All schools are accredited through North Central Association
District is in candidacy for AdvancED accreditation
December 09, 2011
What is Accreditation? Power Point Presentation
Agendas for District Accreditation Meetings
Invest with Us in Kalkaska Public Schools!
"Invest with us" Television Spot
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Kalkaska Public Schools
MISSION STATEMENT
The Kalkaska Public School District, in cooperative partnership with students, staff family and community, believes all students can learn. We will provide a caring environment that promotes academic achievement and social responsibility. This partnership will help all students develop their maximum potential and adapt and contribute to a changing world.
VISION STATEMENT
It is the vision of the Kalkaska Public School District to be a model of education and a source of community pride. In this endeavor we seek to create an instructional program that maximizes the learning potential of all students.
___________________________________Blazers
School Improvement Documents
- KPS Organizational Chart
- Standards Assessment Report (SAR)
- View the District School Improvement Plan
- View Cherry Street Intermediate's School Improvement Plan
- View Birch Street Elementary's School Improvement Plan
- View KMS School Improvement Plan
- View KHS School Improvement Plan
- View Rapid City Elementary's School Improvement Plan
- View Northside's School Improvement Plan
AdvancEd-QAR
Seven Standards
Artifacts
March 5, 6, 7, 2012
1. Vision and Purpose
1.1 Establishes a vision and purpose for the system in collaboration with its stakeholders
KMS Bldg. Improvement Mtg. 3-8-2010
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1.2 Communicates the system's vision and purpose to build stakeholder understanding and support
District Accreditation Meeting Agendas
Rapid City Dec. 2011 Newsletter
Rapid City December 2010 Newsletter
Agenda for first staff day of 2011
Cherry Street Newsletter Dec. 2010
Cherry Street Newsletter Dec. 2011
KHS Mission and Vision Statement Photo
KHS 2011 Back-to-School Newsletter
KHS Handbook - Mission and Vision Statements
1.3 Identifies system-wide goals and measures to advance the vision
Birch Street School Improvement Activities
KMS Newsletter with Career Day News
1.4 Develops and continuously maintains a profile of the system, its students, and the community
KPS Free and Reduced Lunch 2010-2011
KPS Free and Reduced Lunch 2011-2012
1.5 Ensures that the system's vision and purpose guide the teaching and learning process and the strategic direction of schools, departments, and services
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2. Governance and Leadership
2.1 Establishes and communicates policies and procedures that provide for the effective operation of the system
Cherry Street Staff Meeting 1-3-12
2.2 Recognizes and preserves the executive, administrative, and leadership authority of the administrative head of the system
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2.3 Ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, standards, and regulations
2.4 Implements policies and procedures that provide for the orientation and training of the governing board
2.5 Builds public support, secures sufficient resources, and acts as a steward of the system's resources
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2.6 Maintains access to legal counsel to advise or obtain information about legal requirements and obligations
Legal Representation Motion from Board Meeting 1-9-12
2.7 Maintains adequate insurance or equivalent resources to protect its financial stability and administrative operations
The district carries property and casualty insurance through SET SEG.
Workers' Compensation Insurance Certificate
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2.8 Provides for systematic analysis and review of student performance and school and system effectiveness
ACT summary - students that met CRBs
MEAP Proficiency 2011 Cut Scores
Multi-Year MEAP Cohort Proficiency
NWEA District by Grade Report - Fall 2011
NWEA District by School Report - Fall 2011
KMS Staff Meeting/PLC Agenda 2-21-12
2.9 Creates and supports collaborative networks of stakeholders to support system programs
Updated Parent Communication Plan
2.10 Provides direction, assistance, and resources to align, support and enhance all parts of the system in meeting organizational and student performance goals
KPS Operating Expenses Budget 2010
2.11 Provides internal and external stakeholders meaningful roles in the decision-making processes that promote a culture of participation, responsibility, and ownership
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 1-31-11
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 02-09-12
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 02-28-11
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 05-09-11
PLC and GLM Plan Remainder of 2011
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2.12 Assesses and addresses community expectations and stakeholder satisfaction
Birch St. Parent Questionnaire Data
2011 KHS School Climate Survey - Parent
2011 KHS School Climate Survey - Staff
2011 KHS School Climate Survey - Student
2.13 Implements an evaluation system that provides for the professional growth of all personnel
Blank First Page Teacher Eval.
