Griffith Public Schools Financial Update and Strategic Plan

Griffith Public Schools Promise GRIFFITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL UPDATE AND STRATEGIC PLAN APRIL 2020 PRESENTED BY MICHELE RIISE, SUPERINTENDENT MEGHAN DAMRON, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES MATTHEW RUESS, VICE PRESIDENT, RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOC., INC

2 Agenda Financial History 2015-2019 Steps Taken to Date Current Situation 2020 Budget Solutions GPS Promise Strategic Plan

3 Financial History 2015-2019 Griffith Public Schools Education & Operation Fund Budget Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Actual 2019 Total Revenues 16,910,721 $ 16,771,590 $ 18,822,584 $ 17,837,561 $ 18,447,197 $ Total Expenditures 17,036,160 $ 16,965,923 $ 18,164,405 $ 19,177,392 $ 17,610,624 $ Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures $ (125,439) $ (194,334) $ 658,179 (1,339,831) $ $ 836,573 Fund Balance, January 1 Transfers Fund Balance, December 31 $ 2,502,392 (100,000) $ 2,276,953 $ $ 2,276,953 (50,505) $ 2,032,114 $ $ $ 2,690,293 $ 2,032,114 $ $ 1,350,462 $ 2,690,293 1,350,462 (44,611) $ 2,142,424 $ $ - -

4 Financial History 2015-2019 2015 (3,396,604) 2016 (3,423,298) 2017 (3,686,820) 2018 (4,497,909) 2019 (2,950,000) 18.42% Transfer from Education to Operations 22.50% 22.46% 21.64% 26.97%

5 Financial History 2015-2019 Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Fund 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 General Education Debt Service Exempt Debt Service Retirement/Severance Debt Service Operations Capital Projects Transportation Bus Replacement 0.2926 0.7301 0.0798 0.2435 0.4220 0.0648 0.2372 0.7245 0.0619 0.1995 0.6114 0.0622 0.3829 0.3263 0.0560 0.3111 0.7676 0.0416 0.3153 0.1977 0.1468 0.0221 0.1576 0.1215 0.1995 0.1042 0.0568 0.1159 0.0084 - - 1.4691 1.0094 1.3273 1.0542 1.0763 1.1245 Total 0.6592 0.5226 0.5409 0.3806 0.6940 1.1245 Total Tax Rate Subject to Circuit Breaker

6 Financial History 2015-2019 Griffith Public Schools Circuit Breaker Losses All Governmental Funds Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Projected Projected Fund 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Debt Service Exempt Debt Service Retirement/Severance Debt Service Operations Capital Projects Transportation Bus Replacement 361.81 223.60 976.56 402.61 882.61 902.80 387.52 2,982.79 1,233.85 752.14 98.68 59.50 254.84 125.52 129.08 187,264.77 812,000.00 425,000.00 65,187.15 37,350.12 44,284.63 12,941.04 48,404.01 28,794.66 23,130.12 26,406.10 7,286.98 - - 1,913.82 Total Circuit Breaker Losses 122,241.43 66,815.40 71,628.94 43,022.94 189,028.60 812,000.00 425,000.00

7 Current Situation/2020 and Future Budget One time transfer from Rainy Day $395,703 One time transfer from Old Health Insurance Fund $449,899 Budget Reduction from Operations Fund of $971,602 Total $1,817,204

8 Griffith Public Schools Promise Griffith Public Schools Graduate Portraiture Upon graduation, Griffith Graduates will be/will be able to: Problem Solve Manage time well Adapt to any situation Exhibit organizational skills Utilize proper grammar when communicating Self-regulate Form relationships both personal and professional, as well as with the community

9 Griffith Public Schools Collaborate with others Innovate and are visionary Critically think Creative Utilize technology in order to learn, understand, and apply the skills of informational, media, and technology literacy Persevere with determination, intrinsic motivation, tenacity, and socially/emotionally Communicate with various avenues, such as written, digitally, non-verbal, and verbal Lead and exhibits responsibility, accountability, professionalism, and with integrity A Gateway in the areas of ELA/Math, Career Exploration, Pathway Components, and Foundational Skills via Student Agency

10 Griffith Public Schools Promise 4 Focus Areas Students Teachers/Counselors Parents Central and Building Administration/Directors

