E. Rivers�FY27 Budget Feedback Meeting
Feb. 16, 2026
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Purpose, Agenda, & Norms
During this meeting the GO Team will discuss the proposed school budget, how it supports the school's programmatic needs and aligns to the School’s Strategic Plan. The GO Team will also review and provide feedback on proposed use of school-level flexibility in the FY27 Budget.
Meeting Norms
Meeting Agenda
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FY 27 GO Team Budget Development Process Timeline
Step 1 Finalize Strategic Plan & Rank Objectives
Step 2 District-wide Budget Allocation Training
January 2026
Step 3 Principals & Assoc. Supt. Discussions
Step 4* GO Team Feedback Mtg. Completed February 2026 (BEFORE STAFFING CONFERENCE)
Step 5 Associate Supt. Review
Step 6 Principals HR Staffing Conferences Begin
February 23-27
Step 7* GO Team Budget Finalization Meeting
Budgets finalized by March 13th
GO Teams are encouraged to have ongoing conversations
* GO Teams will need to take ACTION on the budget at these meetings.
E. Rivers FY27 Strategy and Budget Alignment
Strategic Resource Allocation to Support Student Outcomes
One District. One Goal. Every Child.
Our Strength is Our Team
Our Responsibility Is Shared
Our School Is Efficient & Effective
We Are Strengthening Our Instructional Core
We Are Caring For Every Child
We Are Sparking Student Curiosity
By 2030, the percentage of proficient and above 3rd grade learners as assessed by the GMAS EOG ELA will increase overall from 48.1% (2025) to 69.1%
By 2030, the percentage of proficient and above 3rd grade learners as assessed by the GMAS EOG Math will increase overall from 42% (2025) to 62%
By 2030, the CCRPI School Climate rating will go 3 stars to 4 stars
Mission: By providing a rigorous, inquiry-based education, the E. Rivers’ family develops confident, engaged learners, inspiring them to be respectful and compassionate citizens of the world.
Vision: To build acceptance and confidence through collaboration and inquiry where all students thrive in a respectful environment
E. Rivers Strategic Plan
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FY27 Ranked Objectives Insert the Strategic Objectives as ranked by the GO Team from Highest to Lowest |
Improve student mastery of academic content - Instructional Core |
Provide rigor to all students - Instructional Core |
Build teacher capacity in literacy and math - Our Team |
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture for students, staff, and families - Caring for Every Child |
Extend focus on bi-literacy through the implementation of dual language immersion and world language programs - Student Curiosity |
Retain and develop highly qualified teachers and staff for traditional, DLI, and support classes - Our Team |
Expand teacher collaboration opportunities - Our Team |
Inform and engage the entire school community - Shared Responsibility |
Build systems and resources to support Cluster plan and IB implementation - Efficient & Effective |
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Strategic Plan Objective Rankings
FY 27 Budget Parameters
FY26 Budget Allocation
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FY26 School Priorities | Rationale |
Improve student mastery of academic content - Instructional Core | Streamlined embedded professional learning on standards-based instruction, high leverage practices, implementation of new curricular resources, and alignment to IB Units of Inquiry will strengthen instructional quality and rigor. |
Provide rigor to all students - Instructional Core | |
Build teacher capacity in literacy and math - Our Team | Content area expertise on grade level and instructional support teams allows for deeper and more effective teaching practice and targeted support. |
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture for students, staff, and families - Caring for Every Child | Growing the number of personnel supporting all student groups will yield higher student achievement and ensure equitable gains. |
After reviewing allocations what are some budget parameters that align to our rankings that should be considered when drafting our budget?
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FY26 School Priorities | Rationale |
Extend focus on bi-literacy through the implementation of dual language immersion and world language programs - Student Curiosity | Bi-literate intervention specialists can more effectively provide support for at-risk students in bilingual programs. Scheduling should maximize instruction and enrichment opportunities |
Retain and develop highly qualified teachers and staff for traditional, DLI, and support classes - Our Team | Ensuring all teachers have required credentialing and content expertise will boost student achievement and reduce the variability in the quality of instruction. |
Expand teacher collaboration opportunities - Our Team | Authentic, embedded collaborative professional learning and tiered coaching will increase teacher efficacy. |
Inform and engage the entire school community - Shared Responsibility | MTSS Specialist ensures a consistent system is used school-wide and directly involves key stakeholders at all 3 Tiers. |
Build systems and resources to support Cluster plan and IB implementation - Efficient & Effective | Streamlining coaching and IB coordination will ensure the IB Framework is the foundation upon which curricular and instructional decisions are built, positioning literacy as a foundation for inquiry, conceptual understanding, and student agency. |
FY 27 Budget Parameters
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Strategic Use of Resources: Category Descriptions
WHAT?
What are we doing to achieve our goals?
Focus Area: Which focus area is the objective aligned with?
Objectives: FY27 Objectives from the school’s strategic plan, ranked by the order of importance.
WHAT? | HOW MUCH? | WHY? | |
Focus Area | Strategic Objective | FY27 Resource Recommendation | Additional Information (OPTIONAL) |
We Are Sparking Student Curiosity | Increase STEAM Integration | K-5 Science Lab Materials ($10,000) | To ensure we have the appropriate supplies for students to complete project-based learning opportunities |
HOW MUCH?
