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BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTED BUDGET

2019-2020

WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DR. JANET PARLATO

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

MARCH 12, 2019

PURPOSE & INTRODUCTIONS

To provide an overview of the proposed budget for 2019-

2020 and highlight how it supports the students and staff at

Swift Middle School and Watertown High School.

Tom DiStasio, Business Manager

Dr. Janet Parlato, Assistant Superintendent

BEGIN WITH THE WHY

WE EMPLOY RESPONSIBLE

FINANCIAL PRACTICES TO

DEVELOP TRANSPARENT

BUDGETS,

If WE WILL GAIN AND INCREASE THE

SUPPORT OF TAXPAYERS TO

CONTINUE TO OFFER VALUABLE

LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND

PROGRAMS TO OUR STUDENTS.

then

#WatertownLearns #WatertownLeads #WatertownCares

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOCUS AREAS

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: PROCESS

John Trumbull

Primary

Judson

Elementary

Polk

Elementary

Mary Lou Kuegler

Jessica Lemos

Mike Lewis

Donna Poliquin

Roberto Rinaldi

Gretchen Uryase

Sarah Ann Baker

Warren Campbell

Dan Carroll

Megan Chunis

Nicole Cote

Mary Hathaway

Tom Hogrefe

Watertown High Leadership

Marylu Lerz

Mary Jean Mangione

Amanda Probert

Kathleen Sklanka

Janet Sweetland

Alyssa Buzzelli

Jessica Cagno

Mary Beth Gallo

Elisa Gesseck

Michelle Gorski

Joseph Nappi

Swift Middle Leadership

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: PROCESS

SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FOCUS ON

FAMILIES

FOCUS ON

PARTNERS

• Our goal was to increase our accuracy of projections by closely

analyzing spending trends over the last 3-5 years.

• These projections represent conservative estimates to ensure we are

fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

Federal Funds - $1,046,826 *Based on FY18-19

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

2%

• IDEA Grant - $714,817

• Title I Funds - $229,789

• Title II Funds - $56,735

• Title III Funds - $11,017

• Title IV Funds - $10,000

• Carl Perkins - $24,468

Notes:

• Although Federal Funds are a source of revenue, they are not used for General Fund

expenditures.

• Federal Funds are restricted and can only be used for specific programs (Special Education,

English Language Learners, etc.).


FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

State Funds - $12,539,810 *Based on FY18-19

28% • Education Cost Sharing - $11,720,057

• New formula adopted FY18-19

• Reduction of $15,265 from FY18-19

• Excess Cost - $800,000 • 4.5 times per pupil cost

• Youth Services Bureau - $19,753

2%


FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

28%

2%

70%

Local Funds - $33,827,231 *Based on FY18-19

• General Fund $33,827,231


FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

WPS Revenue - $166,000

• Facility Rental Fees - $18,000 (Based on 2019 Fee Schedule)

• Revenue is applied to Capital Improvement Fund.

• WTA Tuition - $90,000 (Two out-of-district students)

• Revenue is applied to General Fund and used to offset SPED costs.

• Advertising at WHS Mills Complex - $6,000 ($2,800, 17-18; $5,850 18-19)

• Revenue is applied to the Advertisement Fund and used to offset athletic costs.

• Athletic Fees - $52,000 (Reduction of 20% - $80 per student, $160 household max.)

• Revenue is applied to Student Activities Fund and used to offset Athletics

FIXED COSTS VARIABLE COSTS


FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FIXED COSTS VARIABLE COSTS

• Medical Insurance

• Employee Salaries

• Transportation

• Special Education Funding


FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FIXED COSTS: $916,451

2.07% TOTAL BUDGET

Employee Contracts

• Salaries & Benefits 2.77% • $899,292

• Salaries - 4.12%

• ($1,012,303)

• Benefits - 1.43%

• (-$113,101)

Transportation

• First Student 8.25% • $110,771

Medical Insurance

• Cigna 1.21% • -$91,612


Special

Education

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

VARIABLE COSTS: $456,792

1.03% TOTAL BUDGET

WPS Autism

WPS Emotional Disturbance

WPS Students with Disabilities

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400

350

300

250

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CAPITAL IMPROVEME

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FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

FUND

• Non-Lapsing Account for Capital Projects pending

Council Approval

• Source

• Min. = .5%; Max. = 1.0% of Annual Budget

• Facility Rental Fees

• Contributions/Gifts

• Annual Savings $221,275


BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN CARES

FOCUS ON SUPPORT

FOCUS ON CLIMATE

School

Psychologist (.5)

Expand in-district programs for primary students with

emotional and behavioral needs through increased

support from the school psychologist.

