Superintendent s Proposed BUDGET Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Public Hearing April 8, 2015 1
Budget Development Teachers & Administrators were asked to make requests that would enhance student learning Administrators were what they needed to improve student achievement: 1. Instructional supplies 2. Personnel 3. Student programs Superintendent and Director of Finance s choices were guided by our collective desire to provide: quality education, reasonable class size, support for instruction, and integration of technology. 2
Budget Perspective Last year, approved school budget increase was 3.24% for 2014-2015 Initial request to BOE for 2015-2016 budget was 2.72% Board of Education Support and Actions reduced proposed budget to 2.00% Adjusted three and five year plans for capital improvement, instructional supplies, and programming efforts have helped reduce costs 3
$45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 Regional School District 16 Budget $40,532,348 or 2.00% increase in 2015-2016 $0 1.44 % 3.20 % 3.24 % 2.00% 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Budget Percentage Change 4
Mission The mission of the Region #16 BOE is to provide high quality and educational opportunities through the use of traditional, experiential, and creative instructional practices to ensure that all students become inquisitive, lifelong learners with the 21 st Century skills necessary to be successful. 5
District Goals 2015 Goal One: Culture All Students Can Learn and we will have high expectations for all students. Goal Two: Achievement Clearly articulate and implement a Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum that is vertically aligned, rigorous, and relevant. Develop and implement programs, activities, and experiences to ensure students are prepared for college, career, and life. Goal Three: Communication Provide communication that is purposeful, clear, and concise and promotes opportunities for community involvement and support of schools. Goal Four: Fiscal Evaluate the relative expenditure of the district s spending plan dollars between classroom, teachers and support staff, academic and extra-curricular activities, and maintenance of the physical plant and equipment. 6
Student Enrollment October 1 Counts Total Enrollment Special Education Enrollment 2010: 2,484 273 2011: 2,409 274 2012: 2,347 296 2013: 2,294 312 2014: 2,253 342 Decrease of 9.3% over 5 years Increase of 25.3% over 5 years 7
Technology Upgrades Infrastructure / Operations Network reconfiguration to improve performance and reliability Automation (account creation, updating systems) Hardware deployment and provisioning Overhaul of backup systems Alerting and monitoring to find problems before they happen and improve response times Usability Google Apps accounts for students and staff as compliment to Schoology Students have increased options to work from home New district filter offering better protection and granularity Eliminated redundant authentications Reusing credentials across systems whenever possible Budgeting / Procurement Chromebooks as cost effective high impact base student computer Align licenses to coincide with budget year Ongoing licensing review Ongoing development of hardware lifecycle plan 8
Design Features of 21 st Century Curriculum: Standards-Based Connecticut Common Core Standards Aligned and Coherent Vertically through the grades Horizontally within sections of a course or among teachers in a grade Differentiated (personalized) Guaranteed (for ALL students) Viable (time and resources) 9
BUDGET OVERVIEW The total budget proposed for 2015-2016 is $40,532,348, which is an increase of $796,506 or 2.00 percent over the 2014-2015 operating budget. The major budget drivers are as follows: Certified and Non-Certified Wages $116,225 Contractual increases for certified and non-certified employees that have been significantly offset by personnel changes and position reductions. non-certified employees. Health Insurance Benefits $453,667 Health insurance renewal for the District ranges between 5% for dental and 10% for medical. Worker s Compensation and Liability Insurance $ 91,686 The District has a three-year agreement with CIRMA and the increase is based on claim history. Full Day Kindergarten $388,521 It is currently estimated that 2 additional teachers will be needed at Prospect Elementary School and 1.5 at Laurel Ledge, along with 2 instructional aides at each school. These costs will be mostly absorbed through reduction of teaching positions at other grade levels due to declining enrollment. Utilities $261,175 The increase in utility costs are due to a number of factors including rate increases, and increases in square footage in our buildings 10
Changes for 2015-2016 Personnel & Staffing Technology Upgrades Full Day Kindergarten 11
Personnel Personnel Staffing Changes in teaching personnel are mainly due to student enrollment changes and resource management allocation within/between schools grade levels Consolidation of Algonquin and Community School Personnel staffing determined by Superintendent to maximize effectiveness (i.e. retirements, transfers, resignations) 12
