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GRANBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 J. Callender Heminway, Chairman Matthew Wutka, Vice Chairman Marie Nicholls, Secretary John O'Connor Edward Ohannessian Deborah Torgersen Ronald Walther Superintendent of Schools Alan Addley Adopted by the Board of Education: March 23,2011 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS 2010-2011 School Year Harry Traver, Business Manager Aimee Martin, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Diane Dugas, Director of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Michael Dunn, K-12 Language Arts Supervisor Santi Camarotti, Director of Buildings and Grounds Jon Lambert, Technology Operations Manager Patricia Law, Ed. D., High School Principal Kimberly Calcasola, Ed.D., High School Assistant Principal Kathleen Sutton, High School Assistant Principal Paul Osypuk, Middle School Principal Robert Gilbert, Kelly Lane Intermediate School Principal Anna Forlenza-Bailey, Ph.D., Wells Road Intermediate School Principal Kimberly Dessert, F.M. Kearns Primary School Principal GRANBY PUBLIC SCI-IOOLS "A Great I\reu' Eng/and Sc/1oo/ SYStCI11" ltJWH'.granhy.k f2.et.lls Alan Addley Supcril7(end(!17( (~lSchools AinlCC D. ~·1artin Director 0.( PlIpil Personnel Ser\'iccs Harry 1. Traver Business Manager Diane Dugas Director o(Curricuhlll1, T(!aching & Learning March 28, 2011 Dear Granby Neighbor, Your Board of Education is presenting this year's budget with very mixed feelings. We have known since the economic recession hit Connecticut that it would negatively impact local finances for a number of years and have been acting accordingly. The proposed budget adheres to Board of Finance guidelines and allows for no increase in net operating dollars. As members of the community, we as BOE members are personally aware of the financial pressures on our families and our property taxes. At the same time, our continued focus must be on improving student learning. This budget forces us to make short term cuts that preclude new program efforts and which may have undesired long term implications. The budget which we propose takes advantage of Federal Jobs Fund dollars received last fall and held for FlY 2012. Our request for local operating funding remains at 2011 levels, however. Our plan includes no new programs. We will be reducing staff by 5.7 FTE. Operating accounts not subject to contractual agreements or unavoidable inflation are either level funded or show reductions. Despite having to make these economies, we are confident that the Granby Public Schools will continue to provide superior educational opportunities to its students in 2012. As we try to chart a course through today's tough economic times, we must continue to take a multi­ year view. The increase of less than just over 1o~ in fiscal year 2009, a zero increase budget this year, folJowed by another essentially flat 2012 operating budget is forcing us to defer items, whether from collective bargaining agreements, equipment purchases, or deferred maintenance. At some time, the bill must be paid. We continue to find ways to reduce expenditures through operating efficiencies and investing some savings in plant and equipment. We also initiated a study of our Special Education which should yield improved service to our students while improving efficiency. We are blessed with highly skilled employees dedicated to increasing student achievement and a physical plant that lacks little. If this investment is allowed to depreciate, all members of the community will be losers. The proposed spending plan is appropriate in today's straightened economic times. We ask for your support. Cordially, (j\ J. Callender Heminway ) Chairman, Board of Educatial /5-B /VORTII GRA /VB Y R()A 0 • GRA iVB Y COf\!/VECTICLfT (}6D35-22/4 • (SoD) 844-5250 • FA){ (800) fj44-oD8! TABLE OF CONTENTS Budget Context 1 District Vision, Mission and Achievement Goal Budget Goals Budget Guidelines Personnel Summary Enrollment History and Projections Class Size Guidelines Projected Class Size Averages Funding History Per Pupil Expenditure Long- Term Impact Return on Educational Investment Conclusions Board of Education Goals & Budget 9 Curriculum & Professional Development 13 Technology 14 Pupil Personnel Services 15 Quality and Diversity 16 Revenues and Resources 17 Personnel Summary 20 Line Item Summary 21 Line item Review 23 Budget Summary by Object 34 Quality and Diversity Line Item Review 35 Small Capital Expenditure Plan 38 FY12 Appropriation Request 43 BUDGET CONTEXT DISTRICT VISION Every student educated in the Granby Public Schools will graduate on time, prepared for 21 5t Century Citizenship. DISTRICT MISSION All students will become power thinkers, effective collaborators and compassionate contributors in preparation for success in a dynamic, interdependent world. DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL By 2012, enable students to demonstrate powerful thinking by systemically solving problems through analyzing and synthesizing information and articulating/defending a position. BUDGET GOALS The annual budget is a spending plan that reflects the district mission, values and priorities of the Granby Board of Education. Decisions impact class size, course availability, athletic and enrichment programs, and district operations. The Board's adopted FY12 goals to guide the budget development process are as follows: 1) Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the district; 2) Be responsive to the economic climate and the guidelines set by the Board of Finance; 3) Maintain levels of personnel, programs, infrastructure, and services that meet the essential needs of the district; and 4) Utilize redeployment of efficiencies and resources. BUDGET GUIDELINES The budget is developed within the guidelines established by the Granby Board of Finance (BOF). The guideline process attempts to strike a balance between meeting documented operating, small capital and large capital needs and maintaining a reasonable tax rate for Granby residents. In response to the economy and fiscal constraints, the operating budgets for the past two years have been 1.6% and 0%. The BOF has indicated its intention to cap the mill rate as close to 0% as possible for next year. The BOF has set the education budget guideline for FY12 at 0% for the second consecutive year. The administrative budget was developed within this context and within the context of planning for future budget years that we know will be equally, if not significantly, more challenging. Meeting this guideline has been extremely difficult and has only been possible with the support and assistance of our teachers, favorable trends in health care costs, the use of the Quality and Diversity Fund, the Open Choice Academic Support Grant, the redeployment of staff, and the availability of the Federal Jobs Fund (second round of federal stimulus). -1­ Historically, the community has supported our schools through a major period of growth. Resources have been used wisely and the school system has a growing reputation for excellence. There is a history in Granby of courageous decisions made by town officials and community members to maintain the strength of our schools. This year's budget barely manages to protect that investment while being responsive to the financial challenges faced by the town. Continuous improvement efforts and new initiatives are not reflected in this budget. The budget supports our most basic needs. At best, it protects class size. There is very little cushion for unanticipated expenses in areas like special education, utilities, diesel fuel, maintenance, and technology infrastructure. Continued community support will be needed now more than ever, and in the foreseeable future, to help prepare our students for life in the 21 st Century. Within these constraints, we will continue our strong commitment to work together to provide a quality education for all students. PERSONNEL SUMMARY Over the past two years, the budget has included reductions of administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, technicians, secretaries, and custodial staff. The FY12 budget includes: • The reduction of -4.2 FTE teaching assistant positions. The reduction reflects -1.7 FTE actual current needs versus the FY1 0-11 budget and an additional reduction of -2.5 FTE that is necessary to meet a flat budget. • A net reduction of -0.9 FTE special education personnel: A 1.0 FTE school psychologist position that was funded through ARRA IDEA Grant and a 0.2 FTE speech pathologist position have been eliminated and the impact of this loss has been offset with a 0.3 FTE Special Education Behavioral Consulting Teacher. The position helps meet the rising demands of our early childhood (Pre-K - 2) programs. It includes services to students and consultation with parents, teachers and pre-school providers. This position is funded from the Open Choice Support Grant and will exist only while state funding exists. -2­ ENROLLMENT HISTORY AND PROJECTIONS After years of steady growth, district enrollment is projected to decline steadily over the next decade. While the current economic climate makes it more difficult to accurately predict future enrollment, projected total enrollment in FY11 was accurate. Enrollment in FY12 is projected to decline by 45 students. The majority of reductions are at the high school and primary school (Grades 1 and 9). A reduction in 45 students across thirteen grade levels does not always result in direct savings in class size. YEAR K-2 3-6 7-8 9-12 TOTAL 2006-2007 495 726 370 687 2,278 2007-2008 488 706 374 750 2,318 2008-2009 465 680 379 736 2,260 2009-2010 466 702 354 753 2,275 2010-2011 417 678 355 789 2,239 2011-2012 401 672 361 760 2,194 2012-2013 366 661 341 783 2,151 2013-2014 379 617 349 762 2,107 2014-2015 369 585 347 743 2,044 2015-2016 353 553 333 752 1,991 I I - ~ ~ ....., (.) « "'C Q,) ....., (.) (1) '0 '­ a. CLASS SIZE GUIDELINES Established Board of Education class size guidelines are used to help determine the number of classes at each grade level. Projected class sizes are compared to state and District Reference Group (DRG) averages. Class size projections are based on the proposed FY12 budget. I III I Ii L.{"inrLorn~rlan ....... __ • :::J-' •• ~_ I Granby BOE Guidelines II 18 students I I ~verages Kindergarten 1 FirsUSecond I Intermediate 21-22 students 23-25 students State* 18.3 I I 18.4 I Projected Granby Averages ,I 17.6 nd grade 19.3 19.4 19.5 th grade 21.0 22.0 21.8 2 5 I DRG* Averages th Middle School 23-25 students 7 grade 20.5 21.6 20.9 High School 18-25 students 9th _12 th grade 19.3 20.0 22.6 * Data from 2008-2009 CSDE Strategic School Profiles. 2009-2010 data not available from the state. -3­ il T PROJECTED AVERAGE CLASS SIZES The white bars in the Class Size by Grade graph indicate average class size for the past eight years by grade level. The solid bars indicate projected class sizes for the 2011-2012 school year. 30 25 +-1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n - - - - ­ 20 ­ r ~ OFY04 {­ ;.': , oFY05 o FY06 ~ 15 OFY07 ~ ::" oFY08 It oFY09 oFY10 oFY11 10 I­ 5 I­ K 2 3 5 4 FY04-11 are actua I 6 .FY12 7 8 FY12 is projected Granby BOE guidelines will still be met and are compatible with state and DRG. The largest class sizes will be in fourth and eighth grade (approx. 25 students per class). This graph is based on seven (7) sections in kindergarten and first grade; eight (8) sections in second grade; seven (7) sections in third and fourth grades; and eight (8) sections in fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. High school academic classes range from ten students to twenty­ seven students in size and are not depicted on the graph. Average class sizes for the main core subjects (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) tend to be in the 19-25 range. -4­ FUNDING HISTORY We are proud of the quality educational system and positive student achievement results demonstrated by Granby Public Schools. These gains would not have been possible without consistent fiscal support from the community. Historically, and until the past three years, annual budget increases have ranged between 4% and 6%. The average budget increase over the last three-year period of time (FY1 O-FY12), including the use of the Education Jobs Fund Grant, has been 0.53%. Recent operating budgets have barely met our most basic staffing, programmatic and maintenance needs. Meeting the needs of students and providing for very limited program improvements have only been possible through cuts, salary concessions, reallocation of resources within the budget and use of grant funding. PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE DRG B FY10 Spending Per Pupil District Name NCEP State Ranking for Granby 16 31 -i-------------------------. -------. ­ 46 61 ----.--.---.-----.­ 76 91 121 136 - 151 - +_ __ -.._ -.._.-- . >0 •••• 166 FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FYOO FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY 10 ' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Greenwich Woodbridge Fairfield District NO.5 Orange Guilford Monroe South Windsor Simsbury Farmington Trumbull Madison West Hartford District No. 15 Newtown Granby Cheshire l\Jew Fairfield Avon Brookfield Average NCEP 17,155 14,557 14,455 13 602 13 480 13,357 12,813 12,734 12,660 12,620 12,601 12,488 12,476 12,467 12,087 11,780 11,761 11,717 11,585 11,557 13,141 1 1 Even through periods of budget increases and, most recently budget cuts, Granby's per pupil spending has consistently declined in relation to other districts across Connecticut. In their annual Connecticut Public Schools Expenditure Report, the Connecticut State Department ranks 166 towns from the highest to the lowest Net Current Expenditure Per Pupil (NCEP). The st most recent data from FY10 ranks Granby 141 out of 166 districts, meaning that we spent less on education per pupil than 140 (84%) other school districts. For FY1 0, we were in the bottom 25% of the DRG in student spending. Of the 166 districts, NCEP expenditures ranged from a low of $10,241 to a high of $21,731. The mean NCEP ($13,584) and median NCEP ($13,179) both exceeded the Granby NCEP ($11,780) by nearly $1,000 per pupil. In FY10, Granby educated each student for $1,361 less than the DRG average. -5­ RETURN ON EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT The return on our low cost per student expenditure is extremely high. Granby is receiving a high return on its educational investment. District operations are highly efficient and funds are used in ways that make a difference in student achievement. Great teachers work in Granby because of the rich professional experiences and many families settle here because of the reputation and quality of the school system. Examples of our reputation and return on investment include: • Granby Memorial Middle School was recognized as a 2010-2011 Connecticut Association of Schools' Middle School of the Year. • Kelly lane Intermediate School has been nominated by the Connecticut State Department of Education as a Connecticut school for the Federal Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The Federal Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors high-performing schools and is widely considered to be the highest honor an American School can achieve. • The 2009 edition of the Connecticut Magazine rated Granby second in the state in the education category for towns with a population from 10,000 to 15,000. • The June 2009 edition of the Hartford Magazine recognized Granby Memorial High School as one of the top high schools in the greater Hartford area. • Granby Memorial High School (GMHS) continues to be recognized as a Connecticut State Department of Education Vanguard High Performing School and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C) that commended the school for "a clear focus and strong emphasis on high expectations and student achievement, a safe, comfortable environment for students, and high community-wide support and satisfaction with the quality of GMHS." • Student participation on the Scholastic Aptitude Test has risen each of the last four years. Granby's scores have increased in all three assessed areas over previous year's scores. The percentage of students taking at least one Advanced Placement course is the highest it has been over the last four years and the percentage of students successful in Advanced Placement courses continues to be impressive. • Federal NClB requirements stipulate that districts are required to make adequate yearly progress toward reaching the goal, by 2014, of having 100% of its student population scoring at or above the Proficient level in mathematics and reading on the CMT and CAPT tests. Granby's scores are already at 100% (CMT Math), 96.2% (CMT Reading), 100% (CAPT Math), and 100% (CAPT Reading). • Student achievement on the Connecticut Mastery Tests (CMT) and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) continue to be impressive. Highlights of the student performance this year include: first in the state in 4 th grade math; first or second in the DRG in five different categories and in the top 25 th percentile of the DRG in 50% of tests administered in grades 3-10. \/ ....y,>,or 83~.