Budget Planning Allen ISD 612 E. Bethany Drive Allen, Texas Allen Independent School District November 14, 2011
Tonight’s Agenda
Objectives To provide a personalized educational experience for every child To provide sufficient opportunities for students to be prepared for the next level
Considerations Enrollment growth continues 3.3% in ,590 more students by 2014/15 SB1 reductions remain in effect through 2014/15 Impact from school finance litigation? Budget plan should sustain the District through next biennium ( ) Elementary #17 opening to relieve overcrowding
Legislative Impact from SB1 Public education reduced $5.3 billion in FSP and grants over current funding levels Target Revenue phase-out targeted by 2017 TRE elections held in over 400 districts in Texas to date Pending lawsuits against the State challenging the school finance system
Post TRE Priorities Elementary Restore staffing to 22-1 in K-4 (This will take some transition time. Building capacity may be an issue in some instances.) Staff for growth
Post TRE Priorities Secondary Provide sufficient/strategic staff for adequate student flexibility in scheduling for graduation and preparation for college and/or career pathways Reduce and/or eliminate classes over 30 as appropriate Replace essential student support Staff for growth
Other Budget Considerations Other Strategic Items Strategic Plan 3.0 Student support 9-12 Technology and Facilities support Compensation/Benefits
Immediate Campus Support (2 nd Semester) Renew SEI funding to campuses Relieve Elementary and Secondary class- sizes – 23 FTE’s Replacing Student Support – 7 FTE’s Counseling; SPED; CIS SRO Program Contribution
Future Budget Considerations Elementary and Secondary class-size relief Student Support Operations Support: Technology/Facilities Strategic Planning Initiatives
Multi-Year Projection
Revenue/Expenditures
Fund Balance Data
Enrollment Projections
What’s Included? Teaching staff to reduce class size Student Support Staffing for growth Elementary #17 Strategic Planning budget
What’s Not Included Compensation Benefits
QUESTIONS FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES In Allen ISD, in every school every day, every child will be provided with engaging school work. Allen ISD Mission Statement: