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Manteca Unified School District
Brock Elliott School
2006 California Distinguished School
1110 Stonum Lane, Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 825-3330, (209) 825-3332 (FAX)
CDS Code: 39-68593-68593
SARC Contact: Debbie Ruger
Principal: Debbie Ruger
Vice Principal: Candace Espinola
2006-2007 School Accountability Report Card
District Office
2901 East Louise Avenue
Lathrop, CA 95330
P.O. Box 32
Manteca, CA 95336
Phone: (209) 825-3200
Fax: (209) 836-3295
Board of Trustees
Wendy King, President
Evelyn Moore, Vice President
Michael Seelye, Clerk
Dale Fritchen, Trustee
Vern Gebhardt, Trustee
Manuel Medeiros, Trustee
Nancy Teicheira, Trustee
Superintendent
Cathy Nichols-Washer, Ed.D.
District Mission Statement
Manteca Unified School District (MUSD),
in
partnership
with
our
diverse
communities, is dedicated to all students
achieving their academic and personal
potentials.
We are committed to
providing a safe environment where
quality
education
establishes
the
foundation for life-long learning.
MUSD believes that the effectiveness of
the educational program hinges on being
able to anticipate the future and make
provisions for change. The MUSD Board
of Education clearly defines the broad
scope of the educational program and
allocates funds and resources to
implement a quality educational program.
The District believes that we should be a
community of learners, focusing on
values, knowledge, and skills in a safe
and secure environment that will
encourage student success. Our district
is committed to establishing high
academic standards for student-centered
education.
We believe in emphasizing a positive
attitude through the teaching of life-skills,
responsibility, and self-discipline.
We
encourage acceptance, tolerance, and
respect for others.
We believe in
creating an atmosphere of trust in which
the opinions, values and attitudes of our
community of learners are respected and
celebrated.
School Description and Mission Statement
Brock Elliott School, a K-8 traditional school, is located on the outskirts of a town
that has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. The school opened
in 1989 and has grown to accommodate approximately 833 students. Brock
Elliott School, “Home of the Champions,” was named after the first Vietnam
casualty from Manteca. Our school prides itself on the level of commitment and
involvement that we enjoy from the community. Students, parents, and staff
work together to carry out our Mission:
The Brock Elliott Community is committed to developing independent lifelong
learners in an increasingly diverse society through:
•
High expectations for all students and staff
•
Character Education
•
Parent Involvement
•
Staff Collaboration
•
A safe and well-maintained environment
Opportunities for Parent Involvement
The success of a school is strongly influenced by the support of parents and the
school community as a whole. Brock Elliott School enjoys great parent
involvement and utilizes the services of the Parent Teacher Partnership (PTA)
Club as well as the School Site Council and ELAC to support students and
school programs. Call our school at (209) 858-7260 to contact Debbie Ruger to
find out how you can get more involved with your child’s education.
Manteca Unified School District strives to coordinate and communicate with the
community, including police, fire and other governmental agencies, news media,
medical agencies and other community organizations. Examples of such
coordination and communication with community agencies include programs
such as fire prevention, water safety, parks and recreation activities, bike safety,
and Police School Resource Officers, just to name a few.
Parents regularly volunteer in the classroom and are actively involved in the
School Site Council, school-wide planning, parent conferences, bilingual parent
support groups, and various parent committees for fundraisers and field trips.
The school and students each publish a monthly newsletter that is distributed
and sent home with students. The Brock Elliott School website along with
classroom sites can be linked from the district website:
www.mantecausd.net.
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Student Enrollment by Grade Level and Group
Manteca Unified School District is located in the heart of the central valley and is a growing district. The student
enrollment in 2006-2007 was approximately 23,643. The following charts show the school’s enrollment and group
breakdown.
Grade Level
Number of Students
Group
Percent of
Students
Kindergarten
78
African-American
6.4
Grade 1
104
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6
Grade 2
79
Asian
6.6
Grade 3
95
Filipino
4.6
Grade 4
86
Hispanic or Latino
44.5
Grade 5
93
Pacific Islander
0.5
Grade 6
102
White (not Hispanic)
35.9
Grade 7
98
Multiple or No Response
-
Grade 8
98
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
3.6
Ungraded Elementary
0
English Learners
1.6
Total Enrollment
833
Students with Disabilities
0.8
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a
range of total students per classroom).
