Fairfield Board of Education Superintendents Proposed Operating - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 Fairfield Board of Education Superintendent’s Proposed Operating Budget 2014-2015 Dr. David G. Title, Superintendent of Schools January 14, 2014

2 Fairfield Budget 2014-2015 This presentation consists of four parts: 1. Return On Investment: Program 2. Return On Investment: Student Achievement 3. Historical Data: Budget, Staffing, Enrollment 4. 2014-2015 Budget Priorities and Overview

3 Fairfield Budget 2014-2015  The Board of Education's operating budget allows us to offer a comprehensive and rigorous program of academics, athletics, arts and extra- curricular activities.

4 Fairfield Budget 2014-2015  This investment of the Town’s resources allows us to continue the long tradition of a school system at least equal to others in Southern Fairfield County.

5 Fairfield Budget 2014-2015  We deliver a high quality school system with the second lowest per pupil expenditure in Southern Fairfield County, 16% below the average.

6 Fairfield Budget 2014-2015  Our average annual budget increase in the past 5 years has been 1.61 percent, lower than contracted salary and benefit increases alone and lower than the average rate of inflation.

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8 1 A Comprehensive Pre K-12 Core Program In addition to a comprehensive core Pre K-12 program, elective courses are offered to high school students including: Journalism Chinese/Italian/Latin Economics Jazz Ensemble Psychology Chamber Orchestra International Relations 3 Dimensional Design Probability and Statistics Digital Photography Forensics Child Development Human Anatomy and Physiology CAD Drafting and Animation

9 1 Advanced Placement Courses Modern European History

10 1 Other Program Areas Ages 3 - 21 Selected Grades, K – 12 All Grades, K - 12 Comprehensive Band (5 – 12) Art Special Business (9 – 12) English Language Learners Education Family Consumer Science (6 – 12) Health Education Program French/Spanish (7 – 12) Library Media Services Gifted Program (3 – 8) Music Music Technology (6 – 12) Physical Education Strings (4 – 12) Spanish (4 – 12) Technology Education (7 – 12) Theater Arts and Video (9 – 12)

11 1 Student Participation Number of Students Participating in Activities 857 Fall Sports (37 Teams) High School 738 Winter Sports (29 Teams) Athletics 857 Spring Sports (45 Teams) 250+ Choral High School 260+ Orchestra Music 265+ Band, Jazz, or Wind Ensembles High School Clubs and Service 1943 Organizations (140 Clubs) Extracurricular Town–wide 950+ Exhibits at Fairfield University Art Show

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2 CMT/CAPT Results Reading and Math Percentage at Goal 2006 compared to 2013

14 2 READING % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal CMT/CAPT 2006 2013 100 90.5 90.0 90 87.4 87.6 85.9 84.6 83.9 CAPT 79.1 78.6 78.2 78.8 80 77.4 72.7 70 67.3 60 50 40 2007 30 20 10 0 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10

15 2 MATHEMATICS % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal CMT/CAPT 2006 2013 100 89.7 90 86.8 84.6 85.0 85.1 84.1 81.6 CAPT 78.9 80 74.7 74.6 74.2 74.2 71.7 67.8 70 60 50 40 2007 30 20 10 0 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10

2 Grade-Level Samples CMT/CAPT Results Reading and Math Percentage at Goal 2006 thru 2013

17 2 MATHEMATICS GRADE 5 CMT Results % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal 100% 89.7% 87.5% 90% 86.6% 86.0% 84.8% 82.5% 82.1% 80% 74.2% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

18 2 MATHEMATICS GRADE 10 - CAPT % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal 100% 90% 80% 75.0% 74.6% 70.9% 70.4% 69.9% 67.8% 70% 66.3% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

19 2 READING GRADE 5 CMT Results % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal 100% 90% 84.6% 82.8% 82.4% 80.2% 79.4% 80% 77.6% 77.4% 76.8% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

20 2 READING GRADE 8 CMT Results % of Fairfield Students at/above Goal 100% 91.8% 90.6% 90.5% 89.0% 87.6% 90% 84.8% 84.8% 81.4% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

