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Dry Branch Elementary School. Proposed Budget FY 2011 Stewart County Public Schools Cool Springs, Virginia. Acknowledgements. The budget developed for Dry Branch Elementary of Stewart County Public Schools could not have been produced without the support
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Dry Branch Elementary School Proposed Budget FY 2011 Stewart County Public Schools Cool Springs, Virginia
Acknowledgements The budget developed for Dry Branch Elementary of Stewart County Public Schools could not have been produced without the support and leadership of the budgetary committee members. We deeply appreciate their dedication to maintaining the financial stability of Dry Branch Elementary. They worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the students and the goals of the school board.
Budget Committee Members Dr. Matthew BenjaminSuperintendent of Stewart County Public Schools Dr. Watta Brain Director of Elementary Education Dr. I.N. ClusionDirector of Special Education Kate BubserPrincipal of Dry Branch Elementary Brian CrossonAssistant Principal of Dry Branch Elementary Jennifer CondraTeacher (team leader grades 3-5) Maura GreenTeacher (team leader grades K-2) Linda ShannonParent Liaison John KennySchool Business Partner Representative
Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence and develop the character to make the world a better place. We will create a nurturing and safe learning community in which all participants are encouraged to take risks in order to reach their highest academic potential. We will structure an academic environment in which all students achieve high standards and benchmarks while their progress is closely monitored, thus producing self-motivated learners. In this way, we will impart the love of learning throughout our school community and pave the way towards a productive future for all.
School Vision Student achievement is our top priority.
Priority Goal #1 Improve the quality of instruction. • Provide sufficient funding to implement the Standards of Quality, Standards of Learning, SOL remediation efforts, Standards of Accreditation, and No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress goals • Provide funding for necessary teaching positions based on enrollment/pupil-teacher ratios (average 18:1 in grades K-2, 19:1 in grades 3-5, and 22:1 in grades 6-12) and other factors • Maintain sufficient funding for textbook replacements • Consider the impact of federal budget cuts in No Child Left Behind grants on programs or personnel • Provide sufficient funding for risk reduction and English as a Second language students, which have seen cost increases in recent years
Priority Goal #3 Assure a safe and secure learning and work environment for students and employees. • Add full time security guards at each school • Reduce bullying at all grade levels, especially among elementary school students
Priority Goal #6 Continue to enhance technology in the schools and administrative area. • Continue implementation of the Six Year Technology Plan including regular computer and server upgrades and replacements
Number of Students, Teachers, and Per Pupil Teacher Ratios for 2010-2011 Dry Branch Elementary *Kindergarten Total: 81 **1st Grade Total: 81