Bridgeport School District January 2019 Budget Request - Aresta Johnson Superintendent
The Bridgeport School District January 2019 Budget Request for the 2019-20 fiscal year outlines fiscal goals, challenges, and a comprehensive financial plan focused on excellence and equity in education. The district envisions a high-performing learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Bridgeport School District January 2019 Budget Request 2019-20 DRAFT Aresta Johnson Superintendent 1 V6
2 January 2019 Vision AGENDA Bridgeport Public Schools envisions a culturally responsive, high-performing learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, emotionally and civically. Fiscal Goals & Challenges School Improvement Priorities Budget Overview: 2018-19 Core Educational Components Mission Budget Overview: 2019-20 Requested Appropriation We model excellence and equity in education for every child at every level by focusing on quality instruction and providing efficient systems and structures in schools to sustain a culture committed to success. Non-Discretionary Costs Discretionary Funding Priorities if Discretionary Funding is Received
3 January 2019 DISTRICT PROFILE Year Date Enrollment Change Notes Claytor: +1 class Gr. 7 & magnet seats; PDG ends: -2 PK classes [4 PK classes retained under School Readiness] -134 2019-20 10-1-19 20,250 Claytor: + 1 class gr. 6 & magnet seats -403 2018-19 10-1-18 20,384 Claytor: + 1 class gr. 5 & magnet seats -264 2017-18 10-1-17 20,787 BMA: + Gr 12; Claytor Magnet Academy January 2017 + 1 2016-17 10-1-16 21,051 FCW: + Gr 12; BMA: + Gr 11; PK: + 9 classes [Smart Start + PDG], opened new Roosevelt & Black Rock addition -77 2015-16 10-1-15 21,050 FCW: + Gr 11; BMA : + Gr 10; CSMA: + Gr 8, opened Annex (Gr K-1-2) +287 2014-15 10-1-14 21,127 FCW: + Gr 9-10; BMA: + Gr 9; Discovery, Black Rock: + Gr 8, CSMA: + Gr 7 +502 2013-14 10-1-13 20,856 Discovery Magnet, Black Rock: + Grade 7 2012-13 10-1-12 20,338 ELL Students = 3,614 17.73% 10-1-18 Enrollment = 20,384 SPED Students = 3,347 16.42% NCEP, Jan 2018 $14,164 2017-18 SPED $ as % of Total Budget: 29.50% NCEP: Net Current Expenditures Per Pupil, Published by CSDE, based on the ED001, which includes General Funds, grants and in- kind services. As reported in 2017-18 EFS.
4 January 2019 FISCAL GOALS & CHALLENGES Fiscal Goals Fiscal Challenges Structurally Balanced Budget School-based Budgeting Model Fiscal Accountability Comprehensive Fiscal Management
5 January 2019 FISCAL GOALS 1. A Structurally Balanced Budget To maintain a structurally balanced budget, built on a comprehensive financial plan comprised of all fund sources, that ensures real cost management and the most effective educational program possible. 2. School-based Budgeting Model To maintain and enhance the School-based Budgeting Model, grounded in empowerment and accountability at the school level. 3. Fiscal Accountability To ensure fiscal accountability through continued transparency, integrity and systems management. 4.Comprehensive Fiscal Management To engage in comprehensive fiscal management, encompassing analysis, interoffice communication, internal control, reporting and innovation, in order to secure resources, optimize resource utilization and ensure fiscal stability.
