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November 5, 2009

Plus Five Workgroup meetings Nov. 9

   The Plus Five Workgroup will hold a meeting Monday, Nov. 9 at the District Office in Orofino from 6-8 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Workgroup goals

   To examine trends in the county and district and make projections as to what conditions will be in five years (the 2012-15 school years.

   To make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of Joint School District #171 as to what steps should be taken by the District to prepare for the 2014-15 projections?

Introductions and Workgroup goals

   What are the trends in population, labor force, employment, and per capita income for Clearwater? What are the expectations for 2014-15?

   Clearwater County Work Force Trends, Sept. 2009, Idaho Department of Labor.

   Population of Clearwater County & Greater Peck Area, Idaho Department of Labor and Economic Modeling Systems, Inc.

   What are the academic achievement trends in Joint School District #171.

   Spring ISAT Reading, 2003-04 through 2008-09.

   Spring ISAT Math, 2003-04 through 2008-09.

   Report Cards for District and schools are available at www.sd171.k12.id.us.

   What has been the financial status of Joint School District #171 District during the last three years? What is the status of Federal timber replacement funding?

   Auditor’s Report to Board of Trustees, Oct. 19, 2009, full audit report is available at www.sd171.k12.id.us.

   Auditor’s Report to Board of Trustees, Oct. 20, 2008, full audit reports for all years are available at School District Office.

   Auditor’s Report to Board of Trustees, Oct. 15, 2007.

   Federal Forest Funds.

   What are the enrollment trends in Joint School District #171? What is the current enrollment in District schools? What are the expectations for 2014-15?

   Enrollment History, Sept. 1962-Sept. 2009.

   October 2009 Enrollment. December Enrollment, Hill/Valley Dec. 1992-2008.

   Projection of Pupil Enrollment.

   What determine the amount of state funding for a school district? How does enrollment impact funding for Joint School District #171? How does attendance of an individual student impact funding for Joint School District #171? What has the District done to adjust to changes in funding? What are current class sizes? What are the trends for voter-approved supplemental levies?

   Support Unit Calculation (PowerPoint slides).

   Idaho Code 33-1002.

   Current Year Support Unit Calculation, 7/1/09.

   Staff Salary Summary by District, 10/20/09.

   Staffing and Program Changes.

   Class sizes as of August 2009.

   Supplemental Levy History.

   What are facilities (buildings) are currently being used in Joint School District #171? What repairs have been done on facilities during the last three years?

   Map of each school.

   Maintenance Expense.

   What properties are not being used currently? What are the appraisal values of District properties?

   Appraisal Values.

   Information needed for next meeting.

Next meeting dates

   Monday, Nov. 23 at 6-8 p.m. at the District Office.

   Monday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the District Office.