Biggs Unified School District

District Advisory Committee

September 14, 2009 8:30 am -2:25 pm

Meeting Notes

Review role of DAC

Bill commented that the role of the DAC is to make sure the District is on track and the schools, teachers and students are on track to achieve goals needed.  Bill also stated that NCLB is the reason for the LEA Plan.  Laura Dearden talked about the target for school achievement going up each year.  Bill discussed the LEA Plan and the importance of everyone knowing what is going on at the school sites.  Bill reviewed how each school site is doing.  Mellisa Atteberry was concerned about plans and decisions made and being implemented with information available to review.

Review 2009-10 DAC Annual Activity Calendar and Dates

Laura stated the DAC will meet five times during the year.  The intention is to review and update our LEA Plan.  Laura discussed the school DAC calendar.  Bill also went over the School Site Council calendar and what are the needs to accomplish this year.

Discuss

Estimated API 2009.  Bill commented that we are waiting for the State to come out with actual numbers.  Laura handed out estimated information on the 2009 Growth API Summary and explained the summary.  Bill also explained the 2009 Estimated Growth API Summary information.  Laura stated that all schools made progress as far as moving up in the 08/09 school year.  Bill stated teachers need collaboration time.  Bill talked about getting our staff collaboration up to speed.

API Trends 1999-2009

Laura handed out and discussed the API Summary for 1999-2009.  Bill commented that the bottom row of the 2007-2008 column needs to be corrected from -16 to +16.  Bill also discussed the API Index Summary 1999-2009.  Laura will get an updated revised copy of the API Summary 1999-2009.

AYP Program Improvement Status Schools/District

AYP Targets

The AYP report for 2009 was discussed. (AYP) means Adequate Yearly Progress.  Bill went over the report and asked those present not to discuss the information with anyone until tomorrow.  Bill stated we may not be under Program Improvement this year.  Bill explained the PI procedure and the process of becoming compliant.  Laura handed out and discussed the 2009 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report on each school site, BES, BMS, BHS and discussed.  Laura explained the three different tests.  API – is STAR, AYP – STAR for grades 2-8th and AYP – CASHEE score for 9 – 12th.  Bill discussed more information on the three testing API, AYP and CAHSEE testing.

Report on STAR Performance Data

Bill explained where the strength and weakness are and where the District is with staff.  Bill also commented on getting staff trained.  Laura discussed a form handed out on performance.  Bill gave examples.

2009 CA Standards Test (CST) school/Grade

CA Standards Test (CST) Results (Multi-year)

Laura handed out STAR scores for BES, BMS years 2006-2009.  Brigitte also discussed the STAR scores.  Bill also discussed the “Basic & Far Below Range Student” and what is being done to help them.

Report on EL Master Plan Approval

Bill talked about last years Title lll improvement program.  Bill commented that the District is now following what was planned by the DAC.  Vera discussed page 59-61 LEA of the Addendum.  (AMAO) Annual measureable Achievement Outcome was discussed and read by Vera.  Bill stated that these are identified problems and how the committee is going to address them or how they are being addressed.  Vera explained the definition of ELD, English Language Development.  Vera also stated that four teachers are going through training.  Vera stated that the EL students will be tested in the Fall and at other time in the school year.  Bill commented that we have an approved plan and that we need to follow that plan.

CPM Compliance Update

Bill handed out a CPM list of compliance items from last year.  Bill and Laura reviewed and discussed this information.  Laura mentioned a need to put the HIV Instruction in place for 7th-9th grade.  Bill commented that we are waiting for approval on what has been sent in already.

Update on categorical budget flexibility and programs for Biggs USD

Bill handed out and discussed a spreadsheet on categorical budgets funding.  Bill commented that the highlighted ones were pulled back and put into Title l.  Bill mentioned that a Sp. Ed. Bus was purchased with the One Time Monies.  Bill commented that this saves the District a lot of money and also no lay off.  Bill stated that we are currently making it but to be careful how money is spent to the School Site Council.

Review Revised Compliance Calendars

ELAC/DELAC

School Site Council

Laura handed out an Agenda and suggested School Site information and SS Council calendars and minutes.  Laura discussed each one.  Laura stated to be sure and put Karen on the email to receive the minutes from SS Council meetings.  Laura handed out and discussed the DELAC and ELAC Calendar Activity.  Laura went over DELAC responsibilities and ELAC responsibilities.  Bill said to refer anyone asking questions the committee members can’t answer to him.  Reviewed Fall CAHSEE data (Secondary Schools) was reviewed and moved from January to February on the calendar.

Laura stated SS Council needed a consistent template for the Agenda & Minutes to follow.

Update on School Safety Plans/Emergency Procedures

Laura said there were two components.  She is working on an emergency plan with the principals.  They will be bringing in the Fire Dept. and Police Dept. once implemented.  Bill stated that he wants this in place within the month.  Bill and Laura are working on putting a notebook format together for the procedures.

LEA Plan Goal 3 and Site Professional Development Plans

Bill commented that he wanted everyone trained on how are kids are doing on an ongoing basis.  Bill also said that SS Council needs to have a plan in place to follow, Assessment & Strategy plan, Staff Development Plan and a Time Line to be developed.

Meeting Adjourned at 2:25 PM