Transcript The Board of Education Queen Anne’s County

Proposed Budget
for Fiscal Year 2009
Presentation for the QACPS County
Council of PTAs
March 12, 2008
QACPS
Investing in Bright Futures for All Children
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Excellent schools and a
quality education are
vital to our children’s
future and to Queen
Anne’s County’s
economic future.
We are committed to
making sure every child
develops the lifelong
learning skills they will
need to succeed in an
ever-changing world.
Return on Investment
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QACPS’s Strategic
Plan for Success
Aligning Resources for Results
QACPS at a Glance
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Approximately 8,000 students
14 Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
Presentation Highlights
Goals
 Accomplishments
 Challenges
 Cost Containment Measures
 Budget Request 2008-09
 Construction
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Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
Master Plan for Excellence and Accountability
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
High Student Achievement
Recruitment and Retention of a High
Quality, Diverse Teaching Force
Clear and Effective School and Community
Communication
Safe and Nurturing Schools
Family and Community Partnerships
Preparation for the World of Work
Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
All students will achieve a high level of proficiency
on national, state, and county-developed
measures.
Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
Key Strategies:
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Align curriculum, instruction and assessment
Promote early school success
Accelerate academic achievement for all students
and eliminate the achievement gaps.
Provide high quality professional development
programs
Increase participation of under-represented groups of
students in meeting success in advanced courses.
Enhance participation in fine arts programs.
Expand gifted and talented programming at all levels.
Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
Accomplishments!
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All elementary & high schools made AYP in 2006-07
All middle, except Stevensville, made AYP in 2006-07
Two elementary schools and one middle school received
state recognition for making significant gains in reading and
math
No QAC Public Schools are identified as requiring school
improvement
MSA scores are higher than the state average at every
grade level, for the last 5 years
In 2006-07, >80% of students in testing grades were
proficient or advanced
Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
Accomplishments- Elementary!
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2006-07 MSA Reading Scores among the highest in the state
4th
 6th
 7th
 8th
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grade
grade
grade
grade
–
–
–
–
4th
2nd
4th
3rd
MSA Math Scores remain higher than the state averages
80% elementary – proficient or advanced
 70% middle – proficient or advanced
 7th grade – 4th
 8th grade – 5th
 5th grade – 6th
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Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
Accomplishments- Secondary !
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Class of 2009 must pass HSA
to graduate. End of 10th grade
pass rates are:
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English – 86%
Algebra – 85%
Biology – 86%
Government – 90%
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Close to 300 AP Exams were taken
 60% scored at college credit level
 AP offerings were expanded
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Students taking Algebra in Middle
School
 296 – Algebra I
 64 – Algebra II
Master Plan Goal 1:
High Student Achievement
Accomplishments: Other !
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MMSR Scores – students reached
80% in all areas
1 of 10 systems doing primary talent
development
Recognition at State House for GT
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2 Teachers
3 Students
Students participated in MD GT
summer programs
86% of students who registered for
Pre-K were accommodated
Challenges:
High Stakes Accountability
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Highly Qualified Teachers and
Administrators
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Data Warehouse
Assessment Development
Appropriate Academic
Intervention
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Professional Development
Teacher Induction Program
Mentors
System for Monitoring Student
Achievement
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Adequate Technology
Training
Staffing
Increased Number of Students
with Significant Disabilities
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Students with Emotional
Disabilities
Students with AutismPopulation Increased 50%
Last Year
Students with Intensive and
Comprehensive Disabilities
Challenges:
Competitive Salaries
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Honoring Negotiated Contracts
 2nd
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year of Contracts
Being Competitive with Surrounding Counties
 Teacher
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Rankings
Bachelor’s Scale
 Step 1 – 14th, Step 10 – 24th
Master’s Scale
 Step 1 – 19th, Step 10 – 21st
 Administrator
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Rankings
Superintendent & Directors – 16th
Principals & Assistant Principals – 17th
Supervisors – 13th
Challenges:
State Aid & Grant Availability
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Decrease in State Aid from
Original Projections
 Freezes Inflation in the
Per Pupil Amount Used
in the Education Aid
Formulas for FY 2009 &
2010
Ineligible for Grant Funds
 Due to County Wealth
 Due to Small Population
of Economically
Disadvantaged Students
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Reduction in Medical
Assistance Funding
 Changes in Billable
Services
Partnering for Youth
 Possible Loss of Funds
Judy Center
 Possible Loss of Funds
Master Plan Goal 2:
Teacher Retention & Recruitment
Recruit and retain a diverse, highly
qualified, and effective teaching staff.
