Brittan Acres - San Carlos School District

SCSD
Principal
John Triska
jtriska@sancarlos.k12.ca.us
Brittan Acres
Elementary School
2010-2011 School Accountability Report Card
San Carlos School District
826 Chestnut Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 508-7333
Fax: (650) 508-7340
Board of Trustees
Seth Rosenblatt
Beth Hunkapiller
Adam Rak
Carol Elliott
Kathleen Farley
District Mission
Statement
The San Carlos School District
in collaboration with involved,
caring parents and community
members who share a vision for
engaging the whole child, will
provide a personal, creative,
challenging education that
fosters life-long interest
in learning and inspires all to
strive for individual excellence
as contributing members of a
changing society.
www.sancarlos.k12.ca.us
2000 Bell Rd. • San Carlos, CA 94070 • (650) 508-7307 • (650) 508-7310 Fax
Principal’s Message
Here are some of the ways Brittan Acres makes the
grade:
• Brittan Acres has a beautiful campus with new and updated
facilities. Things work. Staff, volunteers, teachers, and students
lovingly maintain the grounds.
• Brittan Acres families are true partners in their children’s education.
They take interest, and are active in the goings-on of the school.
• The school is supported by the leadership of both a forward-thinking
school board and a progressive district office. The board, the district, and
the school are all committed to continual improvement.
• BA’s PTA is outstanding. Its members maintain enriching programs like BUGS,
Art in Action, and Junior Great Books, to name just a few. They coordinate parent
involvement in the school, and provide books, supplies, and funds that lighten the
load of classroom teachers.
• The San Carlos Educational Foundation keeps programs alive– programs that state
budget cuts have eliminated from districts all over the state. SCEF helps fund BA’s
music, P.E., literacy and technology associates, our librarian, and more.
• Our teachers and staff are highly qualified, caring individuals. They are dedicated to
making certain every child’s needs are met, both academically and socially.
Any one of the above would be enough to give an administrator hope. The fact that so much
is in place here at Brittan Acres is truly amazing. But what’s more exciting still is that all of us
believe we can do even better. I’m grateful to be here at this moment of opportunity, and I look
forward to working with all of you as we continue this great adventure together.
School Mission
Best wishes,
John Triska
The mission of Brittan Acres School is to create a globally aware, enthusiastic community of learners
who are prepared to be motivated, involved, and productive citizens.
Educational Vision
Our educational vision guides our commitment to the growth and learning of all children and
adults. Brittan Acres values high expectations and standards of quality for all students, staff, and
parents. We strive to create an environment where learning is an active, continuous, and dynamic
process. We challenge children to grow in all areas. Children experience school by applying and
demonstrating their knowledge with teachers, peers, and in their world beyond the classroom.
They develop passion and confidence that keeps them active and excited about education.
Brittan Acres’ goals are to cultivate:
• Lifelong, self-directed learners • Critical thinkers
• Creative problem solvers • Strong communicators
• Competent technology users • Cooperative team players
• Involved community members • Globally aware citizens
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A well-balanced curriculum is in place for every student at Brittan Acres.
The sense of community supports and encourages students to consistently
achieve high standards. Teachers create a challenging and productive
environment that prepares students to fulfill their potential.
School Profile
Brittan Acres School is a Kindergarten through fourth grade elementary
school in the San Carlos School District. The campus is located in the
residential section of San Carlos at Tamarack & Belle Avenues. The
school opened in 1952 and has a long tradition of providing rich learning
experiences for children in a warm, caring environment.
During the 2010-11 school year, 458 kindergarten through fourth grade
students were enrolled at the school, with classes arranged on a traditional
calendar schedule.
Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group
2010-11
Percentage
African American/Black 1.1%
American Indian 0.9%
Asian 8.7%
Filipino 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
White 69.4%
Two or More -
None Reported 2.6%
Discipline & Climate for Learning
Students at Brittan Acres Elementary are guided by specific rules and
classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and
acceptance of others. Life Skill education is provided by our Friendship
Counselor and supported by all staff to facilitate social development
and responsibility. Students demonstrating Life Skills are rewarded
with Bruin cards and praise. A school-wide assembly is held monthly to
present Student-of-the-Month awards to two students in each class who
demonstrate academic achievement or improvement, or who exemplify a
Life Skill at school.
Students develop leadership qualities by serving as Service Club Leaders,
Student Council Members, and Safety Patrol Leaders. In addition, each
child is paired with a reading buddy in another class. Students meet weekly
to read with their buddy and complete special projects to promote caring
and good citizenship. Students are rewarded for their leadership service at
a special assembly and end of the year picnic.
