2017

Lyon County School District STATE OF THE DISTRICT REPORT

Vision - Graduate all students to be successful in college and career. Mission - Provide relevant learning opportunities that develop adaptable, persistent and self-directed learners capable of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking necessary to overcome complex challenges. Motto - Every Student…Every Classroom…Every Day…

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 - Vision, Mission, and Motto 2 - Inside this Issue 3 - Message from the Superintendent and Board President 4, 5, 6 - District and Site Leaders 7 - Highlights of Student and Staff Accomplishments 8 - Graduation Rates & School Star Ratings 9 - Safety Measures 10 - Enrollment and Demographics 11 - WNC Jump Start Information, ACT, and CTE Information 12 - HSPE to EoC 13, 14 - K-8 District Assessment Data 15, 16, 17 - Course Offerings 18 - Budget Information Appendices: A: District Performance Plan B: Strategic Goals

Our Beliefs: All means all. Collaboration is essential for increasing student achievement. All students deserve a highly effective teacher. High expectations, with support, lead to academic excellence. Caring and trusting relationships among students and adults are vital to encouraging and promoting meaningful learning. All students and staff deserve a positive, safe and respectful learning environment. Transparency leads to trust with all stakeholders. Family and community engagement is vital to achieve maximal educational growth for students. Honoring diversity strengths in our educational community. 2

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Message from Superintendent Workman and President Peterson On behalf of the Lyon County School District Board of Trustees and District Leadership Team, it is with great pleasure that President Bridget Peterson and I present the 2017 State of the District Report. This annual report is designed to give stakeholders a review of District highlights, operations, initiatives and results. In addition, this document represents our commitment to the vision and mission of LCSD, as well as the need for continuous improvement as we strive to achieve our goals. Lyon County School District, with over 8,500 students and 1,100 staff members is the fourth largest school district in Nevada. LCSD is comprised of 18 schools located in five unique attendance areas including Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs, Smith Valley and Yerington. Each school boasts highly qualified, dedicated and caring instructional leaders and staff who work tirelessly to ensure the learning needs of each student are realized. The district motto of "Every Student …Every Classroom …Every Day” comes to life when you step into the classroom and see students engaged in rigorous learning opportunities. Lyon County School District is the only school district in Nevada to achieve the designation of “School System Accreditation Quality Achievement” through AdvancED ® and the Northwest Accreditation Commission. This means that every school in the district meets the rigorous standards required to receive this designation. As a result, all students are able to receive a world-class education while attending schools in the Lyon County School District.

Bridget Peterson Board President

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Wayne Workman Superintendent

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DISTRICT AND SITE LEADERS

District Office

Board of Trustees

Superintendent – Wayne Workman Deputy Superintendent –Alan Reeder Director, Human Resources – Tim Logan Director, Special Services – Marva Cleven Director, Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment – Jim Gianotti Director, Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment – Keri Pommerening

Dayton Dayton Elementary School

Leslie Peters, Principal Sutro Elementary School

Cory Sandberg, Principal Riverview Elementary School

Barbara Harris, Principal Dayton Intermediate School

Kevin Kranjcec, Principal Dayton High School

Steve Henderson, Principal

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President – Bridget Peterson Clerk – Holly Villines Members Kimber Crabtree Neal E. McIntyre Sherry Parsons Charles Shirley John Stevens

Fernley Cottonwood Elementary School

James Huckaby, Principal East Valley Elementary School

Billiejo Hogan, Principal Fernley Elementary School

Chanen Cross, Principal Fernley Intermediate School

Rob Jacobson, Principal Silverland Middle School

Ryan Cross, Principal Fernley High School

Kent Jones, Principal

Silver Springs Silver Stage Elementary School

Mindi Hammill, Principal Silver Stage Middle School

Amber Taylor, Principal Silver Stage High School

Patrick Peters, Principal

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Smith Valley Smith Valley Schools

Kathy Bomba-Edgerton, Principal

Yerington Yerington Elementary School

Heather Moyle, Principal Yerington Intermediate School

Sean Moyle, Principal Yerington High School

Duane Mattice, Principal

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HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDENT AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS All schools including elementary, middle and high, are nationally accredited through AdvancEd.

