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Missisquoi Valley Union Middle & High School

Missisquoi Valley Union Middle & High School. 2014-2015 Revised Budget Presentation. Past History. Six year improvements Instituted new programs based on state and federal compliance requirements Identified as a state leader for developing school improvement in the 21 st century skills plans

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Missisquoi Valley Union Middle & High School

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  1. Missisquoi Valley Union Middle & High School

    2014-2015 Revised Budget Presentation
  2. Past History Six year improvements Instituted new programs based on state and federal compliance requirements Identified as a state leader for developing school improvement in the 21st century skills plans State model for data teams and assessment program
  3. Investment in Education MVU student assessment performance: Exceeds statewide high school writing average Delivered at a substantially lower cost per pupil than other Vermont union high schools!
  4. Academic Accomplishments MVU students placed in the Vermont State Science Fair (2013 and 2014) Four students selected to attend Ivy League Universities Strong Agricultural Education program Multiple student award winners at the state and national level Significant improvement scores for the most learning-challenged students Two student winners in Senator Sanders' Constitutional Essay Contest Many teachers earned advanced degrees and many more working on them
  5. Plenty of Academic Rigor 19 = Students achieved St. Albans Tech Center skills certifications Students in “state-paid” college dual enrollment courses 3 = Summer 2013 7 = Fall 2013 21 = Spring 2014 16 = Fall 2014
  6. Innovative Practice Teachers asked to present work at different schools across the state First school in Vermont to require financial literacy as a graduation requirement Innovative grading practices   Utilization of “ Course Incompletes” instead of "Fs” MVU Summer Academy--extended school year support and enrichment Farm to Table initiative Top 100 Communities to Raise Children
  7. Advance Placement CoursesFive-Year Score Summary
  8. Co-Curricular Accomplishments Successful Drama and Musical presentations Only Vermont student chosen to march in the Macy's Day Parade Two students play in the Vermont Youth Orchestra Student Council recognized for collecting the highest volume of blood at a Red Cross blood drive 40th anniversary of student led "Skit Night” “Operation Happiness Toy Drive” Students raised $250,00 for the Make a Wish Foundation
  9. Co-curricular Accomplishments Basketball state championship boys – 2012 Track & Field – Individual State Champion - 2014 Starting FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) program VSAC “STEM” College Tours (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Job Shadows and Career Education PLPs (Personal Learning Plans) Two students attended Boys’ Nation
  10. Co-curricular Accomplishments Model UN Conferences in Montreal, NY, Boston Jazz and Rock Bands – Frills and Trills Competition in NYC Discover Jazz Festival FFA national awards (Future Farmers of America) Poetry Out Loud Competition Greening Summit – Won Biodiesel Award
  11. Cost Comparisons with Similar High Schools (2012 Expenditures per Student Excluding Special Education) Missisquoi $11,889 Lamoille $13,008 BFA – St. Albans $13,197 Mt. Abraham $13, 997 Brattleboro $14,712 Middlebury $15,470 Cited from Agency of Education
  12. Academic Gains in NECAP Scores: Writing Grade 11-Exceeds Statewide Average 2013-14
  13. Grade 11 NECAP Writing Gains Economically Disadvantaged Students(SES)/FRL(Free/Reduced Lunch)
  14. Academic Gains in NECAP Scores:Writing, Over Time Grade 11-All Students
  15. College Scholarships Totals $563,815 = Total college scholarship funds earned by 2014 MVU graduates
  16. Post High School Plans 50% = Students attending 2 and 4 year colleges/universities 10% = Trade and Technical Schools 2% = Military 35% = Employment 3% = Other
  17. Budget Trend
  18. Budget Revisions March 4 - $15,618,230 April 29 - $15,541,230 (football and sign separate articles) June 17 - $15,418,230 (reduced $200,000) 1.99% increase over 2013 budget Removed football and road sign June 16th Information Meeting @ MVU Library
  19. 3rd Vote Budget Reductions Reduced Removed football and road sign Worker’s Comp, Insurance, and Catamount - $28,104 Handicap accessible bus for MS - $18,000 Plant operation - $17,437 Special Education IA - $32,862
  20. 3rd Vote Budget Reductions Reduced Psychological purchased services evaluation - $5,000 Instructional Programs Dues - $5,170 Ag supervision - $5,000 Other – $11, 427
  21. What’s Been Eliminated Football $ 40,000 Electronic Road Sign $ 37,000 Other Reductions $123,000 Total Reduction $200,000
  22. School Board Position on Football We should have built more community support in advance of a budget vote Club sport with no tax payer funding - private fund raising School teams have field priority
  23. State Pays Portion of Property Taxes for Nearly 70% of Voters
  24. No Tax Impact for Business and Second Home on Owners MVU budget passage has no impact on business or second home owner’s tax bills
  25. Vote Information Vote Date: June 17, 2014 Locations: Franklin – Elem. School – 10:00-7:00 Highgate – Elem. School – 7:00-7:00 Swanton – Village Complex - 7:00-7:00
  26. If June Budget Vote Fails No tax money until 30 days after successful vote Borrow up to 87% of last year’s budget and pay interest on loan May lose good teachers Negatively affects student and staff morale
  27. Remember Education is the Most Important Economic Development Tool in Franklin Country Please Vote on June 17th
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