2013-2014
2014-2015
School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
School:
Address:
Learning
Community
Matthews Elementary
School
200 McDowell Avenue
Courier Number:
447
Phone Number:
980-343-3940
Matthews, NC 28105
Fax Number:
980-343-3944
East Learning
Community
School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/matthewsES/Pages/Default.aspx
Principal: Michael Miliote
Learning Community Superintendent: Tonya Kales
From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the buildinglevel staff.”
Date
Committee Position Name Email Address
Elected
Principal Michael Miliote Michael.miliote@cms.k12.nc.us 1/10
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Elizabeth Redder
Anthony Hailey e.redder@cms.k12.nc.us
Anthony.hailey@cms.k12.nc.us
8/07
8/13
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Eric Campagna
Cathy Bish
Beth O’Donnell
Kristen Williams
Eric.campanga@cms.k12.nc.us
Catherine.Bish@cms.k12.nc.us
Bethm.odonnell@cms.k12.nc.us
Kristen.williams@cms.k12.nc.us
8/13
8/13
8/12
8/11
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Tracy Cain
Jill Summers
Tracy.cain@cms.k12.nc.us
Jillm.summers@cms.k12.nc.us
8/13
8/12
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Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Susan Smith
Glen Grossman
Angela Duerr
Kelly Coxe
Audra Goetz
Cara Hunter
Adam Whitten
Miranda Yountz
Tracy Lederer
Susan.smith3434@gmail.com
Glenn.m.grossman@gmail.com
adueer@mower.com
Eklly.chris.coxe@hotmail.com
Audra.goetz@gmail.com
carawhunter@gmail.com
awhitten@gmlj.com
Miranda.yountz@hotmail.com
tclederer@windstream.net
8/13
8/13
8/13
8/13
8/11
8/12
8/11
8/12
8/13
CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.
Matthews Elementary is focused on learning that is rigorous, relevant, collaborative, differentiated, positive, and promotes character in order to prepare our students for the 21 st century.
The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.
Matthews Elementary is dedicated to helping every child reach his or her pull potential.
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Every student can learn and learning is the chief priority for the
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Every student should be provided the resources and services school.
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Every student is a unique and valued individual whose self worth is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect. needed to be successful.
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Every student learns in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional strategies and evaluative tools to support their learning.
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Every student learns best when they are actively engaged in the
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With students as the first priority, teachers, administrators and learning process with appropriate opportunities for success
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Every student needs to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills and to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
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A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning. other staff members must be knowledgeable about students and their learning needs.
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Teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community members share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.
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The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, selfdirected, lifelong learners.
 Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher at least two of four weeks per month as approved by the School
Leadership Team.
 Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper
 supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.
 Increase the percent of boys who are reading at or above grade level to 62.9% as measured by the End of Grade reading assessment in grades 3-5 during the 13-14 school year.
 Increase the percentage of African American students at or above grade level by 6% as measured by the End of
Grades assessment in grades 3-5 during the 13-14 school year.
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Subject
Grade 03 Reading
Grade 03 Math
Grade 03 Total
Grade 04 Reading
Grade 04 Math
Grade 04 Total
Grade 05 Reading
Grade 05 Math
Grade 05 Science
Grade 05 Total
Reading Total
Math Total
Demographic
Subgroup
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Grade Total
Total
Total
2010-2011 School Year 2011-2012 School Year 2012-2013 School Year
%
Prof.
%
Met Exp.
Growth
Avg.
Growth
High
Growth
Ratio
%
Prof.
%
Met Exp.
Growth
Avg.
Growth
High
Growth
Ratio
%
Prof.
%
Met Exp.
Growth
Avg.
Growth
High
Growth
Ratio
83.3
95.5
89.4
90.2
54.1
0.076
1.2
85.3
93.2
