1 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sprague Board of Education Presentation March 12, 2015 Presented by: Sprague Board of Education Terri Woronecki,

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Sprague School District2015-2016 Budget

Sprague Board of Education Presentation

March 12, 2015

Presented by:

Sprague Board of Education

Terri Woronecki, Chairman Janet Piezzo, Vice Chairman Linda Stefon, Secretary

Joseph Osowski , Public Relations Officer David Giroux Geraldine Meadows Michael Smith

and

Dr. Judy Benson-Clarke, Superintendent

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetMission Statement

The mission of the Sprague Public School Community is to provide a center of learning which encourages participation in challenging learning activities by providing a safe environment, relevant curriculum, cultural literacy, diverse opportunities, guidance for the future and family engagement.

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBoard of Education Goals

Goal 1Increase student achievement.Objectives

A. Provide quality, standards-based, culturally responsive and relevant curriculum for our preK-8 students (including the Core Knowledge sequence).

B. Insure teachers and administrators provide relevant, meaningful and engaging instruction to meet the needs of our preK-8 students (including intervention, enrichment, and interdisciplinary instruction).

C. Support the four basics that students and staff need in order to succeed: outstanding teaching, sufficient and well-designed learning time and strong accountability to make sure both money and time are used well and that our students are getting ahead.

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Goal 2Achieve resource equity and equality of opportunity; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation.Objectives

A. Provide full-day kindergarten.

B. Provide a quality pre-school program.

C. Extend opportunities for learning in PreK-8 for students in need.

D. Develop alternatives to meet the needs of under performing students.

E. Support a physically, emotionally, socially safe and healthy learning and teaching environment for students and staff.

F. Provide world language and international knowledge/awareness education across all grade levels.

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Goal 3Encourage greater parental/family involvement at Sayles School at all grade levels.Objectives

A. Engage families meaningfully in the success of all students (from attendance to homework, etc.).

The Sprague Board of Education will work with administrators, teachers, families and students to accomplish these goals and objectives during the next five years.

Adopted September 6, 2006Revised August 15, 2007

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget

Sayles School has an excellent staff that strives to provide a world class education for ALL students through a focus on:

• Creativity and Innovation

• The Arts

• Global Learning

• Strong Academic Skills

• Technology

• Core Knowledge

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetGuiding Principles

• Any reductions should be furthest from classrooms whenever possible

• Maintain support for programs that show demonstrable results

• Support programs and services that are part of the branding of Sayles School

• Reduction in force is best accomplished through retirements or resignations whenever possible

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetDistrict Information

• Fiscal and legal responsibility for students preschool through grade 12 or age 21

• Special Education Programming (ages 3 to 21)• For students who qualify to receive Birth to 3 Services,

transition meetings can begin at 2 years old• For some students, programming continues until June 30th

of the year following their 21st birthday• Students attending at least 18 schools• Sprague collaborating with at least 15 service providers and

evaluators• School Readiness Program requirements• Successfully meeting the needs of a transient population

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSome of the Programs and Services Impacted Through Time

• Building, Equipment and Other Repairs• State Science Fair Participation• Future Problem Solvers Activities• Library Staff• Singapore Math Conference• Core Knowledge Conference• Art and Music Supplies• Executive Assistant• Special Education Teaching Staff• Graduation Costs• Library Books• Occupational Therapy Services• Physical Education and Health Supplies• Replacement Student Desks and Chairs• Speech Therapy Services• Teacher Supplies

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetToday• More special education students are entering high school (10) than exiting (3) which

means higher special education tuition costs

• 14 high school students were budgeted to receive special education services in the 2014/15 budget

• 23 high school students are projected to receive special education services during the 2015/16 school year

• Almost 55% of the students at Sayles School are economically disadvantaged

• 8 Sprague students in Grades Pre-K through 8 are enrolled in magnet and charter schools for the 2015/16 school year

• Sprague has a transient population

• Sayles School does NOT have declining enrollment

• The Norwich Free Academy’s recent tuition increases have increased at a greater percent than the overall increase to Sprague’s education budget

• Sprague’s per pupil spending was 30th in the state in 2005-2006

• Sprague’s per pupil spending was 130th in the state in 2013-2014

• Sprague has the lowest per pupil spending as compared to towns that border Sprague and towns that transport students to the Norwich Free Academy and pay tuition to the Norwich Free Academy

