Peoria Unified School District 2014-15 Annual Review

Peoria Unified Sch�l District

ANNUAL REVIEW 2015

Every Stud ent, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow

Inside pages: 1 Peoria: Then & Now 2 Partnerhips & Support 3 Fiscal Responsibility 4 Highlights & Celebrations 5 Student Success

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Prepared for Tomorrow Excelling Students Dedicated Staff Award-winning Programs Community Engagement

Peoria: THEN & NOW From a one-room school house in 1889 with less than 50 students – to one of Arizona’s largest unified districts – Peoria Unified serves families in Peoria, Glendale and Sun City with a rich tradition of excellence.

Excelling Schools, Outstanding Students Peoria Unified reports an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of Education in 2014 and 20 schools are “A” rated, including all seven of the Peoria Unified high schools. With exceptional growth, the district continues to meet the benchmarks set for high school graduation rates and low drop-out rates.

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Peoria Unified rated an e h t y b 4 1 0 2 in t c ri t is d l sch� tion a c u d E f o t en m rt a ep D a n o Ariz In 2014, Peoria Unified celebrated its 125th anniversary educating more than 36,500 students in Pre-K–through 12th grades in 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one nontraditional high school.

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Partnerships & SUPPORT Peoria Schools in Top 10 for Tax Credit Donations

Thanks from the Governing Board On behalf of the Governing Board, we are humbled and grateful for the incredible support from our generous community members who give their time and talents as volunteers, or make contributions through tax credits and general donations. This support allows us to do great things for students and, in turn, makes a great difference to a generation of future leaders.

Board President Matt Bullock

Nearly $51 million was donated to state public schools through tax credits. Peoria Unified schools received more than $1.5 million, and four of the top 10 schools in the West Valley received the most tax credits: Cactus, Centennial, Liberty and Sunrise Mountain, totaling nearly a half a million dollars.

The majority of tax credits fund extracurricular activities such as character education, field trips, athletics and band.

Recently, the Legislature expanded the tax credit program to include fees paid for college preparatory tests, such as the SATs or AP, or industry credentials or certifications earned through Career & Technical Education programs.

Additionally, a new law extends the deadline for tax credit contributions to public schools from Dec. 31 to April 15.

Current Governing Board Members

Hal Borhauer 2009 - 2014

James Kistner March - Dec 2014

Judy Doane

Tracy Livingston 2013 - 2015

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Administration

Matt Bullock

David Jonagan

Kathy Knecht

Beverly Pingerelli

Ken Hicks Denton Santarelli, Ed.D. Heather Cruz, Ed.D. Superintendent Deputy Superintendent Chief Financial Officer

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Fiscal RESPONSIBILITY FY 2014 Expenditures / $189 Million Budget 8.9¢

Student Support 4.9¢

Instruc�onal Support

4.7¢ Food Service

57.9¢

3.6¢ Transporta�on

Classroom Instruc�on

10.9¢ Maintenance & Opera�ons (M&O) 9.1¢

Administra�on

Source: Arizona Auditor General, FY2014

How Do We Fund Our Excellence?

Transparency in Accounting

Capital $7,078,928

Peoria Unified is committed to transparency in financial reporting and continues to serve as a responsible steward of taxpayer funds. The community generously supported the 2012 Bond Initiative which provides $180 million for school building maintenance, the purchase of new school buses and improved technology for students. View Peoria Unified’s Annual Finance and Budget Report at www.peoriaud.k12.az.us, under Financial Transparency.

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Buildings, Repairs Technology

Maintenance & Opera�ons $175,371,243

Salaries

U�li�es

Supplies

Override $17,013,937

State Populations and Per Pupil Spending How does Arizona ranks with per pupil spending among states with similar populations?

State Population Washington 7,061.513 Massachusetts 6,745,408 Arizona 6,731,484 Indiana 6,596,855 6,549,352 Tennessee Missouri 6,063,589

Nurses

$ Per Pupil $9,672 $14,515 $7,208 $9,566 $8,208 $9,597

Reading Programs

Arts

Gi�ed Educa�on

The current Override also supports assistant principals, maintains exis�ng class sizes, extracurriculars and instruc�onal coaches.

Source: FY2014-15 Budget Approved by Governing Board May 14, 2015

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, www.census.gov

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P.E. & Athle�cs

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Highlights & CELEBRATIONS Newest School Dedicated An eager community attended the dedication of Sunset Heights Elementary — the district’s 33rd elementary school — a one-of-a-kind educational gem with flexible learning spaces, energy efficient solar panels and natural lighting.

