FY 2021 Educational Facilities Master Plan

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Wicomico County Board of Education FY 2021

Educational Facilities Master Plan

WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Donald L. Fitzgerald, President N. Eugene Malone, Jr., Vice President Allen C. Brown, Sr. John Palmer

Tonya Laird Lewis Michael G. Murray Ann B. Suthowski

Donna C. Hanlin, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

FY 2021 Wicomico County Public Schools Educational Facilities Master Plan

B OARD OF E DUCATION OF W ICOMICO C OUNTY P.O. Box 1538 2424 NorthGate Drive Salisbury, MD 21802-1538

Donald L. Fi tzgerald Cha irman N. Eugene Malone, Jr . Vice Cha irman Allen C. Brown, Sr.

410-677-4400 FAX 410-677-4444 www.wcboe . or g

Tonya La ird Lewis Michael G. Murray John Palmer Ann B. Suthowsk i

Donna C. Hanlin, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

June 10, 2020

Mr. Michael Bayer Manager of Infrastructure and Development Maryland Department of Planning 301 West Preston Street, Room 1101 Baltimore, MD 21201

Dear Mr. Bayer:

Enclosed is the Wicomico County Board of Education’s FY2021 Educational Facilities Master Plan. This document is an update and incorporates the latest information on each of our schools, revises our current and projected programs and addresses our facility needs. Program offerings are subject to change due to Executive Orders associated with School Closings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EFMP was coordinated with the Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Department utilizing the 2017 Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan. Enrollment projections used in this report were coordinated with the Maryland Department of Planning. At a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the Wicomico County Board of Education approved the attached FY2021 Educational Facilities Master Plan as a working document.

Should there be any questions or concerns on this matter, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Donna C. Hanlin, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) prohibits illegal discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, poverty and socioeconomic status, language, or other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Discrimination undermines our community’s long -standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity, inclusion, and acceptance for all.

CONTENTS

1 .EFMP Overview ........................................................................................................1-4 1.1 EFMP Introduction.............................................................................................1 1.2 EFMP Purpose.....................................................................................................2 1.3 School Tracks......................................................................................................3 1.4 Map: Wicomico County Public School Locations.....................................4 2 Educational Goals .................................................................................................5-54 2.1 WCBOE Educational Mission and Vision Policy........................................5 2.2 Superintendents Achieve! 4.0..................................................................6-38 2.3 Educational Overview.............................................................................39-42 2.4 Educational Programs.............................................................................43-54 3 Applicable Policies .............................................................................................55-89 3.1 Non-Discrimination Statement...................................................................55 3.2 Special Education...........................................................................................56 3.3 School Facility Retirement...........................................................................57 3.4 Staffing Ratios & Organization Patterns ..................................................58 3.5 Student Transportation Policy....................................................................59 3.6 Student Transportation Procedure....................................................60-62 3.7 WCPS Student Attendance Area Guidelines.....................................63-64 3.8 Assignment of Students to School.............................................................65 3.9 Special Permission Procedures...........................................................66-68 3.10 Attendance Boundary Maps (Elem, Middle, High).........................69-71 3.11 Individual School Boundary Maps.......................................................72-89 4 Community Analysis .......................................................................................90-102 4.1 Community Analysis Findings...............................................................90-99 4.2 Growth & School Facility Status...............................................................100 4.3 Map: Priority Funding Areas.......................................................................101 4.4 Wicomico County Planning Approval Letter.........................................102

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5 Facility Inventory ..............................................................................................103-178 5.1 Facility Inventory Analysis.....................................................................103-109 5.2 Facility Needs Index: Major Capital Improvement.................................110 5.3 Facility Needs Index: Systemic......................................................................111 5.4 Scorecard Narrative.........................................................................................112 5.41 FQI (scorecards) Maps....................................................................113-114 5.42 Scorecard/Facility Need Report - By School..........................115-172 5.5 Facilities Inventory IAC/PSCP Form 101.1.........................................173-177 5.6 Facility Inventory Update Assurance Form 101.4 Superintendent Signed..................................................................................178 6 Enrollment & Capacity ....................................................................................179-228 6.1 WCBOE Enrollment and Capacity Analysis......................................179-183 6.2 Private and Home School Analysis.....................................................184-185 6.3 9/30 Superintendent Verification of Enrollment Form......................186 6.4 MDP Data for Projected Enrollment..................................................187-196 6.5 WCBOE Agreement with MDP Enrollment Letter.................................197 6.6 WCPS FTE Projected Enrollment.......................................................198-224 6.7 MDP Enrollment Approval Letter.......................................................225-226 6.8 WCBOE Headcount/FTE Spreadsheet.....................................................227 6.9 Non-Public School Sheet..............................................................................228 7 Facility Needs .....................................................................................................229-235 7.1 Overview.............................................................................................................229 7.2 General Planning Guidelines...............................................................230-232 7.3 Future Facility Needs.............................................................................233-234 7.4 Facility Needs Summary IAC/PSCP Form 101.3......................................235

