Proposed Budget APRIL 12, 2019 Budget Process Input from Site - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Torrington Public Schools 2019-2020 2020 Proposed Budget

APRIL 12, 2019

Budget Process

Input from Site Leadership Teams & Administration Site Administration and Central Office Administration Meetings Master Scheduling and Course of Studies Review, K-12 Flat funding when possible Goal: To meet student needs and educational requirements while still maintaining fiscal responsibility

Mission, Vision, Goals and the District Strategic Plan for Continuous Improvement

Vision: “TPS will ensure every student is able to graduate with the skills and attributes that empower them to enter the college and career of their choosing.” Mission: “Through engaging instruction that is relevant, rigorous, and personalized to student needs, TPS will successfully prepare all students to be productive 21st Century citizens by ensuring that they can think critically and creatively to solve problems and construct arguments based

• n evidence.”

1.Build the capacity of staff and enhance programs to increase achievement 2.Provide a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and families 3.Encourage families and community members to be active partners in the educational process

It’s all about the students…

Who are we?

Total Enrollment

2008-2019 2019

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Total Enrollment 4820 4812 4620 4565 4446 4354 4301 4266 4202 4273 4129 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Total Enrollment

Special Education Trends

12.81% 87.19%

2006-2007

Special Education Non-Special Education

22.38% 77.62%

2018-2019

Special Education Non-Special Education

English Language Learner (ELL) Trends

6% 94%

2008-2009

ELL Students Non ELL Students

9% 91%

2018-2019

ELL Students Non ELL Students

Free and Reduced Trends

Free & Reduced 32% Paid 68%

2008-2009: Free & Reduced

Free & Reduced Paid

Free & Reduced 63% Paid 37%

2018-2019: Free & Reduced

Free & Reduced Paid

Major Drivers- 3.782% Increase, $76,953,622

Salaries: 47.17% Benefits: 23.78% Tuition: 14.04% Transportation: 6.87% Energy: 2.01% Increased Needs of students-Social-Emotional & Mental Health Support

Budget Summary by Account

$- $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000

Amount

Salaries/Benefits and Operational Expenses

70.95 29.05

Salaries/Benefits & Operational Expenses

Salaries & Benefits Operational Expenses

Impact of Employee Benefits

Actual 2009- 2010 Actual 2010- 2011 Actual 2011- 2012 Actual 2012- 2013 Actual 2013- 2014 Actual 2014- 2015 Actual 2015- 2016 Actual 2016- 2017 Actual 2017- 2018 Budgeted 2018-2019 Projected 2019-2020 Series1 $13,184,515. $14,207,318. $14,645,318. $14,946,413. $15,845,201. $16,625,099. $15,630,007. $16,529,991. $17,307,809. $17,652,396. $18,301,539. $0.00 $2,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 $14,000,000.00 $16,000,000.00 $18,000,000.00 $20,000,000.00

HISTORICAL CYCLE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Special Education Outplacement Trends

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Total # Students 83 85 86 98 108

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget $4,194,993.00 $4,797,167.00 $5,985,140.00 $5,968,974.00 $6,797,534.00 $8,444,808.00 Actual Cost $4,834,760.60 $5,589,207.14 $6,177,286.90 $6,869,609.81 $7,992,947.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $9,000,000.00

Explorations (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Total # Students 9 16 16 21 23

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget $105,108.00 $118,390.00 $104,148.00 $149,750.00 $211,570.00 $300,000.00 Actual $86,237.02 $162,314.37 $152,385.58 $280,300.75 $265,421.50 $0.00 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00 $350,000.00

Axis Title

Magnet School Tuition - Regular Ed & Special Ed Students (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget Tuition $87,168.00 $190,000.00 $218,264.00 $417,511.00 $417,511.00 $626,630.00 Actual Tuition $46,938.00 $205,859.45 $281,675.00 $373,670.00 $538,442.00 $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00

Magnet School Special Education Services (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Reg Ed 39 45 54 66 100 SpEd 4 4 12 19 21 Total 43 49 66 85 121

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget SpEd Svcs $16,624.00 $25,951.00 $49,841.00 $105,860.00 $383,277.00 $383,277.00 Actual SpEd Svcs $23,021.00 $48,085.00 $136,241.00 $373,544.00 $399,123.00 $- $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00 $350,000.00 $400,000.00 $450,000.00

