Flagstaff Academy Charter School
Annual Meeting (a.k.a. “State of the School”)
April 18th, 2017 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont, Colorado 80501
Pledge of Allegiance
Board of Directors Chris O’Hara, President Brendan Meuse, Vice President Debbie Nelson, Treasurer Paul Shoning, Secretary Angela Groeninger, Director Kumar Navulur, Director Elizabeth Lenski, Director
Administration Wayne Granger, Executive Director Robin Lowe, Executive Principal Terri Long, Assistant Principal (ES) Katie Gustafson, Assistant Principal (MS)
Welcome to guests Public comment* * Regarding public comments: The names and statements made by those speaking during the public comment period may be recorded and entered into the meeting minutes, thereby becoming part of the public record of the meeting. Those wishing to make a public comment should plan to limit their remarks to 3 minutes or less. The Chair may authorize additional time for any speaker at
his/her discretion.
Our mission “Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.”
Annual Meeting Flagstaff Academy Bylaws: Section 3.2: “A general membership meeting shall be held in the spring of each year and shall be known as the Annual Meeting for the purpose of receiving a report from the Board and committees and other information exchange.”
State of the School •
Public charter school in good standing with SVVSD.
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Completing our 12th year of operation (est. in 2005).
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More than 900 students (Pre-K through 8th). More than 100 staff.
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Governing board and administration function as a team executing toward goals defined in a Strategic Plan.
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Strong academic track record with high-performing teachers (100% of teachers are highly-qualified).
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Very strong financials: Balanced annual operating budget of $8.3M. $3.4M in reserve.
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Positive parent involvement and active, supportive volunteers.
State of the School •
Finances
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Administration Accomplishments
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Bond/Facilities
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PTO
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Academics
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Student Accomplishments
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Staff Accomplishments
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Future
Finances: FY 2017 Budget •
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~ $8.3M total revenue •
~ $6.2M per-pupil funding (PPR)
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~ $900K Mill Levy Override funds
~ $8.3M total expenses •
~ $4.2M salaries
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~ $1.3M PERA (retirement) and health insurance
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~ $1.1M land & building rental
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Reserve spending: TBD
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Balanced budget: $286K surplus
Finances: FY 2018 Budget (draft) •
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~ $8.3M total revenue •
~ $6.1M per-pupil funding (PPR)
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~ $980K Mill Levy Override funds
~ $8.3M total expenses •
~ $4.4M salaries
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~ $1.5M PERA (retirement) and health insurance
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~ $790K land & building rental
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Reserve spending: Furniture, Curriculum
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Balanced budget
Finances: Reserves • •
FY 2017 starting reserves balance: $3.4M. FY 2017 reserve spending: $360K. • •
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Marketing/Branding- $30k Science Lab Remodel and Furniture- $125k Curriculum- $21k FY16 SPED Shortfall- $127k Executive Principal Recruiting- $31k Facilities- $44k
FY 2018 reserve spending requests still in progress. Reserve spending requests will be reviewed and approved by the Board in June 2017.
Finances: 2016 Bond refinance Lowered interest rates from 6.75% to 3.75-4.0%
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Lowered annual bond payment to $790k per year •
Savings of $320k per year
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Purchased touchscreens out of savings this year
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Future savings absorbed in salary and benefits increases
Reserve Policy •
Adjusted to between 111 and 134 Days Cash on Hand
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Approximately $270-725k needed to
spend to comply with policy
Enrollment •
SY 2016-17- Increase of 30 students over previous year
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Rebranding, improved marketing and enrollment efforts (BrandED) have proven effective: • Still have room in 1st and 2nd (Birth rate bubble) • Full in Kinder, 3-8th grades
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Projected: Just 31 short of capacity in 17/18 school year.
Accomplishments: Admin • •
New Strategic Plan launched June 2016 BrandEd recommendations completed • •
New Online Enrollment system
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SAC Survey recommendations implemented • • •
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New School Website launched November 2016 New School Logo and Branding throughout building and operations
Improved communications Improved parent involvement Improved classroom management (CHAMPS)
Volunteer EngagementNew software system and volunteer coordinator
Accomplishments: Admin •
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SVVSD Bond Inclusion- ED worked to get included for $860k of facilities projects for safety and efficiency. •
New entry/office remodel
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Security Cameras
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Driveline wrapping around building
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Replacing 20-year old HVAC units
High retention of key teaching staff (86%) • 2 Retired • 4 Stay at home with child
Accomplishments: Facilities •
Classroom of the Future- Touchscreens installed in every classroom. 42 Hokki Stools (wobble stools) donated by PTO. Furniture vendor will be selected April 2017 for summer projects.
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Added 3rd MS Science Lab- Allow for grade level science classrooms and more science electives
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Bond Construction began Spring Break 2017
Accomplishments: Events •
Pingree Park! Moved the more than 300 students in our MS to the mountains for 3 days.
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3rd annual Farm-to-Table fundraising dinner.
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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance- History of Hip Hop performance for Middle School.
