DISTRICT ENROLLMENT

The district’s enrollment had continued to decline since 2000-2001, and in 2009-10 there was a decrease of 26 students. Enrollment is projected to stabilize in 2010-11.
Certified Enrollment 2000-2001 - 2008-2009
School Year	HS Grades 9-12	EOC Grades 9-12	MS Grades 6-8	SE Grades 4-5	WA Grades K-3	Special Ed Preschool, Self Contained, and S&P	All Grades Home School, Tuition Out and Open Enrolled Out	Certified GRAND TOTAL
2009-10	424	18	286	219	406	18	32.03	1403.03
2008-09	448	20	312	191	406	16	36.2	1429.2
2007-08	474	17	284	180	421	30	53.1	1459.1
2006-07	455	14	309	199	416	17	48.8	1458.8
2005-06	464	16	324	210	406	18	53	1491.0
2004-05	439	11	340	195	388	23	44.6	1440.6
2003-04	423	14	350	205	388	25	51.0	1456.0
2002-03	457	10	365	210	402	27	55.5	1526.5
2001-02	456	18	342	232	408	29	64.6	1549.6
2000-01	504	19	347	248	433	20	50.3	1621.3

Students Served by Atlantic Community School District – September, 2009
HIGH SCHOOL	MIDDLE SCHOOL	SCHULER ELEM	WASHINGTON ELEM
Grade 12 122	Grade 8 101	Grade 5 105	Grade 3 101
Grade 11 107	Grade 7 101	Grade 4 114	Grade 2 96
Grade 10 101	Grade 6 84		Grade 1 103
Grade 9 94			Kindergarten 106
			Disc Garden 18

Additional Students Served By Atlantic Community School District
Open Enrolled In	95
Home School Open Enrolled In	5
Special Education Tuition In	29
Students attending are from:
Adair-Casey - AHST - Anita - C & M - Corning - Council Bluffs - Elk Horn-Kimbalton – Exira - Griswold Harlan - IKM - Nodaway Valley - Red Oak - Riverside - Tri-Center - Walnut
TOTAL STUDENTS SERVED BY THE DISTRICT = 1493

BUILDING and STAFF PROFILE

Over 39.5% of Atlantic Community District teachers have training at or beyond a Master’s Degree level.
Certified Staff	FTE	Support Staff	Head Count	FTE
High School	35.3	Custodial / Maintenance	14	12.81
Middle School	27.83	Food Service	22	12.78
Schuler Elementary	18	Para-Educators / Teacher’s Aides	45	39.38
Washington Elementary	35	Secretarial	7	6.28
Nurses	3	Transportation	10	5.81
Technology Director	1	Supervisors	3	2.83
Administrators	6	Central Office	4	3.83

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Serving on the School Board is a challenging responsibility requiring leadership, vision, dedication and a code of ethics. Our school board members are entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities for our children – ensuring that Atlantic Community School District help students obtain the highest levels of educational achievement. While school board members receive no pay, the reward comes with the satisfaction of meeting the needs of our children and our community.

Phil Hascall, President Jon Martens, Vice President Dennis Davis, Director Glen Smith, Director Kristy Pellett, Director Dr. Michael Amstein, Superintendent Mary Beth Fast, Board Secretary

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CSIP)

Spanning the next five years, the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) will be the guide that benefits students’ achievements through continuous school improvement. This plan was developed to meet the state law and the federal guidelines required by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation. The plan evolved from basically four questions:

1) What do data tell us about our student-learning needs?

2) What do/will we do to meet student-learning needs?

3) How do/will we know that student learning has changed?

4) How will we evaluate our programs and services to ensure improved student learning?

An integral component is the district’s career development plan that focuses on providing staff members training to improve student learning. This staff development must be based on research-based best practices, must be supported by the students’ needs based on achievement data, and must be identified in the CSIP. This plan also outlines how the other state and federal programs and services (Title I, II, and IV, the mentoring program, TAG, Perkins, At-Risk, the special education programs and services) from which the Atlantic Community School District receives monies are annually evaluated.

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Projects

On May 8, 2001 the voters of Atlantic School District approved renewal of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) that is funded through income surtax and local property taxes. The PPEL provides the district with the additional money needed to properly maintain and upgrade buildings and facilities. With declining student enrollment the district is unable to obtain as much “General Fund” money that is needed for education purposes. The PPEL levy provides the district with money for maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of its infrastructure and the purchase of equipment costing over $500 per item.

With the use of PPEL monies during 2009-10, the district was able to purchase computers, a mower, a bus, a radio communication system, a snowplow, and a sound system for baseball/softball complex. Additionally the following maintenance and repairs were paid with P_EL dollars: district-wide cement work and grading, door replacement, and roof repair for Schuler Elementary. Copiers and buses were leased with the use of PPEL funds

Total PPEL expenditures for 2009-10 were $616,522.

Instructional Support Levy

The Instructional Support Levy has provided resources for instructional equipment and supplies; computers, software, and development of technology; expanded literacy support; textbook adoption; and professional development for staff.

School Infrastructure Local Option (SILO)

On August 24, 2004 Cass County residents voted to implement a School Infrastructure Local Option sales tax.

The tax provides an alternative to property taxes for funding school buildings and capital expenditures. A portion of the tax will also be used to offset debt obligations.