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BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTED BUDGET
2019-2020
WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DR. JANET PARLATO
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
MARCH 12, 2019
PURPOSE & INTRODUCTIONS
To provide an overview of the proposed budget for 2019-
2020 and highlight how it supports the students and staff at
Swift Middle School and Watertown High School.
Tom DiStasio, Business Manager
Dr. Janet Parlato, Assistant Superintendent
BEGIN WITH THE WHY
WE EMPLOY RESPONSIBLE
FINANCIAL PRACTICES TO
DEVELOP TRANSPARENT
BUDGETS,
If WE WILL GAIN AND INCREASE THE
SUPPORT OF TAXPAYERS TO
CONTINUE TO OFFER VALUABLE
LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND
PROGRAMS TO OUR STUDENTS.
then
#WatertownLearns #WatertownLeads #WatertownCares
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOCUS AREAS
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: PROCESS
John Trumbull
Primary
Judson
Elementary
Polk
Elementary
Mary Lou Kuegler
Jessica Lemos
Mike Lewis
Donna Poliquin
Roberto Rinaldi
Gretchen Uryase
Sarah Ann Baker
Warren Campbell
Dan Carroll
Megan Chunis
Nicole Cote
Mary Hathaway
Tom Hogrefe
Watertown High Leadership
Marylu Lerz
Mary Jean Mangione
Amanda Probert
Kathleen Sklanka
Janet Sweetland
Alyssa Buzzelli
Jessica Cagno
Mary Beth Gallo
Elisa Gesseck
Michelle Gorski
Joseph Nappi
Swift Middle Leadership
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT: PROCESS
SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FOCUS ON
FAMILIES
FOCUS ON
PARTNERS
• Our goal was to increase our accuracy of projections by closely
analyzing spending trends over the last 3-5 years.
• These projections represent conservative estimates to ensure we are
fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.
SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET
Federal Funds - $1,046,826 *Based on FY18-19
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
2%
• IDEA Grant - $714,817
• Title I Funds - $229,789
• Title II Funds - $56,735
• Title III Funds - $11,017
• Title IV Funds - $10,000
• Carl Perkins - $24,468
Notes:
• Although Federal Funds are a source of revenue, they are not used for General Fund
expenditures.
• Federal Funds are restricted and can only be used for specific programs (Special Education,
English Language Learners, etc.).
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
State Funds - $12,539,810 *Based on FY18-19
28% • Education Cost Sharing - $11,720,057
• New formula adopted FY18-19
• Reduction of $15,265 from FY18-19
• Excess Cost - $800,000 • 4.5 times per pupil cost
• Youth Services Bureau - $19,753
2%
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
28%
2%
70%
Local Funds - $33,827,231 *Based on FY18-19
• General Fund $33,827,231
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
WPS Revenue - $166,000
• Facility Rental Fees - $18,000 (Based on 2019 Fee Schedule)
• Revenue is applied to Capital Improvement Fund.
• WTA Tuition - $90,000 (Two out-of-district students)
• Revenue is applied to General Fund and used to offset SPED costs.
• Advertising at WHS Mills Complex - $6,000 ($2,800, 17-18; $5,850 18-19)
• Revenue is applied to the Advertisement Fund and used to offset athletic costs.
• Athletic Fees - $52,000 (Reduction of 20% - $80 per student, $160 household max.)
• Revenue is applied to Student Activities Fund and used to offset Athletics
FIXED COSTS VARIABLE COSTS
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FIXED COSTS VARIABLE COSTS
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Salaries
• Transportation
• Special Education Funding
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FIXED COSTS: $916,451
2.07% TOTAL BUDGET
Employee Contracts
• Salaries & Benefits 2.77% • $899,292
• Salaries - 4.12%
• ($1,012,303)
• Benefits - 1.43%
• (-$113,101)
Transportation
• First Student 8.25% • $110,771
Medical Insurance
• Cigna 1.21% • -$91,612
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
Special
Education
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
VARIABLE COSTS: $456,792
1.03% TOTAL BUDGET
WPS Autism
WPS Emotional Disturbance
WPS Students with Disabilities
Num
ber
of S
tude
nts
400
350
300
250
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2012
20
40
60
Num
ber
of S
tude
nts
CAPITAL IMPROVEME
NT FUND
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND
• Non-Lapsing Account for Capital Projects pending
Council Approval
• Source
• Min. = .5%; Max. = 1.0% of Annual Budget
• Facility Rental Fees
• Contributions/Gifts
• Annual Savings $221,275
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET
BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN CARES
FOCUS ON SUPPORT
FOCUS ON CLIMATE
School
Psychologist (.5)
Expand in-district programs for primary students with
emotional and behavioral needs through increased
support from the school psychologist.
