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Home My WebLink About12-01-2015 Community Meeting Minutes-� present Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins Gba*n( Treasurer Amy Landers present Trustee Jeff Bird present Trustee Greg Calder present A 3497North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83o01 (208) 525-4400 Fax (208) 529-0104 wwwA93schoob,org Community Meeting Alternative Schedules Tuesday, Decenihm-1111, 2015 Sandcreek Middle School Call to Order Chairman McBride called the meeting |oorder oi7:OSpm. He expressed appreciation b>those in attendexoe. These informational meetings are organized to educate the Board and the Community on the current issues, decisions and changes in the district, mainly trimester vs. semester school schedules, He also expressed his appreciation for the community support of the November bond. The District ismoving forward with building mnew school. Chairman McBride present Vice Chairman Paul Jenkins Gba*n( Treasurer Amy Landers present Trustee Jeff Bird present Trustee Greg Calder present U|, Welcome Visitors and Deleciations� Chairman Mc8hdowe�DmedSo Superintendent D�Chadea8hmckeK'Deou� Meheun McConnell, Assistant Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme, Director of Human Resources Dr. Shalene French, Chief Financial/Operations Officer April Burton, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Michaelena Hix, Energy Education Specialist Doti TraUntvein, Community Relations and Communications Phil Campbell, Bonneville High Gchon|Phncipa|HesAhJackoon'HiUcres High School Principal Doug McLaren, 3ondcmek Middle School Principal Lyndon Oswald, Rocky Mountain Middle School Principal Jason Lords, Tie Breaker Elementary Principal Kent PaUanmn. Ammon Elementary Principal John Murdoch, District Math Specialist Jill Scott, Former School Board Member Kip Nelson, and Board Clerk Mary Mortensen Hansen. Others in attendance were Jason Child, Dannielle Parker, Kristi Allen, Scott Peterson, Spencer Dietz, Aaron Jamagin, Heidi Roth, Layne Elkington, Marci Bouck, Catherine Caballero, Kerry Hansen, Sheree Allison, Cara Chapman, Jill Bronson, Porter Bronson, Shane RLISCII, Sheila Rusch, Mary Alice Cannon, Mark Barrie, Peggy Barrie, Georgia MudmVv.Joy Taylor, and Clark Scott, |V. Presentation bv District Administration — Scott WoolstenhUlme, Assistant Superintendent Chairman McBride introduced Mr, Woolstenhulrne to present information and research to the Board and the community oOthe Trimester Proposal. Mr, VVoo|at$nhU|mastated the conversations started last summer about the trimester schedules in conjunction with split sessions; currently, if the proposed high school is built a year earlier (2018), split session might be avoided. He explained the main considerations for the trimester proposal as Student Performance and safer Learning Environments. The pros are as follows: * Math and English classes can beheld every day. * Class instruction will beincreased \OOOhours per year, w Increased opportunities for students b]choose Idaho advanced programs, n Mastery Advancement Program UNAP\ w 8'in-G:opportunity k}take classes after school O[iRthe Som0or m Dual Credit /F@S|FOnN3nd\: college credit earned @ireduced cost m Dual Credit (Early C0Tnletem): college credit earned GkDocost Students per class will decrease and classroom usage increase. Percentage of students meeting proficiency on State assessments will increase. Jill Scott, District Math Specialist C0mUe*tedth8th88i0SSterS0hedNe will allow more class UU0for 08N learning. Every day math keeps the concepts fresh iDthe Student's minds and is better for every day learning and retention O[facts. Principal McLaren stated that spoils and the current A -B block schedule often leaves the athletes with 3-4 days between class instructional blocks and can create large emptyspots instudents learning and retention; this can also affect their class attendance. Mr. WoolstenhL]IMO focused on the Dual Credit program. This is an Idaho advanced program which allows students hobeenrolled iUcollege courses while |nhigh school. The student pays minimum credit and/or test fees with the majority of costs covered by the state. For 24 college credits, the student cost is only $185! This is a notable savings for the student and families and helps the student to earn general college credits. It also prepares them to choose college after graduation and motivates them to earn a college degree, A few cooperating colleges include Idaho State University, Brigham