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Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Cooperation and Coordination among the School Districts in Nevada County “Can We Talk?”
Published: May 24, 2017
17 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The failure of the school districts within the County to identify teacher leaders and coordinate teacher collaboration and articulation negatively impacts student opportunity.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The superintendents from each district should come together and set communication and collaboration guidelines for teachers including the coordination of time for this communication and collaboration. (F1 and F4)
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
F2
There is an apparent lack of Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics in the nine school districts in the County.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
F3
The failure of NCOE to train and support teachers in the nine school districts within the County in teacher leadership and the formation of functioning Professional Learning Communities negatively impacts student opportunity.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and staff should provide training to these leaders. (F3)
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The superintendents from each district should come together and set communication and collaboration guidelines for teachers including the coordination of time for this communication and collaboration. (F1 and F4)
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
F5
Having two comprehensive high schools using different mathematics pathways may negatively impact the ability for students to transfer between the schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should adopt one mathematics pathway to be used by both of the comprehensive high schools in the district. (F5, 6, and 7)
F6
Having two comprehensive high schools using different mathematics pathways may negatively impact students in the feeder schools in their ability to master the State Standards. Cooperation and Coordination Among the School Districts in Nevada County pages
No recommendations for this finding
F7
While the State allows different pathways in the teaching of mathematics, students in the County would be better served by the adoption of a common pathway.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 10
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Grass Valley
September 05, 2017
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Although tree mortality in Nevada County is not yet at the catastrophic rate experienced by the ten counties to the south, it is up to the citizens of our county to be watchful and promptly deal with any observed infestations.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board respectfully wholly disagrees with this finding. No credible evidence exists to substantiate this hnding. The Grass Valley School District has established a very strong and effective teacher collaboration model. Article 3 of the Agreement between the Grass Valley School District and the Grass Valley Teachers Association, clearly outlines the efforts of the district to provide an effective and intentional time to collaborate. Early release collaboration days are provided for teachers every Wednesday. This dedicated time for teachers to work together is outlined in the agreement. It al...
R1
Residents of Nevada County are encouraged to take advantage of the services described herein.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the level of communication and collaboration that occurs between the teachers in the Grass Valley School District is adequate and effective, and that there are appropriate professional development and articulation opportunities provided by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for the district's teachers to collaborate with their peers from other districts. Nevertheless, the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the other district superintenden...
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
above, the Board does not believe that it is necessary or appropriate to implement the above recommendation. Recommendation 4: These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. F1, F2, and F4)
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the Grass Valley School District has selected teacher leaders that facilitate Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. For the reasons given in the Board's
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Board respectfully partially disagrees. There is limited evidence to substantiate this finding. Each month the superintendents of the nine school districts, and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, meet to collaborate and discuss issues relating to educational programs in their districts. The superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District regularly shares information regarding the high school programs and discusses articulation between the feeder programs. Each year in the fall, the high school facilitates a day for 8th grade students to visit the Nevada Union High S...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the teacher leaders in the Grass Valley School District have ample opportunities to establish working relationships with their peers, as our district has a student enrollment that supports the need for numerous teachers at each grade level, and these leaders have time to collaborate on a regular bases with like peers. Further, as the Board responded in Recommendation 1, teacher leaders from the Grass Valley School District have opportunities to establish working relationships w...
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. As is discussed in the Board's
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Nevada City
September 19, 2017
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5 pages
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The failure of the school districts within the County to identify teacher leaders and coordinate teacher collaboration and articulation negatively impacts student opportunity.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding. The Nevada City Elementary School District and the Nevada City Faculty Association established agreed upon monthly Early Release days to provide teachers the opportunity to come together to discuss student learning, data driven instruction, and strategies for improving their teaching. This time is structured in tandem by District Leadership and the Curriculum Assessment Leads (CALs). Curriculum Assessment Leads are teachers at each grade level that support their team with curriculum, technology and data analysis. These teacher leaders were \ ecli.1 Lrt\. ...
R1
The superintendents from each district should come together and set communication and collaboration guidelines for teachers including the coordination of time for this communication and collaboration. (F1 and F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the level of communication and collaboration that occurs between the teachers irr the Nevada City Elementary School District is adequate and effective, and that there are appropriate professional development and articulation opportunities provided by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for the district's teachers to collaborate with their peers from other districts.
