Point Loma High School
School Site Council (SSC) Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2011
Attendance:
Renatte Adler, Dawn Ayles-Challman, Marvin Estrin, Kevin Gormly, Haley Heramb, Jody Kissin,
Chris McKerlie, and Bobbie Samilson
Guests:
Miriam Atlas, Hans Becker, Lisa Cooper, Marangelie Santoni-Cruz, Emilio Torres, and Randy
Wheeler (PLHS IGC)
Welcome:
Meeting called to order at 4:10 pm by Marvin Estrin; with introductions of members and guests
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Minutes
The minutes for the meeting of December 13, 2010 were approved without change.
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Categorical Budget Adjustments
Based upon actual expenditures to date, adjustments are desired to balance categorical budgets.
Marangelie Santoni-Cruz explained changes were made to categorical budget FTEs to cover staff positions.
Teachers have been spending their discretionary money and extra money not being spent has been shifted
to cover FTEs. There is extra money in equipments and conferences that has been used to cover other
expenses. Chris McKerlie made a motion, seconded by Haley Heramb, to approve the changes as
presented. The motion was approved unanimously.
III.
Pt. Loma High School Budget for 2011/12
School budgets support the school’s Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The information in the plan
is intended to shed light on the effectiveness of school programs:
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Are all students showing continuous progress?
How are programs making a difference in academic achievement?
Are student support services being effectively integrated into student achievement?
How are resources being used to improve student achievement?
What are the school’s improvement targets?
As an introduction to the budget discussion, Marvin Estrin presented some measurements of effectiveness;
consistency in the mission statements of San Diego Unified School District, Pt. Loma High School, and Pt.
Loma Cluster Schools Foundation; and some relevant California Education Code requirements.
Measurements of effectiveness
CAHSEE Results
English Language Arts
Mathematics
86%
88%
2010 Growth API Result
API scores are increasing each year:
758
757
709
(2010) NCLB goal: 762
(2009)
(2008)
672
656
697
(2007)
(2006)
(2005)
2009/ 2010 AYP Results
PLLHS made adequate yearly progress in 17 of the 22 AYP target areas. AYP Targets missed:
Hispanic or Latino
English Learners
2010 Graduation Rate
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
English and Math
English and Math
88.7% versus 90.0% target; class of 2008/9
(met - safe harbor)
No Child Left Behind Educational Opportunities:
Program Improvement School Choice
La Jolla or University City High Schools
Free Tutoring (subject to available funding) offered to low-income families
2011/ 2012 NCLB Targets
The target Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) of students scoring Proficient or
Advanced on the California Standards Tests (CST) are increasing each year. The SPSA
and budget are developed to meet these increasing targets.
API
740
AYP
English AMO
Math AMO
2011/2012
2010/2011
2009/2010
77.8%
77.4%
66.7%
66.1%
55.6%
54.8%
Pt. Loma High School WASC Goals
During the WASC self-study process, school focus groups, comprised of certificated and classified
staff, parents and students, in conjunction with the School Site Council, analyzed the entire school
program at Point Loma High School and how it impacts student learning. Literacy and numeric
competency are two areas of instruction that need constant review for the most effective teaching
and learning to take place. An increased school wide focus on student data and the use of that data
to improve learning is needed in all subject areas as a means to increase our graduation rate. The
following goals resulted from our findings:
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Improve student achievement in English language arts in all grades
Improve student achievement in mathematics in all grades
Increase cohort (Freshman to Senior) graduation rate.
Increase Parent Involvement
Support at-risk students via 10 to Succeed Program
Improve Student Attendance
2010/ 2011 Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Goals
CASHEE Smart Goal By June 2011, 10th grade students will improve their proficiency (a
score of 380 or higher) to a score percentage of 66.1% on the CAHSEE
English/Language Arts SMART Goal By June 2011, 66.7% of 10th graders will score
proficient or advanced (380 or higher) on the March English section of the CAHSEE. (61%
2010)
Mathematics Smart Goal By June 2011, 66.1% of the 10th graders will earn proficient
and advanced levels on the March/Math section of the CAHSEE. (56 % 2010)
Graduation Rate Smart Goal By July 2011, the graduation rate will increase from 86.1%
to 90% for the class of 2011
Attendance SMART Goal By June 2011, average daily attendance will increase from
95% to 96%
Mission Statements: A review of the mission statements for Pt. Loma High School, San Diego Unified
School District, and Pt. Loma Cluster Schools Foundation showed consistency in desired outcomes. That
enables stakeholders to explore how we achieve the goals via the SPSA and cluster-wide collaboration.
San Diego Unified School District
Mission: All San Diego students will graduate with the skills, motivation, curiosity and resilience to
succeed in their choice of college and career in order to lead and participate in the society of tomorrow.
Point Loma High School
Vision: Engaging, Educating, and Empowering All Students for the 21st Century
Mission: Create a safe, dynamic, intellectual culture that prepares all students for a four year university
and the 21st century world of work; Providing challenging academic courses which create excitement
about learning and instill a desire for the pursuit of learning; Making personal connections to school for
every student by providing extensive athletic programs, visual and performing arts programs and
supportive learning communities; and Fostering parent and community involvement that supports and
enlarges the students' view of the world.
Core Beliefs:
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We believe that all students can learn and meet high expectations in a rigorous and supportive
learning environment.
We believe in honoring the diversity and unique gifts of each student.
We believe it is important for all students to feel connected to high school in the classroom and in
extracurricular activities.
We believe parent and community involvement is critical to student success.