Old Main at Peoria High Rededicated Peoria Unified held a re-dedication of its oldest educational asset, Old Main at Peoria High School.

Old Main opened with its first occupants in six years, the Peoria Flex Academy. Then, five months later, Old Main became home to the district’s newest Signature Program, the MET Professional Academy.

MET Professional Academy Opens

Highlights of 2014-15 year:

The district’s newest Signature Program, the MET Professional A c a d e m y, i s a n innovative approach to education designed to motivate college-bound juniors and seniors pursuing careers in the medical, engineering or technology fields with industry credentials, college credits, critical thinking and business ethics while in a professional setting working along-side industry professionals on authentic projects.

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95% high school graduation rate which is 11-15 percent higher than national averages 20 schools, including all seven high schools rated “A” by the Department of Education Celebrated our 125th year educating students

Student SUCCESS Grad Set for International Travel Alec Romero, a graduate of Raymond S. Kellis High, serves as the International DECA Executive President and presides over state, regional, national and international DECA conferences and leadership trainings.

Arizona has not championed an international DECA president since 1969.

Alec Romero

City of Peoria

Grad to Focus on Civic Engagement Ian Mullane graduated from Centennial High in the top 1% of his class and despite many personal challenges during his elementary and high school years, was accepted to Harvard University where he majors in Civic Engagement. While holding a part time job to contribute to the family household, Ian was active as Student Body President, Speech & Debate Team Captain, Vice President of National Western Region FBLA, State FBLA Officer and served on the City of Peoria’s Youth Advisory Board as a Council Liaison, a contributing but non-voting council post.

Ian Mullane

Scholarship Amounts Awarded by School Cactus $2.958 M

Centennial $13.15 M

Ironwood $8.41 M

Liberty $7.51 M

Peoria $6.76 M

Raymond S. Kellis Sunrise Mountain $9.39 Million $6.4 Million

Top Robotics Team in State Liberty High Engineering Sciences students Bannen Johnson and Ryan Williams took first place in the Robotics and Automation competition at the state SkillsUSA competition and advanced to represent Arizona at the national competition in Kentucky.

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Bannen Johnson

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Ryan Williams

Prepared for TOMORROW Cactus Student Wins Two Design Awards Sofia Garcia, a sophomore at Cactus High, won two prestigious art contests: Grand Prize in the fourth annual Arizona Department of Education Student Artwork Competition and the Valley Metro Transit Design a Transit Wrap Contest.

Kenji Onaka, Sunrise Mountain High senior, named National Merit Finalist. Jacky Hao, senior, Liberty High, named National Merit Semifinalist.

Justin Susan, Centennial High junior, named Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Spirit of the Heard Award winner.

Naomi Begaye, Cactus

Centennial High Coyotes State Football Champions Div. II Individual State Champions SASHA BARRETT | Kellis | 400m Race JAMES DIETZ | Liberty | Wrestler NICOLE MATHESON | Sunrise Mtn | 500m Freestyle Swim MARCUS PARKER | Centennial | 200m Dash JESSICA SHINKLE | Kellis | Shot Put

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High freshman, selected to participate in The Congress of Future Medical Leaders and traveled to Washington, D.C.

Heritage Duo Wins at Engineering Fair Angela Ngo and Ashley Holt, STEM students at Heritage Elementary, earned an Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Meteorological Society at the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair.

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Brianna Bullock, Cactus High junior, recipient of the Arizona Dance Education Organization’s Artistic, Merit, Leadership and Academic Achievement State award.

Excelling STUDENTS Four-Year Graduation Rates

Earning College Credits While in High School

Peoria Unified

Peoria Unified high school students can obtain college credits while taking qualifying courses at reduced tuition at Grand Canyon University or the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. These

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Peer Average 84%

dual enrollment credits are transferrable within state public universities and other colleges. Courses include biology, business, chemistry, child and family studies, education, English humanities, history, mathematics, physics,

State Average 75%

political science, sign language, sports medicine and world languages.

Source: Arizona Department of Educa�on

3 Perfect Scores Three students earned perfect scores on the EXPLORE test: Hannah Lynch from Oakwood Elementary; Dallin Johnson and Megan Tanner from Parkridge Elementary. More than 41,000 eighth-grade students in the state took the EXPLORE test, and the Peoria trio were among 22 to receive a perfect score.

