Sentences with phrase «financial need of the district»

In providing funds, the state looks at the number of students, the condition of the facility and the financial need of the district.

There have been legal opinions presented that justify rejecting charter school applications based on the financial needs of the district.

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The importance of responsibility and community needs to be heard in the financial district.

But Park District officials said the rink has become a financial drain, particularly because of its leaky refrigeration system, which has needed costly repairs.

The three referendum questions proposed by the district would ask voters whether the district should build a $ 4.5 million swimming facility; whether the district should buy land to the east of Newton Park for expansion; and whether a task force should be formed to study the need, best location and financial alternatives of a new pool facility.

The tax watchdog group Barrington Enlightened Taxpayers Association endorsed the measure because of the Park District's financial track record and the area's need to preserve open space.

But now many powerful forces are aligned against school food reform: the processed food industry, which has a huge financial stake in the program and powerful lobbyists on Capitol Hill; the need of school districts to make their meal programs break even; First Lady Michelle Obama's vocal support of school food reform, which has politicized the issue for some conservatives hoping to score political points; and conservatives» general distrust of «big government.»

The Glen Ellyn Park District wants to ask voters if the park district should construct a $ 4.5 million swimming facility, if the park district should buy land to the east of Newton Park for expansion and if a task force should be formed to study the need, best location and financial alternatives of a new pool fDistrict wants to ask voters if the park district should construct a $ 4.5 million swimming facility, if the park district should buy land to the east of Newton Park for expansion and if a task force should be formed to study the need, best location and financial alternatives of a new pool fdistrict should construct a $ 4.5 million swimming facility, if the park district should buy land to the east of Newton Park for expansion and if a task force should be formed to study the need, best location and financial alternatives of a new pool fdistrict should buy land to the east of Newton Park for expansion and if a task force should be formed to study the need, best location and financial alternatives of a new pool facility.

The Park District of Highland Park offers Grant - In - Aid to qualifying families in Highland Park needing financial assistance.

In 1992, the SMILE Grant - in - Aid program was created to enable families in need of financial assistance the opportunity to participate in Park District programs.

A new interactive map published by the New York Citizens Budget Commission showcases the distribution of school aid in comparison to the districts» financial and educational needs.

School districts are seeing improved financial situations, but that growth has not kept pace with the increasing needs of students, a report released Tuesday by the New York State Council of School Superintendents found.

The initiatives outlined in the plan include lengthening the school day and year, implementation of a statewide teacher contract, consolidation of school districts, and increasing needs - based financial aid in the 2010 budget.

ProComp has its limits — it is rooted in compromise; the timeline for implementation is slowed by the need to build district financial and instructional capacity; it does not raise entry pay and provides relatively slow growth in annual earnings; many incentives are too small to really meet demands of the market — but I believe it points in some important new directions.

Sensing financial vulnerability and needing to comply with personnel notification deadlines, school districts issue layoff notices and hold mandatory public hearings, even if the probability of actual personnel layoffs is slender.

One district warned that schools with an opt - out rate in excess of 5 percent would risk being designated «In Need of Improvement,» at which point the state could require a «re-allocation of financial and educational resources... [that] could be significantly detrimental.»

Because it is increasingly rare for legislative bodies to enact spending bills before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, school districts, worried about their financial vulnerability and needing to comply with personnel notification deadlines (usually in April or May), issue layoff notices and hold mandatory public hearings, even if the probability of actual personnel layoffs is slender.

Third, the solution needs to be something that can be crafted by implements in the federal toolkit, which is basically limited to financial incentives, regulation of state and district practices, research and data, and litigation or the threat thereof.

Characterizing its practice as a «general practice for a specialized clientele,» the firm provides legal advice and expertise to handle any and all needs of a school district, including fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

«Among them: partnerships between school districts and colleges to help communities grow their own teachers and align recruitment to high - need fields; competitive salaries as well as incentives, financial and otherwise, for hard - to - fill positions; the creation of strong mentoring programs and professional learning communities that make schools places teachers want to be; and effective leadership at the school level to maintain a supportive, collaborative school environment.»

Providing a general law practice for a specialized clientele, Harben, Hartley & Hawkins meets all of the legal needs of school districts including: fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Bolandi told a group of parents at Plainfield High School that «the district needs to improve attendance, safety, communication, resources for English - language learners and financial management.»

Some school districts shifted to a 4 - day week not because of financial needs, but others did so to make it easier to schedule sporting events or after - school activities.

The report provides an overview of the state's system for monitoring solvency of its school districts, and offering assistance, when needed, to ensure schools meet their financial obligations and continue educating students.