·- ~4-"''''~''~.''''' 82 r··­ 83% y ....-­ 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 DRG B 2009-2010 • A new twenty-first Century mission and International education initiatives provide for greater opportunities for student and teacher travel, expanded sister school relationships, a plan to expand world languages to the elementary schools, Mandarin Chinese at the secondary school level, and support for a Summer Global Academy. • As compassionate contributors, our students and schools participate in a rich variety of community service projects. • Students continue to gain local and statewide recognition in athletics, the arts and academic competitions. • Granby administrators and teachers are well renowned and recognized in the state for their professional expertise. • Educators from around the state regularly visit Granby Public Schools to learn about our work as a professional learning community. The success of the district's accomplishments as a professional learning community was noted in two Solution Tree publications (Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work & Raising the Bar). • The Granby Board of Education received a Distinguished Leadership Award (Level II) from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE). This is the tenth consecutive year that the Board has gained CABE recognition. • Our buildings and equipment are clean and well maintained. These results speak very positively to the return on investment realized by the Town of Granby. -7­ CONCLUSIONS Several observations should be made: • Granby is receiving a great return on its educational investment. • The community is deservedly proud of the school system. • The reputation and recognition of the school system continues to grow. • The district continues to gain external recognition for its accomplishments. • Our schools have wonderful students, dedicated teachers and a high degree of parent and community support. • District operations are highly efficient and resources are used wisely. Funds are used in ways that make a difference in student achievement. We also have several concerns: • The budget includes no funding for unanticipated expenditures or unexpected increases in enrollment. • There is little room to realize future operational savings. • Tight budgets, the need to reduce staff over the past three years and continued inadequate state funding for Open Choice and magnet schools are increasingly creating financial challenges for the district. • Sustaining existing programs and school improvement efforts in the future will be difficult, if not impossible, with operating budgets that do not even reflect the annual inflation in operating costs. • Future flat budgets and/or further reductions will mean that we will be in danger of negatively impacting the improvements which have been carefully nurtured over several years. The joss of momentum and amount of recovery time could seriously jeopardize the quality of education in Granby. • The district still has some unaddressed large capital athletic field and facilities building needs that were identified in the 2007 NEAS&C High School Accreditation Report. Our athletic fields are inadequate and are in extremely poor condition and we have run out of maintenance and facility storage space. The irony of our struggling economy is that it is the best time to borrow money for capital improvements. Putting some projects off only potentially increases the cost to the town. Granby has invested wisely in its educational system over a period of several years. It is crucial to protect that investment! -8­ BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS 1) Be BUDGET PLAN SUPPORT THE MISSION~ VISION~ VALUES~ AND GOALS OF THE DISTRICT. Elementary World Language The Granby Board of Education has developed a long-range plan to implement a comprehensive K-12 world language program. This plan supports years of strategic planning, the BOE International Education Initiative, the recommendations of a community World Language Task Group, and the Elementary World Language Task Group. The introduction of an elementary world language position supports research on the benefits of students learning languages early, the investment that the town has made in world languages in the secondary schools and would better position our students to be fluent in a language and more successful in Advanced Placement examinations. Unfortunately, while we would like to continue to advocate for this position, it is not possible to meet the challenges of another zero percent budget and add a teacher for elementary languages. In absence of the ability to provide world language at the E?lementary level, we are excited to offer a Global Learning Academy experience for our students, grades 2-8. Fully funded by the Granby Education Foundation, the "Global Learning Academy" has three distinct learning opportunities for students: a Sumnler Academy, a Saturday Academy and a fall Global Learning Event highlighting student learning and extending it to the schools and community. The three phases of the Global Learning Academy will focus on developing students' 21 st Century skills within the timely and engaging contexts of Chinese Language, Chinese Culture and Global Issues studies. Early Childhood Education This fall, the BOE approved a goal to review its Early Childhood Programs by commissioning a feasibility study for an integrated pre-school program and full-day kindergarten. Early childhood programs continue to be a priority and focus for Connecticut's State Department of Education and the public. Early Childhood and Full­ Day Kindergarten focus groups were established and will present their recommendations to the Board by the end of the current school year. No costs, programmatic changes or implementation plans will take place next year. Wil""ih ~r..,..hl""r,1 Dt"'\ft"'\ri"Vi 1 11'd1 1 u\."IIUUI I "CIUIIII World Languages, the advancement of a Senior Project, increased graduation requirements, and Student Success Plans are all part of the State's High School Reform Plan. No funds have been appropriated for this purpose. Needs have been identified and will need to be part of planning for future years in order to be compliant with leg islation. Link and Learn Program Concern over the sustainability of state funding for Inter-District Grants, combined with a new strategic focus for Holcomb Farm, have resulted in the elimination of the Link & Learn Educational Program. After many years of successful participation and partnership with the Holcomb Farm, elementary and intermediate school children will no longer be able to utilize this resource as an integral part of the science curriculum. Programmatic and cost implications for secondary programming still need to be fully determined. -9­ Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) A commitment to the culture and practices of Professional Learning Communities is the district's blueprint for long-term continuous school improvement. PLC teams are the engine of our organization and providing quality time for teachers to collaborate on student learning is critical. The district will be developing recommendations for the Board to consider in the next several months. There will be no cost associated with any new proposals. 