Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Senior Directors –
Elementary & Secondary
Standards Based Report Begin the process of Standards Based Chief Academic Officer
Cards (SBRC) Committee studying and implementing Report Card Committee
studied and analyzed SBRC Standards Senior Director - Elementary
in preparation for 2008 – Based Report Cards
2009 pilot at four elementary
schools. (Anza, Carr, Fern,
Hickory) Committee of
teachers and staff revised
the Curriculum Handbook.
Mathematics
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding,
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Staff Development, Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
and/or Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Professional development in District CST Increase in Mathematics Substitute release days Chief Academic Officer
strategies to improve instruction % Advanced 26% performance. for participating
in: % Proficient 29% elementary and high Director – Curriculum
• Conceptual understanding % Basic 23% school teachers by
and problem solving (CUPS) % Below Basic 17% quadrant Senior Directors –
• Redesign Algebra Institute to % Far Below Basic 5% Elementary & Middle Elementary & Secondary
include pre-algebra and School Professional
continue training Learning Communities Site Administrators
• Submit an Algebra graphing 18 teachers participate in collaboration
calculator grant for Algebra II the Algebra Institute and 18
teachers, based on the teachers participated in
success of Algebra I training graphing calculator training
Refine Curriculum Maps K-8 and Improved formative Ongoing updates to EduSoft Chief Academic Officer
course specific, including power assessments were used in Curriculum Maps
standards, benchmark K – 6 mathematics including Mathematics Director – Curriculum
assessments, and standards- an open ended higher order Develop and administer Achievement
based report cards question for each benchmark assessments Committee (MAC) Director – State and Federal
assessment based on the CA Content Projects
Standards
Upload assessments to
EduSoft
Teachers participate in
vertical articulation to
identify endurance and
readiness standards for each
grade level.
Mickelson ExxonMobil Math and Sent 4th team of elementary Developing and Sustaining Chief Academic Officer
Science Academy educators to the Academy to stage
increase our cadre trained. Director of Curriculum
2008 – Anza, Torrance Teams continue to meet
Elementary, Wood Participants
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding,
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Staff Development, Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
and/or Committees
State and Federal Mandates
2007 – Carr, Hickory,
Seaside
2006 – Adams, Arlington,
Walteria
2005 – Arnold, Towers,
Victor
Steering Committee Adopted High School Initiation Stage Chief Academic Officer
Geometry (Pearson Prentice
Hall) Course Revisions Director – Curriculum
Curriculum Mapping
Benchmark Assessment Director – State and Federal
Development Projects
Preinitiation Stage CA adoption cycle Preinitiation Stage CA Content Standards Chief Academic Officer
Mathematics textbooks Kdg – 8th Math Steering Committee CA Blueprints Director – Curriculum
grade continues to gather data
Identify power standards, and from school sites and makes EduSoft Director – State and Federal
formative (benchmark) recommendation to the Projects
assessments. Board of Education in Spring Substitute Release
Begin preliminary work on 2009 Days (District Title II Senior Director - Elementary
Curriculum Maps and SLIBG)
Senior Director - Secondary
Board Adoption
Deputy Superintendent
IMFRP
Fiscal Services Officer
Director - Purchasing
Algebra II, Trigonometry. Pre- CA Adoption Cycle Preinitiation Stage CA Content Standards Chief Academic Officer
Calculus, and Statistics
Math Steering Committee CA Blueprints Director – Curriculum
gathers data from school
sites and makes EduSoft Director – State and Federal
recommendation to the Projects
Board of Education in Spring Substitute Release
2009 Days (District Title II Senior Director - Elementary
and SLIBG)
Senior Director - Secondary
Board Adoption
Deputy Superintendent
IMFRP
Fiscal Services Officer
Director - Purchasing
Reading/Language Arts
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources/Funding,
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Staff Development Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
and/or Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Refine Curriculum Map K- 12, District CS Increase in R/LA CA Content Standards Chief Academic Officer
including power standards, % Advanced 31% performance
benchmark assessments, and % Proficient 34% CA Blueprints Director – Curriculum
standards-based report cards % Basic 24%
% Below Basic 7% EduSoft Staff Development Resource
% Far Below Basic 4% Teachers
Substitute Release
Days for Design Team Senior Directors -
(Title I, Title II, SLIBG) Elementary & Secondary
Site Administrators
Reading/Language Arts (R/LA) CA adoption cycle Preinitiation Stage CA Content Standards Chief Academic Officer
Steering Committee begins the R/LA Steering Committee
adoption study cycle for 2010 - gathers data from school CA Blueprints Director – Curriculum
2011 sites and makes
recommendation to the EduSoft Staff Development Resource
Board of Education in Spring Teachers
2011 Substitute Release
Days (District Title II
and SLIBG)
Provide inservice and support to All schools have participated Continue to offer training(s) 8 days (Site Title I, Chief Academic Officer
schools in: Writer’s Workshop, in trainings. for interested schools based SLIBG)
Reader’s Workshop, ARIVE/RIAP, on school needs. Director – Curriculum
and Differentiated Instruction More in-depth rigor will be Resources (Site Title 1,
provided as needed and Application of principles in SLIBG) Staff Development Resource
requested. the classroom Teachers
Teachers participate in
vertical articulation to
improve instruction.
