School Improvement

2007-2008 Florida School Improvement Plan (Print-View)
2007 – 2008
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

School Name: WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District Name: Hernando
Principal: Charles Johnson
SAC Chair: Diane Eichenberger
Superintendent: Dr. Wayne S. Alexander
Date of School Board Approval: October 16, 2007
Cheri Pierson Yecke,

Jeanine Blomberg, Chancellor
Commissioner K-12 Public Schools
Florida Department of Florida Department of
Education Education
325 West Gaines Street 325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Tallahassee, Florida
32399
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VISION/MISSION/BELIEF STATEMENTS
Vision Statement:
At Westside Elementary we seek to improve student performance through the continuous improvement of our staff
and programs. With the combined efforts of Title I, we strive to provide quality education and programs that will
benefit each student in a positive way.
We continue our efforts to create and improve methods of instruction that expect the best of our students. It is
through the continued support of our faculty, staff, parents, students, and community that we make Westside the
Bestside.
Mission Statement:
Every Person - A teacher

Every Teacher - A leader
Every Student - A success
That staff, parents, and teachers of Westside Elementary believe
All children are special
All children can learn.

SCHOOL PROFILE DEMOGRAPHICS
Westside Elementary School was built 35 years ago and is located in the SW corner of Hernando County. It was
built to service a very small stable population. The school has been expanded in 6 stages to accommodate growth
and currently includes an additional 21 portable buildings, two holding 2 classrooms. It is a Title 1 school with
61.4% of the students on free and reduced lunch. Westside is a school in Corrective Action. We will be developing
a plan during the 2007 - 2008 school year. A large portion of our school zone contains rental properties, which
contributes to a high mobility rate. A new rent adjusted housing community, based on income, was opened in 2006
with additional phases opening in the future. We are servicing approximately 140 students with disabilities.
73.3% White
6.3% Black
13.3% Hispanic
5.4% Multi Racial
.5% Native American
1.3% Asian
61.7% Economic Disadvantaged
5.1% LEP
49.2 Female
50.8 Male
14.6 SWD
12% Level 1 Math
18% Level 2 Math
20% Level 1 Reading
15% Level 2 Reading
Teacher Ratio meets the state requirement for class size reduction.
SCHOOL MATCH
N/A
QUALITY STAFF
Highly Qualified Administrators
Mr. Johnson has served as Principal for the past 19 years. He holds a B.S. from Grand Valley State University in
Michigan and a M.A. in Educational Administration from Western Michigan University.
Mrs. DiTucci is new to Westside this year. She has an Educational Specialist degree in Ed Leadership and a
Masters in Early Childhood Education. Previously Mrs. DiTucci taught at Spring Hill Elementary as a primary
teacher.
During Mr. Johnson’s tenure at Westside, they have initiated programs and strategies to enhance and improve
student performance. The programs encompass all subject areas. WES will pilot single gender classrooms at each
grade level. Other established programs include: Pearson Digital Lab, Fast ForWord, Job-life skills, Hi5, enhanced
classes and after school tutoring programs. All students are afforded the opportunity to participate in these
programs.

Recruitment/Retention of Highly Qualified Teachers

To recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, Westside participates at the district job fair. We list positions on the
county on-line recruiting site. WES will create a plan to increase and improve in-service activities for staff
members. Professional development is offered to all staff members on a continuous basis to meet their needs.
Individuals receive counseling, with a certification specialist, to ensure certification credentials are appropriate for
teaching assignments and highly qualified requirements.
Our entire staff celebrates successes and birthdays at our monthly faculty meetings. As an incentive to recruit and
retain highly qualified teachers, they may receive a monthly bonus of $100.00. This will occur as long as funds are
available in the appropriate account. Also for teacher appreciation, all of the teachers are given special tokens of
appreciation for an entire week. Throughout the year, the faculty will have potluck lunches or a barbeque on
teacher workdays. At WES, new teachers are provided a mentor to work with them throughout the year. A reading
coach is offered to support all teachers. WES has team leaders to support teachers at every grade level. The Title 1
Family Center offers center items to newer Westside teachers.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
School Wide Improvement Model
NCLB Element 1 At WES we use the Effective School Correlates Model which follows the S.M.A.R.T. procedure.
Each correlate is reviewed, evaluated, and actions implemented based on our needs assessment. The following are
the correlate groups at WES: Clear and Focused Mission, Safe and Orderly Environment, Instructional Leadership,
Effective Instruction, Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress, High Expectations for Success, Home-School
Relations, and Opportunity to Learn and Time on Task.
Communication with Parents
NCLB, Elements 6, 8
- Progress Reports every 4 1/2 weeks
- Report Cards each nine weeks
- School Choice Letter (mailed to all parents during the summer)
- Open House
- Title 1 Annual Curriculum Night
- Supplemental Educational Services Provider Fair
- Letters about SES (Letters to eligible students were mailed to parents.)
- Student Planners / Folders
- WES monthly newsletter
- Parent Conference day/night
- Parent Informational Workshops
- Flyers
- Marquee
- WES Website
- Phone Tree (messages)
- FCAT Informational Letters
- HITV
- Westside Reminders
Show attached Public School Notice to parents
Show attached notification of SINI status
Pre-School Transition

