2012 2013 budget presentation 4.25.2012
DESCRIPTION
View the details of the Orange Board of Education’s 2012-2013 Budget as presented by Superintendent Lynn McMullin on April 25th at the Annual Budget Meeting held at High Plains. The budget is a 1.1% increase over the previous year’s budget and supports significant advancements in technology and a new math curriculum.TRANSCRIPT
Orange Public Schools:2012 – 2013 Budget
“Upon the subject of education, and not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it,
I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in.”
Abraham Lincoln
Table of Contents
Board of Education Members 3
Administrative Team 4
Superintendent’s Letter of Transmittal 5
Our Shared Beliefs and Commitment 6 - 8
Success Stories: Academics 9 - 15
Success Stories: Curriculum 16
Success Stories: Programs 17
Success Stories: Technology 18
Success Stories: Facilities 19 - 20
Success Stories: Financial 21
2012-2013 Budget Goals 22 - 24
DRG B Per Pupil Expenditures 25
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: MLT
26
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: RBS
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Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: THS
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Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: PPS
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Board of Education Members 4
Total Salaries 30
Increases over 2011-2012 Budget 31 - 32
Decreases from 2011-2012 Budget 33 - 34
Personnel Reductions 35 - 36
Executive Budget Summary 37 - 39
Summary of Budget Request 40
DRG B Requests 41
Contact INFORMATION 42
Board of Education
Jeanne Consiglio, Chair
Keith Marquis, Vice Chair
Jeffrey Cap
Amy Criscuolo
Jody Dietch
Susan Falvey
William Kraut
Debra Marino
Scott Massey
Robert Ricciardi
Administrative Team
Lynn K. McMullin,
Superintendent
Robert Martino, Director of
Curriculum
Kai Graves, Director of Special
Services
Kevin McNabola, Business
Administrator
Michael Luzzi, Director of
Facilities
Ralph Nuzzo, Principal, Mary L.
Tracy School
Al deCant, Principal, Peck Place
School
Michael Gray, Principal, Race
Brook School
Colleen Murray, Turkey Hill
School
Superintendent’s Letter of Transmittal
Dear Members of the Orange Community,
The main objective of the 2012-2013 spending plan presented here is, of course, to maintain a high-quality education for our students, one that is rich in opportunities for academic, social, and personal success and accessible through safe and nurturing environments. While there is a glimmer of hope for economic recovery, we are still faced with difficult financial decisions. Thus, this budget is also responsive to our current tough economy. Everyone who participated in this budget’s development was respectful of the balance between the needs of our students and the constraints of these difficult times.
The 2012-2013 budget moves the district forward in three key areas of growth – a technology plan which enables up-to-date instructional strategies; a math curriculum aligned with the National Common Core Standards; and improvements in our communications with our parents and the wider community. This budget meets all of our contractual obligations and absorbs previously available IDEA ARRA and other grant funds that have since disappeared. At the same time, this budget recognizes factors such as lower Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrollments; opportunities for savings in utilities and services contracts; and decreased enrollments in Special Education. Implicit in the reductions we have outlined is a restructuring of programs, instruction, and support services. The conversations have been deep and meaningful, and the leadership team is confident in the course of action presented here.
Respectfully submitted,
Superintendent of Schools
“As a leader among schools in Connecticut and a source of pride in the community, the faculty and staff of the Orange Public Schools will ensure that all children will achieve academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment in order for them to become life-long learners.”
Our Shared Beliefs
The Orange Public Schools are committed to the belief that a safe and supportive learning environment recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
We believe that all children can and will learn the necessary skills to be contributing members in a global society, and that ongoing assessment of student work drives curriculum, instruction, and professional development.
We believe that the education of each child is a shared responsibility of every member of our learning community, and that school, family, and community partnerships are essential to student learning and achievement.
