END-OF-YEAR REPORT 2017 - 2018
The year in review from August of 2017...
August 2018
...to May of 2018.
Willoughby-Eastlake Annual Report 2017 - 2018: Petermann Bus Tracker was implemented for all bus riders.
Total Student Enrollment 8,236 Students Enrolled North High Graduates: 291 South High Graduates: 308 Total Employees WETA - 559
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Student residency reports investigated
WECP - 153
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18 students investigated withdrew
Custodian/Maintenance - 51 Food Service - 63 Other Non-Bargaining - 115
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Superintendent’s Office
Vision, Continuous Improvement and Focus of District Work • • • • • •
Completion of ReImagine19 and adoption of goals Vision/Plans/Goals communicated to community through newsletters, social media, website updates and this year two-way-communication using Facebook Live Community Updates completed monthly City meetings with mayors/city councils Video productions - Check-In With the Sup to convey vision and important messages Board, staff and community engagement through Facilities Committee, Business Advisory Council, cabinet meetings, staff meetings
Communication and Collaboration • • • • • • • • • • • •
Board member participation on district committees Weekly Board of Education Updates - including weekly events when school is in session Social Media Updates Staff Updates weekly Board communication - text of important information, email, phone calls Meetings with student groups Staff meetings Annual State of the Schools updates Ongoing communication with printed media: News Herald, Mimi Magazine Collaboration with RSVP members Partnerships with community businesses including but not limited to: Mitchell’s Ice Cream, Lakeland Community College, Lake Health, Cardinal Community Credit Union, Fine Arts, Signature Health, YMCA Meetings with parent organizations: PTO, booster clubs, etc.
August 2018
Superintendent’s Office Policies and Governance • • • • • •
Ongoing analysis of policies and changes being made to update all - some date back 20 years Ongoing analysis of changes at state level for educational requirements (ex: change in graduation requirements) and necessary accommodations resulting from requirements Addition of adult programming to meet employment needs of the community Attendance at state meetings to ensure alignment of new regulations to district policies Implementation of alternate strategies to address negative behaviors - keep students in class whenever possible rather than out-of-school consequences Collaboration with safety forces to adapt policies and practices as needed
Instruction • • • •
Increased focus to create and implement curriculum maps/pacing guides that are meaningful and useful Meetings with staff members to address concerns and ensure necessary supports through professional development, training and materials Creation of appropriate common assessments Increased emphasis on effective instructional strategies and professional development on strategies
Resources • • • • •
Engagement and continuous addition of new business partners to allow for maximization of all resources Addition of dental and vision clinics to meet student needs Addition of mental health professionals to meet increasing demands Professional development to evaluate assessment scores, deficits and creation of plans to address deficits Improvements in technology to address student and staff needs
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Recent placement of 3M safety coverings to district windows and doors Caredox vaccines and flu shots for students Leadership changes to administrative meetings to ensure effective communication and support to administrators and staff Ongoing construction project management Ongoing changes to safety protocols as dictated by industry improvements Levy management/contractual management for all employees Overseeing of all aspects of the district: transportation, staff, facilities, finances
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Personnel/Human Resources
New Teacher Orientation • • • •
Half-day orientation highlighting planning strategies to begin the year Introduction to the RESA (Regional Educational Service Agencies) program Distribution of ongoing book study Schedule established for renewing and passing the RESA - monthly meetings for the first four years for all new teachers
New Principal Evaluation Process • • •
Meetings conducted with each principal seven times during the school year Two formal observations of each principal Bi-weekly meetings with new principals to provide guidance and mentoring to provide meaningful feedback toward individual goals
WECP Union - Secretaries’ Class • • • •
Classroom assistants met to learn aspects of secretarial positions Classes are required for persons wishing to apply for secretarial positions Course series consist of seven one-hour sessions Sample interviews were conducted to enhance interview skills
August 2018
Personnel/Human Resources Professional Development Days •
Customer Service Class - Discussions on the emphasis (and importance) of customer service throughout the district - Featured customer services tips from Chick-fil-A model - Follow-up on previous customer service classes
Updates - Board Policies & Administrative Guidelines • •
Job description updates of approximately eighty-five existing district positions Accurate descriptions for all newly created jobs
Website Updates - Human Resource Information •
Following a three-day course, information was applied to attract candidates to the district - Features added to the website include: video clips, district demographics, new hire information, prospective employee information, links for current employees http://www.weschools.org/AssistantSuperintendent.aspx
New Staff Hiring & Reductions • • • •
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Job fair attendance at local universities North High School Job Fair for classified employees Two bid days - one for WECP (Willoughby-Eastlake Classified Professionals) and one for WETA (WilloughbyEastlake Teacher’s Association) Positions filled to date for 2018-2019 - four administrative positions - twenty teaching positions - multiple classified positions across all unions Three and one-half secretary positions were eliminated due to attrition One classroom aide position eliminated due to reduction in need
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2017 - 2018 Professional Development November 7, 2017 - Menu Day Topic
Description
Attendees
K-5 Fluency
Internationally known expert Dr. Tim Rasinski will share strategies for increasing reading fluency and assessing progress that you can implement immediately in your class.