Westside has an annual Kindergarten Round Up for students who will be entering kindergarten. Children are
directed through a series of screenings that provide the parents with information concerning their child’s readiness
to start school. A kindergarten orientation breakfast is held several weeks later. Parents are given information and
materials that they can use during the summer to further prepare their child for the upcoming school year.
Teacher Mentoring
NCLB, Elements 7, 10
Persons responsible for mentoring teachers include National Board Certified Teachers (2), Team Leaders (8), and a
Reading Coach.
Several beginning teachers are assigned to co-teach with experienced teachers. New teachers to WES are provided
an orientation by the parent educator and Title 1 Lead Teacher concerning the requirements of Title 1 and items
specific to our school. Teachers are given individual orientation workshops in various disciplines pertaining to
Westside.
Our experienced teachers are available to assist new teachers who request their assistance or whom the
administration deems necessary. A great deal of sharing is done through workshops in various disciplines before
and/or after school.
Our Reading Coach supports the teachers by offering professional development, modeling lessons, locating reading
resources, and conferencing about lessons, student data, grouping for instruction and intervention strategies.
The principal will review student performance data and identify mentor teachers. With the reading coach's
assistance, the principal will establish model classrooms within the school where best practices in the five areas of
reading are demonstrated. Teachers with student performance data indicating a need for improvement will be
assigned a mentor teacher or be given the opportunity to observe a model classroom.
Team Leaders are utilized as liaisons between teachers and administration. They assist new teachers in learning
school procedures and becoming effective members of the school’s professional staff.
Our assessment teacher continues to provide disaggregated data to our faculty and staff and to assist teachers in
utilizing data to drive instruction.
Extended Learning Opportunities
NCLB, Elements 1, 9
An after school tutorial program in math is provided and is open to students in need of remediation as identified by
FCAT and SAT-9 scores. Supplemental Educational Services are offered to all students who are eligible. These
opportunities will include, but not be limited to, the third grade reading camp offered by the district.
SCHOOLS GRADED C OR BELOW

Professional Development
Describe the professional development that supports enhanced and differentiated instructional strategies.
Disaggregated Data
Describe the use of student achievement data to determine the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Informal and Formal Assessments
Describe the type of ongoing formal and informal assesments to be used during the school year to
measure student progress
Alternative Instructional Delivery Methods
Describe the alternative instructional delivery methods that allow you to reach all student subgroups and
help to improve their academic achievement.
SCHOOLS OFFERING PRIMARILY GRADES 6 THROUGH 12

Describe your school’s plan for addressing the ten guiding principles of Secondary School Redesign in
the box below. If the principles are addressed throughout your School Improvement Plan, identify
precisely (under which heading) where each principle is addressed in the text box below.
In the checkbox below, please indicate which of the ten guiding principles is addressed below.
Different Innovative Approaches to Instruction
Responsibility of Teaching Reading for Every Teacher
Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders
Small Learning Communities (SLC)
Intensive Intervention in Reading and Mathematics
Course Choice Based on Student Goals / Interests / Talent
Master Schedules Based on Student Needs
Parental Access and Support
Applied and Integrated Courses
Academic and Career Planning
Label
GOALS
Goal: Reading

Needs Assessment 36% of students with disabilities showed a years worth of progress on the 2007 AYP
report.
Objective 46% of WES students with disabilities will show a years growth enabling Westside to
achieve AYP in 2008 through Safe Harbor criteria. NCLB, Elements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Strategies 1. Pearson Digital Lab now serves grades one through three as well as four and five level
1 and 2 students. The SME lab procedures accommodate individual student’s academic
needs.
2. We have established two designated classes in third grade. These classes have Tier 2
and 3 students, lower pupil: teacher ratio, and also a reading resource teacher in the
classes daily.
3. Single Gender classrooms have been established in each grade level. Students are
being instructed with gender specific strategies.
4. The reading coach will spend time in the classrooms modeling lessons, conferencing
with teachers, and offering professional development.
5. Our inclusion program allows for increased student/teacher contact time with co-
teachers and the ESE personnel.
6. Professional development will be offered on the usage of new reading materials as

