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Board of Education Regional Recommendations June 6, 2011 1 Agenda A. Summary of Topics B. Call for Quality Schools and applicant review standards C. Regional Recommendations I. FNE Regional Recommendations II. NNE Regional Recommendations
June 6, 2011
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I. FNE Regional Recommendations II. NNE Regional Recommendations
V. NW Regional Recommendations
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FNE NNE CNE NW SW SE Facility Placement
Charter Renewals New School Applicants
Academy
McCoy
(withdrew)
School (withdrew)
Generation
LIFE (withdrew)
Sunshine Peak
Mountain Prep
Challenge Community
Mountain Prep Other
MS
College Board
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72,437 72,490 72,188 72,565 72,652 73,013 73,503 74,564 77,292 79,423 80,956
DPS Enrollment Since 2001
performance gaps, and capture gaps in each region
strategy and decisions regarding school placement, new schools, and bond expenditures (where applicable) February 2011 June 2011 November 2011
“Call for Quality Schools” Spring application cycle
approved schools
Board decisions
decisions
review – April 16- June 6, 2011
May 2011
presentation to identify gaps in each region
September/ October 2011
decisions on June placements
new SPF data for 2010-11 school year
Applications due for fall cycle
Recommendations shared with Board June 6, 2011
recommendations for Fall cycle shared with Board
Key Milestones 7
Schools released
due April 15, 2011
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– All schools have the same access to per-pupil dollars, support services from the district, and access to district facilities on the same cost basis. DPS will work with approved new schools to help identify and/or secure appropriate facilities, be they district or third-party facilities.
– All schools must offer equitable and open access to all our students and share a responsibility to address the needs of all students.
district to develop a plan to serve English Language Learners in accordance with all district, state, and federal requirements.
mild/moderate students and work with the district to develop a plan to serve students with severe needs, which could include the hosting
participate in neighborhood enrollment zones.
– All schools have the same accountability system under our School Performance Framework, including charter schools.
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questions as well as for the schools to build community support
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community to determine key principles and evaluate options for improving schools.
Regional Implementation Oversight Committee to oversee the implementation of the DPS Board decisions from November 18, 2010. – This effort has included two large regional meetings for the turnaround schools to present on their progress towards opening in the Fall of 2011. – In addition to these larger community meetings, each of the schools has held regular School Based Implementation Oversight Committee (SBIOC) meetings for their particular school communities.
were provided an opportunity to speak with the community and share their proposed school models.
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Overall regional strategy to meet gaps
Major changes approved in November -after extensive engagement with parents and community- are set to open for 2011-12 school year. Strong need to continue to monitor implementation of these new schools and provide support to all schools, including continuing schools at Montbello and Noel. Continue to work with communities to address continued gaps around quality and capacity and ensure continuous improvement in schools.
Gaps Steps taken; strategies going forward
Demographic gaps Need 250 elementary seats in Montbello by 2011-12
Need for up to 700 elementary seats (primarily in GVR) by 2014-15, with a portion needed sooner, depending on development
school applicants when possible to seek their own facilities, at least on a temporary basis.
Demographic/capture gaps Need for up to 1,400 MS and HS seats by 2014-15 to address population growth and capture rate issues (i.e. significant number
charter applicants seek their own facilities at least until permanent district facilities are available.
back to the region, MLK adding some additional HS capacity, addition of DCIS 6-12 program and Collegiate Prep at Montbello campus, Noel Arts (6-12) and High Tech High programs
Quality Schools process to address most serious needs. Performance gaps
elementary seats (to address schools on probation – red)
Quality Schools process to address most serious needs.
middle years seats + 1,600 high school spots
2011-12 year and phase-out schools (Montbello, Noel) approved for 2011-12 school year.
Quality Schools process to address most serious needs.
extended learning time, improvements in core instruction, and the introduction of the City Year program at both schools.
