By: Dr' Douglas L' Ragland Superintendent

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By Dr. Douglas L. Ragland Superintendent
MIDFIELD CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION State of the
System
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Education Ruler

• The Midfield Board of Education has adopted the
  Alabama State Board of Educational Ruler which
  states our commitment to the following
• Safe and Disciplined Schools
• Highly Qualified Teachers
• Challenging Curricular
• Emerging Leaders
• Ultimate Goal All children will be
  successful and become productive citizens in
  society.

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Adequate Yearly Progress

• Adequate Yearly Progress is the highest level of
  instructional achievement for state of Alabama
  and was established in 2004.
• This measures students success in SAT, ARMT for
  grades 3-8 and AHSGE for grade 11
• Failure to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress
  results in being placed in School Improvement,
  offering Supplementary Services, and parents
  right to transfer to another school in the
  district that has achieved AYP if applicable.
• Federal Funds are restricted up to 15 for SES,
  and thus a district can lose its flexibility in
  reference to funding for personnel if a school
  continue to be in school improvement.
• Last, but not least, if a school continues in
  school improvement, the staff and principal can
  be reassigned, eliminated, and or the state will
  intervene and run the daily operations of the
  school.

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Adequate Yearly Progress2005-06

• Midfield City School System- Met AYP
• Midfield Elementary- 13/13- 100
• Rutledge Middle -17/17- 100
• Midfield High-13/13-100

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Adequate Yearly Progress2006-07

• Midfield City School System- Met AYP
• Midfield Elementary- 13/13- 100 Met AYP
• Rutledge Middle -13/13- 100 Met AYP
• Midfield High School-17/17- 100 Met AYP

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Adequate Yearly Progress

• The Midfield City School System made Adequate
  Yearly Progress for the third consecutive year by
  accomplishing this feat in 2007. This standard
  has only been in place for three years and thus
  we have mastered the standard throughout its
  existence.

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Adequate Yearly Progress2006-07

• The Midfield City School System was one of 5
  systems in Jefferson County to make AYP with all
  schools meeting 100 of all standards.
• The Midfield City School System and all Midfield
  City Schools are at the optimum level of AYP
  meaning that there are no delay or school
  improvement categories in our status of achieving
  AYP.
• Midfield High School had a Graduation rate of
  90.91, and this is exceeds the standard of 90
  that is required of all high schools according to
  the Alabama requirement of the NCLB Act.

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Alabama Math and Science Initiative

• Midfield Elementary School holds the distinctive
  honor of being named an Alabama Math and Science
  Demonstration Site in 2007.
• This award is unprecedented and equips our
  students and teachers with top notch professional
  development training in math and science as well
  as a plethora of concrete resources available to
  students and teachers that will enhance student
  achievement immensely.
• This award symbolizes excellence in professional
  development and academic achievement .

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Alabama Connecting Classrooms Educators and
Students Statewide

• Midfield High School was one of 100 high schools
  selected statewide to become an ACCESS Site.
• Midfield High School will receive 85,000 in
  state funds in October 2007, to implement this
  Access Lab at Midfield High School.
• This lab will have distance learning capabilities
  and will afford our students the opportunities to
  take courses not offered at our high school as
  well as provide our staff to instruct others
  statewide via our distance learning lab.
• Professional development through distance
  learning for staff will also be available.
• The lab will be operational by November, 2007.

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Personnel

• Total Staffing 151 Employees
• Professional qualifications are as follows
• Bachelors Degree 41
• Masters Degree 36
• Educational Specialist Degree 8
• Earned Doctorate Degree 4
• Juris-Doctorate Degree1
• All instructional aides certified and highly
  qualified for 2007-08.
• 79 percent of teachers are highly qualified for
  2007-08.
• Professional Development is a high priority
• National Board Certified Teachers in every school
  by 2007
• Recruitment plan will be created for Midfield
  City Schools in November 2007.

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National Board Certification

• In the 2007-08 school year we are proud to note
  that we have 3 teachers pursuing National Board
  Certification.
• National Board of Certification is the optimum
  level of certification for a teacher and it is
  truly an honor to be under consideration for and
  to and achieve such an award.
• Our goal is to have at least 1 teacher per grade
  level to become Nationally Board Certified within
  the next 2 years.

