CLEMENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

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CLEMENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

• PROPOSED
• 2009-2010 BUDGET

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The objectives of this presentation are to
provide information about

• Where the school district is financially
• What programs, clubs, athletics, visual and
  performing arts we offer and want to maintain
• How we intend to maintain and improve the school
  district
• What we need to achieve these goals

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2009-2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
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2009-2010 EXPENSESSCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
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2009-2010 REVENUESSCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
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2009-2010 REVENUESSCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
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GOAL NUMBER ONE

• TO CONTINUE PROGRAMS, CLUBS, ATHLETICS, AND
  VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS THAT WE CURRENTLY
  OFFER.

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CES SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
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GOAL NUMBER TWO

• TO CONTINUE TO REFINE OUR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
  IN THE AREAS OF TEXTBOOKS, CURRICULUM
  DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM SUPPLIES, AND
  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
• We will implement a new Language Arts Literacy
  series for grades kindergarten through eight.

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GOAL NUMBER THREE

• TO CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO ALL
  AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
  DISTRICT-WIDE

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Purchased Services - Technology

• Parent Portal
• Real Time
• I Power (Websites)
• Criterion Writing
• Secure School
• Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Study Island
• Accelerated Reader
• Winnebago (Card Catalog)
• School Web Lockers
• Norton Anti-Virus
• Email Spam Filter
• Internet Filtering
• Global Connect
• School Worksite (Lesson Planning)
  
• United Streaming
• Additional Wiring
• Support Networks
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Computer Equipment, Supplies and Internet
Services

• Smart Boards
• Computer Parts
• Printers/Supplies
• Cables
• Switches
• Hubs
• Software Upgrades and Purchases
• Internet Services (Comcast)

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GOAL NUMBER FOUR

• TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR
  SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS THROUGH THE LIFE STARS
  PROGRAM, SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILD STUDY TEAM,
  APPROPRIATE OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS, AND AN
  ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FOR THE
  2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR.

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Special Education

• Out-of-District Tuition
• Classroom Instruction
• Support Services
• Child Study Team
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech
• Physical Therapist
• Additional Special Education Teacher (2009-10)

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District Initiated Cost Saving Measures

• Installation of solar panels to reduce monthly
  electrical costs
• Sale of Solar Renewal Energy Certificates from
  the solar panel system
• Beneficiary of 1,000 from the Walmart Teacher
  of the Year program. (CES teacher Ms. Karen
  Clayton was nominated for and received this
  honor.)
• Modified Duty Policy to reduce claims charged to
  Workers Compensation
• Negotiated health benefits with health care
  providers
• Participation in the Burlington County Insurance
  Fund
• Recipient of the Burlington County Insurance
  Group Safety Award for the last three years due
  to a reduction in claims
• Participation in the ACES Electric and E-Rate
  programs
• Participation in the Co-operative Purchasing
  Agreement
• NCLB grants
• Participation in the SEMI program

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Cuts Made to Develop Proposed 2009-2010 Budget

• No additional computers
• No main computer server upgrade/purchase
• Reduced musical instrument purchases
• Reduced classroom furniture purchase from two
  classrooms to one classroom
• No additional security cameras
• No technology consulting services

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2009-2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
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HOW WILL THE PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET AFFECT
CLEMENTON RESIDENTS?

6.15 total annual DECREASE based on the General
Fund for the average household assessed at
80,000.
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At-Risk Items If Budget Is Defeated

• Assembly Programs
• Co-Curricular Programs (Athletics and Activities)
• Equipment
• Facility Projects
• Field Trips
• Professional Development
• Support Staff (Aides, custodial, food service,
  grounds, maintenance, security, transportation)
• Teachers (Class Size)
• Technology

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VOTING INFORMATION

• THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND BOARD ELECTIONS
  WILL TAKE
• PLACE ON
• TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
• 200 PM 900 PM
• CLEMENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• MAIN LOBBY

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Please remember to vote!THANK YOU.