Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Julee Jenkins, 858.354.2359, julee.jenkins@gmail.com
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Alcott Elementary Bay Park Elementary Cadman Elementary Holmes Elementary Toler Elementary Longfellow K8 Marston Middle Clairemont High Principal Michelle Riley Leslie Barnes Elizabeth Ballard Evvalenora (Evva) Cross Peggy Lewis Cynthia Arce Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Cook Lenora Smith
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
To enhance communication between the schools, market our schools to encourage families to attend their neighborhood schools, provide education and support to the community, develop a foundation to assist with financial needs, development relationships with local businesses.
Established cluster group, met with Area Superintendent to discuss cluster focus and direction. Met with Area Superintendent to establish cluster organization (i.e., meeting times, cluster goals), discussed board direction and vision, and drafted a meeting agenda for the 1st community cluster meeting. Established cluster norms, shared District 20/20 vision and community-based school reform model, developed cluster goals and mission statement. Identified 3 cluster sub-committees (support, communication, and education), discussed ensuring that the cluster has a presence in the Clairemont community newspaper, Area Superintendent and Board Vice President shared budget information and process. None Established 3 sub-committeessupport, education, communicationand further discussed committee work/purpose. Reviewed district and cluster data results. Discussed establishing a foundation. Superintendent Kowba was present to address cluster concerns and questions. Issues discussed included: transportation, budget, class size, and establishment of a cluster foundation. The 3 subcommittees worked together to establish their desired goals and outcomes. Dedicated to sub-committee work (establishing committee goals, objectives, and action items). Parent education eventInternet safety. Year-end wrap-up, presented summer challenge, discussed plans for the fall and forward movement of the cluster foundation. Summer challenge given to cluster members: Develop at least one relationship with a business or organization that could support the cluster group/schools.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Equal participation from every principal in the cluster; increasing parent involvement at the leadership level; working to grow support at each school site.
Cluster Questions:
Will we have consistent support from the district, i.e., maintain the current Area Superintendent structure? It is important to maintain our cluster with leadership that knows the needs of this community, losing the leadership team we have built this year would be a huge loss to the progress we have made. Clairemont schools are struggling to raise test scores, and we feel that with support from our current leadership we can continue most effectively toward this goal.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Jake Medcalf, 858-334-5325, jakem@lapres.org Becky Breedlove, 619-990-0248, bblove2@cox.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Carver PK-8 Clay ES Crawford CHAMPS Crawford IDEA Crawford LaB Crawford MVAS Euclid ES Fay ES Ibarra ES Language Academy Mann MS Marshall ES Oak Park ES Rolando Park ES Principal Stephanie Mahan Valerie Voss William Laine Emma Martinez Patrick Holland Diego Gutierrez Ana Biffle Eileen Moreno Susie Sovereign Veronika Lopez-Mendez Esther Omogbehin Staci Monreal Milton Martin Kimberly Meng
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
The Crawford Cluster will: Advocate for a first-class education for all students. Improve the communication among, and coordinate the efforts of, the schools within the cluster. Develop the cluster model to support students in gaining knowledge and skills. Empower faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, guardians, and concerned citizens to work together to improve student achievement. Identify cluster needs and develop position statements to ensure that the identified needs are met.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
For the Crawford Cluster to have any autonomy, the Board of Education and/or Superintendent should (within fiscal and state-mandated legal requirements) allow the cluster authority in making decisions Potential reversal of the Boards Title I threshold decision Involvement of parents/community members Outreach efforts to parents/community members Large number of students who choose to leave cluster schools for other educational opportunities Impact of the higher percentage of certificated layoff notices in cluster schools Perceptions of the community and quality of education received by students in the cluster
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Name David Downey Pat Crowder Title Principal Principal School Foster ES Henry HS Address 6550 51st St., 92120 6702 Wandemere Dr., 92120 Phone 619-582-2728 619-286-7700 E-Mail ddowney@sandi.net pcrowder@sandi.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School
Benchley-Weinberger Elementary Foster Elementary Green Elementary Hearst Elementary Lewis Middle Pershing Middle
Principal
Bonnie Remington, Interim Dave Downey Bruce Ferguson Jamie Jorgensen Brad Callahan Sarah Sullivan
School
Dailard Elementary Gage Elementary Hardy Elementary Henry High Marvin Elementary
Principal
Jonathan McDade Kathy Burns Kathy Wolfe Patricia Crowder E. Jay Derwae
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
Work in progress: Based on December parent survey, focus subcommittees have been formed: a) to foster student creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; b) to increase parent/guardian/gamily engagement; c) to provide support for struggling students; d) advocacy; and e) to improve facilities/leverage resources.