Nevertheless, the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the other district s...
F2
There is an apparent lack of Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics in the nine school districts in the County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding. With respect to the Board's concerns regarding the information it received from the Grand jury in support of this conclusion, please refer to the explanation provided under "
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has been met by the formation of Curriculum Assessment Leads (CALs) and will continue if the data proves that the model is working in benefitting student learning and achievement. However, to bring multiple districts together as Professional Learning Communities simply isn't feasible with the existing structure. Again, we do not have a unified system that lends itself to this.
Recommendation 3:
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. FL, F2, and F4)
F3
The failure of NCOE to train and support teachers in the nine school districts within the County in teacher leadership and the formation of functioning Professional Learning Communities negatively impacts student opportunity.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding. The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools office does many things to support the nine school districts in teacher leadership and Professional Learning Communities. NCSOS implemented an lnstructional Coaching model to support Nevada County Educators. Currently there are six lnstructional Coaches who are Nevada County Educators and offer expertise in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Technology. ln addition to providing workshops and professional development, these exceptional educators are available for individual coaching, staff meet...
R3
The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and staff should provide training to these leaders. (F3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Board believes that the teacher leaders in the Nevada City Elementary School District have ample opportunities to establish working relationships with their peers. The Nevada City Elementary School District believes NCSOS has established an opportunity to have working relationships with their peers from other school sites during the annual professional development and in-service days. Nevertheless, the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the other district superintendents and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schoolto determine if there is a need to increase...
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Board respectfully partially disagrees. There is limited evidence to substantiate this finding. Each month the superintendents of the nine school districts, and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, meet to collaborate and discuss issues relating to educational programs in their districts. The superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District regularly shares information regarding the high school programs and discusses articulation between the feeder programs. ln February of each year, counselors from the high school visit Seven Hills Middle School and provide informatio...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. As discussed earlier, Seven Hills Middle School is collaborating with Nevada Union High School and will continue to work on the communication between the two schools. The board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the Nevada Joint Union High School superintendent and the other elementary school district superintendents to determine if there is a need to more clearly identify the expectations for the entering ninth grade students.
CONCLUSION The Board will implement the Grand Jury's recommendations ...
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Twin Ridges Elementary School District
September 05, 2017
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
There is an apparent lack of Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics in the nine school districts in the County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
TRESD Partially Disagrees As was stated in the previous finding, Twin Ridges teachers and instructional aides meet on a weekly basis to discuss curriculum and other school related topics. A focus has always been on English Language Arts as well as Mathematics. This focus is directly related to the Smarter Balanced State testing. Even though all core subject matter is taught within the district, the state wide testing has always been driven by ELA and mathematics. Twin Ridges has adopted Common Core curriculum in both ELA and Mathematics on the scheduled adoption rotation. Along with these adop...
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
TRESD Partially Disagrees Twin Ridges partially disagrees with this finding as it relates to our students matriculating into NJUHSD. With several recent changes in the leadership at Nevada Union, TRE,SD believes that the communication and expectations have become more clear. Students are tested each spring in mathematics for a better placement at the high school. Teacher recommendations are sought and the high school superintendent and principals have reached out to our families prior to registration. Our eighth graders have been invited to visit the NU campus for orientation.
Recommendations...
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Pleasant Ridge Response
September 19, 2017
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5 pages
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Score: -7
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Although tree mortality in Nevada County is not yet at the catastrophic rate experienced by the ten counties to the south, it is up to the citizens of our county to be watchful and promptly deal with any observed infestations.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding The Pleasant Ridge Union School District and the Pleasant Ridge Teacher's Association established an agreed upon Professional Learning Community scheduled time to meet * - 22580 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, California 95949 530-268-2800 www.prsd.us weekly to discuss instruction, student achievement and district wide articulation. It was developed by the Superintendent, and since then a PRUSD lead teacher has been hired by Nevada County Office of Education as an Instructional Coach. Many of our teachers have been lead teachers at the county level, providing...
R1
Residents of Nevada County are encouraged to take advantage of the services described herein.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the level of communication and collaboration that occurs between the teachers in the Pleasant Ridge Union School District is adequate and effective, and that there are appropriate professional development and articulation opportunities provided by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for the district's teachers to collaborate with their peers from other districts. Nevertheless, the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the other district super...
