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Mission Statement The Mission of Boundary County School District #101 is to provide every student, pre K12, an academically challenging, relevant, well rounded education that best prepares students for continuing education and workforce preparation and allows them to become accountable, respectful, and successful citizens.
Vision Statement Boundary County School District #101 will provide a safe and structured environment; free of drugs, violence, and bullying, where all students can grow into productive citizens and lifelong learners. Our administrators, teachers, and staff, coupled with parents and community involvement, are committed to providing a collaborative atmosphere with diverse opportunities to best prepare them for life in the 21st century. We will cultivate wellrounded students through an academically challenging curriculum and focus on providing a place to learn social skills.
Message from the Superintendent Pflueger All school programs in Boundary County School District #101 have accepted the common theme and challenge of maintaining a SAFE, CIVIL & PRODUCTIVE environment. All students, staff and community members will know, understand and live this three word motto. The 2017-2018 Continuous Improvement Plan for BCSD was developed by the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Pflueger. Assisting this group are three advisory committees (listed below): the Executive Council, the Facilities Committee and a Financial Understanding Committee. Each of our five schools will form an active Parent-Teacher Organization; these groups will be guided by the building principals. The collective five parent groups will meet with the superintendent and administrative team in the second semester to discuss the state of the district, monitor progress toward the goals, and share ideas. This is done increase parental and community involvement and fulfill the School Improvement Plan requirement.
Board of Trustees Meeting 2 Monday of Month nd
Ron MacDonald, Chairman; Tess Rae, Vice-Chairman; Sue Weed, Trustee; David Brinkman, Trustee; Teresa Rae, Trustee
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Executive Council Meeting 3rd Wednesday of Month Gary Pflueger, Robin Merrifield, Rob Kent, Sara Yoder, Tess Rae, Kevin Dinning, Luke Omodt, Gina Brown, Josh Knaggs, Ed DePriest, Jessica Hanna, David Miles II, JoAnne Cady, Rita Vannoy, Nathan Williams, Teresa Smith, Teri Roney, Tonnie Kuhlman, Paula Schulte, Pam Copeland, Lisa Iverson, Laura Nishek, Kylee Knelson, Lisa Carle, Bethany Cavender, Angela Schnuerle
Financial Understanding Committee Meeting 1st Monday of Month David Walter, Cal Russell, Greg Johnson, Merle Ansley, Deborah Youngwirth, Nathan Williams, Robin Merrifield, Luke Omodt, Jacob Garrison, Cal Bateman, Sue Weed, Gary Pflueger Purpose: The purpose of the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee is to improve the education of students by providing recommendations to the Superintendent concerning issues and trends facing Boundary County School District. The Budget and Finance Committee will consist of at least 12 members including, the Superintendent, Business Manager, a Board Member, up of five community members and four School District personnel.
Facilities Committee Theron Wages, Mike Ahner, Teresa Rae, Bob Overman, Gary Pflueger
Clear and Measureable Targets The Boundary School District #101 Board of Trustees set the following goals: The Board of Trustees is committed to the district’s mission and vision statements. Therefore, the board has adopted goals to guide the district’s ongoing improvement efforts. The board believes in continuous incremental improvement and understands that meaningful and measurable progress takes time. Maintaining a consistent and sustaining focus on goals and performance measures below enables us to build the capacity over time to achieve the outcomes we desire for Boundary County students, staff and community.
Board Goals – August 2017 Goals and Objectives (Policy 1000): The board is an education leadership role will strive to employ a superintendent who will maintain Boundary County School District #101 as an outstanding school system. Under the superintendent’s leadership, school personnel will carry out the policies of the board with imagination and dedication; and to the continued involvement of the public schools for the benefit of young people. Additionally, the board's specific policy and direction goals as set forth in the current program budget are:
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To interpret and identify the educational needs and aspirations of the community through the formulation of policies and procedures, which stimulate the learner and the learning process;
2.
To manage the school system in accordance with Idaho Code and board policy;
3.
