Superintendent s Budget Presentation. Committed to Excellence Every Day. February 14, 2017

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1 Superintendent s Budget Presentation Committed to Excellence Every Day February 14, 2017

2 Overview of the Presentation Budget Context Return on Investment Drivers of the Superintendent s Budget

3 A Vision for Continuous Improvement This budget supports: Social and emotional wellbeing High academic achievement Technology enhancements Focus on Math program supports Fiscal responsibility Class size guidelines Maintenance of current programming

4 Superintendent s Public School Budget $ 69,125,170 Increase of $ 1,670, % increase

5 Budget Context Overall Operating Dollars - $ 69,125,170 Recent Budget Increases % % % % Three years with a flat mill rate data data Simsbury's Per Pupil Expenditure $15,423 $16,036 Rank in the State 100 th 96 th Rank in DRG B (21 towns) 13 th 12 th Rank in Hartford area (27 towns) 11 th 12 th

6 Enrollment - Summary Grade (actual) (projected) Elementary (K-6) HJMS (7-8) SHS (9-12) Totals Decline in student population = 74 Decrease in FTE 5.6 = -$475,608

7 Special Education Program

8 Historical Enrollment vs. Special Education Enrollment Overall Enrollment: -391 Overall SE Population: Overall Enrollment Special Education Population

9 Special Education Expenditures Cost Category (ED001) Salaries/Purchased Services/Supplies/Equipment $9,707, Employee Benefits $1,583, Student Transportation $1,300, Out of District Tuition/Settlements $2,283, Total Expenditures (operating and grant sources) $14,874, (21.22% of all BOE Expenditures) (19.34% of BOE operating budget)

10 Return on Investment

11 Best Schools in Connecticut Committed to Excellence Every Day Best School Districts in Connecticut: A high ranking indicates that the district contains great schools with exceptional teachers, sufficient resources, & a diverse set of high-achieving students. 1 Westport 6 Darien 2 New Canaan 7 Simsbury 3 Greenwich 8 Wilton 4 Weston 9 Avon 5 Glastonbury 10 Ridgefield Best Public High Schools in Connecticut: Students are very happy with their experiences in all aspects, including academics, teachers, health, safety, resources, facilities, extracurricular activities, sports, & fitness. 1 New Canaan 6 Simsbury 2 Staples 7 Wilton 3 Greenwich 8 Joel Barlow 4 Weston 9 Darien 5 Glastonbury 10 Academy of Info. Tech. ~ Niche s Best Public School Districts/Best Public High Schools in Connecticut Survey

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14 Drivers of the Budget

15 Budget Drivers Based on the BOE budget Pupil Transportation 3.75% Tuition 1.85% Equipment 0.50% Other 4.67% Maint of Plant 1.80% Utilities / Plant 2.32% Benefits & Insurance 17.76% Salaries 67.35%

16 Major Drivers of the Budget Dollars % Increase Impact of contracts $1,429, % (SSASA, NAGE, SEA, Nurses, Reserve) Certified Staff $ 305,748.45% Requests (3.6 FTE) Insurance & Pension $1,155, % Professional Development $ 140,328.21% and Other Additions $3,031, %

17 Staffing Proposals Additions FTE Rationale Elementary: Social Worker 1.0 Increased social/emotional support for students Math Instructional Coach 1.0 Support implementation of new curriculum Henry James: Implementation of Block Schedule 1.6 Increased staffing in unified arts to support block schedule initiative Total Proposed FTE Proposed Cost: $ 305,748.00

18 Savings Through Enrollment & Retirements Reductions 6 known certified staff retirements ($150,000) -.22% Decrease of one section of K-6 due to enrollment ($ 84,930) -.13% Decrease of 4.6 FTE (grades 7-12) due to enrollment ($390,678) -.58% Total $625, %

19 Non-Lapsing Account Goal: Utilize funds to reduce operating cost in selected line items. Strategy: Soft budget freeze: Critical to the budget planning process. Projection: Current year spending is on target. Do not need to utilize approximately $335,000 currently in the non-lapsing account. Seek approval of BOE and BOF to utilize non-lapsing funds to offset costs in budget.

20 Grants and Revenues Projected increase in attendance grant of $424,500. Increased revenue provides an opportunity to alleviate pressure on the operating budget. Recommendation Reduce the operating budget by $400,000. Line item reductions: Equipment $165,000 Technology $235,000

21 Major Budget Drivers: Additions Impact of negotiated teachers contract $1,027, % Impact of negotiated administrators contract $71, % Impact of negotiated contracts - NAGE and Nurses $68, % Impact of contracts to be settled (Reserve) $261, % Certified requests (3.6 FTE) $305, % Insurance and pension (includes OPEB) $1,074, % Other insurance (gen'l liablility and W/C) $81, % Professional development and other line item budgets $140, % Total Additions $3,031, % Reductions 6 known certified staff retirements ($150,000) -0.22% Decrease of 1 section (k-6) due to enrollment ($84,930) -0.13% Decrease of 4.6 sections (7-12) due to enrollment ($390,678) -0.58% Total Reductions ($625,608) -0.93% Proposed use of Choice and NonLapsing ($735,000) -1.09% Impact of Preliminary Requested Knowns $1,670, %

22 Non-Public School Budget Increase of 0.56% or $3,029 $544,266 22

23 Governor s Budget Proposal Additional net costs of $4.3 million for Simsbury (BOE and Town) Budget built largely on cost shifts that would increase property tax burden on Simsbury residents Each $1,000,000 = 1.32% mill rate impact (0.50 mills) Superintendent s budget increase is 2.48% = $1,670,601 Every 1% reduction in BOE budget equals $674,545 or 9 FTE (full time equivalent) certified positions 0% budget equals 22 FTE $4.3 million impact equals 57 FTE

24 Next Steps in the Budget Process February 28 th BOE Meeting: adoption of BOE Public and Non-Public Budgets March 14 th Board of Finance Meeting: presentation of BOE Budget April 6, 2017: Board of Finance public hearing on capital and operating budgets