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Thornapple Kellogg Schools

Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Budget Reduction Plan for the 2010-11 school year. District Priorities. Students First Be Fiscally Responsible Retain Programs Retain People. Systems Thinking. Look at effects change might have on the entire system.

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Thornapple Kellogg Schools

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  1. Thornapple KelloggSchools Budget Reduction Plan for the 2010-11school year

  2. District Priorities • Students First • Be Fiscally Responsible • Retain Programs • Retain People

  3. Systems Thinking • Look at effects change might have on the entire system. • The easy way isn’t always the best way. • The cure can be worse than the disease.

  4. Systems Thinking • Look at effects change might have on the entire system. • The easy way isn’t always the best way. • The cure can be worse than the disease.

  5. What we’ve done… A-Team and Cabinet • Meetings • Analysis of consequences • How might we manage changes • Costing out of ideas • Contacting other districts

  6. What we’ve done… Accumulated ideas from staff and community: • Email • Voice mail • Individual meetings

  7. What we’ve done… Worked with union leadership: • Draft list of reductions • Seniority lists to determine accuracy of potential layoffs

  8. What we’ve done… Met with those whose job status might be affected: • Chris: Support Staff • Gary: Certified Staff

  9. What we’ve done… Started to meet with those whose programs might be affected.

  10. Good stuff • Teachers • Support Staff

  11. $1 Million Budget Reduction2009 – 2010 • Reduced teaching and Support staff w/ERI (no layoffs!) • Used Federal Stimulus dollars • Reduced athletic budgets • Self-funded field trips • Plus more…

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  13. Thornapple Kellogg2009-2010

  14. 2+ million dollar problem 2010-11 (-$165-$268) 2009-10 (-$165) 2008-09 $6,883 $7,151 $7,316

  15. The Governor’s BudgetIff: Change in Sales Tax Passes 2010-11 (no change) 2009-10 (-$165) 2008-09 $7,151 $7,151 $7,316

  16. The Governor’s BudgetIf: Change in Sales Tax Doesn’t Pass 2010-11 (-$255) $765,000 for TK 2009-10 (-$165) 2008-09 $6,896 $7,151 $7,316

  17. The Senate Appropriations BillNo change in sales tax – BUT…. 2010-11 (-$118) $355,000 for TK 2009-10 (-$165) 2008-09 $7,033 $7,151 $7,316

  18. Expenses Increases (?) Retirement Rate: per Governor’s Budget: • from 16.94% to 19.41% • (2.47% increase = $350,000) per Senate Bill: • from 16.94% to 17.08% • (.14% increase = $20,000)

  19. Expenses Increases (?) Insurance: • Still unknown (Kent County Average ~ 18%) • Range of increase: 8% - 28% • $265,000 - $925,000 (More information by May 1st)

  20. $2 - $3 million deficit • Budget reductions are necessary • Spend into Fund Balance • How much is contingent upon: • State funding • Possible legislative reforms • Health insurance increases • Outcome of negotiations

  21. First Round of Budget Reductions

  22. General Operations • Discontinue subs for custodians (when possible) • Discontinue weekend building checks • Reduce extra summer cleaners • Share KISD bus run with Caledonia Schools • Discontinue self operated Driver Education

  23. General Operations (cont) • Reduce Auditorium manager • Reduce Energy manager • Police Liaison Officer • Increase facility use revenues • Green school initiatives • (paperless pay stubs, volunteer personal appliance program, reduce copies) Projected Savings $127,900

  24. Instruction • Freeze textbook purchases • Reduce conferences for professional development • Reduce substitute costs for curriculum work • After school programs (become tuition paid) Projected Savings $170,500

  25. Administration • Reduce salaries • Reduce benefits Projected Savings $140,000

  26. Elementary • 2.5 Elementary teaching staff • 1.0 Literacy coach Projected Savings $297,500

  27. Secondary • 3.0 Teaching staff • .4 Literacy coach • 1.0 – 2.0 Counselors • 1.0 Media Teacher • Reduce extra days for counselors Projected Savings $391,500 - $491,500

  28. Special Education • 1.0 Teacher Projected Savings $65,000

  29. Support Personnel • 2 day custodians • 2 secretary positions • 1 media assistant • Alternative Education aide • 3 part-time food service/office monitors • Reduce copy center hours • 1 special ed aide Projected Savings $312,500

  30. Athletics Reduce expenses and increase revenues • Including but not limited to: • One way transportation where appropriate • Increase “Pay to Participate” Projected Savings $54,500

  31. Total Projected Savings –So far… • General Operations $ 127,900 • Instruction $ 170,500 • Administration $ 140,000 • Elementary $ 297,500 • Secondary $ 391,500 • Special Education $ 65,000 • Support Personnel $ 312,500 • Athletics $ 54,000 Total $1.56 million

  32. Side Effects • Change is difficult • People may be uncomfortable • Consequences of inaction

  33. District Priorities • Students First • Be Fiscally Responsible • Retain Programs • Retain People

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