2015-16 preliminary budget presentation march 10, 2015

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2015-16 Preliminary Budget Presentation

March 10, 2015

Mission StatementIt is the mission of the Eastchester Public Schools to provide an environment that fosters mutual respect, promotes the uniqueness of the individual, provides opportunities for student successes, and guides all students intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.

In order that students may become life-long learners and contributing members of society, we encourage students to develop:•Ethical values•Civic responsibility•Self-motivation•Global responsibility•Processes of learning•Facility in social interaction•Problem-solving skills•Life planning skills•A comprehensive base of knowledge

Upon the strength and effectiveness of this mission, in partnership with parents and community, rest the future of those children whom we serve.

Budget Outlook

Maximum allowable tax levy increase is 1.69%.

Projected budget is $79,729,258 (+2.05% increase from the previous year).

State aid revenue will increase due to spending on capital projects.

Savings are anticipated from retirements and settled teacher and administrator contracts.

There is a decline this year in the District’s contribution to the Teacher Retirement System.

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever possible. Increase opportunities for students in the areas of Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Provide additional support in Mathematics to struggling

learners in grades K-8. Reinforce student support services to ensure children are

receiving necessary support outside the classroom. Infuse additional resources into the Facilities and

Technology Departments to meet our vision and objectives in each of those areas.

Ensure our athletics and fine and performing arts programs are provided the resources they need to continue their prosperity and growth.

Class Sizes-Waverly

Grade Current Year (2014-15)

Next Year (2015-16)

Kindergarten 10 Sections-22.2 average

10 Sections-22-23 estimated

First Grade 10 Sections-24.0 average

10 Sections-22.2 average

Total Sections 20 20

Class Sizes-Anne Hutchinson

Grade Current Year (2014-15)

Next Year (2015-16)

Second Grade 4 Sections- 21.0 average

5 Sections- 20.8 average

Third Grade 5 Sections- 24.2 average

4 Sections- 21.0 average

Fourth Grade 4 Sections- 25.5 average

5 Sections- 24.2 average

Fifth Grade 5 Sections- 25.4 average

4 Sections- 25.5 average

Total Sections 18 18

Class Sizes-Greenvale

Grade Current Year (2014-15)

Next Year (2015-16)

Second Grade 6 Sections- 25.5 average

6 Sections- 22.7 average

Third Grade 6 Sections- 23.8 average

6 Sections- 25.5 average

Fourth Grade 5 Sections- 23.8 average

6 Sections- 23.8 average

Fifth Grade 6 Sections- 26.3 average

5 Sections- 23.8 average

Total Sections 23 23

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever

possible. Increase opportunities for students in the

areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

We will be strengthening our computer science program at EHS by redefining the sequence of study to create a broader feeder program to Advanced Placement Computer Science.

We are adding OC21 (Online Courses 21) program pilot at EHS.

We will offer increased STEM opportunities in grades K-1.

We will continue to strengthen STEM curricula in grades 3-8.

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever

possible. Increase opportunities for students in the

areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Provide additional support in Mathematics to struggling learners in grades K-8.

The District will be partnering with the College of New Rochelle. A result of this partnership will be the addition of interns in each of our school buildings for additional support in Mathematics or English language arts.

Interns will not replace any services currently offered—they will only add to our support system.

We will add increased academic intervention services in Mathematics at Waverly School.

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever

possible. Increase opportunities for students in the

areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Provide additional support in Mathematics to struggling learners in grades K-8.

Reinforce student support services to ensure children are receiving necessary support outside the classroom.

We will be increasing a psychologist from half-time to full–time to provide additional counseling in the MS/HS.

We will add a Special Education teacher to meet student needs at Eastchester High School.

We will increase teaching assistant support due to larger incoming 6th grade class.

Additional supports are also being considered.

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever possible. Increase opportunities for students in the areas of

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Provide additional support in Mathematics to

struggling learners in grades K-8. Reinforce student support services to ensure

children are receiving necessary support outside the classroom.

Infuse additional resources into the Facilities and Technology Departments to meet our vision and objectives in each of those areas.

We will be continuing our installment purchase agreement (IPA) and using Smart Schools Act Bond monies to continue our progress toward a wireless environment in all of our schools.

The ultimate objective is building an infrastructure that can support a “bring your own device” (BYOD) initiative.

Our Facilities Department will be completing various upgrades district-wide.

Getting to the next level…

The goals of the EUFSD are to: Maintain or lower class sizes wherever possible. Increase opportunities for students in the areas of Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Provide additional support in mathematics to struggling

learners in grades K-8. Reinforce student support services to ensure children are

receiving necessary support outside the classroom. Infuse additional resources into the Facilities and

Technology Departments to meet our vision and objectives in each of those areas.

Ensure our athletics and fine and performing arts programs are provided the resources they need to continue their prosperity and growth.

We will be adding four assistant varsity coaches for the 2015-16 school year.

We are exploring the possibility of adding a National Music Honor Society at EHS.

Other considerations are also being reviewed for the 2015-16 school year.

Next Steps

District Administration will: continue to evaluate specific staffing and

programmatic needs. provide additional details regarding the

budget and plans to increase/modify various programs at upcoming Board of Education meetings.

Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Dates: March 24, April 14, April 28, May 5.

Budget Vote and Trustee Election

Date: May 19, 2015

Time: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Voting Locations: Eastchester High School Gymnasium Garth Road Community Center

(Garth Road residents only)