HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-2021 Fairhope Public Schools Commission Meeting MinutesFairhope Public Schools Commission
June 2, 2021
Members present: Robin Coleman, Paul Hannon, Danielle Mashburn-Myrick, Carrie
McLemore, Hill Robinson, Miranda Schrubbe, Cornelius Woods
Members absent: Robert Brown, Amy Foley
Principals present: Carol Broughton, FEE
Meeting was called to order by Miranda Schrubbe and minutes from the May 5th
meeting were approved.
Fund ing requests from Fairhope East Elementary, Fairhope West Elementary, and
Fairhope Middle were presented and approved as follows:
F . h E El air ope ast ementary
STEAM/Technolol?V Coach $87,500
Instructional/EMINTS Coach $82,000
STEAM Resources & Materials $22,500
Technology $14,500
Professional Development $27,500
Reading Resources $22,500
4 Part-time Reading Interventionists $68,000
4 Part-time Math Interventionists $68,000
Total Requested $392,500
Each item in this request is to be funded with 3-mill monies. Request is the same as
approved for previous school year, except for the adjusted personnel costs and
additional part-time interventionist.
F . h W El air ope est ementary
Literacy /Math Instructional Materials $25,330
Leader in Me $2,000
Professional Development $48,300
Technolol?V Supports $6,870
Total Requested $82,500
Each item in this request is to be funded with 3-mill monies. Additional items were
requested and approved in May, bringing the total funds requested by FWE to date
to $398,000.
F . h M'ddl air ope l e
2 Math/Intervention Teachers $138,630
• 1@$66,630
• 1@$72,000
2 Language Arts/Intervention Teachers $152,908
• 1@$69,224
• 1@$83,684
2 Full-time Instructional Paraprofessionals $78,691
• 1@$41,078
• 1@$37,613
Crisis Alert System $20,000**
2 Full-time Instructional Aides $73,700
• 1@$41,327
• 1@$32,373 **
Total Re qu ested $463,929
**The Crisis Alert System and one of the two Instructional Aides are to be funded
with K-1 Center property purchase proceeds (totaling $52,373); remaining items to
be funded with 3-mill monies (totaling $411,556).
Full requests with more detail are attached.
Carrie McLemore informed commission membe r s that the city council is
recommending that reporting on the funding results from the first year be made at a
work session. Plans are now for that to be scheduled for August, and in preparation,
principals will create brief statements regarding the impact of the funding at their
respective schools.
It was decided that the commission will not meet in July, so the next meeting will be
on August 4t h •
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30.
Respectfully submitted by Miranda Schrubbe
Fairhop e Public School C ommi ss ion
Fairhop e E ast Elem entary School
Proposal for 20 2 1-2022
Amended to reflect 2ersonnel costs and additional 2art-time interventionist
May 25 , 2021
A t Fairhop e East Elem e ntary School , w e echo th e gratitud e voiced by all th e Feed er-Pattern
Pri nc ip a ls for th e ph y sical and fi scal support th e C ity of Fairhop e has prov id ed u s throughout th e
year s. Struggling to balance ex treme growth in our largely rural community, Fa irhop e East
Elementary focu sses on nurturing a culture of learnin g through collaboration, ques tioning,
a ssessment and refl ection -or simply put -the engineering d esign proce ss. The resources y ou
h ave provided throu ghout th e years have been invaluabl e to our students. Th e futur e holds
unlimited potential with th e proposal of additional coac h es and enrichment res ourc es . With a
shar ed v ision -w e are w orking to achi eve th e goa ls of th e Commiss ion to enri c h equitable
learning for all stude nts throu gh expanded serv ic es and exp eri enc es .
