Santa Cruz County – Regional
Occupational Program
South County Orientation – Thursday,
August 15th 3:00 – 4:30 PM
• Mark Hodges (ROP) Senior Director
831 466-5762 markhodges@santacruz.k12.ca.us
• Jim Howes (ROP) Assistant Director
831 466-5761 jhowes@santacruz.k12.ca.us
Orientation Agenda
• Mark Hodges – Welcome/Introductions – New
Teachers
• Mark Hodges – ROP Vision, Goals & Staff
Responsibilities
• Jim Howes – ROP Updates (Sites & Courses)
• Mark Hodges – ROP Office Staff Presentations
• Mark Hodges– ROP Contract Hours (How to
make up time)
• Deb Tracy – Blood Borne Pathogens
• Fidel Mejia – Technology
• Linda Surrell – Counselors
• Karen Lemon – Middle School Outreach
Orientation Agenda
• Julie Edwards – Work Based Learning (WBL)
• Shareen Bell – Your Future is our Business,
Teacher Survey (YFIOB)
• Mark Hodges– Important Dates
• Meetings by School Site
Staff Introductions
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Name
Subject Area(s) or position
School(s) or site location(s)
Number of years with ROP
Superintendent Michael
Watkins and Deputy
Superintendent Bryan Wall
Santa Cruz County Office of
Education Update
The probability that we may
fail in the struggle ought not to
deter us from the support of a
cause we believe to be just.
Abraham Lincoln
We are at a crossroads and there
are decisions we need to make.
• Do we plan for elimination or plan for integration?
(We need to be embedded in school district services)
• Do we plan for stagnation or plan for innovation?
(How can we better serve students and school districts?)
• Do we plan for self-preservation or program
continuation? (Keep the big picture in mind.)
• One thing is for sure ROP will have to reinvent itself
to survive in the new Local Control Funding environment.
Top 5 tips for Revitalizing
Your Business
1. Try
to cut your operational costs
2. Work diligently on customer retention
3. Simplify your business activities.
4. Don’t cut back on spending money to train your
staff.
5. Innovation is the key to business survival.
How is this accomplished?
• 1. Re-Evaluate:
▫ Self-evaluate or self-assess your situation.
• 2. Re-Define: strategy
▫ What is our purpose?
▫ Does the business have a direction?
• “Why do we exist as a business?” To prepare
students to become college and career ready.
▫ Vision:
• “What do we want to achieve using this
business as a tool?”
▫ Mission: The Santa Cruz County Regional
Occupational Program (ROP) provides students
with the opportunity to acquire academic,
career and technical skills and to prepare
for life-long learning and success in the
changing workplace.
• Values:
▫ Teamwork, Customer Service, Quality
Instructors, Workplace Learning, Visionary
Leadership, Supportive Environment, Affordable
Career Training, Powerful and Relevant
Curriculum, Business and Community
Partnerships.
• Brand:
▫ “Who are we as a business to the general public?”
• People:
▫ Are the right people in the right places? Are
employees committed to organizational success?
• Customers:
▫ Are customers satisfied?
• Product:
▫ Are we offering innovative products/services?
• Process:
▫ Are systems in place to get work done efficiently?
• Finance:
▫ Are we competitive and profitable?
Focus on what really matters.
Vision for ROP
• All ROP staff become integrated in the school community.
• ROP courses are embedded in the core curriculum in all schools.
• ROP/ CTE programs become a graduation requirement and are a metric of
school accountability systems. (i.e.. API)
• All Santa Cruz County students, grades 7-12, are exposed to the advantages
of Career and Technical Education through the regional occupational
programs.
• SCCROP is connected to the regional business community.
• All ROP students participate in a CTE learning experience in the
community.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius
SCCROP Program Goals for
2013-2014
SCCROP Program Goals for 2013-2014
• Every teacher/counselor will participate in at least one subject advisory
committee meeting.
• SCCROP will begin to transition from the ROP Advisory Night to the ROP
Annual Showcase.
• Every teacher/counselor will develop an integration/collaboration project
with a school district teacher/counselor.
▫ Create a lesson, unit or project, participate in data gathering efforts, organize an
advisory committee meeting together, etc.
• SCCROP will apply for an additional UC a-g and articulated course.
• Create a SCCROP steering committee.
• SCCROP will increase student participation in summer learning activities.
▫ Middle school outreach programs, summer school integration, etc.
CTE Legislation
CTE Legislation
• Student College and Career Readiness to Improve With
Passage of SB 1458. SB 1458 alters the structure of California's
Academic Performance Index (API) by setting a 60% limit for
standardized test performance for high schools.