Master Plan Goal 2:
Teacher Retention & Recruitment
Key Strategies:
 Implement a plan to ensure that all teachers are highly
qualified.
 Implement a plan for minority recruitment plan and ensure
that students are taught by an ethnically diverse teaching
staff.
 Implement a plan to ensure all paraprofessionals in
targeted schools will reach “qualified” status.
 Research and implement best practices for the delivery of
job-related professional development.
 Research and implement a system of incentives to retain
current professional staff.
Master Plan Goal 2:
Teacher Retention & Recruitment
Accomplishments:
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87% of Teachers considered “Highly Qualified” as of June 07
New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program
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11 mentors serving 43 non-tenured teachers
New Teacher Induction Course
Math & Science Cohorts – 16 Math, 30 Science
MSDE training & collaborative partnership
Scholarships available to high school students to become teachers
Recruiting & Retention Proposed Budget
Marketing
Recruiting Fairs
16,500
8,500
Job Posting
35,000
Incentives
65,000
Alternative Compensation
Meetings
10,000
Total
135,000
Years of Experience
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1 to 5
6 to 10
11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 25
26 +
Master Plan Goal 3:
Communication
Clear and Effective Two-Way
Communication Between the
School System and the
Community.
Master Plan Goal 3:
Communication
Key Strategies:
 Implement a plan to communicate
more frequently and clearly about
academic opportunities, school
performance, student progress and
school-family partnerships.
Master Plan Goal 3:
Communication
Accomplishments!
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Refurbished computers are utilized
350 computers were donated
Secondary teachers use Integrade Pro
Parent Connect available to all secondary
parents
e-School Newsletter and county website
provide weather-related and emergency
information
Performance Matters is used by most
teachers to track student performance
Challenges:
Aging Technology
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Increased cost of maintaining older
equipment
Servers
Computers
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1
2
3
4
5
Age in Years
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6
7 >8
1
2
3
Age in Years
Meeting State Technology Standards
4
5
Master Plan Goal 4:
Safe and Nurturing Schools
Schools Will Be Safe,
Disciplined, Nurturing
and Drug-Free.
Master Plan Goal 4:
Safe and Nurturing Schools
Key Strategies:
 Implement age-appropriate and
developmentally-based programs
for drug education, character
development and violence
prevention.
 Implement a continuum of services
to provide for students’ wellbeing and special needs.
 Continue to utilize pupil service
teams to address needs of
students.
 Implement school-wide Safety
and Emergency Plans through
inter-department and interagency
collaboration.
Master Plan Goal 4:
Safe and Nurturing Schools
Accomplishments!
 100%
of QAC Public Schools are judged to be “Safe
Schools” by MSDE
 School Resource Officers are in our High Schools
 All entrances to schools are secured
 Increased number of schools participating in PBIS (Positive
Behavioral Interventions & Supports)
 100% of schools have an emergency response team
trained through CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
 Every school has Character Education coaches
 Nurses in every school are trained in First Aid, CPR & AEDs
Master Plan Goal 4:
Safe and Nurturing Schools
Challenges:
High Stakes Accountability
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Attendance & Discipline
Interventions
 Training
 Staffing
Master Plan Goal 5:
Family & Community Involvement
Schools Will Foster Family and
Community Partnerships That
Enhance Student Success.
Master Plan Goal 5:
Family and Community Involvement
Key Strategies:
 Involve family and
community in supporting
the learning needs of
children.
 Increase collaboration
among parents, schools,
and community
members regarding
educational decisions that
affect children, families,
and school improvement.
Master Plan Goal 5:
Family and Community Involvement
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Accomplishments!
Family Math Nights
 Grade Level Nights
 Business/Chamber of Commerce Initiatives
 Interagency Partnerships
 Afterschool Programs
 Booster Organizations
 Strong Elementary Volunteer Programs
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Master Plan Goal 5:
Family and Community Involvement
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Challenges:
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Time
Broad Representation in Initiatives
Incentives for Participation
Master Plan Goal 6:
Preparation for the World of Work
All Students Will
Graduate and Have
the Skills and Academic
Preparation for
Pursuing Their
Career Goals.
Master Plan Goal 6:
Preparation for the World of Work
Key Strategies:
 Implement evidence-based
programs that will ensure that
all students have the necessary
skills for postsecondary
education and/or career
employment.
 Expand the counseling
services to students and
families.
Master Plan Goal 6:
Preparation for the World of Work
Accomplishments!
