1	IASA/IASB/IASBO 2001 Joint Annual Conference Establishing a District-Wide Year-Round Calendar Rock Island Public School District 41 Saturday, November 17, 2001 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hyatt East Tower - Chicago, IL
2	District 41 Demographics Enrollment - 6,500 students 17 attendance sites Low Income - 53% Ethnicity - 43% minority Per Pupil Expenditure - $6718
3	We are here… Rock Island, IL
4	A Virtual Tour…
5	Head Start/pre-k
6	Special Kids In Pre-School (SKIP)
7	A.R.T. - MLK Center
8	Audubon Elementary school
9	Denkmann Elementary School
10	Eugene Field Elementary School
11	Grant Intensive Basic Elementary School
12	Earl Hanson Elementary School
13	Hawthorne-Irving Elementary School
14	Horace Mann Elementary School
15	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
16	Lincoln Elementary School
17	Longfellow Elementary School
18	Frances Willard Elementary School
19	Ridgewood Elementary School
20	Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
21	Edison Junior High School
22	Washington Junior High School
23	Rock Island High School
24	Administration Center
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28	"The only person who really..." The only person who really wants to change is a baby with a wet diaper.
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53	Our students are different today. CDs were introduced before they were born. They have always had VCRs. They believe that Kareem Abdul Jabbar is a football player. Who is Johnny Carson? Popcorn has always been cooked in a microwave.
54	our schools have been operated in a way that makes time the constant and learning the variable.
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56	Brief History of YRE in USA 1904 - Bluffton Indiana: 4 quarter schedule 1928 - First mandated K-12 YRE program, Aliquippa, PA 1938-67 - YRE ceases; the war years 1967 - Howard, CA first YRS since WWII 1970s-80s - Steady growth of YRE
57	Today... 3,059 YRE schools 2.1 million students 651 districts 44 states
58	Goal 3 Develop research-based calendars, schedules, and systems of operation to optimize student learning.
59	Indicators - Goal 3 Process for Schools to “Individually Qualify” for Year-Round Calendars Development of Options for Teachers to Increase Collaborative Planning Time Development of School-Centered, Continuous Improvement Model of Operation
60	Rock Island - Milan School District No. 41 A public presentation given on….. July 13, 1999
61	Rock Island/Milan YRE History July 1991 Horace Mann Opens July 1994 Grant Opens Sept 1995 RI 21 Task Force Feb 1996 Task Force Subcommittee Nov 1997 Referendum Sept 1998 Calendar Committee July 1999 Public YRE Meeting
62	1991 Horace Mann Opens As part of strategic plan to provide an array of options to students the District reopened a closed building. It was developed with a year round schedule 9 weeks in school, 3 weeks off Choice school to reflect demographics of District
63	1991 Horace Mann Continued Full enrollment with a waiting list Meet needs of a segment of the population Parents showed high levels of satisfaction at the building Student achievement increased
64	1994 Grant Elementary School requests Board allow it to become a year round building Schedule to include 195 days/instruction 10 weeks in school, 3 weeks off 15 extra days paid for with Title I funds Made building a choice school Was a neighborhood school
65	1994 Grant Continued Enrollment initially declined After several years, enrollment climbed back to level prior to becoming year round
66	RI 21 Task Force Task Force charged with reviewing District and define future direction: success, space utilization, school year and community Made of up of citizens, staff, business and community leaders Focused review on publication “Prisoners of Time”
67	RI 21 Task Force Continued Recommendations included: Renovation of High School Climate control all classrooms Consider alternative calendar Board directed Administration to further develop recommendations
68	Plan Development Focus on building recommendations Completed studies for renovation of High School, climate control and enrollment trends Board approved recommendations, placed referendum for capital projects on November 1997 ballot
69	November 1997 Referendum $12,800,000 Capital Projects, $8,165,000 Fire Prevention and Safety: Remodel High School Addition to an elementary Fire prevention and Safety in all buildings Climate control all classrooms
70	Nov. 1997 Referendum Cont. Tax rate would not change Outstanding bonds refinanced Rate to remain same, extend amortization to 20 years 80% voted for referendum Work completed in summers of 1998, 1999. All classrooms climate controlled
71	1998 Calendar Committee Teachers, parents, community members discuss use of time Reviewed alternatives to enhance learning opportunities to students Reviewed options for staff development opportunities Considered family/community needs
72	1998 Calendar Committee Cont. Committee recommended the Board consider alternative calendar for students
73	We must base our decisions on evidence rather than ideology.
74	Research Samples Samples of the research are contained in binders at... Augustana College Rock Island Public Library (Downtown) Rock Island Public Library (Southwest and 30-31 Branches)
75	Advantages Increased student learning Increased student/staff attendance Improved student behavior Reduction in stress for all stakeholders More positive attitude toward school for all stakeholders
76	Advantages Flexibility for professional development Increased remediation opportunities Increased enrichment opportunities Improved/increased use of facilities Less re-teaching
77	Concerns Tradition Child care issues Student summer work Staff summer work Graduate work
78	Concerns Conflicts with neighboring school districts Cost factors Transfer students from other districts Family members on different calendars Deep cleaning of buildings
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80	Personnel/Facilities/Equipment If all buildings utilize a ’45-15’ type calendar: No new personnel, facilities, or equipment costs Estimated $100,000 additional energy cost
81	Expected Results Increased student learning Increased student/staff attendance Improved student behavior Reduction in stress for all stakeholders More positive attitude toward school for all stakeholders
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83	Potential Cost Recovery Increase student attendance .25% =$60,000+ Reduce teacher absences 1 Day =$36,000
84	Calendar Study Timeline July 1999 Proposal to Board of Education Sept 1999 Present to staff Oct/Nov 1999 Present to public Dec 1999 Surveys distributed Jan 2000 Results announced Feb 2000 Board acts on calendar
85	"Rock Island School District Year..." Rock Island School District Year Round Education Video
86	Models (all consist of 180 days) Balanced (45-15) Modified Traditional (2-2-2) Traditional
87	180 Day Calendar Models
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96	Approval Totals… 82.4% -Parents 83.0% -Teachers 82.6% -Overall
97	Primary Benefits More timely and consistent intervention for students experiencing academic difficulties Increased opportunities for professional development Student enrichment opportunities Opportunities for ‘in-course’ planning and correction Periodic breaks for revitalization
98	Project Evaluation I. Student Academic Performance II. Student/Teacher Attendance III. Discipline Referrals/Episodes IV. Stakeholder Surveys V. Goals VI. Cost Study
99	Video Clip Channel 8 news of the Rock Island School District’s consideration of a year round calendar
100	Rock Island School District Thanks For Attending Today!
101	Additional Resources… Please visit our web site to view this presentation on-line www.risd41.org
102	"Questions?" Questions?