Question

You have been placed into a group that is evaluating the school system expenses at a high school with 2000 students, of which 600 are student-athletes. You have a budget of $52,000.

You need an upgraded floor for your gym because people can get hurt if it is not fixed – it costs $25,000. The air conditioner on one of the buildings needs to be replaced – $15,000, you have classes that need upgraded textbooks – $5,000. You need to provide transportation for students to get to school – $4,000. You need medical supplies and training for the school nurse – $4,000. Providing food for underprivileged students is $4000, you need at least $8000 in lab supplies for science, and $10,000 for computer class upgrades. You need $15,000 in copy machine usage, ink, and paper. The art department needs $10,000 in order to be fully operational. You may need an additional $10,000 in supplies & training in order to decrease the student drop-out rate. You have also been informed that the school’s football helmets are no longer up to code and will cost $8000.

Figure out how to spend the budget you have & find a way to get more money to sustain some or all of the other needs your school has. Do you cut programs? If so, how do you explain these cuts to the parents and the community? Figure out what percentage of your total spending went to each program or upgrade and provide a press release statement to share your plan and explain your decisions. Make sure you disclose the percentages in your press release statement.

Answer 1

Press Release Statement:

Dear Parents and Community Members,

As part of our evaluation of the school system expenses at our high school, we have carefully assessed the needs and priorities of our students and the overall well-being of the school. With a budget of $52,000, we have identified crucial areas that require immediate attention and have developed a plan to allocate the available funds effectively.

First and foremost, the safety of our students is our top priority. We have identified the need to upgrade the gymnasium floor to prevent any potential injuries. This upgrade will cost $25,000, which accounts for approximately 48% of our total spending.

In addition, the replacement of the air conditioner in one of the buildings is essential for a conducive learning environment. This expense amounts to $15,000, representing approximately 29% of our budget.

Recognizing the importance of quality education, we have allocated $5,000 towards upgrading textbooks for specific classes, ensuring our students have access to up-to-date learning materials. This expenditure accounts for around 10% of our total spending.

Transportation is another critical aspect that we have addressed. We have allocated $4,000 to provide transportation for students to ensure their safe arrival at school, which represents approximately 8% of our budget.

The well-being of our students is of utmost importance to us. With this in mind, we have allocated $4,000 towards medical supplies and training for our school nurse, accounting for approximately 8% of our total spending.

We are also committed to supporting underprivileged students by providing food assistance. To achieve this, we have allocated $4,000 towards this program, which accounts for approximately .