WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT +

2 Community Input Session JANUARY 21 and 22, 2015

3 AGENDA 1. Introductions 2. Opening Remarks 3. Career and Technology Center 4. Potential New Site Analysis Process 5. Next Steps 6. Questions 7. Visioning Session

4 INTRODUCTIONS Steve Hulsey Principal Corgan Brett Sumrow Associate Principal Corgan Gary Baker Principal Gary Baker and Associates

5 OPENING REMARKS District Snapshot Purpose of this community input session Public input for development of a potential bond referendum for action by the WFISD Board of Trustees To represent the entire community in the planning process How the input will be utilized

6 SCHOOL FACILITIES School facilities are powerful indicators of community values and aspirations They can also address the social, educational, recreational, and personal needs of the members of the broader community Schools should be a resource to the community at-large Environment affects learning When school facilities are perceived this way, value is created for the school and for the community, since families can be strengthened and communities can realize added vitality (Source: BEST Collaborative Policy 2005)

7 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL S Provide Student Population relief at all Elementary Schools Aligns all 6 th graders with 7 th and 8 th grade students academically with state curriculum standards Places all 6 th graders at Junior High Schools Currently 182 out of th graders at Junior High Schools - All other 6 th graders at an Elementary Campus 400 Student Classroom additions and limited existing facility renovations at both Barwise and McNeil Junior High Schools Limited existing facility renovations at Kirby Junior High Changes all Junior High Schools to true Middle School grade level alignment

8 CAREER EDUCATION HB 5 Passed by state legislature in 2013 All district current freshman are aligned with this state law Current district facilities do not align with HB 5 A new Career Center allows WFISD to offer classes for all five endorsements included in HB 5 Perot Commission started in 1984 began this program and need for the 60% students that do not go to college as well as 40 % that do go to college 5 of top 10 occupations in future are in medical fields All 3800 High School Students will have the opportunity to utilize this facility Partnerships with local community, colleges, Chamber to train for local workforce needs

9 WHAT IS CAREER EDUCATION? BACK THEN Career education has taken on a whole new identity Course offerings were once limited to shop class and agriculture, focused on trades that supported a farming-based economy. Programs today are less agriculturefocused and better designed to prepare students for higher level skills and entry into today s workforce

10 WHAT IS CAREER EDUCATION? TODAY Goal: to help students discover their interests and the educational pathway that can lead to success Real world training The opportunity to uncover their desired path for themselves

11 NORTH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Occupations with highest percentage growth until 2020 Computer and Mathematical Architecture and Energy Community and Social Service Education, Training and Library Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Healthcare Support Protective Services Personal Care and Service

12 NORTH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Occupations adding most jobs until 2020 Food Preparation and Handling Personal Care Aides Registered Nurses Retail Salesperson Elementary School Teachers Nursing Assistants LVNs Medical Secretaries

13 COLLABORATION BETWEEN PROGRAMS The variety of programs offered and collaboration between them help develop today s students into tomorrow s dynamic workforce. S.T.E.M. arts + humanities architecture construction HVAC auto collision/repair aircraft technology agriculture mechanics animal science computer maintenance computer programming engineering (PLTW) oil + gas welding audio/video production graphic arts animation culinary arts

14 COLLABORATION BETWEEN PROGRAMS public services business + industry multi-disciplinary pre-medical/dental/nursing pharmacy technician law enforcement legal services cosmetology business financial services marketing advanced coursework A.P. I.B. dual credit

15 POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS High school students can earn certifications in their chosen field Pre Medical Studies Advertising Design Cosmetology Computer Animation Computer Maintenance Computer Technician Engineering Robotics Culinary Arts Auto Collision Auto Tech Cisco Career Center Career Awareness Training Emergency Medical Tech Biotechnology

16 BRIDGE TO COLLEGE & CAREER COLLEGE READINESS Students can receive college credit in high school through these programs. Partnerships with local colleges can provide advanced educational opportunities.

17 BRIDGE TO COLLEGE & CAREER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Students are trained and certified in their chosen field of work. Studies have shown that graduation and retention rates are increased with these programs. Students are prepared to begin their careers immediately after graduation.

18 CAREER PATHWAYS

19 COSMETOLOGY

20 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING

21 CULINARY ARTS

22 AUTOMOTIVE

23 ENGINEERING

24 HEALTHCARE

25 GRAPHIC ARTS

26 ADVERTISING DESIGN

27 CTE CENTER EXAMPLES

28 EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW ISD

29 EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW ISD

30 EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW ISD

31 BIRDVILLE ISD

32 BIRDVILLE ISD

33 BIRDVILLE ISD

34 FORT WORTH ISD

35 GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

36 GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

37 GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

38 TYLER ISD

39 TYLER ISD

40 TYLER ISD

41 SITE ANALYSIS AND SELECTION PROCESS Process Analysis Process for what is best for entire district Utilities proximity and availability Roads and Adjacencies Costs of the site Visibility from the highways Time Line for Decision

42 THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Jan 2015 Jan 2015 Feb 2015 Feb 2015 TBD Program Development and Community Input Sessions School Board workshops on Potential Bond Program Scope and Costs Potential Program Presented to School Board including Community Input School Board Could Call for Bond Election for May 9, 2015 Bond Election Date

43 VISIONING PROCESS

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