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Responsive Classroom
Overview of Responsive Classroom approach to enhance your classroom and school environment
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Hands on Phonological Awareness Activities for Preschool
Participants will review the importance of phonological awareness in preschool and the stages in the development of phonological skills. Hands on instructional strategies will be shared and participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and create manipulatives to use in their classroom.
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Project Based Learning
Collaborate with your colleagues to share what you've tried and what you still want to explore
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Illuminate Training
Learn the basics of assessment creation and making reports
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Google Classroom
Google Classroom is your mission control for class. Create classes, distribute assignments, provide material, send feedback, and see everything in one place.
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Making Thinking Visible: Conceptual Modeling in Science and Beyond
Experience modeling instruction as a student, learn how to make thinking visible and see understanding in any classroom
Digital Literacy
Collaborate with your colleagues to share what you have tried and what you still want to explore
Purposeful Pathways - Teacher Collaboration
Work with your colleagues to support the use of the Purposeful Pathways in your classrooms (music teachers)
Using STEAM in an Art Classroom
Connect STEM and Art with your students through these engaging STEAM lessons taught by one of our Art vendors
Using Battelle for Kids
All Ohio teachers have ongoing access to free online resources, including sample assessments, student performance samples, and detailed arts assessment literacy learning materials. Teachers will use these resources to discuss application of these resources into their classrooms.
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Code.org
Help the next generation of learners get onboard with coding - and it's all free!
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Co-Teaching
Co-teaching is a partnering of two teachers with different areas of expertise to provide more comprehensive, effective instruction to students. This presentation will provide research-based strategies to help both general and special educators more effectively teach all students in their classroom.
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Mobile Fab Lab
August 2018
Learn how you can use the WE FAB Mobile Lab to enhance your classroom instruction and engage your students in authentic design experiences
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2017 - 2018 Professional Development Gifted Teaching Strategies for Any Teacher
Learn about the new Gifted Operating Standards, understand social/emotional needs of gifted learners and walk away with some differentiated instructional strategies to use in your classroom
Library Resource Mania
Bet you didn't know how many great resources are available for students, teachers and parents! Come find out what you've been missing!
De-escalating Student Behaviors
Behavioral intervention integration for invisible disabilities is training that is applicable to any staff member seeking to help break down behavioral barriers to reach students who require more specialized be-
Title I Push-in Model Discussion
Q&A with successful elementary teachers who are collaborating in the classroom (regular ed, intervention specialists, Title I, Speech and OT teachers)
Writing Across the Curriculum
Teachers can share with colleagues the strategies used and brainstorm how to further incorporate writing across all content areas for assignments and assessments
Reading and Writing Strategies
Collaborate with your colleagues and share some of your go-to strategies for enhancing reading and writing
FOCUS-Book Study Strategies
Learn about key instruction strategies from the Mike Schmoker book, FOCUS
Trauma Informed Care for Schools
We all know that many of our students have had traumatic experiences; at home and school, earn how to help students cope with these experiences
ALICE Training
Refresher training and review of procedures
Lynda.com
Explore the Lynda.com website and see the wealth of technology training videos that are at your fingertips
Writing Skills and the Perry Nuclear Power Plant - What is the Connection?
Today's professionals excel in their chosen field from their natural curiosities and elite college experiences. Have you ever considered a common struggle for students as they transition to the workplace? Writing and communication skills are a must! No matter what career field your students enter, it is essential that they write well. These sessions will discuss ways that teachers can assist students, and explain the importance of having strong skills in written communications. Learn from an engineering industry professional who will share tips applicable to any future college student and employee and specifically address transferring technical writing to layman's terms for "lab reports" and presentations.
Healthy Eating to Manage Stress
Take care of yourself first so you can be the best version of yourself! Pick up some healthy recipes and taste test, too!
