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USD 251 Future Planning

USD 251 Future Planning. Community Forums February 19, 2006 1:00 Admire 3:00 Reading 5:00 Americus. Welcome. Agenda Introductions Purpose of Future Planning Study Group Kansas School Funding USD 251 Enrollment History Operating Costs – Facilities Operating Costs - Personnel

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USD 251 Future Planning

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  1. USD 251 Future Planning Community Forums February 19, 2006 1:00 Admire 3:00 Reading 5:00 Americus

  2. Welcome • Agenda • Introductions • Purpose of Future Planning Study Group • Kansas School Funding • USD 251 Enrollment History • Operating Costs – Facilities • Operating Costs - Personnel • School Building Utilization and Capacity • Study Group Initial Thoughts • Cost Reduction Measures-Scenarios • Other Thoughts • Summary Comments • Please Fill Out Feedback Form USD 251 Future Planning

  3. USD 251 Mission Statement  The purpose of the schools of USD 251 North Lyon County is to give each student the opportunity to reach their academic, physical, and social potential in order to meet the demands of living in a rapidly changing world. USD 251 Future Planning

  4. Future Planning Study Group Charge • The study group will review the current educational structure of the district taking into consideration factors that affect delivery of educational services to the children of North Lyon County. The study group will examine the current enrollment and alignment of schools with regards to what might be anticipated in the future based on current data. USD 251 Future Planning

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  6. Identified Priorities Quality of student education • Making sure there is proper instruction; providing opportunities and services for every student to reach their potential; providing resources; maintaining a comprehensive curriculum K-12 with coursework leading to work and/or college pursuits after graduation. Class size / teacher-student ratio • Maintaining lower ratio ranges which enhance instruction in the classroom. Maintaining Quality Competent Staff • Keeping competitive working conditions, salaries and benefits and support for professional development so competent licensed individuals want to work in USD 251. Extra-curricular opportunities • Keeping a number of offerings and programs so students have a chance to participate. District stability • Planning keeping in mind how much can be handled before crisis; providing economic stability; ensuring predictability in decision making. [This means providing students and families with a level of continuity in the district structure and school boundary lines – attempting to keep students from being shuffled and reshuffled during their K-12 experience.] Staffing ratios / admin., others • Maintaining ratios which enhance services and support to the classroom. Responsibility to tax payers in the district • Maintaining a balanced budget to meet district priorities. [This is fiscal responsibility in general as well as responsibility for the local patrons’ tax dollars. Also includes economic efficiency with funding from all sources; federal, state, and local. Maintain communities • Keep all schools open. Transportation • Length of bus ride USD 251 Future Planning

  7. Kansas School Finance Brief Overview • Bottom Line in Kansas is, Enrollment = Budget • Basic Major Funding Sources for a School System • Base State Aide Per Pupil: amount allocated for each student enrolled in a school district to create the general operating budget. School taxes from each county go into the state and then are redistributed according to the School Finance Formula. • Base Aide Per Pupil is debated about this time every year in the state legislature. The debate is generally over “fairness in distribution” and “amount needed to adequately fund” schools for a suitable education. • Local Option Budget:Ability for a school system to levy an additional amount through local taxes for additional general operating funds (Currently not to exceed 27% of budget; Yes many school districts are at the 27% level) • Capitol Outlay: An amount levied by the school district based on the assessed valuation within the school district boundaries. This is a restricted fund basically used for major building and equipment needs (can not be used for such things as operating salaries and supplies) • Other Sources: Sometimes there are federal or other grant type monies that come to the district on a “flow through” basis. You may here terms like Title Funds or At Risk monies which are also restricted use funds and must be spent in the area they have been allocated. Some of these funds may be used for salaries and supplies; just depends on the restrictions that are aligned with the allocation. USD 251 Future Planning

  8. USD 251 Enrollment Areas For Additional Weighted Funding • Low and Correlated Weighted FTECurrent 228.1 in 2001-304.7 • Vocational Weighted FTECurrent 11.1 in 2001- 13.0 • Bilingual FTECurrent 0 in 2001-0 • At Risk Weighted FTECurrent 15.1 in 2001-24.3 • New Facilities Weighted FTECurrent 0 in 2001-0 • LOB From2004-05 to 2005-06 Increase $12,937 • Transportation FTECurrent 78.4 in 2001-70.9 • Special Ed Weighted FTE & Categorical • FTE or full time equivalent is for enrolled students. USD 251 Future Planning

  9. Current Class/Grade Ranking by Enrollment Largest 7th 60 9th 55 11th 53 8th 51 5th 45 6th 45 Middle 3rd 44 12th 43 4th 39 10th 382nd 33 1st 31 Smallest Kind 26 Current District Enrollment 563 USD 251 Future Planning

