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1 2012012012015555 ---- 2012012012016666 ApprovedApprovedApprovedApproved OperatingOperatingOperatingOperating BudgetBudgetBudgetBudget District District District District School BoardSchool BoardSchool BoardSchool Board Of Of Of Of Volusia CountyVolusia CountyVolusia CountyVolusia County DeLand, FloridaDeLand, FloridaDeLand, FloridaDeLand, Florida 32720327203272032720 Cover Drawings by Volusia County Middle School Art StudentsTop to Bottom Jonathan Real, Magical Moment at School, marker, 6th grade Taylor Middle-High; Art Teacher Melinda Mosley Jaden Johnson, In the Hallway, marker, 6th gradeTaylor Middle-High; Art Teacher Melinda Mosley Emily Carrow, Learning is the Center of Everything, colored pencil and black marker, 7th gradeRiver Springs Middle School, Art Teacher Clare Radigan Anmarie Santos, Classroom, marker, 7th gradeTaylor Middle-High; Art Teacher Melinda Mosley Cynthia Milan, Every Day During School, marker, 7th gradeTaylor Middle-High; Art Teacher Melinda Mosley Suzi Preston, K-12 Visual Art Specialist, Volusia County Schoolsi2015 - 16 Approved operating budget District School Board of Volusia County, Florida Mrs.

2 Linda CostelloChairman, District 4 Mrs. Ida D. WrightVice Chariman, District 2Dr. John HillMember, District 1 Mrs. Linda CuthbertMember, District 3 Mrs. Melody JohnsonMember, District 5Mr. James T. RussellSuperintendentDistrict School Board of Volusia CountyFinancial Services DivisionP. O. Box 2118 DeLand, FL 32721-2118 UNITED STATES(386) 734-7190 - 16 Approved operating BudgetTable of ContentsIntroductory Section ..1 Executive Summary .. 3 School Board Members .. 38 Principal Offi cials .. 40 Awards .. 42 Organizational Section ..45 Organization .. 46 Division 47 Geographical Area 48 District Vision Statement .. 49 Strategic Plan .. 50 District Goals .. 51 Selected Goals and Associated Budgets .. 54 Superintendent s Philosophy and Goals .. 57 Basis of Budgeting .. 58 Basis of Accounting .. 59 Fund Structure .. 60 Revenue & Expenditure Classifi cations .. 61 Fiscal Policies .. 62 budget Process .. 68 Capital Outlay budget Process .. 70 Other Revenue Sources .. 73 budget Management.

3 74 Financial Section ..75 School Board Funds .. 77 Major Revenue Sources .. 78 Major Expenditure Categories .. 80 All Funds SummaryFunction .. 82 Object .. 83 Governmental Funds Summary ..84 operating Funds SummaryFunction .. 86 Object .. 88 Proprietary Funds Summary .. 90 General Fund .. 92 Debt Service Fund .. 94 Debt Overview .. 95 Debt Levels .. 97 Debt Schedules .. 98 Outstanding Debt .. 99 Capital Projects Funds ..100 Capital 5-Year Fiscal Forecast ..101 5-Year Work Program ..102 Capital Project Details ..104iii2015 - 16 Approved operating BudgetTable of Contents Capital Outlay Overview ..107 Special Revenue FundFood Service ..110 Other Federal Programs ..111 Miscellaneous ..112 Workers Compensation Fund ..114 Property Insurance Fund ..115 Liability Insurance Fund ..116 Fleet Insurance Fund ..117 Capital Impact on the operating Fund ..118 5-Year SummaryGeneral Fund ..120 Debt Service Funds ..121 Capital Outlay Funds ..122 Special Revenue Fund Food Service ..123 Special Revenue Fund Other Federal Programs/Miscellaneous.

4 124 Internal Service Funds ..125 3-Year Forecast ..1263-Year ForecastGeneral Fund ..128 Debt Service Funds ..129 Capital Outlay Funds ..130 Special Revenue Fund Food Service ..131 Special Revenue Fund Other Federal Programs/Miscellaneous ..132 Internal Service Funds ..133 5-Year Sources of Funds - General Fund ..1345-Year Uses of Funds - General Fund ..135 5-Year Sources of Funds - Capital Fund ..1365-Year Uses of Funds - Capital Fund ..137 Fund Balance Summary - Governmental Funds ..138 Fund Balance Summary - General Fund ..139 Informational Section ..141 FEFP Revenue ..142 FEFP Formula ..143 FEFP Revenue Summary ..144 Expenditures per FTE ..145 Object Summary ..146 Function Summary ..147 Millage Rates ..148 Rolled-back Rate ..149 Average Homeowner Rates ..150 Assessed vs. Market Value ..151 Tax and Reduced Program History ..153 Debt Schedule ..154 Outstanding Debt ..155iv2015 - 16 Approved operating BudgetTable of ContentsDemographic and Economic Statistics ..156 Volusia Employment by Major Industry.