To provide effective leadership in each school so that the goals and objectives set forth in the District Policy Manual and the current program budget can be effectively carried out;
4.
To maintain and encourage two-way communication with the various publics served by the schools
5.
To develop and provide the data appropriate for the management functions of planning, evaluating, organizing, controlling and executing.
Goal 1 - The Board of Trustees Goals
Follow, understand and adhere to the Code of Ethics (Policy 1600)
Understand School Board Powers and Duties (Policy 1205)
Understand Duties of Individual Trustees (Policy 1205)
Follow communication chain of command through the Superintendent (Policy 1400)
Conduct annual, written formal evaluation of the Superintendent by May 31st (Policy 1410)
Implement “Board Goals Timeline”
Attend Board development training and meetings (Policy 1645)
Visit each school (Policy 1400)
Attend activities, social functions and instructional programs (Policy 1440)
Evaluate Boards own performance by July 1st - (Policy 1630)
Goal 2 - District Strategic Plan 1.
Promote and monitor the District’s ability to provide a High Quality Education in a Global Society:
2.
3.
4.
Student Achievement:
District Wide, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Curriculum and Development:
Planned Curriculum Review and Education Programs
Providing Technology
Continually Evaluating Resources
Effective High Quality, Effective Support Staff, Teachers and Administrators:
Training and Professional Development
Directives
Teacher Engagement
Mentoring
Evaluations
Parents and Community
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Collaboration
Effective Communication
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Goal 3 - District Business Goals 1.
Provide fiscal responsibility and oversight
2.
Strengthen Monthly Financial Reporting to the Board/Community
3.
Provide Treasurer’s Report
Student Activities Reports
Budget/Balance/Financial/AP Report
4.
Maintain Contingency Reserve at 2% of annual budget
5.
Maintain Fund 130 at 3% of annual budget
Goal 4 - District Policy Goals (Policy 1310) 1.
Complete district policy review and adoptions of 1000’s – 2000’s by July 1st
Goal 5 - Maintenance and Facilities Goals 1.
Complete previously budgeted, short-term maintenance projects, by July 1
2.
Update 10 year facility plan by July 1
st
Goal 6 - Safe and Healthy Environment 1.
Support and continuously evaluate school safety plans
2.
Continue to ensure criminal backgrounds checks new hires/volunteers
3.
Continue to support a drug free environment
4.
Promote Local School Wellness Policies (Policy 8200/8210-1)
Ensure adequate and healthy food choices
Promote healthy lifestyle
Monitor and make available to the public an assessment of programs
SIP - Parent Meeting - BFHS March 7, 2017 6:00 - 8:00 PM Notes: 2016-2017 Goals reviewed ●
Need more publicity for fast forward and advanced opportunities at MS and HS
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Discussion mentor program/job shadowing/community partnership
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Reality town thru Gear Up can be furthered
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Set up “service hours” for graduation; 40 hours?
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Importance of DARE or similar program “Just Say No”; IDFY
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Tech safety - cyber safety; Snapchat and Facebook
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Setup more parent training
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Discussion about drug testing for athletes and extra-curricular activities
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Setup fingerprinting opportunities during PT Conferences; open house
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Discussion writing goals 3 x per year; scores kept in school
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Agenda and attendance on file in D.O.
Progress Toward 2016-2017 Goals: Goal 1: To offer a high-quality education at all levels to prepare Boundary County graduates to compete and succeed in a global society.
Objective 1A: By spring of 2018, 80% of district students at grade level by third grade as determined by testing, writing comps and assessments.
Objective 1B: Strengthen all curriculum and educational programs by providing technology and continually evaluating resources.
Objective 1C: Retain high-quality, effective support staff, teachers and administrators by encouraging them, recognizing their efforts at board meetings and letting them know we are grateful for their service. Seek new staff members by attending job fairs.
Objective 1D: Establish four clearly defined tracks for a High School Diploma: 1) Advanced Opportunities with Dual Enrollment Opportunities, 2) Career Technical Education. 3) Standard Diploma and 4) Alternative Graduation Requirement.
