John M. Palmer Local School Council July 23, 2015

John M. Palmer Local School CouncilJuly 23, 2015

GOALS1. Leave with a better understanding of the updates to our

facilities.2. Leave with important quarter one dates.3. Leave with a better understanding of the 2016 budget for

Palmer School.

Facilities Update1. Renovation of the modular is underway. Should be done mid-

late August.2. Air conditioning installation will begin August 3 and

conclude September 3.3. 200 plus volunteers here painting the hallways of the main

building, cafeteria, AP office, main office, hallway Annex, murals, etc.

4. 25-35 volunteers at Palmer on September 23 to construct planter benches/remove broken planter benches.

5. Landscaping around the Modular6. Plywood murals in front of the school on Kenneth.7. We lost one half time custodian with the 2016 budget cuts.

IMPORTANT DATES1. Quick Start Registration - September 32. Open House - September 223. Picture Day - September 244. Coffee With the Principal - September 255. Progress Reports Sent Home - October 96. Columbus Day - No School - October 127. Coffee With The Principal - October 238. Picture ReTake - November 29. Veterans Day - November 11 - No School10.End of Quarter - November 1211.Report Card Pick-Up - November 18 - Elementary Schools

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•BUDGET 2016

•Very tough decisions• I’ve looked at many different scenarios•Cuts away from the classroom

CPS Fiscal CrisisCPS is also making a variety of other budget cuts:

● $200 million in budgets cuts in CPS this year.● 1400 positions closed, including 350 vacancies.● Cuts made at network offices and AUSL and turnaround

schools● Consolidating bus stops for magnet schools.● Later high school start times (shared busing shifts-->

savings)● $11 million cuts to facilities repairs budgets - sharing

engineers across schools

What it Means to Palmer

Full-Time Special Education Teacher -$110,000 - District funded this but we must replace.

SBB Decrease -$ 116,476

Bilingual Funding Decrease -$ 38,404

SGSA Decrease -$ 38,861

*All sport stipends will be eliminated -$10,000.00 - District funded this last year.

*Possible elimination of ASAS Grant for After-school programming

-$35,000.00 - We funded this last year.

Hold Harmless -$111,945

What it Means to Palmer

SBB Restoration of 1.5 Bilingual Position

+$150,000

SBB Less K-3 General Education Students (projected)

-$131,525

SBB Additional 4-8 General Education Students (projected)

+$13,170

What it means to Palmer??

APPROXIMATELY $270,000 NEEDS TO CUT FROM THE BUDGET

What it Means to PalmerPriorities as

stipulated by the teaching staff/PPLC:● Maintain

positions● Focus on

Professional Development

● Instructional Materials and Equipment

● Small class sizes

Priorities as stipulated by the CIWP:● Focus on

Instructional Practices/Data

● Focus on Professional Development

● Focus on Units of Study

● Focus on MTSS● Focus on EL/DL

Possible Savings

There are a number of budget allocations that may improve our bottom line:

● Cell Tower funds of $ / year apx.● Restoration of positions after 20th day apx $

Budget Priorities❖ Smaller Class Sizes❖ Keeping as many staff members as possible❖ New Math Curriculum for K-8 grades❖ Urban Initiatives - Recess Program❖ Anet - Teaching and Learning Cycle❖ Gifted Programming❖ Diverse Learners - Priority group on SQRP and Federal Law❖ MTSS❖ Creative Arts - Music, Art, Dance❖ Physical Education Policy - P.E., Dance, and Health❖ After School Programming

Proposal/Administration1. Reduction in 1.0 full-time teaching staff member - $130,0002. Reduction in 3 ESP positions - $140,0003. Close numerous buckets - $70,0004. CIWP stays in tact 5. Class sizes aren’t affected6. Flexibility for administration with staffing7. Use of student fees to offset math curriculum

•QUESTIONS??