Staffing Plan FY13 January 24, 2012. Assumptions Sustain excellence in academic programs No...
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Staffing Plan FY13
January 24, 2012
Assumptions Sustain excellence in academic programs
No substantive changes to curriculum beyond those required by implementation of Common Core
Enrollment projections Trends in student population shifting:
demographics and decline in overall student population
Class size – maintain class size goals Fiscal responsibility – maintain current
programming and class size goals in most cost effective manner
Key Objectives for Staffing Plan Core classroom sections needed to
maintain class size goals (e.g. number of teachers at each grade level)
Bilingual classroom sections needed to adjust to changing student population
Special education staffing needed to maintain district’s service delivery model
Special area classroom staff needed to maintain current curriculum and educational programs (e.g. Music, Art, MS exploratory)
December FY12 Enrollment: Regular Education
Class Size Ranges: What does the data say? Kindergarten
69% within range 0% below range 31% above range
Grades 1-3 71% within range 21% below range 8% above range
Grades 4-5 71% within range 29% below range 0% above range
Grades 6-8 93% within range 0% below range 7% above range
Student Demographics: Race and Ethnicity
FY13 Bilingual/Dual Language Bilingual Needs FY12
Three 1st grade bilingual classes Two at Elementary East, one at Elementary West
There are only two 2nd grade bilingual classes One each at Elementary East and Elementary West
Bilingual Needs FY13 Add another bilingual 2nd grade class at
Elementary East to accommodate this year's 1st graders
Dual Language FY13 Accommodate up to 100 students by reallocating
existing staff
FY13 Anticipated Enrollment: Regular Education Classrooms
Recommended changes for FY13 Kindergarten needs determined after
enrollment and dual language implementation
Reallocate one 2nd grade position for one 2nd grade bilingual position
Reduce one 3rd grade position Reduce one 4th grade position Reduce one 5th grade position Changes expected to maintain class size
goals K-8
Special Education Programming Based on current and projected student
needs Maintain current staff at Elementary, Intermediate and
Middle School Reduce staff in Early Childhood until enrollment dictates
staff is needed State requirements under Illinois
Administrative Code 23 10 students per one teacher 1 paraprofessional per classroom section
District has 5 early childhood staff; each staff can teach 20 students (10 am/10pm)
District is currently staffed for 100 students December 2010: 74 students enrolled, 26 open slots December 2011: 73 students enrolled, 27 open slots
Recommended changes for FY13 Reduce 1 of 5 Early Childhood (EC)
positions at Primary until enrollment data dictates the need
Reduce 1 of 5 Early Childhood (EC) paraprofessional positions at Primary until enrollment data dictates the need
Has been district’s past practice to hire special education staff mid-year if need arises
Fine Arts/Exploratories Maintain current programming and
instructional time in fine arts and exploratory classes for students
Align fine arts/exploratory staff with student enrollment needs – maintain class size
Appropriately staffed in areas of Music, Art, and MS exploratory classes
Appropriately staffed in PE grades K, 4-8
Goals for Physical Education Program Maintain daily physical education
experiences for students 1st – 8th
Maintain current gym class sizes and safety of students
Maintain curriculum and instructional programming
FY12 Physical Education Staff Workday
FY13 Workday: 2 less positions
ELM: Workday ComparisonFY12 Proposed FY13
FY13 Recommended Changes Reduce 2 of 10 physical education positions at
Elementary to adjust to enrollment needs Reduce through attrition 1 of 3 Applied Practical
Arts positions at Middle School to adjust to enrollment needs
FY13 Administrative Changes Reduce position of Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability
Add position of Assistant Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability
Cost savings: $13,000
FY13 Staffing Changes
Operations/Facilities Middle School: Close one of three third
floor wings to reduce energy consumption and cleaning costs Savings: $20,000
FY13 Anticipated Cost Reductions Education Fund
Staffing savings: $377,219 Operations and Maintenance Fund
Energy Savings: $20,000 Total FY13 anticipated savings:
$397,219
Future Considerations Cleaning Contract with Citywide: Currently
reviewing whether to add an additional day of cleaning at Primary, Elementary Schools, Intermediate and Middle School Update at March Board meeting by Don Selzer
Human Resources Department Evaluate need for additional staff due to recent
education reform demands and loss of benefits assistant 2 yrs ago
Update at March or April Board meeting by Kim Burke
FY12 Health Care Services Under review for several years
Needs of children: More students with complex medical needs Individualized Education Programs (IEP) 504 plans for student with disabilities
Changes in State laws Diabetes care act Allergies / asthma Epi-pen
Health Assistant position reduced during past reductions
Recommendation: hire a school nurse for Primary – fill upon Board approval in FY12
Next Steps January 31, 2012: Board discusses
proposed plan & approves additional school nurse for Primary
February 2012: Board continues discussions of proposed plan
February 28, 2012: Board votes on proposed plan components
March 20, 2012: Report on cleaning services and needs in our health offices