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1. RestoreProtect Oak Harbor Public Schools Educating Every Student for SUCCESS

2. New Resources for Success • Increased levy for 2014-17 • Additional state funds (due to the “McCleary decision”) • Some restoration of federal cuts (sequestration) • Strong fund balance • Revenues more certain than in the past • Enrollment growth after years of decline • After 6 years of cuts, focus on restoration

3. Challenges for 2014 & Beyond • Moving from “good to great” • Increasing student success • Predicted enrollment growth of 600 to 900 students over next 5 years • Overcoming “scarcity mentality” • Unfunded and underfunded state and federal mandates • Program implementation

4. Half of New Levy in 2013-14 • Levies are collected on calendar years • We collect half of the new levy amount in 2013-14; full levy amount in 2014-15 Sept. ’13 Jan. ’14 Sept. ’14 Jan. ‘15 2013-14 School Year 2014-15 School Year New Levy Yr. 2 Prior Levy New Levy Yr. 1 Half of new levy amount in 2013-14 • Allowed only some of the restorations in 2013-14 and the remaining in 2014-15

5. Ongoing from Prior Levy • 20 Teachers • 7 IAs • 2 Business/HR Positions • 4 Computer Techs • Staff Development • 2.5 Maintenance Staff & Supplies • Computers & Technology Equipment • 6 Custodial, Clerical Positions & Supplies • Some Building & Library Budgets (School Supplies)

6. Levy Commitments Met in 2013-14 (from guide sent to voters) • All commitments from prior levy • Fully Restored • Middle school day (6 teachers) • 7 half-days (covered by state restoration), also restored lost days/hours for classified staff • Half-day Kindergarten • Support staff positions (3 custodians, 1 grounds, 1 maintenance, 1 clerical) • MS/HS activity bus and tutoring • Some assistant coaches • All middle school athletics • Tech staff (1 position) • Tech replacement (additional $250,000) • Protected athletics & activities (restored budgets & stipends)

7. Levy Commitments Met in 2013-14 (from guide sent to voters) • Partially Restored • Curriculum replacement (added $300,000 - half restored) • Major repairs and replacement (added $300,000 - half restored) • Supplies and Equipment (added $75,000 – half restored; all building budgets restored) • Instructional Assistants (13 positions: library, ISS, SPED, office; restored lost hours) • Certificated Staff (6 middle school for added time, 3 counselors, two .5 MS CTE teachers) • SPED, Health, & Safety (1 psychologist, part-time nurse, part-time resource teacher, part-time SLP & SLP assistant, PD funds)

8. Levy Commitments Remaining for 2014-15 (from guide sent to voters) • Certificated staff (additional 4 to 8 positions) • SPED, Health & Safety (additional $120,000) • Major repairs and replacement (additional $300,000) • Full curriculum replacement (additional $300,000) • Supplies and equipment (additional $75,000) • Instructional Assistants (TBD) • Athletics, Music, Tutoring & Activities (additional $500,000)

9. 2014-15 Revenue Impacts Additional Levy McCleary Enrollment Impact Aid Sequester Restoration Fund Balance Net Revenue + $1,800,000 + $ 300,000 + $ 950,000 +/- $250,000 - $ 30,000 + $ 280,000 + $ 500,000 + $3,800,000 Note: Excludes planned reduction of DoDEA grants = -$800,000, since this is offset by expenditure reductions

10. 2014-15 NEW Expenditure Impacts Net Revenue Contract Commitments Utilities Mandated Staffing* Balance Available For Levy “Restore” Commitments & other enhancements • + $3,800,000 • $250,000 • $100,000 • - $1,100,000 • $2,350,000 *State K-1 Class Size Reduction, ELL, Federally Restored Title I & SPED, Teachers & IA’s for Additional Enrollment

11. 2014-15 +$1,800,000 2013-14+$2,500,000 Protect & Restore with New Levy Learning Time Middle School Day ½-day K Clsroom/Support Class Size, Counselors, IA’s, Support Staff, Supplies, etc. Texts & Tech Maintenance Incl. Grounds, Custodians, Maj. Projects, Clerical Health/Safety Incl. SPED Athl & Activities Incl. Tutor Bus $ 600,000 $ 450,000 $ 420,000 $ 450,000 $ 380,000 $ 200,000 $ 0 $600K total $ 350,000 $800K Total $ 480,000 $900K Total $ 350,000 $800K total $ 120,000 $500K Total $ 500,000 $700K Total Total +$4,300,000

12. 2014-15 NEW Expenditure Impacts Net Revenue Contract Commitments Utilities Mandated Staffing Balance Available For Levy “Restore” Commitments & other enhancements Levy Commitments Remaining for other needs • + $3,800,000 • $250,000 • $100,000 • - $1,100,000 • $2,350,000 • - $1,800,000 • $550,000

13. Principles&Priorities • 1. Address needs expressed during the levy • Restorations may be in new and better ways, but should match stated goals and categories

14. Principles&Priorities • 2. Support academic success • Measured by district goals • Elementary reading & math proficiency • Middle school and high school grades • On-time graduation rates • Prepare for Common Core State Standards and new assessments

15. Principles&Priorities • 3. Support successful and effective extended learning opportunities • Could include: • Extracurricular learning opportunities (enrichment) • Activities • Athletics • Curricular field trips • All promote positive physical, social, and mental health.

16. Principles&Priorities • 4. Remove barriers to effective teaching and learning • Facility, material, & equipment needs, technology, time, training, transportation, etc. • Increase efficiency, remove (or centralize) administrative tasks from classrooms/schools • Timely, relevant communication and training for staff and parents • Not “nickel-and-dime”our families or staff for things we can easily provide centrally • Ensure teacher/administrator success in the new evaluation system

17. Principles&Priorities • 5. Prepare for more students • 600 to 900FTE of additional students are possible over the next 5 years • Needs include space (facilities), communication, staff, materials, and equipment

18. Principles&Priorities • 6. Reshape our district’s image • Improve perceptions of new and current parents, students, staff, job applicants, & community.  • Update electronic resources & tools • Update/improve facilities • Update/improve communications • Move us from “good to great”; develop district loyalty; make our district attractive to new families and staff.

19. 2014-15 Restore/Add* - proposed • Class Size Teachers (incl. restoring some lost elective programs) • Secondary-Level Remedial/Intervention Services (teachers and IA’s) • Elementary Librarian(s) • Elementary after-school programs (remedial & enrichment), tutor/activity bus • MS Activities • Additional SPED staff • Additional nursing services *Using levy plus additional funds Continues…

20. 2014-15 Restore/Add* - proposed • Full Curriculum Adoption • Continue/Expand Professional Development (incl. classified & certified, new & current staff) • MS Library IA’s • Program Support Staff • Additional Technology Upgrades • Building Budget Enhancements • Major Capital Projects (including portables as needed), Equipment & Vehicle Replacement *Using levy plus additional funds

21. Reflection and Feedback • Gather in small groups (no more than 6) • Identify one person as the note-taker • Discussion Time (10-15 minutes): • Have the “right” restorations/additions been identified for next year? If not, what should be added/removed? • What other feedback or considerations would you like to provide on the budget and budget priorities? • Share out with the whole group (1-2 minutes per group)

22. RestoreProtect Oak Harbor Public Schools Educating Every Student for SUCCESS