$34,862

DESSA

Expand of DESSA (Devereux Student Strengths

Assessment) screening (K-8) to increase ability to identify

and support students’ SEL needs through SRBI process.

$2,800

Security Officer (1.0)

Hire a Security Officer (K-5) to conduct residency

investigations and provide direct security support to

elementary schools.

$45,000

BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEARNS

FOCUS ON

SUPPORT

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FOCUS ON STUDENTS

FOCUS ON STAFF

Instructional

Technology

Increase students’ access to instructional technology in

grades 3-7 by leasing additional chromebooks.

$30,000

(No additional

Cost)

Library Books

Update book collections at John Trumbull, Polk and

Judson. A recent analysis of our library collections shows

the average age to be more than 20 years old.

$3,063

Science Curriculum

Resources

Purchase additional instructional materials/supplies for

implementation of Next Generation Science Standards in

grades 3-8.

$12,703

Textbooks Purchase updated textbooks for English, Biology and

Psychology classes at WHS. $34,012

BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEARNS

FOCUS ON

SUPPORT

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FOCUS ON STUDENTS

FOCUS ON STAFF

Substitute

Teachers (4.0)

Increase the number of substitute teachers across the

district from two to six to ensure classes are appropriately

covered.

Increase the daily rate for substitute teachers from $75 to

$85.

$66,368

Civics Teacher (.6) Restore Civics position at WHS to continue teaching state-

required course. $39,827

iReady

Expand the use of iReady Assessment Tool and

Instructional Lessons to provide a consistent way to check

students’ progress in Grades 1-8 in Reading and Math.

$4,500

BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEADS

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

FOCUS ON PARTNERS

FOCUS ON FAMILIES

School

Resource

Officer (1.0)

Expand our partnership with the Watertown Police Department

by adding an additional School Resource Officer at Swift full

time and allow us to expand DARE programming. Total cost

will be shared between the Board and the Watertown Police

Department.

$50,000

Youth Services

Bureau

Programming

Expand parent workshop programming through partnerships

with Youth Services Bureau and other community agencies.

No

Additional

Costs

Teacher Leader

Stipends

Instructional Technology Facilitator (2); Professional Learning

Presenter and Digital Learning Coordinator $27,884


$82,662 $160,473 $77,884

BUDGET PRIORITIES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COSTS: $321,019

.73% TOTAL BUDGET

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

$44,254,984 $45,547,288 2.92% 2019-2020 2018-2019


#WatertownInvests

FOCUS ON

CLIMATE

BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTED BUDGET

2019-2020

Questions? Thank you for your continued support

of our schools!

