As a continued practice, the district leadership team continues to monitor and be aware of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This includes collaboration with the Maricopa County Department of Health and Public Safety and partner school districts as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Our team remains poised with mitigation strategies as needed.
On Monday, July 18, more than 200 Roosevelt students got back to school supplies at a Back-to-School Drive hosted by Grand Canyon University. Gloria Zarate coordinated efforts with 16 of our schools and the transportation team to make sure students were all set to receive two tops, bottoms, shoes and other goodies.
From July 12 through 14, school leadership teams, including principals, assistant principals, deans and instructional coaches convened for a three-day Admin Academy, where they connected and collaborated around topics aligned with our district’s key priorities for the 2022-23 school year.
On July 20, we had the opportunity to welcome new teachers to our Roosevelt community. These new teachers learned about our Strategic Plan and began to build their strong foundation in professional learning communities while also getting to know each other. We look forward to working together this year and supporting their journey in Roosevelt School District.
Roosevelt School District No. 66 is committed to providing our many stakeholders and citizens with a complete accounting of how our tax resources are spent, as well as providing insight into the financial operations of our school district. The full Fiscal Year 2021 report is available for download in its orignal format and an alternative text-only format. In addition to the information below, please visit our Financial Transparency page for more information.
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Average teacher salary
The average RSD teacher salary is estimated to be $59,000 in FY22. This is 1% or $376 more than the FY21 average salary of $58,624.
Average salaries identified include base salaries from primary funding source and Classroom Site Funds educational attainment and longevity. CSF Performance pay has been accounted in the year in which the performance pay was earned; the maximum performance pay of $3,000 has been projected for FY22. Teachers receive a rich, annual health benefit package totaling $7,056 and may also receive compensation for other stipends, but these have not been included in the average salary calculation.
Classroom spending
Spending by operational area
More than two-thirds of the RSD budget was spent in the classroom in FY21. These dollars include instruction (50.4%), student support (11.7%) and instruction support (8.7%).
Operational spending includes costs for the district’s day-to-day operations and excludes costs to acquire capital assets, interest, and programs such as adult education that are outside of preschool through grade 12 education. Most school district funding is based on the number of students attending, and districts can choose in which areas to spend it, so spending more in one area results in having less to spend in other areas.
Total per pupil spending
Per Pupil Spending
The Roosevelt School District increased per pupil spending by more than $1,000 over FY20. This spending increase, focused primarily on classroom spending, is about $3,300 more than the state average and about $3,200 more than our peer's average in FY21.
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, Roosevelt School District No. 66 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that we operate, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education, Assistant Secretary, or both.
Our district provides resources, workshops and events to help our families thrive.
We will continue to update the Family & Community Engagement Workshop page frequently with new, virtual workshops and events.