6 January 2019 Empowerment School-based Budgeting Model Accountability Equity Transparency Allocation Model Position Allocation: equitable and uniform staffing formulas, with consideration for school-specific needs Operating Allocation $20/student [continued from FY18 and FY19] Continued Option: deployment of discretionary funds for part-time personnel (hourly, per diem); e.g., interventionists, tutors etc. Teacher s Choice Allocation (classroom teachers) $30/teacher [based on first payroll, October] School Specialty E-card (distributed via e-mail) Parent Involvement [Grant-funded] $7/student Elementary Schools: Title I; High Schools: State Priority Grant Requires submission of a Budget Plan approved by: Principal and PAC/PTSO President
7 January 2019 FISCAL CHALLENGES Utility Costs Challenge District Action Utility Costs Energy Conservation Campaign Special Education Services Legal Services Legal Services Training knowledge of laws and regulations Transportation Efficient routing methods Budget Special Education Intervention services Monitoring through AESOP [Kelly Educational Staffing] Absence Coverage Absence Coverage Transportation Enrollment Growth Proactive planning Enrollment Growth
8 January 2019 School Improvement Priorities Core Beliefs Foundational Pillars of Excellence
9 January 2019 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES We believe all students: can learn and achieve. will show progress over time and all children will be successful. and parents are integral components to the child s success. are given the opportunity to take risks; obstacles provide an opportunity to learn. be given the toolkit necessary for them to customize their own pathway for lifelong learning. will understand that there is learning in reflection. CORE BELIEFS We believe all teachers and leaders: have high expectations and produce high achievers. teach the child, not a textbook. continue to learn, investigate and grow professionally. are committed to supporting all students academic growth. will be committed to ongoing professional development. will understand that there is learning in reflection.
10 January 2019 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES THEORY OF ACTION If we have a rigorously implemented curriculum and instructional program, inclusively diversified recruitment and retention plan, rich family engagement where parents are our partners, with high expectations for all students, then we will be able to engage in continuous improvement for all students, staff and families. FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE Engagement, Recruitment & Retention Parent/Family & Community Student Achievement Curriculum & Instruction
11 January 2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW: 2018-19 (Current School Year) Budget Components Core Educational Components
12 January 2019 Budget Overview . 2018-19 $247.9M CITY SHARE $65,490,631 STATE ECS $182,454,166 ECS = $164,418,154 Alliance = $18,036,012 Addition: + $1,719,468 Addition: +$1,598,776 City Share State ECS Federal Grants* State Grants Title I Priority + Bilingual Title I/IIA: +$41,428 Priority: - $25,511 Title IIA Title III $5.9M IDEA I: $9.5M IIA: $1M III: $448,733 IDEA: $5.2M IDEA PK: $144,305 $16.3M $4,833,315 - Priority $361,964 ESH** $419,106 Summer $271,596 Bilingual $22.2 M **Priority Extended School Hours *Excluding nonpublic school amounts
13 January 2019 Operating Budget Comparison: FY 18 to FY19 OPERATING FUNDS FY18 Amount Explanation State ECS: +$472,810. This amount includes: +$250,000 (restoration of FY18 ECS holdback) PLUS +$222,810 = ECS supplement for displaced students (hurricane/disaster relief) This ECS supplement may or may not be continued in 2019-20. Alliance ECS: +$1,125,966 State/ECS Alliance +$1,598,776 City Contribution +$1,719,468 City addition to the FY18 appropriation level. +$3,318,244 Notes: For 2018-19 (FY19), the district requested an additional $15.7M in operating funds to maintain services, manage growth and restore Kindergarten paras. Without restoration of kindergarten paras, the original budget gap was $13M, after taking into account the increase in ECS ($1.1M) specified in the state biennium budget. With inclusion of additional ECS and City revenue, the budget gap declined to 10.8M. Therefore, the district adopted a FY19 Budget Gap Plan, encompassing position reduction, health insurance savings and continuation of stringent cost control strategies.
14 January 2019 State Grant Comparison FY18 to FY19 % State Grant From FY18 To FY19 Change Notes Change 4,859,701 4,833,315 -$26,386 -.54% Priority Grant - MAIN $419,894 419,106 -$788 -.19% Priority Grant - SUMMER $360,301 361,964 +$1,663 +.46% Priority Grant - ESH Includes displaced students $207,313 $271,596 +$64,283 +31.01% State Bilingual $2,147,344 $2,117,101 -$30,243 -1.4% Adult Education FY18: - $36,166 FY17: - $237,596 FY16: - $100,828 $1,239,904 $1,619,235 +$379,331* +30.6% Aquaculture/ASTE* projected $7,567,700 $7,720,350 projected +$152,650 +2.02% Inter-district Magnet: Discovery, FCW High Schools BMA: suburban students = 29 in FY19 $87,000 projected $83,064 +3,936 +4.7% Open Choice Capped Entitlement @28.00% Projected FY18: 27.56% FY17: 24.61% FY16: 22.37% FY15: 19.15% Capped Entitlement @27.56% -$100,000 Projected - .44% Cap Projected SPED Excess Cost (out of district): Type I + Type II (excl. DCF cases) +$444,446 *AQUA/ASTE: By statute, if a local board of education receives an increase in ASTE funds over the amount received in the prior fiscal year, such increase shall not be used to supplant local funding for educational purposes.
