2012 2013 Budget Presentation 4.25.2012

Orange Public Schools:2012 – 2013 Budget

“Upon the subject of education, and not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it,

I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in.”

Abraham Lincoln

Table of Contents

Board of Education Members 3

Administrative Team 4

Superintendent’s Letter of Transmittal 5

Our Shared Beliefs and Commitment 6 - 8

Success Stories: Academics 9 - 15

Success Stories: Curriculum 16

Success Stories: Programs 17

Success Stories: Technology 18

Success Stories: Facilities 19 - 20

Success Stories: Financial 21

2012-2013 Budget Goals 22 - 24

DRG B Per Pupil Expenditures 25

Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: MLT

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Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: RBS

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Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: THS

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Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: PPS

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Board of Education Members 4

Total Salaries 30

Increases over 2011-2012 Budget 31 - 32

Decreases from 2011-2012 Budget 33 - 34

Personnel Reductions 35 - 36

Executive Budget Summary 37 - 39

Summary of Budget Request 40

DRG B Requests 41

Contact INFORMATION 42

Board of Education

Jeanne Consiglio, Chair

Keith Marquis, Vice Chair

Jeffrey Cap

Amy Criscuolo

Jody Dietch

Susan Falvey

William Kraut

Debra Marino

Scott Massey

Robert Ricciardi

Administrative Team

Lynn K. McMullin,

Superintendent

Robert Martino, Director of

Curriculum

Kai Graves, Director of Special

Services

Kevin McNabola, Business

Administrator

Michael Luzzi, Director of

Facilities

Ralph Nuzzo, Principal, Mary L.

Tracy School

Al deCant, Principal, Peck Place

School

Michael Gray, Principal, Race

Brook School

Colleen Murray, Turkey Hill

School

Superintendent’s Letter of Transmittal

Dear Members of the Orange Community,

The main objective of the 2012-2013 spending plan presented here is, of course, to maintain a high-quality education for our students, one that is rich in opportunities for academic, social, and personal success and accessible through safe and nurturing environments. While there is a glimmer of hope for economic recovery, we are still faced with difficult financial decisions. Thus, this budget is also responsive to our current tough economy. Everyone who participated in this budget’s development was respectful of the balance between the needs of our students and the constraints of these difficult times.

The 2012-2013 budget moves the district forward in three key areas of growth – a technology plan which enables up-to-date instructional strategies; a math curriculum aligned with the National Common Core Standards; and improvements in our communications with our parents and the wider community. This budget meets all of our contractual obligations and absorbs previously available IDEA ARRA and other grant funds that have since disappeared. At the same time, this budget recognizes factors such as lower Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrollments; opportunities for savings in utilities and services contracts; and decreased enrollments in Special Education. Implicit in the reductions we have outlined is a restructuring of programs, instruction, and support services. The conversations have been deep and meaningful, and the leadership team is confident in the course of action presented here.

Respectfully submitted,

Superintendent of Schools

“As a leader among schools in Connecticut and a source of pride in the community, the faculty and staff of the Orange Public Schools will ensure that all children will achieve academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment in order for them to become life-long learners.”

Our Shared Beliefs

The Orange Public Schools are committed to the belief that a safe and supportive learning environment recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual.

We believe that all children can and will learn the necessary skills to be contributing members in a global society, and that ongoing assessment of student work drives curriculum, instruction, and professional development.

We believe that the education of each child is a shared responsibility of every member of our learning community, and that school, family, and community partnerships are essential to student learning and achievement.

Our Commitment

We commit ourselves to using innovative and research-based 21st century ideas to:

Promote high student achievement Communicate about and engage the Orange community

in the education of its youth Manage the district’s program data and resources Practice focused educational leadership Make sound financial choices

Our Commitment

All children shall have the benefit of:

High quality resources

Exposure to varied opportunities to inspire their academic, intellectual, artistic, civic, and social interests

A community that understands the value of its supportive role in ensuring a strong tradition of excellence for each generation of students

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Academics

Improved student achievement as measured by the Connecticut Mastery Test, as well as by in-district assessments