2) BE RESPONSIVE TO THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE AND THE GUIDELINES SET BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE. No New Programs No additional spending or new programs are included in the FY12 operating budget. For the second consecutive year the operating budget is essentially flat (0.2%). Employee Contributions Achieving an essentially level-funded budget and limiting the detrimental impact of programs and services to students have only been possible this year and next with the support and assistance of our teachers whose contract reflected a zero percent increase in teachers' salaries and extracurricular stipends. In FY12 our teachers agreed to delay their step increases in salary until mid-year. Operating Line Items For a third consecutive year, many of the consumables in line items are level-funded or reduced. Many have been zero-based budgeted. Impacts include limited funds for supplies, repairs and maintenance. There are no funds for new equipment in the operating budget. In the last three years, (FY09-FY12) the absolute dollar and percentage changes in a number of line items are noteworthy: purchased services instructional (-$61 K, -23%), Communications (-$36K, -29%), Conference & Travel (-$21 K, -28%), Text and Workbooks (-$54K, -24%), Supplies (-$23K, -4%), Library Support (-$16K, -24%), and Special Education Tuition and Transportation (+$342K, +44%). Transportation Increases in transportation costs have been significantly contained through more efficient routing. Over the past two years, the regular education transportation line item was reduced by $76,000 as a result of elirTlinating two bus routes. While still meeting Board guidelines for travel time, some students have longer rides to and from school. The Granby Public Schools own the majority of buses but contract out for bus management services. In FY12 we will be in the final year of a five-year contract. The contract calls for a 2.9% increase next year. Next year, special education transportation expenditures will increase by $50,219, or 15%. Athletics & Extracurricular Activities Except for contractual obligations, the athletic budget operating costs have been level­ funded. No new sports or extracurricular clubs have been added as additional expenses through the operating budget. Varsity volleyball comes on-line next year at no additional cost. Football expenses remain funded by the Granby High School Football Supporters, Inc., a volunteer organization. Per agreement with the Granby BOE, this group has the following year's budgeted expenses deposited with the Board by August 31 st of each year. -10­ Communications There is a $13,089 reduction in advertising, printing and posting expenses due to the transition to use of the district website and on-line services for personnel advertising and communication to parents. As mentioned above, this line item has decreased $36,000 over 3 years. Maintenance Purchased Services & Supplies Maintenance purchased services have increased by $22,017 due to higher maintenance needs of our schools. Maintenance and custodial supplies have been held to a zero increase. Capital Funds Over the past two years capital funds were reduced by $5,000 to reflect projected reductions in rental revenues. Health & Employee Benefits Net health cost expense is estimated to rise-by 5.5% over current rates. Due to favorable usage trends, the actual rate for FY11 is running 4.4% below the budgeted rate and, with favorable census changes, the total year-to-year forecast is a slight decrease in health costs. Gross health and dental insurance costs are budgeted to be $3,966,694. This increase is offset by employee and retiree premium cost sharing budgeted at $1,170,433. Utilities & Energy Savings Forecasts assume a 15% reduction in electricity usage and a 20% reduction in heating oil usage from FY08. These savings are due to efficiency programs in place (efficient use of the heating and cooling systems, replacement of air handling roof top motors, reduction of temperature settings, installation of paddle fans, low energy lighting, and the practice of turning off lights and computers after school). The total savings in utility costs is offset by a higher price per/gallon budgeted for oil ($2.80 average for FY11-12 versus $2.50 in FY1 0-11) and helped by a decrease in electricity costs due to renewing our generation contracts in January 2012 at a lower cost. Since setting oil prices for the budget, market prices have increased causing some exposure if the oil market continues to increase. Insurance Insurance costs for property, personal, auto, and legal liability has been reduced by $23,944 (25%), due to a competitive bid and favorable loss history. 3) MAINTAIN LEVELS OF PERSONNEL, PROGRAM, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF THE DISTRICT. Class Size The budget maintains class sizes. The number of teaching sections in the primary school (22 sections) and intermediate schools (30 sections) will remain the same. Fourth grade classes will average twenty-five (25) students. A few third grade students may need to be redistricted in order to balance class sizes. The total number of teaching positions will remain the same at the middle school and high school. -11­ Software Funding for FY12 covers the ongoing license fees for a variety of administrative products and software that support tracking student achievement, our financial and human resources system, website support, special education recordkeeping, facility management, nursing records, bus route planning, lunch payments teacher certification, network management, anti-viral guards, and a host of student centered learning tools. New software changes for the FY12 budget include license fees formerly charged to site budgets which were centralized for better visibility during the budget review process. Each and every software product is reviewed for continued need each year. Several significant reductions in costs negotiated for Microsoft and anti-viral licenses by a state­ wide consortium of schools were offset by added license fees due to invoice timing. We expect the software budget to level off at the FY12 level and for the forseeable future. Curriculum/Professional Development Net zero line item adjustments in purchased services and substitute teachers reflects a more effective collaborative curriculum review and writing process that will take place during the school year as opposed to during the summer. Transportation Three new buses are included in the small capital request to replace one year 2000 Type I bus, one year 2001 Type I bus and one year 2000 Type II bus. Special Education FY12 projections for special education expenses for tuition and transportation are increasing by $152,947. The total gross cost of special education tuition and transportation is $1 ,112,926, which represents 4.1 % of the FY12 budget. The cost will be offset by receiving $148,364 from the state's excess cost grant. 