 Work
Based Learning - 99% of employers surveyed
indicated our students met or exceeded minimum job
requirements
 Graduation rate – over 86%
 Decreasing drop out rate
 Additional counseling services were provided in the high
schools
Master Plan Goal 6:
Preparation for the World of Work
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Challenges:
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Increase enrollment in full day programs for high school
students
Increase the number and diversity of students enrolled in
and successfully completing advanced level courses
Balance resources to support high school students
who are struggling learners with supporting students’
participation in advanced and AP classes
Maintain range of career pathways
Increase the number of students who graduate on time
Market Adjustments
Heating Fuels
 Bus and Vehicle
Maintenance and
Fuel
 Electricity Costs
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Challenges:
Market Adjustments
Escalating Energy Costs
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Heating Fuels
 Propane-
38% average per gallon increase over
prior year
 Fuel Oil- 43% average per gallon increase over prior
year
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Transportation Fuels
 Diesel-
year
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34% average per gallon increase over prior
Electricity Costs
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17% increase is anticipated for next fiscal year
Cost Containment Measures
Cost Saving Measures:
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Energy Management Program
 Tightening of EMS programming & system checks
 Education of employees
 Ongoing audits of energy consumption
 Consolidation of facility usage to manage & reduce
HVAC costs
 Installation of energy saving mechanisms
Computerized Bus Routing
 Shows shortest routes between pick up addresses and
schools
 Allows to maintain a low ratio of full-time staff to
drivers.
Cost Saving Measures:
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Privatization of Food Services Operation
 Eradicated
projected deficits
 Guaranteed a return to the program
 Reduced funds necessary for construction projects
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Consortium Purchasing
 Health
Insurance
 Life Insurance
 Data Warehousing
 Energy Trust – Electrical Supply
 Related Services for Special Education
Cost Saving Measures:
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Pay-Go Programs
 Field Trips
 Make up classes
Use of Private Sector Advertising
Increased Business Partnerships
Changes in Service Providers
 Long distance carrier
 Related services for special education
 Internet service provider
Procurement Agreements
 US Communities Bid – Office and Home Depot
 Baltimore Metro Bid – Furniture
Cost Saving Measures:
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Professional Development
 Use of MSDE staff
 Reduction/Elimination of Summer Institute
Reduction of Summer School Program
 Grant funded schools only
 HSA class/assessment support
Contractual mentors vs. full-time staff
Requirement of all new staff to enroll in EPO Healthcare
plan
Budget Request
FY 2008-09
Salary Improvements
Teachers/PPWs/Psychologists
Support
Administration
Fixed Charges( PR T axes, Healt h Insurance EX C LU D ED )
Total
2,149,324
629,176
235,315
265,065
3,278,880
Salary improvements reflect contracts that were agreed
to during the collective bargaining process.
Healthcare Premiums
Current Employees
602,000
Retirees
125,000
PROJECTED PREMIUM INCREASE OF 8%
Energy Costs
Heating
Electricity
Bus Operation
Vehicle Operation
Total
260,000
240,000
55,000
6,500
561,500
Contractual Obligations
Bus Contractors
Testing & Database Maintenance
Auditing Expense
Total
159,000
75,000
5,500
239,500
Enrollment Increases &
Class Size Reduction
Teachers - 7.0 (5.0 Elementary : 1. 0 Ea c h - CES , CHES ,
MES , S ES , Lose 1. 0 - BES , 2 . 0 - KIES ) , (2.0 High: 1. 0 e a c h)
364,000
Other Staff - 2.0 (1. 0 S pe e c h, 1. 0 P P W)
Fixed Charges (P R Ta xe s, Be ne fits & He a lth Ins)
Increase Classroom/Media Supplies
104,000
169,362
281,000
Total
918,362
Program Improvements
Teachers - 3.0 (Autism program)
Instructional Assistants - 3.0
ESOL Tutors
Inservice Training
Stipends for School Improvement Teams
Teacher Mentoring Program
Computer Equipment
Fixed Charges ( PR T axes, B enef it s & Healt h Ins)
Total
