ISSD PARENT GENERAL Assembly (PGA)

The ISSD Parent General Assembly on May 17, 2016 covered key updates on staff hiring, finances, PTO, survey results, and school updates. The assembly introduced current and former members of the Board of Education (BOE) and outlined their roles and responsibilities. Financial matters, curriculum planning, and new staff hiring were discussed, including the appointment of a new principal and vice principal. The BOE's responsibilities in setting school policies, budgeting, and overseeing school operations were highlighted. The event also touched on the upcoming school year's staffing needs and plans for hiring new teachers.

• Parent General Assembly
• Board of Education
• Staff Hiring
• School Updates
• Financials

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1. ISSD PARENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY (PGA) May 17, 2016

2. Agenda Introduction Staff hiring update Finances and fee schedule PTO update Parents' survey results School update Q&A

3. Introduction Current members of BOE and their responsibilities: Tauseef Kazi Chair, expansion and QIAS Tamer Kadous Vice chair, HR and curriculum Futema Jafri Treasurer Rawah Ghabayen Gen. Sec., facilities, comm. and PR Ayesha Jafri HR and curriculum Yousuf Mostafa HR and curriculum Ahmad Kholaif Communications and PR Members whose term has expired: Ahmad Kholaif Yousuf Mostafa Former members who are still helping out: Syed Ali Facilities Nasser Alameddin Managing the new facility 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 1. 2.

4. BOE Roles and Responsibilities Financials Formulating yearly budget, salaries and tuition If needed, raising funds for operations and expansion Working with Principals to set goals and policies Formulate rules and procedures for school s operation Improve quality of education and productivity of staff Overseeing yearly curriculum and admissions policies Hiring and evaluating the school Principals and working with the Principals to hire, evaluate, and determine increments of all paid staff Expansionand setting long term school direction 1. 2. 3. 4. BOE is NOT BOE is NOT involved in day to day school operations

5. Principals and Staff Hiring Update Tamer Kadous

6. New Administration Have been looking for Principal candidates since January In addition to running school affairs, the plan is for new Principal to prepare the school for the next phase with the new school After announcements, we screened/interviewed a number of good candidates After final ranking we extended an offer to Br. Cemil Gulseven from Oklahoma Principal s background B.SC in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Shari ah Islamic Law, Master of Elementary Education, Master of Bilingual Education Ph.D. Educational Studies: Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Ongoing Close to 15 years of experience in Islamic schools in two schools between teaching, VP and Principal positions In addition, to help serve school s needs, we opened the floor for VP position from within staff. After interviewing applicants, the BOE selected Sr. Malika Harizi Starting next year, Sr. Malika will be part time teacher, part time VP (already factored in staffing)

7. New Year Staffing At this point it seems we need to hire around 2.5 teachers Main criteria include: Strong preference to certified teachers (or ongoing certification) followed by non-certified ones if need be Teaching experience with similar classroom size A number of good candidates have applied, and interviewing started last week In addition to material knowledge, interview focuses on presenting practical situations and ask for teacher s approach We did encounter a number of very promising candidates We expect to be almost done by end of the school year

8. Financial Update Futema Jafri

9. Projected Finances 2016-17 School Year Enrollment to date: 145 plus 5 in Pre-K = 150 total Projected budget deficit by end of FY: ($31,000)* Next Year s Projections Assuming various enrollment numbers, projections are as below: * Assuming enrollment of 167 + 7 TK to factor in student attrition due to relocation/financial hardship.

