Community Based Accountability System

Overview

The Kenton County School District is committed to the success of every one of our 14,000+ amazing students. Decisions made in our school system are based on our district motto, “It’s About ALL Kids.” The operational decisions are guided by our district mission, beliefs, goals and our expectation that every child is transition ready and prepared for the 21^st Century Economy.

Our district is very fortunate to have incredible support that we value and embrace the belief that our district is accountable to our community, ensuring we provide a world-class education. It is with this important concept in mind, that we are implementing the Community Based Accountability Model to ensure that our community is educated on all aspects of our work and the goals, success, and areas of need that truly define our school system. This model ensures that members of TEAM KENTON and our extended family participates in the development and analysis of the True Accountability Model.

The CBAS model will not replace the state KSA model and the KCSD will continue to value those results for growth opportunities, however, we submit that no school system or school can be measured by an annual standardized assessment given to students during one time period. Rather, true accountability is a systemic, holistic review of the work of the district that is grounded in forward facing progress versus annual summative reviews with regards to educating the whole child.

The KCSD CBAS model is adapted from the work of John Tanner (BravEd) and districts he is working with across the nation. The KCSD is proud to lead this work in the Commonwealth with all stakeholders to ensure that Kenton County has world-class opportunities for our students.

The components of our CBAS model are housed on our website for your information, review and feedback. We trust you agree that we have an excellent school system and that we are on the right path with this model embracing all aspects of education and engaging TEAM KENTON in the work. Should you have questions or want additional information, please contact our Central Office at 859-344-8888.

Accountability Engine

The Components for True Accountability Include:

An Accountability Engine
Pillars and Key Questions
Signaling
An Annual Summary

The 6 Pillars of the Kenton County School District:

Safety/Well-Being

Ensure students are educated in an optimal environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning. This includes both physical safety as well as the social emotional needs of each student.

Student Learning/Progress

Ensure academic success and growth for all students so that every student reaches their maximum learning potential.

Student Readiness

Ensure all students are prepared with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be transition ready.

Student, Family and Community Engagement

Ensure engagement of students, families and the community in ways that contribute to the overall growth and success of all stakeholders.

World Class Staff

Ensure recruitment, retention and support of high quality staff

Fiscal/Operations Systems

Ensure the district is financially responsible and utilizes its resources to further the district mission.

Transition Readiness/Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

District Goal: KCSD Transition Ready Dashboard

Transition Readiness in the KCSD is defined as ensuring all students are prepared with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be transition ready. Within the KCSD Transition Readiness model, one can find embedded the six traits of the Kentucky Portrait of a Learner: Engaged Citizen, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator, Empowered Learner, Creative Contributor, and Productive Collaborator. The KCSD Transition Ready model is comprehensive across all grade levels and allows for opportunities for students to partake in experiences that will benefit ALL students leading to overall college and/or career readiness. The Transition Ready model is designed to display college and career readiness through multiple measures. Some examples (including but not limited to) of alignment with the Kentucky Portrait of a Learner are engaged citizens through community service and workplace learning, critical thinkers as demonstrated through advanced course work, effective communicators and creative contributors through internships and extra/co-curricular activities, empowered learners through meeting standardized testing benchmarks and 90% or higher attendance rates, and productive collaborators through enlisting in the military or passing the ASVAB. As one can see, students are offered opportunities within both college and career ready indicators both inside and beyond the classroom to enhance their development within the six traits of the Kentucky Portrait of a Learner.

Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

KCSD Transition Ready Website

Signaling

2023-24 Signaling

Key Question

November

February

May

Safety and Well-Being

To what degree do schools implementation of the SEB Tier One Action Plans impact the social, emotional and behavior needs of the students?

To what degree do schools implement the Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team process?

To what degree are students provided with safe learning spaces/facilities?

To what degree are we prepared to both mitigate and effectively respond to crisis situations?

Student Learning & Progress

To what degree are all students reaching instructional benchmarks on assessments for and of learning in math and reading?

To what degree are all schools demonstrating growth on instructional benchmarks on assessments for learning and of learning in math and reading?

To what degree are all KCSD students proficiently reading at grade level in K-8?

To what degree are we closing achievement gaps for students with disabilities and English Learners?

To what degree are we increasing English proficiency for English Learner Students?

To what degree do all KCSD schools implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with fidelity for ALL students?

Student Readiness

To what degree are students Transition Ready (college and/or career) exiting High School?

To what degree are students Transition Ready exiting Middle School?

To what degree are students Transition Ready exiting Elementary School?

Student, Family and Community Engagement

To what degree are KCSD students provided with opportunities and participating in clubs, extra, and/or co-curricular activities?

To what degree does the district and schools provide opportunities for ALL families to build an understanding of how to support their children's Social Emotional Behavior (SEB), academic and extra-curricular involvement?

