SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Board

AGENDA
WORK SESSION January 17, 2012
1:00p.m. Budget Work Session

TO:

The School Board of Seminole County Tina Calderone, Chairman Karen Almond, Vice Chairman Diane Bauer, Member Sylvia Pond, Member Dede Schaffner, Member Dr. Bill Vogel Superintendent of Schools

FROM:

Seminole County Public Schools

BUDGET WORK SESSION January 17, 2012 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.

Call to Order Introductory Remarks - Dr. Vogel Budget Update - John Pavelchak Discussion of Budget Recommendations/Ideas Revenue Options - Dr. Vogel Next Steps for Budget Process - Dr. Vogel Board Direction - School Board Members

Seminole County Public Schools Funding Reduction History

The State operating revenues were reduced by over $83.1 million (17.7%)* over the last five years. Among the actions taken over the last five years in order to balance the budget are the following: Eliminated 700 positions($29.7 M)** Change from six period to seven period day at high schools ($8.0 M) Employee medical and prescription design changes..($7.4 M) Computer bid..($.5 M) Reduction in leased portables.($.5 M) Electric and water conservation..($1.8 M) Alternative school, in-source.($.5M) Grounds maintenance, out-source..($.6 M) Custodial services bid.($.3 M) Suspend operations of an elementary school($1.0 M) Closed an alternative school..($1.1 M) Summer school reductions..($1.5 M) School supplies reduction...($.2 M) Consolidated magnet bus stops..($.2 M) *SCPS is ranked 60th lowest of the 67 Florida school districts in education funding. SCPS is ranked 1st (highest) in the State in the percentage of its budget spent in the classroom. **73% of SCPS employees reside in Seminole County. The percentages of staffing reductions made over the last four years are as follows: -Overall position reductions, 8.5% -School based teacher reductions, 5.4% -District level administrators, 8.5% -District office staff, 19.9%

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SCPS OPERATING BUDGET

State Board of Education Governor's Budget Proposal

2011-2012

2012-2013 (Est.)

2012-2013 (Est.)

Net Recurring Deficit ($19,840,183) ($19,840,183)

($19,840,183)

Proposed Funding Increases 2012-13 State Board Of Education Budget Governor's Proposed Budget

$5,651,265 $7,127,949

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One-time Budget Savings Instructional Material Education Job Fund Early Retirement Reinsurance Program Use of Fund Balance $2,500,000 $13,328,674 $500,344 $3,511,165

Retirement Increase, 2.44% (SB 2100) $0

($6,730,000) ($20,918,918)

($6,730,000) ($19,442,234)
Revised 12-8-2011

Net Estimated Deficit

Tentative Operating Budget Reduction Plan for 2012-2013 Nov. 22 Meeting MS, 15 Units HS, 16 Units Elem .5 Flex, 18 Units HS Assistant Coach Supplements H.S. Summer School M.S. Intervention Suspend Operations at Two Schools Reduce Custodial Support by 7.5% On-Line Code of Conduct Solar Film Savings Est. Relocate Hopper to Lake Orienta Elementary District Level Reductions Eliminate Insurance for Part Time Employees
(Current Employees Grandfathered In)

Revised Est. Jan. 2

(FEFP 3rd Calc.)

Difference

861,315 918,736 1,033,578 190,000 250,000 24,000 2,000,000 693,000 20,000 13,500 640,000 TBD 6,644,129

861,315 918,736 1,033,578 190,000 250,000 24,000 2,000,000 693,000 20,000 13,500 564,000 323,000 300,000 3,000,000 10,191,129

(76,000) 323,000 300,000 3,000,000 3,547,000

Preliminary Estimated Terminations/New Hire Savings Total Proposed Cost Savings

484 Additional FTE FY 2011-2012

($2.8 million, less proration reduction of $.7 million & loss of declining enrollment revenue, $.4 million)