Feb 2011
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Resources, making connections with community and partnerships.
Cluster Questions:
Next steps; Board direction for the coming years.
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Adams ES Central ES Cherokee Point ES Clark MS Edison ES Euclid ES Franklin ES Hamilton ES Hoover HS Joyner ES Normal Heights ES Parks ES Rowan ES Wilson MS Principal Derek Murchison Cynthia Marten Godwin Higa Thomas Liberto Tavga Bustani Ana Luisa Biffle Jean Small Mary Taylor Chuck Podhorsky Gilbert Gutierrez, Jr. John Aguilar Carolanne Buguey Kim Kossyta Bernadette Nguyen
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
TBD
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Keeping students in the articulation pattern, retaining staff, more parent support, high poverty risk factors, students new to the United States, second language issues, communication access for parents.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
TBD
Cluster Schools/Principals:
Elem School Angier Carson Chesterton Cubberley Fletcher Jones Juarez Linda Vista Ross Wegeforth Principal Kimberlee Kidd Mitzi Merino Herb Delute Rosemary Cruz Gina Camacho-McGrath Rita Powell Marceline Marques Deborah Hatchell-Carter Tim Suanico Linda Williams Middle School Principal Montgomery Jonathan Ton Taft Mike George High School Kearny CTA Kearny DMD Kearny SCT Kearny SIB MET Twain Principal Laura Bellofatto Cheryl Hibbeln V. Derek Morris Ana Diaz-Booz Mildred Phillips Cesar Alcantar
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
TBD
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Branding and public relations; small high school configuration; middle school reputation and local enrollment; continuous improvement in all cluster schools.
Cluster Questions:
How will the cluster support our middle schools with local enrollment? How to identify existing and develop new special programs that can be articulated K-12?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Lisa Bonebrake, lisajbone@yahoo.com; Alison Lee, alisonbowenlee@yahoo.com; John May, johnmayphd@yahoo.com; Fran Shimp, franandtodd@aol.com
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Bird Rock ES La Jolla ES La Jolla HS Muirlands MS Torrey Pines ES Principal Sally Viavada Donna Tripi Dana Shelburne Christine Hargrave Jim Solo
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
To share ideas and resources. To identify common goals for K-12. To build bridges between schools to ease transitions. To determine spending priorities. To better understand teacher/staff needs and goals. To have a unified voice when working with the district. To create an environment of unity instead of competition in our community. To help shape how clusters are formed and utilized throughout the district.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Alignment of K-12 Course of Study; alignment of bell times; cluster-wide K-12 Partnership Agreement; maintenance of high academic performance; increased communication between schools.
Cluster Questions:
How to align time schedules? How to maintain high student achievement? How to provide curriculum and instruction that challenges all students?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Title Chairperson 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair Recording Secretary Parliamentarian Name Michelle Bryant Nicolas Espinal Maria Leon Pat Washington Sharon Powell Location Johnson (teacher)/ Lincoln (parent) Lincoln/Porter Horton/Lincoln Community Rep Lincoln (parent/staff) 619-337-5401 619-279-9096 619-203-9440 Phone Email mbryant@sandi.net nbespinal@aol.com Gleon7@cox.net patwashingtonphd@aol.com oohaytta@yahoo.com, spowell@sandi.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Baker ES Balboa ES Chavez ES Chollas/Mead ES Encanto ES Horton ES Johnson ES Knox K-8 Lincoln HS Millennial Tech MS Nye ES Porter ES Valencia Park ES Webster ES Principal Linette Darosa Fabiola Bagula Celia Ramirez Julia Bridi Debra Baker Robin McCulloch Tracey Jenkins-Martin Garry Rollins Melvin Collins, Ana Alvarez, Ana Shapiro Helen Griffith Karen Mooney Lillie McMillan Andrew Gergurich Minerva Salas
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
To develop parent leaders and student leaders; to develop a strong articulation in the Lincoln feeder pattern schools; to strengthen and increase the achievement of all students; to define cluster issues and processes needed to academically strengthen schools.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Exiting schools from Program Improvement; articulation among pre-school, elementary, middle and high schools; building links between the region, schools and neighborhood; student/parent/community safety issues.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Michael Snyder, 619.548.1552, michaelsnyderfinancial@yahoo.com
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Field Elementary Hawthorne Elementary Holmes Elementary Lafayette Elementary Lindbergh/Schweitzer Elementary Sequoia Elementary Whitman Elementary Creative, Performing, Media Arts (CPMA) Middle Innovation Middle Madison High Mt. Everest K12 Muir K12 Principal Yesenia Robinson Kimberly Lopez Evvalenora (Evva) Cross Jerrilee Fischer-Garza Deanne Rohde Ryan Kissel Pamela (Pam) Thompson Scott Thomason Harlan Klein Richard Nash Michael Rood Nancy Johnson
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
Help to create/raise public awareness among community members and work with families, teachers, school site personnel and residents of the Madison High School Community of Schools on school-related issues. To develop ongoing relationships with community business entities and organizations.
