School Board Work Session Jan 17 2012

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SEMINOLE COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Board

A G E N D A

W O R K S E S S I O N

January 17, 20121:00p.m.Budget Work Session

TO: The School Board of Seminole County

Tina Calderone, Chairman

Karen Almond, Vice Chairman

Diane Bauer, MemberSylvia Pond, Member

Dede Schaffner, Member

FROM: Dr. Bill Vogel

Superintendent of Schools


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Seminole CountyPublic Schools

BUDGET WORK SESSIONJanuary 17, 2012

1:00 P.M.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Introductory Remarks - Dr. Vogel

III. Budget Update - John Pavelchak

IV. Discussion of Budget Recommendations/Ideas

V. Revenue Options - Dr. Vogel

VI. Next Steps for Budget Process - Dr. Vogel

VII. Board Direction - School Board Members


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Seminole County Public Schools

Funding Reduction History

The State operating revenues were reduced by over $83.1 million (17.7%)*over the last five years. Among the actions taken over the last five years in

order to balance the budget are the following:

Eliminated 700 positions($29.7 M)**

Change from six period to seven period day at high schools ($8.0 M)

Employee medical and prescription design changes..($7.4 M)

Computer bid ..($.5 M)

Reduction in leased portables.($.5 M)

Electric and water conservation..($1.8 M)

Alternative school, in-source.($.5M)

Grounds maintenance, out-source..($.6 M)

Custodial services bid.($.3 M)

Suspend operations of an elementary school($1.0 M)

Closed an alternative school..($1.1 M)

Summer school reductions..($1.5 M)School supplies reduction ...($.2 M)

Consolidated magnet bus stops..($.2 M)

*SCPS is ranked 60th lowest of the 67 Florida school districts in

education funding. SCPS is ranked 1st (highest) in the State in the

percentage of its budget spent in the classroom.

**73% of SCPS employees reside in Seminole County. The percentages

of staffing reductions made over the last four years are as follows:-Overall position reductions, 8.5%

-School based teacher reductions, 5.4%

-District level administrators, 8.5%

-District office staff, 19.9%

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StateBoardofEduca

tion

Governor'sBudgetProposal

2011-2012

2012-2013(s

t.)

2012-2013(st.)

NetRecurringDeficit

($

19,840,183)

($19,840,183)

($19,840,183)

ProposedFundingIncreases2012-13

StateBoardOfEdu

cationBudget

$5,651,265

Governor'sPropos

edBudget

$7,127,949

One-timeBudgetSav

ings

InstructionalMate

rial

$2,500,000

EducationJobFund

$

13,328,674

EarlyRetirementR

einsuranceProgram

$500,344

UseofFundBalance

$3,511,165

RetirementIncrease,2.44%(SB2100)

($6,730,000)

($6,730,000)

NetEstimatedDeficit

$0

($20,918,918)

($19,442,234)

Revised

12-8-2011

SCPSOPERATINGBUDGET

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Tentative Operating Budget Reduction Plan for 2012-2013

Nov. 22 Revised Est. DifferenceMeeting Jan. 2

(FEFP 3rd Calc.)

MS, 15 Units 861,315 861,315 -

HS, 16 Units 918,736 918,736 -

Elem .5 Flex, 18 Units 1,033,578 1,033,578 -

HS Assistant Coach Supplements 190,000 190,000 -

H.S. Summer School 250,000 250,000 -

M.S. Intervention 24,000 24,000 -

Suspend Operations at Two Schools 2,000,000 2,000,000 -

Reduce Custodial Support by 7.5% 693,000 693,000 -

On-Line Code of Conduct 20,000 20,000 -

Solar Film Savings Est. 13,500 13,500 -

Relocate Hopper to Lake Orienta Elementary 640,000 564,000 (76,000)

District Level Reductions TBD 323,000 323,000

Eliminate Insurance for Part Time Employees - 300,000 300,000

(Current Employees Grandfathered In)

