State of the Schools Wall Township Public Schools July 10, 2018 Cheryl Dyer, Superintendent
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State of the
Schools
Wall Township Public Schools
July 10, 2018
Cheryl Dyer, Superintendent
Topics Covered in this Update
● Status of the Strategic Plan (Year One Implementation)
● Enrollment in our Schools
● Staffing in our Schools
● Finances in our Schools
● Meeting the Needs of our Students
○ Curriculum and Instruction
○ Special Education
○ Support Services
○ Facilities
● Student AchievementStatus of the Strategic Plan
Student Success Goal # 1
By June 2022, the district will show evidence of a robust, sustainable curriculum plan that provides
meaningful educational experiences and opportunities for all students and supports teachers in
developing standards-based, authentic lessons to to foster and nurture the necessary 21st century
skills of well-rounded, confident, future-ready learners.
Year One Activities and Results:
● Create a 5 Year Curriculum Renewal Cycle
○ Completed and Board Approved
● Conduct Annual Needs Assessment for Professional Development
○ Administrative needs assessment reviewed at summer administrator retreat
○ Staff needs assessment survey sent in July and will be reviewed at September
administrator council meeting.Student Success Goal # 1 continued
Year One Activities and Results continued
● Continue Professional Development (K-5) on standards based learning and reporting
○ Robust and comprehensive training took place in 2017-18, follow-up is planned for 2018-19
● Analyze master schedules and identify opportunities for job-embedded articulation time
○ Limited by the length of the school day at elementary
○ Provided at other levels
● Network with area businesses and organizations to identify opportunities to enrich the
curriculum
○ Relationships established with InfoAge and the Historical Society, increased co-curricular and
extra-curricular trips and eventsStudent Success Goal # 2
By June 2022, the district will support the diverse needs of all students by providing a variety of
programs that promote high levels of engagement and learning, both academically, socially, and
emotionally.
Year One Activities and Results:
● Create and administer annual district parent and student surveys to analyze satisfaction with
current course offerings and to identify other areas of curricular interest
○ CTAC is developing surveys to be sent in Fall 2018
● Develop a digital program resource guide that is shared on the district website which lists all
course offerings, including co and extracurricular activities
○ CTAC, supervisors, and guidance will begin in Fall 2018.Student Success Goal # 2 continued
Year One Activities and Results continued
● Develop a matrix that highlights course offerings at WHS and other area comprehensive high
schools and vocational schools
○ CTAC, supervisors, and guidance will begin in Fall 2018
● Partner with Monmouth County Vocational Schools in developing alternative career pathways
○ Director of Curriculum will begin articulation in 2018-19 school year
● Explore opportunities to integrate K-12 social/emotional learning experiences within the
curriculum
○ Professional development begins for K-12 teachers in 2018-19 school year
○ CTAC researching best practices in SEL for curricular recommendations to the BOE
● Continue to monitor, evaluate and publicize the Crimson College Academy
○ Ongoing articulation with Brookdale to analyze enrollment and growth opportunities.Student Success Goal # 3
By June 2022, the district will ensure that all students have access to technology to enhance critical
thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration.
Year One Activities and Results:
● Administrators will explore new and innovative technologies via conferences and workshops to
enhance student engagement and improve learning
○ Administrators participate in professional development to enhance knowledge of new technologies to
support instruction and learning, i.e. MC3, Google Expeditions, etc.
● Ensure ongoing articulation between the Office of C&I and Technology Department to inform
the alignment of the District Technology Plan to the curriculum
○ Directors of Curriculum & Technology articulate monthly to ensure alignment of curricular needs with
current and future technology, i.e. digital instructional and assessment resources
● Inventory current technology assets to identify strengths and shortfalls
○ Director of Technology continuing to oversee inventory and asset tagging of all technology, as well as
acquisition and deployment of new technologyStudent Success Goal # 3 continued
Year One Activities and Results continued
● Create and convene the District Curriculum and Technology Committee.
○ CTAC (Curriculum & Technology Advisory Council) has current membership of 24 stakeholders, including
teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.Finance and Facilities Goal # 1
While implementing fiscally responsible measures and a schedule of facility and infrastructure
improvements, WTPS will make a commitment to keep annual increases to the tax levy at 2% or less,
and to utilize all available funds from alternate sources, and to utilize waivers and banked cap that
might be available when necessary during the years 2017-2022.