History/Social Science
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources/Funding,
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Staff Development, Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
and/or Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Developing Stage Awareness and beginning Provide professional Student-Free Staff Chief Academic Officer
implementation training for development for sites and Development Days
Use of new textbooks teachers conducted in the grade levels as requested Director – Curriculum
Spring 2007 through 2008 Professional Learning
Communities Senior Directors -
Continued to provide Elementary & Secondary
professional development for
interested schools Site Administrators
Refine and assess History Social Power standards identified Articulation and assessment CA Content Standards Chief Academic Officer
Science with Curriculum Maps in the adoption process
Kdg – 12, including power Improve teachers’ ability to CA Blueprints Director Curriculum
standards, benchmark Schools used the ExamView use ExamView for formative
assessments provided by the publisher to and summative Substitute Release Senior Directors –
create standards-based assessments. Days for Design Team Elementary & Secondary
assessments (Title I, Title II, SLIBG)
Teachers analyze Staff Development Resource
assessments and articulate Training/support from Teachers
to determine instructional Technology Lead
needs. Teachers
Teachers participate in
vertical articulation to
improve instruction.
All ELLs, who have participated CELDT Increase the % of students Title III Chief Academic Officer
in English Language Development ELD Benchmarks being redesignated
for five years, will be at or above SOLOM ELAP Director – State and Federal
the proficient level in ELA and Progress Reports Awareness Training Projects
Math on the CSTs. Reaching or exceeding: EIA/LEP
AMAO 1 - 66.4% Site specific SIOP training Senior Directors -
AMAO 2 - 51.3% Elementary & Secondary
AMAO 3 – YES
Site Administrators
Parents of ELL students will DELMACs Attendance Sheets Substitute release day Chief Academic Officer
attend educational workshops. ELMACs Evaluation for participating
Increase programs offered at teachers at Mini- Director – State and Federal
DELMAC – 10% increase in ELMAC meetings (Site conference Projects
overall attendance responsibility) (Title III)
Senior Directors -
Elementary & Secondary
Site Administrators
2007 – 2008
77 teachers were not
CLAD/CTEL certified
2006 – 2007
132 teachers were not
CLAD/CTEL certified
Staff Development
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
All staff development, including CSTs Record of staff development Title I Chief Academic Officer
Professional Learning CAHSEE activities and their Title II
Communities, will conform to Advance Placement corresponding standards Title III Senior Directors –
the State’s Content Standards, API (Staff Development EIA/LEP Elementary & Secondary
curriculum, academic AYP Calendar) SLIBG
achievement, and assessment Director - Curriculum
standards
Director – State and Federal
Projects
Continue to provide staff Provide nutritional support See new food items and Senior Directors -
development of the Wellness and menu information to update nutrition base to Elementary & Secondary
Policy requirements: school nurses and health offer variety of food for
• School Health and Safety assistants for students with students that meet Federal Director – Child Welfare and
Policies and Environment special dietary needs and State guidelines; Attendance
• Health Education, Physical provide menu and nutrition
Education and Other information via Internet Site Administrators
Physical Activity Programs
• Nutrition Services Deputy Superintendent
• School Health Services
Director – Food Services
• School Counseling
• Psychological and Social
Services
• Family and Community
Involvement, and
• Health Promotion for Staff
Train food services employees at Provide nutritional support See new food items and Deputy Superintendent
the beginning of each school and menu information to update nutrition base to
