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FY15 District Kickoff
1. Laurel School District
District Kick Off
Monday, August 25, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Laurel High School, Auditorium
John D. Ewald
Superintendent of
Schools
2. Items
Welcome
Building Our Future Together, the Laurel School District and
You!
Welcoming New Staff
Celebrations
Superintendent’s Remarks
Remarks from Offices and Departments
Guided Facility Tours
Closure
3. Welcome!
We are so glad you are here!
You are important!
We believe in you!
We will not give up on you!
5. Joint Statement
Sue Darnell
President
Laurel Education Association, Inc. (LEAI)
John Ewald
Superintendent of Schools
Laurel School District Schools (LSDS)
Linda Wintjen
President
Board of Education, LSDS
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10. Sue, John, Linda
Coming together is a beginning,
staying together is progress
and working together is
success!
11. Building Our Future Together!
We will…
1. Silence all cell phones and other electronic
36. Superintendent’s Remarks
“The teacher is of course an artist, but being
an artist does not mean that he or she can
make the profile, can shape the students.
What the educator does in teaching is to
make it possible for the students to become
themselves.”
― Paulo Freire, We Make the Road by
Walking: Conversations on Education and
Social Change
38. Square Peg in a Round Hole
TED; Technology, Entertainment, Design
Simon Sinek:
Why good leaders make you feel safe
What makes a great leader? Management
theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who
makes their employees feel secure, who draws
staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and
safety — especially in an uneven economy —
means taking on big responsibility.
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40. Simon Sinek: Trust
T trust
R relationship
U us
S students
T trust
41. Superintendent’s Remarks
Get the environment right!
T R U S T
R E L A T I O N S H I P
Inside the tribe where we feel that we
belong.
48. Square Peg in a Round Hole
TED; Technology, Entertainment, Design
Rita Peterson:
Why Every Student Needs a Teacher Champion
In her TED talk teacher Rita Pierson reminds educators what lies at the
foundation of learning — the relationship between the teacher and the
student. She says despite bad policies, bad school days, and difficult
children, teachers are still champions for kids; and kids will learn from
teachers they admire and respect. Her inspiring talk reminds everyone
why the teaching profession can be so rewarding.
51. Superintendent’s Remarks
The question is not,
“How can we operate our
schools?”
The question is,
“How can we provide an excellent
education for our children?”
52. Jim Collins: Good to Great
One of my favorite principles that Jim outlines in this
book is the principle of the Flywheel. When
companies make the leap from good to great,
analysts and newspapers go crazy and wonder what
big thing that they did to make their company great.
The reality is that it took a lot of work and buildup
over time.
57. You are AWESOME!
Wisdom comes with age, huh? Don't try telling that
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and funny pep talk that we can all most definitely
take something from — just be careful with that Walt
Whitman quote.
62. Nutrition Services
Summer Meal Program
New Staff Members: NLES &
LIMS
Community Eligibility: No Cost
Meals for ALL Students
Grant Wrap-Up: Nemours
Community Transformation &
USDA Farm-to-School
63. Employee Wellness
Inaugural Laurel School
District Staff Wellness
Competition
Dunbar Dash 5K Run/Walk
Hosted by the Dunbar
Wellness Committee
May 30, 2014
64. Employee Wellness
And the school with the most staff
participation was……
LHS: 1/51 = 2%
LIMS: 3/65 = 5%
NL: 1/54 = 2%
PLD: 15/43= 35%
DO: 2/15 = 13%
Which school will host this year’s
competition???
66. “REWARD YOURSELF
WITH THE BEST OF
HEALTH…YOU’RE
WORTH IT!”
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8/25/14 Laurel School District
Kick-Off
Presented by: Aaron B. Schrader, M.S.,
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
68. Invited DelaWELL Program Manager Aaron Schrader to speak about health, wellness
and the DelaWELL programs and incentives at the district’s back-to-school staff
kick-off event in August 2013. Also had a DelaWELL table with information for
employees to take.
Coordinated and set-up a DelaWELL Health Screening in October 2013 at the Laurel
Intermediate Middle School, where 72 employees participated. In addition, Laurel
Intermediate Middle School offers an after school physical activity “Power Hour”
for all staff. Employees have access to spin cycles, treadmills, rowers, elliptical
machines and a full range of nautilus equipment.
Encouraged promotion of DelaWELL in each school through the school wellness
committees and school wellness action plans.
Applied for a mini-grant and received it to contract with a Registered Dietician to
analyze the school menus and to apply and advertise simplified nutritional
information for use with the Weight Watchers Points System.
Worked to organize a “meal deal” for staff where if they eat at school and prepay
for 10 lunches, they will receive a complimentary lunch to encourage staff to eat
at school where the meals are based on dietary and nutritional guidelines.
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69. Created an overview video showcasing Laurel School District’s commitment to
employee health and wellness.
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70. Laurel School District’s overall participation in DelaWELL went from 10% in 2012-
2013 up to 40.1% in 2013-2014 and employees completing both their DelaWELL
online wellness assessment and health screening went from 5% in 2012-2013 up to
29.7% in 2013-2014.
