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Cluster Planning Update and Charter Application Approval

Cluster Planning Update and Charter Application Approval. June 1, 2015. Status Regarding Cluster Planning. Cluster Planning: Timeline (January – May 2015). January 30 th , 2015. * February 2 nd , 2015: Board Meeting. Opportunities for Flexibility: Discretionary Funds Staffing Allocations

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Cluster Planning Update and Charter Application Approval

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  1. Cluster Planning Update and Charter Application Approval June 1, 2015

  2. Status Regarding Cluster Planning

  3. Cluster Planning: Timeline (January – May 2015) January 30th, 2015 * February 2nd, 2015: Board Meeting • Opportunities for Flexibility: • Discretionary Funds • Staffing Allocations • Title I/Title II February/March 2015 Detailed Resource Requirements/Partnership Opportunities Full Implementation Plan February/March 2015 • May 2015 December 2015

  4. Cluster Planning Overview Detailed Cluster Plans Approved High-level Cluster Plans Approved Detailed Cluster Plan Development Cluster Planning Team will continue to develop detailed cluster plans, to include FY17/18 resource considerations and partnership opportunities High-level Plans Presented to Senior Executive Leadership Team (SELT) • Detailed Plans Presented to Senior Executive Leadership Team (SELT) • FY17/18 Resource Considerations Community Meetings Community Outreach • Proactive Community Outreach: • NPU’s • Community Groups • Neighborhood Associations • Draft High-level Plans Presented • Signature Program • Mission, Vision, Priorities • 2015-2016 Actions • FY16 Cluster Funding Community Surveys Survey Communities for Feedback on High-level Plans

  5. School Flexibility ($9.1 million) • Providing flexibility and autonomy at the school level for principals to develop staffing plans and invest resources in alignment with the District’s academic standards of service • Funds are allocated to schools based on 50.0% straight line average and 50.0% Free and Reduced Lunch Status • Cluster Flexibility ($5 million) • Providing flexibility and autonomy at the cluster level for principals to invest resources in alignment with the District’s academic standards of service and address cluster academic programming needs and support for future signature programming. • Funds are allocated based on enrollment FY16 Funding

  6. Draft Signature Programs

  7. Cluster Planning: Next Steps • June 2015 • Cluster Principals will meet with an APS leadership committee (HR, C&I, Office of the Superintendent) to review and approve the draft cluster plans and FY16 cluster funding requests, to include: • Mission, Vision • Signature Program • 2015-2016 Plan • FY16 Funding Request • Community Engagement Strategy for developing the plan and going forward • June – August 2015 • Proactive Community Outreach on cluster planning and charter system application • Community Surveys to gain feedback on high-level cluster plans • July – December 2015 • Cluster Planning Teams will develop their detailed cluster plans, to include FY17/18 resource considerations and partnership opportunities • December 2015 • Detailed Plans will be presented to APS leadership committee for approval

  8. Charter System Application Update

  9. APS Charter System Application Update Phase 1 Recommended Approach Development Phase 2 Application Development Phase 3 Operations Operational Readiness Planning Develop Timeline/Approach Develop Application Develop Approach Engage and Inform Stakeholders Operational Tools And Supports Hold Advisory Committee Meetings Develop Governance Framework Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Incorporate Strategic Planning Info Develop Waiver and Innovation Approaches Review Options in Detail Develop Implementation Approach Training, Coaching and Support for New Operating Model Collect Stakeholder Input/ Provide Info Sessions Strategic Alignment with Detailed Strategic Plan Review Recommendation High Level Structures To Support New Op Model Implement Application Approach Selection of a Model Public Hearings We are here Approve Letter of Intent Approve Application June 2015-June 2016 November-June 2015 June-November 2014

  10. Georgia School District Flexibility Status

  11. APS Charter System Application Update

  12. 2015 Charter System Public Hearing and Cluster Meetings

  13. Charter System Public Hearing:Major Topics Covered

  14. Application Table of Contents • The Case • District Introduction • Challenges and How Charter System Can Address those Challenges • Flexibility-Driven Innovation • School and District level Strategies to Address each of APS’s Four Challenges • Required Performance Goals • Local School Governance • Transition Timeline • Local School Governance Teams (“LSGT”)Composition • Scope of LSGT Work and School Based Solutions • Cluster Advisory Teams • Governance Supports • LSGT Training • Questions

