Presentation from the Earlham Schools Improvement Committee

to the Earlham Community Schools Board

October 29th, 2009

One-to-One Computing for EHS(and other technology needs)

PresentationConceptFunding PossibilitiesBoard DecisionsTimeline

Why One-to-One Computing?The goal of one-to-one computing is for each student to have the technology resources necessary in the 21st century.

One-to-one computing means each student has full-time access to a fully-functioning computer, the Internet, software, and online research materials to work collaboratively anytime and anywhere.

Necessary Components for SuccessLeadershipFundingInfrastructureProfessional DevelopmentCurriculumResults

The GoalEducators have long strived to provide a

learning experience that not only reflects but is tailored to the needs and learning styles of individual students.

The goal has been to reduce the distance between the student and knowledge, content and learning, experience and education.

To that end, educational technology has been instrumental in making information available to students just in time, just in the right quantity, and in just the right way.

Administrators can more efficientlyIdentify systemic trendsGauge progress toward meeting

AYP mandatesPerform cohort and longitudinal

analysisProvide teachers immediate access

to student information, including historical performance, discipline, attendance and information from a central student profile

Succession planning for staff

Teachers can more efficientlyDifferentiate instruction based on

student performancePlan, schedule and track

standards-aligned instruction with ease

Provide access to exemplary lessons and instructional resources

Analyze student progress and mastery of standards with item analysis and trend reports

Students can more effectivelyIncrease use of technology as a

tool to improve and accelerate learning

Engage in improved student-teacher interaction

Access “smart” interactive, multimedia content

Prepare for higher education or a career

Talking Points- The Program DriversOptions for learning – student engagement

More active learning environmentsLaptop students tend to be more attentive

and interestedEmployability of students

Preparing for students for life in a computer society

Laptop students demonstrate superior writing skills

EquityAll students engaged in interactive &

cooperative learningStudents already accustomed to digital tools

on a daily basisOptions for assessment

Beyond the traditional

Something for all students K-12Audio system for grades 1-4LCD’s in all classroomsInteractive whiteboards for elementary

and middle schoolLaptop computers for all HS students Laptop computers for all teachers with

professional development and curricula opportunities

Total Budget Needs Yr 1 Yr 2

Yr 3

1:1 100K 100K

100K

FT IT Staff 60K 60K

60K

Professional Dev 12K

12K 12K

Comp lease (existing) 20K 20K

20K

Technology hdwe 38K

38K 38K

TOTAL $230K $230K

$230K

Technology Hardware BreakdownSound system for classrooms --

grades 1-4Interactive whiteboards for all

elementary classroomsLCD’s for remaining classrooms not

already installed (with speakers)Some software needs

Funding Source AssertionsNeeds to be a recurring source of

revenueNeeds to be a sustainable source

of revenueShould not “overburden” local

property tax payersShould provide for increases in

expenditures over time

Possible Funding Sources

SAVE – Secure and Advanced Vision for Education – Penny Sales Tax

ISL – Instructional Support Levy

Secured and Advanced Vision for Education – One Cent Sales Tax - Revenue

Penny Sales TaxGenerates county-wide dollarsDistributed per pupil to districts in the

countyStatewide By Legislative Action

Distributed per pupil statewide Total Revenue is approximately $425,000 depending on retail sales

Projected to increase as county votes expire and more become part of the statewide pool

Secured and Advanced Vision for Education – One Cent Sales Tax - Expenditures

Based on Revenue Purpose Statement at the time of VoteCan be used for abatement of property taxes for bonded indebtedness

Can be used for Revenue Bonding for new construction projects

Can be used for any PPEL expenseNot part of Earlham CSD Revenue Purpose StatementsNew Statement must be voted in by sunset of originalWithout new vote, must be used to abate property

taxes for infrastructure

Instructional Support LevyLength of Time

5 Years – Voter or Board Approved10 Years – Voter Approved

Funding SourceProperty TaxIncome Surtax – Must be $1 of property taxCombination of both

Funding LevelBased on District Property ValuationsCan not Exceed 10% of Regular Program District

Cost (Students X Cost/Pupil)

ISL Funding LevelsISL % Total Revenues State Aid Portion

Net Revenues

1 $36,950 $10,760 $26,190

2 $73,900 $21,520 $52,380

3 $110,849 $32,279 $78,570

4 $147,799 $43,039 $104,760

5 $184,749 $53,799 $130,950

6 $221,699 $64,559 $157,140

7 $259,649 $75,319 $184,330

8 $295,598 $86,078 $209,520

9 $332,548 $96,838 $235,710

10 $369,498 $107,598 $261,900

ISL Property Tax Impact10% = $1.66/$1,000 9% = $1.46/$1,000 8% = $1.28/$1,000 7% = $1.08/$1,000 6% = $ .90/$1,000 5% = $ .71/$1,000

If all ISL was funded through property taxes

The Two Positive Votes Conundrum!

How to Proceed?Need a public vote on penny tax for

revenue purpose statement – Not more money, just authorization for Board to have flexibility to decide on how the money is spent

You, the Board, can make the decision on the ISL for five years without a public vote

However, if during public hearings, there is an outcry, the Board could opt to switch, go for the public vote for a ten year plan completely funded by ISL.

Committee RecommendationWe plan on a revenue purpose statement

public voteThe School Board decides to:

Fund $100,000 from the SAVE funds reserve (currently stands at about $700,000 and the prospect of new school not so impending – SAVE generates approx. $425,000/yr.)

Fund $130,000 from ISL at 5% rate or $0.71 per $1000

Conduct public hearings as requiredBe prepared to switch strategies if necessary

or if petitioned to hold public vote on ISL; in this case, we recommend asking for a ten-year ISL not to exceed 10%

Policy SettingAn essential aspect to policy is that

it should be constantly evaluated and modified as needed in order to be the most beneficial.

A systematic approach to policy formulation will enable policymakers to establish realistic policies in reasonable time frames.

Central to the process is the goal.

THANKS!