4) UTILIZE REDEPLOYMENT OF EFFICIENCIES AND RESOURCES. Net Reduction of -0.9 FTE Special Education Personnel A 1.0 FTE school psychologist position that was funded through the ARRA IDEA Grant and a 0.2 FTE speech pathologist position have been eliminated and the impact of this loss has been offset with a 0.3 FTE Special Education Consulting Teacher. The position helps meet the rising demands of our early childhood programs. It includes services to students and consultation with parents, teachers and pre-school providers. This change results in a net reduction of -0.9 FTE. This position is funded from the Open Choice Support Grant and will exist only while state funding exists. College and Career Center Teaching Assistant Grant funding for this position ends June 30, 2011. Redeployment of a teaching assistant from within the district will be used to provide this important service to high school students. District and Community Partners (D&CP) Special Education Opportunities Review The district will be implementing the recommendations of the special education program review commissioned by the BOE and conducted by D&CP. The recommendations focus on improving the academic performance of students with special needs while at the same time reducing costs. -12­ CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Curriculum and professional development are at the core of our school improvement efforts and professional learning. Resources are budgeted by the Director of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning in close coordination with building principals. New Textbooks New textbooks are approved by the Board of Education and purchased as part of an ongoing program of curriculum review and revision. Needs are articulated by secondary departments and elementary grade level teams in response to local planning, assessment results and changes in state and national frameworks. Priorities for FY11-12 are listed below: Qualities of Writing (3-6) Units of Study for Teaching Writing (3-6) Units of Teaching Reading (3-6) Imagina Spanish (AP Spanish) Imagina French (AP French) American Ways: History of American Cultures (American Studies) A History of Western Society Since 1300 Total $3,979 $2,270 $8,547 $2,612 $2,146 $2,970 $1,000 $23,524 Professional Development The district is mandated by the State of Connecticut to provide eighteen (18) hours of Continuing Education Units to certified staff each school year. In addition a variety of job embedded learning opportunities support developing teachers, administrators, and other staff knowledge, skills and application of effective teaching and learning strategies. In our commitment to produce 21 sl century students who are critical thinkers, effective problem solvers and compassionate contributors, our professional development focus is guided by our Professional Learning Community (PLC) questions: What • • • • • • is it we want our students to know and be able to do? Curriculum development across all content areas (K-12) Language arts implementation via the reader/writer workshop model (K-8) Reading and writing across the content areas (K-12) st 21 Century skills (K-12) The infusion of technology (K-12) Effective teaching strategies (K-12) How will we know when students have learned it? • Data driven decision making and assessments (K-12) What will we do if students' need support or enrichment? • Instructional coaching (K-12) • Effective interventions (K-12) By law, the office of Curriculum and Professional Development, through a district committee, has assumed from the state the finances, responsibilities and oversight for the new Teacher Education & Mentoring (TEAM) Program that supports new teachers and is the process for recommending to the Superintendent that tenure is granted. Grounded in the belief that adults, as well as students, learn best when working in collaborative teams, professional development emphasis across the district will target the ongoing development and strengthening of Professional Learning Community teams. -13­ TECHNOLOGY The mission of the department is to continuously enhance teaching and learning through the use of technology. Our primary focus is to support the operational, organizational and academic objectives of our professional learning community. High standards of efficiency, security, learning, and student safety are essential. Highlights FY 10-11 • • • • • • • • Replaced computers at Wells Road School and upgraded and re-deployed computers to Kearns. Grant awards provided funding for additional computers at the high school (Career center/mobile business lab), and Kearns (Kindergarten). District computers were upgraded to Microsoft Office 2010. Business software improvements (payroll, accounts payable, human resources) include updates to the town/school software bridge, approval and reporting processes. The employee web portal opened allowing paperless payroll system. An interface was developed to automatically update parent contact information on our emergency notification system. Our Student Information System online course registration process was implemented for grades 9-12 allowing students to register online. In addition teachers can enter recommendations for parent and student viewing during the registration process. Google Apps for Education was rolled out to Grades 9-12. Printer maintenance was outsourced, resulting in better service and lower ink cartridge costs. Plans for FY11-12 The district will revise its 2009-12 technology plan on file with the State Department of Education. Costs: The department will continue efforts to reduce costs through centralized purchasing and device consolidation, including the introduction of virtual servers to promote hardware and energy savings. Software: The district subscribes to Microsoft annually, covering its software licensing while providing access to the latest products. In FY11-12 Windows 7 computer operating system upgrades will begin. In addition to grades 9-12, Google Apps will be rolled out to the middle school improving communication and collaboration among staff and students. Users can access the application from any computer or device with an internet connection. The free toolset of "Apps" includes email, calendar, documents, spreadsheets, and more help to break down traditional classroom walls with "Anytime", "Anywhere" access. Replacement Cycle: The 5-year asset cycle has earmarked several Granby High School and Kelly Lane teacher computers for replacement. Older computers in good working order will be upgraded and re-used in primary, middle and high school classrooms. SystetTI Upgrades: Ongoing network rnaintenance and upgrade efforts wiil continue with a focus on overaii design, security and wireless access for our existing local and wide-area network(s). In addition, the department will upgrade the district's email server, internet firewall (Antimalware, Spam Filtering), computer workstation antivirus software, and remote access capabilities. Technology Support and Integration: Technology manages the Town of Granby's wide area fiber optic network consisting of the Granby Municipal Complex, Public Works, Lost Acres Fire Dept., Granby Ambulance Association, and 5 schools connecting to the Connecticut Education Network for internet service. We employ a technology manager, software specialist/trainer, technician, and part-time data management consultant. Outsourced technical support is used for special projects and during peak support times throughout the school year. In addition to its own initiatives, the department services more than 1,500 school-based support requests throughout the fiscal year. The Technology Department also provides on-call assistance and professional development for staff. -14­ PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES The Pupil Personnel Services Department continues to provide a quality program in a very cost effective way. The most recent data from the State Department of Education (FY09) indicates that the special education portion of the total school budget (16.2%) is among the lowest in the state. The 2011-2012 budget is a level services budget. Tuition and transportation outplacement costs are based on current student enrollments. A small percentage of these costs may be indirectly offset by revenues from tuition charges paid by Hartford and Hartland. Funding from the federal IDEA grant also supplements some special education personnel and related costs. The Pupil Personnel Services Department anticipates approximately a 2% increase in special education enrollment in the 2011-2012 school year. This is primarily influenced by an increased number of students identified at the pre-school level and is offset with students who have graduated from services at age 21 and others who have left the district. FY12 special education expenses for tuition and transportation are increasing by $152,947. The total gross cost of special education tuition and transportation is $1,112,926, which represents 4.1 % of the FY12 budget. The cost will be offset by receiving $148,364 from the state's excess cost grant. The Pupil Personnel Services Department emphasizes an inclusive setting for all special education students while providing for specialized instruction to ensure development of basic academic skills and essential life skills. Granby continues to be a leader in the state in the amount of time special education students are included in the regular school day while at the same time having students perform at high levels on state and individual assessments. During the 2010-2011 school year, approxinlately 5% of all special education students were placed in programs outside of Granby. This figure includes students for whom Granby is responsible but does not have a program (pre-school & post-secondary). The Pupil Personnel Services Department will continue its efforts to focus on: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Early identification of reading disability and extensive training in specialized reading programs. Training in the use of technology to assist students in fully accessing the curriculum and enhancing skill development and to assist staff with administrative tasks. Use of consulting teachers as a link between regular and special education teachers. Consulting teachers assist with curriculum modification and behavior management. Develop a sequential program for meeting the transition needs of all special education students for life after high school. Every special education student over the age of 15 is required to have a detailed transition plan. Revised regulations call for a much greater degree of specification and increased district reporting requirements. A transition coordinator/school psychologist at the high school has greatly assisted with this and will continue to do so. An increase in the academic achievement for students with special needs by working collaboratively with general education teachers in Professional Learning Community teams. In FY12, the district and department will focus on implementing the recommendations from the District & COrTlmunity Partners' Special Education Opportunities Review. -15­ QUALITY AND DIVERSITY The Quality and Diversity (Q&D) fund helps Granby meet the legal requirement for Connecticut school districts to increase opportunities for their students to interact with students and teachers from diverse racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Connecticut State Statute requires that these funds be appropriated to the district as a supplement to any other local appropriation and, by law, each board of education is required to report activities undertaken in the school district to reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Funds are used to support direct needs of our Choice students, pay magnet school tuitions and support various other enrichment activities for Granby students. Grant funding received for educating students through the Open Choice Program is deposited into the Q&D fund for Board of Education use. The school receives $2,500 for each student who participates in the Open Choice Program. This fund provides revenues and support for local students to attend quality educational programs in areas of specialization not available locally, and for new and existing programs in Granby that provide quality learning opportunities within a more diverse student population. Granby taxpayers do not contribute local tax revenues into this fund; however, tight budgets, the need to reduce staff the last two years and inadequate state funding for Open Choice and magnet schools are increasingly creating financial challenges for the district. Granby maintains a conservative Q&D funding model that is intended to protect the Board's and town's liability for magnet school tuition costs. Should state funding for Open Choice remain at current levels and magnet school enrollment continues to increase, the Q&D expenditures starting this year (FY11) have started to exceed the Q&D revenues on an annual basis. Under this scenario, Q&D balances are inadequate to fund the run-out costs for students that attend magnet schools. An expenditure plan is developed each year as part of the budget development cycle. Revenues are then appropriated from the fund to cover these expenses. In FY11 $365,060 was appropriated from the Quality and Diversity Fund. The FY12 appropriation request of $366,382 will support the following programs and support services: ." > Magnet School Tuition and Transportation Extended Day Kindergarten Program Academic Support (summer school and school year) Student/Family Support International Education Enrichment Activities New expenditures included in the FY12 Quality & Diversity Budget are: • • • • Two (2) additional seats for high school students who attend the welding program through the College Connections Manufacturing Program at Asnuntuck Community College and one additional magnet school seat ($9,285). Four extracurricular advisor stipends for the following clubs: Destination Imagination, MS & HS Robotics, and Angel Horses ($3,184). Increased stipend for the Director of Summer School ($1,000). One section of Chinese Mandarin II to provide for the students who have successfully completed Chinese Mandarin 1($14,000). Line item details are included in the line item review section of this budget book. -16­ REVENUES AND RESOURCES INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES Intergovernmental revenues are entitlement funds received by the town and deposited directly into the General Fund. They are not directly credited toward educational expenses. Projections are made by the town based on the Governor's budget. Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Public School Transportation Adult Education Special Education--Excess Costs and State Agency Placements Totals FY11 Budget $5,394,276 FY12 Projections $5,394,276 114,664 77,525 3,051 3,051 140,795 148,364 $5,652,786 $5,623,216 Special Education funds are directly related to actual student placements. The state is expected to reduce the amount they will reimburse towns for FY12. Excess Cost Grant estimates are based on 90% reimbursement for FY11 and 75% for FY12 of the amount that exceeds 4.5 times the district per pupil cost. DISTRICT-INITIATED REVENUES District-initiated revenues are received by the town as a result of action taken by the BOE and are related to expenses included in the BOE budget. These revenues are included in the BOE appropriation request. Tuition from other Towns Special Education Reimbursement from other Towns FY11 Budget $776,295 FY12 Projections $706,171 100,500 110,500 Pa y- for-Participati 0 n Fees 50,300 50,300 Building Use and Custodial Fees 75,000 75,000 $1,002,095 $941,971 Totals Revenues from Other Towns Tuition estimates for FY12 are based on letters of intent from Hartland parents on file with the district. Fifty-Nine (59) Hartland students are projected to attend Granby Memorial High School next year, down from 65 students budgeted for FY11, with tuition revenue of $11 ,969 per student. Transportation is provided by the Hartland Public Schools so there will be no cost and no revenues for this seNice. Special education reimbursement from other towns is based on seNices provided to students from Hartland, Hartford and other towns. Building Use and Custodial Fees Building use and custodial fees are based on rental agreements and may be adjusted during the year. The revenue reflects a lease agreement with the Valley Brook Community Church. Most of these funds are used for small capital projects related to building operations. Projected expenditures are listed in the educational capital improvement section of the budget. -17­ Pay-for-Participation Fees Pay-for-participation fees are charged to all high school athletes who participate on Interscholastic teams and were raised by 50% in FY10 to meet the reduced budget guideline that was established by the Board of Finance. In the past, revenues