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Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2009Presentation for the QACPS County Council of PTAs
March 12, 2008
QACPSInvesting in Bright Futures for All Children
Excellent schools and a quality education are vital to our children’s future and to Queen Anne’s County’s economic future.
We are committed to making sure every child develops the lifelong learning skills they will need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Return on Investment
QACPS’s Strategic Plan for Success
Aligning Resources for Results
QACPS at a Glance Approximately 8,000 students 14 Queen Anne’s County Public
Schools
Presentation Highlights
Goals Accomplishments Challenges Cost Containment Measures Budget Request 2008-09 Construction
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Master Plan for Excellence and Accountability
1. High Student Achievement2. Recruitment and Retention of a High
Quality, Diverse Teaching Force3. Clear and Effective School and
Community Communication4. Safe and Nurturing Schools5. Family and Community Partnerships6. Preparation for the World of Work
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement
All students will achieve a high level of proficiency on national, state, and county-developed measures.
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement
Key Strategies:
Align curriculum, instruction and assessment Promote early school success Accelerate academic achievement for all students
and eliminate the achievement gaps. Provide high quality professional development
programs Increase participation of under-represented groups of
students in meeting success in advanced courses. Enhance participation in fine arts programs. Expand gifted and talented programming at all
levels.
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student
Achievement
Accomplishments!
All elementary & high schools made AYP in 2006-07 All middle, except Stevensville, made AYP in 2006-07 Two elementary schools and one middle school received
state recognition for making significant gains in reading and math
No QAC Public Schools are identified as requiring school improvement
MSA scores are higher than the state average at every grade level, for the last 5 years
In 2006-07, >80% of students in testing grades were proficient or advanced
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student
AchievementAccomplishments- Elementary!
2006-07 MSA Reading Scores among the highest in the state 4th grade – 4th
6th grade – 2nd
7th grade – 4th
8th grade – 3rd
MSA Math Scores remain higher than the state averages 80% elementary – proficient or advanced 70% middle – proficient or advanced 7th grade – 4th 8th grade – 5th
5th grade – 6th
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student
Achievement
Class of 2009 must pass HSA to graduate. End of 10th grade pass rates are:
English – 86% Algebra – 85% Biology – 86% Government – 90%
Close to 300 AP Exams were taken 60% scored at college credit
level AP offerings were expanded
Students taking Algebra in Middle School 296 – Algebra I 64 – Algebra II
Accomplishments- Secondary !
Master Plan Goal 1: High Student
Achievement
Accomplishments: Other !
MMSR Scores – students reached 80% in all areas
1 of 10 systems doing primary talent development
Recognition at State House for GT 2 Teachers 3 Students
Students participated in MD GT summer programs
86% of students who registered for Pre-K were accommodated
Challenges: High Stakes Accountability
Highly Qualified Teachers and Administrators
Professional Development Teacher Induction Program Mentors
System for Monitoring Student Achievement
Data Warehouse Assessment Development
Appropriate Academic Intervention
Adequate Technology Training Staffing
Increased Number of Students with Significant Disabilities
Students with Emotional Disabilities
Students with Autism- Population Increased 50% Last Year
Students with Intensive and Comprehensive Disabilities
Challenges: Competitive
Salaries Honoring Negotiated Contracts
2nd year of Contracts
Being Competitive with Surrounding Counties
Teacher Rankings Bachelor’s Scale
Step 1 – 14th, Step 10 – 24th
Master’s Scale Step 1 – 19th, Step 10 – 21st
Administrator Rankings Superintendent & Directors – 16th
Principals & Assistant Principals – 17th
Supervisors – 13th
Challenges: State Aid & Grant Availability
Decrease in State Aid from Original Projections
Freezes Inflation in the Per Pupil Amount Used in the Education Aid Formulas for FY 2009 & 2010
Ineligible for Grant Funds Due to County Wealth Due to Small
Population of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Reduction in Medical Assistance Funding
Changes in Billable Services
Partnering for Youth Possible Loss of
Funds Judy Center
Possible Loss of Funds
Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention &
Recruitment
Recruit and retain a diverse, highly qualified, and effective teaching staff.
Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention & Recruitment
Key Strategies: Implement a plan to ensure that all teachers are
highly qualified. Implement a plan for minority recruitment plan
and ensure that students are taught by an ethnically diverse teaching staff.
Implement a plan to ensure all paraprofessionals in targeted schools will reach “qualified” status.
Research and implement best practices for the delivery of job-related professional development.
Research and implement a system of incentives to retain current professional staff.
Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention & RecruitmentAccomplishments:
87% of Teachers considered “Highly Qualified” as of June 07 New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program
11 mentors serving 43 non-tenured teachers New Teacher Induction Course
Math & Science Cohorts – 16 Math, 30 Science MSDE training & collaborative partnership Scholarships available to high school students to become
teachers
Recruiting & Retention Proposed Budget
Marketing 16,500
Recruiting Fairs 8,500
Job Posting 35,000
Incentives 65,000
Alternative Compensation Meetings
10,000
Total 135,000
Years of Experience
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20
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100
120
140
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180
1 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 25 26 +
Master Plan Goal 3: Communication
Clear and Effective Two-Way Communication Between the School System and the Community.
Master Plan Goal 3: Communication
Key Strategies: Implement a plan to communicate
more frequently and clearly about academic opportunities, school performance, student progress and school-family partnerships.
Master Plan Goal 3:
Communication Accomplishments! Refurbished computers are utilized 350 computers were donated Secondary teachers use Integrade Pro Parent Connect available to all
secondary parents e-School Newsletter and county
website provide weather-related and emergency information
Performance Matters is used by most teachers to track student performance
Challenges: Aging Technology
Increased cost of maintaining older equipment
Meeting State Technology Standards
0200400600800
1000120014001600
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >8
Age in Years
Computers
05
101520253035
1 2 3 4 5
Age in Years
Servers
Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools
Schools Will Be Safe, Disciplined, Nurturing and Drug-Free.
Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools
Key Strategies: Implement age-appropriate and
developmentally-based programs for drug education, character development and violence prevention.
Implement a continuum of services to provide for students’ well-being and special needs.
Continue to utilize pupil service teams to address needs of students.
Implement school-wide Safety and Emergency Plans through inter-department and interagency collaboration.
Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing
SchoolsAccomplishments!
100% of QAC Public Schools are judged to be “Safe Schools” by MSDE
School Resource Officers are in our High Schools All entrances to schools are secured Increased number of schools participating in PBIS
(Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) 100% of schools have an emergency response
team trained through CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Every school has Character Education coaches Nurses in every school are trained in First Aid, CPR
& AEDs
Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools
Challenges: High Stakes
Accountability
Attendance & Discipline Interventions
Training Staffing
Master Plan Goal 5: Family & Community InvolvementSchools Will Foster Family and Community Partnerships That Enhance Student Success.
Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement
Key Strategies: Involve family and
community in supporting the learning needs of children.
Increase collaboration among parents, schools, and community members regarding educational decisions that affect children, families, and school improvement.
Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement
Accomplishments! Family Math Nights Grade Level Nights Business/Chamber of Commerce Initiatives Interagency Partnerships Afterschool Programs Booster Organizations Strong Elementary Volunteer Programs
Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement
Challenges: Time Broad Representation in Initiatives Incentives for Participation
Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of
Work
All Students Will Graduate and Have the Skills and Academic Preparation for Pursuing Their Career Goals.
Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of
Work
Key Strategies: Implement evidence-based
programs that will ensure that all students have the necessary skills for postsecondary education and/or career employment.
Expand the counseling services to students and families.
Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of
Work
Accomplishments!
