Hollis, Brookline, and Hollis Brookline Cooperative

2016/2017

SAU 41 Serving the Communities of Hollis & Brookline

Fourth Edition

SAU Leadership Andrew Corey – Superintendent of Schools

School District Report

Gina Bergskaug– Assistant Superintendent of Schools

The SAU 41 District Report contains data, photos and a narrative that provides citizens with a snapshot of our performance and activities during the past year.

Kelly Seeley– Business Administrator

Amy Rowe – Director of Student Services

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." ~Aristotle Building Community Service Values Students learn about the importance of being a contributing member of our school community as well as our bigger town communities. Each year our schools work to give back and help those in need.

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SAU 41 School Enrollment Numbers January 2, 2017 enrollment data

School

All Students

Special Education Students

504 Students % of Enrollment

% of Enrollment Hollis Primary School

344

13%

5%

Richard Maghakian Memorial School

323

18%

3%

Hollis Upper Elementary School

318

11%

11%

Captain Samuel Douglass Academy

241

14%

9%

Hollis/Brookline Middle School

418

12%

12%

Hollis Brookline High School

831

11%

11%

Total Enrollment for SAU 41

2475

13%

9%

Average Daily Attendance The Average Daily Attendance for each school district is calculated annually for the State of New Hampshire. State aid is determined by each district's ADA. Research has shown that schools should strive for as high as possible ADA to optimize student achievement and graduation rates. Therefore, SAU 41 monitors student attendance closely for the warning signs of truancy or chronic absenteeism to assure Average Daily Attendance that the necessary interventions and supports are Hollis and Brookline in place for families so as not to negatively impact 96% Elementary Schools a child's future success. 95% HBMS 92% HBHS

Post Graduate Placements The Graduating Class of 2016 Students will/are: Attend a 4 Year University 83% Attend a 2 Year College 11% Seek Employment 4% Enter the Military 2%

2015/2016 Post Secondary Acceptances Students from HBHS have been accepted into over 250 different colleges and universities all over the United States. Below is a partial listing of where students have been accepted: Boston University

Stanford University

Bowdoin College

Trinity College

Brandeis University

Tufts University

College of the Holy Cross

United States Air Force Academy

Middlebury College

United States Coast Guard Academy

McGill University

United States Naval Academy

Northeastern University

Vassar College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Cost Per Pupil 2015/2016 Cost per Pupil is calculated by subtracting tuition and transportation from K-12 current operating expenditures, and then dividing by the average daily membership in attendance (ADM-A). The report "State Average Cost Per Pupil and Total Expenditures" identifies which expenditures have been included or excluded. The Cost per Pupil as calculated by the NH DOE for the 2015/2016 school year for the State of NH is $17,649 2015/2016 Brookline Hollis HBMS HBHS

Cost Per Pupil

$13,573 $15,721 $14,591 $13,630

Average Class Size Class size data is from NH DOE statistical reports from the 2015/2016 school year District

1&2

3&4

5 To 8

State Average

17.7

19.1

19.4

18.9

22.5

25.6

17.3

18.2

20.1

Brookline Average Hollis Average









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Extra Curricular and Co-curricular Activities Debate Club Earth & Garden Clubs

Percentage of Students At or Above Proficiency

Academic Data

Smarter Balance State Testing Results English/Language Arts Spring '16 100

84

75

80 60

91

86 57

56

63

85

89

62

59

62 ELA - Hollis/Brookline

40

ELA - State

20 0 3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Grade Level

Running Clubs Robotics

Read Across America Writing Club STEM Week / Hour of Code

Percentage of Students At or Above Proficiency

Kindness Club

Smarter Balance State Testing Results Mathematics Spring '16 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

83

81 70 57

51

77

66 48

47

52

68 47 Math - Hollis/Brookline Math - State

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Grade Level Spelling Bees/Geography Bees

Mean SAT Scores - Class of 2016

Student Newspaper/Blog Club Drama Club

700

United for All Anti-Bullying

600

Coding Club National History Day Club

500

Jump Rope for Heart

400

Climbing Club

300

Art Club Debate Team Green Group Chemistry Club

548

527

564 494

531 511

536

510

482 HBHS NH Nation

200 100 0 Critical Reading

Math

Writing

In addition to standardized assessments, teachers across SAU 41 have developed grade level common assessments. Results from these assessments are analyzed by teachers and used to evaluate and inform instruction.

Superintendent’s Report On a regular basis, Gina Bergskaug – Assistant Superintendent, and I have made time to visit our buildings and the teachers’ classrooms. We find this to be the most rewarding part of our positions. On these numerous occasions we have been impressed with the instructional practices of our staff. The children are engaged in their education while having positive experiences with their peers. This was demonstrated on a rainy cold October day as our third graders from both communities spent time learning about physics from our high school students during “Trebuchet Day”. A wonderful learning experience it was for all involved. Gina and I have also attended a wide variety of school events such as plays, whole school gatherings, athletic contests, induction ceremonies, and a host of other activities which have allowed us the opportunity to get to know our staff, our students, their parents as well as many members of the community. The strategic plan is used as the starting point for our annual budget discussions. As Superintendent, I asked the administration to construct a budget that allowed us to continue to meet the goals and objectives outlined in our strategic plan in a financially responsible manner. One area of continued focus for us is to review our operational procedures to determine how best to deliver services to all students. We have examined our staffing levels, special education services, as well as our standards and curriculum. In each area we have aligned our budget priorities to meet the goals and objectives outlined in our strategic plan. Gina has focused her efforts on our 21st Century Learning goals with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) as a priority for all SAU41 schools. At our elementary level we continue to focus our efforts on the enhancement of our science curriculum while providing opportunities for acceleration in math. Our “maker space” rooms have provided our youngest learners with engaging hands-on opportunities. At the Cooperative level, we have adjusted our curriculum to provide an accelerated opportunity in Biology. Another area of focus is maintaining and when possible upgrading our physical plants. The support that the individual school boards have provided me has been greatly appreciated. I have grown in my understanding of what makes the communities of Hollis and Brookline unique. The frequent communication I have shared with community members, school boards members, budget committee representatives, students, families and our professional staff has allowed me to focus my efforts on our strategic objectives. I am confident that working with these committed and dedicated individuals that serve on our boards that SAU41 will continue to be one of the premier school districts in New Hampshire. The leadership of the SAU realizes that the tax-payers of Brookline and Hollis make a dedicated, faithful effort financially and otherwise to support and maintain our schools. The citizens of Hollis and Brookline have reason to be proud of their schools. As your Superintendent, I am grateful for the support I have received from both communities. I look forward to working with all groups as we continue to strive to make SAU41 an outstanding place for students.