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Grade
Level
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
K
19.8
2
2
19.6
5
19.5
4
1
20.0
5
19.5
4
20.0
5
2
18.6
5
16.8
5
19.3
4
3
19.8
6
18.2
6
18.1
7
4
30.8
3
1
31.3
3
28.7
3
5
27.5
3
1
34.0
3
31.0
2
1
6
32.8
1
3
32.7
1
2
34.0
3
*K-3
20.0
2
*3-4
*4-8
Other
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
This table displays subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a
range of total students per classroom).
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Subject
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
English
31.9
1
9
27.2
1
9
27.7
2
2
5
Math
29.8
2
1
7
25.5
2
8
32.3
2
4
Science
33.5
8
28.4
9
29.3
1
5
So. Sci.
32.3
1
7
28.0
8
33.0
1
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Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
Manteca Unified School District maintained a teacher ratio of 1:20 or less in all kindergarten through third grade
classrooms in the 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years. In the 2004-05 school year the District changed the make-up of
Kindergarten classes from Option 1, which was a one teacher to 20 student ratio to a Kindergarten Option 2 make-up,
which allowed one teacher to accommodate up to 40 students with support from another teacher during the 100 minutes
of core instruction. This occurred due to budget reductions from the State Department of Education because the
California economy for 2004-05 was significantly depressed. This was a one-year occurrence and the District has since
changed back to Option 1 in Kindergarten.
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SCHOOL CLIMATE
School Safety Plan
Brock Elliott School annually updates the Disaster Plan
and School Safety Plan. The plans were last reviewed in
February 2008, according to the required adoption process
with appropriate School Site Council public hearings and
School Safety Planning Committee input. Teachers and
staff annually receive training on disaster procedures. The
last training was June 2007.
Manteca Unified School District continues to make strides
in the improvement of the educational climate and reduced
disruptions in the classroom by “putting kids first” and
asking the question, “Is it good for the children?” The
safety of students and the security of campuses are high
priorities in MUSD. School personnel and students
participate in monthly disaster preparedness drills including
specific procedures for fire, earthquake, flood, civil
disturbance, and hazardous chemical situations.
The District has established procedures for submitting
complaints against personnel and programs.
An
information brochure, policies, and forms are available to
the public at the school site, on the District’s website, and
in all offices. Also, a nondiscrimination/harassment report
form is used to help staff in reporting and tracking data.
In order to support the school sites in their fulfillment of
both the school and District missions, the Superintendent
maintains two District-wide advisory committees. The
Superintendent’s Communications Council is made up of
parent
representation
from
each
school.
The
Superintendent’s Diversity Advisory Committee made up of
parents, staff, board members, and students and is
responsible for advising the Superintendent on issues of
diversity.
Our schools work hard to improve academic achievement
and provide alternative programming for “at risk” students,
through the Day School for students who have severe
discipline issues. In addition, authorized prevention
activities include conflict resolution strategies, before and
after school programs and district-wide efforts to prevent
illegal gang activities with Drug Free and Tobacco Free
School Zones clearly established and posted. Our District
seeks grants and utilizes the MUSD Health Services
Department to meet the health and counseling needs of
students.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a
Positive Learning Environment
All schools in the MUSD have gone through a
reconstruction process in which they have all been
equipped with updated technology to include computer
labs and improved communication systems.
All
classrooms and student learning areas are designed for
student success.
Schools in the MUSD support recognition activities that
acknowledge and encourage desirable student efforts
through a variety of programs. These include before and
after school tutorials, group and peer counseling programs,
achievement awards for sports and perfect attendance,
students of the month, honor roll, good citizenship, student
council, conflict resolution teams and assemblies.
Manteca Unified continues its membership with the
Character Counts! Coalition. This coalition is dedicated to
strengthening the character of America’s young people
with a consistent set of official values. The values—which
are not politically, religiously or racially biased—are called
the “Six Pillars of Character”: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Suspensions and Expulsions
Child Welfare and Attendance information is distributed
each year and describes the reporting procedure for
tardiness and truancies. Parents are notified by the school
if their child has had more than three late arrivals of more
than 30 minutes, or if three or more unexcused absences
are reported. If truancy continues, students are referred to
the Student Attendance Review Board.
Students whose behavior is not corrected by school
intervention are referred to the District Disciplinary Review
Board that hears the case and takes appropriate action.
