Redding Board Of EducationFiscal Year 2015-2016Operating Budget Discussion

March 5, 2015

To represent the values of the people of Redding in

providing quality public education for our children

at a cost citizens are willing and able to afford.

The Board of Education’s Charge

The Board of Education’s Approach

Challenge administration and staff to conserve

what works well, innovate wherever practical, and

seek efficiencies whenever possible.

Our Purpose Today

To present the recommended 2015-2016 Redding Schools

Operating Budget and secure agreement to place the

budget before the Redding voters for approval.

Recommended Budget $21,569,918

For an dollar increase of $173,416

Which represents a % increase +.81%

Historical and Proposed Operating Budgets

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2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16P

12000

14000

16000

18000

20000

22000

Base Increase

+787+1,068

+997

+953+382

+601

+704+282 +110 -349 +173

•Blend quality expectations with taxpayer concerns

•Middle School Innovation

•Build-Out Elementary World Language

•Special Education Best Practices

2015-16 Budget PrioritiesSustain/Augment Educational Quality

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Key Budget Drivers Are Contract Commitments, Special Education and Enrollment Decline

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Key Operating Budget Driver Contributions Between 2014-15 and 2015-16 Proposed Budget

+$337K

-$137K

-$132K

-$261K

+$173k

-$200

-$100

$0

$100

$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

ContractCommitments

Health InsuranceExpense

EnrollmentDriven Savings

RetirementSavings

SpecialEducation

Textbooks,Equipment,

Utilities

ProposedIncrease

-$71K

+$437K

$173K

2015-16 Budget Reflects a 2.96% Contractual Increase for Certified Staff

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First year of three year contract

Historical Perspective

Redding and State K-8 Enrollment

Source: Prowda Report, 2014

Long Range Planning Presentation

Create extended learning blocks to support cross-subject connections

Expand access to mobile technology (for content mastery and authentic learning)

“From Library to Media Center to Learning Commons”

Middle School Innovation

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Special Education Best PracticesThe Center will assist Redding staff members in building a program that withstands external, independent review through the lens of best practice.

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Special EducationBreakdown of Increase

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Contractual Salary Increase $ 89,408

Outplaced Student Tuition (net) $ 111,000

Increase in Payment to Center for Children with Special Needs

$ 137,000

Additional transportation $ 40,614

Additional personnel: 1 Behavior Therapist, 1 Paraprofessional, 0.3 Speech Pathologist

$ 107,926

BCBA – transfer of responsibilities to CCSN - $ 79,652

Employee benefits $ 30,916

Total $ 437,209

Decreases in Textbooks, Equipment & Utilities

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• Math Textbooks - $ 99,000

• Technology Requests - $ 20,000

• Cafeteria Tables - $ 20,000

• Utilities - $ 59,000

• Capital Requests - $ 43,000

• Other - $ 24,000

Budget Area2014-15 Current

Budget ($K)

2015-16Proposed

Budget ($K)

$ Increase 2015-16 vs

2014-15 ($K)%

Increase

General Instruction Salaries $ 8,362 $ 8,417 $54 0.65%

Health Insurance $ 2,414 $ 2,277 - $137 -5.7%

Special Education $ 3,756 $ 4,182 $ 426 11.3%

Operations/ Physical Plant $ 2,204 $ 2,139 -$ 65 -2.9%

Central Office/ Administration $ 1,807 $1,821 $ 14 0.8%

All Other General Expenses, Supplies & Transportation

$ 2,854 $ 2,734 -$119 -4.2%

TOTAL BUDGET $21,397 $21,570 $173 0.81%

Summary Of Proposed 2015-16 Budget Elements

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General Instructional Salaries and Supplies

Employee Benefits

Special Education

Operations/ Physical Plant

Administration/ Central Office

Other Expenses including Transportation

78% of the Budget Funds Direct Classroom Expenditures

100% = $21,569,918

2015-2016 Operating Budget Category Shares

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Redding’s Proposed Budget Compares Favorably With Other Area Districts

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Town BOE Approved BudgetBrookfield 5.92%New Canaan 4.87%Fairfield 3.29%Darien 3.22%Weston 3.17%Bethel 2.97%Trumbull 2.94%Ridgefield 2.61%Monroe 2.25%Westport 2.08%Wilton 1.98%Easton 1.70%Newtown 1.27%Redding 0.81%

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Redding School District Continues Tradition of Excellence

▫Personalized Learning, Individualized Education⚫Flexible grouping and differentiation⚫Appropriate, personalized intervention⚫Student Success Plans (beginning Grade 6)⚫Guidance and Advisory programs

▫Holistic, Well-Rounded Approach to Instruction⚫Fine/Practical Arts, World Language, CPR, Project Adventure⚫Positive behavioral interventions, safe school climate⚫Science/Technology/Engineering/Math - Coding, Robotics⚫Extracurricular clubs and offerings - Math, Gardening,

Homework, Debate, …

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The Board Of Education Requests Your Agreement To Submit The Proposed

Budget To A Referendum To Be Voted On By The People Of Redding

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Back-Up Exhibits

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Special Education Best PracticesRationale for Increasing Services from the

Center for Children with Special Needs

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CCSN Rationale

The Center offers expertise keyed to the needs of students; Students will benefit from highly trained professionals, Program will benefit from transfer of their expertise to local staff (“capacity building”).

•Services of a BCBA 4 days per week.

•Center's Director of Clinical Services will consult with staff on a monthly basis.

CCSN Rationale (cont.)

Consultation focuses on; Behavioral needs of children, Educational program needs, Consistent methodology.

Parents can expect a shared and consistent understanding among teachers, behavior therapists, and clinical staff (e.g., psychologists and social workers) of how to implement effective behavior management protocols and behavior support plans.

Enrollment/Projections

Long Range Planning Presentation

Historical Projections

Prior Projections for Redding K-8 Enrollment

Source: Prowda Report, 2014

Long Range Planning Presentation

Adjustments

Long Range Planning Presentation

Adjustments

Long Range Planning Presentation

* Average of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies classes

• Average class sizes at RES and JRMS have held steady at 19-20 students• This represents a core value of the BOE and District administration

Current Average Class Sizes Will Be Maintained

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Central Office And Administration Costs

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• Central Office and Administrative costs budgeted for a +0.8% increase

5 Year Avg. Increase: +2.0%

+$14K

Redding’s Proposed Budget Sits Below Statewide Averages

• Statewide Administrator Proposed Average:3.31%

• Statewide BOE Approved Average: 3.09%

• Redding BOE Approved Budget:.81%

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