GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-2011...
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GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-2011 Instruction, Part II: Technology, Guidance, PPS and Athletics March 9, 2010
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GARDEN CITY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-2011
Instruction, Part II:
Technology, Guidance, PPS and Athletics
March 9, 2010
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Tonight’s presentation continues the budget review process. The expenditures discussed are
recommendations to the Board of Education from the administration.
A quick summary of budget changes 2009-10 to
2010-11
Technology
Guidance
Pupil Personnel Services, including special
education
Athletics
The numbers
Sources of fund balance
Q & A3
Budget to budget increase:$3,059,669 or 3.21%
Projected tax levy increase (with STAR):
4.52%
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Administrative $11,300,612
Program $73,173,051
Capital $13,801,593
TOTAL $98,275,256
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11.50%
74.46%
14.04%
Administrative Program Capital
The Garden City School District seeks to create an environment for learning which enables each student the opportunity to grow as an individual as well as a group member while striving to achieve the optimal level of academic, social and personal success.
Students will thrive in a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, individualized and challenging.
Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.
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Staffing: 1 director, 1 clerical, 5 technicians
Department installs, maintains, manages, supports, and upgrades the instructional and administrative local area (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), as well as telecommunications system
Approximately 4500 student & faculty/staff network accounts & folders; 650 faculty/staff email accounts and folders
Responded to 1135 help desk requests since September 2009
Network security and back-up of data
Web page maintenance & design
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Extended SchoolTool Parent Portal access to provide parents with live access to their children’s grades
Continued expanding web site and increased content to establish a more comprehensive web presence and facilitate better communication
Used staff developer to provide training to administrators, faculty and staff
Conducted T.I.E.R (Technology Integration in Education Recruitment) staff development program for 35 teachers
Supported district’s ―Go Green‖ initiative through web enhancements and Connect-Ed messaging system
Replaced HS art lab computers
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Continued installation of Smart Boards in all schools By June, 100% of MS & HS academic classrooms will have Smart
Boards
60% of elementary classrooms will have Smart Boards
Each primary school has at least two mobile Smart Boards
Replaced computers in HS math lab
Installed new lab for teaching and research in HS library and upgraded all workstations
Upgraded & standardized library circulation software in all schools
Installed additional computers in MS Scantek lab
Replaced 2 MS labs and all MS library workstations
Replaced computers in 4th & 5th grade classrooms
Facilitated implementation of assistive technology hardware and applications for special education students
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Replaced and added computers in all special education related classrooms and resource rooms in all schools
Completed Phase II of disaster recovery plan for business continuity: virtualized all critical servers in the data center as well as the disaster recovery site and implemented both data and phone service failover to the disaster recovery site
Conducted summer ―Technology Institute‖ for faculty and staff; assisted faculty with integration of Web 2.0 tools into instruction
Offered numerous after school technology in-service courses, staff development and just in-time training throughout the day
Facilitated implementation of SchoolDude web based application for IT helpdesk, facilities maintenance work request and facilities scheduling
Implemented a new web security and filtering software
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Continue with the infrastructure upgrade of switches, routers and servers in all schools
Continue increasing the functionality of the parent portal
Continue with Smart Board installations in the elementary and primary schools
Replace computers in the HS library lab 187
Upgrade classroom computers in MS & HS
Upgrade 2nd and 3rd grade classroom computers
Complete Phase III of the disaster recovery plan by testing and expanding the procedures
Implement reading software in MS & HS
Implement and test Virtual Desktop environment in HS
Increase the Internet and intranet bandwidth for all schools
Technology staff developer position (.6 FTE)
eliminated—Will reduce staff development
degree and make it difficult to continue ―just in
time‖ training initiatives
In addition, overall staff development funds
reduced
Supplies and materials reduced
Funding for hardware reduced—No upgrades for
primary school computers
Library/computer lab support staff reduced
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Staffing
Department coordinator
Middle school—3 counselors
High school—6 counselors
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SCHOOL YEAR # of Students
# of
Applications
2003-2004 261 1369
2004-2005 292 1773
2005-2006 277 1734
2006-2007 298 2046
2007-2008 298 2036
2008-2009 287 2023
2009-2010 299 2064
75% of Class of 2009 were accepted to at least one of
Princeton Review’s ―Best Colleges.‖
High school counselors were invited to participate in the
Bucknell University Reading Application Program and the
Hofstra University Admissions Advisory Committee
Successfully encouraged more sophomores to take PSAT
Increased efforts to help students identify and apply for
scholarships
Hosted 150 college representatives in individual &
mini colleges day visits to increase interaction
Improved articulation programs, including Buddy Visits,
Bridge Day tours, welcome assemblies at the elementary
schools, and counselor involvement at all CSE and 504
meetings
Begin revision of 6-12 District’s Guidance Plan
Develop a 6-12 Guidance DVD
Design a Special Education Post-Secondary
Planning Guide
Submit transcripts, mid-year reports, and letters of
recommendations to colleges through e-docs
Supplies/materials reduced
Staff development reduced
Possible reduction in clerical support
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Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) is the department
that provides support services for students
district wide including:
Home instruction
Home schooling
Nursing services
Assistive Technology
Non-public school support
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Special Education is the most regulated aspect of
public education and includes the Committee on
Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on
Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
Recent changes in law require that the school
district provide services to non-resident students
with disabilities enrolled in private schools within
the school district’s borders.
