Annual Report 2016-2017
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L I C U B S P C H O O G O R L A S F OUR MISSION Achieving excellence by educating and empowering all students to succeed. Annual Report 2016-2017 www.fargo.k12.nd.us • 701.446.1000 • [email protected] A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT On behalf of the Board of Education, it is my pleasure to offer the 2016-17 Annual Report to the citizens of Fargo. This report showcases the educational programs and services available to our students and families, and is a testament to the achievements of our students. It is only through the support of the entire community that we are able to continue offering a comprehensive educational experience for all of our students. I invite you to review this document and read about the achievements of our staff and students. Our district is directed by our Strategic Plan, a comprehensive guide for the direction of our schools. This plan sets the Fargo Public Schools on a trajectory for student success well into the future. Staff members are carrying out the strategic initiatives and focused on accomplishing our goals. I invite our community to track this process with us by viewing our online Strategic Plan Dash Board at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/dashboard. It is my great honor to continue to serve as the Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. On behalf of the Board of Education and those who work in our system, thank you to the citizens of Fargo for the support you have given to ensure that our students are provided a great education! Jeffrey M. Schatz, Superintendent STRATEGIC PLAN In 2015, Fargo Public Schools adopted a new Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a contract between the Fargo Public School District and its owners – the residents of the Fargo school district. The District began work on its first Strategic Plan in 2000. During the 2014-15 school year, a 54-member Strategic Planning Steering Committee created the new Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan provides the District with new mission and vision statements, a values statement, and seven strategic initiatives, including: 1. Student Achievement and Growth 2. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) 3. Positive School Culture 4. Engagement and Experiences in Co-Curricular Activities 5. Community Outreach and Communication 6. Equitable Resources and Planning 7. Continuous Improvement and Accountability The new Strategic Plan is proactive and provides a road map to create the kind of educational experiences we want for children. A balanced mix of current practice and new initiatives can be found throughout the plan, which is comprehensive and reaches all corners of the District. Both the academic and operational branches of the District are melded together to create consistency in practice. The plan makes our priorities clear, ensures full transparency, and uses measurable outcomes to hold us accountable for maintaining focus on what benefits our students. To see the Strategic Plan visit: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StrategicPlan 1 ADVANCED ACCREDITATION FARGO BOARD OF EDUCATION Fargo Public Schools is accredited through AdvancED, the Fargo Public Schools has had a Board of Education since largest community of education professionals in the world the founding of its first public school in 1874. The Board’s that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of Pre-K-12 primary role is governance, with student achievement as schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize the central focus. Its responsibilities are many – just a few their full potential. FPS had its accreditation site visit in the of them include managing the superintendency; fiscal spring of 2016 where it was again given the distinction of oversight; setting District plans and goals; providing for accreditation by AdvancED for another five years. program development; the adoption of policies; review and evaluation; and advocating on behalf of students and schools. Accreditation through AdvancED is important to the entire Fargo Public Schools community. By achieving accreditation The School Board consists of nine members: through AdvancED, the community can be assured that the Fargo Public Schools values increasing student achievement; provides a safe and enriching learning environment; and runs an efficient operation. About AdvancED AdvancED works with more than 32,000 schools and school systems, employing more than four million educators and enrolling more than 20 million students, across the United States and 70 other nations. They are a non-profit, Brandi Aune Jennifer Benson Linda Boyd non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of PreK-12 schools and school systems. Dinah Goldenberg Jim Johnson Rebecca Knutson David Paulson John Rodenbiker Kristi Ulrich The nine members all serve regular committee assignments, with representatives from the administration. The Board’s regular committees that meet annually on at least a quarterly basis are: Communications, Governance, Governmental Affairs, and Planning. Board members also serve as liaisons to individual school buildings, and as designated FPS representatives on the boards and committees of various community organizations. Information about each Board member, as well as their committee, building and community assignments are available at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boardmembers. 