To what degree does our district/schools collaborate with community partners?

World Class Staff

To what degree are we retaining high quality staff?

To what degree are we able to fill positions?

To what degree are staff provided necessary supports to continue professional growth and be high quality educators/employees?

Fiscal and Operational Systems

To what degree does the KCSD financially support the district missions and remain fiscally solvent?

To what degree does the district plan for current and future facilities and capital assets?

	To what degree is the district able to assess and address transportation needs regarding fleet size, condition, and associated repair costs?

To what degree is the KCSD Food Service Department creating a healthy learning community?

To what degree does KCSD design and maintain energy efficient buildings?

Relationship to Key Question (Annual Review Each June):

	Maintain: Satisfied with current data results and/or action plan impact
	Minor Change(s) Needed: To improve data results and/or action plan impact
	Major Change(s) Needed: To significantly improve data results and/or action plan impact

2022-23 Signaling

Key Question

November

February

May

Pillar 1 - Student Learning & Progress

1.1

To what degree do ALL KCSD learners demonstrate academic growth and achievement?

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1.1a

To what degree are all students demonstrating instructional benchmarks on assessments for and of learning in math and reading?

1.1b

To what degree are all schools demonstrating growth on instructional benchmarks on assessments for learning and of learning?

1.1c

To what degree are we closing achievement gaps for students with disabilities and English Learners?

1.1d

To what degree are we increasing English proficiency for English Learner Students?

1.2

To what degree are KCSD students provided opportunities to participate in accelerated/advanced coursework?

1.3

To what degree do all KCSD schools implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with fidelity for ALL students?

Pillar 2 - Student Readiness

2.1

To what degree are students Transition Ready (college and/or career) exiting High School?

2.2

To what degree are students Transition Ready exiting Middle School?

N/A

2.3

To what degree are students Transition Ready exiting Elementary School?

N/A

Pillar 3 - Engaged, Well-Rounded Students

3.1

To what degree are KCSD students provided with opportunities and participating in clubs, extra, and/or co-curricular activities?

3.2

To what degree are KCSD students provided with opportunities in related arts classes (including elective classes)?

3.3

To what degree do students have positive school experiences?

Pillar 4 - Community Engagement and Partnerships

4.1

	To what degree does the district provide opportunities for families and the community to support student academic and SEL success?

4.2

To what degree do our schools engage families and the community to support academic and SEL success?

4.3

To what degree do our schools engage families of at risk students to support academic and SEL success?

Pillar 5 - Professional Learning and Quality Staff

5.1

To what degree are we retaining high quality staff?

5.2

To what degree are we able to fill positions with high quality staff?

5.3

To what degree are staff completing annual professional learning plans?

5.4

To what degree are new staff provided necessary supports to grow and become high quality staff?

5.5

To what degree are struggling staff provided necessary supports to grow and become high quality staff?

Pillar 6 - Fiscal and Operational Systems

6.1

To what degree does KCSD financially support the action plan and remain fiscally solvent?

6.2

To what degree does the district plan for and practice good stewardship of our current and future facilities and capital assets?

6.3

	To what degree is the district able to assess and solve/address needs in transportation regarding fleet size, condition, and associated repair costs?

6.4

To what degree is the KCSD Food Service Department meeting student nutritional needs and preferences to create a healthy learning community?

6.5

To what degree does KCSD design and maintain energy efficient buildings?

Pillar 7 - Safety and Well-Being

7.1

To what degree do we monitor and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing of each student?

7.2

To what degree do students perceive themselves in a positive mindset as it relates to their social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing?

7.3

To what degree do we monitor and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing of each student?

7.4

To what degree are students provided with safe learning spaces/facilities?

7.5

To what degree are we prepared to both mitigate and effectively respond to crisis situations?

Relationship to Key Question (Annual Review Each June):

	Maintain - Satisfied with current progress
	Maintain - consider a change
	Minor change needed - 12 to 18 months, no $$
	Major change - 18+ months and/or $$$

2021-22 Signaling

Key Question

November

February

May

Pillar 1 - Student Learning & Progress

1.1

To what degree do ALL KCSD learners demonstrate academic growth and achievement?

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1.1a

To what degree are all students demonstrating instructional benchmarks on assessments for and of learning?

1.1b

To what degree are all schools demonstrating growth on instructional benchmarks on assessments for and of learning?

1.1c

To what degree are we closing achievement gaps for students with disabilities and English Learners?

1.2

To what degree are KCSD students provided opportunities to participate in accelerated/advanced coursework?

1.3

To what degree do all KCSD schools implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with fidelity?

Pillar 2 - Student Readiness

2.1

To what degree are students Transition Ready (college and/or career) exiting High School?