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EFMP Overview 1

EFMP Introduct ion 1.1

EFMP INTRODUCTION

The Wicomico County Board of Education (WCBOE) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Capital Improvement Program consists of two integral components, the FY2021 Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) and the upcoming FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The EFMP is part of the comprehensive WCBOE Bridge to Excellence Master Plan 1 with the fundamental purpose to increase student achievement for all students in all schools. The EFMP more specifically studies the issues affecting our Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) facilities in detail and creates a framework for prioritizing and scheduling major school projects. This process takes place over the course of the entire fiscal year and continually evolves as information is gathered or becomes available. The development of the WCBOE EFMP involves several contributors ranging from community organizations, local employers, surrounding local municipalities, board of education members, various WCPS staff as well as county departments and council representatives.

EFMP COMAR 14.39.02

Enrollment & Capacity

Applicable Policies

Community Analysis

Facility Inventory

Facility Needs

Educational Goals

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This EFMP contains six (6) main categories (see Figure 1), which cover the eight (8) topics outlined by the Board of Public Works and administered by the Interagency Commission on School Construction.

1 https://www.wcboe.org/Page/573

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EFMP Purpose 1.2

EFMP PURPOSE

WCBOE continues to prioritize its school infrastructure and its associated facility planning in Wicomico County in conjunction with Wicomico County Government. Both groups recognize the critical role schools provide in supporting and maintaining a strong public educational system. Our schools also serve the needs of the surrounding community in many different ways. The state and the county continue to support WCBOE efforts in maintaining these important assets by assisting with either new or renovated school facilities through various funding sources. As in years past, the needs of our schools continue to increase and have grown beyond the funds currently available. Although funding is limited due to fiscal constraints, WCBOE continues to make a concerted effort to improve its school facilities. Two main questions regarding the adequacy of public schools are as follows: • How do schools support the instructional needs of public education and community use requirements? • How do schools meet the minimum standards required to maintain a healthy, safe learning environment for students and staff? These questions represent the overall guiding concepts of what WCBOE addresses regarding our facility plans. WCBOE buildings continue to age and student enrollments are projected to increase while funding for facility improvements remains limited. In spite of these difficulties, WCBOE is committed to developing and maintaining a long-range comprehensive plan that addresses these questions and other issues currently confronting WCPS schools. In order to address how we support instructional needs, address community development in conjunction with various policies it is necessary to clearly identify the issues affecting our school facilities. It is important to understand the current situation and even more critical to understand where things are headed in the next five to ten years.

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School Tracks 1.3

062 CH CH CH X X X X Wicomico MS X X Parkside HS X X X 063 CH CH CH X X X X Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 064 CH CH CH X X X X Bennett MS X X Parkside HS X X X 072 WS WS WS WS X X X Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 073 WS WS WS WS X X X Salisbury MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 081 X X X X X X X Mardela MS X X Mardela HS X X X 091 X X X X X X X Salisbury MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 101 X X X X X X X Bennett MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 102 X X X X X X X Salisbury MS X X Parkside HS X X X 103 X X X X X X X Salisbury MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 111 WL WL WL WL WL X X Pittsville MS X X Parkside HS X X X 131 X X X X X X X Bennett MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 132 X X X X X X X Wicomico MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 133 X X X X X X X Bennett MS X X Parkside HS X X X 134 X X X X X X X Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 135 X X X X X X X Wicomico MS X X Parkside HS X X X 071 X X X X NS NS NS Salisbury MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 171 WP WP WP WI WI WI WI Salisbury MS X X James M. Bennett X X X 172 WP WP WP WI WI WI WI Mardela MS X X Mardela HS X X X 111 X X X X X PT PT Pittsville MS X X Parkside HS X X X BR Beaver Run NS North Salisbury CH Chipman PT Pittsville ES East Salisbury WS West Salisbury FI Fruitland Intermediate WI Westside Intermediate FP Fruitland Primary WP Westside Primary GA Glen Avenue WL Willards Prince Street Elementary West Salisbury Elementary Westside Schools Westside Schools Willards Elementary Prince Street Elementary Prince Street Elementary 2 Letter School Abbreviations

