Surplus Survey

Surplus Survey Prior years surplus: $44,000 ● $17,000 was originally raised for the new playground in 2010. These funds will remain allocated to maintain (and potentially add to) the playground. ● $25,000 in surplus funds available (which will undoubtedly be higher at the end of this school year).

Surplus Survey ● What are the school’s needs? ● If you had a classroom wishlist, what would be on it? ● What do you feel would be something that would benefit the Westwood students?

Surplus Survey ● Large ideas ● Small ideas ● Ideas to consider for next year’s budget ● Ideas to seek donations

Surplus Survey Ideas to Seek Donations ● Update/refresh teacher’s lounge ○ Lamps ○ Storage bins ○ Furniture ○ Sofa? ● Update conference room furniture Resources Companies to Classrooms -- Next Door

Surplus Survey Ideas to Consider for Next Year’s Budget ● Increase teacher stipends ● Curriculum budget (Teachers Pay Teachers) ● Increase/add funding for author visits ● Increase funding for cultural assemblies

Surplus Survey Small Ideas Classrooms ● ● ● ●

New mailbox cubbies Redcat (voice amplifier) Play centers Art books/equipment ○

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Slab roller for clay, larger drying rack

Older student-guided reading books (non-fiction) Updated games for ASD classrooms Update/replace gym equipment ○

Rollerblading padding/helmets, foam dodgeballs, basketballs, jump ropes, etc.

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New cork strips/bulletin boards Electric pencil sharpeners ○

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Extra walkie talkies ○

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Especially for extra recess

Additional calculators Construction paper Wireless mic in gym CPR mannequins ○

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Including larger pencils

5th grade is trained during health fair

Grade-level recess equipment

Surplus Survey Large Ideas ● Courtyard Upgrades ○ ○ ○

Outside classroom Improve school garden Memorial for Nancy Turnquist

● Flexible Seating/Space ○ ○ ○

Per classroom/grade? District resources Can include sensory equipment

● Technology ○

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Extra iPads ■ K-2 (to reduce ratio) ■ Access for older students Extra headphones ■ Specifically for music

Surplus Survey Next Step... ● Courtyard Upgrades ○ ○ ○

Put together a committee Create a budget Complete upgrade over summer

● Flexible Seating/Space ○ ○ ○

Each grade compiles list of items ■ Include specifics Specialist teachers compile a list ■ Include specifics Determine a budget

● Technology ○

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Determine if it’s necessary ■ If so, speak with district to purchase same style/size Extra headphones ■ Specifically for music ■ Contact Kathy Kero to determine how many extras to purchase

Surplus Survey Next Step... ● Small Ideas ○ Determine if the district “refreshes” any items, such as cork strips, bulletin boards, etc. ○ Use Grant Funds for purchases ■ Art equipment ■ Play centers (by specific request) ■ Extra recess equipment ○ PTA Board will use their discretion over purchases