Three teams from two schools competed at the Lego Robotics competition at UNR. Over 20 middle and high school students qualified and competed in the State of Nevada Thespian Finals in Las Vegas for the 2nd straight year as well as 1 qualifications for national and international recognition. Manufacturing Lab implemented at high school to allow students to receive WNC Manufacturing Course Certification.

Partnering with Western Nevada College allowed 118 students to have dual enrollment and these students will receive high school and college credit concurrently. In addition, 31 of these students will receive an Associate’s Degree in May 2017. A Healthy Communities Coalition partnership secures grant funded social workers and coordinators to help students and their families receive medical, dental, vision and mental health services. Boys and Girls Club in collaboration with the schools provide enriching before and after school programs for students. The graduating Class of 2016 earned nearly $3,000,000 in scholarship funding, which includes National Merit and Presidential Scholars. All schools have implemented a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment emphasizing social emotional learning through school-based initiatives, to promote a culture of respect. All schools honor the importance of family engagement through a variety of opportunities, including Booster Clubs, PTA’s, PTO’s, Parent Universities, Watch Dog Dads, Family and Science Nights, Student-Led Conferences, etc. Students and staff have raised tens of thousands of dollars and donated thousands of hours to support local families, charities, food banks, blood drives and other community needs. Students and staff honor veterans, first responders and other inspiring community members through a variety of school events.

Staff awards include, but are not limited to: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) NASB Administrator of the Year NASB Innovative Teacher of the Year Nevada Representative on the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) Board of Directors VFW Teacher of the Year 3A State Volleyball Coach of the Year 11 Sagebrush League Championships. 13 student poets had submissions to the American Library of Poetry Winter Competition published in the national poetry compilation, Imagine. Less than 20% of all entries nationally are being published ART – Intermediate / middle school student was a finalist for the Nevada 2017 Radon Poster Contest. High school students received Nevada Scholastic Art Awards including 2 Gold Keys, 8 Silver Keys and 41 Honorable Mentions. FIS hosted the Lyon County Olympic Games and celebrated 400 special athletes and engaged over 500 volunteers. Student athlete awards include:

Pre-Kindergarten continues to offer services to over 300 eligible students, enhancing their opportunity for school success. 7

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Nevada State Champions All-State Honors All-Conference Honors All-Academic Honors

GRADUATION RATES & SCHOOL STAR RATINGS

State and District Graduation Rates: State

District 2015-2016: 81.29% 2014-2015: 74.69% 2013-2014: 78.5% 2012-2013: 78%

2015-2016: 73.55% 2014-2015: 70.77% 2013-2014: 71% 2012-2013: 63%

High School Graduation Rates: Dayton 2015-2016: 78.84% 2014-2015: 78% 2013-2014: 80.5% 2012-2013: 85%

Silver Stage

Yerington

2015-2016: 80.35% 2014-2015: 71.6% 2013-2014: 72% 2012-2013: 80%

2015-2016: 87.64% 2014-2015: 80.2% 2013-2014: 83% 2012-2013: 85%

Smith Valley

Fernley

2015-2016: 100% 2014-2015: 100% 2013-2014: Not listed on report card 2012-2013: 81%

2015-2016: 86.41% 2014-2015: 80.6% 2013-2014: 81% 2012-2013: 73%

SCHOOL STAR RATINGS** Nevada School Performance Framework (Star Ratings 1-5): Dayton:

Fernley:

DES: 3 SES: 4 RES: 3 DIS: 3 DHS: 3

Silver Springs:

CES: 3 FES: 3 EVES: 4 FIS: 4 SMS: 5 FHS: 3 **No new ratings issued since 2014-15 school year

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SSES: 3 SSES(M): 4 SSHS: 3

Smith Valley Schools: SVS(E): 2 SVS(M): 2 SVS(H): 5

Yerington: YES: 3 YIS: 4 YHS: 3

... Graduate all students to be successful in college and career.

