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CARDENAS

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Staffing and School Resourcing

By moving fully away from Student-Based Budgeting (where a dollar amount is allocated per student), and setting a standard for staffing positions and resources for every CPS school, no matter the size, type, or neighborhood, CPS is moving toward a more equitable, more transparent funding model.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Total Indicator Score  

37
 
12
Low
30
Moderate
60
High
Range of Need

School Resourcing

Information on what teachers, staff, supports, and other resources were present in a school when doors opened for SY25.

School Formula Data  
Opportunity Index 37
Fall 2023 20th Day Enrollment 724
Fall 2023 20th Day Non-Cluster Enrollment 724
Adjustment for Schools With Increased Enrollment Due to Newcomer Students 30
Enrollment Input for Teacher Allocations (Non-Cluster + Newcomer Adjustment) 754
District-Provided Foundational Positions  
Principal 1
Assistant Principal 1
School Assistants 1
District-Provided Teachers  
Core Classroom Teachers 32
Holistic Teachers (Physical Education, Arts, Music, World Language, etc.) for Elementary Schools 7
Supplemental Title I Interventionists 2
Teacher Positions Closed for Additional Discretionary Flexibility -1
All Resources Purchased with Flexible Funding  
Teachers 2
Assistant Principals 1
Clerks 3
Counselors 2
Restorative Justice Coordinators 1
Funding for Non-Staff Costs $500,647
Programmatic Resources  
Bilingual Coordinators 1
Early Childhood  
Early Childhood Teachers 5
Early Childhood Paraprofessionals 3
Special Education  
Special Education Teachers 10
Special Education Paraprofessionals (incl. Bilingual Paraprofessionals) 18
Case Managers 1
Professional Development  
Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier I) $17,280
Supplementary Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier II) $122,200
Day-to-Day School Operations  
Lunchroom 10
School Security 5

Teacher Positions

This data shows how many teachers are staffed at the school and the number of vacant positions.

CARDENAS - Teacher Positions

 

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