March 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Budget Workshop #2

1. Essential Budget Questions for 2014-15

1.A. In regard to increased state revenue for salaries, will the employer cost (16.69%) be taken from these new funds?

1.B. The new revenue is based upon BEP earned positions (213). Will the salary increases (equity and 2% salary increase) be spread across all professional GP positions (239)?

1.C. How will the cost (estimate of $77,301) of step-ups be covered?

1.D. What action will be taken in regard to the 13 non-certified professional personnel? Comparable equity increase, 2% and step-ups - $18,921.

2. End of First to the Top funding ($224,170)

2.A. 6 TA positions (CMS, Oakdale (2), Coalfield, PJ, and SHS) Total salary with benefits - $119,918.00

2.B. Instructional Technology Coach Salary with benefits - $70,800.00

2.C. Academic Coaches - $250 per day (100 day contract = $25,000)

2.D. Travel for Academic coaches and principals $5,153.00; $3,000.00 substitute teachers and benefits.

3. Principal and Supervisor Requests

4. ADDITIONAL 2014-15 ESSENTIAL NEEDS/COSTS

4.A. Meeting ACA Medical Insurance Benefits for Support Staff - $138,808

4.B. Purchase of Universal Screener for K-8 (Required for RTI2 Implementation) - $100,000 - $120,000

5. Salary Supplements

6. Medical Insurance Discussion

6.A. $2,000 Annual Payment on Retiree Insurance (Documentation of staying with the State of TN Coverage Plan?)

6.B. Partnership Promise - Employees who fail to meet requirements have automatic premium increases.

7. Other Needs

7.A. Transportation needs – Purchase of buses; Cost saving measures

7.B. Capital Improvements Needs - Roofing repairs, paving, furniture

8. Dream Items for 2014-15

8.A. Additional Assistant Principals for PreK-12 Schools

8.B. Support staff raises - Remaining half of 3rd year increase (Compensation & Classification Study)

8.C. Increase pay for substitute teachers - Greater increase for retired teachers.

9. Set date/time for next Budget Workshop