Clark County School District Synergy Site Profile ... - NIUSI Leadscape

n a t i o n a l i n s t i t u t e f o r u r b a n s c h o o l i m p r o v e m e n tSeven CCSD schools are partnering with Edison Schools, thenation’s largest private manager of public schools. They are:Cahlan ES, Crestwood ES, Lincoln ES, Lynch ES, Park ES,Ronnow ES and West MS. Founded in 1992, Edison Schools isthe nation’s leading partner with public schools and schooldistricts, focused on raising student achievement through itsresearch-based school design, uniquely aligned assessmentsystems, interactive professional development, integrated use oftechnology and other proven program features.In 2003-2004, per pupil expenditures were approximately $5,754,and are broken down respectively: instruction 61%, instructionsupport 13.8%, operations 17.1%, and leadership 8.1%.DISTRICT — PER PUBIL EXPENDITURES, 2003 - 2004Citizens and businesses also have many opportunities to becomeinvolved in CCSD schools:• The School-Community Partnership Programfacilitates curriculum-enhancing programs and activitiesfor students in all grades with the help of local businessesand public and private groups.• The Clark County Public Education Foundationis an independent non-profit corporation dedicated toraising funds for projects and initiatives designed toimprove public schools.• The Career and Technical Education Departmenthelps students achieve their career goals with the assistanceof local employers by providing job shadowing, mock jobinterviews, paid work experience, internships, communityservice and school-based enterprise.In addition to the above community links, CCSD strives tocreate a link to facilitate parent contact and involvement.CCSD cites research that shows that students with parents whoare involved in their children’s education achieve more. Theyrealize that some parents have the time available to volunteer ina classroom or serve on committees, whereas others have morelimited opportunities. Keeping this in mind, they have created anumber of opportunities for parents to be involved in schools:Attendance Zone Advisory Commission (AZAC)AZAC reviews attendance zones every year and providesrecommendations to trustees concerning necessary changes toattendance boundaries. The 15-member committee consists ofindividuals from the community, appointed by the Board ofSchool Trustees. All meetings are open to the public.District and CommunityPartnershipsHealthy, productive partnerships exist among community,government, colleges and universities, and schools to further therenewal and improvement of schools (i.e. existing partnership,teacher preparation and induction).Clark County resolves to encourage parents, families, and thesurrounding community to be involved in their child’s educationat all grade levels. Parents may assist in classrooms or participatein parent organizations, booster clubs, parent advisorycommittees and region committees.Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) An independent 19-member body that monitors compliance with building programgoals, advises the Board of School Trustees on capital bond fundconstruction programs, and keeps the public informed. BOCmembers are appointed by the Board of School Trustees. Thepublic is invited to attend these meetings.Friends of Special Education A support group forparents with children requiring special services. Parents whohave concerns about their child’s education, IEP, or services arematched with a parent volunteer from the Friends networkwhose child has the same type of disability, and who canprovide direction and suggestions.Sex Education Committee An advisory committee,consisting of parents and community members, who advise theboard concerning the content and materials to be used inw w w. u r b a n s c h o o l s . o rgGreat Urban Schools : Learning Together Builds Strong Communities9