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Farmington Public Schools

Board of Education Approved Budget2010 - 2011

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Why do this year’s reductions cut so deeply into curriculum and

programs?

BUDGET YEAR 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011

BUDGET INCREASE

.64% 1.94% 4.0%

SALARIES 4.96% -1.59% 3.74%

BENEFITS -15.41% 35.80% 12.35%

SERVICES -2.84% -0.82% -.32%

SUPPLIES 3.25% -9.12% 1.74%

EQUIPMENT -0.53% -14.43% -25.29%

DUES/FEES -7.85% 0.64% -12.29%

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08-09 ReductionsDescription Amount Reduced

FHS Teachers (1.05 FTE) – eliminate 5 class sections $59,293

IAR Teacher (.2 FTE) – reduce 1 class section $11,294

Clerical Reduction (1.42 FTE) $34,128

Curriculum Support $10,000

Medicare/Social Security $10,483

Open Choice Grant – Reduce Sp Ed Summer School Account

$40,000

Special Education Tuition (Excess Cost Grant anticipated)

$50,000

Repairs to Buildings – postpone 7 projects $42,400

IAR Textbooks - postpone $20,000

Testing Materials $2,500

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08-09 Reductions (cont’d)Description Amount Reduced

Conversion to Natural Gas – Reduce Fuel Oil account $102,000

FHS Textbooks – postpone textbook purchases $15,000

West Woods Replacement Equipment – Computers – postpone $50,000

Maintenance Replacement Equipment – postpone $11,000

IAR New Equipment – postpone classroom technology $16,500

Library Equipment – postpone library technology improvements $42,000

Replacement Equipment – reductions spread across technology $33,402

Services 13,000

Replacement Computers 26,000

 FHS Monitor $16,000

GRAND TOTAL OF 6-2-10 REDUCTIONS ($605,000)

09-10 Program ReductionsDescription Amount Increase/Decrease

FHS .6 FTE Latin teacher $42,515

FHS .4 FTE World Language teacher 21,257

FHS .5 FTE Librarian 26,572

FHS 1.0 FTE Physical Education teacher 53,144

FHS .7 FTE Art teacher 32,942

FHS .5 FTE Music teacher 26,572

FHS 1.0 FTE Math teacher 53,144

FHS 1.0 FTE Science teacher 53,144

FHS 1.0 FTE Social Studies teacher 53,144

FHS 1.0 FTE Culinary Arts teacher 63,552

UN .2 FTE Art, .2 FTE Music, .2 Physical Education teacher 31,886

WW .2 FTE Gifted & Talented teacher 15,113

WW .8 FTE Music teacher 39,870

WW .5 FTE Physical Education teacher 22,433

WW .5 FTE Technology Application teacher 28,155

WW Intramurals Program 21,848

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09-10 Program Reductions (cont.’d)

Description Amount Increase/Decrease

IAR .4 FTE Math Teacher 32,571

IAR .5 FTE Reading Teacher 40,433

IAR .2 FTE Gifted & Talented teacher 15,113

IAR .5 FTE Technology Application teacher 28,155

IAR Intramural Program 41,865

WW 1.0 FTE Grade 6 teacher 53,144

WW 1.0 FTE Grade 5 teacher 53,144

Elementary Intramurals Program 20,796

FHS .3 FTE Guidance Counselor 23,997

Teacher Turnover $63,946

Curriculum 40,000

Pay to Participate 75,000

Townwide .1 FTE Math Specialist 5,314

TOTAL $1,078,769

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2010-2011 Budget Reductions by Level

Description Amount

LEVEL 3 Most Significant Impact $424,257

FHS TUTOR (585 HOURS) $11,945● Reduces the number of students who will receive tutorials

.8 FTE LATIN AT IAR $43,600● Eliminates IAR Latin middle school program, complete elimination of Latin in FPS system; 270 students currently enrolled at IAR

CULINARY TEACHER 1.0 FTE AT FHS $66,189● Eliminates FHS Culinary program in existence since 1986- 75 current students (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)

