Draft Education Performance Audit Report
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JANE LEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lewis County School System
March 2008
West Virginia Board of Education
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Introduction 2
Education Performance Audit Team 2
School Performance 3
Annual Performance Measures For Accountability 5
Education Performance Audit 6
Initiatives For Achieving Adequate Yearly Progress 6
Indicators Of Efficiency 7
Identification Of Resource Needs 8
Early Detection And Intervention 10
School Accreditation Status 11
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INTRODUCTION
An announced Education Performance Audit of Jane Lew Elementary School in Lewis County was conducted on January 23, 2008. The review was conducted at the specific direction of the West Virginia Board of Education. The purpose of the review was to conduct an education performance audit on schools in Lewis County as part of a county review and to make recommendations to the school and school system, as appropriate, and to the West Virginia Board of Education on such measures as it considers necessary to improve performance and progress.
The Education Performance Audit Team reviewed the Five-Year Strategic Plan, interviewed school personnel and school system administrators, observed classrooms, and examined school records. The review was limited in scope and concentrated on the subgroups.
EDUCATION PERFORMANCE AUDIT TEAM
Office of Education Performance Audits Team Chair – Allen D. Brock, Coordinator
West Virginia Department of Education Technology – Sterling Beane, Jr., Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
TEAM MEMBERS
Name / Title / School/CountyCarole A. Crawford / Middle School Principal / Bridgeport Middle
Harrison County
Anthony Fratto / Middle School Principal / Lumberport Middle
Harrison County
Gary R. Higginbotham / Middle School Principal / Ravenswood Middle
Jackson County
Mark Rihel / Primary School Principal / Wellsburg Primary
Brooke County
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SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
This section presents the Annual Performance Measures for Accountability and the Education Performance Audit Team’s findings.
41 LEWIS COUNTY
Dr. Joseph L. Mace, Superintendent
208 JANE LEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Passed
George Reynolds, Principal
Grades K - 04
Enrollment 361 (2nd month enrollment report)
WESTEST 2006-2007
Group / Number Enrolled for FAY / Number Enrolled on Test Week / Number Tested / ParticipationRate / Percent Proficient / Met Part. Rate Standard / Met Assessment Standard / Met Subgroup Standard
Mathematics
All / 118 / 121 / 121 / 100.00 / 84.74 / Yes / Yes /
White / 117 / 120 / 120 / 100.00 / 84.61 / Yes / Yes /
Black / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Hispanic / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Indian / ** / ** / ** / ** / ** / NA / NA / NA
Asian / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Low SES / 62 / 64 / 64 / 100.00 / 77.41 / Yes / Yes /
Spec. Ed. / 18 / 19 / 19 / 100.00 / 55.55 / NA / NA / NA
LEP / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Reading/Language Arts
All / 118 / 121 / 121 / 100.00 / 82.20 / Yes / Yes /
White / 117 / 120 / 120 / 100.00 / 82.05 / Yes / Yes /
Black / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Hispanic / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Indian / ** / ** / ** / ** / ** / NA / NA / NA
Asian / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
Low SES / 62 / 64 / 64 / 100.00 / 72.58 / Yes / Confidence Interval /
Spec. Ed. / 18 / 19 / 19 / 100.00 / 33.33 / NA / NA / NA
LEP / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / *
FAY -- Full Academic Year
* -- 0 students in subgroup
** -- Less than 10 students in subgroup
Passed
Attendance Rate = 97.7%
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Information by Class
Class / Tested
Enr. / FAY
Enr. / Tested / FAY
Tested / Part.
Rate / Novice / Below
Mastery / Mastery / Above
Mastery / Distinguished / Proficient
03 / 71 / 71 / 71 / 71 / 100.00 / 2.82 / 11.27 / 50.70 / 26.76 / 8.45 / 85.92
04 / 50 / 47 / 50 / 47 / 100.00 / 2.13 / 14.89 / 57.45 / 14.89 / 10.64 / 82.98
Reading
Class / Tested
Enr. / FAY
Enr. / Tested / FAY
Tested / Part.
Rate / Novice / Below
Mastery / Mastery / Above
Mastery / Distinguished / Proficient
03 / 71 / 71 / 71 / 71 / 100.00 / 5.63 / 15.49 / 36.62 / 39.44 / 2.82 / 78.87
04 / 50 / 47 / 50 / 47 / 100.00 / 2.13 / 10.64 / 48.94 / 25.53 / 12.77 / 87.23
Enr. - Enrollment
FAY - Full Academic Year
Part. - Participation
Other Relevant Performance Data
2006-2007 Writing Assessment
Distribution of Performance Across All Performance Levels
Grade 4
/ Total # Tested / % At Distinguished / % At Above Mastery / % At Mastery / % At Partial Mastery / % At Novice / % With No Score / % of Students at or Above Mastery / % of Students Below MasteryState – WV
/ 19433 / 5 / 16 / 49 / 24 / 5 / 1 / 70 / 30Lewis County
/ 161 / 2 / 51 / 8 / 34 / 4 / 1 / 61 / 39Jane Lew Elementary
/ 48 / 6 / 54 / 4 / 31 / 4 / 0 / 65 / 35ANNUAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
5.1.1. Achievement.
Jane Lew Elementary School achieved adequate yearly progress (AYP) in the economically disadvantaged (SES) subgroup in reading/language arts only by application of the confidence interval. The county curriculum staff and school staff were applying interventions to improve achievement of all students.