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National Board Certification

• Our goal is to have at least two teachers per
  school for this school year to achieve National
  Board Certification.

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Contracted Personnel

• Security
• In School Suspension Teacher
• Alternative School Aide
• Job Coach
• Data Collector for Certified Personnel
• Alternative School Teacher
• Computer Technician
• Maintenance/Worker/Clean-up Crew

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Financial Objectives

• Will seek at least a 500,000 commitment from the
  City of Midfield in addition to annual 210, 000
  given to schools for advalorem tax.
• If this is done a commitment will be made to give
  schools discretionary monies to fund their
  respective programs and operations.
• Will request advalorem tax monies and interest to
  be paid to district by February of each fiscal
  year so that interest can be accrued while monies
  are in our financial accounts.
• Budget will reflect 4 months of operating funds.
• 345, 000 will be restored in 2008-09 budget
  after removing unearned personnel units from
  budget.

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Financial Success

• Student count for 2007-08 is 1,256 which is 71
  students more than last year.
• This will equate to more funding next year from
  the state department of education.
• Money will be placed in financial institutions
  paying the highest interest rate and this will be
  evaluated every year including this year.
• Interest earned on 1 cents sales tax monies is
  currently 4.65 which equates to approximately
  54,000 per month.

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Finances

• Midfield City Schools has an operational expense
  budget of approximately 1 month at 1.1 million
  dollars.

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Finances

• 24.7 mills of property tax
• 1.4 million dollars generated from advalorem
  taxes (County Regular, District Regular, District
  Special)
• District for 2008- 786,928.15
• 12.7 million in 1 cent sales tax revenue
• State Funding 58.76
• Local Funding 15.86
• Federal Funding 11.18
• Other 14.20
• Budget for 2007-08 12, 016, 929.00.

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Finances

• General Fund Account- 2.75
• 1cent sales money account-4.65
• Accounts Payable Account- 0
• Payroll Account-0

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Finances

• School Systems use of Funds according to 2005-06
  report card
• Instruction - 67.5
• Administration - 5.6
• Operational /Maintenance 9.7
• Debt Service 4.0
• Transportation 2.3
• Food Service 8.8
• Capital Outlay 1.0
• Other 1.1

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Finance Incentives

• State raises for personnel were made effective
  July 1, 2006, by the Midfield City Board of
  Education.
• 12-July
• 10, 11-August
• 9- September
• Teachers receive 1000.00 over the state salary
  matrix
• Teachers in critical areas receive 2000.00
  bonus upon hiring.

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Academics

• Midfield High has 35 of its students attending 4
  year higher education institutions after
  graduation.
• Midfield High has approximately 45 of its
  students attending the Alabama College System,
  which consist of 2 year colleges.
• Midfield High has approximately 5 of its
  students attending the armed services.
• Midfield High has approximately 10 of its
  students going directly into the work force.
• Midfield High has approximately 5 of its
  students undecided as to what they will pursue
  after graduation.

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Advanced Placement Initiative Grant

• Midfield High School has applied for an Advance
  Placement Initiative Grant to the Alabama State
  Department of Education for implementation of
  Advanced Placement Classes at Midfield High
  School.
• This grant will include funds for teacher
  training as well as the resources needed to
  implement the program.
• We should receive notification regarding this
  award by November 2007.

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Lawson State Community College Partnership

• Dual enrollment partnership with Lawson State
  Community College in allowing students to take
  courses in English and Math and receive credit
  for them while in high school.

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Lawson State Community College Partnership

• Partnership with Lawson State in teaching
  cosmetology and auto mechanics classes for our
  students.

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Lawson State Community College Partnership

• Midfield City Schools work with Lawson State
  Community College with the Gear-Up Program, which
  is designed to enhance student achievement for
  secondary students in regards to passing the
  Alabama High School Graduation Exam, ACT, and
  preparing students to be successful for college.

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UAB In-Service Partnership

• The UAB In-service Board allocates 8000 to
  Midfield City Schools for professional
  development for our teachers and administrators.