● Create an F&F Advisory committee
○ Delayed until 2018-19
● Explore creative ways to add sources of revenue
○ We have approved over $23,198 in donations and $1,304,435 in grants (IDEA, ESSA, etc.)
○ Increased tuition-in students- 2017-2018 tuition received: $67,000 (private K-12)
○ We have realized additional revenue from rent of our facilities (Wrap Program and clothing bins)
● Investigate cost saving measures
○ This is an ongoing process through all departments (examples health benefits, annual bids, and copiers)
● Educate and communicate our district vision and the costs to execute the vision to
stakeholders
○ Occurs during the budget development process and through the public hearing on the budget
○ Website posts
○ Facebook group and FB postingsCommunity Outreach and Engagement Goal # 1
By 2022, there will be a ‘town identity’ where the school district is the hub of community involvement
for all stakeholders. The community will be involved in the schools and the schools will be involved
in the community.
● Fall Pep-Rally and Bonfire
○ The second annual event is planned by the Crimson Knight Foundation for September 6, 2018
● Continue to establish partnerships through the Crimson Knight Foundation. Develop
relationships with InfoAge, Wall Historical Society, and Allaire Community Farm.
○ Significant progress has been made in this area
● Utilize the website for public relations. Investigate a quarterly newsletter in conjunction with
the town to be mailed to all residents.
○ The website is utilized on a daily basis to communicate.
○ The quarterly newsletter was delayed until 2018-2019
● Utilize MLK Day of Service as a mechanism for giving back to the community
○ Very successful!
● Parent Engagement Workshops: Standards Based Report Cards, Healthy Body/Mind/Spirit,
Special Education Presentations, ESL Parent AdvisorySchool Climate and Culture Goal # 1
By 2022, the school environment will be culturally responsive and and will offer all students the
flexibility to pursue meaningful opportunities based on interest level in order to become competent,
confident, and motivated individuals.
● Encourage K-12 interactions and interactions with other community stakeholders.
○ This is achieved through department meetings, vertical articulation and extra-curricular activities
(Heroes and Cool Kids for example)
● Increase student and teacher recognition for positive environment and morale
○ Students and teachers are recognized at the building level, at BOE meetings, and through the Teacher of
the Year and Educational Professional of the Year programs
○ Twitter and Facebook posts that highlight student and teacher achievements
○ Continued reports from Student Representative to the BOE
○ Student membership on C-TAC
● Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
○ Parent engagement workshops on Healthy Body, Healthy Spirit, Healthy Mind
○ Discussion of social, emotional and mental health issues for students at risk during I&RS meetings
○ Budget support for an additional mental health professional in 2018-2019Enrollment in Our Schools 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Change
Projected
WHS 1121 1050 1190 -69
WIS 776 811 887 -111
Allenwood 394 382 348 46
Central 530 522 504 26
Old Mill 409 404 402 7
West Belmar 178 186 203 -25
Primary 55 57 55 -
Students on rolls 3461 3461 3589 -128
SE Out of district 33 33.5 41 -8
Students received 41 41 25 16
(includes primary, SE, and GE)Personnel Total Personnel 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Change (Certificated and Non-Certificated) Anticipated District and School Administrators 23.5 23 23 .5 Teachers 365.6 367.6 375.6 -10 School Counselors and School/Family Liaison 17 16 16 1 CST, Related Service Providers and Nurses 38 37 35 3 Total 444.1 443.6 449.6 -8.6 Non-Certificated Personnel 340.35 338.1 326.9 13.45 Grand Total 784.45 781.7 776.5 7.95
Non- Certificated Personnel 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Change
Anticipated
Other Managers 10 10 10 0
Paraprofessionals 143.0 148.8 139.7 3.3
Custodians/Maintenance 50 50 49 1
Bus Drivers 47 47 47 0
Cafeteria Workers 31 31 30 1
Secretaries 37.5 37.5 37.5 0
Security 16.85 8.7 8.7 8.15
Technology Staff 5 5 5 0
Total 340.35 338.1 326.9 13.45Revenues 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Difference Average
over 3years per year
Local Tax Levy $65,330,577 $64,053,498 $62,797.547 $2,433,030 $844,343
Tuition $530,000 $370,000 $370,000 $160,000 $53,333
Misc. Revenues and $217,480 $85,000 $145,000 $72,480 $24,160
rents
State Aid $4,196,000 $3,881,807 $3,781,653 $414,347 $138,115
Federal Aid $47,943 $80,849 $51,300 $-3.3587 -$1,119
Bud. Fund Balance $1,000,000 $975,000 $975,000 $25,000 $8,333
Cap. Reserve DD $2,950,000 $179,000 _ $2,950,000 $983,333
Maint. Reserve DD - - - -
Emergency Res. DD - - $223,500
Total Op. Budget $74,272,000 $69,624,654 $68,334,000 $5,938,000 $1,979,333Appropriations in $ 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Difference over Average
3 years per year
Reg. Instruction $21,005,133 $20,090,327 $20,169,426 $835,707 $278,569
Special Ed. $8,819,250 $8,463,949 $8,326,296 $492,954 $164,318
Co-curr/Athletics $1,206,349 $1,187,439 $1,217,036 -$10,870 -$3,623
Tuition $2,698,934 $2,727,035 $2,578,219 $120,715 $40,238
Support Services $7,157,040 $7,294,554 $7,404,687 -$247,647 $82,549
Administration $4,764,530 $4,708,945 $4,693,832 $70,698 $23,566
Technology $718,350 $587,371 $564,113 $154,237 $51,412
Operations $6,511,079 $6,421,464 $6,421,464 $89,615 $29,872
Transportation $4,768,349 $4,692,611 $4,394,345 $374,004 $124,668
Benefits $13,013,785 $12,602,995 $11,790,582 $1,223,203 $407,734
Eq. & Cap. Proj $3,312,780 $854,654 $784,000 $2,528,780 $842,297Curriculum and Instruction Changes in Year One Program Evaluations - K-12 ELA program evaluation completed and presented to BOE in May 2018. Increased digital resources for instruction and assessment - Measuring Up ELA/Math for grades 2-8, Newsela for grades 6-12, Math IXL for Algebra I at WIS and WHS. K-5 ELA Curriculum Development - Twelve half days of professional development for K-5 teachers to develop and align new ELA curriculum maps. Standards Based Report Cards - K-5 teachers participated in ongoing professional development to enhance their understanding of SBRC. Three Parent Universities held to support parents in understanding the SBRC. Teacher committees developed to meet in summer 2018 to analyze report cards and make recommendations for improvement. Rollout of SBRC continues with 4th grade in 2018-19 and 5th grade in 2019-20. Response to Intervention (RTI) - Convened district RTI committee to develop multi-tiered system of support for struggling learners. Action plans have been developed for all schools for implementation in 2018-19 school year. Dyslexia - our reading specialists will be working this summer to improve our district protocol for dyslexia screening and interventions. Professional development will be provided to help teachers better understand the protocol for identifying and supporting students. Early Literacy- Use of Fundations added to the Primary School curriculum
SE Classification 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Change Autism 52 53 56 4 Emotionally Disturbed 7 7 8 -1 Hearing Impaired 3 4 4 -1 Multiply Disabled 44 45 59 -15 Cognitively Impaired 4 4 4 - Other Health Impaired 174 179 165 9 Specific Learning Disability 159 163 175 -16 Speech/Language Impaired 149 154 162 -13 Traumatic Brain Injury 5 5 6 -1 Visually Impaired 0 1 1 -1 Preschool Disabled 42 44 36 6 Total 639 (18.4%) 657(18.9%) 676 (19.6%) -37 (-1.2%)
Special Education Changes in Year One Expansion of the Behavioral Disabilities class at elementary to include a section of K-2 and a section of 3-5 Budgeted for Intermediate School expansion of Language Learning Delayed classroom with an ABA focus for 2018-2019 Budgeted for an additional BCBA position for 2018-2019
Support Services Changes in Year One Created a Safe Schools Committee (custodial supervisors, facilities manager) Continued Safe Schools training for all staff (Year 2) Professional Development for Paraprofessionals (technology) added Added security personnel for recess and after school programs (part-year)
Facility Changes in Year One New Home & Visitor Bleachers at Wall High School Stadium New High Efficiency Boilers at Old Mill Elementary School Upgrades & Maintenance to Steam Heating Pipes at Central Elementary Upgraded the Student Information Servers Installed battery back-ups for servers and networking equipment Will award bid to replace the High School generator Budgeted for new auditorium seating at WIS
Student Achievement Highlights in Year One Increase in students participating in STEAM activities, including local, regional and state competitions. The student achievement report for 2016-17 is available on the website. The student achievement report for 2017-18 will be presented in October 2018.
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