Glendale School District (Pennsylvania)
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, public school district
School district
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in Flinton
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, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
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. It serves Irvona Boro
Irvona, Pennsylvania
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, Coalport Boro
Coalport, Pennsylvania
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, and Beccaria Township in Clearfield County, and Reade Township and White Township
White Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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in Cambria County. Glendale School District encompasses approximately 60 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 5,582. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income
Per capita income
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was $12,955, while the median family income was $32,764. Per school district officials, in school year 2005-06 the Glendale School District provided basic educational services to 866 pupils through the employment of 77 teachers, 48 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 6 administrators. Glendale School District received more than $6.7 million in state funding in school year 2005-06. All of the students (K-12) attend school in the same building.
Governance
The Grendale School District is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serve four year terms), the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
and the Pennsylvania General Assembly
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The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The legislature convenes in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. In colonial times , the legislature was known as the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly. Since the Constitution of 1776, written by...
. The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act , is a United States federal statute enacted April 11, 1965. It was passed as a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty" and has been the most far-reaching federal legislation affecting education ever passed by Congress...
and the No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills.
The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "F" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website". It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.
Academic achievement
Glendale School District was ranked 413th out of 498 Pennsylvania school districts in 2011 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The ranking was based on five years of student academic performance on the PSSAPennsylvania System of School Assessment
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is a standardized test administered to public schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are assessed in reading skills and mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed in writing skills...
s for math, reading, writing and three years of science.
- 2010 - 459th
- 2009 - 454th
- 2008 - 461st
- 2007 - 460th of Pennsylvania's 501 school districts.
In 2009, the academic achievement of the students of the Glendale School District was in the 9th percentile of Pennsylvania's 500 school districts. Scale (0-99; 100 is state best)
Graduation Rate
In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Glendale School District's rate was 91% for 2010.
- 2010 - 91%
- 2009 - 93%
- 2008 - 90%
- 2007 - 90%
High School
In 2010 the school achieved AYP status. In 2009 the school was in Warning status.11th Grade Reading
- 2010 - 63% on grade level (21% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 66% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 65% (13% below basic), State - 65%
- 2008 - 57% (24% below basic), State - 65%
- 2007 - 57% (22% below basic), State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 61%, on grade level (19% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 43% (35% below basic). State - 56%.
- 2008 - 47% (23% below basic), State - 56%
- 2007 - 45% (28% below basic), State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
- 2010 - 43% on grade level (9% below basic). State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2009 - 42% (13% below basic). State - 40%
- 2008 - 27%, State - 39%
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 10% of Glendale School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduates in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual enrollment
The high school offers a Dual EnrollmentDual enrollment
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program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. Mount Aloysius College and Penn Highlands Community College are open to the students. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities must accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.
For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $4,628 for the program.
Graduation requirements
The Glendale School Board has determined that a high school student must earn 24.50 credits in order to graduate, including: English 4 credits, Social StudiesSocial studies
Social studies is the "integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," as defined by the American National Council for the Social Studies...
3 credits, combined 7 credits in Mathematics and Science, Physical Education and Health 2 credits, Arts and Humanities 2 credits and 8.2 elective credits. Students must take a course in Environmental Science and Computer Science.
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.
By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, for the graduating classes of 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology
Biology
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, English Composition, and Literature
Literature
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for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores count for at least one-third of the final course grade.
Eight Grade
8th Grade Reading- 2010 - 89% on grade level (2% below basic). State - 81%
- 2009 - 68% (15% below basic), State - 80%
- 2008 - 81% (9% below basic), State - 78%
- 2007 - % (% below basic), State - 75%
8th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 95% on grade level (2% below basic). State - 75%
- 2009 - 59% (26% below basic), State - 71%
- 2008 - 73% (12% below basic), State - 70%
- 2007 - % (% below basic), State - 68%
8th Grade Science:
- 2010 - 63% on grade level (18% below basic). State - 57%
- 2009 - 40% (31% below basic), State - 55%
- 2008 - 61%, State - 52%
Seventh Grade
7th Grade Reading:- 2010 - 72% on grade level (9% below basic). State - 73% of 7th graders on grade level.