156,000
66,000
20,000
102,600
10,000
67,500
200,000
120,886
742,986
Other: Costs
Administration (recruiting & elected school board
costs)
115,000
Mid-Level Administration (MOI)
3,000
Instruction (extra-curricular & webmasters)
39,100
Special Education (MSSEC related services
increase)
19,000
Student Personnel (mileage cost increase)
2,000
Health Services (flu shots)
2,500
Transportation (one additional run)
64,000
Operations (computer, ADP, custodial supplies)
50,000
Maintenance (Parks & Rec contract)
1,500
Fixed Charges (tuition reimbursement & scholarships) 106,930
Total
403,030
Summary
Salary Improvements
Healthcare Premiums (current em ployees only)
Energy Costs
Contractual Obligations
Enrollment & Class Size Reduction
Program Improvements
Other
Total
3,278,880
602,000
561,500
239,500
918,362
742,986
403,030
6,746,258
Category Expenditures
2008 Unrestricted Budget
Mid-Level
6.28%
Administration
2.25%
Transportation
7.65%
Operation
8.20%
Maintenance
2.24%
Other
1.45%
Instruction
45.95%
Fixed Charges
16.68%
Special Educ
9.29%
Object Expenditures
2008 Unrestricted Budget
Contracts
8.92%
Salaries
64.22%
Supplies
3.06%
Equipment
0.50%
Transfers
1.56%
Other
Chargesother
Other 5.06%
ChargesFixed
16.68%
Unrestricted Budget
Request
Budget Request - FY 2009
Current Budget - FY 2008
Requested Unrestricted Increase
78,927,892
72,181,634
6,746,258
Projected Increase from State
1,073,665
Requested Increase for Operating Budget
Requested Increase for Retiree HealthCare
Requested Increase for OPEB Trust Fund
TOTAL
5,672,593
125,000
2,395,000
8,192,593
9.35%
Local Wealth Per Pupil
FY2007
Worcester
Talbot
Montgomery
Kent
Anne Arundel
Howard
Queen Anne's
Baltimore
Total State
Garrett
Calvert
Frederick
Carroll
.
Harford
Dorchester
St. Mary's
Charles
Washington
Cecil
Prince George's
Wicomico
Somerset
Caroline
Allegany
Baltimore City
0
100000
200000
300000
400000
500000
600000
700000
800000
900000
1000000
Cost Per Pupil Belonging FY 2006
Montgomery
12647
11907
11308
11232
11105
11004
10974
10371
10079
10063
9814
9800
9745
9699
9697
9692
9402
9278
9267
9263
9246
9213
9127
9104
9035
Worcester
Somerset
Howard
Kent
Dorchester
Baltimore City
Total State
Baltimore
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Garrett
.
Calvert
Prince George's
Talbot
Wicomico
Cecil
Carroll
Frederick
St. Mary's
Charles
Queen Anne's
Washington
Harford
Caroline
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
11000
12000 13000
14000
Per Pupil Expenditures for Instructional
Salaries & Wages, 2001-02 to 2007-08
Worcester
Allegany
1648
1615
1539
1497
1394
1364
1352
1323
1297
1294
1293
1257
1248
1248
1197
1189
1105
Howard
Montgomery
Anne Arundel
Carroll
Calvert
Charles
Frederick
Harford
Wicomico
Caroline
Somerset
Total State
Washington
.
Garrett
Prince George's
Cecil
Baltimore City
Kent
Dorchester
862
854
837
764
763
St. Mary's
Talbot
Baltimore Co
Queen Anne's
0.00
1905
969
593
200.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
1000.00
1200.00
1400.00
1600.00
1800.00
2000.00
Per Pupil Expenditures for Instructional
Supplies & Materials, 2001-02 to 2007-08
Baltimore City
292
Washington
203
Prince George's
163
Allegany
116
105
Frederick
Howard
90
89
88
81
80
78
Wicomico
Total State
Worcester
Harford
Carroll
Charles
60
55
. 53
51
Anne Arundel
Montgomery
Dorchester
St. Mary's
19
12
Cecil
Caroline
4
-4 Calvert
-7 Talbot
-9 Garrett
-22 Kent
-40 Somerset
-44
-99
-150.00
-100.00
Baltimore Co
Queen Anne's
-50.00
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
Funding
In FY 2006, Queen Anne’s was
funded at $1,158 per pupil lower
than the average per pupil
expenditures in the State.
 If Queen Anne’s was funded at the
state average, $9,016,188 would
need to be added to the budget.
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Cost per Pupil
0
5
10
15
20
25
Wealth
20
05
-0
6
20
04
-0
5
20
03
-0
4
20
02
-0
3
20
01
-0
2
20
00
-0
1
19
99
-0
0
19
98
-9
9
19
97
-9
8
19
96
-9
7
Rank in State
20
06
-0
7
20
05
-0
6
20
04
-0
5
20
03
-0
4
20
02
-0
3
20
01
-0
2
20
00
-0
1
19
99
-0
0
19
98
-9
9
19
97
-9
8
Percent of County Budget
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
Education Effort Index
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Education Effort Index FY 2007
Howard
Montgomery
1.09
1.09
1.05
1.02
1.01
1.01
1.00
1.00
0.98
0.94
0.93
0.90
0.90
0.89
0.89
0.88
0.85
0.83
0.80
0.77
0.77
Prince George's
Charles
Calvert
Carroll
Frederick
Total State
Harford
Baltimore Co.