2 FAST FACTS FPS ENROLLMENT Fargo Public Schools is the second largest school district in 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 North Dakota, serving more than 11,000 students and their Kindergarten 900 909 929 families in grades kindergarten through twelve. Grade 1 892 903 890 Grade 2 914 899 885 Number of Schools: 23 Grade 3 873 924 911 • 16 Elementary Schools Grade 4 814 875 924 • 3 Middle Schools Grade 5 850 832 861 • 3 Comprehensive High Schools Grade 6 816 844 845 • 1 Alternative High School Grade 7 799 817 852 Grade 8 798 801 813 Enrollment: 11,208 Grade 9 831 850 841 • Elementary Enrollment (K-5): 5,400 Grade 10 791 799 820 • Middle School Enrollment (6-8): 2,510 Grade 11 881 787 807 • High School Enrollment (9-12): 3,298 Grade 12 856 922 830 TOTAL 11,015 11,162 11,208 Average Elementary Class Size: 20 Elementary 5,400 Average Daily Attendance Rate: 95% Middle School 2,510FPS ENROLLMENT BY LEVEL Elementary 5,400 High School 3,298 Graduation Rate: 85% Middle School 2,510 High School 3,298 Average ACT Test Score: 3,298 11,208 11,208 • Fargo: 21.0 3,298 Elementary • North Dakota: 20.3 Elementary United States: 20.8 5,400 • 5,400 MiddleMiddle School School Gifted and Talented Instruction: 10% of student population HighHigh School School Fourth largest employer in the Fargo-Moorhead community • More than 1,800 employees 2,510 2,510 64% of our teachers hold a Master’s degree or higher Governed by a 9-member Board of Education ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 More than 10,000 meals served daily Bennett 483 506 555 • More than 1.5 million meals per year Centennial 513 526 529 Free or Reduced Meals: 32% of students Clara Barton 172 191 184 Eagles 341 345 346 Ed Clapp 500 501 468 Hawthorne 186 163 171 Horace Mann 166 157 157 Jefferson 371 357 353 Kennedy 542 557 566 Lewis & Clark 508 500 509 Lincoln 423 434 441 Longfellow 332 323 320 Madison 153 151 157 McKinley 213 216 225 Roosevelt 195 191 178 Washington 347 329 325 Ben Franklin 805 834 832 Carl Ben Eielson 781 816 841 Discovery 978 1,005 1,062 Davies High 1,226 1,258 1,326 North High 946 982 968 South High 991 992 1,000 TOTAL 11,172 11,334 11,513 3 3% STAFF BY AREA ENGLISH LEARNERS 1% The English Learner Program served 844 English Learner 1% 3% (EL) students during the 2016-17 school year. Students were screened through the District’s Home Language Survey and met the criteria to receive EL support services. These students have been identified as refugees, children Administration Administration of refugees or immigrants. The current breakdown of the 29% 29% SupportSupport Staff Staff categories is as follows: 49% Refugee, 13% immigrant, 38% Born in the US. Students are identified for services primarily NutritionNutrition based on an English Language proficiency assessment Maintenance 53% Maintenance known as the Measure of Developing English Language 53% Teachers Teachers (MODEL). A staff of 42 served ELs across the district. The 7% Certified Non-Teaching Staff purpose of the program is to teach ELs English proficiency, 7% 7% Certified Non-Teaching Staff academic knowledge, and acculturation skills. 7% The Fargo Public Schools provides a continuum of English language services beginning from infancy in Even Start and continuing throughout adulthood. The Adult Learning Center offers both day and evening classes that include driver’s literacy, citizenship, language, technology and cultural and social events. YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE 0-4 14% 19% Asian 5% 5-9 17% ETHNICITY/NATIONALITY African American 13% 10-14 17%19% 17% Asian 5% DISTRICT WIDEHispanic 3% 15-19 17% 15% African American 13% 20-2414% 15% Hispanic 3% American Indian 4% 5% 25-29 10% American Indian 4% 5% Pacific Islander 1% 30-34 5% Pacific Islander 1% CaucasianAsian 74% 35-40+ 3% CaucasianAsian 74% 10% 13% 2% 13% 100% African American 100% African American2% 100% 3% 10% Hispanic 2% 3% 5% 4% Hispanic2% American Indian 1% 23% 4% 3% American2% Indian 1% Pacific Islander 3% Caucasian 2% Pacific Islander5% 74% 9% 2% 17% 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-40+ Caucasian4% 74% 13% 4% 9% 3% 3% 2% 3% 9% 13%11% 12% 2% LANGUAGES5%17% SPOKEN OTHER THAN5% ENGLISH TEACHER LEVEL OF EDUCATION 4% 5% 3% Nepali Somali Native American Indian 65% 3% 10% Arabic Spanish Creoles/Pigin 17.49 Bachelor