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Decision Type Schools - Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement None Charter Renewals None New School Applications
Other None
School Type Charter Charter Request 2 middle schools Description College prep, high standards, structure, and accountability Grades 6-8 (Year 1: 6) Enrollment 640 total at full enrollment for two middle schools ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve Conditions N/A Region Far Northeast Facility Recommendation
Other
transportation shuttle.
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highly marginalized students in achieving high academic success and growth. Additionally, the application includes a strong and detailed plan for serving students with disabilities and English Language Learners along with a description of research- based intervention programs with valid and reliable assessments for monitoring progress.
WDP leadership training program and are being mentored and supported by the WDP CEO and management team. Additionally, in the interview, all three candidates demonstrated a track-record of closing the achievement gap in their past educational experiences, and a capacity to effectively implement the education plan of the
ability to effectively support school leaders at its previous replication schools and has a proven track-record of success at its existing schools. West Denver Prep’s Harvey Park Campus was ranked first among all Denver schools on Denver Public Schools’ School Performance Framework in 2010, and the Federal Campus was ranked fourth overall and second among secondary schools.
success in managing charter schools. In addition, board roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined with concrete processes, policies, and rigorous accountability frameworks.
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revenue projections, builds reserves over time, and is aligned with the proposed education program. Primary financial oversight is provided by the CFO of the WDP Network. A clear plan is in place for extensive centralized services to be provided by the WDP Network at a rate of 8% of PPOR. A significant portion of the applicant’s budget does rely on fundraising, but a major portion has already been either secured or committed. The applicant is requesting a DPS facility, but has also provided a contingency plan in the event that a DPS facility is not available.
for additional high-performing middle years options in the Far Northeast region by creating 640 new seats at grades 6-8 that are likely to be high-performing based on the operator’s proven track-record. The applicant team has identified relationships being built with community partners in the Far Northeast area, an extensive plan for door-to-door outreach, and a strong city-wide base of community support, including six compelling Letters of Support. The applicant has not provided Intent to Enroll Forms.
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School Type Charter Charter Request 1 elementary school Description College prep with focus on health/wellness and character education Grades K-5 (Year 1: K, 1) Enrollment 455 at full enrollment ART Analysis Unfavorable Superintendent Recommendation Deny Conditions N/A Region N/A Facility Recommendation N/A Other N/A
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and has served as a Teacher Effectiveness Coach, Ms. Heller does not have prior experience of
coordinating any large-scale projects akin to opening a new school.
experience in operating a school or evaluating school leaders, and also lacks the depth of knowledge in legal and community expertise needed to oversee the launching of a successful
school governance or financial management, did not clearly articulate clear performance goals (i.e., financial, organizational, and achievement), and could not describe how it would provide financial and academic oversight to the proposed school.
fundraising from unknown private sources, and contains estimates of revenue and expenses that appear unrealistic in several areas. In addition, contingency plans presented in various stress scenarios do not propose realistic plans for handling financial shortfalls.
the applicant does not provide evidence of its capacity to effectively implement the education plan with the target population. The plan does not detail the specific, targeted intervention strategies and programs that will be used for Math or to target student needs at Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence that its performance goals are attainable with the targeted population in the Far Northeast.
and collected 183 signatures of support.
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School Type Charter Charter Request 1 secondary school Description All-Boys, college prep, business/entrepreneurship, mathematics Grades 6-12 (Year 1: 6, 9) Enrollment 700 at full enrollment ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve for 2013-2014 opening with conditions
Conditions
forms for 50% of its projected student enrollment for Year 1; and by December 1, 2012, the applicant shall provide intent to enroll forms for 75% of its projected student enrollment for Year 1.
with the possibility of a residency in Denver, focused on serving ELL students.