Allegany
Cecil
St. Mary's
Wicomico
.
Anne Arundel
Washington
Somerset
Kent
Baltimore City
Dorchester
Garrett
Queen Anne's
Caroline
0.64
0.60
0.56
Worcester
Talbot
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.50
Cost per Pupil

County
Total Cost Per Pupil
Cost
Administration
Rank
Cost
Mid-Level Administration
Rank
Cost
Rank
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
Total State
9,887.27
308.99
713.00
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Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore Co.
Calvert

Caroline

Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
8,846.78
8,953.80
8,844.34
10,497.54
17
16
19
6
166.73
227.07
243.90
264.47
23
14
10
7
717.90
727.86
676.21
878.63
11
10
15
1
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
8,845.98
9,327.40
8,689.44
10,680.19
10,565.08
18
11
23
4
5
177.74
208.81
207.47
164.55
439.01
22
18
19
24
2
732.21
521.88
552.41
839.58
786.66
8
24
22
2
5
Montgomery
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
Saint Mary's
Somerset
12,025.61
9,273.55
8,780.65
8,830.13
10,807.36
1
12
21
20
3
301.69
310.65
198.24
208.89
250.39
5
4
20
17
8
805.91
732.40
528.35
658.97
694.56
4
7
23
17
13
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
9,202.40
8,708.76
9,215.40
11,350.00
15
22
14
2
233.80
240.25
247.68
191.20
13
12
9
21
742.62
650.58
716.40
812.62
6
18
12
3
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




9,606.75
9,370.28
10,471.75
9,606.60
9,254.26
8
10
7
9
13
8,587.92
218.61
282.78
714.58
314.75
242.17
24
16
6
1
3
11
222.47
561.17
691.19
729.05
636.37
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In Conclusion:
Investing in the Future will ensure…
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high student achievement for all students
a highly qualified and diverse staff
effective communication and partnerships
between school and community
a safe and nurturing school environment
students who leave school prepared for the
work force or post secondary education
In Conclusion:
FUNDING THE BUDGET-It’s the Right Thing to Do
For Our Students!
And Our Community!
Construction
Fund
Construction Fund
Land & Land Improvements:
Land - Future School Sites
Playfields - CES
1,000,000
10,000
Athletic Fields Upgrade - QACHS
500,000
Parking Lot Paving - Warehouse
75,000
Parking Lot Paving - BES
150,000
Parking Lot Paving - GES
30,000
Lengthen Fields - KIHS
30,000
Total Land & Land Improvements
1,795,000
Construction Fund
Buildings & Additions:
Relocation & Lease of Portable Classrooms
Board of Education Building Renovation
231,000
12,000,000
Building Renovation - KIES - Total projected
cost $18,795,203 less state aid of $6,299,000
7,716,000
Early Learning Center - GES
2,500,000
Planning - Sudlersville Middle School
1,200,000
Roof Replacement-BES (State approved
$881,000)
1,335,000
Press Box - QACHS
Minor Renovations - SUMS
Total Buildings & Additions
50,000
300,000
25,332,000
Construction Fund
Remodeling & Upkeep:
Painting
40,000
Carpet/Tile Replacement
80,000
Security Entrances - Elem & Middle
Total Remodeling & Upkeep
160,000
280,000
Equipment:
Playground Equipment Repairs
Computer Hardware
65,000
500,000
Bleachers - KIHS
25,000
Payroll Software Upgrade
65,000
Financial System Hardware
60,000
Stage Curtain - QACHS & KIHS
25,000
Construction Fund
Equipment: (Continued)
HVAC Replacement - BES
420,000
Central Call System
16,000
Generator - BOE Building
50,000
Phone System - BOE Building
100,000
Electronic Visitor Registration
20,000
Dust Collection System & Painting Booth
125,000
Bucket Truck - Maintenance Department
68,000
Electronic Elementary Report Card System
35,000
Total Equipment
1,574,000
Construction Fund
Summary
Land & Land Improvements:
1,795,000
Buildings & Additions:
25,332,000
Remodeling & Upkeep:
280,000
Equipment:
Total Construction Fund
Request
1,574,000
28,981,000