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Lagunita School  975 San Juan Grade Road  Salinas, California  1997-1998 A Message from the Principal This is the annual School Accountability Report Card, established by the passage of Proposition 98 by California voters in 1988. The purpose of this report card is to inform parents and other interested people about the progress of our school. We hope it will be a way to work together with the community to continue improving our school system in its pursuit of excellence. As you review this report, the information may need further explanation or you may have ideas for improving our program. Please share your suggestions or concerns with us. The more we communicate the more the children will benefit. Marsha Filbin Principal/Teacher Table of Contents School Description Student Academic Achievement Student Attendance Expenditures and Services Student Support Services Class Size Teacher Assignments Instructional Minutes Minimum Days Textbooks and Materials Substitute Teachers School Facilities and Safety Teacher Evaluation Discipline and Climate for Learning Training and Curriculum Development Quality of Instruction and Leadership Salary Comparisons Lagunita School Board of Education Lagunita School Site Council School Description The Lagunita School District was established in 1897. The original school was moved to the Boronda Adobe Historical Site and restored by the Historical Society in 1985. The present building, designed by Belli and Christensen, Architects reflects the feeling and character of the original school as it was built to its specifications. Now connected to the library by a small hall is a large room, 30' by 60', which can be used as one large room or two separate classrooms, one for 3-5 and the other for 6-8 grades. A portable classroom houses K-2 and a second portable classroom contains the Preschool. Lagunita School District is a one-school, school district. Our certificated staff consists of a teacher/principal for Kindergarten-1st-2nd grade, a 3rd-4th-5th grade teacher, and a teacher for 6th-7th-8th grade. We also have the services of a certificated resource teacher two days per week, three full-time instructional aides, a secretary, a bus driver, and two part-time custodians. The preschool is staffed by a director. We have the services of a psychologist (2 days a year), a speech therapist who works with our children on a weekly basis, a nurse for vision and scoliosis screening and Family Life classes, and an audiologist for hearing screening, who are all provided by contract with MCOE. We are also fortunate in having parent volunteers and a parent-teacher club who help in a myriad of activities. Lagunita has an active School Board and School Site Council. Every parent is involved in school activities in one way or another. The children also participate in Student Body meetings regularly. They are active in numerous fund raisers throughout the year. Return to Table of Contents Student Academic Achievement The Lagunita School District gives STAR tests to all students in 2nd through 8th grades in the spring. This national norm referenced test gives individual student results in reading, language, math, science and social studies. These scores are used to help compare each student's yearly performance. The scores become part of their permanent records. Parents receive individualized printouts of their children's scores. Our student's scores average above the national norm. Student Attendance Our school enrollment averaged 55 children this year. Twenty five of our children live in district. The rest are on interdistrict transfers. Parents desiring the education and atmosphere a 'one room schoolhouse' affords have opted to transfer their children to Lagunita. The school promotes attendance through calls to parents of absent children and conferences when necessary. Attendance awards are presented quarterly. Return to Table of Contents Expenditures and Services Operating Cost of Lagunita School District for 2000-2001 Certificated Salaries $ 76,084 33% Classified Salaries $ 55,205 24% Benefits $ 41,400 18% Services, Operation Cost $ 19,462 9% Books, Supplies, Equipment $ 30,907 14% Capital Outlay $ 4,790 2%       Total $ 227,848 Return to Table of Contents Student Support Services Lagunita receives counseling and support services from the following personnel: Ane Wheelis, Consortium Consultant MCOE Admin. of Curriculum and Staff Dev. Psychologist/Counselor, part-time from MCOE Speech /Language Therapist, part-time from MCOE Vision Specialist, as needed from MCOE Hearing Specialist, as needed from MCOE County Mental Health Return to Table of Contents Class Size There are a limited number of district children attending Lagunita School so our class size varies from year to year, as does our student body population. As of October 6, 2001, Lagunita School had 56 children. The teacher student ratio is 1:18 The classroom staff to student ratio is 1:9. 