year to keep current on Wellness school nurses and health offer variety of food for Director – Food Services
Policies aids for students with students that meet
special dietary needs Federal and State
Provide 1) monthly training with guidelines; provide menu
food service staff on safety and and nutrition information
sanitation and 2) each school via internet to parents,
cafeteria with a copy of the new students, and community
California Retail Food Code(s)
Emergency Preparedness
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Activities and training will be Safe School Plans updated Continue to collaborate with South Bay Cities Council Chief Academic Officer
provided to improve emergency yearly the Torrance Council of of Governments
response and crisis management PTAs (SBCCOG) Deputy Superintendent
plans, from both a physical and
emotional recovery perspective Continue to seek ways to South Bay K-12 Crisis Fiscal Services Officer
and improvement of training keep students and staff safe Management Program
programs Director – Food Services
Participate in the “Shake City of Torrance
Participate in the Great Out Drill” on November 13, Manager - Material Support
Southern California “Shake Out” 2008 Torrance Council of PTAs Services
• Explore the impacts of a
major earthquake on www.ShakeOut.org Director – Maintenance,
schools and district Operations and
• Identify disaster Transportation
vulnerabilities and
develop solutions to Senior Directors –
minimize injuries and Elementary & Secondary
interruptions
Character Education
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Continuation of Character Current suspension and Decrease in suspension and Site Title I and SLIBG Senior Directors -
Education, Conflict expulsion data (07 – 08) expulsion rates Elementary & Secondary
Resolution/Peer Mediation and
Anti-bullying Instruction Bullying Prevention Distribute Bullying Director – Special Education
Curriculum including lesson Prevention Curriculum to
plans, activities and schools. Train counselors to Director – Child Welfare and
materials was developed to work with students and staff Attendance
support the Bully-Proofing
Your School Teachers’ Site Administrators
Manual
Distribute the Disability
Disability Awareness Awareness Curriculum to
Curriculum was developed schools. Train and provide
to support the learning resources to schools
environment for students
with special needs and to Results of CHKS
increase understanding in
the general education
student.
Health/Welfare Benefits
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and Responsibility
Agency plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Continue to evaluate and Monthly meetings with the Review data from health Insurance Advisory Deputy Superintendent
implement changes as needed to Insurance Advisory vendors and monitor Committee
the District’s health-welfare Committee (representatives Fiscal Services Officer
programs that provide quality from the consultant firm Consultant
programs at a cost that is employee groups and Director – Employee
beneficial to employees and the District staff) Claims Administrators Resources
District
Comprehensive Custodial Improvement Program
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Elimination of the “Mobile” night Current conditions Development of training Comprehensive Deputy Superintendent
custodial crew. Assign (22) full- program evaluation of improved
time employees to elementary Staffing responsibilities cleaning materials Senior Director – Secondary
and middle schools under new Approval of new cleaning
allocation plan. Under this plan Identification of products materials and standards Implement High School Principals
the supervision will be under the comprehensive training
direct authority of a newly Williams requirements Development of improved program Director – M/O Facilities
revised position, District scheduling models
Custodian Supervisor, providing Vendor participation in Director - Purchasing
oversite of all evening custodial Development of evaluation training joint High School
staff at elementary and middle system M/O Committee
schools.