Jan 2011
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Increased mentorship (middle to elementary, high school to middle, adults to all levels) and professional partnerships with intentional, projectoriented focus Articulation between cluster schools Greater awareness of events scheduled and needs at the individual site Parent Involvement/Volunteer opportunities clarified to support recruitment Drug and alcohol awareness and prevention Cyberbullying and acceptable use of technology resources
Social/Emotional support and learning opportunities for students One elementary school magnet has an overrepresentation of students with special needs. Need support to integrate special needs students into general education classrooms and help them reach annual goals. The cluster needs to maintain a viable magnet program without financial support from the district. Magnet schools keep many families from leaving the district. They give some students the extra needed focus of interest. One elementary school is part of two high school clusters. It is difficult to recruit sufficient parental participation to support two clusters.
Cluster Questions:
How will the foundation's resources be equitably shared among schools? What will be the responsibilities of the cluster groups in relation to the district offices? What authority will be extended to the cluster group in response to the increased responsibilities? How will the school district give support to the cluster groups and will any official recognition of the cluster groups be given by the district to the community at large? How will the cluster groups work in relationship with other? Will the cluster groups have a reporting responsibility to the district?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Bob Turner, Chairperson, rturner4@san.rr.com Jennifer Kvalvik, Vice Chairperson/Teacher, jkvalvik@sandi.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Challenger MS Ericson ES Hage ES Hickman ES Mason ES Mira Mesa HS Sandburg ES Walker ES Wangenheim MS Principal Sheelagh Moran Maria Gomez Eric Takeshita Jennifer Wroblewski Deidre Hardson Scott Giusti Laurie Hinzman Rochelle Dawes Lamont Jackson
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
Community schools reform To develop a cluster website with links to all cluster schools, community organizations and stakeholders, including a community calendar. To provide family and partnership support.
Cluster Volunteer Request form to be published in Mira Mesa Living, Councilman Carl DeMaio spoke on city budget, Miramar pool issues, Prop S revision list. Meeting cancelled by B Turner No meeting Miramar pool, Prop S, Taste of Mira Mesa, District budget (Harry Sullivan), Title I funds, Michael Clark workshops. Title I, Heroes organizations (school improvements), Senior Exhibitions Title I survey, Cluster vision and purpose, letter to Board on VAPA cuts on behalf of cluster, participation in Area 5 Parent TownHall Meeting. Cluster goals and purpose (getting input and writing down all ideas from all parties). School Reform presentations, Reps for Cluster conference, complete template, formulate Cluster Mission statement, Principal updates. Recentering workshop attendance.