Dallin Johnson Hannah Lynch Megan Tanner Vistancia Solves Math Problems Twenty-six Vistancia Elementary third-graders competed in a national math problem solving contest and earned National Honor Roll and Honorable Mention recognitions. Parkridge Elementary students also competed and earned Honorable Mention recognitions. More than 19,000 mathletes in second-through eighth-grades representing 1,279 schools across the country participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest.

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Dedicated STAFF Accomplished Staff The dedication of Peoria Unified staff is evident by the many accomplishments last year: Raymond S. Kellis High’s Principal Jeff Wooten is one of Arizona’s 16 outstanding educational leaders named a Rodel Exemplary Principal finalist; Centennial High Varsity Football Coach Richard Taylor received

Mark Adams Tammy Gilbert Richard Taylor Jeff Wooten the prestigious Earl Putman Dedicated Coaching Award for 25 years of dedication to students and also winning four state championship games; Tammy Gilbert, a third-grade teacher Sunset Heights Elementary, and Ironwood High Engineering Teacher Mark Adams, were both recognized with $2,500 by Farmers Insurance Thank A Million Teachers National Program.

Debra Adams

Zuni Hills Elementary art teacher was recognized as the Arts Teacher of the Year by the West Valley Arts Council.

Zuni Hills students created a multimedia art project, entitled Peace Makers, that was installed in the Young Art Gallery at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The project was created to promote freedom, citizenship and activism for positve change.

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Award-Winning PROGRAMS Signature Programs Provide Options for Unique Individuals

CTE Works: Diversity and Choice in Career & Technical Education Programs

From academics to the arts, Peoria UniďŹ ed’s Signature Programs provide specialized learning opportunities for pre-K- through 12th-grade students, and Open Enrollment variance applications are accepted yearround. To discover more about Signature Programs and how to enroll in them, visit us at www.peoriaud. k12.az.us or email questions to pusdpr@pusd11.org or call 623-486-6100.

Business, Marketing & Management

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Arts Integration | Foothills Project Search | Desert Palms Science Inquiry | Desert Palms Second Language Immersion | Santa Fe

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Accelerated Academy | Vistancia Arts Leading Learning | Desert Harbor Center for Differentiated Instruction | Copperwood Fine Arts Academy | Foothills Gifted Academy | Apache Leadership Academy | Canyon STEM Academy | Heritage Second Language Immersion | Santa Fe Traditional School | Coyote Hills

Accounting | Business Administration Financial Services | Marketing | Hospitality

Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering

Automotive Technologies | Construction Technologies Engineering | Welding

Communication & Information Systems Media Productions | Networking | Game Design Software Development

Health Services

Medical Assisting | Nursing | Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Environmental & Agricultural Systems Agricultural Science | Biotechnology | Sports Turf

Human Services & Resources

Air Force ROTC | Culinary Arts | Design & Merchandising | Early Childhood Education Education Professions | Fire Science | Law Enforcement

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International Baccalaureate | Ironwood MET Professional Academy | Peoria University High | Sunrise Mountain

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Air Force JROTC | Peoria & Cactus Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Online Courses Dual Enrollment for College Credit Advanced Placement Courses

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Community ENGAGEMENT Foundation Supports Teachers, Continuing Education for Students Since 1987, the Peoria Education Foundation has offered grants to teachers to enhance educational opportunities for students. Thanks to generous donations and support from community partners, private donors and various annual fundraisers, the Foundation has distributed more than $1 million in grants to district teachers and scholarships to students over the past 25 years.

Annual Festival Celebrates the Arts Arts in education is celebrated annually at a free, full-day, family-friendly event that spotlights music, dance and the fine arts of more than 3,000 elementary and high school students in various venues through downtown Peoria. Proceeds from make-and-take crafts, a kids zone and charity auction funds grants for art teachers. The Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival is sponsored by Sky Zone Peoria, an indoor trampoline park for kids of all ages.

Th e Pe o r i a E d u c a t i o n Foundation is a nonprofit organization and members who serve on the Board are local business and community leaders.

The Foundation’s largest fundraiser, the 11 th annual Visionary Education Awards Gala will be held at the Arizona Broadway Theatre on March 7, 2016. Sponsor opportunities and additional information will soon be available at www.peoriaedfoundation.org.

