1,219 Schools and 264 Districts Make AYP
Preliminary results released by the Kansas State Department of Education today indicate that 1,219 schools, or 86.2%, and 264 USDs, 88%, met the AYP targets for 2006.
While statewide figures were not available, Dr. Tom Foster, assistant commissioner for learning services, praised Kansas educators and students for making and sustaining incredible levels of growth.
In 2006, 195 schools, 36 USDs, and the state did not make AYP. That is an increase of about 5% from last year.
In 2006, the first year in which state tests were given to all students in grades 3-8, plus one grade at high school, 475,593 state assessments were given. That is over twice as many as were given in 2005.
When looking at just Title 1 schools, of which there are 683 in Kansas, more than 96% of them were not identified for improvement.
The number of Kansas schools making AYP exceeds the national average of 71%, based on states that reported results as of early September, 2006.
Preliminary school report card data will be made available to schools November 17 and final versions presented to the State Board at their December 12 meeting.
KNEA Members and Schools Recognized
Six schools were recognized at the State Board meeting this month.
Ogden Elementary, in USD 383, Manhattan Ogden, was recognized for receiving the Intel and Scholastic School of Distinction Award for outstanding achievement in elementary mathematics. Jim Armendariz, principal, and Mike Berndt, both members of NEA Manhattan/Ogden, represented the school.
Recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education were
Regency Place Elementary, USD 233, Olathe , Greg Oborny, principal and Olathe NEA member
Westview Elementary, USD 233, Olathe
Eugene Ware Elementary, USD 234, Fort Scott
Garfield Elementary, USD 402, Augusta
Frances Willard Elementary, USD 470, Arkansas City
$40,000 Awarded To Charter School Organization
The Kansas Association of Public Charter Schools received a $40,000 grant to provide statewide support and networking services to potential, new and existing Kansas charter schools.
Names of principles of the KAPCS were not provided to the Board, but Mike Welden, Olathe, and Betty Horton, Topeka, were recognized in the audience.
The grant competition, which began with an RFP posted on the KSDE website October 18 and due November 1, drew 2 applicants, KAPCS and the Kansas Association of School Boards. No information was provided to the State Board regarding the scoring rubric or reviewer comments.
The motion to approve the award passed 6-3, with Steve Abrams, John Bacon, Kathy Martin, Connie Morris, Iris Van Meter and Ken Willard voting yes; Sue Gamble, Bill Wagnon and Janet Waugh voted no; Carol Rupe was absent.
In other action, the State Board
Set a public hearing for February 13, 2007, on proposed regulations regarding seclusion and restraint provisions for students with disabilities.
Approved recommendations from the Waiver Review Committee
- USD 102, Cimarron-Ensign, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 230, Spring Hill, 1 teacher, psychology
- USD 240, Twin Valley , 1 teacher, FACS
- USD 253, Emporia , 1 teacher, ESOL
- USD 259, Wichita , 29 special education, 6 math, 1 art, 1 FACS teachers
- USD 261, Haysville, 3 teachers, special education
- USD 263, Mulvane, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 266, Maize, 1 teacher, physical education
- USD 282, West Elk, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 290, Ottawa , 2 teachers, special education
- USD 305, Salina , 21 special education, 1 journalism teachers
- USD 320, Wamego, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 333, Concordia, 2 teachers, special education
- USD 336, Holton, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 353, Wellington , 1 teacher, special education
- USD 364, Marysville, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 368, Paola, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 379, Clay Center , 2 teachers, special education
- USD 403, Otis-Bison, 1 teacher, FACS
- USD 407, Russell County , 1 teacher, special education
- USD 453, Leavenworth , 1 teacher, special education
- USD 457, Garden City, 1 teacher, library media specialist
- USD 480, Liberal, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 483, Kismet-Plains, 1 teacher, special education
- USD 489, Hays, 5 special education teachers
- USD 497, Lawrence, 9 special education teachers
- USD 512, Shawnee Mission, 1 teacher, library media specialist
- USD 602, NW Kansas ESC, 8 special education teachers
- USD 603, ANW SEC, 13 special education teachers
- USD 607, Tri County SEC, 4 special education teachers
- USD 614, East Central Kansas Coop, 1 special education teacher
- USD 618, Sedgwick County AES, 14 special education teachers
- USD 619, Sumner County ES, 3 special education teachers
- USD 620, Three Lakes EC, 5 special education teachers
- USD 636, NCKESC, 3 special education teachers
Approved recommendations from the Licensure Review Committee
Approve 14 requests for licensure/endorsement
Deny 6 requests for licensure/endorsement
Heard a report from the Kansas Association of Education Service Agencies
Heard a staff presentation on ELL/ESOL students/programs
Received the annual report from the Kansas State High School Activities Association
Discussed possible legislative policy recommendations for 2007
December State Board Meeting
The December meeting of the State Board will be Tuesday and Wednesday, December 12 and 13 in Topeka. The Board agenda and materials should be available on the KSDE website beginning Monday, December 4.
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