well as continuing to purchase supplemental materials.
7. The reading leadership team will focus on solutions to WES's 2007-2008 reading
concerns using teacher observations and results from FCAT and Think Link.
8. Families will be encouraged to attend workshops in the county regarding reading.
9. Family Nights, to encourage reading, will be held weekly in the Media Center and
Family Center.
10.The use of FCAT Explorer will be highly encouraged, and we will try to
accommodate families that do not have computer access.
11. We will continue the use of the Accelerated Reader program to increase reading
fluency and motivation for independent reading.
12. The Fast ForWord lab will be used by the at risk students to provide them immediate
intensive intervention. The students will be monitored by a certified teacher.
13.. IPDP's will be written based on student data.
14. Progress monitoring of students in K through 5. Using this data, instruction will be
differentiated.
15. A drama club will be formed to encourage reading.

16. Accommodations and modifications, noted on IEP's for students with disabilities,
will be followed. Clarification of accomodations and modifications can be obtained from
the exceptional student staffing specialist.
17. Students that are eligible are offered tutoring through SES.
Evaluation On WES’s AYP report , we will have a 10% gain in our students with disabilities
scoring a 3 or above. Mid year progress will be determined using ThinkLink data by
comparing initial scores with mid year scores.
Research-based The Comprehensive Core Reading Program (CCRP) at WES is Houghton Mifflin.
Programs
Our Supplemental Intervention Reading Programs (SIRP) are:
- Project Read
- Great Leaps
- Spaulding
Comprehensive Intervention Reading Programs (CIRP) are:

- Early Intervention in Reading
- Reading Mastery Plus
- Kaleidoscope
We also use the following computerized programs:

- Pearson Digital Lab/SuccessMaker
- Accelerated Reader
- Fast ForWord.
- FCAT Explorer
Professional Professional development will include but not be limited to:

Development - Pearson Success Maker; Webinars’ on-line trainings
- Reading Coach: one on one, group, and grade level sessions to include topics such as
literacy centers, 5 components of reading, and reading materials
- Fast ForWord workshops conducted by Scientific Learning
- Reading courses offered by the district
- Reading First Academy
- CRISS Training
- Direct Instruction Training
- CPT –Collaborative Planning and Teaching
- Using data analysis in the classroom and school through the AIM-HI program
- Study Groups
- Trainings/conferences in utilizing scientifically researched based materials.
- Workshops to enhance skills for instruction of SWD.
- Trainings, workshops, and conferences to increase reading strategies in single gender
classrooms.

These inservice opportunities will be conducted by staff personnel, outside consultants/

trainers, and district personnel.
Highly Qualified - Westside teachers are all highly qualified. Those who hold temporary certificates will
Instructors complete all requirements necessary by May 2008.
- Teachers are notified when and where state exams are offered.
- Workshops are available to enhance their teacher knowledge.
- All paraprofessionals at Westside have passed the state Para Pro exam or hold an
associate degree.
- Trainings are offered on a regular basis to update techniques and methods used.
Budget
Categories of Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Describe Resources
Expenditure Title Available
Research-based Program - Scientific Learning (Fast - District - Title 1 - SAC 23745
(s)/Material(s) ForWord) - Accelerated
Reader Books - SRA
Materials - Guided Reading
Books - Pearson Digital
Learning (Success Maker) -
Reading Labs -Hougton
Mifflin
Technology -Renaissance Learning: STAR - Title 1 - SAC 16000
Reading, Accelerated
Reading, Tech Support -
Scientific Learning (Fast
ForWord, Tech Support) -
Pearson Digital Learning
(SuccessMaker,
SuccessMaker Enterprise,
Tech Support)
Professional - Scientific Learning - District - Title 1 - SAC - 19000
Development Consultant - Pearson Digital Title II
Consultant - Single Gender
trainings & consultants -
Renaissance Learning - Fast
ForWord training - trainers/
consultants - workshops