10. Tuition Tuition Increased yes it did - to be re-evaluated each year 2015-16 tuition = $540 (no increase) 2016-17 tuition = $570 rather than $580 proposed in Oct-15 PGA meeting ($30 / 5% increase) Break-even with 172 + 7 TK students factoring in estimated annual expenses 2017-18 tuition = $600 ($30 / 5% increase) 2018-19 tuition = $630 ($30 / 5% increase) Reminder - why is tuition increasing? Staff salary increments, hiring certified qualified teachers, increasing security costs, investing in management

11. Expansion The Numbers Value of the property - $2.775M for 4.28 acres & 10,752 sq. ft. Your donations at work recap of expansion financials since acquisition

12. PTO Update Rawah Ghabayen

13. PTO Update Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary 97 members; 88 on WhatsApp Accomplishments: Nasheed Club TaeKwonDo PTO Expo Sports Day Citizenship Movie Day Bake Sale International Food Fair Wednesday Fun Activity Day Welcome Ramadan Activity Teacher Appreciation Week Please be aware that PTO is an independent organization so all PTO related concerns and issues should be directed to PTO officers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

14. Parents survey results

15. Parents Survey 2016 summary Max responses from KG, congrats!

16. Parents Survey 2016 - Comments A total of 96 unique responses received (4 duplicates - KG). A lot of praises along with some negative remarks for our teachers, interim principal and vice principal, staff, admin assistant, security guard and after school activities. Need to improve English education Some complains about lack of parent/teacher communication Homework load is too much No enough focus on Quran recitation, understanding, tarbiyah and Arabic language Need for extra curricular activities - on going (Taekwondo, Spelling Bee, Science fair, Robotics, etc). Need for more/quality P.E. activities during school time. More lunch supervisors - completed. Facility: cleanliness of restrooms and lunch tables Not so positive comments about BOE Need permanent highly qualified Principal/VP

17. School Update Tauseef Kazi

18. Our ESLRs

19. Communication Protocol In case there is an issue with a teacher/PTO Talk to the teacher/PTO first If unresolved, talk to the Principals If unresolved, contact the BOE 1. 2. 3. Anyone who bypasses a step will be sent back to complete that first

20. Tardiness is still a problem The Problem The Problem Disrupts Instruction Causes students stress, embarrassment, inability to focus Students miss important parts of the lesson

21. Tardiness Policy Revision Consequences Consequences Tips for Being on Time Tips for Being on Time Lowered schoolwide citizenship grade Bedtime/lights out, unplugged hour earlier Have clothes and backpacks ready before bedtime Wake children up hour earlier Plan to be at school at 7:30 a.m. not 8:00 a.m. Use privileges as incentives/consequence 3 tardies count as 1 unexcused absence Chronic tardiness to result in school suspension Impact on re-enrollment May be reported to school agency

22. SAT 10 Score Comparison Report 100 90 Percent 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 Total Math 75 87 2014 2015 Total Reading 70 82 Language 73 85 NCE ISSD PR 70 81 69 81 72 84 69 80 72 84 75 87 74 85 76 88 79 90

23. Accomplishments 2015-16 (1/2) Science Fair Results 2016 Science Fair Results 2016- -2107 26 students from 7 26 students from 7th 2107 and 8th thgrades participated grades participated thand 8 1stPlace 2ndPlace 3rdPlace 4thPlace 3 students advance to the State Fair on May 24th 7students got special awards 9 students 6 students 9 students 2 students Library Essay: 2 winners from 4 Library Essay: 2 winners from 4th Spelling Bee (with other Islamic schools): Spelling Bee (with other Islamic schools): Two 1 Two 1st stplace winners place winners One 2 One 2nd place winner thgrade. grade. ndplace winner

24. Accomplishments 2015-2016 (2/2) October, FLL Qualifier October, FLL Qualifier: All three teams advanced to FLL championship in December. Tigers 8 : second place in robot design. Tigers 7: second place in core values and the innovative solution award (the biggest award of the season) Tigers: second place in robot performance. March, FLL Cup March, FLL Cup: Tigers 7N: champions runner-up Tigers 6 : best working team award. The picture of this team was used in a Ted Talk as a result of their outstanding performance. April, Spring showdown: April, Spring showdown: Tigers 6: second place in robot performance April, April, Botball Botball: : Our middle school in a competition designed for high school Tigers 8 : First place in Alliance Match Tiger 7 : Third place in seeding round and best robot design award with the highest score of the day. Both teams shared the team spirit award and advanced to the international Robotics competition in Florida this summer InshaAllah.

