Dowling Elementary School

Overview

A Department of Natural Resources School Forest site, Dowling Community is located in the South Minneapolis Longfellow neighborhood on 20+ acres of land along the Mississippi River. In fall 2021, Dowling became a community school serving nearby students and families. Those who attend Dowling will help shape the way the school reflects and exemplifies the culture and fabric of its community. Families can expect an empowering, welcoming environment for all. Dowling celebrates diversity and values it as essential in preparing all students for lives of social responsibility, active citizenship, environmental stewardship and lifelong learning.

Budget Summary

Total Budget Allocation: $5,268,833
Projected Enrollment: 468
Projected Educational Benefits Eligibility Rate: 32.2%

Salary/Non-Salary


Amount Percentage
Salary $5,254,822 99.73%
Non-Salary $14,011 0.27%
Total $5,268,833 100.00%

Funding Sources

Name Budgeted Amount
5th Grade Instrumental Music $24,753
Advanced Learner Services $49,505
CEIS (5023) FIN 425/429 $123,762
Citywide Special Education Services (1004) $1,110,372
Classroom Cost (Class Size Compensatory Revenue) $88,898
Classroom Cost (Class Size Referendum) $1,111,173
Classroom Cost (General Revenue) $1,621,699
Discretionary Compensatory Revenue $57,776
Discretionary General Revenue $69,720
English Learner (EL) Services $185,643
Health Service Assistant (HSA) - General Fund 1001 $62,674
Health Service Assistant (HSA) - SpEd 1004 $15,669
Library Media Specialist (LMS) $64,512
Principal $229,818
School Social Worker (General Education) $101,339
Secretary $75,410
Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) $247,524
Supplies $23,400
Translation Services $1,700
Transportation Coordinator $3,486
Total $5,268,833

Positions

Position Summary

Position Count FTE Amount Salary Amount Fringe/Benefits Amount Total Salary Budget
53 47.46 $3,816,137 $1,438,685 $5,254,822

Positions

Name FTE
Associate Educator 2.00
Licensed Practical Nurse 0.82
Principal, Dowling 1.00
School Secretary 1.00
Special Education Assistant (1:1) 0.79
Special Education Assistant (Program) 6.30
Special Education Assistant (SERIS) 3.15
Teacher, Advanced Learner 0.40
Teacher, Art 0.80
Teacher, Elementary 19.80
Teacher, English Second Language 1.50
Teacher, Interventionist (Elementary) 1.00
Teacher, Library Media Specialist 1.00
Teacher, Music 1.00
Teacher, Physical Education 0.90
Teacher, Social Worker 1.00
Teacher, Special Education (DCD-MM) 1.00
Teacher, Special Education (DCD-SP) 2.00
Teacher, Special Education (SERT) 2.00
Total 47.46

Non-Salary Expenses

Name Funding Type Amount Explanation
Contracted Services Translation Services $1,700 Language Line & ARCH Translation Services
Contracted Services Supplies $75 Shred Right Shredding Services
Admin Supplies Supplies $12,236 Paper, Office Supplies
Total $14,011