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SAFETY MEASURES The Lyon County School District recognizes that the safety and security of students, staff and guests is the number one priority. The safety of these groups is paramount to the educational success of students. Therefore, all LCSD schools participate in ongoing safety training procedures, including lockdown, fire, earthquake and other safety drills on a regular basis. A positive partnership between LCSD and the local law enforcement and other first respondent agencies has been developed to support these efforts. LCSD administrators, with the help of the schools’ maintenance supervisors, district’s Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and district’s Risk, Benefits and School Safety Manager continually seek opportunities to improve both student and staff safety. In addition, beginning in fall 2016 and to be finished in spring 2017, Audio Enhancement Security Alert For Education (SAFE) system is being implemented in all LCSD classrooms. This system not only allows the teacher’s voice to be projected to all students to enhance learning, but it also has a discreet silent alarm that can be activated by the teacher should an emergency situation arise. Furthermore, during the spring of 2017 the LCSD Board of Trustees and District administration will be working with an architect to develop additional safety and security upgrades for existing school facilities. It is anticipated that these projects will be completed beginning in the summer of 2017 and throughout calendar year 2018.

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ENROLLMENT AND DEMOGRAPHICS Enrollment LCSD Six Year Enrollment Trend 7900

7950

8000

8050

8100

8150

8200

8250

8300

2016-2017

8350 8322*

2015-2016

8167**

2014-2015

8065

2013-2014

8086

2012-2013

8059

2011-2012 8228

*(include pre-k # here) **2015-16 excludes pre-k

Demographics 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Total Enrollment 8322 8167 8065 8086 8059 8228

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

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Native %

Asian %

Hispanic %

3.65 3.36 3.54 3.52 3.1

.9 .95 .95 1.03 1.09

25.16 24.77 24.23 24.23 24.48

Black %

White %

Pacific Islander %

2 or more races %

Breakdown not available at time of publication

IEP % 12.67 12.6 12.3 12.3 12.8

.7 .82 .78 .79 .81 ELL % 6.15 6.4 6.8 6.7 6.4

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63.39 64.2 64.73 64.85 65.08

.41 .37 .43 .46 .51 FRL % 57.79 53.2 49.7 50.3 49.7

5.79 5.52 5.34 5.11 4.92

WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE (WNC) JUMP START INFORMATION WNC and Lyon County School District have developed a strong partnership that allows high school juniors and seniors to obtain college credit through dual enrollment courses. These courses count for both high school and college credit. Students who are able to maintain this rigorous schedule are able to obtain an associate degree and a high school diploma.

118 Lyon County junior and senior students participated in fall 2016 semester. Of the 14 WNC cohorts, only LCSD had any

Fall 2016 WNC Completion Rate 91.70%

100%

cohort attain a 100% course completion rate, and that was accomplished at two high schools. Currently on track for associate’s degree: 31

93.30%

96%

SVS

YHS

100.00% SSHS

ACT Exam

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 2016

Average ACT Scores from graduating classes 2014, 2015, 2016: Year Composite Score:

End of Program Technical Assessment Data:

2016

17.8

2015

18.0

2014

17.6

FHS

End of Program Technical Assessment Data:

Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment Data:

Participation Rate

100%

94.97%

Passing Rate

53.96%

82.58%

Certificate Award Rate: 73 Students Eligible 34 Student Certificates Awarded 46.58% Certificate Award Rate

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Transition from State Mandated High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) to State Mandated End of Course (EoC) Exams In the 2013 legislative session, a plan was developed to replace High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) with End of Course (EoC) exams. Prior to this legislation, students were required to pass HSPE in order to receive a diploma. The class of 2016 represents the last cohort required to pass HSPE. The transition to EoC, beginning with the cohort of 2017, is outlined below. Cohort of 2016:

Cohort of 2019

❖ Must pass all 4 High School Proficiency (HSPE) exams in reading, writing, math and science. ❖ All graduates in 2016 had to pass all HSPE exams.

Cohort of 2017 ❖ Must participate in 4 End of Course (EoC) exams and take aligned courses in Math I, Math II, English Language Arts (ELA) I and ELA II, participate in Science 10 and ACT. ❖ All graduates in 2017 only need to participate in all of the exams

Cohort of 2018 ❖ Must participate in 4 End of Course (EoC) exams and take aligned courses in Math I, Math II, English Language Arts (ELA) I and ELA II, participate in Science 10, and ACT. ❖ All graduates in 2018 only need to participate in all of the exams

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❖ Must pass 4 End of Course (EoC) exams and take aligned courses in Math I, Math II, English Language Arts (ELA) I and ELA II, must participate in Science 10 and ACT (TBD). ❖ All graduates in 2019 must pass 4 EoC exams in Math I (after Algebra I), Math II (after Geometry) and ELA I and ELA II (after English II)