.6 FTE ELEMENTARY STRINGS $32,699● Reduced FPS Elementary Strings Programs in existence since 1984. Cut will reconfigure delivery of program 2-4 grades, reduce number of classes for instruction, increase class size, reduction of programs and events currently held

75 FHS COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SWITCHES $75,000● Elimination of replacement computers at FHS. Current computers are between 5-8 years old and unable to effectively run programs. The computers are for teacher and student use

WW 37 COMPUTERS $55,500● Current computers are 8 years old. The reduction of teacher computers will impact access and integration of technology into daily classroom instruction

IAR COMPUTERS, SWITCHES $52,300● Elimination of replacement computers at IAR. Current computers are 9 years old and unable to run educational software programs effectively

ELIMINATE 1 BUS $37,784● Approximately 100 students reassigned to other buses

IAR TEACHER STATIONS $32,175● Elimination of teacher computer stations at IAR. Unable to access and integrate technology in daily lessons

CULINARY SUPPLIES $ 6,800● Eliminates FHS Culinary supplies that supports the program (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)

MISC. SUPPLIES-DISTRICTWIDE $10,265● Supplies reduced across all schools and programs. Unable to purchase essential supplies

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2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)

Description Amount

LEVEL 2 Significant Impact $131,834

PREPURCHASE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $50,000

TRANSPORTATION UHARTFORD MAGNET $20,984● No longer providing transportation to this magnet

INTERSCHOLASTIC PAY TO PARTICIPATE $20,000● Increase by $25 per sport at FHS (impacts all students in interscholastic sports at FHS)

DISCONTINUE CABE MEMBERSHIP/SERVICES $15,000● BOE professional organization; discontinue membership and services (legal, policy, etc.)

WEST DISTRICT SCHOOL FOLDING WALL PROJECT $11,500● Replacement of Folding Wall (that is between 2 classrooms) with sheetrock wall. All other folding walls in district have been removed. Folding walls are poor quality for classroom environment (noise, etc.)

REDUCE ASSESSMENTS $ 5,000● Eliminated: Unable to implement international assessment (measuring high school achievement internationally)

INCREASE FHS SUMMER SCHOOL $ 3,850● Increase tuition from $50 to $100; curriculum based/credit courses, may impact enrollment due to increased fees

REDUCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACCOUNT $ 3,000● Will attempt to secure corporate sponsorship for recognition events

REDUCE SP ED TUITION $ 2,500

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2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d)

Description Amount

LEVEL 1 Least Significant Impact $39,657

ELECTRICITY ADJUSTMENT – RATE DECREASE $22,529● Rate decrease received after budget was passed in February

FHS MUSIC STANDS $ 5,500● Eliminated: Stands, risers and electronic piano in need of replacement due to condition of equipment

UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND $ 5,000● Reduction of broadband enhancements to our cable services

EF ADJUSTABLE DESKS AND CHAIRS $ 1,935● Eliminated: No reserves. Custodians will utilize parts of existing furniture from throughout the school district

IAR OUTDOOR PROJECT $ 1,500● Eliminates landscaping project

SPECIAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT $ 1,500● Will attempt to secure grant funding

EF REPLACEMENT TABLES $ 1,243● Eliminated: Tables in disrepair

WD MUSIC STANDS $ 450● Eliminated: Music stands broken

TOWN COUNCIL REDUCTIONS $595,748

TOTAL REDUCTIONS $1,562,193

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Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011

BudgetCollaboration and Collaboration and CommunicationCommunication

Problem Solving and Problem Solving and InnovationInnovation

Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Reasoning

Self Direction and Self Direction and ResourcefulnessResourcefulness

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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUDGET—2010-2015 FIVE YEAR GOALS

1. All students will demonstrate performance standards in critical thinking and reasoning and meet rigorous core academic content* standards

2. All students will demonstrate performance standards in collaboration and communication and meet rigorous core academic content* standards

3. All students will demonstrate performance standards in problem solving and innovation and meet rigorous core academic content* standards

4. All students will demonstrate performance standards in self-direction and resourcefulness and meet rigorous core academic content* standards

*Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education, Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts.

