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Solana Vista School2011-2012School Accountability Report CardSolana Vista SchoolServing Grades K-3780 Santa Victoria AvenueSolana Beach, CA 92075-1535(858) 794-3700Lisa Platt, PrincipalDistrict Administrationwww.sbsd.k12.ca.usNancy Lynch, Ed.D.SuperintendentKatie McNamaraAssistant Superintendent ofInstructional ServicesCarlos EstrellaAssistant Superintendent ofBusiness ServicesSal GuminaDirector of Human ResourcesMary Ellen NestDirector of Pupil Services &Special EducationCaroline BrownDirector of Technology/New FacilitiesGary PulaskiDirector of Maintenance & OperationsTerry DeckerDirector of Instructional ServicesBoard of EducationRichard H. Leib, Esq.PresidentVicki F. King, Esq.Vice PresidentDebra H. Schade, Ph.D.ClerkJeff BusbyMemberDistrict Mission StatementThe mission of the Solana Beach School District is to provide a child-centered education of thehighest quality, using the unique vision and resources of home, school, and community to ensure astable and vibrant learning environment rigorous in academic standards, rich in diversity, sensitive tocreative learners.School LeadershipLeadership at Solana Vista is a responsibility shared among districtadministration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents.Decisions are based on the school’s Site Strategic Plan. Principal LisaPlatt has led the school for seven years, backed by more than 27 years ofexperience in education.Staff members, parents, and students participate on various committeesthat make decisions regarding the priorities and direction of theeducational plan to ensure instructional programs are consistent withstudents’ needs and comply with District goals.School-level committees include: School Site Council, English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC),Student Council, Parent Teacher Association, Site Strategic Planning Committee, Solana BeachFoundation for Learning, and the Principal’s Leadership Team.The Parent Teacher Association meets monthly and provides support for school programs andactivities.The School Site Council is an advisory group made up of staff and parents that meets a minimum offour times per year to address school programs, goals, and budget issues.The English Learner Advisory Committee is composed of parents of English Learners and meetsa minimum of six times per year to advise the principal, school staff and School Site Council onprograms and services for English Language Learners.The Site Strategic Planning Team is composed of all advisory groups and provides a unifying focusfor the school.Contact InformationParents who wish to participate in Solana Vista‘s school committees, parent groups, school activities,3700.Discipline & Climate for LearningSolana Vista believes students who develop a sense of personal responsibility will mature bothacademically and emotionally. At the beginning of each school year, parents and students areissues, and can access all school policies and procedures online.The district provides a parent/student handbook for each of its sites which is supplemented by a setof behavioral standards developed by Solana Vista. The program’s design established guidelinesto provide students with a meaningful, productive, and enjoyable school experience. Appropriatebehavior is encouraged through praise and motivational incentives, as well as assertive disciplinesuccess through the John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success Program and the “How Full is Your Bucket”Program.Julie UnionMemberSolana Vista School-1-Published: January 2013
The Suspensions and Expulsions table displays the total number andpercentage of incidents at the school and in the district. Suspensionsuspended multiple times. Expulsions occur only when required by lawor when all other alternatives have been exhausted.Note: High-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 40percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Lowpoverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 25 percent orless.Suspensions & ExpulsionsSchoolSolana Beach School District recruits and employs only the %0.0%SuspensionsSuspension RateExpulsionsExpulsion Rateaccordance with the State of California guidelines.Teacher Credential StatusSchoolClass SizeThe Class Size Distribution table illustrates the average class size bygrade. The corresponding numbers show how many classes were taughtwith a certain number of students in each class, based on three differentclass sizes.District09-1010-1111-1211-12Fully Credentialed262728170Without Full Credentials0000Working Outside Subject0000Teacher misassignments represent the number of teachers who did notwere assigned to classrooms with English Learners (EL) and who wereClass Size DistributionClassrooms Containing:AverageClass 212043191718K-319--21-32Students10teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subjectarea, student group, etc.33 -----By Grade ignments of Teachers ofEnglish Learners000-Misassignments of Teachers (other)000-Total Misassignments of Teachers000Vacant Teacher Positions000Class Size ReductionReduction (CSR) program that provides funding to hire additionalteachers to assist schools in reducing K-3 class sizes. For the past threeyears, 100% of K-3 classrooms in the district participated in CSR.Staff members build teaching skills and concepts throughout the yearby participating in conferences and workshops. Solana Beach Schooland two staff development days in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 schoolyears. Teachers are offered a broad-based variety of professional growthopportunities in curriculum, teaching strategies, and methodologies.2011-12)The Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires that all teachersof a Bachelor’s Degree; possession of an appropriate California teachingcredential; and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects.For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and PrincipalQuality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.NCLB Compliant Teachers% of CoreAcademicCoursesTaughtBy NCLBCompliantTeachers% of CoreAcademicCoursesTaught t100.0%0.0%High-Poverty Schools in DistrictN/AN/ALow-Poverty Schools in District100.0%0.0%Solana Vista SchoolProfessional DevelopmentThe main focus of staff development was on the Common CoreState Standards for English/language arts and Mathematics. Otherprofessional development topics included emerging technologies anddistrict technology systems.Curriculum ImprovementAll curriculum at Solana Beach School District adheres to the CaliforniaState Content Standards and Frameworks. Teachers align classroomcurriculum to ensure that all students either meet or exceed stateSolana Beach School District held a Public Hearing on September 13,and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, pursuant to thesettlement of Williams vs. the State of California.-2-Published: January 2013
