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2 State of the Muncie Community Schools Delivered to the Muncie & Delaware County Chamber of Commerce October 7, 2015

3 These are not easy times in education EWA Teacher

4 It is an axiom in my mind that our liberty can never be safe but in the hands of the people themselves, and that too of the people with a certain degree of instruction. This it is the business of the state to effect, and on a general plan. T. Jefferson, 1796, in a letter to G. Washington

5 Schools are the bedrock of our Democracy Dale Basham at MCS United Way Breakfast, 10/2/2015

6 Scope of MCS Serve children from age 3 to 22 and adults working towards a HS diploma 5893 Traditional Students 747 Permanent Staff Administrators 35 Faculty 453 Non-certified Staff 259 Fifteen Locations Nine Elementary Schools (PK-5) Two Middle Schools (6-8) Muncie Central High School (9-12) Muncie Area Career Center (9+) Youth Opportunity Center (6-12) Camp Adventure

7 Enrollment Based upon Fall Reporting

8 Student Demographics Breakdown by Ethnicity 19% Black/Non-Hispanic 3% Hispanic 64% White/Non-Hispanic 12% Multiracial 2% Other 20% of Students with an IEP (Unduplicated Count; 25% Duplicated Count) 250 Severe Disabilities 622 Mild Disabilities 821 Speech/Language Disabilities 1% of Children who are English Language Learners 72% Percent of Students on Free or Reduced Lunch

9 Minority Employment Delaware Co. Ave.

10 Academic Programming

11 Graduation Rates Based Upon Simple Cohort Model MCS State Ave

12 College Matriculation Rate

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15 Advanced Placement Participation # of Students # of Tests

16 AP Student Participation is up 49% over the past five years AP Student Performance is up 38% over the past five years

17 Dual Credit # of Students # of Credits

18 Dual Credit The Early College Program being conducted in partnership with Ivy Tech will allow MCHS students to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate s degree. Dual credits earned are up 432% over the Some concern over recent decisions by the Board of Higher Learning may compromise our abilities to continue dual credit options. (See Indianapolis Star Story September 24, 2015) past four years

19 MCJROTC US Marine Corps Junior ROTC program at Muncie Central was named a Naval Honor Program this fall. This honor, among other things, allows the program to nominate students to the service academies. The Cadets provide a wide range of community services to the community and the school with a particular focus on veterans organizations. Students who participate are eligible for advanced standing if they enlist in the military as well, but the focus on the program is on leadership and character development. It is not primarily a recruiting tool.

20 Muncie Area Career Center (MACC) Currently serves 336 students from MCS and 11 other school corporations in Vocational and Technical courses from Delaware and Randolph Counties Adult Education Program Serves Blackford, Delaware and Randolph Counties 594 adult learners were enrolled during SY 2015 About 275 were served directly at the MACC 131 Students earned a High School Equivalency Certificate (HSE) last year

21 MACC Certification Programs MACC Program students have earned 149 Industry Standard Certifications last year State Board of Cosmetology Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Microsoft Office Certification: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Cisco Certified Network Administrator Certified Network Webmaster National Board Certification Test for Dental Assisting (DANB) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) First Responders Certification Associated Builders & Contractors Credit (ABC) Indiana WorkKeys Basic Skills Assessment Will be adding Automation and Robotics certification shortly

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23 A-F Accountability School Score 2013 Score 2014 Score 2015 % F/R Lunch MCS ? 72% EWA ? 58% Grissom ? 87% Longfellow ? 90% Mitchell ? 45% North View ? 70% South View ? 88% Storer ? 49% Sutton ? 86% West View ? 60% NMS ? 64% SMS.25.25? 86% MCHS 3.37* 3.38? 64% *Composite score from MCHS & MSHS in 2013

24 Some Elementary Programs Solid elementary core: 4 of 9 Elementary Schools earned an A rating; 2 earned a B ; Based upon the 8 Step Model Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is being implemented in most of our elementary schools and SMS; to date, discipline issues have declined more than 67% at SMS Expanded Learning Program (ELP) K-5 at EWA provides accelerated and enriched gifted education for students identified as academically gifted. MP3 Program that is led by BSU professors in conjunction with building leaders. This program allows aspiring educators to learn about education in the context of the whole community in which the children live. Participants with BSU s Teachers College as Professional Development Schools Elementary athletic programming Kindergarten Readiness programing