June 2011
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Challenges: 1) Sometimes attendance; 2) Fitting everything into our agenda. Needs: 1) Cluster website and technical support for our cluster schools websites.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Brian Catanzaro, Interim Chair, pbcatanzaro@pacbell.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Mission Bay HS Pacific Beach MS Bayview Terrace ES Crown Point ES Pacific Beach ES Sessions ES Principal Fred Hilgers Julie Martel Magdalena Tavasci Barbara Boone Sherry Turner Sue DiVicariis
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
Roll back threshold for Title I support; maintain IB curriculum; expand student participation in IB.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Retaining residential students through middle and high school; retaining staff trained in IB; educating over 700 high school students residing outside the cluster.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
TITLE Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson Recording Secretary Parliamentarian NAME Will Penick Dora Maher Diana York Edwina Hardieway SCHOOLS Community Rep Morse HS Parent Community Rep 619-262-0763 619-634-0809 619-808-6301 ejhardieway@gmail.com PHONE E-MAIL penick_will@cox.net dmaher@sandi.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Audubon K-8 Bell MS Bethune K-8 Boone ES Freese ES Fulton K-8 Lee ES Morse HS Paradise Hills ES Penn ES Perry ES SCPA Zamorano ES Principal Carr, Sharon Dodson, Michael Spiegel, John Cannie, Mary Hills, Alma Kirkland, Gwendolyn Jimenez, James Shelton, Harry Craig, Donald Nelson, Joan Austin, Elizabeth Lizarraga, Mitzi King, Caroline
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
To develop parent leaders and student leaders To develop a strong articulation of the schools in the Morse feeder pattern To strengthen and increase the achievement of all students To define the cluster issues and processes needed to academically strengthen the schools.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Exiting schools from Program Improvement Articulation among pre-school, elementary, middle and high schools Building links between the region, schools, and neighborhood Student/parent/community safety issues
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Elections will be held in October 2011. Contact information is available at www.pointlomacluster.com.
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Barnard ES Cabrillo ES Correia MS Dana MS Dewey ES Loma Portal ES Ocean Beach ES Point Loma HS Silver Gate ES Sunset View ES Principal Edward Park Nestor Suarez Patty Ladd Diane Ryan Tanya Belsan Glenda Gerde Margaret Johnson Bobbie Samilson Sandy McClure Jackie McCabe
Cluster Values:
EXCELLENCE: Educational superiority attained through perseverance, hard work and dedication to learning. INTEGRITY: Education with a foundation of honesty, courage and respect. INNOVATION: An educational program which uses creative problem solving, global thinking and exploration and risk taking to determine and implement change so that our students can be well prepared to actively participate and be contributing members of society. COLLABORATION: Respecting and valuing input from all community members (students, parents and staff) and working together to create a superior educational program. BALANCE: Encouraging students to discover and then maintain a balance that includes physical, emotional and mental fitness.
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
The PLCF has identified five main areas of strategic areas of emphasis in which to direct its efforts: Information Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Learning Environment Learning Communities Finance Marketing Specific goals and tasks in these areas are shown on the Strategic Plan on our website (www.pointlomacluster.com, under the Digital Filing Cabinet). The PLC desires to have as much decision making as possible at the cluster and school site levels versus a one-size-fits-all District approach. Because the needs across the District vary dramatically, the PLC is focusing on the goals outlined in the strategic plan. In 2010-11, the PLC adopted 6 Buckets of Empowerment: Budget Staffing Curriculum Scheduling Accountability Leadership To learn more about these areas, see our Courageous Conversation and other resources on our website (www.pointlomacluster.com, under Cluster Governance News and Announcements).
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
See Goals/Objectives section above; visit the Point Loma Cluster Schools website at www.pointlomacluster.com.
The Point Loma Cluster has been very fortunate to have visionary parent volunteers, some who can conceptualize strategically and some who are hands-on. The leadership team has worked incredibly well together. Also, principals, parents, and teachers are collaborating on finding solutions for a number of cluster priorities. ABOUT OUR SHOOLS The Point Loma Cluster consists of 10 schools and over 6,000 students. Cluster schools consist 7 elementary schools: Barnard, Cabrillo, Dewey, Loma Portal, Ocean Beach, Sunset View and Silver Gate (grades K-4); 2 middle schools: Dana (grades 5/6) and Correia (grades 7/8); and Point Loma High School (grades 9-12). Our cluster utilizes an e-blast system to communicate to our cluster community and individual schools. A central website provides links to all cluster schools. Included on the website are Community Pages where community events, sports, camps, and community service opportunities are listed. The Traffic Safety Specific Interest Group is collaborating with the City of San Diego, San Diego Unified School District, Police Department, and Councilmember Faulconer's office to determine what safety improvements are viable and develop an ACTION plan. Meetings were held with principals and detailed plans have been developed for all 10 of our cluster schools. To date, site visits and plans have been conducted with City Traffic Engineers at 7 of the school sites, and improvements have been initiated. The PLCSF established a Science SIG consisting of science teachers from the middle and high schools to conceptualize a dynamic and engaging K 12 science articulation plan. The Science SIG is discussing what skill sets teachers want their students to obtain before matriculating to the next grade level, with a focus on elementary school nuts and bolts. Finding that students were having difficulty in mathematic word problems, as well as following instructions in scientific experiments, led to an emphasis in vertical teaming for mathematics, as well as the Science SIG focus on elementary schools (for example, having students create a set of instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich). Conversations have been initiated on establishing a culture of accountability, in which every stakeholder takes personal accountability to think and act in a way that will achieve the agreed-upon results. The four Steps to Accountability are See It, Own It, Solve It, and Do It. Source: Journey to the Emerald City: Achieve a Competitive Edge by Creating a Culture of Accountability by Roger Connors and Tom Smith. Under Learning Communities, GATE, Special Education and English Learners are united across the cluster to connect parents and staff on relevant issues and concerns. Updates and definitions for other areas of our work can be found on the website under committees.