Cohort of 2020 ❖ Must pass 4 End of Course (EoC) exams and take aligned courses in Math I, Math II, English Language Arts (ELA), and Science, must participate in ACT (TBD). ❖ All graduates in 2020 must pass the EoC exams in Math I (after Algebra I), Math II (after Geometry) and ELA (previous ELA I and ELA II will be combined to one ELA exam after English II) and Science (after biology)

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K-8 DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DATA The Northwest Evaluation Association’s (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) examination is given to students in grades K-8 three times each year. This valuable tool provides teachers specific feedback about the individual progress of every student. MAP Proficiency Benchmarks 2012 – 2015 Spring 2011 Norms at the 50th Percentile

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

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Reading

Math

158 177 190 199 207 212 216 220 222

159 179 191 203 212 221 225 230 234

MAP Proficiency Benchmarks 2016 Rit Corresponding to the SBAC (approx.. at the 62nd Percentile) Reading

Math

161 181 194 203 210 214 219 224 225

162 184 194 206 217 227 232 238 243

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

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*Reflects scores from 2016 at the 50th percentile for accurate comparison in the graph against previous years; however, beginning in spring 2016, the new benchmark is at the 62nd percentile.

Reading MAP – Percent (%) Proficient Spring 2012

Spring 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2015

Spring 2016*

Spring 2016 (62nd Percentile)**

41 48 55 65 64 57 57 51 56

53 50 50 59 59 59 52 52 54

57 53 49 59 51 56 57 52 56

53 55 45 58 59 52 60

52 49.5 50 52 52 55 57

42 37 41 41 45 50 48

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

**Reflects scores at the new benchmark, 62nd percentile.

Math MAP – Percent (%) Proficient

K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Spring 2012

Spring 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2015

Spring 2016*

Spring 2016 (62nd Percentile)**

44 50 53 69 61 55 58 49 52

53 50 51 59 61 54 57 52 48

64 61 56 59 59 62 63 58 48

57 64 49 55 57 58 64

58 64 60 50 56 54 62

48 44 50 38 39 40 36

Reading MAP Proficiency

Math MAP Proficiency

100%

100%

80%

80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

20%

20%

0% K

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2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Spring 2012

Spring 2013

Spring 2015

Spring 2016

6th

7th

Spring 2014

8th

0% K

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Spring 2012

Spring 2013

Spring 2015

Spring 2016

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6th

7th

8th

Spring 2014

Course Offerings School Year 2016-17 In a c c orda nce wit h Cha pt e r 3 9 2 of NRS , th e L yo n Co u n ty S cho o l B o ar d o f Tr u ste e s sh a ll p r ep a re a wr itte n n o tice wh ich id en tifie s a ll th e a d va n ce d p la ce me n t, h o no r s co u r se s, sp e cia l e du ca tion co u r se s, g ifte d a nd ta len te d p ro g ra ms a nd a n y o th er e d u ca tio na l p ro g ra ms in th e sch o o l distr ict, in clu d in g , with ou t limita tio n , to th e e xten t in fo r ma tio n is a va ilab le , p ro g ra ms o ffe r ed b y ch a r te r scho o ls with in th e sch oo l d istr ict, wh ich will a ssist in th e a d va n ce men t o f th e e d u ca tio n o f th o se p up ils. Ho n or s Co u r se s: Ho n o r s cou r se s a re o ffe r e d to h ig h sch oo l stu de n ts a n d co u r se se le ctio n is ba se d on stu d en t e n r ollmen t. A d van ce d Pla ce me n t Cou r se s: A d van ce d pla ce me n t co ur se s a r e o ffe r e d to h ig h sch oo l stu de n ts a n d co u r se se le ctio n is ba se d on stu d en t e n r ollmen t. Du a l Cr ed it: Du a l Cre d it ( co lleg e /h ig h sch oo l) cou r se s a re o ffe r e d to h ig h sch oo l stu de n ts a n d co u r se se le ctio n is ba se d on stu d en t e n r ollmen t. L yo n On - lin e “A +” K - 12 Co ur se s: A + co u r se s a re a va ila b le to stu d en t s n e ed ing cr e d it/cr ed it r e co ve r y K -1 2 a n d ad u lt ed u ca tion stu d en ts. S p e cia l Ed u ca tio n Se r vice s: L CS D o ffe r s q u a lifyin g stu de n ts a ge s 3 - 21 ye a r s o ld a co n tinu u m o f se r vice s r a n gin g fro m cla ssr oo m in str u ction with su p po r t to se lf - co n ta in ed cla ssr o o m in str u ction . Mo r e r e str ictive se r vice s a r e a va ilab le a cco r d in g to a stu de n t’s In d ividu a lize d Ed u ca tio n al P lan . Gifte d a n d Ta le n te d P r og r ams: L CS D o ffe r s to q u a lifyin g e le men ta r y a nd in te r med ia te stu d e n ts in Da yton , S ilve r S p r in g s, Y er ing to n an d Fe r n le y a r ea s Gifte d a n d Ta le n ted p r o gr a ms. Ch a r ter S ch oo ls: L CS D do e s no t h a ve a cha r te r sch oo l ge o gr a ph ically lo ca te d within th e sch oo l d istr ict.

