Goal 1:

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2003-04 Progress Report Addressing Board of
Education Goals January 22, 2004
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Charting a Course into the Future

• District Mission approved in 1992
• Goals approved on July 11, 2002
• Strategies and Multi-Year Action Plans approved
  on October 10, 2002

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• This is the second year of implementation of the
  Districts Strategies and Action Plans.
• Staff reviewed Action Plans designated for the
  2003-04 school year.
• Tonight presents highlights of the Mid-Year
  Progress Report in addressing the Board Goals.

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Goal 1

• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• Developed and implemented data based information
  gathering and analysis systems to assist all
  schools to provide a continuum of meaningful
  programs and governance data that nurtures
  student success. (G1.S1.AP1.T19)
• As discussed on January 8, 2004, with the Board,
  the AYP/API data currently shows
• All elementary and K-8 schools made their
  schoolwide API growth target.
• All schools in the district except for two
  achieved the API requirement for AYP purposes.
• Eighteen schools made their AYP (Adequate Yearly
  Progress).

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• District has administered Pre-K through high
  school writing, reading, math and science interim
  assessments with data available on IDMS for staff
  access. 147 have been revised. Subgroup data is
  available. (G1.S1.AP1.T5)
• All 34 schools are working on adjusting
  instruction and interventions as a result of the
  analysis of interim assessments data. All
  Instructional Support Teams have provided data
  analysis, classroom coaching, and teaching and
  intervention strategies. (G1.S1.AP1.T7)
• Debriefing will be held in February 2004 by
  representative groups of teachers on the
  calendared interim assessments to continue to
  strengthen the assessments. (G1.S1.AP1.T5)

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• Professional Development has been provided
• Science 61 trainings (525 teachers trained)
• Math 10 trainings (110 teachers trained)
• English Language Arts 30 trainings (60 teachers
  trained)
• Social Studies 10 trainings (40 teachers
  trained)
• Technology 110 trainings (2,815 teachers
  trained). (G1.S1.AP2.T4)
• Coaching is occurring in
• in 413 K-5 Reading classrooms
• 71 K-5 Math classrooms
• 217 K-12 BTSA classrooms
• 16 K-12 GATE classrooms
• 75 6-12 Math classrooms
• 529 K-12 Science classrooms
• 800 K-12 Tech classrooms
• 298 K-12 ELL classrooms
• (G1.S1.AP2.T4)

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• Complete implementation of the K-12 science
  program has been documented at 30 school sites.
  (G1.S1.AP2.T8)
• Steady growth has been made in increasing AP
  classes and enrollment. The high schools have
  added 6 new classes offering a total of 58 AP
  classes. In 2002-03
• LPHS had 137 take AP tests with 57 passing
• LAHS had 424 take AP tests with 223 passing
• WIHS had 610 take AP tests with 390 passing
• WOHS had 117 take AP tests with 69 passing
• (G1.S1.AP2.T11)
• Advancement of Learning Committee has been
  started. Language Arts and Math GATE units have
  been developed. (G1.S1.AP2.T6)

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• 81 workshops for teachers were given in the areas
  of reading, math, GATE, and BTSA. (G1.S1.AP2.T4)
• All 6-12 schools are receiving in-depth
  assistance in preparation for the Comite re-visit
  in March 2004. (G1.S1.AP1.T10)
• Five schools are receiving in-depth assistance in
  preparation for the CCR visit in May 2004.
  (G1.S1.AP1.T10)
• 111 ELL and Compliance teacher trainings and 13
  Child Development trainings have been provided.
  (G1.S1.AP2.T4)

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Accomplishments

• Integration of the CAHSEE into IDMS and the SMART
  system has been completed. (G1.S1.AP1.T16)
• Blackboard software implementation plan has been
  developed to support virtual lockers for
  students and staff for the storage of electronic
  books, homework and on-line materials.
  (G1.S4.AP1.T9)
• The Meeks Technology Report has been presented to
  the Board. Recommendations are currently being
  reviewed. (G1.S4.AP2.T238)

• Goal 1
• All Students in the HLPUSD Will Succeed in
  Meeting High Standards and Achieving at High
  Academic Levels.

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Goal 2

• The HLPUSD will provide a supportive and
  innovative learning environment rich in the
  visual and performing arts and a challenging
  course of study to meet the unique needs of every
  student.

