Lyons Central School District 2008-2009

1. Lyons Central School District2008-2009 Welcome

2. Welcome from the Lyons BOE Sharon Tiballi Andrew Richardson Hope Alexanian Julie Bliek Jeri Lee Brink Rich Henry Nancy Shermeta

3. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

4. Most of us tend to NOT remember the headliners of yesterday. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

5. Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

6. The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. The people that make a difference are the ones who care. - Charles Schultz

7. The Four E’s Elevation Enthusiasm Energy Empathy

8. Proposed 2008-2009 LSCD Goals and Sub-Goals • The Lyons Central School District will: • Maintain and continue to improve each student’s academic and performance • Maximize all resources including financial & personnel. • Maintain and promote a safe and welcoming school environment • Improve and enhance effective communication and public relations to the benefit of all students, parents, and the community at large. • Support and contribute to the personal development of all students, staff, parents & the community at large.

9. Maintain and continue to improve each student’s academic achievement and performance. • With a unified effort from students, staff and parents/guardians, seek continuous improvement on all NYS Assessments 3-12. • Implement strategies and programs K-12 designed to support student success towards "on time" high school graduation. • Systematically gather and analyze data to inform/adjust instructional practices. • Maintain and continue to improve the literacy skills of all students with a focus on those students who score low on state exams, especially students with disabilities. • Establish an effective full day Pre-Kindergarten program with open enrollment. • Create and implement a system of uniform instructional strategies to enhance staff professional development. • Increase technology integration in classroom instruction to increase students’ academic achievement.

10. Maximize all resources including financial & personnel. • Systematically maintain and enhance the district infrastructure through the prudent use of state aid, grant funds, and capital project and reserve funds. • Explore a potential EXCEL capital project that focuses on technology, energy and safety enhancements

11. Maintain and promote a safe and welcoming school environment • Through the leadership of our school safety officer, continue to enhance student and staff safety by working with established building and district safety committees. • Train staff in the Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS) and examine implementation strategies.

12. Improve and enhance effective communication and public relations to the benefit of all students, parents, and the community at large. • Continue to foster a caring school community that supports strong relationships and meaningful connections between parents/guardians and Lyons school staff. • Enhance and improve effective communication by developing, monitoring, and supporting a community/school liaison program as developed by the Cultural Competency Committee. • Survey high school graduates to determine if their education in Lyons adequately prepared them for their post-graduation goals.

13. Support and contribute to the personal development of all students, staff, parents & the community at large. • Plan, develop and implement a sustainable school-aged child after school/summer program as well as a Community Education Program in partnership with the Lyons Community Center. • Strongly encourage all students to participate in co- curricular activities including: clubs, chorus, band, musicals and athletics. • Continue to develop a “Pro-Lyons” vision by collaborating and partnering with village, town and Community Center officials.

14. Business Administration

15. STAFF • Buildings & Grounds • Capital project work • Summer projects • Daily maintenance • School Safety and Security Officer • Jeff Shields

16. CAPITAL PROJECTS • High / Middle School • Gym – New HVAC, ceiling, floor – ready to use beginning of October • Auditorium – New HVAC, paint • New tile and paint in hallways • Tennis courts completed • Elementary School • New carpet, windows and doors • Additional four classrooms ready to use by December • New faculty room & restrooms

17. TECHNOLOGY EXCEL PROJECT • Status • Letter of intent sent to NYSED • Next Steps • Select Architect • Obtain costs • BOE approve • Public vote • Technology EXCEL Project • Smart boards in every classroom • Solar lab (HS) • Solar panels (bus garage)

18. School Safety and Security • New this year as a full time school employee • Office location - reception room • Goals • Be visible in the halls and entryways of both buildings • Be easily accessible to staff and students • Work with the administration, faculty and staff to ensure a safe learning environment • Facilitate positive communications with parents & the community

19. Special Programs

20. Introduction of New Staff • Jolene Bowser • Jody Rumfola • Robin Cinelli • Cindy Hotto • Barb Bornheimer • Megan Rafferty • 9th Grade CT/RR

21. Special Programs 2007-08 • Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in the Elementary School… • First year cited: 45% received a 2 – 4 on ELA test • January 2008: 90% received a 2 – 4 • Special Ed., General Ed., Reading Teachers all deserve credit, as well as the scheduling committee at ES (Brenda Neal and Marie Caywood) • Two new reading teachers began work • Continued to increase the integration of Special and General Education

22. Things to Know for 2008-09 • PBIS: Positive Behavioral Intervention System • Began last year with ES & MS training • PBIS Training for 2008-09 is part of both SIT plans • RTI – Response To Intervention will begin in K-1 this year • Instructional Support Team (IST) meetings will be called Response To Intervention (RTI) meetings in both buildings • Co-Teaching in English at MS/HS • Ad hoc integration committee • Continue paperless IEPs

23. Middle/High School

24. New Staff Members • Amanda Cordovani - English • Beth Duncan – English • Shelby Koehler – Science • Diane Marcus – French/Spanish • Susan Munson – School Counselor • Gina Potenza – Physical Education • Eric Saunders - Technology

25. Academic AchievementsMiddle School ELA 7 2006 – 44% at level 3 & 4 2007 – 56% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 63% at level 3 & 4 ELA 8 2006 – 47% at level 3 & 4 2007 – 59% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 46% at level 3 & 4