25 Middle Schools Offer French & Spanish instruction Offer gifted STEM program which teaches across subject matter boundaries Junior National Honor Society SWAGGER Recovery Alternative School 1:1 ipad Program ICE Basketball League Full range of athletics and extra-curricular activities

26 Athletics Overall MCHS record for 2015 ~ student athletes at MCHS last year Boys Tennis won NCC Conference Championship Don Wafer was the NCC tennis coach of the year Steve Sprandlin was the IN Disabilities Swim Coach of the year Student Athletes who competed at state: Aaliyah Barnes Lucas Bradford Track Swimming Alec Hale Swimming Cameron Ottinger Swimming Cullen Tyler Swimming Keegan Bronnenberg Golf Tied for 1st Place

27 Finances & Facilities

28 Finances: Calendar Year; General Fund Revenue v. Expenses $60,000, $58,000, Operating Revenue Expenses $56,000, $54,000, $52,000, $50,000, $48,000, $46,000, $44,000, $42,000, $40,000,

29 Expenses by Type Insurance/Travel 2% Supplies Vocational Ed 1% Alternative Schools 1% Water/Trash 1% Purchased Services 1% 6% Special Ed 12% Salaries 51% Benefits 25%

30 EOY Operating Balances & Cash Reserves 30,000, ,000, ,117, ,997, ,000, ,092, ,000, ,371, ,000, ,000, ,212, $4,938,690.00$5,167, ,043, ,802, $2,494, $478, $77, $357, $66, , Total Reserves GF Cash (Included in Total)

31 2015 Tax Cap Losses Circuit Breaker As % of Total Levy

32 Facilities Several facilities studies have been completed but not acted upon Southside Middle School is by far the building in the best condition in the corporation Longfellow, Mitchell & North View are in good shape Grissom is in need of a facelift but is structurally sound MCHS, EWA, NMS, South View, Sutton & Storer all have significant issues Lack of proactive maintenance Budget issues have caused significant deferred maintenance issues Energy management has significantly reduced our energy use Technology infrastructure is in dire need up updating

33 Partnerships Partnerships and Grants will be essential for MCS to move forward and to become more flexible and responsive to student needs. We are blessed with a wide range of strong, dedicated partners. I challenged each teacher in the corporation to apply for a grant this year. I have been pleased with the number of staff who have been involved in finding and writing grants so far this year.

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35 Areas of Concern Kindergarten Readiness Failure rates at the secondary level are too high Graduation rate isn t 100% Graduates need to have a career path and a plan to get there Need for more support services; particularly mental health support for our children and families Long term facilities planning & renovation needs; rebuild our technology infrastructure Need for a strong digitally-based curriculum Need to hire and retain the best possible educators and support staff who are reflective of our community Need to live within our budget

36 Strategic Planning

37 Looking Forward Community Survey to gather information from all stakeholders about their hopes and dreams for MCS Five Planning Task Forces including about 100+ staff, parents, community members and parents to draft goals for MCS Hope to ensure that we are collaborating efficiently with the City of Muncie, BSU, Ivy Tech and the wider business community Focus group meetings in each area to help refine and review those plans (United Way has offered to help to facilitate these meetings) Draft plans to be presented to the MCS Board for their review A formal approval of the plan in June 2016

38 Finance & Facilities Curriculum & Instruction Student Services, Support and Safety Human Resources & Professional Development Communications and Parent Engagement

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40 My Request to Each of you Be actively engaged in setting the direction for the future of MCS: Complete the Strategic Planning Survey Volunteer to serve on a Planning Committee Attend one or more of the Focus Group sessions Follow MCS on social media Be the constructively critical friends MCS needs

41 Some Upcoming Events October 20, 2015 Southside Middle School - Choir Concert at Muncie Central October 22, 2015 Northside Middle School - Band Concert October 27, 2015 Southside Middle School- Choir Concert October 27, 2015 Muncie Central - Band Concert October 29, 2015 Northside Middle School -Choir Concert October 31, 2015 Muncie Central - Haunted House November 07, 2015 Muncie Central - Craft Fair November 10, 2015 Muncie Central - Choir Concert November 11, 2015 Muncie Central - Veteran's Ceremony 11/20-11/21 Southside Middle School Play Silver s Secret 11/20-11/22 Northside Middle School Musical -Alice in Wonderland

42 Special thanks to all of our partner organizations that help us serve the students and families of Muncie and Delaware County

43 Thank you for your time and support Follow MCS on Follow me For Like us on Facebook