1. Bedford City Schools
Facts about the
4.9-mill Operating Levy
On the May 5, 2009 ballot
2. District Overview
Bedford Schools have been rated Effective by the
Ohio Department of Education.
Two schools – Central Primary and Carylwood
Intermediate – have been rated Excellent.
Students in grades four through eight exceeded
state expectations in math and reading.
The Class of 2008 exceeded the state standard for
Graduation Rate: 91.9%.
85% of our graduates go on to higher education.
We implemented a strict dress code.
We spend taxpayer dollars wisely.
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3. Initial Budget Cuts and
Cost-saving Measures
In order to reduce spending, we cut $6 million in
the past three years (prior to placing the
operating levy on the November 2008 ballot).
Closed Aurora School
Reduced department budgets
Eliminated four administrative positions, plus an
administrative intern
Cut labor costs (excluding teachers)
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4. Levy Failure Aftermath
Failure of the November 2008 levy left us
unable to collect $4.3 million in 2009 and
beyond. Further cuts were made:
Did not replace employees who retired or resigned
where possible
Reduced overtime
Eliminated class fieldtrips and student activity buses
Postponed purchase of new textbooks
Postponed purchase of new school buses
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5. Next Steps
The Board of Education has placed an
operating levy on the May 5, 2009 ballot.
We’ve listened to voters . . .
We tightened our belts even more.
We lowered the millage to 4.9 mills.
To further reduce spending, we will now:
Eliminate 26 non-teaching positions
Eliminate 28-30 teaching positions
Eliminate busing for high school students.
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7. Proposed 2009-2010
Teaching Reductions
Elementary
6-8 Elementary Teachers
Student activity advisors
Intramurals
Other activities
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8. Proposed 2009-2010
Teaching Reductions
Heskett Middle School
7 Teachers
English
Math
Foreign Language
Family/Consumer Science (2)
Industrial Technology
Librarian/Media Specialist
All athletics and extra-curricular activities
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9. Proposed 2009-2010
Teaching Reductions
Bedford High School ___________________________
Diversified Coop. Training
14.5 Teachers
Cooperative Business Education
English
Vocational Special Education
Math
Coordinator (½)
Science
Cosmetology (½)
Social Studies
Career/Technical Education (2)
Foreign Language
Combine OWE/OWA
Physical Education
Reduce coaching/club advisors
Family/Consumer
Science (2½)
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10. Additional Reductions
Administrative Support
District Coordinators
Music
Art
Library/Media Centers
Faculty Liaisons – Grades 7-12
Science Coordinators – Elementary
Content Advocates – Elementary
Faculty Managers – Grades 7-12
Extended contract days
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11. If The Levy Passes . . .
We will reinstate:
Some non-teaching
positions, plus some teaching
positions to reduce class size
Class fieldtrips
Middle School athletics and
extra-curricular activities
Textbook purchases
Bus purchases
We will restore other areas not yet determined.
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12. If The Levy Fails . . .
All proposed cuts will go into effect August 2009.
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13. We’ve Made
Excellent Progress
That progress is now in jeopardy.
It is critical for our communities that our
schools remain strong.
We cannot do that without additional
funding.
Quality schools mean quality
communities.
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14. We Need To Hear From You
Questions?
Call the Levy Hotline:
440-786-3300
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