VISION MISSION The Future We Want The Work We Do All students will have the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to thrive in our city, our nation, our world. We educate and empower every student, in every community, every day, to build a stronger Detroit. Transformative Culture Outstanding Achievement Whole Child Commitment Exceptional Talent Responsible Stewardship We are on a journey. R e f o r m d o e s n ’ t h a p p e n o n c e . R e f o r m i s a p r o c e s s . TRUST Analyze core systems and begin to improve them while we rebuild trust YEAR 01 By the end of the year, we will be successful if we see… VALUE Meaningfully improve core functions while we invest in signature initiatives that establish an attractive value proposition for families and staff YEAR 02 Increased enrollment, fewer vacancies, improved attendance SCALE REFINEMENT PROOF Realize initial returns with improvements to school culture and achievement at proof point schools Ensure consistent implementation of successful reforms and strong program offerings across schools YEAR 03 Initial gains in early literacy and in mathematics, concentrated growth in proof point schools YEAR 04 Proficiency and growth improvements districtwide Evolve approach and offerings to ensure sustainable improvement over time YEAR 05 Achievement gaps half the size of 2017-18 levels Transformation begins with culture. We heard this loud and clear from our students, families and staff, so we: • Engaged internal and external community to develop a new code of conduct • Funded positions – a Dean of Culture, a school-based Attendance Agent, school culture facilitators, and counselors – to support improvement in our schools • Launched new structures to partner with our families: Parent Academy, expanded PTAs and School Advisory Committees March 2018 33% Chronically Absent Better Attendance 3,275 More Students Have Excellent Attendance March 2019 26% Chronically Absent 3,800 Fewer Students Are Chronically Absent Fewer Suspensions Today April 2018 17,048 27% fewer suspensions 12,373 16,538 63% fewer suspensions with time away from school 6,097 Parents as Partners 6,807 Parent Academy Participants 3,401 Parent-Teacher Home Visits 84 Parent Teacher Associations 91 School Advisory Councils Transformative Culture This year, to build strong school and district cultures where our students, their families, community members, and our staff feel safe, respected, and connected, we will: Implement School Advisory Councils Expand community partnerships and collaboration, with a focus on improving literacy, like Let’s Read Launch and monitor a live customer service survey L o o k i n g a h e a d : Diversity, equity, inclusion and restorative practice training, code of conduct revisions, alternative settings, faith and alumni engagement, anti-bullying Outstanding achievement is attainable in our schools. When we audited our curriculum and classroom practices, it was clear our students faced an opportunity gap, not a talent gap, so we: • Adopted new curriculum for math and reading in K-8 • Implemented better assessments to help teachers, students and families better understand needs and progress • Funded a new academic interventionist role to help students catch up 32,738 students 93% of all eligible students in Detroit Public Schools Community District shared feedback about their experiences at school and in classrooms Students in grades 3-12 & Adult Education were included Students took surveys online Students took surveys between Jan 7 – Feb 8, 2019 Increase from 85% to 93% response rate % pts % pts Teachers Have High Expectations I’m Excited to Go to Class % pts I’m Excited to Participate % pts I’m Focused in Class Teachers Asked Me to Explain Answers % pts I Talk About Ideas from Class Outside of School % pts % pts Teachers Make Me Keep Trying % pts I’m Interested in Class % pts Teachers Encourage Me to Do My Best % pts Teachers Take Time to Explain Stronger Readers 8,846 – 27% K-8 students on pace at midyear to demonstrate a year of growth. % pts Projected M-Step Proficiency 6,109 – 18% K-8 students grew a full year in reading by midyear. 