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

FINANCE REFORM TASK FORCE JANUARY 31, 2018 STEPHEN FISHER

Collective IQ "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller Enrolled Enlisted Employed

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS Approximately 14,700 89.7 is our district students and 2,000 graduation rate employees In the process of Largest employer in becoming a 1:1 district in Cleveland County all of our high schools Home of the American 29 schools Legion Baseball World Series - 4 high schools + ECHS Local emphasis on post- Creation of Advanced secondary success Manufacturing Academy Enrolled Enlisted Employed

CURRENT FUNDING SYSTEM Flexibility Positive Allotments - Classroom Teachers - School Administration Student-based Allotments District Allotments Flexibility of Funding Recognizes that Districts are Unique Enrolled Enlisted Employed

CURRENT FUNDING SYSTEM CONCERNS Capped Allotments Lack of Flexibility Unpredictable Access to Funds Adequacy of Funding in Certain Areas Enrolled Enlisted Employed

TASK FORCE HIGHLIGHTS Position Allotments for Loss of Flexibility School Districts Separate funding EC Funding Stakeholder allotments that limit Recommendations ability of districts to Adequate levels of base enhance their program funding levels Impact on districts with Held harmless criteria declining enrollment Adjustments for specific criteria of different districts Enrolled Enlisted Employed

FLEXIBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? ~ 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. Enrolled Enlisted Employed

FLEXIBILITY AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Teacher Assistants Funding for AIG & LEP Textbooks and Classroom Supplies Enrolled Enlisted Employed

THANK YOU Stephen Fisher, Ed.D Cleveland County Schools