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Special Education and related services will be provided to eligible students in conformity with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to meet their individual needs. We will:
Conform to law and regulation
Provide a quality education
Provide highly qualified staff
Work closely with the general education staff
Offer parent training combined with meaningful and timely communication
Collaborate with community and adult resources
Ensure that students’ individual strengths, achievements and educational needs are incorporated in the IEP
Hold high expectations for each student, which will prepare and empower them as they transition to their post school lives
Enhanced co-teaching and the Extended School Day (ESD) programs
Continued to refine the transition services process and vocational programs
Increased collaboration with the Guidance Department to improve articulation
Developed programs for social skills and speech and exposition
Provided staff development on various topics: assistive technology, parent communication and administration of the WIAT III
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Continue to address special education program models (co-teaching and ESD) and initiate a review of district-wide resource room
Provide extensive staff development for the revised Individualized Education Program (IEP) form and required notices mandated by NYS
Provide professional development to broaden staff repertoire of evaluation tools
Evaluate the feasibility of “universal design” with respect to the use of classroom assistive technology for students
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Students with Disabilities as of 10/7/09
Location Number of Students
High School 114
Middle School 122
Stratford 51
Stewart 58
Primary 41
Preschool Students with Disabilities 63
Out of District – Placed by CSE 29
Resident Parentally Placed in Non-Public Schools Dual Enrolled
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Non Resident Parentally Placed in Non-Public Schools
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Total Students with Disabilities 533
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Special Education Teachers
09-10* Projection 10-11
Primary 3.7 4.0 (+.3)
Stewart 6.0 5.5 (- .5)
Stratford 5.0 4.5(- .5)
Middle School 14.1 14.0 (-.1)
High School 15.0 16.0 (+1.0)
District-Wide .5 0 (-.5)
Total 44.3 44.0 (-.3)
* Includes adjustments made after budget adoption due to CSE decisions
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Other Staffing
Psychologists 09-10 Projection 10-11
Private and parochial
schools
1.0 1.0
District Wide 7.0 7.0
Total 8.0 8.0
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Speech/Language 09-10 Projection 10-11
District Wide 9.6 9.6
Private and Parochial Contracted out Contracted out
Total 9.6 9.6
Social Workers 09-10 Projection 10-11
High School 1 1
Middle School 1 1
Stewart .5 .5
Stratford .5 .5
Total 3 3
Other Staffing
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Nurses 09-10 Projection 10-11
Private and
parochial schools
3 3
District Wide 9.7 9.7
Total 12.7 12.7
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The Governor proposes a 2% annual growth cap on Nassau County’s financial exposure for pre-school special education services
If the change were made it would result in an estimated shift of approximately $325,000, not including transportation, in additional budget expenditures
The Governor also proposes a cut in the amount of reimbursement currently provided for the Extended School Year (ESY-12 month) program.
Supplies/materials reduced
Staff development reduced
Budget contains 3 FTE positions reserved for
enrollment increases—Some of this allocation
may be used for increases in special education
staffing.