The suspensions and expulsions table illustrates total cases for the last
three years, as well as a percentage of enrollment. Suspensions are
expressed in terms of total infractions, not number of students suspended,
as some students may have been suspended on multiple occasions.
Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives
are exhausted.
Suspensions & Expulsions
School District
08-09 09-10 10-11 08-09 09-10 10-11
Suspensions 0 1 0 23 88 33
Suspension Rate 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.8% 2.9% 1.0%
Expulsions 0 0 0 0 0 1
Expulsion Rate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Students are encouraged to participate in the school’s additional academic
and extracurricular activities, which are an integral part of the educational
program. These schoolwide and classroom incentives promote positive
attitudes, encourage achievement, and aid in the prevention of behavioral
problems. Extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs include:
• Service Club
• Safety Patrol
• Book Club
The school recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes
of students and staff on a regular basis. Students are recognized for their
achievements on a regular basis at Student of the Month Assemblies.
Student Attendance & Enrollment
Regular daily attendance is a priority at the school. Parents are notified
of absences through phone calls, letters, and conferences with school
officials. The chart illustrates the trend in enrollment for the last three
years.
Those students who continue to exhibit excessive absences are directed
to the appropriate authorities including the District’s School Attendance
Review Board (SARB). Students are referred to SARB if they have
persistent attendance and behavior problems in school and when the
normal avenues of classroom, school, and district counseling do not
resolve the situation.
Class Size
Enrollment Trend by Grade Level
Parent volunteers and instructional aides assist teachers in the classroom.
The table indicates the average class size, as well as the number of
classes offered in reference to their enrollments.
Instructional Materials
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
K 74 99 99
1st 99 68 96
2nd 80 104 75
3rd 75 89 103
Average
Class Size
4th 79 85 85
Class Size Distribution
1-20
Students
Classrooms Containing:
21-32
Students
33+
Students
09 10 11 09 10 11 09 10 11 09 10 11
By Grade Level
K 18 21 21 3 - - - 4 5 - - -
1 20 20 25 4 3 - - 1 4 - - -
2 20 20 24 4 4 - - 1 3 - - -
3 19 21 24 5 1 - - 3 4 - - -
4 26 25 27 - - - 3 3 3 - - -
K-3 20 - - 4 - - - - - - - -
K-3 - 20 - - 8 - - 12 - - - -
The school district held a public hearing on September 22, 2011, and
determined that each school within the district had sufficient and good
quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant
to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students,
including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned
textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the
classroom and to take home.
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Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted
according to a cycle developed by the California Department
of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the
most current available. Materials approved for use by the
State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation
is made to the School Board by a selection committee
composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended
materials are available for parent examination at the district
office prior to adoption.
The table displays information collected in October 2011
about the quality, currency, and availability of the standardsaligned
textbooks and other instructional materials used at
the school.
Library Information
The school’s library, staffed by a part-time Librarian, provides an extensive variety of reference and special interest materials, in addition to hundreds of
educational and recreational books. Students visit the library on a regular basis with their classes and are encouraged to visit before school and during
lunch. The Library Media Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am until 2:30pm, except Wednesdays when it is open from 8:30am until 12:30pm.
Four computer workstations within the library are connected to the Internet allowing students to access resources and information online. Students
visit the library on a weekly basis with thei’r classes and utilize computers in the classrooms and the computer lab to access resources and information
online.
The Accelerated Reader program is available for interested students participation is highly encouraged but not required.The Brittan Acres School Library
has joined the Amazon School Rewards Associates program, an effortless way for you to help us continue growing and improving our library, simply
by shopping at Amazon.com. When ordering on Amazon just make sure to use our SchoolRewards link. When doing so we receive up to 10 percent of
every Amazon purchase.
Computer Resources
All classrooms have at least one computer that are connected to the Internet. The school also has a computer lab. The computer lab is staffed by a
technology teacher associate. Computer skills and concepts are integrated throughout standard curriculum which helps prepare students for technological
growth and other opportunities. Students are trained in a number of programs to develop technology skills allowing them to research information, present
their ideas, and practice academic skills.
Additional Internet Access/Public Libraries
For additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the public libraries located in San Mateo County, which
contain numerous computer workstations and reference materials.
Counseling & Support Staff
It is the goal of Brittan Acres Elementary to assist students in their social and personal development as well as academics. The school gives special
attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision making, or
handling peer pressure. The counselor-to-pupil ratio is 1:458. The table lists the support service personnel available at Brittan Acres Elementary.