Title of Position/Item Cost Job Description Benefit to students/academic
enhancement
*STEAM/Technolo gy $87 ,500 STEAM aims to strengthen Supp orting teac hers
Co ach the foundation of learning • Profess ional Development
by helping students • STEAM Learning Community
enhance their critical • Coach ing Cycles
thinking skills and • Science Lab
recognize the intersection • Family/Community
of art , science, Su pportin g students
technology , engineering , • Sc ience Fair
and math . • STEAM Lessons
STEAM Coach es are charge d • Pelican 's Nest
with in s piring stud ents to as k Supportin g fa mil ies
ques tion s , defin e pro bl ems , • STEAM Night
propo se so luti o ns and • Instruct ional Videos for at home
co ll abo rate w ith oth er s to tes t instruction
and impro ve th e ir creations . Su ppo rtin g administrati o n
• Analyze data
• Collaborate with other coaches
and district curriculum
depa rtment
• Grant writing
lnstructional/Emints $82,000.00 Coaching to imp act teaching and Supporting teachers
Coach learning through a combination • Professional Development
of technology and research-• Coaching Cycles
bas ed strategies . • Technology/EMINTS lessons and
support
• Google classroom support
Supporting Students
• Inspiring curiosity
• Collaborative team building
• Ownership of learning
• Assessing, reflecting, improving
Supporting families
• Videos for at home instruction
• Support with on line instruction
Supporting administration
• Analyze data
• Collaborate with other coaches
and district curriculum
department
• Grant writing
*STEAM Resources Supporting teachers
and Materials $22,500.00 Replac emen t of supplies and • Professional Development
continued enric hm ent resources • STEAM Learning Community
• Coaching Cycles
• Science Lab
• Family/Community
Supporting students
• Science Fair
• STEAM Lessons
• Pelican's Nest
Supporting families
• STEAM Night
• Instructional Videos for at home
instruction
Supporting administration
• Analyze data
• Collaborate with other coaches
and district curriculum
department
• Grant writing
Technology $14 ,500 .00 Replacement of broken or out-Supportin g teacher s
dated, incompatible devices; • Professional Development
Additional enrichment • Coaching Cycles
Audio-Visua l replacements and • Response to Intervention
additional resources to improve • Data Meetings
and expand live-streaming • Family/Community
abilities, filming and audio-Supportin g stud ents
visual expansions • Strateg i es
• Ownership
• Modeling
Supporting Families
• Coaching
• Modeling
• Family night
Supporting admi nistration
• Analyze Data
• Collaborate with other coaches
and district curriculum
department
• Grant Writing
Profess ional $27 ,500 .00 • Curriculum Mapping As Needed to enrich and support
Development (4x/yr) teachers and students
• Coaching/RTI/Data
Meetings
• eMints
• Vertical
Teaming/Planning
• Conferences such as
CLAS (Counsel for
Leaders in Alabama
Schools)
R eading $22 ,500 .00 • LLI Kits :
• Reading Resources
• Classroom Libraries
F our Part-Time R eading $68,000 .00 Targeted Students w ill be
Interventionists identified for intervention
($17 ,000 .00 each) based on low STAR data and
ACAP
Four Part-Time Math $68,000.00 Targeted Students will be
identified for intervention Interventionists based on low STAR data and ($17 ,000.00 each ) ACAP
Total : $392 ,500 .00
Attachment for Instructional Coaches:
Reading, Science, Instructional
Instructional Coaches:
Job Go als: • To improve academic skills and literacy in schools , across all content areas and
grade levels , through collaborative professional development, coaching of teachers ,
demonstration lessons, data analysis , and modeling of effective instruction. • To improve teacher
practice so that all students learn and achieve at the highest levels . Q
JO B RES PONSIBILITIE S AND ROLES:
1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its v ision, goals and priorities .
2. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, intervention strategies, s chool
improv ement plans, and effective professional development delivery techniques .
3. Demonstrates knowledge of current educational research and best instructional practices.
4 . Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students and staff.
5 . Utilizes innovative teaching techniques and technology as a teaching tool to plan and provide
instruction; acts as a facilitator for students in the use of technology in the classroom .
6 . Utilizes a variety of coaching strategies to differentiate support for teachers , both individually
and in groups .
7 . Provides specialized instruction for struggling students as required.
8. Uses age-appropriate instructional strategies in all tiers of instruction to improve students'
skills ins subject area(s) as assigned.
9. Supports school and system literacy efforts to reach the goal of students performing at or
abo v e proficiency in all areas.
10. Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in planning effective
in structional goals, objectives , methods and curriculum.
11 . Administers standardized , norm-referenced or criterion-referenced tests for instructional
planning and program evaluation purposes .
12. Participates in and/or leads professional growth and development activities for the purpose of
improving instruction, including staff meetings , in-services and staff development activities as
required or assigned.
13 . Develops and uses assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous
development of learners.
14. Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for
diagnosis , instructional planning and program evaluation.
15 . Assists with the administration of state assessments and other standardized tests in
accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
16 . Communicates high learning expectations for all students .
17 . Communicates effectively, orally and in writing , with other professionals , students, parents
and community.
18. Works collaboratively with other teachers in curriculum development, instructional planning,
special activities and sharing ideas and resources .
19 . Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
20 . Keeps abreast of developments in instructional methodology , learning theory, curriculum
trends and content.
21. Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres to professional standards at all times.
22. Serves on committees, task forces, planning teams , and advisory groups to improve student
achievement.
23 . Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
24 . Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events ,
ceremonies, services and programs.
25. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters. July 2014
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26. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for
improvement in areas of responsibility .
27. Reports potential problems, unusual events , or work irregularities to appropriate
administrative or supervisory personnel.
28 . Responds to inquiries , requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a
timely and positive manner.
29 . Maintains and submits reports , records , and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
30 . Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and
effective ly supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance , and use of tools,
equipment, and inventory.
INTENDED OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS MEASURES:
1. Improvement of student and teacher performance in targeted areas as measured by
analysis of school data for achievement and growth
2. Increase in professional learning opportunities and participation of staff as measured by
agendas, sign in sheets, and participant feedback
3. Change in teaching practices as measured by walk th roughs, formal and informal
observations, and teacher surveys
Measurable Data
To determine effectiveness of the instructional coach position, we will :
• Analyze proficiency on ACAP state testing results (2 nd-6 th grades) and Scantron tests
(1 s t grade)
• Analyze growth on Scantron tests between Fall and Winter testing dates (1 st -6 t h grade)
Inspire -Create -Lead
Fairhope West Elementary Instructional Materials and PD Request from the Fairhope Public
Schools Commission
May 28, 2021
At Fairhope Elementary School , we are appreciative of the support the previously named EAC and
Fairhope City Council has provided . Our school has been able to employ a full time Reading
Interventionist with these funds for the past 2 years providing reading intervention for our students .
This emphasis on reading instruction has been indispensable to our school he l ping to earn recognition
twice as a Top SO School for 3rd Grade Reading from the ALSDE and Governor Ivey . A STEAM Coach and
Math Coach were hired for the 2020-2021 school year, and Fairhope West earned the distinguished
cert ification of a STEAM Certified School. We look forward to expanding support to our staff and
students with the new allocation of funds . Below are requests for the approximate $400 ,000 designated
for improving academics at Fairhope West Elementary .
Title of Position/Item Cost Job Description Benefit to students/academic
enhancement
Literacy and Math $25 ,330 . Scholastic Gr 1/2
Instructional Materials • Storyworks Gr 3-6 . Science Studies Weekly Gr 2-5 . Books for bookroom
• Writing Workshop
• Reading A to Z
• Intervention small group math
manipulatives
Leader i n Me $2 ,000 • Action Team support
Professional Development $48,300 . Curriculum Mapping
• Reading , Math, STEAM
Professional Learning Teams
• Collaborative Planning
• Alabama Best Practices Center-Key
Leader Network, Instructional
Partners . Walk Abouts/Instructional Rounds
Technology Supports $6870 • Seesaw
• Reflex Math
Instructional Sub Total $82,500
Personnel Sub Total $315 ,500
Total $398,000
Fairhope Pub lic School Commi ssion
Fairhop e Middle School
Propo sa l for 2 02 1-2 022
Fairhop e Mi ddl e Sch oo l is al so very th ankfu l for th e support giv en to u s from th e C ity of
Fairhope . With th e support of th e City Cou nci l Fairhope Public Sch oo l Commiss ion , the past 3
school ye ars, we w ere a b le to secure: a fu ll -tim e math intervention teach er , w hich was beyond
th e state allocation and hire sub stitute s for profes sion a l deve lopment opportunity. and for
teac he rs to atte nd national c onfe renc es. The Fairhop e c ommunity is truly one o f th e fin es t in th e
county. The de pth th ey w ill go and have gone is seen in our schools, our stud ent s , and our
sco res . The bless ing th at h as been b es to wed upon u s thi s yea r is simply ove rwh e lm ing; it w ill
be nefi t our childre n more th an yo u wi ll ever know . Th ank y ou again for a lw ays p uttin g our
stud e nts fir st.
