Cedar Bluffs Schools - Cedar Bluffs Public Schools
Cedar Bluffs Schools 2012-2013 Annual Report The mission of the Cedar Bluffs Public Schools: Is to challenge all students to acquire the skills and knowledge essential for success to become productive, responsible, citizens in a global society by providing educational experiences and opportunities.
Board Members President Tom Kruse Vice President Tim Shanahan Members Dennis Bittner Deb Radenslaben Garlyn Grosse Debbie Vacha 110 East Main St. Cedar Bluffs, Ne 68015 Superintendent: Mr. Harlan Ptomey Supt. Phone 402-628-2080 | Fax 402-628-2108 www.cedarbluffsschools.org
I.
Demographics Report
Student enrollment numbers over the past 10 years have declined slightly. However it must be noted that in 1985-86 the enrollment was 198, seeing a resurgence in 1996-97 to 328. Cedar Bluffs Public School enrollment is greatly affected by option enrollment numbers. In 2012-13, option enrollment numbers were approximately 65 students K-12. Grade by Grade Membership Year
PK
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Total
2003-2004
0
18
13
14
25
18
14
24
26
25
32
28
26
25
288
2004-2005
0
25
19
14
12
26
16
14
21
20
24
31
21
25
268
2005-2006
0
13
26
16
13
11
27
16
16
24
21
24
31
22
260
2006-2007
0
12
14
21
20
14
13
28
18
16
25
21
23
32
257
2007-2008
0
10
9
14
21
20
16
15
28
18
18
28
24
18
239
2008-2009
0
7
14
10
13
21
21
17
15
28
20
20
24
17
227
2009-2010
1
12
9
13
11
14
20
21
18
13
28
22
18
23
223
2010-2011
2
11
14
10
11
15
14
21
24
18
21
28
21
19
229
2011-2012
1
17
9
14
12
13
14
12
21
22
18
19
28
22
222
2012-2013
3
13
17
13
14
13
12
17
11
18
24
17
18
26
216
2012-2013 Student Demographics
2012-2013 Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Characteristic
State
District
Race & Ethnicity
Eligible for Free & Reduced
44.13%
38.43%
English Language Learner
5.96%
0%
Qualifies for Special Education
14.66%
9.26%
Mobility Rate
11.35%
10.80%
High Ability Learner
14.48%
16.78%
Native American/ Alaskan Asian African American/ Black Hispanic Pacific Islander White
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
0
1
1
1
0
0
4
1
3
3 0 221
4 0 216
5 2 205
In 2012-2013 Cedar Bluffs Public School has 100% of their teachers that meet NCLB definition of “Highly Qualified”. Furthermore, according to the Nebraska Department of Education’s Rule 10 requirements, Cedar Bluffs Public School meets all teacher training qualifications. Total Teacher FTE
Total Teacher Count with Masters Degrees
Percentage of Teacher Count with Master's Degrees
Average Years of Experience
Years
State
District
State
District
State
District
State
District
2008-2009
24,331.56
17.75
10,712
9
42.41%
47.37%
15.19
20.00
2009-2010
24,467.68
18.25
11,207
8
44.10%
42.11%
15.26
19.16
2010-2011
24,633.92
18.35
11,692
10
45.72%
50.00%
15.24
18.70
2011-2012
24,131.83
18.80
11,889
10
47.46%
50.00%
15.19
19.70
2012-2013
24,253.79
19.05
12,401
12
49.27%
60.00%
15.03
19.80
Cedar Bluffs State Average
2003-04 95.59 94.67
2004-05 95.28 94.60
2005-06 95.56 94.93
Attendance Rate 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 95.08 94.88 94.95 94.77 94.72 94.86
2009-10 90.34 94.77
2010-11 95.53 95.18
2011-12 95.17 95.55
2012-13 95.53 95.30
II.
