SUSD Survey Data

1. Review of SUSD Data:
Assessing internal STRENGTHS
and WEAKNESSES of the district

2. Results from Strategic Planning Survey
Select which language you prefer to continue with this survey.
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
English 96.8% 609
Español 3.2% 20
answered question 629

3. What is your relationship to the Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD)? (Mark all that apply.)
Answer Options Response Percent Response Count
Parent/Guardian 23.6% 141
Teacher 58.0% 347
Instructional Support Staff 6.0% 36
Administrator or supervisor (school-based or central office) 9.2% 55
Other SUSD staff 10.7% 64
Other community member (not listed above) 7.2% 43
answered question 598
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

4. What school level(s) does your child(ren) attend and/or what level do you serve as a district
employee? (Mark all that apply.)
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response Count
Elementary 53.7% 318
Middle School 18.4% 109
High School 33.8% 200
All Levels (District Employee) 6.6% 39
N/A (Community or Business Member) 4.1% 24
answered question 592
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

5. What are the greatest challenges or issues SUSD will face over the next five years? (Mark no more than five
items from this list.)
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Providing a rigorous educational program that will prepare students for college and
career
43.1% 225
Hiring and retaining high quality educators in an increasingly competitive market 75.9% 396
Meeting the educational needs of English language learners 18.4% 96
Maintaining physical facilities (e.g., aging buildings and systems, athletic fields and
courts, managing and conserving resources)
36.8% 192
Accommodating capacity needs in the face of increasing enrollments 27.4% 143
Meeting the broadening academic and social needs of our student population 27.2% 142
Maintaining manageable class sizes 68.6% 358
Keeping up-to-date with technology hardware, software, applications, and support 25.3% 132
Meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities 20.5% 107
Providing quality training and professional development opportunities for all staff 28.9% 151
Addressing the growing stressors on families that impact parental support, student
work and behavior
23.9% 125
Eliminating the achievement gaps between different groups (e.g., racial/ethnic, English
language learners, students with disabilities)
22.8% 119
Responding to local, state and national economic conditions that affect district financial
support
33.5% 175
Creating and sustaining active partnerships between parents and their respective
schools
21.5% 112
Other (Please specify in the box below) 11.5% 60
answered question 522
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

6. What are the most important skills and abilities students must master to be prepared for a successful future?
(Mark no more than five items from this list.)
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Reading and mathematics 80.2% 408
Science and engineering 36.1% 184
Social studies and history 15.1% 77
Communication skills (i.e., writing, public speaking, listening) 66.4% 338
Ability to locate information and use it appropriately (i.e., research, study, and
learning skills)
31.6% 161
Ability to use computer technology to extend learning and master subjects 30.6% 156
Volunteerism, community service, and civic responsibility 12.8% 65
Ability to be a creative, analytical, and critical thinker 49.3% 251
Consumer and financial management skills 11.0% 56
Learn a language in addition to English 10.2% 52
The arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater) 13.9% 71
Ability to collaborate, work productively with others, and resolve conflicts and
challenges
47.5% 242
Ability to organize, prioritize, set goals, and manage time (i.e., executive leadership
skills)
36.0% 183
Self-reliance, independence, personal responsibility, ethics, and accountability 52.3% 266
Ability to understand and work with people from different cultural and language
backgrounds
16.3% 83
Other (Please specify in the box below) 3.9% 20
answered question 509
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

7. What evidence should SUSD use to evaluate the quality of education in the district? (
Mark no more than five items from this list.)
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Extent of parent/community involvement in school and student activities and advisory groups 19.4% 94
Number of students in each class per teacher (i.e., class size) 50.3% 244
How district students perform in high school (e.g., graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, course grades) 34.8% 169
Test scores (i.e., Arizona Career & College Ready state assessment, national standardized tests) 37.1% 180
Comparison to other school districts achievement results (i.e., state, national, international
comparisons)
25.8% 125
Parent, student, community, and staff satisfaction with schools as measured through surveys, focus
groups, and forums
32.2% 156
Number and nature of discipline problems/issues 21.9% 106
Measurement of individual growth over time as students progress through the grade levels 62.9% 305
Student participation and performance in rigorous, advanced courses (e.g., AP, honors, dual
enrollment)
18.6% 90
Student success after high school (e.g., college acceptance and performance, employment) 37.5% 182
Alternative academic assessments (e.g., qualitative, project-based, authentic, portfolios) 25.6% 124
Evaluations of teacher and administrator performance 21.2% 103
Number and quality of special programs to meet all student needs (e.g., English language learners,
special education, gifted and talented)
20.8% 101
Gaps in participation and achievement that impact students from different groups (e.g., racial/ethnic,
English language learners, students with disabilities)
16.3% 79
Information from program evaluations 5.8% 28
Other (Please specify in the box below) 4.1% 20
answered question 485
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