Blank Pre-Observation Data Sheet
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3. Teaching and Learning
3.1 Develops, articulates, and coordinates curriculum based on clearly-defined expectations for student learning, including essential knowledge and skills
Geology of National Parks Pacing Guide
Creative Writing Curriculum Map
Sixth Grade Reading Curriculum Map
Seventh Grade Reading Curriculum Map
First Grade Writing Curriculum Map
Second Grade Writing Curriculum Map
Third Grade Writing Curriculum Map
Fifth Grade Writing Curriculum Map
7th Grade Social Studies Map - KMS
Sixth Grade Social Studies Map
Read 180 EE Correlations to Common Core
8th Grade Science Pacing Guide Monthly
3.2 Establishes expectations and supports student engagement in the learning process, including opportunities to explore application of higher order thinking skills and investigate new approaches to applying their learning
2009-10 Literacy Block Schedule
AIMSWEB Progress Monitoring Schedule 11-12
Birch Street Para Schedule 10-11
Middle School Master Schedule 09-10
Middle School Planning and Assessment Calendar 11-12
PLC and GLM for remainder of 2011
3.3 Ensures that system-wide curricular and instructional decisions are based on data and research at all levels
Birch Street K-1 Agenda October 2011
Cherry Street Agenda October 2011
Cherry Street Agenda November 2011
Birch Street 2-3 Agenda November 2011
Birch Street K-1 Agenda November 2011
ACT Summary - Students Who Met ACBs
High School Agenda SMA 11-15-10
MEAP Proficiency Comparison - 2011 cut scores
Michigan Report Cards - 2010-11
Multi-Year MEAP Co-hort Proficiency
Northside Staff Meeting Aug. 31
NWEA District by Grade Report - Fall 2011
NWEA District by School Report - Fall 2011
PK-5 PD,PLC, GLM Focus for 11-12
Student Concern Planning Sheet
KEA Contract Language on Curriculum Development Council
3.4 Supports instruction that is research-based and reflective of best practice
January 2012 CCSS Mathematics Meetings
AIMSWEB Progress Monitoring Schedule 2011-12
Found-TRA Training Schedule 07
Northside Staff Meeting August 31
PK-5 PD,PLC, GLM Focus for 11-12
3.5 Supports a curriculum that challenges and meets the needs of each student, reflects
a commitment to equity, and demonstrates an appreciation of diversity
Mild Cognitively Impaired Curriculum Map
Cognitively Impaired Program Desc.
CA 60 Intervention Program Overview K-5
Elementary Comprehensive Literacy Program overview
Elementary Implementation Checklist-Literacy 11-12
Student Concern Planning Sheet
3.6 Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning
2009-10 Literacy Block Schedule
Middle School Master Schedule 09-10
Middle School Planning and Assessment Cal 11-12
PLC and GLM Plan for Remainder of 2011
Student Concern Planning Sheet
KHS Scheduled Daily Clock Hours of Instruction - 2011-2012
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3.7 Maintains articulation among and between all levels of schooling to monitor student performance and ensure readiness for future schooling or employment
Counseling Services at Birch Street
Request for Educational Support
Student Concern Planning Sheet
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3.8 Supports the implementation of interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning
Counseling Services at Birch Street
Request for Educational Support
Student Concern Planning Sheet
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3.9 Maintains a system-wide climate that supports student learning
Counseling Services at Birch Street
Rapid City Elem Behavior Rubric
Request for Educational Support Final
Student Concern Planning Sheet
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3.10 Ensures that curriculum is reviewed and revised at regular intervals
(See Curriculum Development Council (CDC) on District Home Page)
3.11 Coordinates and ensures ready access to instructional technology, information and media services, and materials needed for effective instruction
K-5 Library-Technology Jan 23-27
4. Documenting and Using Results
4.1 Establishes and implements a comprehensive assessment system, aligned with the system's expectations for student learning, that yields information which is reliable, valid, and bias-free
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AIMSWEB Progress Monitoring Schedule 2011-12
Elementary School Behavior Rubric
Data-based Web Sites Used at KPS
MEAP Comparison by Year Summary
4.2 Ensures that student assessment data are used to make decisions for continuous improvement of teaching and learning
Cherry St. MEAP 5 yr. Proficiency Comparison 2011 cut scores
Cherry St. MEAP 2011 by demographics
MEAP Proficiency comp. to state 6-8
MEAP Comparison by Year Summary
MEAP proficiency compared to state by year 3-5
Multi-Year MEAP Proficiency Comparison
ACT Summary - students that met CRBs
AIMSWEB Progress Monitoring Schedule 2011-12
Elementary Data Board 1 (1) GL
MEAP Proficiency Comparison Cut Scores 2011
Michigan Report Cards 2010-2011
Middle School Planning & Assessment Cal.
