BRISTOL SCHOOLS A $800,000 gap may lead to program cuts in Bristol
Posted: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:34 pm | Updated: 8:15 pm, Mon Apr 9, 2012. By GEMA MARIA DUARTE Staff writer | 0 comments To make ends meet, Bristol School District officials are playing with numbers, including those involving possible program cuts that could lead to employee layoffs. Both the administration and the school board hope it doesn't get to that as they try to cover an $800,000 deficit in the 2012-13 school year budget.
But just in case it does, the district needs to be ready. So the administration is drafting a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to gain approval to curtail available program should that be necessary. Increases in employee health insurance and pension fund, and charter school costs attribute to the budget hole. Included in the proposed budget for now is about $500,000 to cover the costs of 53 students in charter or cyber schools. The district pays about $10,000 per general education charter student, and approximately $22,000 for each special education student who attends a charter school, officials have said. The teachers contract expires Aug. 31, so the district's preliminary budget includes salary increases of about 2½ percent, for a cost of about $277,000. In addition, the proposed budget includes a 9 percent increase for health insurance, which amounts to $185,000. Also, the district will have to fork out another $188,000 for contributions to the state retirement system for local teachers. Any program curtailment, which could mean teacher cuts, has to be approved by the school board and by PDE, Superintendent Gregory Wright said. "In order to furlough staff in Pennsylvania, you can't simply cut staff for economic reasons, meaning because you don't have enough money to pay them," he said. "You are only permitted to cut programs. This is why you see things like the arts and music programs being cut across the state. You can't cut math, but you can cut business classes or industrial arts or other programs that have suffered under No Child Left Behind. In our case, and in most other districts, there just isn't much left to cut but we will look at every possible scenario." Programs can be downsized under the school code for two reasons. For one, the district has to prove it has experienced significant loss of enrollment. Secondly, the school district must show it has a better educational program available, Wright said. He added that the possible cuts can include administration programs, not only educational. The small district has 89 teachers, five administrators, 12 secretaries and about eight custodians. The letter to the PDE is expected to be completed by the April 19 school board meeting for discussion and possibly approval. The letter will detail the proposed cuts.
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Job Duties: Organize/catalogue work product materials Create, develop and maintain all social media outlets to ensure consistency with branding Research healthcare resources for company’s consumer website Research/update Competitive Analysis to reflect current business environment Research and identify appropriate consumer resources for company product and/or service Assist in maintaining trademark process on track Assist in preparing sales presentations/marketing materials
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Job Title: Web Designer
Position Description: Full time permanent position. Responsible for executing brand content, layouts, experiences and functionality for Company websites and products.
Job Duties: Use web design talents and skills to promote products and services to the commercial market Design/maintain and manage web pages for customer website, consumer website Create and maintain design templates and style guides for websites and system reports Assist in development of system reports, collateral and marketing materials, mobile apps, ipad, etc. Provide creative solutions and strategies to design problems Other duties as assigned
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11 comments:
I got one: video from the 3/28 board mtg. is now on district webiste. It's in 2 parts.
Problem is, the sound craps out 33 mins into Part 2, and then it goes on for 40 mins with no sound, and ends before the mtg’s over.
Whazzup with that?
I noticed the same thing. Malfunction??
I'm disappointed. I wanted to see the video and audio of Ron Stout's remarks in the discussions on half-day Kindergarten.
He's lucky if the tape is toast. Less people will get to see his insensitive, inappropriate unbefitting a SB member clodlike statement.
You sound as if you think he he would care one iota. I doubt it. Some people feel no shame, have no remorse or empathy.
Opening Day for Phillies Baseball. Go Phils!!!!!!
Has anyone else ever pondered similarities (appearance, attitudes, etc) between late Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott and ----
Maryls Mihok?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marge_Schott
now that you mention it, ewwwwwww
The 2nd Annual All years MHS Reunion is scheduled for this October 6, 2012. You can use this link to get to the Facebook Event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/184530738333178/
Whose runnen for mayor
Does it matter? WTF has any Mville mayor ever done except piss people off? It's a weak position, usually held by weak people.
BRISTOL SCHOOLS
A $800,000 gap may lead to program cuts in Bristol
Posted: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:34 pm | Updated: 8:15 pm, Mon Apr 9, 2012.
By GEMA MARIA DUARTE Staff writer | 0 comments
To make ends meet, Bristol School District officials are playing with numbers, including those involving possible program cuts that could lead to employee layoffs.
