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1Iowa Hill Elementary Published: February 2008

Colfax Elementary School DistrictServing Grades

Kindergarten through Eight

24825 Ben Taylor RoadColfax, CA 95713(530) 346-2202

Fax: (530) 346-2205

Principal/Superintendent

Jon Ray

Board of TrusteesJanelle LaBrecqueMichelle HeimannCarmen Armstrong

Michelle GibbsBrant Hoffmann

Data SourcesData within the SARC was

provided by Colfax Elementary School District, retrieved from the

2006-07 SARC template, and/or located on Dataquest (http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest). Dataquest is a search engine, maintained by the California

Department of Education (CDE), which allows the public to search for facts and figures pertaining to schools and districts throughout

the state. Among the data available, parents and community may find information about school performance, test scores, student

demographics, staffing, and student misconduct/intervention.

Principal’s MessageThe purpose of the School Accountability Report Card is to provide parents with information about the school’s instructional programs, academic achievement, materials and facilities, and the staff. Information about Colfax Elementary School District is also provided.

Parents and community play a very important role in the school. Understanding the school’s educational program, student achievement, and curriculum development can assist both school and community in ongoing program improvement.

We have made a commitment to provide the best educational program possible for our students. The excellent quality of our program is a reflection of our highly committed staff. We are dedicated to ensuring that Iowa Hill Elementary School is a welcoming, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics as well as positive values. Through our hard work, together, our students will be challenged to reach their maximum potential.

School ProfileThe Colfax Elementary School District is compromised of two schools: Colfax Elementary School with a 2006-07 student population of 442 students, and Iowa Hill School with six. Iowa Hill Elementary School serves students from the city of Colfax and about 125 square miles of unincorporated residential area.

The first public elementary school in the area was established in the Illinoistown area of Colfax in 1853. In the summer of 1993 a new facility was completed in Colfax, located at 24825 Ben Taylor Road. Both schools offer a unique educational experience focused on students achieving their maximum potential educationally, socially, and mentally. Standards based education is at the forefront of our education, including preparing students to succeed academically when continuing on to high school. There is a strong focus on basic skills, especially math and literature. Writing is considered a learning tool and is taught across all curriculum areas.

Discipline & Climate for LearningStudents at Iowa Hill Elementary School are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and acceptance of others. The goal of Iowa Hill Elementary School’s discipline program is to reward students for positive behavior. The school uses a progressively stepped discipline system, which is a system of warnings and consequences that helps students correct their actions. A color card system is in place, where students start the day with a green card. The first consequence for misbehaving is the yellow card, which is a warning. The second is a red card (lose a recess, take some time for reflection to think about the behavior) and the third mistake may lead to a phone call home, loss of recesses, and time to reflect on the behavior. The fourth mistake may lead to suspension.

Parents and students are informed of school rules and discipline policies through the Student-Parent Handbook, which is given to students on the fisrt day of school. Students and parents must also sign a School Compact, which outlines the school rules and policies. A school newsletter is sent home monthly. Parents are invited to attend a Parent Informational Meeting two times a year, in the fall and spring. Additionally, the NTI-Connect Ed mass calling system is utilized to make announcements via telephone to the school community.

The Suspensions and Expulsions table illustrates total cases for the last three years, as well as a percentage of enrollment. Suspensions are expressed in terms of total infractions, not number of students suspended, as some students may have been suspended on multiple occasions. Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives are exhausted.

Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group2006-07

Percentage

African American 0.0%

American Indian 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

Caucasian 66.7%

Filipino 0.0%

Hispanic 0.0%

Pacific Islander 0.0%

Multiple or No Response 33.3%

Suspensions & ExpulsionsSchool District

04-05 05-06 06-07 04-05 05-06 06-07

Suspensions 0 0 0 45 183 68

Suspension Rate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8.88% 38.20% 15.18%

Expulsions 0 0 0 1 1 3

Expulsion Rate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.20% 0.21% 0.67%

Iowa Hill Elementary School

2006-2007 School Accountability Report Card


Students are encouraged to participate in the school’s additional academic and extracurricular activities, which are an integral part of the educational program. These schoolwide and classroom incentives promote positive attitudes, encourage achievement, and aid in the prevention of behavioral problems. Extracurricular activities and programs include: yearbook, student council, band, volleyball, basketball, track, and a wide variety of student clubs.

Iowa Hill Elementary School recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes of students and staff on a regular basis. Students are recognized for their achievements in academics at periodic assemblies, by being placed on the Honor Roll (grades 4-8) for achieving a GPA of 3.0-3.49, and the Principal’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5-4.0. The Bulldog Blast is a weekly event that recognizes Students of the Week. Good attendance is also rewarded through classroom and individual rewards or prizes.

Enrollment By GradeSchool districts receive financial support from the state for the education of the students they serve based on how many students attend each day. Most importantly, attendance is critical to academic achievement. Attendance, tardy, and truancy policies are clearly stated, consistently enforced, and consequences fairly administered. Student attendance is carefully monitored to identify those students exhibiting excessive absences. Colfax Elementary School District uses the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) process to discourage attendance problems and to help improve attendance and truancy issues. An attendance clerk makes a phone call to the home of any absent student to verify the absence.

This chart illustrates the enrollment trend by grade level for the past three school years.

Instructional Time (Includes Minimum Days)For the 2006-07 school year, Iowa Hill Elementary School offered 180 days of instruction, which included 20 minimum days, which were utilized for parent conferences. All instructional time either met or exceeded the daily instructional minute requirements specified in the California Education Code. The table displays a comparison of the number of instructional minutes offered at the school as compared to the state requirement for each grade level.

School LeadershipLeadership at Iowa Hill Elementary School is a responsibility shared between district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents. The district’s emphasis is on a well-balanced and rigorous core curriculum at all grade levels. Instructional programs are aligned with state and district standards. Beginning on January 1, 2007, leadership duties were assumed by Principal Jon Ray. Principal Ray’s previous positions as an educator include administrator in Rio Linda for five years and one year as a vice principal.

Staff members and parents participate on various committees that make decisions regarding the priorities and direction of the educational plan to ensure instructional programs are consistent with students’ needs and comply with district goals. Leadership teams include the Leadership Committee (which consists of the principal, Director of Maintenance, Chairpersons of other committees, and business managers), the Procedure/Best Committee, and the Student Activity Committee.

Class SizeAverage class sizes vary by grade level and subject area taught. In addition to credentialed teachers, students receive assistance in the classroom from parent volunteers and Paraeducators. Parent volunteers are classified into either Special Projects Coordinators (who coordinate fundraising or other special projects) or Frequent Volunteers (who require a background check and TB test, and who work frequently in the classroom). The table indicates the average class size, as well as the number of classes offered in reference to their enrollment.

In 1996, state legislature approved implementation of the Class Size Reduction (CSR) program that provides funding to hire additional teachers to assist schools in reducing K-3 class sizes. Iowa Hill Elementary began implementing CSR for grades kindergarten through three in 1996-1997. For the past three years, 100% of classrooms at Iowa Hill Elementary met the CSR requirements.

Counseling & Support StaffIt is the goal of Iowa Hill Elementary to assist students in their social and personal development as well as academics. The school gives special attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision making, or handling peer pressure. The counselor to pupil ratio is 1:6. The table lists the support service personnel available at Iowa Hill Elementary.

Individualized InstructionColfax Elementary School District provides services to students with special needs on an as-needed basis. Programs and services designed to meet the student’s needs are identified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The Resource Specialist Program serves students with exceptional needs who are able to function in the regular classroom for the majority of the day. Students may also receive services from a Speech and Language Specialist or a Psychologist on an as-needed basis.

Counseling & Support Services StaffNumber of

StaffFull Time

Equivalent

Counselor 1 0.2

Health Aide 1 0.4

Librarian 1 1.0

Nurse 1 0.2

Psychologist 1 0.4

Resource Specialist Aide 2 2.0

Resource Teacher 2 2.0

Speech/Language Specialist 1 0.8

Technology Aide 1 1.0

Instructional Minutes By Grade LevelMinutes Required Actual Minutes

5th 54,000 56,800

6th 54,000 56,800

8th 54,000 56,800

Enrollment Trend by Grade Level2004-05 2005-06 2006-07

3rd 2

4th 3

5th 1 2

6th 2

8th 2 2

Class Size DistributionClassrooms Containing:

Average Class Size

1-20 Students

21-32 Students

33+ Students

05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07

All Grades 4 4 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0


Students who have been identified as capable of higher levels of achievement receive additional instruction through the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program. The GATE enrichment program is a pull-out program, with a project-based focus.

Instructional MaterialsColfax Elementary School District held a Public Hearing on September 18, 2007, and determined that each school within the district has sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the California Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the state are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school as of February, 2008.

Additional Internet Access/Public LibrariesFor additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the Colfax public library which contains numerous computer workstations.

School FacilitiesIowa Hill Elementary School is comprised of one classroom, one computer lab, and a playground.

Cleaning Process The principal works daily with the custodial staff of a full time Director of Maintenance and a full time custodian to ensure that the cleaning of the school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards are available at the district office for review.

Maintenance and Repair District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and highest priority are given to emergency repairs. At the time of publication, 100% of all restrooms on campus were in good working order.