$34,862
DESSA
Expand of DESSA (Devereux Student Strengths
Assessment) screening (K-8) to increase ability to identify
and support students’ SEL needs through SRBI process.
$2,800
Security Officer (1.0)
Hire a Security Officer (K-5) to conduct residency
investigations and provide direct security support to
elementary schools.
$45,000
BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEARNS
FOCUS ON
SUPPORT
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FOCUS ON STUDENTS
FOCUS ON STAFF
Instructional
Technology
Increase students’ access to instructional technology in
grades 3-7 by leasing additional chromebooks.
$30,000
(No additional
Cost)
Library Books
Update book collections at John Trumbull, Polk and
Judson. A recent analysis of our library collections shows
the average age to be more than 20 years old.
$3,063
Science Curriculum
Resources
Purchase additional instructional materials/supplies for
implementation of Next Generation Science Standards in
grades 3-8.
$12,703
Textbooks Purchase updated textbooks for English, Biology and
Psychology classes at WHS. $34,012
BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEARNS
FOCUS ON
SUPPORT
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FOCUS ON STUDENTS
FOCUS ON STAFF
Substitute
Teachers (4.0)
Increase the number of substitute teachers across the
district from two to six to ensure classes are appropriately
covered.
Increase the daily rate for substitute teachers from $75 to
$85.
$66,368
Civics Teacher (.6) Restore Civics position at WHS to continue teaching state-
required course. $39,827
iReady
Expand the use of iReady Assessment Tool and
Instructional Lessons to provide a consistent way to check
students’ progress in Grades 1-8 in Reading and Math.
$4,500
BUDGET PRIORITIES: WATERTOWN LEADS
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
FOCUS ON PARTNERS
FOCUS ON FAMILIES
School
Resource
Officer (1.0)
Expand our partnership with the Watertown Police Department
by adding an additional School Resource Officer at Swift full
time and allow us to expand DARE programming. Total cost
will be shared between the Board and the Watertown Police
Department.
$50,000
Youth Services
Bureau
Programming
Expand parent workshop programming through partnerships
with Youth Services Bureau and other community agencies.
No
Additional
Costs
Teacher Leader
Stipends
Instructional Technology Facilitator (2); Professional Learning
Presenter and Digital Learning Coordinator $27,884
#WatertownLearns #WatertownLeads #WatertownCares
$82,662 $160,473 $77,884
BUDGET PRIORITIES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COSTS: $321,019
.73% TOTAL BUDGET
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
$44,254,984 $45,547,288 2.92% 2019-2020 2018-2019
#WatertownLearns #WatertownLeads #WatertownCares
#WatertownInvests
FOCUS ON
CLIMATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTED BUDGET
2019-2020
Questions? Thank you for your continued support
of our schools!