89.3
88.2
55.8
0.130
1.3
66.2
57.6
61.9
64.0
95.4
92.8
74.1
64.1
0.272
0.174
2.9
1.8
92.2
48.3
-0.012
0.9
95.2
91.6
57.0
0.069
93.0
88.7
95.4
52.7
51.3
65.8
0.029
0.033
0.173
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.9
93.5
90.8
92.6
95.1
88.7
94.6
66.0
60.9
58.5
67.2
57.2
71.1
0.227
0.179
0.122
97.2
95.5
75.8
0.281
0.202
0.126
0.255
1.9
1.6
1.4
3.1
2.0
1.3
2.5
68.3
66.1
58.9
66.7
70.2
65.3
62.9
64.7
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Total 91.6
95.5
70.2
EOG Total Total 92.0
58.6
0.104
1.4
92.2
64.2
0.191
1.8
64.7
School Composite Total 92.0
58.6
0.104
1.4
92.2
64.2
0.191
1.8
64.7
Matthews Elementary School is located in southeastern Mecklenburg County in the incorporated town of Matthews. Matthews Elementary dates back to 1907. This long historical presence has laid the foundation for an extremely strong school and community bond. As a high achieving
K-5 school, Matthews Elementary promotes success for every student. Our total enrollment at Matthews Elementary School at the beginning of the
2012-2013 school year is 977 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. A typical grade level has seven to eight classes. The student population of Matthews Elementary is made up of the following:7% Asian, 16% African-American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Multi-Racial, and 64% White.
Our school staff has 101 members including, 67 certified staff members (classroom and support teachers),13 teacher assistants, two academic facilitators, one dean of students, one assistant principal, and one principal. The staff is very experienced and stable, with little turnover from year to year. We have thirty staff members who have a Master’s Degree and 18 who hold National Board Certifications.
Additionally,
Matthews Elementary School has over 2700 hours of volunteerism by parents, corporate sponsors, and community leaders each year.
Matthews Elementary has been cited as a North Carolina School of Excellence each year since the 2001-2002 school year, with the exception of the 2008-2009 school year. During the 2002-2003, 2006-2007. 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, school years we were also awarded the coveted Honor School of Excellence award. During the 2012-13 school year, the schools overall composite was 64.7% due to the renorming of assessments and expected growth was met. Our school maintains current technology with computers in every classroom. All second, third, fourth and fifth grade classrooms are equipped with Smartboards for the delivery of core curriculum as well as remediation and enrichment instruction.
Also, our kindergarten and first grade classrooms are equipped with iPads and LCD projectors. In order to maintain this momentum, our school will create a professional learning community that focused on using data to make sound instructional decisions. We will use this data to positively impact student achievement as we strive to regain the status of being an Honor School of Excellence .
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Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Focus Areas: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor,
Closing Achievement Gaps
Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce.
Focus Areas: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, and faith-based or community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child.
Focus Areas: Family Engagement, Communications, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Foundation
Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence.
Focus Areas: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service,
Cultural Competency
Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems.
Focus Areas: Effective & Efficient Processes and Systems, Strategic Management of District Resources, Data
Integrity and Utilization, School Performance Improvement, Disproportionality
Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through the expansion of strategic school design.
Focus Areas: Learning everywhere, all the time, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic School Design
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SMART Goal (1):
Duty Free Lunch for Teachers
Strategic Plan Goal:
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher at least two of four weeks per month as approved by the School Leadership Team.
Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce.
Strategic Plan Focus Area : Recruit and retain teachers.
Navigator Pathway : X - Enter Kindergarten ready
X- Advanced Reading in K-
2
X- At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9
X- At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3
Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used : Analysis of Master Instructional Schedule.
Strategies (determined by what data)
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Task