Other - After school and summer - Title 1 - SAC - PTO - 28000

programs - Reading Donations - Grants -
Incentives - Classroom Fundraisers
supplies - Field Trips -
Teacher retention/recruiting
bonus
Total: $86,745.00
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Goal: Mathematics
Needs Assessment The percentage of WES economically disadvantaged students at or above grade level is
53% on the 2007 AYP Report.
Objective 62% of economically disadvantaged students will be at or above grade level on the 2008
Math AYP Report.
Strategies 1.Expand participation to grade one so that the Pearson Digital Lab will now include
grades 1-5 with pilot software, Success Maker.
2. Our inclusion program allows for increased student/teacher contact time with co-
teachers and ESE personnel.
3.The core math program McGraw Hill is fully implemented.
4.Expand Mountain Math to include all of grade 2. Through teacher choice and
availability of materials some of grades 3 and 4 are also using Mountain Math. Materials
will be purchased to complete these grade levels.
5.We will offer parent math workshops such as Family Math, Edible Math, and Touch
Math.
6.Students, parents, and teachers will utilize the Family Center to acquire materials for
math remediation and enrichment.
7. Expand the use of Accelerated Math in grades 2-5, by 50%, to facilitate differentiated
instruction.
8. IPDP's will be written based on student data.
9. Progress monitor in grades 2-5, using Think Link. Using this data, instruction will be
differentiated.
10. Students receiving a Level 1 or Level 2 on FCAT or under 50% on the SAT-9, will
be eligible for the after school tutorial program.
11. Students that are eligible are offered tutoring through the SES.
12. Single gender classrooms have been established in each grade level. Students are

Evaluation Westside's economically disadvantaged students in grades 3-5 will show a 9% increase
on the 2008 Math AYP Report. Mid-year progress will be determined, for these students,
using Think Link data comparing their initial score with their mid-year score.
Research-based - McGraw Hill math series

Programs - Pearson Digital Lab
- Accelerated Math
- Activities Integrating Math and Science (AIMS)
- Singapore Math
Professional Professional Development will include, but not be limited to:

Development - Accelerated Math (training and modeling)
- Pearson Digital Lab
- Muggins Math
- Touch Math
- Study Groups
- Trainings/conferences on utilizing scientific research based materials
- On line courses covering math topics.
- Math, Their Way of Thinking
- Single Gender trainings, workshops, and conferences
- Singapore Math
Trainings will be provided in house and by consultants in math techniques and strategies,
manipulative based instruction, and problem solving.
Highly Qualified -Westside teachers are all highly qualified. Those who hold temporary certificates will
-Teachers are notified when and where state exams are offered.
-Workshops are available to enhance their teacher knowledge.
-All paraprofessionals at Westside have passed the state Para Pro exam or hold an
associate degree.
-Trainings are offered on a regular basis to update techniques and methods used.

Budget
Describe Resources
Research-based Program - Pearson Digital (Skills and - Title 1 - SAC - District 20545
(s)/Material(s) Concepts) - Accelerated
Math, -Macmillan/McGraw-
Hill Math
Technology - Pearson Digital (Skills and - Title 1 - SAC - Microsoft 30000
Concepts) - Accelerated Funds
Math Support -STAR Math -
Computerized Math
Programs
Professional - Renaissance Learning - - Title 1 - Title II - SAC - 19000
Development Single Gender training & District
consultants - Pearson Digital
consultant - trainers/
consultants - workshops
Other - after school and summer - Title 1 - SAC - PTO - 32000
programs - incentives - Donations - Grants -
classroom supplies - field Fundraisers
trips -teacher recruiting/
retention bonus
Total: $101,545.00

Goal: Writing
Needs Assessment On the 2007 Writing FCAT, students

scoring at a 3.0 or higher was 84%.
Objective Westside will increase the number of students scoring a 3.0 or higher on the FCAT
writing exam by 1%. NCLB, Elements 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
Strategies 1.The school-wide writing prompts will be used four times a school year. The initial
prompt will be expository. Data will be used to differentiate instruction.
2.Six Traits Writing procedures will be incorporated into the instruction of writing.
3.Additional writing software materials will be provided to enhance classroom writing

instruction.
4.Portable laptop computers will be used in conjunction with writing software.
5. Fourth grade parent writing workshops will be offered early in the school year.
6.A volunteer study group will be formed to share and research methods that have
proven successful in writing .
7. IPDP's will be written based on student data.
8. Third grade students will utilize Pearson Writers' Studio Program after the third grade
FCAT is completed.
Evaluation The FCAT writing exam for 2008 will show an increase of 1% for students receiving a
3.0 or above. Mid-year progress will be determined by comparison of school-wide
writing scores for 4th grade.
Research-based Research-based Programs

Programs - McGraw Hill Language Arts series
- Six Traits Writing
- Pearson Writers Studio Program


