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STATE PRIORITY GRANT District Office: Early Childhood Office: Director (50%,50% - Title I) and Clerical; Grants Office Staff32 Kindergarten Teachers @ 50% (16 FTE)Classical Studies Academy - Enrichment Teachers (4) and Extended DayReading SpecialistsMathematics SpecialistsToday's Students, Tomorrow's TeachersIn-School Suspension Officers (18)Attendance Intervention Officers - HS (3)Computer Technician (1)Alternative School University SchoolSocial Workers: Pregnant & Parenting Teens, District-wide SupportHS Twilight Program: 3:30 - 7:30 pmHigh Schools: Credit Recovery (school year)

January 201533University Partnerships: Early College Enrollment ProgramsBPEF: MAACS College Mentor ProgramVIP: Village Initiative Project (college tours)Junior Responders ProgramDistrict Parent Center: Coordinator, Support Staff, Center Rental/Utilities & ActivitiesParent Involvement-High Schools (parity with Title I per capita)Home-School Coordinators: Bassick, Central, Harding, FCWComputer Literacy teachers - Intradistrict Magnet SchoolsCollege Board Readi-Step ProgramBAYM High SchoolsExtended School Hours (ESH) Barnum, Hooker, WaltersvilleSummer Programs (SASS)$7.5MTITLE IDistrict Office: Early Childhood Office: Director (50%, 50% -Priority), clerical; Grants Office staffPreKindergarten: School Readiness - Excess Cost [3 teachers + 3 instructional assistants]SMART START PK Program (new in FY16) Excess operating cost for personnelReading SpecialistsMathematics SpecialistsBilingual Academic Intervention ServicesInstructional Assistants (Kindergarten, bilingual) and Special Education AssistantsSRBI Materials and PD: AimsWeb, Wilson (split with IDEA); LEXIA - fully paid --- Reading, through 12-31-15; Math, through 6-30-16Computer EquipmentInstructional Supplies Summer Program

January 201534Instructional Supplies [textbooks register growth & replenishment, consumables] - split with AllianceHome-School Coordinators - Elementary Schools (22)Family Resource Coordinators - Barnum, Batalla, Dunbar, RooseveltCoordinator, NNPS [National Network of Partnership Schools]Parent Involvement -Elementary school allocations (1%)Security/Custodial Fees - Parent involvement eventsSchool Parent Rooms - Telephone ChargesPLTI: Parent Leadership Training InstituteAnnual Parent Convention$9.6MFISCAL GOALSStructurally Balanced BudgetComprehensive Financial PlanAccountability Transparency, Integrity and StabilitySchool-based Budgeting ModelComprehensive Fiscal Analysis, Internal Control and Innovation

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FISCAL GOALSJanuary 2015A Structurally Balanced Budget A fiscally prudent, balanced budget that ensures real cost management and the most effective educational program possible.

A Comprehensive Financial PlanA comprehensive plan, encompassing all fund sources, in which fiscal resources are aligned with the Districts school improvement priorities and strategies

Accountability through Continued Transparency, Integrity and Fiscal Stability

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FISCAL GOALS4. SCHOOL-BASED BUDGETING MODEL

School Staff Allocation Model: equitable and uniform formulas, with consideration for school- specific needs Operating Allocation$30/studentContinued Option: deployment of discretionary funds for part-time personnel (hourly, per diem); e.g., interventionists, tutors etc.Teachers Choice Allocation (classroom teachers)$30/teacher [based on first payroll, October 2015]School Specialty E-card (distributed via e-mail)Parent Involvement [Grant-funded]$7/studentElementary Schools: Title I; High Schools: State Priority GrantRequires submission of a Budget Plan approved by: Principal, School Governance Council (SGC) Chair, PAC/PTSO President

January 201555. Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis, Internal Control and Innovation

Position control is regulated with rigor, to assure that all persons hired are matched to a properly funded vacancy.Grant funds are utilized fully in compliance with applicable guidelines, through ongoing verification of proper charges to accounts.Purchasing decisions are driven by the academic priorities of the districts strategic educational plan; and only undertaken upon identification of the most cost-effective approach.

A focus on continuous improvement results in adoption of innovative approaches to strengthen operational efficiency and internal control.

