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�CLEVELAND AVE ELEMENTARY �GO TEAM MEETING��SEPTEMBER 18, 2024�

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GO TEAM MEMBERS 2024-2025

Roll Call

ROLE	FIRST NAME	LAST NAME
Principal	Enrique	Ralls
Parent	April	Echols
Parent	Laquita	Roberts
Parent	Brilliance	Darden
Staff	Rorie	Real
Staff	Brittney	White
Staff	Jasmine	Emanuel
Community	William	Curry
Community	Donna	Jenkins
Swing	Quinesha	Hicks

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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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Presentation Title

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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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Insert School’s Current Strategic Plan

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Cleveland Avenue Strategic Plan

Priority Ranking

Insert the school’s priorities from Higher to Lower

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School Strategic Priorities
Partner with health and wrap-around support organizations to provide wrap-around mental health and social-emotional support. Provide Increased learning time for students to address instructional needs based on data. Implement WIN (What I Need) Intervention/Enrichment Blocks
Build teacher capacity of K-2 teachers foundation reading and phonics skills Build teacher capacity of K-5 teachers in the area of Eureka math Build teacher capacity of K-5 teachers in the area of reading and math interventions.
Utilize curriculum framework with fidelity while integrating all content areas Implement PBL Units using the engineering design and inquiry-based processes
Provide learning opportunities for parents and community partners to support their child(ren) with academic and school readiness. Provide opportunities for parents to engage with school-based staff in the areas of STEM and GSE standards. �

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CONNECTING THE�STRATEGIC PLAN & �CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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Provide Increased learning time for students to address instructional needs based on data.

Increase the percentage of Grades 3-5 students scoring proficient or above on the English Language Arts Georgia Milestones from 22% to 27% on Spring 2025 GMAS.

MAP, 9 -week benchmarks (3-5),GMAS, Walkthrough observation data (targeted groups)

Build teacher capacity of K-5 teachers in the areas of Eureka(Envisions/GADOE) math

Increase the percentage of Grades 3-5 students scoring proficient or above on the Mathematics Georgia Milestones from 17% to 22% on Spring 2025 GMAS.

MAP, 9 -week benchmarks (3-5),GMAS, Walkthrough observation data (targeted groups)

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DATA�DISCUSSION

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MAP Reading: All Students

MAP Math: All Students

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Reading

Math

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SWD

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Math: Growth Target Percentage

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Reading: Growth Target Percentage

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SWD Students - Growth Quintiles

Reading

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SWD Students - Growth Quintiles

Math

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GMAS Data

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GMAS Data: 3rd Grade

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GMAS Data: 4th Grade

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GMAS Data: 5th Grade

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GMAS Data: 4th Grade ELA

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GMAS Data Celebrations

Because we used benchmarks in the following grades and content areas, our Proficient and Distinguished GMAS scores grew by the following:

4th Grade Reading scores grew by 4%!

5th Grade Reading grew by 9%!

5th Science grew by 6%!

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GLOWS & GROWS�

GLOWS

GROWS

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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 for SY22-23

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August

School Leadership completed 2022-2023 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 SY23-24 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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Cleveland Avenue Elementary LEVELING AND FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

Date

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ENROLLMENT

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Projected Enrollment	230
15-Day Count(08.21.24) Enrollment	240
Difference	+10

LEVELING

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

Budget Adjustment*	(Principal: For the 2024-2025 school year we are up ten students, which equates a total increase of 53,340.

*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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Priorities	APS FIVE Focus Area	Strategies	Requests	Amount
Intervention/Enrichment Block (independent Reading time )	Curriculum and Instruction	The goal is to increase the selection and inventory of current, age-appropriate, exciting books that support reading standards and curriculum.	Media Supplies	13,000
Utilize curriculum framework with fidelity while integrating all content areas	Curriculum and Instruction	The teachers will engage intentionally in specific professional development that will support teachers with planning and practicing instructional strategies to implement effective instruction.	School based Professional learning day	10,000
Build teacher capacity of K-5 teachers in the area of reading and math interventions.	Curriculum and Instruction	The goal is to purchase science and instructional support subscriptions to build teacher capacity and increase student achievement.	Web- based Subscriptions	4,381

Plan for FY25 Leveling Reserve

$ 27,381,00___

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Priorities	APS FIVE Focus Area	Strategies	Requests	Amount
Provide learning opportunities for parents and community partners to support their child(ren) with academic and school readiness.	Whole Child Intervention	Provide parents and stakeholders with academic support and resources to support students and their learning.	Computer Equipment and student resources	$ 1,008

Plan for FY25 Title I Holdback

$___1,008___

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES AS A RESULT OF FY25 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

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Personnel Changes	Non-Personnel Changes
None	Media Supplies
	School based Professional learning day
	Web- based Subscriptions

Summary of Changes
PRINCIPALS: Please provide a summary of the impact these changes and how it relates to your strategic plan here.

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Principal Report

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/cleveland-elementary-school-atlanta/85-ffe21314-bf90-47bf-b876-b1f6fed5a6a7

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QUESTIONS?

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Plan for AT LEAST 3 of your GO Team members to attend!