3,000,000 1,644,000 1,455,537 400,000 6,499,537 8,000,000 21,143,666

1,652,545 1,644,000 1,455,537 765,218 23,000 196,969 5,737,269 8,000,000 23,928,398

(1,347,455) 365,218 23,000 196,969 (762,268) 2,784,732

Declining Enrollment Reserve Transfer IDEA Positions Back to IDEA (23.35) Additional Early Retirement Insurance Reimbursement Additional Fingerprinting Revenue Education Jobs Fund Supplemental Allocation Total Additional Revenue Use a Portion of the FB over 4% (Non-recurring funding) Total Potential Funding to Cover 2012-2013 Deficit

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SCPS Budget Issues for 2012-2013 Budget issues which need to be considered in the budget development process for 2012-2013 include the following: 1. The use of $8 million in non-recurring fund balance for recurring budget costs, which will potentially result in the need for $8 million in recurring budget cuts for the following year (20132014). 2. The possible addition of two new charter schools, proposed at 1,362 students, with revenue of $7.2 million. (Note- the applications for these schools were rejected by the School Board, but are under appeal to the State Board of Education). 3. The budget impact of State end of course testing requirements. 4. Possible increases in categorical funding, which will not be available to cover the funding deficit [Note-under the Governors proposed budget for SCPS, the Reading Categorical is increased by $2.2 million and the School Recognition funding is increased by $1.9 million (from $70 to $100 per student)]. 5. Potential fuel cost increases. 6. Other school or district level necessary cost increases (to be determined over the next month).

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Seminole County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
1 . CLOSE STUDENT MUSEUM AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES CENTER

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES (UCF to Lease Student Museum) PROS Potentially save $133,000 yearly. CONS Eliminates science and social studies curriculum enhancement and application experiences for 4th and 5th grade students. Closes cultural centers unique to SCPS.

2 . RAISE THERMOSTAT SETTINGS TO 78 TO REDUCE ELECTRICAL COSTS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potentially save $500,000 yearly. CONS Potential negative impact on student learning. Likely complaints, circumventions. Temperature will vary due to HVAC control systems (Could range from 75:-82:). Potential health issues.

3 . INCREASE IN THE STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL NON-CORE CLASSES*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Potentially save $861,315 year (15 Teachers). CONS Creates even larger class sizes for academic choice options. Supervision and safety issues. Lack of computers, etc. Eliminate elective offerings at magnet schools. Eliminate opportunities for acceleration. Reduce opportunities for at-risk students. Increase the risk of NOT making class size.

4 . INCREASE THE STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO FOR HIGH SCHOOL NON-CORE CLASSES*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Potentially save $918,736 year (16 Teachers). CONS Challenge of meeting graduation requirements. Creates even larger class sizes for academic choice options. Eliminate academic choice offerings (electives). Eliminate opportunities for at-risk students. Eliminate opportunities for acceleration by reducing AP choice. Increase the risk of NOT making class size.

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Seminole County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
5 . REDUCE ART, MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY OR READING TEACHERS*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS CONS Contradictory to the Strategic Plan. Potentially save $1,033,578 yearly. Programs to be maintained (reduction of .5 flex unit at Technology/Reading is necessary non-negotiable. each Elementary, 18 teacher units). Scheduling. Reading Impacts RtI, student performance, Testing, and lowest quartile. Art/Music Loss impacts student school experience and motivation. Art/Music have more value than just academic. Eliminates grade level teacher common duty time; mandated lesson study, PLCs, etc. will not be implemented. Not teaching the whole child. Lack of personnel to support 21st Century Learners. Demands for progress monitoring mandated will not be supported by adequate personnel. Families will consider alternative choices to SCPS schools. Lack of reading support will decrease modeling and professional learning of classroom teachers.

6 . REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR SUPPLEMENTS*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Reduce H.S. Assistant Coach Supplements by 20%, potential savings, $190,000. CONS Reduces intramural sports, robotics, orchestra, dance, cheer, etc. Students unable to participate in SECME, Beta Club, Book Club. Eliminates Arts & Athletics for all students. Eliminates high school athletics. No music, athletic scholarships.