Development - On-line writing courses
- Six Traits of Writing
- In county writing workshops
- Pearson Writers' Studio Program training
- Study groups
- Single Gender trainings, workshops, and conferences
Budget
Describe Resources
Research-based Program -Six Traits -Macmillan/ - District - Title 1 11070
(s)/Material(s) McGraw-Hill
Technology -Pearson Writers Studio - Title 1 - SAC - District - 30000
Program - Laptops - Licenses Microsoft Funds
- Programs
Professional Development -Six Traits training/ - District - Title 1 - SAC - 10000
consultant and workshops - Title II
Workshops/Study Groups -
Single Gender training and
consultants
Other - incentives - classroom - Title 1 - SAC - PTO - 17000
materials - Field Trips - Donations - Grants -
Teacher recruiting/retention Fundraisers
bonus
Total: $68,070.00

Goal: Science
Needs Assessment On the 2007 Science FCAT 36% of our students scored at or above a 3.0.
Objective WES will show a 10% increase of students scoring at or above a 3.0 on the 2008 Science
FCAT.
Strategies 1.Westside will use a K-5 science lab with a designated science resource teacher.
2.A designated staff member will attend science related trainings/meetings at the school
and district level. They will act as a liaison to insure teachers are up-to-date in science
educational trends.
3.Science Fair will be open to students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
4.A Science Fair Help Night will assist and guide students and parents in successful
completion of their science fair projects.
5.A resource teacher will serve as support to teachers and students for ideas and
strategies that promote instruction of the Sunshine State Standards for science.
6.Students and teachers of grades 4 and 5 will utilize the Springs Coast Environmental
Center through field trips.
7.The Westside Elementary Aquaponic Marsh will be utilized as a teaching tool for
grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to provide hands on experience for students in the area of
environmental science.
8.The media center will establish an environmental education theme.
9. Expand our hands on science program by establishing a committee of teachers and

parent volunteers to initiate more activities.
10. 5th grade students will be progress monitored using Science Think Link. Data will be
used to differentiate instruction.
11. During and/or after school science club for grades 3- 5.

Evaluation The scores will increase by 10% for students taking the 2008 FCAT Science Exam.
Think Link data will be evaluated to determine mid-year student progress by comparing
the initial scores with mid year scores.
Research-based -Scott Foresman Science Text and related materials

Programs -Guided Readers (Newbridge Discovery Links Sets and Scott Foresman Sets)
-Activities Integrating Math and Science (AIMS)

Development -Scott Foresman Science Text – inservice for newly adopted text
-Discovery Channel Professional Development DVDs
-Discovery Channel School Student Activity DVD
-Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference (FAST)
-Springs Coast Environmental Education Center
-National Science Teachers Conference
-AIMS Educational Foundation
-NASA
-District Inservice
-On-line science courses
-Single gender trainings, workshops, and conferences
Highly Qualified -Westside teachers are all highly qualified. Those who hold temporary certificates will
-Teachers are notified when and where state exams are offered.
-Workshops are available to enhance their teacher knowledge.
-All paraprofessionals at Westside have passed the state Para Pro exam or hold an
associate degree.
-Trainings are offered on a regular basis to update techniques and methods used.
Budget
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources
Title Available
Research-based Program -Scott Foresman -District 2000
(s)/Material(s)
Technology - Pearson Digital Learning - - Microsoft Funds 20000
(Science Discovery) -
Computer Programs
Professional Development - trainers/consultants - - District - SAC - Title II 500
workshops -Single Gender
Training and Workshops

Other -hands on science -Donations -Grants -PTO - 3000

experiment materials and SAC - Fundraisers
supplies - incentives -Field
Trips
Total: $25,500.00

Goal: Parental Involvement
Needs On the 2007 Parent Survey, 53% (of those that returned the survey) stated they had attended
Assessment a workshop, meeting, class event, field trip, or volunteered at the school.
Objective Westside will increase parent involvement by 2% in the 2007-2008 school year.
Strategies 1.The Family Center will be open daily from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. and on Thursday
evenings from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
2. The Media Center will be open to families from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday
evenings for check out, research, and A.R.
3. The use of FCAT Explorer will be highly encouraged and we will try to accommodate
families that do not have computer access.
4. Evening conferences for parents will be conducted at the end of the first nine week
marking period.
5. A variety of workshops will be offered to help parents assist their children in

academic areas.
6. Opportunities for the parents to volunteer in the school setting are advertised and
made available.
7. The Parent Institute will be publicized throughout WES to encourage parent

attendance.
8. We will invite and encourage parents to be members of the Title 1 Committee, SAC,
and PTO.
9. The WES Parent Educator will continue to conduct informal parent meetings, in the
Family Center, to improve our parent involvement.
10. The Parent Educator will hold an appreciation event for participating families during
the year.
11. The Parent Educator will provide assistance to teachers in planning and support of all
parent involvement endeavors.
12. Parents will be encouraged to attend meetings and become members of the Family
Involvement Team.
Evaluation Westside will increase parent involvement by 2%, as indicated on the 2008 Parent
Survey.