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72. Improvement in medical risk factors (i.e., blood pressure, glucose and triglycerides)
Improvement in measured lifestyle risk factors (such as nutrition, physical activity,
stress and tobacco use)
Nurse24 - Participation and Utilization:
In FY2013, 83.5% of incoming calls were either unsure of how to treat their
condition or intended to go to the Emergency Room. 96.7% of post-call intentions
were to treat at home, make an office visit or go to urgent care
Weight Watchers® Program:
Since FY2013, State of Delaware members have lost over 12,547 lbs. In just the At-
Work Meetings alone, members have lost over 4,463 lbs.
CareAlerts Improve Quality of Care:
39.4% of CareAlerts converted to compliant (Alere analyzes and identifies drug
interactions, dangerous side effects and gaps in care for DelaWELL participants and
their healthcare providers. Alere's message engine determines the message
recipient, content and communication mode for each patient-specific care gap)
A 12% reduction in hospital admissions since 2010
Savings of $2.7 million through our Condition Care program in plan year 2012–2013
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73. DelaWELL Health Portal
NEW! Quit For Life®
Wellness
Challenges
Program Tracking and
Fulfillment
NEW! Coaching
Programs;
Condition Care
Programs
Inbound
Nurseline and
Online Chat
Onsite Health
Seminars
Onsite Health Screenings &
NEW! Health Screening
Provider Form
Special Discounts
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Gym Memberships
Online Wellness
Assessment; Call a
Health Advisor
74. EARN DELAWELL REWARDS UP TO $200:
1. Know Your Numbers: Participate in a DelaWELL Health Screening to be held at various locations
throughout the state from July through November 2014 and January through April 2015 OR submit a
completed NEW! Health Screening Provider Form with your health values from a screening or office visit
with your health care provider.
2. Get A Plan: Complete your confidential online Wellness Assessment questionnaire for 2014-2015. In just
15-20 minutes, you will get your Wellness Score and personalized report with recommendations to help you
reach your goals, such as increasing physical activity, improving eating habits and quitting smoking.
3. Call A Health Advisor: Once you complete your online Wellness Assessment, call a confidential Health
Advisor to review your results and discuss the different programs and tools available to you.
4. Participate In One Of The Following:
Weight Watchers® Program;
NEW! Lifestyle Coaching (“Work with a Coach”) Program;
Condition Care Program;
NEW! Quit For Life® Program; OR
Meet the Healthy Values
DELAWELL REWARDS YOUR EFFORTS!
SILVER LEVEL: Complete Steps 1 and 2 to earn $100!
OR
GOLD LEVEL: Complete Steps 1 and 2 and 4 to earn $200!
“Early Bird Payment” Complete Steps 1 and 2 by October 15, 2014 and get your
Silver Level Reward in December 2014!
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75. Monday, October 13, 2014 from 9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. at Laurel
Intermediate Middle School in the Library/Media Center
2014-2015 Goals:
• 45.1% overall participation in DelaWELL
• 34.7% achieve Silver Level Reward status
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80. Laurel School District DATA
Dissecting
Analyzing
sTrategizing
Achieving
John D. Ewald
Superintendent of
Schools
81. Guiding Questions
What does the data tell us?
What doesn’t the data tell us?
What additional questions do we have about the
data?
What are our next steps as a result of the data?
82. Community Eligibility
All Laurel School District students are
eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch.
“The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
provides an alternative approach for offering
school meals to local educational agencies
(LEAs) and schools in low income areas.
The CEP allows schools that predominantly
serve low-income children to offer free,
nutritious school meals to all students through
the National School Lunch and School
Breakfast Programs.
83. District Attendance 2013-2014
26.7% of students had 10 or more absences
Attendance rates in all schools:
Have remained at or about the same level for
each of the past four years.
Are below the 95% target.
Strategies for Improvement:
Student Intervention Teams in All Schools
Secondary Restorative Practices Training
Schoolwide PBIS
Community Supports for Students and Families
86. DCAS Points of Praise
Elementary Reading Proficiency has grown 22
points from baseline
School year 10-11 cohort improved proficiency
in reading and math as measured by 2013-
2014 middle school proficiency.
Reading proficiency of African American
students increased 25 points from the baseline
at the elementary level and 17 points at the
middle school level.
87. Curriculum Strategies for
Growth
Consistent curriculum implementation
at the elementary and secondary
levels:
Elementary Reading – Treasures
Elementary Math – enVision
Secondary Reading – Springboard
Secondary Math – Springboard
Reading and Math RTI – All Levels
88. Graduation Rate
Class of
2011
Class of
2012
Class of
2013
76.2% 64.7% 61.4%
(Target: 78.2%)
Strategies for Improvement:
• Transition Services and Self-Determination Training for
Students with Disabilities
• Student Advisement at the High School
• Increase College and Career Readiness Using ACT Engage
Data
• Participation in College Application Month
• College Visitations Grades 6-12
90. Advanced Placement/Dual
Enrollment
Strategies for Improvement:
Increased AP Offerings
Student Advisement
Pacing for Success
Lesson Planning for High Levels of Student
Engagement
Analysis of Readi-Step, PSAT and SAT data for
improvement planning
91. Delaware School Survey – 2013
Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies, UD
Grade 5
No students reported marijuana use
8% of students reported lifetime use of other
illegal substances.
