This issue of the State of Museum Magnet will focus on the school budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. School budgets are typically a cause of stress for teachers and principals, due to the cuts that have taken place over the past five years. Well, I am happy to report that Museum staff does not have to stress this budget season☺. For the first time in four years, Museum Magnet does not have to make cuts to the budget. This State of Museum report will begin with a summary of the district allocated budget, followed by our staff plan to adjust to the budget increase. The report will conclude with a budget comparison between the 2007 and 2008 numbers. We plan to continue to operate in excellence and feel strongly that pieces are falling into places that are needed to support our efforts.
The budget for Museum Magnet increased from the previous year. Our base line increased form 1.7 million dollars to 2.1 million dollars. The increase came as a result of the following: 1. Enrollment projection increased (332 to 341) 2. Our Free and Reduced Student Count increased which increased our Compensatory Education dollars. 3. The formula calculation changed at the district level
Even with salary increases at the teacher level, we were able to remain afloat and enhance our program by adding or retaining the following positions: • 0.5 Content Coach • 0.5 Behavior Coach • 1 Additional Americorp (the cost increased from $3500 to $4500 per volunteer) • 0.5 ELL teacher (we were cut from last year) • 0.47 Library EA • 0.20 Additional nurse time
The 25.53 FTE (bottom of Figure 1) does not include the following as they are provided by the district: • 1.5 ELL teachers • 1 ELL Education Assistant • 1 Special Education Teacher • 2 Special Education Teaching Assistants
Budget Comparison The table (Figure 1) below compares budgetary items from this year to the next year.