15 January 2019 Federal Grant Comparison FY18 to FY19 % State Grant From FY18 To FY19 CHANGE Notes Change Discovery Magnet Shortfall (PK): Covered in Title I. $9,831,757 (341,032) $9,866,536 (377,839) -$2,028 -.02% Title I ..NPS $1,082,902 (66,758) $1,107,834 (68,471) +$23,219 +2.3% Title IIA ..NPS Bilingual/ESL education $444,242 (15,836) $454,465 (5,732) +$20,327 +4.7% Title III NPS Special Education mandated services $5,276,570 (66,036) $5,305,317 (66,036) +$28,747 +.54% IDEA [Special Education] ..NPS Rounded Educational Opportunities, including IQWST Science Gr. 6-7-8 = $390,729. Safe/Healthy Students Professional Learning in Use of Technology in Instruction $164,673 $664,735 +$500,062 +303.7% Title IVA [initiated in FY18] Targeted supplemental services, pursuant to the legislation +$570,327
16 January 2019 2018-19 BUDGET GAP PLAN Major Actions Position Reductions Position Kindergarten Paras 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Total -47 -26 -16 -28 -5 -6 -3 -5 -2 -4 -9 -4 -5 -1 -30 -8 -10 -2 -2 -18 -231 -47 -26 -6 Home-School Coordinators Math/Instructional Coaches -10 -10 Literacy/Instructional Coaches -18 Guidance Counselors - Elementary -5 Career/Craftsmanship Program -6 -3 -4 Nurses Attendance Liaison -1 -2 -1 In-school Suspension Officer (ISS) Parent Center -3 -9 -1 Family Resource Centers Clerical -3 School Resource Officers -5 Security Guard -1 University Interns -30 BCAS Administrators -4 -5 -4 -3 -2 Facilities Department -2 School Volunteer Office District Office: Part-time -2 -4 -60 District Office: Full-time -9 -5 -41 GRAND TOTAL -130
17 January 2019 2018-19 BUDGET GAP PLAN Major Actions Program Elimination/Reduction Program Twilight Program High School Magnet Schools (4) Per Diem AP (3 D/W) Athletics [-$200,000] Transportation Charter Schools (HS) 2016-17 x x x x 2017-18 2018-19 Notes Bus passes >=2 miles Today s Students, Tomorrow s Teachers (TSTT) September & May: No Occasional Subs School Operating Budget x x Exc. Grant-funded PD x $30 to $25 pp $25 to $20 pp x x $20pp Priority grant reduction MAACS (BPEF), VIP, Neighborhood Studios Per Diem Academic Intervention- ended FY18; Junior Responders, Turnaround Arts - Reduced Priority grant reduction x
18 January 2019 Cost Control & Management The district optimizes resources, through cost-effective practices. AREA Details Amount Explanation Free Bus (Field) Trips - Schools WE Transport $ 22,500 Up to ten (10) free trips per month, up to 100 in the school year, Bridgeport locale Renegotiated contract 2018 New MFD equipment PaperCut management software Savings: $30 - $60,000/year Copier/Print Services Xerox $ 60,000 projected Savings, as per the contract: $1/placement (compared to FY18) -1.5% mark-up in year 2/3 [if Fill Rate < 90%] - .5% mark-up in year 2/3 [if Fill Rate >90% and <97%] Substitute Staffing Service Kelly Educational Staffing* $ 18,000 Year 1 Projected savings Energy Usage $250,000 Energy Conservation Campaign $ 437,500 TOTAL *Kelly Educational Staffing is the district s substitute teacher service [effective 7/1/2018].
