Fort Wayne Community Schools, Indiana
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Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Indiana school district websites
This website was reviewed on November 4, 2011.
The good
- Board members and contact information are posted, along with term information.[2]
- Meeting minutes are posted, along with agendas, schedules, and videos.[2]
- Contact information for the superintendent is posted.[3]
- The department directory contains phone numbers for administrative officials.[4]
- Current budget presentations are posted,[5] as are budget presentation archives.[6]
- Local tax rates are posted in the budget presentations.
- The current teacher contract is posted.[7]
- The most recent audit is posted, from 2007-2009.[5] The 2009-2011 audit will be released in 2012.
- A form is provided for public records requests.[8]
- Academic performance is reported in "Balanced Scorecards."[9]
The bad
- No lobbying information is posted, although a presentation from 2004 indicates that it at least used to be a district goal.[10]
Leadership
School board
| Name | Position | District | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark GiaQuinta | President | At-Large | 2011-2014 |
| Stephen Corona | Vice President | 5th | 2009-2012 |
| Becky Hill | Secretary | 3rd | 2009-2012 |
| Julie Hollingsworth | - | 1st | 2011-2014 |
| Jordan Lebamoff | - | 4th | 2011-2014 |
| Lisa Olinger | - | At-Large | 2011-2014 |
| John Peirce | - | 2nd | 2009-2012 |
Administrative officials
Fort Wayne's superintendent is Dr. Wendy Y. Robinson.[3]
Unions
Fort Wayne teachers are represented by the Fort Wayne Education Association.[7]
School budget
The 2012 budget calls for $264,620,895 in total expenditures, a reduction of $8,718,433 from the previous year. General fund revenues are forecasted to be $199.8 million, and general fund expenditures at $201.5 million.[11]
| Area | 2011 Budget | 2012 Expected |
|---|---|---|
| General | $207,261,000 | $201,525,000 |
| Racial Balance | $8,046,658 | $6,215,000 |
| Capital Projects | $19,254,544 | $17,968,300 |
| Pension Debt | $3,640,713 | $3,885,193 |
| Debt Service | $11,579,857 | $13,720,730 |
| Museum of Art | $130,972 | $165,500 |
| Bus Replacement | $3,562,554 | $2,485,172 |
| Transportation | $19,863,030 | $18,656,000 |
| Total | $273,339,328 | $264,620,895 |
Insurance changes
With 90% of health insurance costs borne by the district, Fort Wayne Community Schools is implementing changes to the insurance plan, including adding health savings accounts. Expected savings are $4 million.[11]
Academic performance
Math and English
In 2009-10, 57.1% of FWCS students passed math and English assessments.[1]
Graduation/dropout rate
Fort Wayne Community Schools' graduation rate in 2009-10 was 85.4%.[9] Its dropout rate was 3.2%.[1]
College readiness
In 2009, the district's average composite SAT score was 929, compared to the statewide average of 1003.[1]
Reform
Impact of vouchers
Although Fort Wayne is an A-rated district, nearly 400 students from the district opted for private-school vouchers, taking state money with them and away from the district. A district spokesperson said they budgeted carefully in case students took the voucher option.[12]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Indiana Department of Education "Compass -- Fort Wayne Community Schools," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "School Board," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Superintendent," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Wayne Community Schools website "School and Department List," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Business," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Budget Presentation Archive," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Employees," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Wayne Community Schools "Public Affairs," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Balanced Scorecard, 2010-11," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Wayne Community Schools website "Presentation," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Fort Wayne Community Schools website "2012 Budget Presentation," Accessed November 4, 2011
- ↑ Fort Wayne Journal Gazette "FWCS loses 392 students to vouchers," Accessed November 4, 2011
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