TISA Funding Plan Survey

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Type a questionPlease select ALL stakeholder group(s) that best describes you.
Parent
Parent of a student with special needs
Parent of an English Language Learner
Teacher
Community member
District administrator
Other school staff (support staff, teacher assistant, etc.)
Student
Elected official and/or school board member
Principal
School leader (assistant principal)
Civil rights organization member
Disability rights organization member
Central office staff
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What is TISA?

TISA is a new way of allocating state funding to public schools. The goal of TISA is to make sure that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of where they live or what their background is.

TISA takes into account a number of factors when distributing funding, including:

The number of students in each school and their attendance

The number of students who are economically disadvantaged

The number of students who are English learners

The number of students with disabilities or other challenges like dyslexia

The performance of each school on state assessments or ready graduates

TISA also provides additional funding for schools that are making progress towards their goals, and for schools that are serving students with the greatest needs. And, that’s where you come in. Teams of teachers, administrators and district leaders have determined the district’s goals. That’s where we need your feedback. Our new TISA plan accounts for the district’s plan to tackle those goals.

A new state procedure requires each district to gather feedback on its plan. We need you to review the goals and the strategies that GMSD has proposed, and provide feedback according to those goals.

The full Germantown Municipal School District TISA Accountability Report Draft for the 24-25 school year can be found here.

Feedback will be organized around the District's three funding goals:

Elementary School Literacy

Middle School Mathematics

High School Ready Graduates
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Goal 1: Reading comprehension is a foundational skill that is essential for success in all academic disciplines. GMSD is investing in staff and programming to help all students become strong readers by the end of third grade. Please select ALL the strategies you agree should be funded through TISA:* This field is required.
Using high-quality teaching materials and instructional practices that are aligned with evidence-based research on effective reading instruction.
Providing instructional coaching and support to teachers to help them implement effective reading instruction in their classrooms.
Investing in intervention programs and tutors to provide targeted support to students who are struggling to read.
Other
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Please provide any additional thoughts on how Germantown Municipal Schools can best support its literacy goal for our K-3rd grade students.
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Goal 2: Mathematics is another essential skill for success in college and careers. Students who are strong in math are better able to solve problems, think critically, and make sound decisions. GMSD is committed to helping all middle school students achieve Algebra I Readiness. To achieve this goal, the district will employ a variety of strategies. Please select ALL strategies you agree should be funded through TISA:
Using high-quality teaching materials and instructional practices that are aligned with evidence-based research on effective math instruction.
Providing instructional coaching and support to teachers to help them implement effective math instruction in their classrooms.
Investing in intervention programs and tutors to provide targeted support to students who are struggling in math.
Other
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Please provide any additional thoughts on how Germantown Municipal Schools can best support math instruction for our middle school students.
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Goal 3: This means having the academic skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college-level coursework, as well as job skills necessary to thrive in the workplace. GMSD is committed to helping all students graduate high school ready for college and careers. To achieve this goal, the district will employ a variety of strategies. Please select ALL strategies you agree should be funded through TISA:
Using high-quality teaching materials and instructional practices that are aligned with evidence-based research on effective college-prep instruction.
Investing in intervention programs and interventionists to provide targeted support to students who may struggle on the ACT.
Providing all students with access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum that aligns with state and national standards.
Offering a variety of college and career readiness programs and resources, such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and career and technical education (CTE) programs.
Providing students with opportunities to develop the job skills necessary for success in college and careers, such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
Other
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Please provide any additional thoughts on how Germantown Municipal Schools can best support college and career readiness in high school students.
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