19 January 2019 Core Educational Components District Instructional Support Model Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Special Education and Support Services SRBI Interventions Technology District Instructional Support Model District Office: An organization dedicated to servicing schools for school improvement Data Teams: focused on adult actions at grade, school and district level Benchmark Assessments: IReady (elementary & high school)
20 January 2019 Core Educational Components Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Continued development and implementation of cohesive curricula: all subject areas, for all students (including special education and bilingual/ELL) Science [New Generation Science Standards] o Grades K-5: HMH Science Dimensions Program (new in 2017-18) o Grades 6-7-8: IQWST Science Program (initiated in 2018-19); $390,729 Mathematics Initiatives o I-Ready K-1-2 student books, aligned to the assessment system o Algebra 1 selected Middle Schools Grade 8 o MobyMax Math: 3-year plan, 9/30/16 9/30/19; $40,194 Literacy Initiatives o LEXIA-Literacy: to 12/31/18; may be continued through a United Way grant. Teacher Evaluation Model: PhocuseD Learning training for school administrators in teacher evaluation and using results to improve instructional practice.
21 January 2019 Core Educational Components Special Education and Support Services Special Education Continued services to address behavioral issues; e.g., BLC, SOAR program Continued Transition Program (Ages 18-21) service students in-district Socio-emotional Learning (SEL) Restorative Practice: professional development for school SEL teams. Cultural Competency: professional development RULER [Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence] a field-tested approach, aligned with PBIS [Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports], integrated into the curriculum and across the entire school. Outcomes: Improved student achievement and social skills; supportive, student- centered classrooms; better school climate; decreased anxiety and depression; reduced likelihood of bullying
22 January 2019 Core Educational Components o SRBI Interventions: Scientific Research-Based Intervention Tier 3 Intensive, daily small group/individualized, explicit direct instruction, progress monitoring Tier 2 Small flexible group instruction, explicit direct instruction on specific skill, progress monitoring Tier 1 Core Curriculum, Code of Conduct-Attendance Policy Whole group instruction, PBIS/RULER Universal Screening (IReady)-3 times per year Tiered Interventions
23 January 2019 Core Educational Components Technology Category 2 E-Rate Funds (85% reimbursed): applied to upgrade the wireless infrastructure. Category 1 E-Rate Changes District Action: 5-year period starting FY16: progressive reduction in reimbursement for voice services: 50% in 2016-17, 30% in 2017-18, 10% in 2018-19, 0% in 2019-20. District actions to offset the loss of revenue: IP phones installed [IP phones do not incur voice charges.] A voice service that includes long distance at no cost. Office 365: utilized throughout the district. Windows 10/10S and Office 2016 Information Technology Committee (ITC): composed of representative at all levels of district/school operations; focused on guiding the vision for ongoing advances. District and School Websites: Blackboard s (Edline) new content management platform (CMS).
24 January 2019 What is the 2019-20 Budget Request? Overview Operating Budget City Share State ECS
25 January 2019 Budget Request: Overview 2019-20 $263.7M Assumes the supplement for displaced students is not continued = $222,810. CITY SHARE $73,990,631 STATE ECS $189,731,356 ECS = $164,195,344 Alliance = $25,536,012 Requested: + $8,500,000 Requested: +$7,500,000 City Share State ECS Federal Grants* State Grants Title I Priority + Bilingual Stability is projected. Stability is projected. Title IIA Title III $5.9M IDEA I: $9.5M IIA: $1M III: $448,733 IDEA: $5.2M IDEA PK: $144,305 $16.3M $4,833,315 - Priority $361,964 ESH** $419,106 Summer $271,596 Bilingual $22.2 M **Priority Extended School Hours *Excluding nonpublic school amounts
26 January 2019 2019-20 Operating Budget REQUESTED Appropriation 2019 2019- -20 Appropriation Request 20 Appropriation Request Assumes the supplement for displaced students is not continued = $222,810. STARTING POINT: 2018-19 Appropriation (with Alliance): ADD Essential Need Non-Discretionary Costs: $247,721,987 $ 16,000,000 $16M is the minimum additional amount required to maintain services. Subtotal: $263.7M ADD Additional Need Restore Kindergarten Paras: 1:2 classes (48p) $ 3,000,000 $266.7M Subtotal: ADD Amount Requested: Discretionary Services: GRAND TOTAL = $ 3,800,000 $270.5M
