Transcript Farmington Public Schools

Farmington Public Schools
Board of Education Approved Budget
2010 - 2011
04/12/2010
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Why do this year’s reductions cut so deeply
into curriculum and programs?
BUDGET YEAR
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
BUDGET
INCREASE
.64%
1.94%
SALARIES
4.96%
-1.59%
3.74%
BENEFITS
-15.41%
35.80%
12.35%
SERVICES
-2.84%
-0.82%
-.32%
SUPPLIES
3.25%
-9.12%
1.74%
EQUIPMENT
-0.53%
-14.43%
-25.29%
DUES/FEES
-7.85%
0.64%
-12.29%
04/12/2010
4.0%
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08-09 Reductions
Description
Amount Reduced
FHS Teachers (1.05 FTE) – eliminate 5 class sections
$59,293
IAR Teacher (.2 FTE) – reduce 1 class section
$11,294
Clerical Reduction (1.42 FTE)
$34,128
Curriculum Support
$10,000
Medicare/Social Security
$10,483
Open Choice Grant – Reduce Sp Ed Summer School
Account
$40,000
Special Education Tuition (Excess Cost Grant
anticipated)
$50,000
Repairs to Buildings – postpone 7 projects
$42,400
IAR Textbooks - postpone
$20,000
Testing Materials
04/12/2010
$2,500
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08-09 Reductions (cont’d)
Description
Conversion to Natural Gas – Reduce Fuel Oil account
Amount Reduced
$102,000
FHS Textbooks – postpone textbook purchases
$15,000
West Woods Replacement Equipment – Computers – postpone
$50,000
Maintenance Replacement Equipment – postpone
$11,000
IAR New Equipment – postpone classroom technology
$16,500
Library Equipment – postpone library technology improvements
$42,000
Replacement Equipment – reductions spread across technology
$33,402
Services
13,000
Replacement Computers
26,000
FHS Monitor
GRAND TOTAL OF 6-2-10 REDUCTIONS
04/12/2010
$16,000
($605,000)
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09-10 Program Reductions
Description
FHS .6 FTE Latin teacher
Amount Increase/Decrease
$42,515
FHS .4 FTE World Language teacher
21,257
FHS .5 FTE Librarian
26,572
FHS 1.0 FTE Physical Education teacher
53,144
FHS .7 FTE Art teacher
32,942
FHS .5 FTE Music teacher
26,572
FHS 1.0 FTE Math teacher
53,144
FHS 1.0 FTE Science teacher
53,144
FHS 1.0 FTE Social Studies teacher
53,144
FHS 1.0 FTE Culinary Arts teacher
63,552
UN .2 FTE Art, .2 FTE Music, .2 Physical Education teacher
31,886
WW .2 FTE Gifted & Talented teacher
15,113
WW .8 FTE Music teacher
39,870
WW .5 FTE Physical Education teacher
22,433
WW .5 FTE Technology Application teacher
28,155
WW Intramurals Program
21,848
09-10 Program Reductions (cont.’d)
Amount Increase/Decrease
Description
IAR .4 FTE Math Teacher
32,571
IAR .5 FTE Reading Teacher
40,433
IAR .2 FTE Gifted & Talented teacher
15,113
IAR .5 FTE Technology Application teacher
28,155
IAR Intramural Program
41,865
WW 1.0 FTE Grade 6 teacher
53,144
WW 1.0 FTE Grade 5 teacher
53,144
Elementary Intramurals Program
20,796
FHS .3 FTE Guidance Counselor
23,997
Teacher Turnover
$63,946
Curriculum
40,000
Pay to Participate
75,000
Townwide .1 FTE Math Specialist
5,314
TOTAL
04/12/2010
$1,078,769
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2010-2011 Budget Reductions by Level
Description
Amount
LEVEL 3 Most Significant Impact
FHS TUTOR (585 HOURS)
● Reduces the number of students who will receive tutorials
$424,257
$11,945
.8 FTE LATIN AT IAR
$43, 600
● Eliminates IAR Latin middle school program, complete elimination of Latin in FPS system; 270 students currently enrolled at IAR
CULINARY TEACHER 1.0 FTE AT FHS
$66,189
● Eliminates FHS Culinary program in existence since 1986- 75 current students (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