January 20156FISCAL GOALSSchool Improvement PrioritiesSocial and Emotional DevelopmentRigorous and Coherent CurriculumEffective System of Interventions, including Special Education PreventionDevelopment of Parents and Community Members as PartnersHuman Capital Investment (investment in recruiting a high quality and diverse teaching force)

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January 20158#THEORY OF ACTION1If we cultivate a Professional Learning Community led by exemplary leaders who acquire and apply knowledge of data process/analysis and an understanding of emotional intelligence, then all stakeholders will be able to make decisions that effectively inform instructional practices, and student achievement will increase.2If we implement a rigorous cohesive curriculum, which is authored by teachers and implemented with fidelity using scientifically based instructional strategies, then teaching and learning will improve and student achievement will increase.3If we continuously analyze our students academic and behavioral needs and respond with a systematic protocol of intervention and enrichment strategies and utilize pertinent resources, then all students achievement will increase.4If we systematically disseminate vital information to families and the community; such as district policies, structures and training, and strive to cultivate strong, equitable partnerships that empower all stake holders, then we will generate enthusiasm for learning and student achievement will increase.5If all members of the Board of Education support the efforts of the superintendent, staff and community to achieve excellence in each of our schools, and work as a coalesced body with the superintendent to secure resources that will enable our students opportunities to achieve academic excellence and emotional intelligence, then Bridgeport Public Schools will become a model urban district.SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIESBUDGET OVERVIEW: 2014-15 (Current School Year)Budget ComponentsCore Educational ComponentsJanuary 20159

Budget Components. 2014-15January 201510* Excluding nonpublic school amountsOperatingGrantsCore Educational ComponentsDistrict Instructional Support ModelCurriculum, Instruction and Professional DevelopmentSpecial Education and Support ServicesSRBI InterventionsTechnology

January 201511District Instructional Support ModelDistrict Office: An organization dedicated to servicing schools for school improvementNew in 2014-15: Directors of Literacy and MathematicsLiteracy Coaches: One in each elementary school; + one @ Marin (Commissioners Network)Math Coaches: 15 positions assigned to targeted schools + one @ Marin (Commissioners Network)Data Teams: focused on adult actions at grade, school and district levelInstructional Management Platform: Safari MontageBenchmark Assessments: AimsWebJanuary 201512Core Educational ComponentsCurriculum, Instruction and Professional DevelopmentContinued development and implementation of cohesive curricula in all subject areas, for all students (including special education and bilingual/ELL)HMH Instructional Materials: Literacy, Mathematics, Science5-year agreementPayments #4 & 5 remain (net of pre-payments): Approximately $2.3MHMH Consumables Replenishment Elementary SchoolsApproximately $600,000/yearFunding: Alliance/Title INew Textbook InitiativesSocial Studies: May/June 2014 [$696,264]Grades 7/8 Textbooks McGraw-HillHigh School Social Studies Textbooks ESL: On Our Way to English: August 2014 [$263,511]17 SchoolsHigh Schools: Specialized Courses August 2014 [$77,961]Forensics, Statistics, IB-BiologyJanuary 201513Core Educational ComponentsCurriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Teacher Evaluation Model: PhocuseD Learning training for school administrators in teacher evaluation and using results to improve instructional practice.

High School Redesign: Pathways Course and Service Development

Special Education and Support ServicesSpecial Education: Administration by ZoneFive (5) supervisors assigned to schools by zoneIntensive support and monitoring

Socio-emotional LearningRULER and PBIS [Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence] a field-tested approach integrated into the curriculum and across the entire school, and aligned with PBIS [Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports].Outcomes: Improved student achievement and social skills; classrooms that become more supportive and student-centered; better school climate; decreased anxiety and depression; reduced likelihood of bullying January 201514Core Educational ComponentsJanuary 201515SRBI Interventions: Scientific Research-Based Intervention Tier ITier 2Tier 3Social/EmotionalAcademicsWilson Reading Program 2-12Wilson Just Words 4-12Lexia CORE5 K-12American Reading Company 9-12Symphony Math K-12Core Instructional Materials K-12 (Intervention Components) HMH/Holt MacDougall Positive Behavior Intervention SystemRULERPositive Behavior Intervention SystemSmall-GroupsCheck In-Check OutFunctional Behavioral AssessmentsBehavior Intervention PlansCore Educational ComponentsUniversal Screening Tool: AIMsWebTechnologyDistrict Technology Center: Up to date server technologyApple ConnectED Grant: 5 Schools Beardsley, Roosevelt, Johnson, PCM and WinthropApple Server, IPADS for students and teachers, MacBooks for teachersWireless InfrastructureWireless Infrastructure in Schools: A focus on progressively increasing the number of wireless access points in classrooms.January 2015: Addition of wireless access points in elementary schools, up to four (4), in grades 3-4-5-6 classrooms, as neededApril 2015 Fall 2015: Category 2 E-Rate Funding ExpectedGoal #1: Expand wireless access to ALL grades 3-4-5-6 classroomsGoal #2: Expand wireless access to ALL PK-K-1-2 classroomsComputers in Schools:Batalla and Blackham: Upgraded computer labs

January 201516Core Educational ComponentsTechnologyCategory 1 E-Rate Changes District ActionStarting in 2015-16, over a 5-year period, reimbursement for voice services will be reduced progressively from 90% to 70% (2015-16) and ultimately, zero.In order to offset the loss of revenue, the district will:Install IP phones where needed [IP phones do not incur voice charges.]Select a voice service that includes long distance at no cost.

