Farmington Public Schools

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Farmington Public Schools

Board of Education Recommended BudgetMarch 12, 2009

2009-2010

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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET

The 2009-2010 budget will be developed to provide the resources necessary to move the Farmington Public Schools closer to the school district mission and established student performance goals.

THE MISSION OF THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The mission of the Farmington Public Schools is to offer a common standards-based educational program that will enable every student to

achieve rigorous performance standards.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR GOALS – 2003-2009

1. All Farmington students will meet established literacy performance standards by demonstrating high levels of communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; and all students will learn to be proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.

2. All Farmington students will meet established mathematics performance standards by strengthening their

understanding of basic mathematical concepts, relationships and operations, and demonstrating the ability to apply them to practical problem solving.

3. All Farmington students will meet established science performance standards by demonstrating knowledge

and understanding of natural laws and theories of the physical/life sciences by applying the scientific method to the investigation of natural phenomena.

4. All Farmington students will meet established social studies performance standards by demonstrating their

understanding of human affairs by acquiring knowledge of U.S. history and government, world history, geography and the principles of economics. In addition, students will demonstrate their appreciation for cultural achievement via exemplary literature and by developing their performance skills and related understandings in the disciplines of music and visual arts.

5. All Farmington students will meet established standards by cultivating the habits of good citizenship, health

and personal responsibility and by demonstrating the cooperative life skills necessary to be productive and responsible citizens in our diverse and complex world.

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Farmington Public Schools: A Record of Achievement and

Success

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Farmington Public Schools are

Award Winning Schools Newsweek Magazine recognized Farmington High School as one of the Top 200 High Schools in America and as the Top Ranked High School in Connecticut.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Farmington High School as one of the Top High Schools in the Nation in the 2009 Rankings of Best High Schools in America.

Connecticut Magazine, November 2008, rated Farmington High School as one of the Top Ten High Schools in Connecticut.

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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSU.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2009

RANKINGCollege Readiness Index*

Town IndexPer Pupil Expenditure

for 2007-08

Weston 59.1 $16,250

Wilton 54.0 $14,505

Farmington 53.2 $11,868

Staples, Westport 51.7 $15,711

Darien 49.1 $13,732

Ridgefield 46.6 $12,899

Greenwich 41.9 $16,924

Avon 41.6 $10,822

New Canaan High, New Canaan 38.8 $16,099

Joel Barlow, Redding 35.8 $14,937

Daniel Hand, Madison 33.1 $10,771

Simsbury 32.1 $11,739

To be in Top 100 High Schools → Index is 61.2*A measure of the degree to which students master some college level material.

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Award Winning Schools and Staff

All K-4 Elementary Schools and Irving A. Robbins School are Blue Ribbon, Nationally Recognized Schools by the U.S. Department of Education

Dr. Breslin named Principal of Year 2009 by the Connecticut Association of Schools

Mr. Galluzzo, 2004 Principal of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Schools

Highly qualified, skilled and educated award winning faculty

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Results – Selected Indicators of Achievement

FHS CLASS OF 2008 (342 students)

• 91 FHS students qualify as Advanced Placement Scholars and Scholars “with Honor”

• 54 FHS students qualify as AP Scholars “with distinction”

• 16 FHS students identified as NATIONAL AP SCHOLARS

• 6 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Finalists

• 16 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Commended Students

• More than 62% of the 2008 graduating class participated in one or more Advanced Placement courses prior to graduation

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College Acceptances: Mission in Action

Year# of

Students

Acceptances at “Most Competitive”

Colleges (as % of class)

Acceptances at “Most and Highly

Competitive” Colleges

(as % of class)

2004 280 15% 34%2005 326 14% 38%2006 330 14% 35%2007 308 17% 51%2008 342 19% 44%

54 % of FHS Seniors accepted at colleges ranked Most, Highly or Very Competitive

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Class of 2008 (342 Students)

FHS prepares all students for post high school education 169 “acceptances” at colleges ranked Most Competitive 290 “acceptances” at colleges ranked Highly Competitive