Research-based 1.Family Building Better Readers

Programs 2.Joyce Epstein Model (Seven Steps of Parent Involvement)

Development - Beginning New Teacher Parent Involvement Training
- Parent Involvement Training
- Parent Science Fair Training
- Region III and Region IV Technical Assistance Centers
- FCAT Workshops
- Ruby Payne workshops
Budget
Describe Resources
Research-based Program 0
(s)/Material(s)
Technology - Phone Messenger - Title 1 700
Professional Development 0
Other - Workshops - Family Center - Title 1 - P.T.O. - SAC - 37000
- WES Family Night -Title 1 Eckerd Youth Alternatives -
F.I.T. Conference - Parent Donations
Educator - Travel Expenses
Total: $37,700.00

Goal: School Safty
Needs Assessment During the 2006 - 2007 school year there were 96
bus suspension incidents.
Objective Westside will reduce the number of school bus suspensions by 5% for the 2007 - 2008
school year on those buses that have required supervision.
Strategies 1. WES will contract additional personnel to assist in bus supervision.
2. Offer CPR and First Aid Training to staff.
3. Encourage staff to obtain CPI Training.
Evaluation The number of written bus disciplines on supervised trips will decrease by 5% during the
2007 - 2008 school year.
Research-based CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Programs CPR and First Aid Procedures
Professional Professional development will include but not limited to:

Development 1. CPI training
2. CPR and First Aid Training
Budget
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources
Title Available
Research-based Program(s)/ 0
Material(s)
Technology 0
Professional Development - CPI - CPR - First Aid - District - ESE - Community 0
Resources
Other - Bus Monitors - SAC - District 3000
Total: $3,000.00

Goal: Technology
Needs Assessment Based on the 2006-2007 Inventory of Teacher Technology Skills, 52% of the
teachers indicate a limited knowledge in the use of technology.
Objective 100% of classroom and special teachers will write and present at least one complete
lesson utilizing newer technology, as the major presentation element.
Strategies 1.Teachers will share technology ideas for presenting material in the classroom.
2. The technology specialist will assist teachers in utilizing new equipment and
programs.
3. A technology study group may be formed to generate new techniques and strategies
for using technology.
4. Websites that are deemed educationally valuable will be shared among students,
parents, and teachers.
Evaluation 80% of the teachers will provide a written lesson plan showing how technology
enhanced their lesson.
Research-based
Programs
Development - Technology Conferences
- Trainings/workshops in the use of equipment and programs
Budget
Describe Resources
Research-based Program 0
(s)/Material(s)
Technology - Computers - Peripheral - District - State - Microsoft 33390
Equipment - Printers - Funds
Software - Elmo
Professional Development -Conferences -Workshops - -Title 1 -SAC -Title II - 15000
Trainings Grants
Other -equipment - supplies - - Donations - Grants - 3000
furniture Fundraisers -Title I - SAC
Total: $51,390.00

Goal: Return on Investment
Needs Assessment
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Yes No The majority of the SAC members are not employed by the school.
The SAC is composed of the principal, and an appropriately balanced number of teachers,
education support employees, students (for middle, junior high and high school only), parents,
and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and
economic community served by the school.
Measures Being Taken to Comply with SAC Requirement- Personal phone calls
- Personal contacts
- Letter to SAC members (request for possible members)
- E-mail to all staff (request for possible members)
- Invitation and Form to all new parents to WES
- Principal's Newsletter
- Flyers
- Parent Bulletins
SAC Involvement
Westside School Advisory Council is comprised of teachers, parents, support staff, and business community
members. The current composition includes at least 51% parents and community members. All members are
elected by their representative group. The SAC meets a minimum of 6 times a year. Ad Hoc committees are
formed to address the issues and concerns. These findings and results are then brought before the entire SAC
membership for final decision making.
The SAC has a beginning balance of $15,767.47 for the current school year, which comes from the Educational
Enhancement Fund. The budget is used to fund school-wide projects that benefit all segments of the school
population as deemed appropriate by the SAC.
A parent is represented on the School Improvement Plan Committee. The SIP is reviewed by the SAC.
The school's annual budget is presented to the SAC for information purposes and input.