LYON COUNTY SCHOOLS DISTRICT-WIDE A+ Lyon On-line K-12 Alternative Education K-5 COURSES: Mathematics; English Language-Arts; Social Science; Science 6-8 COURSES: Mathematics; English Language-Arts; History; Geography; Physical, Life, and Earth Sciences; SPANISH: Adaptive Assessments, Grammar, Math, Reading, Spelling 9-12 COURSES: Pre-Algebra; Algebra I & II; Functional Algebra; Geometry; Pre-Calculus; Calculus; Trigonometry; English I-IV; English Lit Novels; World Geography; US Geography; Government; Economics; American History; World History; Earth Space; and Physical Sciences; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Humanities I & II; Psychology; Sociology; Health; Lifetime Fitness; Art Appreciation; Personal Finance; Career Essentials; Anthropology; Spanish I & II; Consumer Math 9-12 DUAL HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE CREDIT: Bus101 Introduction to Business Honors; ET131 DC for Electronics Honors; Eng95 Basic Writing II-III Honors; Eng101 Composition 1 Honors; Eng102 Composition II Honors; Chem100 Molecules and Life Honors; Math 126 Precalculus I Honors; Math 127 Precalculus II Honors; Math120 Math Fundamentals Honors; Math181 Calculus I-II Honors WNC COURSES FOR JUMP START: Communication 101; English 101, 102, 223; Math 126, 127, 181, 182; History 101, 102, 105, 106; EPY 150 (educational psychology); Psych 101; Art 160; Philosophy 210; Anthropology 101; Geography 103/104; Physics 151, 180; Geology 101; Biology 190/190L, Chemistry 121; Anatomy/Physiology (Biology 223), Biology 251; Nutrition 121 THERE ARE CTE COURSES THAT: Students can receive Science credit in depending on the instructors license/course; Cover the Health .5 graduation requirement; Cover the Computer Applications .5 graduation requirement

DAYTON AREA Dayton, Sutro and Riverview Elementary, Dayton Intermediate, Dayton High GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS: 5th-8th grades at DES, Sutro, RES and DIS DUAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Algebra and Computer Applications, Spanish I HONORS: Algebra Honors (8th grade); Pre-Algebra (7 grade); English (7-8 grades); English I & II; Physics; Pre-Calculus; Spanish III & IV ADVANCE PLACEMENT: Calculus; English Language & Composition; Literature & Composition; Spanish Literature/Spanish Language (alternate yearly); U.S. Government; U.S. History (alternate yearly); Chemistry (alternate yearly); Art & Portfolio; European History; World History CTE PROGRAMS: INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: Video Production; Graphic Design HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY: Nursing Assistant; Pharmacy Practice; EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES: Culinary Arts; Culinary Baking; Baking & Pastry SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES: Drafting & Design; Furniture & Cabinetmaking; Electronic Technology BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION: Marketing

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FERNLEY AREA GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS: 5th-8th grades at FIS & SMS

Fernley Elementary Cottonwood Elementary East Valley Elementary Fernley Intermediate Silverland Middle School

DUAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Algebra and Computer Applications HONORS: Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Biology II – Zoology; Chemistry; English I & II; Pre-Calculus; Spanish III; Geometry; Algebra II; U.S. Government; U.S. History ADVANCE PLACEMENT/COLLEGE CREDIT: Art Studio; AP Chemistry; AP Calculus; English Language & Composition; Literature & Composition; EPY 150; US History 101 & 102; US History 105 & 106; Math 181 & 182; English 101 & 102; Math 126 & 127; Psychology 101; English 223, Physical Geography 103; Environment 101; Communications 101 & 102

