The document summarizes community support and recent improvements for Norman Public Schools. It notes that a 2014 bond issue passed with 84% support, and organizations like the school foundation and hospital have provided over $1 million and funding for the school nursing program. Upcoming improvements through a $126 million bond will fund over 75 construction projects, additions, renovations, and $16 million for technology and infrastructure over the next 3 years with no tax increase. However, state funding per weighted student has decreased by $216.40 since 2009.

1. Economic Summit
April 16, 2015

2. Norman Public Schools
Community Support
• 2014 Bond Issue passed with an 84% YES vote.
• Norman Public School Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants for
teachers, $100,000 per year.
• Norman Regional Hospital collaboration supports 50% of our school nursing
program.
• Norman Public Schools in partnership with the Norman Police Department and
the City of Norman will collaborate beginning with the 2016-2017 school year
on School Resource Officer program.
• Collaborations with the University of Oklahoma and Moore Norman Career
Tech provide opportunities for a variety of expanded learning experiences for
our students.
• PTA, booster clubs, civic clubs, and business partners contribute vital
resources to our schools and programs.
• Norman Chamber of Commerce, through the Business and Education
Committee sponsorship of our Partners in Education program, offers needed
support.

3. SCHOOL
FACILITY
ADDITIONS /and
RENOVATIONS
47%
TRANSPORTATION
3%
ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
9%
ATHLETICS
10%
SAFETY &
SECURITY
13%
TECHNOLOGY
18%
• Over 75 construction projects
• Additions & renovations to all school sites
• Freshman Academy/College and Career Center
• $16 million commitment to technology
• One to One Project
• Infrastructure
• 5-Year Revenue Bond Initiative
• No increase to taxes
• ALL projects completed in three years
Norman Public Schools
Bond Issue – February 2014
5 Years of Improvements - $126,000,000

4. STATE AID FORMULA
AMOUNT PER WEIGHTED STUDENT$2,673.20
$2,490.40
$2,622.40
$2,639.20
$2,864.20
$2,919.60
$3,189.00
$3,275.60
$3,210.05
$3,113.40
$3,040.20
$3,035.00
$3,032.00
$1,900.00
$2,100.00
$2,300.00
$2,500.00
$2,700.00
$2,900.00
$3,100.00
$3,300.00
$3,500.00
FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14
01/20/14

5. State Aid Formula Then vs. Now
July 2009
• All formula dollars
committed to common
education = $3,291.20 per
weighted student.
Jan 2015
• All formula dollars
committed to common
education = $3,074.80 per
weighted student.
Difference in Funding
• For FY 2014-15, schools have $216.40 less per weighted student than
was allocated at the beginning of school year FY 2009-10.
• For NPS, $216.40 less per weighted student = FY15 ($5,231,686) !