ANTHONY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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ANTHONY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• State of the District Address
• Presented by
• Leadership Team
• Tuesday, January 17, 2006

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Anthony Independent School District

• District Mission Statement
• 2005-2006
• The mission of the Anthony ISD is to prepare all
  students for life and learning beyond high school
  taking advantage of their unique bilingual and
  bicultural heritage.

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Anthony Independent School District

• One of 1,037 districts in the State
• One of 248 districts with an enrollment between
  500-999 students
• 482 districts with enrollment under 500

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Student Ethnicity

• AISD State
• African American 0.4 14.2
• Hispanic 95.7 44.7
• White 3.9 37.7
• Other 0.0 3.4

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Enrollment Factors

• Loss of business, especially Mountain Pass
• Loss of jobs and families moving
• Local and Regional Economics
• Change in town demographics
• Additional state and local requirements that
  could include mandated testing, uniform policy,
  senior project, changes in administration, the
  proximity of the district in moving between
  states and districts and the school funding
  issue.

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Priorities

• District-wide curriculum alignment to encompass
  what is being taught, how it is taught and the
  results of what is taught.
• Increase district-wide and individual school
  attendance.

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• Increase awareness and involvement of the AISD by
  representing the district in local, region and
  state meetings as members, participants, or guest
  presenter.

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• Focus on SBDM, committee formations and
  guidelines for CIP, DWIC, and technology.
• Program evaluation utilizing Region 19 and
  outside consultants.
• Increase student and teacher involvement and
  participation in academic and extracurricular
  activities.

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• Decrease accident incidence by incorporating a
  training and safety program District-wide.
• Increase (all) stakeholder involvement in the
  decision making process making them true partners
  in defining and supporting the mission and vision
  of the district.

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• Establish a clear organizational framework for
  decision making, communications and school,
  district and community relationships.

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• REMOVE EXISTING BARRIERS THAT MAY IMPEDE THE
  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANTHONY INDEPENDENT
  SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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Facilities,Maintenance,Transportation

• Jacob Morales

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Middle School Gym Renovation

• Construction started in Summer 05
• by Basic Industries
• Construction completed in January 06
• Currently in use for all Middle School activities

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Ceiling
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Windows
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Floor Logos
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Anthony Middle School Gym
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Anthony Independent School District

• The State of Technology
• John Carrillo

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Computer Labs

• Anthony Elementary
• 24 Dell Computers installed Summer 04
• Anthony Middle
• 19 Dell Computers installed Summer 05
• Anthony High
• 24 Dell Computers installed Summer 05
• 29 Dell Computers installed in BCIS lab
• 27 Dell Computers available for new library

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Hardware Software

• Sleek Software for Elementary Middle Schools
• Odyssey Ware available district wide
• NWEA Map available district wide

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Infrastructure

• CAT 6 cabling in all instructional areas
• Internet access available in instructional areas,
  including wireless capability
• (3) T1 lines access the internet

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E-Rate Year 9

• Upgrading of Servers
• Additional cable drops
• Maintenance
• Telecommunications
• Video Distribution System

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Anthony ISD

• Fred Herrera
• Finance Director

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Commitment

• Accountability
• Added Value
• Economical use of resources
• Effectiveness
• Efficiency
• Ethical conduct
• Internal Control System

