School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08

Note:  This SARC with Data was downloaded from the California Department of Education (CDE) Website on Feb. 26, 2008.  The data provided in this SARC was current as of that date.  The CDE is continually updating and/or correcting their databases.  If after Feb. 26, 2008, the CDE updates data that we provided in this SARC, you will see the most recent data reflected in the CDE database.

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Butte County Special Education School

Address:  1859 Bird St. , Oroville   CA  95965-4854  Phone:  (530) 532-5740
Principal:  Bonnie McWilliams Grade Span:  K  - 12 
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 This School

 
The Butte County Office of Education provides a full range of services designed to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe, low incidence and mild disabilities.  Eligible students range in age from birth to 22 years old.  Currently over 700 pupils receive services.

Student Enrollment 

Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  85 
African American  1.18  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.35  %
Asian  10.59  %
Filipino  1.18  %
Hispanic or Latino  17.65  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  63.53  %
Multiple or No Response  3.53  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  61  %
English Learners  7  %
Students with Disabilities  97  %

Teachers 

Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  32 
Teachers without full credential  1 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence    0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners    0
Total Teacher Misassignments     0

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 
Most recent Williams Facility Inspection was in October 2006. The next inspection is planned for completion by January 2008.
Repairs Needed 

Repairs have been corrected with the exception of the roof at Mesa Vista School.  Spot repairs have been completed in areas of suspected leaks. 

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 
Modernization Funds have been approved and Deferred Maintenance funds are allotted to replace the roof  and the HVAC system at Mesa Vista School  during the summer of 2008

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%
Foreign Language  0%
Health  0%
Science Laboratory Equipment  0%

School Finances 

Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site  NA
District  $7,752
State   $4,943

Student Performance 

Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 
English-Language Arts  NA
English-Language Arts  NA
Science  NA
History-Social Science  NA

Academic Progress 

Indicator  Result 
2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report)  563  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  C  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)    NA

School Completion 

Indicator  Result 
Graduation Rate    0

Postsecondary Preparation 

Measures  Percent 
Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma    NA
Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission    0

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)

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 This School 

Contact Information 

This section provides the schools contact information. 
School  District 
School Name  Butte County Special Education   District Name  Butte County Office of Education  
Street  1859 Bird St.   Phone Number  (530) 532-5757
City, State, Zip  Oroville  , CA  95965-4854  Web Site  www.bcoe.org 
Phone Number  (530) 532-5740  Superintendent  Don  McNelis 
Principal  Bonnie McWilliams E-mail Address  sped@bcoe.org
E-mail Address  sped@bcoe.org  CDS Code 04-10041-6069256 

School Description and Mission Statement 

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 

The Butte County Office of Education provides a full range of services designed to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe, low incidence and mild disabilities.  Eligible students range in age from Birth to 22 years old.  Currently over 700 pupils receive services.  Many students receive more than one service. 

Special Education Teachers and Designated Instruction Specialist provide the following:

 

  • Day Treatment Intervention Classes for Emotionally Disturbed (ED)
  • Severely Handicapped Classes
  • Speech and Language Services
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program
  • Visually Impaired (VI) Itinerant Program
  • Orthopedically Impaired (OI)
  • Itinerant Program
  • Home Instruction
  • Infant/Toddler Early Start Intervention Services
  • Assistive Technology Services
  • Occupational Therapy Services
  • Resource Specialist Services
  • Adult Transition Programs for the Severely Handicapped
  • Adapted Physical Education Services
The ultimate goal of Special Education is to empower every student with special needs through individualized services and to provide the highest quality education in the least restrictive environment.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  

Butte County Office of Education recognized the responsibility of the school to involve parents in all aspects of the special education process.  It is not only legally required that parents participate in the IEP process, but with parental support and input, students’ growth, educationally, socially and emotionally will be optimal.