Young University- Idaho, Northern Nazarene University, and College of Southern Idaho. This program is available for all junior and senior students. |naddition, having students enrolled incollege courses outside the school, will help with the Current overcrowding problems, Presently, there are nostudents iDBonneville Joint School District 93 involved inthe Dual credit Early Comp|e\erSprogram. The Dual credit program is different than the Advance Placement (AP) program; the AP Program is a global academic program. AP credit is earned by the score on the test; a test score of 4 or 5 will earn college credit skselective colleges; oom8college will apply the credit am"b|aOk"credit. Each college and university makes its own decisions about awarding credit and placement for APcourses, Currently, 7GY6nfthe students taking AP tests at Bonneville High School and Hillcrest High School pass with scores of 3-5, The Dual credit pmAnamioawork inprogress. Many ofteachers are qualified hoteach APand college level c|aSS8a. The high schools work through Northern Nazarene University to help teachers certify for higher level instruction. Chairman McBride welcomed Aaron Jarnagin, Principal of Skyline High School in Idaho Falls District 91 to comment onhis school. Mestated that trimesters work well intheir district. Currently, there are Dnearly momp|e\e0a(Skyline High School, Meemphasized that |Oorder Nbeparticipate inthese advance learning opportunities, students must beenrolled aefull-time student. Students enrolled in[8|eeue—tim8seminary can affect the participation in the 8 -in -6 program. It inight be necessary to have alternative seminary class schedules, such as early morning or after school classes for those students participating in the 8 -in -6 program. Test assessment scores between districts iocomparable. Mr. Ja[ReigoOfeels math instruction |n very important iohave every day. Although middle school students have math every day, about 5% are receiving D and F grades, There are math help programs set upfor the at -risk students both at the middle school level aswell aSfor the high school Student. Math everyday decreases the number dstudents attending Summer school. Mr. WoolstenhUline shared results from the department and school leadership team discussion about the trimester schedule, All three high schools were represented by administration and teachers, Overall, the discussion supported the everyday instruction; the majority eh0wgduUppVrt0fNebinlgSh*[SchedU|e 2 change, Those opposed were the Science and Social Studies Departments, and Technical Careers High School; they were concerned on how their curriculum would be affected, Pros and cons from this discussion are listed below — P0S: * Student contact time with teachers will increase from 56%W63%. w Students will take fewer classes aionce (8vs, 8). * Potential increase iUacademic learning time. * Class time will increase bv5O%in3-thmea(8[classes, Such 8SNa|h.English, AP, etc. * Athletic scheduling, m Splitting lunch hours iSmore manageable. * Easier transition from middle school. Cons: w High school teacher preparation time will decrease * Students will have less time Uocomplete assigned homework w Students will not participate insome programs for ufull year m Technical and lab -based classes will baimpacted bvshorter periods, m Class time may decrease per grading period. « Does not align with college schedules. Survey results were from students, parents and teachers about trimester schedules, * Approximately 5596ofthe students are involved iOrelease-time seminary. During any given period in the trimester schedule, this equates to approximately 105 students in seminary class and not in the school building, On the A -B Block, there would be approximately 117 Students in seminary classes per block, * With classes being held 5 out of 6 periods per day on a trimester schedule, on average the class size drops and increases classroom usage. Increases student safety. w Of the teachers completing the Survey, over 50% support the trimester schedule (+/- 5% margin of error). * Bonneville Joint School District 93iminRegion 8and isthe only District not Currently onthe trimester schedule. Trimesters are prevalent in eastern Idaho, but not in any other regions. |nconclusion, the trimester schedule provides: * More opportunity for students to take college level classes and earn college credit in high school, m Move classes off campus h>ease overcrowding. w Dual credit program offers families anopportunity |oreduce college