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North Allegheny School District

Superintendent’s Newcomers’ Coffee

September 7, 2016

• Dr. Robert J. Scherrer

Superintendent of Schools

Preparing all students for success in a changing world

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NA serves four municipalities:

▪ Bradford Woods Borough ▪ Franklin Park Borough ▪ Marshall Township ▪ Town of McCandless

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NASD population 50,000+; approximately 8,300 students

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Largest suburban school district in Allegheny County

Tara Z. Fisher Kevin Mahler Libby Blackburn Christopher D. Disque Suzanne Filiaggi President Vice President Christopher Finley Richard McClure Michael C. Meyer Scott E. Russell

David J. Christopher. Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Guinevere E. Maximo James M. Bradley Ed.D. Laura Jo Welter, Ed.D

Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum Supervisor of Special Education Supervisor of Elementary Education Director of Human Resources Education Assessment and Professional and Pupil Services Development

Michael Hopkins Roger Botti Rob Gaertner, P.E. Katherine Curran, Ph.D. Bill Phillips

Director of Finance Director of Transportation Director of Facilities Coordinator of Academic Technology Senior IT Manager and Operations and Instructional Services

• Academics
• Arts
• Athletics
• Activities

Preparing all students for success in a changing world

Niche

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NASD Ranked #7 in the Nation

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NA Teachers Ranked #7 in the Nation

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NA Sports Programs Ranked #6 in the Nation

Pittsburgh Business Times 2016

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NASD Ranked #4 of 103 Districts in Western PA

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NASD Ranked #9 of 493 Districts in PA

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NASH Ranked #1 of 121 High Schools in Western PA

NAMM Foundation

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The District was recognized for the ninth year in a row by the NAMM Foundation on their 2016 list of ‘Best Communities for Music Education’

Distinguished Achievement Awards

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The North Allegheny Board of School Directors awarded 750 Distinguished Achievement Awards in the 2015-2016 school year.

Programs

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The North Allegheny Foundation

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The Baierl Center

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Community Swim Program

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Summer Academy

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The Gold Card for Senior Citizens

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The Senior Citizen Prom

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Summer Recreation Program

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NA Athletic Hall of Fame

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Northland Library

Charitable Support

NA students and staff raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year by participating in various fundraisers and/or service projects for the benefit of many charitable organizations. Some

• f those organizations are:
• Caring Team for the Caring Place
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• North Hills Community Outreach
• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital

7 Elementary Schools (Grades K-5) 3 Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) 2 High Schools (Grades 9-12)

David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education

NASD Elementary Schools:

Bradford Woods – J. Vernocy, Principal Franklin Elementary – J. Anderchak, Principal Hosack Elementary – A. Mathieson, Principal Ingomar Elementary – K. Silbaugh, Principal Marshall Elementary – M. Thornton, Principal

• R. Fields, Asst. Principal

McKnight Elementary – C. Shute, Principal

• C. Hudson, Asst. Principal

Peebles Elementary – S. Bjalobok, Principal

James M. Bradley, Ed.D. Supervisor of Elementary Education

 English Language Arts  Math  Science  Social Studies  Visual Arts  Music  Physical Education  Library/Computer

 Information

• Website
• Electronic Thursday E-Blast
• Electronic Newsletter
• SchoolMessenger Emergency

Notification System

 Participation

• PFA/PTA/PTO
• Volunteer Program
• Activities
• Fundraisers

NASD Middle Schools:

Carson Middle School – K. Jenkins, Principal

• E. Crimone, Assistant Principal

Ingomar Middle School – H. Stark , Principal

• J. Morey, Assistant Principal

Marshall Middle School – D. Swoger, Principal

• T. Michalowski, Assistant Principal

David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education

 We will provide students with opportunities

to collaborate and to be part of a team of learners

 We will foster responsible decision-making,

social development, and a positive self- image

 We will provide students with high quality

resources that can be accessed at any time

 We will ensure that students are engaged in

authentic learning through outstanding classroom instruction and activities

North Allegheny Intermediate High School

NAI (grades 9 and 10) – B. Hyland, D.Ed., Principal

• C. Ewing, Assistant Principal
• J. Harding, Ph.D., Assistant

Principal

North Allegheny Senior High School

NASH (grades 11 and 12) – J. Kreider, Principal

• M. Buchak, Assistant Principal
• W. McGahee, Assistant

Principal David Christopher Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education

 676 Students in the Senior Class  147 Students in the National Honor Society  187 Students Graduating with 4.0 or Higher  278 Students Graduating with High Honor (3.8+)  103 Students Graduating with Honor (3.5 - 3.79)  91.57% of Students Planned to Attend 2- or 4-Year Colleges  National Merit Competition Recognition”

• 21 National Merit Finalists
• 21 Nation Merit Semifinalists
• 32 Received Letters of Commendation

 A wide range of vocal and instrumental

music programs

• Orchestra begins in third grade
• Band begins in fourth grade
• Chorus begins in fourth grade

 Dramatic and musical theater programs  Visual art, multi-media, jewelry,

pottery, photography, drawing and painting, sculpture, and metalsmithing

Interscholastic Athletic Programs: 2015-2016 Varsity Sports Summary:

Boys Girls

Varsity Sports 19 20 Junior Varsity Sports 12 11 Freshman and Middle School 25 28 Section Titles 17 WPIAL Titles 8 PIAA Titles 2

 34 Administrators  633 Professional Employees  186 Paraprofessionals  38 Confidentials  75 Custodial/Maintenance Staff  76 Transportation Staff

Our Professional Staff care and inspire ~

 Average teaching experience: 15.5 years  68% hold a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree  100% of our teachers are Highly Qualified  Many are active in leadership on a state and/or

national level in their professional organizations

 Over 400 supplemental positions provide

enhancement to the educational program: music, drama, athletics, technology, student council, etc.