Descriptor Code Projected 2018-

19

Proposed 2019-

20

Budget

Change % Change

Certified Staff

Central Office Administrators 680,558 693,712 13,154 1.93%

Principals/Asst Principals 1,277,364 1,303,293 25,929 2.03%

Teachers/Stipends/Advisors 16,847,470 17,680,586 833,116 4.95%

Total Certified Staff 18,805,392 19,677,591 872,199 4.64%

Non-Certified Staff

Paraprofessionals/Aides 1,768,801 1,734,037 -34,764 -1.97%

Secretaries 1,320,738 1,373,224 52,486 3.97%

Custodians/Maintenance/IT Staff 2,132,819 2,160,185 27,366 1.28%

Non-Affiliates/Other 111,416 204,715 93,299 83.74%

Nurses & School Physician 417,408 419,124 1,716 0.41%

Total Non-Certified Staff 5,751,182 5,891,285 140,103 2.44%

Other Staff

Tutoring/Homebound 99,725 115,000 15,275 15.32%

Substitutes 397,557 463,925 66,368 16.69%

Coaches 282,991 347,885 64,894 22.93%

Total Salaries & Wages 25,336,847 26,495,686 1,158,839 4.57%


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Proposed 2019-

20

Budget Change % Change

Workers' Compensation 513,869 253,892 -259,977 -50.59%

Social Security 337,903 394,152 56,249 16.65%

Town Pension 285,597 279,823 -5,774 -2.02%

Medical Insurance 7,560,971 7,469,359 -91,612 -1.21%

Dental Insurance 326,398 305,000 -21,398 -6.56%

Unemployment 40,000 20,000 -20,000 -50.00%

Medicare 315,964 374,399 58,435 18.49%

Life/Disability Insurance 60,000 60,000 0 0.00%

Insurance Settlements 6,600 8,734 2,134 32.33%

Employee Assistance 12,000 12,000 0 0.00%

Total Employee Benefits 9,459,302 9,177,359 -281,943 -2.98%

Prof & Technical Services 1,340,782 1,524,553 183,771 13.71%

Software Service Contracts 46,625 49,000 2,375 5.09%

Legal Counsel 140,000 140,000 0 0.00%

Inservice Training 60,881 61,044 163 0.27%

Professional Services 202,470 212,582 10,112 4.99%

Total Professional Services 1,790,758 1,987,179 196,421 10.97%


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Proposed 2019-

20

Budget

Change % Change

Water & Sewer 42,984 44,350 1,366 3.18%

Electricity 837,787 921,086 83,299 9.94%

Telephone Service 176,000 170,000 -6,000 -3.41%

Heating Oil 234,400 240,375 5,975 2.55%

Natural Gas 234,906 216,050 -18,856 -8.03%

Total Utilities 1,526,077 1,591,861 65,784 4.31%

Refuse Removal 60,230 66,253 6,023 10.00%

Contracted Services & Repairs 491,382 470,114 -21,268 -4.33%

Lease-Rental 288,841 299,377 10,536 3.65%

Maintenance Projects 105,150 221,275 116,125 110.44%

Total Maintenance Services 945,603 1,057,019 111,416 11.78%

Descriptor Code Projected 2018-19 Proposed 2019-20 Budget

Change % Change

Transportation Contract 1,342,680 1,453,451 110,771 8.25%

Diesel Fuel Adjustment- Transportation 148,987 153,000 4,013 2.69%

Spec Ed - In-Dist/Out-of-District 795,367 900,000 104,633 13.16%

Lead Summer Prog.-Spec Ed In District 32,891 41,000 8,109 24.65%

Athletic Trans/Field Trips 50,974 71,508 20,534 40.28%

Total Student Transportation 2,370,899 2,618,959 248,060 10.46%

Property & Liability Insurance 264,740 275,350 10,610 4.01%

Travel & Conferences 34,072 27,981 -6,091 -17.88%

Licensing, Dues & Fees 162,886 171,668 8,782 5.39%

Total Other Services 461,698 474,999 13,301 2.88%

Descriptor Code Projected 2018-19 Proposed 2019-20 Budget Change % Change

Tuition - Magnet School 10,010 10,000 -10 -0.10%

Tuition - Nonnewaug - VoAg 218,330 225,000 6,670 3.06%

Tuition - Spec Ed 1,737,912 1,906,300 168,388 9.69%

Total Student Tuition 1,966,252 2,141,300 175,048 8.90%

Instructional Supplies 400,974 425,252 24,278 6.05%

Postage 18,484 19,685 1,201 6.50%

Maint & Custodial Supplies 149,954 150,500 546 0.36%

Textbook / Workbooks 61,714 88,053 26,339 42.68%

Library Books & Periodicals 26,283 27,985 1,702 6.48%

Other Supplies 33,959 31,930 -2,029 -5.97%

Total Supplies & Materials 691,368 743,405 52,037 7.53%

Equipment 131,859 149,521 17,662 13.39%

Equipment & Capital Outlay 131,859 149,521 17,662 13.39%

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