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CITY AND SCHOOL BUDGET FORUM
February 11th, 2015
FY 16 Budget DiscussionsDr. Toni Jones, Superintendent
Falls Church City Public Schools
Budget Framework
How The Budget Process Works
School Board Guidance
• Be thoughtful and mindful of our community
• Stay true to the Work Plan which was guided by our community through a Community Visioning process
• Only ask for what it takes to maintain great schools
Staff Collaboration
Needs Vs.
Wants
SCHOOL BOARDSIX PRIORITIES
Staff Work Plan
21st Century Teaching and Learning
Excellent Staff
Modern, Secure Schools
Readiness for Learning
Small Classes
Responsible Fiscal Management
Work Plan
#1 Revenue and Spending History
Sources of Operating Revenue
Federal Funding 1.1%
Carry Forward 1.3%
Other 2.1%
State Funding 13.1%
City Transfer “Local Funding” 82.4%
Local Funding
State Funding
Other
Carry Forward
Federal Funding
95.5%
Spending0
10
20
30
40
50
60
7063.8%
21.7%
8.6%2.7% 1.9% .8% .5%
SalariesBenefitsServicesSuppliesFurniture/BusesGrantsContigency
Salaries and Ben-
efits85.5%
Spending By Category
Two Year Trend
2013-2014 2014-2015
-60.00%
-50.00%
-40.00%
-30.00%
-20.00%
-10.00%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
9.10% 10.30%9.30%13.50%
15.70%
5.60%1.90%
-1.10%
-48.00%
-11.50%SalariesBenefitsServices Books/SuppliesFurniture/Buses
2008-2015 School Spending Comparison
Salaries Benefits Services Classroom Materials
Furn/Bus 0
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
40,000,000
20082015
Tech
Growth in People vs. Growth in Funds for Instruction
City Transfer Per Pupil 17% Less Than in FY07 (Inflation Adjusted)
#2 Challenges for FY 16 Budget
1. Rapidly Increasing Student Enrollment
Enrollment Over TimeThe Last 30 Years Have Been Trending Up
Preparing for An Increase of +100 Students Next Year
2006-20072007-20082008-20092009-20102010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 30001871
19401967
20172082
21782272
24212458
25552652
Students+684 in 9 years
Challenges
2. Inflation Driven Fixed Costs
FY 16 Budget Fixed Costs
• VRS Retirement $3,630,660 ($86,860)
• City Retirement $ 303,280 ($33,000)
• Health Insurance $3,315,930 + $ 461,930
• ERIP $ 300,680 + $ 2,920
Total Fixed Costs $7,550,550 Increase of $344,990 from FY 15 Budget
Challenges
3. Managing Aging FacilitiesOld HVAC, Poor ADA Access, Inadequate
electrical, old roofs, aging pipes…
George Mason is a Concern
Challenges
4. Mentoring New Staff
Adding new staff faster than ever in our history
The craft of teaching is changing more rapidly than ever in our history
Professional Development is Critical
Professional Staff Experience in FCCPS
248 Staff Members
100%
126 New within 5 Years
51%
81 New within 2 Years
33%
Challenges
5. Maintaining Small Class Sizes
Class Size History 2014-20152007 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Proposed2014-2015ACTUAL
K 20 20 24 22 22 21 (10 sections) +1
16-17 (10 sections)
1 23 22 20 23 20 22 (10 sections) +1
20-21 (10 sections)
2 20 21 21-22 24 23 21 (9 sections) +1
20-21(9 sections)
3 22-23 24-25 22 24-25 21 22 (9 sections) +1
22-23(9 sections)
4 23-24 24 24-25 24 23 22 (8 sections) + 0
21-22(8 Sections)
5 23-24 24 24-25 24 22 22 (9 sections) +1
21-22(9 sections)
6 23 22 28 24-25 24 23 (8 sections) +1
22-23(8 sections)
7 20 20 23 24 23 22 (8 sections) +0
21-22(8 sections)
8 25-26 23 23 (9 sections) +0
20-21(9 sections)
2014-2015Largest Grade Level Groups in FCCPS History
• 1st Grade• 2nd Grade• 3rd Grade• 5th Grade• 6th Grade• 10th Grade • Preschool
The School Board Increased Class Size Policy in 2012
Challenges
6. Closing the Gap on Teacher Pay
Excellent Staff
COMPETE
LEVEL
1
LEVEL
2
LEVEL
3
RETAIN RECRUIT
Recruit, Retain, Compete
• 2015 Recruitment… We Started without 4 Positions Filled at MEH 1 Position Still Unfilled as of February, 2015
• Compete…We Can’t Compete for Experienced Teaching Staff
• Compete…We can Compete for Beginning Educators
• Retain… We have lost staff to other school divisions
Regional Salary Gap
Starting Salaries Teacher Salaries Step 9, Masters Degree
Maximum Teacher Salaries
Arlington $47,282 Arlington $71,982 Arlington $109,078
Alexandria $46,774 Alexandria $70,808 Prince William $106,448
Fairfax $46,756 Montgomery $67,723 Alexandria $106,197
Loudoun $46,422 FCCPS $63,012 Manassas Park $103,656
Montgomery $46,410 Prince William $60,662 Montgomery $103,634
Manassas City $46,078 Prince George $60,188 Manassas City $103,412
Prince William $45,370 Fairfax $59,590 Loudoun $103,074
Prince George’s $44,799 Manassas Park $55,879 Fairfax $100,898
FCCPS $44,733 Manassas City $55,562 FCCPS $100,437
Manassas Park $43,219 Loudoun $55,078 Prince George $91,752
