Our Mission

“Our mission is to guide and nurture the mental, physical and social development of all South Tama County children during their pre-K - 12 years and to instill an appreciation of lifelong learning.”

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STC Budget Reduction Plan

History
 
South Tama has a strong reputation for being fiscally responsible and has traditionally maintained appropriate levels of cash, general fund balances, and a strong solvency ratio. Having appropriate reserves has allowed the district to survive the past three reductions (Dec. ’08, Phase 1, & Oct. ’09) in state aid without entering financial deficit or resorting to “slash & burn” reduction strategies.  With the 10% across the board cut and the drop in student enrollment (159 less students in 3 years at approximately $5788 per student), our financial position has changed.  This requires a shift in the district’s spending patterns.
 
IASB and other school finance expertise advise that districts use these indicators of financial health when making decisions.
 
  • Staff Costs as percent of total general fund expenditures (Approx. 82%)
  • Enrollment Trends (SY ’08-’09    1594 , SY ’09-’10 1514)
  • Unspent Budget Authority
  • Solvency Ratios (Recommended Ratio: 5% to 10 %)

November 2009 Music Booster Newsletter

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JMC Access

JMC Online Parent Access

JMC Online Parent Access is now available for any interested parent or guardian of a STC student in third through twelfth grades.

STC Professional Development Goals

STC has aggressive professional development goals which are aligned to the Board of Education goals and State initiatives.  Preparing staff to implement the Characteristics of Effective Instruction as defined by the Iowa Core Curriculum and to provide a safe and orderly learning environment are imperative to the district's success. The professional development sessions have been developed for various content areas teachers and specific grade levels to make the learning experience relevant to the learning needs of staff.  The district is using consultants from ASCD, Kagan Cooperative Learning, AEA 267, the district instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and administrators to deliver the professional development sessions.   

General Fund - October '09

Take a look at how STC ended '08-'09 fiscal year, but more importantly the difficulties in store for this year and beyond.

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