February 13 Schools Budget Talking Points 2

SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS/OPTIONS FOR FY11 Goals & Objectives The Superintendent’s budget recommendations/options for the 2010-11 school year reflect the limited financial resources available to support academic programs and promote student achievement. The School Board’s current Strategic Plan priorities are the guiding force behind the budget recommendations; however, given suggested reductions, many priorities will require additional effort to achieve. Key Strategic Plan priorities and objectives addressed in these proposed budget options: All students meet or exceed grade level benchmarks; No student achievement gap; Implement a system to track student progress based on a growth model; Implement the IBO Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes; All students proficient in a second language; Increased student involvement in advanced coursework; Increased numbers of students graduating with advanced diplomas; All students pursue post-graduation education or training; and, All age-appropriate students participate in extra- or co-curricular activities.

SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS/OPTIONS FOR FY11 Operating Budget – Revenue CHANGES IN OPERATING BUDGET REVENUE OTHER THAN CITY APPROPRIATION The Governor’s proposed FY11 state budget would provide a 1.8% decrease in state funds next year (-$52,500), which includes the elimination of all state support for technology hardware purchases. Federal revenue is anticipated to decrease as well (-$176,900 or -19.1%) due to the Governor’s proposed reprogramming of State Stabilization/ARRA funds, and sales tax revenue is anticipated to decrease by a total of $168,900 (-8.0%). The following represents significant changes in Operating Budget revenue items other than City Appropriation: Decreased federal funding: -$176,900 Decreased sales tax revenue: -168,900 Decreased state funding: -52,500 Decreased interest revenue: -45,000 Increased fees for services (preschool; IB fee; student activities; parking): +105,500 2009-10 2010-11 Dollar Percent Adjusted Proposed Change Change State Funds: $2,841,700 $2,789,200 -$52,500 -1.8% Sales Tax: 2,115,000 1,946,100 -168,900 -8.0% Federal Funds: 924,600 747,700 -176,900 -19.1% Other Sources: 765,000 783,000 +18,000 +2.4% Beginning Balance: 1,100,000 1,100,000 -0- 0.0% TOTAL Non-City Revenue: $7,746,300 $7,366,000 -$380,300 -4.9%

SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS/OPTIONS FOR FY11 Operating Budget – Revenue, continued CHANGE IN CITY APPROPRIATION TO THE SCHOOL OPERATING BUDGET Although all other sources of revenue remain constant in each for the four budget “Tiers,” the City Appropriation varies under each set of options, from a decrease of $270,675 (-0.9%) to a decrease of $2,749,575 (-9.5%). 2009-10 2010-11 Dollar Percent CITY OPERATING TRANSFER Adjusted Proposed Change Change Tier One: $28,836,275 $28,565,600 -$270,675 -0.9% Tier Two: $28,836,275 $28,103,900 -$732,375 -2.5% Tier Three: $28,836,275 $26,996,100 -$1,840,175 -6.4% Tier Four: $28,836,275 $26,086,700 -$2,749,575 -9.5% 2009-10 2010-11 Dollar Percent TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE Adjusted Proposed Change Change Tier One: $36,582,575 $35,931,575 -$651,000 -1.8% Tier Two: $36,582,575 $35,469,875 -$1,112,700 -3.0% Tier Three: $36,582,575 $34,362,075 -$2,220,500 -6.1% Tier Four: $36,582,575 $33,452,675 -$3,129,900 -8.6%

SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS/OPTIONS FOR FY11 Operating Budget – Growth in Student Enrollment GROWTH IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT A total enrollment of 2,057 students is projected for FY11, and represents an increase of 41 students (+2.0%) over the actual student membership for the current school year. No new expenditures are planned to support this growth. Some budget “tiers” show reductions in staffing which would result in increased class sizes at some grade levels. FY10 FY11 Change Current Projected From Students Students Current Mt. Daniel Elementary (PK-1): 314 320 +6 Thomas Jefferson Elementary (2-4): 423 431 +8 M. E. Henderson Middle School (5-7): 451 472 +21 George Mason High School (8-12): 828 834 +6 TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 2,016 2,057 +41

Falls Church City School Board Budget Considerations Specific Reductions for Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Reduce administrative time at MEH All in Tier 1 All in Tiers 1 and 2 All in Tiers 1, 2 and 3 Reduce CIRT time Eliminate .5 Student Eliminate 1.0 Student Assistance Eliminate full-day Reduce Technology Technician Assistance Coordinator at Coordinator at MEH/GM kindergarten time MEH/GM Eliminate .4 assistant principal at GM Eliminate all 1st grade Elimination of 1.0 para position at Eliminate a 2nd custodial Eliminate 2 grade 1 paras at MD paras MEH position Eliminate PYP and MYP fees and training Eliminate all funds for Elimination of .75 MEH teacher Further reduce materials and Eliminate .5 PYP Coordinator PYP and MYP position supplies Eliminate .5 MYP Coordinator Eliminate .5 Program Elimination of .75 para time at GM Reduction of 2nd staff work Further reduce materials and supplies Specialist position in CIA Reduction of .875 para time at TJ day for all employees Reduce guidance counselor time at MEH Eliminate all elementary Elimination of 1.0 custodial position Further extra pay for extra Eliminate 4th grade teacher position at TJ music and art teacher Reduction of materials and supplies duty reductions Eliminate K teacher position at MD positions Increased staff cost for healthcare Further increase in employee Eliminate K para position at MD Eliminate all elementary Eliminate adult education programs health care cost Eliminate add’l .25 MEH teacher position Spanish teacher Elimination of permanent subs Reduction of para work days Eliminate 1.5 teaching positions at GM positions Reduction of 1 staff work day for all Further reductions to Eliminate 1.0 College and Career Planner Further extra pay for Reduction of additional staff work employee retirement benefits position at GM extra duty reductions days (select positions) Further reduce funds for Eliminate 1.75 positions for art and music Reduce staff tuition reimbursement facilities maintenance at MD/TJ Reduce extra pay for extra duty Eliminate staff tuition Eliminate 1.4 positions for Foreign stipends (athletics, clubs, reimbursement Language at MD/TJ etc.) Eliminate 1.0 position for security at MEH Increase health insurance cost to Eliminate 1.0 maintenance technician staff Reduce MEH/GM library aid positions by Increase retiree benefit cost to staff half Reduce employee retirement Further extra pay for extra duty reductions benefit Further increase in employee health care Reduce funds for facilities costs maintenance Further reductions to employee retirement benefits Further reductions for facilities maintenance

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