East Lyme Public Schools Superintendent s Proposed Budget FY 2018-2019 Presented to the EL BOE on 1/8/18 by Superintendent Jeffrey Newton
Presentation Purpose: Clearly communicate the budget process while gaining support and commitment Maintain a budget focus that continues zero-based budgeting practices, transparency and fiscal responsibility Focus efforts to align with the Long-Range Plan and District Mission Statement 2
ELPS District Mission: East Lyme Public Schools will inspire, engage and educate each student to become a contributing citizen and a responsible, independent, and critical thinker. ELPS Long Range Goals: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Focus Decisions & System Operations on Student Success Collaborative Culture Student Centered Learning 3
ELPS FY 2018-2019 Proposed Budget Amount Percent Increase Over P/Y 2018-2019 Proposed Budget $47,776,943 2.59% 4
District Budget History Supt s Budget BOE Budget Adopted Budget FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 4.68% 4.56% 2.88% 2.59% 3.95% 3.56% 2.88% TBD 2.90% 3.30% 2.38% TBD 5
Key Budget Drivers ELPS Fixed Costs for 2018-2019 FIXED EXPENSES Equipment 0.40% FIXED EXPENSES 96.66% Salaries 63.11% Employee Benefits 16.71% Supplies/Texts/ Software 2.94% Operating Exp-Utilities, Liab Ins. Leases, Plant Maint, Contracted Serv 12.81% Transportation 4.03% 6
Cost Saving/Avoidance Measures (Present) Zero-based budget across district Food service program change High Deductible Health Plan Ongoing software and curriculum contract consolidation Switch from oil/propane to natural gas District-wide professional development District/Town collaboration Medicaid reimbursement 7
Cost Saving Measures (Future Areas Under Discussion) Health Insurance Consortium Food services Contracts Professional Development Marketing Student transportation Staffing Supply purchases Special Education Curriculum Development Coastal Connections Software consolidation 8
Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 2018-2019 Budget Focus Student Reallocation of Grant Funds Instructional district-wide software negotiations Instructional supplies aligned to curriculum revision phases Teacher Professional learning aligned to curriculum revision phases Districtwide dues and fees Instructional consultants in district vs. out of district expense Content Curriculum development aligned to curriculum revision phases 9
Student Services Office: Special Education Student Numbers 425 (2017-2018) 425 (2016-2017) Maintain staff Staff time study Support Explore PD (Literacy & IEP) Tuition students in AIM Based on Recommendations of the 2017 CREC Audit 10
2018-2019 District-Wide Staffing Initiatives Request FTE Increase Social Workers (DW) +2.7 FTE $161,733 School Psychologist (Elem) +0.5 FTE $46,951 Total New Initiatives Staffing Cost Reduction 2.0 FTE Certified Teachers $208,684 ($152,320) Total Impact $56,364 11
Rationale for Social Work and School Psychologist District Improvement Goal 3: Student Centered Learning Community Supports Counseling Curriculum & Instruction Student Development of Coping Skills Measurable Outcome: Identify the social and emotional needs of our students and determine supports needed to develop the social and emotional well-being of all children. Our Promise To Students: Increase positive perception about individual role as a learner Increase attendance and achievement Positive home to school/school to home communication 12
Rationale for Social Work and School Psychologist High School Mental Health/Safety Interventions SY 15/16 = 41 SY 16/17 = 33 SY 17/18 = 29 (to date) 2014 CT Legislation and Office of the Child Advocate Report Middle School Mental Health/Safety Interventions SY 16/17 = 26 SY 17/18 = 27 (to date) Journal of American Medical Association: Self Injury on rise in girls age 10-14 since 2008 Elementary 3 hours per week per school of Social Work underserves our students SEL instruction leads to positive outcomes for students :Collaborative for Academic & Social Learning study 13
District Comparison (Student to Professional Ratio) DRG District Psychologists Social Workers Berlin 556:1 695:1 Bethel 617:1 701:1 East Hampton 494:1 658:1 East Lyme 464:1 1854:1 Milford 519:1 443:1 Southington 650:1 812.5 Wallingford 346:1 452:1 Waterford 435:1 522:1 14
Final Thoughts Focused on a zero based budget that is clearly communicated, transparent and fiscally responsible; gain support and commitment from all stakeholders We believe this budget is fiscally responsible and respectful to our district, Board of Education, town, and community at large. 15
Next Steps Board of Education budget review and discussion Board of Education Public Hearing 1/29/18 16
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Per Pupil Expenditure Comparison for 2015-2016 Dollars 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 DRG D $15,631 East Lyme DRG Average $15,786 19
3500 District K 12 Student Enrollment Current and Projected (based on actuals) 3000 3017 2927 2894 2821 2771 2727 2712 2690 2657 2500 2000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018-19 20
School Year Special Education Enrollment Total Students with Disabilities Total District Enrollment 2013-2014 376 2821 13% 2014-2015 395 2771 14% 2015-2016 385 2727 14% 2016-2017 425 2712 16% 2017-2018 425 2690 16% 2018-2019 425 2657 16% % of Students with Disabilities 440 420 400 380 360 340 Special Education: # of Students 425 425 425 395 385 376 13' - 14' 14' - 15' 15' - 16' 16' - 17' 17' - 18' 18' - 19' 21