.6 FTE ELEMENTARY STRINGS
$32,699
● Reduced FPS Elementary Strings Programs in existence since 1984. Cut will reconfigure delivery of program 2-4 grades,
reduce number of classes for instruction, increase class size, reduction of programs and events currently held
75 FHS COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SWITCHES
$75,000
● Elimination of replacement computers at FHS. Current computers are between 5-8 years old and unable to effectively run
programs. The computers are for teacher and student use
WW 37 COMPUTERS
$55,500
● Current computers are 8 years old. The reduction of teacher computers will impact access and integration of technology
into daily classroom instruction
IAR COMPUTERS, SWITCHES
$52,300
● Elimination of replacement computers at IAR. Current computers are 9 years old and unable to run educational software
programs effectively
ELIMINATE 1 BUS
● Approximately 100 students reassigned to other buses
$37,7 84
IAR TEACHER STATIONS
$32,175
● Elimination of teacher computer stations at IAR. Unable to access and integrate technology in daily lessons
CULINARY SUPPLIES
$ 6,800
● Eliminates FHS Culinary supplies that supports the program (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
MISC. SUPPLIES-DISTRICTWIDE
$10,265
● Supplies reduced across all schools and programs. Unable to purchase essential supplies
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2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)
Description
Amount
LEVEL 2 Significant Impact
PREPURCHASE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT
TRANSPORTATION UHARTFORD MAGNET
● No longer providing transportation to this magnet
$131,834
$50,000
$20,984
INTERSCHOLASTIC PAY TO PARTICIPATE
$20,000
● Increase by $25 per sport at FHS (impacts all students in interscholastic sports at FHS)
DISCONTINUE CABE MEMBERSHIP/SERVICES
$15,000
● BOE professional organization; discontinue membership and services (legal, policy, etc.)
WEST DISTRICT SCHOOL FOLDING WALL PROJECT
$11,500
● Replacement of Folding Wall (that is between 2 classrooms) with sheetrock wall. All other folding walls in district have
been removed. Folding walls are poor quality for classroom environment (noise, etc.)
REDUCE ASSESSMENTS
$ 5,000
● Eliminated: Unable to implement international assessment (measuring high school achievement internationally)
INCREASE FHS SUMMER SCHOOL
$ 3,850
● Increase tuition from $50 to $100; curriculum based/credit courses, may impact enrollment due to increased fees
REDUCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACCOUNT
● Will attempt to secure corporate sponsorship for recognition events
$ 3,000
REDUCE SP ED TUITION
$ 2,500
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2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)
Description
Amount
LEVEL 1 Least Significant Impact
$39,657
ELECTRICITY ADJUSTMENT – RATE DECREASE
$22,529
● Rate decrease received after budget was passed in February
FHS MUSIC STANDS
$ 5,500
● Eliminated: Stands, risers and electronic piano in need of replacement due to condition of equipment
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
● Reduction of broadband enhancements to our cable services
$ 5,000
EF ADJUSTABLE DESKS AND CHAIRS
$ 1,935
● Eliminated: No reserves. Custodians will utilize parts of existing furniture from throughout the school district
IAR OUTDOOR PROJECT
$ 1,500
● Eliminates landscaping project
SPECIAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT
● Will attempt to secure grant funding
$ 1,500
EF REPLACEMENT TABLES
● Eliminated: Tables in disrepair