5% of students reported use of other illegal
substances within the past year
2% of students reported use of other illegal
substances within the past month
(Note: Other illegal substances includes prescription downers, prescription uppers, inhalant hallucinogens, ritalin and cocaine.)
92. Delaware School Survey – 2013
Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies, UD
Grade 8
30% of students reported tobacco use*
44% of students reported alcohol use*
4% of students reported use of inhalants
19% of students reported marijuana use*
8% of students reported lifetime use of other illegal substances.
8% of students reported use of other illegal substances within the
past year*
8% of students reported use of other illegal substances within the
past month* (painkillers, ecstacy, hallucinogens, heroin and
cocaine reported)
(Note: Other illegal substances includes prescription downers, prescription uppers, inhalant hallucinogens, ritalin and cocaine.)
93. Delaware School Survey – 2013
Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies, UD
Grade 11
43% of students reported tobacco use*
64% of students reported lifetime alcohol use (75% M, 55% F)
5% of students reported use of inhalants*
50% of students reported lifetime marijuana use
15% of students reported lifetime use of other illegal substances.
8% of students reported use of other illegal substances within the
past year*
3% of students reported use of other illegal substances within the
past month*
(Note: Other illegal substances includes prescription downers, prescription uppers, inhalant hallucinogens, ritalin and cocaine.)
94. Delaware School Survey – 2013
Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies, UD
Grade 5
43% of 5th grade students report fighting is a problem in this district*
Grade 8
61% of 8th grade students report violence is a problem at school*
4% of 8th grade students report they took some kid of weapon to school or to
a school event this year*
Grade 11
48% of 11th grade students report violence is a problem at school*
0% of 11th grade students report they took some kid of weapon to school or
to a school event this year*
95. Perceptions of School Safety
“I feel safe at School”
Location Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 11
Laurel 82% 78% 73%
Sussex
County
93% 81% 82%
Delaware 91% 80% 81%
96. ACT Engage Assessment
Snapshot
Grit Skill Grades 6-9 Grades 10-11
Commitment to Graduation 30%
Commitment to College 17%
Grit Skill Grades 6-9 Grades 10-11
Academic Discipline 17% 13%
Grit Skill Grades 6-9 Grades 10-11
Thinking Before Acting 26%
Steadiness 7%
Grit Skill Grades 6-9 Grades 10-11
Relationship to School
Personnel
23%
Social Connection 10%
Grit Skill Grades 6-9 Grades 10-11
Optimism 25%
Academic Self-Confidence 15%
98. Social Emotion Wellness
Supports
DESSA Universal Screener of Student
Strengths
Assessment for Success
Increase SEL Resources for Students
Restorative Practices Training
Increased Adult Support in the Schools,
Including Interagency Support
Enhanced PBIS Strategies and Teams
High School Student Advisement
99. ABOVE ALL ELSE . . .
The greatest factor in student
achievement is the relationship between
the student and the teacher.
We value you and what you do.
Thank you for being a part of the Laurel
School District!
102. Transition to Facilities Tour
Principal Rick Evans
Laurel HS
Principal Susan Whaley
Laurel IMS
Principal David Hudson
North Laurel ES
Principal Judy Noll
Dunbar ES
Sue:
Welcome
Welcome to a new year
New staff
New students and classes
New assessments
New building (soon)
New contract
New hope and new purpose
New challenges with new solutions
New and a renewed sense of teamwork
John:
We will foster that commitment to teamwork and to moving forward together.
This will be accomplished through regular dialogue, shared decision making and a work environment based on mutual trust and support.
It will include advocating at the State level for educational practices that will enhance instruction for Laurel students.
We will capitalize on the skilled practitioners, at every level, that we are fortunate to have working in Laurel.
Linda:
The Board’s commitment to this process is our pledge to:
*support our students in their pursuit of excellence
*uphold Board policies and practices
*encourage our community to celebrate school successes
*make thoughtful decisions that will always be mindful of the best interest of our children
*be careful stewards of district finances
*act in tandem with administrators and teachers to ensure that Laurel students are provided a quality education
Sue;
Coming together is a beginning,
Linda;
Staying together is progress,
John;
And working together is success.
Sue, John & Linda:
Let’s have a successful year in the Laurel School District!
The State of Delaware is pleased to provide you and your eligible spouse and dependents over age 18 (who are currently enrolled in a State of Delaware Group Health Plan) with activities, tools and resources to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing! Through the DelaWELL Health Management Program, eligible members have FREE access to a confidential online wellness assessment, onsite health screenings, wellness challenges, online and onsite health seminars, personal health coaching, condition care programs and much more. This program is provided for free as part of your health care benefits.