CONTACT PERSON

NAME:

Steve Kimble

PHONE:

(850) 488-6303

SUNCOM:

278-6303

CFO:

03-14

August 27, 2002

MEMORANDUM

TO:

District School Superintendents

FROM:

Wayne V. Pierson

SUBJECT:

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Important Dates for the 2003-04 FTE Student Enrollment

Forecasting Process

Your school district FTE forecast is important primary information for the legislative

appropriations process. The Department of Education’s FTE forecast software is used

by districts to create an FTE forecast for the 2003-04 budget year.

Enrollment forecasting workshops have been scheduled for the week of November 4-8,

2002. Some of the sessions will be designed for new staff, while others provide a review

of the process for more experienced forecasters. Workshop space is limited; participants

should register early (see attachment for workshop details).

The deadline for DOE to receive your district’s 2003-04 FTE student enrollment forecast

is December 13, 2002.

Thank you for your assistance and efforts in making the forecasting process as accurate

and timely as possible.

WVP:swk

Attachment

cc:

District FTE Planning Administrators

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I.

The Complete FTE Forecasting Workshop

A one-day workshop designed for persons who have had the responsibility for FTE forecasting for

less than three years, including those persons responsible for district student enrollment

forecasting for the first time.

changes as a result of legislative action. The afternoon session, which will be completed in the

computer lab, will provide hands on experience with the DOE FTE forecasting software in a Web-

based environment.

Monday, November 4, 2002, in Tallahassee.

II.

A half-day workshop in the computer lab for persons who already have in-depth experience with

FTE forecasting but want to review the FTE forecasting software in a Web-based environment.

These sessions will also review changes from the previous year due to the 2002 Legislative

Session.

These workshops will be presented in Tallahassee.

receive the complete half-day training.

A.

Tuesday, November 5, 2002 (Morning Session) - Computer Lab format

B.

Tuesday, November 5, 2002 (Afternoon Session) - Computer Lab format

C.

Wednesday, November 6, 2002 (Afternoon Session) - Computer Lab format

III.

A one hour videoconference review of FTE forecasting designed for persons who already have in-

depth experience with FTE forecasting and just want a brief review of the FTE forecasting software.

The Videoconference will include a review of changes from the previous year due to the 2002

Legislative Session.

http://video.state.fl.us/dms/video/text_where_located.html

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Please let Judy Jones know which location you plan to attend.

A.

Wednesday, November 6, 2002, 10:30-11:30

B.

Pre-registration for all workshops is required.

To register, call Judy Jones at (850) 488-6303 or suncom 278-6303,

Or e-mail judy.jones@fldoe.org.

Location and starting times will be provided during registration.

The morning session will cover general FTE information and

Highlights of FTE Enrollment Forecasting

You only need to sign up for one session to

Videoconference Review of FTE Enrollment Forecasting

Please go the following URL to find the regional site closest to your district.

Thursday, November 7, 2002, 10:30-11:30