Proposed Budget FY 2011

Stewart County Public Schools

Cool Springs, Virginia

Acknowledgements

The budget developed for Dry BranchElementary of Stewart County Public Schools could not have been produced without the supportand leadership of the budgetary committee members. We deeply appreciate their dedication tomaintaining the financial stability of Dry Branch Elementary. They worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the students and the goals of the school board.

Budget Committee Members

Dr. Matthew BenjaminSuperintendent of Stewart County Public Schools

Dr. Watta Brain Director of Elementary Education

Dr. I.N. ClusionDirector of Special Education

Kate BubserPrincipal of Dry Branch Elementary

Brian CrossonAssistant Principal of Dry Branch Elementary

Jennifer CondraTeacher (team leader grades 3-5)

Maura GreenTeacher (team leader grades K-2)

Linda ShannonParent Liaison

John KennySchool Business Partner Representative

Mission StatementOur mission is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence and develop the character to make the world a better place.

We will create a nurturing and safe learning community in which all participantsare encouraged to take risks in order to reach their highest academicpotential.

We will structure an academic environment in which all students achieve highstandards and benchmarks while their progress is closely monitored, thusproducing self-motivated learners.

In this way, we will impart the love of learning throughout our school communityand pave the way towards a productive future for all.

School Vision

Student achievement is our top priority.

Priority Goal #1Improve the quality of instruction.

• Provide sufficient funding to implement the Standards of Quality, Standards of Learning, SOL remediation efforts, Standards of Accreditation, and No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress goals

• Provide funding for necessary teaching positions based on enrollment/pupil-teacher ratios (average 18:1 in grades K-2, 19:1 in grades 3-5, and 22:1 in grades 6-12) and other factors

• Maintain sufficient funding for textbook replacements

• Consider the impact of federal budget cuts in No Child Left Behind grants on programs or personnel

• Provide sufficient funding for risk reduction and English as a Second language students, which have seen cost increases in recent years

Priority Goal #3

Assure a safe and secure learning and work environment for students and employees.

• Add full time security guards at each school• Reduce bullying at all grade levels, especially among elementary school students

Priority Goal #6

Continue to enhance technology in the schools and administrative area.

•Continue implementation of the Six Year Technology Plan including regular computer and server upgrades and replacements

Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar

Date Responsibility Action/Activity

December 2009 Administration/Finance Technician

Prepare budget input sheets to distribute to team leaders

January 4, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician

Distribute input sheets to team leaders

January 4 – 15, 2010 Staff/Administration Collaborate to complete input sheets

January 15, 2010 Team Leaders Return input sheets to finance technician

January 19-22, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician

Review staff input sheets, analyze past and current expenses and revenues and revolving account balances

January 25-29, 2010 Administration Project student enrollment and staffing needs

February 1-5, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician

Develop preliminary budget based on student and staff projections

Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar

Date Responsibility Action/Activity

March 1-5, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician

Finalize budget requests and prepare for submission

March 8, 2010 Administration Submit budget requests to Superintendent and school board for initial review

April 1, 2010 School Budget Committee Review district recommendations based on budget requests

April 15, 2010 Administration Completed school budget submitted to district superintendent

April 19, 2010 Administration Prepare presentation materials for district level budget defense hearing

April 26, 2010 Administration Budget defense at district level

Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar

Date Responsibility Action/Activity

May 15, 2010 Administration Submit adjusted budget to Superintendent and school board for approval

June 1, 2010 Superintendent Complete the review of the accepted school budget in its final form

June 25, 2010 Superintendent School Budget is adopted

August 2, 2010 Administration Review adopted budget

August 19, 2010 Administration & Team Leaders Provide teams with budget overview

Ongoing Administration Amend and adjust school budget as needed

Number of Students, Teachers, and Per Pupil Teacher Ratios for 2010-2011

Dry Branch Elementary

Grade Number of Students Number of Classroom Teachers

Pupil Teacher Ratio

Kindergarten* 72 4 18:1

K/1 multiage 18{K: 9; 1st: 9}

1 18.1

First** 72 4 18:1

Second 104 6 17.3:1

Total K-2 266 15 17.7:1

Third 75 4 18.75:1

Fourth 74 4 18.5:1

Fifth 75 4 18.75:1

Total 5-6 224 12 18.58:1

Total all grades 490 27 18.4:1

*Kindergarten Total: 81**1st Grade Total: 81