011 X X X X ES ES ES Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 061 X X X GA GA GA GA Salisbury MS X X Parkside HS X X X 021 X X X X X X NS Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 022 X X X X X X 011 BR BR BR BR X X X Wicomico MS X X Wicomico HS X X X 041 FP FP FP FP FI FI FI Bennett MS X X Parkside HS X X X 042 FP FP FP FP FI FI FI Bennett MS X X James M. Bennett X X X Northwestern Elementary Pemberton Elementary Pinehurst Elementary Pinehurst Elementary Pinehurst Elementary Pittsville Elem./Middle Prince Street Elementary Prince Street Elementary North Salisbury Elementary North Salisbury Elementary

Wicomico County Public Schools Track Code Chart ‐ School Attendance Patterns Track PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Delmar Middle & High School ‐ Delmar, DE Updated for Middle School Balancing and Reopening of West Salisbury Effective SY2019 School Beaver Run Elementary Charles H. Chipman Elem. Delmar Elementary Delmar Elementary East Salisbury Elementary Fruitland Schools Fruitland Schools Glen Avenue Elementary Glen Avenue Elementary Glen Avenue Elementary

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Map: Wicomico County Publ ic School Locat ions

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Middle/High School 42 Mardela

Middle Schools Elem/Middle School 40 Bennett 45 Wicomico 49 Salisbury 11 Pittsville

41 James M. Bennett 43 Parkside 46 Wicomico

Elementary Schools 01 Beaver Run 02 Delmar 03 East Salisbury 04 Fruitland Primary

05 Fruitland Intermediate 06 Glen Avenue 07 North Salisbury 08 Northwestern 09 Pemberton 10 Pinehurst

13 Prince Street 14 Chipman

16 West Salisbury 17 Westside Primary 18 Westside Intermediate 19 Willards

High Schools

Legend

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Educat ional Goals 2

WCBOE Educat ional Phi losophy, Bel iefs , Values

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BOE-GEN-PL-024

Wicomico County Board of Education

Wicomico County Board of Education Mission and Vision Policy

I. Mission Statement The mission of the Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) system is to provide all students an educational foundation and a set of skills which will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens in our society. II. Vision Statement Our vision is to educate each student to his or her full potential. III. Educational Philosophy A. Public education in Wicomico County is based on the democratic principle that students have, by right, the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest. While the pursuit of education is a right, a privilege and a responsibility that is shared by the school, the student, the home, and religious and other community entities, the primary responsibility for this educational development lies with the student and the school. B. WCPS has a responsibility to develop an understanding of and a respect for diverse social, economic, cultural and ethnic groups through the education of students. Equity in education is a guiding principal of WCPS, thus the diversity of each individual must be respected. C. Education in Wicomico County is concerned not only with the intellectual and skill development of the students but also with other aspects of their growth. Since public education is a continuous process, it is the responsibility of the school system to make its instructional program relevant to the present as well as applicable and useful for the future. D. In our school system, education should be a dynamic process subject to evaluation, revision and updating of existing programs, as well as the implementation of new programs, based upon the needs of students, the latest knowledge and current scientific information as to how individuals learn. E. It is acknowledged that individuals vary greatly in their needs and abilities. Consequently, the school system has the obligation to provide diversified and well-balanced programs. The Wicomico County Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to develop, maintain, and implement a strategic plan based upon the mission and vision of the Wicomico County Public School system.

Approval Status

Index Code

Title:

Mission, Vision, Educational Philosophy and Beliefs

BOE-GEN-PL-024

First Adopted: Legal Review:

09/09/77 10/17/19 11/12/19

Approved Revisions:

08/13/13 03/11/97

Effective:

11/13/19 08/14/13 03/12/97

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W ICOMICO C OUNTY B OARD OF E DUCATION 101 L ONG A VE , P.O. B OX 1538, S ALISBURY , MD 21802

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Super intendents Achieve! 4.0 2.2

Success

Achieving

Embracing the

Possibilities

2018-2019 Annual Report & Achieve! 4.0

Imagining

the Future

Wicomico County Public Schools

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A Message from the Superintendent

continued support and commitment of students, staff, families, and community partners that we are blessed with each day in our school system. Together we will continue to “Imagine the Future, Embrace the Possibilities and Achieve Success” in Wicomico County Public Schools! Sincerely,

opportunities, evidence-based interventions, and effective resource allocation. We aim to ensure that all students are prepared to achieve success in college and/or careers beyond high school. This year we continue our momentum focused on the original three goal areas, kindergarten readiness, graduation rate, and teacher recruitment and retention, with special emphasis on a fourth critical priority, ensuring safe schools. On behalf of the Wicomico County Board of Education, we extend many thanks for the

Beginning with four Vision Points in 2016, we imagined a bright future for students in Wicomico County Public Schools. With confidence, we have continued to believe that through a very strategic plan, we can accomplish goals established to bring our aspirations to reality. Each year we have persevered in our commitment to supporting student success through high expectations, equitable access to high-quality learning

Dear Family and Community Stakeholders, As we enter 2020, it is with pleasure that I present to you the Annual Report for Wicomico County Public Schools. This report is a review of the progress we made in the 2018-2019 school year, as well as a look at the future with Achieve! 4.0.

