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Kids first Board Meeting. Thursday, February 6 2014. 4 th Grade Teacher Pros. Reduces Class Size from 32 Pay it Forward Perceived Rise in 4 th grade test scores Physical Space for students in classroom Anger if not passed from those who counted on it More individualized instruction.
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Kidsfirst Board Meeting Thursday, February 6 2014
4th Grade Teacher Pros • Reduces Class Size from 32 • Pay it Forward • Perceived Rise in 4th grade test scores • Physical Space for students in classroom • Anger if not passed from those who counted on it • More individualized instruction
4th Grade Teacher Cons • Too much KF donated dollars allocated (40%) • Too much money for one grade’s benefit • Anger for this much money to go toward one group of students • Cant choose teacher • Dana class size is 35 • Potentially cut other programs to afford 4th grade teacher
4th Grade Teacher Pros & Cons Pros: Cons: Too much KF donated dollars allocated (40%) Too much money for one grade’s benefit Anger for this much money to go toward one group of students Can’t choose teacher Dana class size is 35 Potentially cut other programs to afford 4th grade teacher • Reduces Class Size from 32 • Pay it Forward • Perceived Rise in 4th grade test scores • More physical space for students in classroom • Anger if not passed from those who counted on it • More individualized instruction
Program Considerations • 4th grade teacher: $100K • 4th grade aides: • Full time $45K • Half time (?) • ELA or Math Specialist $100 - $109K • ($109 would be “Project Resource Teacher” • CORE Consultant: $30K TBD