NO CONSOLIDATION - KEEP ISLAND PARK ELEMENTARY OPEN

TODD’S PRIORITIES

Doesn’t make financial sense – cost savings are minimal, if any

$144-298 Million levy proposal to rebuild schools, using IP as a transitional space, needs critical financial analysis

Disrupts the social, emotional and academic health of our students

Will cause overcrowding at the remaining elementary schools

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

TODD’S PRIORITIES

Increase opportunities which foster a sense of purpose and belonging in our schools

Fully fund our school counselors

Support and expand programs and clubs such as music, theater, art, drama, sports.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

TODD’S PRIORITIES

Increase training & support for teachers in inclusive learning practices

Better identification of and support for students needing HiCap and special services

Identify and expand life skill services

Prioritize teacher instructional time and academic rigor

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

TODD’S PRIORITIES

Rebuild our General Fund – District policy is to maintain reserves of at least 8% with a target of 10%

Address declining enrollment

Determine why families are choosing other options – more than 1,100 students have withdrawn since 2019

Stabilize enrollment by attracting students back to the district and retaining existing enrollment

MISD ENROLLMENT DECLINE

Source: www.mercerislandschools.org

MISD GENERAL FUND BALANCE & PERCENT

Source: MISD F-196 Year End Documents