2) Commit to 50% of both founders’ time on-site through year 2 and 70% of DCI’s time on-site through year 2; and 3) Waive or absorb Miller-McCoy Network management fee or a portion thereof if the school has a negative fund balance at the end of any school year. Region Far Northeast Facility Recommendation
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aligned with their all-male target population. They have a track-record in New Orleans of successfully producing a focused culture that has produced strong academic gains. In 2011, the performance of their 8th graders was four times higher than the New Orleans proficiency rate for male students of color. The model uses an extended day and interdisciplinary approach, including a detailed RtI model, a continuum of services for special needs students, and a partnership with WestEd focused on delivering a strong program for English Language Learners.
experience and is currently a principal in Memphis. She has completed the New Leaders for New Schools program and has held several school leadership positions.
skills and experience, including the successful operation of MM New Orleans and strong expertise serving urban males. They demonstrated strong governance capacity in the interview. To date, the local board of Miller-McCoy Denver consists
Miller-McCoy co-founders. This entity will carry the responsibility and legal liability for the success of Miller-McCoy Denver. (Continued on next slide)
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addition, the MM Network has agreed to waive part or all of its management fee if necessary as a financial contingency. The MM Network has also secured funding from Partners for Developing Futures, a subsidiary of the Charter School Growth Fund, for its replication efforts.
additional high-performing secondary options in the Far Northeast region by creating 700 new seats at grades 6-12 that are likely to be high-performing based
While Miller-McCoy has had a presence in community events in the FNE region and is developing a partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi, the applicant did not submit Intent to Enroll forms (see condition). The MM Network has five people on staff who will assist the local leader in outreach, marketing, and recruitment efforts, using lessons learned from the New Orleans campus.
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School Type Charter Charter Request 1 secondary school Description All-Boys, college prep, IB, international studies, project-based and service learning Grades 6-12 (Year 1: 6, 9) Enrollment 722 at full enrollment Applicant has withdrawn
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– Near Northeast Community Committee
Canopy, with Bill Fulton as primary facilitator
early childhood network, a regional welcome center, and community partnerships
– Strong desire for level playing field across schools – Build and strengthen Manual feeder pattern – Vertical alignment across schools – Strong interest in enrollment zone
– Changes to strengthen Manual feeder pattern – Informed design of enrollment zone process
– Conduct survey and convene summer forums to discuss the proposal with community – Solicit additional community input via August school registration processes
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Overall regional strategy
Support current turnaround efforts; address serious elementary performance issues; connect with communities west of Colorado Blvd to identify and structure feeder pattern options at the middle and high school level; continue to monitor and update Stapleton projections and plans for new schools to meet extraordinary demographic growth and work with parents and community to identify best options.
Gaps Steps taken; strategies going forward
Demographic gaps
elementary and middle school seats.
identify best options to meet growth and integrate new options into feeder patterns (i.e. Stapleton middle school). Capture gaps
choicing out of the western portion of the region (Manual HS area)
area and adding feeder for Manual high school.
(Manual feeder, Bruce Randolph, DSST and potentially K-8 schools)
students leaving the Manual area
region and address this gap
Bridge program. Performance gaps Need for at least 1,900 elementary seats to address most severe performance issues
Need for better quality alternative options
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Decision Type Schools - Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement None Charter Renewals None New School Applications None Other
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Decision Type Schools - Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement None Charter Renewals None New School Applications None Other Stapleton MS (6-8)
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– West Denver Equitable Education Collaborative: Weekly meeting with West HS community beginning in late 2010 – Community-wide monthly meetings in 2011 – Participated in review and recommendation of West Leadership for 2011-2012 as well as for West Generation and College Board
– Concerns about losing middle years options at West – Importance of creating strong academic options at West HS
– Designed solutions for higher performing options for grade 6–12 students at West
– Implement two new grade 6–12 academies at West HS (see subsequent slide for further detail) – Create West Implementation Advisory Committee to support transition
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Decision Type Schools - Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement
School Charter Renewals None New School Applications
Other
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Overview:
–West Generation School: 6-12 program –DPS to partner with Generation Schools, an Education Support Organization (ESO), in a Performance School model –See subsequent slides for review of West Generation Call application
–West College Board will be a District-run school. DPS plans to partner with College Board to design and implement the new school –West College Board shall submit a full plan for the new school that meets all criteria required for new schools by the District ART process by October 1, 2011.