Financial Report
Cedar Bluffs Public School board and administration understands its fiduciary responsibility to the patrons of the district and continually evaluates and monitors expenditures and revenue with a long term goal of remaining financially stable and reducing taxes when applicable. In 2012-2013, the school board reduced taxes by nearly four cents mostly due to land valuation increases and the partial paying off early of a higher interest bond. Year 2003-2004
Cedar Bluffs Public School District Certified Land Valuations Percentage Change
Determined by Legislation State Aid Change
Per $100 Tax Levy Change
$185,425,975.00
10.19%
$111,607.00
-$176,053.00
1.1838
0.0566
2004-2005
$200,035,093.00
7.88%
$76,889.00
-$34,718.00
1.1580
-0.0258
2005-2006
$206,087,154.00
3.03%
$7,360.00
-$69,529.00
1.1577
-0.0003
2006-2007*
$122,420,993.00
-40.60%
$497,095.00
$489,735.00
1.3673
0.2096
2007-2008
$125,594,671.00
2.59%
$711,442.00
$214,347.00
1.3629
-0.0044
2008-2009
$137,784,891.00
9.71%
$394,783.00
-$316,659.00
1.3089
-0.0540
2009-2010
$153,426,261.00
11.35%
$764,640.00
$369,857.00
1.2760
-0.0329
2010-2011
$157,422,712.00
2.60%
$434,570.00
-$330,070.00
1.2739
-0.0021
2011-2012
$176,566,722.00 $200,600,887.00
12.16% 13.61%
$531,008.00
$96,438.00
1.2489 1.2092
-0.0250 -0.0397
2012-2013
$396,943.00 -$134,065.00 *Loss of District 11 to Fremont (LB 106) in 2006-2007. From 2006-2012 Certified Land Valuations have increased 63.86%.
III.
Academic Report
In 2012-2013, Cedar Bluffs Public school began a new era of measurements and data usage by changing from the Terra Nova tests to the MAP (Measures of Academy Progress) test. The MAP testing provides a strong correlation to the state NeSA testing as well as providing in-depth data that will help drive teacher instruction. And because MAP is a computer based system, like NeSA it provides immediate feedback for our teachers. Cedar Bluffs Public School teachers and administrators understand its responsibility to the patrons of the district and strive to increase knowledge and student retention through implementation of school improvement programs and professional development that provide a rigorous curriculum through interactive instruction. ACT Scores for our district are not released until August 21, 2013, however, we did have two students in 2013 score over 30 on their ACT test. Cedar Bluffs Public School currently pays $600 per year for junior and senior students to access college credit classes and a typical student of Cedar Bluffs Public School will accumulate more than 18 college credits upon graduation.
National Standardized Test (MAP) 2012-2013
ACT Scores Average Composite Score (Act Range: 1-36)
Reading
Math
Reading
Math
2006-2007
National Average 21.2
Grade 3
195.3
200.7
194.6
198.5
2007-2008
21.1
22.1
19.2
Grade 4
199.2
200
203.2
208.7
2008-2009
21.1
22.1
19.1
Grade 5
204.3
207.2
209.8
217.8
2009-2010
21.0
22.1
20.8
Grade 6
216.2
217.5
214.3
222.8
2010-2011
21.1
22.1
21.1
Grade 7
220.4
221.8
218.2
228.2
2011-2012
21.1
22.0
20.4
Grade 8
224.4
226.1
221.2
232.8
Grade 9
217.9
232.2
221.9
234.9
Grade 10
221.5
231.7
223.4
235.5
Cedar Bluffs School
National Average
Year
State Average 22.1
District Average 19.7
Nebraska State Assessment Results (NeSA) The Nebraska Department of Education annually assesses all public schools in the state of Nebraska. Cedar Bluffs Public School adheres to all statewide assessments testing 3rd through 8th and 11th grade students in reading and mathematics and 4th, 8th and 11th grade students in writing and 5th, 8th and 11th grade students in Science. Reading was the first NeSA testing to be done and therefore the only one represented in 2009-10 school year, a year later Math and Writing were introduced along with Reading and in 2011-2012 the Science test was added. Cedar Bluffs Public School is dedicated to improving all student test scores. READING Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 11th
2009-2010 District State Average 75.00% 67.55% 93.33% 69.52% 66.67% 67.42% 79.17% 68.21% 75.00% 69.01% 57.14% 70.38% 66.67% 68.40%
2010-2011 District State Average 66.67% 70.96% 93.33% 75.40% 100% 70.01% 65.00% 73.73% 68.18% 73.88% 66.67% 71.46% 73.91% 67.34%