Comparison to Arlington in 2013-2014 *FCCPS WAS LOWER ON EVERY STEP AT EVERY LEVEL
Bachelors Bachelors +18 Masters Masters +30
Year 5 -$4,734 -$5,871 -$3,904 -$4,515
Year 10 -$13,058 -$13,573 -$10,645 -$11,543
Year 15 -$21,205 -$15,822 -$16,936
Year 25 -$6,322 -$6,880
2014-2015 First Year of a …..FOUR YEAR PLAN TO CLOSE THE GAP
Bachelors Bachelors +18 Masters Masters +30
Year 5 -$4,734
-$3,953
-$5,871
-$4,826
-$3,904
-$3,372
-$4,515
-$3,853
Year 10 -$13,058
-$10,307
-$13,573
-$10,720
-$10,645
-$8,552
-$11,543
-$9,253
Year 15 -$21,205
-$16,561
-$15,822
-$12,556
-$16,936
-$13,426
Year 25 -$6,322
-$5,466
-$6,880
-$5,921
#3 Budget Priorities
FY 16 2nd Year of Our
Multi-year Budgeting Approach
• Three Year Outlook for Programs and Services
• Four Year Outlook for Professional Staff Compensation
Excellent Support Staff
Staying Competitive for Support Staff
Increased Students +600 Staffing Shifts to Fund Teachers in the Classrooms
2007 2008 2010 2013 2014 2015 2016
Secretarial 20 20 18 17 18 18 18
Bus Drivers 7 8 8 8.75 10.5 10.4 11.0
Custodians 24.5 24.5 24.5 22.0 23.0 22.0 22.0
Maintenance 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Small Classes
K-2 Class Size Target 22
3rd-8th Class Size Target 24
9th-12th Class Size Target 120 Student Load
Greatest Class Size Challenges will be at TJ
Small Classes
KindergartenFirst Grade
Second GradeThird GradeFifth GradeSixth Grade
Encore Teacher MEH World Language MEH
GM MathGM ScienceGM HistoryGM English
Special EducationIncreased Counselor TJ
Increased Assistant Principal TJ and MDIncreased Music MD
Increased Art MDIncrease Media MD
MEH Special Education LiaisonAssistant Director of Teaching, Learning, and Achievement
Modern and Secure Schools
TJ Completed! Thackrey Preschool Completed!
Mount Daniel, FY 16 Focus!
FY 16 Mount Daniel Budget Considerations
Food Service IncreasesMaintenance and Custodial AdjustmentsTrailer Enhancements for Early ChildhoodWeather Related Expenses Large Scale Move- Vacating 45,000 square feet
Readiness for Learning
• Continue to Support and Enhance ESOL Summer Academy
• Adding Support at GM for an ESOL Classroom Assistant
• Continue to Increase Translation Services
Readiness for Learning
Commitment to Provide Internet Access 24-7 for Families in Need
Falls Church Education Foundation Funded “Hot Spots” for Homes
#4 Budget Request
Recommended Budget
2015-2016
Superintendent’s Proposed
Three Options
Budget OptionsWhat Stays Constant …
5.9%
Fixed Costs
Shift $278,440 in Current Positions
Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+
students
4.3%
Fixed Costs
Shift $278,440 in Current Positions
Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+
students
2.4%
Fixed Costs
Shift $278,440 in Current Positions
Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+
students
Budget OptionsWhat Are the Budget Trade-offs? …
5.9%
2nd Year ofFour-Year Salary Plan
Restore Maintenance $25,000
Support Staff Step
Maintain Current Staffing Ratio
4.3%2nd Year of
Five-Year Salary Plan
Restore Maintenance $25,000
Support Staff Step
Reduction of 5.0 FTE
2.4%2nd Year of
Six-Year Salary Plan
No Restoration to Maintenance
Support Staff Adjustment 1-1.5%
Reduction of 10.0 FTE
Budget Work Session OptionsWhat Are the Budget Trade-offs? …
Sample FLAT 0%2nd Year of
Four-Year Salary Plan
No Restoration to Maintenance
No Support Staff Improvements
Reduction of 20.6 FTE
Total Proposed Operating BudgetThree Options
City Transfer $38,932,500
5.9%
Other Revenue$7,945,300
0.9%
Total Increase
5.1%
City Transfer$38,341,200
4.3%
Other Revenue$7,945,300
0.9%
Total Increase
3.7%
City Transfer$37,644,000
2.4%
Other Revenue $7,945,300
0.9%
Total Increase
2.2%
What Could Change
• Cost of Competing• Other State Revenue• Health Insurance• VRS• City Retirement
Future Dates
Budget Work Sessions/Hearings Completed January 13th Budget PresentationJanuary 20th Work SessionJanuary 27th Work Session February 2nd Work SessionFebruary 7th Work SessionFebruary 10th Work SessionFebruary 11th PTA Joint Budget Meeting
Future Sessions February 17th Work SessionFebruary 24 Work Session School Board Proposed Budget Goes to City Council March 3rd *Alternate Adoption Date if Needed March 14th Town Hall (Joint City and Schools) April 4th Town Hall (Joint City and Schools) April 27th City Adopts FY 16 Budget May 5th Board Adopts FY 16 School Budget
www.fccps.org/budget
$1,840,200 Omitted From
Superintendent’s FY 16 Request
• Additional Staff at Every School (ESOL, Gifted, etc.)• Maintenance Equipment and Staff• Custodial Equipment and Staff• Transportation Vehicles and Staff• Materials and Supplies (All Schools)• Professional Development
