Superintendent`s News and Notes - Caruthersville School District 18

Caruthersville School District
Superintendent’s News and Notes
September-October, 2015
Committed to Excellence, Focused on Learning
1711 Ward Avenue
Caruthersville, Missouri 63830
573-333-6100
[email protected]
www.cps18.org
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent
Ms. J. J. Bullington
Financial Consultant
Mr. George Byers
Director of School Services
Dr. Fred Czerwonka
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Claire Jackson
High School Principal
Dr. Roger Alsup
Middle School Principal
Mrs. Stephanie McGraw
Elementary Principal
Mr. Brad Gerling
High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Tony Jones
Middle School Assistant Principal
Mr. Corey Miller
Elementary Assistant Principal
Mrs. Misty Rhine
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Lee Bethune—President
Bill Reno – Vice President
Sandra Barnes—Treasurer
Dona Clark—Member
Cynthia Hodge—Member
Patricia Cagle—Member
Tom McCall—Member
Rita Jones—Secretary
VISION:
Caruthersville Public Schools, through a unified effort of school personnel, parents,
and community leaders, will ensure that all students are successful in a rigorous
and relevant instructional program that prepares them for postsecondary education,
the military or the workforce. Students will thrive in a safe and engaging learning
environment that recognizes diversity and stimulates each student’s strengths and
talents.
It is our vision to establish Caruthersville School District as an educational model
of excellence.
SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES
IMPROVEMENT!
Annual Performance Report
Increases 12.8 %
The state’s accountability system, the Missouri School Improvement Program—or
MSIP 5, promotes continuous improvement within each school district in the state.
The Annual Performance Report (APR) uses multiple measures and multiple years of
data to provide an accurate and meaningful look at school districts. Through the MSIP
process, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education evaluates the performance of schools and districts in a valid, accurate and meaningful way so that districts in need of performance can receive appropriate support and intervention.
The fifth cycle of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 5) has moved the
focus away from measuring a district on “inputs” such as numbers of books, size of
classrooms, student / teacher ratios, etc. to a focus on “outputs” such as student
learning, attendance and persistence to graduation.
2015 represents the third year of MSIP 5. With three years of data, the state can now
recommend accreditation classifications for Missouri school districts. The
Caruthersville School District has been provisionally accredited since 2008. While the
district has made continuous improvement over time, the district was not reviewed
for reaccreditation in 2013 (under MSIP 4) due to the transition to MSIP 5, which required 3 years of data before being reviewed for reaccreditation.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) uses a variety of status, progress and growth measures to calculate a comprehensive score, which helps
the State Board of Education determine the accreditation level of a school district.
The State Board of Education will be reviewing district accreditation at the state board
meeting in November and / or December. Caruthersville School District will be requesting review and consideration for full accreditation. District administration is
optimistic that full accreditation will be awarded.
(See information regarding the district APR on next page.)
Annual Performance Report (APR)
Each year school districts across Missouri receive an Annual Performance Report (APR) in early fall. The APR outlines performance on the following five standards for K-12 districts and charter schools.
1.
Academic Achievement—Schools administer assessments required by the Missouri Assessment Program
(MAP) to measure academic achievement and demonstrate improvement in the performance of students over
time.
2.
Subgroup Achievement—The district demonstrates the required improvement in student performance for its
subgroups. The performance of students identified on each assessment in identified subgroups, including free/
reduced lunch, African American and Hispanic students, English language learners, and students with disabilities, meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
3.
College and Career Readiness—The district provides adequate postsecondary preparation for all students. The
percent of graduates who attend post-secondary education/training, enter the military or are placed in occupations related to completed career education programs within six months of graduating meets the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
4.
Attendance Rate—The district ensures all students regularly attend school. The percent of students who regularly attend school meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement. The state
standard is 90 percent of the students attain 90 percent attendance.
5.
Graduation Rate—The district ensures all students successfully complete high school. The percent of students
who complete an educational program that meets the graduation requirements as established by the board
meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Caruthersville School District
MSIP 5 STANDARD
District
3 Year Summary Report
Points Possible Points Earned Percent Earned 2013
61.1
Academic Achievement
56.0
51.0
91.1 %
2014
82.9
Subgroup Achievement
14.0
13.0
92.9 %
2015
95.7
College and
Career Readiness (CCR)
30.0
30.0
100.0 %
Attendance
10.0
10.0
100.0 %
Graduation Rate
30.0
30.0
100.0 %
TOTAL
140.0
134.0
95.7 %
Elementary School
3 Year Summary Report
2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Caruthersville Elementary School
MSIP 5 STANDARD
Points Possible
Points Earned
Percent Earned
Academic Achievement
48.0
43.0
89.6 %
Subgroup Achievement
12.0
11.0
91.7 %
Attendance
10.0
10.0
100.0 %
TOTAL
70.0
64.0
91.4 %
2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Points Possible
Points Earned
Percent Earned
Academic Achievement
48.0
44.0
91.7 %
Subgroup Achievement
12.0
9.0
75.0 %
Attendance
10.0
10.0
100.0 %
TOTAL
70.0
63.0
90.0%
2015 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Points Possible
Points Earned
Percent Earned
Academic Achievement
56.0
48.0
85.7 %
Subgroup Achievement
14.0
12.0
85.7 %
College and Career Readiness (CCR)
30.0
30.0
100.0 %
Attendance
10.0
7.5
75.0 %
Graduation Rate
30.0
30.0
100.0 %
TOTAL
140.0
127.5
91.1 %
11th Grade ACT Census REPORTABLE—2015
Participation Rate
94.1 %
Average Composite Score
16.5
2014
42.1
2015
91.4
2013
65.7
2014
90.0
2015
90.0
High School
3 Year Summary Report
Caruthersville High School
MSIP 5 STANDARD
43.6
Middle School
3 Year Summary Report
Caruthersville Middle School
MSIP 5 STANDARD
2013
GREAT JOB!!!
TIGER PRIDE
2013
60.7
2014
82.5
2015
91.1
No Child Left Behind
Parents Right to Know Information
Dear Parent / Guardian:
The Caruthersville School District is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to The No Child Left Behind Act of
2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.
Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:

Whether your child’s teachers have met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject area in which the
teacher(s) provide instruction.

Whether your child’s teachers are teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing
criteria have been waived.

Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

What baccalaureate degree major the teacher(s) hold and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher(s), and the
field of discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent the following:

Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part; and

Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not
highly qualified.
You may find additional information regarding the Caruthersville School District’s Annual Performance Report and District Report Card by
visiting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s website at www.dese.mo.gov. You may also visit the Caruthersville
School District website at www.cps18.org.
Our goal is to provide your child with a quality education. We encourage parent support and involvement. In order to become involved or
to request information regarding your child’s progress, please contact the school principal or guidance counselor at your child’s school.
Sincerely,
J. J. Bullington
Ms. J. J. Bullington, Superintendent
Caruthersville School District #18
Additional Parent Information
All parents are provided the following information at the beginning of the school year. If you have not received this information, you can
find copies on the Caruthersville School District website at http://www.cps18.org. Please sign and return the Parent—Student Compact to
your child’s school.
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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education NCLB COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.
The Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), ,Title IX Part C. Sec. 9304(a)(3) ( C ) requires the Missouri Department of Elementary &
Secondary Education (DESE) to adopt procedures for resolving complaints regarding operations of programs authorized under the Act, including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV (Part A), Title V, Title VI, and Title VII and Title IX, part C.

Parent / Family Involvement Policy (IGBC)
The Caruthersville School District Board of Education believes that engaging parents/families in the education process is essential to improved academic success for students. This policy outlines the districts goals and plan to facilitate parent/family involvement.