7 . REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL & TRANSITION PROGRAMS (REMEDIAL)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Reduce H.S Summers School Program Budget by $250,000. CONS Reduced graduation rate. Increased number of dropouts. Reduction in number of students graduating on-time with their cohort.

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Seminole County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
8 . ELIMINATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAM

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potentially save $520,000 yearly. CONS Negative impact on promotion rate. Negative impact on school performance and grades. Effectiveness vs. Cost. Not in alignment with the Strategic Plan. Impact on FCAT \ Student achievement. Lowest quartile students will receive inadequate support and instruction.

9 . REDUCE BUDGET FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Reduce M.S. Intervention Program by $24,000. CONS Eventual negative impact on graduation rate. Increases student retention. Decrease support for at-risk students. Negative impact on student promotion and performance. Negative impact on school performance and grades. Decreases student achievement, performance on high stakes tests.

10 . SUSPEND OPERATIONS AT ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS @ $1 MILLION PER ELEM/MIDDLE*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS CONS Savings of $1M/school, it is proposed that operations Requires rezone of students. be suspended at two schools. Public perception. Requires transportation, by district or parents. Impacts neighborhood schools. May result in a RIF for certain areas.

11 . ELIMINATE MAGNET BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR OUT OF ZONE STUDENTS (EXCLUDES CROOMS & GOLDSBORO)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potentially saves $1.4m. Reduce miles traveled. Shorten bus routes/rides. CONS Make programs only available to those who can provide transportation. Capacity issue at other schools. Potentially re-segregated system. Excellence and equity issue with community. Decrease public school opportunities for parental choice. Will essentially eliminate the effectiveness of magnet schools. Potential loss of community and business partners. Eliminate/decrease the parent return on investment for IB diplomas; reduction in scholarships.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

12 . ELIMINATE DEDICATED BUS TRANSPORTATION WITHIN TWO MILES OF SCHOOL (EVANS ELEM)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Savings of $63,000. Redirect Resources. Reduce Miles Traveled. CONS Conflicts with Safety Committee analysis. Increased traffic on SR 434. Increase ramp congestion. Public/Parent disapproval.

13 . IMPLEMENT A FOUR DAY SCHOOL WEEK

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS One day less to transport students. One less day for employees to work. Reduced electrical costs. CONS Supervision of children on 5th day. Meeting testing window mandates. Kill magnet programs (too early start time).

14 . ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION FOR NE & NW CLUSTER SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS RESIDING WITHIN

ONE HALF MILE RADIUS (PREFERENCE ZONE) OF A CLUSTER SCHOOL BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS CONS Restricts parents choice of schools. Potential savings of $350,000. Reduce miles traveled. Reduces some flexibility in managing class size. Parents will have to provide transportation. Shorten bus route for driver. Reduces multiple buses in same neighborhood. Possible rezoning.

15 . ELIMINATE TRANSPORTATION FOR NE & NW CLUSTER SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS RESIDING WITHIN A

ONE MILE RADIUS OF A CLUSTER SCHOOL BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potential savings of $1m. Reduce miles traveled. Shorten bus ride. Reduces multiple buses in same neighborhood.

CONS Restricts parents choice of schools. Reduces some flexibility in managing class size. Parents will have to provide transportation. Possible Rezoning. Increase ramp congestion.

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Seminole County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

16 . DISMISS STRICT ADHERENCE TO CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENTS (2011-12 Per Student Penalties are as follows: PreK thru 3

$5,284; Grade 4 through 8 $4,375 and Grades 9 thru 12 $4,461) BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS CONS Loss of A rated district status. Loss of High Achieving District Status.

