We envision a public school system that is a national model for its curriculum and community engagement to empower all Alamance County students with equal

opportunity for civic engagement, a meaningful quality of life and skills for economic success—for themselves and for our community.

–A Vision for Public Education in Alamance County, adopted June 2013

ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOLS

2016-2017 BUDGET REQUEST

We believe

that education is the foundation for individual success, and that education should provide the knowledge, experiences and skills for future careers, further educational opportunities and continued and constructive participation in our democratic society.

We believe

that the children of Alamance County, when educated by exceptional teachers, using the best methods, in great facilities with commensurate support and expectations from families, community leaders, and the community at-large, can achieve exceptional post high school successes.

ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOLS

STRATEGIC PLAN

• Goal 1: Exemplary Classroom Teaching and Instructional Leadership

• Goal 2: Master Plan for Specialized Programs

• Goal 3: Written Five-Year Facilities Plan

• Goal 4: World-Class Teacher Working Conditions

• Goal 5: Compensation for Building-Level Employees

• Goal 6: Classroom and School Supports

-adopted June, 2014

Strategic Plan Goal 5: Compensation for Building Level Employees

ABSS will pursue avenues for increasing the compensation of building-level employees to levels that are competitive with

surrounding school systems.

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17 EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Teacher Supplements

Differentiate teacher supplement to reflect increased supplement based on longevity with ABSS, (compared to 0-5 Years- 9%, 6-10 years-10% and 11+ Years- 11%):

0-5 consecutive yrs w/ ABSS = 10%,11%,12%,13% $818,838 $3,871,944

6-10 consecutive yrs w/ ABSS = 11%,12%,13%,14% $232,542 $1,099,592 11+consecutive yrs w/ ABSS = 12%.13%,14%,15% $680,654 $3,218,529

Assistant Principal Supplements

Differentiate assistant principal supplement to reflect supplement based on years on license, (compared to Elementary - 9%, Middle - 10%, High 11%). Middle School assistant principals will receive an additional 0.5%, and High School assistant principals will receive an additional 1%: 0-5 Years = 10%,11%,12%,13% $0 $0

6-10 Years = 11%,12%,13%,14% $9,530 $45,063

11+ Years = 12%.13%,14%,15% $94,656 $447,589

Principal Supplements

Increase principal supplement by % each year for each grade span as follows, (compared to Elem 11%, Middle 12%, and High 14% currently): Elementary = 12%, 13%, 14%,15% $18,594 $85,645

Middle = 13%, 14%, 15%,16% $9,447 $43,514

High = 15%, 16%, 17%,18% $7,948 $36,609

Strategic Plan Goal 5: Compensation for Building Level Employees (continued)

ABSS will pursue avenues for increasing the compensation of building-level employees to levels that are competitive with

surrounding school systems.

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17 EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Classified Supplement Provide $200 supplement to all classified employees, in lieu of increasing the pay scale while we work to establish new pay scales. $161,620 $161,620

Classified Salary Study Complete classified salary study to review organizational structure, job classifications, and compensation of classified personnel. $60,000 $60,000

Strategic Plan Goal 2: Master Plan for Specialized Programs

ABSS will develop and implement a master plan for leveraging specialized programs to meet the unique needs and

interests of students

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17

EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGICPLAN

IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Specialized Programs: A+ Arts at

North Graham 2016-17;

Splash/Passport Global at Elon,

Smith, S. Graham, Eastlawn, Western

Middle, Turrentine, Alexander Wilson,

EM Yoder, Graham Middle 2016-17;

Leader in Me at Andrews, Newlin

2016-17; Fire Academy; Expansion of

Early College, Expansion of Virtual

Academy, Continuation of CCP

Cohorts

Add 2 additional Splash teacher assistants at the

elementary, and 2 additional Splash teachers to

continue middle school Splash implementation;

Add 1 teacher for the Fire Academy; Add 2

additional teachers for the Early College; by 2019

fully implemented plan for Specialized Programs.

***Years 2017-2020 are estimated figures, final

figures to be determined based upon

implementation that year***

$702,611 $2,202,611

Strategic Plan Goal 6: Classroom and School Supports

ABSS will identify and provide needed classroom and school supports that align with district goals.

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17

EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGIC PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Technology Device Initiative Add additional leased Chromebooks to bring students

to devices at a 1:1 ratio for 5,150 students in grades

6-8.

$ - $1,511,847

Strategic Plan Goal 1: Exemplary Classroom Teaching and Instructional Leadership

ABSS will define standards and expectations for exemplary classroom teaching and instructional leadership.

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17

EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGIC PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Weighted Teacher Allocation

Formula for High Poverty

Schools

In the 2016-2017, the elementary schools in the

Graham and Cummings attendance zones will receive

additional teacher allotments. A weighted formula will

be used to determine the additional teacher allotments.

The formula will assign a “weighted” value of 1.15

multiplied by the number of students at each school

identified as receiving free or reduced lunch. Once the

total for projected membership is determined, the

appropriate ratio for class size will be applied. The

school will receive one-half of the additional allotment

indicated by comparing the standard allotment formula

total to the weighted formula total for 2016-17.

$ 500,000 $500,000

Strategic Plan Goal 3: Written Five-Year Facilities Plan

ABSS will develop a written five-year facilities plan that prioritizes maintenance needs, safety upgrades, detailed

aesthetic improvements and modernization of facilities and infrastructure.

EXPANSION REQUEST DESCRIPTION

2016-17

EXPANSION

REQUEST

FULL STRATEGIC PLAN

IMPLEMENTATION

TARGET

Capital Outlay To secure funding for continuous maintenance and

repair or replacement of aged mechanical

equipment. $500,000 $2,750,000

We believe that all Alamance County children, regardless of circumstances, must have equal opportunity to realize

their full potential and to prepare themselves to successfully face the challenges of the future and be

productive members of society.

We believe our democratic society deserves our investment in public education.

Proud to be Public