WD MUSIC STANDS
● Eliminated: Music stands broken
$ 1,243
TOWN COUNCIL REDUCTIONS
TOTAL REDUCTIONS
04/12/2010
$ 450
$595,748
$1,562,193
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Farmington Public Schools
Board of Education’s 2010 – 2011 Budget
Collaboration and Communication
Self Direction and Resourcefulness
04/12/2010
Problem Solving and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET—
2010-2015 FIVE YEAR GOALS
1.
All students will demonstrate performance standards in critical thinking
and reasoning and meet rigorous core academic content* standards
2.
All students will demonstrate performance standards in collaboration and
communication and meet rigorous core academic content* standards
3.
All students will demonstrate performance standards in problem solving
and innovation and meet rigorous core academic content* standards
4. All students will demonstrate performance standards in self-direction and
resourcefulness and meet rigorous core academic content* standards
*
Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education,
Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts.
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2010-2011 Board of Education
Approved Budget
The 4.0% or $1,980,430 increase over the 20092010 budget represents:
•
•
•
$1,261,536 or 2.55% for contractual staffing
agreements
$915,537 or 1.85% increase in self-insurance
-$196,643 or -.40 for all other operating
expenses
Total 2010-11 budget request is $51,491,192
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Benchmarking
Administration/Teacher Ratios
Farmington:
17.5 Teachers for each Administrator
DRG A:
13.1 Teachers for each Administrator
DRG B:
13.9 Teachers for each Administrator
State:
13.9 Teachers for each Administrator
Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009
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Farmington Public Schools
Administration/Student Ratios
Canton
143 Students to each Administrator
Simsbury
172 Students to each Administrator
West Hartford
174 Students to each Administrator
Glastonbury
184 Students to each Administrator
Farmington
210 Students to each Administrator
Avon
225 Students to each Administrator
Source: State Department of Education, 10-07
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Enrollment and Staffing
Ten-Year History
School Year
Enrollment
Total Regular
Education Teaching
Staff (FTE)
Special
Education
Teachers in
Total (FTE)
% of K-12
students
identified with
special needs
2009-2010
4,108
291.9
42.15
10%
As of 4-12-10
2008-2009
4,145
308.65
41.15
9.7%
2007-2008
4,166
311.80
38.30
9.4%
2006-2007
4,221
313
37.10
9.2%
2005-2006
4,257
317.10
35.00
8.9%
2004-2005
4,344
314.50
34.00
8.8%
2003-2004
4,278
307.85
33.80
8.3%
2002-2003
4,208
310.25
32.35
8.2%
2001-2002
4,152
302.25
30.60
8.0%
2000-2001
4,119
301.95
29.60
8.5%
04/12/2010
*West Woods Upper Elementary School opened.
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Farmington Public Schools
Students with Special Needs
2010-11 Budget
* 2009-10 includes 3 students placed out of district
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Benchmarking
Special Education Expenditures
(As a % of Total Educational Expenditures)
Avon
West Hartford
Plainville
Simsbury
Glastonbury
Farmington
21.13%
21.10%
19.33%
18.19%
17.99%
17.42%
Farmington ranks 137TH of 169 towns in Special Education
Expenditures as a Percentage of Total Expenditures
Source: State Department of Education 2008-09
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Benchmarking
Per Pupil Expenditures (2008-2009)

Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking: 113

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure:
$13,190

Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure:
$11,968

Difference:
$1,222
Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009
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Last Year’s Budget Reductions (2009- 2010)
and the Educational Impact
Farmington High School

English Teacher Reduction: Reduced tutorial time for students in need

Major Teacher Reductions at FHS: Core subject had a teacher reductions – impact on every Math,
Science, English, Social Studies class including all AP classes
Reductions in teachers reduced elective offerings for all students (Ex. Psychology; 61, Sociology;
42, Art; 80, Economic Honors; 15, Criminal and Civil Justice; 13)
Irving A. Robbins Middle School


Intramurals: Pay to Participate implementation caused a significant decline in participation
Fall IAR Intramural Participation: 72 in 2008-2009 to 36 in 2009-2010

Health, Wellness and Physical Education Reduction
Math Reduction: Higher class size (increased to 22 from 17)
West Woods Upper Elementary School


General Music Reduction: Lack of general music required all students, regardless of interest, to
participate in chorus or instrumental music programming
Classroom Teacher Reductions: Higher class size in grades 5 and 6 (range of 22-26 students in
each classroom)
Elementary


Art Reduction
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The Difficult Reduction Decisions
Priorities to maintain the core program model that has been highly successful
for Farmington for over 25 years:
•
Core programs – These programs impact the core of educational programming;
i.e. class size, core subject areas K-12, etc.
•
Class size – Research shows the #1 indicator for improved achievement is the
teacher. Class size at the elementary level protects the core educational
programming that has led us to high levels of student achievement K-12.
•
Reductions were built off the next level of reductions for 09-10 (utilized Dr.
Howley’s 09-10 budget recommendations as a foundation).
•
Budget Process - Met with school and program leaders to elicit feedback. Given
the significant personnel cuts at FHS in 09-10, K-12 reductions were explored.
Guiding Principles:
1.
Standards-Led School District
2.
Graduation Requirements
3.
Impact
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Farmington Public Schools
2010-2011 Budget Reductions by Level
Description
Amount
LEVEL 3 Most Significant Impact
FHS TUTOR (585 HOURS)
● Reduces the number of students who will receive tutorials
$424,257
$11,945
.8 FTE LATIN AT IAR
$43, 600
● Eliminates IAR Latin middle school program, complete elimination of Latin in FPS system; 270 students currently enrolled at IAR
CULINARY TEACHER 1.0 FTE AT FHS
$66,189
● Eliminates FHS Culinary program in existence since 1986- 75 current students (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
.6 FTE ELEMENTARY STRINGS
$32,699
● Reduced FPS Elementary Strings Programs in existence since 1984. Cut will reconfigure delivery of program 2-4 grades,
reduce number of classes for instruction, increase class size, reduction of programs and events currently held
75 FHS COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SWITCHES
$75,000
● Elimination of replacement computers at FHS. Current computers are between 5-8 years old and unable to effectively run
programs. The computers are for teacher and student use
WW 37 COMPUTERS
$55,500
● Current computers are 8 years old. The reduction of teacher computers will impact access and integration of technology
into daily classroom instruction
IAR COMPUTERS, SWITCHES
$52,300
● Elimination of replacement computers at IAR. Current computers are 9 years old and unable to run educational software
programs effectively
ELIMINATE 1 BUS
● Approximately 100 students reassigned to other buses
$37,7 84
IAR TEACHER STATIONS
$32,175
● Elimination of teacher computer stations at IAR. Unable to access and integrate technology in daily lessons
CULINARY SUPPLIES
$ 6,800
● Eliminates FHS Culinary supplies that supports the program (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
MISC. SUPPLIES-DISTRICTWIDE
$10,265
● Supplies reduced across all schools and programs. Unable to purchase essential supplies
04/12/2010
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Farmington Public Schools
2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)
Description
Amount
LEVEL 2 Significant Impact
PREPURCHASE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT
TRANSPORTATION UHARTFORD MAGNET
● No longer providing transportation to this magnet
$131,834
$50,000
$20,984
INTERSCHOLASTIC PAY TO PARTICIPATE
$20,000
● Increase by $25 per sport at FHS (impacts all students in interscholastic sports at FHS)
DISCONTINUE CABE MEMBERSHIP/SERVICES
$15,000
● BOE professional organization; discontinue membership and services (legal, policy, etc.)
WEST DISTRICT SCHOOL FOLDING WALL PROJECT
$11,500
● Replacement of Folding Wall (that is between 2 classrooms) with sheetrock wall. All other folding walls in district have
been removed. Folding walls are poor quality for classroom environment (noise, etc.)
REDUCE ASSESSMENTS
$ 5,000
● Eliminated: Unable to implement international assessment (measuring high school achievement internationally)
INCREASE FHS SUMMER SCHOOL
$ 3,850
● Increase tuition from $50 to $100; curriculum based/credit courses, may impact enrollment due to increased fees
REDUCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACCOUNT
● Will attempt to secure corporate sponsorship for recognition events
$ 3,000
REDUCE SP ED TUITION
$ 2,500
04/12/2010
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Farmington Public Schools
2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)
Description
Amount
LEVEL 1 Least Significant Impact
$39,657
ELECTRICITY ADJUSTMENT – RATE DECREASE
$22,529
● Rate decrease received after budget was passed in February
FHS MUSIC STANDS
$ 5,500
● Eliminated: Stands, risers and electronic piano in need of replacement due to condition of equipment
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
● Reduction of broadband enhancements to our cable services
$ 5,000
EF ADJUSTABLE DESKS AND CHAIRS
$ 1,935
● Eliminated: No reserves. Custodians will utilize parts of existing furniture from throughout the school district
IAR OUTDOOR PROJECT
$ 1,500
● Eliminates landscaping project
SPECIAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT
● Will attempt to secure grant funding
$ 1,500
EF REPLACEMENT TABLES
● Eliminated: Tables in disrepair
WD MUSIC STANDS
● Eliminated: Music stands broken
$ 1,243
TOWN COUNCIL REDUCTIONS
TOTAL REDUCTIONS
04/12/2010
$ 450
$595,748
$1,562,193
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Salaries-100
67.96%