17 . SELL VACANT REAL ESTATE, LAND AND BUILDING

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Increases capital budget revenue (one time). Decrease grounds & maintenance costs. Energy savings buildings. CONS Appraisals for each property is required. Current market values are low. Increases revenue one-time only; non-recurring.

18 . IMPLEMENT FURLOUGHS FOR EMPLOYEES (Reduce Number of Days Worked and Paid)

BOARD CONSENSUS, MAYBE PROS Potential savings of $1,500,000/Day. Cut costs, save jobs. Retain full compliment of employees. Should be seen as a temporary action. Avoid re-hiring and re-training once budget is restored.

CONS Would require collective bargaining and possibly impasse. Impact of $1.5m on local economy. May prolong eventual reductions. Recruitment of our staff by other districts. May impact delivery of services to students and parents. May impact time sensitive decisions.

19 . CONVERT SCPS SCHOOLS TO SCPS OPERATED CHARTER SCHOOLS (Not Feasible)

20 . USE SKYPE/PHONE CONFERENCING (SKYPE, ETC) TO REDUCE TRAVEL EXPENSES

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES, when feasible PROS Increases productivity. Travel saving. Does not require room/space.

CONS Will not work for all meetings. Attendance may become problem.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

21 . REDUCE HEALTH INSURANCE TO PART-TIME ( 50-99%) EMPLOYEES (Negotiable with Union)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS CONS Estimated savings of $300,000 to General Fund (health, & life). Recruiting challenges to fill positions (monitors). Requires collective bargaining. Current employees grandfathered-in. Savings based upon providing 50% coverage (vs. 100%) for an estimated 103 new part time employees. Reduces opportunities to flexibly schedule employees. Negatively impacts job-sharing.

22 . SHARE PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS BETWEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES (Pilot at Lake Orienta & Hopper) PROS CONS Compromises student safety and supervision. Potentially save $85,000 yearly for each of two Increased instructional responsibilities. shared schools. Discipline and infractions of Student Conduct and Discipline Code will not be adequately , addressed. Communication with staff, parents, and community will be negatively impacted. Impairs effective supervision and evaluation of teachers and staff (SB 736, DA, RtI, IDEA and federal/state mandates).

23 . CONSOLIDATE SCHOOLS COMBINE GRADES PRE-K THRU 6 & 7-12

BOARD CONSENSUS, MAYBE PROS Potential Savings TBD. Transportation savings. Energy Savings. Increased parent involvement. Save on hiring administrators and office staff. Increased flexibility in school choice offerings.

CONS

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

24 . CONTRACT OUT BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE WITH AN OUTSIDE COMPANY

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS CONS Loss of $1,736,546+ from the districts operating budget. Loss of $300,000 to Food Service.

25 . CANCEL PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Share paid subscriptions. CONS

26 . POST CODE OF CONDUCT ON-LINE (REDUCE PRINTING EXPENSES)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Potentially save $20,000 just for English version yearly. CONS

27 . REDUCE EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER (ESC) work week to 4 days, schools to remain 5 days. (Not feasible)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO
28 . IMPLEMENT PAY TO PLAY FOR ATHLETICS/BAND TRANSPORTATION

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potentially save $170,000 yearly. CONS Students would drive themselves. Will greatly decrease fund raising revenue. Will decrease access for some students. Increases burden on school to provide dollars.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

29 . PROVIDE BAGGED LUNCHES RATHER THAN STOVE TOP HOT LUNCHES (ENERGY SAVINGS)

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Energy Savings to Food Service Fund, NONE to General Fund. Reduce kitchen accidents. CONS Disadvantaged students need good nutrition. Surplus employees to RIF. Decrease participation & revenue( millions). Reduced funds available to support expenses. Parent displeasure. Food Service is self supporting.

30 . INSTALL SOLAR FILM ON WINDOWS (IN PROCESS)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Energy savings/Rebateable. Increase comfort level. Decrease glare. Inexpensive Installation. Estimated Savings of $13,500 ($500 per school). CONS May be recurring expense due to age.

