Windham Public Schools

Windham Public Schools Superintendent s Proposed Operating Budget 2018-2019 Patricia Garcia, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools February 28, 2018 Every student, every day, in every classroom

2 AGENDA District Budget Overview District Budget priorities Changes for 2018-2019 Fiscal Impact and Summary Questions and Answers

3 Mission Statement Windham Public Schools Windham Public Schools provides all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduates students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The school district and community hold a commitment to support cultural and linguistic diversity, deep student engagement, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

4 Vision Statement Windham Public Schools Every student, every day, in every classroom will be deeply engaged in their own learning, challenged by high expectations, supported by staff, family, and community, and will graduate with the competence and confidence needed for success.

5 Theory of Action Windham Public Schools If we ensure high-quality culturally-relevant instruction in every classroom, strong hiring practices, high levels of support for teachers, strong accountability practices based on data, courageous leadership, and effective engagement with families and the community, then student achievement will improve, more students will perform at or above grade level, and achievement gaps will improve or disappear.

6 WHY A WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL BUDGET The budget is the foundation tool that Windham Public Schools needs to enhance teaching an learning for all students The budget priorities are aligned to our mission, vision, and theory of action Budget proposals and initiatives were discussed with building level administrators as well as central office administration

7 District Goals Students Students will be prepared for success in college, careers, and the 21 st century global society through rigorous learning opportunities. Staff Develop a culture of trust, collaboration, transparency and support to increase student achievement. Family and Community School and District offices will maximize student achievement by building understanding and public support for Windham Schools through responsible and meaningful public relations, communications, and engagement with all stakeholders. Operations Schools will be guided by best practice in order to ensure effective and efficient operations to support productive learning environments for all students and professionals. Climate and Culture Schools and District offices will promote healthy and safe environments for learning system-wide that support high engagement and cultural competency.

8 Budget Planning and Development The School District reviewed its vision, goals, and initiatives with schools and departments. Schools and departments submitted budget proposals to the Superintendent. Superintendent, principals, department heads, and Director of Finance reviewed budget proposals. Budget proposals included: District/school initiatives, programs, staffing requests, instructional materials, technology and facilities needs.

9 OUR JOURNEY

10 Enrollment Year Total Enrollment # of Students Free/Reduced Lunch % of Students ELL % of Students Special Ed % of Students 2014 2015 3187 78.3% 24.5% 15.2% 2015 2016 3296 80.9% 24.3% 15.9% 2016 2017 3337 82.36% 25.78% 17.55% 2017 2018 3349 83% 26.2% 19.2% Based on CSDE October PSIS Collection

11 Budget Increase/Decrease 2013-2018 Year Increase/ Decrease $ Increase/Decrease % 2012 2013 +438,852 +1.0% 2013 2014-196,706-0.5% 2014 2015 +555,007 +1.3% 2015 2016 +1,547,939 +3.6% 2016 2017 +848,578 +1.9% 2017 2018 +1,374,639 +3.0%

12 Budget Priorities 2018-2019

13 Budget Priorities 2018-2019 Expand college learning opportunities for all high school students Implement science standards Redesign the district s bilingual program Implement a musical instrument program at the elementary level Implement an alternative education program Implement an instructional technology programs for middle and high schools Strengthen culture and climate through implementation of restorative practices Enhance the multi-tier support for interventions and accelerations Strengthen the 9 th Grade Academy Program Increase student attendance resources Build teacher and administrator Capacity

14 Continue our Investments Post secondary courses K-12 reading initiative Curriculum maps and benchmark initiative K-12 professional development opportunities Meaningful opportunities for parental engagement K-12 math initiative K-12 Six Traits of Writing initiative Expand musical instrumental program at the elementary level Intervention and acceleration initiative 1:1 technology initiative Attendance and truancy initiative

15 The Future Is Bright The 2018 2019 operating budget will allow us to provide new learning opportunities and offer a comprehensive and rigorous academic, arts, and athletics program.