Preliminary Estimated Terminations/New Hire Savings - 3,000,000 3,000,000

Total Proposed Cost Savings 6,644,129 10,191,129 3,547,000

484 Additional FTE FY 2011-2012 3,000,000 1,652,545 (1,347,455)

($2.8 million, less proration reduction of $.7 million &

loss of declining enrollment revenue, $.4 million)

Declining Enrollment Reserve 1,644,000 1,644,000 -

Transfer IDEA Positions Back to IDEA (23.35) 1,455,537 1,455,537 -

Additional Early Retirement Insurance Reimbursement 400,000 765,218 365,218

Additional Fingerprinting Revenue - 23,000 23,000

Education Jobs Fund Supplemental Allocation 196,969 196,969-

Total Additional Revenue 6,499,537 5,737,269 (762,268)

Use a Portion of the FB over 4% (Non-recurring funding) 8,000,000 8,000,000 -

Total Potential Funding to Cover 2012-2013 Deficit 21,143,666 23,928,398 2,784,732

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SCPS Budget Issues for 2012-2013

Budget issues which need to be considered in the budget development process for 2012-2013

include the following:

1. The use of $8 million in non-recurring fund balance for recurring budget costs, which willpotentially result in the need for $8 million in recurring budget cuts for the following year (2013-

2014).

2. The possible addition of two new charter schools, proposed at 1,362 students, with revenue of$7.2 million. (Note- the applications for these schools were rejected by the School Board, but are

under appeal to the State Board of Education).

3. The budget impact of State end of course testing requirements.4. Possible increases in categorical funding, which will not be available to cover the funding deficit

[Note-under the Governors proposed budget for SCPS, the Reading Categorical is increased by

$2.2 million and the School Recognition funding is increased by $1.9 million (from $70 to $100per student)].

5. Potential fuel cost increases.6. Other school or district level necessary cost increases (to be determined over the next month).

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1 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES (UCF to Lease Student Museum)

PROS CONS

Potentially save $133,000 yearly.Eliminates science and social studies curriculum enhancementand application experiences for 4

thand 5

thgrade students.

Closes cultural centers unique to SCPS.

2 . RAISE THERMOSTAT SETTINGS TO 78 TO REDUCE ELECTRICAL COSTS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potentially save $500,000 yearly. Potential negative impact on student learning. Likely complaints, circumventions.

Temperature will vary due to HVAC control systems (Could

range from 75-82).

Potential health issues.

3 . INCREASE IN THE STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL NON-CORE CLASSES*BOARD CONSENSUS, YES

PROS CONS

Potentially save $861,315 year (15 Teachers). Creates even larger class sizes for academic choice options.

Supervision and safety issues.

Lack of computers, etc.

Eliminate elective offerings at magnet schools.

Eliminate opportunities for acceleration.

Reduce opportunities for at-risk students.

Increase the risk of NOT making class size.

4 . INCREASE THE STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO FOR HIGH SCHOOL NON-CORE CLASSES*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES

PROS CONS

Potentially save $918,736 year (16 Teachers). Challenge of meeting graduation requirements.

Creates even larger class sizes for academic choice options.

Eliminate academic choice offerings (electives).

Eliminate opportunities for at-risk students.

Eliminate opportunities for acceleration by reducing AP

choice.

Increase the risk of NOT making class size.


Fiscal Year 2012-2013Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

CLOSE STUDENT MUSEUM AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CENTER

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5 . REDUCE ART, MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY OR READING TEACHERS*


PROS CONS

Potentially save $1,033,578 yearly. Contradictory to the Strategic Plan.

Programs to be maintained (reduction of .5 flex unit at

each Elementary, 18 teacher units).

Technology/Reading is necessary non-negotiable.

Scheduling. Reading Impacts RtI, student performance, Testing, and

lowest quartile.

Art/Music Loss impacts student school experience and

motivation. Art/Music have more value than just academic.

Eliminates grade level teacher common duty time; mandated

lesson study, PLCs, etc. will not be implemented.

Not teaching the whole child.

Lack of personnel to support 21st Century Learners.

Demands for progress monitoring mandated will not be

supported by adequate personnel.