45% of the children reside in the Lagunita School District, and 55% of the children attend Lagunita on an interdistrict agreement. The average class size within our multi-leveled classrooms has been as follows:   K-3 Class Students 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98  1998/99 Kindergarten 7 3 5 4  5 First Grade 5 7 3 5  5 Second Grade 4 5 6 2  5 Third Grade 8 3 2 8  2 Total K-3 24 18 16 19  17   4-8 Class Students   Fourth Grade 0 7 3 2  8 Fifth Grade 3 1 6 3  2 Sixth Grade 4 4 2 7  2 Seventh Grade 4 4 5 0  8 Eighth Grade 2 5 3 5  0 Total 4-8 13 21 19 17  20   Lagunita School Total # of Students 37 39 35 36  37   Student Class 1999/2000  2000/2001 2001/2002 Kindergarten  10  9  5 First Grade   8  9  8 Second Grade   6  8  6  Total K-2 Students 14  17  19 Third Grade   5  6  7  Fourth Grade   4  8  6  Fifth Grade   9  5  5 Total 3-5 Students 18  19  18 Sixth Grade   3  9  5 Seventh Grade   4  2  11 Eighth Grade   8  4  3 Total 6-8 Students 15  15  19       Total # of Students 57  60  56 Return to Table of Contents Teacher Assignments All of our elementary school teachers hold a California Clear Multiple Subject Credential which authorizes them to teach all subject areas in self contained classes for Kindergarten through High School. We have just recently had a credential check from a specialist from Sacramento and all our credentials are in order. Return to Table of Contents Number of Instructional Minutes The total number of instructional minutes per day offered at Lagunita exceeds the state requirements by an hour and a half at each grade level 1st through 8th and 40 minutes in Kindergarten.  State Required Instructional Minutes  Grade  Lagunita's Instructional Minutes  180  Kindergarten  220  230  First Grade  328  230  Second Grade  328  230  Third Grade  328  240  Fourth Grade  328  240  Fifth Grade  328  240  Sixth Grade  328  240  Seventh Grade  328  240  Eighth Grade  328 Return to Table of Contents Number of Minimum Days The total number of minimum days in the 2001-2002 school years is 12. Textbooks and Materials The Lagunita School District provides state adopted textbooks in the academic areas of science, social studies, mathematics and language. In addition, our well stocked library of several hundred books includes state recommended literature selections for use in the literature based language arts program as well as the Accelerated Reading Program which we use to encourage recreational reading Lagunita has 24 Macintosh platform computers for student use and 2 IBM compatible machines. We are connected to the Internet through a 56K Frame Relay and all our computers are networked. Appropriate software is available for all grade levels. Additional multimedia equipment includes a scanner, color printers, VCR, video camera, copy machines and televisions, fax machine, digital cameras and 37 AlphaSmarts. Return to Table of Contents Substitute Teachers Lagunita School is fortunate to have a pool of experienced, credentialed substitute teachers to call upon in the event of teacher illness. The district pays $125 per day for substitutes. School Facilities and Safety The new Lagunita Schoolhouse was built in 1985 and it undergoes periodic maintenance. The play structure, playground, basketball court, equipment and restrooms are routinely inspected. The water is also tested monthly. We have the services of two part-time custodians. An alarm system is in place for security. Lagunita has a Disaster Plan and the staff is aware of procedures should an emergency occur. Frequent fire and earthquake drills are practiced by students and staff. The entire staff received American Red Cross CPR and First Aid training on January 18, 2002. Return to Table of Contents Teacher Evaluation Teachers are evaluated twice annually according to a process approved by the Lagunita School Board in order to promote quality instruction for our children. Discipline and Climate for Learning The atmosphere at Lagunita is friendly and caring. The family-like atmosphere encourages academic and social growth. Children are taught the rules and held accountable for following them. Academic achievement and good citizenship are recognized and awarded every month. Goals of the Peacebuilder Program are fostered here. Unacceptable behavior is dealt with by conferencing with parents to resolve the problem. In serious instances, as described by state law, the student will be suspended from school. Training and Curriculum Development The Lagunita School Board provides the funds for the staff to participate in professional growth conferences and workshops throughout the year. These courses are offered by MCOE, professional associations and businesses. Return to Table of Contents Quality of Instruction and Leadership Lagunita School has high standards and expectations of all students. The school has an academic focus with a task-oriented atmosphere. Thematic instruction, cooperative learning and peer teaching are easily achieved due to the multi-grade situation. Lagunita instruction is based on State Standards for every curricular area. Staff relationships are positive and supportive. Cooperation extends to the other leadership teams as well; the Lagunita School Board of Trustees, the Lagunita School Site Council, and the Lagunita Parent Teacher Club. Return to Table of Contents Salary Comparisons As of 1999 school districts are required to include in this report a comparison of the salaries offered statewide and those of their district. Small Elementary School under 100 Students Lagunita Beginning Teacher's Salary $26,479 $27,223 Midrange Teacher's Salary $39,763 $40,235 Highest Teacher's Salary $46,197 $56,875 School Principal's Salary $58,478 stipend* Budget Percentage for Administrative Salaries 5.73% 1% Budget Percentage for Teacher's Salaries 41% 33% Stipend is subject to negotiation Lagunita School Board of Education Don Chapin, President Elsie Burton, Clerk Ernest Howard, Trustee Marsha Filbin, Secretary to the Board Lagunita School Site Council George Lopez, President Christine Madden, Vice-President Carol Howard, Secretary Diane Solis, Parent Member Debra Quinnell, Certificated Staff Member Vera Gruber, Classified Member Marsha Fibin, Principal/Teacher Lagunita Parent Teacher Club Chris VanGelder, President Lisa Bauman, Vice-President Vanessa Lockard, Secretary Niki Thompson, Treasurer Lagunita Elementary School 975 San Juan Grade Road Salinas, CA 93907 Return to Table of Contents Return to the Lagunita Home Page Return to MCOE home page Please e-mail any comments or suggestions to Betsy Plunkett   Updated January 24, 2002