Work Based Learning - 99% of employers surveyed indicated our students met or exceeded minimum job requirements
Graduation rate – over 86% Decreasing drop out rate Additional counseling services were provided in
the high schools
Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of Work
Challenges: Increase enrollment in full day programs for high
school students Increase the number and diversity of students
enrolled in and successfully completing advanced level courses
Balance resources to support high school students who are struggling learners with supporting
students’ participation in advanced and AP classes Maintain range of career pathways Increase the number of students who graduate on
time
Market Adjustments
Heating Fuels Bus and Vehicle
Maintenance and Fuel
Electricity Costs
Challenges: Market Adjustments
Escalating Energy Costs Heating Fuels
Propane- 38% average per gallon increase over prior year
Fuel Oil- 43% average per gallon increase over prior year
Transportation Fuels Diesel- 34% average per gallon increase over
prior year
Electricity Costs 17% increase is anticipated for next fiscal year
Cost Containment Measures
Cost Saving Measures:
Energy Management Program Tightening of EMS programming & system
checks Education of employees Ongoing audits of energy consumption Consolidation of facility usage to manage &
reduce HVAC costs Installation of energy saving mechanisms
Computerized Bus Routing Shows shortest routes between pick up
addresses and schools Allows to maintain a low ratio of full-time staff to
drivers.
Cost Saving Measures:
Privatization of Food Services Operation Eradicated projected deficits Guaranteed a return to the program Reduced funds necessary for construction
projects
Consortium Purchasing Health Insurance Life Insurance Data Warehousing Energy Trust – Electrical Supply Related Services for Special Education
Cost Saving Measures:
Pay-Go Programs Field Trips Make up classes
Use of Private Sector Advertising Increased Business Partnerships Changes in Service Providers
Long distance carrier Related services for special education Internet service provider
Procurement Agreements US Communities Bid – Office and Home Depot Baltimore Metro Bid – Furniture
Cost Saving Measures:
Professional Development Use of MSDE staff Reduction/Elimination of Summer Institute
Reduction of Summer School Program Grant funded schools only HSA class/assessment support
Contractual mentors vs. full-time staff Requirement of all new staff to enroll in EPO
Healthcare plan
Budget RequestFY 2008-09
Salary Improvements
Teachers/PPWs/Psychologists 2,149,324 Support 629,176 Administration 235,315 Fixed Charges(PR Taxes, Health Insurance EXCLUDED) 265,065
Total 3,278,880
Salary improvements reflect contracts that were agreed to during the collective bargaining process.
Healthcare Premiums
Current Employees 602,000
Retirees 125,000
PROJECTED PREMIUM INCREASE OF 8%
Energy Costs
Heating 260,000 Electricity 240,000 Bus Operation 55,000 Vehicle Operation 6,500
Total 561,500
Contractual Obligations
Bus Contractors 159,000 Testing & Database Maintenance 75,000 Auditing Expense 5,500
Total 239,500
Enrollment Increases & Class Size Reduction
Teachers - 7.0 (5.0 Elementary : 1.0 Each - CES, CHES,
MES, SES, Lose 1.0- BES, 2.0- KIES), (2.0 High: 1.0 each) 364,000
Other Staff - 2.0 (1.0 Speech, 1.0 PPW) 104,000 Fixed Charges (PR Taxes, Benefits & Health Ins) 169,362 Increase Classroom/Media Supplies 281,000
Total 918,362
Program ImprovementsTeachers - 3.0 (Autism program) 156,000 Instructional Assistants - 3.0 66,000 ESOL Tutors 20,000 Inservice Training 102,600 Stipends for School Improvement Teams 10,000 Teacher Mentoring Program 67,500 Computer Equipment 200,000 Fixed Charges (PR Taxes, Benefits & Health Ins) 120,886
Total 742,986
Other: Costs