25. Quran assessment to start in 2 to 3 weeks Quran Goals K 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Expected to be able to: 1. Review all letters and correct pronunciation. 2. Read from the Qur an (Juz' 29 &30) with 70% accuracy applying some tajweed rules. [June, 2016] Expected to be able to: 1. read and pronounce all letters properly Al Qayida (first semester) 2. read from the Qur an (Juz 'Amma) with 70% accuracy [June 2016] Read from the Qur an (Juz' 28 -30) with 70% accuracy applying most tajweed rules. [June, 2016] Read from the Qur an (any Juz') with 70% accuracy applying learned tajweed rules. [June, 2016] Read from the Qur an (any Juz') with 80% accuracy applying learned tajweed rules. [June, 2017] Read from the Qur an (any Juz') with 85% accuracy applying learned tajweed rules. [June, 2018] Read from the Qur an (any Juz') with 90% accuracy applying learned tajweed rules. [June, 2018] Read from the Qur an (any Juz') with 90-95% accuracy applying learned tajweed rules. [June, 2018] Expected to be able to read and pronounce all letters properly. Telawah and Tajweed Expected to know by heart: Al-Fatiha, ayat-ul-kursi, the last 10 surah from Juz Amma (except Al- Kafiroon & Al-Humazah) last 2 ayas of al- baqarah, [June, 2015] Expected to review KG suwar [6/2016] and know by heart: Al-Kafiroon, Al-Humaza , At-Takathoor, Al- Qariyah, Al-Zalzalah, Al- Qadr, Al-Teen, . [June, 2015] Expected to review [June, 2016] and know by heart: KG-2nd grade Suwar, Al bayyinah, Al-balad, Al- Fajir, Al-ghashiya, Al- Alaa, At-tariq. [June, 2015] Expected to know by heart [June, 2017]: KG, juz'30 and review 6- 7 grade suwar with full tajweed and good pronunciation; Al- Hujjarat; Al-Mulk [June, 2017] Expected to review [June, 2016] and know by heart: KG-1st grade suwar, , Al- Aadyiat, Al-alaq, Ash- sharh, Ad-duha, Al-layl, Ash-shams, [June, 2015] Expected to review [June, 2016] and know by heart: KG-3rd grade suwar , Al- Boorooj, Al-inshiqaq, Al- mutafifeen, Al-Infitar, [June, 2015] Expected to review [June, 2016] and know by heart: KG-4th Suwar , At- Takweer, Abasah, An- naziat, An-nabaa. [June, 2015] END OF JUZ 30. Expected to review and know by heart: KG, juz'30 with full tajweed and good pronunciation; Al-Insan; Al-Qiyyamah; Nuh. [June, 2016] Expected to know by heart : KG, juz'30 and review sixth grade suwar with full tajweed and good pronunciation; Luqman; Al-Qalam. [June, 2016] Quran memorization For all suwar memorized this year; ( Al-Insan, Al- Qiyyamah, Nuh) students are expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned 4. Any age appropriate fiqh issues revealed in the suwar 5. Ahadith and historical events related to the suwar (if applicable) [June, 2015] For all suwar memorized this year; (Luqman, Al- Qalam), students are expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned 4. Any age appropriate fiqh issues revealed in the suwar 5. Ahadith and historical events related to the suwar (if applicable) [June, 2015] For all suwar memorized this year, (Al-Hujjarat; Al- Mulk) students are expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned 4. Any age appropriate fiqh issues revealed in the suwar 5. Ahadith and historical events related to the suwar (if applicable) [June, 2015] For all suwar memorized (this year), expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned 4. Any age appropriate fiqh issues revealed in the suwar[June, 2015] For all suwar memorized (this year), expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned[June, 2015] For all suwar memorized (this year), expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of key words in each ayah 3. full meaning of suwar, reason and time for revelation and lessons learned[June, 2015] For all suwar memorized, expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of main words [June, 2015] For all suwar memorized (this year), expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of main words [June, 2015] For all suwar memorized (this year), expected to know: 1. the story and main topic 2. the meaning of main words [June 2015] Tafseer

26. Q & A Jazak Allah khair for coming