Middletown Forum : Buyouts http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Other School Issues : Buyouts Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:21:21 +0000 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:10:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3701 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Buyouts : Thank you Lostdafire, that was... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25705&title=buyouts#25705 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 12:10pm

Thank you Lostdafire, that was what I was looking for. I only saw a portion of the overall presentation, just the slides that start with "Stakeholder Priorities" through "Other Factors."]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:10:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25705&title=buyouts#25705 Buyouts : This may be the link Middletownscouter... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25704&title=buyouts#25704 Author: Lostdafire
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 11:36am

This may be the link Middletownscouter  used to see the powerpoint used Monday evening.  About 2/3 the way through it the options are referenced.  This does not go into detail for the plans but does explain them on a broad view.  It took me a little while to find this also.  I guess I will need to catch a replay on TV Middletown to hear the actual presentation that went with it.

http://www.middletowncityschools.com/pdf/BOE_Feb28_2011.pdf]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:36:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25704&title=buyouts#25704 Buyouts : So would the staff at Verity be... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25703&title=buyouts#25703 Author: Bill
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 11:21am

So would the staff at Verity be let go or would they just move to Vail?]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:21:32 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25703&title=buyouts#25703 Buyouts : Only option #2 would have one... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25702&title=buyouts#25702 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 10:28am

Only option #2 would have one of the new buildings possibly sit idle for those worried about that. No building gets shut down under Option #1 if I remember correctly. Verity would be mothballed under options #2 and #3.

Of the three options, #1 is the largest cut at around $5.3 - $5.4 million. This is the general "salt the earth, eliminate everything" stuff that gets tossed around at levy time: transportation to state minimums, pay for play (or eliminated completely) extracurriculars, drastic cuts in music, art and physical education programs at all levels, elimination of the success academy and intervention programs, etc. I don't think this one is likely. It would just hurt attendance and performance numbers even more than they already are. Also, they wouldn't have it as a scare tactic to hold over everyone the next time a levy needs passed!

My feeling is that if they go with option #2, Central Academy should be the elementary that gets closed. It is one of the older buildings and it doesn't actually service a specific neighborhood.

Under option #3, the elementary that is "closed" would have the K-5 kids distributed amongst the other schools (involves redistricting) and then all 6th graders in the district would be sent to the newer (now former) elementary building that was emptied as part of the redistricting. Highview I think would be the best option for this because it is centrally located and would be easiest for redrawing the district lines to distribute those kids around to all of the other elementary schools in Middletown. (Added bonus: They could finally get rid of the worthless principal at that building!)

2010 Elementary boundary map

Options #2 & #3 are looking more to reduce costs by consolidating services into less buildings rather than eliminating them, and are nearly as effective with just between $5.0 and $5.1 million saved annually in making the changes. All three of the options include $1.5 million in cuts made at the district / central administration level.

I was told that there is a full detail of the options on the district's website but I haven't been able to locate it yet. I got to see a printout of the powerpoint slides for each option yesterday and option #3 does seem like the most viable without causing loss of too many services to the students in the district.

These cuts would likely be around 10% of the budget. But once Kasich and the state legislature get done making cuts at the state level, we could be seeing up to 20% of the district's budget going away, so these plans would be a good start but more will need done.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:28:14 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25702&title=buyouts#25702 Buyouts : I'm still waiting to here... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25701&title=buyouts#25701 Author: Bill
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 9:34am

I'm still waiting to here about performance issues rather than payroll issues.  Seems like now would be a good time to use one of these new elementaries for a new "Intervention Elementary".  Put all the problem children in one place and let the other kids learn.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:34:43 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25701&title=buyouts#25701 Buyouts : A buyout is to have the cost-effective... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25698&title=buyouts#25698 Author: LHelton
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 02 2011 at 8:54am

A buyout is to have the cost-effective result of getting rid of higher salaried people, so that entry salaried people can be hired, thus saving money in the long run.  ]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:54:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25698&title=buyouts#25698 Buyouts : I can't believe they would... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25679&title=buyouts#25679 Author: Hermes
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 01 2011 at 11:20pm

I can't believe they would think of doing a buy out ! Even before they get a levy on the ballot,what are they thinking ? Oh sorry I jumped the gun,they have to make threats then get it on the ballot.Yeah cause threats work every time ! Big%20smile
 
Everyone knows a good levy fixes everything ! Wonder how much money they'll want ? Ermm
]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:20:57 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25679&title=buyouts#25679 Buyouts : My understanding was that thenew... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25678&title=buyouts#25678 Author: SupportMiddletown
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 01 2011 at 10:38pm

My understanding was that the new one and two story elementaries were the same size, just different floorplans (one story just has bigger footprint). ]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:38:11 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25678&title=buyouts#25678 Buyouts : Like I said, I could see Creekview.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25670&title=buyouts#25670 Author: swohio75
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 01 2011 at 4:23pm

Like I said, I could see Creekview.  Moving part of 1-5 students to Mayfield and part of Miller Ridge would be easy.  If the 6-grade population is small enough, Creekview could still serve Abilities First.
 
The Highview option doesn't make any sense at all other than its a Central location. 
]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:23:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25670&title=buyouts#25670 Buyouts : For what its worth, I've... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25669&title=buyouts#25669 Author: Observer
Subject: 3701
Posted: Mar 01 2011 at 3:17pm

For what its worth, I've heard from teachers in the district that Creekview and Highview are the two schools being looked at as the 6th grade school.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:17:24 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3701&PID=25669&title=buyouts#25669