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding. With respect to the Board's concerns regarding the information it received from the Grand Jury in support of this conclusion, please refer to the explanation provided under "
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented at this time, as it is not financially feasible and furthermore, must be negotiated with Pleasant Ridge Teacher's Association. Recommendation 3: These leaders should establish working relationships w-ith their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. F1, F2, and F4)
F3
There is no coordinated effort underway to get all of the stakeholders to participate, review and recommend changes to forest management practices currently in place.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Board disagrees with this finding. The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools office does many things to support the nine school districts in teacher leadership and Professional Learning Communities. NCSOS implemented an Instructional Coaching modelto support Nevada County Educators. Currently there are six Instructional Coaches who are Nevada County Educators and offer expertise in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Technology. In addition to providing workshops and professional development, these exceptional educators are available for individual coaching, staff meeti...
R3
The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and staff should provide training to these leaders. (F3)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not w'arranted or is not reasonable. The Board believes that the teacher leaders in the Pleasant Ridge Union School District have ample opportunities to establish working relationships with their peers. Pleasant Ridge Union School District believes NCSOS has established an opportunity to have working relationships with their peers from other school sites during the annual professional development and in-service days. Nevertheless, the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate w.ith the other district superintendents a...
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Board respectfully partially disagrees. There is limited evidence to substantiate this finding. Each month the superintendents of the nine school districts. and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, meet to collaborate and discuss issues relating to educational programs in their districts. The superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District regularly shares information regarding the high school programs and discusses articulation betw'een the leeder programs. [n February of each year, counselors from the high school visit Magnolia Intermediate School and provide inform...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable As discussed earlier, Magnolia [ntermediate School is collaborating with Bear River High School and will continue to work on the communication between the tw'o schools. The board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the Nevada Joint Union High School superintendent and the other elementary school district superintendents to determine if there is a need to more clearly identify the expectations for the entering ninth grade students. CONCLUSION The Board will implement the Grand Ju...
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Union Hill Response
September 05, 2017
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2) The recommendation is already being implemented This recommendation is already being implemented as outlined in Finding #l above. The Board believes that the Union Hill School District has selected teacher leaders that facilitate Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Professional Learning Communities already exist at each school in Union Hill Schooi District. 4. These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4) The recommendation is already being implemented As is discussed in the Board's Response to Finding #4 above. the Nevada Joint Union High School District has developed an articulation process for incoming ninth grade students and the Union Hill School District is very aware of the expectations for entering ninth grade students. In support of this recommendation the board will direct the District Superintendent to communicate with the Nevada Joint Union High School superintendent and the other elementary school district superintendents to determine if there is a need to more clearly identify...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 4 l,U'nWq- STHOOL DISTRIti Dovid Curry, Superintendent A TraditT.oru of f xa)k nre S tltc? 1 I 6 8 August 8,2017 Honorable Thomas M. Anderson, Presiding Judge Nevada County Superior Court 210 Church Street Nevada C ity. California 9 5945 Re: Union Hill School District, Response to Nevada County 2016-2017 Grand Jury Report. "Cooperation and Coordination among the School Districts in Nevada County "Can We Talk?" Honorable Judge Anderson: Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05. the Board of Education of the Union Hill School District hereby submits its formal response to the ...
R7
Training on the web-connected ePB for the 2018 election should, in particular, be comprehensive.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 7'hl8'h science teacher to create relevant cross curricular experiences in math and science. 4. There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders. Disagree Each month the superintendents of the nine school districts, and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools. meet to collaborate and discuss issues related to educational programs in their districts. The superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District regularly shares information regarding the...
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - NU Response
September 05, 2017
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Although tree mortality in Nevada County is not yet at the catastrophic rate experienced by the ten counties to the south, it is up to the citizens of our county to be watchful and promptly deal with any observed infestations.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
and Finding 2 above. Recommendation 5 The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders.
R1
Residents of Nevada County are encouraged to take advantage of the services described herein.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. ln the Nevada Joint Union High School District, times and conditions of teacher collaboration are codified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement lvith the Nevada Joint Union High Schcol District in Ar"ticle 12.6.7. The District and Association met and bargained in good faith in the spring of 2O\7. As part of that negotiation, terms and conditions of collaboration were updated. The association ratified the agreement and the board approved the agreement at their regularly scheduled meeting of June 14,2077 . The agreement ...
