Elmbrook Schools Annual Update 2016

ANNUAL UPDATE

Left to Right: Brookfield Central High School Principal Brett Gruetzmacher, Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award Winner Peggy Ordinans, 2016 Presidential Scholar Semifinalist Aileen Herman

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2,826

Elementary Schools

Total # of Elementary Students

Wisconsin School Report Card All District Elementary Schools

Significantly Exceed Expectations Accountability Rating Score of 83-100

62%

85%

of students achieved proficient/ advanced status on state reading exam

of 4th & 5th grade students Participate in Band & Orchestra

20

Different after-school clubs and activities offered

25

Different languages spoken in homes with elementary students

100%

Brookfield Elementary . . . . . . . . . . .

Burleigh Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dixon Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swanson Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tonawanda Elementary. . . . . . . . . . .

80%

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of students were introduced to coding (programming) during the year

91.6 91.1 90.3 90.3 94.3

72%

of students achieved proficient/advanced status on state math exam

Elementary classrooms redesigned to support Personalized Learning

The teachers are dedicated and go out of their way

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to ensure that each student is learning to his or her potential. We really appreciate the time and effort invested to help each student learn and grow. ~ Elementary School Parent

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Left to Right: Swanson Elementary School Principal Kori Hartman, Excellence in Elementary Teaching Award Winner Kristin Davis, Brookfield East High School award winning Viola & Violinist Tabitha and Julian Rhee

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1,608

Middle Schools

Total # of Middle School Students

Wisconsin School Report Card Both District Middle Schools

Significantly Exceed Expectations Accountability Rating Score of 83-100

Pilgrim Park Middle School . . . . . . . 86.9 Wisconsin Hills Middle School . . . . . 84.1

62%

63%

30

63%

of students achieved proficient/ advanced status on State reading exam

of students took an engineering course

different clubs, musical groups, sports, or activities offered

of students achieved proficient/advanced status on State math exam

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14

Wisconsin Hills medalists in State forensics competition

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Pilgrim Park SkillsUSA team earns top honors in 7 of 12 categories at State competition

102

Students participated in the Wisconsin Hills musical production of Mulan Jr.

75

Students participated in the Pilgrim Park Musical production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Our middle school is an amazing school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; academically and socially. Great teachers, staff and kids. The climate is positive and accepting of everyone. ~ Middle School Parent

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Left to Right: Tonawanda Elementary School Principal Kristin Olson, Teaching Excellence by a Newcomer Award Winner Candace Wittrock, 4th Place State Geography Bee Winner and Wisconsin Hills Middle School Student Anvith Aravati

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2,583

High Schools

Total # of High School Students

Wisconsin School Report Card Both District High Schools

Significantly Exceed Expectations Accountability Rating Score of 83-100

Brookfield Central High School . . . . 87.9 Brookfield East High School . . . . . . . 87.2

99%

91%

1,646

$6.7

Graduation Rate for the Class of 2016

Enrollment Rate to 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities

Advanced Placement Exams taken in 2016, the most among all ten benchmark districts

Million in Scholarships earned by the students in the Class of 2016

52%

of students complete one or more extended courses (AP, college credit opportunities)

75%

of AP exams taken earned a 3 or better

14

National Merit Finalists

685

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Graduates

Coming from private education we have been very impressed with the quality of education and the excellent communication in Elmbrook. We have felt very confident that what our daughter is learning in high school will prepare her for excellence in her college and career pursuits. ~ High School Parent

Left to Right: Brookfield East High School Principal Andy Farley, Excellence in Volunteering Award Winner BEHS Senior Patrick Griffin, Region IV Vice-President for the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils Pilgrim Park student Peyton Fitzpatrick

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Great Place to Learn

6 State Place-winners: East Boys Track #1, East Girls Track #2, East Girls Tennis #2, East Boys Tennis #3, Central Boys Swimming #3, Gymnastics #4

24.4

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78.2%

ACT Composite Score #4 in the state with Districts of 50 or more students

middle and high school students participated in one or more academic, athletic,or activity/ club opportunity

of K-8 students perform at or above the national average on the MAP assessment in both reading and math

Great Place to Work

80%

95%

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of favorable staff responses measuring meaningful work, positive work environment, and growth opportunities

Staff retention rate reflecting our employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sustained commitment to the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success

year of the Family Health & Wellness Center provided by QuadMed to reduce healthcare costs and strengthen employee engagement

staff members nominated for awards of excellence at the Engaged in Excellence awards event

