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GO TEAM MEETING #1�

L. O. Kimberly Elementary School

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TOPICS

School Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan & Priorities Review

SMART Goals

Data Discussion

Spring MAPS

GMAS

School Uniform Discussion

Principal’s Report

Current Enrollment & Leveling

Information about our school

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2021-2025�STRATEGIC PLAN

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APS Strategic Priorities & Initiatives

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School Name

SMART Goals

School Strategies

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School Strategic Priorities

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Mission

Vision

Fostering Academic Excellence for All Data

Curriculum & Instruction Signature Program

Building a Culture of Student Support

Whole Child & Intervention Personalized Learning

Equipping & Empowering Leaders & Staff

Strategic Staff Support Equitable Resource Allocation

Creating a System of School Support

Strategic Staff Support

Equitable Resource Allocation

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Strategic Plan

Priority Ranking

Insert the school’s priorities from Higher to Lower

Higher

Lower

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CONNECTING THE STRATEGIC PLAN & �CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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Build student mathematical and critical thinking skills

During the 2024 – 2025 school year, the percentage of students performing at the Beginning Level on the MATH MAP Growth assessment will decrease by 3% (Goal = Spring 53%). The percentage of students performing at Proficient Level or Above on the RDG MAP Growth assessment will increase by 5% from Fall to Spring administration (Goal = Spring 23%).

75% of students will perform at Growth Target Met or Exceeded on the MAP Projected Score Indicator

Create a literate community in which students read and write with clarity and fluency

During the 2024 – 2025 school year, the percentage of students performing at the Beginning Level on the RDG MAP Growth assessment will decrease by 3% (Goal = Spring 45%). The percentage of students performing at Proficient Level or Above on the RDG MAP Growth assessment will increase by 5% from Fall to Spring administration (Goal =Spring 27%).

75% of students will perform at Growth Target Met or Exceeded on the MAP Projected Score Indicator

Improve student attendance

During the 2024 – 2025 school year, the percentage of students with 10% or more of their enrolled days absent will decrease from 39% to 34%.

The CCRPI Attendance rate will be 66% or higher.

Before Presenting to your GO Team:

Fill out blocks based on your school’s strategic plan, the CIP SMART Goal, and how you’re measuring progress & success.

Strategic Plan Priority

CIP SMART Goal

Key Indicator

Create a literate community in which students read and write with clarity and fluency

During the 2024 – 2025 school year, the percentage of students achieving a Raw Score of 3 or higher on Write Score Reading Narrative will increase by 5% (7% to 12%)

The CCRPI Attendance rate will be 66% or higher.

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DATA�DISCUSSION

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SPRING MAP RESULTS (RDG)

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SPRING MAP RESULTS (RDG)

4th

1st

5th

2nd

3rd

KK

LOK

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FALL to FALL MAP RESULTS (RDG)

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SPRING MAP RESULTS (MATH)

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SPRING MAP RESULTS (MATH)

4th

1st

5th

2nd

3rd

KK

LOK

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FALL to FALL MAP RESULTS (MATH)

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Spring to Spring Write Score RESULTS

(Narrative)

7% to 12%

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GMAS RESULTS (Proficient & Above)

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GMAS RESULTS (RDG)

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GMAS RESULTS (SCI)

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GMAS RESULTS

(At or Above Reading Level)

GMAS Student Growth Percentile

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GLOWS & GROWS�

GLOWS

Decline in Reading proficiency for 3rd grade students as measured by GMAS
There is a need to increase the number of students scoring proficient in Math as measured by MATH MAP

GROWS

Overall gains on all tests (ELA & Sci) as measured by GMAS for all students in grades 3-5
Slight decrease in the number of students in the beginning Learner Level as measured by MATH MAP
At least a 3% decrease in the number of student in the Beginning Learner Level for students in 3rd-5th grade as measured by MAP READING
Significant decrease in the number of 5th students scoring in the Beginning Learner Level as measured by GMAS Science

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IMPACT

ARE WE ON TARGET TO SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISH OUR PRIORITIES?