District-Adopted TextbooksGrade Levels Subject Publisher Adoption

Year Sufficient

6th-8th English/Language Arts

Holt, Rinehart & Winston 2004 Yes

K-5 English/Language Arts Open Court 2004 Yes

K-8 Mathematics Saxon 2003 Yes

6th-8th Science Holt, Rinehart & Winston 2008 Yes

K-5 Science Houghton Mifflin 2008 Yes

K-5Social

Science/History

MacMillan/ McGraw Hill 2007 Yes

6th-8thSocial

Science/History

Teacher’s Curriculum

Institute2007 Yes

Deferred Maintenance Budget The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides matching funds on a dollar–for–dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. For the 2006-07 school year the district allocated $44,500 for deferred maintenance program. This represents 2% of the district’s general fund budget. During the 2006-07 school year, the district’s governing board approved deferred maintenance projects for the school, which included painting the exterior of the school and replacing the school’s solar panels.

The table below shows the results of the most recent school facilities inspection, collected in February, 2008.

Safe School PlanThe safety of students and staff is a primary concern of Colfax Elementary School District. The school is always in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The School Site Safety plan was last reviewed and updated in May 2007 by the School Safety Committee, which consists of the principal, a credentialed teacher, the Director of Maintenance, members of the community, and the Safe School Officer, and members of the local law enforcement and fire department. All revisions were communicated to the both the classified and certificated staff. The school’s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire, disaster, and intruder drills are conducted on a monthly basis throughout the school year.

Students are supervised before school by a paraeducator, classified employees and teachers and after school by credentialed teachers. A paraeducator supervise students during lunch. Teachers also help with supervision during lunch and break periods. There is a designated area for student drop off and pick up. Visitors must check in at the front office, wear a vistor’s badge at all times, and check out before leaving.

School Facility ConditionsDate of Last Inspection: 02/07/2008

Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: Exemplary

Items Inspected

Facility Component System Status

Deficiency & Remedial

Actions Taken or PlannedGood Fair Poor

Gas Leaks X

Mechanical Systems X

Windows/Doors/Gates/Fences (Interior and Exterior) X

Interior Surfaces (Floors, Ceilings, Walls, and Window Casings)

X

Hazardous Materials (Interior and Exterior) X

Structural Damage X

Fire Safety X

Electrical (Interior and Exterior) X

Pest/Vermin Infestation X

Drinking Fountains (Inside and Outside) X

Restrooms X

Sewer X

Roofs (observed from the ground, inside/outside the building)

X

Playground/School Grounds X

Overall Cleanliness X


Student Achievement & TestingVarious measures of student achievement are used as an ongoing part of the quality instructional program at Iowa Hill Elementary School. These measure students’ actual progress as well as the effectiveness of the instructional program. A variety of assessment data is collected in determining a student’s academic level and growth throughout the year. Students are periodically given unit tests in all subject areas.

California Standards TestThe California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards). Due to the moderate number of students tested and to protect student privacy, scores are not disclosed.

Adequate Yearly ProgressNo Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities, or have limited English proficiency) in all grades meet the state academic achievement standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts by 2014. Schools must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal.

The Federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements:

• Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in English/Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.

• Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and Mathematics.

• API as an additional indicator.

• Graduation rate (for secondary schools).

There are several consequences for schools that do not meet the AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacing of staff. Students would also be allowed to transfer to schools (within their district) that have met their AYP, and the former school would be required to provide the transportation to the new site. Results of school and district performance are displayed in the chart.

CAT-6The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a standardized norm-referenced test (NRT), which indicates how the student or group of students compares with that of a norm group and other students from around the country. In August of 2004 the governor signed legislation reauthorizing the STAR Program. Prior to the reauthorization the California Achievement Tests, Sixth Edition Survey (CAT/6 Survey) were administered to all students in grades two through eleven. The reauthorization program requires administering the CAT/6 Survey only to students in grades three and seven. Students in grades three and seven were tested in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics. The purpose of administering the CAT/6 Survey is to determine how well California students are achieving academically compared to a national sample of students tested in the same grade at the same time of the school year. Due to the moderate number of students tested and to protect student privacy, scores are not disclosed.

Academic Performance IndexThe Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.

Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).

Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to similar schools.

Federal Intervention ProgramSchools and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English/Language Arts or Mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Iowa Hill Elementary is not in PI.

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)School District

Made AYP Overall Yes Yes

Met AYP Criteria English - Language Arts Mathematics English -

Language Arts Mathematics

Participation Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes

Percent Proficient Yes Yes Yes Yes

API School Results Yes Yes

Graduation Rate N/A N/A

Federal Intervention ProgramsSchool District

Program Improvement (PI) Status Not in PI Not in PI

First Year in PI - -

Year in PI (2007-08) - -

# of Schools Currently in PI - 0

% of Schools Identified for PI - 0.00%

API School Results04-05 05-06 06-07

2007 API Growth ScoreStatewide Rank N/A N/A N/A

Similar Schools Rank N/A N/A N/A

All Students

Actual Growth B B B 709

Only numerically significant subgroups for each reporting period are required to be presented in this report card. Numerically significant

subgroups are comprised of (1) at least 100 students with valid test scores or (2) at least 15% of the school population tested and contains at least 30

students with valid scores.B- This school had fewer than 11 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test scores. No reliable Academic Performance Index (API) can be

calculated with so few scores.