8. What should be the financial priorities for SUSD during the next five years? (Mark no more than five items from this list.)
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Maintain clean, well-repaired, and energy-efficient buildings 47.1% 225
Provide up-to-date, state-of-the-art technology for all students and staff 24.3% 116
Provide training and development opportunities to keep staff skilled and competent 38.5% 184
Allocate resources equitably to provide a quality education for all students 31.6% 151
Ensure that business operations are efficient and cost-effective 14.4% 69
Provide world language instruction in elementary and middle schools 6.3% 30
Provide sufficient facilities to accommodate increasing enrollment and reduce overcrowding 21.5% 103
Maintain manageable class sizes 62.1% 297
Sustain salaries and competitive benefits to attract and retain high quality staff 81.2% 388
Ensure students have quality up-to-date educational materials in classrooms and media centers 26.2% 125
Support effective teaching practices and staff training to maximize student learning outcomes 32.2% 154
Maintain support for instruction in the arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater) 29.1% 139
Support data-driven decision-making through program evaluation and data management systems 14.0% 67
Expand and strengthen school programs for parent education and engagement 13.2% 63
Provide support for all special needs populations (i.e., English language learners, students with
disabilities, gifted and talented)
21.3% 102
Other (Please specify in the box below) 7.3% 35
answered question 478
Results from Strategic Planning Survey

9. Sunnyside Unified School District
January 10th, 2015

11. CASE Technology Framework

14. Growth
• 14 point increase in the CASE score
• All but 4 schools have seen significant
growth over the last year
• The Frosh Academies are advanced

15. The Classroom Domain
• Looks at the 4Cs
• Continued progress in this area

17. A Closer Look

18. Things to Consider
• Collaboration is a strength
• Instant feedback is a strength
• More authentic writing and problem
solving is needed
• Teachers want more professional learning

19. • One of the most researched educational
intervention, yet no clear consensus on
effectiveness.
• Most researchers agree…
• Most effective in primary grades
• Largest gains when class size below 20
• Class size and student-teacher ratio are not
synonymous
Class Size

20. • Funding implications
• Increase in physical space
• Additional teachers
• Teacher shortage
• Not a silver bullet…non-negotiables
• Well-trained, enthusiastic teachers
• Appropriate and challenging curriculum
• Physical environment
Considerations…

21. Purpose and Scope of Allowable
Expenditures

22. 
 Close the skill gap in reading, writing and
mathematics between children from low-income
households (urban and rural) and those from middle
class households (suburban)
 Available for students attending public and private
schools
Purpose of Title I Funds

23. 
 Support Personnel
 Support Classroom Materials
 Parent Engagement Support
 Extended Day Learning Opportunities
 Stipends for additional work hours
 Professional Development
 Travel
 Early Childhood
 Homeless / McKinney Vento
 Administrative Expenses to manage Federal Programs
 CANNOT be used for Regular Classroom Teachers
Allowable Title I
Expenses

24. 
 Increase academic achievement by improving
teacher and principal quality.
 Increase the number of highly qualified teachers,
principals and assistant principals
 Increase the effectiveness of teachers and principals
by holding LEAs and schools accountable for
improvements in student academic achievement
Purpose of Title II Part
A

25. 
 Recruitment of HQ Teachers and Principals
 Recruitment stipends, recruitment fees, job fairs, travel for
recruitment
 Retention of HQ teachers and Principals
 Retention stipends
 Teacher Reimbursements: AEPA Core Content exam to become
HQ
 Professional Development
 Personnel including Academic Coaches ties to identified student
academic needs in core content areas AND focused on enhancing
teacher effectiveness
 Technology
 Capital: Not an allowable expense
Allowable Title IIa
Expenses

26. Identify Pathways to Realize Mission & Vision

27. Identify Pathways to Realize
Our Mission & Vision
• Where are we? Based on
the data points, what are
the greatest challenges?
• ACTIVITY #6
Our today is their future!

28. Identify Pathways to Realize
Our Mission & Vision
• What priorities do we
focus on within our
strategic plan to prepare
students with 21st Century
skills for college and career
success?
• ACTIVITY #7
Our today is their future!

29. Next Steps: Creating the Action Plan

30. Sub-Committees
Sub-committee Themes
– Ensure educational excellence and equity for
every student.
– Recruiting and Retaining Personnel
– Improve systems District wide to support
academic outcomes and meet students’
needs.
– Enhance Governance & Communication
Time Commitment
– Approximately 8-10 hours
– Flexible Hours

31. We Need You!
Please take a minute to sign up for a
sub-committee.

32. Connect to all of today’s resources
bit.ly/susdplan2015

33. Every Child Career and College Ready!
Our today is their future!

34. In Closing: A message from Kid President
Our today is their future!

35. Thank you for your contributions!
Our today is their future!