This may include counseling, placement in alternate school
settings, and/or referral to other agencies (
i.e., Valley
Community Counseling, the Manteca Police Department, etc
.).
The table below shows the number of students who were
suspended or expelled by the District Review Board over
the past three years for all elementary schools.
School
District
04-05
05-06
06-07
04-05
05-06
06-07
Suspensions
138
122
104
2523
2567
2878
Expulsions
7
5
6
88
86
116
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School Facility Conditions and Improvements
The District takes great effort to ensure that all schools are
clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the
District uses the Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) instrument
developed by the State of California Office of Public School
Construction. The results of this survey are available at
the District Office. Below is more specific information on
the condition of the school and the efforts made to ensure
that students are provided with a clean, safe, and
functional learning environment.
Age of School Buildings. Brock Elliott School was built in
1987-88 including the administration building, multi-
purpose room, library and several classrooms. Since then
portable classrooms have been added for a total of 42
classrooms.
Maintenance and Repair.
District maintenance staff
ensures that repairs necessary to keep schools in good
working order are completed in a timely manner. A work
order process is used to ensure efficient service and
emergency repairs are given the highest priority.
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Cleaning Process and Schedule. The District’s governing
Board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the
District. A summary of these standards is available at the
school office and at the District Office. Staff works daily
with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules to
ensure a clean and safe school.
Deferred Maintenance Program. The District participates in
the State Deferred Maintenance Program which is made
up of 11 project categories or types of work. Most of the
project categories are building systems that are necessary
components of a facility, without which the building would
not be able to function as a school. Typically, this includes
roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical
systems, painting, and floor systems.
The funding
calculation for the apportionment is $1.00 of sate funds for
each dollar of local matching funds up to a maximum of
one-half percent of the total general fund. If sufficient state
funding is not available, then the District only receives a
prorated amount of the maximum allowance. For the
2005-06 school year, the District budgeted approximately
$1.8 million dollars for this program.
Modernization Projects. . Manteca Unified School District
is entering into joint ventures with the City of Manteca to
construct community gymnasiums at Shasta and Neil
Hafley Schools. The plans for modernization of Neil Hafley
School have started.
(Data compiled in December 2007)
New School Construction Projects. New schools that are
being planned and constructed are as follows: A new high
school in the community of Lathrop will be completed in the
summer of 2008, Ethel Allen Elementary School and
Woodward Annex will begin construction in the summer of
2008. Our District has effectively used developer fees,
community facilities district fees (Mello-Roos), state
funding, and GO bonds to remodel, modernize and build
new schools within MUSD. (
Data compiled in December 2007)
School Facility Good Repair Status
Repair Status
Items Inspected
Good
Fair
Poor
Repair Needed
and Action
Taken or
Planned
Gas Leaks
X
Mechanical Systems
X
Windows/Doors/Gates
(interior & exterior
X
Interior Surfaces (walls,
floors, & ceilings)
X
Hazardous Materials (interior
& exterior)
X
Structural Damage
X
Fire Safety
X
Electrical (interior & exterior)
X
Pest/Vermin Infestation
X
Drinking Fountains (inside &
outside)
X
Restrooms
X
Sewer
X
Playground/School Grounds
X
Roofs
X
Overall Cleanliness
X
TEACHERS
Teacher Credentials
MUSD recruits and employs the most qualified
credentialed teachers. Additional information about the
assignment of teachers outside their subject area of
competence and the credential status of teachers is
available from the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.
Teachers
04-05
School
05-06
06-07
District
06-07
With Full Credential
44
38
31
935
Without Full Credential
1
0
2
3
Teaching Outside Subject
Area of Competence
0
0
Teacher Misassignment and Vacant Teacher Positions
Teacher misassignments reflect the teachers assigned
without proper legal authorization. The number of vacant
teacher positions reflects vacancies not filled by a single
designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at
the beginning of the school year or semester. Additional
information about the misassignment of teachers should be
forwarded to the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.
Indicator
05-06
06-07
07-08
Misassignments of Teachers of
English Learners
0
120
65
Total Teacher Misassignments
0
120
65
Vacant Teacher Positions
0
0
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Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left
Behind Compliant Teachers
Manteca Unified School District has implemented the No
Child Left Behind (NCLB) “Highly Qualified Teacher”
regulations throughout the District. Federal guidelines
require that all teachers be certified as “highly qualified” by
June 30, 2006.