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Miles College Partnership

• We are currently working with Miles College
  Representatives in coordinating opportunities for
  our middle school and senior high school students
  to participate in debate and oratorical contests
  for the 2007-08 school year.
• In partnership with Miles College, Teachers at
  Rutledge Middle and Midfield High School will be
  trained in the art of teaching and coaching
  debate.
• We will also be working with Miles College in
  coordinating opportunities for our students to
  participate in the Change Your World Poetry
  Contest.
• This is a contest that will give our children
  exposure at the state and national levels.

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Scholarships

• Over 1.5 million in total scholarship monies for
  the class of 2006 at Midfield High School.
• Over 900,000 in total scholarship monies for the
  class of 2007 at Midfield High School.

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Accreditation

• All schools in the Midfield City School System
  are accredited by SACS CASI, the regional
  accreditation agency for universities, colleges
  and K-12 schools.

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Accreditation

• Rutledge Middle School and Midfield High School
  are currently scheduled for their 5 year
  SACS/CASI Review.

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Accreditation

• Midfield Elementary School will not be due for
  their 5 year accreditation review until 2008-09.

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Accreditation

• Midfield City Schools will be eligible to apply
  for District Accreditation which will be more
  efficient, organized and inclusive by accrediting
  all schools and the district simultaneously.
• If we opt to go to this level of accreditation
  then we will not have the school reviews
  scheduled for the spring, but instead go through
  the accreditation process as a district.
• A decision on the District Accreditation matter
  will be made by December 2007.

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Accreditation

• The benefits of accreditation for schools are as
  follows
• Provide educational standards at the level of
  expectancy for success
• Higher Education Institutions admission standards
  are based on schools being accredited
• Course work is transferable from school to school
  
• Community views an accredited institution as one
  that is reputable, successful, and opportunistic
  in providing the best educational preparation for
  students in a safe and productive environment.

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Career Technical Education

• Business Industry Certification Committee from
  the Alabama State Department of Education
  certified the Midfield High School Technical
  Education Program in the following areas
• Business/Marketing Education
• Family and Consumer Science
• Automotive

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Career Technical Education

• Currently 3 of the Career Technical Programs at
  Midfield High School are certified according to
  Business Industry Standards.
• The Career Technical Program at Midfield High
  School received a grade of A on the Alabama
  School Report Card.

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Maintenance

• There are no substandard classrooms in the
  Midfield City Schools and all physical plants are
  maintained to ensure safety and a conducive
  environment for learning.

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Professional Development

• Teachers, Administrators and support personnel
  are encouraged and offered ongoing professional
  development opportunities locally, statewide,
  regionally, nationwide and internationally.

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Capital Improvements

• Five Year Capital Improvement Plan of
  approximately 9 million dollars was approved in
  September 2007.
• Capital improvements scheduled to be done for
  the 2007-08 year include air conditioning unit
  replacements, roofs, classroom renovations,
  flooring, fencing, lighting, parking, restrooms,
  and athletic renovations.
• All schools as well as the central office will
  benefit from the 5 year plan.
• Each schools capital needs have been
  prioritized with Rutledge Middle School having
  the most immediate needs.

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Capital Improvements

• The total costs for Midfield Elementary School in
  the 5 year capital plan is 1.1 million.
• The total costs for Rutledge Middle School in the
  5 year capital plan is 3.12 million.
• The total costs for Midfield High School in the 5
  year capital plan is 4.8 million.
• The total costs for the central office in the 5
  year capital plan is 450, 000.
• The total cost of the plan will be 9.4 million.

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Alabama Reading Initiative

• Midfield Elementary School is an ARI School and
  Professional Learning Communities are emphasized
  at this school.
• Rutledge Middle School is an ARI School and
  conducts all requirements and instructional
  strategies necessary to be certified in this area.

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Comprehensive Review

• Our district has gone through the Alabama State
  Department Comprehensive Review monitoring, which
  consists of monitoring the following areas
  Instruction, Finance, Professional Education
  Personnel Evaluation, Federal Programs, Special
  Education, Technology, Child Nutrition, Career
  Technical Education, Transportation, Prevention
  and Support Services.
• We have submitted corrective action plans for
  those areas where citations were received.

