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Bedford City SchoolsFacts about the

4.9-mill Operating LevyOn the May 5, 2009 ballot

District Overview

Bedford Schools have been rated Effective by the Ohio Department of Education.

Two schools – Central Primary and Carylwood Intermediate – have been rated Excellent.

Students in grades four through eight exceeded state expectations in math and reading.

The Class of 2008 exceeded the state standard for Graduation Rate: 91.9%.

85% of our graduates go on to higher education. We implemented a strict dress code. We spend taxpayer dollars wisely.

2Building Tomorrow Together . . .

Initial Budget Cuts and Cost-saving Measures

In order to reduce spending, we cut $6 million in the past three years (prior to placing the operating levy on the November 2008 ballot).

Closed Aurora School

Reduced department budgets Eliminated four administrative positions, plus an

administrative intern

Cut labor costs (excluding teachers)


Levy Failure Aftermath

Failure of the November 2008 levy left us unable to collect $4.3 million in 2009 and beyond. Further cuts were made: Did not replace employees who retired or resigned

where possible Reduced overtime Eliminated class fieldtrips and student activity buses Postponed purchase of new textbooks Postponed purchase of new school buses


Next Steps

The Board of Education has placed an operating levy on the May 5, 2009 ballot.

We’ve listened to voters . . . We tightened our belts even more. We lowered the millage to 4.9 mills.

To further reduce spending, we will now: Eliminate 26 non-teaching positions Eliminate 28-30 teaching positions Eliminate busing for high school students.


Proposed 2009-2010Non-teaching Reductions

6 custodians 4 elementary librarians 12 paraprofessionals 3 secretaries 1 computer technician

26 positions


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Proposed 2009-2010Teaching Reductions

Elementary 6-8 Elementary Teachers Student activity advisors

Intramurals Other activities


Proposed 2009-2010 Teaching Reductions

Heskett Middle School 7 Teachers

English Math Foreign Language Family/Consumer Science (2) Industrial Technology Librarian/Media Specialist

All athletics and extra-curricular activities

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Proposed 2009-2010 Teaching Reductions

Bedford High School

14.5 Teachers English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Physical Education Family/Consumer

Science (2½)

Diversified Coop. Training Cooperative Business Education Vocational Special Education

Coordinator (½) Cosmetology (½) Career/Technical Education (2) Combine OWE/OWA Reduce coaching/club advisors

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Additional Reductions

Administrative Support District Coordinators

Music Art Library/Media Centers

Faculty Liaisons – Grades 7-12 Science Coordinators – Elementary Content Advocates – Elementary Faculty Managers – Grades 7-12 Extended contract days


If The Levy Passes . . .

We will reinstate: Some non-teaching

positions, plus some teaching

positions to reduce class size Class fieldtrips Middle School athletics and

extra-curricular activities Textbook purchases Bus purchases

We will restore other areas not yet determined.Building Tomorrow Together . . . 11

If The Levy Fails . . .

All proposed cuts will go into effect August 2009.


We’ve Made Excellent Progress

That progress is now in jeopardy. It is critical for our communities that our

schools remain strong. We cannot do that without additional

funding. Quality schools mean quality

communities.


We Need To Hear From You


Questions?

Call the Levy Hotline:

440-786-3300

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