Both the administration and the school board hope it doesn't get to that as they try to cover an $800,000 deficit in the 2012-13 school year budget.
But just in case it does, the district needs to be ready. So the administration is drafting a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Education to gain approval to curtail available program should that be necessary. Increases in employee health insurance and pension fund, and charter school costs attribute to the budget hole.
Included in the proposed budget for now is about $500,000 to cover the costs of 53 students in charter or cyber schools. The district pays about $10,000 per general education charter student, and approximately $22,000 for each special education student who attends a charter school, officials have said.
The teachers contract expires Aug. 31, so the district's preliminary budget includes salary increases of about 2½ percent, for a cost of about $277,000. In addition, the proposed budget includes a 9 percent increase for health insurance, which amounts to $185,000. Also, the district will have to fork out another $188,000 for contributions to the state retirement system for local teachers.
Any program curtailment, which could mean teacher cuts, has to be approved by the school board and by PDE, Superintendent Gregory Wright said.
"In order to furlough staff in Pennsylvania, you can't simply cut staff for economic reasons, meaning because you don't have enough money to pay them," he said. "You are only permitted to cut programs. This is why you see things like the arts and music programs being cut across the state. You can't cut math, but you can cut business classes or industrial arts or other programs that have suffered under No Child Left Behind. In our case, and in most other districts, there just isn't much left to cut but we will look at every possible scenario."
Programs can be downsized under the school code for two reasons. For one, the district has to prove it has experienced significant loss of enrollment. Secondly, the school district must show it has a better educational program available, Wright said.
He added that the possible cuts can include administration programs, not only educational.
The small district has 89 teachers, five administrators, 12 secretaries and about eight custodians.
The letter to the PDE is expected to be completed by the April 19 school board meeting for discussion and possibly approval. The letter will detail the proposed cuts.
I am currently recruiting for two non-clinical jobs, thought I would share on this blog in case anyone looking....
CURRENT NON-CLINICAL JOB OPENINGS PLEASE PASS ON
Job Title:
Project Specialist
Position Description:
12 week contract. full-time preferred. Possibility of permanent position based on job performance and quality of deliverables. Client will consider part-time person with quality output.
Job Duties:
Organize/catalogue work product materials
Create, develop and maintain all social media outlets to ensure consistency with branding
Research healthcare resources for company’s consumer website
Research/update Competitive Analysis to reflect current business environment
Research and identify appropriate consumer resources for company product and/or service
Assist in maintaining trademark process on track
Assist in preparing sales presentations/marketing materials
Other duties as assigned
Skill set:
College graduate or current college student
Healthcare major or healthcare experiences preferred
Skilled in: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio
Experience with professional branding on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging, etc.
Ability to work independently
Ability to analyze and write effectively
Ability to scan healthcare environment and identify relevant opportunities for company
Ability to consistently meet deadlines with high quality deliverables
Excellent communication skills
Details oriented
Ability to work in fast paced, start-up environment
Job Title:
Web Designer
Position Description:
Full time permanent position. Responsible for executing brand content, layouts, experiences and functionality for Company websites and products.
Job Duties:
Use web design talents and skills to promote products and services to the commercial market
Design/maintain and manage web pages for customer website, consumer website
Create and maintain design templates and style guides for websites and system reports
Assist in development of system reports, collateral and marketing materials, mobile apps, ipad, etc.
Provide creative solutions and strategies to design problems
Other duties as assigned
Skill Set, Work Habits, Experience:
5 Years minimum experience in Web design with excellent design sense
Must have Health care background
Must have a thorough understanding of overall web site design, including usability, industry standards, architecture and navigation
Must have ability to convey big and small picture
Must have multi generational market perspective
Good understanding of the rapidly evolving digital e marketplace
Proven ability to translate complex design challenges into clear, customer friendly experiences
Proven ability to balance aesthetic, technical and business aspects of an established website
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience with HTML, CSS, Flash and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Skilled in: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Web optimization
Skilled in: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project, Visio
Jasper Reporting experience a plus
Abe to consistently meet time sensitive deadlines with high quality deliverables
Must be adaptable to multi-tasking
Must be responsive to constructive criticism
Must have high energy, confidence and passion for the job, decisive eye for detail
Must be flexible with design changes as the sites/system reports are constantly being updated to remain current
Resourceful self-starter, able to work independently, with ability to work in fast paced, start-up environment
ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL RESUME TO WKARTAL@SNISTAFFING.COM OR CALL 267-532-1620
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