5 157 Teacher Recruitment and Retention ..15820 Day Enrollment History ..159 20 Day Enrollment Comparison by School ..160 FTE Forecast ..162 Student Enrollment Trends & Forecast ..163 Elementary School School Clerical Formulas ..165 Middle School Formulas ..166 Middle School Clerical Formulas ..167 High School Formulas ..168 High School Clerical Formulas ..169 ESOL, E/BD, and Multi-VE Formulas ..170 School Non-Salary Timeline & Formulas ..171 School Personnel Resource AllocationsAll Funds ..172 General Funds ..174 Department Personnel Resource AllocationsAll Funds ..176 General Funds ..178 Federal Program Accomplishments ..180 District Accomplishments ..184 Performance Accomplishments ..186 Divisions/Schools ..196 School Board ..197 Offi ce of the Superintendent ..198 Financial Services ..203 Human Resources ..208 Instructional Services ..212 Operations Services ..220 School Organization Chart ..232 Elementary Schools ..233 Middle Schools ..234 High Schools ..235 Special Centers.

6 236 Acronyms ..237 Glossary ..24312015 - 16 Approved operating BudgetIntroductorySection22015 - 16 Approved operating Budget32015 - 16 Approved operating BudgetExecutive SummaryVolusia County is located on the east coast of Central Florida and covers 1,207 square miles, including 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches. With a population of approximately 507,531 people, Volusia County is ranked the 11th largest county in Florida. Volusia is home to a diverse range of ages with approximately 23% of the population age 65 or older and 18% under 18. The median age is 47 years. According to the Census Bureau, there are over 200,729 households throughout the county with a median income of $40,818 and a per capita income of $23,599. The top four employers in the county are Volusia County School Board, Halifax Health, Volusia County Government, and Florida Hospital-all divisions. As the largest employer in the county, Volusia County Schools employs approximately 7,523 full and part-time personnel, including more than 4,500 teachers who are highly skilled professionals, with 42% holding advanced degrees.

7 Although tourism is a signifi cant contributor to Volusia County s economy, services, including education and health, are the primary industry. The preliminary estimate from August, 2015 shows Volusia s unemployment rate to be , which was above the national average of Background on the Volusia County School DistrictThe School District of Volusia County is the 13th largest school district in the state (by enrollment) with 77 schools, including 8 charter schools and approximately 62,850 students in Pre-K to twelfth grade. For management purposes, the county is divided into two areas. Each area has an assigned Area Superintendent who supervises the schools in his/her area. Volusia County Schools offer a wide variety of educational programs to all ages. There are many programs offered in traditional school settings. The district offers programs such as Advanced Placement, Career Academies, Career and Technical Programs, College Dual Enrollment, Industry Certifi cation, and JROTC.

8 Volusia Online Learning is taking the next evolutionary step in the delivery of digital curriculum. Options are available for both full and part-time virtual instruction for grades K-12 and blended models are offered in some elementary and all secondary schools and all alternative education sites. Students enjoy the fl exibility of taking a wide range of courses anytime from any InformationVolusia County is the 11th largest county in Florida, covering 1,207 square - 16 Approved operating BudgetExecutive SummaryEducational Programs OfferedThe School Board of Volusia County offers a comprehensive and rigorous K-12 curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students. This comprehensive curriculum includes both core and specialized programs and services, and is aligned with state standards. All Volusia County schools are fully accredited by AdvancED/Southern As-sociation of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). In addition, Volusia County provides certifi ed art, media, music, physical education teachers, as well as certifi ed counselors at all schools.

9 The following is an instructional program summary, highlighting program offerings for the 2015-16 school year: The AVID program is offered in all 10 high schools International Baccalaureate programs are offered at two Volusia County high schools Multiple Advanced Placement programs are offered at all 10 Volusia County high schools All Volusia County high schools offer the Superintendent s Diploma of Distinction program, which recognizes outstanding student academic achievement Dual enrollment opportunities are available to all qualifi ed students in grades 6-12 All Volusia County high schools and middle schools offer career and technical education courses A wide variety of alternative education programs, services and school locations are offered All Volusia County middle and high schools offer a variety of World Language programs Volusia County Schools provide Title I supplemental services to 34 elementary schools, one K-8 school, fi ve middle schools, one middle-high school, one high school, two charter schools and six alternative schools One high school, Atlantic High School.

10 Was awarded a School Improvement Grant Nine schools provide an additional hour of instruction Professional Development opportunities have been extended to all teachers through online learning Volusia County high schools provide 35 nationally recognized career academies ranging from Law & Govern-ment to STEM Approximately 128 elementary and secondary instructional coaches (academic, reading, math, science, writing coaches and instructional support teachers) comprise the Many Coaches, One Voice initiative that provides support across the district to teachers through modeling and coaching effective instructional and classroom management strategies Approximately 50 Title I Academic Intervention Teachers provide support in the areas of reading, math, writing or science Title I provides VPK-Early Initiative classrooms in 14 elementary schools Title I provides Migrant educational programs for: 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 middle-high school, and 2 high schools A variety of ESOL educational programs, resources, and services are offered through Title I and Title III Title I provides a variety of programs, services and resources for homeless students; as well as unaccompanied, neglected and delinquent students in Title I public and non-public schools Title I provides the Smart Start program for Pre-K students in 39 elementary schools, the Waterford program for K-2 students in 35 elementary schools, the SuccessMaker Program for 3-5 students in 22 elementary schools and a free pilot for 6-8 students at the K-8 school , along with Apple devices, and technical support in all 53 Title I schools Online Learning Labs are in place at all middle and high schools to facilitate online options for students who are seeking credit recovery, original credit or acceleration.