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At a Glance 5

2020 Strategic Priorities 30 Wicomico County Board of Education 34

Other Important Data Points 17 2018-2019 Highlights 19 Achieve! 4.0 29 Vision Points 29

Teacher Retention Rate 15

Progress Toward Goals 11 Kindergarten Readiness 11 Graduation Rate 13

Annual Report

Table of

Contents

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Asian 3%

American 37%

African

American Indian 0%

as of September 30, 2019

Hispanic/Latino 11%

Hawaiian 0%

Welcoming Diversity

More Races 8%

Two or

15,203

Caucasian 41%

14,953 14,949

as of September 30, 2019

14,889

At A Glance

14,790

14,545

Enrollment Growth 2010 vs. 2019

14,489 14,431

14,520

Growing

Enrollment

14,382 Wicomico County Public Schools

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

15,400

15,200

15,000

14,800

14,600

14,400

14,200

14,000

13,800

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1,567

1,083

1,079

965

875

820

675

262

107

0 300 600 900 1,200 1,500 1,800

School’s

Recognizing Each

Unique Population Bennett Middle

Salisbury Middle Secondary School Enrollment Pittsville Middle Parkside High

Wicomico High

Wicomico Middle

Mardela Middle/High

James M. Bennett High

Wicomico Evening High

Headcount as of September 30, 2019

932

824

0 300 600 900

605

562

534

492

467

451

416

416

390

350

334

323

301

229

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Westside Primary Westside Intermediate West Salisbury Elementary

Fruitland Primary Fruitland Intermediate East Salisbury Elementary Elementary School Enrollment Delmar Elementary Chipman Elementary Beaver Run Elementary

Pittsville Elementary

Willards Elementary

Pinehurst Elementary

Pemberton Elementary Northwestern Elementary

Glen Avenue Elementary

Prince Street Elementary

North Salisbury Elementary

Headcount as of September 30, 2019

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Targeted Student Population

*FTE - Full Time Equivalent for State Aid

English Language Learners Special Ed FARMS

Remainder of Population

2004 2019

Ensuring Equitable Opportunities 6,053 8,206 1,666 1,721 302 1,156 15,203 *FTE

59% 72.9 %

School Year

13,588 *FTE

0

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

16,000

14,000

12,000

10,000

Enrollment

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Total Full-Time Staff Members: 2,382 Total staff with bachelor degrees: 1,731 or 72.7%

Total staff with masters degrees: 967 or 40.6% Total staff with doctoral degrees: 35 or 1.5%

Total national board-certified teachers: 29 or 1.2%

Celebrating

Talented Staff

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Dinners 35,127

Breakfasts 987,756

Lunches 1,367,811

Meals Served 2,390,694

2018-2019

Food and Nutrition Services

School Buses 159

(80% Contractor Owned) Students Transported Daily 13,117 Miles Driven Annually 2,083,684 Routes 283 159

Serving Our Students

2018-2019

Transportation Services

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Spending Responsibly

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Maryland KRA results reflect that 41% of students who entered Wicomico County Kindergarten classrooms in

2018 demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to fully

participate in Kindergarten curriculum.

2016 Baseline GOAL 2018

38.00% 41.00%

33.00%

Kindergarten Readiness Progress Toward Goals Readiness

0.00%

90.00%

80.00%

70.00%

60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

100.00%

Increasing Kindergarten

Percent Demonstrating Readiness

Goal: Increase the percentage of students who enter Kindergarten ready to learn from 33% to at

least 38% by 2022 as measured by the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA).

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Kindergarten Readiness Strategies Leading to Success

• Implemented Connect4Learning and Raising A Reader Curriculum. • Provided professional development in

• Increased pre-kindergarten enrollment. 9/2018 - 583 (200 half day and 383 full day) 9/2019 - 680 (107 half day and 573 full day)

• Increased parent engagement through Ready at Five resources including Ready Rosie and Parent Learning Parties.

research-based best practices for WCPS and community childcare providers.

