FINANCE REFORM TASK FORCE JANUARY 31, 2018 STEPHEN FISHER - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

FINANCE REFORM

TASK FORCE

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Helen Keller

Collective IQ

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Approximately 14,700 students and 2,000 employees Largest employer in Cleveland County Home of the American Legion Baseball World Series Local emphasis on post- secondary success

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

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89.7 is our district graduation rate In the process of becoming a 1:1 district in all of our high schools 29 schools

• 4 high schools + ECHS

Creation of Advanced Manufacturing Academy

CURRENT FUNDING SYSTEM

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Flexibility Positive Allotments

• Classroom Teachers
• School Administration

Student-based Allotments District Allotments Flexibility of Funding Recognizes that Districts are Unique

CURRENT FUNDING SYSTEM CONCERNS

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Capped Allotments Lack of Flexibility Unpredictable Access to Funds Adequacy of Funding in Certain Areas

Position Allotments for School Districts EC Funding Stakeholder Recommendations Adequate levels of base funding levels Held harmless criteria Adjustments for specific criteria of different districts

TASK FORCE HIGHLIGHTS

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Loss of Flexibility Separate funding allotments that limit ability of districts to enhance their program Impact on districts with declining enrollment

~ Best match needs and resources. One size doesn’t fit all. ~ Importance of efficiency and effectiveness. Best fit. ~ Eliminate waste and maximize resources. Enhance student success.

FLEXIBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

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Teacher Assistants Funding for AIG & LEP Textbooks and Classroom Supplies

FLEXIBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

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THANK YOU

Stephen Fisher, Ed.D Cleveland County Schools