June 19, 2015
  A Publication of the Affton School District  
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What a Year!
BOE Award
Budget Approved
Affton Around the World


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What A Year!

It was another amazing year in the Affton School District! We could not be more proud of each and every one of our student and staff accomplishments.

We want to take a moment to highlight some of the many achievements we've earned together in 2014-15. We are grateful to live in a community that values and supports our schools and our students. Together, we are Affton Strong. Have a great summer! 

  • 1:1 Dell Chromebook Partnership - Rogers Middle, Affton High School

  • 5th Annual Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll - 1 of 8 districts in Missouri & the only district in St. Louis County

  • Future Ready School District, U. S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology

  • Common Sense Digital Citizenship: Certified District

  • 2015 Outstanding Board of Education in Teaching, Learning and Assessment by Missouri School Board Association

  • 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students - Sara Halilbasic & Wilbur G. Sharpe, AHS

  • 2014-15 Coca-Cola Scholar - James Sykes, AHS

  • 2015 C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition Honorable Mention - Johnathon Frey, Courtney Kroeger & Sam Pointer, AHS

  • Affton Fire Protection District Community Safety Distinguished Service Award - Evelyn Perez, Bus Driver

  • 2015 Total Fleet Excellence in Bus Safety by Missouri State Highway Patrol

  • Character Education 2015 Promising Practice Awards - Affton School District & Affton Early Childhood

  • Affton Advanced Professional Studies (A@ps), partnering with Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) - 1 of 9 districts in Missouri

  • Project Lead the Way STEM Curriculum K-12 - 1 of 7 districts in Missouri

  • Project Lead the Way Engineering and Biomedical Program National Certification - AHS

  • Fuel Up to Play 60 Schools - Gotsch, Rogers

  • Fuel Up to Play 60 Hall of Fame - Kathy Beezley, Rogers

  • 2014 Suburban Central American Division Football Coach of the Year - Dan Oliver, AHS Head Football Coach & Athletic Director

  • 2015 Suburban Central American Division Baseball Coach of the Year - Rob Uthoff, AHS Head Baseball Coach & Social Studies Teacher

  • 2015 Suburban Central American Division Baseball Player of the Year - Al Schulz, OF, senior

  • Fellow of Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence - Dr. Robert Dillon, Director of Technology & Innovation

  • 2015-16 District Teacher of the Year - Amy Rose, Gotsch

  • 2015 Superintendent's Award Winners - Captain Christopher Stocker, St. Louis County Police, and Chief Jim Fritz, Affton Fire Protection District 
Affton Earns 2015 Outstanding Board of Education Award

Affton School District is pleased to announce that the Affton Board of Education has earned the 2015 Outstanding Board of Education Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment from the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA).

 

"The Affton Board of Education is exceptionally honored to receive the Outstanding Board of Education Award from the Missouri School Board Association," said Tom Bellavia, president of the Affton Board of Education. "We strive to bring the district's mission to life in ensuring that we prepare all of our students to become confident and capable citizens through rigorous, customized learning. That would not be possible without the dedication of our school staff and our district leadership setting high expectations for themselves and for our students."

 

Read more here. 
2015-2016 Budget Approved

As promised earlier this year, Affton School District has achieved a balanced budget - with a small surplus - for the next school year.

 

Affton School District's 2015-2016 budget, approved by the Affton Board of Education on June 16,  projects revenues at $29,540,804. With overall expenditures projected at $29,519,620, the district will end 2015-2016 with a projected surplus of $21,184.

 

Chief Financial Officer Steven Fedchak emphasized that the process used to create the budget this year is different than what has been done in previous years.

 

"It has been beneficial for our schools to look at their budgets in a different light through zero-based budgeting," explained Fedchak. "We have been able to be more reflective on our spending and our practices, and we are confident that this snapshot more accurately reflects what we will spend. Now is the time to examine the district's long-range planning. In July, we will present a five-year projection to the Board of Education."

 

Adds Dr. Steve Brotherton, superintendent, "Affton School District has celebrated numerous successes and achievements throughout the school year. Even more impressive is that we have earned these recognitions while maintaining the same budget, roughly $29.5 million, for four years running. Just like at your home, while expenses tend to increase each year, we have faced the need to make adjustments to our budget."

 

Read more here.
Affton Around the World

Affton Families: By popular request, we are bringing back the Affton Around the World feature! 

 

As you head out on summer vacations, staycations, day trips, or other summer fun, send us your pictures in your Affton gear and we'll share them on our Facebook and Twitter pages. 

 

Email photos to echandler@afftonschools.net.

 

Sincerely,
Erica Chandler
Community Relations Director
Affton School District