Universal Design Learning
During the session participants will gain insight into the commonalities and differences of Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will explore how to meet the diverse needs of learners through proactive lesson design and essential assessment techniques. Participants will gain insight into how to apply UDL principles to support all students in reaching learning goals.
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2017 - 2018 Professional Development A Co-Taught Model
In this class you will see how the special education and regular education teacher collaboratively work together to maximize instructional time on task. We will discuss and demonstrate how we differentiate between a 2 period double dose model and a single period traditional co-taught model. Our demonstration will be math focused, but with an open mind, you may determine how this model could be tweaked for any discipline.
Recognizing Student Anxiety and Depression in the Classroom
Learn what behaviors students might demonstrate when dealing with school phobia and/or anxiety and what this might look like in the classroom.
PLATO for Beginners
Provide support for teachers who are just beginning to work with PLATO.
K-5 Core Math Curriculum Pacing Guide
The Core Team will begin creating standards pacing guides for K-5 Math.
Lake Metroparks
Explore the education programming Lake Metroparks has to offer! With over 100 programs available, you are sure to find one that fits your classroom needs and if you can’t, we are more than happy to create a program for you! All of the Lake Metroparks education programs are aligned to Ohio State Standards. We will discuss program opportunities, cost, registration, and how to use the Lake Metroparks website. A hands-on activity that is great for the classroom will be presented!
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PLATO - Advanced
Are you a seasoned user of PLATO? Take the next step in this session with a PLATO trainer.
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Study Island for Advanced Users
Use Study Island to differentiate writing instruction, create benchmark assessments and launching group sessions.
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Study Island for Beginners
For new users or those who need a refresher
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Genius Hour
Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.
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PD Express
Intro to PDExpress and learn how to use it for LPDC purposes and keeping your cre-
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Teach Like a Champion
Learn engaging strategies that can be implemented in your classroom the next day.
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Gifted PD for Secondary Teachers
Earn hours toward the new PD requirement for teachers of gifted students by learning engaging differentiation strategies
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Daily Five
Learn about the common management routines and framework for your literacy block that helps develop independent readers and writers
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August 2018
2017 - 2018 Professional Development CTE Programming
Learn from the NCI staff about the programs and options for your students
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Success for ELL Students
Students learning English face different challenges in the classrooms. Learn strategies from our district ELL teachers so you can help your students learn English and your content at the same time!
Introduction to Responsive Classroom
Introduction session for K-5 teachers
Poverty and Education - Changing Demographics and Needs
During this session you will learn the fundamental importance of building relationships with children in poverty and successful approaches and strategies to capture and motivate the needs of ALL students.
The Leap from Highschool to College
From teacher, to national teacher of the year finalist and high school administrator, Dr. Matthews is now Dean of Academic Affairs at Notre Dame College. He recognizes the value of what teachers in the public school system do and will share secrets about securing successful leaps between secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Personal Fitness Stations
Learn how to use your new equipment and setup engaging fitness stations for your students
RTI Coaching Model
Learn some key points about how the Searle coaching model works as part of the RTI process to help identify issues that inhibit student performance and determine the interventions that will work for them.
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Above the Line The R Factor and Culture
Urban Meyer might be known for being a great football coach, but his book, Above the Line, is applicable to any profession. Learn how the "R" Factor can change your working culture and your life!
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HB 410
Overview of HB-410 and new requirements for addressing attendance and truancy
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The Top 10 Ways to Prepare Students for College
How do we prepare our students for their college academic life? College is different than it was when we were students. Find out what students can really expect in the classroom and what study/life skills they need for success.
Creating Rubrics
Bring your past, present, and future classroom rubrics to discuss and collaborate with colleagues. Come ready to share what has worked, was not has worked, and ideas for what you may want to try.
Family and Community Engagement
Student success often depends on a support team. Attend this session to learn ways to engage families and the community to fulfill their duties as team members.
Grant Writing
This workshop is for beginners interested in applying for small grants for educational programs. Learn the fundamentals of: program design, grant writing basics, identifying funding sources, budget development, evaluation, and final reporting.
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Art in the K-5 Classroom
Art implementation and strategies in general education preK-5 classrooms.
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Art is the 6-12 Classroom
Art implementation and strategies in general education 6-12 classrooms.
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Implementation of the ZOOM Program
Learn how to setup and implement the ZOOM program. This program enables W-E staff to contact Laurelwood to request a mental health level of care assessment.
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2017 - 2018 Professional Development January 12, 2018 WECP Menu Day Topic
Description
Attendees
Child Abuse
Learn the who, what, where, when, and how tos about child abuse reporting
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Community Resources
What family resources are available in the community? What is the district's process in sharing these resources with families?