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Technology Competitive Grant

• We are working to secure funds for the Technology
  Competitive grant via our system-wide technology
  pan.

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E-Rate Grant

• We are pursuing more E-rate funding for the
  district to enhance our technology in all areas.
• E-rate funding potential is based on free and
  reduced lunch statistics of the district as well
  as your ability to match 17 of your potential
  funding.

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Child Nutrition Improvements

• All managers and assistant managers have
  successfully attained the nationally recognized
  Serv-Safe Certification Requirement for Managers.
  This certification requirement goes into effect
  in 2010 for all managers.
• Inspection scores for each school are as follows
  Midfield Elementary-100, Rutledge Middle-100, and
  Midfield High School 99.
• Our child nutrition programs accounting and
  coding procedures were used as a teaching example
  at a state level presentation

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Child Nutrition Improvements

• We are in the bid process for placing a Cook and
  Hold Oven at Midfield High School by the end of
  November 2007.
• This oven will allow more efficient use of just-
  in- time procedures.
• We are in the process of installing grease
  interceptors at Midfield Elementary School and
  Rutledge Middle School.
• We are in the process of writing specifications
  and bidding for new hoods with fire suppression
  systems in the lunchrooms at Midfield High School
  and Rutledge Middle School. This project will be
  undertaken during the Summer of 2008.

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Child Nutrition Program

• Percentage of free and reduced lunch students
  system-wide 71
• Percentage of free and reduced lunch per school
• Midfield Elementary - 75
• Rutledge Middle - 73
• Midfield High School 64
• Lunchroom participation per school
• Midfield Elementary- Breakfast-237, Lunch-400
• Rutledge Middle- Breakfast-174, Lunch-327
• Midfield High School- Breakfast 110, Lunch-358

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Community Service Awards Presented to Midfield
City Schools Students and Volunteers

• Education Volunteer Service Award- Shelby Banks,
  PTO President at Midfield Elementary.
• Student Community Service Award- Brandi Turner,
  Student at Midfield High School.

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Academics/Extra Curricular

• Midfield City Schools Students will be exposed to
  and successfully competed in the following
  activities
• Science Fair
• Math Tournament
• Oratorical Contests
• Poetry Contests
• Debate
• Future Business Leaders of America
• School Spelling Bee
• System Spelling Bee
• County Spelling Bee
• State Spelling Bee
• National Spelling Bee
• Statewide Band Competition
• Mid- South Regional Band Competition
• JROTC
• Partnerships with local businesses

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Academics/Extra- Curricular Goals

• Students scoring 26 or above on ACT
• 100Attendance Rate
• All schools meeting AYP
• Academic and National Merit Scholars
• 0 4 year dropout rate
• Every child passing all portions of the AHSGE
• Every child reading on grade level by grade 3
• Teaching the Whole Child in meeting his needs
  academically, socially, physically, emotionally,
  and through extra-curricular activities.
• Foreign Languages offered at all schools (ACCESS)
• Advanced and AP Classes offered at the Middle and
  High Schools
• Football, Basketball, Band, and Cheerleading
  offered at the middle school in addition to the
  high school.
• Community Partnerships at all schools and the
  central office
• Strategic Planning-curriculum, capital
  improvements, personnel, community involvement,
  finance, student services
• World class school district-local, state,
  national international academic and
  extra-curricular accomplishments
• Advanced Technology in the classrooms
• All teachers Nationally Board Certified

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Spelling Bee

• The school spelling bees championships for
  Midfield Elementary School will be held on
  October 27, 2007.
• The school spelling bee championship for Rutledge
  Middle School will be held on October 30, 2007.
• The system spelling bee championship for Midfield
  City Schools will be on November 16, 2007.