–Manny Martinez Middle School will continue under Edison Charter for the 2011-2012 school year with grades 7 and 8. West Generation School may serve Manny Martinez grade 8 students in the 2012-2013 school year. –Existing West High School program will phase out starting in 2012-2013 –West Engagement Center will continue to serve students at West High School
West High School
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Grades Existing Academy West Gene- rations West College Board Existing Academy West Gene- rations West College Board Existing Academy West Gene- rations West College Board Existing Academy West Gene- rations West College Board Existing Academy West Gene- rations West College Board
12 143 143 143 143 125 125 11 153 153 153 125 125 125 125 10 193 193 125 125 125 125 125 125 9 237 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 8 63 125 125 125 125 125 7 71 125 125 125 125 125 125 6 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 Total 860 489 375 250 296 500 500 143 750 750 875 875 860 1,114 1,296 1,643 1,750
14-15 SY 15-16 SY
Total West:
11-12 SY 12-13 SY 13-14 SY
School Type Performance Request for Approval 1 secondary school Description Rigorous college and career readiness program Grades 6-12 (Year 1: 6, all grade 8 students from Manny Martinez, and 9) Enrollment 875 total – 375 students in 6-8; 500 students in 9-12 ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve Conditions
submit (subject to approval) a clear MOU between the Generation Schools ESO and West Generation School to clarify the terms, roles, contractual responsibilities, and support functions that are to be provided by the ESO. Region West Denver Facility Recommendation West High School Other
their enrollment projections.
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delivered in a model that expands learning time, leverages blended-learning
a strong implementation plan for core curriculum, individualized student schedules, small group instruction, differentiated grouping and support based on student academic data, and teaching teams with expertise in serving diverse learning needs such as ELL and GT.
leadership, school culture, performance management, curriculum, operations, financial management, community engagement, and has a strong track-record of operating a school in New York with this model. For instance, while only 20% of students entered its New York school on grade level, after three years of operation, nearly 75% are on track for on-time graduation and passing the New York State Regents exam. The proposed school leader is a seasoned, local administrator with a track-record of increasing student achievement. However, the applicant has not detailed the terms, roles, contractual responsibilities, and support functions that are to be provided between West Generation and the Generation Schools ESO (see condition above).
supported by a successful track-record in this area as well as funding commitments from several private sources. (continued on next slide)
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additional high-performing secondary options in the West region. In addition, the applicant is a strong candidate for placement at West High School and the 6-12 model creates a clear high school feeder pattern and addresses the need for high- performing seats, as prioritized in the Call for Quality Schools. The applicant has worked closely and collaborated with the West Steering Committee and the West community process and has demonstrated support from the community. The application includes letters of support from community members, including the Assistant Principal of West High School and the Principal of Manny Martinez Middle School. The applicant did not submit Intent to Enroll forms.
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School Type Performance Request for Approval 1 middle school Description Life skills with a focus on financial literacy Grades 5-8 (Year 1: 5, 6) Enrollment 560 at full enrollment Applicant has withdrawn
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*This applicant listed a secondary preference for the Southwest region.
Schools serves students in grade 6-12 in low-income and traditionally underserved areas.
– Small, personalized environments – Extensive training and ongoing professional learning for teachers and other school professionals – No screening of applicants – An extended school day – Advisory programs to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development – Instructional, collaborative leadership – The use of College Board programs and services to drive academic rigor
year and add two grades per year thereafter (grades 7 and 10 in 2013-2014, 8 and 11 in 2014-2015, and 12 in 2015-2016). – West College Board shall submit a full plan for the new school meeting all criteria required for new schools by the District ART process by October 1, 2011.