The Anthony ISD Finance Department handles the
Districts business office, financial, and
purchasing activities. Finance also manages some
Human Resources functions and provides guidance
to other support departments. The Department is
committed to improvements in the following
categories
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Highlights
(Data illustrates totals for all funds) (Enrollment as of January 2006 802) 2006 Dollars 2006 of Total
Local Revenues 1,648,167 23
State Revenue 4,425,152 63
Federal Revenue 1,006,800 14
Return on net revenues 7,080,199
Maintenance Operations Tax Rate 1.50
Interest Sinking Fund Tax Rate 0.20
Total Revenue per Student 8,828
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Revenue by Source
Local Revenue
State Revenue
Federal Revenue
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Expenditures
2006 Totals 2006 of Total
Instruction Leadership (functions 11, 12, 13, 21 23) 4,284,092 61
School Support (functions 31-36) 868,179 13
Administration (function 41) 443,723 6
Maintenance, Security and Technology (functions 51, 52 53) 866,121 13
Debt Service (function 71) 429,966 6
Other Services (functions 61, 81, 93) 95,050 1
2006 Budgeted Expenditures 6,987,131
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District Staff by Category
(Per 2004-05 AEIS) Category FTEs of Total
Teachers 56 49
Professional Support 8 7
Campus Administration 2.5 2
Central Administration 2 2
Educational Aides 14 12
Auxiliary Staff 33.1 28
Total Staff 115.6 100
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District Staff Information
(Per 2004-05 AEIS) District State
Avg Yrs Experience 11.8 11.5
Avg Yrs Experience w/AISD 7.7 7.5
Avg Tchr Salary by Yrs Exp
Beginning Teacher 30,650 33,775
1 5 Years Experience 32,356 35,706
6 - 10 Years Experience 38,093 38,220
11 - 20 Years Experience 43,835 43,501
Over 20 Years Experience 47,100 51,215
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Anthony I.S.D.Academic Excellence Indicator
System

• 2004 - 2005
• Ann Geyer
• Director of School Support

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Tornillo Canutillo San Eli Fabens Anthony
Rdg./ELA 63 78 70 70 82
Math 58 58 50 55 57
Writing 69 89 82 86 89
Science 38 46 43 50 50
Soc. St. 79 81 73 79 89
SDAA 74 70 71 82 48
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Improvement Strategies

• Analysis of test data
• MAP testing to determine benchmark achievement
• More focus on content vocabulary
• More Inclusion (integration into regular
  classroom of special education students and
  bilingual/ESL students)
• Training on determining special education testing
  levels
• Common planning time for teachers
• Focus on curriculum alignment

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Anthony ISD Special Education Department
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Special Education Staff

• Number of Teachers 4
• Number of Paraprofessionals 8
• Diagnostician 1
• Speech Pathologist 1
• Occupational Therapist 1
• Physical Therapist 1
• Secretary 1
• Director 1

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Special Education Settings/Services

• Resource
• Self- Contained
• Mainstream
• Therapeutic Horsemanship
• Assistive Technology
• Transportation
• Counseling

• Diagnostics
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Psychological Testing
• Visually Impaired
• Orientation and Mobility

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District Special Education Numbers by Disability

• Primary Disability 2003-04 2004-05
  2005-06
• OI 0 1 1
• OHI 3 3 3
• VI 1 1 1
• MR 2 4 5
• ED 4 2 0
• LD 68 72
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• SI 25 19
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• AU 1 1 1
• Total 104 103
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Special Education Referrals

• 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
• 18 33 7
• As of 12/31/05

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Anthony Elementary School
Wildcats
Wildcats
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• Initiatives and Programs Implemented
• Character Counts Program
• Six Pillars of Character
• Citizenship, Caring, Trustworthiness, Respect,
  Responsibility,
• Fairness
• Nine attributes Tolerance, Self Control,
  Perserverance, Togetherness
• , Justice, Peace, Loyalty, Integrity, Patience
• The issue of bullying addressed
• Funtastic After School Program Communities in
  Schools
• Grades 3-5
• Spelling Bee, Games, Physical Activities, Choir,
  Folklorico, Talent Show
• ARI AMI Pull-out After School Tutoring
  Programs
• Best Practices Intervention
• Early Reading Math instrument assessment
  results
• Diagnostic Tools to identify those students
  at-risk
• MAP, TPRI, Tejas LEE, RPTE

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Funtastic After School Program
Communities In Schools Parent Volunteers
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Instruction Learning
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Anthony Middle School 2005-2006
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Attendance

• First Six Weeks
• 6th- 98.33
• 7th- 98.05
• 8th- 97.21
• Second Six Weeks
• 6th- 96.97
• 7th- 97
• 8th- 95.07

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Attendance

• Third Six Weeks
• 6th- 96.8
• 7th- 96
• 8th- 95.04
• Current Enrollment
• 193

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SDAA Appeal

• Dr. Shirley Neeley, Texas Commissioner of
  Education, granted Anthony Middle Schools appeal
  of the unacceptable rating due to 2005 SDAA
  scores. Our rating was changed to acceptable in
  October 2005.