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Spelling Bee Continued

• The Alabama Spelling Bee will be conducted on
  March 8, 2008.
• In order to qualify for the state spelling bee we
  must win the Jefferson County Spelling Bee which
  will be conducted in February 2008.
• The Winner of the Alabama State Spelling Bee will
  represent the state in Washington D.C. in May
  2008. In addition to this spelling bee being
  nationally televised on ABC, and ESPN, the
  enhancement of spelling, vocabulary,
  self-discipline and confidence skills, the
  champion will win over 13,000 dollars in cash and
  prizes.
• Our goal is simple We will work diligently to
  not only reach but to win the county, state and
  national spelling bees on a consistent basis.

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Dr. Douglas L. Raglands Goals for Midfield City
Schools

• All students reading on or above grade level
• All students successfully passing all parts of
  the AHSGE.
• All students scoring at proficient levels on SAT
  10, ARMT, and Alabama Direct Writing Assessments.
• Reduction in dropout rate to equal 0 by 2008
• Students attaining national merit scholarships,
  academic all American scholarships, athletic
  scholarships.
• Students scoring at least 26 or above on ACT.
• Advanced academic curriculum offered in grades
  k-12 such as gifted education and foreign
  languages.
• 100 parental involvement
• Dual enrollment with higher education

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Midfield Model for Violence Prevention

• We are currently working with Futures
  Incorporated in an effort to implement a National
  Violence Prevention Model in our schools foe the
  2007-08 school year.
• This model will be implemented with 7th, 8th 9th,
  and 10th grade students with the purpose being to
  eliminate potential violence in schools and
  developing a culture of self discipline, respect,
  non-violence and success in our schools.
• Teachers and students will be trained on this
  model and it will provide us opportunities to get
  national recognition for success in this area and
  network with national celebrities in the
  implementation process.

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Dr. Douglas L. Raglands Goals Continued

• 99-100 attendance
• Meeting the needs of the whole child
  academically, socially, physically, and via
  extra-curricular events
• Local, state, regional, and national
  championships in debate, forensics, oratorical,
  spelling bee, math, geography bee , band and
  science, competitions to name a few.
• High percentage of students entering higher
  education.
• High expectations and the belief that every child
  can learn and behave.

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Professional Development

• Over half of teachers and administrators in the
  district with advanced degrees.
• We are subscribers to Council for Leadership in
  Alabama Leadership Institute, which provides
  professional development for teachers and
  administrators.

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Parental Involvement

• Successful Teacher-Parent Get Acquainted Nights
  at Rutledge Middle School in August 2007. There
  were 143 parents in attendance.
• Successful PTO Open House at Midfield Elementary
  School in September 2007. There were 192 parents
  in attendance.
• Successful PTO Open House at Midfield High School
  in September 2007. There were 78 parents in
  attendance.

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Statewide Parenting Month

• October is statewide parenting month.
• On October 4, 2007, Rutledge Middle School had a
  very successful parent summit. There were 120
  parents in attendance.

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Technology

• Enhancement of Midfield City Schools website at
  (www.midfield.k12.al.us)
• Current financial data available at
  (www.midfield.k12.al.us).

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Technology

• STI-Home Plus Classroom assignments, progress
  reports, tardies, discipline, attendance. Parent
  teacher conversation online, etc.

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Technology

• All school websites fully complete and updated
  weekly
• Central Office Website completed and consists of
  Superintendents biographical sketch, resume,
  message for district, teacher institute
  powerpoint, Financial report, policy manual,
  strategic planning document, board minutes,
  regularly scheduled board meeting dates, board
  members names and pictures, directory of staff,
  staff member job titles, pictures, and
  portfolios, salary schedules, staff meeting
  dates, pictures of school-wide and community
  events with the superintendent, and the like.

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Technology

• Computers per classroom at each school
• Midfield Elementary-K2, Grades 1 and 22-4,
  Grades 3 and 44
• Rutledge Middle-3 per classroom
• Midfield High-12 stations in Library, ACCESS
  Grant.

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Technology

• Computer Labs at each school in the district
• Midfield Elementary- 1 lab with 25 computers
• Rutledge Middle- 5th and 6th-25, 7th and 8th-25
• Midfield High School- Business Tech
  Essentials-40, Writing Lab-20 and ACCESS Lab.

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Highly Qualified Personnel

• The Midfield City School System has 79 of its
  teachers highly qualified and certified in their
  respective fields and 100 of teacher aides
  highly qualified according to No Child Left
  Behind and state requirements.