Local Assessments
Grade
Levels
K-4
Subject Publisher
History/Social
Science
K-4 Mathematics
K-4
Reading/
Language Arts
K-4 Science
Counseling & Support Services Staff
Number of
Staff
District-Adopted Textbooks
Adoption
Year
Sufficient % Lacking
Harcourt 2002 Yes 0.0%
Houghton
Mifflin
Houghton
Mifflin-
Reading
Delta
Education:
Foss
Full Time
Equivalent
Counselor 1 0.5
Librarian 1 0.75
Nurse 1 As Needed
Occupational Therapist 1 As Needed
Psychologist 3 As Needed
Resource Specialist 1 0.6
Special Day Class
(SDC) Teacher
Speech and Language
Specialist
2 2.0
1 1.0
2003 Yes 0.0%
2003 Yes 0.0%
2007 Yes 0.0%
San Carlos Elementary School District participates in the Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative, which sponsors MARS testing. The MARS (Mathematics
Assessment Resource Service) measures how students are performing on a variety of complex problem solving tasks.
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California Standards Test
The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance
in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets
standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards). The first table displays the
percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in English/language arts, mathematics,
social science, and science, for the most recent three-year period.
The second table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for
the most recent testing period. For results on course specific tests, please see http://star.cde.ca.gov.
Federal Intervention Program
California Standards Test (CST)
Subject School District State
2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011
English/Language Arts 79 73 73 80 81 81 50 52 54
Mathematics 77 68 78 75 77 78 46 48 50
Science * * * 82 85 85 50 53 56
History/Social Science * * * 75 75 83 41 44 48
*Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup.
Subject
California Standards Test (CST)
English/
Language
Arts
Subgroups
Mathematics Science
History/
Social
Science
District 81 78 85 83
School 73 78 * *
African American/
Black
* * * *
American Indian * * * *
Asian 85 90 * *
Filipino * * * *
Hispanic or Latino 61 61 * *
Pacific Islander * * * *
White 76 83 * *
Males 70 78 * *
Females 76 79 * *
Socioeconomically
Disadvantaged
39 33 * *
English Learners 52 61 * *
Students with
Disabilities
30 39 * *
Migrant Education * * * *
Two or More
Races
* * * *
*Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level
and/or subgroup.
Schools and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same
content area (English/Language Arts or Mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance
to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP.
Federal Intervention Programs
School District
Program Improvement (PI) Status Not in PI Not in PI
First Year in PI - -
Year in PI (2011-12) - -
# of Schools Currently in PI - 0
% of Schools Identified for PI - 0.00%
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Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually
measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The
state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.
Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten categories of equal
size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle,
or high school).
Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other
schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API
score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to
similar schools.
The first table displays the school’s API ranks and actual API point changes by student group
for the past three years. The second table displays, by student group, the most recent Growth
API at the school, district, and state level.
Adequate Yearly Progress
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It
mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities, or have
limited English proficiency) in all grades meet the state academic achievement standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts by 2014. Schools
must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal. The Federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the
following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements:
• Participation rate on the state’s standards-based
assessments in English/Language Arts (ELA) and
Mathematics.
• Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based
assessments in ELA and Mathematics.
• API as an additional indicator.
• Graduation rate (for secondary schools).
There are several consequences for schools that do not meet
the AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacing
of staff. Students would also be allowed to transfer to schools
(within their district) that have met their AYP, and the former
school would be required to provide the transportation to
the new site. Results of school and district performance are
displayed in the chart.
Teacher Assignment
Number
of
Students
Growth API
School District State
Growth
Score
API School Results
2008 2009 2010
Statewide 10 10 8
Similar Schools 5 4 3
Group 08-09 09-10 10-11
All Students at the School
Actual API Change 13 -37 8
San Carlos Elementary School District recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. For the 2010-11 school year, Brittan Acres
Elementary had 22 fully credentialed teachers who met all credential requirements in accordance with State of California guidelines.
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Actual API Change 13 - -
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
School District
Made AYP Overall Yes No
Met AYP Criteria
Number
of
Students
English -
Language
Arts
Mathematics
English -
Language
Arts
Mathematics
Participation Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes
Percent Proficient Yes Yes Yes Yes
API School Results Yes No
Graduation Rate N/A N/A
Teacher Credential Status
Growth
Score
School District
08-09 09-10 10-11 10-11
Fully Credentialed 23 23 22 139
Without Full Credentials 0 0 0 0
Working Outside Subject 0 0 0 0
Number
of
Students
Growth
Score
All Students at the School 250 878 2154 903 4,683,676 778
Asian 19 949 207 868 398,869 898
Hispanic or Latino 45 793 312 842 2,406,749 729
White 172 900 1301 925 1,258,831 845
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 16 601 97 704 2,731,843 726
English Learners 24 758 182 790 1,521,844 707
Students with Disabilities 31 592 228 660 521,815 595

Teacher misassignments reflect the number of placements within a school
for which the certificated employee in the teaching or services position
(including positions that involve teaching English Learners) does not hold
a legally recognized certificate or credential. Teacher vacancies reflect the
number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee
has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year.
