PURPOSES OF SCHOOL BUDGET OVERRIDE
The School Committee seeks to restore the following programs, services and positions to the school budget in order to provide a quality, well-rounded educational experience for all Ipswich students.  The total override request is $1,491,000.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF - 11 professional staff positions ($595,000)

• Maintain appropriate class size in elementary grades
• Keep teachers teaching in their content areas (teachers trained in Science – teaching Science, etc.) at the secondary level
• Restore library and technology education district wide
• Restore 4^th grade elementary instrumental music and art instruction to FY08 level
• Provide appropriate counseling ratios
• Support special education programming and instruction

OTHER STAFF – 5.5 support staff positions ($151,000)

• Continue to support library and technology services district wide
• Keeps the HS/MS open for the community to use during the weekends
• Supplement elementary reading instruction
• Retain School Resource Office position

CO-CURRICULAR AND TUTORIAL ($190,000)

• Restore K-12 extra-curricular clubs and programs
• Support inter-scholastic athletics currently funded by donations
• Provide essential MCAS support in order to achieve mandated progress requirements

TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ($250,000)

• Replace non-functioning computers and other technology
• Upgrade instructional software
• Replace out of date text books and purchase needed instructional materials

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF ($100,000)

• Support staff development for curriculum, instruction, coordination and implementation of K-12 programs
• Allows the district to meet all state and federal certification requirements for professional staff

TRANSPORTATION ($155,000)

• Restore transportation services to FY04 level (1 ½ mile for secondary and ¾ mile for elementary)

BUILDING OPERATIONS ($50,000)

• Replace aging maintenance equipment
• Purchase necessary supplies and materials