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2010-2011 Board of Education

Approved Budget The 4.0% or $1,980,430 increase over the 2009-

2010 budget represents:

• $1,261,536 or 2.55% for contractual staffing agreements

• $915,537 or 1.85% increase in self-insurance• -$196,643 or -.40 for all other operating

expenses

Total 2010-11 budget request is $51,491,192

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Benchmarking Administration/Teacher Ratios

Farmington: 17.5 Teachers for each Administrator

DRG A: 13.1 Teachers for each

Administrator DRG B: 13.9 Teachers for each

Administrator

State: 13.9 Teachers for each Administrator

Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009

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Farmington Public SchoolsAdministration/Student Ratios

Source: State Department of Education, 10-07

Canton 143 Students to each Administrator

Simsbury 172 Students to each Administrator

West Hartford 174 Students to each Administrator

Glastonbury 184 Students to each Administrator

Farmington 210 Students to each Administrator

Avon 225 Students to each Administrator

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Enrollment and StaffingTen-Year History

School Year EnrollmentTotal Regular

Education Teaching Staff (FTE)

Special Education

Teachers in Total (FTE)

% of K-12 students

identified with special needs

2009-2010 4,108 291.9 42.15 10%As of 4-12-10

2008-2009 4,145 308.65 41.15 9.7%

2007-2008 4,166 311.80 38.30 9.4%

2006-2007 4,221 313 37.10 9.2%

2005-2006 4,257 317.10 35.00 8.9%

2004-2005 4,344 314.50 34.00 8.8%

2003-2004 4,278 307.85 33.80 8.3%

2002-2003 4,208 310.25 32.35 8.2%

2001-2002 4,152 302.25 30.60 8.0%

2000-2001 4,119 301.95 29.60 8.5%

*West Woods Upper Elementary School opened.

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Farmington Public SchoolsStudents with Special Needs

2010-11 Budget

* 2009-10 includes 3 students placed out of district

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Benchmarking Special Education Expenditures

(As a % of Total Educational Expenditures)

Avon 21.13%West Hartford 21.10%Plainville 19.33% Simsbury 18.19%Glastonbury 17.99%Farmington 17.42%

Farmington ranks 137TH of 169 towns in Special Education Expenditures as a Percentage of Total Expenditures

Source: State Department of Education 2008-09

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Benchmarking Per Pupil Expenditures (2008-

2009)

Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking: 113

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: $13,190

Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure: $11,968

Difference: $1,222

Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009

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Last Year’s Budget Reductions (2009- 2010)

and the Educational Impact Farmington High School

English Teacher Reduction: Reduced tutorial time for students in need

Major Teacher Reductions at FHS: Core subject had a teacher reductions – impact on every Math, Science, English, Social Studies class including all AP classes

Reductions in teachers reduced elective offerings for all students (Ex. Psychology; 61, Sociology; 42, Art; 80, Economic Honors; 15, Criminal and Civil Justice; 13)

Irving A. Robbins Middle School

Intramurals: Pay to Participate implementation caused a significant decline in participation Fall IAR Intramural Participation: 72 in 2008-2009 to 36 in 2009-2010

Health, Wellness and Physical Education Reduction

Math Reduction: Higher class size (increased to 22 from 17)West Woods Upper Elementary School

General Music Reduction: Lack of general music required all students, regardless of interest, to participate in chorus or instrumental music programming

Classroom Teacher Reductions: Higher class size in grades 5 and 6 (range of 22-26 students in each classroom)

Elementary

Art Reduction

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The Difficult Reduction Decisions

Priorities to maintain the core program model that has been highly successful for Farmington for over 25 years:

• Core programs – These programs impact the core of educational programming; i.e. class size, core subject areas K-12, etc.