31 . GENERATE ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Energy cost savings. Global footprint. CONS Payback period is very long. Large upfront costs to implement. Solar is very inefficient . Panels take up large area.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

32 . PURCHASE iPADS RATHER THAN TEXTBOOKS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Digital devices can hold multiple subject area content. Could provide numerous other applications for student learning. Less heavy, bulky, and decreased paper consumption. Lends to a more easily adapted, editable format. CONS Cost to provide a device to every student would be over $32 million. Using all IM funding for devices, would take over 8 years for a 1:1. Instructional materials learning content is a categorically funded mandate. District non-compliance with Instructional Material statutes. Districts must spend 50% of IM on State adopted materials. Example: K-5 Math and Science materials only cost $11.00 per student, per year, including digital. Increased cost for infrastructure, PD, support, loss, damage, and refresh for outdated technology. Unintended consequences of categorical funding diversion. During transition, equity and access to learning content for all students should be preserved.

33 . ELIMINATE ALL BASIC EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS Potentially save $3,580,000 yearly. CONS Safety and supervision at risk. Takes away staff that is used for intervention, remediation, RtI. Contract must be changed due to teachers having to eat lunch with children and supervise students before and after school. Require Reduction in Force. Loss of intervention support for student progress. 150 minute PE mandate will be affected by lack of paraprofessional.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

34 . RELOCATE HOPPER ESE CENTER TO LAKE ORIENTA*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Estimated Savings, $564,800, in the areas of office staff, administrator, custodian, and support staff. CONS There would be no savings from para-pros as all would be needed at Lake Orienta to meet elementary support requirements.

35 . ADJUST CUSTODIAL STAFFING FORMULA*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS Potential savings of $693,000 by Reducing Custodial support by 7.5%. CONS Reduction in custodial positions. Negative Impact on local economy. May negatively impact campus security and safety. Potentially less clean schools.

36 . REDUCE FUND BALANCE TO 4% (Non Recurring)*

BOARD CONSENSUS, YES PROS $8,000,000 to help close budget deficit. CONS Non Recurring - One Time Funds. Significantly reduces the amount of reserves available to take care of mid-year state revenue cuts or other contingencies. Potentially could result in the need for $8 million in recurring budget cuts for the following year (2013-2014).

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

37 . INCREASE REVENUES BY SELLING ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL PROPERTIES & BUSES

BOARD CONSENSUS, MAYBE PROS Revenues TBD. Help subsidize athletic programs at schools.

CONS Zoning Issues for outside schools. Illegal to advertise on buses. Color/safety is mandated by the DOE. Legal ramification in allowing ads. Maintaining condition of the ad/down time for repair, repaint, when & how (liability).

38 . SHUT DOWN CAFETERIAS ONE DAY PER WEEK/MONTH & ARRANGE FOR VENDORS TO SUPPLY FOOD

BOARD CONSENSUS, NO PROS CONS Savings - zero. Food Service fully funded. 23,000 meals needed daily. Free & reduced must be provided. Loss of experienced staff. Disruption of timely flow during lunch period.

39 . COURIER ONLY ON M, W, F. CONSIDER OUTSOURCE OR LESSEN STAFF AND VEHICLES.

PROS

CONS Assuming you are maintaining four routes, you still need four courier drivers, i.e. no reduction in staff. Does not address the time sensitive issues of testing, print shop deliveries and payroll. If print shop cannot deliver next day, utilization of print shop service be reduced, shifting higher printing copy costs back to the schools. Reducing runs, increases the volume when a courier call is made to a school, perhaps exceeding vehicle capacities.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
40 . REQUIRE ALL SCHOOLS TO USE BULK MAIL (CURRENTLY 2 DO NOT DO BULK MAILING)

CONS Cost savings to schools. Mailings need to be planned to insure sufficient time for processing, especially for time sensitive mailings. Eliminate miscellaneous mailing equipment in schools May require upgrade in Central mail services if a spike in demand results. and the labor required to process. No saving to cover deficit, since savings stays in schools budget. No advertising is allowed in any bulk mailing.
41 .