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Position Co-Chair
(Representative Selections May 11, 2011) Student Representative and Contact Info. Xochitl Delgado xochitldlgd@yahoo.com Koll Kilmade, SDHEC Sci.Tech kkilmade@gmail.com Emerson Phillips, SDHEC IS em.phillips92@yahoo.com Luke Osorio SDHEC - Business 6.284.1033 Ashley Anaya ashanaya@yahoo.com Elysa McClelland elysamclelland@yahoo.com Marco Buelna marcob2014@yahoo.com
Representative and Contact Info. Franny Del Carmen SDHEC Counselor fdelcarmen@sandi.net Michael Bradley SDHEC, Parent mbtaco@aol.com, 619.742.8226 Karina Reyes V.P., Golden Hill K-8 kreyes@sandi.net Andrea Calhoon- Teacher, SDHEC, Business acalhoon@sandi.net Minerva Espejo, Parent-Sherman minervae@gmail.com Sonny Burton, Parent- Roosevelt, McKinley sonnyspain@ymail.com Mary Sunderland, Teacher SDHEC, SoComm msunderland@sandi.net
Co-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Birney K5 (YR) Burbank K5 (YR) Emerson/Bandini K6 (YR) Florence K5 (YR) Garfield K5 (YR) Golden Hill K8 (YR) Principal Amanda Hammond-Williams Carolina Flores-Wittman Mirna Estrada Mary Estill Chip Dale Juan Romo
School Grant K8 Jefferson K5 Kimbrough K5 (YR) Logan K8 (YR) McKinley K5 Perkins K8 (YR) Rodriguez K5 Sherman K5 Washington K5 ALBA 612 Memorial Prep Roosevelt 68 Garfield 912 SD Early/Middle College 912 SD Business 9-12 SD CIMA 912 SD IS 912 SD LEADS 912 SD MVPA 912 SD SciTech 912
Principal Monique Robertson Francisco Morga Flavia Soria Antonio Villar Julie Ashton-Gray Fernando Hernndez Claudia Jordan Eddie Caballero Janie Wardlow R. Vernon Moore Georgina Barajas-Aguirre Arturo Cabello Jolie Pickett Liz Larkin Joe Austin Anisha Dalal Kirk Ankeney Roco Weiss Consuelo Manriquez Dianne Cordero
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
To increase levels of learning and teaching for all, by focusing on strategies to improve: Vertical alignment strategies (Pre K-12), including A-G requirements Student attendance Parent engagement English Learner success rates Special Education success rates Cluster Governance
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Resources (fiscal and human); loss of capacity, resources and staff members. See Area 3 Schools Improvement Timeline. Stabilizing staffing in the clusters lowest performing schools. Developing an enhanced monitoring structure for PI schools. Streamlining processes of vertical communication.
Cluster Questions:
Will this process be supported next year even if there is a change in Area Superintendents? What authority does the cluster have in making decisions to improve student success?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Co-Chairpersons: Lorelle Mudd, 858-945-2442, Lorelle@san.rr.com; Tamara Hurley, 858-547-1557, tamara_hurley@hotmail.com
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Dingeman ES Jerabek ES Marshall MS Miramar Ranch ES Scripps ES Scripps Ranch HS Principal Kim Lochtefeld Paul Gilroy Michelle Irwin Peggy Crane Greg Collamer Kurt Madden
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee is a partnership among the schools administration, parents and community leaders who collaborate, plan and enhance the traditions of Scripps Ranch to encourage values in learning, develop essential skills and attitudes for a productive life, provide a safe nurturing environment and foster scholastic excellence.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
1. Academic Priorities Support the GATE program, VAPA and music programs, more support for students with special needs, and continue to provide professional development opportunities for administrators and teachers. 2. Operational Priorities Student safety including A/C, traffic control and site security. 3. Budget Priorities Increase per student allocation and instructional materials budget, continue flexibility in developing individual budgets, support i21 technology, provide funding for various positions including ELST, counselors, nurses, supervising staff and support/admin staff.