2011-2012 District State Average 92.31% 76.59% 75.00% 77.40% 78.57% 75.75% 84.62% 75.75% 73.91% 77.54% 81.82% 72.82% 50.00% 64.73%
2012-2013 State Average 78% 80% 79% 85% 64% 79% 77% 88% 80% 100% 74% 77% 67% 67% District
MATH Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 11th
District 50.00% 86.67% 53.85% 45.00% 77.27% 73.33% 43.38%
2010-2011 State Average 67.42% 67.55% 66.00% 62.68% 61.49% 60.60% 53.87%
District 69.23% 75.00% 50.00% 46.15% 47.83% 72.73% 61.54%
2011-2012 State Average 71.92% 71.80% 74.92% 67.55% 67.61% 61.78% 55.81%
District
93% 83% 43% 53% 56% 58%
61%
2012-2013 State Average 74% 73% 74% 67% 70% 66% 58%
WRITING Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 4th 8th 11th
District 100% 94.12% NA
2010-2011 State Average 89.03% 89.75% NA
District 100% 63.64% 48.15%
2011-2012 State Average 92.27% 64.15% 62.86%
2012-2013 District %/Score State %/Score 68%/44 79%/48 39%/38 67%/45 53%/42 68%/45
SCIENCE Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard 2012-2013
2011-2012 Grade 5th 8th 11th
Cedar Bluffs State Average
District 85.71% 81.82% 65.38%
State Average 66.57% 67.64% 66.98%
District % 43%
State % 68% 69% 73%
74% 78%
2006-07
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
96.88%
95.00%
100%
95.65%
94.44%
91.30%
89.17%
89.76%
88.82%
90.02%
85.95%
87.62%
IV.
School Improvement
Although Cedar Bluffs Public School has met all AYP requirements of NCLB each year, as educators our goal is that every child is proficient or advanced in meeting or exceeding all statewide assessments over grade level standards. To this end, we are constantly reviewing our curriculum, the assessment data and continually adjusting the instruction to meet all needs. Through a process of continually school improvement and professional development, the staff at Cedar Bluffs Public School believes in three overarching goals. First is to develop a “Kid First” approach, where all decisions will be made based on what is in the best interest of the students. Second is to foster an atmosphere of “Teaching and Learning” where all staff members feel they have ownership of student learning and are willing to grow as professionals. And third, Cedar Bluffs Public School will develop a culture of “High Expectations” in all we do, be it in the classroom, the court or the community; we will strive, as a district to excel. In 2012-2013 the school improvement goals were: All students will improve in reading comprehension skills in all areas of the curriculum. All students will demonstrate improvement in personal responsibility across the curriculum.
Professional Development Cedar Bluffs Public School is committed to developing a strong and strategic professional development plan that includes Professional Learning Communities where staff members meet weekly to discuss student data and instructional planning. All staff are invited to attend the Wednesday morning technology trainings before school to further their understanding of technology that is conducted by the technology team. Furthermore, all staff members are required to be part of one of the school improvement committees reporting to the staff leadership team. The staff leadership team is a committee that guides the administration in making system wide changes to further the mission of the school. Staff members serving on the staff leadership team are voted on by other staff members. Other afternoons and mornings are set aside for regularly scheduled grade level and subject matter meetings. First-year teachers are given time away from the classroom to develop lessons, and observe other teachers and participate in a beginning teacher professional development conducted by ESU 2 once a month. Carrying on a tradition of helping new teachers through peer collaboration, veteran staff members are assigned as mentor teachers to guide new teachers. Cedar Bluffs Public School is developing a time on Fridays were our teachers will be mentors for students. This time will allow teachers to instruction students on social skills, character building, attendance, and grades. These groups will not only enhance our classroom knowledge but also help our students increase the soft skills needed in the workforce.