Amherst College 3 Emory University 5 University of Chicago 1

Bates College 3 Georgetown University 3 University of Miami 3

Boston College 17 Hamilton College, NY 2 University of Notre Dame 3

Bowdoin College 3 Harvard University 1 University of Pennsylvania 4

Brandeis University 4 John Hopkins University 1 University of Richmond 2

Brown University 6 Lafayette College 5 University of Rochester 3

Carleton College 2 Lehigh University 3 University of Southern California 1

Carnegie Mellon University 2 Middlebury College 2 University of Virginia 4

Case Western Reserve Univ. 1 New York University 9 Vanderbilt University 2

Colby College 4 Northwestern University 1 Vassar College 1

Colgate University 1 Oberlin College 1 Villanova University 20

College of the Holy Cross 7 Occidental College 1 Wake Forest University 4

Columbia University 2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 Washington and Lee University 1

Connecticut College 4 Rice University 2 Wesleyan University 1

Cornell University 2 The George Washington University 8 Yale University 2

Dartmouth College 1 Tufts University 4

Duke University 2 Tulane University 1

Acceptances at Most Competitive Colleges or Universities

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Additional Achievement Results

Connecticut Academic Performance Test (Grade 10) 2008:

356 students took CAPT with more than 57% meeting standard in all four subject areas, a general trend upward since 2001 (39% meeting goal in all four subjects).

In both mathematics and science, over 40% of the students were at the advanced level of performance.

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SAT I: Farmington students’ average scores in the critical

reading portion are 47 points higher than the national average and 40 points higher than the Connecticut average.

In mathematics, FHS students average 46 points higher than the national average and 48 points higher than the Connecticut average.

In the new writing section of the SAT, FHS students average 66 points higher than the national average and 47 points higher than the Connecticut average.

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Connecticut Mastery Test Results 2008 (DRG B):More than 80% of students met or exceeded goal in reading, writing, and mathematics in grades 5, 7, and 8.

Rankings in DRG B: Ranked 1st in Grade 5 ReadingRanked 2nd Grade 5 ScienceRanked 4th in Grade 5 Writing & MathRanked 4th in Grade 4 Writing Ranked 4th in Grade 3 Reading & Writing

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SPORTSMANSHIP

FHS Athletic Program recognized: Central Connecticut Conference Fall Sportsmanship Award, 2008

2008-09 CCC Fall West Division Champions: Girls Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming & Diving, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer

2008-09 State Champions: Girls Swimming & Diving Class L, Boys Soccer Class LLApproximately 64% [867 out of 1360] of FHS students will participate in one or more of 32 interscholastic athletic programs this year.

FHS FIRST Robotics Team awarded National Recognition for “Inspiration in Engineering” 2006 and 2007(For 2008-09, there are 30 student participants.)

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Performance Benchmarks: Student Achievement

Districtwide Music Program 600 FHS students participate in FHS music program 556 students in grades 2, 3, 4 participated in the Strings program 957 students in grades 2-12 will participate in the April 2009 Districtwide

String Festival 70 FHS students selected for Northern Regionals (2009) 45 FHS students selected for All-State Auditions (2009) 22 FHS students selected for American Choral Directors Honors Choir

and CMEA Honors Band 71 IAR & WWUES students selected for Northern Regionals (2009)

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2009-2010 BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET

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The 2009-2010 budget will be developed to provide the resources necessary to move the Farmington Public Schools closer to the school district mission and established student performance goals.

THE MISSION OF THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The mission of the Farmington Public Schools is to offer a common standards-based educational program that will enable every student to

achieve rigorous performance standards.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR GOALS – 2003-2009

1. All Farmington students will meet established literacy performance standards by demonstrating high levels of communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; and all students will learn to be proficient in the use of technology to improve learning.

2. All Farmington students will meet established mathematics performance standards by strengthening their

understanding of basic mathematical concepts, relationships and operations, and demonstrating the ability to apply them to practical problem solving.

3. All Farmington students will meet established science performance standards by demonstrating knowledge

and understanding of natural laws and theories of the physical/life sciences by applying the scientific method to the investigation of natural phenomena.

4. All Farmington students will meet established social studies performance standards by demonstrating their

understanding of human affairs by acquiring knowledge of U.S. history and government, world history, geography and the principles of economics. In addition, students will demonstrate their appreciation for cultural achievement via exemplary literature and by developing their performance skills and related understandings in the disciplines of music and visual arts.

5. All Farmington students will meet established standards by cultivating the habits of good citizenship, health

and personal responsibility and by demonstrating the cooperative life skills necessary to be productive and responsible citizens in our diverse and complex world.