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GO TEAM DISCUSSION:�DATA PROTOCOL

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What do you notice?

What are your wonderings?

What additional questions do you have?

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Timeline for GO Teams

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Fall 2021

GO Team Developed 2021-2025 Strategic Plan

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Summer

School Leadership completed Needs Assessment and defined overarching needs

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August

School Leadership completed Continuous Improvement Plan

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Sept. – Dec.

Utilizing current data, the GO Team will review & possibly update the school strategic priorities and plan

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Before Winter Break

GO Team will take action (vote) on the rank of the strategic plan priorities for SY25-26 in preparation for budget discussions.

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You are HERE

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QUESTIONS?

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DISCUSSION: OPTIONAL SCHOOL�UNIFORM

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OPTIONAL SCHOOL UNIFORM

ELEMENTARY

A school uniform is adopted upon the agreement of the principal and a majority vote of the School Governance Team (GO Team).

MIDDLE

School uniforms are adopted upon the agreement of the principal, GO Team and the elected student government. If the school does not have an elected student government, then a majority vote must be secured from the student body to adopt a school uniform.

HIGH

School uniforms are adopted upon the agreement of the principal, GO Team and the elected student government. If the school does not have an elected student government, then a majority vote must be secured from the student body to adopt a school uniform.

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In the 2023-2024 school year, the APS Board of Education updated the district’s dress code policy. As part of the update, starting with the 2025-2026 school year if a school wishes to maintain or explore implementing an optional school uniform, it must go through an engagement process and have a vote as outlined below:

If your school currently has a school uniform and wishes to continue it, you must go through this process!

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ABOE POLICY JCDB�STUDENT DRESS CODE�(Last Revised, 06/03/2024)

REQUIREMENTS

A top of non-see through fabric
A bottom of non-see through fabric
Shoes
Undergarments that are not visible

No words or symbols that are gang-related, sexually suggestive, obscene or promote illegal behavior
Nothing associated with alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco
No flip-flops, athletic slides or footwear that doesn’t support the front and back of the foot

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RESTRICTIONS

http://tinyAPS.com/?APSDressCodePolicy

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SCHOOL-SPECIFIC DRESS CODES

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“dress in good taste”

“no baggy pants”

“no sweatpants”

“no activewear”

“no short shorts or skirts”

“no spaghetti straps”

“no tube tops”

“no dresses”

“no tight/revealing clothing”

“no leggings”

“no joggers”

“no ‘extreme’ hairstyles or colors”

“no Crocs”

“all shirts must be tucked in

“no hoodies/hooded jackets”

“hair should be clean and neatly groomed”

“no shirts which expose cleavage”

“students dressed in uniform are better perceived by teachers and peers”

We have one districtwide student dress code adopted

by the Atlanta Board of Education.

School-specific dress codes may not contradict Board policy.

Examples of problematic school specific dress-code provisions

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SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Schools may choose to adopt an optional school uniform.

Effective immediately, at no time will students have their instructional time interrupted or be barred from school or class for declining to wear the optional school uniform.

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ESTABLISH AN OPTIONAL SCHOOL UNIFORM

The GO Team needs to TAKE ACTION (vote) on maintaining or exploring implementing an optional school uniform.

After the motion and a second, the GO Team may have additional discussion. Once discussion is concluded, the GO Team will vote.

If the GO Team votes to move forward, then the team should proceed to discuss the School Uniform Advisory Committee.

TAKE ACTION

If your school currently has a school uniform and wishes to continue it, you must go through this process!

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DISCUSSION

The School Uniform Advisory Committee will be responsible for:

Develop a stakeholder engagement plan to receive feedback on implementing a uniform and its components, if adopted. Must include a minimum 20-day public comment period on any proposed uniform
Recommending the optional school uniform components.
Establishing the student voting timeline and process (if necessary).
Determine the length of time the uniform will be in use before reconsideration
Developing a communication plan to inform the school community about the optional school uniform, if the uniform is adopted
Other objectives as defined by the GO Team.