2 Class of 2016 CMT Results Reading and Math at Advanced and Below Basic 2007-2012

22 2 Mathematics CMT Results Class of 2016 60 Level 1 (Below Basic) 53.2 Level 5 (Advanced) 50 48.1 46.5 45.9 41.0 39.6 40 30 20 10 4.0 4.0 1.6 0.7 0.7 0.5 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

23 2 Reading CMT Results Class of 2016 60 Level 1 (Below Basic) 53.6 52.6 Level 5 (Advanced) 50 45.4 40 30.3 29.9 30 22.0 20 9.1 10 8.1 3.6 1.8 1.7 1.2 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

24 2 Advanced Placement Scores and Trends 2004 - 2013

25 2  The number of students enrolled in AP courses has steadily increased over the years (blue bars).  While enrollment in AP courses has increased, we have maintained a high percentage of scores at 3 or higher (purple bars).  Fairfield was included in the College Board’s AP District Honor Roll for these results in 2013. 1283 1255 1203 1157 AP Enrollment Scores at 3+ 1034 1038 1007 969 946 933 920 892 803 783 675 671 609 543 519 504 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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2  90% of Fairfield graduates continue their education and are accepted at the most prestigious colleges in the country  Both high schools ranked in the Top 20 in CT  US News and World Report ranked FLHS and FWHS in the top 4% nationally of the “Best High Schools for 2013”  Dwight School named a National Blue Ribbon School and CT School of Distinction  Sherman School named a CT School of Distinction

28 2  79 high school students earned chairs in the Connecticut Music Educators’ Association Western Region Music Festival  32 middle school students earned chairs in the Fairfield County String Festival  223 students, grades 4-12, sing in the Fairfield County Children’s Choir  High school students earned 1 st place ranking in the State Dept. of Education, Connecticut Secondary School Textile and Design, Career and Technical Education Assessment (FLHS: 2009, 2011, 2013/FWHS: 2010, 2012)

29 2  Fairfield middle school students have placed 1 st & 3 rd in the CT Science Fair and have earned a Medallion & Acrylic award in the Dominion Millstone Power Station Physical Sciences Awards  Four students from RLMS placed in the Top 100 students in CT at the Mathcounts competition  12 students earned a Gold Key Award and 8 students earned a Silver Key Award at the Scholastic Art Awards this year  FLHS students earned 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place awards at the Annual Easton Photo Competition

30 2  A Fairfield student earned 1 st place in Photo at the Annual 5th District Congressional Art Show; another earned 2 nd place at the Annual Stamford Art Show  FLHS’ The Prospect newspaper, earned the Silver Medal in Columbia University’s prestigious National Journalism Competition  92 high school students earned National Latin Exam Awards, including 5 Gold Medals  More than 45 of our high school athletes achieved state-wide recognition in the past year

31 2  Our athletic teams have won 5 State Championships and multiple Conference Championships in the past year  Boys Ice Hockey (FLHS/FWHS), Division II State Champions  Boys Skiing (FLHS/FWHS), CISL Division and State Champions o Boys Tennis (FWHS), State Champions o Boys Tennis (FLHS), FCIAC Central Division Champions  Cheerleading (FLHS), FCIAC and State Champions  Girls Skiing (FLHS/FWHS), CISL Division and CISL State Champions  Wrestling (FWHS), FCIAC Eastern Division Champions  Boys Tennis (FLHS), FCIAC Central Division Champions  Girls Tennis (FLHS), FCIAC Central Division and FCIAC Champions  Girls Volleyball (FLHS), FCIAC Central Division and FCIAC Champions

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33 2 Our Free/Reduced population is approximately 10% while many neighboring Fairfield County towns average less than 2%. The chart below compares the CMT results of students on the Free/Reduced Meal Plan compared to all Fairfield students. % of Students at/above Goal Reading - 2013 Math- 2013 Fairfield Students Fairfield Students Free & Reduced Free & Reduced 100 100 90.0 90.5 89.7 86.8 85.9 85 85.1 90 84.6 90 84.6 84.1 78.6 78.8 76.7 80 80 74.6 73.1 72.7 69.8 67.4 70 70 64.4 63.6 60.8 56.3 60 60 54.0 49.1 50 50 44.6 43.9 43.3 40 40 33.9 30 30 CAPT CAPT 20 20 10 10 0 0 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10