• Provided appropriate technology resources for increased enrollment and instructional initiatives.

• Achieved EXCELs Level 5 accreditation at Fruitland, Pinehurst, West Salisbury, Westside Primary, Willards elementary schools.

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GOAL

87.00%

Class of 2018

83.22%

Increasing

4-Year Cohort

2016

81.51% Graduation Rate

Baseline

Graduation Rate

Goal: Increase the

percentage of students who

enter Grade 9 and graduate 89%

4 years later from 82% to at least 87% as measured by 85% 87%

the 4-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate. 83%

81%

79%

77%

75%

According to the Maryland State Department of Education, 83.22% of students who entered grade 9 in 2014 graduated in 4 years from Wicomico County Public Schools in 2018.

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• Increased social, emotional, and behavioral supports for students through increased staffing and professional development.

• Added Seal of Biliteracy designation for students who demonstrated dual language proficiency.

• Increased/expanded opportunities for credit recovery through school day, afterschool, and summer programs.

• Continued supports and interventions for 2020 cohort of graduates through Gear Up grant program.

Graduation Rate

• Expanded NeXgen STEM Academy for middle school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields of study. • Enhanced services to English Language

Learners through additional FTEs and other supports.

• Increased CTE opportunities through new interactive media pathway and expansion of Certified Nursing Assistant program. • Increased nontraditional learning

opportunities through additional space for online instruction and expanded evening high school hours. • Expanded the arts by adding performance theater pathway.

• Increased dual enrollment and early college opportunities.

Strategies Leading to Success

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2015-2016 Baseline 2018-2019 GOAL

90.00%

that at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year, 87.8% of first-year

87.80%

WCPS Human Resources

Department data reflect

teachers remained in

Wicomico County Public Schools.

85.15% 1st Year Teacher Retention

91%

90%

89%

88%

87%

86%

85%

84%

83%

82%

Percent Retained

Increasing Teacher Retention Rate

Goal: Increase the retention of first- year teachers from 85% to at least 90% by 2022 as measured by the annual turnover rate.

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Strategies Leading to Success

• • Increased average teacher salary from $61,894 to $64,600. Teacher Recruitment and Retention

• Continued to host and attend teacher recruitment fairs with a specific focus on critical shortage areas.

• Increased percentage of minority teachers through a specific focus on minority recruitment.

• Expanded Teacher Academy of Maryland program to “grow our own” teacher candidates.

• Continued to gather and respond to feedback from new teachers’ experiences in WCPS.

$64,600

$61,894 Average Teacher Salary

2017-2018 2018-2019

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24.8 23.8 23.8 21.7

34.6 MATH GRADE 3-5 MATH GRADE 6-8 ALG I Met or Exceeded Expectations (%) Mary l and Comprehens i ve As s e s sment Program (MCAP) Ma t hema t i c s Summary 2016 2017 2018 2019 32.6 32.6 39.8 34.9 34 45.7 38.4 35.6 36.8 38.4 36 0 10 20 30 40 50 ELA GRADE 3-5 ELA GRADE 6-8 ENG 10 Met or Exceeded Expectations (%) MCAP ELA Summary 2016 2017 2018 2019 26.5 30.2 38.9 24.9 31.6 40.4 36.5 0 10 20 30 40 50

Other Important Data Points

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AP Courses Offered 24 AP Exams Taken 942

Students Taking Exams 610 Exams Scored 3,4,5 55% AP Scholars 110

Mean Total SAT Score 939 Mean Total SAT Verbal Score 474 Mean Total SAT Math Score 465 $17,936,565 $21,702,309

2018 Graduates 2019 Graduates SCHOLARSHIP MONIES OFFERED

Advanced Placement 2018-2019

$0

$5,000,000

$25,000,000

$20,000,000

$15,000,000

$10,000,000

Schools earned 3 STARS.

Scholarship Monies

SAT Scores Grade 11 Delmar Elementary, Pemberton Elementary, Westside Intermediate, Northwestern Elementary, North Salisbury Elementary, Pittsville Elementary and Middle, Mardela Middle and High, and Parkside High earned 4 STARS while all remaining Elementary, Middle, and High 5 Primary Schools are not rated because they do not administer state assessments. Administered 2018-2019

ESSA Star Ratings

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2018-2019 Highlights

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And

Outstanding Teachers

Kindness,

Spreading

Supporting

Holiday Spirit

Celebrating 150 Years And

Reopening West

Salisbury

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Salisbury

Mustache

Mo., after

The North

Medical Mystery challenge.

