School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2006-07

Published During 2007-08

Executive Summary

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card

Austin Creek Elementary School

Address:  1480 Snowy Egret Dr. , Santa Rosa   CA  95409   Phone:  (707) 538-2122 
Principal:  Devon  Leaf  Grade Span:  K  - 6  

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office. 

 About Austin Creek School

High professional and educational standards, along with effective instructional practices, are used and articulated at all grade levels to enable all students to succeed. The state frameworks, standards, and curriculum are at the heart of Austin Creek’s program.

Many activities such as Fine Arts Day, Wonderful Words writing enrichment, Brown Bag Book Club, hands-on science experiences for all classes, Math Olympiad, Sixth Grade Outdoor Education, Authors Day, and Keep a Poem in Your Pocket Month provide valuable learning experiences and build a sense of community at school. Life skills are taught, modeled, and practiced. The cooperative efforts of the entire Austin Creek School community create a safe, supportive environment for learning.

Our goal is to meet every student’s needs: academic, social/emotional, and physical. In our work as a Professional Learning Community, data collection is paramount. Teachers meet to articulate best practices and develop instructional strategies that provide intervention, remediation, and support for students not yet proficient. In addition, differentiated instruction, enriched and challenging curriculum extensions, and instructional strategy implementation are designed to provide exciting academic challenges for students. School goals are monitored and adjusted throughout the year.

The Austin Creek Elementary School vision is to provide a climate that supports active student involvement, a focused core curriculum and its related standards, a stimulating environment for all students, a deep respect for the learning potential that students possess, and proper behavior that enhances learning.   

Student Enrollment 

Group  Enrollment 
Number of students 
391 
African American 
0.26  %
American Indian or Alaska Native 
0.26  %
Asian 
10.74  %
Filipino 
0.26  %
Hispanic or Latino 
5.12  %
Pacific Islander 
0   %
White (not Hispanic) 
82.86  %
Multiple or No Response 
0.51  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 
2  %
English Learners 
2  %
Students with Disabilities 
6  %

Teachers 

Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential 
16 
Teachers without full credential 
0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 
0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 
0
Total Teacher Misassignments  
0

School Facilities 
A thorough inspection of the facility was completed in March, 2008. All elements were found to be in good condition and no repairs are currently needed.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
Reading/Language Arts 
0 %
Mathematics 
0 %
Science 
0 %
History-Social Science 
0 %
Health 
0 %

School Finances 

Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site 
$ 5,331
District 
$ 5,331
State 
 $4,943

Student Performance 
Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 
English-Language Arts 
81 %
Mathematics
88  %
Science 
84  %

Academic Progress 

Indicator  Result 
2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report) 
933  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report) 
10  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 
  N/A


2006-07 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Austin Creek Elementary School

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About Austin Creek 

Contact Information 
School  District 
School Name  Austin Creek Elementary   District Name  Rincon Valley Union Elementary  
Street  1480 Snowy Egret Dr.   Phone Number  (707) 542-7375 
City, State, Zip  Santa Rosa  , CA  95409   Web Site  www.rvusd.org 
Phone Number  (707) 538-2122  Superintendent  Diane  Moresi 
Principal  Devon  Leaf  E-mail Address  dmoresi@rvusd.org
E-mail Address  dleaf@rvusd.org CDS Code 49-70896-6117907 

School Description and Mission Statement 

High professional and educational standards, along with effective instructional practices, are used and articulated at all grade levels to enable all students to succeed. The state frameworks, standards, and curriculum are at the heart of Austin Creek’s program.

Many activities such as Fine Arts Day, Wonderful Words writing enrichment, Brown Bag Book Club, hands-on science experiences for all classes, Math Olympiad, Sixth Grade Outdoor Education, Authors Day, and Keep a Poem in Your Pocket Month provide valuable learning experiences and build a sense of community at school. Life skills are taught, modeled, and practiced. The cooperative efforts of the entire Austin Creek School community create a safe, supportive environment for learning.

Our goal is to meet every student’s needs: academic, social/emotional, and physical. In our work as a Professional Learning Community, data collection is paramount. Teachers meet to articulate best practices and develop instructional strategies that provide intervention, remediation, and support for students not yet proficient. In addition, differentiated instruction, enriched and challenging curriculum extensions, and instructional strategy implementation are designed to provide exciting academic challenges for students. School goals are monitored and adjusted throughout the year.

The Austin Creek Elementary School vision is to provide a climate that supports active student involvement, a focused core curriculum and its related standards, a stimulating environment for all students, a deep respect for the learning potential that students possess, and proper behavior that enhances learning. 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
There are many opportunities for parent involvement at Austin Creek. For information, call Devon Leaf at (707) 538-2122.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 
Grade Level  Number of Students 
Kindergarten 
41 
Grade 1 
58 
Grade 2 
60 
Grade 3 
61 
Grade 4 
54 
Grade 5 
63 
Grade 6 
54 
Total Enrollment 
391 

Student Enrollment by Group 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 
Group  Percent of Total Enrollment  Group  Percent of Total Enrollment 
African American 
0.26  %
White (not Hispanic) 
82.86  %
American Indian or Alaska Native 
0.26  %
Multiple or No Response 
0.51  %
Asian 
10.74  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 
2  %
Filipino 
0.26  %
English Learners 
2  %
Hispanic or Latino 
5.12  %
Students with Disabilities 
6  %
Pacific Islander 
 0 %
   