Our Commitment
We commit ourselves to using innovative and research-based 21st century ideas to:
Promote high student achievement Communicate about and engage the Orange community
in the education of its youth Manage the district’s program data and resources Practice focused educational leadership Make sound financial choices
Our Commitment
All children shall have the benefit of:
High quality resources
Exposure to varied opportunities to inspire their academic, intellectual, artistic, civic, and social interests
A community that understands the value of its supportive role in ensuring a strong tradition of excellence for each generation of students
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
Improved student achievement as measured by the Connecticut Mastery Test, as well as by in-district assessments
Improved ranking among DRG B schools as measured by the Connecticut Mastery Test
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
CONTENT AREA 2002 % of Grade 6 at GOAL
2011% of Grade 6 at GOAL
MATH 79.5% 93.4%
READING 82.4% 91.2%
WRITING 88.6% 87.2%
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
YEARMATHEMATICS
DRG B RankREADING
DRG B RankWRITING
DRG B Rank
2006 12th of 21 18th of 21 17th of 21
2011 3rd of 21 6th of 21 4th of 21
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
Grade 3
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 62.4% 70.5% 80.9% 71.7%
Writing 80.5% 72.9% 79.3% 72.5%
Math 78.8% 84.3% 86.0% 86.1%
Grade 4
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 71.4% 78.1% 78.7% 87.0%
Writing 83.3% 76.3% 80.5% 91.4%
Math 80.8% 85.8% 89.5% 90.3%
Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
Grade 5
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 75% 88.8% 83.1% 75.8%
Writing 82.2% 91.2% 89.1% 86.7%
Math 83.2% 91% 91.6% 92.9%
Science -- 69% 76% 81%
Grade 6
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 78.8% 88.8% 92.3% 91.2%
Writing 77.9% 87.7% 88.7% 87.2%
Math 81.5% 90.4% 95.9% 93.4%
Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
Grade 5 (in 2011)
2009 3rd grade
20104th grade
20115th grade
% change
Reading -- 84.3% 89.5% 92.9% + 8.6
Writing -- 70.5% 78.7% 75.8% + 5.3
Math -- 72.5% 80.4% 86.7% +14.2
Grade 6 (in 2011)
20083rd grade
20094th grade
20105th grade
20116th grade
% change
Reading 78.8% 85.5% 91.6% 93.4% +14.6
Writing 62.4% 78.1% 83.1% 91.2% +28.8
Math 80.5% 76.3% 89.1% 87.2% +6.7
Growth over time: Achievement at Goal or above, same cohort
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics
Scientifically Research-based Interventions which include:o Universal Screenings - to identify students’
areas of needo Multi-tiered Interventions – to differentiate
students’ instruction o Progress Monitoring – to assess students’
improvementso Curriculum and Program analysis
A variety of authentic, rich, and interesting texts
Problem solving taught through manipulatives, mental math, and computation
Common Core State Standards aligned with Connecticut’s ‘Grade-Level Expectations’ and CMT objectives
Implementation of Sitton Spelling Implementation of Social Studies
curriculum
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Curriculum
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Programs Increased participation in LEGO
League Increased participation in
String Orchestra School Band program Expansion of Infinite
Possibilities Math-Science Partnership Innovative Grants Program Accelerated Reader / Operation
Read
SmartBoards in each classroom Document camera for each
SmartBoard 13 Student Responder Systems eBooks – Library/Media Centers 3 iPads THS Gr. 5 through
‘innovative grants' Tablet PC’s for classroom walk-
throughs for Leadership Team Destiny software for the libraries
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Technology
Presented FOUR key facilities projects to the BOF in January 2012
Conversion to gas heat at MLT; projected savings of $25,690
Mechanicals to control heat in classrooms at Peck Place o 5% = $2,828 annual savings on gas
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Facilities
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Facilities
Electricity savings, due to lighting updates:o Race Brook reduced 19.7% = $13,530 annual savingso Turkey Hill reduced 27.6% = $18,741 annual savingso MLT reduced 22.8% = $13,746 annual savingso Peck Place reduced 10% = $9,017 annual savings
Total Savings= $55,034
2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Financial
Negotiated new contracts for:
o Konica Copiers = $39,340 annual savingso Uniform cleaning = $2,148 annual savingso Sprinkler system maintenance = $1,967 annual
savingso 24-hour alarm monitoring = $1,880 annual savingso Annual boiler cleaning = $1,950 annual savingso Pest control = $370 cost savings
Total Savings= $47,655
Increase Commitment to Technologyo Implement the 2012 – 2015 Technology Plano Establish a full-time Technology
Departmento Increase students’ access to computerso Improve technology-based instructional
strategieso Improve assistive technologies in Special
Education
2012-2013 Goal #1: Technology
This is the 21st century.
If we’re not moving forward,
we’re moving backward!
Implement new Math curriculum
Improve SRBI through addition of technology-based screening and reporting tools for Reading and Math
Implement the district’s state mandated “Safe-Schools Plan”
2012-2013 Goal #2: Curriculum
Improve district-wide communication o Dynamic vs. static webpageo Daily web-calendaro Provide updates on curriculum
and programso Improve teachers’ webpageso Showcase programs and student
worko Create virtual ‘backpacks’ to
reduce paper and photocopying
2012-2013 Goal #3: Communication
DRG B Per Pupil Expenditure
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Per Pupil Expenditure
Orange [$13,849] is the mid-point between Woodbridge [$14,916] and Trumbull [$12,687].Orange [$13,849] is $1,500 lower than the mid-point of DRG B schools [$15,275].
