DPS Realignment Plan Division of Finance

2. DPS Realignment Plan Division of Finance April Royster, CPAExecutive Director Office of Accounting

3. (K – 12) * * NOTE:Between 2003-2007 41,576 students were lost totaling $291,032,000 (Projected)

4. Total Cost $1,104,364,293.11

5. FY07 Percent Revenue $ 1,355,906,989 100.00% Personnel Costs 1,104,364,29381.45% Funds Available For other costs $ 251,542,69618.55% Total Revenue vs Personnel Costs

6. FY08Percent Projected Revenue $ 1,240,483,052 100.00% FY07 Personnel Costs 1,104,364,29389.03% Funds Available For other costs $ 136,118,75910.97% Total Revenue vs Personnel Costs

7. DPS FY07 – FY08 Comparison General Fund (11,13,14,22) Appropriations • FY08 Expenses Include: • Decrease in staffing of 333 General Fund Positions amounting to ($28,333,330) • Decrease in special education supplement of $5 million • 1% Increase in DFT Salaries amounting to $6 million

10. Noncompliance with the Deficit Elimination Plan $210 million loan immediately becomes due & payable A financial manager gets appointed to the District District Realities

11. Reduction in Facilities costs Reduction in programs being offered - i.e. Fine Arts $14 million, Athletics $3.5 million, Student Aids/Co-ops $4.8 million, Noon-hour aides $9.4 million Additional lay-offs – Approx. 1,800 persons District Realities

12. Additional concessions and concession increases required by remaining employees Reductions in non-instructional personnel, i.e. security, custodians, etc. Increase in over class-size pay-outs Loss of valuable staff, and increased decline in morale due to the above. District Realities (con’t)

13. State of Michigan FY 2007 deficit - $920 million City of Detroit FY 2007 deficit - $163 million Detroit Public Schools FY 2008 projected deficit - $118 million District Realities (con’t) “Nobody’s coming to SAVE US!”

14. DPS Realignment Plan Division of Business Services Darrell Rodgers, Ph.D.Chair DPS Realignment Planning Committee 2007-2008Chief Of Facilities Maintenance and Auxiliary Services

15. Preserve Strong Academic Programs and Support New and Innovative Programs Reduce Expenses by Eliminating Excess Space Purpose of the Plan

16. DPS Financial Condition IMMEDIATE & BOLD ACTION REQUIRED

17. ENROLLMENT 119,893 (PK-12) CLASSROOMS VACANT 642 PROGRAM CAPACITY 180,822 40+ BUILDINGS < 50% FULL SEATS AVAILABLE 60,929 DPS Facilities/Enrollment

18. 60,000 Empty Seats REVENUE TIED TO ENROLLMENT 50% BUILDING OCCUPANCY = 100% COST DPS Capacity and Loss of Students

19. Realignment Committee • Committee Formed in October 2006 • All DPS Departments Represented • Stakeholder Outreach Meetings Held

20. Realignment Committee • Preliminary Realignment Plan Released, January 5, 2007 • Responsibility: • Preserve Strong Academic Programs and Support New and Innovative Programs • Develop plan for “rightsizing” District Facilities with enrollment

21. Objectives • Increase the potential to achieve educational excellence • Increase enrollment in under populated schools to maximize the use of the “better” buildings

22. Increase operational efficiency while keeping students as close to home as possible and managing transportation costs Maximize the use of operationally efficient facilities Objectives

23. Considerations For Realignment: Capacity vs. Enrollment Enrollment Trends Academic Achievement Better Academic Culture/Climate Building Condition High Operational Costs Residential Development Realignment Committee

24. Public Engagement • DPS Internal Stakeholders • Principals • Curriculum / Instruction • Facilities Services • School Leadership & Accountability • Other Departments

25. Public Engagement • External Stakeholders • Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) • Other Union Leaders • City Officials • Skillman Foundation • New Detroit, Inc. • Others • Community Input Meetings on Realignment Process • Community Forums on School Realignment

26. Public Engagement • City-Wide Parent Information Meetings • Public Hearings Conducted • Over 60 Written Proposals Reviewed • Site Visits • Realignment Plan Revised

27. 33 Buildings to close by Fall 2007 Ten (10) conditional closures by Fall 2008 Empty seats decreased by 32,250 Projected annual savings: Over $16.9 million starting 2008 Opportunity to flatten central office Plan Highlights

28. Preserve successful schools & programs Reading First Schools With Increasing MEAP Scores Increase Busing & Transportation Opportunities Busing Costs Not Impacted Significantly Plan Highlights

29. Not Just a Closure Plan Turnaround Plan Improving Education with focus on Academic Achievement Improving School-Based Leadership Improving Customer Service Stabilize Enrollment Plan Highlights

30. New and Expanded Programs Single Gender 7-12 Grade Academies 23 NEW theme-based schools Three (3) K-12 neighborhood campuses Ninth Grade Academy Pilot Program Expanded Alternative Education Programs Restore and enhance curriculum to increase student achievement and performance Plan Highlights

31. Maximize utilization of better buildings Concentrate all resources to better serve students, parents and staff Mobilize resources to provide safe learning environments, transportation offerings and increased security Plan Benefits

32. Redirect resources for: Security Curriculum and Technology Housekeeping Maintenance (ex. painting, lighting, restroom improvements) Building and grounds improvement Improve customer service & satisfaction In our schools In district offices In related facilities Plan Benefits

33. Redesign schools to meet the academic needs of our students Flatten central office organization and create a service-oriented culture that delivers equitable services to students and schools Plan Benefits

34. Challenging Task Ahead Additional Meetings with School Staff and School/Community Stakeholders Multi-Year Support Plan Implementation

35. Transition Teams Counselor Social Worker Public Safety Officer LSCO Chairs Curriculum Specialist Administrator Teacher Representative Transition Team Coordinator Open House events at receiving schools Before school year ends During the summer months. Plan Implementation

36. School Board Approves Realignment Plan Integrated Plan – Changes have a ripple effect Meetings at closing schools within the next 30 days Information for Parents/Community Staff Meetings to discuss process and concerns Team Building Development Customer Service Training Letter(s) to parents impacted with notice of newly assigned school(s) ~ May, 2007 Telephone Hotline for Realignment Plan Information Next Steps

37. Coordinate with the Opening of School Task Force Logistics and Move Management Construction Modifications at Receiving Schools Close and/or Decommission Buildings Development of Facilities Master Plan Next Steps

38. “Realigning DPS for Success” Stop Spending Money on Empty Spaces Enhance Academic Performance Increase Enrollment in Better Buildings Improve Operational Efficiency Publicize Competitive Advantages Stabilize Enrollment Conclusion

39. State of Michigan FY 2007 deficit - $920 million City of Detroit FY 2007 deficit - $163 million Detroit Public Schools FY 2008 projected deficit - $118 million District Realities “Nobody’s coming to SAVE US!”

40. “Realigning DPS for Success”

41. DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS REALIGNMENT PLAN 2007-2008 Relocation Relocation