Task

Task (PD)
1.Provide teachers with duty free lunch when possible while providing adequate cafeteria safety and supervision.
- Create a rotating schedule
Point Person
(title/name)
Evidence of Success
(Student Impact)
Funding
(estimated cost / source)
Michael Miliote,
Principal
Grade each grade level.
Master schedule
Safe and orderly environment where students feel free of risk.
None
on a grade level have duty
free lunch per week.
- Utilize two district allocated cafeteria monitors to support student supervision.
- Utilize custodial staff to provide additional supervision of students.
Personnel
Involved
Teachers
Cafeteria monitors
Cafeteria manager
Custodial staff
Timeline
(Start —End)

Interim
Dates
10/13-6/14
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Duty Free Instructional Planning Time 301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during
Strategic Plan Goal: regular student contact hours.
Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area : High Academic Achievement
Navigator Pathway :
X - Enter Kindergarten ready
X - Grades 3-5
X - Advanced Reading in K-2
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
X - At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3
Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on
ACT
Data Used : Analysis of Master Instructional Schedule.
Strategies (determined by what data) Point Person
(title/name)
Evidence of Success
(Student Impact)
1.Provide teachers adequate planning time through the school year in order to maximize student learning while maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
- Provide teacher with a 45 minutes planning block 4x per week for three out of four weeks in a month.
- Provide teachers with a 45 minute planning block 5x per week for one of four weeks in a month.
- Provide teachers with a 20 minute planning period 1x per week for three out of four
Michael Miliote,
Principal
Meredith
Cabana,
Literacy
Facilitator
Veronica
Terrana,
Literacy
Facilitator
Master schedule
Total planning average 6 hours minutes per week
Grade level planning agendas
Maximize academic achievement of every student.
Funding
(estimated cost / source)
None
Personnel
Involved
Teachers
Teacher
Assistants
Facilitators
Timeline
(Start —End)
8/13-6/14
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- Provide teachers with one
200 minute planning block per month.
- Provide teachers with one
480 minute planning block per quarter.
SMART Goal (3):
Anti-Bullying / Character Education
Strategic Plan Goal:
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.
Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence.
Strategic Plan Focus Area : Physical safety, social and emotional health, high engagement
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Advanced Reading in K-2 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Data Used : o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Strategies (determined by what data)
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Task

Task

Task (PD)
1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention
- Implement Positive
Discipline in the Classroom
Train teachers on the 8
building blocks of Class
Meetings.
Point Person
(title/name)
Ashley Brown,
Counselor
Evidence of Success
(Student Impact)
Student will be provided a risk-free learning environment and taught how to problem solve.
Reduction in number of
Funding
(estimated cost / source)
None
Personnel
Involved
Timeline
(Start —End)

Interim
Dates
Classroom
Teachers
8/13-6/14
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- Provide regular coaching and feedback in the use of class meetings
- Increase use of problem solving TIPS model.
- Facilitate a staff book study on Positive Discipline in the
Classroom by Jane Nelson to increase staff and parent understanding of philosophy.
2.
Character Education Ashley Brown,
- Increase opportunities for Counselor
student led class meetings
within the school day.
- Implement class meeetings
Natalie Moore,
Psychologist
increase use of problem
solving TIPS model.
- Facilitate a staff book study on Positive Discipline in the
Classroom by Jane Nelson to increase staff and parent understanding of philosophy.
3.
Healthy Active Child 30 min.
- Provide teachers with tools for
active engagement during
indoor recess due to inclement
weather.
Eric
Campagna, PE
Teacher reported incidents of bullying.
Students will be develop character traits that will equip them for the 21 st century.
100% on staff survey regarding weekly implementation of class meetings.
100% of students will have
30 minutes of recess per day.
None
None
Classroom
Teachers
Classroom
Teachers
8/13-6/14
8/13-6/14
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- Create a master schedule with at least 30 minutes of required physical activity.
4.
School Health Team
- Create a cross functional
team that represents all
facets of school health.
Lynn Martin,
School Nurse
The team will respond to all school health related issues in a timely manner (within
24 hours).
None School health team members
8/13-6/14
SMART Goal (4):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Increase the percent of boys who are reading at or above grade level to 62.9% as measured by the End of Grade reading assessment in grades 3-5 during the 13-14 school year.
Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area : Closing achievement gaps
Navigator Pathway : ready
At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9
X - At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3
Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class
& exam
At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on
ACT
Data Used : EOG data composite profile
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)
1.
Differentiate instruction for students experiencing target deficit reading skills as determined by multiple assessments

