2013-2014 Board of Education Proposed Budget Book

SOUTH WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Revenue Descriptions
POP: (Preschool Outreach Program) This program is managed by special services and housed at the Eli Terry Elementary School.
Tuition is charged for peer models who take part in this inclusion program. This revenue is used to offset special education
transportation.
Community Use of Buildings: A community based program coordinated by the Facilities Department that provides use of school
space for a fee to approved groups when not in conflict with student activities. Monies received pay for direct custodial expenses and
energy usage.
Pay for Play: Funds received from parents/guardians of students who participate in either Middle or High School sports. The majority
of funds are applied to transportation costs to attend games.
High School Parking Fees: Fees received from high school students who purchase parking spaces. All monies received are utilized to
offset general transportation costs.
Special Education Nexus Billing: The practice of billing other towns for educational services provided to students who are agency
placed in South Windsor schools, but are the responsibility of another nexus (town).
Adult Education Grant: State grant that provides funds to offset adult education program tuition.
Magnet Transportation Grant: State grant that provides funding to offset transportation costs associated with Two Rivers Magnet
Middle School.
Excess Cost Grant: Grant received to reduce district costs associated with Special Education board and agency placements.
Open Choice Academic and Social Support Grant: Funds received to promote academic and social success for students
participating in the Hartford Region Open Choice program.
Open Choice Grant: The Open Choice Program allows urban students the choice, through a lottery system, to attend public schools
in nearby suburban towns and for suburban students the choice to attend public schools in a nearby urban center. Grant funding is
provided to the receiving districts based on participation. Financial incentives are offered to districts that increase levels of
participation.
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