What are some of our challenges? 4500 4000 3500 1454 1387 1402 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

All organizations and leaders face challenges for which there are no answers.

What are some of our challenges?

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Elementary Middle School 18 16.0% High School 16 13.9% 15.1% 14 12.0% 12 10.6% 10.3% 12.9% 9.7% 8.9% 10 9.2% 9.3% 9.9% 8.4% 8.4% 8 8.8% 8.4% 8.2% 4.9% 6 4.8% 5.7% 4 4.1% 2 0 20 2000 00-01 -01 20 2005 05-06 -06 20 2006 06-07 -07 20 2007 07-08 -08 20 2008 08-09 -09 20 2009 09-10 -10 20 2010 10-11 -11

Elementary 18 Middle School High School 16 15.8% 15.4% 12.8% 14 12.7% 13% 12 12.0% 10.0% 10.4% 11% 10.6% 10 9.8% 8.8% 8 9.3% 6% 8.6% 8.4% 8.3% 8.0% 6 6% 7% 5.5% 4 2 0 20 2000 00-01 -01 20 2005 05-06 -06 20 2006 06-07 -07 20 2007 07-08 -08 20 2008 08-09 -09 20 2009 09-10 -10 20 2010 10-11 -11

Elementary Middle School 20 18.2% High School 18 16.5% 15.6% 16 14.0% 13.7% 13.3% 13.1% 14.6% 14.5% 14 12.4% 12 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.1% 10 11.1% 11.0% 10.6% 8 9.5% 8.9% 8.1% 6 7.3% 4 2 0 20 2002 02-03 -03 2005 20 05-06 -06 2006 20 06-07 -07 20 2007 07-08 -08 20 2008 08-09 -09 2009 20 09-10 -10 20 2010 10-11 -11

 More globally connected  More technologically advanced  We are no longer in a place where we can say, “It was good enough for me.”  Juxtapose that with – First it is different, then it is better. This is new territory.

 Act 10/32 have dramatically changed our business of education.  This change is unprecedented in education.  This change is enormous.  And, Act 10/32 have significantly changed the business of all those we do business with on a regular basis.  In addition, there are a variety of tasks that will increase accountability and change our fiscal management.

With all this change, you might ask, are we prepared?

 Introduced the  New teacher evaluation framework the state will system go to before the state made the determination (January 2010)  Previously meeting those  New teacher mentoring requirements through requirements our mentoring program  New testing  Added the MAP testing last school year before requirements requirement Legislative Changes System Response

 Reading Task Force  Began meeting last year to propose a revision of curriculum  WKCE reading scores the highest in SE WI in 3, 5, and 10 th grade  Integration of common core standards into reading curriculum Legislative Changes System Response

 New fiscal mandates  Worked hard in 2010 to increase our Moody’s rating to Aa2  Continued growth of fund balance – lessens the interest on any short-term borrowing  Reduced debt  Always a balanced budget Legislative Changes System Response

 PLTW labs at both middle  Increased demand for and high school with technology expanding course content  iPads and iTouches in select classrooms  SmartBOARDS in partnership with PTA  Enhanced website content and functions including online payment and registration  Innovation initiative in Systems Priorities  Enhanced infrastructure Legislative Changes System Response

 These results evidence that our choices are well focused ◦ 2010 highest ACT in the history of the district  2011 scores also well above state average ◦ Named to the AP National Honor Roll  One of 15,000 districts nationwide  In 2011, 72% of students earned a three or better ◦ Increased Moody rating  At a time when others decreased… ◦ KMS named an exemplary middle school for second year in a row ◦ WKCE scores from grades 3-8 and 10 best in the SE WI region ◦ Cost per pupil, low spending ranked 35/50 in the area ◦ Money Magazine ranked Germantown 71/100 places in the nation  “great job opportunities, top -notch schools, safe streets, economic strength” ◦ Family Circle ranked Germantown 8/10 in the nation  “top -notch schools, affordable housing, green space and ...”

 Additionally, we have maintained the investment in our schools. One way, the improvements to facilities: • GHS Track • GHS Elevator Modernization • District Tuck Pointing • KMS North Wall • GHS Generator & Electrical upgrade • District Fobs & KMS Cameras • KMS Stage • Parking Lots • H.V.A.C. UV Lighting

 GHS Locker Painting  Carpet Replacement with VCT Tile in Kindergarten Rooms at MacArthur and Amy Belle  Speakers Added in the Halls to the PA System at MacArthur  Alarm Panel Upgrade at KMS  Fire Alarm Panel Monitoring for KMS  Window Replacement Amy Belle Office  County Line Kitchen Remodel  KMS Phone System Replaced  GHS Boiler Removal  GHS Main Gym Floor Refinish

What do we need to continue?

$30,371 0,371,329.0 ,329.00 A decrease of $783,456 from last year. Yes, we are cutting the budget: 10% of each site budget, one administrative position, 3.7 teaching positions, and national travel (This especially impacts our Destination Imagination teams as they regularly qualify for national and global competition) and continued to increase class sizes. Yes, we are asking less in a time when property values are less (also, quite unusual and profound). -2.5% .5% is the current projection for your school tax bill $10.12 0.12/$1,000 (decreased from $10.28 in10-11) $2,531 ,531 in school taxes on a home with a $250,000 market value

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USES OF EXPENDITURE URES BY PROGRAM: RAM: 2011/2 /2012 012 Budge geted - Gene neral l Fund Auxiliary Services 19.3% Insurance/Debt 1.5% Instructional Support Instruction 3% 59% Central Services 3.3% Administration Pupil Support Services 1.6% 4.6% Tuition/Open Enrollment Other Support 1.7% 2.5%

Every possible future exists here in Germantown. With your support, we will continue to be a foundational piece of the community.

 Thank you for the team effort to create this power point. ◦ Don Erickson ◦ Ric Erickson ◦ Cynthia Coley  Thank you for sharing your time this evening.