January 201517Core Educational ComponentsWhat is the 2015-16 Budget Request?General FundAlliance/ECSJanuary 201518

Budget Overview. 2015-16January 201519* Excluding nonpublic school amountsProjectedProjected +2MminimumProjected +5.0MminimumProjectedOperating+7.0MminimumGrants2015-16 Operating Budget Appropriation - RequestJanuary 20152015-16 Appropriation Request

STARTING POINT:

2014-15 Appropriation (with Alliance): $239,526,866

ADDAmount Needed for Non-Discretionary Costs: $ 7,034,548Subtotal: $246,561,414

ADDAmount Requested: Discretionary Services = $ 5,000,000 TOTAL = $251,561,41420$7.0M is the minimum amount required in order to maintain services and manage growth (enrollment and new buildings).+12.0MTotal RequestNon-Discretionary CostsJanuary 201521AreaExplanationProjected AmountCollective Bargaining Agreements

Salary Increases:Certified: 2014-2017 contractNon-Certified: Pending FY15 and FY16$3,400,000Health InsuranceProjected 3-5% Increase$1,500,000Enrollment GrowthFCWto Grade 12BMA.to Grade 11Elementary Schools$1,299,548Special EducationIncreased, mandated needsCharter Schools $125,000 $ 70,000TransportationContractual Rate IncreaseCharter SchoolsSpecial Education Transportation escalated costsOFFSET: New Transitional Program savings $465,000 $120,000 $955,000- ($500,000) EST.Facilities/UtilitiesCustodial Services, Operational, RegulatoryOpening of New Roosevelt & Black Rock AdditionOFFSET: Anticipated BOE approval of increase in building rental feesOFFSET: Anticipated savings (staff turnover, overtime etc.) $1,500,000

- ($200,000)- ($200,000)OFFSETStaff Turnover Savings Projected[Turnover savings generally result when an employee retires and is replaced by a new employee at an entry level salary.]($1,500,000)TOTAL$7,034,548+7.0MminimumWhats NEW in the 2015-16 Budget Plan?January 201522AreaDescriptionFund SourceArts EducationDirector, Arts Education positionTurnaround Arts Grant (4 schools) 75%District-wide Responsibilities 25%

Alliance (redeployed funds from Achievement First Residency)BMAAdd a Home-School Coordinator (BMA will grow to grade 11 in 2015-16.)Priority GrantE-Rate Category 2Category 2 funds the wireless infrastructure for connection to the internet at 85% reimbursement [Approximately $3M over 2-3 years]District Share (15%): $536,000 (est.)Objective: All classrooms will be wireless.

AllianceSchool Security+ 1 Guard at the FCW Campus (growth to grade 12)State HS Magnet Smart Start - PKThe Smart Start PK Program will fund four (4) additional PK classes.The grant for operating expenses must be supplemented by district resources, in order to fund the PK teachers and paras.Title ISRBIRenew Lexia licenses, 1-1-2016Alliance/Title IDiscretionary FundingJanuary 2015The district is requesting an additional $5M in discretionary funding.

This sum is above the amount considered non-discretionary, in order to maintain current services and manage growth (enrollment and buildings).

REQUEST: ADD $5M discretionary funding

The requested $5M would be utilized to fund ENHANCED SERVICES TO MEET THE DISTRICTS HIGHEST PRIORITIES.

The priorities are explained in the next section

23PRIORITIES DISCRETIONARY BUDGET INCREASE$1M$2M$4M$5MJanuary 201524

PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASEJanuary 201525$1MService#ExplanationUnit CostTotal (rounded)NotesNurse 10.6Add nurse positions, in order to have 1 full-time nurse in each school.$76,251$808,261District-wideAcademic Interventionists27Per Diem teacher, 40 days @ $180/day + medicare$ 7,304$197,208Elementary SchoolsTOTAL$1,005,469

PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASEJanuary 201526$2MService#ExplanationUnit CostTotal (rounded)NotesNurse 10.6Add nurse positions, in order to have 1 full-time nurse in each elementary school$76,251$808,261Elementary SchoolsAcademic Interventionists 27Per Diem teacher, 108 days @ $180/day + medicare$19,722$532,491Elementary SchoolsSmall Class Size Pilot Grades K-1-2 5Pilot: Reduce class size from 24 in Grades K-1 and 29 in Grade 2 to 18.$75,000$375,000Elementary Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits, prep coverage and absence coverageHigh Schools: Subject Area Coordinators 3Core Subject Area Coordinators: Teach 4 periods/day$75,000$225,000High Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits and absence coverage