Families will consider alternative choices to SCPS schools. Lack of reading support will decrease modeling and

professional learning of classroom teachers.

6 . REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR SUPPLEMENTS*


PROS CONS

Reduce H.S. Assistant Coach Supplements by 20%,

potential savings, $190,000.

Reduces intramural sports, robotics, orchestra, dance, cheer,

etc.

Students unable to participate in SECME, Beta Club, Book

Club.

Eliminates Arts & Athletics for all students.

Eliminates high school athletics.

No music, athletic scholarships.

7 . REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL & TRANSITION PROGRAMS (REMEDIAL)*


PROS CONS

Reduce H.S Summers School Program Budget Reduced graduation rate.

by $250,000. Increased number of dropouts.

Reduction in number of students graduating on-time with

their cohort.

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8 . ELIMINATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAM

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potentially save $520,000 yearly. Negative impact on promotion rate.

Negative impact on school performance and grades.

Effectiveness vs. Cost.

Not in alignment with the Strategic Plan. Impact on FCAT \ Student achievement.

Lowest quartile students will receive inadequate support and

instruction.

9 . REDUCE BUDGET FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM*


PROS CONS

Reduce M.S. Intervention Program by $24,000. Eventual negative impact on graduation rate.

Increases student retention.

Decrease support for at-risk students.

Negative impact on student promotion and performance. Negative impact on school performance and grades.

Decreases student achievement, performance on high stakes

tests.

10 .


PROS CONS

Savings of $1M/school, it is proposed that operations

be suspended at two schools. Requires rezone of students.

Public perception. Requires transportation, by district or parents.

Impacts neighborhood schools.

May result in a RIF for certain areas.

11 . ELIMINATE MAGNET BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR OUT OF ZONE STUDENTS (EXCLUDES CROOMS & GOLDSBORO)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potentially saves $1.4m. Make programs only available to those who can provide

transportation.

Reduce miles traveled. Capacity issue at other schools.

Shorten bus routes/rides. Potentially re-segregated system.

Excellence and equity issue with community.

Decrease public school opportunities for parental choice.

Will essentially eliminate the effectiveness of magnet schools.

Potential loss of community and business partners.

Eliminate/decrease the parent return on investment for IB

diplomas; reduction in scholarships.

SUSPEND OPERATIONS AT ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS @ $1 MILLION PER ELEM/MIDDLE*

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12 . ELIMINATE DEDICATED BUS TRANSPORTATION WITHIN TWO MILES OF SCHOOL (EVANS ELEM)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Savings of $63,000. Conflicts with Safety Committee analysis.

Redirect Resources. Increased traffic on SR 434.

Reduce Miles Traveled. Increase ramp congestion. Public/Parent disapproval.

13 . IMPLEMENT A FOUR DAY SCHOOL WEEK

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

One day less to transport students. Supervision of children on 5th day.

One less day for employees to work. Meeting testing window mandates.

Reduced electrical costs. Kill magnet programs (too early start time).

14 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, NOPROS CONS

Potential savin s of $350,000. Restricts parents choice of schools. Reduce miles traveled. Reduces some flexibility in managing class size.

Shorten bus route for driver. Parents will have to provide transportation.

Reduces multiple buses in same neighborhood. Possible rezoning.

15 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potential savings of $1m. Restricts parents choice of schools.

Reduce miles traveled. Reduces some flexibility in managing class size.

Shorten bus ride. Parents will have to provide transportation.

Reduces multiple buses in same neighborhood. Possible Rezoning.

Increase ramp congestion.

ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION FOR NE & NW CLUSTER SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS RESIDING WITHIN A

ONE MILE RADIUS OF A CLUSTER SCHOOL

ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION FOR NE & NW CLUSTER SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS RESIDING WITHIN

ONE HALF MILE RADIUS (PREFERENCE ZONE) OF A CLUSTER SCHOOL

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16 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Loss of A rated district status. Loss of High Achieving District Status.

17 . SELL VACANT REAL ESTATE, LAND AND BUILDING


PROS CONS

Increases capital budget revenue (one time). Appraisals for each property is required.