27 January 2019 Key Factors Impacting the 2019-20 Budget Plan - Expenses Area Description Amount Fund Source Additional Resources Required Year 4 2019-20 Teachers: +1 Gr. 7; Magnet Seats: Transportation (if required beyond current routes) Operating/Alliance CLAYTOR Magnet Academy - $90,000 The lease on the Parent Center will expire 6/30/19. Savings = - $39,600 in lease costs plus $26,000 (approximate) in utility/Sonitrol costs. Priority Grant PARENT CENTER + $66,000 The Federal PDG PK Program will expire on 6/30/19. PDG indirect cost, prep coverage & sub coverage will end. Four (4) PDG PK classes will continue with School Readiness (SR) funding: Black Rock, Claytor, Cross, HHM. At Dunbar, four PK classes will be reduced to two, as two (2) PDG PK classes will close. [Dunbar will have two continuing PK classes in total under SR and Smart Start. Community site PK classes are also available.] 50% PDG support for 2 full day classes, at Beardsley and Batalla, will end, but the classes will continue at full day with SR funds. The SR funding methodology is insufficient to sustain 6 full day classes. The district will absorb the excess cost. Operating/Alliance PDG PK Program (ends 6/30/19) - $350,000 PK/PDG classes will be restored with state SR funding, but the funding methodology will not generate sufficient funds to sustain the full cost of the class staff (teacher plus para). The district will cover the excess cost. Title I PK PDG Restored Classes -$200,000 -$574,000 TOTAL
28 January 2019 2019-20 Essential Need: Non-Discretionary Costs Area Explanation Projected Amount Certified: 2017-2020 contract (BEA, BCAS) + Non-Certified 7-1-19: AFSCME 2%; Nurses 2%; NAGE & BSCA_Z_LIUNA - Pending Plus: Medicare, MERF Collective Bargaining Agreements $5,000,000 Projected 7.5% Growth Trend - Active Employees and Retirees Health Insurance $2,650,000 14.72%, increased by 2.57% from 12.15% MERF $1,000,000 The State may not continue the supplement for displaced students $222,810 ECS Supplement rounded $250,000 Maintenance of FY19 mandated services + escalated costs (including OOD) Special Education $3,650,000 Pending negotiation of a contract with the RFP-selected vendor. Allowance for additional services, as may be required. Transportation $450,000 IBNR, due to adoption of CT Partnership Plan Internal Service Fund $1,000,000 Allowance to annualize FY19 new hires and fill carried over vacancies. Vacancy/Fill Factor $2,150,000 Expiration-PDG Grant: Excess Cost 1 TR/1 Para Batalla/Beardsley [full day] Loss of PDG indirect cost & prep coverage Subsidy to insufficient state funding for restored PDG PK classes Grants Impact $550,000 Renewal of curriculum and/or technology Curriculum Renewal $400,000 Reserve Fund [including offsets for potential grant revenue shortfalls] Reserve $400,000 CREDITS Staff Turnover (Attrition) Savings Projected [Turnover savings generally result when an employee retires and is replaced by a new employee at an entry level salary.] Turnover Savings ($1,500,000) TOTAL $16,000,000
29 January 2019 ADDITIONAL NEED ..2019-20 Area Explanation Amount Proposed restoration of kindergarten paras 1:2 classes (48p) Kindergarten Paras + $3,000,000 NEED Total Non-Discretionary Budget Need = Essential Non-discretionary: Additional Need..Kindergarten Paras: $ 3,000,000 Grand Total = $19,000,000 $16,000,000
30 January 2019 Discretionary Funding Request The district is requesting an additional $3.8M in discretionary funding. This sum is above the amount considered non-discretionary, in order to maintain current services and manage growth (enrollment and buildings). REQUEST: ADD $3.8M discretionary funding The requested $3.8M would be utilized to fund ENHANCED SERVICES TO MEET THE DISTRICT S HIGHEST PRIORITIES. The priorities are explained in the next section
31 January 2019 PRIORITIES DISCRETIONARY BUDGET INCREASE $1.3M $2.5M $3.8M
32 January 2019 PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASE $1.3M Unit Cost Total (rounded) Service # Notes Explanation $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 12 Per diem interventionists in high school, 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 High Schools: Per Diem Intervention Focus: Grade 9-10 $262,956 Reading Teachers 3 Reading Teacher: Bassick, Central, Harding HS $90,000 High Schools: Academic Intervention (Literacy) $270,000 $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 28 RESTORE & EXPAND: Per Diem Intervention Program Per diem interventionist: 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 Elementary Schools: Per Diem Intervention Focus: Early Grades $613,564 Coordinator + Clerical 2 Restore School Volunteer Office School Volunteer Program $170,000 TOTAL $1,316,520
