PURPOSE: This rule implements an accountability system for Missouri public school districts and is designed to stimulate and encourage improvement in student performance. An assessment of school districts’ educational outcomes will enable the State Board of Education to classify districts as required by state law.

1. (1) Pursuant to section 161.092, RSMo, this rule is to be effective two (2) years from the date of adoption of the proposed rule by the State Board of Education (board). The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP)–5 Performance Standards and Indicators, Appendix A, included herein, is comprised of quantitative standards for school districts. MSIP–5 Process Standards and Indicators will include evidence of adequate instruction in physical education and fine arts to be included in standards used to determine classification.
2. (2) School district performance will be reviewed annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (department) in accordance with this rule, including the standards, using the appropriate scoring guide, forms, and procedures outlined by the department. Review of these data will guide the department in determining school districts in need of improvement as well as the appropriate level of intervention necessary for significant and sustained improvement in student achievement and in determining high performing school districts that may serve as models of excellence. Decisions will be made using multiple years of data.
3. (3) The board will assign classification designations of unaccredited, provisionally accredited, accredited, and accredited with distinction based on the standards of the MSIP.
4. (4) As a condition of receiving a classification designation other than unaccredited, each school district reviewed under the MSIP must maintain a current school improvement plan in a format approved by the department. Districts identified through the MSIP as needing improvement must submit a school improvement plan for approval by the department.

5. (5) A school district’s classification designation based on the standards of the MSIP will remain in effect until the board approves another designation. The board may consider changing a district’s classification designation upon its determination that the district has—

   1. (A) Failed to implement any required school improvement plan at an acceptable level;
   2. (B) Demonstrated significant change in student performance over multiple years;
   3. (C) Employed a superintendent or chief executive officer without a valid Missouri superintendent’s certificate in a K-12 school district, or employed a superintendent or chief executive officer without a valid Missouri superintendent’s or elementary principal’s certificate in a K-8 school district;
   4. (D) Experienced significant change in the scope or effectiveness of the programs, services, or financial integrity upon which the original classification designation was based; and/or
   5. (E) Failed to comply with a statutory requirement.
6. (6) The board of education of any school district which is dissatisfied with the classification designation assigned by the board shall request reconsideration within sixty (60) calendar days of notice received of the original classification. The request for reconsideration shall be submitted to the commissioner of education and state the specific basis for reconsideration, including any errors of fact cited to support reconsideration. Review by the board shall be scheduled within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of the request for reconsideration and shall be based upon the materials submitted with the original classification, the request for reconsideration, and any materials offered by the commissioner of education or requested by the board. APPENDIX A Missouri School Improvement Program MSIP–5 Performance Standards and Indicators

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR K-12 DISTRICTS

1. 1. Academic Achievement—The district administers assessments required by the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to measure academic achievement and demonstrates improvement in the performance of its students over time.

   1. 1. Student performance on assessments required by the MAP meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates improvement in performance over time.
   2. 2. The percent of students tested on each required MAP assessment meets or exceeds the state standard.
   3. 3. Growth data indicate that students meet or exceed growth expectations.

2. 2. Subgroup Achievement—The district demonstrates required improvement in student performance for its subgroups.

   1. 1. The performance of students identified on each assessment in identified subgroups, including free/reduced price lunch, racial/ethnic background, English language learners, and students with disabilities, meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.

3. 3. College and Career Readiness—The district provides adequate post-secondary preparation for all students.

   1. 1. The percent of graduates who scored at or above the state standard on any department-approved measure(s) of college and career readiness, for example, the ACT®, SAT®, COMPASS® or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
   2. 2. The district’s average composite score(s) on any department-approved measure(s) of college and career readiness, for example, the ACT®, SAT®, COMPASS®, or ASVAB, meet(s) or exceed(s) the state standard or demonstrate(s) required improvement.
   3. 3. The percent of graduates who participated in any department-approved measure(s) of college and career readiness, for example, the ACT®, SAT®, COMPASS®, or ASVAB, meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
   4. 4. The percent of graduates who earned a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Technical Skills Attainment (TSA) assessments and/or receive college credit through early college, dual enrollment, or approved dual credit courses meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
   5. 5. The percent of graduates who attend post-secondary education/training or are in the military within six (6) months of graduating meets the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
   6. 6. The percent of graduates who complete career education programs approved by the department and are placed in occupations directly related to their training, continue their education, or are in the military within six (6) months of graduating meets the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.

4. 4. Attendance Rate—The district ensures all students regularly attend school.

   1. 1. The percent of students who regularly attend school meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.

5. 5. Graduation Rate—The district ensures all students successfully complete high school.

   1. 1. The percent of students who complete an educational program that meets the graduation requirements as established by the board meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR K-8 DISTRICTS

1. 1. Academic Achievement—The district administers assessments required by the MAP to measure academic achievement and demonstrates improvement in the performance of its students over time.

   1. 1. Student performance on assessments required by the MAP meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates improvement in performance over time.
   2. 2. The percent of students tested on each required MAP assessment meets or exceeds the state standard.
   3. 3. Growth data indicate that students meet or exceed growth expectations.

2. 2. Subgroup Achievement—The district demonstrates required improvement in student performance for its subgroups.

   1. 1. The performance of students identified on each assessment in identified subgroups, including free/reduced price lunch, racial/ethnic background, English language learners, and students with disabilities, meets or exceeds the state standard or

demonstrates required improvement.

1. 3. High School Readiness—The district provides adequate post-elementary preparation for all students.
2. 1. The percent of students who earn a proficient score on one (1) or more of the high school end-of-course (EOC) assessments while in elementary school meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement.
3. 4. Attendance Rate—The district ensures all students regularly attend school.
4. 1. The percent of students who regularly attend school meets or exceeds the state standard or demonstrates required improvement. AUTHORITY: sections 160.514, 160.526, and 167.131, RSMo 2000, and sections 160.518, 161.092, 162.081, and 168.081, RSMo Supp. 2011.* Original rule filed Aug. 18, 2011, effective March 30, 2012. *Original authority: 160.514, RSMo 1993; 160.518, RSMo 1993, amended 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008; 160.526, RSMo 1993, amended 1998; 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003; 162.081, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1992, 1993, 1998, 2005; 167.131, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1993; and 168.081, RSMo 1963, amended 1984, 2002.