We believe that learning as professionals in a collaborative culture is vital to student success.
Point Loma Cluster Schools Foundation
Vision: The Point Loma Cluster Schools, through innovative practices and collaborative efforts, will be
the model of educational excellence; inspiring passionate life-long learners, critical thinkers, unbounded
achievers, and responsible global citizens.
Mission: It is the mission of the Point Loma Cluster Schools to inspire in each student a joy of life-long
learning and inquiry about one’s individuality, community, and the world. As stakeholders (Principals,
Teachers, Parents, Students, and Community), our commitment is to sustain and support the best
practices in education that empower each child with knowledge, skills and values necessary to become
confident, self-sufficient adults and global citizens. The result is that PLCS are the highest quality
option for all students and stakeholders.
California Education Code Requirements: Some instruction and services are required per the Ed code:
California Education Code sections 51210 and 51220 require instruction in:
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English Language Arts
Social Science
Foreign Language
Physical Education
Science
Mathematics
Visual and Performing Arts
Applied Arts, Career Technical Education, and Drivers Education
California Education Code Section 18100 reinforces the integral role of school libraries by requiring
school districts to provide school library services for their students and teachers of the district by
establishing and maintaining school libraries or by contractual arrangements with another public
agency. In September, the State Board of Education approved the Model School Library Standards for
California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Sarah Sine (Pt. Loma High), Marcia
Abbott (Correia), and Barbara Forster (Dana) are reviewing the plan for our cluster schools.
2011/12 budget process: Bobbie Samilson presented an overview of the process. As per Bill Kowba:
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Budget submittals must be completed by January 28 for schools on traditional calendar
School site budget allocations will only provide for operation of a “basic neighborhood school”
without additional funds for programs and extras that have been funded in the past. It is expected
that all principals will actively involve School Site Councils (SSC) and parent/community
stakeholder groups in their decision making process. Each principal will first spend their allocated
funds for leadership and teacher staffing, and then decide how to use the remaining flexible funds
at the site to best serve student needs.
Because of limited resources, the flexible site funds will not be adequate for school sites to operate
at current levels or to retain all current positions. Therefore, site leadership will be required to
make difficult staffing decisions related to certificated positions including counselors, librarians,
security, and nursing staff and further reducing levels of classified positions.
Central District Budget
o Area Superintendent Support
o Limited Police services
o High school athletics
o Custodial
o Gen Ed Nurses (shared pool)
o Network System & Media Support (shared pool)
2011/12 Base Allocation to schools
o Includes only Principal and Teachers 29:1 at each site (2039 students => 70 teachers)
Discretionary funds For Programs/ Staffing NOT Centrally Provided
o Funding: $733 per pupil 2,039 students = $1,494,587
Categorical Budgets
o Direct services to students that will improve student achievement: Progressing to proficiency
o Support the SPSA: To reach SMART Goals
o Verification of time
30100 Title I
2010/11 $170,688
2011/12 ~ $137,314
Push-In teachers
Resource teachers – ELA; Math
Counselors (contract formula ratio required – 459 :1 – can be a target population)
Nurse
Librarian
Instructional Materials
Conferences; Field trips
Parent Involvement
70900 Economic Impact Aid (EIA/SCE)
70910 Economic Impact Aid (EIA/LEP)
ELST
CELDT testing
Professional Development
2010/11
2010/11
$144,484
$ 56,687
2011/12 ??
2011/12 ??
Dawn Ayles-Challman reported on the Title I discussion at the DAC meeting. The SDUSD Board
approved a change in the funding formula. Title I funding to schools -- with less than 75% eligible
students for free and reduced lunches -- will be phased out over a 5 year period. Complaints have been
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made; and the Board will be readdressing this issue on Tuesday, January 11 . The Pt. Loma Cluster
Schools Foundation voted to request a change to the new funding formula as it restricts funding for
services needed by our students, many of whom are currently eligible to receive these services.
Budget Process Timetable at Pt. Loma High School
Bobbie Samilson recommended the following budget process. The District should be supplying dollar
amounts this week. At this point we are looking at the worst case scenario, but are optimistic that
budget news will improve as the governor makes K-12 education a priority. As noted by Renatta Adler,
it is very hard to prioritize without a dollar amount.
It was agreed that it would be helpful for groups or people affected to describe what they do, since not
everyone is aware of the respective job responsibilities. Staff has been asked to write up or present
results of their programs. As an excellent example, Jody Kissin shared PLHS AP Grant Data results:
PLHS AP Performance Review (Cumulative Totals 2009/2010)
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# of test takers – 857 students took 1,320 AP exams (some took more than one exam)
# scoring ‘3’ - ‘5’ on exam: 39.7% PLHS, compared to 7.2% State of CA
increase percentage of students taking AP classes: +34.7% PLHS compared to +6.6% State
increase percentage of African American students taking AP classes: +100% PLHS compared
to 6.9% State of CA and 13.9% National
increase percentage of Hispanic students taking AP classes: +23.1% PLHS compared to 8.7%
State of CA and 15.3% National
Due to time restrictions, the SSC will meet several times this month, inviting the IGC budget committee
to participate in all meetings. IGC budget committee will meet on Wednesday, January 12th at 2:30pm;
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SSC will meet on Thursday, January 13 at 4:00 pm (provided the budget figures are received from the
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District), Tuesday, January 18 at 3:45 pm, and on Monday, January 24 at 4:00 pm. Budget meetings
open to all stake holders.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Miriam Atlas and Hans Becker (Thank you for volunteering to take the minutes!)