Elementary

Elementary

the world in the Destination

Kansas City,

Imagination

Mustangs in

Global Finals

finishing 1st in

Celebrating Global Champions

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All State Music Selected Students: Band: Hunter Wirt and Mitchell Adams (MMHS) Treble Chorus: Zoe Michelle Bradshaw (MMHS) Mixed Chorus: Laila Libertin (Parkside/VPA)

Mardela Middle and High School Bands Overall Winner at the Apple Blossom Parade

Hunter Wirt

National Association for Music Education

Mardela High School Selected to 2019

All Eastern Honors Orchestra

Honoring Our Exceptional Musicians

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Cade

Trauger

James M.

Bennett High

Appointment to the U.S. Naval

Academy

Lauren Illa

James M. Bennett High

Rensselaer Medal Award

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Austin Loar Salisbury

Middle School Winner of

Eastern Shore Regional

Spelling Bee

Marvin Li

James M. Bennett High

Heaven

Rodriguez

Wicomico Middle Student

Ambassador

MD Business

Roundtable for Education

Perfect score on 2018 AP U.S. History Exam 1 st Place individual & 3 rd Place

Celebrating Extraordinary Students

team, 2018 Eastern Shore High School Mathematics Competition

Honorable Mention & Top 2% in state, University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition AMC 10 Winner & Qualifier for

American Individual Mathematics Examination

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Koby Nguyen & Ryan Lewis Parkside High CTE Automotive Technology Finished 6 th in the National Automotive Technology Competition New York International Auto Show

Wicomico High JROTC National Army JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Finished 9th Col. Carlos Glover Esprit de Corps Award Excellence in Community Service and

Performance by Academic, Drill and Raider teams

1 st Place Skills USA – States (L-R): Evan Horwat ; CNC Technician Destin Ames ; CNC Milling Specialist Adam Hanes ; CNC Turning Specialist

Parkside High CTE

Celebrating Extraordinary Students

2019 VEX Worlds Robotics Competitors from across Wicomico County

Emily Gass Parkside High CTE Horticulture Represented WCPS and MD at the Borlaug Dialogue and Global Youth Institute of the World Food Prize

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State

Hailing

Champions

And Gold Medal Winners

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Semi-Finalists

Miss Debra Reynolds

Councilman Bill McCain

2019 Teacher of the Year

2019 McCain Foundation Rising Star Recognition at County Council by

2019 Teacher of the Year Mrs. Shane Morton Recognized by

Honoring Our Best

Senator Mary Beth Carozza

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Stacey Phillips ,

Glen Ave, Willards Art Teacher Jennifer Pitoniak,

Dr. Harlan Eagle ,

Maryland Music

Educators Association

WiHi, Wi Middle, Pinehurst, EHS Art Teacher

Outstanding Career Teacher Awards

West Salisbury Elementary PE Teacher

Local Jefferson Award

winner and one of five

national nominees for the

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding

Public Service Benefitting the Community

Sarah Burton,

WCPS Orchestra Teacher

Jerry Kelley ,

Bryan Ashby ,

Parkside CTE Horticulture Teacher

Maryland Horticulture Teacher of the Year Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association

Supervisor of Athletics and

Career Technology Education Maryland Technology

Education Leadership Award Technology Education Excellence in Education Awards

Applauding Exceptional Educators

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Kelly Dorman and Amber Dorman , Mardela Middle and High

English Language Arts Teachers

Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries Light of Literacy Educator Luminary Award.

Staci McGowan , Fruitland Intermediate

Chris Okerblom , Westside Intermediate

SHAPE Maryland - Simon A. McNeely Award

Applauding Exceptional Teachers

Jennifer Hill , Pinehurst Adapted Physical Education SHAPE Maryland

(Society of Health and Physical Education in Maryland) Teacher of the Year

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Vision Points

Achieve! 4.0

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2017-2022 Strategic Priority: Ensure that students are reading on grade level by Grade 3. Goal: Increase the percentage of students who enter Kindergarten ready to learn from 33% to at least 38% by 2022, as measured by the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment. X X X X 2020 Strategies: 1. Continue the implementation of Universal Prekindergarten, expanding capacity by adding facilities for four classrooms of pre-k students. 2. Provide appropriate technology resources for increased enrollment. 3. Restructure leadership for increased focus on early childhood education. 4. Collaborate with Ready at Five for enhanced resources for families such as Ready Rosie and Parent Learning Parties. 5. Increase collaboration with private childcare providers for professional development. 6. Expand professional development on developmentally appropriate best practices in inclusion, understanding diversity, and literacy.

confidence

Community

rigorous and relevant

A systemic

curriculum

approach to

Achieve! 4.0

Safe and positive school climate 2020 Strategies

7. Expand classroom libraries and take-home materials with a focus on multiculturalism, bilingualism, and diversity to enhance literacy. 8. Implement the integrated project-based curriculum, Connect4Learning and Raising A Reader. 9. Increase parent engagement through family nights including take-home materials and summer learning bags. 10. Communicate relevant information, research, and success stories about early childhood education widely in the community.