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Customer Service
Refresher course on the 10 Pillars of Customer Service and discover the secrets behind Chick-fil-a's famous customer service training program
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Excessive Absenteeism and Chronic Truancy
Are you stymied over the Excessive Absence and Chronic Absenteeism Summary Report? Come and join us in the computer lab and we will go over different scenarios (using the hours maximum on the attendance letters as our criteria) and run a report to PDF and Excel. We will go over questions about the Summary Report and also offer some Excel formatting tips for the advanced Excel user, as well as go over a possible routine procedure for absence reporting.
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Legal Update
Review information shared at NEOEA Summer Leadership Conference
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Love & Logic in the Classroom
Introduction to Love and Logic strategies for use with students, empathy with students while placing responsibility on them for problem ownership, problem solving and choices
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Stress Reduction
Stress reducing strategies to share with students as presented at NEOEA Summer leadership conference, and self-stress reduction through Yoga
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Student Anxiety & Depression
Recognizing the signs of student anxiety and depression in the classroom
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August 2018
2017 - 2018 Professional Development In-District Professional Development Topic
Description
Attendees
Illuminate Assessments- Itembank
After-school session for teachers to learn how to create item-bank assessments
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Illuminate- Lead Training
Lead Illuminators from each building will be trained in Illuminate
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Illuminate Assessments- MS Math
Learn the basics of Illuminate and practice creating standards-based assessments
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Illuminate- Math Benchmark Common Assessments
Teachers will learn the reason behind standards-based assessments and components of a quality assessment, grade-level groups will collaborate to use the Illuminate Itembank to create quarterly benchmark assessments
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Open Fab Lab
Becoming familiar with the Fab Lab machines, software,
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Secondary Novel
Began the preliminary review of the required reading lists for secondary students.
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Studies Weekly
Representative from Studies Weekly will model how to use Studies Weekly and new features that are available
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Teach Like a Champion
Instructional strategies that can be implemented into your classroom the very next day. (3 offerings)
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WELNET
Webinar and collaborative session for physical education teachers
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Writing Across the Curriculum
Help teachers understand the importance of content area reading and writing on achievement
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External Professional Development Topic
Description
Attendees
AR Sandbox
Auburn Career Center- Teachers will learn how to use the AR Sandbox, ensure connections to their standards, and they received one to bring to their schools
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Grades 4-8 SS with Pat Clayton
Summit County ESC- Grades 4-8 social studies teachers will collaborate standardsbased selected responses for uses on district common assessments
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Writing Rigor and Rubrics PD
Summit County ESC- Participants will learn the connections between rigorous writing and student performance
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Willoughby-Eastlake Technology Network Upgrades • • •
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Upgraded wide-area network connection (WAN) between South and North from 1GB to 2GB Upgraded WAN from South to the School of Innovation from 1GB to 2GB Core network switches were upgraded at South High School, Willowick Middle School, Eastlake Middle School, North High School, Board of Education, and School of Innovation Changes made to network configurations to prepare for new buildings
Website Upgrades and Updates • • • •
Launched online registration for new and returning students Started the implementation of Student Provisioning Service - automates student account creation PowerSchool upgrades Launched new district website
Professional Development/ Training •
Attended Lazrecon training - Received AP Laser training to learn procedures to operate the large laser in the School of Innovation Lab - Developed a working knowledge of the capabilities of the AP Laser
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Collaborated with Pro On Call to develop a phone plan for the new Board of Education Participated in three days of onsite Shopbot training to learn the new CNC (computer numerical control) routers
August 2018
Willoughby-Eastlake Technology Fabrication Lab Updates • • • •
One Fab Lab was added to the School of Innovation Completed the design and assembly of the Willoughby-Eastlake Mobile Fab Lab Established visits of the Mobile Fab Lab to district schools - 2 weeks spent in each location Preparing and traveling with Mobile Fab Lab to the summer tech conference held in Hiram, Ohio
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Relocated fiber running between North High School and Northern Career Institute - Eastlake to accommodate construction Installed new servers to replace the servers still operating post fire Removed technology items from South High School to prepare for summer renovations
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Purchased class sets of VR (Virtual Reality) glasses for rollout during the 2018-2019 school year Partnered with Makergear to test 3D printing software Converted older laptops from Windows to Chrome OS using Cloudready - extended the life of older laptops by approximately two years Completed EMIS (Educational Management Information System) Audit and confirmed data is accurate and clean
