1	PTA Budget Briefing Tuesday, January 8, 2008 SBO
2	FY09 Operating Budget Background FY08 (2007-08) Operating Budget was completed by the School Board last April Full local funding request was not approved by the Board of Supervisors $1,000,000 shortfall offset by reductions 40.5 staff positions cut (19 teachers) Technology refurbishment adjusted to 7 year cycle (from 5) Smallest teacher pay raise in Hampton Roads comparison band of 9 school divisions
3	Background: Current Status Predicted enrollment drop for 07-08 did not occur Enrollment increased over 06-07 totals Pupil-Teacher ratios have shown increases across division 200+ secondary classes of 30 or more 70+ core secondary classes of 30+
4	FY09 Preliminary Priorities Staffing Return teachers eliminated for FY08 + any additional staff needed for projected enrollment increases Teacher Pay Provide a raise that moves YCSD scales into a more competitive status as compared to Hampton Roads comparison group
5	Teacher Scale Comparisons
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8	FY09 Preliminary Priorities (continued) Technology Refurbishment Return to a 5 year refurbishment cycle Fuel Costs Adjust for rapidly rising fuel costs September cost/gallon $2.29 December cost/gallon $2.92 FY08 projected over-expenditure is $135,000 at current rate for miles traveled Extend Existing New Program Initiatives Second year of Chinese language 12^th grade for YRA program Virtual course offerings Middle years IB program
9	Maintain Focus on Efficiency Energy management commitments Energy Star Leader (division) 4 (of 5) Virginia Energy Star schools Standard & Poors Rating Well above average results for below average expenditures Reflected in per pupil spending comparison
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11	Conclusion FY09 (08-09 school year budget) provides the opportunity to: Recover previous staffing cuts Progress on competitive salary scales Return to “reasonable” technology refurbishment cycle Plan for known increases to maintain current levels of service Plan for increased enrollments Complete extensions of new programs
12	Important Dates January 14 SB Work Session 15 BOS Public Forum 28 SB Public Forum February 11 SB Work Session 25 SB Public Hearing March 10 SB Work Session 20 BOS Public hearing