VoAg Tuition - Regular Education & Special Education Students (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget Tuition $507,477.00 $507,194.00 $594,070.00 $594,070.00 $655,000.00 $846,052.00 Actual Tuition $518,548.00 $552,663.00 $594,893.60 $682,300.00 $770,999.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00 $900,000.00

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Reg Ed 63 67 78 91 105 SpEd 13 14 15 9 8 Total 76 81 93 100 113

VoAg Special Education Services (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Reg Ed 63 67 78 91 105 SpEd 13 14 15 9 8 Total 76 81 93 100 113

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Budget Special Ed Svcs $99,473.00 $234,875.00 $258,276.00 $258,276.00 $258,276.00 $200,000.00 Actual Special Ed Svcs $236,713.62 $250,456.53 $227,217.33 $153,292.30 $108,129.38 $0.00 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00

Increasing Need for Social-Emotional Support and Mental Health Services

• Behaviorist-DW (IDEA funded)
• RBT-TMS (IDEA funded)
• Social Worker, ABC Program-Forbes (IDEA funded)
• Mental health workers-(Charlotte Hungerford-Community Mental Health

grant funded), piloting at TF, TMS, THS

• Social Worker-TMS (IDEA funded)
• Behaviorist-VW (IDEA funded)
• Assistant Principal position at TMS, focusing on Social Emotional Learning

(Alliance)

• Professional Development, K-12

Budget History

2004-2005-Loss of Alternative School and TMS Program (new 2018-19) 2016-2017-Loss of 14 Literacy RTI Teachers Loss of Asst. Director of Student Services (Alliance, 2019-2020); Supervisors of Special Education: Pre-K, Elementary, Secondary Loss of 3 APs at THS & TMS(Alliance, 2019-2020) Loss of CIATS and Director of Guidance Shared Psychologist at Forbes and SW Shared LMS at Forbes and SW Loss of Secretaries at sites and central office Loss of Custodians Closing of East School Capital Flat funded impacting buildings and technology

New Positions Included in the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Cost Rationale

.6 Italian Teacher 31,357 Increase Language-THS Behaviorist-DW 85,717 Mental Health Support Special Education Teacher- Southwest 57,546 New Intensive Case Management Program-Grades 4/5 (New Positions from Grants- reflected on previous slide) Grant Funded Mental Health Support 4 RTI Literacy 320,000 RTI Needs

Additional Increases Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Position Cost Rationale Business Manager 21,873 Competitive Salary Increase Director of Technology 100,000* Need for Director; replacing Network Manager position Special Education Supervisor 68,188 PPS support

Reductions Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale Custodian-East 50,003 Program location change Elementary-1FTE TF 92,989 Retirement, Enrollment Decline French Teacher-TMS 87,003 Enrollment decline THS Network Manager 90,000* Resource Shift, Need a Director of Technology

Additional Reductions Applied to the 2019 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale

Nurse-East Pre-K 43,797 Program location change Nurse-Parochial 43,797 More efficient sharing of services Tutors 33,935 Grant funding & reductions Coordinators vs Dept Heads 8,235 Dept Heads are Coordinators Translator 13,398 Grant funding

Additional Reductions Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale Elementary-Art 49,952 More Efficient sharing of resources Occupational Therapists-2 FTE 115,140 Adaptive PE, Efficiency in services Transportation Pre-K 165,886 Included in Transportation costs HSA Insurance 50,000 Reduction in Board Contribution East School Savings 164,067 EdAdvance to assume costs

Continuous Improvement: What does this budget provide?

• 1. Efficient and effective implementation of programs providing
• pportunities to improve the graduation rate and daily attendance
• 2. Enhance regular education program to challenging and engaging all

learners

• 3. Increase opportunities and authentic, applied learning experiences to

prepare students for career and college

• 4. Increase course offerings to meet the new Graduation Requirements
• 5. Provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students, staff and

families

THS, the Choice for Torrington

• College and Career Pathways that engage and prepare students

for their futures:

• STEM
• Education
• Medical
• Finance/Business/Marketing
• Applied Arts
• Law Enforcement/Military/Public Service
• Alternative educational programming to meet the needs of all of
• ur students

Shine On, TPS!