Tuesday January 17th 2017
BLT Members Present:
Principal: Neil Gerrans Parapro: Megan Ratcliffe
Primary: Jenny Melnick Cascades: Sam Olson
Librarian: Linda Illman 6th Grade Team: Jennifer Fanning
SAEOP: Carrie Wallace Sped: Kerrie Bash
Intermediate: Nicolette Jensen Olympics: Victoria Schurman
Parent Rep: Tess McShane John Burkhardt
Budget discussion
Elementary Class size increases
K-3 26:1
4/5 28:1
Middle school – Remains the same
2016 – Because of class size reduction we were allocated 13 teachers
2017 – We are now allocated 12 teachers.
Initial breakdown
Principal: 1.0
Librarian: 1.0
Counselor 400:1
Office staff: Questions about whether we are treated as MS or K8, whether admin secretary will stay at 260 or become 220
Asst Principal: Under 27 staff, no AP. Over 37, 2 AP’s.
SPED: Stays the same
Down .5 Certificated core funds
After Mid winter break, numbers will be more clear. Tight turnaround
to take numbers, include known staff changes, including displacements
Options: How do we build scenarios?
Fundraise:
Make cuts:
Rebalance:
We have been able to increase PE, Music, Drama Program and Art to full time offerings. Larger middle school PE classes are options
Question? Is this the new normal or a one year budget crunch? Could be both
BLT Job: Agree on proposed allocation and priorities
Principal Job: To take that information and use reserves with discretion
Going forward?
- Neil lays groundwork to what is on table and offers it to BLT
- Options are then discussed(Hard costs, stipends, line items that could be collapsed to save staff)
- Elementary WEP future?Some classes are expensive, some are not
- Infrastructure seems strong
Upcoming Tours
Next meeting: January 31st, 2017 7:30
Submitted by Megan Ratcliffe
January 17th, 2017