Superintendent's Proposed Budget, FY 2010 - Prince William ...

School BoardDescriptionThe School Board is responsible for theestablishment of policies governing theeducation of the students of Prince WilliamCounty.Critical Functions and ActivitiesThe mission of the School Board is toexercise legislative and judicial powersnecessary to provide a quality, world class,education and to efficiently and effectivelyoperate the school division.Budget Changes for Fiscal Year 2009The budget is reduced for supplies, travel,and conference expenses.School Board Priorities1. Decrease the achievement gap in the firstfour NCLB subgroups. Work toincrease the number of students takingSAT exams and work to increase ourresults2. Recruit and retain highly qualifiedteachers3. Address transportation issues such aslength of the bus ride, starting times forelementary schools, and other associatedissues4. Examine the class size ratio at all levels5. Provide a reasonable, feasible, andequitable facilities renovation and newconstruction schedule and study our siteacquisition strategies6. Provide opportunities for meaningfulparent involvement, especially for theHispanic community and students andfamilies of non English-speakingbackgrounds7. Examine the funding process for schoolsand departmentsProposed budget for FY 2010Budget FTEFY 2010 426,243 11.0FY 2009 446,267 11.0Change - 20,024 0.013