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Sprague School District2015-2016 Budget
Sprague Board of Education Presentation
March 12, 2015
Presented by:
Sprague Board of Education
Terri Woronecki, Chairman Janet Piezzo, Vice Chairman Linda Stefon, Secretary
Joseph Osowski , Public Relations Officer David Giroux Geraldine Meadows Michael Smith
and
Dr. Judy Benson-Clarke, Superintendent
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetMission Statement
The mission of the Sprague Public School Community is to provide a center of learning which encourages participation in challenging learning activities by providing a safe environment, relevant curriculum, cultural literacy, diverse opportunities, guidance for the future and family engagement.
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBoard of Education Goals
Goal 1Increase student achievement.Objectives
A. Provide quality, standards-based, culturally responsive and relevant curriculum for our preK-8 students (including the Core Knowledge sequence).
B. Insure teachers and administrators provide relevant, meaningful and engaging instruction to meet the needs of our preK-8 students (including intervention, enrichment, and interdisciplinary instruction).
C. Support the four basics that students and staff need in order to succeed: outstanding teaching, sufficient and well-designed learning time and strong accountability to make sure both money and time are used well and that our students are getting ahead.
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBoard of Education Goals
Goal 2Achieve resource equity and equality of opportunity; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation.Objectives
A. Provide full-day kindergarten.
B. Provide a quality pre-school program.
C. Extend opportunities for learning in PreK-8 for students in need.
D. Develop alternatives to meet the needs of under performing students.
E. Support a physically, emotionally, socially safe and healthy learning and teaching environment for students and staff.
F. Provide world language and international knowledge/awareness education across all grade levels.
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBoard of Education Goals
Goal 3Encourage greater parental/family involvement at Sayles School at all grade levels.Objectives
A. Engage families meaningfully in the success of all students (from attendance to homework, etc.).
The Sprague Board of Education will work with administrators, teachers, families and students to accomplish these goals and objectives during the next five years.
Adopted September 6, 2006Revised August 15, 2007
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget
Sayles School has an excellent staff that strives to provide a world class education for ALL students through a focus on:
• Creativity and Innovation
• The Arts
• Global Learning
• Strong Academic Skills
• Technology
• Core Knowledge
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetGuiding Principles
• Any reductions should be furthest from classrooms whenever possible
• Maintain support for programs that show demonstrable results
• Support programs and services that are part of the branding of Sayles School
• Reduction in force is best accomplished through retirements or resignations whenever possible
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetDistrict Information
• Fiscal and legal responsibility for students preschool through grade 12 or age 21
• Special Education Programming (ages 3 to 21)• For students who qualify to receive Birth to 3 Services,
transition meetings can begin at 2 years old• For some students, programming continues until June 30th
of the year following their 21st birthday• Students attending at least 18 schools• Sprague collaborating with at least 15 service providers and
evaluators• School Readiness Program requirements• Successfully meeting the needs of a transient population
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSome of the Programs and Services Impacted Through Time
• Building, Equipment and Other Repairs• State Science Fair Participation• Future Problem Solvers Activities• Library Staff• Singapore Math Conference• Core Knowledge Conference• Art and Music Supplies• Executive Assistant• Special Education Teaching Staff• Graduation Costs• Library Books• Occupational Therapy Services• Physical Education and Health Supplies• Replacement Student Desks and Chairs• Speech Therapy Services• Teacher Supplies
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetToday• More special education students are entering high school (10) than exiting (3) which