What resources (financial, staffing) are recommended to support this work in your school?
FY27 Resource Recommendation: Shares what resources you have allocated to support the objective in your FY27 Budget Proposal. Can be staffing and/or non-staffing resources.
WHY?
Why is this important?
Additional Information: Share why this recommendation is important to achieving your goals. Is it new for FY27?
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Focus Area | Strategic Objective | FY27 Resource Recommendation | Additional Information (OPTIONAL) |
Strengthening Our Instructional Core |
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Our Strength is Our Team |
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Strategic Use of Resources (Required)
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Focus Area | Strategic Objective | FY27 Resource Recommendation | Additional Information (OPTIONAL) |
Caring for Every Child |
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Sparking Student Curiosity |
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Our Responsibility is Shared |
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Efficient and Effective Systems |
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Strategic Use of Resources (Required)
4 Classroom Teaching positions = *3 Early Intervention Prevention (EIP) Teachers
1 Gifted Teacher
| Projected Enrollment | DLI Class Sizes | Traditional Class Sizes | APS Class Size Recommendations |
K | 103 | 25 | 17.6 | 23 |
1 | 101 | 25 | 17 | 24 |
2 | 110 | 25 | 20 | 24 |
3 | 106 | 25 | 18.6 | 24 |
4 | 106 | 25 | 18.6 | 30 |
5 | 95 | 25 | 15 | 30 |
Impact on Class Sizes:
*No longer funding for EIP Reduce Class Model
E. Rivers
FY27 Proposed Use of Staffing & Non-Staffing Allocation
and School-Level Flexibility
One District. One Goal. Every Child.
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Summary Tab Overview
The Summary Tab provides a summary of the staff in our school. The columns show how many positions are:
Example
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FY27 Staffing Proposal and Use of School-Level Flexibility (Required)
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FY27 Staffing Proposal and Use of School-Level Flexibility (Required)
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FY27 Non-Staffing Tab Overview
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:
Description | Rec. | Allocation | Diff | Notes |
Reserve | $ 95,045 | $ 95,045 | $ - |
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Custodian Overtime | $ 1,650 |
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School Resource Officer Overtime | $ 4,000 |
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Teaching/Other Supplies | $ 18,650 |
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Media Supplies | $ 2,984 |
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Academic Stipends | 20,500 | $ 20,500 | $ - |
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Fine Arts Stipends | 0 | $ - | $ - |
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Teacher Subs | $ 49,984 | $ 49,984 | $ - |
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Substitute FICA | $ 725 | $ 725 | $ - |
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FY27 Non-Staffing Proposal and Use of School-Level Flexibility (Required)
FY27 BUDGET BY FUNCTION �(Required)
Discussion of Reserve Funds
One District. One Goal. Every Child.
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Plan for FY27 Leveling Reserve (Required)
$143,104
FOCUS AREA | STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE | FY27 Resource Recommendation | Additional Information(OPTIONAL) |
We Are Caring for Every Child | Foster a positive and inclusive school culture for students, staff, and families | Professional learning opportunities focused on implicit bias and equity (Beyond Diversity) | |
Our Strength is our Team | Expand teacher collaboration opportunities | Hourly part-time non-instructional paraprofessionals | $18.96 per hour Allowing for teachers to use less of their planning time creating materials |
Our Strength is our Team | Build teacher capacity in literacy and math | Hourly Part-time Media Clerk | $18.96 per hour Allowing for an increase in frequency of Media Specialist teaching literacy and technology lessons |
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Questions for the GO Team To Discuss
Does the budget proposal support our school's strategic objectives and lead to achieving our goals?
If new positions, resources, or programs are being added, what data or feedback supports these changes?
What trade-offs being made in this budget? Are any current programs or resources being adjusted or reduced, and how will that impact our students?
If we are sharing staff positions (e.g., nurse, counselor, teacher), how will this affect student support and service delivery at our school?
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Action on the FY27 Draft Budget
The GO Team needs to TAKE ACTION (vote) on the proposed FY27 budget.
After the motion and a second, the GO Team may have additional discussion.
Once discussion is concluded, the GO Team will vote.
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Next Meeting: Budget Finalization Meeting
(March 2, 2026 @ 3:30 pm)
Step 1 Finalize Strategic Plan & Rank Objectives
Step 2 District-wide Budget Allocation Training
January 2026
Step 3 Principals & Assoc. Supt. Discussions
Step 4* GO Team Feedback Mtg. Completed February 2026 (BEFORE STAFFING CONFERENCE)
Step 5 Associate Supt. Review
Step 6 Principals HR Staffing Conferences Begin
February 23-27
Step 7* GO Team Budget Finalization Meeting
Budgets finalized by March 13th
GO Teams are encouraged to have ongoing conversations
* GO Teams will need to take ACTION on the budget at these meetings.
Information Items, Announcements and
Public Comment
One District. One Goal. Every Child.
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Principal’s Report
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Principal’s Report
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Principal's Report
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