Fernley High School CTE PROGRAMS: INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: Graphic Design; Photography HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY: Nursing Assistant SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES: Drafting & Design; Electronic Technology; Welding Technology; Furniture . & Cabinetmaking BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION: Accounting & Finance; Administrative Services AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES: Agriculture Leadership, Communication, and Policy

SILVER SPRINGS AREA GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS: 5th-8th grades at SSES

Silver Stage Elementary Silver Stage High School

DUAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Algebra 1; Spanish I, Band, Geometry HONORS: Chemistry; Pre-Calculus, English ADVANCE PLACEMENT: Calculus; English Language & Composition; U.S. Government; U.S. History; Literature Composition CTE PROGRAMS: INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: Digital Game Development; Graphic Design; Information Technology Service and Support SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES: Drafting & Design; Construction Technology; Electronic Technology; Furniture & Cabinetmaking MANUFACTURING: Math for Industry, WNC AIT 101: Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology

YERINGTON AREA GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS: YES 4th grade and YIS 5th-8th grades DUAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Algebra and Computer Application

Yerington Elementary Yerington Intermediate Yerington High School

HONORS: Anatomy & Physiology; Calculus; English I – II; English Composition; Horticulture Science; Physics; Pre-Calculus ADVANCE PLACEMENT: English Language & Composition; Literature & Composition; Chemistry CTE PROGRAMS:

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INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: Video Production; Graphic Design HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY: Pharmacy Practice; Dental Assisting SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES: Furniture & Cabinetmaking; Welding Technology; Machine Tool Technology BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION: Accounting & Finance; Administrative Services AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES: Animal Science; Ornamental Horticulture/Greenhouse Management

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SMITH VALLEY AREA DUAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Algebra and Computer Applications HONORS: Chemistry; Pre-Calculus ADVANCE PLACEMENT: English Language & Composition/English Literature & Composition (alternate yearly); Art

Smith Valley Schools K-12 CTE PROGRAMS: INFORMATION & MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: Video Production; Photography; Digital Game Development; Information Technology Service and Support HEALTH SCIENCE & PUBLIC SAFETY: Sports Medicine SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES: Construction Technology AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES: Veterinary Science; Natural Resources & Wildlife Management; Ornamental Horticulture/Greenhouse Management

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BUDGET INFORMATION DSA per student: 2016-2017: $7,316 2015-2016: $7,246 General Fund Revenue Local State Federal TOTAL

General Fund Revenues %

$

32 67 <1 100%

21,282,730.50 45,492,126.75 474,999.75 $67,249,857.00

General Fund Expenditures Salaries & Wages

%

$

58

35,429,121.25

Benefits

23

14,284,947.00

Services

6

3,699,699.25

Supplies

10

6,075,471.25

Equipment

2

1,189,000.00

Other

1

501,396.25

TOTAL

100%

$61,179,635.00

Local

State 1%

Federal 32%

67%

General Fund Budgeted Expenditures Salaries & Wages

Benefits

Services

Supplies

Equipment

Other

23%

6%

10% 2%

1%

58%

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Appendix A District Performance Plan

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The staff in the Lyon County School District is committed to the success of every student, both today and in the future. Our vision is to graduate all students to be successful in college and career – not just eligible for college and career, but successful! We are committed to providing every student with the tools necessary to build his or her dream. These tools include the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking combined with a deep knowledge of rigorous academic standards. The foundation for achieving this vision is our belief and reliance on collaboration to create solutions. A variety of stakeholders work

together to increase student achievement. This includes data teams and analysis at all levels throughout the District, community partnerships and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Our Motto: Every student….Every classroom….Every day

Our Mission: Provide relevant learning opportunities that develop adaptable, persistent and self-directed learners capable of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking necessary to overcome complex challenges.

