The budget workshop document discusses 2016-17 macro budget issues including the reserve percentage for the past few years, use of one-time money to balance budgets, and anticipated revenue increases. Pending issues include final budgets from the state legislature and governor. Proposed changes include continuation of funding for elementary paras and addition of funding for secondary school media centers and tutoring. Class size guidelines are also presented, with maximums ranging from 23 for core K-3 classes to 60 for PE classes.

1. Budget Workshop II
March 4th, 2016

2. 2016-17 Macro Budget Issues
• Reserve:
• 2013-14: 7% ($61,838,766)
• 2014-15: 5% ($46,059,856)
• 2015-16: 5% ($47,515,232)
• Use of One Time Money in 2015-16
• Approximately $21 million was used to balance budget ( ̴$22 million in 2014-15 and $44
million in 2013-14)
• Additional $12 million (from additional roll) was used on one time expenses
• Anticipated Increase in General Revenue from Senate and House Budget is
$9M (~1% increase)
• Expected Roll (above the 5%) is approximately $22 million in General Revenue

3. Pending Issues
• Final budget decisions from House and Senate, growing conflict with
Governor
• Summer School for Lowest 300 Schools
• Charter Enrollment
• Actual Amount of Prior Period Funding

4. Proposed Changes to the Allocation Plan
• No changes to allocation plan. Three consecutive years of minimal changes.
• Create allocation plan for K-2s, K-6s, and 3-6s
Continuation Funding Strategies to Address Allocation Needs
• Continue $1,500,000 for elementary paras (same as current year) for before and after school and lunch coverage
Addition to Schools
• ~$600,000 in hourly funds for secondary school media center coverage. This will provide 4 hours per day, per school for a
paraprofessional (or equivalent) to oversee media center operations.
• Provide ~$1,500,000 to provide hourly tutoring to all schools at a rate of $10 per FTE for A, B, and C schools and $20 per
school for D and F schools.
District Level Funding Affecting Schools
• Increase marketing funding through Communications/Marketing Department
• Revisit coach allocation to consider shift to elementary interventionists or to schools with greatest percentage of 1-3 years
of experience, VAM, and/or school grade
• Increase number of full time district funded nurses
• Increase number of school site computer technicians to support schools
• Provide stipend for school based webmaster
• Provide stipend for school site wellness ambassador

5. Class Size Guidelines
Courses Examples Max
Core as defined by class
size
English, Math, Science, SS, Reading Grades K-3: 23
Grades 4-8: 27
Grades 9-12: 30
Core not defined by class
size*
Math, Science, Social Studies not
defined by State Statute and
Accelerated classes such as AP, IB,
and AICE
Middle: 35
High: 35
Non-Academic Electives* All other electives other than band,
chorus, and drama**
Middle: 35
High: 38
Computer classes will not exceed the number of
machines in the classroom
PE Middle/High: 60
Notes:
*Students in elective classes that exceed the numbers above (mainly singleton and doubleton classes) will be given a letter with the choice
of remaining in the class at the current size (no additional students will be enrolled) or offered the opportunity to change their schedule
**Band, chorus, and drama will be set based on the size of the room and teacher recommendation for class size