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Strategic Planning Town HallJune 9, 2014

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Vision StatementZachary Community School System is recognized as

a model of excellence serving all citizens.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Zachary Community School

Board is to assist every student in reaching his or her maximum potential through high-quality

instruction and good stewardship of community resources.

Core Values• Children first• Honesty • Integrity• Teamwork• Strong moral foundation• Community & family involvement• Accountability• No political agendas• Safety• Excellence

Strategic Planning Areas

Get involvedIf you would like to be included in the strategic planning

process, email scott.devillier@zacharyschools.org or submit interest via the

Zachary Community School District website In The Know section

Academics

General Academic Program

Various academic programs, support programs, and services for students of all grades and ability levelsGrade-clustered schoolsPersonalized Learning Environments

Freshman AcademyZachary Career and Technical CenterCurrently in planning phases for Early College Academy initiative

Louisiana Accountability System#1 for Nine Years in a Row!!!

2005 DPS 2006 DPS 2007 DPS 2008 DPS 2009 DPS 2010 DPS 2011 DPS 2012 DPS 2013 DPS0

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111.3 108.3 110.1 112.6116.8 119.8 121.3

134.7 136

Zachary Community School District

Zachary Community School District

Louisiana Accountability System#1 for Nine Years in a Row!!!

School Name2013

Baseline SPS(New System)

LetterGrade

Zachary Community School District 109.1 A

Northwestern Elementary School 106.6 ANorthwestern Middle School 110.9 AZachary Elementary School 106.6 AZachary High School 107.7 ACopper Mill Elementary School 115.4 ARollins Place Elementary 106.6 A

Louisiana Accountability System

Louisiana Accountability System

Nationally Competitive

Cohort Graduation RatesThe Zachary Community School District cohort graduation rate of 87.5% outpaces the national rate of 78.2% by 9.3 percentage points

College Enrollment Rates 62% of students enroll in the fall immediately after high school graduation compared to 42% nationwide83% return for their second year compared to the national average of 77.1%

Nationally Competitive

Advanced Placement

Increased Dual Enrollment

YearDual Enrollment Course (# of Students)

Eng. II

Eng.IV

Computer Science

Advanced Math Psychology Sociology

Anatomy & Physiology TOTAL

2012-13 0 0 0 0 23 26 0 492013-14 8 49 12 96 14 15 13 207

Year # of AP Exams Taken

# Passing with Score of 3 or

Higher

% Passing with Score of 3 or Higher

2011-12 289 143 49%2012-13 343 198 58%

Advanced Placement CoursesEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionUnited States Government & PoliticsPhysics C: MechanicsStudio Art 2-DMusic TheoryHuman GeographyUnited States HistoryWorld HistoryBiologyCalculus AB/BCPsychology

Academic Program Offerings

Journey to College and CareerPre-K through college initiativeActivities for all grade levels

Vocabulary; College Savings Accounts; Middle School Career Exploration; High School Goal Setting

Engagement of all stakeholdersEx: College Fairs; Campus Visits; Career Day; FAFSA Parent Nights

ACT, SAT, PSAT preparation programs

Academic Program Offerings

Academic AccelerationPACE (Providing Accelerated Curriculum Early)

Grades K-4Academic Acceleration in Math

Grades 5-12Academic Acceleration in Science

Grades 9-12Working on Early College Academy program

Academic Program Offerings

Remediation OpportunitiesAcademic InterventionTutoringSummer School/Extended YearHEAT (Help Eliminate Academic Tardiness)Content Mastery LabsCredit Recovery

Curriculum and Instruction

Common Core State Standards-based InstructionTeacher’s collaborate and determine the day-to-day instructional programZCSD teachers have always taught to high standardsFocus on writing, literacy, and numeracyExperts brought in to assist teachers

Jennifer Jacobson – Writer’s WorkshopRobyn Carline – EngageNY Math

Curriculum and Instruction

Focus on the ArtsElementary art, music, and orchestra classesSecondary electives in art, band, choir, theatreState of the art performing arts buildings at both middle and high school campusesOpportunities for students to participate in plays, musicals, and other artistic showcases