2.2

To what degree are students Transition Ready exiting primary?

Pillar 3 - Engaged, Well-Rounded Students

3.1

To what degree are KCSD students provided with opportunities and participating in clubs, extra, and/or co-curricular activities?

3.2

To what degree are KCSD students provided with opportunities in related arts classes (including elective classes)?

3.3

To what degree do students have positive school experiences?

Pillar 4 - Community Engagement and Partnerships

4.1

	To what degree does the district provide opportunities for families and the community to support student academic and SEL success?

4.2

To what degree do our schools engage families and the community to support academic and SEL success?

4.3

To what degree do our schools engage families of at risk students to support academic and SEL success?

Pillar 5 - Professional Learning and Quality Staff

5.1

To what degree are we retaining high quality staff?

5.2

To what degree are we able to fill positions with high quality staff?

5.3

To what degree are staff completing annual professional learning plans?

5.4

To what degree are new staff provided necessary supports to grow and become high quality staff?

5.5

To what degree are struggling staff provided necessary supports to grow and become high quality staff?

Pillar 6 - Fiscal and Operational Systems

6.1

To what degree does KCSD financially support the action plan and remain fiscally solvent?

6.2

To what degree does the district plan for and practice good stewardship of our current and future facilities and capital assets?

6.3

	To what degree is the district able to assess and solve/address needs in transportation regarding fleet size, condition, and associated repair costs?

6.4

To what degree is the KCSD Food Service Department meeting student nutritional needs and preferences to create a healthy learning community?

6.5

To what degree does KCSD design and maintain energy efficient buildings?

Pillar 7 - Safety and Well-Being

7.1

To what degree do we monitor and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing of each student?

7.2

To what degree do students perceive themselves in a positive mindset as it relates to their social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing?

7.3

To what degree do we monitor and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and physical wellbeing of each student?

7.4

To what degree are students provided with safe learning spaces/facilities?

7.5

To what degree are we prepared to both mitigate and effectively respond to crisis situations?

Relationship to Key Question (Annual Review Each June):

	Maintain - Satisfied with current progress
	Maintain - consider a change
	Minor change needed - 12 to 18 months, no $$
	Major change - 18+ months and/or $$$

Action Teams

Student Readiness

Ensure all students are prepared with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be transition ready.

Name	Title
Mary Beth Huss	KCSD Assistant Superintendent
Craig Reinhart	Principal, Simon Kenton High School
Matt Moore	Director of Districtwide Programs/Principal, Turkey Foot Middle School
Tony Procaccino	Principal, White's Tower Elementary
Danielle Rice	Director of Special Education
Sarah Glass	Academic Program Consultant
Kara Tolliver	Teacher, Piner
Rani Peffer	Parent, Piner Elementary
Thad Dusing	Assistant Director of Districtwide Programs
Ginni Fair	NKU Education Dean
Shannon Pugh	Academic Program Consultant
Tamara Cady	KCEA Representative
Brian Noll	Assistant Principal, Ignite
Laura Cole	Academic Program Consultant
Sydney Rommel	Student
Selena Peru	Student
Correy Eimer	WIB Representative
Michelle Hickey	Assistant Principal, Simon Kenton High School

Name	Title
Malina Owens	Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Kenneth Taylor	Assistant Principal, Dixie Heights High School
Matt Butler	Parent, Dixie Heights High School
Kayla Fisher	Assistant Director of Human Resources
Carl Wicklund	KCSD Board of Education Member
Rachael Fasciotto	Teacher, Fort Wright
Christy Petroze	Thomas More
Aaron Sams	Academic Program Consultant
Brooke Hiltz	Parent
Natalie Ewald	Principal, River Ridge Elementary
Jess Dykes	Director of Public Information and Community Engagement
Lisa Meier	Teacher, Twenhofel
Falyn Fields	Student
Joel Butler	Student
Tiffany Burris	Assistant Principal, Simon Kenton
Cody Wolf	Assistant Principal, Scott

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Community Based Accountability System

Overview

Accountability Engine

The Components for True Accountability Include:

The 6 Pillars of the Kenton County School District:

Safety/Well-Being

Student Learning/Progress

Student Readiness

Student, Family and Community Engagement

World Class Staff

Fiscal/Operations Systems

Transition Readiness/Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

Kentucky Portrait of a Learner

Signaling

2023-24 Signaling

2022-23 Signaling

2021-22 Signaling

Action Teams

Student Readiness

Student Readiness

Student Learning/Progress

Student Learning/Progress

Student, Family and Community Engagement

Engaged, Well-Rounded Students

Annual Summary

World Class Staff

World Class Staff

Fiscal/Operations Systems

Fiscal/Operations Systems

Safety/Well-Being

Safety/Well-Being

Annual Review

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