11 Griffith Public Schools Promise Focus Area: Students Goal: Project Based Learning Classroom Environments with flexible seating choices for collaboration and working alone STEAM Integration Makerspace Areas within all buildings Goal: Self-advocacy and Student Ownership Collaboration Feedback

12 Griffith Public Schools Promise Social/Emotional Development Student Agency Goal Setting and Tracking Progress and Mastery Goal: Community Based Student Led Service Projects Career Pathway Development, Exploration and Experiences Partnerships with businesses to create places where work based learning, internships, and observations can occur for students Goal: Mastery of Grade Level Touchstones

13 Griffith Public Schools Promise Focus Area: Teachers/Counselors Goal: Clear, effective, and consistent Communication Schoology Common Learning Management System Collaboration Annual Meetings with parents regarding Graduate Touchstones for grade level Goal: Opportunity for Grade Level/Counselor Collaboration that fosters district continuity and consistency Ongoing Professional Development Graduate Touchstones defined by grade level SEL Development of K-12 Curriculum

14 Griffith Public Schools Promise Project Based Learning Instruction is Differentiated and Personalized for all students Master of Content Assessment Diversity Training Goal: Teacher Ownership in Meeting the Needs of All Learners Collaboration Co-Teaching Social/Emotional Development and Learning

15 Griffith Public Schools Promise Focus Area: Parents Goal: Positive, Team Building Approach with District Staff Relationship Healing Community Stakeholder Meetings Communication Customer Service Training Goal: Parent-Child Ownership Attendance

16 Griffith Public Schools Promise Work Completion Behavior Graduate Portrait/Portraiture Grade Level Touchstones Goal: Student and Parent Involvement Parent Technology Support Schoology Common Learning Management System Social/Emotional Development and its impact on student learning

17 Griffith Public Schools Promise Focus Area: Central and Building Administration/Directors Goal: Staff Evaluations Grade Level Touchstones Focus on Teaching and Learning Goals outlined in Strategic Plan Classroom Environments Differentiated Personalized Flexible Seating Options Surprise and Delight Opportunities for Students Project Based Blended Learning Active Learner in Professional Development

18 Griffith Public Schools Promise Goal: Communication Surveys Schoology Social Media Message Alert System Goal: Relationship Building with all stakeholders Customer Service and Diversity Training YMCA partnership Virtual Board of School Trustees Meetings Parent Communication Building and Corporation Level Stakeholder Groups

19 Griffith Public Schools Promise Goal: STEAM Integration Goal: Career Development and Exploration Goal: Creation of K-2 Building and 3-5 Building Consistency Financial Benefits Staffing Transportation

20 Griffith Public Schools Griffith Public Schools Board of School Trustees and I believe strongly that success does not happen by accident. Change does have to occur. The connection of all of our focus areas within this Promise are vital components to who we are, what we stand for, what we strive to become, and how we will get there. This is an exciting time for Griffith Public Schools. We are proud to extend Griffith Public Schools tradition of excellence to meet today s challenges through academic and personal achievements in partnership with our students, families, our community s future, and our world s future. We want to make an impactful difference in our children s todays and tomorrows!

21 Steps Taken to Date District Wide Staffing Reductions Contract Reviews in District Leaving NISEC (Done for the betterment of our students, but still helped with some savings) Moving towards more electronic district (Paper usage cuts) Grant Money LED Lighting Cell Tower Revenue Textbook Fees

22 Solutions Transportation and School Start Time Changes Route Pick up and Drop Off Times will be the same for all students. Centralized location will be utilized for elementary students who ride buses to catch the bus to his/her school. All buses will arrive to MS/HS at 7:30am. MS/HS students will enter MS/HS at 7:30am. Elementary students will be let off at 7:35am to catch the bus to his/her school. MS/HS will start at 7:45am. Elementary will start at 8:05am. Elementary will be dismissed at 2:25pm. MS/HS will be dismissed at 2:45pm.

23 Solutions Benefits of Transportation and Schedule Change Less of a childcare need for families Same pick up and drop off times for families After-school activities and programs, as well as athletics Cost to District Additional Bus for Transportation at approximately $75,000

24 Solutions Eldon Ready School will be the home to Crossroads YMCA. Much like Griffith Public Schools, Crossroads YMCA operates on important core values and mission with a focus on strengthening the community. Crossroads YMCA is working to change Lake County through leadership in programs that nurture lifelong development of individuals and families. YMCA within the current Ready Elementary School will be a community safe place and keep families connected, and help our seniors stay active. The YMCA is excited for this partnership with Griffith Public Schools for streamlined opportunities.