Review all high school
restrooms as to condition
Safe Learning Environment
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and Responsibility
Agency Plan (LEAP) and Other Indicators
Committees
State and Federal Mandates
Continue to ensure safety and 1 FTE Assistant Principal Record and data collection Carl Washington School Chief Academic Officer
security at middle schools by was assigned to each middle of safety activities, including Safety and Violence
funding .5 FTE assistant school in years prior to conferences with students, Prevention Act funds Senior Director – Secondary
principal at each site from Carl 2008 - 2009 parents, teachers,
Washington School Safety and suspension/expulsion Middle School Principals
Violence Prevention Act records, and academic
performance Director – Child Welfare,
and Attendance
Ensure safety and security, Number of suspensions and Record log of discipline Torrance Police Chief Academic Officer
adhere to a common Discipline expulsions related incidents Department
Policy, as well as uniform Senior Directors –
standards for discipline in Elementary and Secondary
grades K – 12, while still giving
site administrators latitude to Director – Child Welfare and
best decide consequences at Attendance
their site, using the District
Discipline Policy and Matrix as a
guide
Increase the number of Course completion UC/CSU Longitudinal comparison of Testing and Assessment Chief Academic Officer
graduates completing all courses requirements Class of 2007 data Office
required for UC/CSU entrance TUSD 53% Senior Director - Secondary
(A-G) by 10% NHS 59.1%
Shery 0.0% Site Administrators
SHS 55.2%
THS 41.1% Counselors
WHS 59.2%
TCDS 0.0%
Class of 2008
Information to be added
High Schools and Middle Schools 9counselors and 1 head Work to align ASCA Supplemental School Chief Academic Officer
will participate in the counselor were added standards for school Counseling Program
Supplemental School Counseling during the 2006 – 2007 counseling by grade level Block Grant Director – State and Federal
Program school year and continued into current program. Irvine Foundation Grant Projects
in 2007 – 2008. Budget
reductions for the 2008 – Provide parent information Senior Director - Secondary
2009 school year reduces nights, participate in
this to 8counselors and 1 Choices pilot, and increase
head counselor. student preparation for and
participation in college and
Counseling handbook was career planning
completed and Board
approved. Secondary counselors will
participate in “Creating
Articulation meetings were College Going Culture”
held throughout the year. training.
Performance Goal 6: Other District Priorities
Physical Education
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan and Other State and Indicators
Committees
Federal Mandates
Evaluate the Physical Education PFT – Scoring in the Health Determine the distribution PETIG Chief Academic Officer
Teacher Incentive Block Grant Fitness Zone of funding to best meet the
(PETIBG) to align and support 2008 requirements of successfully MS/HS Physical Senior Directors –
the Physical Fitness Test and the 5 of 6 and 6 of 6 meeting the expectations of Education Leadership Elementary & Secondary
requirements of AB265, SB78 Grade 5 - 66% SB78 and SB601 Team
and SB601 Grade 7 – 66% Director State & Federal
Grade 9 – 75% Projects
Director - Curriculum
Directly align required physical All high schools have Determine the degree of Title I Chief Academic Officer
education minutes to the established Health Clubs content standard alignment
Physical Education Model with student participation at the high school level. Title II Senior Directors –
Content Standards directed at Standards 1 – 3 Evaluate the need for Elementary & Secondary
of the Physical Education alignment at the K – 8 level. SLIBG
Model Content Standards Director State & Federal
for High School Course I DATE/TUPE Projects
and II.
PEP Grant Director – Curriculum
Site Administrators
Continue to provide alternative 6 elementary schools Continue the Pilates Kaiser Permanente Chief Academic Officer
fitness opportunities to participated in the Pilates in program at 6 more
encourage lifelong activity the Classroom pilot funded elementary schools. Senior Director –
in part by Kaiser Elementary
Permanente.
Career Technical Education
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan and Other State and Indicators
Committees
Federal Mandates
Work to improve, enhance, and CTE Surveys of graduates. Collaborate with the Career Perkins Funding Chief Academic Officer
expand opportunities for Technical Education
students in Career Technical Annual Perkins Report Steering Committee. Senior Director – Secondary
Education
Graduation rates Provide release time for Director – State and Federal
teachers within a discipline Projects
Completion rates to work together to
implement career High School AP (CTE)
sequencing.
Complete Perkins IV plan to Perkins III Plan Collaborate with Perkins Funding Chief Academic Officer
improve the size, scope, quality postsecondary and
and delivery of our CTE program. 2007 – 08 Transition Plan representatives from Senior Director – Secondary
business and industry.
