NORTH FORK LOCAL SCHOOLS

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NORTH FORK LOCAL SCHOOLS

• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING
• January 21, 2009

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• As you all are very much aware of the economy in
  the State of Ohio it is prudent to bring some
  critical issues concerning our schools to you.
  It is our hope that, through these community
  engagement meetings, we can get your opinions on
  what your school districts future will be.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
• After you hear the presentation of what North
  Fork Schools is facing, we would like you to
• 1. Give us your opinions/and or suggestions on
  how to move forward in dealing with them.
• 2. Actively participate in the discussions to
  come up with a plan to help our students be
  successful.
• 3. Work together to make North Fork Schools an
  example for others to follow.
• 4. Be a spokesperson who is dedicated to the
  importance of education in our community.

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Whats in our POSSIBLE future?

• Schools that are not funded
• Levies
• Reduction of staff
• Elimination of non-required classes
• Extra-curricular activities reduced or eliminated
• Bussing for only those students living two miles
  away
• Closing of the school cafeterias
• ULTIMATELY THE COMPLETE DISMANTELING OF THE
  NORTH FORK LOCAL SCHOOLS.

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Financial Snapshot North Forks Financial
Situation has continued to deteriorate despite
the passage of the earned income tax and
reductions and cost cutting programs we have made
over the last 5 years Without additional
revenues, North Fork will have to make massive
cuts in the near future that will result in a
very different district than we have today
TYPES OF FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
Operating funds Real Estate Taxes Earned
Income tax levy State foundation monies
Restricted Funds Permanent improvement
levy Bond Levy
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• FY 2009 budget reduction update
• This is an update on the recent budget reductions
  ordered by the Governor.
• On Dec. 19, 2008, Ohio Department of Education
  (ODE) was directed to identify 30.4 million in
  spending reductions from the remaining FY 2009
  budget. This directive was issued in response to
  a 640 million shortfall in the states remaining
  FY 2009 budget. Since January 2008, the states
  FY 2008-2009 biennial budget has been reduced by
  approximately 1.9 billion. ODEs portion of this
  cut is 157.5 million. 
• As always, ODEs priority has been to minimize
  the effect these reductions have on our schools.
  In these difficult financial times, it is
  imperative we remain focused on our students.
  Under this most recent round of reductions, all
  line items, with the exception of SF-3 funding
  supplements and tax relief payments, were subject
  to a possible reduction.

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Ohio Department of Education, Round 3 Budget
Reductions, December 31, 2008
Line Item Line Item Name FY 2009 Round
3 Percentage Revised Base
Reduction Cut 200-100 Personal Services
11,078,147 636,993 5.75 200-320
Maintenance Equipment 4,369,187 251,228
5.75 200-408 Early Childhood Education
34,768,341 41,931 0.12 200-410
Educator Training 17,718,657 1,066,899
6.02 200-416 Career-Tech Education Match
2,233,195 - 0.00 200-420 Computer
App/Netk Development 5,394,826 463,955
8.60 200-421 Alternative Education Programs
12,255,675 27,606 0.23 200-422
School Management Assistance 3,052,107
214,468 7.03 200-424 Policy Analysis
504,635 - 0.00 200-425 Tech
Prep Consortia Support 1,875,733 107,855
5.75 200-426 Ohio Ed. Computer Network
27,411,025 1,576,134 5.75 200-427
Academic Standards 6,809,861 407,759
5.99 200-431 School Improvement Initiatives
19,510,160 1,043,266 5.35 200-433
Literacy Impr. P/Development 12,383,683
1,551,291 12.53 200-437 Student Assessment
71,909,814 3,158,628 4.39 200-439
Accountability-Report Card 6,828,650
156,791 2.30 200-442 Child Care Licensing
1,180,626 71,192 6.03 200-446 EMIS
15,621,135 744,462 4.77 200-447 GED
Testing 1,471,003 88,701
6.03 200-448 Educator Preparation 1,000,000
129,112 12.91 200-455 Community Schools
1,460,812 88,087 6.03 200-457
STEM Initiatives 9,524,999 1,211,270
12.72 200-502 Pupil Transportation
429,030,948 Exempt
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ODE , Round 3 Budget Reductions, Continued
December 31, 2008