Administration (recruiting & elected school board costs) 115,000 Mid-Level Administration (MOI) 3,000 Instruction (extra-curricular & webmasters) 39,100 Special Education (MSSEC related services increase) 19,000 Student Personnel (mileage cost increase) 2,000 Health Services (flu shots) 2,500 Transportation (one additional run) 64,000 Operations (computer, ADP, custodial supplies) 50,000 Maintenance (Parks & Rec contract) 1,500 Fixed Charges (tuition reimbursement & scholarships) 106,930
Total 403,030
Summary
Salary Improvements 3,278,880 Healthcare Premiums (current employees only) 602,000 Energy Costs 561,500 Contractual Obligations 239,500 Enrollment & Class Size Reduction 918,362 Program Improvements 742,986 Other 403,030
Total 6,746,258
Category Expenditures2008 Unrestricted Budget
Instruction45.95%
Administration2.25%
Mid-Level6.28%
Transportation7.65%
Operation8.20%
Maintenance2.24%
Other1.45%
Fixed Charges16.68%
Special Educ9.29%
Object Expenditures2008 Unrestricted Budget
Salaries64.22%
Contracts8.92% Supplies
3.06%Equipment
0.50%
Transfers1.56%
Other Charges-
other5.06%Other
Charges-Fixed
16.68%
Unrestricted Budget Request
Budget Request - FY 2009 78,927,892 Current Budget - FY 2008 72,181,634 Requested Unrestricted Increase 6,746,258 9.35%
Projected Increase from State 1,073,665
Requested Increase for Operating Budget 5,672,593 Requested Increase for Retiree HealthCare 125,000Requested Increase for OPEB Trust Fund 2,395,000 TOTAL 8,192,593
Local Wealth Per Pupil FY2007
0 100000 200000 300000 400000 500000 600000 700000 800000 900000 1000000
Baltimore City
Allegany
Caroline
Somerset
Wicomico
Prince George's
Cecil
Washington
Charles
St. Mary's
Dorchester
Harford
Carroll
Frederick
Calvert
Garrett
Total State
Baltimore
Queen Anne's
Howard
Anne Arundel
Kent
Montgomery
Talbot
Worcester
.
Cost Per Pupil Belonging FY 2006
100639814
9745
9800
969996979692
9402
9267
9278
92639246
9035910491279213
10079
10371
1097411004111051123211308
1190712647
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000Caroline
Harford
Washington
Queen Anne's
Charles
St. Mary's
Frederick
Carroll
Cecil
Wicomico
Talbot
Prince George's
Calvert
Garrett
Anne Arundel
Allegany
Baltimore
Total State
Baltimore City
Dorchester
Kent
Howard
Somerset
Worcester
Montgomery
.
Per Pupil Expenditures for Instructional Salaries & Wages, 2001-02 to 2007-08
12971294
12571293
12481248
11971189
9691105
862854
593763764
837
132313521364
13941497
15391615
16481905
0.00 200.00 400.00 600.00 800.00 1000.00 1200.00 1400.00 1600.00 1800.00 2000.00
Queen Anne's
Baltimore Co
Talbot
St. Mary's
Dorchester
Kent
Baltimore City
Cecil
Prince George's
Garrett
Washington
Total State
Somerset
Caroline
Wicomico
Harford
Frederick
Charles
Calvert
Carroll
Anne Arundel
Montgomery
Howard
Allegany
Worcester
.
Per Pupil Expenditures for Instructional Supplies & Materials, 2001-02 to 2007-08
80
78
5560
5351
1912
-44
-7-9
-99-44
-40-22
81888990
105116
163203
292
-150.00 -100.00 -50.00 0.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 250.00 300.00
Queen Anne's
Baltimore Co
Somerset
Kent
Garrett
Talbot
Calvert
Caroline
Cecil
St. Mary's
Dorchester
Montgomery
Anne Arundel
Charles
Carroll
Harford
Worcester
Total State
Wicomico
Howard
Frederick
Allegany
Prince George's
Washington
Baltimore City
.
Funding
In FY 2006, Queen Anne’s was funded at $1,158 per pupil lower than the average per pupil expenditures in the State.
If Queen Anne’s was funded at the state average, $9,016,188 would need to be added to the budget.
Rank in State
0
5
10
15
20
25
Cost per Pupil Wealth
Percent of County Budget
444546474849505152535455
Education Effort Index
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
Education Effort Index FY 2007
1.09
1.091.05
1.021.011.01
1.00
1.00
0.770.64
0.600.56
0.770.80
0.85
0.83
0.88
0.890.890.90
0.93
0.90
0.940.98
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50Talbot
Worcester
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Garrett
Dorchester
Baltimore City
Kent
Somerset
Washington
Anne Arundel
Wicomico
St. Mary's
Cecil
Allegany
Baltimore Co.
Harford
Total State
Frederick
Carroll
Calvert
Charles
Prince George's
Montgomery
Howard
.