Improved Student Learning Opportunities •
Assisted to launch the drone program at North High and South High
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Operations Department Personnel Changes & Training • • •
Department organization model was changed to include operations supervisors Department was modified to ensure consistent delivery of services, responsibilities were absorbed by the superintendent and two employees of the operations department Food service general manager change - Stephanie Kemna added as the general manager - Financial trends moving to positive cash flow - Audit of food service by the State of Ohio was without errors - 100% clean
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District carpenters trained on ShopBot for district projects
Department Structural Changes • •
District Central Warehouse model changed to purchasing agent model - direct shipment of products to schools rather than maintaining district inventory as a cost saving measure Changes to vegetation control to save approximately $10,000.00 annually - Weed and vegetation applications transferred to outside provider focusing on main entrances of each facility - District grounds staff managing vegetation control of all “back of house” areas of all campuses
Capital Improvement Projects • • • • • • • • •
New exterior doors/windows at six schools New field turf/grandstand/press box at North High School New field turf at South High School Track resurfacing at North and South High Schools Installation of new discus cage at South High School Installation of new bus loop and parking lot improvements at Royalview and Willowick Middle School Initial demolition of administrative offices Initiation of transportation paving project North, South and Longfellow construction projects
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Operations Department Collaborative Initiatives • • • • • •
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Assisted with district beverage agreement with Pepsi Corp. Managed contract renewals with McKinley Outreach, Lake County ESC, Lake County Developmental Disabilities Assisted the treasurer’s office with district insurance renewal Assisted in the insurance claim settlement for administration building fire Continued work with NaviGate to maintain district emergency protocols Sponsored a first-responder’s meeting with local safety forces to review current school safety plans, upcoming changes in school safety drills and practice regulations to be established by the state Continued representation on behalf of the district relative to the Point Park/ Downtown Willoughby sale of district properties Assisted with the design and purchase of equipment of the new high school fab lab at the School of Innovation and for the mobile fab lab
Remaining Department Projects • • • • • •
Incorporated the use of a de-icing product for snow events as a cost-saving measure Acquired property on Curtis Boulevard at no cost to the district Assisted with several easements required by the Buckeye Relief project in Eastlake, Ohio Completed bus work preventative maintenance at a 99% compliance level Oversight of the construction of a new coffee shop at NCI Eastlake and the ShopBot cart for the mobile fab lab Completion of 2,380 maintenance work orders for the school year
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Pupil Services Personnel Training •
Conducted district-wide training for all special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and supervisors in the utilization of the new State IEP (Individualized Education Plans) and ETR (Evaluation Team Report) forms
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Participated in a county-wide compliance training conducted by the Ohio Department of Education as it related to students at Broadmoor - Meet regularly with members from ODE ESC department to review and adjust special education practices to align more closely with compliancy demands from IDEA - Conducted trainings for appropriate district employees to train on findings from this compliance experience
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Worked with community agencies and private care providers to alert staff as to what symptoms of mental health may present in the classroom
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Brought in a national research company from Boston to work with a select group of middle school teachers on a STEM based project that focused on the development of games with a concentration around the science grade level standards
Mental Health Services •
Ongoing work with Crossroads to expand district services - Examining ways to increase number of days the district is able to have mental health providers in each building - Exploring alternatives to blend clinical model of providing mental health to patients with educational model while remaining cost effective to district
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Collaboration with Laurelwood to establish an expedited mental health assessment for guidance counselors in secondary schools - Counselors have access to “ZOOM,” a free program in which students in crisis can be evaluated by a professional at Laurelwood to determine necessary level of care - Improved communication and partnership to transition students after receiving inpatient care
Collaboration with the Curriculum Department • •
Blended services from Title I, intervention specialists and related service staff to construct a push-in literacy model in grades K to 3 Worked to implement the district’s second annual KIDS First Night, an evening for students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten to participate in readiness activities
Improved Discipline Outcomes for Students with Disabilities • • •
Procedures were reviewed and updated to improve discipline outcomes Conducted book study for building administrators and psychologists to look at determining the “why” behind behavior Conducted professional development - a Board Certified Behavior Therapist conducted in-services with staff regarding “communication behind the behavior”
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Pupil Services Collaboration with the Curriculum Department and Assistant Superintendent •