Decrease grounds & maintenance costs. Current market values are low.

Energy savings buildings. Increases revenue one-time only; non-recurring.

18 . IMPLEMENT FURLOUGHS FOR EMPLOYEES (Reduce Number of Days Worked and Paid)

BOARD CONSENSUS, MAYBE

PROS CONS

Potential savings of $1,500,000/Day.

Would require collective bargaining and possibly impasse.

Cut costs, save jobs. Impact of $1.5m on local economy.

Retain full compliment of employees. May prolong eventual reductions.

Should be seen as a temporary action. Recruitment of our staff by other districts.

Avoid re-hiring and re-training once budget is

restored.

May impact delivery of services to students and parents.

May impact time sensitive decisions.

19 . CONVERT SCPS SCHOOLS TO SCPS OPERATED CHARTER SCHOOLS (Not Feasible)

20 . USE SKYPE/PHONE CONFERENCING (SKYPE, ETC) TO REDUCE TRAVEL EXPENSES

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES, when feasible

PROS CONS

Increases productivity. Will not work for all meetings.

Travel saving. Attendance may become problem.

Does not require room/space.

DISMISS STRICT ADHERENCE TO CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENTS (2011-12 Per Student Penalties are as follows: PreK thru 3

$5,284; Grade 4 through 8 $4,375 and Grades 9 thru 12 $4,461)

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21 . REDUCE HEALTH INSURANCE TO PART-TIME ( 50-99%) EMPLOYEES (Negotiable with Union)*


PROS CONS

Estimated savings of $300,000 to General Fund

(health, & life). Recruiting challenges to fill positions (monitors).Current employees grandfathered-in. Requires collective bargaining.

Savings based upon providing 50% coverage (vs. 100%)

for an estimated 103 new part time employees.

Reduces opportunities to flexibly schedule employees.

Negatively impacts job-sharing.

22 . SHARE PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS BETWEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES (Pilot at Lake Orienta & Hopper)

PROS CONS

Potentially save $85,000 yearly for each of two Compromises student safety and supervision.

shared schools. Increased instructional responsibilities.

Discipline and infractions of Student Conduct and Discipline

Code will not be adequately , addressed.

Communication with staff, parents, and community will be

negatively impacted.

Impairs effective supervision and evaluation of teachers and

staff (SB 736, DA, RtI, IDEA and federal/state mandates).

23 . CONSOLIDATE SCHOOLS COMBINE GRADES PRE-K THRU 6 & 7-12


PROS CONS

Potential Savings TBD.

Transportation savings.

Energy Savings.

Increased parent involvement.

Save on hiring administrators and office staff.

Increased flexibility in school choice offerings.

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24 . CONTRACT OUT BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE WITH AN OUTSIDE COMPANY

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Loss of $1,736,546+ from the districts operating budget.

Loss of $300,000 to Food Service.

25 . CANCEL PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Share paid subscriptions.

26 . POST CODE OF CONDUCT ON-LINE (REDUCE PRINTING EXPENSES)*BOARD CONSENSUS, YES

PROS CONS

Potentially save $20,000 just for English version

yearly.

27 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

28 . IMPLEMENT PAY TO PLAY FOR ATHLETICS/BAND TRANSPORTATIONBOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potentially save $170,000 yearly. Students would drive themselves.

Will greatly decrease fund raising revenue.

Will decrease access for some students.

Increases burden on school to provide dollars.

REDUCE EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER (ESC) work week to 4 days, schools to remain 5 days. (Not feasible)

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29 . PROVIDE BAGGED LUNCHES RATHER THAN STOVE TOP HOT LUNCHES (ENERGY SAVINGS)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Energy Savings to Food Service Fund, NONE to

General Fund.

Disadvantaged students need good nutrition.

Reduce kitchen accidents. Surplus employees to RIF. Decrease participation & revenue( millions).

Reduced funds available to support expenses.

Parent displeasure.

Food Service is self supporting.

30 . INSTALL SOLAR FILM ON WINDOWS (IN PROCESS)*


PROS CONS

Energy savings/Rebateable. May be recurring expense due to age.

