Valley Oak Charter School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2015-16 School Year Published During 2016-17 By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district and the county. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners). Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2016-17) School Contact Information School Name------- Street------- Valley Oak Charter School 907 El Centro Avenue City, State, Zip------- Ojai, CA 93023 Phone Number------- (805) 640-4421 Principal------- E-mail Address------- Web Site------- Laura Fulmer voc1@valleyoakcharter.org valleyoakcharter.org CDS Code 56-72520-5630405 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 1 of 10
District Contact Information District Name------- Ojai Unified School District Phone Number------- (805) 640-4300 Superintendent------ Dr. Henry S. Bangser E-mail Address------- hbangser@ojaiusd.org Web Site------- ojaiusd.org School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2016-17) Valley Oak Charter is the Ojai Valley s first and only charter school. As an independent and direct-funded charter, Valley Oak is not a school of the Ojai district. Ojai Unified is our Granting Authority, and as such provides oversight and a variety of contracted services to our school. Our relationship with the district is a close and cordial one, and we feel that in working together as partners, we provide the students and families of our community with the opportunity to make an educational choice that is a perfect fit. The 2015-2016 school year was our thirteenth year of serving the needs of the home schooling families. Valley Oak Charter believes that learning occurs on an ongoing basis in a multitude of settings. Our goal is to provide dynamic, child-centered learning opportunities to supplement home-based learning. Through enrichment classes, field trips, and special activities, our credentialed staff and parent volunteers offer a supportive, nurturing environment that provides social and educational support to home schoolers in Ojai and nearby areas. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2015-16) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten 10 Grade 1 4 Grade 2 4 Grade 3 5 Grade 4 7 Grade 5 3 Grade 6 4 Grade 7 6 Grade 8 2 Grade 9 4 Grade 10 7 Grade 11 7 Grade 12 9 Total Enrollment 72 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 2 of 10
Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2015-16) Student Percent of Group Total Enrollment Black or African American 1.4 American Indian or Alaska Native 0 Asian 4.2 Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 8.3 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4 White 77.8 Two or More Races 6.9 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 18.1 English Learners 2.8 Students with Disabilities 9.7 Foster Youth 0 A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repair. Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2016-17 With Full Credential 7 7 7 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments * 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 Note: Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 3 of 10
Core Academic es Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2015-16) Location of es Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of es In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 66.7 33.3 All Schools in District 95.3 4.7 High-Poverty Schools in District 96.0 4.0 Low-Poverty Schools in District 95.2 4.9 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2016-17) Year and month in which data were collected: 12/62016 Valley Oak provides instruction that is tailored to each student. Supervising teachers work closely with families to align programming to standards and to provide support, guidance, and intervention as needed. The school's shared leadership model provides that policy decisions be jointly shared through the close partnership among the staff, the Parent Advisory Council, and the Steering Committee. All policy decisions are evaluated and ratified by the school's Board of Directors prior to implementation. Subject Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Reading/Language Arts N/A No N/A Mathematics N/A No N/A Science N/A No N/A History-Social Science N/A No N/A Foreign Language N/A No N/A Health N/A No N/A Visual and Performing Arts N/A No N/A Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) N/A No N/A School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) The school moved from its original site in the summer of 2009, and the program is now housed on the lower campus of the Ojai Valley Community Church, located in in the community of Meiners Oaks, near Ojai. The current site offers additional full-sized classrooms, increased facilities for a more consolidated library, a separate playground area and equipment for the younger children, a large grass playing field suitable for soccer, softball, and other organized sports, a shaded area for park benches and lunch tables, more readily available restrooms, an expanded outside hard surface area for games (basketball, 4-Square, etc.), and ample parking for staff and community members. A computer lab was added for use during classes and snack/lunch breaks. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) System Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month of the most recent FIT report: 02/24/15 Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Interior: Interior Surfaces Cleaning service comes every Saturday school is in session. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 4 of 10
School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month of the most recent FIT report: 02/24/15 System Inspected Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials Requested new fire extinguisher for room 115. Done 12/16. Moved boxes and items blocking pathways. Done 12/16. Painted yellow (3/15/16) the edge of stairs as requested (3/2/16). Removed daisy chained extension chords on 3/15/16 as requested (3/2/16). Braced bookshelf, removed water dispenser, removed window coverings as requested (3/2/16) on 3/15/16. Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) Overall Rating B. Pupil Outcomes Year and month of the most recent FIT report: 02/24/15 Exemplary Good Fair Poor State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP] System, which includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for students in the general education population and the California Alternate Assessments [CAAs] for English language arts/literacy [ELA] and mathematics given in grades three through eight and grade eleven. The CAAs have replaced the California Alternate Performance Assessment [CAPA] for ELA and mathematics, which were eliminated in 2015. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAAs. CAA items are aligned with alternate achievement standards, which are linked with the Common Core State Standards [CCSS] for students with significant cognitive disabilities); and The percentage of students who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study CAASPP Test Results in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics for All Students Subject Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards (grades 3-8 and 11) School District State 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 English Language Arts/Literacy 27 22 45 50 44 48 Mathematics 14 6 33 37 34 36 Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 5 of 10
CAASPP Test Results in ELA by Student Group Grades Three through Eight and Grade Eleven (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Grade Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded All Students 4 11 11 100.0 18.2 Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments. Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores. CAASPP Test Results in Mathematics by Student Group Grades Three through Eight and Grade Eleven (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Grade Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded All Students 4 11 11 100.0 9.1 Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments. Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores. CAASPP Test Results in Science for All Students Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) -- -- 46 65 65 67 60 56 54 Note: Science test results include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) in grades five, eight, and ten. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. CAASPP Test Results in Science by Student Group Grades Five, Eight, and Ten (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Total Enrollment # of Students with Valid Scores % of Students with Valid Scores % of Students Proficient or Advanced All Students 17 13 76.5 46.2 White 15 12 80.0 41.7 Note: Science test results include CSTs, CMA, and CAPA in grades five, eight, and ten. The Proficient or Advanced is calculated by taking the total number of students who scored at Proficient or Advanced on the science assessment divided by the total number of students with valid scores. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 6 of 10
Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2015-16) Valley Oak high school students have the option of attempting the CHESPE exam and moving on to technical or community college programs. In addition, VOC has entered into a cooperative agreement with the VCOE Career Education Program in Camarillo that offers a wide variety of career-oriented courses. Staff and the BOD are working on plans to align current computer technology classes and science classes to high school credit standards. Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2015-16) Measure CTE Program Participation Number of pupils participating in CTE 5 % of pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma 1 % of CTE courses sequenced or articulated between the school and institutions of postsecondary education N/A Courses for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) Admission UC/CSU Course Measure 2015-16 Pupils Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 2014-15 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 Percent State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of physical education. C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2016-17) As a home based Independent Study Program, Valley Oak s parents are an integral part of our learning community. Working with staff, our families choose, plan, and participate in on-campus classes and individual, independent learning activities at home. During the week, parents work in the classroom on a rotating basis, assisting staff in facilitating enrichment opportunities. To fulfill independent study requirements, parents document student learning in work records that are submitted to a credentialed supervising teacher for assessment. On-going committees provide additional opportunities for our parents to be involved in the daily operation of our school. Parents are also an essential part of our WASC 3-year documentation and review. Two parent representatives sit on the BOD and on the WASC self-study committees. State Priority: Pupil Engagement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Engagement State Priority (Priority 5): High school dropout rates; and High school graduation rates. Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate (Four-Year Cohort Rate) Indicator School District State 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Dropout Rate 16.70 0.00 4.80 7.40 11.40 11.50 10.70 Graduation Rate 66.67.00 87.83 88.24 80.44 80.95 82.27 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 7 of 10
Completion of High School Graduation Requirements - Graduating of 2015 (One-Year Rate) Group Graduating of 2015 School District State All Students 50 32 86 Black or African American 0 0 78 American Indian or Alaska Native 0 0 78 Asian 0 11 93 Filipino 0 0 93 Hispanic or Latino 0 38 83 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 0 85 White 100 30 91 Two or More Races 0 100 89 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 0 35 66 English Learners 0 33 54 Students with Disabilities 0 36 78 State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District State 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Suspensions------- 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.7 3.0 2.2 4.4 3.8 3.7 Expulsions------- 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 School Safety Plan (School Year 2016-17) Valley Oak Charter offers a safe and nurturing environment with a focus on cooperation and mutual respect. Our campus is orderly and clean, and safety is a regular part of staff and parent meetings. The safety of our students is a priority at Valley Oak, and we are constantly seeking ways in which to improve. We strive to make our campus a haven of emotional and physical safety for all. Valley Oak has an Emergency Procedures guide and an Illness Infection Prevention Procedures (IIPP) guide available to staff and parents in the main office. We also have at least 2 staff members who are CPR and first-aid trained. In addition, we have epi-pens in the main office, plus all training materials, and at least two staff members who have both training and/or experience with the epi-pen. Valley Oak Charter was founded on the precepts of cooperative learning and respect for diversity. Students, parents, and staff work together to promote an environment of mutual respect, peaceful negotiation, and caring conflict resolution. Our school practices a "compassionate communication" approach that our community has adopted as an on-going part of daily life at school and at home. Staff and parents participate in training through the Learning for Success Program, the Center for Non-violent Communication, and Council in the Schools. Staff is annually required to participate in mandated reporter training and district bullying/harassment training. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 8 of 10
D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2016-17) Program Improvement Status Indicator School District First Year of Program Improvement 2013-2014 Year in Program Improvement* Year 1 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 5 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 100.0 Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Average Size and Size Distribution (Elementary) Grade Level Avg. Size 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Number of es Avg. Number of es Avg. Number of es 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ K 13 2 17 1 1 17 1 1 Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). Average Size and Size Distribution (Secondary) Subject English------- Avg. Size 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Number of rooms Avg. Number of rooms Avg. Number of rooms 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Mathematics 1 1 1 1 1 1 Science------- 2 2 15 2 15 2 Social Science 5 4 2 2 2 2 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this information is reported by subject area rather than grade level. Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2015-16) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School In PI Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------- 0 0 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 0 N/A Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 N/A Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 0 N/A Psychologist------- 0 N/A Social Worker------- 0 N/A Nurse------- 0 N/A Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0 N/A Resource Specialist------- 0 N/A Other------- 1 N/A Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. *One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 9 of 10
Expenditures per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary School Site------- $6652 0 6652 $32440 District------- N/A N/A $3,920.31 $61,028 Percent Difference: School Site and District N/A N/A 69.7-46.8 State------- N/A N/A $5,677 $67,348 Percent Difference: School Site and State N/A N/A 17.2-51.8 Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2015-16) Valley Oak's student body does not meet the criteria for most categorical and supplemental programs. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Category District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $38,777 $42,063 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $59,355 $64,823 Highest Teacher Salary $73,153 $84,821 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $93,124 $101,849 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $99,054 $107,678 Average Principal Salary (High) $98,555 $115,589 Superintendent Salary $163,200 $169,152 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 33% 35% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 6% 6% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. Professional Development (Most Recent Three Years) As the charter granting authority, Ojai Unified School District provides on-going programs for staff development. Staff is also supported in their efforts to expand their knowledge of charter schools and alternative education through attendance at a variety of conferences, workshops, and seminars throughout the year. All staff completed Child Safety and Endangerment certification. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for Valley Oak Charter School Page 10 of 10