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Weighted Student Formula. John F. Donahue. Foundation or Base Costs. 1. NJ Constitutional Provisions – Thorough and Efficient 2. What is a Thorough and Efficient Education?
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Weighted Student Formula John F. Donahue
Foundation or Base Costs • 1. NJ Constitutional Provisions – Thorough and Efficient • 2. What is a Thorough and Efficient Education? • 3. In 2007 Professional Judgement Panels were charged with identifying the educational resources necessary for a thorough and efficient education. • 4. It was agreed that the base model for this exercise would assume a district of 5,250 students
Example: A district has three “resident” students. One Elementary, One Middle, and One High School Student. The “resident” enrollment is three (3). The weighted enrollment is 3.20. • One Elementary - 1.00 $11,209 • One Middle - 1.04 11,661 • One H.S. - 1.16 12,999 • Total - 3.20 Weighted $35,869Same as 3.20 X $11,209=$35,869