.
Ketchikan Public Schools
Grades K-12
School Performance
Index ASPI Rating:
Houghtaling Elementary
****
****
****
*****
****
****
***
***
*****
****
Schoenbar Middle School
Fawn Mountain Elementary
99.26%
Point Higgins Elementary
Tongass School of Arts &
Sciences
Ketchikan Charter School
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
Fast Track Virtual School
Ketchikan Regional Youth
Facility
Ketchikan High School
For information on Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) and Alaska School Performance Index Alaska (ASPI) star ratings can be found at
http://education.alaska.gov/tls/assessment/naep.html and on our district site at http://www.kgbsd.org/RCP
Alaska Digital Academy
In the summer of 2014, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District was awarded the "Digital Teaching Initiative Grant" to
start the Alaska Digital Academy. The intention of the newly founded Alaska Digital Academy is to deliver high quality interactive
distance courses to Alaskan middle and high school students. Together with the school districts from Craig, Annette Island,
Klawock, Hydaburg, and Southeast Island the Alaska Digital Academy hopes to offer increased opportunities for our students
through a Enriched Virtual instruction model.
This website site will provide an online portal to high-quality interactive courses for middle and high school students taught by
experienced, highly qualified teachers who are proficient in distance technology and who understand alternative forms of
education. Through the Digital Academy students will have access to teachers throughout the school day, after school hours, and
when school is not in session. Using Individualized Learning Plans, assessments and the Alaska State Standards, educators will
customize learning to fit each student.
“This is an opportunity to strengthen 21st century best practices in Alaska and provide greater access to high-quality teachers
and content for more of our Alaskan students,” Alaska Education Commissioner Mike Hanley said.
Through an innovative approach that combines digital learning, blended learning, and an emphasis in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) students will not be restricted by the traditional school day or course offerings. The "classroom",
supported by a highly qualified teacher will no longer be hindered by the walls of a building. Individualized learning can take
place on site, at home, on the boat, or in the field. With teachers available in person, through video conference, by chat or on the
phone, students can get help when they need it, not just during school hours. Students through the Academy will be able to take
advance AP courses to qualify for the Alaska performance scholarship, take courses that do not fit in the traditional school day, or
obtain credit recovery.
AlaskaDigitalAcademy.org
FlashAlert
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District uses FlashAlert.net to send
emergency messages, and school closures. Parents and community members
signed up for FlashAlert will receive up to date school closure and emergency
information, and news releases through e-mail and cell phone text messages.
FlashNews Releases
KGBSD uses FlashNews to post non-emergency news releases. These
messages are sent out as emails to those who sign up through the FlashAlert
system.
Visit www.kgbsd.org to sign up
Check Out www.KGBSD.org
We welcome students, families and staff back to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School
District for a new year of teaching and learning. To find out what is going on visit our district
and schools websites. Our sites provide a place to see upcoming events, bus schedules, lunch
menus, make online lunch payments and more....
Like us on Facebook!
We believe that a successful school district is a product of community
involvement. We are redesigning our approach to communication. To
help us connect -- and stay connected -- with what is needed to provide
everyone with current, accurate information.
Ketchikan Gateway
Borough Support of
Schools
Success of our school district is reliant
upon the relationship that we have with
the community,
businesses, parents,
city, and borough. It is
together that we are
preparing our children
for the world to come.
We thank all who give to make
education possible in our town. It
would be impossible to reach our
mission “to provide high quality
instruction to every student within a
positive environment reflective of our
communities needs,” without the
support of the people of Ketchikan, and
our borough.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
333 Schoenbar Road | Ketchikan, Alaska | (907) 247-2109 www.kgbsd.org
Thank you.