Highly Qualified Teachers
The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core
subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered
as “Highly Qualified” no later than the end of the 2006-07 school year.
Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree,
possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and
demonstrated competence in core academic subjects.
Parent & Community Involvement
Parent and community involvement is a very strong feature at Brittan Acres.
Parents are true partners with the school, as indicated by high attendance
rates at parent conferences, Back-to-School Night and Open House. The
active PTA is a great source of support for Brittan Acres through fundraisers
and programs. Parents contribute thousands of volunteer hours at
Brittan Acres each year, not only working with individuals or small groups
of children, but also facilitating programs such as Junior Great Books, Art in
Action, Hot Lunch and BUGS (Better Understanding of Garden Science).
In addition, parents work closely with the Brittan Acres staff through our
PTA, sponsoring many community events such as Fall Clean-Up Day,
Walk-a-Jog, the Pumpkin Carving Contest, the Book Fair, the Holiday Store,
Science Day, Multicultural Day, Spring Spruce-Up Day, the Hometown
Days Parade, and other events and activities. In addition to excellent
parent support, the school enjoys a successful partnership with the San
Carlos School District community, San Carlos Educational Foundation, as
well as with the Rotary Club and local businesses. Community members
also serve as volunteer tutors through the Healthy Cities program.
Staff Development
Misassignments/Vacancies
NCLB Compliant Teachers
% of Core
Academic
Courses
Taught
By NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
09-10 10-11 11-12
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0
Misassignments of Teachers (other) 0 0 0
Total Misassignments of Teachers 0 0 0
Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0
% of Core
Academic
Courses
Taught By
Non-NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
School 100.0% 0.0%
District 99.3% 0.7%
High-Poverty Schools in District N/A N/A
Low-Poverty Schools in District 99.3% 0.7%
As part of the growth process, opportunities for training and staff
development are provided at both the district and individual school
sites to administrators, teachers, and classified staff. The district offers
two staff development days annually where staff members are offered
professional growth opportunities in curriculum, teaching strategies, and
methodologies.
School Leadership
Leadership at Brittan Acres Elementary is a responsibility shared between
district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and
parents. The district’s emphasis is on a well-balanced and rigorous core
curriculum at all grade levels. Instructional programs are aligned with
state and district standards. Leadership duties were assumed by Principal
John Triska at the start of the 2008-09 school year. Principal Triska has 26
years of classroom teaching experience, and four years of experience as
a school principal.
Staff members and parents participate on various committees that make
decisions regarding the priorities and direction of the educational plan to
ensure instructional programs are consistent with students’ needs and
comply with district goals. Leadership teams include schoolwide and grade
level teams, School Site Council, and PTA.
Safe School Plan
Safety of students and staff is a primary concern of Brittan Acres
Elementary. The school is always in compliance with all laws, rules,
and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake
standards. The School Site Safety plan was last reviewed and updated
on January 2011 by the School Safety Committee. All revisions were
communicated to the both the classified and certificated staff.
The school’s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring
student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire and disaster drills are
conducted on a regular basis throughout the school year. Lockdown drills
are held as needed. Students are supervised by staff before school, during
lunch and after school. There is a designated area for student drop off and
pick up.
Contact Information
Parents or community members who wish to participate in leadership
teams, school committees, school activities, or become a volunteer may
contact the Brittan Acres Elementary at (650) 508-7307 or visit the school’s
website www.brittan.sancarlos.k12.ca.us.
School Facilities
Brittan Acres Elementary was originally constructed in 1952 and is
comprised of 24 classrooms, a library media center, a multipurpose room,
a staff lounge, and a computer lab. Brittan Acres has a tree-lined campus
and two large schoolyards that include three play structures, a grassy
field, and a large paved area for a multitude of games and activities.
Kindergarten students enjoy a separate yard and play structure. All the
school buildings were recently modernized, and a large Multi-Use Room
was erected on site.
Day time and a night time custodians ensure the entire school, including all
restrooms, are cleaned regularly. The district maintenance team is notified
when repairs are needed, and district staff maintains the school grounds.
