Monroe Community and SSC Meeting February 21, pm

Agenda School Focus Presentation from the architects Q and A Monroe Budgets Aligning the budget to our plan – making priorities SSC members – please stay

District BSC Goals 1. Access and Equity 2. Achievement 3. Accountability

School Priority/focus How can we support all students, specifically Monroe’s English Language learners and the Latino students, to achieve proficiency on statewide standards for their grade? Latino Students Chinese Els Filipino Els Latino ELs Korean Els Etc. ELs

Budget for Monroe Weighted Student Formula (GF/UR) 22 Classroom teachers 1 secretary 1 principal State funds/ Federal Funds Target Improvement Instruction Block Grant School Improvement and Library Block Grant Limited English Proficient Funds Title I Categorical funds Prop H and Prop A

Monroe’s Renovations ADA upgrades and Bond Money Dec 2012-Jan 2013 – Bungalow relocation April 2013 – August 2013 – existing and new building work : Off site relocation plan for grades 3-5 Looking for a site for relocation

Monroe Budget Discretionary Spending Human resources Reading Recovery Teacher (English) Reading Recovery Teacher (Spanish).8 Para Professional – English speaking.5 Para Professional – Spanish/English.5 Parent Liaison – Chinese Speaking.5 Computer Teacher (.8) 3-5 Literacy Teacher.8 Secretary - Chinese and Spanish Speaking 2 positions (1.0) Human resources Reading Recovery Teacher (English) Reading Recovery Teacher (Spanish).8 Para Professional – English speaking.5 Para Professional – Spanish/English.5 Parent Liaison – Chinese Speaking.5 Computer Teacher (.8) 3-5 Literacy Teacher.8 Secretary - Chinese and Spanish Speaking 2 positions (1.0) Other Food and Childcare for Events Postage Supplies Copiers Textbooks Arts & Collaboration Program (grant and PTA funded) Professional development – release days for teachers to score students’ writing and plan next steps Other Food and Childcare for Events Postage Supplies Copiers Textbooks Arts & Collaboration Program (grant and PTA funded) Professional development – release days for teachers to score students’ writing and plan next steps STAR/District LSP (counselor). 5 Nurse.5 Student Advisor.75 IRF Spanish speaking Parent Liaison.5 STAR/District LSP (counselor). 5 Nurse.5 Student Advisor.75 IRF Spanish speaking Parent Liaison.5

Questions and Answers What questions do you have for the architects? What are some next steps as a community?

Budget 12-13: General Funds Reduction of $70,000 Loss of 1-2 of our STAR/District personnel Increased Average Salaries

Your task… Make a list of your priorities Work in language groups to agree on your group’s priorities (2 or 3) Remember our Vision Statement, school and district priorities, and Budget! Ask questions and make comments on the items from our discretionary budget Share out

Next Steps Repeat of this meeting on Friday 2/24/12 at 8:30 am PTA meeting 3/2 at 8:30 am Community/SSC meeting 3/13 at 5:30 pm SSC Meeting 3/20/11 5:30 pm Budget and Balanced Score Card Due 3/23/12