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented; not as a response to the Grand Jury report but in the ongoing improvement efforts of the Nevada Joint Union High School District, Those actions have been outlined in the responses to Finding 1 and Finding 2 above. Recommendation 4 These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans and the results of their instruction.
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
above. Recommendation 6 The Nevada Joint Union High School District should adopt one mathematics pathway to be used by both of the comprehensive schools in the district.
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented; not as a response to the Grand Jury report but in the ongoing improvement efforts of the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Those actions have been outlined in the
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented; not as a response to the Grand Jury report but in the ongoing improvement efforts of the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Those actions have been outlined in the
R6
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should adopt one mathematics pathway to be used by both of the comprehensive high schools in the district. (F5, 6, and 7)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The mathematics faculty, duly credentialed by the state of California in the area of mathematics, are qualified to evaluate instructional materials, plan lessons with those materials, and assess student learning as a result of those lessons. lt is within the purview of NJUHSD faculty to make recommendations for adoption to the District Curriculum Council and then to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees. Mathematics textbooks for both comprehensive school sites have already been purchased. The Nevada Join...
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Chicago Park Response
September 05, 2017
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Although tree mortality in Nevada County is not yet at the catastrophic rate experienced by the ten counties to the south, it is up to the citizens of our county to be watchful and promptly deal with any observed infestations.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F1 The failure of the school districts within the County to identify teacher leaders and coordinate teacher collaboration and articulation negatively impacts student opportunity. Response: Disagreewholly At CPSD, teacher collaboration occurs during our weekly staff meetings which occur three times a month. At these meetings, the principal serves as the teacher leader for all grade levels. Once a month we have scheduled Professional Learning Community meetings with designated teachers in charge (see
R1
Residents of Nevada County are encouraged to take advantage of the services described herein.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1 The superintendents from each district should come together and set communication and collaboration guidelines for teachers including the coordination of time for this communication and collaboration. This recommendation has been and wil! continue to be implemented. Based on district sizes and needs, communication and collaboration guidelines may vary. The Superintendents of the three smallest districts in the county (CP, CC, TR) meet monthly to see where cross collaboration among teachers at similar grade levels may be valuable. There have been combined collaboration meetings in the areas ...
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
F2 There is an apparent lack of Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics in the nine school districts in the County. Response: Disagree whol ly There is no lack of Professional Learning Communities taking place in the CPSD. PLC's are broken into two groups, TK-5th grade and 6th-oth. Each group meets monthly. There is a designated lead teacherfor each group. Both teachers hold Administrative Credentials and are responsible for submitting detailed agendas to the Superintendent/Principal 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting dates. PLC meeting date...
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2 The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. This recommendation has been and will continue to be implemented. Please see response to
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
F4 There is lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders. Response: Disagree wholly Each year, the high school has a day where our Sth graders go to the NU campus and get a tour of the facilities and an overview of academic and extracurricular programs that are offered. After that, counselors from the high school come to our sites to answer student and parent questions and help pupils sign up for their first semester classes as freshmen. ln the past, the high school ha...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4 These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. This recommendation has been and will continue to be implemented. One of the benefits of a small school district isthe professional and personal relationships formed among a staff of only ten educators. These small numbers create an easy pathway for school wide peer communication. ln addition, both identified teacher leaders at CPSD have their Administrative Credentials and Master's Degrees in Education where they have been formally tr...
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5 The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. This recommendation has been and will continue to be implemented. ln addition to our response in
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Penn Valley Response
September 05, 2017
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Disagree wholly as to PVUESD. There is no lack of Professional Learning Communities taking place in the PVUESD. As mentioned in F1, collaboration time is created weekly for all staff. For District Committees, there is a designated teacher leader for each team, They include teachers across grade levels and sites on each team ensuring that each topic has adequate representation for future implementation. Board updates from each District Committee are provided twice throughout the year in order to continue to articulate overall District goals, needs, and progress to Board Members and the overall ...
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation is currently being implemented. Please see response to F2. The past two years teaching staff have participated in piloting many State approved curriculum programs for both ELA and Math. Ongoing collaboration takes places weekly in order to fully implement the programs with complete fidelity. In addition, teachers spend a great amount of time researching assessment programs that will provide formative and summative data in order to drive daily and long-term instruction. The program selected mimors our adopted programs which will make data analysis effective and efficient. In...