Technology Integration Cedar Bluffs Public School has always been a leader in using technology to increase student achievement. To that end our school has adopted a 24/7 learning environment where every student K-5 will have their own Ipad, every 6-8th student will have their own laptop and every 9-12th student will have their own Laptop/Tablet. Interactive whiteboard are available for every staff member throughout the building and the school has a portable distance learning cart and a distance learning room where students have access to teachers throughout the state of Nebraska. Furthermore, each classroom is outfitted with projectors and speaker systems. The goal of the technology committee is to change the way teachers teach and students learn by becoming producers of technology rather than consumers. There are several Student Response Systems (SRS) that allow for student interaction that can be accessed by teachers. Plans for a 3D printer, classes teaching students how to create apps for the tablet market and student technology interventionist are planned for the coming year.
V.
Reflections of the 2012-2013 School Year 2012-2013 Accomplishments
Student 10 Students participated in the Dodge & Saunders County Spelling Bee 216 Students participated in Character Development with Ms. Stacy Lichtenberg 14 Fifth Grade Student participated in DARE 12 Middle School Students participated in the Saunders County Science Festival 20 Students qualified with Artwork for the Conference Art Show More than 30 Students will have art work present at the Lincoln Downtown Art Show 25 Students participated in the Community trash pickup Day 38 Students participated and organized the Community Easter Egg Hunt 58 Students participated and organized the Community Boo-Bash 26 Students participated and organized the Community Turkey Dinner 36 Students baked and delivered goods to homeless shelter, Masonic Home, Crisis Center, and multiple nursing homes 42 Students participated Salvation Army Bell Ringing
District Establishment of a Montessori Preschool through writing of a competitive statewide grant Establishment of a Summer School for academic support and for enrichment Establishment of Saturday School for students to make up missed time and receive academic support Change to Block Scheduling in the High School that allowed an opportunity to add Family Consumer Science and Agriculture Classes Movement to 24/7 learning by implementation of 1:1 computers K-5 Ipads, 6-8 Laptops & 9-12 Laptop/Tablets Installed Air Conditioning in the Gymnasium, Locker Rooms & Shop Purchase of a New Football Scoreboard Purchase of a New Football 5-Man Sled Kitchen Upgrades including a New Walk-In Cooler & Warmer Establishment of a 6-8th Middle School incorporating the middle school concept into a K-12 building Addition of FFA, Trap Shooting and FCA as clubs and organizations
Moved to Mastery Grading & No Zeroes as part of the accountability of students & Standards Based Grades Cedar Bluffs students have volunteered over 1,000 The School changed to the Advanced Education hours of work for Community Service Organizations Accreditation model Cedar Bluffs students started a recycling program for Established a Mentor Advisee Period where teachers the Elementary and High School can mentor students and instruct in the soft skills 27 Students Participate in On-Line College Credit and Establishment of a Morning Gather Time for all Dual Credit Courses Students and Staff where student counseling and tutoring can occur Development of Student Electronic Portfolios where 2 Students scored 30 or better on the ACT student academic data can be shared more efficiently with parents 2 Students qualified for Nationals in FBLA, One with a Development of Teacher Electronic Portfolios where Top Ten National Finish the administration and staff can collaborative document staff achievement and evaluations Over 80 Students participated in the State FBLA Development of a Student Leadership Committee conference where students are given an opportunity to engage with the administration on student issues Conference Volleyball Championship Development of a classified staff salary schedule Individual State Qualifier in Speech Girls & Boys Basketball All Area All-Star Participant Runner-up State Dance Championship
Board Members President Tom Kruse Vice President Tim Shanahan Members Dennis Bittner Deb Radenslaben Garlyn Grosse Debbie Vacha 110 East Main St. Cedar Bluffs, Ne 68015 Superintendent: Mr. Harlan Ptomey Supt. Phone 402-628-2080 | Fax 402-628-2108 www.cedarbluffsschools.org
I.
