Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2019
Abstract
The Essential Programs and Services (EPS) cost model provides an additional allocation to schools that are identified as small and geographically isolated, in recognition that such schools have less opportunity to achieve economies of scale, and possibly have other additional costs inherent to geographic isolation. The form of the adjustment is a reduced student-to-teacher ratio for schools in lower size categories that meet the geographic isolation criteria, along with an additional per-pupil allocation amount for operation and maintenance of physical plant in island schools. The components of the EPS funding formula are subject to periodic review. Prior analyses of the small, isolated, and island school adjustment were conducted in 2005, 2006, and 2010.
Recommended Citation
Jessen, Sarah and Johnson, Amy F. PhD, "Analysis of Essential Programs and Services Components: Isolated Small Schools Adjustment Report of Findings" (2019). Small Geographically Isolated Schools. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/eps_smgeoisosch/2
