Montclair Public Schools School Action Team for Partnerships

1. Montclair Public SchoolsSchool Action Team for Partnerships Sustainable Family and Community Partnerships within our Schools Montclair High School James Earle, Principal

2. SATP:Overview • The Montclair schools are committed to partnering to ensure that our schools are of the highest quality for all students. • The School Action Team for Partnerships (SATP) has evolved over time. • SATP engages families, community members, and school staff members in the work of our schools.

3. SATP:Purpose The SATP reflects the Montclair Board of Education’s Commitment to the following: • Shared Responsibility for the Success of our Students • A Dynamic Magnet School System • Engaging and Empowering Diverse Voices

4. SATP: School Improvement Plan Alignment The SATP will serve in an advisory capacity to inform the School Improvement Plan with particular attention given to: • Supporting the whole child through academic achievementand social and emotional learning; • Effective family advocacy, communication, and engagement; • Ensuring a welcoming school environment; • Offering volunteer opportunities for family and community engagement; • Educating families to support learning at home; and • Collaboratingwith Montclair Community Partners. SATP is a comprehensive approach to school, family, and community partnerships.

5. SATP: Reflecting the Diversity of Montclair Members must equitably represent the diversity of the school community. Members should be diverse by: Race Ethnicity Gender Student Needs Socio-Economic Status Grade Level

6. SATP: Membership Commitment Training Requirements Terms of Membership Families, Staff, and Community Partners may serve two-year terms Students may serve one-year terms • SATP Members are required to attend an orientation training at the beginning of the year and an end of the year training provided by the district.

7. SATP:Principal’s Responsibilities • The Superintendent holds Principals accountable for the implementation of the SATP. • Principals are expected to collaborate with the District Parent Coordinator to form, develop, and maintain an effective and cohesive School Action Team for Partnerships.

8. SATP: Co-Chair’s Responsibilities • Montclair High School will have two Parent Chairs and one Teacher Chair. • SATP Co-Chairs will support the development of a District-wideparent involvement policy. • Co-Chairs will work to engage ALL families and establish a family outreach plan. The Parent Co-Chair of each School Action Team for Partnerships shall be selected bi-annually by the Principal

9. SATP:Committee Member’s Responsibilities • The Committee Members are responsible for actively participating on the School Action Team for Partnerships and encouraging other families to participate. • Committee Members should endeavor to engage as many families as possible in the work of the SATP. • Engagement does not always mean attending meetings but means providing opportunities for families to get involved!

10. SATp:District Advisory Team for Partnerships • The District will have a District Advisory Team for Partnerships (DATP) consisting of: • All School Action Team for Partnerships Co-Chairs • The District Parent Coordinator • The Superintendent or designee • The DATP will meet three times per year to share progress on developing, implementing, and monitoring School Improvement Plans.

11. SATp:Reporting and Oversight • Co-Chairs from each SATP will share best practices and progress towards meeting their goals with the District Advisory Team for Partnerships. • The Superintendent will report annually to the Board of Education on the effectiveness of the implementation of the SATPs across the District.

12. SATP:Talent Development Office Responsibilities • The District Parent Coordinator will provide direct support to each school Principal and to SATP Co-Chairs. • The District Parent Coordinator and Chief Talent Officer will hold District Action Team for Partnerships meetings and report out to Principals and the Superintendent. • The District Parent Coordinator will lead the work of developing a district-wideparent involvement policy. • The District Parent Coordinator will work with Co-Chairs to engage ALL families and establish a family outreach plan.

13. Dates to Remember! • Monday October 13, 2014 • Families submit SATP applications to principals • Tuesday October 21, 2014 • Principals submit SATP 2014-2015 Committee Members to Sylvia B. Bryant • Tuesday October 28, 2014 • District-Wide SATP training session 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Thursday November 20, 2014 • District Advisory Team for Partnerships Meeting • Co-Chairs only 7:00 pm– 8:30 pm • Tuesday May 5, 2014 • District-Wide SATP Presentations and Sharing of Best Practices

14. Please reach out to Sylvia Bryant, District Parent Coordinator for SATP Support. sbryant@montclair.k12.nj.us or 973-509-4028

15. What New at MHS • Introduction of Interactive Whiteboards in classrooms • Increased student access to technology • 600 Google Chromebooks available on mobile lab carts • Updated and redesigned Mac and PC labs • All teachers receive Macbook Air laptop computers • Updated Cafeteria/Student Center, complete with new furniture and electronics charging stations • Redesigned MHS Website • Bring Your Own Device Environment

16. Common Benchmarks • Developed by Teachers (by Course) • Minimum of 3 Benchmarks • 1 Midterm Exam (end of January) • 1 Final Exam (June) • 1 Other Benchmark by January • Inform, monitor & Adjust Instruction • Re-teach, Implement Supports

17. Scheduling Process: Elements • Course and Program offerings at MHS • Work to make schedules for all students • Master Scheduler: Hiring of the new Guidance Director • Recognition of large and small class size • 8 period day, 7 slots for courses, lunch • Some students are taking 8 classes, 0 period (SLCs), grad. requirement, 3 periods, lose elective Note: Class size issue is no different than any other year

18. Scheduling Process: Conflicts • Human Error – Inability to identify areas where core classes should be scheduled -entering more than 7 courses • Familiarity with New System (Skyward) • Course change requests after master is completed

19. Scheduling Process: Impacts • Open Enrollment • Priorities: SLC, Special Education, Common Planning, Teacher Contract, Singletons • Number of Courses: more choice means more moving pieces (Electives, patterns) • Academic Semester Courses • Specialized Courses • Physical Space: Adequate number of rooms

20. Scheduling Process: Next Steps • Preparing for scheduling conference • Earlier scheduling timeline • Deadlines for overrides, schedule change requests (June and July) • Individual meetings to discuss 4 year plans with all grades • December: presentation of timeline • Counselor support/training