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Accomplishments

• The Too Good for Drugs program as required by
  the LEA Plan was adopted for use at all schools
  and inservices are planned to facilitate
  integration into the academic program.
  (G2.S5.AP2.T1)
• Part-time interventionists are at all Middle and
  High Schools with a primary intervention program
  at 12 elementary schools. (G2.S5.AP3.T5)
• On-going bi-monthly middle and high school
  counselor meetings continue emphasizing
  standards-based programs and data driven /result
  oriented counseling curriculum. (G2.S5.AP2.T2)

• Goal 2
• The HLPUSD will provide a supportive and
  innovative learning environment rich in the
  visual and performing arts and a challenging
  course of study to meet the unique needs of every
  student.

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Accomplishments

• Nineteen parent workshops on topics such as
  decision-making, effective home school
  communication, and standards have been provided.
  (G2.S5.AP4.T1)
• A Family Festival took place for Fairgrove,
  Nelson and Wing Lane with over 175 parents
  participating. A Festival for Sparks Elementary,
  Sparks Middle and La Puente High School is
  scheduled for January 24. (G2.S5.AP4.T3)
• The Adult Education divisions Parent Education
  program was awarded the states Program of
  Excellence. (G1.S4.AP4.T6)

• Goal 2
• The HLPUSD will provide a supportive and
  innovative learning environment rich in the
  visual and performing arts and a challenging
  course of study to meet the unique needs of every
  student.

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Accomplishments

• Preliminary conceptual plans have been developed
  and various site locations for a Visual and
  Performing Arts Center have been reviewed along
  with a number of funding options. (G2.S6.AP1.T3)
• The Arts Task Force will finalize the Visual and
  Performing Arts curricular plan in March
  2004.(G2.S6.AP1.T4)

• Goal 2
• The HLPUSD will provide a supportive and
  innovative learning environment rich in the
  visual and performing arts and a challenging
  course of study to meet the unique needs of every
  student.

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Goal 3

• The HLPUSD will attract and retain quality
  personnel who demonstrate strong, positive
  leadership that promotes a culture of
  collaboration and teamwork and creates an
  environment in which all stakeholders feel
  respected, valued and are dedicated to every
  students success.

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Accomplishments

• The number of teachers on emergency permits was
  reduced by 45 over the 2002-03 school year 78
  since 2000-01. (G3.S10.AP1.T3)
• Ninety-one percent of new teachers hired since
  2000-01 remain in District employment.
  (G3.S10.AP1.T3)
• The total number of teachers leaving the district
  was reduced by 11 over 2002-03. (G3.S10.AP1.T3)

• Goal 3
• The HLPUSD will attract and retain quality
  personnel who demonstrate strong, positive
  leadership that promotes a culture of
  collaboration and teamwork and creates an
  environment in which all stakeholders feel
  respected, valued and are dedicated to every
  students success.

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Accomplishments

• A joint committee has been formed and is meeting
  to develop a process for shared decision making
  in the District. Committee membership includes
  parents, CSEA, SEUI, and HLPTA employees and
  District administrators. (G3.S10.AP1.T1)
• All District and school sites have implemented
  the customer service response forms and drop
  boxes. Information from the feedback form is
  being summarized monthly. (G3.S8.AP2.T3)

• Goal 3
• The HLPUSD will attract and retain quality
  personnel who demonstrate strong, positive
  leadership that promotes a culture of
  collaboration and teamwork and creates an
  environment in which all stakeholders feel
  respected, valued and are dedicated to every
  students success.

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Accomplishments

• The Leadership for Educational Administrative
  Development Program will continue in 2003-04 with
  seven sessions scheduled beginning in February
  2004. (G3.S7.AP2.T3)
• Training on the new District level evaluation
  format and procedures was held on November 5,
  2003. (G3.S7.AP2.T2)
• Training for new site and District level
  administrators is scheduled for January 22,
  February 12, March 25, and April 8. (G3.S7.AP2.T2)

• Goal 3
• The HLPUSD will attract and retain quality
  personnel who demonstrate strong, positive
  leadership that promotes a culture of
  collaboration and teamwork and creates an
  environment in which all stakeholders feel
  respected, valued and are dedicated to every
  students success.

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Goal 4

• The HLPUSD will efficiently expend and
  effectively maximize all resources to fulfill
  educational priorities, while sustaining and
  maintaining long-term financial stability.

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Accomplishments

• Development of an integrated human resources
  computerized management system is complete and
  being piloted by key department employees.
  (G4.S11.AP1.T5)
• Uploading and synchronization of vendor and
  warrant data with LACOE has been completed
  successfully. (G4.S12.AP1.T1)
• The Director of Finance has begun the review of
  the special education encroachment and has made
  several findings that will reduce the
  encroachment. (G4.S12.AP4.T2)

• Goal 4
• The HLPUSD will efficiently expend and
  effectively maximize all resources to fulfill
  educational priorities, while sustaining and
  maintaining long-term financial stability.