Promote the development of Improvement Plan for Director – State and Federal
courses that link secondary and Completers Projects
postsecondary education for
participating CTE students High School AP (CTE)
Categorical Program Monitoring
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan and Other State and Indicators
Committees
Federal Mandates
Conduct ongoing self-evaluation Single Plan for Student Provide school sites and All Categorical Funding Chief Academic Officer
throughout the 2008 – 2009 Achievement departments with monthly
school year to prepare for 2009- instruments to help monitor Senior Directors –
2010 Categorical Program School Site Council and assess school and Elementary & Secondary
Monitoring (CPM) CDE review. district programs.
ELMAC Director – State and Federal
Design support for creating and Enhance communication Projects
maintaining effective school DDC with all stakeholders.
programs. Director – Curriculum
DELMAC
Restoration of Budget Reductions
Description of Specific Activity to
Resources, Funding, Staff
Support the Local Education Current Performance
Action Development, and/or Responsibility
Agency Plan and Other State and Indicators
Committees
Federal Mandates
Restore budget cuts made during TUSD made 9.4 million Board Priorities: State Budget Board of Education
the 2007 – 2008 school year, dollars in budget reductions 1. Class size Allocation to
contingent on the State budget. in the 2007 – 2008 school 2007 – 2008 Superintendent
year. 2. Custodial Support
3. Campus Security Deputy Superintendent
Bert Lynn Middle School Site Specific Planned Improvements in Student Performance
Performance Goal 1: All students will reach high standards, at a minimum, attaining proficiency or better in
Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and History/Social Science by 2013 – 2014.
Description of Specific
Activity to Support the
Current Action Resources, Funding,
Local Education Agency
Performance Staff Development, Responsibility
Plan (LEAP) and Other
Indicators and/or Committees
State and Federal
Mandates
To improve student writing, 26% or 196 out of Revisit school wide focus on Reading and Writing Journals Administration
there will be a school wide 754 students are Writing (WARP) period and assign effort SLIPG ELA dept
focus on writing and literacy. performing below grades. WARP is held 4x a week.
Proficient in English
Language Arts.
After analyzing CST Implement schoolwide writing day and grade Staff Development Day Administration
reporting clusters, prompts on a staff development day to build and PLC time Teachers
Writing Strategies consensus and consistency in writing General Fund
(66.9%) and Literary standards and expectations. Students will
Response and revisit the graded prompt to improve the
Analysis (71.38%), writing product.
scored the lowest.
Administration
Teachers will revisit the literary response and Staff Development Day Teachers
writing as it ties to standards across grade- Or PLC time
level. Guest speaker will be brought in to General Fund
assist in this process. Guest speaker- Title II or
SLIPG
Purchase Read Naturally Data Collection and Learning Center teacher Administration
Analysis CD-Rom to chart fluency levels on a SLIPG LC Teacher
weekly basis.
Purchase of additional core literature books, Literature books and CD- Teacher
audio books, and core text (One Stop Roms
Resource) CD-Roms for the classrooms. SLIPG
Librarian
Purchase of literature books, non-fiction Library books
books, science and American history books SLIPG
for the library
Administration
Purchase classroom materials to enhance Dept chairs
student engagement and cooperative group
stations. Materials such as individual white
boards/markers/eraser, plastic sheet dividers,
plastic display stands, colored pencils,
markers,
To improve the percent of Percentage of Send teachers to the California Math Math teachers Math Dept Chair
students performing not students performing Conference or other math related conferences. SLIPG
proficient in mathematics to below proficient is
become proficient in math. 28% Mathematics Use eTUSD website to download Math Math teachers Administration
benchmark exams and pacing. Teachers
General Math Special After school tutoring for learning center math LC Teacher Administration
Education students students offered 3x a week. Teacher will use Saxon Math Curriculum Teachers
scored at 38% Basic Saxon Math supplementals. SLIPG
38% Below Basic
23% Far Below Basic
Technology equipment will be Percentage of Modernization of obsolete equipment. Technology equipment
used enhancement of all students performing Upgrade computers, and purchase additional SLIPG
curricular areas to ensure that below proficient: student computers and monitors, purchase
all classrooms have access to 31% History-Social Smart boards, speakers for computers,
hardware and software to Studies document cameras, copy machine lease, laser
supplement the learning 19% Science printers, networking systems, LCD projectors,
environment. 28% Mathematics and wireless remote control/laser pointer for
26% English- the projection screen.