ROP Office Staff Responsibilities
• Michele Cuartilon – (Department
Coordinator – 466-5764) – coordinates
operational procedures and the support
activities for major program functions and
instructor time sheets
 CAROCP
 Ordering
 Payroll
Laurie Stewart – (Administrative Secretary –
466-5760) – Credentials, Certificates, Master
Schedule – miscellaneous office details
Sharon Wright – Miller (Pupil Data Specialist
– 466-5765)– ASAP – Attendance – miscellaneous
office details
Heather Hutchison – (Fiscal Accountant –
466-5766) – Classroom Budgets – Budget Details –
miscellaneous office details
New Teachers – 2013/2014
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Alex Rodriguez – Criminal Justice (WHS/WPD)
Elizabeth Sousa – Criminal Justice (WHS/WPD)
Rudy Lopez Jr. – Criminal Justice (PVHS)
Monique Rangel – Criminal Justice (PVHS)
Dan Young – Music Production (PVHS)
Lora Hunter – Careers with Children (PVHS)
Maggie Kline – Play Production (SHS)
Jason Carr – Bike Performance & Technology
(PVHS)
▫ Joel Domhoff – Sports Related Occupations
(NBGCC & AHS)
New Teachers – 2013/2014
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Adrienne Frisbee – Green Careers (PVHS)
Fidel Mejia – Information Technology – (Cruzio)
Troy Souza – Fire Technology (SCHS)
Sarah Ryan – Criminal Justice (HHS)
Laura Taylor – Animal Science and Veterinary
Science (SHS)
▫ Stu Walters – Sports Related Occupations (SHS)
▫ Eric Anderson – Bike Performance & Technology
(AHS)
New Courses – 2013/2014
• New Courses
▫ Music Production & Recording Arts – PVHS
▫ Careers With Children – PVHS
▫ Green Careers – PVHS
▫ Information Technology – Cruzio
▫ Play Production – SHS
▫ Animal Science – SHS
▫ Floral Design – WHS
ROP Data in the 2012-12013
School year
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62 teachers
8 counselors
21 temporary service agreements (TSA’s)
150 classes
3,633 students served
167 adults participated in our programs
40 different courses offered
How did ROP allocate its
resources in 2012-2013?
certificated and administrative
salaries
support salaries
statutories and health benefits
52.79%
5.30%
24.50%
supplies
7.01%
travel ,repairs, postage, phone, etc.
2.72%
indirect costs (general program
services)
7.68%
100.00%
ROP Teacher Essential
Responsibilities
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Group and individual instruction
Ensure an environment conducive to learning
Evaluate student skill and job readiness
Maintain accurate attendance
Complete required records and reports in a timely
manner
Maintain an active subject advisory committee meeting
Establish and maintain effective communication
Complete at least 20 hours of career preparation
instruction
Complete a Professional Growth Plan (PGP)
ROP Job Related Qualifications
• Knowledge of current practices in the field
• Skill and ability to organize instructional program and
students
• Develop and organize instructional materials
ROP Updates:
• The Medical Assisting program will move to the COE
Annex at 399 Encinal St. Santa Cruz
Blood borne Pathogens
• 3:40 PM – 3:55 PM
▫ Deb Tracy
Technology Coordinator - Update
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4:00 PM – 4:10 PM
Fidel Mejia
Web Site
Tech Request
Attendance (ASAP) - passwords
Absence (AESOP) – substitute teacher needs
Counselors – Linda Surrell
• · Role of the ROP Counselor
• · What ROP Can Do For You
• · Monthly Career activities report
Middle School Outreach –
Karen Lemon
• 3:35 PM – 3:40 PM
• Karen Lemon – Middle School Outreach
Coordinator
Teacher Survey Results & YFIOB
Shareen Bell
ROP- WASC
Teacher Survey Results
Spring 2013
Demographics Spring 2013
• 47 ROP teachers answered June Teacher survey
• ROP teachers from 14 sites answered survey
• Of the teachers who answered the survey,
- 71% were Very Satisfied teaching in ROP
- 27% were Satisfied teaching in ROP
- 2% were Neutral
Meeting Student & Program
Goals
Sufficient instructional time to meet needs of all
students
2012 ~ 85%
2013 ~ 91%
Sufficient instructional materials/equipment to reach
goals
2012 ~ 87%
2013 ~ 89%
Sufficient access to instructional technology
2012 ~ 78%
2013 ~ 90%
Professional Development
Received feedback that helps improve teaching
2012 ~ 91%
2013 ~ 93%
Know what is expected to teach in their ROP class
2012 ~ 87%
2013 ~ 100% ****
ROP – PD supports growth and improves instruction
2012 ~71%
2013 ~ 87%
Had enough time to collaborate with other ROP instructors
2012 ~ 71%
2013 ~ 71%
Management & Staff Support
ROP administrators support them in their CTE
2012 ~ 97%
2013 ~ 98%
ROP staff [office, counselors, & admin.] communicate
clearly
2012 ~ 93%
2013 ~ 93%
ROP teachers and leadership have a shared vision
2012 ~ 90%
2013 ~ 96%
Parents & Business community
ROP program connects with the business community to
support the ROP program
2012 ~ 93%
2013 ~ 95%
ROP students’ parents/guardians understand the goals and
objectives of their class
2012 ~ 78%
2013 ~ 77% ***
Strengths of ROP Program
• Support, respect, and freedom for teachers
• Devoted, talented people.