All students, including English Learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in coresubjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by theCalifornia Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the state arereviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators.December 2012 about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school.District-Adopted 3English/Language ArtsMacMillan/McGraw 2008Yes0.0%2007Yes0.0%% urtK-3ScienceMacMillan/McGraw Hillwhich contains numerous computer workstations available to the public.It is important to the staff of Solana Vista School to assist students in their socialCounseling & Support Services Staffcounseling and support services on a part-time and full-time basis. The academicNumber ofStaffFull TimeEquivalentstudents at Solana Vista School.Adaptive PE Specialist1As NeededInstructional ProgramsBilingual Teacher11.0Guidance/AcademicCounselor10.5Health Clerk10.62.0Solana Vista receives federal Title 1 funding providing support services for studentsin reading, English Language Development and mathematics. These services areprovided by a Reading Specialist and a Bilingual Resource Teacher during the schoolor before/after school to extend learning opportunities.Learning Specialist2- The Student Success Team meets regularly to evaluate andplan educational intervention for at-risk students. The school’s Reading InterventionSupport Program, Before and After School Reading and Math Intervention Program, theLearning Together Program, First in Math, Compass Learning, Title I, and ELD servicesare additional programs offered at Solana Vista in an effort to supplement and enhancethe student’s learning experience.Nurse10.3Occupational Therapist1As NeededPsychologist10.5Speech LanguagePathologist11.0English Language Learners - Solana Vista uses the Home Language Survey andCalifornia English Language Development Test to determine a student’s understandingTitle I Reading Specialist11.0English Language Learners receive specialized services and instruction in an environment conducive to maximize English learning. Students mayreceive instructional support in the classroom or may be pulled out for specialized instruction aligned to English Language Development Standardsin language arts and focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.Special Education - Solana Vista offers support as appropriate to meet student needs through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. SpecialEducation services may be provided.Schools and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter ProgramImprovement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in thesame content area (English/Language Arts or Mathematics) or on the sameindicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districtsadvance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they donot make AYP.Determinations Web page: ana Vista School-3-Federal Intervention ProgramsSchoolDistrictNot in PINot in PIFirst Year in PI--Year in PI (2012-13)--# of Schools Currently in PI-0-0.00%Program Improvement (PI) StatusPublished: January 2013
The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores rangeStatewide and similar schools API ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. Astatewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 meansthat the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state.the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10The second table displays, by student group, the 2012 Growth API at the school, district, and state level.API School Results200920102011Statewide998Similar Schools97609-1010-1111-12GroupAll Students at the SchoolActual API Change-13-1319118WhiteActual API Change42012 Growth API rowthScoreAll Students at the School2038981,9979444,664,264788Hispanic or 221,860853Socioeconomically Disadvantaged447411688012,779,680737English Learners457352948741,530,297716Students with Disabilities47815329819530,935607No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).It mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities,The Federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements:There are several consequences for schools that do not meetthe AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacingof staff. Students would also be allowed to transfer to schools(within their district) that have met their AYP, and the formerschool would be required to provide the transportation tothe new site. Results of school and district performance aredisplayed in the chart.Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)SchoolDistrictYesNoMade AYP OverallMet AYP CriteriaParticipation RateEnglish LanguageArtsMathematicsEnglish LanguageArtsMathematicsYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesAPI School ResultsYesYesGraduation RateN/AN/A
The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance(meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards).Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science, for the most recent three-year period. The second table displays the percent of students,For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested,see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov.California Standards Test 12012201020112012English/Language 87485051919189545760444849History/Social ScienceCalifornia Standards Test ceDistrict888789School7680Hispanic or icallyDisadvantaged4343English Learners3542Students cores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade leveland/or subgroup.standards in English/Language Arts for grades three through eleven; Mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; andThe California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), a component of the STAR Program, includes ELA and Mathematics in grades twoSafe School Planlunch, and during recess periods to ensure a safe and orderly environment.safe school plans: current status of school crime; child abuse reporting procedures; disaster procedures, routine and emergency; policies relatedof pupils, parents, and school employees; safe and orderly school environment; and school rules and procedures. The school evaluates the planannually and updates it as needed. The plan was last updated and reviewed with school staff in September 2012.
