Dollarway School District AWS
Dollarway School District Annual Report to the Public November 14, 2017
Annual Report to the Public
Accountability Reports are given annually to the patrons of the district as prescribed by law. This report to the public provides community members with information on many aspects of the school, its resources, successes and the areas in which improvements are needed. The Dollarway School District makes its report as a review of progress toward meeting program objectives, accreditation standards, and addressing deficiencies.
Dollarway School District Organizational Chart
Mission Statement Dollarway School District’s mission is to collaborate with and engage all stakeholders to ensure high academic achievement of the whole child in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment to graduate viable, productive citizens.
Collaborate, Educate, Graduate... the WHOLE Child Vision Statement Dollarway School District envisions an environment where “ALL” children will embrace each learning opportunity with a purpose-driven focus and achieve success.
2017-2018 Dollarway School District Teacher of the Year
District Enrollment Overview
District Enrollment Overview 2016-2017 JMES
RFMMS
DHS
*P - 92
5th - 92
9th - 96
K - 95
6th - 81
10th - 72
1st - 98
7th - 88
11th - 73
2nd - 92
8th - 69
12 - 87
330
328
3rd - 88 4th - 77 542
Student Enrollment: 1108 Staff Count: 206 Certified: 109
Classified: 97
District Enrollment Overview 2017-2018 JMES
RFMMS
DHS
*P - 77
5th - 62
9th - 84
K - 88
6th - 74
10th - 68
1st - 80
7th - 68
11th - 61
2nd - 95
8th - 77
12 - 67
282
280
3rd - 78 4th - 77 495
Student Enrollment: 1057 Staff Count: 197 Certified: 94
Classified: 103
District Enrollment Overview
District Enrollment Overview
Dollarway School District School Improvement and Accreditation Status Campus
Accreditation
James Matthews Elementary School
Yes
Robert F. Morehead Middle School
Yes
Dollarway High School
Yes
Probation
Act 930 School Improvement Status Level 5 - Intensive Support
Cited
Facilities Food Service Maintenance & Operations Transportation Dr. Melvin Bryant Deputy Superintendent
Fiscal Dennis Johnson Business Manager
Dollarway School District Fiscal Status The Dollarway School District operates with a total revenue budget of approximately $15.7 million (all revenue sources). Major Funding Sources ● ● ●
●
State Foundation Aid - $4,589,162.00 (Funding from the State @ $6,713.00 /student) Local Taxes - $4,132,000.00 Federal Funds Title I
Title IIA
Title VIA
$872,525.23
$75,114.45
$339,382.78
Professional Development
NSL
ELL/ALE
$28,534.00
$1,766,696.00
$8,802.00
State Categorical Funds (PD, NSL, etc.)
Dollarway School District Fiscal Status Fiscal Distress Progress Report (1) A declining balance determined to jeopardize the fiscal integrity of a school district.
The district did not have a declining balance but maintained the balance with a transfer to the building fund of approximately $374,642.69. Fiscal Year
Ending Balance
2014-2015
$3,208,012.33
2015-2016
$3,210,000.00
2016-2017
$3,210,000.00
(2) (D) Material state or federal audit exceptions or violations 2014-2015 - There were 19 material Legislative Audit findings. 2015-2016 - There were 4 material Legislative Audit findings. 2016-2017 - There were ‘0’ material Legislative Audit findings.
Academics Dee Davis District School Improvement Specialist
Dollarway School District Academic Distress Progress Report ACT Aspire Assessment
● Focusing on Research-Based Turnaround Principles ● Creating a Student-Focused Learning Environment and Positive School Climate ● Providing Relevant Professional Development for Teachers/Staff ● Enhancing and Expanding the Current Curriculum to Meet the Needs of All Students
Special Services Barbara Boyce Special Services Director
The Dollarway School District works in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative Early Childhood, Jenkins Memorial Day Center, and other agencies to: ●
Provide special education services for students with disabilities (ages 3 to 21) ○ 125 Students within the DSD ○ 8 Students at Jenkins Memorial Day Center ○ 98% Fully Certified and Highly Qualified Teachers
●
Ensure that all special education students in the district receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Dollarway School District Special Services Department is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students within the district so that each is able to reach his or her educational goals.