Cluster Questions:
How does a community-based cluster model succeed with constant restructuring and particularly the high turnover rate of school supervisors?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Contact Susan Levy Stacy Jones Listy Gillingham Title Principal Principal Principal School Farb MS Miller ES De Portola MS Address 4880 La Cuenta Dr., 92124 4343 Shields St., 92124 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 92124 Phone 858.496.8090 858.496.8319 858.496.8080 E-Mail slevy@sandi.net sjones2@sandi.net lgillingham@sandi.net
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School De Portola Middle Hancock Elementary Miller Elementary Tierrasanta Elementary Principal Listy Gillingham Yolanda Lewis Stacy Jones Lorelei Olsen Farb Middle Kumeyaay Elementary Serra High Vista Grande Elementary School Principal Susan Levy Judy Fogel, Interim Mike Jimenez Cathy Calcagno
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
The Serra Cluster Council will focus on positive changes that impact student learning and achievement by improving instruction for all students, increasing attendance and family engagement, providing vertical teaming PreK-12 and strengthening articulation among elementary, middle and high school students, as well as developing continuity and faithful implementation of curriculum throughout the cluster.
(none) Introduction of concept of cluster councils during district professional development with Area Supt. and administrators in Serra and Henry Clusters. Planning meeting with Area Supt. and identification of participants from each school. First meeting. Introductions of members, principals presented information on the cluster model, Vision 20/20, established norms, identification of student attendance as the first challenge to discuss. Year round school calendar is identified as a large problem for the cluster, especially military parents. (none) Shared results of cluster survey and identified areas of community focus which included improving instruction, increasing family engagement, improving facilities, fostering student creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, developing the role of the student in the instructional process, providing support for struggling students and ensuring consistency across grade levels. Learn how to write a mission statement and break into groups to actually develop the Serra Cluster mission statement. Determine the 3 subgroups that will begin working outside of the monthly meetings; year round schools, leveraging resources, and by-law development. Budget update and Title 1 funding survey. Vote on final version of mission statement and by-laws. Each subgroup reports back on their progress this month. District budget update and discussion of grant writing TBD
Jan 2011 Feb 2011 Mar 2011 Apr 2011 June 2011
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
Year round vs. traditional schedule for parents and community, especially when it comes to student attendance. Large military population that is transient. Student attendance in general is not as high as in other areas. Dwindling resources; especially of concern is the potential loss of Title 1 dollars. Elimination of Gate, AVID, lower class size, and elective classes at some schools as a result of budget cuts. Students who ride the bus, as well as their parents, often do not feel a connection to the schools and community. Many parents in the community Choice to other communities.
Cluster Questions:
Can the decision regarding Title 1 funds be changed as a result of cluster concerns? (The Serra Cluster voted unanimously and with no abstentions regarding the following: Maintain the current 3 tiered funding model for Title 1 at the 40%, 60% and 85% level.) Why do private schools get money and services with Title 1 dollars and with the proposal, some schools with large populations of free and reduced? Why dont schools with high military populations receive additional funding through the military?
Cluster Leaders/Officers:
Jeff Olivero, Principal, 858-457-3040 x 201 Becky Arce, Parent, barce@ucsd.edu
Cluster Schools/Principals:
School Curie ES Doyle ES Spreckels ES Standley MS University City HS Principal Chris Juarez Kimberly Moore Cecilia Fernandez Heidi Lyon Jeff Olivero
Cluster Goals/Objectives:
Provide a unified voice when working with the district. Identify common goals for all children attending the 5 schools in University City for a steady progression from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Share ideas and resources between cluster schools.
Cluster Challenges/Needs/Concerns:
K-12 vertical teaming and coordination Coordination of school bell times for collaboration Standards of rigorous classroom structure Integration of technology into classroom structure Use of technology on parent communication