Demographics Report
Student enrollment numbers over the past 10 years have declined slightly. However it must be noted that in 1985-86 the enrollment was 198, seeing a resurgence in 1996-97 to 328. Cedar Bluffs Public School enrollment is greatly affected by option enrollment numbers. In 2012-13, option enrollment numbers were approximately 65 students K-12. Grade by Grade Membership Year
PK
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Total
2003-2004
0
18
13
14
25
18
14
24
26
25
32
28
26
25
288
2004-2005
0
25
19
14
12
26
16
14
21
20
24
31
21
25
268
2005-2006
0
13
26
16
13
11
27
16
16
24
21
24
31
22
260
2006-2007
0
12
14
21
20
14
13
28
18
16
25
21
23
32
257
2007-2008
0
10
9
14
21
20
16
15
28
18
18
28
24
18
239
2008-2009
0
7
14
10
13
21
21
17
15
28
20
20
24
17
227
2009-2010
1
12
9
13
11
14
20
21
18
13
28
22
18
23
223
2010-2011
2
11
14
10
11
15
14
21
24
18
21
28
21
19
229
2011-2012
1
17
9
14
12
13
14
12
21
22
18
19
28
22
222
2012-2013
3
13
17
13
14
13
12
17
11
18
24
17
18
26
216
2012-2013 Student Demographics
2012-2013 Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Characteristic
State
District
Race & Ethnicity
Eligible for Free & Reduced
44.13%
38.43%
English Language Learner
5.96%
0%
Qualifies for Special Education
14.66%
9.26%
Mobility Rate
11.35%
10.80%
High Ability Learner
14.48%
16.78%
Native American/ Alaskan Asian African American/ Black Hispanic Pacific Islander White
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
0
1
1
1
0
0
4
1
3
3 0 221
4 0 216
5 2 205
In 2012-2013 Cedar Bluffs Public School has 100% of their teachers that meet NCLB definition of “Highly Qualified”. Furthermore, according to the Nebraska Department of Education’s Rule 10 requirements, Cedar Bluffs Public School meets all teacher training qualifications. Total Teacher FTE
Total Teacher Count with Masters Degrees
Percentage of Teacher Count with Master's Degrees
Average Years of Experience
Years
State
District
State
District
State
District
State
District
2008-2009
24,331.56
17.75
10,712
9
42.41%
47.37%
15.19
20.00
2009-2010
24,467.68
18.25
11,207
8
44.10%
42.11%
15.26
19.16
2010-2011
24,633.92
18.35
11,692
10
45.72%
50.00%
15.24
18.70
2011-2012
24,131.83
18.80
11,889
10
47.46%
50.00%
15.19
19.70
2012-2013
24,253.79
19.05
12,401
12
49.27%
60.00%
15.03
19.80
Cedar Bluffs State Average
2003-04 95.59 94.67
2004-05 95.28 94.60
2005-06 95.56 94.93
Attendance Rate 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 95.08 94.88 94.95 94.77 94.72 94.86
2009-10 90.34 94.77
2010-11 95.53 95.18
2011-12 95.17 95.55
2012-13 95.53 95.30
II.