means higher special education tuition costs
• 14 high school students were budgeted to receive special education services in the 2014/15 budget
• 23 high school students are projected to receive special education services during the 2015/16 school year
• Almost 55% of the students at Sayles School are economically disadvantaged
• 8 Sprague students in Grades Pre-K through 8 are enrolled in magnet and charter schools for the 2015/16 school year
• Sprague has a transient population
• Sayles School does NOT have declining enrollment
• The Norwich Free Academy’s recent tuition increases have increased at a greater percent than the overall increase to Sprague’s education budget
• Sprague’s per pupil spending was 30th in the state in 2005-2006
• Sprague’s per pupil spending was 130th in the state in 2013-2014
• Sprague has the lowest per pupil spending as compared to towns that border Sprague and towns that transport students to the Norwich Free Academy and pay tuition to the Norwich Free Academy
• Common Core implementation funding
• New Teacher evaluation model funding
• Increased behavioral needs requiring expertise
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Assumptions
Enrollment (approximately): 375 PreK-8 149 High School
Staffing will be increased to support students with special needs
Educational Cost Sharing will remain level or decrease
There will be no additional federal funds
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetOutside Funds and Savings
2012/2013 Savings realized from switching insurance to state partnership $203,343
2012/2013 Savings realized from 3 retirements in 11/12 school year $ 79,121
2011/2012 Federal Education Job Funds$152,062
2010/2011 ARRA Funds $ 94,001
2009/2010 ARRA Funds$418,893
2010/2011 Title II D Technology Funds$ 22,485
2009/2010 Title II D Technology Funds$ 36,903
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget History
Fiscal YearApproved
Board Budget
Increase Decrease
YOY %
Federal Education Job
Funds
Title II D Tech Grant
ARRA Funds ECS EntitlementsTransportation
GrantBudget Paid by
Tax Dollars
% of Budget Paid by Tax
Dollars
2014/15 $ 6,027,331 0.85% $ 2,604,337 $ 49,926 $ 3,324,490 55.16%
2013/14 $ 5,978,753 -0.25% $ 2,646,719 $ 62,584 $ 3,269,450 54.68%
2012/13 $ 5,993,737 0.00% $ 2,623,273 $ 56,548 $ 3,313,916 55.29%
2011/12 $ 5,993,737 2.60% $ 152,062 $ 2,600,651 $ 119,573 $ 3,121,451 52.08%
2010/11 $ 5,841,675 0.56% $ 22,485 $ 94,001 $ 2,229,683 $ 119,753 $ 3,091,281 52.92%
2009/10 $ 5,808,912 -0.23% $ 36,903 $ 418,893 $ 2,530,382 $ 133,489 $ 3,033,104 52.21%
2008/09 $ 5,822,310 1.58% $ 2,530,382 $ 171,534 $ 3,120,394 53.59%
2007/08 $ 5,731,635 1.08% $ 2,491,059 $ 143,514 $ 3,097,062 54.03%
2006/07 $ 5,670,608 2.20% $ 2,364,382 $ 134,030 $ 3,172,196 55.94%
2005/06 $ 5,548,639 4.55% $ 2,335,079 $ 134,030 $ 3,079,530 55.50%
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetGrowth in Free and Reduced Lunch 2002 to 2015
Source: Strategic School Profile and Director of School Nutrition
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetHistorical Trends 2002 to 2015
Source: Strategic School Profile, Director of School Nutrition and Shipman and Goodwin
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that Border Sprague
Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that Border Sprague
Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSprague and NFA Tuition Increases / Decreases
Source: Sprague Board of Education and Norwich Free Academy
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that send students to NFA
Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that send students to NFA
Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management
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Year State Rank inPer-Pupil Spending
2005-2006 30
2006-2007 36
2007-2008 50
2008-2009 85
2009-2010 69
2010-2011 64
2011-2012 101
2012-2013 125
2013-2014 130
Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSprague’s State Rank in Per-Pupil State Ranking
Source: Shipman and Goodwin and CT Bureau of Grants Management
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetFY 2015-2016 Budget
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetStudent Enrollment Projections (Regular Education PreK-12)
Variance14-15 Budget vs
Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School 15-16 Budget
Regular Education - Sayles School 361 -$ 366 -$ 375 -$ 375 -$ -$ Regular Education - Outplaced 1 4,500.00$ 1 4,680.00$ 4 14,836.00$ 4 15,416.64$ 10,736.64$