have been used to help fund ongoing overhead costs such as the student activities coordinator, athletic department secretary, athletic trainer, and the introduction of new sports. Expenditures are included in the operating budget. GRANT REVENUES Grant Revenues are funds that are directly received by the school district for specific purposes outlined in a grant application. These grant funds may not be spent to supplant existing programs. Information on most FY12 grant amounts are not yet available and are always subject to funding. After many years of successful participation and partnership with the Holcomb Farm, the Link & Learn Program has been eliminated. FY11 Budget IDEA - Part B, Section 611 (SPED) IDEA - Part B, Section 619 (Pre-school) ~itle I: Improving Basic Programs Title II: Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting $376,226 $376,226 11 ,644 11,644 51 ,001 51 ,001 26,992 Information on grant amounts is not yet 3,712 Title IV: Safe & Drug-Free Schools FY12 Projections Title V: Innovative Education Strategies ~ available. Inter-district Grant (Link and Learn) - Holcomb Farm 214,404 Open Choice Acadenlic and Social Support Grant 179,570 I -0­ 179,570 QUALITY AND DIVERSITY REVENUES Funds from several different sources are deposited into this revolving fund each year. A reserve balance is carried from year-to-year to meet multi-year obligations, particularly in the area of magnet school tuition. Iii I" FY11 Budget FY12 Projections III Project Choice Early Beginnings (8 students @ $3,600 each) $28,800 $28,800 Project Choice Tuition (77 students @ $2,500 each) 202,500 192,500 I Project Choice Bonus 30,000 31,640 Transportation Reimbursement 23,381 24,082 Tuition - Extended Day Kindergarten 24,750 24,000 Tuition - Summer School 16,000 15,000 I Total Current Revenue $325,431 $316,022 Revenue from Quality & Diversity Fund Bala,nce $39,629 $50,360 Total Revenue $365,060 $366,382 -18­ I II II OTHER Fees for Service Granby continues to charge fees for service for summer school, high school athletics and student parking. Intra-town Cooperation Collaborative efforts are not new to the Town of Granby and Granby Public Schools. Materials and labor are shared (e.g., Town Department of Public Works and Granby Public Schools Maintenance Department), when appropriate. Town organizations use school facilities and grounds on a regular basis and, at times, the district has made use of town facilities and grounds. The Town and school district shared in the purchase, implementation costs and ongoing maintenance fees for the new business software. The software resides on a Board server and is maintained by Board staff. The sharing of resources with the town continues to grow. Granby Public Works assists with snow plowing and the sharing of equipment. Parent & Community Organizations In addition to volunteering numerous hours, parent groups are actively involved in fundraising to support educational programs. Parents and community members raise between $75,000 and $100,000 each year in support of educational, enrichment and athletic programs. Our schools have also benefited from arts programs and mini-grants funded by the Granby Education Foundation. Regional Efforts Through the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), Granby participates in twenty-five programs including special education programs, school-to-career partnerships, magnet school programs, professional development activities, and a cooperative purchasing program. Technology services are also purchased through CREC. Eleven area districts have collaborated for several years on projects and services that increase efficiencies and/or enhance educational programs. Education Resource Collaborative (ERC) projects include a teacher recruiting fair, joint purchasing, shared transportation, a copier services contract, a special education Regional Diagnostic Center, and a special education program for longer term placements. Savings realized through collaborative efforts with CREC and ERC are reflected in various line items of the operating budget. The Granby Public Schools has initiated the concept of pooling health care and transportation costs with Suffield, East Granby and Hartland. A feasibility study and cost proposal is presently being drafted for consideration. -19­ PERSONNEL SUMMARY . ~. --. ", . Personn~1 .. _ _ - '-~'. " ,< -', - .Proposed ,­ '. - Budget B!.Ip at FY11 ,201.1-2012 ' Chan es 12.0 12.0 113.5 113.5 • Art, Music, PE, Health 18.2 18.2 • Special Program Teachers 17.3 17.3 Instructional Specialists 7.0 7.0 • Pupil Personnel Services 12.7 12.7 • Certified Teachers - Grant 7.6 6.7 -0.9 176.3 175.4 -0.9 1.6 24.3 47.6 0.6* 10.6 1.0 85.7 1.6 21.7 46.0 0.0 10.6 -2.6 -1.6 -0.6 19.8 1.0 3.0 24.5 1.0 49.3 19.8 1.0 3.0 24.5 1.0 49.3 Administrators Certified Teachers • Classroom Teachers • Total FTE Instructional Support • SPED OT & PT • Regular Ed Teacher Assistants • SPED Teacher Assistants • TA Perkins Grant • Tutors • Title 1 Tutor Grant Total FTE Operational Support • Secretarial & Clerical • Grant Support Clerical • Technician Support • Custodial & Maintenance • Student Activities Coordinator Total FTE 1.0 80.9 FY11-12 total employee FTEs reduced by -5.7. I Year 2008-2009 2011-2012 % Change oj: I Enrollment Staff (FTEs) I I 2,260 2,194 -3% 330.9 317.6 j I -4°~ Perkins grant awarded after budget finalized for FY11. No grant support available in FY12. -20­ -4.8 FY12 OPERATING BUDGET LINE ITEM SUMMARY Description Certified Salaries: Administration Regular Education Special Education Total Su bstitutelTuto rlS upport Sa la ries Substitutes Sped Support - P.T.lO.T.lSpeech Tech Support Tutors - Regular Education Tutors - Special Education Total Tutors & Subs Teaching Assistant Salaries: Reg. Ed. Teaching Assistants Sp. Ed. Teaching Assistants Total FY2011 Budget FY2012 Proposed % Change FY12:11 1,607,489 9,832,713 1,309,071 1,535,270 9,690,946 1,307,838 1,573,852 9,785,808 1,285,028 12,749,273 12,534,054 12,644,688 2.5% 1.0% -1.70/0 0.9% FY2010 Actual* 148,259 262,529 175,299 162,541 150,442 139,864 263,089 177,575 157,089 187,521 899,070 925,138 442,005 847,424 1,289,429 152,000 262,988 180,981 157,411 190,233 943,613 8.7% 0.0% 1.90/0 0.2% 1.4% 2.0% 478,867 907,311 456,601 910,337 -4.6% 0.3% 1,386,178 1,366,938 -1.4% School Secretaries' Salaries 520,935 540,873 555,263 2.7% Central Services' Salaries 343,963 331,458 347,764 4.9% 1,165,900 1,207,927 1,253,595 3.8% 204,595 367,840 96,431 239,852 391,105 85,285 212,952 404,049 86,115 -11.2% 3.3% 1.0% Custodial & Maintenance Salaries Purchased Services: Purchased Services Instructional Administration Maintenance 668,866 716,242 703,116 -1.8% 56,879 65,000 65,000 0.0% 90,681 5,698 257,110 86,438 8,500 223,693 87,050 8,500 245,710 0.7% 0.0% 9.8% Total Repairs & Maintenance 353,489 318,631 341 ~260 7.1 % Transportation: Regular Education Special Education Transportation Vocational-Tech 760,020 270,447 40,035 741,835 332,979 43,591 783,341 383,198 48,125 5.6% 15.1% 10.4% 1,118,405 1,214,663 8.6% Total Purchased Services Lega I Services Repairs & Maintenance: Instructional Administration Maintenance Total 1,070,502 Insurance - Property & Liability 92,208 95,452 71,508 -25.1 % Communications 90,226 103,196 90,107 -12.7% -21­ FY12 OPERATING BUDGET LINE ITEM SUMMARY Description FY2010 Actual* FY2011 Budget FY2012 Proposed Tuition: Vocational Special Education Tuition Adult Education 55,944 740,245 8,355 47,952 627,000 9,000 63,936 729,728 9,000 Total Conference & Travel Reimbursed General Supplies: Regular Education Special Education Administration Maintenance Total Supplies % Change FY12:11 33.3% 16.4% 0.0% 804,544 683,952 802,664 17.4% 41,533 56,515 56,425 -0.2% 301,715 25,626 76,137 157,242 298,480 26,300 81,369 142,700 287,180 26,300 81,369 142,700 -3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 560,720 548,849 537,549 -2.1 % Electricity Fuel Oil 580,117 214,091 641,066 314,325 584,044 318,952 -8.90/0 1.50/0 TextbookslWorkbooks 200,573 175,862 170,679 -2.9% Library/Media Center Software 63,862 126,967 56,282 139,179 53,330 151,254 -5.2% 8.7% Dues & Fees 