Percent of Classes in Core
Academic Subjects
Location of Classes
Taught by
NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
Taught by
Non-NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
This School
96.9
3.1
All Schools in District
95.9
4.1
High-Poverty Schools in District
95.1
4.9
Low-Poverty Schools in District
97.4
2.6
Substitute Teacher Availability
The District’s substitute teachers’ pay rates are
comparable with surrounding districts. District substitute
training, lesson plans and substitute evaluations help to
ensure continuity of instruction. The District maintains a
pool of substitute teachers to call upon as needed.
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Teacher Evaluation Process
By District contract, permanent teachers are evaluated
once every other year. Beginning with the 2004-05 school
year, permanent teachers may qualify for a five year
evaluation cycle if they demonstrate sustained quality
teaching. Permanent teachers who receive less than an
effective rating are evaluated annually.
Probationary
teachers are evaluated each year. The criteria for teacher
evaluation is based on the State Standards for the
Teaching Profession which include: 1) engaging and
supporting all students in learning; 2) creating and
maintaining effective environments for student learning; 3)
understanding and organizing subject matter for student
learning; 4) planning instruction and designing learning
experiences for all students; 5) assessing student learning;
and 6) developing as a professional educator.
The
principal and vice principal conduct regular classroom
observations and periodically review lesson plans, student
portfolios, and report cards.
SUPPORT STAFF
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
A comprehensive student services program is provided by
Manteca Unified School District to assist students in
achieving their potential by supporting their academic
studies and their participation in school and community
activities. The table below depicts the number of support
providers employed at the school.
Title
Number of
FTE Assigned
to School
Counselor
--
Librarian
--
Psychologist
-
SDC Teacher
2.0
Nurse
On call
Speech/Language/Hearing
Specialist
1.0
Resource Specialist
1.0
Program Specialist
--
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Quality, Currency , and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
The Manteca Unified School District has followed the state textbook matrix in purchasing and adopting procedures. Some
of the major textbook series now in use are as follows:
Textbooks
Subject
Publisher
Grade
Level
Year
Adopted
Quality, Currently, and
Availability of Textbooks and
Instructional Materials
Percent of Pupils Who Lack
Their Own Assigned
Textbooks and
Instructional Materials
Reading/
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
Prentice Hall, PH Literature Timeless Voices
Timeless Themes
K-6
7-8
2001
2002
0
0
Mathematics
Harcourt Brace, Harcourt Mathematics
Houghton Mifflin, HM Mathematics
McDougal Littell, CA Middle Schools Mathematics
McDougal Littell, Algebra 1: Concepts & Skills
K
1-5
6-7
8
2002
2002
2001
2008
0
0
0
0
Science
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill California Science
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Focus on Science
K-6
6-8
2008
2007
0
0
Social Studies
Pearson Scott Foresman, History-Social Science
for California
Macmillan/McGraw Hill, California Vistas
Holt Rinehart and Winston, Holt California Social
Studies
K-3
4-6
7-8
2006
2007
2006
All textbooks are in adequate
supply and fair to excellent
condition. The school and
district place great emphasis on
providing students with the most
up-to-date, state-adopted
textbooks and instructional
materials. Each pupil, including
English learners, has a textbook
and/or instructional materials, to
use in class and to take home.
A public hearing on the
sufficiency of instructional
materials was done on August
21, 2007.
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0
0
SCHOOL FINANCES
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)
Level
Total Expenditures
Per Pupil
Expenditures Per
Pupil (Supplemental)
Expenditures Per
Pupil (Basic)
Average Teacher
Salary
School Site
3,630.02
218.11
3,327.68
70,623.44
District
4,064.95
388.61
3,597.93
70,067
Percent Difference-School Site & District
89.30
56.13
92.49
100.79
State
4,943.00
0
4,943.00
60,032.00
Percent Difference-School Site and State
73.44
0
67.32
117.64
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Types of Services Funded
All Manteca schools receive equal allocations of general
fund support for staffing, instructional materials and
supplies, custodian needs, and other uses. Funding for the
support services such as maintenance of buildings and
grounds, utilities, and student transportation is budgeted on
a district-wide, centralized basis and provided to each
school site based on the unique needs of the individual
school.