• ROP provides a wide range of options for students to choose
from beyond the standard high school program.
• Instructors who have worked in the fields they are teaching.
• Commitment to career education & life long learning
• Connecting students with the community and its businesses
• Great community, very supportive, clear leadership
Suggestions for
Improvement
• Stop hiring a "temporary" workforce
• More aggressive recruitment, Create strategies for promoting ROP
classes at the teachers' sites.
• More time for teachers to collaborate within shared curricular areas
• A more organized master calendar
• Possibly reduce redundant activities such as combining attendance
with the school districts.
• PD time that can be utilized for alignment of courses and
curriculum development instead of promotional theater for the
community.
Leadership Team Support of
Teachers
• More site visits.
• The leadership team is a mystery. Have a rotating teacher presence on this
team. Who are "leadership team" members? How are decisions made &
implemented? Involve our teachers more in the process of decision
making/reporting
• Streamline responsibilities for teachers. Make our jobs easier by reducing
paperwork, i.e... make attendance reporting digitized and have the same
attendance layout with the site's attendance
• More teacher collaboration time at the meetings
• Have "peer round tables" to exchange ideas of teaching
methodologies/Encourage PD meetings for collaboration with our subject
matter experts
YFIOB - Updates
• Career Panel Speakers into your classroom
• YFIOB Seed-To-Table Luncheon is showcasing
work-based learning to Business Community
Ag Production, Environmental Science, Culinary, Floral Design,
Graphic Design, Video Production, Digital Photography,
Music Production, Web Design
• Roadmaps curriculum is available to integrate into
your curriculum
• Job-Shadow experiences for selected Seniors
Julie Edwards – Metro ED
Santa Cruz 2012 - 2013
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ROP offered the new CTE credential modules
Module 385B - 14 teachers/24 hrs of instruction
Module 385C - 15 teachers/24 hrs of instruction
Module 385D - 23 teachers/24 hrs of instruction
Module 1D Test Out - 8 teachers passed
Module 1D - 7 teachers/24 hrs of instruction
Module 4 - 11 teachers/24 hrs of instruction
Julie Edwards – Work
Based Learning 2012 – 2013
• Total number of students enrolled: 199 including
49 adults
• Students with paid assignments: 14
• Students with unpaid assignments: 185
• Total WBL hours: 15,449
• Total teachers with students in WBL: 8
Purpose of the Leadership
Team
• A group that represents your interests and the
interests of the program and assists
management in the decision making process.
ROP Leadership Team
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Mark Hodges – ROP Director
James Howes – ROP Assistant Director
Linda Surrell – ROP Program Coordinator & Counselor
Michele Cuartilon – ROP Department Coordinator
Karen Lemon – ROP Instructor & Middle School Outreach
Coordinator
Heather Hutchison – Fiscal Accountant
Deb Tracy – ROP Instructor & Medical Pathway
Coordinator
Shareen Bell – YFIOB Business Partner
Luann Seaman – CTE Collaborative Cabrillo Community
College
Fidel Mejia – Tech Coordinator
Important Dates in 2013 – 2014
School Year
• Staff Development meeting dates:
▫ October 23rd – Technology Training
▫ February 5th – ROP Expo
▫ Completed by March 28th –Subject Advisories
• Portfolio Showcase in May 2014 – Date TBD
Important Dates in 2013 –
2014 School Year
• Santa Cruz County Fair – September 10th – 15th
• YFIOB Luncheon – October 11 th 11:45 AM – 1:30
PM
▫ Twin lakes Monschke Hall
• Cabrillo College Career Night – Monday,
November 4th
Counselor Site Meetings
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Pajaro Valley High School – Sheri Williams –
Watsonville High School – Lora Hunter
Aptos High School – Julie Edwards
Renaissance High School – Joel Amrani/
Watsonville Community School – Lori
Davenport
• Signs Requested from Laurie for the Tech
Center for South County
• For North County – to TBD we are
restricted to the common area and
classroom.
Thank you & Have a Great Year!