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2009-10 Albemarle County Public Schools

2009-10 Albemarle County Public Schools. Journey Towards a Brighter Future: Value-Driven Resources in a Time of Change. Be courageous . Be confident . Be creative. Vision. Mission. Goals. Values. F o c u s on Our Core. Operational Support. Instructional Support. Learners

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2009-10 Albemarle County Public Schools

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  1. 2009-10Albemarle County Public Schools Journey Towards a Brighter Future: Value-Driven Resources in a Time of Change

  2. Be courageous. Be confident. Be creative.

  3. Vision Mission Goals Values

  4. Focus on Our Core Operational Support Instructional Support Learners & Learning

  5. On the path to World Class • All schools remain fully accredited. • Twenty schools met or exceeded 29 different requirements for statewide SOL testing to meet AYP. • ACPS students achieved above a 90% pass rate on reading, science, history, and writing SOLs, and an 89% pass rate in mathematics across all grade levels (3-12). • Seven elementary schools were recognized by the Virginia Board of Education for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students. • As a division, 99.93% of our teachers are Highly Qualified under the provisions of the NCLB Act. • Eighty-two percent of ACPS graduates pursue post-secondary education.

  6. 2009-10 Funding Request Goals • Enable the Division to build upon its significant achievements. • Deliver the necessary changes to create 21st Century learning in all of our classrooms. • Maintain public accountability and fiscal prudence.

  7. Fiscal Accountability • The 2009-10 budget was aligned with the Division’s Strategic Goals. • The budget incorporates recommendations from the Resource Utilization Study conducted in 2007. • A long-range master facilities planning process began in October 2008, and will continue through June 2010. • Division plans are now based upon a 2-year projection of revenues and expenses. • The County has made significant strides in teacher salaries, particularly since 2004.

  8. Be courageous. Be confident. Be creative.

  9. Resources for Realtorswww.k12albemarle.org

  10. Resources for Realtorswww.k12albemarle.org Your portal for 1-page school profiles, tips for new residents, and school performance data

  11. Questions?

  12. Revenue Assumptions • Additional local revenues totaling $340,810 (0.34%) • Overall state reduction of 10% (~$3.2M) • No increase in Federal revenues • Designation of $800K from the fund balance as recurring funding • Designation of $1M from the fund balance as one-time funding for recurring initiatives

  13. Expenditure/Reduction Assumptions • Given the current revenue scenarios, salary and step increases are not possible • Maintenance of existing VRS rates through 2008-10 biennium • Focus on classroom teaching and learning with substantial reductions for the third year in non-instructional departments and activities • Six percent increase in health care costs • Enrollment growth and an increased number of FRL-eligible students results in the need for 5 additional classroom teachers

  14. FY 2008-09 $151, 295, 942 FY 2009-10 $149, 071,850 Fiscal Year Revenue Comparisons

  15. FY 2008-09 Adopted FY 2009-10 Requested Expenses by Appropriation Category

  16. Expenses by Appropriation Category

  17. Response to Resource Utilization Study • 11% overall reduction in Transportation budget • Elimination of 22.42 FTEs through restructuring of centralized positions • Master Planning Committee: Determined that three small schools cost $1.3 million more to operate than one school with 600 students

  18. FTE Additions & Reductions

  19. Reorganizing Our Support Structure Instructional Coaching Teams Teams with content and pedagogical expertise: Instructional Coordinators Curriculum Technology Integration Partners (CTIP) Novice Teacher Mentors Math Specialists Literacy Specialists

  20. 2008-09 Organizational Chart

  21. Reorganization Goal

  22. Does Coaching Lead to Implementation?

  23. VERIP CHOICE: 2 Years of Medical Coverage – OR – Cash Equivalent

  24. Stimulus Package: 2009-10 & 2010-11 Per Year, for 2 Years Only: • Approximately $400,000 in additional support for Title 1 • Approximately $1.5 million in additional support for Special Education Stipulations: • Unclear as to the “rules” for how these funds must be distributed • Unsure about the requirements that may accompany these funds (clarification expected by end-of-month)

  25. Establish efficient systems for development, allocation, and alignment of resources to support the Division’s vision, mission, and goals.

  26. In This Funding Request … • No salary increases • Positions are reorganized to create efficiencies and provide better levels of service • Operating monies have been redirected to support the Division’s core work • There is a resounding commitment to the Division’s core work • Operational increases/improvements are funded through redirection of resources

  27. Retirement Incentive

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