District Accountability Meeting (3/5)

District Accountability meeting was held on 3/5 at Ortega Middle School.

Data from the A-PAGE parent survey as well as calendar input from each of the buildings teachers was presented to the Calendar Committee. The district stated up front that they would not consider a 4-day student week and that any discussion on that topic would need to be school board driven, not parent/teacher driven. The drafted calendar will be presented to the teachers on 3/7 at their PLC and will not be provided to the DAC until after that time. The calendar will go to the school board for approval on 3/19.

The K-5 BAC report included a request for bids for gravel for the 3-5 overflow parking lot and an update that the extra lunchroom tables arrived with one being broken upon arrival.

The OMS BAC requested ideas for Parent/Teacher conferences from the DAC. Two suggestions were provided: 1) Job Fair type format – all teachers in cafeteria so you can see who is available. 2) Have Principal network with other principals to find out how it’s done at other schools.

Parent Calendar Survey Results

Recently A-PAGE worked with the Alamosa School District to distribute surveys regarding the school calendar to all parents of students in the district.

361 Surveys were returned representing 734 (35%) of the student population. Of the four early release options, strong parent support was received for a 4-day student week, followed by a single PLC day per month. In each of the early releases options there was a strong desire for early releases to be held on Friday. Parents were extremely satisfied with the longer winter break this year and a majority felt it important to align spring break with Adams State, TSJC, as well as other valley schools.

Click here for the results of the survey.

OMS Accountability Meeting (2/21/12)

OMS Accountability Committee was held February 21, 2012. The GEAR-UP program still has slots available for 7^th graders. Ask your 7^th grader about GEAR-UP or contact OMS directly for more information.

The Calendar Committee met and decided on a calendar. It will be presented to the teachers and then reviewed by the committee again and finally taken to school board for a vote. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences were held and parental input is wanted on ideas of how to improve attendance. What are your thoughts?  

February K-5 BAC (2/23/12)

The Alamosa Elementary K-5 Building Accountability Committee met on February 23rd. There were 9 members present. We reviewed test scores from NWEA and DIBELS and, although our schools are still below national averages, we are showing growth and getting closer to reaching the target goals. We also discussed the school budget and monies received from various fundraisers.

Ongoing items:

- Lunch period – new tables for K-2 building are supposed to arrive on 2/27

- Gravel for overflow parking area – item has been presented to BOE. K-5 BAC is requesting that the project be opened up for bids.

- Neenan/Construction review – report is in, there are a few items that need attention but overall, schools are safe. Braces & supports were installed over the last 4 day weekend. Remaining work will be completed over the summer. There is a contingency/emergency plan in place if weather conditions exceed current safety ratings.

Due to recent issues, school administrators are urging parents to respect school policies regarding campus visitors and having kids outside before school

The next K-5 BAC meeting will be on March 22, 2012 at 5:15pm.

Input being sought on School Calendar Options

A-PAGE has partnered with the Alamosa School District to survey parents regarding school calendar options. The survey has 10 questions covering Early Release options, Spring & Winter break schedules. Paper copies should be coming home late this week with your students. If you do not receive a copy, you can download it here:
English Version
En Español

Please complete only one survey per family. Return the completed form to ANY school office by next Thursday, Feb 16th.

The results will be compiled and provided to the calendar committe for consideration when drafting next year's school calendar.

District Accountability Meeting (2/6)

The District Accountability Committee met on 2/6.

- The calendar committee for the next school year calendar has been established. Teacher input has already been requested. A-PAGE drafted a survey to request parent input and the DAC approved sending a paper copy of the survey home with parents. Watch for it late this week from your children. Parent input will be provided to the Calendar Committee for consideration along with teacher input.

- K-5 gravel for overflow parking lot is being pursued by Mr. Alejo.

- The district website was reviewed and comments from the DAC review incorporated into the website. Webmaster contact information was added to the bottom of the main district page to direct any comments/corrections on the district website.

- District budget review and current year spending is in line with the percent of the school year that has elapsed.

OMS Accountability Meeting (1/30/12)

OMS Accountability Meeting was held January 30, 2012.  Improving Parent Involvement was discussed as a group.  The school district will be implementing in Fall 2012 a  Standards-Based Report Card to Students, all students K-8.