Expanded after-school tutoring program across the district
Worked with Middle School Principals to provide greater amounts of support to students served in co-teach setting •
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Assisted administrators in determining how to ascertain which students needed a greater amount of support
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Assisted counselors to revamp master schedule to provide services to identified students
Vocational Opportunities for High School Students with Disabilities •
Partnered with CEVEC program to offer vocational training for 11th and 12th grade special needs students
Health Clinic Tracking Software •
Beginning in 2017 -2018 school year, clinics use the free services from Caredox - Caredox notifies parents each time their child is seen in a school clinic via email - Nurses and parents are able to access health information electronically from any location - The district is working with Caredox to begin free immunizations for students
Transportation Changes •
Free transportation to typically developing preschool students as well as special needs students increased attendance and afforded the opportunity of preschool to those unable to attend
Established, Expanded and Developed Educational Programming • • •
Expanded and improved PBIS programs - several schools received awards Created our own Extended School Year (ESY) programs to increase time on task 98 students attended ESY in the Summer of 2018 and 75 additional students (who are on an IEP/504) will attend Summer Learning Camp
Implemented a District Truancy Program to Align With Ohio House Bill 410 Implemented a New Online Registration Process
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Curriculum Collaboration with Technology • •
Development and design of the Fab Lab, curriculum development, schedule development Managed School of Innovation Admission Process and Lottery Drawing
District Testing • •
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Completed early Entrance for Kindergarten testing for 60+ students Coordinated district and state testing (KRA, DIBELS, Running Records, MAP, CogAT, Naglieri, Stanford Achievement, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, AP, OGT, IOWA Algebra Aptitude Test, AIR, OELPA, AASCD, Early Entrance, WorkKeys) according to state and vendor standards Introduction of Illuminate - student data warehouse and assessment generator for PreK - 12 staff - Quarterly assessments will be used in 2018 - 2019 school year to analyze progress and adjust instruction
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Gifted Coordinator provided professional development to 50+ elementary gifted cluster teachers, 6-12 Honors and AP teachers, and supported regular teachers Summer Professional Development (PD) offering eighteen sessions for 2017 - 2018 Facilitated rollout of Naviance and training high school counselors, principals and staff for 2018 - 2019 school year Facilitated collaborative meetings with teachers to begin the revamping of the ELA required reading lists Developed principal in-service, “Data - More than a Number,” presented by two ESC consultants in order to assist with evaluation of student performance as measured by data, at the building level Collaborated with NCI administrators, presentation at Battelle for Kids Connect for Success conference
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Assisted with Summer Learning Camp Initiatives - Reading Boot Camp - designed for third-grade students who did not score proficient on the Third Grade AIR English Language Arts assessment - Free breakfast and lunch program - Summer Remediation at North High for students who require assistance to earn credits for failed courses or wish to work ahead and earn credits in advance - Summer administration of the AIR assessments for all students retaking their End-of-Course exams
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Provided resources, materials and staff support for Elementary After School Bonus Hour Tutoring Coordinated Title I support for elementary buildings to purchase books for One School, One Book initiatives Order and distribute curriculum materials for all content areas and electives, manage the online software programs (MAP, COMPASS, DiscoveryEd, BrainPop, all online textbooks, library databases, etc.)
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Created and distributed common core crosswalk videos for ELA and Math
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Standardized the pacing guide process and facilitated collaborative meetings with teachers to review pacing guides and begin the process of creating common quarterly assessments
August 2018
Curriculum Additional Initiatives •
Serve as the chief liaison with the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Libraries (Summer Reading, Family Nights, Summer Learning Camp)
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KIDS First Night - Created for incoming kindergarten students and families - Families are provided with learning games to encourage and develop improved skills in pre-reading and math readiness - Attended by approximately 500 this year
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A Book and a Bunny - Program to encourage early literacy and family reading - Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool students received a free book and stuffed animal - Project received support from staff members, community members, community organizations - North and South athletes presented books and read to preschoolers
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Project Opiate - Lake County - High school students work with Middle School students to increase awareness of abuse and addiction
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WE Stand United Campaign - Creation of videos, social media posts to promote tolerance and kindness to reinforce building PBIS programs
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Chief Liaison for Willoughby-Eastlake with all College Credit Plus institutions
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Facilitated implementation of Purple Star Award program
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Federal Grant Desk Review - Ohio Department of Education
