Genesee Joint Schools implements School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program

Genesee Joint School District is implementing the School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (SWPBIS) program during the 2011/12 school year.

Genesee Joint School District SWPBIS Team will be meeting on a monthly basis during the current school year to explore ways in which the staff can be proactive in meeting students’ individualized academic, behavioral and socio-emotional needs. The members of the team are as follows: Mrs. Wommack, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bardwell, Mrs. Sperber, Mrs. Tilleman, Mr. Scripter, Mr. Morrow, Mrs. Scharnhorst, Mr. Bartosz, Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Moore.

What is School-Wide PBIS?

SWPBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. It is a systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide, and classroom behavior support systems. SWPBIS is not a program or a curriculum, but a process that focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.

What Does School-Wide PBIS Emphasize?

In general, SWPBIS emphasizes four integrated elements: (a) data for decision making, (b) measurable outcomes supported and evaluated by data, (c) practices with evidence that these outcomes are achievable, and (d) systems that efficiently and effective support implementation of these practices.

What Outcomes are Associated with Implementation of PBIS?

Schools that establish systems with the capacity to implement SWPBS with integrity and durability have teaching and learning environments that are
• Less reactive, aversive, dangerous, and exclusionary, and more engaging, responsive, preventive, and productive.

• Address classroom management and disciplinary issues.

• Improve supports for students whose behaviors require more specialized assistance (e.g., emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health), and most importantly, maximize academic engagement and achievement for all students which leads to increased instructional time.

• SWPBIS includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for all students and all staff in all settings.

• Team based process for systemic problem solving, planning and evaluation.It is an approach to create a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn.

Additional information about this program is available at: http://www.pbis.org/

Genesee Joint School District makes AYP for 2010/2011

Genesee Joint School District makes AYP for 2010/2011.

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is required by No Child Left Behind(NCLB) as a measure of all schools, school districts, and the state in meeting federal benchmarks. Idaho uses the results from the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to calculate AYP. Each year, districts are required to reach state-approved goals in the areas of reading, math and a third indicator (graduation rate). They must also meet goals for the number of students participating on the ISAT. Results of assessments are used to determine whether a school is making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

The goal of NCLB/AYP is to ensure that all students in all schools are academically proficient in math, reading and language arts by 2014. Genesee School District met and exceeded the State goals for 2010/2011.

2010/ 2011 Adequate Yearly Progress Report
Genesee Joint School District #282
Was AYP Met?		School Improvement Status	Reading Goal		Math Goal	Graduation Rate
Yes		Met AYP	Met AYP		Met AYP	Met AYP
Grades Tested 3-10	ISAT Reading		ISAT Math			Graduation Rate
	% Tested	% Proficient	% Tested	% Proficient
State Benchmark	Goal 95%	Goal 85.6%	Goal 95%	Goal 83.0%		Goal 90%
All Students	100%	97.8%	100%	97.8%		100%
African American	*	*	*	*		*
Asian	*	*	*	*		*
American Indian	*	*	*	*		*
Hispanic	*	*	*	*		*
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*		*
White	100%	97.6%	100%	98.3%		*
Limited English Proficient	*	*	*	*		*
Economically Disadvantaged	100%	96.1%	100%	94.7%		*
Students with Disabilities	100%	*	100%	*		*

*For reporting purposes (participation), Idaho does not report student data for less than 10 students. For accountability purposes (proficiency), Idaho does not report student data for less than 34 students.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the testing and to the entire Genesee Staff for building a strong educational foundation for our students.

Rogers Toyota-Scion Rewards Perfect Attendance

Genesee Joint Schools continues to show academic excellence on a regular basis and a key factor to academic success is attendance. This past school year the district recognized 14 students in the district for having perfect attendance. Although we are proud of all the students who achieved this honor, two sixth grade students, Isaac Valles (shown left) and Makenna Bruck were recognized by Rogers Toyota-Scion as part of the P.A.S.S. ( Perfect Attendance School Success) program.

The P.A.S.S. program recognizes 6th grade students who have achieved perfect attendance during the school year. Each 6th grade student who has perfect attendance is then invited to a BBQ at the dealership and is presented with a new bicycle and a helmet. This past month 78 students from the area qualified for free bicycles.

We look forward to participating in the P.A.S.S. program in the 2011/12 year and thank Rogers Toyota-Scion for providing this program to our students.

Elementary Awards Assembly - June 3

The 2010/11 school year is quickly winding down and I would like to also extend an invitation to parents and community members to join us on June 3rd at 8:30 in the gymnasium for our End of Year Assembly. We will be recognizing our students K-6 for outstanding attendance and academic achievement this past year. We will also be recognizing other individuals who have made contributions of time and effort to our classrooms throughout the year. Please consider joining us for this recognition ceremony.


I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the community, staff and students for making my first year at Genesee such an enjoyable one. It has been a sincere pleasure to serve you and your children this past year and I look forward to being here in the coming years. I hope you have a wonderful summer and if there is anything I can be of assistance with, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Wendy Moore
Superintendent/ Elementary Principal

Thank you for your support!

Dear Genesee Joint School District residents,

I would personally like to Thank each of you who voted in support of our Supplemental Maintenance and Operation Levy that was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The unofficial tally at the end of the night was 242 yes/ 115 no.

Your support ensures that we can continue to offer the highest level of quality education that ALL of our students deserve.

On behalf of the Board of Education, Administration, Staff and students of Genesee Joint school district, "Thank you for your support".

PLEASE VOTE on March 8 - Maintenance and Operations Levy 2011-2012

The Genesee Joint School District Board of Trustees voted on January 10, 2011 to maintain the Maintenance and Operations levy amount of $700,000 from the previous year. The estimated cost will be $4.76 per one thousand dollars. Last year it was $4.94 per one thousand dollars of assessed value.

The Maintenance and Operations Levy traditionally supports school programs and services not funded by the State of Idaho. It provides for ongoing operational needs which include: utilities, building maintenance, athletics, special education, vocational programs, technology, custodial supplies and personnel.

The District remains committed to careful management of these funds. The yearly support of our community is needed and greatly appreciated.
Date : March 8, 2011
Location: Latah County - Genesee Senior Center; NezPerce County - Ballots will be mailed to registered electors. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Absentee Voting will take place at Latah County Courthouse, Auditor/Recorder's Office, Room 101, Moscow, ID and at Nez Perce County Courthouse, Auditor/ Recorder's Office, Room 100, Lewiston, ID.

If you have any questions, please contact the district office at 208-285-1161.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Wendy Moore, Superintendent

Public Meeting Regarding Levy Election

I would like to invite the community to attend a meeting held Wednesday, February 9th in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:30 p.m. The informational meeting will discuss the proposed one-year levy for the 2011-12 school year. The district is asking for a renewal of the current maintenance and operation levy of $700,000.

Agenda Items:
1) What is the purpose of the levy?
2) Average cost to taxpayers.
3) How will it affect my taxes?
4) What does a levy provide?
5) Election consolidation and voting locations.


If you are unable to attend and would like additional information, please call the district office at 208-285-1161.

Sincerely,
Wendy Moore,
Superintendent