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Inflationary Increases $63,443 Historically, the district has very little funding to address the inflationary increases that are part of every supply and material category. Ta counteract impending increases to the current inflation rate of 4.31%, the district is requesting $63,443. Projected New Student Enrollment CTrowth Laval Supplement far New State-Paid Teacher Positions $23,177 Based upon the state's projected growth in student enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year, the district is anticipating four new teacher positions from state funding. The four positions, allotted across grade levels, will require an increase in the local supplement at an a4°erage of $5,794.24 per position for a total of $23,1771. Expenses Allocated on a Per-Papil Basis $15,000 Based upon the state's projected growth in student enrollment, the district will require additional funds to provide for per-pupil allotments for the increase in students at individual schools. Additional Charter School Growth $75,000 The state is projecting an increase in charter school enrollment of 24 students for the 2008-2009 school year. The district will require an additional $75,000 to fund these students. Current Exbansion or New Initiatives Budget AVID Support $25,000 The district will be expanding the Advancing Via Individual Determination (AVID) program to the high school level. The high school will require AVID training far their staff members as well as funding to cover the contractual costs associated with the initiation of the AVID program and the purchase of AVID libraries for both high schools. Drop Out Prevention/Reduction Initiative $25,000 To address the issue of students dropping out of school, the district is requesting additional funding for this initiative. The funding will create an extensive, year-long transition program far both middle and high school students, create a summer recovery program to reconnect with recent dropouts to encourage them to return to their high schools, and provide an off-site alternative to the suspension program for students who are suspended for less than 10 days. Raising Achievement while Closing the Gap (RACG} $25,000 In November of 2007, the RACG committee, composed of Orange County Schools staff members, students, parents, and community members, presented their recommendations for Closing the Achievement Gap. Currently, there are six sub-committees working ou its initiatives (recruitment and retention of mare minority teachers and professional development for staff to increase cultural awareness, et al). This funding will support the initiatives and assist in off-setting the cost of ongoing staff development. Academically and Intellectually Gifted Program Enhancement $25,000 2 DRAFT