Continued Rollout of Nevada Academic Content Standards (NACS) Math, K-12 Writing, K-12 English/Lang Arts, K-12

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3 Continued Rollout of Nevada Academic Content Standards (NACS) Math, K-12 Writing, K-12 English/Lang Arts, K-12 Goal 1 Implement a Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum Reinstate textbook/materials replacement funds ($180,000-$420,000) Continued revision of scope and sequence documents, K-12, to include NACS and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Revise Report Cards to reflect NACS and any revised competencies (incorporate grading policy and procedures).5 FTE increase for CTE Coordinator/Grants writer ($35,000) Implementation of DCSD Literacy Plan and Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Project STEM Implementation Plan Integration of STEM into academic content areas Integration of academic standards and STEM in CTE curricula Provide Scheduled Interventions: Board Intervention Funds Summer School grades 7-12 Summer elementary reading camps Night School Adult Education ASPIRE Academy High School READ 180 Establish Music and Art Task Force to review program goals and curriculum, K-12

4 Professional Development in several categories: Nevada Educators Performance Framework (NEPF) HQSI (Highly Qualified Sheltered Instruction) K-12 Training in Balanced Literacy Write from the Beginning READ 180 Additional PD for Administrators Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) Nevada Educators Performance Framework (NEPF) Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) NACS and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Technology in the classroom for teachers and administrators: K-12 Interactive White Board 1:1 devices Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Goal 2 Ensure Excellence in Instruction Framework of Behavioral Intervention Career Readiness Online toolbox for teachers Positive Behavioral and Social Emotional Learning Supports- will require additional staff (additional.5fte, $35,000) PDC Secondary Literacy Trainer ($70,000)

5 Goal 3 Utilize Assessments and Data to Monitor and Measure Growth and Achievement Revision of DCSD Data Dashboard to incorporate new assessments (SBAC and End of Course Exams) and Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) Using growth data to guide instruction Continued revisions of competencies to align with Nevada Academic Content Standards (NACS) End of Course Exams (EoC) Grades 9 and 10 Math/ELA Update speech class to include CTE s 21 st Employability Skills (financial literacy too?) Collaboration Days: Expectation of defined results with specific and measurable teacher actions and aligned to School Performance Plans. Encourage and support the use of PLCs.

6 Facilities Master Plan: Douglas High School Middle School Needs Jacks Valley ES CC Meneley ES Goal 4 Maintain Positive Climate and Culture Providing Safe & Nurturing Learning Environments Increase participation in surveys for all educational stakeholders. IBB/Negotiations Buses/Vehicle enhancements above College and Career Focus $400,000 Inclusive Process change is not easy, need to bring all along in the process Using PLCs use for good climate

7 Parent Involvement Ready, Set, Read (Birth to pre-k) Love of Literacy (Grades K-5) Reading the Middle Schools (Grades 7-8) Support Our Students (Grades 9-12) Goal 5 Incorporate Parent & Community Partnership to Maximize Positive Impact on Student Success Outreach or Engagement Increase Dropout with Churches, WIC, Prevention Specialist from Pediatricians, Social FTE ($35,000) Services, Food Closet, Food Stamps, Family Literacy Council, Washoe Tribe to reach parents while students are still toddlers. Create a checklist for mom while students are still 0-5. School Performance Plans action steps to support family involvement Pursue STEM funding K-12 Advocacy at the 2015 Legislative Session (SB500)

8 Goal 6 Create and Implement Effective & Efficient Systems that Improve Customer Service and Maximize Available Resources On-going implementation for improved efficiencies Revision of Board Policies and ARs for increased efficiency Calendar to best support instruction (Collaboration Day Refinement) Align secondary school daily schedules for ease of sharing resources Evaluate and revise the use of time in the daily schedule at the secondary level to allow for time for student interventions during the day Reinstatement of classified position in I.T. Instructional Technology ($70,000) Assessments & Grants Trade Around ($30,000) Looking Ahead: Budget Transparency Fall 2015 What will be the extra needs for high school and middle school transitions? New Freshman House additional staffing at DHS for 9-12 launch o Instructional o Clerical o Custodial o Safety o Administration New Middle School Model o Provide support to generate enthusiasm o Possible STEAM theme (drama art, music, technology, math and science) o Possible extra allocation for initial years ($140,000)