Improved ranking among DRG B schools as measured by the Connecticut Mastery Test


CONTENT AREA 2002 % of Grade 6 at GOAL

2011% of Grade 6 at GOAL

MATH 79.5% 93.4%

READING 82.4% 91.2%

WRITING 88.6% 87.2%


YEARMATHEMATICS

DRG B RankREADING

DRG B RankWRITING

DRG B Rank

2006 12th of 21 18th of 21 17th of 21

2011 3rd of 21 6th of 21 4th of 21


Grade 3

2008 2009 2010 2011

Reading 62.4% 70.5% 80.9% 71.7%

Writing 80.5% 72.9% 79.3% 72.5%

Math 78.8% 84.3% 86.0% 86.1%

Grade 4

2008 2009 2010 2011

Reading 71.4% 78.1% 78.7% 87.0%

Writing 83.3% 76.3% 80.5% 91.4%

Math 80.8% 85.8% 89.5% 90.3%

Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above


Grade 5

2008 2009 2010 2011

Reading 75% 88.8% 83.1% 75.8%

Writing 82.2% 91.2% 89.1% 86.7%

Math 83.2% 91% 91.6% 92.9%

Science -- 69% 76% 81%

Grade 6

2008 2009 2010 2011

Reading 78.8% 88.8% 92.3% 91.2%

Writing 77.9% 87.7% 88.7% 87.2%

Math 81.5% 90.4% 95.9% 93.4%

Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above


Grade 5 (in 2011)

2009 3rd grade

20104th grade

20115th grade

% change

Reading -- 84.3% 89.5% 92.9% + 8.6

Writing -- 70.5% 78.7% 75.8% + 5.3

Math -- 72.5% 80.4% 86.7% +14.2

Grade 6 (in 2011)

20083rd grade

20094th grade

20105th grade

20116th grade

% change

Reading 78.8% 85.5% 91.6% 93.4% +14.6

Writing 62.4% 78.1% 83.1% 91.2% +28.8

Math 80.5% 76.3% 89.1% 87.2% +6.7

Growth over time: Achievement at Goal or above, same cohort


Scientifically Research-based Interventions which include:o Universal Screenings - to identify students’

areas of needo Multi-tiered Interventions – to differentiate

students’ instruction o Progress Monitoring – to assess students’

improvementso Curriculum and Program analysis

A variety of authentic, rich, and interesting texts

Problem solving taught through manipulatives, mental math, and computation

Common Core State Standards aligned with Connecticut’s ‘Grade-Level Expectations’ and CMT objectives

Implementation of Sitton Spelling Implementation of Social Studies

curriculum

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Curriculum

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Programs Increased participation in LEGO

League Increased participation in

String Orchestra School Band program Expansion of Infinite

Possibilities Math-Science Partnership Innovative Grants Program Accelerated Reader / Operation

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SmartBoards in each classroom Document camera for each

SmartBoard 13 Student Responder Systems eBooks – Library/Media Centers 3 iPads THS Gr. 5 through

‘innovative grants' Tablet PC’s for classroom walk-

throughs for Leadership Team Destiny software for the libraries

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Technology

Presented FOUR key facilities projects to the BOF in January 2012

Conversion to gas heat at MLT; projected savings of $25,690

Mechanicals to control heat in classrooms at Peck Place o 5% = $2,828 annual savings on gas

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Facilities

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Facilities

Electricity savings, due to lighting updates:o Race Brook reduced 19.7% = $13,530 annual savingso Turkey Hill reduced 27.6% = $18,741 annual savingso MLT reduced 22.8% = $13,746 annual savingso Peck Place reduced 10% = $9,017 annual savings

Total Savings= $55,034

2011 – 2012 Success Stories: Financial

Negotiated new contracts for:

o Konica Copiers = $39,340 annual savingso Uniform cleaning = $2,148 annual savingso Sprinkler system maintenance = $1,967 annual

savingso 24-hour alarm monitoring = $1,880 annual savingso Annual boiler cleaning = $1,950 annual savingso Pest control = $370 cost savings

Total Savings= $47,655

Increase Commitment to Technologyo Implement the 2012 – 2015 Technology Plano Establish a full-time Technology

Departmento Increase students’ access to computerso Improve technology-based instructional

strategieso Improve assistive technologies in Special

Education

2012-2013 Goal #1: Technology

This is the 21st century.

If we’re not moving forward,

we’re moving backward!

Implement new Math curriculum

Improve SRBI through addition of technology-based screening and reporting tools for Reading and Math

Implement the district’s state mandated “Safe-Schools Plan”

2012-2013 Goal #2: Curriculum

Improve district-wide communication o Dynamic vs. static webpageo Daily web-calendaro Provide updates on curriculum

and programso Improve teachers’ webpageso Showcase programs and student

worko Create virtual ‘backpacks’ to

reduce paper and photocopying

2012-2013 Goal #3: Communication

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Per Pupil Expenditure

Orange [$13,849] is the mid-point between Woodbridge [$14,916] and Trumbull [$12,687].Orange [$13,849] is $1,500 lower than the mid-point of DRG B schools [$15,275].