PROS

CHANGE ALL STAFF POSITIONS TO 10 OR 11 MONTH POSITIONS. DISCIPLINE ADMIN SHOULD BE 10 OR 11 MONTH. PROS All discipline administrative positions already are 10 or 11 month. CONS

42 . RENT SPACES AT FACILITIES NOT TOTALLY UTILIZED.

(Currently the Board is renting the Rinehart Complex, Longwood Elem. & Midway) PROS CONS Additional potential revenue to the schools. Under current policy, all rent proceeds stay with each school. Only de-minimus renting may be done with buildings constructed with COP's funding.

43 . CUT SUBSTITUTE BUDGETS. HOLD TRAININGS AND MEETINGS AFTER HOURS AND/OR GO TO ONLINE TRAINING AND

MEETINGS. PROS CONS Federal funding used to pay for most P.D. substitutes. Though some general fund school support points are also used for P.D. substitutes, school support points have been substantially reduced over the last few years.

44 . REDUCE LAWN SERVICE IN WINTER AND NONATTENDANCE TIME IN SUMMER.

PROS N/A

CONS Already being done (no additional savings can be realized).

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
45 . CLOSE SOME SCHOOLS IN THE SUMMER. HAVE PHONES FORWARDED AND MOVE 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES TO CENTRAL

LOCATIONS IF POSSIBLE. central locations if possible PROS Budget Savings (electrical).

CONS Not feasible, presence needed at schools year round. The Florida DOE requires that three FTE surveys be conducted in the summer. A significant amount of effort is required at each school in preparing the data for the surveys. Many new student enrollments occur during the summer, necessitating the presence of staff at each school.

46 . CUT STIPEND RATES AND/OR MAKE PARTICIPANTS PAY A FEE TO COVER.

PROS

CONS Not feasible, teachers must be paid for attendance *$25 (1/2 day) or $50 (full day)]. (There is a statutory requirement that in-service be provided to teachers. The Board is not authorized to require participants to pay a fee).

47 . CROSS TRAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POOL IN ESC... ADMIN. CAN DO MARKETING, ETC..

PROS

CONS Already being implemented, to be expanded as opportunities arise.

48 . INCREASE PROFITS OR GROW ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS. ARE THERE NEW SYSTEMS TO OFFER? ONE STOP SHOP?.

PROS Advertisements to be considered.

CONS Limited expansion opportunities.

49 . LOOK INTO WHETHER IT IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE TO NOT IMPLEMENT UNFUNDED MANDATES OR ACCEPT THE

PENALTY. PROS CONS Intentional violation of Laws and or Constitution may be considered malfeasance.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
50 . REDUCE SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OVER A CERTAIN SALARY (MAYBE $80,000 TAKE A GRADUATED PAY CUT)

MAYBE ONLY ADMIN. PROS CONS Budget savings of $85,080 based upon a 1% reduction Recruitment of staff by other districts. in salaries (97 administrators).

51 . CHARGE FOR CHARTER SERVICES.

PROS Currently charging for all services possible.

CONS

52 . CUT PERSONAL APPLIANCES IN SCHOOLS.MAYBE ONE PER HALLWAY OR BUILDING? CHARGE AN ELECTRICITY FEE

FOR VENDING MACHINES BACK TO THE SCHOOL FUND MAKING THE PROFIT ON THEM.. PROS CONS Minimal savings will be realized. Morale issues may result.

53 . CHARGE FOR MAGNET BUSSING IF NOT ON FREE LUNCH.

PROS

CONS Not authorized by Florida Statutes.

54 . MAKE SURE ALL SCHOOLS RECYCLE. HELP KEEP SEMINOLE BEAUTIFUL MANAGE/MARKET THIS?