Gifted & Talented Melissa Rice GT/AP Coordinator-Facilitator
Gifted & Talented General Information The Dollarway School District serves 86 identified gifted and talented students in grades three (3) through twelve (12) with the goal of providing qualitatively differentiated educational experiences for our students. These students are provided gifted services either by a pull-out program in grades 3-5 or by Pre-AP and AP courses in Language/Literature, Science, Math, and Social Studies/History for grades 6-12. Pull-out programs utilize differentiated units from William & Mary Curricula, as well as Roger Taylor’s Curriculum Design for Excellence. Students in grades Pre-K through 1st are served by the classroom teacher using the Talents Unlimited Program to develop critical and creative thinking skills. Students in 2nd grade are served by the GT Facilitator providing weekly enrichment.
Gifted & Talented Additional Information AP and Pre-AP teachers participated in the Summer Institute at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where they received training in their respective courses. A brochure was developed that provides general information about the Dollarway School District Gifted and Talented Program. This brochure along with surveys and other pertinent information are accessible on the District web page. Online surveys were conducted with teachers, students, and parents in reference to the Gifted and Talented Program. The results indicated that all stakeholders had a favorable attitude about the overall GT program. The results also revealed the need for more communication and collaboration in regards to the Gifted and Talented program and students indicated that they would like more hands-on, project-based activities.
Health Services Nurse Mae Hawkins-Coleman, RN
Health Service Staff The role of the school nurse has changed greatly in the past several years. New regulations requiring schools to focus on the health and welfare of students has increased the school nurse’s role in educational settings. Dollarway School District is fortunate to have an outstanding Health Service Team that consists of: ●
(3) Three Registered Nurses (RNs)
●
(3) Three Health-aides/UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)
●
(1) Coordinator of School Health Program (CSH)
Daily Health Services The district had a total of 10,031 documented student health related encounters during the 2016-2017 school year, which is a decrease from the 2015-2016 school year with a total of 13, 364 encounters. The Dollarway School District attributes this decrease to the increased focus of the Health Services staff on the promotion of health preventative measures and educational awareness for both students and parents. Health Service office visits include reasons such as: ● Injury ● Illness ● Medical treatments ● Medication administration ● Health related information
Health Screenings Health Screenings are mandated by state law and are the responsibility of the school nurse. Screenings include: ● ● ● ●
BMI for Students in grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 Hearing and Vision for students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 4, 6. And 8 Annual Hearing and Vision screens for students in Special Education and all New Students Scoliosis for girls in grade 6 and for girls and boys in grade 8
Areas Screened BMI (Body Mass Index)
Total Screened
Total Referred
Males
Females
Obese Males
Obese Females
233
193
43.3%
51.3%
Hearing Screenings Summary
597
95
Vision Screenings Summary
598
100
94
2
Scoliosis Screenings Summary
Health Clinics Flu Clinic The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) conducts flu clinics each fall on school campuses throughout the state. Dollarway School District participated in those clinics and had a total of 265 students and 52 staff members who received flu vaccines in the 2016-2017 school year.
Sports Clinic In collaboration with community medical service providers from UAMS AHEC Clinic in Pine Bluff, a total of 129 FREE Physicals for Sports participation were conducted for students in the Dollarway School District
Parent & Family Engagement Candice Jones Family Engagement Coordinator
Current Parent & Family Engagement Activities
Dollarway School District Family Engagement Center
Collaborate, Educate, Graduate... the WHOLE Child
Living the Mission Listening Session Feedback Listening Sessions were held Oct. 23rd & 24th @ Dollarway & Altheimer Purpose of Sessions: To hold purposeful, positive and productive sessions to receive community feedback and ideas on how to move the district forward toward living the mission. TOP PRIORITIES VOICED BY THE GROUPS (This is only a partial list of items addressed--complete list will be made available at a later date)
Question was posed: If you could set the top priorities for the district what would they be? ● Focus on Retention of Dedicated Teachers and Staff ● Develop Relationships with and Collaborate with Legislators, Local Churches & Colleges ● Improve Classroom Management of Inexperienced Teachers ● Increase Volume of Our Achievements & Successes to Change Negative Image ● Increase the Number of Bus Monitors (parents/community as volunteers) Where Needed ● Work on Ways to Build Trust by Forming Parent Groups/Parent Meetings ● Communicate the Old-Fashioned Way (mail-out info, letters, face-to-face, phone calls) ● Develop Greater Community Involvement and Support ● Place Cameras in Hallways ● Get More Men Involved
Improving the Culture & Climate Throughout the District ommunity Partnerships & Engagement
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Enjoy The Ride
Annual Report to the Public
Accountability Reports are given annually to the patrons of the district as prescribed by law. This report to the public provides community members with information on many aspects of the school, its resources, successes and the areas in which improvements are needed. The Dollarway School District makes its report as a review of progress toward meeting program objectives, accreditation standards, and addressing deficiencies.