Increase comfort level.

Decrease glare. Inexpensive Installation.

Estimated Savings of $13,500 ($500 per school).

31 . GENERATE ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Energy cost savings. Payback period is very long.

Global footprint. Large upfront costs to implement.

Solar is very inefficient .

Panels take up large area.

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32 . PURCHASE iPADS RATHER THAN TEXTBOOKS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Digital devices can hold multiple subject area

content.

Cost to provide a device to every student would be over $32

million. Could provide numerous other applications for

student learning.

Using all IM funding for devices, would take over 8 years for a

1:1.

Less heavy, bulky, and decreased paper consumption. Instructional materials learning content is a categorically

funded mandate.

Lends to a more easily adapted, editable format. District non-compliance with Instructional Material statutes.

Districts must spend 50% of IM on State adopted materials.

Example: K-5 Math and Science materials only cost $11.00 per

student, per year, including digital.

Increased cost for infrastructure, PD, support, loss, damage,

and refresh for outdated technology.

Unintended consequences of categorical funding diversion.

During transition, equity and access to learning content for all

students should be preserved.

33 . ELIMINATE ALL BASIC EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Potentially save $3,580,000 yearly. Safety and supervision at risk.

Takes away staff that is used for intervention, remediation,

RtI.

Contract must be changed due to teachers having to eat lunch

with children and supervise students before and after school.

Require Reduction in Force.

Loss of intervention support for student progress.

150 minute PE mandate will be affected by lack of

paraprofessional.

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34 . RELOCATE HOPPER ESE CENTER TO LAKE ORIENTA*


PROS CONS

Estimated Savings, $564,800, in the areas of office

staff, administrator, custodian, and support staff.

There would be no savings from para-pros as all would be

needed at Lake Orienta to meet elementary support

requirements.

35 . ADJUST CUSTODIAL STAFFING FORMULA*


PROS CONS

Potential savings of $693,000 by Reducing Reduction in custodial positions.

Custodial support by 7.5%. Negative Impact on local economy.

May negatively impact campus security and safety.

Potentially less clean schools.

36 . REDUCE FUND BALANCE TO 4% (Non Recurring)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YESPROS CONS

$8,000,000 to help close budget deficit. Non Recurring - One Time Funds.

Significantly reduces the amount of reserves available to take

care of mid-year state revenue cuts or other contingencies.Potentially could result in the need for $8 million in recurring

budget cuts for the following year (2013-2014).

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37 . INCREASE REVENUES BY SELLING ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL PROPERTIES & BUSES


PROS CONS

Revenues TBD. Zoning Issues for outside schools.

Help subsidize athletic programs at schools. Illegal to advertise on buses.

Color/safety is mandated by the DOE.

Legal ramification in allowing ads.

Maintaining condition of the ad/down time for repair, repaint,

when & how (liability).

38 .

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO

PROS CONS

Savings - zero.

Food Service fully funded.

23,000 meals needed daily. Free & reduced must be provided.

Loss of experienced staff.

Disruption of timely flow during lunch period.

39 . COURIER ONLY ON M, W, F. CONSIDER OUTSOURCE OR LESSEN STAFF AND VEHICLES.

PROS CONS

Assuming you are maintaining four routes, you still need four

courier drivers, i.e. no reduction in staff.

Does not address the time sensitive issues of testing, print

shop deliveries and payroll. If print shop cannot deliver next day, utilization of print shop

service be reduced, shifting higher printing copy costs back to

the schools. Re ucing runs, increases t e vo ume w en a courier ca is

made to a school, perhaps exceeding vehicle capacities.

SHUT DOWN CAFETERIAS ONE DAY PER WEEK/MONTH & ARRANGE FOR VENDORS TO SUPPLY FOOD

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40 . REQUIRE ALL SCHOOLS TO USE BULK MAIL (CURRENTLY 2 DO NOT DO BULK MAILING)

PROS CONS

Cost savings to schools. Mailings need to be planned to insure sufficient time for

processing, especially for time sensitive mailings.