• Line Item Line Item Name FY 2009 Round
  3 Percentage
• Revised Base Reduction Cut
• 200-503 Bus Purchase Allowance 13,335,000
  766,763 5.75
• 200-505 School Lunch Match 8,998,025 437,012
  4.86
• 200-509 Adult Literacy Education 8,257,925
  14,271 0.17
• 200-511 Auxiliary Services 129,247,268
  - 0.00
• 200-514 PSecondary Adult C Tech Ed 16,700,648
  960,288 5.75
• 200-521 Gifted Pupil Program 48,008,613
  Exempt
• 200-532 Nonpublic Admin Cost Reimb 58,678,602
  - 0.00
• 200-536 Ohio Core Support 13,251,644
  859,422 6.49
• 200-540 Sped Education Enhancements
  140,006,839 Exempt
• 200-545 Career-Tech Ed Enhancements 9,373,926
  Exempt
• 200-550 Foundation Funding 5,849,943,246
  Exempt
• 200-566 Literacy Imp Classroom Grant
  10,934,439 628,730 5.75
• 200-578 Violence/Prev and School Safety
  1,160,674 33,423 2.88
• 200-901 Property Tax Allocation
  Edu 850,868,654 Exempt
• 200-906 Tangible Tax Exemption Edu 10,707,622
  Exempt

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HOW THE BUDGET EFFECTS NORTH FORK SCHOOLS

• Our Districts projected 5-year forecast cash
  balance June 30
• - 198,879
• - 80,708
• - (604,931)
• - (2,485,553)
• 2013 - (5,487,434)

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THE
NORTH FORK SCHOOLS? By Ohio Law School Districts
CAN NOT end a fiscal year with a negative
balance. So either cuts are made or new money is
brought into the system.
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Per pupil is what each district spends on each
student to educate them.
Granville 9277 30 Heath 8259 26
Lakewood 9154 22 Northridge 8107 26
SWL 8960 24 Licking V. 7767 27
Newark 8655 20 North Fork 7752 21 Licking
H. 8476 21 Johnstown 7594 24
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Operating Standards (Minimum Standards) This is
the very least that the state of Ohio will accept
from the very worst school district in the
State. Basic program k-6 includes Language
arts, reading, social studies, mathematics,
science, health education personal safety and
assault fine arts including physical education,
music, first aid High school must include 21
credits for students that consist of Foreign
Language, Technology, Family and Consumer
Science, Business/Economics, Democracy Ethics,
Mathematics including Algebra II or its
equivalent Language Arts Science Social
Studies, Fine Arts, including Music, Health
Physical Education.
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THESE ARE ITEMS WE MUST HAVE IN THE CURRICULUM
EVERYTHING ELSE SUCH AS Vocational
Agriculture Career Connections Industrial
Tech Host program Life Skills Extra Curricular
activities Lunch Program Transportation
minimized WOULD BE GONE!
WHAT WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO GIVE UP?
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OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER
AGAIN THESE ARE SOME MORE MINIMUM STATE
STANDARDS Class size 251 - this figure pulls
out all students with an Individualized Education
Plan (IEP) and does not include them in the 251
ratio even though these students are educated in
the regular classroom. This figure does not
change to accommodate specialty classes that may
be less than 25 such as a 3rd or 4th year of a
foreign language. Kindergarten services 2.5
hours per day This would reduce our
kindergarten program back to ½ time (2 days one
week and 3 days the next) Length of
instructional day K - 6 5 hours 7 12
5.5 hours Transportation for students living
2 miles from the school in grades Pre-K 8
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

• PLEASE GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS?
• You can either send them to us by U.S. Mail
• E-mail us at Redskin Messenger at --
  RedskinMessenger_at_uhs.laca.org
• Stop in and see us 312 Maple Ave, Utica,
  Ohio
• Or call 892-3666

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NORTH FORK LOCAL SCHOOLS

• Comparison between new and old buildings

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• Junior High
• Steam boiler
• No main entrance
• Technology impaired
• High School
• Built in 2003
• Americans with Disabilities compliant
• Technology compliant
• Utica and Newton Elementary
• Built 2008
• State of the Art buildings.