Parents have the opportunity to attend Back to School/Open House nights at the campus where their student is attending.  Regular progress reports are sent home to keep them abreast of their students growth on their IEP goals and objectives. Annual participation in the IEP process is essential.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 
Grade Level  Number of Students 
Kindergarten  2 
Grade 1  2 
Grade 2  3 
Grade 3  8 
Grade 4  4 
Grade 5  4 
Grade 6  5 
Grade 7  2 
Grade 8  6 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  9 
Grade 10  7 
Grade 11  9 
Grade 12  1 
Ungraded Secondary  23 
Total Enrollment  85 

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  1.18  % White (not Hispanic)  63.53  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.35  % Multiple or No Response  3.53  %
Asian  10.59  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  61  %
Filipino  1.18  % English Learners  7  %
Hispanic or Latino  17.65  % Students with Disabilities  97  %
Pacific Islander    %    

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 
Subject  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  23-32  33+  1-20  23-32  33+  1-20  23-32  33+ 
English                  6.0  2  0   
Mathematics                  8.0  1     
Science                  6.0  1     
Social Science                  7.0  1     

II. School Climate 

School Safety Plan 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 
A comprehensive School safety plan was adopted in October 2001, and is currently being updated to align with federal and state guidelines.  Classes on general education campuses follow plans developed by the district in which they are located.  The required notification letters are mailed out to all classified and certificated staff in September of every school year.  The key elements include child abuse reporting, blood born pathogens, sexual harassment, dress code, and general policies and procedures.

School Discipline Practices 

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school’s use of disciplinary strategies. 
Creating a positive climate for learning is a goal of our special education program.  Discipline and behavior management rules and regulations have been established which include procedures for developing a Behavior Support Plan for students, when the need has been established through the IEP process. Regular student attendance is encouraged and if students become habitually truant they are referred to the local SARB Board.

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  93.8   89.7   155.3   91.3   30.4   63.7  
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. 

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.

Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

General

The Butte County Office of Education provides instructional services in a wide variety of schools and community settings. There is one Special Education Center, Mesa Vista School, located in Thermalito. Thirteen classes are located on district campuses in seven districts.  Adult Transition programs are based in community locations to better facilitate vocational and service training.

Age of School Buildings

Mesa Vista Campus was built in 1971.  This school has 6 classrooms, a multipurpose room, and several offices for administrative and support personnel.  In addition to Mesa Vista we have multiple portables located on campuses around Butte County:

·         Portable in Gridley on Sycamore Campus, built in 1998

·         Portable at Chico Senior High School, built in 1987

·         Portable at Chico Junior High School, built in 1975

·         Portable at McManus School in Chico, built in 1986

·         Portable at Oakdale Heights in Oroville, built in 1975

·         Portable at Nelson Abe School in Thermalito, built in 1988

·         Two Portables at Las Plumas High School, both built in 1992

Maintenance and Repair

BCOE maintenance staff ensure that the repairs necessary to keep the school and all portable classrooms in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner.  A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency and safety related repairs are given the highest priority.

Cleaning Process and Schedule

Mesa Vista School has one full time custodian who in coordination with administration has developed a cleaning schedule to ensure a clean and safe school.  BCOE contracts with individual districts to provide the daily custodial services to each of our portable classrooms.  

Deferred Maintenance Budget

BCOE participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts and county offices 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.  Current deferred maintenance plan include Mesa Vista to receive additional fall zone material, roof replacement, and HVAC replacement.  

School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 
Item Inspected  Repair Status  Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 
Good  Fair  Poor 
Gas Leaks  x      
Mechanical Systems  x      
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)  x      
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)    x    
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)    x    
Structural Damage  x      
Fire Safety  x      
Electrical (interior and exterior)  x      
Pest/Vermin Infestation  x      
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)  x      
Restrooms  x      
Sewer  x      
Playground/School Grounds    x    
Roofs  x      
Overall Cleanliness  x      

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 
Item Inspected  Facility Condition 
Exemplary  Good  Fair  Poor 
Overall Summary  Good

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  22  21  32  77 
Without Full Credential  2  2  1  1 
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence      0 N/A 

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