The following professional development and/or training opportunities were provided as reported by the principal.
1. Reading Textbook Orientation.
2. Sensitivity/Diversity/Tolerance Training.
3. Odyssey/Edline/GradeQuick/21st Century Training.
4. Test Data Analysis.
5. Three Tiered Instruction.
6. DIBELS.
7. Odyssey II Training.
8. Differentiated Small Grouping in Tier I Instruction.
EDUCATION PERFORMANCE AUDIT
INITIATIVES FOR ACHIEVING ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS
The Education Performance Audit Team reported that Jane Lew Elementary School had undertaken initiatives for achieving Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The prominent initiatives and activities included the following.
7.1.3. Learning environment. The staff was knowledgeable, professional, and exhibited high expectations for student achievement. During teacher interviews and classroom observations, it was evident that staff was concerned about their students. The staff worked well together and genuinely took pride in being a part of the school.
7.1.7. Library/educational technology access and technology application. The Team commended the school staff for the amount of technology integration in classrooms. Technology computer laboratories were fully utilized and mobile laboratories were utilized in both buildings. Classroom computers were being used at the time of the visit and prior computer utilization was evident in lesson plans.
The Team commended the Technology Integration Specialist for staff development, collaborative teaching/planning, and seamless integration of technology in the curriculum.
7.1.12. Multicultural activities. Multicultural activities were evident schoolwide. Student work was displayed. Technology was integrated throughout the multicultural programming.
7.5.1. Parents and the community are provided information. The Team commended the principal and staff for communication with parents and community through using EdLine, Channel 20 broadcast coordination with Lewis County High School, and monthly newsletters. Information was communicated that included understandable techniques for helping students learn.
7.8.1. Leadership. The Team commended the principal for his professional behavior and devotion to student education. The principal was prepared, organized, and exhibited a true commitment for education.
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Indicators of Efficiency
Indicators of efficiency for student and school system performance and processes were reviewed in the following areas: Curriculum delivery, including but not limited to, the use of distance learning; facilities; administrative practices; personnel; utilization of regional education service agency, or other regional services that may be established by their assigned regional education service agency. This section contains indicators of efficiency that the Education Performance Audit Team assessed as requiring more efficient and effective application.
None identified.
Identification of Resource Needs
A thorough and efficient system of schools requires the provision of an adequate level of appropriately managed resources. The West Virginia Board of Education adopted resource evaluation as a part of the accreditation and evaluation process. This process is intended to meaningfully evaluate the needs for facilities, personnel, curriculum, equipment and materials in each of the county’s schools and how those impact program and student performance.
19.1. Facilities, equipment, and materials. Facilities and equipment specified in Policy 6200, Chapters 1 through 14, are available in all schools, classrooms, and other required areas. A determination will be made by using the Process for Improving Education (W.Va. Code §182E5) whether any identified deficiencies adversely impact and impair the delivery of a high quality educational program if it is below the West Virginia Board of Education standards due to inadequacies or inappropriate management in the areas of facilities, equipment, and materials. The Education Performance Audit Teams shall utilize an assessment instrument for the evaluation of school facilities which generally follows the requirements of Policy 6200. Note: Corrective measures to be taken in response to any identified resource deficiency will of necessity be subject to the feasibility of modifying existing facilities, consideration of alternative methods of instructional delivery, availability of funding, and prioritization of educational needs through Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plans and the West Virginia School Building Authority. This policy does not change the authority, judgment, or priorities of the School Building Authority of West Virginia who is statutorily responsible for prioritizing “Need” for the purpose of funding school improvements or school construction in the State of West Virginia or the prerogative of the Legislature in providing resources. (Policy6200 and Tomblin v. Gainer)
According to the items checked in the School Facilities Evaluation Checklist, the school was below standard in the following areas. The principal checked and the Team confirmed the following school facility resource needs.
19.1.1. School location. Topography was not varied enough to provide a desirable appearance without steep inclines.
19.1.4. Counselor’s office. The counselor’s office did not have easy access to student records.
19.1.7. K classrooms. The kindergarten classrooms did not have a sink or hot and cold water.
19.1.10. Specialized instructional areas. The art facility did not have a ceramic kiln or black-out areas. The music facility did not have acoustical treatment.
19.1.14. Food service. A teachers’ dining area of adequate size was not provided.
19.1.15. Health service units. A health service unit of adequate size was not provided. The following equipment and furnishings were not provided: Curtained or small rooms with cots, bulletin board, toilet, lavatory, scales, refrigerator with locked storage, work counter, desk and chair, and locked medication box.
Early Detection and Intervention
One of the most important elements in the Education Performance Audit process is monitoring student progress through early detection and intervention programs.
None identified.
School Accreditation Status
41-208 Jane Lew Elementary / Distinction
Accreditation
Education Performance Audit Summary
Jane Lew Elementary School’s Education Performance Audit was limited in scope to the performance and progress standards related to student and school performance. The Team also conducted a resource evaluation to assess the resource needs of the school.
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