  15. Does the community understand the Charter System concepts? • Most attendees surveyed… • understand the reason for change and APS’ challenges • understand how the LSGTs will be structured and make decisions • Additional communication needs to take place on… • how the charter system will address APS’ challenges • how APS will be assessed during the charter term • Common Questions Asked • How will the Opportunity School District impact this process? • How will central office support this operating model? • What impact will this process have on teachers? • How will the clusters work with the new system? • How will PTA’s and Foundations coordinate with LSGTs? • How much time will the LSGT require of its members? • How can we increase parent and community engagement and involvement in this process? How can I help? (Parent University and Support Systems) Charter System Public Hearings Feedback

  16. Implementation Rationale

  17. Compromises in LSGT Composition

  18. Stakeholder Input on LSGT Member Structure *Denotes Changes From Draft Application and May BOE Presentation

  19. We need future LSGT Members! http://atlanta.k12.ga.us/candidatebank

  20. Performance Goals The state-required goals are an aggressive timeline for improvement.

  21. Creation of Additional Performance Goals

  22. College and Career Academy

  23. College and Career Academy • Atlanta Public Schools will partner with Atlanta Technical College to develop a College and Career Academy • The College and Career Academy will be established through the charter system application • The Academy will enable the district to customize its educational offerings and instructional delivery to meet the needs of an ever-changing community and student body, therefore: • improving the graduation rate • increasing student attendance • increasing the opportunity for students to complete multiple pathways • increasing the opportunity for students to earn industry recognizable credentials • increasing the number of students earning advanced academic credit through dual enrollment • Staying true to our mission of “every student will graduate ready for college and career”

  24. College and Career Academy • The College and Career Academy will have the following characteristics: • Georgia nonprofit corporate status • A governing Board of Directors • A dedicated Director accountable to the Board of Directors • Proposed initial curriculum pathways (to be expanded as needed) in the following college certificate programs: • Automotive Collision Repair • Carpentry • Construction • Cosmetology • Drafting • Early Childhood Care and Education • Design and Media Production Technology • Electronics • Health Information Management • Pharmacy Technology • Plumbing/Pipe-Fitting Technology

  25. Looking Forward

  26. Post Submission Timeframe

  27. Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong Staff. Strong System http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/strongschools

  28. Thank you! For questions or comments regarding our charter system model, contact Angela Smith aksmith@atlanta.k12.ga.us

  29. DISCUSSION AND ACTION:STUDENT VOTING

  30. Should the Student Vote on the LSGT?Consider:

  31. Remember, LSGTs have delegated power in: • Personnel Decisions, including a hiring recommendation for principal; • Financial Decisions and Resource Allocations, school budget, which may include: curriculum costs, supply costs, equipment costs and maintenance and operations costs; • Curriculumand accompanying instructional materials; • Establishment/monitoring of School Improvement Goals, including approval of the school improvement plan and oversight of its implementation; and • Any School Operations that are consistent with school improvement goals.

  32. The Work of the LSGT

  33. Should the Students Vote?

  34. Student Voting on LSGT Should Student Reps be allowed to vote on the LSGT? A) Yes, on all matters B) Yes, on limited matters C) No

  35. Principals’ Feedback Should student members be allowed to vote A) 0 yes on all matters B) 9 yes on limited matters, C) 9 no but input can be given

  36. Options Option 1: Form a student committee to provide feedback and recommendations on areas where student perspective is valuable. For example, in order for an LSGT to approve a school-based solution, the student committee would have to review and vet the proposed programming and provide feedback to be included to the LSGT. • PRO: Demonstrates that APS values student perspective • PRO: Gives students a meaningful way to contribute to school programming • PRO: Reduces stress and time commitments otherwise posed by full LSGT membership

  37. Options Option 2: Student voting member during appropriate times of the year only. For example, the student could serve during the school-based solution process and/or during the strategic planning process, but forego the extensive training and time commitment for the budget approval process (which would fall during spring semester--a busy time). • PRO: Provides students with vote in meaningful areas for which they can contribute • PRO: Limits stress and time commitment of full LSGT membership • CON: Still requires extensive time commitment of training and meetings for student member • CON: Student still exposed to potential lobbying pressure.

  38. Options Option 3: Full voting student member. Student is a full member of LSGT and votes on all matters that come before the LSGT. • PRO: Provides students with elected vote and voice in all matters in front of school • CON: Represents a significant year long time investment for student leaders chosen as LSGT student representatives • CON: Exposes students to stressful lobbying pressure on potentially controversial school-based decisions • CON: May experience high turnover due to student representatives unable to attend required # of meetings throughout year.

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