Proposed Budget FY 2011 Stewart County Public Schools Cool Springs, Virginia

Acknowledgements The budget developed for Dry Branch Elementary of Stewart County Public Schools could not have been produced without the support and leadership of the budgetary committee members. We deeply appreciate their dedication to maintaining 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 Benjamin Superintendent of Stewart County Public Schools Dr. Watta Brain Director of Elementary Education Dr. I.N. Clusion Director of Special Education Kate Bubser Principal of Dry Branch Elementary Brian Crosson Assistant Principal of Dry Branch Elementary Jennifer Condra Teacher (team leader grades 3-5) Maura Green Teacher (team leader grades K-2) Linda Shannon Parent Liaison John Kenny School Business Partner Representative

Mission Statement Our 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 participants are encouraged to take risks in order to reach their highest academic potential. We will structure an academic environment in which all students achieve high standards and benchmarks while their progress is closely monitored, thus producing self-motivated learners. In this way, we will impart the love of learning throughout our school community and pave the way towards a productive future for all.

School Vision Student achievement is our top priority.

Priority Goal #1 Improve 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 DateResponsibilityAction/Activity December 2009Administration/Finance Technician Prepare budget input sheets to distribute to team leaders January 4, 2010Administration/Finance Technician Distribute input sheets to team leaders January 4 – 15, 2010 Staff/AdministrationCollaborate to complete input sheets January 15, 2010Team LeadersReturn input sheets to finance technician January 19-22, 2010Administration/Finance Technician Review staff input sheets, analyze past and current expenses and revenues and revolving account balances January 25-29, 2010AdministrationProject student enrollment and staffing needs February 1-5, 2010Administration/Finance Technician Develop preliminary budget based on student and staff projections

Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar DateResponsibilityAction/Activity March 1-5, 2010Administration/Finance Technician Finalize budget requests and prepare for submission March 8, 2010AdministrationSubmit budget requests to Superintendent and school board for initial review April 1, 2010School Budget CommitteeReview district recommendations based on budget requests April 15, 2010AdministrationCompleted school budget submitted to district superintendent April 19, 2010AdministrationPrepare presentation materials for district level budget defense hearing April 26, 2010AdministrationBudget defense at district level

Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar DateResponsibilityAction/Activity May 15, 2010AdministrationSubmit adjusted budget to Superintendent and school board for approval June 1, 2010SuperintendentComplete the review of the accepted school budget in its final form June 25, 2010SuperintendentSchool Budget is adopted August 2, 2010AdministrationReview adopted budget August 19, 2010Administration & Team Leaders Provide teams with budget overview OngoingAdministrationAmend and adjust school budget as needed

Number of Students, Teachers, and Per Pupil Teacher Ratios for Dry Branch Elementary GradeNumber of StudentsNumber of Classroom Teachers Pupil Teacher Ratio Kindergarten*72418:1 K/1 multiage18 {K: 9; 1 st : 9} First**72418:1 Second :1 Total K :1 Third :1 Fourth :1 Fifth :1 Total :1 Total all grades :1 *Kindergarten Total: 81 **1st Grade Total: 81