Budget Overview March 27, 2012

K – 3 Elementary Maintains small class sizes (19-22 students per class) Maintains current level of teaching assistants in Kindergarten Full complement of specials (Art, Music, Library, Physical Education) Will continue to provide support services(math coaches, reading teachers and speech)

4 – 6 Upper Elementary Maintains small class sizes (22-24 students per class) Full complement of specials like the K-3 elementary schools (Art, Music, Library, Physical Education) Will continue to provide support services (math coaches, reading teachers and speech) Maintains music program

7 – 8 Junior High Junior High School is exploring new schedule to increase student contact time Opportunities for project-based learning Maintains music program Maintains modified athletic program

9 -12 High School Focus on academic rigorous instruction Maintain 9 th grade academy Maintains music program Maintains Junior Varsity and Varsity athletic program Maintains strong compliment of Advanced Placement courses

Elementary Teachers 3.0 Reduction in three elementary classroom teachers due to reconfiguration. Reductions were at second and fourth grade. Class size averages are 19 students in second grade and 22 students in fourth grade.

Art.4 Reduction in three elementary classes due to reconfiguration (three fewer sections of art needed at the elementary level). Staff can be shared across the three elementary programs (KES, MES, and Upper Elementary) with no reduction in program.

Business.6 Reduction at the secondary level recommended because the courses are not mandated and serve as elective options Very few students have taken business as a sequence for graduation. Fewer sections of business will be offered. Math with Financial Applications and Career and Financial Management will be offered. MS office and Sports & Entertainment Marketing will not be offered.

English 1.0 Reduction made at the secondary level based upon enrollment Reduction in the number of classes with low enrollment (efficiency). An English teacher will not be part of the Yearbook Class. Mystery & Suspense class will not be offered.

Foreign Language 1.6 Elimination made at the Elementary Level because language is not mandated Desire for the Elementary Program (K-6) to shift time to focus on core instruction Secondary level will offer Spanish and French (7-12)

Guidance Counselor at the elementary level due to reconfiguration.8 at the secondary level due to enrollment Potential increase in counselor case loads

Home and Careers.1.1 of Home and Careers reduced at the 7/8 grades. Students in grades 7-8 receive this unit of study rather than in grades 5-8 as a result of our new reconfiguration of schools.

Librarian reduction at the high school.5 reduction at the junior high Potential reduction in direct instruction by Librarian at the secondary level Students will continue to have access to the library materials

Math reduction at the junior high school as an efficiency/change in schedule.4 reduction at the high school based on enrollment Time reallocated more equitably across content areas through development of the schedule at the junior high

Math Coach.5 Elementary programs had few options that are not mandated Staff can be shared across the three elementary programs (KES, MES, Upper Elementary) with minimal impact on program

Music.45 Reduction in three elementary classes due to reconfiguration resulted in three fewer sections of music at the elementary level. Increased efficiency at the elementary level due to reconfiguration. Staff can be shared across the three elementary programs (KES, MES, and Upper Elementary) with no reduction in program.

Physical Education 2.2 Reduction in three elementary classes due to reconfiguration resulted in three fewer sections of physical education at the elementary level. Reduction at the secondary level due to enrollment. Staff can be shared across the three elementary programs (KES, MES, and Upper Elementary) with no reduction in program. Potential impact on class size at the secondary level.

Reading 1.0 Elementary programs had few options for reduction. Reading teachers at the elementary level may have larger caseloads. Greater emphasis on classroom instruction.

Science.1 Reduction from.6 to.5 position at the high school Provide students opportunities to receive four years of science instruction

Special Education 3.0 Reductions due to reconfiguration and reassessment of delivery models in K-8. Allows for greater efficiencies. Higher caseloads, but still within the regulations.

Technology 1.6 Reduction in.8 at the high school recommended because the courses are not mandated and serve as elective options. Reduction in.8 at the junior high not required to meet the mandate for technology credit.

Behavior Specialist 1.0 Reduction at the high school required by the budget Higher student to Behavior Specialist ratio

Assistant Principal 1.0 Reduction due to reconfiguration Added responsibilities to Upper Elementary Principal and Junior High Principal.

Technology/Athletic Director 1.0 Positions combined due to budget Some shifting of responsibilities from both departments to other administrative offices Administrator is fulfilling two administrative roles

Transportation Director 1.0 Reduction due to budget Increased responsibilities for the Business Administrator and the Business Office staff Parents may have less direct contact with a single point person

Teacher Aide 1.0 Reduction due to reconfiguration Aide in Health Office in the Middle School was reduced since we will have a nurse in the Upper Elementary and a nurse in the Junior High School next year

Courier.5 Reduction of.5 in the general fund due to budget and reconfiguration. Fewer deliveries between buildings

Custodial Worker 2.0 Reductions due to reconfiguration

Head Custodian 1.0 Reduction due to reconfiguration

Secretary 1.0 Reduction due to reconfiguration