(Currently being done on a voluntary basis by schools) PROS

CONS Minimal or no cost savings. Every school currently recycles cardboard and paper.

55 . LOOK AT MAINTENANCE.CAN WE REDUCE MANAGEMENT? REDUCE TRAVEL TIME BY DOING WORK ON CERTAIN

SIDES OF COUNTY ON CERTAIN DAYS. MULTIPROCESS. PROS CONS Maintenance staff has already been significantly reduced over the last few years.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):

56 . REDUCE SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATIONS. DO DOUBLE SESSION? PAY TO ATTEND?

PROS

CONS High schools are already "doubling up" for summer school. Double sessions are not needed for summer school.

57 . DELAY TEXT BOOK ADOPTIONS.

PROS

CONS Already being implemented, no additional savings can be realized.

58 . GO PAPERLESS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. LOOK INTO NEW SYSTEMS TO ASSIST US WITH GETTING RID OF SOME/ALL

FORMS. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO NOT REHIRE FOLKS WHEN CURRENT ARE RETIRING. ALSO ELIMINATE FILE CLERKS. . ADMINISTER NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING WITH ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES FROM CELL PHONES OR TABLETS, ETC.

PROS

CONS HR is in the process of automating leave and travel reimbursement forms. However, there is no potential for further position reductions due to these changes. HR has only one file clerk, which is a necessary position. Filing entails only a small portion of the function of other clerical positions.

59 . CONSOLIDATE SATURDAY SCHOOL.STIPENDS TOO HIGH, ELECTRICITY, ETC. THIS SHOULD BE A PUNISHMENT SO WE

DO NOT NEED TO CATER TO THE STUDENT TO MAKE IT EASY ON THEM. PROS CONS Elementary Saturday School has already been consolidated (four sites in the four quadrants). The Saturday Schools budget was cut by 20% for the 2011-2012 fiscal year , from $81,300 to $65,040.

60 . LOOK AT OVERTIMECUT IT.

PROS

CONS Overtime is only utilized to the extent necessary.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
61 . DONT HAVE COPIES OF BOARD PACKETS.HAVE FOLKS BRING THEIR LAPTOP TO LOOK UP.

PROS Currently working on implementing a new agenda program for the School Board.

CONS

62 . IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO PUBLICLY NOTICE MEETINGS OTHER THAN HAVING EACH SCHOOL PRINT OUT AND

POST? NO ONE READS IT.CANT WE POST ELECTRONICALLY? PROS CONS Currently sent out electronically.

63 . ANYONE ON DROP... IF THEY CHOOSE AND WE ALLOW THEM TO COME BACK THEY MUST COME BACK AT A REDUCED

SALARY. PROS CONS No one has been hired back since the new retirement law has been implemented. Since salaries are negotiable, this is a potential bargaining issue.

64 . USE INTERNS FROM UCF, ROLLINS, ETC. TO FILL IN POSITIONS NEEDED/WANTED.

PROS Potential budget savings.

CONS Not considered employees. Not subject to employer rules. Not covered by workers compensation.

65 . DELAY HIRING ON POSITIONS NEEDED.

PROS In effect currently.

CONS

66 . CUT POINTS IN SCHOOLS.

PROS 1% reduction in support point, $360,842.

CONS Significant point reductions made in prior years. Additional reduction in services provided.

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Potential Budget Reductions (not in priority order):
67 . INCREASE VIRTUAL EDUCATION.

PROS Already being implemented to the extent feasible.

CONS

68 . TRANSPORATION COMBINATION RUNS / REDUCTION IN MAGNET STOPS

(Sanford/Millennium & Crooms/Seminole) PROS Cost savings of $687,000.

CONS Increase walking distance to stops for some students (Not to exceed 1.5 miles). Increase in the number of students at stops. Transportation time will increase.

*Included in "Tentative Operating Budget Reduction Plan for 2012-2012" presented to the Board on November 22, 2011.

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