2016-2017 Progress toward Goal 1: It was determined by the Board of Trustees that we need to identify better measures to determine success toward this goal. We will continue to use the 3rd Grade IRI and local writing measures. More focus will be made on the Idaho Core Standards and the ISAT/SBAC measures. Goal 2: To seek the involvement and participation of the community in the learning process.
Objective 2A: Encourage BFHS & BCMS Student Council representatives to attend at least one board meeting and present a report on leadership activities.
Objective 2B: Student participation at each board meeting held at schools.
Objective 2C: Continue to support community input and each school’s PTO by promoting transparency, providing timely information and communicating effectively at all levels.
Objective 2D: Hold fewer Executive Sessions.
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2016-2017 Progress toward Goal 2: The goal to increase student and community involvement was meet. Student reports were given at every regularly scheduled board meetings. Community input was accepted every meeting. Less executive sessions were held. Goal 3: Board members will be aware of their responsibilities.
Objective 3A: Attend Regional and State meetings and training.
Objective 3B: Understand Fiscal Responsibility through continued training.
Objective 3C: Identify, support and adhere to policy.
Objective 3D: Maintain a reserve account at 2% of budget and know what that amount is with a goal of reaching 3% of budget.
Objective 3E: Continue to support Safe and Secure Rural Schools with county elected officials.
Objective 3F: All trustees will visit and tour each school and various departments at least once per year to assess needs.
2016-2017 Progress toward Goal 3: The goal for Board members to be aware of their responsibilities was meet. Members attended training and fiscal stability was maintained. Most Board members visited and toured each school during the year. Goal 4: Provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Objective 4A: Complete a facilities assessment: form building committees that provide prioritized lists to the district facilities committee who submit annual, 5, 10 year plans to the board for approval.
Objective 4B: Support school safety plans.
Objective 4C: Ensure criminal background checks with each new hire and volunteer.
Objective 4D: Pre-season drug testing for all athletes and a minimum of two random tests per season.
2016-2017 Progress toward Goal 4: The goal to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment was met. A facility committee inspected all buildings and reported to the Board. The perimeter of all school buildings were secured. A five and ten year plan has been established. Criminal background checks were completed for all new hires and volunteers. Pre-season drug testing was held for all extracurricular activities. Goal 5: Promote and strengthen Badger pride and school spirit by students, staff, and community.
Objective 5A: Review and discuss Character Driven Athletics and Sportsmanship Initiative.
Objective 5B: Support student body and administrators in their efforts to promote homecoming and various school activities by attending events.
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2016-2017 Progress toward Goal 5: The goal to promote and strengthen Badger pride and school spirit was met. Attendance at school events has increased. New hires have been supported by the local community. Sportsmanship will be addressed at the beginning of the school year by the Superintendent, Athletic Director and High and Middle School Principals at the beginning of 2016-2017.
BCSD has established the following SMART Goals for 2017-2018: SMART Goal #1 ALL schools in Boundary County School District will continue to benchmark students in grades K-12 three times per year utilizing grade-appropriate writing assessments which are based on the 6 plus 1 Traits of Writing. 60% of our students will show growth on their individual writing assessment measured by the district writing assessment completed in May 2017 compared with the initial assessment given in September 2016. GOAL WAS MET
DISTRICT-WIDE in 2017. SMART Goal #2 Reading growth will be tracked using the IRI, Aimsweb data and K-3. Students will show improvement on targeted assessments by increasing scores by 5% across all grades and in all schools. GOAL MET AT GRADES K and 1.
GOAL MISSED AT GRADES 2 and 3 in 2017. Reading growth for 3rd through 11th will be tracked using the ISAT. All grades will show a 5% increase in test scores from 2017 to 2018. Math goal to be created upon adoption of new curriculum 2017-2018, BCSD K-3 measure tbd; math growth for 3rd through 11th will be tracked using the ISAT. All grades will show a 5% increase in test scores from 2017-2018.
