Preschool TaskforcePresentation to the Board of Education

February 8, 2011

Task Force Committee

• Debbie Grimshaw: Assistant Superintendent• Margie Hart: Preschool Director• Jennifer Lawrence: Preschool Teacher• Millie Nunneker: Preschool Teaching Assistant• Allison Hourigan: Parent Representative• Shelley Hay: Parent Representative

The Task

Assist with the development of detailed self-sustaining proposals for a full-day county sponsored 4410 program and a district sponsored 1712 program

Meetings and GoalsJanuary 18th

* Develop a timeline and identify work to be done* Assign individual tasks

January 24th

* Identify components of a quality preschool programJanuary 27th

*Review programming and staff needs of a 4410/1712January 31st

* Identify 3 detailed proposals to present to the Board of EducationFebruary 3rd

* Prepare for Board of Education presentationFebruary 7th

* Review completed proposals

Areas ResearchedInstructional Program

• Curriculum• Meet the IEP needs• Developmental Levels of 3 and 4 year olds

Site Accessibility

Instructional Program Hours• 4410 hours for special needs students• 2 half day sessions for typical students• Snacks/Lunch, staff rotation for compliance• Ratios and contractual obligations

Preschool Standards• Benchmarks

Preschool Day• Snapshot of a schedule

Areas ResearchedServices Provided

• Special Needs• Typical

Strategies for Revenue Stream• Registration Fee• Typical component for 1712• Without tuition for district residents• Tuition collected from outside district residents• Snack and supply fee

Factors to maximize rate set• 4410 – Room utilization, staffing, and materials

Visitations/Conversations• Jowonio• Little Lukes• North Syracuse

Areas ResearchedAdditional materials needed

• 4410 full day• 1712 larger class size

Additional Professional Development• For Staff

Proposal One1712 Typical District Run Program

To Open: September 6th 2011

Why: To maintain a preschool program for the children of Onondaga Central School District

Staffing Needs: * One Certified Teacher* Two 0.4 FTE Teaching Assistant

Structure: *Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 4 year old students

*AM session: 8:45 – 11:15 – 24 students*PM session: 12:15 – 2:45 – 24 students

*Tuesday/Thursday – 3 year old students*AM session: 8:45 – 11:15 – 24 students*PM session: 12:15 – 2:45 – 24 students

Notes• We believe we can fill the 1712 program and meet the needs of the

community• There would be no charge of tuition for district residents• We would use the existing classroom, materials, furniture, and supplies• Parents would be responsible for transportation• Parents would need to show proof of residency, shot records, physical, and

lead test results• There would be a registration deadline set for district parents to register

children• After registration deadline, if spots are still available, we would open up the

program to out of district children at a monthly tuition charge• Parents would be asked to support the program through a snack and supply

fee• Having a preschool program within the Rockwell building, eases anxiety for our

incoming Kindergarten students because of the familiarity of the building and staff

Budget for 1712Estimated Expenses

TeacherSalary $44,226FICA $3,427TRS $5,151Health(family) -Health(individual) $6,076Dental $255

0.4 FTE Teaching AssistantSalary (1 yr exp) $8,308FICA $636ERS $1,321Health(family) -Health(individual) -Dental -

0.4 FTE Teaching AssistantSalary (1 yr exp) $8,308FICA $636ERS $1,321Health(family) -Health(individual) -Dental -

Total with no Health $73,966 Total w/ Ind’l Health $80,233Total w/ Family Health $86,500

Budget for 1712Estimated Revenue

Registration Fee$25 x 96 students = $2400

Snack/Supply Fee: Suggested ContributionM/W/F - $20/month x 48 students = $960 x 10 months = $9,600T/TH - $15/month x 48 students = $720 x 10 months- $7,200

Possible Tuition from out of district childrenM/W/F - $135/monthT/TH - $90/month

Tax Impact per $100,000 household for 1712 Program

Staff Cost Tax ImpactTotal cost without health insurance $73,966 $15.87Total cost with Ind’l health insurance $80,233 $17.21Total cost with Family health insurance$86,500 $18.56_______________________________________________________________

$73,966 $80,233$86,500Registration Fee - 2,400 - 2,400 - 2,400

$71,566 $77,833$84,100 Snack/Supplies - 16,800 - 16,800 - 16,800

$54,766 $61,033$67,300Out of District Tuition (5) - 11,250 - 11,250 - 11,250

$43,516 $49,783$56,050Tax Impact per Household $9.33 $10.68 $12.02

What is a Full Day 4410 Program?• Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS)

Full day – 5.75 hours for special needs studentsThe student ratio of special needs students must match that of their peersA 4410 program is a preschool option for a preschooler with a disability

• Preschoolers can receive * Itinerant or related services only (i.e.. Just speech or speech and PT)

*Related services and SEIT (Special Education teacher with related service(s)

*SCIS half day 2.5 hours “Our current program”Special Education teacher with more than 1 related service or behavioral

needs

*SCIS full day more than 3 hoursSpecial Education teacher with more than 1 related service for higher needs children (i.e.. Multiple handicaps, Autistic children)

Research Says:

*fewer referrals for remedial classes and special education*less likely to repeat a grade*less absences * less discipline detention*greater academic motivation, on-task behavior, and more capacity for

independent work*more positive attitude toward school*more frequent high-school graduations or GED completions*lower incidents of illegitimate pregnancy, child abuse and delinquent acts*higher employment rates and better earnings*better relationships with family members*higher incidence of volunteer work*better self-esteem and a greater focus on community

Cotton, K. & Conklin, N.F. 2001. Research on Early Childhood Education. Topical Synthesis #3 of the School Improvement Research Series. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.