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Identified K-12 Scope and Sequence for technology standards
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Researched curriculum options for new courses
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Facilitated ReImagine19 grant applications •
Completed EMIS verification codes for gifted, Title 1, Third Grade
Reading Guarantee, RIMPS and K-3 diagnostics to ensure data accuracy xxxfor funding and testing purposes •
Update and maintain the district assessment calendar, course selection xxxguides, school fee schedule and school fee inventory on a yearly basis •
Conducted a curriculum audit to update the district’s curriculum xxxadoptions
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Career & Technical Education Adult & High School Rethinking the School Day •
Changes to adult schedules increased opportunities for xxxxparticipation in externships and clinical experiences • Adjustments to schedules and staggered schedules - decreased congestion in lunchroom - allows adult students to secure childcare • Individualized school day improves attendance and classroom xxxxexperiences - Success Academy - Bridge to Success
Adult Education •
Additional student support services - social services, food and clothing pantry, 1:1 sessions Additional supports for adults transitioning to new careers Refined marketing to improve enrollment Adult welding added to programming at NCI Willoughby Adult programs: licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, medical billing and coding Working to add bridge LPN to RN program LPN students complete capstone NCLEX-PN predictor assessment All adult learners qualify for ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
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Real-World Learning • • •
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Skills labs are created to include real-world learning Healthcare students work in hospital, physician offices, nursing homes Trade programs complete work in labs including work with local entities: SWAT truck, Eastlake skatepark Collaboration with community business partners including: Cardinal Credit Union/ Business Academy
Modern Facilities • • •
NCI Eastlake and NCI Willoughby both newly renovated to ensure alignment with industry standards for each pathway Ongoing maintenance of facilities to ensure long term stability NCI Willoughby has undergone accreditation process to allow adult programing in the facility - Final approval expected November of 2018
August 2018
Career & Technical Education Educational Pathways •
Adult & High School
EXCEL Tecc partnership includes training in 27 programs within one of nine pathways: Arts and Communication
Business and Administration/Hospitality
Construction Technologies/Manufacturing
Education and Training
Engineering/Transportation
Environmental and Agricultural Systems
Health Sciences
Human Services/Public Safety
Information Technology
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Funding determined by in-demand jobs
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Pathway goal - all students entering will earn one or more credentials toward job/career readiness
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Medical Assisting and Allied Health Programs adopted the Worldwide Classroom® program - Demonstrated commitment to student enrichment leading to appointment of 2017 - 2018 Cleveland Clinic Banner School Medical Assisting students partnered with CADD Engineering Technologies to create vein finder Use of latest diagnostic equipment in Auto Services to maintain alignment with industry standards
Whole Child • •
Willoughby-Eastlake currently engaging in discussions with Lake Health to propose opening of Wellness Clinic to K-12 students in the fall of 2019 Multiple services available to at risk youth to enhance learning: Crossroads, Applied Behavioral Analysis, social worker, Crossfit, martial arts
Great Teaching • • •
Enhances learning experiences increased by engagement with RSVP volunteers providing work opportunities Business Academy students participation in THINKfest and PITCHfest Building rapport with all students through morning meetings has improved standardized test scores
Partnerships • • • • •
Collaboration with advisory boards for all NCI programs Student participation in internships and clinical rotations Western Willoughby Chamber of Commerce membership Toastmasters partnership Support for You partnership Willoughby-Eastlake End -of-Year Report
North High School & South High School Literacy Based Instructional Strategies •
Two-year focus on Reading, Discussing and Writing - engaging lessons to increase student interest - resulted in increase in student achievement - focus will continue in 2018 - 2019
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Creation of engaging student activities Activities will continue in 2018 - 2019
PBIS Program (Positive Behavior Supports Initiative) • • •
Program based on Respect, Responsibility, Readiness to Learn Rewards positive behaviors - Ranger bucks - weekly and grand prize drawings Improved student outcomes
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United Way Campaign raised more than $25,000.00 to benefit Lake County residents Student government leaders worked with city leaders to participate in “Government Day” South High students opened school store resulting in sales over $13,000 PenOhio, competed and placed 5th in Ohio South AcaDec team competed at the National level and North competed at Regionals Students organized Random Acts of Kindness Week Career Tech students competed at Skills USA
August 2018
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South Softball Team won WRC Championship, District Championship and were Regional RunnerUps North High Football Team participated in playoffs first time in school history South High Boys’ Golf Team won WRC Championships Willoughby-Eastlake Art Splash was organized by the district art staff and students Dazzle Awards - recognized several South High drama students South and North High each held two theater performances - North High included students from Eastlake Middle and Willowick Middle in performances South High Marching Band competed at State Competition earning a 1 - superior rating