33 January 2019 PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASE $2.5M Unit Cost Total (rounded) Service # Notes Explanation $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 12 Per diem interventionists in high school, 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 High Schools: Per Diem Intervention Focus: Grade 9-10 $262,956 Reading Teachers 3 Reading Teacher: Bassick, Central, Harding HS $90,000 High Schools: Academic Intervention (Literacy) $270,000 $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 28 RESTORE & EXPAND: Per Diem Intervention Program Interventionist: 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 Elementary Schools: Per Diem Intervention Focus: Early Grades $613,564 Coordinator + Clerical 2 Restore School Volunteer Office School Volunteer Program $170,000 Behavior Support: Early Intervention Program [in-district program for students with behavioral issues, including special education] 12 . Administrator (1) . Clerical (1) . Teachers (5) . Paraprofessionals (5) . Absence Coverage . Supplies $1,200,000 Based on average salary projections TOTAL $2,516,520
34 January 2019 PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASE $3.8M Unit Cost Total (rounded) Service # Notes Explanation $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 12 Per diem interventionists in high school, 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 High Schools: Per Diem Intervention, Grade 9-10 $262,956 Reading Teachers 3 Reading Teachers: Bassick, Central, Harding HS $90,000 High Schools: Academic Intervention (Literacy) $270,000 $180/day, plus Medicare @1.45% 28 RESTORE AND EXPAND: Per Diem Intervention Program Interventionist: 30 W x 4 D/W. $21,913 Elementary Schools: Per Diem Intervention $613,564 . Administrator (1) . Clerical (1) . Teachers (5) . Paras (5) Based on average salary projections; with absence coverage Behavior Support: Early Intervention Program 12 $1,200,000 Coordinator + Clerical 2 Restore School Volunteer Office School Volunteer Program $170,000 Meet needs for renewal aligned to curriculum standards Renew curriculum and technology to stay aligned with current standards General Curriculum & Technology Renewal $1,000,000 Modernize equipment & enrich services: state of the art programs on a sustained basis. Visual & Performing Arts Athletics Programs $300,000 TOTAL $3,816,520
35 January 2019 SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency Groups As part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows. Area Description Instruction - Elementary iReady online instruction for math and online texts when needed Co-Teaching classrooms at the elementary level to target students deficit areas & strengthen Tier 1 for regular Ed students Improve protocols for Tier II recommendations; better documentation of Tier I assessments and instruction. School teams with more flexibility to provide interventions prior to PPT (Behavior & Academic) Increase reading interventionists. Develop collaborative teams that support not only academic but emotional needs. Instruction Elementary Instruction - Elementary Instruction - Intervention Instruction Intervention Instruction - Intervention Special Education More specified criteria for Specialized Instruction Need to be more stringent when identifying Special Education students. Improve Tier I Instruction to minimize over-identification of students for SpEd services. Perhaps co-teaching may help with reducing the number of students identified as Special Education. Special Education Special Education
36 January 2019 SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency Groups As part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows. Area Description School Schedules Creative alternatives to the "traditional" school day. Partner/work with before/after-school agencies. More partnerships with universities Increase Restorative Practice. Have a district team review SpEd matter before students are entered in SpEd in order to reduce over-identification. Reduce SpEd pullout and self contained Restructure BLC, more young kids, more transition back and put back high school students. Set up a continuum of services at each neighborhood school where schools take care of their own students needs in LRE. Increase the use of technology to communicate with parents Increase use of technology and academic resources that are available online All text books online - eliminates damage & replacement of books Support Services Support Services Support Services Special Education Special Education Special Education Special Education Technology Technology Textbooks
