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FY 08
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
Budget Proposal
January 27, 2007

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Our mission is to educate and enable all students to reach their greatest academic, social and emotional potential in a safe environment where excellence and commitment are both fostered and valued throughout the entire community.
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School Improvement Plan Goals 06/07
Goal # 1 To facilitate continuous growth in student academic performance
Spelling
Math
Open Response Questions
Homework
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Goal # 2 To cultivate and foster a collaborative relationship between the school and the community through interactive participation
Goal # 3 To develop a school culture in which each student’s academic, social, and emotional experiences assure them a seamless transition as they move from one grade level to the next as well as from elementary to middle to high school.
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School Improvement Plan Goals FY 07/08
Goal # 1 To facilitate continuous growth in student academic performance
To improve overall math performance in all
grades
To increase math scores on the grade three, four and five MCAS Test
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Goal # 2 Improve internal communication that will lead to higher academic achievement for all students
Increase communication between grade levels and specialists and students
Create plan for transitioning from grade to grade in areas of academic and social/emotional growth
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Collaborate on grade level expectations that will increase academic performance and establish high standards for all students
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Goal # 3 To create a safe, secure environment for all students and staff
All students, staff and parents will know that MRE has a plan in place for keeping everyone as safe as possible
Establish a strong network of communication with necessary town departments
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Goal # 4 To develop a school culture in which each student’s academic, social, and emotional experiences assure them a seamless transition as they move from elementary to middle school
To determine developmentally appropriate expectations for each school
To develop a strategic plan for moving from elementary to middle
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Budget development process
Discussions and input from School Council members and results of survey
Met with each grade level team and the specialists to determine budgetary needs
Referenced goals of the MRE School Improvement Plans for FY 07 and FY 08
Assessed needs based on MCAS results
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Prioritizing budget requests
Supporting the goals of the School Improvement Plan were considered top priority
Academic achievement and growth
Communication that leads to a stronger school culture and addresses the social/emotional growth of students
Creating a safe, secure environment
Transitions from elementary to middle school
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Cost Center Line Overviews
General Office Supplies (+ $1,025)
Consumables
Furniture
Kidney table for one classroom
Book shelves
Listening Centers
Overhead projectors
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Textbooks (+$1,885)
Dictionaries for grades 3-5 need replacement
Big books, trade books, additional Scott Foresman reading book
Instructional Supplies (+$1,350)
Supporting academic instruction in all content areas and specialty areas for grades K-5
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Technology (+$5,700)
Includes a Poster Maker to be used by MRE and BMS
Library (+$2,200)
Professional Development (+$3,200)
Includes funds for a math consultant to work with teachers
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504 Compliance (+$1,000)
Other Expenses (+$1,500)
Security and safety in and outside of the school (signs, surveillance cameras, etc.)
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FY 08 Budget Initiatives
Strong focus on strengthening math instruction, improving math skills and increasing MCAS math scores. A .5 Remedial Math Teacher and funding professional development including a math consultant to work with staff is being requested.
Integrating technology in all content and specialty areas by providing additional software and professional development for staff.
Continue to build the collection in the school library
School security and safety
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Summarize FY 07 New Initiatives
Health
The district health curriculum being implemented in grades K-5 is leaving students with a wealth of practical knowledge to live healthy, safe lives. Informal feedback from parents has been very positive.
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Science and Engineering
Science and Engineering for fifth grade students has been a very successful endeavor. Next year’s sixth graders will have a basic understanding of the concepts and expectations of the 6-8 program strengthening the overall skills developed in this area.
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Instructional Coaches
MRE used the Instructional Coaches stipend to establish what is proving to be a valuable vertical team for grades 1-5. Although, the number one focus is math, it provides an opportunity for discussion of all areas of the school day as well as improves communication between grade levels.
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Conclusion
The Mary Rowlandson Elementary School budget strives to support a culture that fosters academic growth, strengthens social and emotional development of children and builds continued professional development for staff to become life-long learners. It addresses a plan to improve communication from grade level to grade level, between the elementary and middle schools and with parents and community members. The proposed budget also stresses the importance of a safe and secure environment for all.
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