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Comprehensive Monitoring

• Successful Alabama State Department Comprehensive
  Review conducted in 2006-07 in the following
  areas Instruction, Finance, Professional
  Education Personnel Evaluation, Federal Programs,
  Special Education, Technology, Child Nutrition,
  Career Technical Education, Transportation,
  Prevention and Support Services.
• We have submitted corrective action plans for
  areas of improvement.

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Organizational Chart

• Reorganizing the district for fiscal and academic
  accountability will be in place by March 2008.

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Summary of Challenges and Accomplishments

• Made AYP for the 3rd consecutive year
• Reorganization of district for fiscal and
  academic accountability in progress
• Over 550,000 awarded to district in grants
  including 21ST Century, Comprehensive School
  Reform, Career Tech Program Improvement over the
  last 3 years
• 85,000 awarded to district in technology for
  ACCESS
• Approximately 40,000 awarded to the district in
  E-rate
• AMSTI Demonstration Site
• ARI/PLC School Site
• Midfield High School has applied for an Advance
  Placement Initiative Grant on October, 2007, by
  the Alabama State Department of Education
  following areas
• English (Advanced Placement English, Literature
  and Comprehension)
• Math (Advanced Placement Calculus)
• Social Studies (Advanced Placement U.S. History)
• Midfield City Schools have 79 of teachers
  deemed Highly Qualified according to state
  standards of No Child Left Behind Act
• Three teachers are pursuing National Board
  Certification during 2007-08 school year
• Successful Comprehensive Review conducted by the
  Alabama State Department of Education
• First-ever state championship in Girls Basketball.

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Summary of Challenges and Accomplishments

• School System met AYP Status every year since its
  inception
• All schools accredited by SACS/CASI
• 100 of career tech programs are Business
  Industry Certified
• Midfield High School has 35 of its students
  attending 4 year higher education institutions
• Midfield High School has 45 of its graduates
  attending the Alabama College System, which
  consist of 2 year colleges.
• Over 1.5 million in scholarship monies awarded
  to Midfield City High School Seniors from 2006-07
• 1.1 million surplus
• At least 1 months operating expenses in the
  amount of 1.1 million.

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Summary of Challenges and Accomplishments

• Increased Community and Faith Based Involvement
  
• Aggressive Recruiting Plan for Personnel
• Development of Consistent Code of Conduct in
  holding students and parents accountable
• Assessment and development of policies that are
  legal, fair and consistent for students and
  employees
• Enhancement of Midfield City Schools Website
• Instructional partnerships for students and
  teachers at Lawson State Community College, Miles
  College and the UAB In-service Board
• Midfield Elementary School received 6,666.00,
  2000.00-2006-07
• Rutledge Middle School received 6,666.00 in
  legislative monies 2006-07
• Midfield High School received 13, 500.00, and
  6,666.00 2006-07
• Legislative donations to school district- 37,
  000 2006-07.

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Summary of Challenges and Accomplishments

• No substandard classrooms
• Updated Transportation Fleet and great safety
  rate
• Monies spent for capital improvements for 2007
  total 183,693.52
• Over 455,103.63 spent in building improvements
  from 2005-07.
• Increased enrollment.

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Basketball Championship

• MIDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY PATRIOTS- 2007 ALABAMA
  STATE CLASS 4A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS.

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School Report Card

• Attendance- 96 (2005-06)
• Spending per pupil-7, 417.71 B-(2004-05)
• Business Industry Certification- 100 A
• Mills Equivalent-63.84-(24.7 mills for schools).

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Midfield City Schools Mission Statement

• In Midfield City Schools we plan to have a world
  class school system by educating every child
  fully, serving every stakeholder immensely, and
  consequently ensuring the optimal success of our
  children, parents, and community at large. We
  will be known as Midfield City Schools Tradition
  of Excellence and Pathway to Success, thus
  leaving no child, no parent, and no community
  behind!!! Remember, Together Everyone
  Accomplishes More (TEAM).

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Conclusion

• Coming together is the beginning
• Working together is progress
• Staying together is success.