Personnel & Staffing Prospect Elementary Laurel Ledge Elementary Long River Middle School Woodland Regional High School (attachment) 13
BUDGET IMPACT FOR PROPOSED STAFF CHANGES Recommended Reductions/Additions by the Superintendent High School Position-Certified Staff Total Reduce 1.0 FTE World Language Teacher ($65,050) Reduce 0.40 FTE English Teacher ($33,723) Sub Total Certified Staff ($98,773) Elementary/Middle Schools Position Certified Staff Total Reduce 3.0 FTE Classroom Teachers-Prospect Elementary ($195,151) Reduce 2.0 FTE Classroom Teachers-Laurel Ledge ($130,101) Reduce 1.0 FTE Elective Teaching Position-Prospect Elementary ($65,050) Reduce 0.60 FTE Elective Teaching Position-Laurel Ledge ($40,030) Add 2.0 FTE All Day K Teachers-Prospect Elementary $130,101 Add 1.5 FTE All Day K Teachers-Laurel Ledge $100,076 Add 1.0 FTE Certified Library Media Specialist-Prospect Elementary $65,050 Add 1.0 FTE Certified Library Media Specialist-Laurel Ledge $65,050 Add 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher-Long River Middle School $65,050 Add 0.20 FTE World Language Teacher-Long River Middle School $10,040 Sub Total - Certified Staff $5,035 14
Special Education Position Certified Staff Total Reduce 1.0 FTE School Psychologist-Elementary ($65,913) Reduce 1.0 FTE Guidance Counselor-High School ($65,913) Reduce 0.40 Social Worker-Elementary ($62,451) Add 1.0 FTE Social Worker-High School $65,913 Add 0.60 Assistant Director of Pupil Services $70,798 Add 0.50 Counselor for transition/job internship $35,456 Sub Total - Certified Staff ($22,110) Non-Certified Staff Non - Certified Staff Total Reduce 2.0 FTE Non-Union Part-time Custodians-Prospect Elem. ($61,739) Reduce 2.0 FTE Non-Certified Media Technician-Prospect Elem. ($88,992) Reduce 1.0 FTE Full Year Secretary-Prospect Elementary ($56,145) Reduce 1.0 FTE School Year Secretary-Prospect Elementary ($47,973) Reduce 0.50 FTE Non-Certified Media Technician-Laurel Ledge ($13,550) Reduce 0.50 FTE Library Clerk-Laurel Ledge ($8,685) Reduce 1.0 FTE IT Support Technician-Elementary ($47,033) Reduce 1.0 FTE Nurse-Elementary ($55,839) Reduce 1.0 FTE Full Year Nurse Secretary ($60,263) Add 1.0 FTE School Year Nurse Secretary $47,973 Add 0.50 School Year Nurse Aide $14,980 Add 2.0 FTE All Day K Instructional Aides-Laurel Ledge and Prospect $146,844 Sub Total Non-Certified Staff ($230,422) Total All Positions ($346,270) 15
Budget Highlights K-12 Curriculum Development $ 49,008.00 Full Day Kindergarten Implementation $388,000.00 (2) Certified Elementary Media Specialists (net) $ 18,873.00 (3) New Courses at High School $ 0 PSAT $ 2,700.00 Academic Enrichment Program $ 9,500.00 Talented and Gifted program development-lrms $ 4,500.00 Technology-3:1 tablet ratio at LLES & PES $ 0 16
Budget Summary This is a budget with an increase of 2.00% to the 2015-2016 Budget from 2014-2015 The district is shrinking in terms of student enrollment Enhancing quality-core instruction aligned to CCSS and a safe learning environment in every classroom at all four schools Drive strategic cost reduction with Zero Based Budgeting
Budget Suppositions Budget increase is $796,506 or 2.00% Contractual Salary Accounts include an overall increase of 2% for certified and non-certified personnel. Special Education (high-cost students) Excess Costs estimated revenue for 15-16 is $553,330. Budget at 70% of Excess Cost $2.14 per gallon for heating oil, $1.93 for gasoline, and $2.13 for diesel fuel. ECS is level-funded in accordance with the Governor s budget.
Community Survey Q. Regarding finances, what is your opinion on how much money is spent on schools and students? Region #16 Spends the Right Amount of Money on Education = 7.09% Region #16 Spends Too Much Money on Education = 47.50% Region #16 Doesn't Spend Enough Money on Education = 45.41%
What will be the Return On your Investment? Improved student achievement by scaling up practices that work Energy at a lower cost Maintaining optimal class sizes Spending priorities on improving instruction
40,857,611 Starting Point is Superintendent's Proposed Budget $ (325,263) Sub-total - Adjustments $ 40,532,348 NEW BUDGET TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS-March 4, 2015-17,995 Reduction in textbooks -1,000 Reduction in health supplies -6,361 Reduction in library books -10,093 Reduction in general supplies -4,984 Reduction in workbooks PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS-March 25, 2015-25,300 Adjustments to CIP Add 0.50 FTE-Counselor for transition/job 35,456 internship -20,913 Savings on new worker's compensation renewal Health Insurance renewal updated and -274,073 adjustments Superintendent's Recommended Budget 40,857,611 FY2015 Budget Total 39,735,842 Increase - $ 1,121,769 Increase - % 2.82% NEW TOTAL $ 40,532,348 Increase - $ $ 796,506 Increase - % 2.00% 21
Final Thoughts The budget is built on the most accurate information available and district needs This budget meets the needs of all students and their classroom learning Any additional funding would be used for either more technology for classroom use or a major capital improvement project BOE has validated this budget through the review process and advocating for it
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