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Regis University
– Northwest Community Committee (NWCC) has met seven times since December 2010, with the Steering Committee meeting weekly to plan for committee member meetings – NWCC has focused on understanding best practices in education and NW school offerings – The May 2011 meeting prioritized community needs for a more in-depth fall discussion – Extensive outreach and support of Spanish dominant NWCC members and community throughout process, including translation of all materials
– Desire for feeder pattern alignment for various programming options – Need for strong academic rigor for all schools – Strong need for better communication and social supports for students, parents, teachers, and staff
– No recommendations at this time. NWCC recommendations due in the Fall of 2011
– NWCC to focus on above identified priorities and recommendations for November
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Overall regional strategy
Seek input from communities on key initiatives; aggressively pursue improvement in the performance of elementary and high school offerings; ensure positive results from recently implemented middle year options; continue to maximize use of DPS space whenever possible.
Gaps Steps taken; strategies going forward
Demographic gaps
within 2-5 years to meet growth in population; several possible facilities exist in the area.
area Capture gaps
seats to address capture rate gaps.
and are likely to increase performance.
Performance gaps Need for 2,600 elementary spots to address most serious performance issues (red and orange together)
schools process to address most serious needs. Need for 1,500 middle years seats to address most serious performance options
Lake applied for turnaround funds
Need for about 2,000 seats to address most serious performance issues
in turnaround
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Decision Type Schools - Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement AUL Charter Renewals None New School Applications None Other None
– RFP to be released by CDE mid-June – Due to CDE August 17; review scheduled August 23
– April 11-14: Expedited Diagnostic Review by Cambridge Education completed; all teachers, staff and a parent group contributed to review – April-May: TIG Planning Team, including teachers, a parent and community member, and administration, met for six planning sessions to develop initial draft – May 17-18: TIG Planning Team presented draft for feedback to both parents and full staff – June-July: RFP will provide further guidance for team to refine plan, complete and submit final draft
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homeless, in unstable home situations, or have a variety of other at-risk factors.
years.
facility expenses, benefiting the AUL students.
factor for AUL’s existing student body. 07-08 08-09 09-10 SPF Overall 15% 27% 48% SPF Growth 0% 33% 50%
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– Extensive community outreach in SW school communities for two community-wide meetings to introduce plans for Lutheran campus, DPS partnership with Colorado Heights University and SW Call for Quality Schools Applicants – Meetings had more than 400 community members in attendance and translation and interpretation was provided in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
– Need for more in-depth conversations in SW in the Fall of 2011 – Support for WDP MS move to Lutheran Campus – Need for strong improvement plan for Kepner and Henry Middle Schools
– Affected staff recommendations for Call applicants
– SW community process to discuss above concerns, school boundaries and support
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Overall regional strategy
Deepen and accelerate the positive growth trends seen in the region, identify additional capacity solutions at the elementary and middle years using bond funding as available. Identify the right, rigorous program offerings particularly at the middle and high school level to meet diverse student needs, utilizing community input.
Gaps Steps taken; strategies going forward
Demographic gaps Need for approximately 500 E-5 seats over 5 years
and identify attractive options to meet demand in areas to the South and West of Federal. Consider minor boundary changes to balance enrollment among elementary schools. Need for 500 6-12 seats by 2015 (to meet demographic growth)
Capture gaps Need for up to 500-1,000 additional seats of MS and HS
that we have seats available in key facilities (Kennedy, and West Campus)
at Kunsmiller campus) to provide space for Kunsmiller to grow HS program.
draw students back who are leaving region Performance gaps Continuous improvement needed at elementary schools in the region
meetings about performance with staff and communities, participating in external reviews to identify root causes for performance issues and developing plans to address them 1,400 middle school seats in “on probation” category and an additional 1,100 in priority watch (orange) – need for continued improvement at the middle years and additional high-performing options.
Need for continued improvement of high school options as well as options that bring greater focus to post-secondary readiness
parent/community input on types of offerings that would be most attractive.
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Decision Type Schools – Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement
Lutheran Campus
Charter Renewals None New School Applications •KIPP Sunshine Peak – Approve
Other None
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DPS purchased Lutheran Campus Fall 2010 to help meet regional facility needs
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Proposed improvements include modest remodel work to existing facility and new addition to accommodate WDP’s MS and new HS, creating an aligned 6-12 program in single location. Addition of Lutheran sports facilities to DPS inventory offer expanded use opportunities for students in SW region.