Financial Report
Cedar Bluffs Public School board and administration understands its fiduciary responsibility to the patrons of the district and continually evaluates and monitors expenditures and revenue with a long term goal of remaining financially stable and reducing taxes when applicable. In 2012-2013, the school board reduced taxes by nearly four cents mostly due to land valuation increases and the partial paying off early of a higher interest bond. Year 2003-2004
Cedar Bluffs Public School District Certified Land Valuations Percentage Change
Determined by Legislation State Aid Change
Per $100 Tax Levy Change
$185,425,975.00
10.19%
$111,607.00
-$176,053.00
1.1838
0.0566
2004-2005
$200,035,093.00
7.88%
$76,889.00
-$34,718.00
1.1580
-0.0258
2005-2006
$206,087,154.00
3.03%
$7,360.00
-$69,529.00
1.1577
-0.0003
2006-2007*
$122,420,993.00
-40.60%
$497,095.00
$489,735.00
1.3673
0.2096
2007-2008
$125,594,671.00
2.59%
$711,442.00
$214,347.00
1.3629
-0.0044
2008-2009
$137,784,891.00
9.71%
$394,783.00
-$316,659.00
1.3089
-0.0540
2009-2010
$153,426,261.00
11.35%
$764,640.00
$369,857.00
1.2760
-0.0329
2010-2011
$157,422,712.00
2.60%
$434,570.00
-$330,070.00
1.2739
-0.0021
2011-2012
$176,566,722.00 $200,600,887.00
12.16% 13.61%
$531,008.00
$96,438.00
1.2489 1.2092
-0.0250 -0.0397
2012-2013
$396,943.00 -$134,065.00 *Loss of District 11 to Fremont (LB 106) in 2006-2007. From 2006-2012 Certified Land Valuations have increased 63.86%.
III.
Academic Report
In 2012-2013, Cedar Bluffs Public school began a new era of measurements and data usage by changing from the Terra Nova tests to the MAP (Measures of Academy Progress) test. The MAP testing provides a strong correlation to the state NeSA testing as well as providing in-depth data that will help drive teacher instruction. And because MAP is a computer based system, like NeSA it provides immediate feedback for our teachers. Cedar Bluffs Public School teachers and administrators understand its responsibility to the patrons of the district and strive to increase knowledge and student retention through implementation of school improvement programs and professional development that provide a rigorous curriculum through interactive instruction. ACT Scores for our district are not released until August 21, 2013, however, we did have two students in 2013 score over 30 on their ACT test. Cedar Bluffs Public School currently pays $600 per year for junior and senior students to access college credit classes and a typical student of Cedar Bluffs Public School will accumulate more than 18 college credits upon graduation.
National Standardized Test (MAP) 2012-2013
ACT Scores Average Composite Score (Act Range: 1-36)
Reading
Math
Reading
Math
2006-2007
National Average 21.2
Grade 3
195.3
200.7
194.6
198.5
2007-2008
21.1
22.1
19.2
Grade 4
199.2
200
203.2
208.7
2008-2009
21.1
22.1
19.1
Grade 5
204.3
207.2
209.8
217.8
2009-2010
21.0
22.1
20.8
Grade 6
216.2
217.5
214.3
222.8
2010-2011
21.1
22.1
21.1
Grade 7
220.4
221.8
218.2
228.2
2011-2012
21.1
22.0
20.4
Grade 8
224.4
226.1
221.2
232.8
Grade 9
217.9
232.2
221.9
234.9
Grade 10
221.5
231.7
223.4
235.5
Cedar Bluffs School
National Average
Year
State Average 22.1
District Average 19.7
Nebraska State Assessment Results (NeSA) The Nebraska Department of Education annually assesses all public schools in the state of Nebraska. Cedar Bluffs Public School adheres to all statewide assessments testing 3rd through 8th and 11th grade students in reading and mathematics and 4th, 8th and 11th grade students in writing and 5th, 8th and 11th grade students in Science. Reading was the first NeSA testing to be done and therefore the only one represented in 2009-10 school year, a year later Math and Writing were introduced along with Reading and in 2011-2012 the Science test was added. Cedar Bluffs Public School is dedicated to improving all student test scores. READING Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 11th
2009-2010 District State Average 75.00% 67.55% 93.33% 69.52% 66.67% 67.42% 79.17% 68.21% 75.00% 69.01% 57.14% 70.38% 66.67% 68.40%
2010-2011 District State Average 66.67% 70.96% 93.33% 75.40% 100% 70.01% 65.00% 73.73% 68.18% 73.88% 66.67% 71.46% 73.91% 67.34%
