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DOUGLASS
USD 396
USD 396
B.O.E.
Douglass Schools - USD 396 BOE Profile
Douglass Public Schools has a tradition of strong academic achievement. Coupled with a diverse extra-curricular program, Douglass continues to touch the lives of many throughout the area. New facilities have opened great opportunities and the strong technology options give rise to innovative ideas for staff and students. When one ties these elements to smaller class size and the close proximity to opportunities in the city, it makes for an ideal teaching and learning experience.
Douglass - USD 396 Board of Education Mission Statement
The mission of the Douglass Board of Education is to set policy which will have a vision for the future. This vision will assist and challenge teachers in educating our youth in accordance with the expectations of state and federal law, while being responsive to community beliefs. It will strive to bring out the talents and capabilities of all who are involved within the school district.
Douglass - USD 396 Educational Goals
*to develop a command of the fundamental intellectual processes and skills needed today and in the future
*to develop self-discipline to work, study, and play constructively as well as develop the intellectual curiosity and eagerness to become a lifelong learner
*to develop a cooperative attitude toward living and working with others in a diverse and global environment
*to acquire an understanding of self and an appreciation for one’s worthiness
*to develop and maintain good health, hygiene, and physical fitness with an awareness for public health and safety
*to develop the ability to make sound decisions, be resourceful, and to anticipate and accept the consequences of one’s decisions
*to acquire an appreciation and basic knowledge for technologies
*to develop an understanding of sound and responsible personal finance skills
2014-2015 Board Members
Brent Nispel President
David Zaldivar Vice President
Leslie Braddy Member
Chuck Cody Member
Garland Moore Member
KaLyn Nethercot Member
Troy Starr Member
The organization of the Douglass Public Schools has been kept streamlined and efficient. The Superintendent works through the four building administrators for effective building level leadership. The transitions counselor helps students as they move from building to building. While the NCA Coordinator ties all NCA activities within the school improvement program. Support services are lead by the directors in transportation, food service, and grounds, while student support comes from the counseling department and the transitions counselor. A strong family orientation is key to the success of the staff as both the classified and certified staff work to promote the best for the students of the Douglass community.
The District's Accomplishments and Challenges
Accomplishments: The Douglass Public Schools has been recognized as the second district in Kansas to develop a Transitions/Credentialing program for each student. This program sets standards for students in core curricular areas as well as work related expectations. As students progress from building to building, parents and students meet with a team of teachers to review the credentialing and work to make the grade level transition as seamless as possible. Over the past years, Douglass students have produced some of the highest average ACT scores in the Wichita area with over 70% of the senior class being tested. K-12 alignment has given the district the ability to coordinate and sustain quality educational levels throughout the educational program.
Challenges: Douglass Public Schools has experienced a declining enrollment the last few years, following ten years of consistent growth. The challenges for the future will evolve around school funding issues and staffing. Health insurance costs have prevented the district from adding the classified staff to the district’s health insurance group. For the first time in many years the staff was able to receive a modest increase in salary for both certified and classified staff, some of whom are still below the state income average for their classification. Continued work in this area is needed. Recent statistics indicate a drop in enrollment in our colleges of education. Fewer individuals are looking at teaching as an option.
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