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Garden City has been named a NYS School of
Distinction FOUR times
All 32 varsity teams achieved a scholastic average of 90
or better
Very high participation rates in interscholastic
athletics
Voted a top 10 H.S. in Nassau County
Sportsmanship
Numerous students named as Scholar-Athletes
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Turf field provides opportunities for extended
use at low maintenance cost
Full slate of morning and afternoon intramurals
at the Middle School
Extensive middle school program that
encourages high levels of student participation
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Football - Long Island Champions/Rutgers Cup winners/Ranked #1 in state
Field hockey - 2005, 2006, 2008 State Champions
16th consecutive Nassau County Champions
Girls swimming - 11th straight County Championship
Girls lacrosse - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 State Champions
Boys lacrosse - 3 straight County Championships
Wrestling - Two County champions in 2008
Girls Tennis - State Champions –Doubles 2008
Girls winter track - 4th straight County Champions
Girls fencing - 2nd straight County Champions
4 JV-B teams eliminated—Boys soccer, girls
soccer, field hockey, baseball. JV-A teams will
remain.
High school intramurals eliminated
Middle school summer intramurals eliminated
Supplies and materials reduced
Staff development funds reduced
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VARSITY JVA JVB MIDDLESCHOOL
TOTALS
GIRLS 18 8 0 (-2) 18 44
BOYS 16 8 0 (-2) 18 42
Co-Ed 1 1
Totals 34 16 0 37 87
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Head
09-10
Ass’t
09-10
Head
10-11
Ass’t
10-11
High School
57 38 53* 38
Middle
School
38 17 38 17
*--Reflects elimination of 2 boys and 2 girls JV-B teams
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09-10
Activities
09-10
Supervisors
10-11
Activities
10-11
Supervisors
HS 6 7 0 0
MS 29 36 25 30
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2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
$ Change % of Inc. on 09-10 Budget
Personnel Services 56,088,658 57,238,851 1,150,193 2.05
Equipment 923,226 676,945 (246,281) (26.68)
Contractual 7,354,035 7,435,778 81,743 1.11
Supplies & Materials
1,968,666 1,859,420 (109,246) (5.55)
Tuition 1,079,720 1,409,330 329,610 30.53
Textbooks 495,700 409,998 (85,702) (17.29)
BOCES Services 2,581,317 2,718,557 137,240 5.32
Debt Service 3,933,100 3,924,391 (8,709) (0.22)
Employee Benefits 19,520,765 21,831,586 2,310,821 11.84
Capital Projects 1,200,000 700,000 (500,000) (41.67)
Interfund Transfers 70,400 70,400 - -
TOTALS 95,215,587 98,275,256 3,059,669 3.21
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2250 Special Education
8,741,897 10,074,958 10,906,532 831,574 8.25
•Direct instruction of students with special needs attending both public and
private schools
•Teacher salaries
•Teacher aide salaries
•Equipment
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2280 Career & Technical Education
232,494 259,363 374,735 115,372 44.48
•Career and Technical programs operated through Nassau BOCES
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2330 Continuing Education
602,857 656,582 567,448 (89,134) (13.58)
•Adult Education courses
•Winter Program
•Summer Enrichment Program
•After School Program
•Regional Summer School
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2610 School Libraries &
Media
927,599 971,177 958,838 (12,339) (1.27)
•Operation of school libraries/media centers in each school
•Salaries for library staff
•Library books and materials
•Equipment
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2630 Computer Assisted
Instruction
870,889 767,288 701,280 (66,008) (8.60)
•Hardware and software for instructional use
•Staff and teacher aide salaries
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2810 Guidance 1,303,648 1,382,655 1,394,442 11,787 0.85
•Coordinator of Guidance salary
•Guidance counselor salaries
•Guidance office clerical staff salaries
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2815 Health Services
1,038,694 1,027,065 1,069,487 42,422 4.13
•Nurse salaries
•Physician salaries
•Health services to other districts
•Clinic supplies
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2820 Psychological Services
748,339 824,148 853,374 29,226 3.55
•Psychologist salaries
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2825 Social Work 293,129 312,884 321,540 8,656 2.77
•Social worker salaries
•Supplies and materials
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2850 Co-Curricular
Activities
543,576 535,636 498,243 (37,393) (6.98)
•Stipends for advisors of co-curricular activities
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2008-09 Actual
Expenses
2009-10 Adopted Budget
2010-11 Proposed Budget
Change from
2009-10
% Change
2855 Interscholastic
Activities
1,512,557 1,555,169 1,522,881 (32,288) (2.08)
•Coaching salaries
•Director of Athletics salary
•Supervision and referee costs
•Equipment
•Supplies
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Expenditures $1,515,000
Revenues $ (235,000)
Unreserved Fund Balance $1,520,000
Total Fund Balance
Applied to 2010-11 $2,800,000
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