• Class size – Research shows the #1 indicator for improved achievement is the teacher. Class size at the elementary level protects the core educational programming that has led us to high levels of student achievement K-12.

• Reductions were built off the next level of reductions for 09-10 (utilized Dr. Howley’s 09-10 budget recommendations as a foundation).

• Budget Process - Met with school and program leaders to elicit feedback. Given the significant personnel cuts at FHS in 09-10, K-12 reductions were explored.

Guiding Principles: 1. Standards-Led School District 2. Graduation Requirements3. Impact

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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011 Budget Reductions by

Level Description Amount

LEVEL 3 Most Significant Impact $424,257

FHS TUTOR (585 HOURS) $11,945● Reduces the number of students who will receive tutorials

.8 FTE LATIN AT IAR $43,600● Eliminates IAR Latin middle school program, complete elimination of Latin in FPS system; 270 students currently enrolled at IAR

CULINARY TEACHER 1.0 FTE AT FHS $66,189● Eliminates FHS Culinary program in existence since 1986- 75 current students (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)

.6 FTE ELEMENTARY STRINGS $32,699● Reduced FPS Elementary Strings Programs in existence since 1984. Cut will reconfigure delivery of program 2-4 grades, reduce number of classes for instruction, increase class size, reduction of programs and events currently held

75 FHS COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SWITCHES $75,000● Elimination of replacement computers at FHS. Current computers are between 5-8 years old and unable to effectively run programs. The computers are for teacher and student use

WW 37 COMPUTERS $55,500● Current computers are 8 years old. The reduction of teacher computers will impact access and integration of technology into daily classroom instruction

IAR COMPUTERS, SWITCHES $52,300● Elimination of replacement computers at IAR. Current computers are 9 years old and unable to run educational software programs effectively

ELIMINATE 1 BUS $37,784● Approximately 100 students reassigned to other buses

IAR TEACHER STATIONS $32,175● Elimination of teacher computer stations at IAR. Unable to access and integrate technology in daily lessons

CULINARY SUPPLIES $ 6,800● Eliminates FHS Culinary supplies that supports the program (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)

MISC. SUPPLIES-DISTRICTWIDE $10,265● Supplies reduced across all schools and programs. Unable to purchase essential supplies

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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level

(cont’d) Description Amount

LEVEL 2 Significant Impact $131,834

PREPURCHASE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $50,000

TRANSPORTATION UHARTFORD MAGNET $20,984● No longer providing transportation to this magnet

INTERSCHOLASTIC PAY TO PARTICIPATE $20,000● Increase by $25 per sport at FHS (impacts all students in interscholastic sports at FHS)

DISCONTINUE CABE MEMBERSHIP/SERVICES $15,000● BOE professional organization; discontinue membership and services (legal, policy, etc.)

WEST DISTRICT SCHOOL FOLDING WALL PROJECT $11,500● Replacement of Folding Wall (that is between 2 classrooms) with sheetrock wall. All other folding walls in district have been removed. Folding walls are poor quality for classroom environment (noise, etc.)

REDUCE ASSESSMENTS $ 5,000● Eliminated: Unable to implement international assessment (measuring high school achievement internationally)

INCREASE FHS SUMMER SCHOOL $ 3,850● Increase tuition from $50 to $100; curriculum based/credit courses, may impact enrollment due to increased fees

REDUCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACCOUNT $ 3,000● Will attempt to secure corporate sponsorship for recognition events

REDUCE SP ED TUITION $ 2,500

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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level

(cont’d) Description Amount

LEVEL 1 Least Significant Impact $39,657

ELECTRICITY ADJUSTMENT – RATE DECREASE $22,529● Rate decrease received after budget was passed in February

FHS MUSIC STANDS $ 5,500● Eliminated: Stands, risers and electronic piano in need of replacement due to condition of equipment

UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND $ 5,000● Reduction of broadband enhancements to our cable services

EF ADJUSTABLE DESKS AND CHAIRS $ 1,935● Eliminated: No reserves. Custodians will utilize parts of existing furniture from throughout the school district