Multi-Year MEAP Cohort Proficiency
NWEA District By Grade Report Fall 2011
NWEA District by School Report Fall 2011
PK-5 PD, PLC, GLM Focus for 11-12
PLC and GLM Plan for remainder of 2011 (1)
4.3 Conducts a systematic analysis of instructional and organizational effectiveness, including support systems, and uses the results to improve student and system performance
1-3-11 Rapid City 1-hour agenda
3-7-11 Rapid City 1 hr. Agenda
Northside Staff Meeting August 31
4.4 Provides a system of communication which uses a variety of methods to report student performance and system effectiveness to all stakeholders
AIMSWEB Progress Monitoring Schedule 11-12
QAR Communication Data and Assessment
4.5 Uses comparison and trend data from comparable school systems to evaluate student performance and system effectiveness
Middle School Planning & Assessment Cal.
School Improvement Agenda 1-31-11
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 2-28-11
High School Agenda SMA 09-01-11
High School Agenda SMA 11-15-10
K-5 PD, PLC, GLM Focus for 10-11
Middle School Master Schedule 2009-10
PK-5 PD, PLC. GLM Focus for 11-12
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 5-9-11
Rapid City School Improvement Agenda 12-7-11
4.6 Demonstrates verifiable growth in student performance that is supported by multiple sources of evidence
CA-60 Intervention Program Overview K-5
Elementary Comprehensive Literacy Program overview
Elementary Implementation Checklist-Literacy 11-12
4.7 Maintains a secure, accurate and complete student record system in accordance with state and federal regulations
(See Power School Icon on District Home Page)
ACT summary - students that met CRBs
Elementary Data Board 1 GL (1)
MEAP Proficiency Comparison - 2011 cut scores
Michigan Report Cards 2010-2011
Multi-year MEAP Cohort Proficiency - all on 1 page
NWEA District by Grade Report - Fall 2011
NWEA District by School Report - Fall 2011
5. Resources and Support
5.1 Establishes and implements processes to recruit, employ, retain, and mentor qualified professional and support staff to fulfill assigned roles and responsibilities
Staff Recruitment - Subs - PCMI
KEA Contract Language on Mentoring
KEA Contract Language on Master Teacher Program
Blank First Page Teacher Eval.
Blank Pre-Observation Data Sheet
KHS Initial Probationary Teacher Meeting
KHS Midway Probationary Teacher Meeting
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5.2 Establishes and implements a process to assign professional and support staff based on system needs and staff qualifications as may be required by federal and state law and regulations (i.e., professional preparation, ability, knowledge, and experience)
KEA Contract Language on Master Teacher Program
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5.3 Establishes and implements a process to design, evaluate, and improve professional development and ensures participation by all faculty and staff
KEA Contract Language on Curriculum Development Council
11/12 Grade ELA CCSS Alignment
CCSS Revised Curriculum Mapping Protocol
5.4 Ensures that staff are sufficient in number to meet the vision and purpose of the school system and to meet federal and state law and regulations, if applicable
KEA Contract Language on Class Size
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5.5 Engages in long-term budgetary planning and annually budgets sufficient resources to support its educational programs and to implement its plans for improvement
Budget Transparency Operating Expenditures
Budget Transparency Personnel Report
Minutes of 6-15-11 Budget Discussion
Minutes 6-20-11 Budget Hearing and Approval
5.7 Maintain sites, facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, orderly, and healthy environment
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5.8 Establishes and implements written security and crisis management plans with appropriate training for stakeholders
The district has detailed crisis response plans and procedures. These are kept confidential for the safety and security of our students and staff.