Career and Technical Education

Diverse Course OfferingsAutomotiveConstructionWeldingAgricultureSports MedicineHealth OccupationsEducation (Star I and II)ProStart beginning this fallProcess Technology in the planning phases

Integration of Technology

$1.35 Million school board funding commitment to expanding technology program

Comprehensive plan for skills and devices to enhance student digital readiness

Parental InvolvementParental Involvement Activities at All Schools

Ex: Donuts with Dad; Family Science/Arts Nights; Scholarship Night)

Pupil Progression Planningemail aeneid.mason@zacharyschools.org

JPAMS Parent Communication CenterGrades, attendance, discipline, etc.

Blackboard Connect Calls to ParentsAutomated messages to get important information to all parents

Survey Linkhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/parentinvolvement2014

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Finance

The Early Years 2003-2010

Student growth 3254 to 4959 Hurricane Katrina #1 Academic Status Growth in new homes built Expansion of Academic Programs Copper Mill Elementary opened Start of preparation for Compass and

Common Core

Financial outlook generally strong Surplus ($21,139,059 with $14 million

accrued during the first three years) Receiving annual MFP 2.75% increase Retirement increased from 13.8% to 15.5% Property taxes growth from a high of 15.380%

to low of 1.551 %

2010-2011 Student growth 4,959 to 5,084 Deficit ($458,440) Continued with Creative Staffing and

Review of ways to reduce Operations cost (i.e., Maintenance) with the goal of not interrupting the instructional programs

Finance Surplus dropped with deficit ($20,680,619)

Legislature froze annual 2.75% MFP (Approximately $740,000)

Significant increase in district’s mandatory retirement contribution 15.50% to 20.20% ($1,667,236)

Property Tax Growth up to 6.511%

Georgia-Pacific Expansion2011-2012 • 2012-2013

Student growth 5,084 to 5,332 Additional sales tax collected due to

expansion at Georgia Pacific Zachary Early Learning Center Opens Rollins Place Elementary Opens Additional money directly to schools to

assist with new State Standards for professional development and instructional materials ($395,000)

$1.5 Million transferred for Construction

Finance Surplus increased to ($22,094,252) NO 2.75% MFP increase ( $1.5 million -FY12)

and ($2.4 million- FY 13) Retirement contribution increased 20.2% to

24.5% ($964,361) Total cost to the district over 2 years $2 million

Property Tax Growth 1.393% and 1.925% Health Insurance Cost Increase of

approximately $1 million

Current Year2013-2014

Student growth 5,332 to 5,483 Continued with creative staffing and review

of ways to reduce operations cost Zachary Elementary - maintained programs

with one grade Minimized Budget Cuts: Board approved

the use of $1.5 million from fund balance for general operating budget

Expansion of Technology: Board also approved the use of $1.350,000 from fund balance for technology

Retirement increased 24.5% to 27.2% approximate cost to district $1 million

New Teacher Salary Schedule with Compass Adjustments ($1 million)

MFP with an additional $668,029 with 1/2 of the MFP increase being dedicated one-time mandated teacher raise (Approx. $334,000)

Employees Good Stewards with Health Insurance- No Increase

Maintained Employee Step Increase

Additional ConsiderationsSupplement Child Nutrition program annually anywhere from $215,000 to $650,000Maintained annual salary step increases for employeesBeginning teacher salary has increased from $27,776 to $46,052Increased costs in transportation, maintenance and operationsPre-K Program with limited grant funding and no MFPExpanded academic program offerings

Cost of RetirementYear Amount Member

ContributionAgency

Contribution

2004 $1,227,198.00 8% 13.80%

2005 $1,659,610.00 8% 15.50%

2006 $1,917,535.00 8% 15.90%

2007 $2,559,815.00 8% 15.80%

2008 $3,255,888.00 8% 16.60%

2009 $3,664,014.00 8% 15.50%

2010 $3,718,092.00 8% 15.50%

2011 $5,385,328.00 8% 20.20%

2012 $6,049,949.00 8% 23.70%

2013 $6,691,704.00 8% 24.50%

2014 (27.2% increase of 2.7%)