Cost per Pupil County Total Cost Per Pupil Administration Mid-Level Administration
Cost Rank Cost Rank Cost Rank
Total State 9,887.27 308.99 713.00
Allegany 9,606.75 8 218.61 16 561.17 21 Anne Arundel 9,370.28 10 282.78 6 691.19 14 Baltimore City 10,471.75 7 714.58 1 729.05 9 Baltimore Co. 9,606.60 9 314.75 3 636.37 19 Calvert 9,254.26 13 242.17 11 575.05 20
Caroline 8,587.92 24 222.47 15 663.30 16 Carroll 8,846.78 17 166.73 23 717.90 11 Cecil 8,953.80 16 227.07 14 727.86 10 Charles 8,844.34 19 243.90 10 676.21 15 Dorchester 10,497.54 6 264.47 7 878.63 1
Frederick 8,845.98 18 177.74 22 732.21 8 Garrett 9,327.40 11 208.81 18 521.88 24 Harford 8,689.44 23 207.47 19 552.41 22 Howard 10,680.19 4 164.55 24 839.58 2 Kent 10,565.08 5 439.01 2 786.66 5
Montgomery 12,025.61 1 301.69 5 805.91 4 Prince George's 9,273.55 12 310.65 4 732.40 7 Queen Anne's 8,780.65 21 198.24 20 528.35 23 Saint Mary's 8,830.13 20 208.89 17 658.97 17 Somerset 10,807.36 3 250.39 8 694.56 13
Talbot 9,202.40 15 233.80 13 742.62 6 Washington 8,708.76 22 240.25 12 650.58 18 Wicomico 9,215.40 14 247.68 9 716.40 12 Worcester 11,350.00 2 191.20 21 812.62 3
In Conclusion:
Investing in the Future will ensure… high student achievement for all students a highly qualified and diverse staff effective communication and partnerships between school and community a safe and nurturing school environment students who leave school prepared for the work force or post secondary education
In Conclusion:
FUNDING THE BUDGET--It’s the Right Thing to Do
For Our Students!And Our Community!
Construction Fund
Construction FundLand & Land Improvements:
Land - Future School Sites 1,000,000
Playfields - CES 10,000
Athletic Fields Upgrade - QACHS 500,000
Parking Lot Paving - Warehouse 75,000
Parking Lot Paving - BES 150,000
Parking Lot Paving - GES 30,000
Lengthen Fields - KIHS 30,000
Total Land & Land Improvements 1,795,000
Construction Fund
Buildings & Additions:
Relocation & Lease of Portable Classrooms 231,000
Board of Education Building Renovation 12,000,000
Building Renovation - KIES - Total projected cost $18,795,203 less state aid of $6,299,000 7,716,000
Early Learning Center - GES 2,500,000
Planning - Sudlersville Middle School 1,200,000
Roof Replacement-BES (State approved $881,000) 1,335,000
Press Box - QACHS 50,000
Minor Renovations - SUMS 300,000
Total Buildings & Additions 25,332,000
Construction Fund
Remodeling & Upkeep:
Painting 40,000
Carpet/Tile Replacement 80,000
Security Entrances - Elem & Middle 160,000
Total Remodeling & Upkeep 280,000
Equipment:
Playground Equipment Repairs 65,000
Computer Hardware 500,000
Bleachers - KIHS 25,000
Payroll Software Upgrade 65,000
Financial System Hardware 60,000
Stage Curtain - QACHS & KIHS 25,000
Construction Fund
Equipment: (Continued)
HVAC Replacement - BES 420,000
Central Call System 16,000
Generator - BOE Building 50,000
Phone System - BOE Building 100,000
Electronic Visitor Registration 20,000
Dust Collection System & Painting Booth 125,000
Bucket Truck - Maintenance Department 68,000
Electronic Elementary Report Card System 35,000
Total Equipment 1,574,000
Construction Fund Summary
Land & Land Improvements: 1,795,000
Buildings & Additions: 25,332,000
Remodeling & Upkeep: 280,000
Equipment: 1,574,000
Total Construction Fund Request 28,981,000