1. D E V I N V O D I C K A , E D D
J E A N I E L U C K E Y
M A Y 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
DISTRICT MAGNET
PROGRAM UPDATE
2. SUPERINTENDENT’S ADVISORY
COMMITTEE: MAGNET SCHOOLS
• Purpose: The purpose of the committee is to
make recommendations to the
Superintendent regarding current and future
magnet programs in VUSD.
3. COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
• Scott Sypkens, Facilitator, San Diego County
Office of Education
• Jeanie Luckey, Deputy Superintendent
• Donna Caperton, Assistant Supt., Business
Services
• Joe Green, Beaumont PTA
• Erin English, Foothill Oak Principal
• Emy Quiroz, Grapevine Parent
• Jenifer Golden, Mission Meadows Principal
• Amanda Roberts, Olive Teacher
• Catina Hancock, Vista Academy Principal
• Emily Garcia, Vista High School Student
• Eric Chagala, Vista High Asst Principal
• Jose Villarreal, Vista Magnet MS Principal
• Jayden Gilliam, Washington MS Student
• Anna Johnston, Vista Magnet MS Parent
• Ellen Crews, Washington Teacher
• Larry White, Executive Director, C & I
• Steve Hargrave, Director, Student Services
• Jennifer Gilstrap, Empresa Parent
• Tekoa Chilcote, Vista Academy Parent
• Barbara Franklin, VTA
• Adalia Lavado, Olive Principal
• Ron Briseno, Community Member, Vista
Chamber
• David Whiddon, Mission Vista HS Asst. Principal
• Cecilia Sawyer, Lake Teacher
• Sharon Scott-Gonzalez, Vista Academy
Teacher
• Laura Smith, Casita Principal
• Tara Biancamono, Mission Vista HS
• Craig Wiblemo, Mission Vista HS Principal
• Lisa Hoffman, CSEA
• Steve Post, Mission Vista HS Teacher
• Gail Cerelli, Casita Teacher
4. MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS
• January 10, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• January 16, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• January 31, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• February 6, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• March 21, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• April 11, 2013 – Library Services (Survey Sub-
Committee)
• April 17, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
• May 1, 2013 – Vista Magnet Middle School Library
5. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE WORK -
UPDATE
• Survey was developed for magnet school
teachers, students and parents to gather data
on current magnet stakeholder perceptions of
their school
• Results were analyzed by the committee and
summary statements shared for each of the
magnet schools: Casita, VAVPA, Vista Magnet
MS, Mission Vista HS
• Based upon survey data, next steps were
suggested for each of the four current magnet
schools
6. COMMITTEE WORK - UPDATE
• District wide survey was developed by sub-
committee to gather input on a possible magnet
theme for the Washington Middle School, reviewed
by the committee, and mailed home to K-8 families
in English and Spanish and made available online to
K-12 families. Connect Ed call made to families.
7. COMMITTEE WORK - UPDATE
• Survey raw data was compiled for the
committee’s review:
76% parents indicated they would move their child to a
magnet school
445 responses to survey – 2% response
• Using survey data as part of the
process, committee discussed and
unanimously approved a recommendation
to the Superintendent
12. NEXT STEPS
• Convene Planning Committee for Washington Middle
School Transition Process
• Consider Name Change
• Vista Innovation Design Academy (VIDA) …?
• Curriculum & Instruction Plans
• Staffing Plans
• Professional Development Plans
• Marketing Plans
• Facility Plans
• Student Transition Plans
• Convene Routine Meetings of Magnet School
Representatives to promote ongoing articulation and
coordination
13. RECOMMENDATION
• Respectfully request approval for three magnet
pathways:
• STEM
• Arts/Design
• International Baccalaureate
• Respectfully request approval to specifically identify
focus area for Washington Middle School to be
“Innovation and Design”
