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GO Team �Budget Allocation Meeting�January 2025

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Agenda

Action Items

  • Approval of Agenda 
  • Approval of Previous Minutes 

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Discussion Items

  • Review Budget Meeting Schedule- Review and update meeting calendar
  • Budget Allocation Presentation

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Information Items

  • Principal’s Report
    • CCRPI  (if not previously presented)
    • Additional items as needed
  • Committee Reports (if applicable)

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Announcements

Public Comment (if applicable)

Adjournment

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Discussion Items

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Review & Discuss FY26 GO Team Budget Meeting Schedule

To ensure alignment with the district's budget timeline, we need to review and potentially adjust our current budget meeting schedule. This will ensure timely submission of all required materials. 

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FY26 Budget Allocation

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Overview of the FY26 GO Team Budget Process

FY26 Budget Allocation

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Step 1 Update Strategic Plan & Rank Priorities

Step 2 Principals Workshop FY 26 Budget

January 15

Step 3 GO Team  Budget Allocation Meeting

January 15 – January 31

 

Step 4 Principals Cluster Supt. Discussions

Step 5* GO Team Feedback Mtg. Feb 10 - 14

Step 6 Cluster Supt. Review February 17-21

Step 7 Principals HR Staffing Conferences Begin

Feb. 24 - 27 

Step 8* GO Team Final Budget Approval Meeting

Budgets Approved by March 14

GO Teams are encouraged to have ongoing conversations

* GO Teams will need to take ACTION on the budget at these meetings.

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Action on GO Team Budget Meeting Calendar

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We will need to take ACTION (vote) to change our meeting calendar if we need to change our meetings to meet these deadlines:

  • Allocation Meeting: now-Jan 31
  • Feedback Meeting: February 10 - 14
  • Approval Meeting: after staffing conference and before Friday, March 14.

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Budget Development

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Norms

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This is a meeting of the GO Team. Only members of the team may participate in the discussion. Any members of the public present are here to quietly observe.

We will follow the agenda as noticed to the public and stay on task.

We invite and welcome contributions of every member and listen to each other.

We will respect all ideas and assume good intentions.

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GO Team Budget Development Process

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Step 1: Data Review

Step 2: Strategic Plan Review

Step 3: Budget Parameters

(Strategic Priorities)

Step 4: Budget Development Process

YOUR SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN…

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is your roadmap and your role.

It is your direction, your priorities, your vision,

your present, your future.

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Budget Allocation Meeting

FY26 Budget Allocation

What

During the first GO Team meeting the principal will provide an overview of the budget and position allocations, request(s) for turnaround and/or signature program funds and review changes to the Gifted Services delivery model (as needed)  

Why

This meeting provides an opportunity for the principal and GO Team to ensure alignment on the school’s key strategic priorities, gain a deeper understanding of the budget and position allocations, discuss the proposed requests for signature program funds and provide input to drive the development of the draft budget.

When

January 16 – January 31

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FY26 Budget Development Process

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Principal’s Role

  • Design the budget and propose operational changes that can raise student achievement
  • Formulate strategies, implement and manage them at the school level
  • Focus on the day-to-day operations
  • Serve as the expert on the school
  • Hire quality instructional and support personnel
  • Collaborate with the GO Team on the use of school-level flexibility for position allocations, turnaround initiatives, and Signature Programs (NEW PROCESS FOR FY26)

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The GO Team’s Role

  • Focus on the big picture (positions and resources, not people)
  • Ensure that the budget is aligned to the school’s mission and vision and that resources are allocated to support key strategic priorities
  • Collaborate with the Principal on the use of school-level flexibility for position allocations, turnaround initiatives, and Signature Programs (NEW PROCESS FOR FY26)

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APS Strategic Priorities

& Initiatives

Cleveland Avenue Elementary School

SMART Goals

School Strategies

60% of all students who are present by Oct. FTE will meet or exceed their established RIT Growth Projection on the end-of the year Math Map assessment

60% of all students who are present by Oct. FTE will meet or exceed their established RIT Growth Projection on the end-of the year Reading Map assessment

Increase the percentage of grades 3 through 5 students scoring proficient or above in Math/ Reading on Spring 2024 GMAS

Increase the percentage of students with typical or high growth on Reading and Math GMAS by 3%.

