Windsor C1 School District

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Windsor C-1 School District

• Education Summit
• 2005-2006

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State of the District

• Finances
• Facilities
• Academics
• Conclusions

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FINANCES

• Solid Fund Balances
• Unknowns of New Formula
• Bonds Current
• Facilities Need Addressing

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Fund Balances

• Current Fund Balances are falling between 15-
  20 which gives us an adequate cushion for
  reasonable budget planning.
• We should be able to maintain current Fund
  Balances if the new formula is fully funded as
  proposed and there are no unforeseen needs
  arising.
• Strict budget controls by building principals
  helps save money.

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New Formula

• There are still a lot of unknowns surrounding the
  formula.
• Formula will change somewhat after the new
  legislative session.
• Formula not as beneficial to us as to some
  others.
• Local property taxes will have to make up for
  deficiencies long term.

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Bonds Current

• Due to good financial management Bonds are being
  paid off in advance.
• Contributes to a high Bond rating.
• Allows flexibility for financing future
  facilities needs.

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FACILITIES

• Buildings at Capacity
• Future Growth Anticipated
• Current Facilities Have Issues
• Improvements Needed to Current Facilities
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Lighting Issues
• Air Quality Issues

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ACADEMICS

• Results Drive Decisions
• Current MAP Results
• Comparisons

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Results Driven Decisions
Decisions for Change are based on the results of
the past and Best Practice, not whim or
opinion. If past practice has not gotten the
results it will be questioned and changed. Staff
needed to get the job done will be employed.
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How Do We Compare to the State?

• State Windsor
• Staff 1/14 1/13
• F/R 40.7 23.5
• E/Col 38.7 26.1
• P/Pup 7,394 7,108

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Current MAP Results
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Grade 3 Reading
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Grade 7 Reading
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Communication Arts 3rd Grade
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Communication Arts 7th Grade
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Communication Art 11th Grade
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Math 4th Grade
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Math 8th Grade
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Math 10th Grade
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Area Comparisons
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Communication Arts Grade 3
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Communication Arts Grade 7
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Communication Arts Grade 11
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Math Grade 4
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Math Grade 8
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Math Grade 10
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County APR Comparisons
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Data as of 28OCT2005000000 Information Posted
to the Web November
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What Do We Do NOW?
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We Are Taking Action!

• Results Driven Decisions
• Addressing Instructional Practices
• Addressing Curriculum Issues
• Professional Development of Staff
• Analysis of Information
• Make Improvements Where Appropriate
• Commit to Excellence

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Commitment to Excellence!

• Failure is NOT an Option
• Resources Focused on Success
• Staff Committed to Continuous Improvement
• Professional Learning Communities

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CONCLUSIONS
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We Have Work to Do!
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Staff Committed to Continuous Improvement!
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We are taking Concrete Actions to Improve
Education in Our Schools!
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We Need Your Support! Encourage Your Children to
Engage in Their Learning!