IAR OUTDOOR PROJECT $ 1,500● Eliminates landscaping project

SPECIAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT $ 1,500● Will attempt to secure grant funding

EF REPLACEMENT TABLES $ 1,243● Eliminated: Tables in disrepair

WD MUSIC STANDS $ 450● Eliminated: Music stands broken

TOWN COUNCIL REDUCTIONS $595,748

TOTAL REDUCTIONS $1,562,193

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Salaries-100

67.96%

100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

2010-11 Board Budget $34,994,3712009-10 Approved Budget $33,732,836Total Increase Requested $ 1,261,535Percentage Increase 3.74%

Provides funding for school district employees including teachers

The net loss in 2009-10 of 17.25 teaching positions has not been restored in 2010-11

Account reflects the reduction of Culinary Arts (1.0), Latin (.8) and Strings (.6) teachers

Stipends for interscholastic coaches were reduced pursuant to an increase of $25 for “pay to participate”

Account reflects the following negotiated increases:

Teachers 52% receiving 2.55% GWI

48% receiving 2.55% GWI plus step

Administrators 3.40%

Classified Staff 3.35%

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Benefits-200

14.27% 100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

2010-11 Board Budget $7,349,6772009-10 Approved Budget $6,541,604Total Increase Requested $ 808,073Percentage Increase 12.35%

Significant Increase in funding due to use of reserve last year, enabling Town and Board to reduce FY 2010 budget

Provides 100% of Expected Paid Claims and Administration of Employee Health Insurance

Farmington ranks 161st out of 169 towns in Cost of Employee Benefits

Farmington Employee Utilization of Health Care Services is significantly below industry average

Medical Claims Paid Per Member:Industry Average: $3,497Farmington: $2,799

Emergency Room Claims Per Visit:Industry Average: $629Farmington: $396

BID on life insurance saved over $29,000 Provision for unemployment insurance was

increased last year in anticipation of significant layoffs.

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Services-300

14.09%

100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

2010-11 Board Budget $7,255,4842009-10 Approved Budget $7,278,872Total Increase Requested -$ 23,388Percentage Increase -.32%

The Board’s management of its public utility needs has enabled instructional programs to be spared

Special Education requirements impose additional transportation pressure on the budget

Account provides for Professional Development Programs to improve teaching and learning

District took advantage of Dual Fuel Capacity to limit energy costs

Account provides for Building Repairs to address the needs of 668,155 Square Feet of Town/School Buildings. Specific projects were reduced for FY 2011 due to budget contraints

Postage Services for Town and Board have been centralized

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Supplies-400

100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

2.84%

2010-11 Board Budget $1,460,5892009-10 Approved Budget $1,435,649Total Increase Requested $ 24,940 Percentage Increase 1.74%

Library books have been reduced in response to the on-going economic situation

Some funding has been restored to the Curriculum Development Budget after the severe cut in 2009-10

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Equipment -500

100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

.30%

2010-11 Board Budget $152,9922009-10 Approved Budget $204,769Total Increase Requested -$51,777 Percentage Increase -25.29%

The Equipment section was significantly reduced from the Superintendent’s request in order to retain instructional personnel

Last year’s appropriation only provided for eighty computers at West Woods to replace the seven year old machines at that location

Elimination of computers means that instructional programs will not be able to run on old machines

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Dues and Fees-600

100 Salaries

200 Benefits

300 Services

400 Supplies

500 Equipment

600 Dues & Fees

0.54%

2010-11 Board Budget $278,0792009-10 Approved Budget $317,032Total Increase Requested - $38,953 Percentage Increase -12.29%

The decrease in the account reflects the anticipation of lower property and casualty premiums

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Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011

BudgetCollaboration and Collaboration and CommunicationCommunication

Problem Solving and Problem Solving and InnovationInnovation

Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Reasoning

Self Direction and Self Direction and ResourcefulnessResourcefulness