Language Arts
Microsoft office licenses, curriculum based
CD/DVD licenses, and.
Performance Goal 2: All English Language Learners (ELL) will become proficient in English and reach high academic
standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics.
Description of Specific
Activity to Support the
Current Action Resources, Funding,
Local Education Agency
Performance Staff Development, Responsibility
Plan (LEAP) and Other
Indicators and/or Committees
State and Federal
Mandates
All English Learners (EL) will Out of 83 English English Learners (EL) will be targeted to CLAD certified teacher Administration
become proficient in English. learners, the overall participate in an afterschool tutoring course ELAP funds CLAD teacher
CST performance one hour M-Th to provide ELD support.
levels are as follows:
10% Advanced
34% Proficient
36% Basic
12% Below Basic
8% Far Below Basic
56% of EL students Levels 1 and 2 students not proficient in ELA 1 CLAD summer teacher Administration
are not proficient on and have been in the US for less than 3 years out of ELAP or EI funds. CLAD Teacher
the CST will have the opportunity to attend summer
school.
30% of EL students Identify EL student levels 1 –5 and provide 3 sections of ELD Administration
are not making ELD classes to all levels 1 – 2 as their elective General Fund ELD Coordinator
annual adequate class. In addition identify levels 3-5 students
progress. who are not achieving or progressing in STAR
and/or poor ELA grades. Provide an
intervention class targeting levels 3-5
students.
36% EL and 9% Supplemental materials such as the Supplemental Curriculum ELL teacher
RFEP are performing REWARDS curriculum, Hampton Brown EIA/LEP
at Basic on the CST. curriculum, and Read Naturally to be used in
In order to provide access to the the ELD intervention class
curriculum, all departments
have identified resources and At 3rd Quarter we will again review EL and Substitute day for ELL Administration
technology needed to assist the RFEP students to determine a small target teacher, CLAD teacher
ELL student in each curricular group that are performing Basic in ELA and CLAD/BCLAD teacher
area. receiving C or below. This group will be for after school class
invited to participate in a two-month intensive EIA/LEP
after school program focusing on grade level
ELA and ELD standard.
Description of Specific
Activity to Support the
Current Action Resources, Funding,
Local Education Agency
Performance Staff Development, Responsibility
Plan (LEAP) and Other
Indicators and/or Committees
State and Federal
Mandates
Grade Level Discipline 30 Suspensions All Students attend grade level discipline Principal
Assemblies. 0 Expulsions assemblies twice a year. The second assembly Assistant Principal
0 Suspensions for has an emphasis on reducing all forms of School Counselor
Grade Level Anti-Bullying Drugs harassment. AB 1802 Counselor
instruction presented in all PTSA Volunteers (Red Ribbon Wk)
Social Studies Classes. All suspensions Throughout the school year our School Student Council (Noon Activities)
occurred during Councilor provides mini-lessons that focus on
“Farness” policy introduced unstructured time. Anti-bullying strategies. Lessons are
presented in Social Studies Classes.
RAND Study (Anti-Drug Survey Monkey
Study) Results indicate 97% RAND “Project Choice” is running an
of our parents report anonymous, drop in program for students
“Red Ribbon” Week their child feels safe wanting to chat about dugs, every Thursday
at school. after school from 3:15-3:45.
Assigned Faculty Supervision
of students during unstructured Less than 3 teacher All Teachers are assigned a student
periods of the school day. referrals per week. supervision duty.