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Disagree wholly as to PVUESD and Nevada Union High School District. Each year our 8th grade students travel to Nevada Union High School campus and take a tour of the facilities. They receive an overview of academic and extra- curricular programs offered in order to choose their desired classes for the fall. After the visit, counselors from the high school visit our campuses to answer student and parent questions in order to assist in final course selections. We receive updates on our former students that demonstrates how prepared our students are upon entering high school. For students leaving...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation is already being implemented, One of the benefits of a small rural school district is the professional and personal relationships formed among staff. 0ur small schools create a much easier pathway for school wide peer communication than in larger districts. Teacher leaders have the opportunity to serve on the committees that interest them most and where their expertise lie. We have been fortunate that teachers hired in our district remain for many years making it possible to coach and support new teachers each year. Recommendation 5: The Nevada oint Union High School Distri...
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation is currently being implemented. There have been some discussions between the high schools and feeder districts regarding ninth grade math during county-wide Principals Meetings. Nevada Union also implements a math placement test that all 8th graders take the spring of their promoting year. As discussed in F4 above, Nevada Union has developed an articulation process for incoming ninth graders and PVUESD is well aware of the expectations for entering high school. Logistics for any further collaborative efforts would need to be discussed by the superintendents. CONCLUSION: Bas...
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Superintendent Response
August 03, 2017
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
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F6
Having two comprehensive high schools using different mathematics pathways may negatively impact students in the feeder schools in their ability to master the State Standards.
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R8
The County’s poll worker training should meet the recommendations included in the 2016 Poll Worker Training Standards.
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F9
The training offered by the Registrar for the June and November 2016 elections did not correct the problems identified and published in the 2012-2013 and the 2014-2015 Jury reports.
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Cooperation and Coordination Among Schools - Clear Creek Response
May 25, 2017
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3 pages
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Numerous agencies are providing information and resources to ameliorate the bark beetle problem.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
F2 There is an apparent lack of Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics in the nine school districts in the County. Response: Disagree CCESD practices Professional Learning Comrnunrties rJuring our weekly collaboration meetings. Staff uvill nreet in grade clusters, such as K-2.. 3-5, 6-8 and/or other grade groupings that are relevant in the areas of not only English Language Arts and Mathematics, but also Science, Social Studies, and PE.
R2
The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. (F1 and F2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2 The individual school districts should select teachers to act as leaders in the process of forming Professional Learning Communities in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. This recommendation is already standard practice in the Clear Creek Elementary School District. Please see response to
F4
There is a lack of communication and collaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary districts concerning expectations for entering ninth graders.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
F4 There is a lack of communication and coltaboration between the two comprehensive high schools and their feeder elementary distriCs concerning expectations for entering ninth graders. Response: Disagree There is a great deai cf ccllaboration aqd communication between CCESD and the two cornprehensive high schools" Once a nronth the nine district Superintendents and the County Super,ntendent meet. Hign school artrculation v.rith the feeder districts is always on the agenda. Articuiation is also discussed in t:ie county Principal meetings that are heid three times a year with representatives fr...
R4
These leaders should establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share their ideas, plans, and the results of their instruction. (F1, F2 and F4)
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R4 These leaders shouic; establish working relationships with their peers allowing them to freely share ideas, plans and the results of their instruction. This recommendation is already standard practice in the CIear Creek Elementary School District. There is already time built !n to our schedule that allows for this to hapoen. CCESD and CPESD have done this over the past 10 years. We have also included other school district leaders when relevarri (such as inviting Nevade City School District teachers to our math inservices). Please refer to the answers for findings FL,
R5
The Nevada Joint Union High School District should develop a process in collaboration with the elementary districts to more clearly identify the expectations for entering ninth graders. (F4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5) as requested. FIND!NGS Fl The failure of the sehool districts within the County to identify teacher leaders and coordinate teacher col!aboration and articulation negatively impacts student opportunity. Response: Disagree At CCESD we do identify certificated and classified leaders for curriculum and other areas such as technology. These staff members become leaders in their areas and work with other staff members to improve student learning and school climate. As noted in your findings from Appendix C, CCESD does provide collaborat;on times weekly for teachers. We also hold " A Califurnia D...
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