FINAL BUDGET
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Title Available
Research-based Program(s)/ Reading: - Scientific Learning Reading: - District $57,360.00
Material(s) (Fast ForWord) - Title 1
- Accelerated Reader Books - SAC Available: $23,745.00
- SRA Materials Mathematics: - Title 1
- Guided Reading Books - SAC
- Pearson Digital Learning - District Available:
(Success Maker) $20,545.00
- Reading Labs Writing: - District
-Hougton Mifflin - Title 1 Available: $11,070.00
Mathematics: - Pearson Digital Science: -District Available:
(Skills and Concepts) $2,000.00
- Accelerated Math, Parental Involvement:
-Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math Available: $0.00
School Safty: Available: $0.00
Writing: -Six Traits Technology: Available: $0.00
-Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Science: -Scott Foresman
Parental Involvement:
School Safty:
Technology:
Technology Reading: -Renaissance Learning: Reading: - Title 1 $130,090.00
STAR Reading, Accelerated - SAC Available: $16,000.00
Reading, Tech Support Mathematics: - Title 1
- Scientific Learning (Fast - SAC
ForWord, Tech Support) - Microsoft Funds Available:
- Pearson Digital Learning $30,000.00
(SuccessMaker, SuccessMaker Writing: - Title 1
Enterprise, Tech Support) - SAC
Mathematics: - Pearson Digital - District
(Skills and Concepts) - Microsoft Funds Available:
- Accelerated Math Support $30,000.00
-STAR Math Science: - Microsoft Funds
- Computerized Math Programs Available: $20,000.00
Writing: -Pearson Writers Studio Parental Involvement:
Program - Title 1 Available: $700.00
- Laptops School Safty: Available: $0.00
- Licenses Technology: - District
- Programs - State
Science: - Pearson Digital - Microsoft Funds Available:
Learning - (Science Discovery) $33,390.00
- Computer Programs

Parental Involvement: - Phone

Messenger
School Safty:
Technology: - Computers
- Peripheral Equipment
- Printers
- Software
- Elmo
Professional Development Reading: - Scientific Learning Reading: - District $63,500.00
Consultant - Title 1
- Pearson Digital Consultant - SAC
- Single Gender trainings & - Title II Available:
consultants $19,000.00
- Renaissance Learning Mathematics: - Title 1
- Fast ForWord training - Title II
- trainers/consultants - SAC
- workshops - District Available:
Mathematics: - Renaissance $19,000.00
Learning Writing: - District
- Single Gender training & - Title 1
consultants - SAC
- Pearson Digital consultant - Title II Available:
- trainers/consultants $10,000.00
- workshops Science: - District
Writing: -Six Traits training/ - SAC
consultant and workshops - Title II Available: $500.00
-Workshops/Study Groups Parental Involvement:
-Single Gender training and Available: $0.00
consultants School Safty: - District
Science: - trainers/consultants - ESE
- workshops - Community Resources
-Single Gender Training and Available: $0.00
Workshops Technology: -Title 1
Parental Involvement: -SAC
School Safty: - CPI -Title II
- CPR -Grants Available: $15,000.00
- First Aid
Technology: -Conferences
-Workshops
-Trainings

Other Reading: - After school and Reading: - Title 1 $123,000.00

summer programs - SAC
- Reading Incentives - PTO
- Classroom supplies - Donations
- Field Trips - Grants
- Teacher retention/recruiting - Fundraisers Available:
bonus $28,000.00
Mathematics: - after school and Mathematics: - Title 1
summer programs - SAC
- incentives - PTO
- classroom supplies - Donations
- field trips - Grants
-teacher recruiting/retention - Fundraisers Available:
bonus $32,000.00
Writing: - incentives Writing: - Title 1
- classroom materials - SAC
- Field Trips - PTO
- Teacher recruiting/retention - Donations
bonus - Grants
Science: -hands on science - Fundraisers Available:
experiment materials and $17,000.00
supplies Science: -Donations
- incentives -Grants
-Field Trips -PTO
Parental Involvement: - -SAC
Workshops - Fundraisers
- Family Center Available: $3,000.00
- WES Family Night Parental Involvement: - Title
-Title 1 F.I.T. Conference 1
- Parent Educator - P.T.O.
- Travel Expenses - SAC
School Safty: - Bus Monitors - Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Technology: -equipment - Donations Available:
- supplies $37,000.00
- furniture School Safty: - SAC
- District Available:
$3,000.00
Technology: - Donations
- Grants
- Fundraisers
-Title I
- SAC Available: $3,000.00
. Total: $373,950.00

IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION
Westside will conduct an evaluation. District staff, SAC members, the administrative team, and lead teachers will
be involved in this evaluation process. Other interested parties will be welcomed. Reading, mathematics, writing,
and science will look at the implementation of FCIM. If changes are made to objectives, the SIP will be revised
and sent to the school board for approval. Changes to strategies, materials, professional development will be
integrated into the SIP and shared with stakeholders. Key results of the evaluations will be shared via newsletter
with parents and community members. Results from the summative evaluation will form the basis of the Needs
Assessment for the 2007-2008 school year.

