Proposed Budget FY 2011 Stewart County Public Schools Cool Springs, Virginia
Jan 01, 2016
Proposed Budget FY 2011
Stewart County Public Schools
Cool Springs, Virginia
Acknowledgements
The budget developed for Dry BranchElementary of Stewart County Public Schools could not have been produced without the supportand leadership of the budgetary committee members. We deeply appreciate their dedication tomaintaining the financial stability of Dry Branch Elementary. They worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the students and the goals of the school board.
Budget Committee Members
Dr. Matthew BenjaminSuperintendent of Stewart County Public Schools
Dr. Watta Brain Director of Elementary Education
Dr. I.N. ClusionDirector of Special Education
Kate BubserPrincipal of Dry Branch Elementary
Brian CrossonAssistant Principal of Dry Branch Elementary
Jennifer CondraTeacher (team leader grades 3-5)
Maura GreenTeacher (team leader grades K-2)
Linda ShannonParent Liaison
John KennySchool Business Partner Representative
Mission StatementOur mission is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence and develop the character to make the world a better place.
We will create a nurturing and safe learning community in which all participantsare encouraged to take risks in order to reach their highest academicpotential.
We will structure an academic environment in which all students achieve highstandards and benchmarks while their progress is closely monitored, thusproducing self-motivated learners.
In this way, we will impart the love of learning throughout our school communityand pave the way towards a productive future for all.
School Vision
Student achievement is our top priority.
Priority Goal #1Improve the quality of instruction.
• Provide sufficient funding to implement the Standards of Quality, Standards of Learning, SOL remediation efforts, Standards of Accreditation, and No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress goals
• Provide funding for necessary teaching positions based on enrollment/pupil-teacher ratios (average 18:1 in grades K-2, 19:1 in grades 3-5, and 22:1 in grades 6-12) and other factors
• Maintain sufficient funding for textbook replacements
• Consider the impact of federal budget cuts in No Child Left Behind grants on programs or personnel
• Provide sufficient funding for risk reduction and English as a Second language students, which have seen cost increases in recent years
Priority Goal #3
Assure a safe and secure learning and work environment for students and employees.
• Add full time security guards at each school• Reduce bullying at all grade levels, especially among elementary school students
Priority Goal #6
Continue to enhance technology in the schools and administrative area.
•Continue implementation of the Six Year Technology Plan including regular computer and server upgrades and replacements
Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar
Date Responsibility Action/Activity
December 2009 Administration/Finance Technician
Prepare budget input sheets to distribute to team leaders
January 4, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician
Distribute input sheets to team leaders
January 4 – 15, 2010 Staff/Administration Collaborate to complete input sheets
January 15, 2010 Team Leaders Return input sheets to finance technician
January 19-22, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician
Review staff input sheets, analyze past and current expenses and revenues and revolving account balances
January 25-29, 2010 Administration Project student enrollment and staffing needs
February 1-5, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician
Develop preliminary budget based on student and staff projections
Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar
Date Responsibility Action/Activity
March 1-5, 2010 Administration/Finance Technician
Finalize budget requests and prepare for submission
March 8, 2010 Administration Submit budget requests to Superintendent and school board for initial review
April 1, 2010 School Budget Committee Review district recommendations based on budget requests
April 15, 2010 Administration Completed school budget submitted to district superintendent
April 19, 2010 Administration Prepare presentation materials for district level budget defense hearing
April 26, 2010 Administration Budget defense at district level
Dry Branch Elementary Budget Calendar
Date Responsibility Action/Activity
May 15, 2010 Administration Submit adjusted budget to Superintendent and school board for approval
June 1, 2010 Superintendent Complete the review of the accepted school budget in its final form
June 25, 2010 Superintendent School Budget is adopted
August 2, 2010 Administration Review adopted budget
August 19, 2010 Administration & Team Leaders Provide teams with budget overview
Ongoing Administration Amend and adjust school budget as needed
Number of Students, Teachers, and Per Pupil Teacher Ratios for 2010-2011
Dry Branch Elementary
Grade Number of Students Number of Classroom Teachers
Pupil Teacher Ratio
Kindergarten* 72 4 18:1
K/1 multiage 18{K: 9; 1st: 9}
1 18.1
First** 72 4 18:1
Second 104 6 17.3:1
Total K-2 266 15 17.7:1
Third 75 4 18.75:1
Fourth 74 4 18.5:1
Fifth 75 4 18.75:1
Total 5-6 224 12 18.58:1
Total all grades 490 27 18.4:1
*Kindergarten Total: 81**1st Grade Total: 81