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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSSTORY OF THE 2009-2010

BUDGET 2009-2010 Budget was prepared in the context of an

unprecedented economic situation in our nation and world. 2009-2010 budget is built off of this year’s appropriation of

a .64% increase over the 2007-2008 budget A great effort was made by all staff to aggressively contain

costs (lowest principal requests) Budget forecast of 8.51% required aggressive cost

containment measures. The Board’s Self-Insurance Fund is a major factor driving

the 2009-2010 budget increase. Special education costs (occupational therapy, tuition and

nursing services) also exert pressure on the proposed budget.

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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSEFFORTS BY ADMINISTRATION TO

REDUCE2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S

BUDGET Negotiated a Zero % Increase to the Transportation

Contract Negotiated a Reduction to the Environmental Contract Negotiated a Reduction to the Ikon Copier Contract Proposed a Zero % Increase for Central Office

Leadership Curtailed Certain Maintenance Contracts for 2009-

2010 Eliminated Summer Assistance for Custodians Eliminated Summer Assistance for Audio-Visual

Department Planned Minimal Maintenance Projects for 2009-2010 Reduced Equipment Needs Totaling $295,148

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Budget Summary (Superintendent’s Budget)

2009-2010February 7, 2009

ACCOUNT 08-09 09-10 CHANGE %

SALARIES $34,279,267 $34,956,795 $677,528 1.98%

BENEFITS $4,817,087 $6,977,762 $2,160,675 44.85%

SERVICES $7,339,304 $7,502,735 $163,431 2.23%

SUPPLIES $1,579,654 $1,458,649 -$121,005 -7.66%

EQUIPMENT $239,288 $227,869 -$11,419 -4.77%

DUES/FEES $315,006 $317,032 $2,026 0.64%

TOTAL BUDGET

$48,569,606 $51,440,842 $2,871,236 5.91%

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EFFORTS BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REDUCE COSTS

Continued to reduce accounts Negotiated wage freezes with three of four

unions

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Preliminary 2009-2010 BOE Budget Summary

sent to Town Council February 13, 2009


SALARIES $34,279,267 $34,956,795 $677,528 1.98%

BENEFITS $4,817,087 $6,977,762 $2,160,675 44.85%

SERVICES $7,339,304 $7,466,555 $127,251 1.73%

SUPPLIES $1,579,654 $1,475,649 -$104,005 -6.58%

EQUIPMENT $239,288 $204,769 -$34,519 -14.43%

DUES/FEES $315,006 $317,032 $2,026 0.64%

TOTAL BUDGET

$48,569,606 $51,398,562 $2,828,956 5.82%

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Continued BOE Revisions to 2009-2010 Budget Summary: Including

Wage FreezesAdjustments: March 4, 2009


SALARIES $34,279,267 $34,674,764 $368,497 1.07%

BENEFITS $4,817,087 $6,977,762 $2,160,675 44.85%

SERVICES $7,339,304 $7,466,555 $127,251 1.73%

SUPPLIES $1,579,654 $1,475,649 -$104,005 -6.58%

EQUIPMENT $239,288 $204,769 -$34,519 -14.43%

DUES/FEES $315,006 $317,032 $2,026 0.64%

TOTAL BUDGET

$48,569,606 $50,089,531 $2,519,925 5.19%

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Efforts by the Board of Education to Reduce Costs

Reduced an additional 14.3 FTE in the operating budget for a total FTE reduction of 20.15 in the operating budget

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Continued Efforts to Reduce Costs

BOE Actions on 3/9/09 FHS reductions

Art teacher .7 FTE Culinary Arts 1.0 FTE Guidance .3 FTE Library .5 FTE Mathematics 1.0 FTE Music .5 FTE Health/Physical Education 1.0 FTE Science 1.0 FTE Social Studies 1.0 FTE World Language 1.0 FTE (.6 Latin/.4 Spanish)

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BOE Actions on 3/9/09 IAR Reductions

Gifted and Talented Resource position .2 FTE Mathematics .4 FTE Reading .5 FTE Technology Application Specialist .5 FTE Intramurals

WWUES Reductions Grade Five teacher 1.0 FTE Grade Six teacher 1.0 FTE Gifted and Talented Resource position .2 FTE General Music .8 FTE Physical Education .5 FTE Technology Application Specialist .5 FTE Intramurals

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BOE Actions on 3/9/09 Elementary Reductions

Physical Education .2 FTE Art .2 FTE Music .2 FTE Intramurals

Central Office Reductions and other Math specialist .1 FTE Accept early retirement incentive Reduction in curriculum Institute “pay to participate” for interscholastic sports