Eliminate miscellaneous mailing equipment in schools

and the labor required to process.

May require upgrade in Central mail services if a spike in

demand results. No saving to cover deficit, since savings stays in schools

budget.

No advertising is allowed in any bulk mailing.

41 .

PROS CONS

All discipline administrative positions already are 10

or 11 month.

42 . RENT SPACES AT FACILITIES NOT TOTALLY UTILIZED.

(Currently the Board is renting the Rinehart Complex, Longwood Elem. & Midway)

PROS CONS

Additional potential revenue to the schools. Under current policy, all rent proceeds stay with each school.

Only de-minimus renting may be done with buildings

constructed with COP's funding.

43 .

PROS CONS

Federal funding used to pay for most P.D. substitutes.

Though some general fund school support points are also

used for P.D. substitutes, school support points have been

substantiall reduced over the last few ears.

44 . REDUCE LAWN SERVICE IN WINTER AND NONATTENDANCE TIME IN SUMMER.

PROS CONS

N/A Already being done (no additional savings can be realized).

CHANGE ALL STAFF POSITIONS TO 10 OR 11 MONTH POSITIONS. DISCIPLINE ADMIN SHOULD BE 10 OR 11 MONTH.

CUT SUBSTITUTE BUDGETS. HOLD TRAININGS AND MEETINGS AFTER HOURS AND/OR GO TO ONLINE TRAINING AND

MEETINGS.

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45 .

PROS CONS

Budget Savings (electrical). Not feasible, presence needed at schools year round.

The Florida DOE requires that three FTE surveys be conducted

in the summer. A significant amount of effort is required ateach school in preparing the data for the surveys.

Many new student enrollments occur during the summer,

necessitating the presence of staff at each school.

46 . CUT STIPEND RATES AND/OR MAKE PARTICIPANTS PAY A FEE TO COVER.

PROS CONS

Not feasible, teachers must be paid for attendance *$25 (1/2

day) or $50 (full day)].

(There is a statutory requirement that in-service be provided toteachers. The Board is not authorized to require participants to

pay a fee).

47 . CROSS TRAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POOL IN ESC... ADMIN. CAN DO MARKETING, ETC..

PROS CONS

Already being implemented, to be expanded as opportunities

arise.

48 . INCREASE PROFITS OR GROW ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS. ARE THERE NEW SYSTEMS TO OFFER? ONE STOP SHOP?.

PROS CONS

Advertisements to be considered. Limited expansion opportunities.

49 .

PROS CONS

Intentional violation of Laws and or Constitution may be

considered malfeasance.

CLOSE SOME SCHOOLS IN THE SUMMER. HAVE PHONES FORWARDED AND MOVE 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES TO CENTRAL

LOCATIONS IF POSSIBLE.

LOOK INTO WHETHER IT IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE TO NOT IMPLEMENT UNFUNDED MANDATES OR ACCEPT THE

PENALTY.

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50 .

PROS CONS

Budget savings of $85,080 based upon a 1% reduction

in salaries (97 administrators). Recruitment of staff by other districts.

51 . CHARGE FOR CHARTER SERVICES.

PROS CONS

Currently charging for all services possible.

52 .

PROS CONS

Minimal savings will be realized.

Morale issues may result.

53 . CHARGE FOR MAGNET BUSSING IF NOT ON FREE LUNCH.

PROS CONS

Not authorized by Florida Statutes.

54 . MAKE SURE ALL SCHOOLS RECYCLE. HELP KEEP SEMINOLE BEAUTIFUL MANAGE/MARKET THIS?

(Currently being done on a voluntary basis by schools)

PROS CONS

Minimal or no cost savings.

Every school currently recycles cardboard and paper.

55 .

PROS CONS

Maintenance staff has already been significantly reduced over

the last few years.

REDUCE SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OVER A CERTAIN SALARY (MAYBE $80,000 TAKE A GRADUATED PAY CUT)

MAYBE ONLY ADMIN.