A culture of trust and empowerment

VISION

POINTS

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X X X X

confidence

Community

rigorous and relevant

A systemic

curriculum

approach to

Achieve! 4.0

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and

2020 Strategies: 1. Continue to plan for and implement career-connected pathways and/or signature themes in middle and high schools, including full capacity for NeXgen Stem Academy, PLTW Biomedical Science and workforce development through apprenticeship opportunities. 2. Provide enhanced services for English Language Learners, including a Newcomers Program. 3. Expand nontraditional graduation pathways, including online learning options, summer

7. Partner with Equal Opportunity Schools to increase enrollment of underrepresented students in AP courses. 8. Communicate relevant information, research, and success stories about best practices in raising graduation rates in the community.

programs, increased dual enrollment, and early college opportunities. 4. Provide intervention for students not meeting attendance expectations. 5. Focus on early intervention and support for identified 9th grade students (guided study halls, creative scheduling, CTE etc.). 6. Complete Gear Up Grant program for class of 2020, providing increased supports and scholarship opportunities for identified students.

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Rate.

Goal:

VISION

POINTS

students who enter Grade 9 and

Increase the

percentage of

least 87% by 2022, as measured by the 4- Year Adjusted

graduate 4 years

2017-2022 Strategic Priority: Ensure that students graduate college and/or career ready. later from 82% to at Cohort Graduation

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X X X X

confidence

Community

rigorous and relevant

A systemic

curriculum

approach to

Achieve! 4.0

2020 Strategies

Safe and positive school climate

and

2020 Strategies: 1. Continue the work of the teacher recruitment task force, holding WCPS Recruitment Fair(s) and attending others, with a specific focus on minority recruitment. 2. Increased first-year teacher beginning salary from $44,644 (2018-19) to $47,007 (2019-20). 3. Work with the new teacher cohort and other staff groups to better understand supports needed for improvements in induction programs and other factors related to working conditions. 4. Continue to partner with leadership in higher education to address critical teacher shortage areas.

5. Restructure leadership and enhanced mentoring supports for new teacher cohort. 6. Increase work with new teachers on equity and cultural sensitivity to assist in their understanding of families and to strengthen student rapport. 7. Open a New Teacher & Technology Training Center, giving teachers the opportunity to drop-in for personal support and direction. 8. Communicate relevant information, research, and success stories about best practices recruiting and retaining staff in the community.

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annual turnover rate.

Goal:

VISION

85% to at least 90% by 2022 as

POINTS

Increase the

2017-2022 Strategic Priority: Ensure a high-performing workforce. year teachers from retention of first- measured by the

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X X X X

confidence

Community

rigorous and relevant

A systemic

curriculum

approach to

Achieve! 4.0

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5. Maintain consistency in schools’ administrative teams to the greatest extent possible. 6. Hire campus patrol positions to monitor hallways and maintain positive school climate. 7. Expand mentoring program, including faith-based partners and other community organizations. 8. Continue providing professional development in targeted areas such as cultural competence, behavior management, and restorative practices.

2020 Strategies: 1. Evaluate and enhance social, emotional, and behavioral support initiatives. 2. Engage with community partners, including Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Department of Juvenile Services, to hold students and parents more accountable for student behavior. 3. Expand alternative school/classroom programs both outside and within schools. 4. Continue efforts to engage parents as partners in addressing student behavior.

9. Communicate relevant information, research, and success stories about best practices in school climate and safety in the community.

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empowerment

Goal:

reducing the percentage of students with repeat incidents of physical

measured by database of recorded infractions.

Increase positive school climate and safety by

VISION POINTS

aggression from 3.01% to 2% or lower by 2022 as

2020-2022 Strategic Priority: Ensure that all schools are safe for student learning.

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Mission Statement The mission of the Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) system is to provide all students an educational foundation and a set of skills which will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens in our society. Vision Statement Our vision is to educate each student to his or her full potential.