New addition to house WDP HS Existing facility to house WDP MS Shared spaces between WDP MS and HS programs
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year.
8 in the 2011-2012 school year.
DPS.
Lutheran campus for the 2012-2013 school year.
the two schools.
expand to its full K-12 program offering. 09-10 SPF Overall 98% SPF Growth 97%
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− DSST Stapleton which is the 5th highest ranked school in DPS and the highest ranked high school. − DSST Green Valley Ranch which opened with 6th and 9th grade this year. − DSST Cole which will open next year with grade 6.
and would add one grade at a time each year thereafter to eventually provide 6th-12th grades.
shape of that shared boundary is to be determined this fall.
School Type Charter Charter Request 1 elementary school Description College prep elementary school Grades K-4 (Year 1: K, 1) Enrollment 500 at full enrollment ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve with conditions Conditions
be used with English Language Learners that complies with all district, state and federal requirements, and meets DPS standards for ELL programming. Region Southwest Facility Recommendation
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KIPP’s nation-wide model which includes extended school day and year and a strong system of rewards and rituals that support a strong school culture as well as behavioral and academic expectations. During the interview the school leader demonstrated knowledge and expertise regarding how to effectively serve English Language Learners. However, there is a concern regarding the written English Language Development plan because there is not an identified research-based program that will be used to effectively serve English Language Learners (see condition).
instruction background, previously managing and coaching a team of 40 educators. In addition, she will participate in the KIPP Fisher Fellowship next year. KIPP has also hired an experienced elementary school leader as Chief Academic Officer, who will directly
current two schools. KIPP Sunshine Peak Middle School is rated as “Meets Expectations”
an average of 22.5 percentage points) on all tested subjects in every year in the school’s history.
including legal, real estate, finance, fundraising, and community engagement. This board also governs the two existing KIPP schools in Denver. (Continued on next slide)
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management and operational sustainability, and has submitted a budget that is viable and sustainable. The board has contingency plans in place and will monitor revenue, fundraising, expenses, and financial priorities on a monthly basis.
an additional elementary school option in the Southwest region by creating 500 new seats at grades K-4 that are likely to be high-performing based on the
philanthropic support in the community, and a strategic approach to continued community involvement. In addition, the applicant has submitted nearly 40 letters
submitted Intent to Enroll forms.
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School Type Charter Charter Request 1 elementary/middle school Description College prep, rigorous academics, and character education Grades ECE – 8 (Year 1: ECE, K, 1) Enrollment 572 at full enrollment ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve with conditions Conditions
2011, who will directly supervise and support all faculty. Region Southwest or Southeast Facility Recommendation
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performing schools and offers an extended day that focuses on math and literacy. It includes a clear design for creating an ELD environment with systemic teaching strategies for working with English Language Learners. A data-driven approach to instructional improvement is supported by full-day professional development “data days” every six weeks, following each round of formative assessments. A detailed RtI model identifies at-risk students, provides interventions, and monitors progress.
any previous experience leading a school. However, he has participated in leadership training in the past year and has demonstrated two years experience achieving significant student gains as a teacher. The board and proposed leader of RMP have prioritized the hiring of a Director of Achievement (see conditions) to complement the leader’s strengths and ensure instructional expertise and management on the leadership team. This DOA will directly supervise and support all faculty.
governance capacity and could articulate their role in academic and financial oversight. The board includes members with diverse skills and experience necessary for their oversight role, but does not yet include a community member. (Continued on next slide)
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rely on significant fundraising, but several commitments have already been secured and contingency plans are in place.
an additional elementary and secondary option in either the Southwest or Southeast region by creating 572 new seats at grades ECE-8 that are likely to be high-performing based on the proposed model. The applicant submitted 279 Intent to Enroll forms (120 of which are for students age 5 or younger). The applicant also submitted nearly 40 letters of support.