KHS Crisis - Building Management
5.9 Implements processes and plans for maintaining and improving sites, facilities, and equipment
Minutes from 12-14-09 Board Meeting - Bond Proposal
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5.10 Provides technology infrastructure and equipment that is up-to-date and sufficient to accomplish the system's goals
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See the District Technology Plan Icon on Right Side of Web Page
5.11 Provides and coordinates support services that meet the health, counseling, nutrition, safety, cocurricular, transportation, and special learning needs of all students
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5.12 Provides student support services coordinated with the school, home, and community
6. Stakeholders and Community Relations
6.1 Fosters collaboration with community stakeholders to support student learning
KEA Contract Language on District Advisory Committee
KEA Contract Language on Site Advisory Committee
School Improvement Parent Involvement Plan
Coffee and Doughnuts Meeting Minutes
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6.2 Uses system-wide strategies to listen to and communicate with stakeholders
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Coffee and Doughnuts Meeting Minutes
Family Involvement Survey - Birch
Family Involvement Survey - Cherry St.
Family Involvement Survey - KPS
Family Involvement Survey Rapid City
School Improvement Parent Involvement Plan
KEA Contract Language on District Advisory Committee
KEA Contract Language on Site Advisory Committee
KHS School Climate Survey - Parent
KHS School Climate Survey - Staff
KHS School Climate Survey - Student
6.3 Solicits the knowledge and skills of stakeholders to enhance the work of the system
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11-12 Junior Achievement Class Verification Form
Family Involvement Log June 11-Jan 12
Library Open House Pre-K and Kdg.
KEA Contract Language on Site Advisory Committee
KHS School Climate Survey - Parent
KHS School Climate Survey - Staff
KHS School Climate Survey - Student
6.4 Communicates the expectations for student learning and goals for improvement to all stakeholders
Library Open House Pre-K and Kdg.
6.5 Provides information that is meaningful and useful to stakeholders
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Rapid City Dec. 2011 Newsletter
Rapid City Dec. 2010 Newsletter
Birch Street Oct. 2011 Newsletter
Birch Street Nov. 2011 Newsletter
Birch Street Jan. 2012 Newsletter
KMS Leading Indicator Report 2010-11
KMS External Assessment Report - SEEDS
Science Workshop Flyer Birch St.
Health and Nutrition Rapid City
Band Festival Letter to Middle School Parents
Band Festival Letter to High School Parents
7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement
7.1 Engages in a continuous process of improvement that articulates the vision and purpose the system is pursuing (Vision); maintains a rich and current description of students, their performance, the system effectiveness, and the community (Profile); employs goals and interventions to improve student performance (Plan); and documents and uses the results to inform future improvement efforts (Results)
Birch Street School Improvement Activities
KMS Bldg. Improvement Mtg. 1-9-12
KMS Bldg. Improvement Mtg. 11-14-11
KMS Bldg. Improvement Mtg. 12-12-11
KMS Bldg. Improvement Mtg. 3-14-11
7.2 Engages stakeholders in the processes of continuous improvement
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7.3 Ensures that each school's plan for continuous improvement is aligned with the system's vision and expectations for student learning
7.4 Ensures that each school's plan for continuous improvement includes a focus on increasing learning for all students and closing gaps between current and expected student performance levels
Birch Street School Improvement Activities
Semantic Feature Analysis Samples
Reciprocal Teaching Clarifying
Reciprocal Teaching Summarizing
Reciprocal Teaching Predicting
Reciprocal Teaching Questioning
KMS Career Forward/Computer Exploration Outline
7.5 Provides research-based professional development for the system and school personnel to help them achieve improvement goals
2010-2012 Professional Development Log
Elementary Implementation Checklist-Literacy 11-12
High School Agenda December 19.2011
High School Agenda sma09012011
High School Agenda sma11152010
Northside STAFF MEETING AUGUST 31
PK-5 PD,PLC, GLM Focus for 11-12
7.6 Monitors and communicates the results of improvement efforts to stakeholders
Coffee and Doughnuts Meeting Minutes
7.7 Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and impact of its continuous process of improvement
7.8 Allocates and protects time for planning and engaging in continuous improvement efforts system-wide
Cherry Street Staff Meeting 11-18-11
Elementary Implementation Checklist-Literacy 11-12
High School Agenda December 19.2011
High School Agenda sma09012011
High School Agenda sma11152010
Northside STAFF MEETING AUGUST 31
PK-5 PD,PLC, GLM Focus for 11-12
7.9 Provides direction and assistance to its schools and operational units to support their continuous improvement efforts
KEA Contract Language on District Advisory Committee
KEA Contract Language on Site Advisory Committee
All policies and guidelines in red indicate a number to look for in the "Policy and Guidelines-NEOLA" button on the kpschools.com web site.
*Administrative Guideline (these require a password and are for administration and staff to use to follow procedures and protocols.)