2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: MLT
School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244
Mary L. Tracy - Kindergarten 146 (8) 18 /19
Race Brook 392
Turkey Hill 323
Peck Place 383
2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: RBS
School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146
Race Brook 392
Grade 1 57 (4) 14/15
Grade 2 60 (4) 15
Grade 3 70 (4) 17/18
Grade 4 73 (4) 18/19
Grade 5 73 (4) 18/19
Grade 6 59 (3) 19/20Turkey Hill 323Peck Place 383
2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: THS
School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146Race Brook 392
Turkey Hill 323
Grade 1 47 (3) 15/16
Grade 2 49 (3) 16/17
Grade 3 51 (3) 17
Grade 4 59 (3) 19/20
Grade 5 51 (3) 17
Grade 6 66 (3) 22Peck Place 383
2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: PPS
School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146Race Brook 392Turkey Hill 323
Peck Place 383
Grade 1 49 (3)* 16/17
Grade 2 63 (4) 15/16
Grade 3 75 (4) 18/19
Grade 4 54 (3) 18
Grade 5 72 (4) 18
Grade 6 70 (4) 17/18
* Reduction of one position
Total SALARIES: $9,415,243
Regular Education Teachers
70%
Special Education Teachers
9%
Paraprofessionals8%
Principals5%
Custodians / Maintenance5%
Administration4%
Increases Over 11 - 12 Budget
Technology + 100%o Reallocated funds from contracted
services and certified staff o Collated all technology subscriptions
and audio visual into technology o Additional equipmento Improved email and webpage
hosting
Increases Over 11 - 12 Budget
Curriculum Development +18.6%o New math curriculum, Grades K – 2
Pupil Transportation +1.6%o BOWA Bus Contracto State Bid for gasoline
Employee Benefits +1.3%
Classroom Supplies +12.6%o Rebuilding depleted science kits,
grades 1 - 6o Small increases in music , reading,
PE, and art
Property/Liability Insurance +5%
Decreases From 11 - 12 Budget
Administration - 12.8%
Classroom Teachers - 1.4%o Reduction of 1.45 positionso Retirementso Contractual increases of
approximately 2.5%o Increase in substitute teachers
Professional Services - 45.5% o Includes moving Tech Support
contract to Technologyo Renegotiated contract
Decreases From 11 - 12 Budget
Non-Certified Staff - 1.4%o Reduction of 2 positionso Reduction of substitutes based on
2 years’ actualso Includes contractual increases
Audio Visual - 77%o Moved to Technology
Oil heat - 5.9%o State bid price increase (16.2%)o Savings on MLT gas conversion
Decreases From 11 - 12 Budget
Special Education – 6.0%o Reduction of 2 certified Special
Education teachers, based on enrollment
o Reduction of 4 non-certified positions, based on enrollment
o Reduced tuition to outplacementso Reduced transportation to
outplacementso Increase in ‘assistive technologies’o 1.0 Special Education teacher
moved from ARRA grant into budget
o Increase in contractual salaries
Personnel Reductions
Reductions based on decreased enrollments over past two years
Special Education Teachers - 2 FTE2011- 2012 = 137 students; case loads average 9/102012 -2013 = 121 students; case loads average 10
Special Education Paraprofessionals - 4 FTERatio with reduction = 3.5 students : 1 adultRatio without reduction = 3 students : 1 adult
Personnel Reductions
Peck Place Grade 1 Teacher - 1 FTE
2011-2012 = 60 students in Grade 1: class size = 15
Without reduction of one teacher:
2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size = 12/13With reduction of one teacher:
2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size = 16
* Includes an anticipated increase in enrollment over 2011-2012 actual enrollment
Executive Budget Summary
Regular Educa-tion 52%
Special Ed-ucation
18%
Building Operations
8%
Employee Benefits
19%
Instruction1% Technology
2%
Executive Budget Summary
Description 2011-2012
Budget 2012-2013
Proposed Increase/ (Decrease)
Central Office $556,133 $484,977 (-12.8%)
All Certified Staff $6,521,329 $6,587,062 1%
Non-Certified Staff $555,539 $547,795 (-1.4%)
Special Education $3,355,107 $3,154,784 (-6.0%)
Pupil Transportation $720,593 $732,407 1.6%
Employee Benefits $3,355,628 $3,398,057 1.3%
Curriculum & Professional Development
$189,820 $225,139 18.6%
Instructional Programs $238,706 $225,940 (-5.3%)
Building Operations $1,490,668 $1,456,787 (-2.3%)
Property/Liability Insurance $97,000 $101,850 5%
Building Principals $501,487 $501,487 0%
Technology (and Other) $0 $350,603 100%
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
$17,582,010 $17,766,888 1.1%
Summary of Total Request
2011-2012 Approved Budget: $17,582,010
2012-2013 Proposed Request: $17,766,888
Difference 2011-2012 to 2012-2013: $184,878
Difference in percent: 1.1%
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Final 2011-12 Budget Increase (%)
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Additional Budget Information
Questions may be sent to [email protected]
Budget information will be posted on the district’s website:
www.oess.org