Tiffany Boss

School-Based
December 9, 2018
Budget Project
Benson Middle School
Home of the Phantoms
Benson Middle
School
Principal: Ron Anthony

Assistant Principal: Tracy Vannurden

Address: 1600 N Wall Street

Benson, NC 27504

Phone: 919-894-3889

Website: http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us/
Mission Statement
At Benson Middle School, we
will educate, empower, and
equip all students to become
caring, contributing citizens
who can succeed in an ever-
changing world.
Benson Middle School’s Vision
Benson Middle School is located in the
town of Benson, North Carolina which is
in Johnston County. The town lies at
the intersection of Interstates 95 and
40. Benson Middle School has been
marked as a low performing school by
the State of North Carolina Department
of Public Instruction. BMS was also
named a recurring low-performing school
in 2016-2017.
Demographic and Student
Enrollment Information
2017-2018

● Students: 440 students

● Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
● Minority enrollment: 47%
● District spending/student: $9,619

Free and Reduced Lunch

● 59% of student population

Staff Demographics
North Carolina School Report Cards 2015-2016 K-8
School Snapshot

● Total Number of Classroom Teachers - 33

● Fully Licensed Teachers - 90.9%
● Teachers with Advanced Degrees - 12.1%
● National Board Certified Teachers - 1
● Years of Teaching Experience
○ 0-3 years - 30.3%
○ 4-10 years - 39.4%
○ 10+ years - 30.3%
● Teacher Turnover Rate - 9.4%
2017-18 SIP Goals
1. We will improve relationships with
parents & community
stakeholders using social media
& other technology tools approved
by JCPS.
2. We will seek & use professional
development to make student
learning more engaging & to
nurture student growth.
Budget Information
◆ 069: $45,257.78
◆ 024: $3,663.70
◆ 050 (Title I):
$189,630
◆ 001: $1,325
◆ 031: $7,463
◆ 055: $5,922
◆ 061: $13,122
◆ 801: $3,311
◆ Total = $276,723.18
Concerns
× Low academic achievement

× Professional Development

× Parent and Community involvement and

engagement

× Lack of sufficient technology resources

Recommendations: 069 (State
Funds - $45,257.78)
➔ Math Boost for ALL
students- $10,000
➔ Reading Plus for
All Students -
$10,500
➔ LearnED Science
Notebooks for ALL
Students - $4757.78
➔ Funding for Teacher
PD or College
Classes - Up to
$1000 for up to 20
teachers per year -
$20,000
Recommendations: 024 (State
Funds - $3663.79)
➔ On and Off Campus Parent and Community
Events - $3663.79
Recommendations: 050
(Federal Title I Funds -
$189,630)
● 2 Academic
Coaches (ELA/SS
& Science/Math)
- $124,000
● Math & Reading
Intervention
Specialist -
$62,000
● Parent/Student
Academy - $3,630
Recommendations: 001 & 801
(Local funds $4636)
● Band Equipment - Requisition from
Band Director - $1,000
● Crucial Conversation Training -
$1,000
● In-Person Training for
Parent/Family/Community
Involvement) - $2,636
Recommendations: 031
(State/Low Wealth Funds -
$7463
○ Implementation of the House System (Ron
Clark’s Model)$7463
■ House T-Shirts & Paraphernalia
■ House Events and Celebrations
■ Incentives for Positive Academics and
Behavior (Quarterly)
■ Bonus Points Wheel
■ Decor for Team Meeting Spaces
Recommendations: 061
(Local Funds - $13,122)
● Technology Enhancements (Ipads and
Chromebooks) $11,500
● Library Books $1622
Recommendations: 055
(Capital Outlay - $5922)
● Local Equipment - $2,172
● Band Instrument Repair - $750
● Athletic Equipment - Requisition
from Athletic Director & Coaches -
$3,000