General

1. The FY2005 budget is based on needs rather than an arbitrary limit and provides adequate funding to meet all contractual requirements as well as federal, state and local requirements.

2. Staffing levels are established through an objective criteria to ensure the equitable distribution of resources. Exceptions are for specialized programs, individual student needs and one of a kind central functions.

a. Classroom/subject specific instructional staff.

b. Instructional aides.

c. Ancillary staff (guidance, psychologist, counselors, curriculum leaders, nurses, and team leaders)
d. Operational Staff (custodian, maintenance, lunch room aides)

e. Administration (administration, managers, directors, secretaries office aides)

3. Per pupil expenses are set through objective criteria to ensure equitable funding
(i.e. CPI) and allocated according to projected school enrollments.

4. Management infrastructure is bolstered to support our growing school district.

Programmatic

5. Where practicable, user fees or other revenue sources will help fund programs
(athletic, music, drama, tuitions, medicaid and high school parking, and use of
facilities).

6. The middle school project will be completed allowing the 5th through 8th grade structure.

7. Continue the curriculum review cycle effort according to the existing schedule.

8. Elementary schools will continue to provide a robust program including art, physical education, music and foreign language.

9. Technology will be funded to provide adequate staff, training, and equipment.

Facilities

10. The school district maintenance effort is adequately funded to respond to the health and safety of its students and staff, and furthermore to preserve the communities' investment in its facilities.