School Strategic Priorities

Mission

Vision

  1. Create a WIN(what I need ) segment for students .
  2. Refer students/ Families to Family Ties to provide them with support and resources to ensure students’ SEL needs are addressed.
  1. Utilize professional learning communities and the instructional coach support to develop teacher capacity with implementation of high leverage instructional strategies .
  2. Utilize the design engineering process and the 3D design process to teach students mastery of the science standards.
  1. Uitize district content specialist to support Instructional coaches/ teaches with specific strategies to increase student achievement.
  1. Implement SEL strategies ,. Social and Emotional Learning activities for students and staff .
  2. Continue to engage stakeholders consistently both in person and virtually.
  3. Utilize the WCI team to assess and provide resources for students and families in the areas of attendance, students and family essentials , and mental health support.
  1. Implement standards based instruction while creating rigorous student learning experiences that are aligned to the standard and assessed with quality assessments.
  2. Implement PBL units using the engineering design and inquiry based process.
  1. Incorporate learning time for students to address instructional needs based on data.
  2. Partner with Health & Wrap Around Support organization to provide wrap around mental health and social emotional support.
  1. Build teacher capacity K-5 reading teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.
  2. Build teacher capacity K-5 math teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.
  1. Provide learning opportunities for parents and community partners to support their children with academic and school readiness.
  2. Provide opportunities for parents to engage with school based staff in the areras of STEM and GSE standards.

Building a Culture of

Student Support

Whole Child & Intervention Personalized Learning

Fostering Academic

Excellence for All

Data

Curriculum & Instruction

Signature Program

Equipping & Empowering

Leaders & Staff

Strategic Staff Support

Equitable Resource Allocation

Creating a System of School Support

Strategic Staff Support

Equitable Resource Allocation

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Strategic Plan

Priority Ranking

Insert the school’s priorities from Higher to Lower

  1. Build teacher capacity K-5 math teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.
  2. Build teacher capacity K-5 reading teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.
  3. Implement standards based instruction while creating rigorous student learning experiences that are aligned to the standard and assessed with quality assessments.
  4. Implement PBL units using the engineering design and inquiry based process.
  5. Incorporate learning time for students to address instructional needs based on data.
  6. Partner with Health & Wrap Around Support organization to provide wrap around mental health and social emotional support.
  7. Provide learning opportunities for parents and community partners to support their children with academic and school readiness.
  8. Provide opportunities for parents to engage with school based staff in the areas of STEM and GSE standards.

Higher

Lower

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FY 26 Budget Parameters

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Rationale

Build teacher capacity K-5 math teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.

Teachers need a toolbox of effective strategies to create authentic learning experiences that foster student mastery of mathematical standards. By leveraging practical student data, educators can make informed instructional decisions that drive academic growth. Providing targeted professional development and resources empowers teachers to implement high-quality instruction that leads to improved student outcomes.

Build teacher capacity K-5 reading teachers to deconstruct standards, select effective instructional strategies and measure student progress.

Teachers need a toolbox of effective strategies to create authentic learning experiences that foster student mastery of Reading standards. By leveraging practical student data, educators can make informed instructional decisions that drive academic growth. Providing targeted professional development and resources empowers teachers to implement high-quality instruction that leads to improved student outcomes.

Implement standards based instruction while creating rigorous student learning experiences that are aligned to the standard and assessed with quality assessments.

Implementing standards-based instruction ensures that students engage in rigorous learning experiences that require real-world application of skills. By using multiple strategies in complex situations, students develop critical thinking skills that demonstrate true mastery of the standards. Aligned assessments provide teachers with meaningful data on student progress, allowing for targeted support and instructional adjustments. This approach ensures that all students are challenged, supported, and prepared for academic success.

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FY26 School Priorities

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Rationale

Implement PBL units using the engineering design and inquiry based process.

Implementing project-based learning (PBL) units using the engineering design and inquiry-based process allows students to authentically engage in problem-solving and innovation. This hands-on approach deepens their understanding of the engineering design process while fostering mastery of science standards. By exploring real-world challenges, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills that enhance engagement and learning. PBL creates meaningful experiences that prepare students for future academic and career success in STEM fields.

Incorporate learning time for students to address instructional needs based on data.

Incorporating dedicated learning time based on student data ensures that each learner receives differentiated support tailored to their instructional needs. Targeted instruction helps close learning gaps, provide necessary scaffolding, and increase student mastery of key concepts. By using data to guide interventions, teachers can support student progress more effectively and personalize learning experiences. This approach fosters equity and ensures all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Partner with Health & Wrap Around Support organization to provide wrap around mental health and social emotional support.

Partnering with health and wrap-around support organizations ensures that students receive the mental health and social-emotional resources needed for success in the classroom. By addressing the whole child, these supports create a strong foundation for learning while fostering a culture of care for families and stakeholders. This system of support empowers students with the strategies and resources necessary to thrive academically and emotionally.

