Track 1

1. Calculator (minimum of 10 digits, 14 digits suggested)
2. Latest District Audit Report
3. CAR FY 07-08 (including the special education supplement, if possible)
4. District Certified Budget FY 08-09
5. Aid and Levy printout and Tax Report FY 08-09 (from Department of Management sent to districts June 08
6. Most recent Unspent Authorized Budget Report (from Department of Management)

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Track 2

1. Laptop computer. Your computer will need PowerPoint and Excel. Mac software should be OS X
2. Last 6 years of CAR (standard report)
3. Last 6 years of Aid and Levy (final version returned from Lisa Oakley)
4. Last 6 years of Certified Enrollment summary page
5. Login ID and Passsword for Iowa Department of Education Web Application Server (https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp)

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Track 3

1. Laptop Computer with Wireless Internet capabilities and Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
2. Calculator
3. Materials from letter sent personally from instructors

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Track 4

Information Coming Soon

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Track 7

1. Master Contract
2. Laptop and extension cord
3. CAR - Budget Crosswalk
4. Any financial tools or other negotiation items used by your district
5. Last year's Opening Proposals by the District and Education Association

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Track 9

1. Current line item revenue budget
2. Current line item expenditure budget
3. Unspent balance summary from DE
4. June 30 closing cash balances (reported at July or August board meetings)
5. 1 example of monthly financial report to the board
6. Certified Enrollment Summary from 9/08
7. 07-08 Audit
8. Aid and Levy including summary of taxes
9. Laptop Computer
10. Password for Ed. Info site

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Track 17

1. Laptop (need Excel, preferrably full Microsoft Office)
2. Download PowerPoint and Excel files sent via e-mail prior to class

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Track 21

1. Laptop (PC or Mac)
2. BEDS Enrollment for 5 years for each class PK-12
3. 5 years of Aid and Levy sheet
4. High school course guide
5. List of any sharing agreements your district has: 28E's, city, other districts, community college, community, etc.
6. Solvency ratio last 5 years
7. Title I funds received last 5 years
8. Spending Authority last 5 years

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Track 22

1. Current Sales Tax Revenue Purpose Statement and/or ballot language
2. Most recent Department of Revenue Sales Tax estimates and property values
3. Insurance Vale of Buildings and binders
4. State Enrollment Projections
5. Most recent Fire Marshall's report

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Track 23

1. 10 copies of your NCLB Report Card from last year (if applicable)
2. Laptop with extension cord
3. District's 3 most recent audit reports including fiscal 2007, 2006, 2005 (if your fiscal 2007 report isn't issued yet, bring 2006, 2005, 2004)
4. Copy of district's last (most recent) request for proposal (RFP) for audit
5. Calculator
6. If applicable, a copy of your Statewide Volunteer Preschool Program Grant Application for 2007 (if you applied last year)
7. For Pre-K cost analysis activity, please bring with the following estimated costs:
   1. Operating Cost Data
      • Facility Rent
      • Estimated Utilities
      • Estimated Custodial
   2. Misc. Cost Data
      • Staff travel allowance for home visits
      • Supplies and materials
      • Equipment
      • Student Transportation if provided
      • Other misc. costs
   3. Staffin Data
      • Estimated FT Teacher salary and benefits
      • Estimated FT Associate salary and benefits

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Track 24

Information Coming Soon

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Track 26

1. Laptop Computer
2. Previous DE Site Visit Recommendations
3. District CSIP
4. Mission Statement/Beliefs/Essential Learnings/Student Learning Goals
5. DE provided materials from website: a)District Overview Presentation Guideline; b)Onsite Document Review Checklist for School Districts; c)Model School Improvement Visit Schedule and List of Required Interviews - with and without equity; d)Interview Protocols; e)Equity Visit Documents, if applicable
6. District Board Policies from section 3 of the Checklist

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Track 27

Information Coming Soon

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Track 28

1. Laptop with extension cord (optional)

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