Dollarway School District Organizational Chart
Mission Statement Dollarway School District’s mission is to collaborate with and engage all stakeholders to ensure high academic achievement of the whole child in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment to graduate viable, productive citizens.
Collaborate, Educate, Graduate... the WHOLE Child Vision Statement Dollarway School District envisions an environment where “ALL” children will embrace each learning opportunity with a purpose-driven focus and achieve success.
2017-2018 Dollarway School District Teacher of the Year
District Enrollment Overview
District Enrollment Overview 2016-2017 JMES
RFMMS
DHS
*P - 92
5th - 92
9th - 96
K - 95
6th - 81
10th - 72
1st - 98
7th - 88
11th - 73
2nd - 92
8th - 69
12 - 87
330
328
3rd - 88 4th - 77 542
Student Enrollment: 1108 Staff Count: 206 Certified: 109
Classified: 97
District Enrollment Overview 2017-2018 JMES
RFMMS
DHS
*P - 77
5th - 62
9th - 84
K - 88
6th - 74
10th - 68
1st - 80
7th - 68
11th - 61
2nd - 95
8th - 77
12 - 67
282
280
3rd - 78 4th - 77 495
Student Enrollment: 1057 Staff Count: 197 Certified: 94
Classified: 103
District Enrollment Overview
District Enrollment Overview
Dollarway School District School Improvement and Accreditation Status Campus
Accreditation
James Matthews Elementary School
Yes
Robert F. Morehead Middle School
Yes
Dollarway High School
Yes
Probation
Act 930 School Improvement Status Level 5 - Intensive Support
Cited
Facilities Food Service Maintenance & Operations Transportation Dr. Melvin Bryant Deputy Superintendent
Fiscal Dennis Johnson Business Manager
Dollarway School District Fiscal Status The Dollarway School District operates with a total revenue budget of approximately $15.7 million (all revenue sources). Major Funding Sources ● ● ●
●
State Foundation Aid - $4,589,162.00 (Funding from the State @ $6,713.00 /student) Local Taxes - $4,132,000.00 Federal Funds Title I
Title IIA
Title VIA
$872,525.23
$75,114.45
$339,382.78
Professional Development
NSL
ELL/ALE
$28,534.00
$1,766,696.00
$8,802.00
State Categorical Funds (PD, NSL, etc.)
Dollarway School District Fiscal Status Fiscal Distress Progress Report (1) A declining balance determined to jeopardize the fiscal integrity of a school district.
The district did not have a declining balance but maintained the balance with a transfer to the building fund of approximately $374,642.69. Fiscal Year
Ending Balance
2014-2015
$3,208,012.33
2015-2016
$3,210,000.00
2016-2017
$3,210,000.00
(2) (D) Material state or federal audit exceptions or violations 2014-2015 - There were 19 material Legislative Audit findings. 2015-2016 - There were 4 material Legislative Audit findings. 2016-2017 - There were ‘0’ material Legislative Audit findings.
Academics Dee Davis District School Improvement Specialist
Dollarway School District Academic Distress Progress Report ACT Aspire Assessment
● Focusing on Research-Based Turnaround Principles ● Creating a Student-Focused Learning Environment and Positive School Climate ● Providing Relevant Professional Development for Teachers/Staff ● Enhancing and Expanding the Current Curriculum to Meet the Needs of All Students
Special Services Barbara Boyce Special Services Director
The Dollarway School District works in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative Early Childhood, Jenkins Memorial Day Center, and other agencies to: ●
Provide special education services for students with disabilities (ages 3 to 21) ○ 125 Students within the DSD ○ 8 Students at Jenkins Memorial Day Center ○ 98% Fully Certified and Highly Qualified Teachers
●
Ensure that all special education students in the district receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Dollarway School District Special Services Department is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students within the district so that each is able to reach his or her educational goals.