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Our Beliefs: -All means all. -Collaboration is essential for increasing student achievement. -All students deserve a highly effective teacher. -High expectations, with support, lead to academic excellence. -Caring and trusting relationships among students and adults are vital to encouraging and promoting meaningful learning. -All students and staff deserve a positive, safe and respectful learning environment. -Transparency leads to trust with all stakeholders. -Family and community engagement is vital to achieve maximum educational growth for students. -Honoring diversity strengthens our educational community. Lyon County School District - State of the District

Goal 1: Graduate all students to be successful in college and career. Measurable Objective 1: 100% of third grade students will demonstrate a behavior of achieving their expected growth in Reading by 6/1/2017 as measured by the Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) assessment. Measurable Objective 2: 100% of eighth grade students will demonstrate a behavior of achieving their expected growth in Reading by 6/1/2017 as measured by the Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) assessment. Measurable Objective 3: A 10% increase of Eleventh and Twelfth grade students will demonstrate a proficiency by being enrolled in a CTE program meeting “Quality CTE Standards” in Career and Technical Education by 6/30/2017 as measured by passing scores on the end-ofprogram technical assessment. Measurable Objective 4: 100% of seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students will achieve college and career readiness by passing ALL courses and demonstrating proficiency in Reading by 6/30/2017 as measured by course completion reports. Strategy 1: Increase Kindergarten readiness through the implementation of full day prekindergarten in 8 of 9 schools. Strategy 2: Implement a literacy curriculum for primary grades. Strategy 3: Implement a reading acceleration plan for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Strategy 4: Implement a literacy curriculum for upper elementary and middle school grades. Strategy 5: Implement a reading acceleration plan for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Strategy 6: College and Career Readiness through CTE Pathways.

“We must afford every student the opportunity to develop the essential skills of communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving as they innovate in our classrooms each day.” -Wayne L. Workman

Goal 2: Lyon County School District will communicate more effectively with stakeholders. Measureable Objective 1: Collaborate to implement a comprehensive communication plan with stakeholders by 6/1/2017 as measured by an increase in stakeholder perception of communication on survey data. Strategy 1: Implement the comprehensive communication plan.

Goal 3: Lyon County School District will create a strategic plan. Measureable Objective 1: Collaborate to create a comprehensive Strategic Plan, which will serve as a guiding document for decisions over multiple years by 6/30/2017 as measured by a professional strategic plan consultant. Strategy 1: Create a strategic plan in consultation with a professional strategic planner.

Strategy 6: Focused interventions to support struggling students.

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Student achievement on state assessments

Passing rate on AP exams and dual enrollment courses

Graduation rate for all students

Percentage of students attending and achieving success in postsecondary education

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Appendix B Strategic Goals

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STRATEGIC GOALS The following goals, objectives, and strategies are the foundation of LCSD’s strategic plan and support LCSD’s five mission critical commitments and key success factors. LCSD’s plan will only add value if it is utilized  if it becomes a blueprint and roadmap for action. To this end, the goals, objectives, and broad strategies that follow serve as the basis of the overall strategic plan. It does not lay out the numerous tasks and management decisions required to achieve these goals. Ideally the plan should inform and guide LCSD departments in developing their own specific operational or action plans. Specific operational and action plans at the department level are vital to effective implementation in terms of identifying action steps, resource requirements, accountability and responsibility, and benchmarks for measuring progress. Ensuring LCSD’s Strategic Plan is implemented will require ongoing monitoring of progress on goals and objectives. Responsibility and accountability for implementation monitoring will be established by LCSD’s leadership team. At least annually, the LCSD will report on the progress being made in an effort to ensure the plan is embedded in LCSD’s operations and that the plan becomes a living, breathing document. The LCSD Strategic Plan is intended to serve as LCSD’s roadmap and blueprint for the next five years. Becoming the blueprint for action will require accountability and ownership of its implementation. LCSD must be intentionally aggressive and focused in its actions and must appropriately align goals, strategies, and critical success factors with the resources needed to successfully and effectively implement the plan.

