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

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Pat Butler Elementary School
Address:  700 Nicklaus St. , Paso Robles   CA  93446   Phone:  (805) 237-3407 
Principal:  Dorothy Halic Grade Span:  K  - 5  
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

 
Pat Butler School has a well-defined school-wide discipline policy that emphasizes the positive. Each child, at the beginning of the year, receives the "Pat Butler School Good Behavior Handbook" that explains the rules, acceptable behaviors, positive rewards, and consequences for inappropriate behaviors. Parents and students sign an agreement to support the plan for maintaining positive behavior. Classroom rules and consequences are developed by each teacher with student input. Through the school citizenship program, students receive awards and are honored at Student of the Month assemblies. Their names are listed in the school newsletter. The PAX Leader Program, designed to promote productivity, peace, health and happiness in order to improve positive learning, was implemented this year.

Some of the Program Highlights Pat Butler School has to offer students:

• Integrated technology
• Reading Extravaganza
• PAX Council
• Student Council leadership
• DARE program for 4th & 5th grades
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• PTA-sponsored field trips
• Active and supportive PTA
• "Big-Buddy Little-Buddy"
• Student-of-the-Month awards
• Parent resource library
• Noontime Homework Support Club
• Lunch Book Club
• Math Club
• Evening student performances
• Student Study Team
• PAX Leaders
• Active School Site Council
• Unique playground activities
• Before-school and after-school reading intervention programs
• Chorus

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  468 
African American  2.35  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  1.28  %
Asian  2.56  %
Filipino  0.21  %
Hispanic or Latino  23.29  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  69.23  %
Multiple or No Response  1.07  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  19  %
English Learners  10  %
Students with Disabilities  11  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  23 
Teachers without full credential  0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence   
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners   
Total Teacher Misassignments    

School Facilities 
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 
Inspected 9/21/06. No major deficiencies found. Minor concerns being addressed through normal work order system
Repairs Needed 
No major repairs necessary.
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 
Minor concerns addressed through normal work order system.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 
Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructiona 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  $4,983
District  $
State   $4,943

Student Performance 
Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 
English-Language Arts  0 %
English-Language Arts  0 %
Science  0 %
History-Social Science   

Academic Progress 
Indicator  Result 
2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report)  819  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  8  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)   

School Completion 
Indicator  Result 
Graduation Rate   

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

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  Pat Butler Elementary   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  700 Nicklaus St.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93446   Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 237-3407  Superintendent  Kathleen McNamara, Ed.D.
Principal  Dorothy Halic E-mail Address  kmcnamara@king.prps.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address  dhalic@king.prps.k12.ca.us CDS Code 40-75457-6109151 

School Description and Mission Statement 
This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 
 Pat Butler Elementary is a safe and nurturing cohesive community of learners dedicated to the academic achievement and the social and emotional development of every child, preparing them to become productive and responsible members of society with a lifelong love of learning.
Vision Statement: 
Staff and parents work together to foster a creative, safe interactive learning environment that teaches critical thinking skills, responsibility, inquiry methods and problem solving strategies, in addition to the basic skills. 

Curriculum development reflects current research-based methods that enhance student achievement in meeting District and State standards and the school’s high expectations for all students.  Our multi-faceted curriculum is diverse in methodology, incorporating a variety of learning styles and addressing assessed needs. 

Student achievement is monitored and reported through a coordinated series of State Standards and District assessments aligned with the standards, along with student use of rubrics.  This information serves to direct instruction as well as communicate progress.  Staff and site administration meet regularly to discuss and monitor student progress and interventions.

 An integral element of each child’s educational experience is the wide variety of collaborative home-school relationships made available to families enhancing student development, safety and supporting school programs.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
 We are indebted to our very supportive and involved community. There are many opportunities for parents and community to be involved in the school’s academic and extracurricular activities. We are proud of our active PTA and the volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours. We appreciate the ongoing support we receive from our local businesses and foundations. The community takes pride in being involved in a wide variety of school activities. Student events are attended by supporters from all segments of the community, including merchants, school children, retirees, neighbors, parents and friends. Working together with our parents and the community, we are dedicated to preparing our students for success in school.