2011-2012 District State Average 92.31% 76.59% 75.00% 77.40% 78.57% 75.75% 84.62% 75.75% 73.91% 77.54% 81.82% 72.82% 50.00% 64.73%
2012-2013 State Average 78% 80% 79% 85% 64% 79% 77% 88% 80% 100% 74% 77% 67% 67% District
MATH Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 11th
District 50.00% 86.67% 53.85% 45.00% 77.27% 73.33% 43.38%
2010-2011 State Average 67.42% 67.55% 66.00% 62.68% 61.49% 60.60% 53.87%
District 69.23% 75.00% 50.00% 46.15% 47.83% 72.73% 61.54%
2011-2012 State Average 71.92% 71.80% 74.92% 67.55% 67.61% 61.78% 55.81%
District
93% 83% 43% 53% 56% 58%
61%
2012-2013 State Average 74% 73% 74% 67% 70% 66% 58%
WRITING Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard Grade 4th 8th 11th
District 100% 94.12% NA
2010-2011 State Average 89.03% 89.75% NA
District 100% 63.64% 48.15%
2011-2012 State Average 92.27% 64.15% 62.86%
2012-2013 District %/Score State %/Score 68%/44 79%/48 39%/38 67%/45 53%/42 68%/45
SCIENCE Percentage of All Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard 2012-2013
2011-2012 Grade 5th 8th 11th
Cedar Bluffs State Average
District 85.71% 81.82% 65.38%
State Average 66.57% 67.64% 66.98%
District % 43%
State % 68% 69% 73%
74% 78%
2006-07
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
96.88%
95.00%
100%
95.65%
94.44%
91.30%
89.17%
89.76%
88.82%
90.02%
85.95%
87.62%
IV.
School Improvement
Although Cedar Bluffs Public School has met all AYP requirements of NCLB each year, as educators our goal is that every child is proficient or advanced in meeting or exceeding all statewide assessments over grade level standards. To this end, we are constantly reviewing our curriculum, the assessment data and continually adjusting the instruction to meet all needs. Through a process of continually school improvement and professional development, the staff at Cedar Bluffs Public School believes in three overarching goals. First is to develop a “Kid First” approach, where all decisions will be made based on what is in the best interest of the students. Second is to foster an atmosphere of “Teaching and Learning” where all staff members feel they have ownership of student learning and are willing to grow as professionals. And third, Cedar Bluffs Public School will develop a culture of “High Expectations” in all we do, be it in the classroom, the court or the community; we will strive, as a district to excel. In 2012-2013 the school improvement goals were: All students will improve in reading comprehension skills in all areas of the curriculum. All students will demonstrate improvement in personal responsibility across the curriculum.
Professional Development Cedar Bluffs Public School is committed to developing a strong and strategic professional development plan that includes Professional Learning Communities where staff members meet weekly to discuss student data and instructional planning. All staff are invited to attend the Wednesday morning technology trainings before school to further their understanding of technology that is conducted by the technology team. Furthermore, all staff members are required to be part of one of the school improvement committees reporting to the staff leadership team. The staff leadership team is a committee that guides the administration in making system wide changes to further the mission of the school. Staff members serving on the staff leadership team are voted on by other staff members. Other afternoons and mornings are set aside for regularly scheduled grade level and subject matter meetings. First-year teachers are given time away from the classroom to develop lessons, and observe other teachers and participate in a beginning teacher professional development conducted by ESU 2 once a month. Carrying on a tradition of helping new teachers through peer collaboration, veteran staff members are assigned as mentor teachers to guide new teachers. Cedar Bluffs Public School is developing a time on Fridays were our teachers will be mentors for students. This time will allow teachers to instruction students on social skills, character building, attendance, and grades. These groups will not only enhance our classroom knowledge but also help our students increase the soft skills needed in the workforce.