- 2009 - 82% (0% below basic), State - 71%
- 2008 - 56% (21% below basic), State - 70%
- 2007 - 59% (19% below basic), State - 67%
7th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 91% on grade level (2% below basic). State - 77%
- 2009 - 93% (2% below basic), State - 75%
- 2008 - 78% (10% below basic), State - 71%
- 2007 - 70% (16% below basic), State - 67%
Elementary School
In 2010 the school achieved AYP status. In 2009 the school was in Warning Status due to low student achievement. The attendance rate was 95% in 2010.6th Grade Reading:
- 2010 - 48% on grade level (29% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 68% of 6th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 56% (12% below basic), State - 67%
- 2008 - 69% (7% below basic), State - 67%
- 2007 - 43% (21% below basic), State - 63%
6th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 75% on grade level (11% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 78% of 6th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 77% (6% below basic), State - 75%
- 2008 - 84% (9% below basic), State - 72%
- 2007 - 67% (14% below basic), State - 69%
5th Grade Reading:
- 2010 - 66% on grade level (11% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 64% of 5th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 41% (32% below basic), State - 64%
- 2008 - 52% (27% below basic), State - 62%
- 2007 - 69% (14% below basic), State - 60%
5th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 78% on grade level (9% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 74% of 5th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 56% (24% below basic), State - 73%
- 2008 - 75% (4% below basic), State - 73%
- 2007 - 74% (9% below basic), State - 71%
4th Grade Reading:
- 2010 - 68% (17% below basic), State - 73%
- 2009 - 65% (13% below basic), State - 72%
- 2008 - 53% (23% below basic), State - 70%
- 2007 - 64% (16% below basic), State - 60%
4th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 72% (13% below basic), State - 84%
- 2009 - 75% (12% below basic), State - 81%
- 2008 - 58% (21% below basic), State - 80%
- 2007 - 64% (14% below basic), State - 78%
4th Grade Science:
- 2010 - 85%, (5% below basic), State - 81%
- 2009 - 89%, (2% below basic), State - 83%
- 2008 - 75%, State - 81%
3rd Grade Reading;
- 2010 - 78%, (12% below basic), State - 75%
- 2009 - 67%, (18% below basic), State - 77%
- 2008 - 66%, (8% below basic), State - 70%
- 2007 - 50%, (27% below basic), State - 72%
3rd Grade Math:
- 2010 - 90%, (0% below basic), State - 84%
- 2009 - 72%, (8% below basic), State - 81%
- 2008 - 78%, (6% below basic), State - 80%
- 2007 - 54%, (11% below basic), State - 78%
Special Education
In December 2009, the district administration reported that 169 pupils or 20% of the district's pupils received Special EducationSpecial education
Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials,...
services.
In 2010, the state of Pennsylvania provided $1,026,815,000 for Special Education services. The funds were distributed to districts based on a state policy which estimates that 16% of the district's pupils are receiving special education services. This funding is in addition to the state's basic education per pupil funding, as well as, all other state and federal funding.
Glendale School District received a $511,038 supplement for special education services in 2010.
Gifted Education
The District Administration reported that 42 or 4.82% of its students were gifted in 2009. By law, the district must provide mentally gifted programs at all grade levels. The referral process for a gifted evaluation can be initiated by teachers or parents by contacting the student’s building principal and requesting an evaluation. All requests must be made in writing. To be eligible for mentally gifted programs in Pennsylvania, a student must have a cognitive ability of at least 130 as measured on a standardized ability test by a certified school psychologist. Other factors that indicate giftedness will also be considered for eligibility.Wellness policy
Glendale School Board established a district wellness policy in 2006 - Policy 246. The policy deals with nutritious meals served at school, the control of access to some foods and beverages during school hours, age appropriate nutrition education for all students, and physical education for students K-12. The policy is in response to state mandates and federal legislation (P.L. 108 - 265). The law dictates that each school district participating in a program authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch ActNational School Lunch Act
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a United States federal law signed by President Harry S. Truman in 1946. The act created the National School Lunch Program , a program to provide low-cost or free school lunch meals to qualified students through subsidies to schools...
(42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq) "shall establish a local school wellness policy by School Year 2006." The Superintendent annually reports to the Board on the district’s compliance with law and policies related to student wellness.
The legislation placed the responsibility of developing a wellness policy at the local level so the individual needs of each district can be addressed. According to the requirements for the Local Wellness Policy, school districts must set goals for nutrition education and physical education that are aligned with the Pennsylvania State Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education, campus food provision, and other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness. Additionally, districts were required to involve a broad group of individuals in policy development and to have a plan for measuring policy implementation. Districts were offered a choice of levels of implementation for limiting or prohibiting low nutrition foods on the school campus. In final implementation these regulations prohibit some foods and beverages on the school campus.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education required the district to submit a copy of the policy for approval.
Budget
In 2007, the district employed 65 teachers and the average teacher salary in the district was $41,233 for 180 days worked.In 2008, per pupil spending at Glendale School District was $12,321 for each child. This ranked 239th among Pennsylvania's 500 school districts.
Glendale School District administrative costs was $973.88 per pupil in 2008. This ranked 69th among Pennsylvania's 500 school districts. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil.
Reserves - In 2008, the Glendale School District reported an unreserved designated fund balance of zero and a unreserved-undesignated fund balance of $988,631.
In January 2011, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit on the district. Multiple serious findings were reported to the school board and administration. The auditors noted several violations of state law including entering into contracts without board approval. Teachers had certification deficiencies. On October 5, 2007, the superintendent, elementary principal, and secondary principal each received $5,750 stipend as a site administrator. At the time of audit, the grant education contact person from the US DE stated to the auditor that no stipends were to be paid from grant funds since the site coordinators were District employees that were performing these duties during their standard work day. Additionally, the stipends were not listed on the program budget.
The district is funded by a combination of: a local earned income tax, a property tax, a real estate transfer tax, coupled with substantial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government. Grants provide an opportunity to supplement school funding without raising local taxes. Both pension income and Social Security income are both exempted from state income tax and local income tax regardless of the level of income.
Boys Athletics
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