Transcript 2015-2016 District Improvement Initiatives
2015-2016 Superintendent’s Budget Proposal
Regional School District #14 Bethlehem and Woodbury
A Great Place to Live, A Great Place to Learn
March 2015
Mission The Region 14 community ensures an engaging and positive learning environment where every student is valued as a respected contributing member of society, who graduates prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Board of Education Goals
All students will graduate equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to be prepared for a successful future in a global society.
Regional School District 14 will attract, develop and retain the highest quality teachers, administrators, and staff.
Regional School District 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology enabling a 21st century modern learning environment that mirrors our educational values.
Reasons to Celebrate – Students
A NHS Junior was published in dressagedaily.com
WMS Athletes: Have the highest number of participants in the annual Go the Distance Run for Scholars event Raised over $700 for the Harold Leever Cancer Center in Waterbury through a "Go Pink" campaign Donated clothing to local shelters, donated food to the Woodbury/Bethlehem food banks, made and distributed approximately 1,000 sandwiches to St. Vincent DePaul in Waterbury 221 elementary students participated in Math Brainteasers
Reasons to Celebrate – Students
Three teams of WMS students participated in the Kids Lit Quiz Competition 8 Golden Key awards in the Scholastic Art Contest (the greatest number in the state) 48 of our 8 th graders participated in a trip to Quebec City, Canada The Latin American Culture Club volunteered to provide lessons to our elementary students The WMS 7 th grade team participated in Make a Splash Day 7 th grade student is the winner of the American Chemistry Society's National Chemistry Week Sarah was a runner up in the 2015 Girls & STEM T- Shirt Design Contest sponsored by Connecticut’s Women Education and Legal Fund
Reasons to Celebrate - Students
AgriScience brought home 6 national gold team awards and 5 silver national awards 194 students enrolled in AP courses 424 AP courses taken this year NHS Culinary class hosted the annual Senior Citizen Holiday Meal Our students participated in another successful Unified Basketball and Volleyball sports season 70% of 7 th books graders participated in Edmodo to discuss summer reading WMS students participated in two symposium days Digital Design Lab students assist in designing a newsletter for the public library Two 5 th grade students were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools’ Celebration of Excellence in Arts Awards Ceremony
Reasons to Celebrate - Students
MES school collected donations of food to restock the local food bank in Woodbury in the amount of 160 bags – the largest food drive to date MES fourth and fifth grade students are working in the Google environment in the school computer lab and on the COWS (computers on wheels) 97.5% Graduation rate NHS students will compete in its 16 th consecutive Envirothon competition in five different areas: Soils, Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatics and a rotating oral presentation. They are hoping to place in the top 10 for the 7th consecutive year. Chemistry students are learning in a “flipped classroom” The Senior class is sponsoring a fundraiser, “Dancing with the Teachers”
Reasons to Celebrate - Students
Three WMS students, Lindsey Ross (viola), Morgan Foltz (violin), and Madeleine Woodward (viola) will perform side by side with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra at the Warner Theater on March 3 rd . These students are in the WMS Orchestra and participated in the Inter-district Strings Project.
NHS students take advantage of additional supports through the Student Achievement Center 25 Nonnewaug business students have interned at the NHS branch of Ion Bank The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at Nonnewaug High has been recognized with a Gold Chapter Status (one of three districts in the state) Team BETA earned an Excellence in Engineering Award
Reasons to Celebrate – Staff
Coach Arliegh Duff named Outstanding Coach of the Year for Girls Track The Nonnewaug Athletic Club recently rededicated the NHS gym to Coach Ed Sadlon $2,000 grant awarded to Kate VonDuntz, fifth grade teacher at BES Diane Baker and Sarah Bates, grade 3 at MES, received Reflux Educator grant for developing math fluency Second grade BES teachers, Arlene Campbell and Michelle Tscheppe applied for and received grants for classroom licenses to allow their students to access online math fluency support for the 2014-15 school year
Reasons to Celebrate - Staff
Sarah LaRose Outstanding Young Agriscience Educator Eastern Region Principal Ruddock completed a one year fund-raising effort to procure a portable stage and podium for BES ($10,000) The Science Department rolled out a new website to better inform students and parents about classroom learning and events
Reasons to Celebrate – Parent Feedback
Question
My child’s teacher(s) treat me with respect.
There is at least one adult at the school that my child trusts and can go to for help with a school problem. Adults at this school treat students with respect.
The principal or assistant principal is available to parents and will listen.
I feel welcome at this school. My child is learning a lot in school this year.
% of Parents Responding Favorably
97 96 94 91 89 89
Improvements in the Last Year
New standards-based elementary progress report Middle school moved to a trimester year Infrastructure and hardware for online testing put in place K-12 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) implemented 7 th grade Humanities block (English/Social Studies) Volunteer background checks Front office safety/security training SROs critical members of the school community Successful modifications made to NHS student achievement center Google lab established at WMS
Aiming for Excellence Teachers
If we provide ongoing, high quality, professional learning based on identified student and teacher needs, then teachers will continue to develop their professional craft and student learning will improve.
Students
If we design meaningful opportunities for students to engage in and design their own learning experiences, then students will become increasingly self-directed and independent in 21 st century skills.
Content
If we identify the knowledge and skills needed for students to be college and career ready in the 21st century and develop a guaranteed, standards-based curriculum, then there will be clarity, consistency and equity to what all students will learn and what all staff teach.