School Facilitiesclassrooms, 13 portable classrooms, a library, a staff room, a computer lab, a stage, and a playground. In the summer of 2011, the school addedthree new relocatable classrooms, repaved both playgrounds, and installed Peaceful Playgrounds on both playgrounds. The facility stronglysupports teaching and learning through its classroom and playground space. The chart shows the results of the most recent school facilitiesinspection.School Facility ConditionsDate of Last Inspection: 07/20/2011Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: ExemplaryItems InspectedFacility ComponentSystem StatusGoodSystems (Gas Leaks, Mech/HVAC, Sewer)XInteriorXCleanliness (OverallCleanliness, ainsXSafety (Fire Safety,Hazardous Materials)XStructural (StructuralDamage, Roofs)XExternal (Grounds, Windows,Doors, Gates, Fences)XFairActions Taken or PlannedPoorMaintenance and RepairSafety concerns are the number one priority of Maintenance and Operations. District maintenance supervisors are proactive and conduct regularinspections at school sites. Repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work orderCleaning Process and ScheduleThe district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards is available at the schoolschool.Deferred Maintenance BudgetThe district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis,to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes thefollowing:For the 2012-13 school year, the district budgeted 270,000 for the deferred maintenance program. This represents 1.0% of the district’s generalfund budget.Deferred Maintenance ProjectsDeferred maintenance projects scheduled for this school in the 2012-13 school year include roof repairs and painting.
2010-11)salary comparison data from the State of California was for the 2010-11school year. The Expenditures Per Pupil table provides a comparison ofa school’s per pupil funding from unrestricted sources with other schoolsin the district and throughout the state.for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacherand administrative salaries as a percent of the district’s budget, andtype and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found atthe CDE website, www.cde.ca.gov.Expenditures per PupilSchoolTotal Expenditures Per PupilThis table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and 6,758From Supplemental/Restricted SourcesFrom Basic/Unrestricted SourcesAverage Salary Information 21Teachers - Principal - Superintendent 6,7372010-11DistrictFrom Basic/Unrestricted Sources 6,446Percentage of Variation between School & District4.52%StateFrom Basic/Unrestricted Sources 5,455Percentage of Variation between School & State23.51%Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose useby the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures, except for general guidelines, are notcontrolled by law or donor.For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts inCalifornia, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupilSpending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For informationhttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. ToDistrictStateBeginning Teachers 45,343 40,962Mid-Range Teachers 72,694 63,212Highest Teachers 96,263 80,545Elementary School Principals 123,340 102,057Superintendent 165,876 152,557Salaries as a Percentage of Total BudgetTeacher Salaries44.2%40.7%Administrative Salaries5.3%6.1%2010-11)The Average Teacher Salaries table illustrates the average teachersalary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary atthe district and state.Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org.Average Teacher SalariesSchool & District2011-12)School 79,177In addition to general state funding, Solana Beach School Districtreceives federal and state aid for the following categorical and supportprograms:District 75,558Percentage of Variation4.78%School & StateAll Elementary School Districts 65,598Percentage of Variation20.70%Data SourcesData within the SARC was provided by Solana Beach School District,retrieved from the 2011-12 SARC template, located on Dataquest (http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest), and/or Ed-Data website.Dataquest is a search engine, maintained by the California Departmentof Education (CDE), which allows the public to search for facts andstudent misconduct/intervention.Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisisand Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensivepublic kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.Solana Vista School-7-Published: January 2013
success through the John Wooden's Pyramid of Success Program and the "How Full is Your Bucket" Program. Solana Vista School 2011-2012 School Accountability Report Card Solana Vista School Serving Grades K-3 780 Santa Victoria Avenue Solana Beach, CA 92075-1535 (858) 794-3700 Lisa Pla!, Principal District Administration www.sbsd.k12.ca.us
