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Farmington Public Schools

Board of Education Approved Budget2010 - 2011

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Farmington Public Schools A Compelling Philosophy

The Farmington Public Schools are committed to the belief that ALL children

are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation

for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.

*From the Farmington Philosophy and Mission Statement

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Weaving Our Community’s Story

ERIN PACERIN PAC

Olympic Champion and Farmington Olympic Champion and Farmington High School GraduateHigh School Graduate

She caught the Olympic bug at a young age, when her kindergarten teacher staged a mock Opening Ceremony and Pac got to carry the torch, but her early Olympic dreams were of success in track and field and gymnastics.

(NBC, Vancouver, 2010)

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Weaving Our Community’s Story

MATTHEW MCDERMOTT: PhotographerMATTHEW MCDERMOTT: Photographer

and Farmington High School graduateand Farmington High School graduate

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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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Enrollment/Professional Staffing(October Reports – Historical)

Student Enrollment – Black*Professional Staffing - Red

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Total 10/1

Enrollment

4278 4344 4257 4221 4166 4145 4108

K-4 1513

89

1545

88

1497

88

1455

85

1408

85

1413

83

1417

84

5-6 703

50

654

50

646

50

664

50

687

49

676

50

658

45

7-8 717

53

747

57

718

58

674

56

652

54

671

55

686

52

9-12 1319

108

1374

111

1375

113

1398

115

1390

116

1360

115

1323

103

Sped Ed

Staffing

34 34 35 37 38 41 42

*Rounded to the nearest full FTE

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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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Farmington Public SchoolsFiscal Partnership and Self-Insurance

Board and Town Council

Reductions By: Budget Year BOE & Town Council

2009-10 $ 500,000

2008-09 $1,350,000

2007-08 $ 320,000

TOTAL $2,170,000

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Farmington Public SchoolsLanguage Lab Source of Funds

• Position of Superintendent not filled for 5 months and Assistant Principal not filled for 5 months $ 72,671

• Liability insurance less than anticipated – provided by insurance agent $ 17,836

• Change to natural gas and subsequent savings (natural $100,358 gas at historical lows-spring 2009)

Cost $190,865

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Farmington Public Schools Example of BoE and Town Collaboration

Language Lab Facts:

• Technology was 13 years old

• Requested in capital budget for 3 years

• Numerous stations were inoperable; no parts were available for repair

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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 by accessing, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating ideas and information, drawing evidence-based conclusions, synthesizing new learning with prior knowledge and reflecting critically on learning.

2. All students will demonstrate performance standards in collaboration and communication and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by participating effectively in a variety of teams, actively listening and responding to the ideas of others, sharing responsibility for outcomes, articulating ideas clearly in a multiple formats and using technology tools to enhance communication.

*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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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET—2010-2015 FIVE YEAR

GOALS

3. All students will demonstrate performance standards in problem solving and innovation and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by identifying problems, analyzing data, asking questions, utilizing a variety of resources, thinking flexibly, making connections and seeking practical, innovative, and entrepreneurial solutions.

4. All students will demonstrate performance standards in self-direction and resourcefulness and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by exploring interests, taking initiative, setting learning goals, demonstrating persistent effort, adapting to change with resiliency and exhibiting ethical leadership and responsible citizenship.


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2010-2011 Board of Education

Approved Budget

• 2010-2011 Increase: 4.0% or $1,980,430

• Contractual Staffing: 2.55% or $1,261,536 • Self Insurance: 1.85% or $915,537

• Operating Expenses: -.40% or -$196,643________________________________________

Approved 2010-2011 Budget: $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


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Account Summary 2010-2011

ACCOUNT 09-10 10-11 CHANGE %

SALARIES $33,732,835 $34,994,371 $1,261,535 3.74%

BENEFITS $6,541,604 $7,349,677 $808,073 12.35%

SERVICES $7,278,872 $7,255,484 -$23,387 -0.32%

SUPPLIES $1,435,649 $1,460,589 $24,940 1.74%

EQUIPMENT $204,769 $152,992 -$51,778 -25.29%

DUES/FEES $317,032 $278,079 -$38,953 -12.29%

TOTAL BUDGET

$49,510,761 $51,491,192 $1,980,430 4.00%

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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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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


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Farmington Public Schools2009-2010 Budget Reductions/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)

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Farmington Public Schools2009-2010 Budget Reductions/Impact

(cont’d)

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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Farmington Public SchoolsSummary of 2010-2011 Initial Budget

Reductions Superintendent’s Major Areas of Reduction Amount of Reduction

Special Education Tuition $200,865

Technology Equipment/Services $199,200

Personnel $165,926

Maintenance Projects $118,685

Texts $76,809

Equipment $50,297

Life Insurance/Benefits $49,975

Instructional Supplies $40,317

Library Books $26,999

Other $13,350

Superintendent’s Total Reduction $942,423

Board of Education’s Major Areas of Reduction Amount of Reduction

Technology Equipment/Services $24,022

Board of Education’s Total Reduction $24,022

TOTAL REDUCTION $966,445

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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

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)

.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

.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

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

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

04/26/20101 farmington public schools board of education approved budget 2010 - 2011

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