Estimated Costs Associated with Magnet School Initiative
Magnet schools offer specialized curricular focuses such as STEM, arts, and vocational paths. They require additional funding for resources, technology, and professional development to sustain their unique programs. Connecticut Mirror reports higher costs associated with magnet schools compared to traditional public schools. Financial support is crucial for starting and maintaining magnet schools.
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What are Magnet Schools? The unique quality of a magnet school is that they usually have a special curricular focus. Common themes include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), the arts, and vocational or career paths. The important point is that magnet schools are schools of choice children are enrolled based on their interest in the school s theme, not based upon where they live. Another distinguishing characteristic of magnet schools is that they usually have alternative or otherwise compelling modes of instruction.
Connecticut Mirror - 1/26/10 With features such as extra arts or music programs, the latest technology, longer school years and lower class sizes, magnet schools also cost more to run than most other schools. An analysis of state data shows an average annual cost per pupil at Sheff-related magnets in the greater Hartford region, about $2,500 more than the overall statewide average for public schools. - CT Mirror 1/26/10
In order to start and sustain a magnet school An infusion of financial resources makes it feasible for magnets to purchase resources, technology, and materials to support magnet themes. Sustaining a magnet program requires upkeep of the initial purchases. Funding for ongoing expenses can be challenging. -Choices Worth Making: Creating, Sustaining and Expanding Diverse Magnet Schools -for more info List location or contact for specification (or other related documents)
Professional Development Successful school innovation is about time: making time, taking time, finding more useful ways to spend time. This is especially true for magnets where an entire school is focusing on a particular theme and extra time is needed to develop and sustain it.
Estimated Costs of Professional Development Each School (4 total) will receive six additional full days of professional development over a two year period. Four full days of PD $2500/day for presenters x 4 schools = $40,000 Four Half days of PD $1250/ half day for presenters x 4 schools =$20,000 Total $60,000
Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning Multidisciplinary: Lessons or units developed across many disciplines with a common organizing topic
Olympics Theme ELA/Social Studies: Compare and contrast a triathlon with a pentathlon using a ven diagram Math: Student measure parade route for opening ceremonies Arts/Writing: Develop your own Olympic mascot, write a brochure advertising the Olympic games with your mascot as a feature PE: Participate in Olympic style events Science: Creating meals for athletes using food pyramid
Westward Expansion Social Studies: Create a Native American Diary ELA: Book Study of Sarah, Plain and Tall Math: Charting population growth of the United States from 1800- 1930 Science: Study of invasive species. Connecticut Monk Parakeets
Estimated Costs for Curriculum Enhancements 70 Hours of Curriculum Writing per Subject Area per School at $45 per hour rate 4 Schools x ELA x Mathematics x Social Students x Specials = $378,000 1 School requires $18,900 in World Language Curriculum Total $396,900
Student Activities More often than not, magnet schools involve hands-on learning that is inquiry and performance-based. Another distinguishing characteristic of magnet schools is that they usually have alternative or otherwise compelling modes of instruction. In order to support this goal each magnet will receive $15,000 per School Total: $60,000
Instructional Supplies An infusion of instructional supplies will be necessary to effectively match the theme of each building. It is estimated that a total of $90,000 would be necessary. Although itemized, students would need supplies for set design, STEM lab materials, software, personalized learning, flipped classroom options, soil, seeds and plants. It is estimated that the STEM and Global Studies may need more funding as these themes vary from our current elementary instructional models. Instructional Resources and Curriculum Materials Updated Media Center materials would be needed to support the theme of each buildings: $7,000 per school -$28,000 Total $111,000
Extended Day It matches the class schedule to a parent s work schedule It provides additional learning time for other subjects It could reduce the amount of homework sent home Optional courses or recreational activities could be part of the school day
Extended Day Global Studies: Extra 1 hour a day of school which would provide time for the world language instruction. 25 Teachers x 1 Hour/Day x 180 Days = $157,500 Extended Day and Career: Extra 3 hours a day of school, one hour before and 2 hours after 25 Teachers x 3 Hours/Day x 180 Days= $472,500 -for more info List location or contact for specification (or other related documents)
Personnel 1FTE World Language Teacher for Global Studies Program - $65,000 1FTE STEAM/Technology Teacher for STEAM Magnet - $65,000 1FTE Jr. Technology Support Personnel - $40,000 Total $170,000
Transportation There will be an increase in Transportation Costs. A placeholder of $250,000 has been put in place
Capital Improvements Greenhouse Microscopes Computers/Chromebooks 3D Printers STEM Lab equipment
Not in this estimate Marketing plan Management of Magnet Schools Recruitment, Marketing, Scheduling, Lottery, Managing Student Populations Family Engagement
