Budget Details Summary

 The proposed 2007-2008 Board of Education Budget in the amount of $56,131,224 represents
a 4.48 % increase in spending for the coming fiscal year.

 The Recommended Budget Addresses the Following Needs:

Staffing - 

·   Reallocate 1.2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) professional staff to PHS – This will address the

anticipated enrollment increase at the high school.  The reallocation involves a 0.2 FTE Spanish

Teacher from MMS and 1.0 FTE English/Social Studies Teacher from PES.

·   Reassign Information Technology Director to the Budget (formerly a grant funded position).

·   Create Elementary Math Mentor – Grant funding will support a K through five Math advisor. This

position will focus on professional assistance for all teachers regarding our Math program.

Instruction –

·   Lease/Purchase Student Management Software – To enable analysis of student performance data. Rapid analysis of student data allows the administration to improve instruction where needed.

·   Instructional Supplies – Necessary to support activity-related programs with more textbooks and

     consumable supplies.

·   World Language Planning – In preparation of expanding the World Languages Offerings System

    Wide in coming years.

Capital Improvements -

·   RMS AC Science Wing and Playing Fields Restoration

·   PHS Pole Lights, Pool Locker Room, and Video Equipment

·   PES Carpeting and HVAC repairs

·   LMES Gym Floor Refinishing, Signage and Concrete Sidewalk Repair

·   GES Windows, HVAC repairs and doors

School Budget Referendum

May 2, 2007

6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For Detailed Information Regarding the 2007-2008 School Budget, please visit http://www.region15.org/budgetinformation200708.shtml

Len Hamm and Jackie Mulhall, Co-Chair           Email:  PTOAdvisoryCouncil@Region15.org