Physical FitnessIn the spring of each year, Iowa Hill Elementary is required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grades five and seven. The physical fitness test is a standardized evaluation that tracks the development of high-quality fitness programs and assists students in establishing physical activity as part of their daily lives. Results of student performance are compared to other students statewide who took the test. Due to the moderate number of students tested and to protect student privacy, scores are not disclosed.

Curriculum DevelopmentAll curriculum development in the Colfax Elementary School District is based on the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Curriculum guides are updated regularly by the Curriculum Committee, which consists of credentialed teachers, the principal, and two paraeducators, to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program. During the 2006-07 school year, changes to the curriculum included new science textbooks.

Teacher EvaluationA constructive evaluation process promotes quality instruction and is a fundamental element in a sound educational program. Evaluations and formal observations are designed to encourage common goals and to comply with the state’s evaluation criteria and district policies. Temporary and probationary teachers are evaluated annually and tenured teachers are evaluated every other year. Evaluations are conducted by the Principal who has been trained and certified for competency to perform teacher evaluations. Teacher are evaluated on the following criteria: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning, Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning, Assessing Student Learning, Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning, Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students and Developing as a Professional Educator.

Teacher AssignmentColfax Elementary School District recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. For the 2006-07 school year, Iowa Hill Elementary had one fully credentialed teacher who met all credential requirements in accordance with State of California guidelines.

Teacher misassignments reflect the number of placements within a school for which the certificated employee in the teaching or services position (including positions that involve teaching English Learners) does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential. Teacher vacancies reflect the number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year.

Highly Qualified TeachersThe Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered as “Highly Qualified” no later than the end of the 2006-07 school year. Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects.

Teacher Credential StatusSchool District

04-05 05-06 06-07 06-07

Fully Credentialed 1 1 1 24

Without Full Credentials 0 0 0 0

Working Outside Subject 0 0 0 0

Misassignments/Vacancies05-06 06-07 07-08

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0

Misassignments of Teachers (other) 0 0 0

Total Misassignments of Teachers 0 0 0

Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0

NCLB Compliant Teachers% of Core Academic Courses Taught

By NCLB Compliant Teachers

% of Core Academic Courses

Taught By Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

School 100.00% 0.00%

District 100.00% 0.00%

High-Poverty Schools in District 100.00% 0.00%

Low-Poverty Schools in District 0.00% 0.00%

Parent InvolvementIowa Hill Elementary greatly benefits from its supportive parents. The school has a strong base of parent volunteers who volunteer

in the classroom or donate their time and resources for special projects and/or fundraising. Parents are also welcome to join the School Site Council and the Association of Parents and Teachers

(APT).

Contact InformationParents or community members who wish to participate in leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or

become a volunteer may contact the Principal/Superintendent Jon Ray at (530) 346-2202.


School Site Teacher SalariesThe chart illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state (based on 2005-06 financial statements).

Teacher & Administrative Salaries as a Percentage of Total BudgetThis table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site.

District Revenue SourcesIn addition to general state funding, Iowa Hill Elementary receives state and federal funding for the following categorical funds and other support programs:

• Title I• Title II - Teacher Quality• Title II - Part D - Technology• Title IV - Drug Free Schools• Title IV - REAP• Economic Impact Aid (EIA)• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)• Class Size Reduction (K-3)• School Safety and Violence Prevention• Arts and Music Block Grant• Instructional Materials• School/Library Improvement Block Grant

District ExpendituresColfax Elementary School District spent an average of $6,877 to educate each student (based on 2005-06 audited financial statements). The table provides a comparison of a school’s per pupil funding from unrestricted sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state.

Average Teacher SalariesSchool & District

School $54,411

District $54,411

Percentage of Variation 0.00%

School & State

All Elementary School Districts $54,130

Percentage of Variation 3.01%

Expenditures per PupilSchool

Total Expenditures Per Pupil $7,283

From Restricted Sources $1,893

From Unrestricted Sources $5,390

District


Percentage of Variation between School & District 0.00%

State


Percentage of Variation between School & State 9.04%

Average Salary InformationTeachers - Principals - Superintendent

2005-06 District State

Beginning Teachers $36,317 $36,760

Mid-Range Teachers $49,609 $52,816

Highest Teachers $63,869 $64,666

Elementary School Principals $72,358 $83,075

Superintendent $89,000 $98,053

Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget

Teacher Salaries 40.7% 38.5%

Administrative Salaries 5.9% 6.4%

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