25 Solutions These opportunities include: Additional kindergarten readiness through the Y s Early Learning Center New School Age Programs to support kids and families Before & After School Expanded youth sports New gymnastics/dance/cheer programs Updated Group Exercise Studio/Kids Studios Kids cooking classes STEAM classes (coincides with STEM initiative from IDOE) Leadership Development Center

26 Solutions YMCA s staff strives to be positive role models to our youth. As role models, they can help build character through our programs and combat the growing epidemics of youth obesity, social isolation, anxiety, and depression. YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development from birth to career. Financial assistance is available to those in need to ensure that every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the YMCA. Crossroads YMCA is very grateful to Griffith Public Schools, Michele Riise, and the Board of School Trustees for working with the YMCA in this partnership. We look forward to working together and nurturing the lifelong development of individuals and families in the Griffith community. -Jay Buckmaster, CEO of Crossroads YMCA

27 Solutions Board of School Trustees and I believe that our partnership with Crossroads YMCA will be stronger working together. Expansion of programs and activities for not only our students, but their families, and the Griffith community. Better utilization of resources while both entities continue to educate and support the whole child. Increased accessibility for Griffith residents with this location. Provide employee wellness opportunities. Total Cost Savings to District: $670,629.66

28 Solutions Reconfigure Elementary Buildings Movement of 6th grade into GMS Increase MS/HS to approximately 1259 students K-2 Building Wadsworth Elementary School Approximate enrollment of 457 3-5 Building Beiriger Elementary School Approximate enrollment of 487 + Additional students in our Exceptional Programs

29 Solutions 4 Distinct Areas of Benefit with this Change Educational Impact Consolidation of Resources and Staffing Professional Development and Collaboration Cost Savings

30 Solutions Educational Impact There can be a more specific focus on the developmental needs of the children at each of the age levels. School routines, assemblies, and activities can be more grade and age focused. With multiple classes at a single grade level, there can be more opportunity to distribute students more evenly among classes by academic levels, specific needs, and/or social/behavioral issues. It addresses the racial and socio-economic imbalance that currently exists among the schools within the district. Parent involvement opportunities can focus more specifically on the developmental stages of the students in each building. Enrichment and remediation programming, along with our exceptional programs, will be focused on the developmental and educational needs of 3 grade levels rather than spread among the 7 grade levels.

31 Solutions Consolidation of Resources and Staffing School staff is able to focus on one specific developmental stage of children s educational growth. In each building, there would be more staff with specialized knowledge and expertise in a specific developmental stage of educational growth. Teachers are able to integrate curriculum areas and provide appropriate services for the smaller range of grade levels, such as Special Education and Title services. There will be a better balance of class sizes due to a greater concentration of classrooms at each grade level in a school. The opportunity exists to maximize building usage which will result in fewer empty classrooms, as these schools have today due to loss of enrollment.

32 Solutions Professional Development and Collaboration Multiple staff at a single grade level allows for increased collaboration and consistency among staff at the same grade level. This was an area of concern addressed during our community forums this year. There is an increased potential for common planning times among same grade level teachers. Professional development can be more focused on the educational needs of a special developmental stage.

33 Solutions Cost Savings A more equalized distribution of students among classes at a single grade level will result in a consolidation of grade level and special area staff. The potential exists for fewer teachers who are scheduled to travel among buildings which will result in a saving of time and cost to the district. There will be a cost savings on instructional supplies, texts, and library/media materials due to the less need for duplication among the current 3 elementary buildings.

34 Solutions Bond Issue Operational Expenses in the future are still a concern. Facility needs due to Beiriger and Wadsworth Elementary Schools Needs addressed within Strategic Plan: Griffith Public Schools Promise

35 Solutions Operation Fund Additional Appropriation Source of Funds is due to the savings from 2019. Facility needs, such as flooring and painting at Beiriger and Wadsworth Elementary Schools 1 Additional Bus for transportation change Flexible Seating Options (Griffith Public Schools Promise)

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