Plainedge Public Schools 2013-2014 Budget Presentation Health, Physical Education and Athletics Presentation to the Board of Education Jamie LaBelle, Director March 7, 2013
Points of Plainedge Pride Health and Physical Education Program Skills and knowledge for lifelong participation. Usable knowledge for a healthy life. Community Sports Groups and Booster Clubs Contribute to the improvement of our district athletic facilities. Enhance the growth and skill levels of district athletic programs and athletes. Interscholastic Athletics Consistent positive outcomes for many of our Athletic teams. Consistent Scholar-Athlete awards for teams over the last ten years.
Plainedge Athletics at a Glance… TEAMS • Ranked in the top ten in Nassau County • Conference Champions • Undefeated • Sportsmanship Award winners • County Finalists/Qualifiers and Tournament Winners • Record setting teams ATHLETES • Scholar Athletes • All-Americans/Professional Athletes • All-State and State Qualifiers • All-County, All-Conference, All-Division • Record setting individuals
2013-2014 Program Goals Professional development for coaches Meeting N. Y. State uniform mandates Equipment for game management Facility aesthetics Professional development for teachers Increased focus on nutrition and healthy living New wellness/fitness curriculum and facility for the Middle School Physical Education and Athletic program
District Budget A Historical Perspective - 2012-2013 = $283,762 2013-2014 = $281,207 Year-to-year change: -$2,555 - .90 % Decrease 2012-13 vs. Yr. 2013-14
Physical Education/Health Budget 2012-2013 2013-2014 Area School proposed budget Difference budget Middle School 1,000 - (1,000) Equipment High School 400 - (400) Contractual High School 1,000 500 (500) Middle School 2,990 2,990 - West 1,710 1,740 30 Materials/Supplies Eastplain 1,899 1,740 (159) Schwarting 1,612 1,740 128 High School 4,500 3,870 (630) Totals 15,111 12,580 (2,531)
Interscholastic Athletics 2012-2013 2013-2014 Area School proposed budget Difference budget Middle School 3,500 5,763 2,263 Equipment High School 28,510 28,424 (86) Middle School 16,657 17,552 895 Contractual High School 32,334 33,229 895 District Wide 24,883 25,778 895 District Wide 8,826 - (8,826) BOCES Services Middle School 13,611 25,778 12,167 High School 61,743 59,512 (2,231) Middle School 16,787 15,787 (1,000) Materials/Supplies High School 39,548 38,918 (630) District Wide 540 540 - Middle School 3,800 3,064 (736) Uniforms High School 17,912 14,282 (3,630) Totals 268,651 268,627 (24)
Middle School Intramurals… September 2012 • Program and Coaches were prepared for new program • Limited student sign-ups • Program cancelled October 2012 Back to the drawing board • Meetings with District staff • Discussions with parents and students • Determined that # 1 factor was difficulty in student sign-up method • # 2 factor was Parent/Community awareness of program • # 3 Brand new to Plainedge
Middle School Intramurals… November 2012 Technology to the rescue • Initial success with Survey Monkey program at MS level • Survey Monkey used for student Intramural sign-ups • Overwhelming response Improvement of the program • When possible, capacity of each program increased by up to 10 students • Protocols put into place for various aspects of program • Facilities and dates changed • 6 th grade students added to rosters • Attendance recorded • Exit surveys administered to students
The “New” Intramural Program Girls Volleyball 37 Girls signed up 30 Girls participated On average, 21 Girls attended Boys Basketball 58 Boys signed up 30 Boys participated On average, 25 Boys attended Girls Basketball 59 Girls signed up 30 Girls participated On average, 30 Girls attended (to date)
Feedback from the Girls “I knew the basics, but the Intramurals helped me with jumping, spiking and my overhead serve” “I learned a lot more than I knew before and now have the confidence about trying out for the school team” “Now that I have attended the Intramurals, I have learned how to bump, set, spike, serve and work together” “I would do this again, you learn, but have fun. I feel much more confident for trying out for volleyball next year” “Volleyball is like, AWESOME!”
Feedback from the Boys “I think you should keep this program because it makes kids better at basketball” “I feel like I was part of a great experience with lots of people and it made it a true and fun-filled time” “I would recommend this program to a friend because it’s fun, simple and a good way to spend time after school” “I have never played organized basketball before. Now I think I could play maybe CYO next year” “I learned how to shoot better and dribble better”
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