Description of Specific
Activity to Support the
Current Action Resources, Funding,
Local Education Agency
Performance Staff Development, Responsibility
Plan (LEAP) and Other
Indicators and/or Committees
State and Federal
Mandates
Performance Goal 6: Other District Priorities
Description of Specific
Activity to Support the
Current Action Resources, Funding,
Local Education Agency
Performance Staff Development, Responsibility
Plan (LEAP) and Other
Indicators and/or Committees
State and Federal
Mandates
Bert Lynn Middle School And Bert Lynn Students Formalize interaction with local businesses Principal
Continental Development (CD) have been provided by building upon the success of our Business Assistant Principal
have a entered a commitment to an opportunity to Partnership program. PTSA Board
ongoing communication perform on the behalf Teachers
through a School to Business of Continental Development of a Master Calendar of all Business Partners
Partnership. This Partner Ship is Development at fundraising events. Local Business- Program Sponsors
built upon securing adequate Torrance Memorial
human and financial resources and Sky Park Continued development of Bert Lynn Middle
Giving recognition to Properties. School’s Business Partner Plan to include our
volunteers, school staff and CD Local Business - Program Sponsors.
Yearly evaluation of the Continental
partnership Development has
donated funds to
support staff
development, student
trips and scholarships
totaling over
$10,000.
Several local
business support our
school informally
through small
donations.
Programs Included in this Plan
Check the box for each state and federal categorical program in which the school participates and, if
applicable, enter amounts allocated. (The plan must describe the activities to be conducted at the school
for each of the state and federal categorical program in which the school participates. If the school receives
funding, then the plan must include the proposed expenditures.)
✘
Peer Assistance and Review $
Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring.
List and Describe Other State or Local funds (e.g., Gifted and Talented
Education).
✘ ο GATE $
ο ELAP $
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Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Allocation
Title I, Neglected
Purpose: Supplement instruction for children abandoned,
$
abused, or neglected who have been placed in an
institution
Title I, Part D: Delinquent
$
Purpose: Supplement instruction for delinquent youth
Title I, Part A: Schoolwide Program
Purpose: Upgrade the entire educational program of eligible $
schools in high poverty areas
Title I, Part A: Targeted Assistance Program
✘ Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students in $
eligible schools achieve grade level proficiency
Title I, Part A: Program Improvement
Purpose: Assist Title I schools that have failed to meet
$
NCLB adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for one or
more identified student groups
Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and
Recruiting
✘ $
Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly
qualified teachers and principals
Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology
Purpose: Support professional development and the use of $
technology
Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited-English-
Proficient (LEP) Students
✘ Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help limited- $
English-proficient (LEP) students attain English proficiency
and meet academic performance standards
Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities
✘ $
Purpose: Support learning environments that promote
academic achievement
Title V: Innovative Programs
Purpose: Support educational improvement, library, media, $
and at-risk students
Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement
Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of NCLB funds to $
eligible LEAs
Other Federal Funds (list and describe):
$
*Districtwide allocation.
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School Site Council Membership
Education Code Section 64001 requires that this plan be reviewed and updated at least annually, including proposed expenditures of funds
allocated through the Consolidated Application, by the school site council. The current make-up of the council is as follows:
MemberCommunityParent or
Other School Staff
Principal
TeacherClassroom
Student
Names of Members
LeRoy Jackson X
Eileen Thomas X
Wes Nadel X
Mike Caporaso X
Ed Salguero X
Lynn Lefevre X
Vivian Millet X
Alan Dawson X
Kim Heeger X
Kariene Millet X
Riley Dawson X
Daniel Barratt X
Numbers of members 1 4 1 3 3
of each category
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Recommendations and Assurances
The school site council recommends this school plan and proposed expenditures to the district governing
board for approval and assures the board of the following:
1. The school site council is correctly constituted and was formed in accordance with district governing
board policy and state law.
2. The school site council reviewed its responsibilities under state law and district governing board
policies, including those board policies relating to material changes in the school plan requiring board
approval.
3. The school site council sought and considered all recommendations from the following groups or
committees before adopting this plan (Check those that apply):
4. The school site council reviewed the content requirements for school plans of programs included in this
Single Plan for Student Achievement and believes all such content requirements have been met,
including those found in district governing board policies and in the LEA Plan.
5. This school plan is based on a thorough analysis of student academic performance. The actions
proposed herein form a sound, comprehensive, coordinated plan to reach stated school goals to
improve student academic performance.
6. This school plan was adopted by the school site council at a public meeting on: _______.
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