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Educational Overview

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS The primary focus of WCPS facility services is to support the instructional needs for the students of Wicomico County. We must maintain our school buildings in order to reinforce and enhance the educational programs and instructional initiatives of everyone involved with educating our children. This means that our school spaces must be flexible and be adept at adapting to change. Changes in curriculum, instruction methods, technology innovations, and required instructional initiatives all bring a unique set of requirements that impact our physical assets. The following is a list of educational programs and/or instructional initiatives that are currently a part of WCPS Instruction:

• AP, Honors and Standard Class Offerings • ATEX (Applied Technology Exploration) • Athletic Programs • Before and After School Programs • CTE (Career & Technology Education) • CHOICES Academy • Early Childhood Education • ELL (English Language Learners) • Evening High School • Gateway Project Lead the Way Signature Program • Gear Up • High School Enrollment Alternatives • Horizons • IDEA & Online IEP • Infant and Toddler programs • JROTC • Judy Hoyer Program

• Magnet Schools • Musical Theater • Online Learning Lab • Online testing and assessments • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) • Pre-K and K programs • Pre-K Expansion Program • Special Education • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Initiative • STEAM • Project MOVE / STEP UP • Summer LEAP / SL@M / Summer STARS: LEAP • Summer School, Intervention and Enrichment Programs

• Summer Scientists Academy • TAD (Thinking and Doing) • Extended Core Curriculum (EX)

• Title 1 and Reading / Math Intervention • VPA (Visual and Performing Arts Program)

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Several of these programs mandate strict adherence to established laws and guidelines. For example, special education laws require that students be educated in the least restrictive environment (reference COMAR, Chapter 13A, Subtitle 05 Special Instructional Programs). Due to some of the acute needs in this student population and in order to comply with the requirements of LRE, this program is expected to grow over the next several years. The unrestricted budget for this program is proposed at approximately $18.6 million, representing 8.7% of the entire WCPS proposed General Fund budget for FY 2021. In addition to the programs noted above there are often support personnel who need an office or pull-out space depending on where they are based and how often they provide services in the school. The following is a general list of instructional support programs that are currently a part of WCPS:

• C.A.R.E.S. / Conflict Resolution • Community Partnership Services • Student Advisors • Home School Liaisons • Social Workers • Parenting Programs • Professional Development Coaches • New Teacher Coaches • Student and Family Health Programs • Various Grants and Programs • Speech Language Pathologist • OT/PT

DIVERSITY WCPS has a fairly diverse student population as shown in Figure 1 on the next page. With major employers, such as the Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), Salisbury University, Perdue Farms and various electronic manufacturing businesses who are often either conducting business or recruiting experienced personnel not only nationally, but internationally; we anticipate that our student population will continue to diversify. We continue to see an increase in the number of students designated as ELL over the course of the past few years. This is important to note, as we continue to expand our technology capabilities to assist in creating a more global learning environment. Currently, 57.62% of our student population is eligible for the Free and Reduced Meal (FARM) program in the 2019-2020 school year (as shown in Figure 2 on the next page). We also have a 11.32% special education population; this includes any type of student who receives special education services. In addition, 31% of our students have some type of chronic health condition, such as ADHD, diabetes, asthma, etc.

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2019/2020 WCBOE School Population Profile

County*

Students

Teachers

88.75% 9.51% 0.60% 1.06% 0.08% 0.00% 0.00%

White

62.3% 41.78% 27.1% 36.92% 5.4% 10.23%

Black or African American

Hispanic

Asian

3.1% 0.4% 0.1% 2.8%

3.09% 0.61% 0.11% 7.25%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

* US Census Bureau V2019

Figure 1

2019 ‐ 2020 Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility

Percent Farm

Beaver Run Elementary School

68.19% 54.02% 89.80% 51.35% 75.83% 48.80% 45.09% 81.90% 45.66% 33.68% 54.39% 43.11% 38.61% 72.11% 73.03% 45.57% 82.82% 59.90% 74.44% 39.39% 45.41% 100.00% 58.39% 72.53% 50.93% 57.62%

Bennett Middle School

Charles H. Chipman Elementary Delmar Elementary School East Salisbury Elementary School Fruitland Intermediate School Glen Avenue Elementary School James M. Bennett High School Mardela Middle & High School North Salisbury Elementary School Northwestern Elementary School Fruitland Primary School

Parkside High School

Pemberton Elementary School Pinehurst Elementary School

Pittsville Elementary & Middle School Prince Street Elementary School

Salisbury Middle School West Salisbury Elementary Westside Intermediate School Westside Primary School Wicomico Choices Academy Wicomico High School Wicomico Middle School Willards Elementary School

Sub Total

Figure 2

All of these factors contribute to how our instructional programs are developed or implemented to serve the critical needs of our diverse student population and thus impacts how our facilities can adapt or are designed to accommodate our unique student composition.

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