($75.00 per sport per season)

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Continued BOE Revisions to 2009-2010 Budget Summary: Including

Additional Salary ReductionsMarch 9, 2009


SALARIES $34,279,267 $33,608,995 -$670,272 -1.96%

BENEFITS $4,817,087 $6,977,762 $2,160,675 44.85%

SERVICES $7,339,304 $7,466,555 $127,251 1.73%

SUPPLIES $1,579,654 $1,435,649 -$144,005 -9.12%

EQUIPMENT $239,288 $204,769 -$34,519 -14.43%

DUES/FEES $315,006 $317,032 $2,026 0.64%

TOTAL BUDGET

$48,569,606 $50,010,762 $1,441,156 2.97%

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Salaries - 100 Provides funding for 509.73 school

district employees including 329.65 teachers.

Account reflects salary and wage freezes agreed to by school administrators, CILU, Nurses and all unaffiliated employees.

Account reflects elimination of summer custodial employees and the elimination of audio-visual summer assistants.

Account provides for contracted nursing services for two (2) special education students enrolled in the district as of January 2010.

Account reflects reduction in the number of drivers due to attrition.

2009-10 Requested Budget $33,608,995

2008-09 Approved Budget $34,279,267

Total Increase Requested -$670,272

Percentage Increase -1.96%

67.21%

100 Salaries200 Benefits300 Services400 Supplies500 Equipment600 Dues & Fees

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Benefits - 200 Significant Increase in funding due to

use of reserve last year, enabling Town and Board to reduce FY 2009 budget

Provides 100% of Expected Paid Claims and Administration of Employee Health Insurance

Farmington ranks 161st out of 169 towns in Cost of Employee Benefits

Farmington Employee Utilization of Health Care Services is significantly below industry average.Medical Claims Paid Per Member:

Industry Average: $3,497Farmington:$2,799

Emergency Room Claims Per Visit: Industry Average: $629Farmington: $396



Total Increase Requested $2,160,675

Percentage Increase 44.85%

13.95% 100 Salaries200 Benefits300 Services400 Supplies500 Equipment600 Dues & Fees

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Services - 300 Consultation Services, including Occupational

and Physical Therapy for Special Service students, have had a significant impact on budget.

Transportation Contract was negotiated to provide a 0% increase in 2009-2010. In addition, one bus route was eliminated.

Account provides for Professional Development Programs to Improve Teaching and Learning

District took advantage of Dual Fuel Capacity to limit energy costs.

Account provides for Building Repairs to Address the Needs of 668,155 Square Feet of Town/School Buildings. Specific projects were reduced for FY 2010 due to budget constraints.

Renegotiated Telephone Contracts provide for a significant reduction in cost.

Centralized Postage Services for Town and Board



Total Increase Requested $127,251

Percentage Increase 1.73%

14.93%


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Supplies - 400 Curriculum Development,

Textbooks and Library Books have been drastically reduced in response to the severe economic downturn.

Switch to Natural Gas and a reduction in Fuel price from $3.53 to $2.45 has significantly decreased this account.

400 Series: This section reflects a decrease of $144,005 (9.12%)



Total Increase Requested -$144,005

Percentage Increase -9.12%


2.87%

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Equipment - 500 The Equipment section

reflects a 14.43% reduction in the account.

The Section has been reduced to two (2) priorities:1) 80 computers to replace

the 8 year old machines which will be

redistributed to the elementary schools.2) Three (3) servers allowing

technicians to consolidate services and streamline backup procedure.2009-10 Requested

Budget$204,769

2008-09 Approved Budget $239,288Total Increase Requested -$34,519Percentage Increase -14.43%


0.41%

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Dues and Fees - 600

2009-10 Requested Budget

$317,032

2008-09 Approved Budget $315,006Total Increase Requested $2,026Percentage Increase 0.64%


0.63%

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BOE Proposed Budget 2009-2010


SALARIES $34,279,267 $33,608,995 -$670,272 -1.96%

BENEFITS $4,817,087 $6,977,762 $2,160,675 44.85%

SERVICES $7,339,304 $7,466,555 $127,251 1.73%

SUPPLIES $1,579,654 $1,435,649 -$144,005 -9.12%

EQUIPMENT $239,288 $204,769 -$34,519 -14.43%

DUES/FEES $315,006 $317,032 $2,026 0.64%

TOTAL BUDGET

$48,569,606 $50,010,762 $1,441,156 2.97%

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