Great School District

85.8

70

4%

71.9%

Wisconsin Report Card score earning Elmbrook designation of Significantly Exceeds Expectations

fine arts performances at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Enrollment increase in the last five years attracting families from 15 countries and 25 different states

of the total district operating budget spent on instruction

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2016-17 District Goals Drive Budget Priorities

$6.6

71.9%

Million of Capital Projects without referendum › Swanson HVAC, Gym › Fiber Network with City of Brookfield

of annual budget spent on Instruction › Top quartile amongst benchmarks › Annual goal of 75%

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84.5%

Bond Rating › Elmbrook is one of five school districts in the state to earn the highest rating from Moody’s for its strong financial balance sheet

of the District’s operating budget is supported by local property taxes, due to Elmbrook’s large property tax base and the state funding formula

2016-17 MILL RATE

BUDGET TIMELINE › JANUARY

Strategic priorities and objectives established

On October 25, 2016, the Board of Education approved the 2016-17 District Budget of $84 million. The mill rate, or tax levy for $1,000 of household value, decreased $.28, or -2.8% to $9.78. Elmbrook’s mill rate in 2016 would rank 3rd lowest amongst our benchmark peers’ 2015-16 tax levy rates.

› FEBRUARY

Opportunities for efficiencies identified

District

2015-16 Mill Rate

Mequon Homestead

› MARCH

› JUNE

$8.22

Hamilton

Draft budget proposal for Board committee input

Strategy map and preliminary 2016-17 budget approved by Board

$9.61

Elmbrook (2016-17)

$9.78

Cedarburg

$9.84

Pewaukee

$10.68

Whitefish Bay

$10.70

New Berlin

› SEPTEMBER

› OCTOBER

Annual Budget Hearing for community input

Final 2016-17 budget of $84 million approved

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$11.23

Waunakee

$11.60

Middleton-Cross Plains

$11.63

Greendale

$11.65

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*Arrowhead is the 10th District benchmark, but is not considered due to its grades 9-12 District status

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District Highlights Our Elementary School has

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LAUNCH: Approved LAUNCH program for a Sept., 2017

start and the hiring of an Executive Director

Curriculum: Approved District recommendation of Bridges as the elementary math curriculum

exceeded my high expectations,

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and my children’s experiences rival those of any peers who attend other highly regarded public or private schools. The school is an integral part of the community and serves as the nerve center for parent network-

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ing and parent efforts to enrich

Fee-Based Preschool: Opened its doors at Dixon

Elementary to 72, 4-year-old students

the Elm Grove/Brookfield communities as a whole. ~ Elementary School Parent

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Employee Clinic: Opened an on-site, Employee Health Clinic to control health care costs

We are grateful for the kindness of our children’s teachers. There is a genuine concern for the

Strategy Map: Approved changes to strategic

objectives that include the ‘development of a communitybased approach to social emotional learning’

whole child. Our children feel loved and important in their classrooms, and that is HUGE! ~ Middle School Parent

Internet Capacity: Partnered with the City of

Brookfield to build a dark fiber network across the community to support internet bandwidth needs for the next 20 years Swanson Expansion: A significant increase in enrollment on the south side of the Elmbrook community placed capacity pressures on Swanson Elementary. The school board approved a $2.4 million expansion at Swanson for a multipurpose cafeteria and gymnasium, the first facility addition since 1992 when classrooms were added without corresponding gymnasium space.

Expansion of Swanson Elementary School

Enrollment Balancing Task Force: The school board commissioned a task force which met for six months and issued a comprehensive report and recommendation for 2017-18. The Board approved this recommendation on Oct. 8, 2016.

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1,509

people watch a topic of interest or an entire Board meeting streamed on the web

Thomas Gehl 262-781-3030 ext. 1582 gehlt@elmbrookschools.org

Administration

www.elmbrookschools.org/administration

525

people receive District news and information on Facebook

805

people connect with us for updates on alumnae through weekly spotlights

936

people follow us for timely District updates and celebrations

Kristin Sobocinski, Asst. Superintendent for Business Services 262-781-3030 ext. 1142 sobocink@elmbrookschools.org

8,372

people explore our prospective family information

Chris Thompson, Chief Information Officer 262-781-3030 ext. 1163 thompsoc@elmbrookschools.org

15,027

parents and guardians receive weekly updates on school news, events and celebrations

Mark Hansen, Superintendent 262-781-3030 ext. 1123 hansenm@elmbrookschools.org Dana Monogue, Asst. Superintendent for Teaching & Learning 262-781-3030 ext. 1110 monogued@elmbrookschools.org

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