3,762 – 11% K-8 students grew two full years in reading by midyear – or more Growing Mathematicians 7,159 – 19% K-8 students on pace at midyear to demonstrate a year of growth 6,603 – 18% % pts Projected M-Step Proficiency K-8 students grew a full year in math by midyear 2,140 – 6 % K-8 students grew two full years in math by midyear – or more Improvement in Our Partnership Schools Thirteen of fourteen state Partnership schools have improved since the 2016-17 school year. The District was rated “on track” at its 18 month state performance review. Outstanding Achievement This year, to dramatically improve the academic experience of all students to ensure they are college and career ready, we will: Expand adoption of aligned curriculum materials to high schools Expand and improve dual-enrollment, accelerated programs, and Career Academies at each high school Develop an intensive intervention strategy for our most struggling readers, starting in early grades, including Pre K L o o k i n g a h e a d : School grades and aligned accountability/performance systems, continue to improve Exceptional Student Education Services Our children are whole children. Academics matter and students need school to support their development as wellrounded individuals with a wide range of talents and interests, so we: • Funded art or music in every K-8 • Revised mater schedules for more recess and physical education time • Expanded robotics and chess program districtwide A Resurgence of the Arts 29,500+ K-8 students with art, music or performing arts at their school Minutes of physical activity for K-S students each week In Whole Child Commitment This year, to develop the whole child by expanding access to the arts, physical education, leadership and service learning, health services, and social-emotional supports, we will: Community School Concept Expand after school programming L o o k i n g a h e a d : Secondary electives aligned to student interests, expansion of mental health services, including trauma informed care None of this works without the right talent. Unfortunately, we were faced with a legacy of systematic disinvestment in educators, so we: • Added new positions to support key reforms, including Master Teachers • Improved compensation and negotiated to recognize experience outside of the District • Offered new, high-quality professional development and better classroom materials SchooI-' l1 Iva1-43ase Te??c?e??ala ?31 - 2 nl 2016 TOday 22 Schools Fully Staffed 275 Core Vacancies A Strong Pipeline of Leaders 73 Aspiring SchoolBased Administrators in a Wayne State Certification Program 31 Teachers with Administrator Credentials in a District AP Pathway Program 24 Current APs in Principal Pathway Program led by New Leaders for New Schools 7 Current Veteran Principals in Leadership Development Program with EMU to Become Mentor Principals Exceptional Talent This year, to build an excellent team of dedicated staff to serve our students, we will: Streamline hiring and onboarding processes Negotiate third year in DFT Contract Improve compensation for topeducators through performance-basedpay Redesign teacher and administrator evaluation system Expand leadership development programs and innovative preparation models, including Marygrove L o o k i n g a h e a d : Incentives for hard to staff schools, funding to close the pay gap with neighboring districts We must be responsible stewards of our District for this generation and the next. We must stand on solid operational footing to succeed, and we have been aggressive to strengthen our operational basics. We have: • Completed a zero-based budgeting process and aligned the budget to the Strategic Plan • Established a strong fund balance • Thoroughly assessed the state of our buildings and technology infrastructure • Made progress toward recapturing enrollment • Established meaningful and aligned business partnerships to fill critical gaps Aggressive Action Hydration station installation is 72% complete and on schedule. 194 Stations Installed in Phase 1 124 Stations Installed in Phase 2 70 152 Stations Installed in Phase 3 Stations Remaining A Healthy Fund Balance $141,035,229 $78,963,120 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 ($139,724,752) FY 2012 ($76,303,384) FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 ($93,881,924) ($169,460,307) ($207,577,903) ($218,969,419) ($283,929,315) ($327,299,265) ($251,587,254) FY 2017 FY 2018 Connected Classrooms 6.2 Students For Every Device 3,000+ New Laptops Deployed for Teachers 3.6 Students For Every Device 16,000+ New Student Laptops Deployed this Year Alone Smart New School Options Attract new parents with Montessori at Edmonson Elementary Draw more neighborhood high school students with a new Academy of the Americas campus Relieve overcrowding at Mackenzie with a new neighborhood school at Barton Elementary Recapture neighborhood students at Hamilton Elementary Innovate with partners on a new examination school at Marygrove Responsible Stewardship This year, to manage and deploy our resources responsibly, transparently, and equitably to support our students’ success, we will: Establish internal auditing process Engage community on facility needs and opportunities Establish capital fund account and implement major maintenance projects, like roof replacement Expand 1:1 technology Balance budget with a 10% reserve and strong fund balance L o o k i n g a h e a d : Expanded vendor interest, Wayne County millage renewal, abatement process improvement, equitable funding