Previous by Date | Next by Date | Date Index
Previous by Thread | Next by Thread
| Thread Index
| LM_NET
Archive
| |
Thanks to all who sent me information--this will be really helpful! My large suburban district uses a state mandated guideline of $9 per student up to 500 students and then it's $4.50 per student above 500. Our staffing guidelines come from the state also. We have 21 elementary schools, 5 junior highs, and 2 high schools. Each school has one full-time LMS, except the high schools which have 2 full-time LMS. Each secondary school (7) has 1 full-time library assistant, and elementary schools over 500 have 1/2-time assistant. I know your school is smaller, but our district follows state guidelines that I know many small, independent districts follow, too. My school enrollment is small in our district, and my annual budget begins at about $3600 for books, periodicals and software. Almost always these purchase choices are mine to make, so I spend 80% on books each year. Also, I have book fair money to spend, gifts from local business and sometimes grants or other state money. The average spending on library books, periodicals and software over the last 5 years at my school has been about $5200. It is small, but adequate to most of our needs. Equipment is a whole different story and much more complicated to acquire. Good luck with accreditation. ***** In Oklahoma, state schools have the following formula: Fewer than 500 students: $9 per student 500-999: $4,500 for the first 500 plus $5 per student above 500 1000 to 1999: $7,000 for the first 1000 students plus $4 per student above 1000 2000 plus: $11,000 for the first 2000 plus $3 per student above 2000 ***** I am in the Boise (Idaho) School district, where secondary librarians get $10.00 per student for all library supplies, books, databases, etc, etc. This budget has not changed in many, many years. From my experiences with other librarians around the state, we get as much or more than most districts. The rural districts sometimes get nothing. Sad, but true. ***** I am at a small school of about 175 students. My yearly budget is about $22.85 per student for books ($4000) and about $5.71 per student for magazines ($1000). Media is handled by Technology Coordinator, so I don't have figures on that budget. ****** Sarah, we are a small but well-funded school district and our schools are all funded at this level: For AV materials (per school) - $6.00 per student For Periodicals (per school) - $6.00 per student For Library Books (per school) - $10.00 per student I hope this helps your process. ***** high school of 620 ADA - books & media: $15,200 periodicals: 3,000 ***** Sarah Sarah Milligan, Librarian/English teacher Summit Preparatory School Kalispell, MT hermia_mnd@yahoo.com __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------