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School Type Charter Charter Request 1 high school Description College prep - high standards, structure, and accountability Grades 9-12 (Year 1: 9) Enrollment 500 at full enrollment ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve Conditions N/A Region Southwest Facility Recommendation Lutheran, where it will share the campus with West Denver Prep – Harvey Park Middle School (a school currently housed at Kunsmiller) Other
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arts education based on best practices. Students participate in a college-prep curriculum, are required to take AP courses, participate in a service learning component, and are provided with Saturday and Summer Academies along with personal education plans. Additionally, the application includes a strong and detailed plan for serving students with disabilities and English Language Learners along with a description of research-based intervention programs with valid and reliable assessments for monitoring progress.
school, the proposed school leader is a seasoned educator who demonstrates a clear understanding of the community, has directly supervised teachers, and has the capacity to effectively implement the education plan. The proposed school leader is participating in the WDP leadership training program. The WDP Network leadership team has also demonstrated their ability to effectively support school leaders at their previous replication schools and has a proven track-record of success at their existing schools. West Denver Prep’s Harvey Park Campus is ranked first among all Denver schools on Denver Public Schools’ School Performance Framework in 2010, and the Federal Campus ranked fourth overall and second among secondary schools.
success in managing charter schools. In addition, board roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined with concrete processes, policies, and rigorous accountability frameworks. (continued on next slide)
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consistent with the proposed education program and staffing plans. Primary financial oversight is provided by the CFO of the WDP Network. A clear plan is in place for extensive centralized services to be provided by the WDP Network at a rate of 8% of PPOR. A significant portion of the applicant’s budget does rely on fundraising, but a major portion has already been either secured or committed. The applicant is requesting a DPS facility, but has also provided a contingency plan in the event that a DPS facility is not available.
an additional high-performing secondary option in the Southwest region by creating 500 new seats at grades 9-12 that are likely to be high-performing based
feeder into WDP SMART High School. 96% of all 7th graders at the Federal campus and 95% of all 7th graders at the Harvey Park campus have signed “Intent to Enroll” forms for 2012-2013. The applicant has also provided 10 letters of support from community members.
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– Southeast Community Committee
process facilitated by The Civic Canopy, Ana Soler
new program options and ways to support our existing schools
– A community split between two objectives:
schools
– Strong interest in supporting existing schools led to a District commitment to provide additional resources and to work closely with community to better support continuous improvement at existing schools – Support for DSST at Byers led to recommendation for its location at Byers
– Work closely with the local community to provide additional support and resources for existing neighborhood schools – Raise bond in Fall of 2012 to renovate Byers facility
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Overall regional strategy
Improve existing schools, add capacity at the elementary level and add more diverse, better performing middle and high school options where needed.
Gaps Steps taken; strategies going forward
Demographic gaps
demographic growth
next bond
for one or three years
Capture gaps Potential need for up to 500 elementary seats to reverse low capture rates in the area
district
would have greatest possibility of attracting students back to region Need for up to 1,000 seats to address middle and high school capture rates
attractive options, and utilize turnaround/call for quality schools process to address most serious needs and draw students back to the region
Performance gaps High school options are not yet meeting performance standards
attractive options, and utilize turnaround/call for quality schools process to address most serious needs and draw students back to the region
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Decision Type Schools – Recommendation Turnaround None Facility Placement
Charter Renewals None New School Applications •Creativity Challenge Community– Approve
Other None
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− DSST Stapleton which is the 5th highest ranked school in DPS and the highest ranked high school. − DSST Green Valley Ranch which opened with grade 6 in Fall 2010. − DSST Cole which will open Fall 2011 with grade 6.
facility renovation is dependent on raising sufficient funds from a future bond
in savings from the current 2008 bond program to complete a full assessment of the facility and site, as well as preliminary design to support a 6-12 program.
would add one grade at a time each year thereafter.
shape of that shared boundary is to be determined.