Utilize RTI Workshop Instructional
Block
Point Person
(title/name)
Meredith
Cabana,
Facilitator
Evidence of Success
(Student Impact)
MAPs growth assessment to be measured at MOY and EOY.
Funding
(estimated cost / source)
Professional
Development provided by
Columbia
Teachers
College
Personnel
Involved
Timeline
(Start —End)

Interim
Dates
Staff 1/14
4/14
6/14
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Utilize a Literacy Lab approach to small group intervention instructional support
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Utilize the theory of Balanced
Literacy instruction.
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Utilize Words their Way and other word work instruction to build vocabulary and orthography.
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Use Guided Reading Strategies
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Utilize strategy group instruction

Use flexible, small group instruction based upon teacher observations and student work products

Utilize data from MAPs assessment,
Reading 3D, and common assessments to plan targeted instruction.
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Provide students with complex text that is on grade level, but provide supports when needed.
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Implement strategies gleaned from the Teacher’s College professional development.
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Implement text dependent questions.
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Focus on implementing a writing program that requires student to respond to what they have read and utilize evidence to support their arguments.
2. Analyze assessment data in order to develop appropriate instructional strategies for all children.
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Include differentiation strategies in
lesson plans

Pre-assess to determine needs for
each unit of study

Utilize flexible groupings for
instruction
Veronica
Terrana,
Facilitator
Michael Miliote,
Principal
Meredith Cabana,
Facilitator
-Veronica Terrana,
Facilitator
-Phyllis Shaddock,
Reading level increase by student.
MAPs growth assessment to be measured at MOY and EOY.
Reading level increase by funded by
Humanities.
-District
Funding
Provided through use of
MAPS and
DRA2
Faculty 8/1
– 6/8
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8/27/12

1/31/13

6/1/13
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Identify students who will receive
extra support through research
TD Teacher
based reading interventions

Implement the co-teaching model
for talent development students in
grades 3-5 in order to provide
challenging curriculum and higher
order thinking activities

Provide curriculum compacting to
further challenge TD students
through the use of choice menus,
contracts, problem solving
strategies, and research skills

Utilize inclusive practices through
the co-teaching model, still using pullouts as indicated by students’
Identify ESL students, working
closely with classroom teachers to
provide strategies that will maximize
language development, as well as

Develop common assessments to
drive instructional decisions.

Conduct peer observations and
learning walks with a focus on
-Linda Metz, EC
Teacher
-MaryAnn Todd,
EC Teacher
-Amy Adler, ESL
Teacher
-Shalan Fry,
Assistant Principal
-Natalie Moore,
School
Psychologist
-Pam Granger,
Technology
Teacher
enhancing teaching strategies. student. assessments.
SMART Goal (5):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Increase the percentage of African American students at or above grade level by 6% as measured by the End of Grades assessment in grades 3-5 during the 13-14 school year.
Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area : Closing achievement gaps
Navigator Pathway :
Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2
X - At/Above Grade Level Successful completion of
X - At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3
Take and pass at least 1
At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on
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& exam
ACT
Data Used : EOG data composite profile
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)
1.Align instructional practices to rigor of
Common Core.
 Implement “do now’s” and “exit tickets” each day created by a facilitator.

Implement multi-step equations daily in order to increase critical thinking.

Administration meets bi-weekly with teachers to monitor progress of students and recommend interventions.

Create unit pacing guides that align to the percentage of weighted tested items.

Create a vertically aligned math department in grades 3-5 to discuss common issues, problems, and vocabulary to minimize gaps throughout the progression of grade levels.