Professional DevelopmentExpand in-district professional development opportunities$59,248District-wideTOTAL$2,000,000

PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASEJanuary 201527$4MService#ExplanationUnit CostTotal (rounded)NotesNurse 10.6Add nurse positions, in order to have 1 full-time nurse in each elementary school$76,251$808,261Elementary SchoolsAcademic Interventionists 27Per Diem teacher, 108 days @ $180/day + medicare$19,722$532,491Elementary SchoolsSmall Class Size Pilot Grades K-1-2 5Pilot: Reduce class size from 24 in Grades K-1 and 29 in Grade 2 to 18.$75,000$375,000Elementary Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits, prep coverage and absence coverageHigh Schools: Subject Area Coordinators 3Core Subject Area Coordinators: Teach 4 periods/day$75,000$225,000High Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits and absence coverageKindergarten Paraprofessionals One per K Class 37Modify the allocation from 1 para: per 2 K classes to 1 para per K class.$52,000$1,924,000Elementary Schools Paraprofessional Positions, with benefits and absence coverageTechnologyServers, chromebook carts and/or computer lab upgrades$135,248Instructional enhancement and SBAC testingTOTAL$4,000,000

PRIORITIES BUDGET INCREASEJanuary 201528$5MService#ExplanationUnit CostTotal (rounded)NotesNurse 10.6Add nurse positions, in order to have 1 full-time nurse in each elementary school$76,251$808,261Elementary SchoolsAcademic Interventionists 27Per Diem teacher, 120 days @ $180/day + medicare$21,913$591,651Elementary SchoolsSmall Class Size Pilot Grades K-1-2 5Pilot: Reduce class size from 24 in Grades K-1 and 29 in Grade 2 to 18.$75,000$375,000Elementary Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits and absence coverageHigh Schools: Subject Area Coordinators 3Core Subject Area Coordinators: Teach 4 periods/day$75,000$225,000High Schools Teacher Positions, with benefits and absence coverageKindergarten Paraprofessionals One per K Class 37Modify the allocation from 1 para: per 2 K classes to 1 para per K class.$52,000$1,924,000Elementary Schools Paraprofessional Positions, with benefits and absence coverageTechnology - EquipmentServers, chromebook carts and/or computer lab upgrades$76,088Instructional enhancement and SBACSpecial Education Students Mainstreamed in General Education Classes 12Include self-contained special education students, who are mainstreamed >=40% in the general education classroom teacher allocation.$72,500/pPlusTransportation1,000,000Elementary Schools: additional TR positions, plus transportation (if needed)TOTAL$5,000,000

AreaDescriptionBilingual/World LanguagesAdd two (2) World Languages positionsLiteracyNew Programs Fundations, Time for Kids, myOn, core novelsMathematicsStipends for professional development, curriculum developmentScienceOngoing curriculum developmentNursingEstablish one full-time nurse per elementary schoolOccupational TherapyAdd two (2) positions to reduce caseloadParent CenterExpand training programsPhysical Education, Athletics and HealthAdd a stipend for a Physical Education/Health CoordinatorEstablish three (3) full-time High School Athletic DirectorsPrincipals High SchoolsReading Teacher for Grade 9Special Education Integrated Model: Add 1 SPED teacher per high school (Bassick, Central, Harding)Core Subject Area Coordinators: Reduce teaching load to 4 classesAdd Guidance CounselorsAdd Deans of Students or Assistant PrincipalsJanuary 201529SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency GroupsAs part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows.AreaDescriptionPrincipals Elementary SchoolsModify the allocation from 1 para: per 2 K classes to 1 para per K class.Add nurse positions, in order to have 1 full-time nurse in each elementary school.Upgrade computers in grade K-1-2 classrooms.Add SRBI InterventionistsProfessional DevelopmentProfessional literature and on-line resourcesPsychologyAdd two (2) PsychologistsSchool SecurityAdd sub guards (above current allocation of 9)Add winter coats for school guards ($150/coat)School VolunteersAdd part-time staff member to staff of 3Special EducationNew instructional materials Edmark Reading, TouchMathAdjust the resource paraprofessional allocation to release funds for redeployment to teacher positionsSpeech/LanguageHigh Schools: Expand Presence Learning (speech instruction through video sessions with certified speech providers)SRBILexia, Symphony Math: Add licensesWilson Just Words and reading: Expand the programJanuary 201530SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency GroupsAs part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows.APPENDIX: Grant-funded ServicesAlliance/ECSTitle ITitle IIAPriorityJanuary 201531