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Accomplishments

• All negotiated agreements between the Board of
  Education and the employee organizations have
  been posted on the Districts website.
  (G4.S13.AP2.T1)
• Staffing FTEs are now part of the budget
  development, approval, and management process.
  (G4.S13.AP2.T2)
• For the 2003-04 school year, the District has
  been awarded 2,987,176 in grant monies. This
  relates to a total of 15,603,549 the District
  has been awarded since 1999. (G4.S11.AP4.T4)

• Goal 4
• The HLPUSD will efficiently expend and
  effectively maximize all resources to fulfill
  educational priorities, while sustaining and
  maintaining long-term financial stability.

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Goal 5

• The HLPUSD will provide its students and
  employees with safe, orderly and clean schools
  and district sites.

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Accomplishments

• G/O Bond Modernization projects continue with the
  construction process scheduled to begin March
  2004, at 7 schools, bringing the total under
  construction to 19. (G5.S14.AP1.T1)
• Stimson Learning Center construction begins in
  February 2004 and Food Service Department
  renovations will begin January 2004.
  (G5.S14.AP1.T1)
• The adult education building addition is
  scheduled to begin in March 2004. (G5.S14.AP1.T1)

• Goal 5
• The HLPUSD will provide its students and
  employees with safe, orderly and clean schools
  and district sites.

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Accomplishments

• Additional custodial staff has been allocated to
  the high schools based on the District Custodial
  Utilization for Better Schools program.
  (G5.S15.AP2.T3)
• A custodial cleanliness program will be
  implemented starting in February 2004.
  (G5.S15.AP2.T3)
• Improvements implemented for 2003-04 include a
  centralized department for custodial functions,
  purchasing and supervision and new equipment for
  the department including vacuum cleaners, a
  small tractor, and a chipper. (G5.S15.AP1.T1)

• Goal 5
• The HLPUSD will provide its students and
  employees with safe, orderly and clean schools
  and district sites.

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Accomplishments

• The process for a long-term facility plan for the
  District has been developed and was approved by
  the Board on January 8, 2004. (G5.S14.AP2.T2)
• All principals and site administrators received a
  comprehensive emergency SEMS/ICS command Board
  training and emergency radios. (G5.S15.AP3.T7)
• The districts Police and Safety department is
  POST (Police Officer Standards and Training)
  certified and currently staffed with 3 sworn
  police officers. (G5.S15.AP3.T2)

• Goal 5
• The HLPUSD will provide its students and
  employees with safe, orderly and clean schools
  and district sites.

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Goal 6

• The HLPUSD will continue to develop, sustain,
  recognize and promote programs of excellence and
  strong partnerships with parents and the
  community which result in high levels of success
  for all students.

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Accomplishments

• The 2003-04 Parent Handbook was distributed to
  all students and parents in September 2003. The
  Handbook has been used by LACOE as a model for
  other districts. (G6.S16.AP1.T1)
• Each month a calendar of District events and
  media releases is distributed internally to the
  Board, District Leadership Team, employee
  associations, Cabinet and externally to the media
  and community by e-mail, the Districts website,
  and cable TV channel. (G6.S16.AP1.T3)

• Goal 6
• The HLPUSD will continue to develop, sustain,
  recognize and promote programs of excellence and
  strong partnerships with parents and the
  community which result in high levels of success
  for all students.

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Accomplishments

• A district wide Kick-Off celebration for all
  employees was held on August 29, 2003, to
  recognize employees and to promote and reinforce
  student success. (G6.S16.AP3.T1)
• Media training workshops will be provided in
  spring 2004 at District Leadership Meetings.
  (G6.S16.AP2.T5)

• Goal 6
• The HLPUSD will continue to develop, sustain,
  recognize and promote programs of excellence and
  strong partnerships with parents and the
  community which result in high levels of success
  for all students.

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Accomplishments

• The Districts third annual Academic Achievement
  Celebration was held on January 21 for all
  schools to highlight efforts in achieving API/AYP
  targets. (G6.S16.AP3.T2)
• The Business Partnership Plan was presented to
  the Board on November 13 and to the District
  Leadership Team on December 3. Data regarding
  local businesses and relationships is being
  gathered. (G6.S17.AP2.T3)

• Goal 6
• The HLPUSD will continue to develop, sustain,
  recognize and promote programs of excellence and
  strong partnerships with parents and the
  community which result in high levels of success
  for all students.

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Next Steps

• Board of Education reviews the Districts
  Strategies and Action Plans in preparation for
  the development of 2004-05 fiscal budgets.
• An end of the year progress report will be
  provided in Summer 2004.

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Thank you.