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ChallengePlanning for 2012

and Beyond

Washington School District

Washington School District provides a caring and supportive learning community in which members

challenge and motivate each other to become proficient, honorable citizens

and productive life long learners.

Preparation

Our students must learn global survival skills of competing and cooperating with people around the world.

We must prepare them for 2020 and beyond!!

High Implementation Schools

• Keep score of continuous improvement • Sustain key practices throughout

secondary offerings• Continue High School Reform

KEY PRACTICES• High expectations• Quality career/technical studies• Rigorous academic studies• Quality work based learning• Teacher collaboration• Actively engaged students• Quality guidance• Assistance and Enrichment

Student Centered Decision Formula

• Recommendations are made using current data and after a thorough analysis of trends.

• Meaningful educational programming to improve student achievement

• Provide quality, 21st Century education• Efficient, effective use of resources

Revitalization

Physical upgrade of the high school building promotes Wash High as a vital, viable competitive school district.

Wash High’s reputation and high visibility

will strengthen public perception of a 21st Century educational facility.

PROS for Renovation• High School building is a solid structure located in the

middle of town. • Provides upgraded educational space in the high

school building.• Improves the High School corridor circulation and

traffic flow Corrects handicap accessibility issues Affords the opportunity to perform necessary

maintenance and upgrades to the High School building’s infrastructure.

WHY?

Declining enrollment Concentration of resourcesEstablish earlier secondary connections and goalsCommon expectationsEstablish uniform secondary achievement goalsEstablished secondary behavior standardsIncreased extra-curricular participation Increased opportunities for all studentsDecreases transition issues

Enrollment Projections

• PA Dept. of Education enrollment projections: 2008-09

2009-10 1475 2011-12 1401 2012-13 1341 2013-14 1290

Secondary 7th – 12th Grades

• More effective, efficient delivery of secondary instruction

• Consolidation of all resources necessary for a comprehensive secondary education

PROS

Grades 7-12 will benefit from the physical upgrades necessary at the High School building.

Reduces the transition regression in behavior and academics that occur with 9th graders.

Opportunities for 7th & 8th graders to take higher-level programs at the Jr./Sr. High level.

PROS Strengthens the capacity for all students have the

ability to pursue post secondary educational offerings.

• Brings 7th & 8th grade students in an educational environment with 9 -12th graders.

Provides a uniform, sequential delivery of a rigorous core program and elective offerings

Increases the relevance of long term career planning and life skills planning

Builds capacity and teaming among the secondary teachers working toward common goals

Pro-Social Results

• Increased participation in extra-curricular activities

• Resurgence of Prexie Pride among younger students

• Peer mentors• Accountability for upper level students to

become positive Wash High role models

Celebrating Our Purpose

• 1999 1.3 million dollar deficit–More effective, efficient use of resources– Long-term planning–Use of all available data to support

decisions

• Developing collaborative approach to problem-solving

Collaborations • Increase resources for students• Provides additional opportunities• Supports existing programs• Allows for common secondary professional

development, training and collaboration• Increases capacity for technology integration

Cons• Requires that District Administration be

displaced from the existing High School.• Transportation issues for younger

students must be resolved.• Brings 7th & 8th grade students in an

educational environment with 9 -12th graders.

• Creates space at the Park School.

• Establishing a centralized general supply warehouse for the district.

• Expanding Pre-K classrooms

• Day care offerings

Washington Park Elementary Center

MILLAGE HISTORYMill = @ $62,000

• 1999-2000 - 107 Mills• 2000-2001 – 115 Mills• 2001-2002 – 115 Mills• 2002-2003 - 117 Mills• 2003-2004 - 119 Mills• 2004-2005 - 120 Mills• 2005-2009 - 125 Mills

5 Years - No Tax Increase

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1,000,0001,100,0001,200,0001,300,0001,400,0001,500,000

Washington School District - Existing Debt & New $16M Projected Debt

1993 Debt Fund Transfers New Debt

Was hing ton S c hool Dis tric t 2008-09 S ourc es of R evenue

F ederal, $1,454,545

6.07%

S tate, $11,638,083

48.59%

L ocal, $10,861,250

45.34%

Was hing ton S c hool Dis tric t - 2008-09 Major E xpenditure C ateg oryNon-

Instructional$686,512

2.87%

S upport S ervices

$6,989,574 29.18%

Other/Debt$1,338,819

5.59%

Instruction$14,938,973

62.37%

“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but

no plans.”~ Peter F. Drucker

In Appreciation

Washington School District Board of Directors for their dedication to providing quality education and for being responsible stewards of public money.

Thanks for technical assistance from:• Mrs. Sharon Thistlethwaite, Teacher• Mr. Earl Neel, Network Administrator

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