Gifted & Talented Melissa Rice GT/AP Coordinator-Facilitator
Gifted & Talented General Information The Dollarway School District serves 86 identified gifted and talented students in grades three (3) through twelve (12) with the goal of providing qualitatively differentiated educational experiences for our students. These students are provided gifted services either by a pull-out program in grades 3-5 or by Pre-AP and AP courses in Language/Literature, Science, Math, and Social Studies/History for grades 6-12. Pull-out programs utilize differentiated units from William & Mary Curricula, as well as Roger Taylor’s Curriculum Design for Excellence. Students in grades Pre-K through 1st are served by the classroom teacher using the Talents Unlimited Program to develop critical and creative thinking skills. Students in 2nd grade are served by the GT Facilitator providing weekly enrichment.
Gifted & Talented Additional Information AP and Pre-AP teachers participated in the Summer Institute at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where they received training in their respective courses. A brochure was developed that provides general information about the Dollarway School District Gifted and Talented Program. This brochure along with surveys and other pertinent information are accessible on the District web page. Online surveys were conducted with teachers, students, and parents in reference to the Gifted and Talented Program. The results indicated that all stakeholders had a favorable attitude about the overall GT program. The results also revealed the need for more communication and collaboration in regards to the Gifted and Talented program and students indicated that they would like more hands-on, project-based activities.
Health Services Nurse Mae Hawkins-Coleman, RN
Health Service Staff The role of the school nurse has changed greatly in the past several years. New regulations requiring schools to focus on the health and welfare of students has increased the school nurse’s role in educational settings. Dollarway School District is fortunate to have an outstanding Health Service Team that consists of: ●
(3) Three Registered Nurses (RNs)
●
(3) Three Health-aides/UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)
●
(1) Coordinator of School Health Program (CSH)
Daily Health Services The district had a total of 10,031 documented student health related encounters during the 2016-2017 school year, which is a decrease from the 2015-2016 school year with a total of 13, 364 encounters. The Dollarway School District attributes this decrease to the increased focus of the Health Services staff on the promotion of health preventative measures and educational awareness for both students and parents. Health Service office visits include reasons such as: ● Injury ● Illness ● Medical treatments ● Medication administration ● Health related information
Health Screenings Health Screenings are mandated by state law and are the responsibility of the school nurse. Screenings include: ● ● ● ●
BMI for Students in grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 Hearing and Vision for students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 4, 6. And 8 Annual Hearing and Vision screens for students in Special Education and all New Students Scoliosis for girls in grade 6 and for girls and boys in grade 8
Areas Screened BMI (Body Mass Index)
Total Screened
Total Referred
Males
Females
Obese Males
Obese Females
233
193
43.3%
51.3%
Hearing Screenings Summary
597
95
Vision Screenings Summary
598
100
94
2
Scoliosis Screenings Summary
Health Clinics Flu Clinic The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) conducts flu clinics each fall on school campuses throughout the state. Dollarway School District participated in those clinics and had a total of 265 students and 52 staff members who received flu vaccines in the 2016-2017 school year.
Sports Clinic In collaboration with community medical service providers from UAMS AHEC Clinic in Pine Bluff, a total of 129 FREE Physicals for Sports participation were conducted for students in the Dollarway School District
Parent & Family Engagement Candice Jones Family Engagement Coordinator
Current Parent & Family Engagement Activities
Dollarway School District Family Engagement Center
Collaborate, Educate, Graduate... the WHOLE Child
Living the Mission Listening Session Feedback Listening Sessions were held Oct. 23rd & 24th @ Dollarway & Altheimer Purpose of Sessions: To hold purposeful, positive and productive sessions to receive community feedback and ideas on how to move the district forward toward living the mission. TOP PRIORITIES VOICED BY THE GROUPS (This is only a partial list of items addressed--complete list will be made available at a later date)
Question was posed: If you could set the top priorities for the district what would they be? ● Focus on Retention of Dedicated Teachers and Staff ● Develop Relationships with and Collaborate with Legislators, Local Churches & Colleges ● Improve Classroom Management of Inexperienced Teachers ● Increase Volume of Our Achievements & Successes to Change Negative Image ● Increase the Number of Bus Monitors (parents/community as volunteers) Where Needed ● Work on Ways to Build Trust by Forming Parent Groups/Parent Meetings ● Communicate the Old-Fashioned Way (mail-out info, letters, face-to-face, phone calls) ● Develop Greater Community Involvement and Support ● Place Cameras in Hallways ● Get More Men Involved
Improving the Culture & Climate Throughout the District ommunity Partnerships & Engagement
• • • • • • • • •
Enjoy The Ride
