1. Geraldine Present & Future

2. The Future of Geraldine  K—12 Enrollment  2016: 76 students  2017: 72 students  2018: 69 students  2019: 67 students  2020: 57 students  2021: 55 students  2022: 54 students  K—12 Enrollment numbers/projections based on an average of 4 enrolling students in Kindergarten each year  High School Enrollment  2016: 32 students  2017: 31 students  2018: 30 students  2019: 30 students  2020: 20 students  2021: 19 students  2022: 15 students  2023: 13 students  2024: 19 students  2025: 17 students

3. The Future of Geraldine  We need to realize our future, but also realize our strengths  The future of Geraldine depends on a viable, sustainable co-op  Our Budget is only decreasing…  Our teacher-to-student ratio allows us to provide exceptional individualized instruction that other schools cannot match.  The strength of our community allows us to overcome these immense challenges. The support they offer will allow our school to continue to educate our students.

4. The Future of Geraldine  Geraldine must be in a co-op to provide students with the opportunity to participate in activities.  We need to look long term  We need to solidify a long-term commitment that will allow our community and school to plan for the next 20 years  We do not need short-term co-ops; we need long-term commitment that will allow us to build dependable programs with the younger generations in mind.  We are not far off from having to co-op all of our middle school sports  If possible we probably would this year

5. Highwood & Geraldine  The co-op between Highwood and Geraldine has worked out well and has been successful these many years.  However…  I worry about our budget  I worry about our travel time  I worry about travel conditions  I worry about our academic programs  I worry about our kids  I worry about the future of our school  Our only other option for an athletic co-op is with Fort Benton

6. Fort Benton & Geraldine the Present/Future  Potential Athletic co-ops/offerings  Football  Volleyball  Basketball  Wrestling  Tennis (Girls)  Golf  Track  Middle School Sports

7. Fort Benton & Geraldine the Present/Future  Potential Teacher Sharing Opportunities  The potential to share valuable resources  Spanish  FFA  Auto/Shop  Drama  Art  Pep Band  Coaches

8. Fort Benton & Geraldine the Present/Future  INCREASED FAMILY TIME  Calendars could be made to match up  Class schedules would accommodate practice times  Travel time would be significantly less  We can begin to build a program

9. Numbers Don’t Lie…  K—12 Enrollment  2016: 76 students  2017: 72 students  2018: 69 students  2019: 67 students  2020: 57 students  2021: 55 students  2022: 54 students  K—12 Enrollment numbers/projections based on an average of 4 enrolling students in Kindergarten each year  High School Enrollment  2016: 32 students  2017: 31 students  2018: 30 students  2019: 30 students  2020: 20 students  2021: 19 students  2022: 15 students  2023: 13 students  2024: 19 students  2025: 17 students