2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: MLT

School Projected Population Projected Class Size

District Total 1244

Mary L. Tracy - Kindergarten 146 (8) 18 /19

Race Brook 392

Turkey Hill 323

Peck Place 383

2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: RBS


District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146

Race Brook 392

Grade 1 57 (4) 14/15

Grade 2 60 (4) 15

Grade 3 70 (4) 17/18

Grade 4 73 (4) 18/19

Grade 5 73 (4) 18/19

Grade 6 59 (3) 19/20Turkey Hill 323Peck Place 383

2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: THS


District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146Race Brook 392

Turkey Hill 323

Grade 1 47 (3) 15/16

Grade 2 49 (3) 16/17

Grade 3 51 (3) 17

Grade 4 59 (3) 19/20

Grade 5 51 (3) 17

Grade 6 66 (3) 22Peck Place 383

2012- 2013 Projected Class Size: PPS


District Total 1244Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146Race Brook 392Turkey Hill 323

Peck Place 383

Grade 1 49 (3)* 16/17

Grade 2 63 (4) 15/16

Grade 3 75 (4) 18/19

Grade 4 54 (3) 18

Grade 5 72 (4) 18

Grade 6 70 (4) 17/18

* Reduction of one position

Total SALARIES: $9,415,243

Regular Education Teachers

70%

Special Education Teachers

9%

Paraprofessionals8%

Principals5%

Custodians / Maintenance5%

Administration4%

Increases Over 11 - 12 Budget

Technology + 100%o Reallocated funds from contracted

services and certified staff o Collated all technology subscriptions

and audio visual into technology o Additional equipmento Improved email and webpage

hosting

Increases Over 11 - 12 Budget

Curriculum Development +18.6%o New math curriculum, Grades K – 2

Pupil Transportation +1.6%o BOWA Bus Contracto State Bid for gasoline

Employee Benefits +1.3%

Classroom Supplies +12.6%o Rebuilding depleted science kits,

grades 1 - 6o Small increases in music , reading,

PE, and art

Property/Liability Insurance +5%

Decreases From 11 - 12 Budget

Administration - 12.8%

Classroom Teachers - 1.4%o Reduction of 1.45 positionso Retirementso Contractual increases of

approximately 2.5%o Increase in substitute teachers

Professional Services - 45.5% o Includes moving Tech Support

contract to Technologyo Renegotiated contract


Non-Certified Staff - 1.4%o Reduction of 2 positionso Reduction of substitutes based on

2 years’ actualso Includes contractual increases

Audio Visual - 77%o Moved to Technology

Oil heat - 5.9%o State bid price increase (16.2%)o Savings on MLT gas conversion


Special Education – 6.0%o Reduction of 2 certified Special

Education teachers, based on enrollment

o Reduction of 4 non-certified positions, based on enrollment

o Reduced tuition to outplacementso Reduced transportation to

outplacementso Increase in ‘assistive technologies’o 1.0 Special Education teacher

moved from ARRA grant into budget

o Increase in contractual salaries

Personnel Reductions

Reductions based on decreased enrollments over past two years

Special Education Teachers - 2 FTE2011- 2012 = 137 students; case loads average 9/102012 -2013 = 121 students; case loads average 10

Special Education Paraprofessionals - 4 FTERatio with reduction = 3.5 students : 1 adultRatio without reduction = 3 students : 1 adult

Personnel Reductions

Peck Place Grade 1 Teacher - 1 FTE

2011-2012 = 60 students in Grade 1: class size = 15

Without reduction of one teacher:

2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size = 12/13With reduction of one teacher:

2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size = 16

* Includes an anticipated increase in enrollment over 2011-2012 actual enrollment

Executive Budget Summary

Regular Educa-tion 52%

Special Ed-ucation

18%

Building Operations

8%

Employee Benefits

19%

Instruction1% Technology

2%

Executive Budget Summary

Description 2011-2012

Budget 2012-2013

Proposed Increase/ (Decrease)

Central Office $556,133 $484,977 (-12.8%)

All Certified Staff $6,521,329 $6,587,062 1%

Non-Certified Staff $555,539 $547,795 (-1.4%)

Special Education $3,355,107 $3,154,784 (-6.0%)

Pupil Transportation $720,593 $732,407 1.6%

Employee Benefits $3,355,628 $3,398,057 1.3%

Curriculum & Professional Development

$189,820 $225,139 18.6%

Instructional Programs $238,706 $225,940 (-5.3%)

Building Operations $1,490,668 $1,456,787 (-2.3%)

Property/Liability Insurance $97,000 $101,850 5%

Building Principals $501,487 $501,487 0%

Technology (and Other) $0 $350,603 100%

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET

$17,582,010 $17,766,888 1.1%

Summary of Total Request

2011-2012 Approved Budget: $17,582,010

2012-2013 Proposed Request: $17,766,888

Difference 2011-2012 to 2012-2013: $184,878

Difference in percent: 1.1%

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Final 2011-12 Budget Increase (%)

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Additional Budget Information

Questions may be sent to [email protected]

Budget information will be posted on the district’s website:

www.oess.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.oess.org/