T itl e of Position/Item Cost Job D escriptio n B en efi t to stud en ts /academic enhan cem ent
2 Math/ Intervention $13 8,630 .00 The c ity h as fund ed thi s S upporting teach ers
T eac h ers po s iti o n for th e past 3 • Professional Devel op m ent
years . • Curriculum Coach/Admin supp o rt
1 7th Gra de meeti ngs
• To nya Fendley S erve s tude nts in small
• Salary $47 ,909 .00 group s w h o h ave not S upporting s tude n ts
m e t b e n c hma rke d or
Benefits $18,72 1.00 • In di vi d ualized Ins t r u ct io n • m e t goal s o n s tate • Sm a ll er student/teache r ra tio • Total = $66,630 .00 testin g .
l 8th G ra d e T each s p ec ifi c ski ll s
Supporting a dministratio n
• An al yze data
• TBD (Drill tar get a r eas)
Co lla bo rate w ith c u rriculum leader, •
• Total $72,000.00 AC IP Team and co unty d ata team
The teac her who he ld thi s
pos iti on last year res igned (C hri s
Costa) Hi s pos itio n w ill be
adve rt ised fo r a new perso n.
2 Langu age Arts/ $152,90 8 .00 *I u sed o n e o f m y Supporting teachers
Interventi on Teach ers founda ti o n uni ts to fun d • Professio n a l Development
1 7th Gra d e thi s in ter venti on class • Curriculum Co ac h/Admin support
• Lydia Bloss e r fo r th e pas t 2 years. meetings
• Salary $5 0,088.00 S erve s tude nts in small
• Benefits$ 19,13 6 .00 g roup s w ho h ave not
S upporting s tudents
• Ind iv id ual ized Instruction • Total = $69,224.00 m e t b e n c hmarked or • Sma ll er student/te acher ratio m e t g o a ls on s tate
1 gt " Grad e testin g.
S upp o rting a dminis trati o n
• Ashley Hi ll • Ana ly ze data T each s p ec ific ski ll s • Salary $60 ,268 .00 (Drill target a r eas) • Coll a bo rate w ith curric u lum leader,
• Benefits $21,449 .00 AC IP Team and co un ty d ata team
• Total = $83,684.00
•
2 Full Tim e In structional $78,691.00 Paras w ill work with • Ass ist students wit h grad e level
I Paras w/be nefit s stud e nts i n sm all gro u p i nstructi on .
or ind iv i dually t o • Assi st str uggle r s with gap skills .
1. Lisa P ierc e support academ ic • Build confi de nce of students to help
• Sala ry $26,444 inst r u ct ion . them ach i eve h igher academ ic
• Benefits $14,634.00 standard s.
• Total = $41,078 .00
2 . Charles Robert son
• Sa la ry $23 ,533 .00
• Benef its $14,080 .00
• Total = $37,613 .00
Cris is A lert $20 ,000 .00 Splitting cost with • Prov i ding st udents, faculty, and staff
Fairhope High School. with a safe and secure learning
A safety solution that environme nt .
instantly route s
requests for help to
key personnel.
$390 ,229 Total for 2021-2022 School Year
• Due to COVID, we d i d not use our professiona l development funds ($18 ,000 .00)
• We did not attain a social worker or a therapist last year ($30,000 .00)
• $48,000 .00 was not used last year due to COVID .
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I used the numbers Mr. Wilson sent me for pe rs on n el that will be reh i red i n these
positions . The numbers placed on reque st last year were estimates, the n u mbers placed
on this year's request are actual salaries and benefits.
K-1 City Funds are listed on the sheet below .
Ang ie Hall
K-1 Ce nter Fund s
...
2021-2022 School Year
2 FI T Instructional Aides $73,700 .00 Paras will work with • Assist students with grade level
K-1 Funds students in small group instruction .
or individually to • Assist strugglers with gap skills .
• Pam Sampson support academic • Build confidence of students to help
• Salary $26,653 .00 instruction . them achieve higher academic
• Benefits $14, 674 .00 standards .
• Total= $41,327.00
• Dalton Vandergrift
• Salary $19,047.00
• Benefits $13,226 .00
• Total $32,373.00
73,700.00 Total for 2021-2022 School Year
• Last year, these two salaries added up to $64,000.00