RSU 18 Budget

Reblogged from rsu18supt:

It is only a few days away from the vote for RSU 18's Budget by the communities of Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.  Given the economy, the past few budget years have been quite challenging.  In addition to this, RSU 18 has been working hard to implement an educational vision that is focused on five major themes.  These focus areas being 1) Developing and Managing Resources, 2) Ensuring Quality Personnel, 3) Developing a Customized Learning System, 4) Creating Productive Partnerships and 5) Creating and Maintaining a Continuous Improvement Culture (http://www.rsu18.org/image_upload/Strategic%20Plan%20-%20Adopted%20-%2005-02-12.pdf).  

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The RSU18 budget is a responsible one and I hope that our community members will support it and the students it is developed for. (note: the RSU18 per-pupil cost is predicted to be $1,450 less than the state average)

RSU 18 Budget Update

I have received many requests for information related to the school budget and our plans for next school year.  We have worked as a High School staff to reduce costs in all areas and streamline as much as possible in our school.  Below are some important dates as well as the district information related to the budget that has been shared at the town budget hearings.

Important Dates:

District Budget Hearing – Thursday 5/9, 6:00 MHS PAC

Vote on 2013-14 Budget – Tuesday 5/21

Below are some important slides related to the Fiscal Year 2014 budget:

RSU18 Budget Change Timeline

RSU18 has had minimal to no increase over the past seven years.

RSU18 Budget Assessment to Towns

RSU18 four-year Assessment to the Towns

RSU18 Per-Student cost of Education

RSU18′s Per-student cost is significantly below state average and expected to near $1,500.00 below that average with the proposed 2013-14 budget.

Timeline of RSU18 Budget Totals

RSU18 Budget Timeline (note: the timeline includes the budget cost with & without the proposed shift of cost of the state retirement system to the local communities) The proposed 2013-14 budget is a decrease from 2012-13 when the state retirement costs are removed from the budget.

For further information on the School Budget please see the district web page dedicated to the budget: http://www.rsu18.org/index.php?id=2&sub_id=2803

If you have any additional questions we urge you to contact the Superintendent’s office or building level Administrators.  Thank you for your support of RSU18 and our students!

Final MHS Parent Advisory Meeting, May 22

Please view the attached letter for information and details regarding our upcoming parent advisory meeting: Parent Advisory Letter 05-08-13

The Final Parent Advisory Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, from 6:00-7:00 in the MHS Library.

Customized Biology Classroom

Paul Anderson, the 2011 Montana State Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year Finalist, shares not only how he transformed his classroom, but the thinking and inspiration behind the change.

MHS “Day of Caring” (Donations welcome!)

The MHS Student Council and Student Body are taking 1/2 of their 2013 Spring Fling to give back to our communities!

The Messalonskee High School Student Council is sponsoring a Day of Caring on Friday, May 17th. We have many activities planned in each of our communities from cleaning up around town, or on trails to working with younger students. Many of our activities require rakes and contractor bags. If you are interested in helping with either of those, you may drop them off at the High School main office by Wednesday, May 15th. Please put your name on the rake (preferably with a marker). Rakes can be picked up either after school on Friday or on Monday.

Also happening during the week of the 13th is a food drive to benefit local food pantries . Food items may be brought in by students or dropped off at the high school library.

Thank you for your help.

MHS Student Council

 

Key Club’s “Kiss a Senior Goodbye…”

Kiss Your Senior Goodbye! For just a dollar send a senior a message, and candy, that they will receive at the Senior last assembly at the end of the year. Proceeds benefit your Messalonskee High School Key Club. Cards will be available at upcoming school events. For more information, or to purchase a Kiss a Senior Goodbye card, please contact Jessica Holz (14jaholz@rsu18.org) or Ryan Berard(14raberard@rsu18.org).

Final Parent Advisory Meeting of 2013, May 22

Please view the attached letter for information and details regarding our upcoming parent advisory meeting: Parent Advisory Letter 05-08-13

The Final Parent Advisory Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, from 6:00-7:00 in the MHS Library.