Technology Integration Cedar Bluffs Public School has always been a leader in using technology to increase student achievement. To that end our school has adopted a 24/7 learning environment where every student K-5 will have their own Ipad, every 6-8th student will have their own laptop and every 9-12th student will have their own Laptop/Tablet. Interactive whiteboard are available for every staff member throughout the building and the school has a portable distance learning cart and a distance learning room where students have access to teachers throughout the state of Nebraska. Furthermore, each classroom is outfitted with projectors and speaker systems. The goal of the technology committee is to change the way teachers teach and students learn by becoming producers of technology rather than consumers. There are several Student Response Systems (SRS) that allow for student interaction that can be accessed by teachers. Plans for a 3D printer, classes teaching students how to create apps for the tablet market and student technology interventionist are planned for the coming year.
V.
Reflections of the 2012-2013 School Year 2012-2013 Accomplishments
Student 10 Students participated in the Dodge & Saunders County Spelling Bee 216 Students participated in Character Development with Ms. Stacy Lichtenberg 14 Fifth Grade Student participated in DARE 12 Middle School Students participated in the Saunders County Science Festival 20 Students qualified with Artwork for the Conference Art Show More than 30 Students will have art work present at the Lincoln Downtown Art Show 25 Students participated in the Community trash pickup Day 38 Students participated and organized the Community Easter Egg Hunt 58 Students participated and organized the Community Boo-Bash 26 Students participated and organized the Community Turkey Dinner 36 Students baked and delivered goods to homeless shelter, Masonic Home, Crisis Center, and multiple nursing homes 42 Students participated Salvation Army Bell Ringing
District Establishment of a Montessori Preschool through writing of a competitive statewide grant Establishment of a Summer School for academic support and for enrichment Establishment of Saturday School for students to make up missed time and receive academic support Change to Block Scheduling in the High School that allowed an opportunity to add Family Consumer Science and Agriculture Classes Movement to 24/7 learning by implementation of 1:1 computers K-5 Ipads, 6-8 Laptops & 9-12 Laptop/Tablets Installed Air Conditioning in the Gymnasium, Locker Rooms & Shop Purchase of a New Football Scoreboard Purchase of a New Football 5-Man Sled Kitchen Upgrades including a New Walk-In Cooler & Warmer Establishment of a 6-8th Middle School incorporating the middle school concept into a K-12 building Addition of FFA, Trap Shooting and FCA as clubs and organizations
Moved to Mastery Grading & No Zeroes as part of the accountability of students & Standards Based Grades Cedar Bluffs students have volunteered over 1,000 The School changed to the Advanced Education hours of work for Community Service Organizations Accreditation model Cedar Bluffs students started a recycling program for Established a Mentor Advisee Period where teachers the Elementary and High School can mentor students and instruct in the soft skills 27 Students Participate in On-Line College Credit and Establishment of a Morning Gather Time for all Dual Credit Courses Students and Staff where student counseling and tutoring can occur Development of Student Electronic Portfolios where 2 Students scored 30 or better on the ACT student academic data can be shared more efficiently with parents 2 Students qualified for Nationals in FBLA, One with a Development of Teacher Electronic Portfolios where Top Ten National Finish the administration and staff can collaborative document staff achievement and evaluations Over 80 Students participated in the State FBLA Development of a Student Leadership Committee conference where students are given an opportunity to engage with the administration on student issues Conference Volleyball Championship Development of a classified staff salary schedule Individual State Qualifier in Speech Girls & Boys Basketball All Area All-Star Participant Runner-up State Dance Championship