Signature
Members
1) Charles Johnson , Principal ________________________________________
2) Charles Smith , Assistant Principal ________________________________________
3) Diane Eichenberger , SAC Chair ________________________________________
4) Donna Fairclough , Parent ________________________________________
5) Susan Graham , Parent ________________________________________
6) Deborah Gray , Parent ________________________________________
7) Cheryl Schurecht , Parent ________________________________________
8) Cindy Perretti , Community Member ________________________________________
9) Joy Benedetti , Parent ________________________________________
10) Adrianne Keefer , Parent ________________________________________
11) Pam Boatwright , Parent ________________________________________
12) Darlene McGee , Community Member ________________________________________
13) Marilyn Johnson , Teacher ________________________________________
14) Judith Katz , Teacher ________________________________________
15) Stacie Wharton , School Support Personnel ________________________________________
16) Al Timmins , Teacher ________________________________________
17) Michele Rittenberry , Teacher ________________________________________
18) Betty Jane Marshall , Teacher ________________________________________
19) Maureen Wickert , Community Member ________________________________________
20) JoAnn Magnini , School Support Personnel ________________________________________
21) Dee Cardenas , Teacher ________________________________________
22) Kristina Garofano , Teacher ________________________________________
23) Linda Rothenberg , Teacher ________________________________________
24) Melissa Tomlinson , Teacher ________________________________________
25) Jillian Strat , Teacher ________________________________________
26) Colleen Bierwiler , Parent ________________________________________
27) Sherry Fangio , Parent ________________________________________
28) Tena Britts , Parent ________________________________________
29) Latrishion Stewart , Parent ________________________________________
30) Joe Keefer , Parent ________________________________________
31) Mary Hinkofer-Cino , Parent ________________________________________
32) Christina Ryman , Parent ________________________________________
33) Sandra Gigante , Parent ________________________________________
34) Irene Dongen , Teacher ________________________________________
35) Jennifer Bradley , Teacher ________________________________________
36) Eve Milby , Teacher ________________________________________

37) Flossie Metz , Parent ________________________________________

38) Michael Cieszynski , Parent ________________________________________
39) Bobbie Gunter , Parent ________________________________________
40) Tonya Sollars , Parent ________________________________________
41) Stephanie Hilwers , Parent ________________________________________
42) William Hunt , Parent ________________________________________

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2007-2008 Florida School Improvement Plan (Print-View)

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

District Name: Hernando

Principal: Charles Johnson

SAC Chair: Diane Eichenberger

Superintendent: Dr. Wayne S. Alexander

Date of School Board Approval: October 16, 2007

Cheri Pierson Yecke,

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Every Person - A teacher

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SCHOOL PROFILE DEMOGRAPHICS

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Recruitment/Retention of Highly Qualified Teachers

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SCHOOLS GRADED C OR BELOW

SCHOOLS OFFERING PRIMARILY GRADES 6 THROUGH 12

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Different Innovative Approaches to Instruction

Responsibility of Teaching Reading for Every Teacher

Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders

Small Learning Communities (SLC)

Intensive Intervention in Reading and Mathematics

Course Choice Based on Student Goals / Interests / Talent

Master Schedules Based on Student Needs

Parental Access and Support

Applied and Integrated Courses

Academic and Career Planning

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6. Professional development will be offered on the usage of new reading materials as

8. Families will be encouraged to attend workshops in the county regarding reading.

13.. IPDP's will be written based on student data.

15. A drama club will be formed to encourage reading.

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Comprehensive Intervention Reading Programs (CIRP) are:

We also use the following computerized programs:

Professional Professional development will include but not be limited to:

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These inservice opportunities will be conducted by staff personnel, outside consultants/

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Other - After school and summer - Title 1 - SAC - PTO - 28000

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3.The core math program McGraw Hill is fully implemented.

8. IPDP's will be written based on student data.

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Research-based - McGraw Hill math series

Professional Professional Development will include, but not be limited to:

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Needs Assessment On the 2007 Writing FCAT, students

3.Additional writing software materials will be provided to enhance classroom writing

4.Portable laptop computers will be used in conjunction with writing software.

7. IPDP's will be written based on student data.

Research-based Research-based Programs

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Professional Professional development will include but not be limited to:

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3.Science Fair will be open to students in grades 3, 4, and 5.

8.The media center will establish an environmental education theme.

9. Expand our hands on science program by establishing a committee of teachers and

11. During and/or after school science club for grades 3- 5.

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