Redding Board Of Education Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Discussion March 5, 2015.
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Transcript of Redding Board Of Education Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Discussion March 5, 2015.
To represent the values of the people of Redding in
providing quality public education for our children
at a cost citizens are willing and able to afford.
The Board of Education’s Charge
The Board of Education’s Approach
Challenge administration and staff to conserve
what works well, innovate wherever practical, and
seek efficiencies whenever possible.
Our Purpose Today
To present the recommended 2015-2016 Redding Schools
Operating Budget and secure agreement to place the
budget before the Redding voters for approval.
Recommended Budget $21,569,918
For an dollar increase of $173,416
Which represents a % increase +.81%
Historical and Proposed Operating Budgets
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2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16P
12000
14000
16000
18000
20000
22000
Base Increase
+787+1,068
+997
+953+382
+601
+704+282 +110 -349 +173
•Blend quality expectations with taxpayer concerns
•Middle School Innovation
•Build-Out Elementary World Language
•Special Education Best Practices
2015-16 Budget PrioritiesSustain/Augment Educational Quality
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Key Budget Drivers Are Contract Commitments, Special Education and Enrollment Decline
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Key Operating Budget Driver Contributions Between 2014-15 and 2015-16 Proposed Budget
+$337K
-$137K
-$132K
-$261K
+$173k
-$200
-$100
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
ContractCommitments
Health InsuranceExpense
EnrollmentDriven Savings
RetirementSavings
SpecialEducation
Textbooks,Equipment,
Utilities
ProposedIncrease
-$71K
+$437K
$173K
2015-16 Budget Reflects a 2.96% Contractual Increase for Certified Staff
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First year of three year contract
Historical Perspective
Redding and State K-8 Enrollment
Source: Prowda Report, 2014
Long Range Planning Presentation
Create extended learning blocks to support cross-subject connections
Expand access to mobile technology (for content mastery and authentic learning)
“From Library to Media Center to Learning Commons”
Middle School Innovation
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Special Education Best PracticesThe Center will assist Redding staff members in building a program that withstands external, independent review through the lens of best practice.
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Special EducationBreakdown of Increase
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Contractual Salary Increase $ 89,408
Outplaced Student Tuition (net) $ 111,000
Increase in Payment to Center for Children with Special Needs
$ 137,000
Additional transportation $ 40,614
Additional personnel: 1 Behavior Therapist, 1 Paraprofessional, 0.3 Speech Pathologist
$ 107,926
BCBA – transfer of responsibilities to CCSN - $ 79,652
Employee benefits $ 30,916
Total $ 437,209
Decreases in Textbooks, Equipment & Utilities
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• Math Textbooks - $ 99,000
• Technology Requests - $ 20,000
• Cafeteria Tables - $ 20,000
• Utilities - $ 59,000
• Capital Requests - $ 43,000
• Other - $ 24,000
Budget Area2014-15 Current
Budget ($K)
2015-16Proposed
Budget ($K)
$ Increase 2015-16 vs
2014-15 ($K)%
Increase
General Instruction Salaries $ 8,362 $ 8,417 $54 0.65%
Health Insurance $ 2,414 $ 2,277 - $137 -5.7%
Special Education $ 3,756 $ 4,182 $ 426 11.3%
Operations/ Physical Plant $ 2,204 $ 2,139 -$ 65 -2.9%
Central Office/ Administration $ 1,807 $1,821 $ 14 0.8%
All Other General Expenses, Supplies & Transportation
$ 2,854 $ 2,734 -$119 -4.2%
TOTAL BUDGET $21,397 $21,570 $173 0.81%
Summary Of Proposed 2015-16 Budget Elements
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General Instructional Salaries and Supplies
Employee Benefits
Special Education
Operations/ Physical Plant
Administration/ Central Office
Other Expenses including Transportation
78% of the Budget Funds Direct Classroom Expenditures
100% = $21,569,918
2015-2016 Operating Budget Category Shares
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Redding’s Proposed Budget Compares Favorably With Other Area Districts
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Town BOE Approved BudgetBrookfield 5.92%New Canaan 4.87%Fairfield 3.29%Darien 3.22%Weston 3.17%Bethel 2.97%Trumbull 2.94%Ridgefield 2.61%Monroe 2.25%Westport 2.08%Wilton 1.98%Easton 1.70%Newtown 1.27%Redding 0.81%
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Redding School District Continues Tradition of Excellence
▫Personalized Learning, Individualized Education⚫Flexible grouping and differentiation⚫Appropriate, personalized intervention⚫Student Success Plans (beginning Grade 6)⚫Guidance and Advisory programs
▫Holistic, Well-Rounded Approach to Instruction⚫Fine/Practical Arts, World Language, CPR, Project Adventure⚫Positive behavioral interventions, safe school climate⚫Science/Technology/Engineering/Math - Coding, Robotics⚫Extracurricular clubs and offerings - Math, Gardening,
Homework, Debate, …
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The Board Of Education Requests Your Agreement To Submit The Proposed
Budget To A Referendum To Be Voted On By The People Of Redding
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Special Education Best PracticesRationale for Increasing Services from the
Center for Children with Special Needs
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CCSN Rationale
The Center offers expertise keyed to the needs of students; Students will benefit from highly trained professionals, Program will benefit from transfer of their expertise to local staff (“capacity building”).
•Services of a BCBA 4 days per week.
•Center's Director of Clinical Services will consult with staff on a monthly basis.
CCSN Rationale (cont.)
Consultation focuses on; Behavioral needs of children, Educational program needs, Consistent methodology.
Parents can expect a shared and consistent understanding among teachers, behavior therapists, and clinical staff (e.g., psychologists and social workers) of how to implement effective behavior management protocols and behavior support plans.
Historical Projections
Prior Projections for Redding K-8 Enrollment
Source: Prowda Report, 2014
Long Range Planning Presentation
* Average of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies classes
• Average class sizes at RES and JRMS have held steady at 19-20 students• This represents a core value of the BOE and District administration
Current Average Class Sizes Will Be Maintained
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Central Office And Administration Costs
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• Central Office and Administrative costs budgeted for a +0.8% increase
5 Year Avg. Increase: +2.0%
+$14K