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). 
Grade Level  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms 
1-20  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+ 
K  20.0  4      20.0  3      19.7  3     
1  19.0  3      20.0  3      19.5  2     
2  17.8  4      18.5  4      20.0  4     
3  20.0  3      20.0  3      20.3  2  1   
4  16.0  1  1    32.0    2    27.0    2   
5  27.0    2    28.5    2    31.5    2   
6  28.5    2    28.5    2    27.0    2   
K-3                         
3-4                         
4-8                         
Other                         

II. School Climate 

School Safety Plan 
The School Safety Plans are updated annually, and the last review was in the spring of 2008. The key elements of the plan include, (1) the School Mission, (2) a description of the School Climate, (3) a description of a Safe and Orderly Environment, and (4) the district’s SB 187-EC3529.4 Board Policies. Each of these areas is spelled out in detail in the plans. The plans are comprehensive and include both the legal requirements and the benefits of safety planning.  

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 
Rate  School  District 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
Suspensions  1.5   1.4   0.8   3.5   3.5   3.4  
Expulsions  0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  

III. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Improvements 

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 
The district takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional.

During the 2004-05 school year, local bond funds, Measure D, and state matching funds were used to modernize all schools with the exception of Austin Creek, which is six years old. and Village School, which was modernized in the late 1980’s. Village School, which was modernized in the late 1980’s, received modernization of their multi-use facility and administrative wing.

All classrooms in the other five schools received new wall surfaces, paint, lighting, cabinetry, heating systems, upgraded electrical systems, window coverings, flooring, and marker boards. Each multi-use facility was also completely modernized. State of the art library media centers and kindergarten complexes were built, and the administrative wing of each school was modernized to include small classrooms for special student programs, a staff room, office, and conference rooms.

District maintenance staff ensures that the preventative measures and repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs and safety are given the highest priority.

Cleaning: Cleaning standards have been adopted for all schools in the district. On a regular basis, the Maintenance and Operations supervisor meets with the custodial staff and often visits sites to ensure the cleaning standards are being upheld. In addition, the principal communicates daily with the custodial staff to ensure a clean and safe school.

Deferred Maintenance: The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. For the 2007-08 school year, the district budgeted expenditures are $181,984 for the deferred maintenance program. Revenues for this fund include $103,962 from the state and $114,132 from the district by state formula, which represents 1/2 of 1% of the district’s general fund budget.

School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the results of the March 2008 school site inspection.
Item Inspected  Repair Status  Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 
Good  Fair  Poor 
Gas Leaks 
X
None needed
Mechanical Systems 
X
None needed
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) 
X
None needed
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) 
X
None needed
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) 
X
None needed
Structural Damage 
X
None needed
Fire Safety 
X
None needed
Electrical (interior and exterior) 
X
None needed
Pest/Vermin Infestation 
X
None needed
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) 
X
None needed
Restrooms 
X
None needed
Sewer 
X
None needed
Playground/School Grounds 
X
None needed
Roofs 
X
None needed
Overall Cleanliness 
X
None needed

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the March 2008 school site inspection. 
Item Inspected  Facility Condition 
Exemplary  Good  Fair  Poor 
Overall Summary 
Austin Creek School is in Exemplary condition.

IV. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ 
Teachers  School  District 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2006-07 
With Full Credential 
20 
19 
18 
171 
Without Full Credential 
0 
0 
0 
3 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 
Indicator  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  
 0
 0
0
Total Teacher Misassignments  
 0
 0
0
Vacant Teacher Positions 
 0
 0
0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/ 
Location of Classes  Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers  Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 
This School  
88.9 
11.1 
All Schools in District  
77.6 
22.4 
High-Poverty Schools in District 
 
 
Low-Poverty Schools in District 
81.1 
18.9 

V. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 
Title  Number of FTE Assigned to School  Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 
 Academic Counselor
0
0
 Library Media Teacher (Librarian)
0 
N/A 
 Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)
 .5125 FTE
N/A 
 Psychologist
 .22 FTE
N/A 
 Social Worker
  0
N/A 
 Nurse
  .177 FTE
N/A 
 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist
  .350 FTE
N/A 
 Science Facilitator 
.3125 FTE   
N/A 
 Computer Technician
.4563 FTE
N/A 
RSP Assistant (non-teaching)
.50 FTE
N/A
 Other Paraeducators
.60 FTE
N/A

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 
Core Curriculum Area  Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
Reading/Language Arts 

According to the survey made in March, 2008, sufficient textbooks were available for each student in all core curriculum areas. 

The district follows the state guidelines for purchasing approved textbooks.     

  0% 
Mathematics 
Science 
History-Social Science 
Health 

VII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06) 

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures and teacher salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. 
Level  Total Expenditures Per Pupil  Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)  Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)  Average Teacher Salary 
School Site 
$8,003
$2,627
$5,331
$58,890
District 
N/A 
N/A 
$5,331
$  59,041
Percent Difference – School Site and District 
N/A