Efficiencies

By strategically using funds restricted to capital projects, the district can create a more efficient middle school system that reduces the number of buildings, and in turn, reduces ongoing operating costs to help alleviate budget pressures.

General Fund Efficiencies

Per Pupil Expenditures: FY2023 Middle School Comparison

Achieving Efficiencies

A new middle school would save the district between $1.9 and $2.5 million annually in general fund operating expenses by:

  • Right-sizing CLASS SIZES to the ideal goal of 23 to 25 students, ensuring small classes while maximizing instructional staff resources
  • Aligning STAFFING LEVELS for administration, secretarial, custodial and food service between the NEW middle school to be consistent with levels at Roosevelt Middle School
  • Reducing building OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS by having fewer facilities, allowing funds to be directed to areas of highest need