School Improvement Plan

Building Leadership Team

• Andrea Broom, Dean of Students
• Dan Stueckle, Health/Fitness
• Karey Richardson, Assistant Principal
• Hannah McCann, Leadership
• Bryce Bontemps, Special Education
• John Diseth, Social Studies
• Jeanette Brain, Paraeducator
• Naomi Diseth, CTE
• Rhonda Huse, Science
• Jeremy Glasco, Social Studies
• Stefani Fersch, English/Language Arts
• Catherine Roe, Music & Arts
• Heidi Escacerga, Special Education
• Lisa Rollins, Math
• Julia Cox, Math
• Taryn Louise, Counselor
• Donovan Bridges, Counselor
• Jen Fox, Principal
• Kelli Findlay, SEL TOSA

Multi-Disciplinary Team

• Andrea Broom, Dean of Students
• Karey Richardson, Assistant Principal
• Taryn Louise, Counselor
• Donovan Bridges, Counselor
• Jen Fox, Principal
• Kelli Findlay, SEL TOSA
• Adrienne Lehman, MLL
• Geni Saalborn, OTGS
• Justin Patterson, Security
• Caris Ash, LAP
• Tiffany McPeak, LAP
• Ashlee Bishop, Attendance

Grade Level Team

• Andrea Broom, Dean of Students
• Hannah McCann, Leadership
• John Diseth, Social Studies
• Rhonda Huse, Science
• Jeremy Glasco, Social Studies
• Karey Richardson, Assistant Principal
• Stefani Fersch, English/Language Arts
• Lisa Rollins, Math
• Taryn Louise, Counselor
• Donovan Bridges, Counselor
• Jen Fox, Principal
• Kelli Findlay, SEL TOSA

Parent and Community Partners

• Naomi Pena, President, Stahl Booster Club
• Megan Diffenderfer, Treasurer, Stahl Booster Club
• Ashley Bricette, Secretary, Stahl Booster Club
• Pierce County Sheriff Deputy Carly Cappetto
• Holden Muench, ASB President 
• Aiden Tesoro, ASB Vice President 
• Daniel Oh, ASB Treasurer 

• Washington School Improvement Framework
• Smarter Balanced Assessment/Interim Assessment Blocks
• Universal Screening
• Credit Attainment
• Discipline Referrals
• Suspension/Expulsion Data (i.e. out of school suspensions/in-school suspensions)
• Healthy Youth Survey
• School Climate data
• Stakeholder Survey
• English Language Proficiency Data (WIDA)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Extra-curricular activities participation

Contributing Factors in Areas of Strengths and Challenges

We have worked hard to increase learning and reduce failing grades over the last several years but still have work to do. We have seen tremendous growth in our ML student population but recognize that there is a disconnect between our ML families and the school community. We are unsure if the hesitancy to connect with the school is due to language barriers or cultural relevancy of the importance of school.

Alignment of School Vision and Equity Statement with Building Culture and Daily Practices

The mission/vision of Stahl for the past number of years has been “Show Up, Do the Work, Be Positive” which is well known by students and staff. We will be working to revise our school’s mission and vision over the course of this school year. We recognize that the purpose of a school’s mission and vision statement is to set the course for our institution by sharing our aspirations, guiding principles and speak to what we are collectively aspiring to attain. We believe that “show up, do the work, be positive” is a great slogan for our school but it does not speak to our aspirations or core educational values.

Staff Demographics

Based on the most recent data from 2022-2023, provided by OSPI, 59% of our teachers are female and 41% are male. The Ethnicity of our staff is: 90% White, 6% Asian, 2% Black and 2% Latino. Our teachers have 12.9 years of experience and 75.5% have a master’s degree or higher.

Goal 1

To support the Puyallup School District’s Strategic Plan that 80% of students meet or exceed benchmark for literacy assessments by Spring 2027, teachers at Stahl will implement strategies to support student literacy in all content areas. Student achievement, as measured by SBA and STAR.

Goal 2

To support the Puyallup School District’s Strategic Plan that 80% of students meet or exceed benchmark for math assessments by Spring 2027, teachers at Stahl will implement strategies to support student engagement in math. Student achievement, as measured by SBA and STAR.

Goal 3

During the 2023 Run of the Washington School Improvement Framework, there are multiple subgroups of students who are struggling with growth, proficiency, regular attendance and/or being on track for graduation. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Stahl MTSS Team will create a systemic framework of interventions to help support students in terms of academic, behavioral, SEL and attendance needs 

Literacy Across Content Areas

• Strategies:

  • Implement strategies to support student literacy in all content areas

  • Staff will meet regularly in departments/PLCs to review student data and align lessons

  • LAP staff to support students who are struggling with content

  • Targeted support for students served in ML and Special Education

  • High Leverage Practices
     

• Success Measures:

  • SBA: 51.8% to 61.2%

  • STAR: 40.1% to 53.4%

Student Engagement in Math

• Strategies:

  • Implement strategies to support student engagement in math

  • Common lessons and assessments using the district curriculum maps and other resources

  • LAP staff to support students who are struggling with content

  • Targeted support for students served in ML and Special Education

  • Staff will meet regularly in departments/PLCs to review student data and align lessons

  • High Leverage Practices

  • Create an SBA Interim Assessments Block calendar for grades 7 & 8
     

• Success Measures:

  • SBA: 40.1% to 53.4%

  • STAR: 39% to 52.6%

Systemic MTSS Framework

• Strategies:

  • Create a systemic MTSS framework that supports all students’ academic, behavioral, SEL, and attendance needs

  • Explore options for providing Tier 2 & 3 interventions within the school day

  • Office Team (admin, counselors, dean, SEL TOSA, and Social Worker) will collaborate on interventions and consequences for Tier 2 & Tier 3 services for students needing non-academic support

  • SEL lessons are offered during Homeroom every Tuesday

  • Grade Level Expectations Assemblies

  • Student Rights & Responsibilities PowerPoint in Homeroom

  • HIB Lessons

  • Provide space and support for students to de-escalate and reflect on their behavior, allowing them to resume learning
     

• Success Measures:

  • MTSS framework created by June 2025

  • Growth in multiple cells of the WSIF framework