Investments in Region 14 – A Historical Perspective
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Year Adopted Budget
$26,155,411 $27,674,688 $28,950,778 $29,498,747 $29,755,701 $29,723,082 $30,246,029 $30,558,951 $32,055,781 $32,055,775
% Change
5.95% 5.81% 4.61% 1.89% 0.87% -0.11% 1.76% 1.03% 4.90% 0%
Budget Increases vs. US Inflation Rates (CPI-U)* 6,00% 5,00% 4,00% 3,00% 2,00% Budget Increases Annual Inflation Rate 1,00% 0,00% 2005 2006 -1,00% 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015
*provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Multi-Year Strategy
2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019
District Improvements & Student Needs
Enrollment 2019 2020
Budget Process
Current Budget
Administrator Requests & Contractual Obligations After Initial Review After Second Review
Final Increase 2015-2016 Proposed Budget $32,055,755
+ $1,890,855 - $ 993,293 - $ 216,611
+ $ 680,951 $32,736,726
+5.9% - 3.10% - .68%
+ 2.12%
What are the Main Budget Drivers?
Category
Health Insurance/Employee Benefits Salaries Capital Outlay
Increases
$381,546 $383,444 $189,692
Object
111 112 200 300 300 400 400 500 600
Comparison by Object
900 Total
Description
Certified Salaries Classified Salaries Employee Benefits Purchased Services – Instructional Purchased Services Non-Instructional Supplies &Materials – Instructional Supplies & Materials – Non-Instructional Capital Outlay Debt, Liability, Insurance & Capital Reserve New Requests
Difference $
$ 182,941 $ 200,503 $ 381,546 $ 117 $ 83,984 - $ 4,361 $ 21,750 $ 189,692 - $ 366,854 - $ 8,367 $ 680,951
Difference %
1.22% 5.99% 7.13% 0.01% 2.64% -0.75% 4.77% 47.62% -29.05% - 2.15% 2.12%
What Investments are Needed to Support the Multi-Year Program Improvement Initiatives?
2015-2016 Investments
Content
Literacy Supports
What
Clarify roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders Additional literacy support Elementary school reading intervention resources Total
Why
Improve direct service to students & support for teachers Increase direct service to students Provide targeted reading instruction
Associated Costs
$0 $81,235 $39,850 $121,085 Teachers
Students
2015-2016 Investments
Content
Instrumental Music
What
Add strings instruction at the high school
Why
Grow the music program for students – continuity in instruction Total
Associated Costs
$8,750 $8,750 Teachers
Students
2015-2016 Investments
Content
High School
What
Implement block scheduling Provide every Sophomore with the opportunity to take the PSAT Total
Why
Provide extended learning opportunities for students Preparation for future success in SAT
Associated Costs
$10,000 $2,850 $12,850 Teachers
Students
2015-2016 Investments
Content
18-21 Program
What
Reduce out-of-district tuition and transportation Transition programming for students with IEPs post 12 th grade
Why
In-district services provided Provide local transition service (as required by IDEA) rather than out of district programming Total
Associated Costs
-$158,700 $158,700 $0 Teachers
Students
2015-2016 Investments
Teachers
Technology
What
Clarify roles and responsibilities of library media specialists Implement a 1-to-1 program* Provide professional learning opportunities District-wide technical support staff Computer replacement plan, completion of interactive projectors, additions of mobile labs, and network/server upgrades* Total
Why
Provide more technology based learning opportunities Provide students appropriate 21 st century learning tools Support staff with integration of technology tools Provide more direct support at school level Continue service and maintenance
*funded through lease purchase program
Content Associated Costs
$0 $171,900 $5,000 $52,720 $184,000 $413,620
Students
2015-2016 Investments
Teachers
Students
What
Reorganize central office in the area of technology Reorganize central office to identify a Director of Human Resources position*
Why
Streamline support services Attract, develop and retain the highest quality staff Assist with professional learning and teacher leadership opportunities
Associated Costs
- $119,603 $149,603 Total $30,000
*not an additional central office position – created by restructuring existing staff
2015-2016 Investments
Content
Curriculum
What Why
Develop curriculum Provides teachers, students, administrators and community with a measurable plan and structure for delivering a quality education curriculum identifies the learning outcomes, standards and core competencies that students must demonstrate Total
Associated Costs
$72,620 $72,620
Teachers Students
2015-2016 Investments
Content
Safety & Security
What
Install security cameras in schools Total
Why
Improve safety at our schools
Associated Costs
$100,000 $100,000
Teachers Students
2015-2016 Investments
Maintenance
What WMS – Roof MES – Asbestos MES – LMC WMS – Nurse MES Boiler DW – Shades and Blinds BES – Front Hall DW – Paint BES –Well MES – Sidewalk Paving & Railing Replacement MES – Painting Public Areas & Halls MES – All Shades & Blinds TOTAL Teachers Why
Maintenance & Health Safety, Maintenance & Health Maintenance & FFE Safety, Maintenance, Health & Energy Savings Maintenance & Energy Savings Safety, Maintenance & Energy Savings Maintenance & Safety Maintenance Content
Associated Costs
$ 75,000 $100,000 $ 50,000 $ 14,000 $ 16,000 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Maintenance & Health Safety & Maintenance Maintenance Safety, Maintenance, Health & Energy Savings $ 40,000 $ 10,000 $ 25,000 $ 30,000 $400,000
Students