26. Academic AchievementsMiddle School Math 7 2006 – 58% at level 3 & 4 2007 – 73% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 80% at level 3 & 4 Math 8 2006 – 65% at level 3 & 4 2007 – 70% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 84% at level 3 & 4

27. Academic AchievementsMiddle School Social Studies 8 2007 – 71% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 86% at level 3 & 4 Science 8 2007 – 78% at level 3 & 4 2008 – 80% at level 3 & 4

28. Academic AchievementsHigh School 89% of students passing Regents Exams. 32% of students achieved mastery (scored above 85). 87% of graduating class received a Regents Diploma. 61% of graduating class received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. 64 students took college level courses. 524 credit hours earned. 32 college credit hours are available (will increase with Project Lead the Way).

29. Emphasis on Literacy Enhanced reading services Word of the Week initiative Summer reading program MS/HS benchmark Scripps National Spelling Bee

30. 2003 Regional Total Cohort Graduation Rate and Enrollment Outcomes Summary as of August 2007 (After 4 Years)

31. Of the 13 students considered dropouts: 46% were students with disabilities 39% were of low SES 31% were 16 years old 46% were 17 years old 6 of these students were either new to Lyons (moved to Lyons within 1-2 years of dropping out) or considered transient

32. During the 2007-2008 school year: • 8 students left school and entered our approved ACE/GED program. • 4 students withdrew from school to attend Adult GED. • 13 students withdrew from school or were dropped due to our inability to locate them.

33. Of the 17 students who either dropped or went to an adult GED program: 59% were students with disabilities 70% were of low SES 29% were 16 years old 41% were 17 years old 13 of these students were either new to Lyons (moved to Lyons within the past 1-2 years) or considered transient **We worked endlessly to keep these students engaged but were unsuccessful.

34. Overarching Goals • No student will drop-out of our school. • Lower the transfer rate of students from regular education programs to GED (ACE & adult) programs. • Students will graduate on time (4 years). Without a high school diploma, where will our students end up? How can they positively impact Lyons/society without a diploma? Opting Out, Zoning Out, Dropping Out NO MORE!!

35. Priority Strategies • Student support - identify at-risk students grades K-12 early, intervene immediately, provide intervention services as needed, and ensure appropriate follow-up (Instructional Support Team Model). • Implement a “teaming” model at 9th grade (communication amongst all teachers – avoid “slipping through the cracks”). • Emphasis on relationships – personalized learning environments/structures where students feel connected to their teachers, class, and school. Mentoring.

36. Priority Strategies • Create school-to-home connections that foster positive contact with the families of students who exhibit at-risk behaviors. • Strengthen building-to-building and/or grade to grade transition programs for at-risk students. • Implement an individualized and flexible credit recovery program (doubling, summer school, on-line options, etc.). Recoup credits to “get back on track”. How did our students do in summer school??

37. 2008 Summer School Results Middle School 17 students took 50 total classes. 40 classes passed = 80% passing rate High School 35 students took 64 classes 61 classes passed = 95.3% passing rate ** Most of our students are now back on track.

38. New Lunch Procedures Students in grades 7-11 will not be able to leave school during lunch. Only seniors in “good standing” will be allowed to leave. Seniors must sign out and in during lunch. We now have two senior high lunch periods: 11:44 – 12:14 12:30 – 1:00 All students must remain in the cafeteria during lunch. Students are not allowed to have food delivered to the school.

39. New Lunch Procedures Cell phones are not allowed in the cafeteria. Merchant Days. Smoking Cessation programs. Very hard line for students who leave the building without permission and those who smoke in the building.

40. Lyons Elementary School

41. SUPER STARTERS • LAUREN CARNEVALE – FIRST GRADE • KYLE PERCEY – THIRD GRADE • COURTNEY CRABB – FOURTH GRADE • JENNIFER BERNHARDT – UPK • MARIE BECKER – UPK AIDE • JESSICA BURGESS – SUBSTITUTE TEACHER • DONNA MESLEYN – SUBSTITUTE AIDE

42. BLUE RIBBON ACADEMICS

43. BLUE RIBBON ACADEMICS

44. BLUE RIBBON ACADEMICS

45. BLUE RIBBON ACADEMICS

46. PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMMING • 2007-08 • FULL-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (QUALIFIED ENROLLMENT) • HALF-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (OPEN ENROLLMENT) • 2008-09 -FULL-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (QUALIFIED ENROLLMENT) -HALF-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (OPEN ENROLLMENT) -FULL-DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (OPEN ENROLLMENT)

47. PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMMING • ACADEMIC SUPPORT SINCE THE CURRICULUM WAS RE-ALIGNED IN 2004, ONLY 4 OUT OF THE 48 STUDENTS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH LYONS UPK HAVE HAD TO REPEAT A GRADE K-2. • FINANCIAL INCENTIVE • POTENTIAL MARKET

48. Bridgette Barr Administrative Intern Curriculum and Instruction Staff Development Data Analysis

49. Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum mapping and management system Observations of tenured faculty Regional Instructional Council representative

50. Staff Development • Conference days • New Teacher Training program • August Orientation • Buddy Teacher Program • Monthly Elements of Instruction Workshops