School Type Performance Request for Approval 1 elementary school Description Creativity, Collaboration, and Community Classrooms Grades 1-5 with 1 class of K housed at the Center for Early Education (Year 1: 1, 2) Enrollment 350 at full enrollment ART Analysis Favorable Superintendent Recommendation Approve with conditions Conditions
and verified intent to enroll forms for 50% of its projected student enrollment for Year 1; and by March 1, 2012, the applicant shall provide intent to enroll forms for 75% of its projected student enrollment for Year 1. Region Southeast Facility Recommendation Merrill Middle School
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areas while also proposing a model that helps students prepare for future educational success through financial education, community partnerships, and a creativity focus. The proposal also seeks to attract and serve special populations including SPED, ELL, and GT.
proposed school leader have significant experience in education, have a proven track-record
notable academic gains on the School Performance Framework over the past three years, moving from “Meets Expectations” in 2008 to “Distinguished” in 2009 and 2010.
incorporates a 15% reduction in funding. Also, the proposed school leader has demonstrated a track-record of successful fundraising.
address the need for an additional high-performing elementary school in the Southeast region as identified in the Call for Quality Schools. The applicant will address the need for additional elementary seats to meet the needs of a projected increase of 3000 school-age students in the Southeast region over the next 5 years, to alleviate overcrowding in existing schools, and potentially attract students back to the district who do not currently attend DPS
interested in and/or support the school. While the proposed school leader has established relationships with parents in the community, the applicant did not submit Intent to Enroll forms (see condition).
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Applicant School Type Applicant Requested Region Superintendent’s Recommendation Recommended Regional Placement Recommended Facility Placement Elements Academy Charter FNE Deny N/A N/A West Denver Prep MS 2 Charters FNE Approve FNE Private facilities Sims-Fayola Academy Charter FNE N/A: Applicant withdrew N/A N/A Miller-McCoy Academy Charter FNE Approve for 2013- 2014 with conditions FNE Private facility Simple School Charter NNE/Central N/A: Applicant withdrew N/A N/A West Generation Performance West Denver Approve with conditions West Denver West High School The School of LIFE Performance West Denver/SW N/A: Applicant withdrew N/A N/A KIPP Elementary Charter SW Approve with conditions SW Private facility Rocky Mountain Prep Charter SW Approve with conditions SW or SE Private facility West Denver Prep SMART HS Charter SW Approve SW Lutheran campus Creativity Challenge Community Performance SE Approve with conditions SE Merrill Middle School 75
School Name School Type School Level Region Superintendent’s Recommendation Recommended Facility Placement Other Considerations Manual Innovation 9-12 NNE Approve school to add grades 6-8 Manual HS
new school plan to go through full ART review process. Stapleton Middle School Performance 6-8 NNE Approve school to
Swigert-McAuliffe
new school plan to go through full ART review process. College Board Performance 6-12 West Denver Approve District’s MOU to open a College Board school in West Denver West High School
new school plan to go through full ART review process.
students in grades 6-12 within the West HS boundary applies, but staff is directed to explore enhanced transportation
DSST IV Charter 6-12 SW Approve SW placement for 2012- 2013 opening Colorado Heights N/A DSST V Charter 6-12 SE Approve SE placement for 2013- 2014 opening Byers Facility N/A *These schools were approved in past Call cycles or are newly created district-run schools. 76
School Name Projected (As of 1/14) Enrollment (As of 6/1) +/-
Soar II Oakland 235 216
University Prep 108 104
KIPP Noel 110 100
DSST III @ Cole 140 151 +11 DCIS Ford 317 333 +16 DCIS Montbello 220 236 +16 SMIS 252 288 +36 Noel Arts 200 180
HTEC 120 95
Collegiate Prep 200 80
DC21 MPC 250 82*
Vista MPC 250 53**
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*Please note there are 208 students that have submitted applications and need to be interviewed. ** Please note there are 13 students that have been accepted but need to submit their Letters of Intent, as well 106 students that have submitted applications and need to be interviewed.