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Burlington School District's 2020 Annual Report 2020 ANNUAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2021: For this report and additional information, see the Burlington School District website at www.bsdvt.org. EEO: This material is available in alternate formats for persons with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please call 1-800-253-0101 (TTY) or 1-800-253-0195 (voice). Contact Nijaza Semic at 802-288-6048 for translation services for this document. Hadii turji waan uu bahantay ama uu bahanta hay in lugu turjimo warqad iyo dukumintiga. fadlan laso xariir Nijaza Semic at 802-288-6048 802-288-6048 Veuillez contacter Nijaza Semic au 802-288-6048 pour les services de traduction pour ce document. Wasiliana na Nijaza Semic kwa 802-288-6048 kuhusu huduma za tafsiri ya hati hii. Hamagara Nijaza Semic kuri 802-288-6048 kuvyerekeye imfashanyo z’ ubusimuzi bw’ iki gitabo. Xin liên lệc cô Nijaza Semic 802-288-6048 cho các dịch vụ dịch thuật cho tài liệu này. 2020 ANNUAL REPORT WHAT’S INSIDE District Overview .......................................................... 3 Leadership Transition ................................................. 3 Strategic Goals ............................................................ 4 The Impact of Coronavirus ........................................ 5 Capital Improvements ................................................ 6 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment .................. 8 Diversity and Equity .................................................... 8 Demographic Data ..................................................... 9 Student Support Services ......................................... 10 Assessments ............................................................... 10 BSD Community Partnerships .................................. 10 Student, Staff and District Highlights ................... 11 FY21 Proposed Budget ............................................... 14 Budget Summary ...................................................... 14 School Cost Comparisons ......................................... 16 Multi-year Budget Comparison ............................... 17 TOWN MEETING DAY SCHOOL BOARD March 2, 2021 Ward Commissioner Home Phone Voting Information: www.burlingtonvt.gov/CT/Elections Where to vote: 1 Eric Gorman 310-4518 Ward 1: Mater Christi, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward 2: Integrated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler 2 Stephen Carey 863-6290 6 Archibald St. Ward 3: Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes 3 Polly Vanderputten 578-8653 123 North St. Ward 4: St. Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Martine Larocque 4 488-4445 Ward 5: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Gulick Ward 6: Edmunds Middle School Gym, 275 Main St. Ward 7: Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center 5 Mike Fisher 777-7847 130 Gosse Ct. Ward 8: Fletcher Free Library Community Room 6 Clare Wool (917) 912-4333 235 College St. To register to vote in Burlington: 7 Monika Ivancic 540-0830 Deadline: Same-day Voter Registration will be available for the March 2, 2021 Annual City Election. Voters are encouraged to register at the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office or 8 Aden Haji 495-9729 online at http://olvr.sec.state.vt.us in advance of Election Day. District Central: Absentee ballots: 355-7856 Deadline to request ballot mailed to you: Jean Waltz Friday, February 26, 2021. Call the City Clerk’s Office at District East: 660-4910 865-7000, or request online at http://mvp.sec.state.vt.us. Kathy Olwell Deadline to vote absentee: Ballots can be dropped District North: off at locations throughout the city until 4:30 pm on March 598-2346 1st. You can also bring your ballot to your polling place on Kendra Sowers election day. District South: (917) 282-5256 Voting Early: Beginning February 10 for Annual City Jeffrey Wick Election. 2 BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT www.bsdvt.org DISTRICT OVERVIEW Welcome Superintendent Tom Flanagan Burlington continues to be home to the most diverse that, he was the Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction and largest single-town school district in the state for Washington, D.C. Public Schools and worked as a of Vermont. In School Year 2019/2020 (SY20), principal for three years in Washington, D.C. In addition Burlington School District (BSD) served nearly to being certified as a Superintendent in Vermont, he 4,000 PreK - Grade 12 students across 10 campuses. holds a Master’s degree in Special Education as well as This includes support for 461 PreK students through a Master’s in Educational Administration from Trinity 38 different partner programs in the area. Students in College in Washington, D.C. BSD come from homes representing 48 different first Flanagan began his tenure on July 1, 2020, releasing a 100 languages. Day Entry Plan