33,753 36,216 38,722 6.9% Replacement Equipment: Instructi 0 na I Administration Maintenance 4,794 1,856 51,377 4,000 2,500 4,000 4,000 2,500 4,000 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 58,027 10,500 10,500 0.0% Total Replacement Equipment New Equipment: Instructional Administration Maintenance Total New Equipment Student Activities 0% 0% 0% 0 0 676 676 0% 0 1.5% 553,550 566,703 575,345 Health Retirement Severance Other Employee Benefits 2,683,066 235,416 1,006,315 2,835,259 200,000 1,060,332 2,796,261 200,000 1,089,760 -1.4%) 0.00/0 2.8°!c> Employee Benefits 3,924,797 4,095,591 4,086,021 -0.2% 26,463,950 * 26,667,594 26,983,001 1.2% (315,407) 26,667,594 0.0% -1.2°!c> 0.00/0 Totals Less one-time Education Jobs Grant Net Cost to Town Net Cost Percentage Change * Excluding one-time ARRA Grant charges. -22­ LINE ITEM REVIEW $12,644,688 CERTIFIED SALARIES Object # 110 111 111 Item Administration Regular Education Special Education 09-10 Actual 1,607,489 9,832,713 1,309,071 10-11 Budget 1,535,270 9,690,946 1,307,838 11-12 Budget 1,573,852 9,785,808 1,285,028 110 Administration $1,573,852 This account includes salaries for all certified school administrators: Superintendent, Business Manager, Director of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, K-12 Language Arts Supervisor, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and building adrYJinistrators. The FY12 increase includes an adjustment to the salary scale per the Agreement between the BOE and the Granby Association of School Administrators. 111 Regular Education $9,785,808 This account includes salaries for all personnel holding professional educator certification: classroom and subject area teachers, reading consultants, guidance counselors, and content area specialists. The total represents a level number of positions and a reduction due to two retirements being replaced at lower rates. Teachers agreed to receive no raise in FY10-11, and no step increase until mid-year FY12. In some cases, class sizes will decrease very modestly. 111 Special Education $1,285,028 This account includes all certified special education teachers and related services specialists such as school psychologists and a social worker. It represents level staffing, no wage increase for FY10-11, and no step increase until mid-year FY12, and a slight reduction in the overall total due to staff turnover. The -0.9 FTE reduction in Special Services staff is grant funded and is not reflected in this line item. SUBSTITUTESITUTORS/SUPPORT SALARIES Object # 121 126 126 126 129 Item Subs - Regular Ed. Tutors - Regular Ed. Tutors - Special Ed. OT/PT Support Tech Su pport $943,613 09-10 Actual 148,259 162,541 150,442 262,529 175,299 10-11 Budget 139,864 157,089 187,521 263,089 177:575 11-12 Budget 152,000 157,411 190,233 262,988 180,981 121 Substitutes - Regular Education $152,000 This account provides for substitute personnel when teachers are absent due to illness, approved personal leaves: professional development, and curriculum work. The change for FY11-12 is based on actual FY09-10 experience and the increased use of substitutes for teacher curriculum writing with a cost offset in Purchased Services - Instructional, line item #320. 126 Tutors - Regular Education $157,411 This account includes tutors for homebound instruction, English as a Second Language, reading intervention, math support, and expelled students. -23­ 126 Tutors - Special Education $190,233 This account supports tutors required by Individual Education Plans. Projections are based on hours needed for the students served. 126 OT/PT/Speech $262,988 This account funds Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapist positions required to meet the needs of special education students. 129 Technology Support $180,981 This line item includes the Manager of Technology Services, a Software Support Specialist and one Computer Technician. A planned 0.5 FTE addition for FY09-1 0 that would have become a 1.0 FTE in FY1 0-11 was dropped due to budget constraints. There are no additions for FY11-12. PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARIES Object # 112 112 Item Regular Education Special Education $1,366,938 09-10 Actual 442,005 847,424 10-11 Budget 478,867 907,311 11-12 Budget 456,601 910,337 112 Regular Education $456,601 Regular education teacher assistants provide support to students and teachers in classrooms, computer labs and media centers. The number of teaching assistants was reduced by -7.0 FTEs in FY09-10 to meet budget constraints, with -4.0 FTE in regular education. FY11-12 FTEs are set at current FY10-11 staffing levels less -2.5 FTE positions eliminated to meet the budget goal. 112 Special Education $910,337 Special education teacher assistants provide individual support for students with severe disabilities and support learning and behaviorally-disabled students within resource rooms and regular classrooms. This line item was reduced by -1.6 FTE for FY11-12 reflecting the current staffing level required to meet special education requirements. CLERICAL/CUSTODIAL SALARIES Object # 113 113 114 Item Secretarial/Clerical Central Office Custodial/Maintenance $2,156,622 09-10 Actual 520,935 343,963 1,165,900 10-11 Budget 540,873 331,458 1,207,927 11-12 Budget 555,263 347,764 1,253,595 113 Secretarial and Clerical Salaries $555,263 This account provides for the salaries of part- and full-time school secretaries and clerical staff assigned to each of the five schools. Contractual raises are included. 113 Central Services Support Staff Salaries $347,764 This account provides the salaries of Central Services support staff: Superintendent's office, business office, special services office and facilities office. A staffing reduction of ­ 0.5 FTE was made in FY09-10 to meet budget constraints. 114 Custodial and Maintenance Salaries $1,253,595 This account includes the salaries of the facilities supervisor, school custodians, maintenance workers and overtime costs. It reflects a reduction of -1.0 FTE in FY10-11 and a level workforce for FY11-12. -24­ PURCHASED SERVICES -INSTRUCTIONAL Object # 320 330 Item Educational Services Su pport Services $212,952 09-10 Actual 160,841 43,754 10-11 Budget 163,702 76,150 11-12 Budget 156,772 56,180 320 Educational Services $156,772 This line item includes the cost of services such as copiers, curriculum development activities, and purchased instructional services for drug education and Holcomb Farm classes. For FY11-12, the Curriculum development budget has been decreased to allow for a more collaborative curriculum review and writing process that will take place during the school year. Chinese language courses continue to be funded by the Quality and Diversity budget. 330 Support Services $56,180 Funding for special education support services include therapy and evaluation services required by law. The total anlount has been reduced for FY11-12 to reflect recent usage history. PURCHASED SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION Object # 310 330 340 Item Professional Services Su pport Services Technical Services $404,049 09-10 Actual 16,146 309,818 41,876 10-11 Budget 17,750 323,505 49,850 11-12 Budget 17,050 336,449 50,550 310 Professional Services $17,050 This account provides for CREC services, participation in the Education Resource Collaborative, and special projects (e.g. regional teacher recruiting fair). Savings and enhanced services are realized through participation in these collaborative efforts. It also includes consultant services to support our financial and human resources training. 330 Support Services $336,449 This account includes contracted services in several areas: health services, physician fees, BOE recorder, and substitute call service. A negotiated contracted with the Farmington Valley Nurses' Association resulted in a $13,000 increase for FY11-12, but will remain at the same level for FY12-13. 340 Technical Services $50,550 This line itenl covers the cost of contracted technology consulting services and the E-rate grant application and filing. PURCHASED SERVICES - MAINTENANCE