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Student body raised funds to assist with burial expenses of a fellow classmate and organized evening candle light vigil - Trenton Sobolewski Furniture Pilot Room - students and staff in both buildings worked to identify appropriate furniture for new buildings South High School student, Luke Marino named National Merit Scholar Preliminary scores show students in American Government and American History met state indicators
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Eastlake, Willoughby and Willowick Middle Instructional Strategies • • • • • •
Development of Maker Space - Eastlake Middle School Lake Metroparks presented program for special education students - Biodiversity 8th grade coding lessons initiated Career development - NCI visits, Career Day, Ohio Means Jobs Opioid Prevention lessons in collaboration with high school Students and Lake County Health Department CEIS tutoring program
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Quarterly programs, incentives, lessons on values and mores Focus on student relationships Teaches common message of peace, acceptance, and positivity
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Expanded 6th Grade Orientation including student mentors Participation in Lego Robotics Club - coding, building and cooperative learning NESS dance-a-thon - raising over $14,000 this year Farewell 8th grade dance - student initiated and student planned Participation in Pumpkin Chunkin’ event in Willoughby Principal Advisory Committees Teen Dance Night Solar Spirit Challenge Spirit of America (boater/water safety program) District Spelling Bee
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Power of the Pen Competition - state qualifiers finished 8th “Grandletters” program - Breckenridge pen pal program
August 2018
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Eastlake Middle School Art Show Student talent show - at Willoughby Middle School, proceeds went to American Cancer Society Student musicians at Eastlake Middle and Willoughby Middle competed in Northeast Ohio Solo and Ensemble winning Excellent and Superior ratings Willoughby Public Library featured multiple pieces of student work Willoughby Middle 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball team finished season undefeated in league play
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Peer Tutoring WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) program - student mentors Lancer Leaders mentoring #1st2Days - team building for new students
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Guest speakers - Reggie Dabbs speaking on tolerance/acceptance - Dope is for Dopes - anti-drug choices - Career Day guest speakers Student recognition programs - SWORD Award - awarded to students showing grit and growth mindset in the classroom - S’more for .4 Award - student academic growth of .4 - Principal’s Breakfast/Lunch - Above the Line student awards - Academic Labs rewards
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ICAL - Intervention and Controlled Academic Lab - reduces damaging effects of out-of-school suspensions Personal fitness room at Willoughby Middle School
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Elementary Schools Instructional Strategies •
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Development of Maker Space - ReImagine19 grants • Newly developed “push-in” model for intervention - small group instruction, engaging learning, technology integration • Science Symposium for students in grade 5 • Increased staff collaboration through “team time” and peer observations, common planning times • Coaching IAT process led by teacher trained in Margaret Searle Training • Teacher lead professional development at staff meetings • Teacher help sessions: Google Apps, Compass Learning, MAP • AIR resource sessions • Implemented STEM studio encore class for 5th grade • Fine Arts Grant - supports the arts in kindergarten and first Grades • Inclusion model for kindergarten students Responsive classroom training for staff - Longfellow received $19,500 grant for training Poverty simulation training during professional development “Rev It Up,” “Just Run” and “Power Hour” bonus hour - literacy tutoring after school Media Hub (to include maker space) creation at Royalview - $35,000 ReImagine19 grant “Stick With It” Avery Dennison initiative training Staff training from Pittsburgh Children’s Museum - increase literacy One School, One Book Literacy Initiatives
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Bronze and Silver PBIS awards Updated lessons, implemented overview, posted expectations Meshing PBIS and responsive classroom Increased student support through check in/out, small group morning meetings, opportunity room Monthly incentives Rewards programs including: lunch with the principal, movie nights, names posted in the building No One Eats Alone lunch program Be the One movement to improve school culture
August 2018
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Bulldog Fun Run - raised $14,000 for technology resources Student talent show Student recognition - Hard Hat Club, Mighty Mustangs, Top Dog RoadRunner Dash - raised over $20,000 for upgrade to playgrounds Class of 2025 at Royalview completed Mayor’s Challenge to purchase Friendship Benches in memory of late Mayor Bonde Lego League teams Donations through Socktober, Food Bank, Christmas toy drives Christmas Card Soldier Programs Bulldog Buddy Classes Video updates including student accomplishments
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Music fundraiser to purchase Orff instruments and training Staff Engagement • • • • • • • •
Staff weekly updates and recognition Staff book club Increased social media presence Weekly resource sharing Challenging Behavior and Diversity Training for noon aides Electronic staff handbook Remind app for staff updates and communication Flexible furniture seating resource initiatives
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Community speakers and career fields in classrooms Business partnerships: NASA Glenn, TDA, Ohio Sea Grant Program, Avery Dennison, EPA Personal fitness room at Willoughby Middle School Increased Problem Based Learning New lunch/recess schedules to meet student needs Weekly parent newsletters
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