  10. Admire Enrollment History & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  11. Americus Enrollment History & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  12. ReadingEnrollment History & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  13. Northern HeightsEnrollment History & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  14. District Wide Enrollment History & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  15. Next Five Year Potential Loss of Funding - Assuming Constant Kindergarten Enrollment Compared to Graduating Seniors General & Supp Per Pupil $ 7,518* 2005-06 Enrollment: 563 (Loss of funds divided by number of students remaining) Increase Per Pupil Needed to Cover the Loss based YearLoss Loss of Fundson Remaining Enrollment 2006-07 -17 $ (127,806.00)$ 227.01 2007-08 -27 $ (202,906.00)$ 476.42 2008-09 -12 $ (90,216.00)$ 177.94 2009-10 -29 $ (218,022.00)$ 456.11 2010-11 -25 $ (187,950.00)$ 414.90 -110 -19.54% (five year loss in enrollment) > 800,000 Loss In Revenue (* Budget At A Glance Figures from KSDE) USD 251 Future Planning

  16. Other Fiscal Thoughts • 1% salary increase • District wide need about $33,000 +/- ; an increase of approximately $58.60 needed per student in state aide to cover the cost. • For Certified Staff about $22,500 +/- • For Classified Staff about $5,500 +/- • For Administrative Staff about $4,700+/- • 1% operating increase equals about $70,000 +/- (includes salaries);anincrease of approximately$124.33 needed per student in state aide to cover the cost. (based on Budget At A Glance Figures from KSDE) USD 251 Future Planning

  17. Building Cost Comparison USD 251 Future Planning

  18. Building Operating Costs- Admire USD 251 Future Planning

  19. Current Staffing Ratios & Projections USD 251 Future Planning

  20. Building Operating Costs- Americus USD 251 Future Planning

  21. Building Operating Costs- Reading USD 251 Future Planning

  22. Building Operating Costs- Northern Heights USD 251 Future Planning

  23. School Building Utilization and Capacity Admire USD 251 Future Planning USD 251 Future Planning

  24. School Building Utilization and Capacity Americus USD 251 Future Planning USD 251 Future Planning

  25. School Building Utilization and Capacity Reading USD 251 Future Planning USD 251 Future Planning

  26. School Building Utilization and Capacity Northern Heights School USD 251 Future Planning USD 251 Future Planning

  27. Study Group Initial Thoughts Cost Saving Measures • Consolidate Positions • Principals • Librarians • Counselors • Etc. • Grade Consolidation • Buildings Incentive Measures • Full Day Kindergarten at all schools • After school programs. • For elementary kids • Half day program for kindergarten kids • Sports Practice During the School Day USD 251 Future Planning

  28. Expense Reduction Strategies Administrative Reduction (starting at the smallest savings point) Less Administration:> $ 39 k+/- Teaching Reduction Class Size going from 10 to15: $688 k+/-(El. $452k / Sec. $236k) Class Size going from 10 to 12: $336 k+/-(El. $220k / Sec. $119k) Non- Teaching Reduction (savings at one half the certified reduction rate) Service Class Size 10 to 15: $ 90k+/- Service Class Size 10 to 12: $ 43k+/- Building Operating Reduction (Current rates staying the same) 4 to 2 Buildings: > $ 127 k+/- 4 to 3 Buildings: > $ 62 k+/- USD 251 Future Planning

  29. Plan 3 BuildingsK - 2 3 - 6 7 -1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  30. Plan 3 BuildingsK - 4 5 - 8 9 -1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  31. PLAN 3 Buildings K - 5 6 - 8 9 -1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  32. PLAN 3 Buildings K - 6 7 - 8 9 - 1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  33. PLAN 3 Buildings Two K – 8s & a 9 -1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  34. PLAN 3 Buildings Two K – 6s & 7 -1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  35. PLAN 2 Buildings K - 6 & 7 - 1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  36. PLAN 2 Buildings K - 7 8 - 1 2 USD 251 Future Planning

  37. Screening Rubric USD 251 Future Planning

  38. Other Thoughts • Phase In Plan • Whatever is decided, do it in stages so enrollments can continually be monitored. “Less change” at one time. • Make Major Adjustments at One Time • This will allow people to know better how to plan for the future and not have to worry about “what else” may occur. USD 251 Future Planning

  39. Summary • Grades K-2 are the smallest class sizes; enrollment decline will continue with each graduating class. • All enrollment projection models reflect a continued decline in enrollment. • State Aide is still an unknown however the initial Post Audit Report places small districts at risk for new revenue sources. The term “hold harmless” basically just keeps districts from losing funds immediately. USD 251 Future Planning

  40. Assume the district has to align the expenses with revenue anticipating a reduction in revenue. Which Plan/Method(s) will you support for the district’s students? Plans/Methods Consolidate Positions Restructure to three Buildings K-2, 3-6, 9-12 K-4, 5-8, 9-12 K-5, 6-8, 9-12 K-6, 7-8, 9-12 K-8, K-8, 9-12 K-6, K-6, 7-12 Restructure to two Buildings K-6, 7-12 K-7, 8-12 Implementation All At Once Phased In Feedback Needed USD 251 Future Planning

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