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  78 
Grade 1  61 
Grade 2  78 
Grade 3  101 
Grade 4  60 
Grade 5  90 
Grade 6  0 
Grade 7  0 
Grade 8  0 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  0 
Grade 10  0 
Grade 11  0 
Grade 12  0 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  468 

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  2.35  % White (not Hispanic)  69.23  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  1.28  % Multiple or No Response  1.07  %
Asian  2.56  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  19  %
Filipino  0.21  % English Learners  10  %
Hispanic or Latino  23.29  % Students with Disabilities  11  %
Pacific Islander    %    

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  19.0  4      20.0  3      19.0  4     
1  19.3  4      20.3  2  1    20.0  3     
2  17.7  3      19.8  4      19.5  4     
3  19.5  4      19.3  3      19.8  5     
4  31.5    2    28.3    3    29.5    2   
5  32.0    2    31.5    2    30.0    3   
6                         
K-3          20.0  1             
3-4                         
4-8                         
Other                         

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program 
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program. 
Grade Level  Percent of Students Participating 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
K  100% 100% 100%
1  100% 100% 100%
2  100% 100% 100%
3  100% 100% 100%

II. School Climate 

School Safety Plan 
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

 School Safety and Emergency Response Plans
School site Safety Plan is updated and reviewed annually.  Our school also participates in monthly school wide safety drills.  In addition we also participate in two district wide emergency drills during each school year. 

Safe School and Emergency Response Plans are on file at our school and the district office. Plans are regularly reviewed, and staff is trained annually. Evacuation drills are held on an ongoing basis, and staff members using dangerous chemicals also receive training.

There are four key elements of a safe school plan:
• Safe schools are caring schools. Students in safe schools feel respected and know that the people care
about them and expect them to succeed.
• Safe schools are built through the cooperative effort of parents, students, staff and community members.
• Safe schools communicate high standards. Students know that learning and achievement is encouraged and highly valued.
• Safe schools are prepared. Ongoing training opportunities allow students and staff to increase their opportunity to deal with conflict, anger and other threats to safety. Safe schools have security checks on a regular basis to identify potential physical hazards or the school’s vulnerability to crime and vandalism.

The school's safety plan will be updated by March 1, 2008

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. 
 Pat Butler School has a well-defined school-wide discipline policy that emphasizes the positive. Each child, at the beginning of the year, receives the "Pat Butler School Good Behavior Handbook" that explains the rules, acceptable behaviors, positive rewards, and consequences for inappropriate behaviors. Parents and students sign an agreement to support the plan for maintaining positive behavior. Classroom rules and consequences are developed by each teacher with student input. Through the school citizenship program, students receive awards and are honored at Student of the Month assemblies. Their names are listed in the school newsletter. The PAX Leader Program, designed to promote productivity, peace, health and happiness in order to improve positive learning, was implemented this year.

Some of the Program Highlights Pat Butler School has to offer students:

• Integrated technology
• Reading Extravaganza
• PAX Council
• Student Council leadership
• DARE program for 4th & 5th grades
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• PTA-sponsored field trips
• Active and supportive PTA
• "Big-Buddy Little-Buddy"
• Student-of-the-Month awards
• Parent resource library
• Noontime Homework Support Club
• Lunch Book Club
• Math Club
• Evening student performances
• Student Study Team
• PAX Leaders
• Active School Site Council
• Unique playground activities
• Before-school and after-school reading intervention programs
• Chorus 

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  0.2   3.1   2.4   12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions  0.0   0.0   0.0   0.6   0.6   0.6  

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. 

 Our campus includes 20 classrooms, a multipurpose room, library, computer lab, large playground, and grassy field. Two portables have been added to the playground to accommodate the class size reduction programs. The entire school is very safety conscious as witnessed by the use of the Peaceful Playgrounds program. School vandalism and crime are virtually nonexistent. The playground is supervised by trained parent yard duty personnel to ensure the safety of all students. Pat Butler School provides a clean environment for learning. The custodians, one daytime and one evening, perform basic cleaning operations in every classroom every day. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for keeping the school litter free.

Our custodial staff, office staff, teaching staff, and students take great pride in our facilities which are maintained in a manner that assures students have a clean, safe and functional environment in which to learn.  Our facilities exceed the "Good Repair" standard of the Williams Act.

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  Yes      
Mechanical Systems  Yes      
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)  Yes      
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Structural Damage  Yes      
Fire Safety  Yes      
Electrical (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Pest/Vermin Infestation  Yes      
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)  Yes      
Restrooms  Yes      
Sewer  Yes      
Playground/School Grounds  Yes      
Roofs  Yes      
Overall Cleanliness  Yes      

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.