37 January 2019 APPENDIX: Grant-funded Services Alliance/ECS Priority Title I Title IIA Title IV IDEA
38 January 2019 ALLIANCE/ECS Note: as incorporated in the Operating Budget Plan $18M Elementary Level: Intervention component of Prep/Enhancement Teacher Allocation District Assessment Coordinator Guidance Counselors - Elementary Level School/Media Specialists Special Education/Resource Teachers Prevention Component District Academic Team Assistant Superintendents (2) @ 30%: Director, Literacy; Director, Mathematics; Director, Science; Director, Bilingual/World Languages. Computer Technicians (2) Alternative School Expelled Students Phocused Learning: Training for Administrators District Assessments: IReady (elementary) split with Title I/IDEA. High School Academy Support [Bassick Auto Shop] Technology: Kronos Time/Attendance, E- Rate Category 2 (Local Share) Destiny Asset Inventory System Operations Support: Utilities, Transportation, Xerox XPS Discretionary operating allocation (schools) AEDS: Service Plan
39 January 2019 STATE PRIORITY GRANT [with ESH and SASS] $5.6M Parent Involvement-High Schools (parity with Title I per capita) Computer Literacy teachers - Intradistrict Magnet Schools (part of the school s prep/enhancement allocations) College Board SAT Program (grade 12) ESH: Extended School Hours RFP Internal District Competition to select schools to conduct ESH programs, within specified guidelines. Includes CSMA Main & Annex Programs (voluntary program, grades K-6). SASS Summer mandated literacy support programs; e.g., Early Reading Success. District Office: Early Childhood Office: Clerical; Grants Office Staff 42 Kindergarten Teachers @ 50% (21 FTE) In-School Suspension Officers (16) Social Workers: District-wide Support Bridgeport Military Academy - JROTC Instructors Turnaround Arts Support (e.g., summer conference, Facilitator release)
40 January 2019 TITLE I $9.5M District Office: Early Childhood Office: clerical; Grants Office staff Parent Involvement -Elementary school allocations (1%) PreKindergarten: 3 teachers + 3 paraprofessionals @ Claytor, Johnson, Skane Security/Custodial Fees - Parent involvement events (restricted to a maximum of two/school per month. School Readiness PK: Excess operating cost for personnel School Parent Rooms - Telephone Charges Smart Start PK Program: Excess operating cost for personnel Annual Parent Convention I-Ready Assessment (split Alliance, IDEA) Discovery PK Program: Excess operating cost for personnel Curriculum Renewal subject to available funding Instructional Assistants [Kindergarten (school-specific funding), bilingual] and Special Education Assistants SRBI Teachers in the schools prep/enhancement allocations
41 January 2019 TITLE IIA $1M Human Resources: Evaluation Mediator/TEAM Facilitator, Support Specialist New Teacher Induction/Orientation Support Protraxx: Continuing Education Software Director of Literacy, Director of Mathematics, Director of Science & Director, Bilingual/World Languages Education @ 40% Protraxx: Teacher Evaluation System Peer Observer Stipends Professional development conferences Recruitment initiatives Teach for America - New Teachers in shortage areas [final: second year payment for FY19 recruits who continue in FY20]. Professional Development Supplies/Materials
42 January 2019 TITLE IV (initiated in FY18) $664,735 FOCUS: DISTRICT PLAN Rounded Educational Opportunities STEM: mathematics curriculum renewal HS Advanced placement courses Minimum: 20% of total Continued support for new African-American and Latin-American Studies courses in high schools: Curriculum development Course textbooks/on-line subscriptions Safe and Healthy Students Minimum: 20% of total Technology: Professional Learning and Infrastructure Professional development in the use of on-line resources to personalize learning and improve academic achievement. Infrastructure: limited to a maximum of 15% of the total amount allocated to Technology. Parent Involvement Climate Officer: Bassick, Central and Harding High Schools Technology Devices/Supplies elementary level
43 January 2019 IDEA 611 & 619 [Special Education] $5.1M Transition Services IDEA 611: K-12; 619: PK Special Education Ombudsman Skane: Special Education PK Teachers and Paraprofessional Special Education Assistants Therapeutic Support Facilitators (TSF) Behavior Support Trainer IReady (split with Title I & Alliance) Assistive Technology Instructional Materials for Special Education Classes
