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2. How does the leadership ensure that the allocation of financial resources is supportive of the school’s vision, educational programs, and its plans for school improvement?

Alconbury uses a variety of data to drive the allocation of resources to increase student achievement. Results of the Customer Satisfaction Survey from 2009 indicated a need for additional career counseling as well as anti-bullying strategies. As a result, administration, counselor, and teachers designed an anti-bullying, diversity awareness program that was implemented across the middle school. AVID and the school counseling program developed and implemented: financial aide, college fair, PSAT, SAT, and college admission evenings. Department chairs represent their departments in prioritizing budget needs to support the educational program, which guides the allocation of field trip and educational resources. Avid tutors, Special education paraprofessionals are hired each year to assist students in reaching their potential. School leaders have worked with closing schools to obtain resources for the school library, physical education and other curricular programs. In addition, the base has donated furniture throughout the years. Since AP was targeted as an area of improvement, AP teachers were given release time to network with other AP teachers in the district to improve AP instruction. In September 2009, we received a large sum of money to support our athletic and educational programs. The school leaders anticipate needs for the future and directs available resources to enhance our educational programs. Collection Age information for the library has been collected for the past 6 years resulting in DoDDEA providing significant monies for books during school year 2008-2009.