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ENTRANCES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH
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THE DIFFERENCES IN HALLWAYS More light, space,
doors not extending into the hall, and lockers
that work.
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JUNIOR HIGH OFFICE Greeting guests and helping
new students is difficult because the office is
hidden
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Guests are greeted in
a warm and friendly environment, and students can
be helped easily without leaving the work area.
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HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS Have plenty of light and
storage areas for teacher supplies. Academics
can be conducted with out the restrictions of
electricity, technology, or space.
JUNIOR HIGH CLASSROOMS Lighting is poor, space
between students desks is limited, and there are
limited areas for using any technology.
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HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS Have space to move about
the classroom for both students and teachers.
JUNIOR HIGH CLASSROOMS Are limited on storage and
space. Students and teachers must work around
supplies covering areas needed for academics.
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HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER LAB Students are set up for
the teacher to view all of them. Lighting and
room conditions are excellent for working with
technology.
JUNIOR HIGH COMPUTER LAB Teachers are not able to
view all students at the same time. Lighting is
inadequate for working with technology and there
is limited space or wiring to make necessary
improvements.
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HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Choir room is set up for
teaching and learning music. Baffles on the
walls help to reduce the loud noise from other
classrooms. Risers and chairs are set up for
students to work in small group or large groups.
JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR There is no room baffles nor
space to put any up. The room has low ceilings
that echo's the music being studied throughout
the hall and other classrooms. There is limited
space for students individual study.
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JUNIOR HIGH ART ROOM This is a converted science
room. No art classroom was designated for this
part of the building. Classroom is overcrowded
and does not have the necessary storage or space
to allow for individual or small group work.
HIGH SCHOOL ART ROOM Space and excellent storage
areas are designed for the study of artistic
impression. Students can work in small groups or
whole groups.
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Gymnasium roof leaks, poor lighting and
ventilation. Equipment is poor and outdated for
adequate instruction in physical education.
Industrial Technology has no classroom space
for academic instruction.
Library is an open air design with little to no
quiet areas. Technology is limited to specific
locations and would be difficult to move.
Vocational Agriculture has little room for the
adequate instruction. Equipment and technology
is limited and outdated.
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TEACHER WORK ROOMS Adequate storage and working
area for the High School work room. Teachers are
able to get their instructional material ready
with enough space and supplies. The Junior High
work room is limited in space and storage areas
and difficult to get all academic materials ready
for students needs.
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JUNIOR HIGH RESTOOMS Have poor ventilation are
old and outdated. Areas have been removed so that
they meet handicapped accessibility
HIGH SCHOOL RESTROOMS Are spacious and
handicapped accessible for all who are guests of
the school.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOILER ROOMS Have adequate space to
make repairs. They are updated and cost
effective.
JUNIOR HIGH BOILER ROOM Boilers are poor and not
cost effective. Condensation makes work in the
area difficult. Constant repair needs to be
accomplished to maintain heat in the building.
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JUNIOR HIGH LOBBY The High School hides the
lobby. Asbestos and other material make
renovation in this area difficult and not cost
effective.
HIGH SCHOOL CLINIC Gives students an effective
area for those who get sick during the day. It
is spacious and meets the needs of the school
nurse.
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WHAT CAN WE DO?

• With the State of Ohio and the Ohio School
  Facilities Commission (OSFC) paying 70 of the
  bill -
• We can re-build/remodel the Junior High, upgrade
  Vocational Agriculture, Provide a new gym, and
  auditorium and give our students the much needed
  environment to learn in.
• Please VOTE YES on May 5, 2009 for North Fork
  Schools bond levy.