School-Parent-Student Compact
Each building’s School-Parent-Student Compact outlines responsibilities of the school, the parents and the students participating in Title I.A
activities, services and programs. The compact outlines how the entire school staff, the parents, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.
Parent—School—Community Involvement
Painting Workshop with BeBe Betz Pinkley, CHS Class of 1977
Babaloo Music and Fun for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Caruthersville Area Arts Council
The CAAC enriches the quality of life and the economic
vitality of Pemiscot County by providing arts programs
and exposure to the arts for people of all ages. This
year the arts council is sponsoring several events for
the youth in our community.
September 26
Children’s Painting Workshop
October 23
Slatertales!!
November 12
Babaloo Music & Fun
December 3
“The Elves and the Shoemaker”
February 12
North of the Quarter Jazz Band
February 18
“Goodbye Marianne”
March 4
“Goldilocks”
Slatertales! Joyce Slater, Storyteller for 4th and 5th graders
Veterans Day Parade
Staff, parents and community leaders gather for the fall
district advisory meeting. Suggestions noted on evaluations
included more parent / community participation and a district resource officer. Strengths noted included dedicated
staff and a living mission and goals. The district appreciates
all who participated.
Veterans Day Program
The middle school Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students went to the Judgment House in
Sikeston, MO on October 15th. There were 36 students who participated in this event. The Chaperones were Kelly Whitfield, Stacy Whitfield, Amy Stricklin, Sandy Sanders, and bus driver, was
Melvin Gorman.
Fire Chief Charlie Jones (below) and
volunteer fireman Jess Cagle visit the
school during Fire Prevention Week.
Middle School Positive Behavior Intervention
Support (PBIS) tailgate party.
Bootheel Safe Kids sent Clifford the Big
Red Dog to Caruthersville Elementary
School to talk about walking safety.
Kindergarten students received a free
copy of “Clifford Takes A Walk” and a
reflective Halloween bag.
Caruthersville School District Receives a Health Schools and Communities Grant
In 2013 Missouri Foundation for Health established a five-year Healthy Schools Healthy Communities (HSHC) initiative to get kids
to a healthy weight. HSHC brings together schools, community organizations, businesses, parents and residents to identify and
make changes that increase access to healthy food and physical activity where our kids live, learn and play.
The initiative supports partnerships between schools and community organizations in order to make it easier for kids to eat
healthy and be active. Today there are 13 HSHC collaborations across Missouri covering more than 28,000 students, and creating
healthy opportunities for kids in the classroom, on the playground, at home and throughout the community.
From introducing healthier foods and more opportunities for physical activity in schools, to improving parks and sidewalks, to
building new bike trails— communities are making changes to schools and local environments that will have lasting impact.
HSHC is providing the knowledge, tools and support to help families make change happen at home. The Caruthersville School
District would like to thank Mrs. Mary Lewelling and the Pemiscot Initiative Network (PIN) for writing the grant and supporting
the district through the implementation of the programs and activities.
School and Community Wellness Coordinators Attend the Healthy
Schools, Health Communities Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
Pictured from L to R: Mrs. Vikki Pylate—Healthy Communities Coordinator for Hayti and Cooter, Heather Mitchell—Hayti School District Wellness Champion, Cindy Brown—Cooter School District Wellness Champion, Mary Lewelling—Healthy Schools Coordinator for
Hayti and Cooter, Kim McCall—Wellness Champion for
Caruthersville Elementary School, Debra Gorman—Healthy Community Coordinator for Caruthersville, Matt Myers—Caruthersville
School District Wellness Coordinator, Towina Jones, Caruthersville
Middle School Wellness Champion.
Parents and community members enjoyed the Veterans’ Day
musical performed by Mrs.
Holly Jayroe’s music students.
Students in Caruthersville School District start their day by reciting the Pledge
of Allegiance. Missouri statutes require every school in the state which is supported by public moneys, to display the flag of the United States of American.
In addition, every school in the state supported by public moneys shall ensure
that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is recited in at least one scheduled class of every pupil enrolled in that school no less
than once per week.
Student Life and Learning
CMS Marching Band participates in the Homecoming parade.
Caruthersville Middle
School 7th grader, Brandon Putman, wins a gift
certificate from the PBIS
Student Raffle.
Caruthersville Middle School Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Team sold tickets for a sports themed wreath made
by Joplin's’ Floral Company. The winner was Ms. Daphne Barber,
he mother of CMS student Bobby Blair. The wreath was presented to Ms. Barber on October 20. Thank you Ms. Barber, and all
who purchased tickets, for supporting the PBIS fundraiser
Band students enjoy participating in the Halloween Parade
sponsored by First State Bank
and Trust.
Superintendent J. J. Bullington
enjoys greeting students on the
first day of school.
Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair
Committed to Excellence, Focused on Learning
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http://www.cps18.org
To find updated information, athletic schedules, school board agenda and minutes, monthly newsletter,
parent information, etc.
Caruthersville School District #18
Administration Building
1711 Ward Avenue
Caruthersville, MO 63830