Provides funding for school district
employees including teachers

The net loss in 2009-10 of 17.25 teaching
positions has not been restored in 201011

Account reflects the reduction of Culinary
Arts (1.0), Latin (.8) and Strings (.6)
teachers

Stipends for interscholastic coaches were
reduced pursuant to an increase of $25
for “pay to participate”

Account reflects the following negotiated
increases:
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
$34,994,371
$33,732,836
$ 1,261,535
3.74%
Teachers
52% receiving
2.55% GWI
48% receiving
2.55% GWI plus step
Administrators
3.40%
Classified Staff
3.35%
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Benefits-200
14.27%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
 Significant Increase in funding due to use
of reserve last year, enabling Town and
Board to reduce FY 2010 budget
 Provides 100% of Expected Paid Claims
and Administration of Employee Health
Insurance
 Farmington ranks 161st out of 169 towns in
Cost of Employee Benefits
 Farmington Employee Utilization of Health
Care Services is significantly below industry
average
Medical Claims Paid Per Member:
Industry Average: $3,497
Farmington:
$2,799
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
$7,349,677
$6,541,604
$ 808,073
12.35%
Emergency Room Claims Per Visit:
Industry Average: $629
Farmington:
$396
 BID on life insurance saved over $29,000
 Provision for unemployment insurance was
increased last year in anticipation of
significant layoffs.
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Services-300
14.09%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
$7,255,484
$7,278,872
-$
23,388
-.32%
 The Board’s management of its public
utility needs has enabled instructional
programs to be spared
 Special Education requirements impose
additional transportation pressure on the
budget
 Account provides for Professional
Development Programs to improve
teaching and learning
 District took advantage of Dual Fuel
Capacity to limit energy costs
 Account provides for Building Repairs to
address the needs of 668,155 Square Feet
of Town/School Buildings. Specific
projects were reduced for FY 2011 due to
budget contraints
 Postage Services for Town and Board have
been centralized
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Supplies-400
 Library books have been reduced in
response to the on-going economic
situation
2.84%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
 Some funding has been restored to the
Curriculum Development Budget after the
severe cut in 2009-10
$1,460,589
$1,435,649
$
24,940
1.74%
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Equipment -500
.30%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
 The Equipment section was
significantly reduced from the
Superintendent’s request in order
to retain instructional personnel
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
$152,992
$204,769
-$51,777
-25.29%
 Last year’s appropriation only
provided for eighty computers at
West Woods to replace the seven
year old machines at that location
 Elimination of computers means
that instructional programs will not
be able to run on old machines
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Dues and Fees-600
0.54%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
 The decrease in the account
reflects the anticipation of
lower property and casualty
premiums
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget
2009-10 Approved Budget
Total Increase Requested
Percentage Increase
04/12/2010
$278,079
$317,032
- $38,953
-12.29%
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Farmington Public Schools
Board of Education’s 2010 – 2011 Budget
Collaboration and Communication
Self Direction and Resourcefulness
04/12/2010
Problem Solving and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Reasoning
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