Provide additional instructional resources to supplement gaps in core curriculum (investigations)

Send facilitator to regular Math
Facilitator meetings in order to glean pertinent information from Math department.
Point Person
(title/name)
Meredith Cabana,
Facilitator
Veronica Terrana,
Facilitator
Michael Miliote,
Principal
Ashley Brown,
Counselor
Natalie Moore,
Psychologist
Shalan Fry, Dean of
Students
Evidence of Success
(Student Impact)
80% mastery on by data tracking sheets .
MAPs growth assessment to be measured at MOY and EOY.
Common assessment and assignment results.
Funding
(estimated cost / source)
Personnel
Involved
Timeline
(Start —End)

Interim
Dates
$900/Profession al Development
Fund.
Staff 1/14
3/14
5/14
6/14
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Staff 2.Anaylize assessment data to align student learning to the rigor of the Common Core.

Utilize released items from North
Carolina and other state as questions posed to students.
 Track results of “do now’s” and “exit tickets” each day and hold students to an expectation of 80% mastery.

Create end of unit assessments aligned to Common Core assessment.

Track data with data tracking sheet organized by subgroup.

Teachers implement common assessments and assignments throughout a unit and hold data conversations.
Meredith Cabana,
Facilitator
Veronica Terrana,
Facilitator
Michael Miliote,
Principal
Ashley Brown,
Counselor
Natalie Moore,
Psychologist
Shalan Fry, Dean of
Students
80% mastery on by data tracking sheets .
MAPs growth assessment to be measured at MOY and EOY.
Common assessment and assignment results.
$900/Profession al Development
Fund.
1/14
3/14
5/14
6/14
Request for Waiver
1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
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3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes.
4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.
Committee Position
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Teacher Representative
Name
Michael Miliote
Elizabeth Redder
Catherine Bish
Eric Campanga
Anthony Hailey
Audra Goetz
Susan Smith
Glen Grossman
Angela Duerr
Kelly Coxe
Cara Hunter
Adam Whitten
Miranda Yountz
Tracy Lederer
Beth ODonnell
Signature Date
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Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Principal
Committee Position
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Kristen Williams
Tracy Cain
Jill Summers
Michael Miliote
Name
Elizabeth Redder
Catherine Bish
Eric Campanga
Anthony Hailey
Audra Goetz
Susan Smith
Glen Grossman
Angela Duerr
Kelly Coxe
Cara Hunter
Adam Whitten
Miranda Yountz
Tracy Lederer
Beth ODonnell
Kristen Williams
Tracy Cain
Jill Summers
Signature Date
Principal
Committee Position
Assistant Principal Representative
Michael Miliote
Name
Elizabeth Redder
Signature Date
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Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Catherine Bish
Eric Campanga
Anthony Hailey
Audra Goetz
Susan Smith
Glen Grossman
Angela Duerr
Kelly Coxe
Cara Hunter
Adam Whitten
Miranda Yountz
Tracy Lederer
Beth ODonnell
Kristen Williams
Tracy Cain
Jill Summers
Committee Position
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Name
Michael Miliote
Elizabeth Redder
Catherine Bish
Eric Campanga
Anthony Hailey
Audra Goetz
Susan Smith
Glen Grossman
Angela Duerr
Signature Date
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Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Teacher Representative
Kelly Coxe
Cara Hunter
Adam Whitten
Miranda Yountz
Tracy Lederer
Beth ODonnell
Kristen Williams
Tracy Cain
Jill Summers
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2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
SMART Goal (1):
Strategic Plan Goal:
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2.
3.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Advanced Reading in K-2 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
4.
SMART Goal (2):
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2.
3.
4.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o Advanced Reading in K-2 o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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2.
3.
4.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
SMART Goal (3):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o Advanced Reading in K-2 o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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2.
3.
4.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
SMART Goal (4):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o Advanced Reading in K-2 o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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2.
3.
4.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
SMART Goal (5):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o Advanced Reading in K-2 o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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2.
3.
4.
2013-2014 Matthews Elementary School Improvement Plan Report
SMART Goal (6):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Focus Area :
Navigator Pathway : o Enter Kindergarten ready o Advanced Reading in K-2 o At/Above Grade Level in
Math Grades 3-5 o Successful completion of
Math I in grade 9 o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 o Take and pass at least 1
AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam o At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7 o Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used :
Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task
1.
2012-2013
Result
2013-2014
Target
2013-2014
Current Reality
Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome.
Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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