The GO Team will now discuss if they wish to move forward with establishing a School Uniform Advisory Committee.

Only needed if the GO Team voted YES to maintaining or exploring establishing an optional school uniform.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

Middle School with Student Ambassadors

At least 3 student ambassadors

Middle School without Student Ambassadors

At least 3 students selected by the principal with GO Team input

HIGH

High School with Elected Student Government

At least 3 students as selected by the SGA

High School without Elected Student Government

At least 3 students as selected by the principal with GO Team input

Elementary School with Ambassadors Recommend inclusion of at least 3 student ambassadors

Elementary School without Ambassadors

Recommend inclusion of at least 3 students selected by the principal with GO Team input

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The GO Team will also need to determine who will be on the committee:

The GO Team Chair will name the Committee Chair.
No more than 2 additional GO Team members may be on the committee (a maximum of 3 GO Team Members).
Committee must have at least 3 students as outlined below:
Other committee members may be added, as determined by the GO Team.

Only needed if the GO Team voted YES to maintaining or exploring establishing an optional school uniform.

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ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE

The GO Team needs to TAKE ACTION (vote) on establishing its School Uniform Advisory Committee based on the previous discussion.

After the motion and a second, the GO Team may have additional discussion.

Once discussion is concluded, the GO Team will vote.

If the GO Team votes in the affirmative (yes) for moving forward, then the Chair will need to fill out a committee resolution form (see example on next slide) and send to the GO Team Office.

TAKE ACTION

Only needed if the GO Team voted YES to maintaining or exploring establishing an optional school uniform.

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BLANK COMMITTEE RESOLUTION

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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Kimberly Elementary School LEVELING AND FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

Date September 19, 2024

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ENROLLMENT

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Projected Enrollment	275
15-Day Count(08.21.24) Enrollment	252 (w/o PreK)
Difference	-23

LEVELING

Leveling is the process the District uses to adjust school budget allocations to match student enrollment.

Budget Adjustment*	$-122,682

*The budget adjustment reflects the impact of the following: enrollment changes, FY25 reserve, adjustments to Title I, Family Engagement and School Improvement Allocations, Security Grants and FY24 carryover funds

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Last year’s plan…

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EXAMPLE

Last year’s plan…

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES AS A RESULT OF FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

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Personnel Changes	Non-Personnel Changes
Created: Turnaround Reading Teacher	Travel ($5,982)
Created: Counselor (0.5) to (1.0)	Instructional Equipment & Furniture ($1,375)
Removed: Gr K-3 Teachers (4)	Student Admissions ($8,500)
Removed: Clinical Therapist (1)	Dues & Fees (Instructional Staff) ($7,000)
	Textbooks ($15,000)
	Postage ($1,300)
	Web-based Subscriptions & Licences ($1,024)
	Security Grant ($45,000)
	School Reserve Fund ($33,455)
	Title I Adjustment ($4,046)

Summary of Changes
Not able to attend out-of-state educational conferences Field trips for students (free, low cost, virtual trips??) Need for new textbooks is not an issue Attendance letters sent home with students (also used to verify student attendance-returned letters)

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INFORMATION ABOUT�OUR SCHOOL

Personnel (Job Title) Changes:

Added 2 additional classes (KK & 2nd) to support EIP students (reduces class size)
Split AUT class K-2 / 3-5
Interim Principal- Kristy Reese

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Highlights

Large turnout for Grits and

Grammar with Grandparents

Goal Setting Conferences

Upcoming:

Fall Picture Day (Sept. 30th)
Title I Meeting / Curriculum Night (Oct. 2nd)
Discovery Enrichment-Hands On Atlanta (Oct. 5th)
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival (Oct. 11th)
Fall Break (Oct 14th - 18th)

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JOIN US ON�SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28�All GO team members are invited,�but plan to have at least 3 members of your GO Team attend!

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QUESTIONS?