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Inclusion

• Implemented 2005-2006 school year
• All students are mainstreamed to LRE
• Expectations have risen for all sp. ed. Students
• Learn from teacher and peers
• Sense of belonging and accomplishment
• Better able to determine appropriate state
  testing levels

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Shared Planning

• Department meetings
• Faculty meetings
• CEIC meetings
• Technology meetings
• Individual planning time
• Parent conferences
• MS/HS discussions
• Idea and information sharing

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Measures of Academic Progress

• December 2005- tested math, reading, and language
  arts
• January Inservice- Teachers discussed MAP results
  for students.
• January 2006- tested science
• March 2006- will retest all areas and assess
  progress and address objectives needing further
  attention.

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Anthony High School

• Challenges
• Unsatisfactory TAKS Scores
• Unsatisfactory SDAA Expectations and Performance
• Inadequate literacy skills and language
  proficiency
• Individual student responsibility and social
  influences
• Target
• All students will be successful in an environment
  of rigorous learning

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Anthony High School

• Resources
• Collaborative Planning Time
• NWEA Measuring Academic Progress (MAP)
• Failure is Not an Option
• Systems Design
• (Failure is Not an Option)
• Common Mission, Vision, Goals
• Systems for Preventive Interventions
• Collaboration
• Using Data to Guide Decision Making
• Gaining Family and Community Support
• Developing Leadership at all levels

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Anthony High School

• Preliminary Execution
• Teachers analyzing expectations, student scores,
  class work
• Women and Mens Student Conferences
• Advisory Periods
• Student Recognition
• Curriculum analysis
• Qualitative data on the following
• Students perceptions of their academic capacity
  and success
• Teachers sense of efficacy to improve the
  instruction they deliver
• Teachers perception of the positive collegiality
  and its effect on teacher efficacy

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Anthony High School

• Measure and report data on the following
• Academic achievement of all students, i.e.,
  grades passing rates, MAP, TAKS, SDAA, ACT,
  SAT, PSAT, AP exams
• Attendance rates
• Attrition and drop out rates
• Frequency and severity of disciplinary events
• Student participation in school organizations and
  events
• Increased parental and community engagement

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District Values Policies
Ethical Principles
Look to your district vision and district
policies. The vision-building process helps to
shape district culture by establishing common
values by all stakeholders of the District. Our
behavior, actions and decision-making processes
should align with the districts vision/mission.
Look to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices
for Educators. The Code delineates the ethical
principles that guide our conduct in work
performance, interactions with colleagues and
students.
Leader Superintendent Administration
As educators in Texas, we all have
social responsibility in making honest and
ethical decisions conducting our work with
integrity.
Personal Leadership Style
Leadership Principles
Look to character development and leadership
development resources. Our personality traits
and character plays a significant role in how we
effectively interact with other people.
Look to organizational management and
transformational Leadership sources.
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Leadership Team Goals

• Team Goal As a Leadership Team, we will foster
  a culture of innovation, collegiality, high
  expectations, accountability, integrity, and
  ethical leadership through a positive climate
  that values shared decision making.

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Leadership Team Goals

• District Goal The Leadership Team will support
  the district mission through shared governance,
  in order to provide continuous improvement and a
  positive teaching/learning environment.

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Leadership Team Goals

• Community Goal The Anthony ISD Leadership Team
  will create a positive environment to reach and
  involve the community in planning, developing,
  and celebrating student and staff successes.

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• LEARN FROM THE PAST, LIVE IN THE PRESENT, PLAN
  FOR THE FUTURE