costs, Ualso helps with the transition from high school tocollege. Students will bamore successful intile college careers, « Good teachers will teach and students will learn. w Every day math will be for all students, not selective Students; at the high school level, offering every day algebra for high hukeludentshnabgeDnuouensfui m Allows Students inexcel and have greater opportunities Wexplore options. � With trimesters being 12weeks vs. semesters at 18 weeks, gives the at -risk Student more opportunity h/improve their grades within the grading period. With the trimester schedule, there will bennincreased benefit for teachers, V Public Input Chairmaii McBride expressed appreciation to Mr. WoolstenhUlme for his time and effoi I in presenting information 0Vthe trimester schedule, H8then invited the patrons hexpress their thoughts and ask any qU8o[ioOu. Community and patron concerns and CV0NextS are indicated by @ and District comments by 0: * Nervous about making Multiple changes over short period of time: trimesters, new high school, boundary changes, etc, * Paying for AID credits that will transfer aSblank credit hBYU.and not Course credit. * AS8parent, | feel uninformed about the advanced learning opportunities, Parents need h]bemore educated 0Aoptions, o Idaho legislature has recently designed these programs fo[SiUd8Dh u Hillcrest High School will hold an informational College night for parents and students on February 22.2O10tnaddress these class options w Students transporting 1hS0SS|V98b)attend off Ca0pUSclasses, * Concerned about how to expect Students to complete college level class in one 58 -day trimester. o All high level classes will be taken over two and/or three trimesters; and with more |Ustnudiona|Ume. * Every day instruction is important for Social Studies and Foreign Language classes; however, test scores will drop with decrease of writing and reading skills and comprehension skills if only taught for two trimesters. v Dual credit History class Curriculum is approved for a semester class, not for two trimesters. Students will not begetting the full Curriculum, w If core classes are held for three trimesters, lessens the opportunity for elective class options. ° Students at Technical Careers High School will not be able to prepare to take certification tests as required bythe state, u The TCHS program is important to the District and all effort will be made not to destroy it. The District imcommitted tnmaintaining this program, o Core classes are also offered e(TCHS. w TCHGshould heonadifferent schedule, than the mainstream high schools. * There should not be any empty classrooms in the schools; teacher prep periods should be held in the trailers, not inthe classrooms. o "Classes" refer to teachers available to teach the class, not necessarily the physical o|emomom. * The top 5% Of Students, those who would be taking the upper level classes, seern to get more attention than the other S5Y6. * Every day instruction in math and English will have great benefits for the students, * Student's self-esteem will increase bytaking dual credit classes. m Trimesters are not necessary for onevery day schedule, o Every student is eligible to take dual credit classes; however, they will need to be on tract for graduation, o There will be a need to increase Counselors to help students choose the correct Courses and to change schedules, * More research needs to be done on the benefits of the trimester schedule, every day instruction, and test assessments. o Test scores are more affected bysocial-economic status than schedule, District scores are an average of all tests taken at all levels of learning, Such as, Special Education students, ELAstudents, APstudents, main -stream Students, etc, � Concerns about elective classes to achieve dual credit or AP classes. Need more discussion on non-core classes, fine arts, and athletic programs, ° Why the mah7 Possible postponing decision on trimesters at this time; build the high school first. o Currently, there |Sall urgency [ocomplete the course catalogue and prepare for 201O'2O17 registration, Possibly offering serninary at 0 hour or after school. Concerns about safety of studei its, VI, AdiOUrnment dhairrnan McBride stated that the District is moving forward on the high school construction in hopes it can be completed by the fall of 2018, This will help take the pressure off of split sessions, The Design team is meeting later this month to start the design process. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p,rn, APPROVED: - Chairman 4,1 ATTESTED� Clerk Date: Trimester Key Outcomes 1. Provide every day instruction in core subjects. 2. Increase efficient use of Irish uctional time in core subjects. 3, Provide additional instructional time in math and English classes. 4. Eliminate obstacles to fully participating in state advanced opportunities programs, 5. Make student contact time more equitable across grade levels. Targets GO 990 W—t A�B black 43 65 9 1043 P,.P..d t,h-sw 58 ss 6 1043 12/7/20J.5 2015-2020 Strategic Improvement Goals 2015-2020 Strategic Improvement Goals E 0 to oE 5Q E 2015-2020 Strategic Improvement Goals k'N 0, X H Student Performance Outcomes -%5� for Trimester Schedule F Increase the percentage of students who meet proficiency on state assessments by providing everyday instruction and increased instructional time in math and English. increase dual credit participation - by eliminating barriers to dual credit for early complaters program. Expected Outcomes of Trimester Schedule Student performance Increase the percentage of students who meet proficiencv on state assessments • by providing every day instruction and increased instructional fir- in math and English. Increase dual credit participation - by eliminating barriers to dual credit for early completers program, Learning Environments Decrease class sizes in core subjects. Increase utilization of existing, classrooms. AN& Learning Environment Outcomes Wfor Trimester Schedule Increase Percentage of Students Meeting Proficiency 11 Increase Proficiency on State Assessments Increase Dual Credit Participation MWAM Algebra 1 Grade Distribution 2014-2015 A B C D p Idaho Advanced Opportunities Programs I tr: 01 W .rtaqAdvancement A11--tod—tt.--dit 5tcdr,d,o,aVg,,tdcako early Pro g—IMI1, bydco,.c,t,.1i,,,c1.1aI,.f scd—d,crolvlhi,,.,daho aur _content 8 in6 Allowsstudents to c—pIcto 71—M rade a,tre high shoal courses after, ,rh,of and dc,!,,, the —e— Dc, Pay, III to $100 for dual credit 5t,dd,tsaa,o college credit A 11 grade ,C,cdlt (Fe Fc-erd, .—ada-b—hge,ad-is reduced cast A, 3— 1111$4,D far d.1 aadit Pays Students .,o college credit at 12" grade or credit-brarhga,aro, I'd _d cast Dual Crxt Pac(s up to 36 college —,45 per Student; am college —da at 12 grade early ,.Y ced,ptatc,$) year It a cost co.eate" I 2014-15 Advanced Opportunities Participation Ent .11.,d in D- IC, E.,IV Co,,plote,s Cost Savings to Students / Families Paid by Student Fast Forward Program Early Completers Program Total EC{Ulv tuition costs o Potential Dual Credit Schedule on Trimesters — — TI 1 Hs 4o t¢ge (oIk P,�j E, "P 1111, 120, $925 24 I $1,480 (redits Tuition c01��,, A' I $6,599 24 $6,664 $6,479 I A—d—Ng=. . ......... Ek�,— ,, F., $18,949 I to Say E,lith 6 H,, sk-V Science A� 1 5,) — FIgn L ... 6 2 1 cdicq, Z�b,., A* 1 0 10 9) 5:,W d--, 6 ["qr"h Comaosi2ron 8. 1 3 $185 Nat Forward izzes/ A—ka 1 3 5185 F- f.—M H- 3 Ef'.—'! ,y F—k,� I I l' $195 51.darA I Science ,MWO,� f E—, $0 TMA ltot,h L..Rqstw 0. 1 3 @ 5165 H--tfie,/56e—R— 1 3 l 5185 Credits 1 cost 3 $185 6 $370 15 $925 24 I $1,480 (redits Tuition Savings 24 $6,784 $6,599 24 $6,664 $6,479 211 $19,134 $18,949 24 $3,830 $3, Department & School Leadership Team Discussion M Other Outcomes for Trimester Schedule Positive Student contact time will increase from 561 to 63% (comparable to elementary) Students will take fewer classes at once (6 vs. 8) Potential increase in academic learning time Class time will increase by 50% in 3 -trimester classes (math, English, AP, etc.) Survey Results 11 I , I� I :If Negative High schoolteacher preparation time will decrease Students will have less time to complete assigned homework Students will not participate in some programs for a full year Technical and lab -based classes will be impacted by shorter periods. Class time may decrease per grading period, Other Outcomes for Trimester Schedule Positive Athletic scheduling Splitting lunch hours is more manageable Easier transition from middle school Negative Does not align with college schedules It N I w0l, P.nsil,,- 1; (Wtllf Class Size Outcomes Eor.11meril 1700 1700 Teachers 77 77 Periods u 6 Average number of students un campus 15S3 I595 each ip=rk,d Available number of classes each pertod 58 64 Average class size 273 24,9 Teachers' Level of Support for Trimesters (Mean) High School Schedules I; 4A/SA high schools by region D93 is only Region 6 4A/5A di strict not on trimesters ro Rin—t— are ro—l-t in —tc. Idaho, but not in any other regions 6 cC r7v 1% WHAM I