Jowonio School3049 E Genesee StSyracuse NY 13224

315-445-4010www.jowonio.org

EVALUATIONSOT, PT, ST, SCIS, SEIT, TVI,

Social Work

Program Full

N. Syracuse Early Education Program205 S Main St

N Syracuse NY 13212www.nscsd.org/main.cfm

EVALUATIONSSCIS, SEIT, OT, PT, ST

Program Full

Syracuse City Early Childhood Program220 W Kennedy StSyracuse NY 13205

315-435-4276

EVALUATIONSSCIS, SEIT, PT, OT, ST, Social

Work

Program Full

Little Lukes-East Syracuse5820 Heritage Landing Dr

E Syracuse NY 13057315-701-1107 X21www.littlelukes.com

EVALUATIONSSCIS, OT, PT, ST, Social Work

Program Full

SPICE/Elmcrest Children’s Center960 Salt Springs RdSyracuse NY 13224

315-446-3220www.elmcrest.org/commservices/spice.php

EVALUATIONSSCIS, OT, PT, ST, Social Work

Program Full

Full Day Preschool Programs in Onondaga County

Updated: February 7, 2011

Proposal Two4410 County Run Program

To Open: July 1, 2012

Student Teacher Ratio – 12:1:2

Staffing Needs: (1) Certified Special Education Teacher(2) Teaching Assistants(1) 0.2 Occupational Therapist(1) 0.75 Physical Therapist - Contractual Rate(1) 0.75 Speech Therapist – Contractual Rate(1) 0.75 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

In Kind StaffP.E. Teacher, Librarian, Nurse, Program Director, School Psychologist

Typical Component Staffing(1) General Education Teacher(1) Teaching Assistant

StructureMonday – Friday 8:45am – 2:30pm 5.75 hoursAM snacks will be providedLunch: 30 minutes for Special Needs students

Students will bring their own lunchCurriculumWould meet the NYS preschool benchmarks and the SRA Imagine It Literacy

Program

Incorporated Activities*Large Motor Skill group – P.E. Teacher*Library Time – Librarian*Daily Centers – Certified Teacher and Speech Teacher

Therapies*Special Needs students would receive therapies according to their IEPs

Budget for 4410 Estimated Expenses

4410TeacherSalary (step 2) $44,795FICA $3,427TRS $5,151Health(family) $12,343Health(individual) $6,076Dental $255

Teaching AssistantSalary (1 yr exp.) $20,770FCA $1,589ERS $3,302Health(family) $12,343Health(individual) $6,076Dental $255

Teaching AssistantSalary (1 yr exp.) $20,770FCA $1,589ERS $3,302Health(family) $12,343Health(individual) $6,076

Dental $255

0.8 FTE SpeechSalary (step 2) $35,836FICA $2,741TRS $4,121Health(family) $12,343Health(individual) $6,076Dental $255

0.2 FTE OTSalary (step 2) $8,959FICA $2,741TRS $4,121

0.8 FTE OTSalary (step 2) $35,836FICA $2,741TRS $4121Health(family) $12,343Health(individual) $6,076Dental $255

Administrator0.02FTE 2010/11 $1,819

Nurse

Total w/ Family Health $270,723Total w/ Ind’l Health $239,387

Budget for 4410Estimated Revenue

12 Special Needs Studentsx $147.50 average rate set per day $1770 x 20 days/month

$35,400 x 10 months

$354,000Revenue – Expenses

$354,000-$270,723

Est. Net Gain $83,277

4410 Estimated RevenueRevenue Expenditure Net Gain

$354,000 (12 students) $270,723 (Staff with family health)

$239,387 (Staff with individual health)

$83,277

$114,613

$295,000 (10 students) $270,723 (Staff with family health)

$239,387 (Staff with individual health)

$24,277

$55,613

Proposal ThreeTypical Program run by Outside Agency

Start date: September 6, 2011Pros:

*District could collect rent for furnished classroom*Accept students from in and out of district*Students benefit from early education*Contractual Agreement for OCS students first*Could partner with 4410 program in September 2012*Partnering with 4410 allows typical students extra services (i.e. P.E., library, speech, gross motor)*No impact on district tax base

Cons:*Not just for OCS students*Not staffed by OCS staff*Questionable profitability(i.e. rent, insurance, payroll, supplies)*Finding an agency to take the risk at this time

“It’s undeniable that preschool works and is a smart investment.” Pat Puleo, Yonkers Federation of Teachers President