Total Regular Elementary > 362 4,500.00$ 367 4,680.00$ 379 14,836.00$ 379 15,416.64$ 10,736.64$
Variance14-15 Budget vs
Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School 15-16 Budget
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School 0 1 -$ 1 -$ 1 -$ -$ Lebanon VoAg 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Montville High School 11 109,895.14$ 6 62,172.00$ 7 64,904.64$ 4 42,152.00$ (20,020.00)$ NFA 67 767,485.00$ 71 829,564.00$ 71 829,564.00$ 67 802,398.70$ (27,165.30)$ NFA - Sachem Campus 3 40,748.67$ 4 102,000.00$ 1 12,750.00$ 0 -$ (102,000.00)$ NL Science & Technology Magnet 9 19,800.00$ 11 25,300.00$ 11 41,840.20$ 13 48,256.00$ 22,956.00$ Norwich Technical High School 0 17 -$ 18 -$ 26 -$ -$ Three Rivers Middle College 1 5,664.00$ 1 5,890.56$ 2 11,328.00$ 1 5,890.56$ -$ Windham Arts Magnet School 0 0 -$ 2 8,067.36$ 2 11,024.00$ 11,024.00$ Windham Technical High School 0 1 -$ 1 -$ 6 -$ -$
Total Regular High School > 91 943,592.81$ 112 1,024,926.56$ 114 968,454.20$ 120 909,721.26$ (115,205.30)$ Note: 73 attending NFA
Budget
Budget Budget
Regular Education Tuition Costs
Regular Education High School
Regular Education Elementary School2014-2015 2015-2016
Actual
2015-2016
2013-2014Actual
2013-2014Actual
2014-2015Budget Actual
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetStudent Enrollment Projections (Special Education PreK-12)
Variance14-15 Budget vs
Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School 15-16 Budget
SPED Outplaced 7 174,782.28$ 2 113,533.60$ 2 86,750.23$ 1 59,938.37$ (53,595.23)$ SPED Elementary Outplaced > 7 174,782.28$ 2 113,533.60$ 2 86,750.23$ 1 59,938.37$ (53,595.23)$
Excess Cost > (57,633.00)$ (11,038.08)$ (1,392.30)$ (14,385.05)$ (3,346.97)$ Total SPED Elementary Outplaced > 7 117,149.28$ 2 102,495.52$ 2 85,357.93$ 1 45,553.32$ (56,942.20)$
Variance14-15 Budget vs
Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School 15-16 Budget
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Lebanon VoAg 2 43,012.78$ 2 40,370.05$ 2 39,792.60$ 2 41,984.86$ 1,614.81$ Montville High School 5 83,708.62$ 4 92,680.00$ 6 143,660.42$ 7 170,306.84$ 77,626.84$ NFA - Sachem Campus 0 0 -$ 1 25,500.00$ 0 -$ -$ NFA - LEAD 1 47,669.96$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ NFA - Resource 2 33,700.00$ 2 34,374.00$ 2 34,374.00$ 5 88,085.00$ 53,711.00$ NFA - Aces 0 0 -$ 1 -$ 2 85,000.00$ 85,000.00$ NL Science & Technology Magnet 0 1 10,000.00$ 1 22,515.80$ 1 23,416.43$ 13,416.43$ Norwich Technical High School 0 0 -$ 1 -$ 1 -$ -$ Three Rivers Middle College 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Windham Arts Magnet School 1 7,700.00$ 1 10,002.72$ 2 15,600.00$ 1 8,112.00$ (1,890.72)$ Windham Technical High School 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ SPED Outplaced 3 95,459.78$ 4 232,874.64$ 5 198,442.11$ 4 244,206.36$ 11,331.72$
Special Education High School > 14 311,251.14$ 14 420,301.41$ 21 479,884.93$ 23 661,111.49$ 240,810.08$ Excess Cost > (56,921.00)$ (135,572.72)$ (134,632.86)$ (62,014.03)$ 73,558.69$
Total Special Education High School > 14 254,330.14$ 14 284,728.69$ 21 345,252.07$ 23 599,097.46$ 314,368.77$
Special Education Tuition Costs
Special Education High School
Special Education Elementary School
Actual
Budget2013-2014
Actual
2013-2014Actual Budget
2014-2015Budget
2015-20162014-2015
2015-2016
Actual Budget
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Highlights – Cost Savings
• Enrollment audit• Strategic pursuit of grants• CREC (Cooperative Purchasing Program)• Educational purchasing accounts• Competitive Energy Services• Cash-back credit card• Reduced use of outside special education testers• Webinars• Medicaid reimbursement• State reimbursement of transportation costs to magnet schools• Collaborate with other districts for special education transportation• School-within-a-school special education capacity• Reassigned staff as appropriate • Regionalized healthcare insurance pooling• Open source software• Khan Academy
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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Highlights
Budget2014-2015
Budget2015-2016
Difference2015-2016
Salaries Certified: $1,818,759 $1,873,294 $54,535
Salaries Non-Certified: $757,569 $797,299 $39,730
Special Education Tuition (Elementary): $102,496 $45,553 $(56,943)
Special Education Tuition (High School): $284,729 $599,097 $314,368
Special Education Paraprofessionals: $138,327 $197,660 $59,333
Norwich Free Academy Tuition: $829,564 $802,399 $(27,165)
Common Core Implementation: $30,000 $30,000 $0
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