In addition, parents and staff are highly involved in keeping classroom
patio gardens beautiful.
Cleaning Process:
The principal works daily with the custodial staff to ensure that the cleaning
of the school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. The
district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools
in the district. A summary of these standards are available at the district
office for review.
Maintenance and Repair District:
Maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school
in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner. A work
order process is used to ensure efficient service and highest priority are
given to emergency repairs.
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Deferred Maintenance Budget
The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides matching funds on a dollar–for–dollar basis, to assist school
districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically this includes roofing, plumbing, heating,
electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. For the 2011-12 school year the district allocated $170,000 for deferred maintenance
program. This represents 0.68% of the district’s general fund budget.
While reviewing this report, please note that even minor discrepancies are reported in the inspection process. The items noted in the table have been
corrected or are in the process of remediation.
School Site Teacher Salaries
Items Inspected
School Facility Conditions
Date of Last Inspection: 06/30/2011
Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: Exemplary
Systems (Gas Leaks, Mech/
HVAC, Sewer)
X
Interior
Cleanliness (Overall
X
Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin
Infestation)
X
Electrical X
Restrooms/Fountains X
Safety (Fire Safety,
Hazardous Materials)
X
Structural (Structural
Damage, Roofs)
External (Grounds, Windows,
Doors, Gates, Fences)
Facility Component
System Status
Good Fair Poor
X
X
Deficiency & Remedial
Actions Taken or Planned
After School - Needs new
HVAC.
Office - This building was
remodeled in 2005. Rooms
1-4 - This building was
remodeled in 2007. Rooms
5-12 - These buildings were
remodeled in 2007. Portable
Rooms 22-24 - Portables
#22-23 are over 20 years old.
Portable #24 is 3 years old.
After School - This building
is approximately 23 years
old. Rooms 13-21 - These
buildings were remodeled in
2007. MUR - This building
was built in 2000. Custodian
Bldg. - This building was
remodeled in 2007. Library -
This building was remodeled
in 2005. Computer - This part
of the library was remodeled
in 2005.
Upper Playground - Asphalt is
in fair condition and play-box
by portable #22 needs to be
redone. Lower Playground -
Asphalt is in fair condition and
play-box needs to be repaired
or redone.
State law requires comparative salary and budget information to be reported to the general public. At the time this report was published, the most recent
salary comparison data from the State of California was for the 2009-10 school year. For comparison purposes, the California Department of Education
has provided average salary data from school districts throughout the state having between 1,500 to 4,999 Average Daily Attendance (ADA). The chart
illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state.
Average Teacher Salaries
School & District
School $67,386
District $65,614
Percentage of Variation 2.70%
School & State
All Elementary School Districts $65,524
Percentage of Variation 2.84%
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Teacher & Administrative Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget
The table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the
same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts budget, and compares these figures to the
state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE website, www.cde.ca.gov.
District Expenditures
San Carlos Elementary School District spent an average of $8,225 to educate each student (based on 2009-10 audited financial statements). The table
to the left provides a comparison of a school’s per pupil funding from unrestricted sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state.
District Revenue Sources
In addition to general state funding, San Carlos Elementary School District receives state and federal funding for the following categorical funds and
other support programs:
• Title I
• EIA/LEP
• Title III
• Title IV
• TUPE
• San Carlos Educational Foundation
Data Sources
Average Salary Information
Teachers - Principal - Superintendent
2009-10
District State
Beginning Teachers $44,463 $41,183
Mid-Range Teachers $65,706 $63,647
Highest Teachers $84,412 $80,955
Elementary School Principals $97,652 $102,400
Middle School Principals $106,717 $106,158
High School Principals - $124,133
Superintendent $162,881 $151,742
Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget
Teacher Salaries 43.4% 41.5%
Administrative Salaries 5.7% 6.2%
Expenditures per Pupil
School
Total Expenditures Per Pupil $6,316
From Restricted Sources $1,947
From Unrestricted Sources $4,369
District
From Unrestricted Sources $5,047
Percentage of Variation between School & District 15.51%
State
From Unrestricted Sources $5,455
Percentage of Variation between School & State 24.85%
Data within the SARC was provided by the school district, retrieved from the 2010-11 SARC template, located on Dataquest (http://data1.cde.ca.gov/
dataquest), and/or Ed-Data website.
Dataquest is a search engine, maintained by the California Department of Education (CDE), which allows the public to search for facts and figures
pertaining to schools and districts throughout the state. Among the data available, parents and community may find information about school performance,
test scores, student demographics, staffing, and student misconduct/intervention. Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis
and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California’s public
kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.
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