Update on Four-Day School Week Feasibility Study Denton Santarelli, Ed.D. Superintendent March 12, 2015

Purpose Possible alternative to reducing non-classroom areas that impact the classroom, per proposed state budget. Assuming reductions of $3-5 million as indicated in the Executive Summary.Executive Summary Comprehensive list of non-classroom expenses can be found here.here.

Process Develop strategic outline Assemble task force of area experts Conduct research and extensive outreach Compile findings

Task Force Danielle Airey Kristen Balthis Robert Benson Heather Cruz Wendy Davy Shawn Duguid John Gay Padric Hall Holly Harper Ken Hicks Doug King Chris Lopezlira Linda Palles-Thompson Jared Reynolds Denton Santarelli Sandra Schossow Mike Sivertson Dave Snyder Laura Vesely Tony Vining Tahlya Visintainer

Financial Analysis Projected Savings of a 4 Day School Week AreaAmount Maintenance/Custodial $400,000 Utilities $750,000 Substitutes $225,000 Hourly Staff* $211,277 Food Service* $1,670,000 Transportation $700,000 Total Savings $3,956,277 *Depending on position, some part-time staff would reduce hours

Literature Review Used by rural districts for more than 35 years 42 school districts in Arizona use a four-day model Initially met with skepticism Once implemented, becomes widely accepted Negligible impact on academic performance Anticipated savings 1.5-5% Decreased absenteeism Attract and retain strategy

Parent Survey Results I am a parent of:# of respondentsPercentage Both Elementary and High School Students % Elementary(s)321156% High School(s)120821%

Parent Survey Results Are you supportive of a four-day school week in Peoria Unified?

Parent Survey Results If a four-day week…would that impact your decision to keep your students(s) enrolled in the district?

Parent Survey Results If moving to a four-day school week would mean reducing non-classroom expenses, I prefer:

Parent Survey Results Should the district move forward with a four-day school week, would you prefer Monday or Friday as a non-school day?

Employee Survey Results Please indicate your type of employment.# of respondentsPercentage Administrative654% Certified123867% Classified Exempt513% Classified Hourly48226%

Employee Survey Results Are you supportive of a four-day school/work week in Peoria Unified?

Employee Survey Results Should the district move forward with a four-day school week, would you prefer Monday or Friday as a non- school/non-work day?

Employee Survey Results If a four-day school/work week was implemented, how would that impact your decision to sign a contract?

Employee Survey Results Do you feel a four-day school/work week would help attract employees?

Employee Survey Results Do you feel a four-day school/work week would help retain employees?

Required Instructional Hours ARS Hours cannot encompass passing time or lunch. There are 123 seat hours required per high school course. GradeHours 1 st – 6 th th – 8 th 1,000 9 th – 12 th 720

Sample Elementary Schedules *Times are subject to change and for illustrative purposes only. GradeStart TimeEnd TimeTotal School Hours Total Instructional Hours/Year KindergartenA.M.: 9:00 a.m. P.M.: 1:15 p.m. Full: 9:00 a.m. A.M.: 11:45 a.m. P.M.: 4:00 p.m. Full: 4:00 p.m. Half day: 2.45 Full day: 7 Half day: 305 Full day: st – 3 rd 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m th - 8 th 8:15 a.m.4:30 p.m.8.251,044

Sample High School Schedule GradeStart TimeEnd TimeHoursTotal Instructional Hours/year 9 th – 12 th 7:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.81,008 *Times are subject to change and for illustrative purposes only.

Staffing Impact All staff will work a four-day week Salaried staff will not see a decline in pay as they are exempt employees and exceed a 40-hour work week Hourly staff, depending on position, may see a reduction in weekly hours Effective strategy to attract and retain staff Less substitute teachers needed for reduced schedule Reduced absenteeism

Other Areas of Consideration Special education Preschool/COOP Extracurricular activities & clubs Technology Safety Athletics West-MEC Before/after school care Non-school day child care

Extensive Outreach Association Advisory Council Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Community Legislative Network District Calendar Committee Peoria Education Foundation Site Councils Peoria United Parent Council Social Media Municipalities

Next Steps Continue to review budgetary alternatives – Statute requires two public hearings before a Board vote to move forward with schedule modification March 26 Board Meeting – Present options aligned to state approved budget

Questions?