Descriptor Code Projected 2018-
19
Proposed 2019-
20
Budget
Change % Change
Certified Staff
Central Office Administrators 680,558 693,712 13,154 1.93%
Principals/Asst Principals 1,277,364 1,303,293 25,929 2.03%
Teachers/Stipends/Advisors 16,847,470 17,680,586 833,116 4.95%
Total Certified Staff 18,805,392 19,677,591 872,199 4.64%
Non-Certified Staff
Paraprofessionals/Aides 1,768,801 1,734,037 -34,764 -1.97%
Secretaries 1,320,738 1,373,224 52,486 3.97%
Custodians/Maintenance/IT Staff 2,132,819 2,160,185 27,366 1.28%
Non-Affiliates/Other 111,416 204,715 93,299 83.74%
Nurses & School Physician 417,408 419,124 1,716 0.41%
Total Non-Certified Staff 5,751,182 5,891,285 140,103 2.44%
Other Staff
Tutoring/Homebound 99,725 115,000 15,275 15.32%
Substitutes 397,557 463,925 66,368 16.69%
Coaches 282,991 347,885 64,894 22.93%
Total Salaries & Wages 25,336,847 26,495,686 1,158,839 4.57%
Descriptor Code Projected 2018-
19
Proposed 2019-
20
Budget Change % Change
Workers' Compensation 513,869 253,892 -259,977 -50.59%
Social Security 337,903 394,152 56,249 16.65%
Town Pension 285,597 279,823 -5,774 -2.02%
Medical Insurance 7,560,971 7,469,359 -91,612 -1.21%
Dental Insurance 326,398 305,000 -21,398 -6.56%
Unemployment 40,000 20,000 -20,000 -50.00%
Medicare 315,964 374,399 58,435 18.49%
Life/Disability Insurance 60,000 60,000 0 0.00%
Insurance Settlements 6,600 8,734 2,134 32.33%
Employee Assistance 12,000 12,000 0 0.00%
Total Employee Benefits 9,459,302 9,177,359 -281,943 -2.98%
Prof & Technical Services 1,340,782 1,524,553 183,771 13.71%
Software Service Contracts 46,625 49,000 2,375 5.09%
Legal Counsel 140,000 140,000 0 0.00%
Inservice Training 60,881 61,044 163 0.27%
Professional Services 202,470 212,582 10,112 4.99%
Total Professional Services 1,790,758 1,987,179 196,421 10.97%
Descriptor Code Projected 2018-
19
Proposed 2019-
20
Budget
Change % Change
Water & Sewer 42,984 44,350 1,366 3.18%
Electricity 837,787 921,086 83,299 9.94%
Telephone Service 176,000 170,000 -6,000 -3.41%
Heating Oil 234,400 240,375 5,975 2.55%
Natural Gas 234,906 216,050 -18,856 -8.03%
Total Utilities 1,526,077 1,591,861 65,784 4.31%
Refuse Removal 60,230 66,253 6,023 10.00%
Contracted Services & Repairs 491,382 470,114 -21,268 -4.33%
Lease-Rental 288,841 299,377 10,536 3.65%
Maintenance Projects 105,150 221,275 116,125 110.44%
Total Maintenance Services 945,603 1,057,019 111,416 11.78%
Descriptor Code Projected 2018-19 Proposed 2019-20 Budget
Change % Change
Transportation Contract 1,342,680 1,453,451 110,771 8.25%
Diesel Fuel Adjustment- Transportation 148,987 153,000 4,013 2.69%
Spec Ed - In-Dist/Out-of-District 795,367 900,000 104,633 13.16%
Lead Summer Prog.-Spec Ed In District 32,891 41,000 8,109 24.65%
Athletic Trans/Field Trips 50,974 71,508 20,534 40.28%
Total Student Transportation 2,370,899 2,618,959 248,060 10.46%
Property & Liability Insurance 264,740 275,350 10,610 4.01%
Travel & Conferences 34,072 27,981 -6,091 -17.88%
Licensing, Dues & Fees 162,886 171,668 8,782 5.39%
Total Other Services 461,698 474,999 13,301 2.88%
Descriptor Code Projected 2018-19 Proposed 2019-20 Budget Change % Change
Tuition - Magnet School 10,010 10,000 -10 -0.10%
Tuition - Nonnewaug - VoAg 218,330 225,000 6,670 3.06%
Tuition - Spec Ed 1,737,912 1,906,300 168,388 9.69%
Total Student Tuition 1,966,252 2,141,300 175,048 8.90%
Instructional Supplies 400,974 425,252 24,278 6.05%
Postage 18,484 19,685 1,201 6.50%
Maint & Custodial Supplies 149,954 150,500 546 0.36%
Textbook / Workbooks 61,714 88,053 26,339 42.68%
Library Books & Periodicals 26,283 27,985 1,702 6.48%
Other Supplies 33,959 31,930 -2,029 -5.97%
Total Supplies & Materials 691,368 743,405 52,037 7.53%
Equipment 131,859 149,521 17,662 13.39%
Equipment & Capital Outlay 131,859 149,521 17,662 13.39%