Student Enrollment by Ethnicity (September 30, 2016) Am Indian/Ak Nat
Asian
Black/Afr/A
White
Hisp/Lat
Mult/Rac
Total
48
12
9
1229
60
80
1453
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Schools Name
Grades
Address
Bonner Ferry High School
9-12
6485 Tamarack Lane
Boundary County Middle School
6-8
6577 Main, Suite 100
Valley View Elementary
PreK-5
6750 Augusta Street
Naples Elementary
K-5
145 School House Road
Mt Hall
K-5
1275 Highway 1
Facility Summary School
Year Built/Age
Sq. Ft Acres
Acres
#Classrooms
HS
2004
96,000
8
33
MS
1970’s
65,500
2
28
VV
1940’s
52,144
4
27
Naples
2000s/1970s
17,427
3
12
Mt Hall
1940’s
29,900
3
15
District Office
1940’s
8,400
1/2
N/A
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Students and Teachers Year
11-12
12-13
13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
Total Students
1485
1491
1420
1382
1440
1453
English Language Learners
20
17
31
18
15
21
Total Teachers
87.12
83.16
81.53
90.82
83.12
81.62
Kindergarten
5
5
5
5
5
5
Elementary
30.5
28.50
29.04
31.65
33.43
29.57
Secondary
50.78
50.10
47.49
48.81
47.69
47.05
Total other Staff
59.26
59.42
59.27
63.53
75.39
69.63
Instructional Aids
17.15
14.55
15.47
18.82
9.12
12
Total Guidance Counselors
4
3
3
3
3.33
5
Library Media Specialist
3.09
2.82
2.82
2.55
4.5
5.5
District Administrators
3.82
3.9
3.86
3.29
3
3
District Admin Support
5.10
5.10
4.16
5
4.97
5
School Administrators
4.18
4.10
3.82
4.79
5.76
4.83
School Admin. Support
7.25
7.24
6.87
6.96
5.58
8.5
Other Support Services
26.67
29.71
29.41
29.5
38.07
25.8
Student Teacher Ratio
17.03
17.93
17.42
15.22
16.34
17.8
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Professional Qualifications of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Boundary County School District - 2016-2017 BA
BA + 12
BA + 24
MA
MA + 12
MA + 24
PhD Degree
Degree
Credits
Credits
Degree
Credits
Credits
or MA + 36 credits
21
10
40
12
3
4
4
Student Test Performance ●
IRI – Idaho Reading Indicator (Grades K-3)
2014-2015* Grade Level
%
@
Spring
State % @ Spring
District % @ Fall
District % @ Winter
District
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Kindergarten
47.12
78.22
69.90
79.06
1
71.11
73.56
57.65
67.82
2
58.33
70.59
74.71
68.37
3
66.67
73.20
69.39
73.61
District % @ Fall
District % @ Winter
District
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Kindergarten
51.8
73.0
68.2
78.3
1
60.0
52.6
44.2
68.1
2
45.8
57.7
60.4
68.9
3
64.6
68.1
70.8
73.0
2015-2016* Grade Level
*Includes all students, including Special Education
%
@
Spring
State % @ Spring
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2016-2017* Grade Level
%
@
District
%
@
Spring
State % @ Spring
District % @ Fall
District
Benchmark
Winter Benchmark
Benchmark
Benchmark
Kindergarten
42.0
83.7
83.1
80.3
1
62.2
73.1
61.8
67.2
2
40.5
52.2
52.1
69.9
3
57.7
68.1
63.2
74.9
*Includes all students, including Special Education
ISAT ELA (Grades 3-10) - Proficiency in % (score of 3 or 4) Grade Level
2016 District % @
2016
Proficiency
Benchmark
State
Proficiency
Benchmark
3
48
39
35
47
4
64
50
54
48
5
53
54
56
54
6
40
51
49
51
7
49
53
54
54
8
44
54
36
52
9
44
54
44
55
10
51
62
36
59
*Includes all students, including Special Education
%
@
2017
District
%
@
2017
State
%
@
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ISAT MATH (Grades 3-10) - Proficiency in % (score of 3 or 4) Grade Level
2016 District % @
2016 State % @
2017
District
%
@
2017
State
Proficiency
Benchmark
Proficiency
Benchmark
3
40
52
37
50
4
55
47
48
47
5
34
40
37
42
6
26
39
34
40
7
24
42
37
42
8
22
38
19
39
9
19
29
18
30
10
27
31
8
32
%
*Includes all students, including Special Education
School District Fiscal Information 2013-14 Amount