Parents don't need permission from their home districts to transfer, but home districts may cap the annual number of transferees at 3 percent of enrollment, or at 10 percent of average annual enrollment cumulatively over the authorized life of the District of Choice program, and they can prevent transfers if the loss of enrollment revenue would cause a district «severe financial stress,» the repoDistrict of Choice program, and they can prevent transfers if the loss of enrollment revenue would cause a district «severe financial stress,» the repodistrict «severe financial stress,» the report said.

«AB 1172 would have limited choice in communities by allowing school districts to deny charter petitions based on financial impact, putting the needs of adults above those of children.

This funding offers states and districts the financial leverage to implement evidence - based solutions to address those shortages and improve the quality of teachers and principals to ensure that students gain the 21st Century education and skills they need to succeed.

And the College of Lake County Promise Program provides funding for college - ready low - income students living in the community college district who have unmet financial need.

«But the Senator needs to acknowledge that a major contributor to the financial death spiral of so many school districts is Michigan's new school and charter school expansion policy.

Atlanta Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Lisa Bracken said the school district has higher costs for several reasons: The expense of city living drives up teacher pay; the district has «low population» schools that lack economies of scale but are kept open «due to urban traffic constraints and community needs;» many students need extra services because they have learning problems or disabilities, don't speak English fluently or come from poverty; and the district has a large unfunded pension liability with growing obligations.

Currently, that kind of financial assessment is primarily done when a school district says it would be a financial hardship to educate a particular special - needs student and his or her parents dispute it.

He rightfully said that instead of scapegoating charters for being a financial drain, that if the district wants to ward off a financial crisis, «it needs to address its $ 13 billion in unfunded post-retirement liabilities.»

Must be a U.S. citizen and a graduate from a Flagstaff District high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; must be an education major; financial need is not a consideration

Much like a financial manager who looks for diverse stock offerings that perform well, a school district's portfolio manager strives for a diverse array of schools that meets different students» needs.

We need a centralized way for parents and community members to access the financial and operational records of charter schools, just as they can with our traditional public school district.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

Wealthy and upper middle - class parents have the financial means to send their child to a school of their choice or move to a different district when their assigned public school fails to meet their child's needs.

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Considering that the home district is responsible for paying all of the costs associated with providing needed services to special education students in charter schools, the schools aren't discriminating against students with disabilities because of financial reasons, they simply refuse to provide educational opportunities to any students that don't fit the «profile» they wish to serve.

Because charter schools work «without a district - like infrastructure, and often with less public money than regular district - run schools,» they struggle to meet the needs of students with severe disabilities, who represent a substantial financial investment (Prothero 2014).

We're right in the centre of Brisbane and close to everything you will need for business or pleasure - Eagle Street business and financial district, universities, Treasury Casino and Fortitude Valley, dining and markets as well as the Queen Street Mall.

The hotel is in the main business and financial districts of Sydney's CBD making it a popular choice of corporate travellers needing to be near their place of work.

The financial district in particular has one of the most geographically dense attorney populations in the U.S. To stand out from your competition, you need a very robust marketing strategy that integrates several essential elements to expand your digital footprint and drive better results.

While accepting that the District's [Board] financial circumstances were compelling, the Tribunal found that there was no evidence that the District [Board] had considered any reasonable alternatives for meeting the needs of Severe Learning Disabilities students before cutting available services such as the Diagnostic Centre.»

• Assess family's financial, medical and parenting needs • Develop and implement family goals of services to support objectives • Conduct 2 - 4 home visits on a daily basis • Organize workshops for parents to teach them regarding parenting and social interaction • Help parents and children in creating and maintaining a positive home environment • Work hard to develop trust between family and district to support child's educational • Create and maintain record of cases • Resolve conflicts between parents, teachers and students to increase the ratio of student's success • Ensure the privacy and confidentiality • Document case reports and file the cases for court hearings, furnishing the attorneys with all necessary documents • Provide counseling services to families in need of assistance • Perform regularly scheduled home visits and on - site inspection to probe certain suspected child abuse or family violence cases

Corporate Social Responsibility Advocate (2007 — Present) • Advocate social responsibility and brand goodwill throughout local communities through the development, organization, and implementation of various programs and events, selected from many applicants to represent the Dallas district • Work closely with community leaders, organizations, and business representatives to assess potential program and event needs as well as tailor efforts to community demographics for maximum positive impact • Coordinate all logistical and financial aspects with firm management and other interested parties

«The Delta Toronto will be strategically located within walking distance to Toronto's financial and entertainment districts, allowing us to fulfill the needs of both business and leisure travellers and connect them to the city in a convenient way.»