1. Adult Education 2009-10 School District of Monroe County

2. How it can benefit the district. Removing adult education could effect our high school graduation rate.Removing adult education could effect our high school graduation rate. Graduation rate is now part of the high school grade for 2009-2010 under A+ Plan.Graduation rate is now part of the high school grade for 2009-2010 under A+ Plan. Nova Net has helped students get back on track.Nova Net has helped students get back on track. –Marathon High School 31 –Coral Shores High School75 –Key West High School550

3. Why we should keep it with MCSD? MCSD teachers are trained to work with high school students.MCSD teachers are trained to work with high school students. MCSD staff are trained in K-12 curriculum. The adult education curriculum is K-12.MCSD staff are trained in K-12 curriculum. The adult education curriculum is K-12. We should honor our commitment to those student who have started the program for state licensures.We should honor our commitment to those student who have started the program for state licensures. We are committed to complete the requirements of our federal and state grants.We are committed to complete the requirements of our federal and state grants. To assist our community in adult ESL training for those who are seeking United States citizenship.To assist our community in adult ESL training for those who are seeking United States citizenship.

4. Savings Under New Adult Education Part time director $50,000 SavingsPart time director $50,000 Savings Reassign office manager duties$10,000 SavingsReassign office manager duties$10,000 Savings Eliminate unneeded overtime pay$ (TBD)Eliminate unneeded overtime pay$ (TBD) Would not replace retiring workers etc$ (TBD)Would not replace retiring workers etc$ (TBD) Eliminate travel for meetings$ (TBD)Eliminate travel for meetings$ (TBD) Will receive many quotes for services etc$ (TBD)Will receive many quotes for services etc$ (TBD)

5. Additional Revenue Money collected from cosmetology services would be deposited in an internal account.Money collected from cosmetology services would be deposited in an internal account. If needed, will raise our tuition rates allowed by law with School Board approval.If needed, will raise our tuition rates allowed by law with School Board approval. Pursue additional grant resources.Pursue additional grant resources. Partner with local community agencies to assist the MCSD with MARC House.Partner with local community agencies to assist the MCSD with MARC House. Pursue new business partnersPursue new business partners

6. Reforms / Moving Forward Meetings and workshops (if needed) will be located in Middle Keys to save travel money. Most meetings will be done by telephone or video conference.Meetings and workshops (if needed) will be located in Middle Keys to save travel money. Most meetings will be done by telephone or video conference. Staff will be properly evaluated with FPMS evaluations.Staff will be properly evaluated with FPMS evaluations. Explore new offerings in 2010-11.Explore new offerings in 2010-11. Work closely with district personnel (finance, grants management, legal) to ensure compliance with Board, State and Federal rules.Work closely with district personnel (finance, grants management, legal) to ensure compliance with Board, State and Federal rules. Work closely with FKCC/FIU to create partnerships that benefit all students.Work closely with FKCC/FIU to create partnerships that benefit all students. Work with UTM to visit salary discrepancies.Work with UTM to visit salary discrepancies. Invite Board Members to an annual showcase.Invite Board Members to an annual showcase.

7. Coordinator of Adult Education Jeff Arnott