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GOAL 1 Provide all students a world class education, helping them be college-, career-, and citizenshipready for the 21st Century. OBJECTIVES Increase the percentage of students performing at or above grade level as demonstrated by district, state, and national assessments. Reduce and close the achievement gap of any subpopulations achieving below the district average. Create timelines to review curriculum, instructional practices, professional development, special programs, and instructional leadership to maximize student growth and achievement for college and career readiness. Annually increase the percentage of students who graduate college and career ready. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 

Set and monitor annual district and school goals for student achievement through the District Performance Plan and School Performance Plans as measured by district, state, and national assessments. (Objective 1)

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Implement and monitor individual student interventions/remediation and failure prevention activities strategies at each school for underperforming students. (Objectives 1-4)

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Create a five-year timeline, which outlines dates to review curriculum, instructional practices, professional development, special programs and instructional leadership to be reviewed annually. (Objective 3)

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Set clear expectations on the use of data to drive instruction, provide tools to collect and disseminate data, and use data to monitor progress of students. (Objectives 1-4)

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GOAL 2 Provide an enriching, safe, and secure learning environment. OBJECTIVES Create an enriching, safe, caring, and positive learning environment for all students and staff through positive behavior supports and reinforcements. Monitor and assess student engagement and satisfaction with academic programs, activities, and co-extracurricular activities and programs through perception surveys. Establish and maintain a long-range facilities plan that meets current/anticipated enrollment and programming needs. Create a technology committee to develop a plan to provide appropriate, curriculum driven access to technology and digital tools for all students and staff. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 

Annually survey students, staff and families to measure school safety, engagement, interests, perceptions and needs. (Objectives 1-4)

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Prioritize curricular areas needing attention and establish a process for modifying or deleting educational offerings based upon student needs and interests. (Objectives 1-2)

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Implement the first phase of the LCSD’s Facilities Master Plan as funding allows. Regularly monitor, and review and revise data to guide facility decisions in the future. (Objective 3)

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Update and prioritize the district’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) annually. (Objective 3)

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Use the district technology committee to annually evaluate technology usage in the district to recommend and prioritize software and/or hardware modifications and upgrades. (Objective 4)

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GOAL 3 Ensure every student is taught by an effective teacher in a school run by an effective principal with an effective staff. OBJECTIVES Recruit, hire, and retain high quality teachers, administrators, and staff. Implement high quality professional development opportunities for all teachers, staff, and administrators. Gather and use annual input/feedback from teachers, staff, and administrators to improve hiring, onboarding, and off-boarding employees. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 

Develop and implement a mentoring program for new teachers. (Objective 1)

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Conduct new staff surveys with applicable staff to assess levels of support and identify areas for improvement. (Objective 1 and 3)

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Conduct exit surveys with applicable staff to assess satisfaction and identify reasons why they are leaving LCSD. (Objective 1 and 3)

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Conduct annual professional development needs assessment and program evaluations to ensure quality activities that are meeting teacher/leader needs. (Objective 2)

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Continue to offer a competitive benefit package, including Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBs). (Objective 1)

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Conduct annual focus groups with students, teachers and administrators to assess and improve district support and leadership. (Objective 1 and 3)

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GOAL 4 Strengthen effective communication and involvement between school, parent, school district, and communities in Lyon County. OBJECTIVES Implement a systemic plan for parent and community outreach/engagement that supports teaching and learning. Develop and implement effective communication strategies in each school and department. Increase partnerships and programs that encourage and promote interactions between school and community. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES LCSD’s 2015

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Implement the comprehensive communications Communications Plan. (Objective 1 and 2)

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Promote greater visibility and awareness of the district’s academic and co-curricular programs through the use of social media, press releases and other applicable avenues. (Objectives 1-3)

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Conduct annual surveys with students, staff, and families for input on district and school communication effectiveness. (Objective 1 and 2)

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Identify and create partnerships with local businesses through internships and other studentoriented programs. (Objective 3)

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Train school leaders and other applicable staff on effective communication strategies. (Objective 1 and 2)

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Create and foster partnerships with local community organizations that increase student wellness and achievement. (Objective 1 and 3)

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Provide transparent, accurate, timely, and accessible information. (Objective 2)

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GOAL 5 Provide transparent, accurate, timely, and accessible. information. Maximize efficient, effective, and equitable use of resources. OBJECTIVES Create and report on LCSD revenue sources, and how those resources are utilized. Annually review and revise resource usage to ensure maximum efficiency. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 

Provide revenue sources and use of resources in the annual State of the District Report and financial audit. (Objective 1)

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Evaluate all employee benefits on an annual basis for cost efficiencies. (Objective 1 and 2)

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Explore ways to find efficiencies in transportation, maintenance, nutrition services, and other district operations. (Objective 2)

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Annually review student resources and their effectiveness in increasing student learning. (Objective 1 and 2)

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