BPA
FY25 Budget Approval Meeting
OUR 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.
Agenda
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Step 1 Review and Update Strategic Plan and Rank Strategic Priorities
By end of Fall Semester
Step 2 Principals: Workshop FY 25 Budget
January 17, 2024
Step 3 GO Team Initial Budget Session: Allocation
January 17– early February
Step 4 Principals: Associate Supt. Discussions and Review
February (supports needed, specific challenges, coaching)
Step 5
GO Team Feedback Session: Draft Budget Presented & Discussed
February – multiple meetings, if necessary
Step 6 Principals: HR Staffing Conferences Begin
Late February – Early March
Step 7 GO Team Final Budget Approval Meeting
Budgets Approved by March 15
Overview of FY25 GO Team Budget Process
GO Teams are encouraged to have ongoing conversations throughout the year about the school’s budget.
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BPA’s Budget Approval Meeting
What
Why
When
Budget Review
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FY25 Budget Parameters
FY25 School Priorities | Rationale |
Create additional Homeroom Classes at 2nd grade and 5th grade due to enrollment increases | Enrollment Projected to grow significantly at these two grades next year. Must add additional homeroom space to accommodate growth. |
Move Counselor and SST Coordinator from CARES III budget onto General Fund Budget for FY25 | CARES III is sunsetting, but we must keep these important functions at BPA |
Maximize wrap around services ie: Nurse, SSW, Counseling | This continues to be a need for our students, but we need to look closely at maximizing our budget to make this work. |
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Comparison FY24 to FY25
FY25 FY24 Difference +/-
Our FY25 Budget INCREASED by $675,253 compared to FY24.
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Priorities | APS FIVE Focus Area | Strategies | Requests | Amount |
Accommodate Enrollment Growth in Grades 2 & 5 | Fostering Academic Excellence | Keep Class Sizes as low as possible | Purchase two additional Teacher | $190k |
Fully Fund Counselor Position | Social & Emotional Wellbeing | Formerly split funded with CARES III | Fund Counselor’s Salary & Benefits fully from General Fund for FY25 | $67k |
Fund MTSS Specialist | Using Data to Support Instruction | Formerly funded with CARES III funds | Fund MTSS Specialist Salary & Benefits from General Fund for FY25 | $124k |
Accommodate Teacher Salary Expenses | Fostering Academic Excellence | Teachers “cost” $13,860 more for FY25 | Fund this Increase for 28 HR Teachers | $388k |
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FY25 Strategic Plan Break-out
SUMMARY OF POSITION CHANGES TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC PLAN
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CREATED | REMOVED |
New 2nd Grade Homeroom | NA |
New 5th Grade Homeroom | |
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Staffing Conference Changes
There were not any changes made to the draft budget we discussed at our last meeting.
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Principals –indicate on this slide if there were any changes made to your budget proposal at your staffing conference. If there were no changes, please just cover the Budget by Function on slides 7 & 8 as a quick summary for your GO Team. If there were changes, please summarize for your team and then discuss the NEW Budget by Function values.
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FY25 Budget by Function (Required)
*Based on Current Allocation of School Budget
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FY25 Budget by Function (Required)
*Based on Current Allocation of School Budget
DISCUSSION OF RESERVE AND HOLDBACK FUNDS
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Priorities | APS FIVE Focus Area | Strategies | Requests | Amount |
Improve Teacher Efficacy in Math | Fostering Academic Excellence for All | Implementation of Staff Training for Conceptual Math Instruction | Teacher Training Sessions at BPA by Approved Vendor with Evidence of Improving Outcomes for Kids | $10-$15k |
Replace 6 remaining “Old” Smart Boards | Improving Instruction via Technology and Access | Larger, next generation Promethean Board technology with wireless keyboards and ability to be “un-tethered” | Procure and Install 6 89” Promethean boards in remaining classrooms. | $35k |
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Plan for FY25 Leveling Reserve
$_95,528_
QUESTIONS FOR THE GO TEAM TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS
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Are our school’s priorities (from your strategic plan) reflected in this budget?
How are district and cluster priorities reflected in our budget?
Questions?
The GO Team needs to TAKE ACTION (vote) on the presented budget. After the motion and a second, the GO Team may have additional discussion. Once discussion is concluded, the GO Team will vote.
Action on the Budget
Security Grant �Survey
IF General Assembly Approves….
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Ideas to Talk Through….
School Resource Officer $100k ($50k if shared)*
Ballistic Film for Windows*
Additional Fencing
Additional Exterior Lighting
Student Badge System
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Ideas to Talk Through….
Additional Badge Readers
Additional Interior and Exterior Security Cameras*
Non-Instructional Security Aide*
Additional Two-Way Radios*
Window Coverings*
Metal Detectors
Clear Book Bags
Other_____________________________________
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Annoucements
Ms. Searcy &
IB Updates and Announcements
To learn more about the APS Student Calendar development process, visit https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/71713
Provide Your Feedback on the Final APS Student Calendar Survey
Atlanta Public Schools has used widespread community engagement to create two calendar options for the following school years: SY 25-26, SY 26-27, and SY 27-28.
Your feedback through this survey is valuable and will be another important piece of information that the Superintendent and the APS School Board of Education will use to make a final decision about our future school calendars.
HOW: Scan the QR code or click the link for a quick survey.
WHO: All stakeholders, including students, staff, families,
and community members.
WHEN: Open from Mon, February 19th to Fri, March 15th
GO Team members remember to:
Questions?
Thank you