Board of Education`s Recommended FY16 Budget

Board of Education
Proposed FY2016 Budget
Coventry Town Meeting
April 25, 2015
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• 2012-2013
Superintendent Requests –
Actual Town Adopted Recent History
Superintendent Requested
$25,038,726 – 0.60% increase
Town Adopted
$24,965,931 – .31% increase
• 2013-2014
Superintendent Requested
$26,045,917 - 4.33% increase
Town Adopted
$26,049,425 – 4.34% increase
• 2014-2015
Superintendent Requested
$ 26,822,732 – 2.97% increase
Town Adopted
$26,518,064 – 1.80% increase
• 2015-2016
Superintendent Requested
BOE Approved 02/12/15
$ 27,041,795 – 1.97% increase
$27,047,045 – 1.99% increase
Town Council voted a 1.43% increase for the BOE on 03/23/15
$26,897,045
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Student Enrollment – October 1
October 1
In-District
Enrollment
Out-of-District
Enrollment
Total Number of
Students*
2007
2013
2008
1967
170
2137
2009
1928
153
2081
2010
1854
178
2032
2011
1814
187
2001
2012
1752
193
1945
2013
1685
186
1871
2014
1643
165
1808
2015
1610
168
1778
(projected)
(projected)
(projected)
* Totals include all students for which the district may be fiscally responsible, e.g., home visits, special
education outplacements, magnet school students, trade school students, etc.
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Mission Statement
Coventry Board of Education
Mission Statement
The Coventry Public Schools will prepare every student
for life, learning and work in the 21st century.
Adopted: February 23, 2012
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Board of Education Goals
1.
Identify, define, and measure the critical skills and attributes
that are required for success and align systems to
continuously improve student performance and achievement.
2.
Maintain and promote a positive and respectful learning
community.
3.
Recruit, retain and develop high quality staff at every level.
Adopted: February 23, 2012
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Funding Initiatives
A. Technology in the Classroom – Phase 3
B. Systemic Program Enhancements
C. Physical Plant and Facilities Support
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A. Technology in the Classroom – Phase 3
• Expand the number of students with direct access to technology –
preparing them for the challenges and demands of the 21st century
• Continue to improve classroom instruction and increase student
learning and engagement through technological innovation
• Emphasize communication and collaboration, creativity and
innovation, critical thinking and problem solving within our 21st
century classrooms
• Provide students and staff with powerful digital tools that can be used
to engage, instruct, excite, and raise student achievement
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A. Technology in the Classroom – Phase 3
Fiscal Impact
Technology Technician and Systems Specialist
$ 50,000
Total
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$ 50,000
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
• District-wide STEM Summer Academy
• Introduce students in grades 6-8 to STEM disciplines
• Address challenges of a rapidly changing technological world and focus on the
shift in the composition of the American workforce needing to compete in a
global market
• District-wide K-12 ELA and Mathematics Specialists
• Ensure all aspects of ELA and math curriculum, instruction, and assessment are
aligned to CCS and that teachers are prepared to implement the instructional shifts
• Ensure best practices are employed to implement CCS with ongoing in-district
staff training in ELA and math
• CGS .5 FTE Reading Teacher
• Support the efforts of the reading consultant to fully sustain the reading/writing
program to align with the CCS
• Bolster the literacy programming at CGS
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
• CGS/GHR .5 FTE Challenge and Enrichment Teacher
• Increase this specific group of students’ academic achievement by adding to the number
of days of instruction K-12
• Expand the current enrichment program at the K-5 level
• Underscore the need for careful development and maintenance of all aspects of the
program and service components
• CGS/GHR 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist
• Collaborate with the library media team to develop a comprehensive program for
students, offering instruction and resources through various media outlets - supporting
the practice and mastery of 21st century skills at grade level according to the CCS
• Support academic and recreational reading, the critical development of research and
presentation skills, and the integration of technology into the curriculum
• GHR Homework Club Support
• Provide students with an extended day that helps them become more successful
• Support students’ organizational skills, math skills, and literacy skills
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
• CNH Reading Para-educator FTE Increase
• Support tier 2 reading intervention program in order to better facilitate the needs of
struggling readers
• Provide students with one-to-one support dedicated to increasing fluency through
instruction
• CHS NEASC Accreditation Visitation Preparation
• Enable CHS to fully participate in the NEASC accreditation visit and re-evaluation
• Receive and be prepared for feedback given by the NEASC committee on the standards
of Core Values and Beliefs, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Leadership, School
Resources for Learning, and Community Resources for Learning
• PSSS 1.0 FTE General Education Teacher at Coventry Academy
• Continue to provide in-district support for students at Coventry Academy, including
those with a disability and receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan and those
students not identified with a disability but who are best served by alternative
educational programming
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
• PSSS Four 1.0 FTE Para-educators
• Support the needs of our students based on IEPs
• Ensure identified students at the preschool, CGS and CHS have the support
needed according to their specific plans
• PSSS .4 FTE Speech Pathologist
• Meet increased needs of students at the PK-5 level
• Provide appropriate services to students based on identified needs and as required
according to IEPs
• PSSS SNAP (School Nurse Assist Program) Electronic Health Record
• Provide staff with a comprehensive medical documentation and tracking software
• Meet HIPAA & FERPA regulations - provide electronic documentation of all
health office visits and tracking of all medications given
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
Fiscal Impact
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District-wide STEM Summer Academy
$
2,000
District-wide K-12 ELA and Mathematic Specialists
90,000
CGS/GHR .5 FTE Challenge and Enrichment Teacher
30,000
CGS/GHR 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist
71,359
CGS .5 FTE Reading Teacher
22,200
GHR Homework Club Support
3,000
CNH Reading Para-educator FTE Increase
4,130
CHS NEASC Accreditation Visitation Preparation
30,000
2 – 1.0 FTE Certified Positions
(90,000)
Regular Education Subtotal
$ 162,689
Continued….
