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Weighted Student Formula

Weighted Student Formula. Student-based Budgeting or School-based Budgeting. District-based Budgeting. Arbitrary in funding Limited staff input Academic plans and Professional development viewed as out of touch. Student-based Budgeting or School-based Budgeting.

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Weighted Student Formula

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  1. Weighted Student Formula Student-based Budgeting or School-based Budgeting Weighted Student Formula

  2. District-based Budgeting • Arbitrary in funding • Limited staff input • Academic plans and Professional development viewed as out of touch Weighted Student Formula

  3. Student-based BudgetingorSchool-based Budgeting • Funding based on student needs • Site-based management • Academic and professional development relevant to the student’s needs Weighted Student Formula

  4. In Dollars Base $2,250 K-3 225 ESL 450 Spec.Ed. 500 TOTAL: $3,425 Percents Base 1 K-3 .1 ESL .2 Spec.Ed .22 Percent of Base 1.52 What WSF looks like. Weighted Student Formula

  5. Keys to Success • WSF is aligned with academic initiative and accountability system for student achievement. • Training, support and time form Central office. • School-level teams: principal and staff. • Teams develop monitor school plans and budgets. • School is a community of learners. • Families have choice. Weighted Student Formula

  6. Where is WSF? • States: • Hawaii • California • Colorado • School Districts • Edmonton • San Francisco • Seattle • Houston • Cincinnati Weighted Student Formula

  7. What are the obstacles? • WSF does not generate new funds. • District must have total buy into WSF. • Some schools can loose dollars. • Added budgeting responsibilities to principal • The politics of determining per student allocation. • Collective bargaining agreements. Weighted Student Formula

  8. Closing CommentsandQuestions Weighted Student Formula

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