Transcript Waterford Public Schools 2014

Waterford Public Schools
2014-2015 Fiscal Plan
Staying the Course
Taking Stock… Moving Forward
January 9, 2014
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2014-15 Superintendent’s
Recommended Budget
$45,162,491
$639,723 increase from FY14
1.44% increase
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Agenda
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January 9th
Jerry: Superintendent’s
Overview
Bob: Budget Drivers/
District-wide Accounts
Craig: Instructional
Program / Staffing
Ed: Technology
Questions / Discussion
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January 16th
Follow-up from 1/9
Kathy: Special
Education
Pat, Glenda & Chris:
Elementary
Jim: Middle School
Andre: High School
Dave: WHS Athletics
Jay: Facilities
Questions / Discussion
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Fluid Process
What We
Know Today
March and
May 2014
Data Points
June 30,
2015
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Moving Forward
Guiding Principles
• Excellence is expected
• Continuous Improvement is the norm
• Innovation where possible
• Need vs. Want
• Special Education mandates addressed
• Fiscally Responsible approach
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Process
• Summer Research
• Collaboration with the Town
• Needs Based
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Enrollment Driven
Trend Data
Competitive Bidding
Reallocate and/or Redeploy
• Site Development/Area of Responsibility
• Administrative Review
– Sharing Practice
– Alternative Approaches
– Research Questions – Explore Opportunities
• Supports Budget Assumptions
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BOE Adopted
Budget Assumptions
Cost Efficiencies
Class Size Guidelines
P.D. / Curriculum Renewal
Technology Plan (Phase 3)
Federal / State Mandates
Preventative Maintenance
School Safety
Contract Costs
Needs-based
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Page 2
Increases to Maintain
Current Operations
Certified Salaries
Equipment
Prof/Technical Services
Support Salaries
Tuition
Electricity
Workers Comp
Software
Maint/Repair/Supplies
Diesel Fuel
Natural Gas
$264,574
$90,442
$87,811
$84,345
$58,342
$41,060
$33,704
$26,834
$17,300
$17,032
$12,216
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Increases to Maintain
Current Operations (continued)
Property Insurance
Contracted Services
Liability/Life Insurance
Propane
Instructional Supplies
Other Line Items
Curriculum Development
Legal Services
Other Purchased Services
Communications
$10,885
$8,569
$8,294
$7,809
$7,681
$5,470
$5,000
$5,000
$1,680
$1,200
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Page 2
Decreases to Maintain
Current Operations
Sick Leave Payout
Student Transportation
Fuel Oil
FICA
Postage/Advertising
Retirement Incentive
Sewer Service
Healthcare
Other Supplies
Texts/Library Books
Water
($53,084)
($46,788)
($21,131)
($15,645)
($9,700)
($3,000)
($2,657)
($1,532)
($720)
($676)
($592)
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Bottom Line Increase
$639,723
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2014-2015 Proposed Budget
Equipment 0.50%
Dues & Fees 0.09%
Texts/Books/Other
Supplies 0.86%
Operating Capital
Improvement 0.12%
Instructional Services
49.84%
Operation & Maintenance
3.99%
Instructional Supplies
1.31%
Other Purchased Services
0.40%
Tuition 4.56%
Communications 0.20%
Insurance 0.56%
Transportation 5.34%
Contracted Services 3.15%
Support Services 11.57%
Employee Benefits 17.56%
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Factors Impacting Budget
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Contractual Obligations
Technology Replacement Plan
Mandates
Energy Costs (Increases, Decreases)
High School Warranty Period
Health Insurance (Level Funding)
Federal / State Revenue Sources
Tuition Account
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Continuous Improvement
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Renewal (Science, TAG)
Textbooks (Science)
Special Education Support – Lead Teacher
Reading & Math Support (Elementary Level)
Readers & Writers Workshop
Redeployment of Staff
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Partnership with Town
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Shared Human Resources Services
Shared Information Technology Services
Shared Maintenance Services
Shared Courier
Shared Printing Services
Joint Bids and Purchasing
Relationship with Police Department
Relationship with Youth Services Bureau
Relationship with Recreation & Parks
Relationship with Public Works
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Cost Savings Opportunities
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Energy Costs Controlled
Solar Energy Expansion
HDHP Promotion
Health Insurance Bid
Negotiated Benefit Adjustments
Special Education Transportation
Print Management (Future)
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Pages 81-86
Containment Efforts
• Renegotiated Labor Contracts, Benefit
Packages
• Redeployment of Staffing
• Student Transportation
• Energy Management
• Magnet School Services
• In-district Special Education Services
• Fiber Optic Network / Virtual Desktops (see
Appendix A)
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Cost Efficiencies and Avoidance Summary
2013-14 Current Year
2014-15 Proposed Budget
Staff
$320,000
Electricity
$202,700
LED Lighting
$34,700
Solar Energy
$4,800
Health Insurance $418,600
Transportation
$266,765
Special Education $204,700
Technology
$4,000
Totals
$1,456,265
Staff
$253,200
Electricity
$202,500
LED Lighting
$34,700
Solar Energy
$4,800
Health Insurance $463,600
Transportation
$54,600
Special Education $204,700
Technology
$39,000
Postage
$9,400
Totals
$1,266,500
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Guiding Questions
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Is this a need?
Is there an alternate way to fund this need?
Does this require further research?
If something “new” is needed, what can I
reallocate to fund need?
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2014-15 Superintendent’s
Recommended Budget
$45,162,491
$639,723 increase from FY14
1.44% increase
Taking stock of everything we do!
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Closing Comments
• Moving Forward while being Fiscally
Responsible
• A Collaborative Effort !!!
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