• Common Core implementation funding

• New Teacher evaluation model funding

• Increased behavioral needs requiring expertise

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Assumptions

Enrollment (approximately): 375 PreK-8 149 High School

Staffing will be increased to support students with special needs

Educational Cost Sharing will remain level or decrease

There will be no additional federal funds

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetOutside Funds and Savings

2012/2013 Savings realized from switching insurance to state partnership $203,343

2012/2013 Savings realized from 3 retirements in 11/12 school year $ 79,121

2011/2012 Federal Education Job Funds$152,062

2010/2011 ARRA Funds $ 94,001

2009/2010 ARRA Funds$418,893

2010/2011 Title II D Technology Funds$ 22,485

2009/2010 Title II D Technology Funds$ 36,903

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget History

Fiscal YearApproved

Board Budget

Increase Decrease

YOY %

Federal Education Job

Funds

Title II D Tech Grant

ARRA Funds ECS EntitlementsTransportation

GrantBudget Paid by

Tax Dollars

% of Budget Paid by Tax

Dollars

2014/15 $ 6,027,331 0.85% $ 2,604,337 $ 49,926 $ 3,324,490 55.16%

2013/14 $ 5,978,753 -0.25% $ 2,646,719 $ 62,584 $ 3,269,450 54.68%

2012/13 $ 5,993,737 0.00% $ 2,623,273 $ 56,548 $ 3,313,916 55.29%

2011/12 $ 5,993,737 2.60% $ 152,062 $ 2,600,651 $ 119,573 $ 3,121,451 52.08%

2010/11 $ 5,841,675 0.56% $ 22,485 $ 94,001 $ 2,229,683 $ 119,753 $ 3,091,281 52.92%

2009/10 $ 5,808,912 -0.23% $ 36,903 $ 418,893 $ 2,530,382 $ 133,489 $ 3,033,104 52.21%

2008/09 $ 5,822,310 1.58% $ 2,530,382 $ 171,534 $ 3,120,394 53.59%

2007/08 $ 5,731,635 1.08% $ 2,491,059 $ 143,514 $ 3,097,062 54.03%

2006/07 $ 5,670,608 2.20% $ 2,364,382 $ 134,030 $ 3,172,196 55.94%

2005/06 $ 5,548,639 4.55% $ 2,335,079 $ 134,030 $ 3,079,530 55.50%

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetGrowth in Free and Reduced Lunch 2002 to 2015

Source: Strategic School Profile and Director of School Nutrition

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetHistorical Trends 2002 to 2015

Source: Strategic School Profile, Director of School Nutrition and Shipman and Goodwin

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that Border Sprague

Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that Border Sprague

Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSprague and NFA Tuition Increases / Decreases

Source: Sprague Board of Education and Norwich Free Academy

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that send students to NFA

Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetTowns that send students to NFA

Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management

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Year State Rank inPer-Pupil Spending

2005-2006 30

2006-2007 36

2007-2008 50

2008-2009 85

2009-2010 69

2010-2011 64

2011-2012 101

2012-2013 125

2013-2014 130

Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetSprague’s State Rank in Per-Pupil State Ranking

Source: Shipman and Goodwin and CT Bureau of Grants Management

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetFY 2015-2016 Budget

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetStudent Enrollment Projections (Regular Education PreK-12)

Variance14-15 Budget vs

Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School Enrollment Cost per School 15-16 Budget

Regular Education - Sayles School 361 -$ 366 -$ 375 -$ 375 -$ -$ Regular Education - Outplaced 1 4,500.00$ 1 4,680.00$ 4 14,836.00$ 4 15,416.64$ 10,736.64$

Total Regular Elementary > 362 4,500.00$ 367 4,680.00$ 379 14,836.00$ 379 15,416.64$ 10,736.64$



Ella T. Grasso Technical High School 0 1 -$ 1 -$ 1 -$ -$ Lebanon VoAg 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Montville High School 11 109,895.14$ 6 62,172.00$ 7 64,904.64$ 4 42,152.00$ (20,020.00)$ NFA 67 767,485.00$ 71 829,564.00$ 71 829,564.00$ 67 802,398.70$ (27,165.30)$ NFA - Sachem Campus 3 40,748.67$ 4 102,000.00$ 1 12,750.00$ 0 -$ (102,000.00)$ NL Science & Technology Magnet 9 19,800.00$ 11 25,300.00$ 11 41,840.20$ 13 48,256.00$ 22,956.00$ Norwich Technical High School 0 17 -$ 18 -$ 26 -$ -$ Three Rivers Middle College 1 5,664.00$ 1 5,890.56$ 2 11,328.00$ 1 5,890.56$ -$ Windham Arts Magnet School 0 0 -$ 2 8,067.36$ 2 11,024.00$ 11,024.00$ Windham Technical High School 0 1 -$ 1 -$ 6 -$ -$