2014-15 Per Enrolled Student
Amount
2015-16 Per Enrolled Student
Amount
Per Enrolled Student
Total Revenue - GF Federal
0
0
State
6,803,478
4,791
7,008,397
4,867
7,346,745
5,102
Local
1,786,652
1,258
1,737,916
1,207
3,802,733
2,641
5,284,253
3,721
5,369,497
3,729
5,859,011
4,069
3,596,878
2,533
3,758,856
2,610
4,760,873
3,306
Total Expenditures Instructional Expenditures - GF Student and Staff Support - GF
@
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Forest Funds (Safe & Secure Rural Schools)
460,427
324
416,536
289
3,189
2
Operations, Food, Other
486,859
343
605,193
420
568,202
395
Bond Levy
465,252
328
395,000
274
650,000
451
Interest on Debt
393,747
277
464,650
323
212,600
148
Instructional
3,742,214
2,635
3,634,405
2,524
3,902,700
2,710
Other Salary
1,833,835
1,291
1,845,848
1,282
1,990,135
1,382
Instructional
1,232,772
868
1,251,829
869
1,349,444
937
Other Benefits
718,719
506
738,352
513
822,588
571
Total Capital Outlay Constructions
Total Salary - GF
Total Benefits - GF
Average Daily Attendance Units of Funding
1,330.37
1,276.62
1336.26
73.39
71.27
73.5
School District Grants Grant
2011-12
Gear Up
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
54,453
43,260
38,857
38,475
Title VI-B Special Ed
294,450
272,249
266,372
279,350
264,243
Title VI-B Preschool
12,177
11,941
11,519
10,400
11,261
29,203
26,555
34,193
26,174
Title VI-B Rural & Low Income Title I-A Basic
396,912
385,000
350,303
414,269
366,660
Title II-A
99,857
99,564
94,831
86,281
102,195
State Vocational
27,647
23,491
23,203
21,320
41,220
Perkins/PTE (Fed.)*
25,171
26,654
25,322
21,984
24,506
*We must have certified PTE teachers in place to receive grant funds.
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Graduation Rate District
State
District
State
District
State
District
State
2012-13
2012-13
2013-14*
2013-14*
2014-15
2014-15
2015-16
2015-16
Targets
90.0%
90.0%
90.%
90.%
90.%
90.%
90.%
90.%
All Students
96.9%
84.1%
76.1%
77.3%
89%
78.9%
80.2%
79.7%
Population
*The 2013-14 school year marked the first year Idaho implemented the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in accordance with 34 C.F.R. §200.19(b). A four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate is defined as: ●
The number of students who graduate in four years with a regular high school diploma divided by the number of students who entered high school four years earlier, while adjusting for transfer students, those students who emigrated or are deceased.
●
The calculation may no longer include students who chose alternate graduation routes or graduated after their scheduled graduation date (including special education students).
**2016-2017 graduation rates will be released after the graduation appeals are completed in late Fall, 2017.
College and Career Readiness College Readiness Defined: Being college ready means being able to succeed in introductory courses at postsecondary institutions – those that are credit-bearing and transferable. In English Language Arts/Literacy, this means demonstrating reading, writing, listening, and research skills, as well as knowledge of specific subject areas needed for entry-level English and composition courses. In Math, this means demonstrating foundational knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills, along with specific subject area knowledge (like Algebra) needed for entry-level math and statistics courses. ●
ACT Scores Not available until Fall 2017.
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SAT Scores
Not available at this time. ●
AP Courses Advanced English 9-10, AP English 11-12
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Dual Enrollment Courses and Enrollment
