School District Analytics Paper

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You have been tasked by the board of education to design a community presentation about financial, human resources and student performance. Using the state’s websites (Illinois), look-up your district’s most recent financial data for the past three years. Also obtain a copy of the district’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) and district report card for the same period. Create a series of charts/graphs which show your district’s trends over the three-year period. Also compare your school district’s most recent data with at least two other local school districts (in Illinois) of similar size and demographic make-up. Size and demographic make-up means enrollment +/-20%, low income students +/- 10% and type of district (i.e., all elementary, high school or unit). Collect, analyze and interpret the data to demonstrate your knowledge of the school report card and ability to research any other financial/HR/student performance data available to the public or on the state website. Test your findings by sharing it with an administrator from your district. Areas for data collection should include: the diverse make-up of student body and community, socio-economic status (free and reduced lunch), standardized (state and national) testing results, etc. Likewise, financial data may include issues of wealth, tax base, budget, cost per pupil, reserves, and enrollments. HR data would include average class size, ratios of certified staff to students, average teacher and administrator pay, and staff qualifications (years of experience, etc.) Analyze your data to determine the strengths and weakness of your school district about student performance, HR and financial resources. How does your district’s student performance compare to the other districts when accounting for financial resources and staffing data? Include graphs and charts to demonstrate this information. Your paper should be 5-6 pages long. Your paper should be organized as follows: Demographics: Your school district and those chosen for comparison purposes. Three-year District Analysis: Compare your district’s trends over three years with respect to district resources, HR, finances and student performance. Include graphs and charts as appropriate. Comparative Analysis: Compare your district to the other three districts with respect to district resources, HR, finances and student performance. Include graphs and charts as appropriate. Strengths/Weaknesses: What are the strengths/weaknesses of your district relative to student performance/HR/finances when compared to the other districts Review your analysis with a school business administrator prior to submission. Papagner must be in APA 7TH