focused on Equity, Engagement, and Deep Our mission is to graduate students who: Learning. In his first 100 Days, Flanagan created a diverse Cabinet of district leaders, prioritized engagement with • Value Different Cultures staff, families, and the community, developed advisory • Engage with the Community councils, and worked with the Cabinet to create goals focused on equity and achievement. Read the 100 Day • Communicate Effectively Plan and Report at www.bsdvt.org/superintendent. • Think Creatively Please join us in thanking Superintendent Yaw Obeng • Skillfully Solve Problems for five years of service to BSD and welcoming • Achieve at their Highest Academic, Intellectual and Superintendent Tom Flanagan to our community! Personal Potential Our vision: Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. Join the journey! Our Core Beliefs: • Every child can succeed • Families and community are partners in educating our children • Diversity and inclusion promote strong schools and communities • A welcoming, supportive climate fosters learning • Self-reflection and accountability improve our practices Leadership Transition In October 2019, then-Superintendent Yaw Obeng announced he would be stepping down at the end of SY20. The Burlington Board of School Commissioners launched a national search for a new Superintendent, receiving more than 20 applications. A search committee made up of Board members, staff, and families narrowed the field to three candidates. On Thursday, March 12, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Tom Flanagan to the position. Tom Flanagan had served as the Chief Academic Officer of Providence Public Schools since June 2016. Prior to BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Strategic Goals across the District. The Climate Team is focused on building community and relationships between the District’s schools In SY20, BSD completed the fourth year of implementation and Central Office, using the SY18 District Climate Survey of our community-directed Strategic Plan. In the area of as a guide. In SY20, the team created a tool to help share “Sustainable Finance and Facilities,” we operated with a gratitude and appreciation, and hired the Spark and Stitch budget surplus for the sixth consecutive year and continued Institute to work with parents and staff on “Digital Safety and to work towards addressing our capital plan needs with more Wellbeing.” Our District Equity and Access Leadership Team than $1 million in investments. also began holding open meetings for staff, and each school, In the area of “Equitable Climate and Culture,” we created a as well as Central Office, continued building Restorative District Climate Team comprised of teachers, paraeducators, Practices (RP) Leadership Teams tasked with driving RP staff members, and administrators from different schools initiatives within their buildings. STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES Vermont Accountability System Requirements Academic Proficiency & Personal- Safe, Healthy Schools Investment Priorities ization, High-Quality Staffing Burlington School District Priorities Inclusive Teaching & Learning Equitable Climate & Culture Sustainable Finance & Facilities Achievement Gap Restorative Practices Capital Investments • First Best Instruction • Equity-Focused • Capital Plan • Data-Driven • Trauma-Informed • Financial Plan • Instructional Coach Model • Climate Surveys • BHS/BTC Re-Envisioning • Ongoing Principal & Staff PD STRATEGIC GOALS FOR 2020/21 • Schools suspend African American students, Our schools are restorative and equitable students with disabilities, and students who qualify Goal 1 communities. for FRL less frequently. • Staff report increased use of restorative practices. Students are at grade level in reading and math % proficient improves for students who qualify Goal 2 by the end of 3rd grade. for FRL. Students are at grade level in math by the end % proficient improves for students who qualify Goal 3 of 8th grade. for FRL. Students graduate from high school having We will increase the % of students who complete Goal 4 successfully completed Algebra II. Algebra II. AP, Honors, and dual enrollment completion and We will increase the % of students of color who Goal 5 successes reflect the demographics of the high take AP, Honors, and dual enrollment courses. school. Faculty and staff are a mirror of our student Increase the % of our teaching faculty who are Goal 6 population. They are highly skilled and set high teachers of color. expectations for all students. 4 BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT www.bsdvt.org For our goals under “Inclusive Teaching and Learning,” Through a partnership with King Street Center, WowToyz we created a Restorative Practices and PBIS Coordinator of Vergennes donated hundreds of toys to be given away for position and hired an Equity Instructional Coach; both free at sites. Fletcher Free Library also
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