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Think 360 Arts- Integrated science through dance as part of Xilinx Grant.
Accomplishments: PTO Continued success and turn-out for Flagstaff traditions: • • • • • • • •
Fall Festival Jog-a-thon Halloween Dance MS events Festival of Cultures Harvest Days Hospitality Summer events
Accomplishments: PTO Great participation for new programs & committees:
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King Soopers Program Restaurant Give-back events Student Grants Committee Cheers to Flagstaff Event replaced Gala New PTO Logo to match the School New lines of Spirit Wear Just started a New Parents Welcome Committee...
Accomplishments: PTO Total of $85,517.75 has been donated or approved for donation to the school, teacher and student body
Academics • Flagstaff outperformed St.Vrain on all PARCC tests. • Flagstaff scored in the top three schools in the district on 7 out 12 assessments. • The MS scored first in the district in math for 7th and 8th grade.
Academics ●
PARCC: Met or Exceeded Expectations ELA
Flagstaff
District
State
Third
47
42
37
Fourth
70
49
44
Fifth
57
43
41
Sixth
66
44
38
Seventh
65
45
41
Eighth
55
47
42
Academics ●
PARCC: Met or Exceeded Expectations
MATH
Flagstaff
District
State
Third
44
42
39
Fourth
60
37
33
Fifth
54
39
34
Sixth
45
39
31
Seventh
58
26
25
Eighth
56
20
16
Academics • Writing and continued evaluation of the curriculum: • Math • ELA • Science • Technology • Implemented • Gifted and Talented Instruction • Elementary engineering and coding emphasis
Academics • Middle School implemented a modified block schedule • MS added 12 new elective offerings, including French • Continued curriculum development planned for the
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PM Kindergarten a success
Accomplishments: Students •
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LMC created Maker Space Mondays on the first Monday of each month LMC sponsored the Cardboard Challenge for all 3rd graders to create arcade games out of cardboard
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Hour of Code! Our MS students taught programming throughout the entire school, in every class in every grade.
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National Junior Honor Society inducted 13 new members!
Accomplishments: Students •
In Science, 14 students competed at the Regional STEM Fair, with 7 students taking top honors.
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Two students took Special Awards from BVSD Science Department and UC Boulder Chemistry Department
• One student received Honorable Mention in Chemistry at the State STEM Fair • Six of our High School alumni came back to judge our STEM Fair. •
Nine students competed in Math Counts District Competition
Accomplishments: Students • Programming! One third of our middle schoolers are taking programming • Robotics! Three Lego League Teams • Two qualified for State Competition • State Champs in Core Values • First Tech Challenge Team • 4th place at Western Regional and competing this week at Worlds in Houston • All District High School Robotics Team is made up of onethird Flagstaff Alumni
Accomplishments: Students •
In Athletics, Girl’s basketball was undefeated
• Two students selected for the Dawson Summer Program •
SCHS and Longmont High students, including many alumni, presented Junior Achievement though our Xilinx funded educational ecosystem partnerships.
• For our GT program, the Future Problem Solvers competed in State competition with one team advancing to the International Competition in June
Accomplishments: Students • Hundreds of works of art on display at the district art show, K-8th • In Band, 3 eighth grade students were selected for the District Honor Band • In MS Spanish students took the ACTFL Assessment of Performance and Proficiency in Languages • 90% scored at or above Intermediate level in Reading and Writing • 70% scored at or above a high novice level in Listening • 60% scored at Intermediate level 2 or higher in language skills
Accomplishments: Staff •
Angie Swanson (English Language Development teacher) was awarded a grant by the CDE for for student growth in ELL! This enabled her to attend the International Conference for English Language Learning, along with Katie Jamieson.
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Encore Award Nominees - Jenny Lockwood, Melissa Slinker, and Jack Nagle
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Lauren Gourley and Jennifer Saam mentored two student teachers this year
Accomplishments: Staff •
Teresa Ewing and Lori Wright received their teaching certifications
• Terri Long is pursuing her second master’s degree • Leha Moskoff is pursuing her master’s degree
• Jeri Tagawa became an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist and is receiving her Autism Certificate from the University of Kansas (the #1 special education university in the country)
Looking forward •
What’s next for Flagstaff? •
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Additional planning time for elementary teachers with revised master schedule Innovations Committee to rewrite the technology expectations for K-8 Continued enhancements to our math, science, and reading curriculums. Onboarding of New Executive Principal - Sharon Aguina Classroom of the Future improvements- Furniture SAC Recommendations to make us better Improved facilities for next year
Amazing every day! • •
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45-60 more minutes of instruction than other district schools. 60 minutes of mathematics instruction for each student. 30 minutes of physical activity via movement breaks. More than 40 Dragon Links awarded each day to reinforce positive behavior. 650 Chromebooks in use. 80 students participate in before- or after-school enrichment activities via DragonFlight. 200-300 cars move safely through Driveline. Twice. 40 hours of volunteer support every day.
Amazing every day!
Board of Directors
Candidate Forum April 18th, 2017
Candidates Neal Enssle Leah Herrera