Provide learning opportunities for parents and community partners to support their children with academic and school readiness.

Providing learning opportunities for parents and community partners equips them with the knowledge and strategies needed to support their children's academic success. By engaging in instructional practices, parents can build a toolbox of resources to reinforce learning at home and enhance school readiness. Strengthening this partnership fosters a collaborative learning environment that empowers students to thrive.

Provide opportunities for parents to engage with school based staff in the areas of STEM and GSE standards.

Providing opportunities for parents to engage with school-based staff in STEM and GSE standards strengthens their understanding of the STEM program and its educational impact. By fostering collaboration, parents and teachers can better support students in applying STEM concepts to real-world challenges. This engagement enhances student learning and highlights STEM’s role in shaping our community.

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Discussion of Budget Allocation

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Executive Summary

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This budget represents an investment plan for our school’s students, employees and the community as a whole.

The budget recommendations are tied directly to the school’s strategic vision and direction.

The proposed budget for the general operations of the school are reflected at $____5,918,542__

This investment plan for FY26 accommodates a student population that is projected to be __227___ students, which is a increase/decrease of ____-3___ students from FY25.

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School Allocation Tab Overview

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The Allocation Tab has 3 tables that show the allocations for FY26, FY25, and the Change in each area. This helps you understand how our school earned funds and positions for FY26 in comparison to FY25, and how changes in each line impact our overall school budget.

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Cleveland Avenue Elementary SSF Allocations

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Cleveland Avenue Elementary Additional Earnings

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Summary Tab Overview

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The Summary Tab provides a summary of the staff in our school. The columns show how many positions are:

  • Earned – positions allocated by district departments. There is no school-level flexibility with these positions. 
  • Funded – District’s recommended staffing for positions where there is school-level flexibility with staffing the position.
  • Staffed – This shows how the position is currently staffed at the school.
  • Difference—This shows the difference between the recommendation in the Funded column and the Staffed Column.
  • Comments: The principal must provide comments if there is a difference in what is Funded and Staffed. Principals and GO Teams will discuss the rationale provided for the Comments section.

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Non-Staffing Tab Overview

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The Non-Staffing Tab shows how funds are allocated for non-staff items in the school. There is school-level flexibility for most of these items. The tab has columns for: 

  •  Recommended—District’s recommended amount to spend on the line item.
  • Allocation – This shows how much money has been allocated towards the line item.
  • Difference—This shows the difference between the recommended amount and the allocation.
  • Notes: The principal must provide comments if there is a difference in what is Recommended and what is Allocated. Principals and GO Teams will discuss the rationale for the notes section.

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Signature and Turnaround Fund Process Overview

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Overview

* The district is piloting a zero-based budgeting (ZBB) process for Signature and Turnaround Program Funds this year.

* Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a budgeting process that allocates funding based on program efficiency and necessity rather than budget history. As opposed to traditional budgeting, no item is automatically included in the next budget.

* As such the initial allocation for these programs at all schools will be $0.

Process

* Principals will develop proposed requests for the personnel and non-personnel they need to support the Signature and/or Turnaround Programs at their schools.

* Principals will share and discuss their proposals and rationale for the proposals with their school GO Team for feedback.

* After discussing with their GO Team, principals will submit their request for review by January 31st. Funding for these programs will be provided the week of February 3rd.

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Proposed FY26 Signature Program Fund Request

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Proposed Rationale for �FY26 Signature Program Fund Requests

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FY26 Signature Program

Fund Request

Rationale

STEM Lab Teacher

A STEM Lab teacher will provide hands-on STEM experiences that enhance student engagement and deepen understanding of science standards. This position will create more opportunities for students to participate in STEM lab experiments and develop critical thinking skills through the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) writing process. By fostering inquiry-based learning, the STEM Lab teacher will help students build essential problem-solving skills and a strong foundation in scientific literacy.

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What’s Next?

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  • February
    • GO Team Feedback Meeting(s) February 10 - 14
      • ACTION (i.e.- GO Team votes) on draft budget before February 14
    • Cluster Superintendent Review (February 17-21)
    • HR Staffing Conferences (February 24– February 27)
  • March
    • Final GO Team Approval Meeting (AFTER your school’s Staffing Conference and BEFORE Friday, March 14)
      • ACTION (i.e.- GO Team votes) on final budget recommendation before March 14

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Questions?

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Thank you for your time and attention.

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Information Items

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Principal’s Report

CCRPI Results

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Update with your school’s CCRPI Information if not previously shared. Add additional slides as needed for any additional items in your principal’s report.

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declare by February 28!

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Thank you