 Guides the development and

implementation of curriculum that is current, rigorous, addresses state academic standards, and emphasizes research and best practices

 Strives to offer relevant professional

development to all staff

 Seeks educational technology that

engages critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity

We support all forms of student achievement:

 Problem solving and personalized goal setting  PA Core Standards, Pennsylvania Academic, and National

Standards

 PSSA (English Language Arts and Math in grades 3-8,

Science in grade 4 and 8)

 Keystone Exams (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature)  Advanced Placement Courses  Preparation for ACT and SAT  Iowa Test of Basic Skills  Report of Student Achievement

http://www.northallegheny.org/cms/lib9/PA01001119/Cen tricity/domain/2185/2015/12-2-16/12-2-15_p_rsa.pdf

Implementation of a new Mathematics Curriculum in 2016-2017.

GO Math! (K-5) Big Ideas (6-8)

Interim Curriculum Reviews

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Music

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Science Full Curriculum Reviews

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Business, Computers, and Information Technology

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School Counseling

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Social Studies

Reaching for Our Best…

 School Counseling Services  Health Services Support  Special Education/Gifted Education  English as a Second Language Program  Student Assistance Program (SAP)  Psychological Services Support  Homebound Instruction/Instruction-In-The-Home  Home Education Program

 Student Assistance Program

(SAP)

 Kaplan SAT, ACT, or PSAT

Preparation Courses

 After School Achievement Program

(ASAP: Middle School Homework Club)

 Community Connections

(Parent Drug & Alcohol Forum)

FOCUS 2020

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Create an equitable technology environment for all students and teachers

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Adopt a one-to-one (1:1) computing environment in Grades 1-12, supplemented with specialty computer labs and shared mobile devices as necessary

▪ Year 1 (2015-2016): Grades 6 (iPad), 9, and 10 (laptops) ▪ Year 2 (2016-2017): Grades 7 (iPad), 11, and 12 (laptops) ▪ Year 3 (2017-2018): Grades 4, 5, and 8 (iPads) ▪ Year 4 (2018-2019): Grades 1, 2, and 3 (iPads)

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Expand staffing to support success

Kathy Curran, Coordinator of Academic Technology and Instructional Services

 Building computer labs and carts  Multimedia Interactive Projectors & Boards  Broad array of instructional software tools  Blackboard Learning Management System  Online Textbooks  Teacher Laptop and iPads  STEAM Library

Bill Phillips, Senior IT Manager

Major Areas of Importance

 Increased Network and Internet Bandwidth

 10 Gb WAN links across the District  Upgraded Internet filter and Firewall

 High speed wireless network to support all wireless

devices in the District

 Supports 802.11 ac standard  Digital classrooms

 Includes computers, document

cameras, and projectors

 Interactive Projectors in Grades K-8

 Additional Windows laptops in K-8

• NA transports over

9,118 students every day to:

• 12 District schools
• 43 private and parochial

schools

• 18 special education

schools

• The fleet consists of 117

vehicles

• The Department covers

74 daily routes:

• more than 250 runs
• over 1,500 active bus stops
• and an additional 45 routes

which utilize private carriers

• r shared services
• NA buses log over 1

million miles per year

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Operated by Metz Culinary Management – a private contractor

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NA serves 50,000 meals per month

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Menus developed according to Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act- new milk program

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Dietary manager on-site

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Six production kitchens Six satellite kitchens

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Employees - 72

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P.O.S. software

• Lunch Prices – Basic Meal

Elementary $2.25 Middle $2.75 NAI / NASH $2.75

NASD Fiscal Responsibility

 Current Budget Amount: $151,110,206  Federal Revenues: $1,692,520  State Revenues: $32,959,480  Local Revenues: $114,202,371

8th lowest millage among 42 suburban

school districts in Allegheny County

• Twelve (12) schools, Stadium, Baierl Center, and

Facilities/Transportation which comprise 1.6 million square feet of space

• Ninety-plus (90+) acres of grounds with thirty–one (31)

playing fields maintained

 Increased environmental

awareness for students and staff

 Extensive Recycling Program

for plastics, metal, paper, cardboard, batteries, and printer cartridges

 Utilize all available green

cleaning and paper products

 Increased use of electronic

communications with staff and community

 Interior and exterior security cameras at all

buildings

 Use of the Raptor Visitor Management

Systems at all schools

 Panic Alarm Systems at all schools  Lockdown drills done at least two times per

year at all schools

 Building patrols by the local police

departments

NASD Activities Calendar The NASD website: www.northallegheny.org NASD School Board meetings & electronic web reports NASD publications NA Foundation E-Newsletter: NA Tiger News NATV Cable School Delays or Cancellations Safety Preparedness Press Releases, Special School Events, and Student Awards

 Most timely way to deliver important

information

• Announcements
• Student Reports
• Emergency/crisis information

 Efficiency of effort and expense for the

District

 System depends on having accurate records

• f parent email addresses/phone

numbers/text directives

Provides Access:

• Student scheduling information
• Assignments
• Grades
• Contact data for both parents and students

Web view App View

• EMERGENCY Notification System
• Contact Manager - set up your personal

account

• Phone
• E-mail
• Text Messages

Preparing all students for success in a changing world