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information in a consistent manner. After the initial meeting, one staff person assumed <br />responsibility far developing the template that was shared with the two districts. They <br />then developed a working timetable. The district counterparts then met to review the <br />information. <br />Superintendent Pedersen spoke at this time, <br />Superintendent Pedersen said that the report primarily addresses differences in the <br />school systems' operations. <br />Comparison of Major Program Areas <br />^ Personnel <br />OCS has mare favorable class size far elementary and middle schools and larger <br />high school classes. <br />CHCCS has more specialists. <br />^ Elementary Programs <br />Differences were in the world language, science specialists in CHCCS, and more <br />literacy collaborative specialists <br />^ Secondary Programs <br />There were many differences in the graduation requirements. <br />^ Core Courses -High School <br />There were many similarities in the advanced placement area. CHCCS offers <br />Japanese and German. OCS offers more honors courses in Social Studies and <br />Science and CHCCS offers mare AP studies in Social Studies in particular. <br />^ Career and Technical Education <br />Wider array of offerings in OCS. <br />^ Core Courses -Middle School <br />Differences in languages -German and Latin available in CHCCS. <br />^ Arts Courses -High School <br />^ Arts Courses -Middle School <br />CHCCS offers more specific courses. OCS offerings are year long and more general. <br />^ Athletics <br />Some sports only offered in CHCCS -field hockey, golf, and lacrosse <br />^ Exceptional Children <br />Mare extensive program in CHCCS. <br />^ Supplements and Benefits <br />Supplement system in CHCCS is more favorable. <br />^ Clubs and Activities <br />More extensive list in CHCCS. <br />Assistant Gounty Manager Rod Visser spoke at this time. <br />Financial Considerations <br />Context Of Financial Analysis <br />^ Most school funding {current expense, capital, State allotments) is now provided on a <br />per pupil basis <br />^ Analysis focused on the funding difference between systems related to CHCCS <br />district tax <br />^ Post-merger funding must be at highest five year historical per pupil upon effective <br />date of merger <br />