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Warren School Board of Directors Town Meeting 2014. The Warren School. “ Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning ”. Agenda. Thank You Results Challenges This Year’s Plan The Future…. The Warren School. “ Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning ”. Results : Education.
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Warren School Board of DirectorsTown Meeting 2014 The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Agenda • Thank You • Results • Challenges • This Year’s Plan • The Future… The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Results : Education • Ranked #8 out of 131 VT schools based on 2013 test scores • Scored top 10 for the last 7 years • Consistently meet the “Annual Measurable Objective” target score for Vermont schools under the No Child Left Behind Act • We’re moving on to get a jump on the new SBAC test 2013 NECAP Results The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Results : Enrollment Bucks the trend for the WWSU and VT... both of which are decreasing 22.7% total increase or 3.8% average annual increase for the period 3.8% increased enrollment from 182 to 189 The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Results : Finance Equalized Per Pupil Cost • 1.5 % average annual increase for period • CPI average annual increase 2.1% • Growing 25% LESS than rate of inflation $1,872 below WWSU average $433 below VT average The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Challenges This Year 10.06% External factors are making things tough… 7.5% + = 73% Budget 3.5% Major tax drivers up as much as 10.06% WWEA master contract terms State may increase homestead tax rate from $.94 to $1.01 The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
This Year’s Plan Relative CLA adjustment brings this up to about 8.3% The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
The Future… The 7.5% increase in the state tax rate has engendered lots of discussion on education costs • Consolidate local governance • “De-income sensitize” more taxpayers • Change the way taxpayers approve The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
The Future… The 7.5% increase in the state tax rate has engendered lots of discussion on education costs Why? The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
The Future… The 7.5% increase in the state tax rate has engendered lots of discussion on education costs Solutions Causes • Consolidate local governance • “De-income sensitize” more taxpayers • Change the way taxpayers approve • All taxpayers • Certain taxpayers • Local boards • State funding formula • Federal requirements • State requirements • Our economy • The kids The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”
Warren School Board of DirectorsTown Meeting 2014 The Warren School “Preparing each student for a lifetime of learning”