$7,719,045.92 (Estimate)

8% 27.20%

Total Cost $43,848,178.92

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Human Resources

72% of budget spent on salaries and benefits

Recruitment & Retainment

Competitive salary and benefit package to maintain qualified, professional staffHighly-qualified staff with extensive selection process to identify the best person for each positionCreative staffing with cuts to maximize efficiency and implement/maintain necessary ancillary and support programs while preserving class size

ZELC 10 to 1 (required)

NWES 22-23

RPES 22

ZES 23

CME 23-24

NMS 25-26

ZHS 26

Class Size – Core Classes

Principals given autonomy to distribute resources to support programs and allocate personnel accordingly.

Support Staff

Adequate staffing includes support for programs including health, counseling, nutrition, safety, co-curricular and special learning needs.

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School Climate

PBIS

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) as a systemic approach to proactive, school-wide behaviorStudents and staff are educated on topics such as bullying and cyberbullying to raise awareness Discipline procedures are enforced in accordance with applicable school board policy and laws

Rachel’s Challenge

District-wide Rachel’s Challenge initiative Fall 2014 Inspire, equip and empower people to create a permanent and positive culture change in our entire community A chain reaction of compassion and kindness.Grade-level appropriate activities in grades 1-12, as well as a community-wide event.

Parental Involvement

Active community supportSeeking community feedback through surveys Blackboard Connect parental notification system

Student Data Verification

In the Spring of 2014, the Zachary Community School District conducted a mandatory student data verification and update process. This process is one component of the efforts of the office of School Home Relations to ensure the district maintains accurate student data and residence information for every Zachary student.

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Operations

Campus Security

Security cameras at each school provide 24-hour surveillance of key campus areas. Trained School Resource Officers Crisis Planning with the Emergency responders and school level School Base Threat + Risk + Vulnerability Access TrainingAccess points (containment doors and electronic card access) have been added to several schools

TransportationMore than 5,000 ZCSD students travel to and from their homes by bus each day. Developed a tier system to reduce the number of buses requiredAll buses will be air conditioned for the 2014-15 school year All buses will be equipped with digital cameras for enhanced security, GPS and Zonar tracking All students PK-2 will be provided ZPASS ID cards that will provide quick access to students location in real time as they board and exit the bus.

Construction Program Update

The ZCSD is currently managing a $138 million Capital Improvement Plan.The plan includes 14 major capital projects throughout the school district. The district issued a series of bonds over 6 years. The first $39 million in construction bonds was issued in April 2004 , second $25 million in April 2006, third $25 million in March of 2008 and fourth $40 million in November 2010.

Campus Highlights

Zachary Early Learning Center$7,600,315.8442,200 sq ft new school Opened in the Fall of 2010Designed and built with needs of 4 year olds in mind.2 playground areas

Northwestern Elementary$5,128,732.11Classroom expansionUpdates to lighting Administrative areas New library media centerRenovated cafeteriaCovered play area

Rollins Place Elementary$17,802,371.84Opened in the Spring of 2013103,068 sq ft42 core classroomsAdministrative areaIndoor physical education area and music room

Zachary Elementary$13,662,249.41New 2-story classroom building containing an additional 30 classrooms Fall 2014Other facilities upgrades include a new administration building, library media center, classroom addition and a new kitchen & dining room as well as additional parking

Copper Mill Elementary

$17,630,843.9989,400 sq ftFirst opened 2006Received an eight classroom expansion and is currently, under construction for a gymnasium, band room and additional classrooms.

Northwestern Middle$20,321,633.51New 63,077 sq ft school constructed on the historic siteOpened in the Fall of 2010A. Hays Town designed auditorium renovated Gymnasium was renovated and air conditioned.

Zachary High$44,823,432.37new classroom and administration additionFoundation HallVisual and Performing Arts CenterAcademic Athletic CenterGymnasium Complex Agriculture Center

Zachary Career & Technical Center at Port Hudson

New classroom workshops for construction, automotive and future programs which may include process technology

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