Our Schools Open for Patron Tours Peoria Unified’s Governing Board hosts bi-annual Patron Tours of campuses and classrooms for district patrons to experience firsthand our award-winning programs visiting an elementary and a high school campus during the tour. A Patron Tour invitation is extended to any parent, resident, retiree, business owner or government official within the district. For more information, email pusdpr@pusd11.org or call 623-486-6100.

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Directory of Schools K-8 SCHOOLS

Alta Loma Elementary

9750 N. 87th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-7016 (623) 412-4575

Apache Elementary

8633 W. John Cabot Rd. Peoria, AZ 85382-0879 (623) 412-4875

Canyon Leadership Academy/ Sunflower Center

5490 W. Paradise Lane Glendale, AZ 85306-2535 (623) 412-5050

Cheyenne Elementary

11806 N. 87th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-8125 (623) 487-5100

Copperwood Elementary

11232 N. 65th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85304-3640 (623) 412-4650

Cotton Boll Elementary

8540 W. Butler Dr. Peoria, AZ 85345-8000 (623) 412-4700

Country Meadows Elementary

8409 N. 111th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-8000 (623) 412-5200

Coyote Hills Elementary

21180 N. 87th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 412-5225

Desert Harbor Elementary

15585 N. 91st Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382-3543 (623) 486-6200

Desert Palms Elementary

11441 N. 55th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85304-3402 (623) 412-4600

Desert Valley Elementary

12901 N. 63rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85304-1702 (623) 412-4750

HIGH SCHOOLS

Foothills Fine Arts Academy

Peoria Elementary

Frontier Elementary

Peoria Traditional School

Centennial High

Heritage Elementary

Pioneer Elementary

Ironwood High

Ira A. Murphy Elementary

Sahuaro Ranch Elementary

Liberty High

Kachina Elementary

Santa Fe Elementary

Peoria High

Lake Pleasant Elementary

Sky View Elementary

Peoria Flex Academy

Marshall Ranch Elementary

Sundance Elementary

Raymond S. Kellis High

Oakwood Elementary

Sunset Heights Elementary

Sunrise Mountain High

Oasis Elementary

Sun Valley Elementary

Parkridge Elementary

Vistancia Elementary

Paseo Verde Elementary

Zuni Hills Elementary

15808 N. 63rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85306-2328 (623) 412-4625 21258 N. 81st Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 412-4900 5312 W. Mountain View Rd. Glendale, AZ 85302-2200 (623) 412-4525 7231 W. North Lane Peoria, AZ 85345-6735 (623) 412-4475 5304 W. Crocus Dr. Glendale, AZ 85306-4399 (623) 412-4500 31501 N. Westland Rd. Peoria, AZ 85383 (623) 773-6575 12995 N. Marshall Ranch Dr. Glendale, AZ 85304-1966 (623) 486-6450 12900 N. 71st Ave. Peoria, AZ 85381-5040 (623) 412-4725 7841 W. Sweetwater Ave. Peoria, AZ 85381-4994 (623) 412-4800 9970 W. Beardsley Rd. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 412-5400 7880 W. Greenway Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381-3830 (623) 412-5075

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11501 N. 79th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-1358 (623) 412-4450 21180 N. 87th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623 412-5350

Cactus High

6330 W. Greenway Rd. Glendale, AZ 85306-3204 (623) 412-5000 14388 N. 79th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85381-4682 (623) 412-4400

6315 W. Port au Prince Lane Glendale, AZ 85306-3203 (623) 412-4550 10401 N. 63rd Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302-1100 (623) 412-4775 9880 N. 77th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-6667 (623) 486-6475 8624 W. Sweetwater Ave. Peoria, AZ 85381-8101 (623) 412-4850 7051 W. Cholla St. Peoria, AZ 85345-5866 (623) 412-4675 9687 W. Adam Ave. Peoria, AZ 85383 (623) 773-6650

6051 W. Sweetwater Ave. Glendale, AZ 85304-1100 (623) 486-6400 9621 W. Speckled Gecko Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 (623) 773-6525 11200 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-5945 (623) 486-6300 11200 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-5945 (623) 412-5475

8990 W. Orangewood Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 (623) 412-5425 21200 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382-2436 (623) 487-5125

8361 N. 95th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345-7717 (623) 412-4825 30009 North Sunrise Point Peoria, AZ 85383 (623) 773-6500

10851 W. Williams Rd. Sun City, AZ 85373 (623) 412-5275

www.peoriaud.k12.az.us pusdpr@pusd11.org Peoria Unified School District Administration Center 6330 W. Thunderbird Road Glendale, Ariz. 85306 623-486-6100