16 Core Strategies Provide students with equitable access to a rigorous instructional program Provide schools with the resources and instructional tools to achieve their goals Build staff capacity to ensure student growth and achievement Provide opportunities for families to be actively engaged in school improvement at both school and district levels Create a culture of performance and efficiency

17 Focus Direction Improvement Innovation Sustainability

18 New Science Curriculum Implement instructional technology program at the middle and high school Math and writing initiatives Expand college learning opportunities Redesign the District bilingual program Music in the elementary schools Provide students with equitable access to a rigorous instructional program Multi-Tier System of Support Implement an alternative Education program

19 Close reading training Focused and targeted professional development in ELA and mathematics Data team process Build Staff capacity to ensure student growth and achievement Coaching model

20 Access to timely information Promote and celebrate diversity and cultural understanding Community Expo Establish systems for families to access information Strengthen partnerships with community agencies and increase media engagement Provide opportunities for families to be actively engaged in school improvement at both school and the district level Parent University yearly and monthly Aspire Program monthly meeting in the community

21 Provide up to date and useful data to school and district leaders to ensure efficiency of operations and management Strategically align the deployment of people, time, and funding to the teaching and learning needs of the school system Structure staff resources and time to support 21 st century learning activities Recruit, develop and retain highly effective teachers Create a culture of efficiency Ensure that student teachers and staff have reliable access to technology

22 Districtwide climate team Climate and culture training Diversity awareness training Promote a system with a healthy and safe environment for learning that supports high engagement and cultural competency Districtwide attendance team

23 Revenues How the Budget is Funded Percent of Total Amount Local Funding 40.3% $24,813,421 State of CT Funding (ECS) 39.3% $24,229,943 State and Federal Grants 20.4% $12,550,298 Total Budget 100% $61,593,662 State and Federal Grants Local Funding State Funding

24 How the Budget is Spent 2018 2019 Budget = $61,593,662 Function Percentage Amount Education 81.8% $50,352,970 Central Services 18.2% $11,240,692 Central Services Education Education Central Services Instructional and administrative salaries, benefits, supplies, equipment, out-of-district tuition, books, and transportation. Salaries, supplies, service contracts, and equipment to maintain school buildings and grounds.

25 Investment in our Schools % Amount C.H. Barrows** 10.1% $6,241,119 Elementary Schools 24.5% $15,089,404 Middle School 12.1% $7,472,628 High School 12.6% $7,763,733 Central Services 12.9% $7,946,687 Tuition Regular 1.3% $825,055 Tuition Special Ed 5.4% $3,331,535 Transportation 4.8% $2,935,000 Grant Instructional 16.3% $9,988,501 Total Budget 100% $61,593,662 Transportation Tuition - Special Ed Tuition - Regular Central Services High School Grant Instructional [CATEGORY NAME] Elementary Schools [CATEGORY NAME] *Elementary (2.7m), WMS ($0.9m), WHS ($0.6m), CO ($3.2m), PreK ($2.6m) **Includes educational grants

26 2018 2019 Elementary Budget General Fund Function Amount % Principal s office Maintenance/ Facilities Instruction Instruction 8,325,753 55.2% Support 4,465,055 29.5% Principal s Office 1,337,240 8.9% Support Maintenance/ Facilities 961,356 6.4% Total 15,089,404 100%

27 2018 2019 Middle School Budget General Fund Function Amount % Instruction 3,765,198 50.4% Support 1,857,326 24.9% Principal s Office 935,269 12.5 Maintenance/ Facilities 798,235 10.7 Co-Curricluar Maintenance/ (Athletic) Facilities Principal's Office Co-Curricular (Non-Athletic) Instruction Co-Curricular (Athletic) Co-Curricular (Non-Athletic) 63,100 0.8% 53,500 0.7% Support Total 7,472,628 100%

28 2018 2019 High School Budget General Fund Function Amount % Instruction 3,650,373 47.0% Support 1,778,571 22.9% Principal s Office 751,740 9.7% Maintenance/ Facilities Co-Curricluar (Athletic) Co-Curricular (Non-Athletic) Instruction Maintenance/ Facilities Co-Curricular (Athletic) Co-Curricular (Non-Athletic) 1,102,036 14.2% 389,013 5.0% 92,000 1.2% Principal's Office Support Total 7,763,733 100%

29 2018 2019 Central Services Budget General Fund Function % Amount Personnel w/ Benefits 60.2% $4,780,845 Insurance Adult Education Legal Personnel Operating Expenses 21.2% $1,686,592 Maintenance Maintenance 10.4% 824,250 Insurance Property & Casualty 4.0% $315,000 Adult Education 2.4% $190,000 Legal 1.8% $150,000 Total Central Services Budget 100% $7,946,687* Operating Expenses * Excluding tuition and transportation as Support Services to Instruction, $4,156,590 and $2,935,000, respectively.

30 2018 2019 Budget Cost Drivers Percentage Amount Staff Salaries 2.0%-3.0% $771,905 Medical Benefits/Pension School Staffing Requests 9.0% $604,387 $469,755* Transportation $565,850 Technology $656,000 Efficiencies ($1,350,696)** Total 3.6% $1,717,201 *See page 31 **See page 34

31 School Staffing Request 1 elementary music teacher $ 85,410 3 bilingual teachers $ 256,230 1 special education teacher $ 85,410.5 instructional technology coach $ 42,705 Total $469,755

32 2018 2019 Efficiencies Amount Personnel Changes (see page 33) -$639,840 Certified Staff at 97% Funding -$500,000 Benefits -$200,000 Other -$10,856 Total Efficiencies -$1,350,696

33 Budget Changes for 2018/2019 PERSONNEL CHANGES Positions eliminated: 1 director position $158,000 1 coordinator position $ 65,000 2 paraprofessionals $ 84,000 Realignment of administrator position $ 70,000 Uncertified media specialist $ 42,800 1 secretary $ 50,000 2 IC/interventionists $170,040 Total $639,840

34 Selected Operations Changes Contract Services +$ 99,289 8.0% Transportation +$500,000 20.4% Tuition +$129,529 3.2% Other Purchased Services +$ 22,000 6.1% Utilities +$ 52,550 8.0% Equipment* +$382,165 293.8% * 1:1 refreshes for specific grades (included in capital budget last year)

35 2018 2019 Select Budget Line Item Changes Increase $ Increase % Staff Salaries +530,267 +2.5% Benefits +459,924 +6.1% Transportation +500,000 20.4% Technology +382,165* 293.8% Utilities +52,550 8.0% * 1:1 Refreshes for specific grades

36 The requested general fund budget for 2018-2019 is: $49,043,364 An increase of 3.63% over 2017-2018

WHY 3.63% 37 To continuously improve the work that has been done in curriculum and instruction and to accelerate student learning and narrow the achievement gap To build capacity of teachers and administrators To respond to the 21 st Century needs of our students Balance the needs of the community and present a budget that can gain support from the community To balance the current economic constraints facing the state and town Budget Planning Challenges Graduate every student college and career ready Educational mandates Education reform initiatives Response to students with special needs Fixed costs Needs/Request of Schools or Departments Limited grants Local funding State funding

38 The Budget Will Provide a rigorous academic and extra-curricular program Provide early college opportunities to high school students Enhance K-12 music and arts programs Expand K-5 transitional bilingual program Strengthen District technology infrastructure Strengthen administrator and teacher capacity

39 The Budget Will Serve The 2018 2019 budget serves as a tool for achieving the vision of the school district. The 2018 2019 budget serves as a tool for achieving the goals of the school district. The 2018 2019 budget serves as a tool for achieving the educational progress of the school district.

40 Thank You