CUT PERSONAL APPLIANCES IN SCHOOLS.MAYBE ONE PER HALLWAY OR BUILDING? CHARGE AN ELECTRICITY FEE

FOR VENDING MACHINES BACK TO THE SCHOOL FUND MAKING THE PROFIT ON THEM..

LOOK AT MAINTENANCE.CAN WE REDUCE MANAGEMENT? REDUCE TRAVEL TIME BY DOING WORK ON CERTAIN

SIDES OF COUNTY ON CERTAIN DAYS. MULTIPROCESS.

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56 . REDUCE SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATIONS. DO DOUBLE SESSION? PAY TO ATTEND?

PROS CONS

High schools are already "doubling up" for summer school.

Double sessions are not needed for summer school.

57 . DELAY TEXT BOOK ADOPTIONS.

PROS CONS

Already being implemented, no additional savings can be

realized.

58 .

PROS CONS

HR is in the process of automating leave and travel

reimbursement forms. However, there is no potential for

further position reductions due to these changes. HR has only one file clerk, which is a necessary position.

Filing entails only a small portion of the function of other

clerical positions.

59 .

PROS CONS

Elementary Saturday School has already been consolidated

(four sites in the four quadrants).

The Saturday Schools budget was cut by 20% for the 2011-2012

fiscal year , from $81,300 to $65,040.

60 . LOOK AT OVERTIMECUT IT.

PROS CONS

Overtime is only utilized to the extent necessary.

GO PAPERLESS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. LOOK INTO NEW SYSTEMS TO ASSIST US WITH GETTING RID OF SOME/ALL

FORMS. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO NOT REHIRE FOLKS WHEN CURRENT ARE RETIRING. ALSO ELIMINATE FILE CLERKS.

.

ADMINISTER NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING WITH ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FROM CELL PHONES OR TABLETS, ETC.

CONSOLIDATE SATURDAY SCHOOL.STIPENDS TOO HIGH, ELECTRICITY, ETC. THIS SHOULD BE A PUNISHMENT SO WE

DO NOT NEED TO CATER TO THE STUDENT TO MAKE IT EASY ON THEM.

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61 . DONT HAVE COPIES OF BOARD PACKETS.HAVE FOLKS BRING THEIR LAPTOP TO LOOK UP.

PROS CONS

Currently working on implementing a new agenda

program for the School Board.

62 .

PROS CONS

Currently sent out electronically.

63 .

PROS CONS

No one has been hired back since the new retirement law has

been implemented.

Since salaries are negotiable, this is a potential bargaining

issue.

64 . USE INTERNS FROM UCF, ROLLINS, ETC. TO FILL IN POSITIONS NEEDED/WANTED.

PROS CONS

Potential budget savings. Not considered employees.

Not subject to employer rules.

Not covered by workers compensation.

65 . DELAY HIRING ON POSITIONS NEEDED.

PROS CONS

In effect currently.

66 . CUT POINTS IN SCHOOLS.

PROS CONS

1% reduction in support point, $360,842. Significant point reductions made in prior years.

Additional reduction in services provided.

IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO PUBLICLY NOTICE MEETINGS OTHER THAN HAVING EACH SCHOOL PRINT OUT AND

POST? NO ONE READS IT.CANT WE POST ELECTRONICALLY?

ANYONE ON DROP... IF THEY CHOOSE AND WE ALLOW THEM TO COME BACK THEY MUST COME BACK AT A REDUCED

SALARY.

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67 . INCREASE VIRTUAL EDUCATION.

PROS CONS

Already being implemented to the extent feasible.

68 . TRANSPORATION COMBINATION RUNS / REDUCTION IN MAGNET STOPS

(Sanford/Millennium & Crooms/Seminole)

PROS CONS

Cost savings of $687,000. Increase walking distance to stops for some students (Not to

exceed 1.5 miles).

Increase in the number of students at stops.

Transportation time will increase.

*Included in "Tentative Operating Budget Reduction Plan for 2012-2012"

presented to the Board on November 22, 2011.

School Board Work Session Jan 17 2012

Documents

Transcript of School Board Work Session Jan 17 2012