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B. Systemic Program Enhancements
Fiscal Impact - continued
• PSSS 1.0 FTE General Education Teacher
$ 54,352
at Coventry Academy
• PSSS Four 1.0 FTE Para-educators
67,393
• PSSS .4 FTE Speech Pathologist
25,187
• PSSS SNAP (School Nurse Assist Program)
2,500
Electronic Health Record software
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Special Education Subtotal
$ 149,432
Regular Education Subtotal
$ 162,689
Total
$ 312,121
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C. Physical Plant and Facilities Support
• Physical Plant and Facilities – Lead Maintainer
• Support general building maintenance, specializing in semi-skilled tasks and repairs
required to maintain the grounds and buildings
• Make non-routine service decisions and supervise sub-contracted work under the
direction of the Director
• Physical Plant and Facilities – 1.0 FTE Electrical Maintainer
• Support general building maintenance, possessing an E1 License and specializing in
electrical installation, maintenance and repairs required
• Meet increased district needs, handle additional workloads and off-set outside
electrical contractor service costs on the rise due to new technology and
renovations
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C. Physical Plant and Facilities
Fiscal Impact
Lead Maintainer Stipend
$
Electrical Maintainer
60,255
Total
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7,000
$ 67,255
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Overall Budget Increase by Object
Certified Salaries
$ 377,038
Non-Certified Salaries
245,628
Health Insurance
(49,660)
Regular Education Transportation
(3,277)
Special Education Transportation
(27,278)
Instructional Supplies
(65,754)
All other Objects
(97,716)
Total $ 378,981
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Additional Funding Sources
2013-14 & 2014-15 & 2015-16
Education Technology Grant
Smart Start Grant (first year only, 15-16)
$ 242,006
300,000
School Security Grant
93,903
Carl Perkins Grant
29,885
Intertown Capital Equipment (ICE)
14,748
Competitive School Readiness
8,090
College Career Pathways
7,521
CCS Professional Learning Mini-Grants
5,800
EASTCONN Professional Development for CCS
Arts Grant
20,000
2,759
Total $ 724,712
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Student Achievement
Coventry Grammar School
Kindergarten
Writing Data
71%
56%
26%
25%
18%
4%
Goal
Proficient
Writing November 2013
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Intervention
Writing June 2014
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Student Achievement
Coventry Grammar School
1st Grade
Writing Data
Writing November 2013
72%
Writing June 2014
16% growth
56%
38%
24%
6%
Goal
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Proficient
4%
Intervention
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2nd Grade
Writing Data
Student Achievement
Coventry Grammar School
81%
Writing November 2013
10% growth
71%
Writing June 2014
28%
18%
1%
Goal
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Proficient
1%
Intervention
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Student Achievement
Coventry Grammar School
Math Problem Solving
85%
Goal
Proficient
Intervention
42%
36%
22%
13%
2%
Fall 2013
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Student Achievement
G. H. Robertson School
MAP Reading: Percent At or Above Grade Level Goal – Grades 3-5
100
80
60
71
74
Winter 2014
Spring 2014
60
40
20
0
Fall 2013
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Student Achievement
G. H. Robertson School
MAP Language Usage: Percent At or Above Grade Level Goal – Grades 3-5
100
80
69
77
80
Winter 2014
Spring 2014
60
40
20
0
Fall 2013
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Student Achievement
G. H. Robertson School
MAP Mathematics: Percent At or Above Grade Level Goal – Grades 3-5
100
80
60
73
62
63
Fall 2013
Winter 2014
40
20
0
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Student Achievement
Capt. Nathan Hale School
Two Year Comparison - Degrees of Reading Power at Goal
2012-2013
100
88
90
80
74
81
2013-2014
84
84
68
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Grade 6
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Student Achievement
Capt. Nathan Hale School
MAP Math 2013-14 Growth Across All Grade Levels
100
90
90
80
70
60
83
78
55
60
65
69
64 63
Fall
Winter
Spring
50
40
30
20
10
0
Grade 6
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Student Achievement
Capt. Nathan Hale School
Two Year Comparison Science CMT-Grade 8
82
80.1
80
78
76
74
72
69.8
70
68
66
64
62
2013
2014
% At/Above Goal
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Student Achievement
Coventry High School
CAPT Science Results 2011-2014
Goal/Above
100
95.2
89.6
88.9
90
Proficient
87.8
80
70
60
68.8
60
57.6
53
50
40
30
20
10
0
2011
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2013
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Student Achievement
Coventry High School
CHS MAPS Assessment Data 2013-2014
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Student Achievement
Coventry High School
MCC College Credits
Total Credits Earned
450
389
400
350
276
300
234
250
200
184
150
100
50
0
2010 - 2011
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2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
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Budget Summary
This budget –
• Fully funds all labor contract increases
• Fully funds special education increases
• Fully supports unfunded mandates
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Final Thoughts
This budget addresses all PRIORITY initiatives…
A. Technology in the Classroom – Phase 3
B. Systemic Program Enhancements
C. Physical Plant and Facilities Support
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