20082009 Proposed Budget: Program and Instruction

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2008-2009 Proposed BudgetProgram and Instruction

• Budget Presentation

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Board of Education and District Goal

• Using a balanced literacy approach, all students
  will read on grade level by third grade.

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District Programs Currently Supported by the
2007-2008 Budget and Maintained in the Proposed
2008-2009 Budget

• Elementary and Secondary After-School Programs
  that provide attention, prevention, and
  intervention.
• A full range of Advanced Placement, Regular,
  Remedial, and Special Education Programs.
• Weekend review sessions at the Middle School.
• Elementary and Secondary Summer Academies.
• An Alternative High School Program as part of our
  Evening Program which leads to a GED.

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District Programs Currently Supported by the
2007-2008 Budget and Maintained in the Proposed
2008-2009 Budget

• A balanced literacy approach to reading
  instruction District-wide that is supported by
  Professional Development.
• Increased communication through teacher web
  pages, District web page, District Event Archive,
  District Informational Guide, and pamphlets for
  parents of juniors and seniors that serve as a
  guide through the college application process.
• An award winning Choral and Instrumental Music
  Program at the elementary, middle and high school
  levels.
• A District-wide Student Art Showcase and
  participation in the County-wide Arts in the High
  School Program.
• A wide variety of advanced courses through the
  College Board, Marists Project Greystone, SUNY
  Ulster, Albany, Syracuse and New Paltz.

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District Programs Currently Supported by the
2007-2008 Budget and Maintained in the Proposed
2008-2009 Budget

• A Student Support Specialist/Special Education
  Teacher at the Middle School.
• Leveled Reading Libraries at the three elementary
  schools.
• Three literacy coaches (Ostrander, Middle School,
  High School).
• A 9th grade Success Program at the High School.
• Academic Intervention strategies to support
  students who score below proficiency (Level 3) on
  state exams.
• Class size of 22 students in Kindergarten and 24
  in Grade 1.

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What is New in the Proposed 2008-2009 Budget

• The development of the writing process
  District-wide to address areas of weakness
  identified in student writing.
• The addition of three (3) full-time Special
  Education teachers at the elementary level to
  comply with amended Special Education
  Regulations.
• An Automated District-wide Emergency Calling
  System.

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Just the FactsStudents scoring at Level 3 and 4
in ELA
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English, Math, Science and Social Studies Regents
Scores 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 (Students
scoring 65 100)