Total Regular High School > 91 943,592.81$ 112 1,024,926.56$ 114 968,454.20$ 120 909,721.26$ (115,205.30)$ Note: 73 attending NFA

Budget

Budget Budget

Regular Education Tuition Costs

Regular Education High School

Regular Education Elementary School2014-2015 2015-2016

Actual

2015-2016

2013-2014Actual

2013-2014Actual

2014-2015Budget Actual

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetStudent Enrollment Projections (Special Education PreK-12)



SPED Outplaced 7 174,782.28$ 2 113,533.60$ 2 86,750.23$ 1 59,938.37$ (53,595.23)$ SPED Elementary Outplaced > 7 174,782.28$ 2 113,533.60$ 2 86,750.23$ 1 59,938.37$ (53,595.23)$

Excess Cost > (57,633.00)$ (11,038.08)$ (1,392.30)$ (14,385.05)$ (3,346.97)$ Total SPED Elementary Outplaced > 7 117,149.28$ 2 102,495.52$ 2 85,357.93$ 1 45,553.32$ (56,942.20)$



Ella T. Grasso Technical High School 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Lebanon VoAg 2 43,012.78$ 2 40,370.05$ 2 39,792.60$ 2 41,984.86$ 1,614.81$ Montville High School 5 83,708.62$ 4 92,680.00$ 6 143,660.42$ 7 170,306.84$ 77,626.84$ NFA - Sachem Campus 0 0 -$ 1 25,500.00$ 0 -$ -$ NFA - LEAD 1 47,669.96$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ NFA - Resource 2 33,700.00$ 2 34,374.00$ 2 34,374.00$ 5 88,085.00$ 53,711.00$ NFA - Aces 0 0 -$ 1 -$ 2 85,000.00$ 85,000.00$ NL Science & Technology Magnet 0 1 10,000.00$ 1 22,515.80$ 1 23,416.43$ 13,416.43$ Norwich Technical High School 0 0 -$ 1 -$ 1 -$ -$ Three Rivers Middle College 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ Windham Arts Magnet School 1 7,700.00$ 1 10,002.72$ 2 15,600.00$ 1 8,112.00$ (1,890.72)$ Windham Technical High School 0 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ -$ SPED Outplaced 3 95,459.78$ 4 232,874.64$ 5 198,442.11$ 4 244,206.36$ 11,331.72$

Special Education High School > 14 311,251.14$ 14 420,301.41$ 21 479,884.93$ 23 661,111.49$ 240,810.08$ Excess Cost > (56,921.00)$ (135,572.72)$ (134,632.86)$ (62,014.03)$ 73,558.69$

Total Special Education High School > 14 254,330.14$ 14 284,728.69$ 21 345,252.07$ 23 599,097.46$ 314,368.77$

Special Education Tuition Costs

Special Education High School

Special Education Elementary School

Actual

Budget2013-2014

Actual

2013-2014Actual Budget

2014-2015Budget

2015-20162014-2015

2015-2016

Actual Budget

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Highlights – Cost Savings

• Enrollment audit• Strategic pursuit of grants• CREC (Cooperative Purchasing Program)• Educational purchasing accounts• Competitive Energy Services• Cash-back credit card• Reduced use of outside special education testers• Webinars• Medicaid reimbursement• State reimbursement of transportation costs to magnet schools• Collaborate with other districts for special education transportation• School-within-a-school special education capacity• Reassigned staff as appropriate • Regionalized healthcare insurance pooling• Open source software• Khan Academy

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Sprague School District 2015-2016 BudgetBudget Highlights

Budget2014-2015

Budget2015-2016

Difference2015-2016

Salaries Certified: $1,818,759 $1,873,294 $54,535

Salaries Non-Certified: $757,569 $797,299 $39,730

Special Education Tuition (Elementary): $102,496 $45,553 $(56,943)

Special Education Tuition (High School): $284,729 $599,097 $314,368

Special Education Paraprofessionals: $138,327 $197,660 $59,333

Norwich Free Academy Tuition: $829,564 $802,399 $(27,165)

Common Core Implementation: $30,000 $30,000 $0

Documents

1 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sprague Board of Education Presentation March 12, 2015 Presented by: Sprague Board of Education Terri Woronecki,