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Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Education Committee November 5, 2008

Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Education Committee November 5, 2008 600 Hampshire Rd., Ste 200. Building Bright Futures: One Student at a Time!. File: Conejo-0809Presentations-MiscTO-WLV Chamber Education Comm-110508.ppt (10/26/08).

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Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Education Committee November 5, 2008

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  1. Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce Education Committee November 5, 2008 600 Hampshire Rd., Ste 200 Building Bright Futures: One Student at a Time! File: \Conejo-0809\Presentations-Misc\TO-WLV Chamber Education Comm-110508.ppt (10/26/08)

  2. Political Ideology, Not fiscal wisdom! No Taxes No Cuts 0.68% COLA Mid year cuts Borrow on the future Rainy day reserves The California State BudgetA crisis impacting our schools. • Record delay, No budget • No Sept. categorical allocation • Adult Ed • GATE • Special Education • Economic Impact Aid • Home-to-School Transportation • Instructional Materials • Districts forced to borrow, interest.

  3. Presenting the CVUSD 2008 Annual Report

  4. Huge disparity Student Demography It’s all about 22, 000 kids…

  5. Special Programs Serving the needs of “all” children…

  6. Highly Qualified and Dedicated Staff …and 2,105 people dedicating their lives for the kids … with local, state and national recognition for excellence.

  7. Healthy, Safe and Productive Learning Environment • Advanced Placement • School Resource Officers • Championship Athletics • Student Leadership • Award Winning Performing Arts • EARTHS Magnet School • Neighborhoods for Learning • International Baccalaureate • Junior Kindergarten • School-to-Career • Character Education • English Langue Development • Gifted and Talented Education School Resource Officers

  8. Partnerships Just a few of the many to thank…

  9. Budget A big business… Local Other $7.2M (4%) Other Expenses $2.6M (1%) Total Expenses = $178.3M Total Income = $170.8M Total of All Funds (General, Categorical) = $276M

  10. API 853 Average Top 10% 9 schools > 900 Colina …recognized by Standard and Poors for “Bridging the Achievement Gap”… 26 Calif Distinguished Schools, 2 Model Community High Schools 9 NCLB Blue Ribbon Schools 100% met AYP Targets NPHS, TOHS, WHS in top 3% Nationally. 3 of 6 schools identified in Ventura County. Achievements: Instruction Receiving top state and national honors… NCLB, API, Nat’l Merit, Colian

  11. Achievements: Instruction California Standards Test in English and Language Arts

  12. Achievements: Instruction California Standards Test in Mathematics Note: Drop points reflect increase from 18% to 49% of students taking Algebra 2 in 10th grade from 2003 to 2007.

  13. Achievements: Instruction California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Performance is high, but an achievement gap still exists in CVUSD & State.

  14. Achievements: Instruction Advanced Placement Exam and Scholastic Aptitude Test

  15. Achievements: Instruction 89% continue to higher education after high school with many admitted to the best colleges, universities and academies. Our students are well-prepared and have “Choice Power”

  16. Achievements: Facilities $214 million modernization and new construction in the last 10 years. • Looking Ahead • Community Learning Center • New Facilities Master Plan • Modernization Phase II

  17. Declining Enrollment State Budget Crisis School Closure The Past, The Present • Last Year “The Perfect Storm” • This Year Challenges will Linger

  18. Looking to the Future Staying Focused Never resting on our laurels and always staying focused on what’s best for kids.

  19. Looking to the Future Enrollment Trends Positive sign: K in Sept. 2008 largest in 4 years.

  20. INSTRUCTION • Raise the Bar (break through the glass ceiling) • Close the Achievement Gap GOVERNANCE-FUNDING FACILITIES • Align Policies and Resources to Teaching and Learning Goals • Develop Leadership and Support for Continuous and Sustained Improvement • Provide Excellent Facilities to Support Excellent Instruction • Address emerging enrollment trends REDUCING MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION OF ELL/SES (Boundaries, School Choice, Magnet Schools) Looking to the Future Strategic Planning

  21. Looking to the Future • Establish programs/facilities: • Junior Kindergarten program • Magnet schools/academies • Child Development Center • School-to-Career for the 21st Century world of work. • State-of-the-art Community Learning Center 2. Possible tax measure (modernization, technological infrastructure to support instruction)

  22. Building Bright Futures: One Student at a Time!

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