Superintendent Update - Recruitment and Successful Appointment
Update regarding recruitment and successful appointment of key positions in the school district, including the Principal, Director of Special Education, Director of Facilities, and various teaching positions. The update also includes a note of gratitude to faculty, staff, and the community for their contributions and a preview of upcoming discussions at Board of Education meetings.
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FY2019 Superintendents Estimate of Needs Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D., Superintendent March 1, 2018
VisionHenry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated. MissionHenry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.
HCPS Goals High Quality Instruction Henry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students. High Quality Professionals Henry County Public Schools will be directed by highly qualified professionals. Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Henry County Public Schools will provide safe, orderly learning environments to support effective and innovative teaching and learning.
HCPS Goals Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Henry County Public Schools will strengthen the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation. Family and Community Engagement Henry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and opportunities for student success.
FY2019 Budget Priorities Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Evaluate instructional initiatives and align funding to deliver a rigorous, relevant instructional program for all students. Continue to cultivate an engaging and equitable learning environment that promotes critical thinking, innovation, creativity, collaboration, and communication in order to prepare students for college, career, and life.. Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Maintain competitive salaries and benefits to support our ability to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce. Invest in ongoing professional learning opportunities to maximize employee job performance.
FY2019 Budget Priorities Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Provide a safe, healthy, and inviting learning environment for students, staff and the community. Address critical operational and capital needs to sustain an efficient and supportive learning environment for students, while protecting our investments. Goal 4: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Continue investing in the technological infrastructure and support systems to prepare our students for success in a globally competitive environment. Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement Provide families and the community with access to the necessary tools to actively engage in supporting the education of students in Henry County Public Schools.
Critical Questions With continued budget constraints, will HCPS be able to maintain a high-quality educational program for students? Will HCPS be able to renovate and upgrade school buildings to ensure optimal learning environments for students? Will HCPS be able to recruit and retain highly qualified staff? Will HCPS students continue to have necessary resources available to them?
FY2019 Budget Adjustments Description Cost Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Additional SPED AUT teacher for BHS* $ 82,826.00 Two additional SPED paraprofessionals for BHS* $ 70,778.00 Additional SPED ID teacher for FCMS* $ 82,826.00 Additional SPED paraprofessional for FCMS* $ 31,464.00 Additional Speech Language Pathologist* $102,039.00 Horticulture teacher for BHS (12 months)* $ 96,944.00 Add a Career Academy CCL secretary/bookkeeper-12 months* $ 47,578.00 Replace Agriculture teacher for MVHS (current teacher moving to career academy)(10 months)* $ 82,826.00
FY2019 Budget Adjustments Description Cost Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Adjust full-time employees on teacher scale 1% and apply a two step increase* $869,684.00 Adjust salaries for classified employees 2%* $200,585.00 Adjust salaries for employees on administrator scale 2%* $131,748.00 Reclassify Admin Secretary Transportation position to Coordinator position* $ 27,062.00 Add part-time support for Finance* $ 23,990.00 Increase funding for pre-employment screening $ 7,800.00 Increase Speech Language Pathologist scale by $5,000* $ 36,908.00 Increase Bus Driver trip rates* $ 40,000.00
FY2019 Budget Adjustments Description Cost Increase coach stipends base factor and add additional stipends to align with VHSL* $ 53,074.00 Increase substitute paraprofessional rates from $55/day to $65/day* $ 20,334.00 * Includes fringes Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Increase Capital Improvement funding $500,000.00 Goal 4: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Additional funding for technology sustainability plan and expansion of 1:1 devices $137,000.00
Expenditures Expenditures Fed/State Grants, $9,800,000 Instruction Contingency, 50,000.00 Admin/Attend. & Health Debt Service, $3,316,480 Facilities, $784,000 Trans Oper. /Maint. Technology, $2,982,150 Technology Oper. /Maint., $6,357,298 Facilities Instruction, $49,704,430 Trans, $5,482,643 Debt Service Admin/Attend. & Health, $3,432,824 Fed/State Grants Contingency
Revenue State Other Funds, $1,716,522 Fed/State Grants County, $18,525,432 Other Funds County Fed/State Grants, $9,653,000 State, $52,014,871
Budget Approval Schedule Posted on the Website for Review and Comment School Board Budget Presentation March 1, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. School Board Budget Approval March 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. (recommended) County Budget Presentation April 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. County Budget Work Session April 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. County Budget Public Hearing April 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. County Budget Approval/Adoption April 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. County Budget Appropriation May 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
