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Torrington Public Schools 2019-2020 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Susan M. Lubomski, February 19, 2019

Budget Process

 Input from Site Leadership Teams & Administration  Site Administration and Central Office Administration

Meetings

 Master Scheduling and Course of Studies Review, K-12  Flat funding when possible  Goal: To meet student needs and educational

requirements while still maintaining fiscal responsibility

Mission, Vision, Goals and the District Strategic Plan for Continuous Improvement

 Vision: “TPS will ensure every student is able to graduate with the skills and

attributes that empower them to enter the college and career of their choosing.”

 Mission: “Through engaging instruction that is relevant, rigorous, and

personalized to student needs, TPS will successfully prepare all students to be productive 21st Century citizens by ensuring that they can think critically and creatively to solve problems and construct arguments based on evidence.”

• 1. Build the capacity of staff and enhance programs to increase achievement
• 2. Provide a safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and

families

• 3. Encourage families and community members to be active partners in the

educational process

It’s all about the students…

Who are we?

Enrollment

3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 4800 5000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Total Enrollment

Special Education Trends

12.81% 87.19%

2006

Special Education Non-Special Education

22.38% 77.62%

2018

Special Education Non-Special Education

English Language Learner (ELL) Trends

6% 94%

08-09

ELL Students Non ELL Students

9% 91%

18-19

ELL Students Non ELL Students

Free and Reduced Trends

Free & Reduced 32% Paid 68%

08-09: Free & Reduced

Free & Reduced Paid

Free & Reduced 63% Paid 37%

18-19: Free & Reduced

Free & Reduced Paid

Major Drivers- 3.8% Increase, $76,953,622

 Salaries: 46.65%  Benefits: 23.78%  Tuition: 14.04%  Transportation: 7.12%  Energy: 2.17%  Increased Needs of students-Social-Emotional &

Mental Health Support

Budget Summary by Account

$- $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000

Amount

Salaries/Benefits and Operational Expenses

70.27% 29.73%

Salaries/Benefits & Operational Expenses

Salaries & Benefits Operational Expenses

Impact of Employee Benefits

Actual 2009-2010 Actual 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual 2014-2015 Actual 2015-2016 Actual 2016-2017 Actual 2017-2018 Budgeted 2018-2019 Projected 2019-2020 Series1 $13,184,515 $14,207,318 $14,645,318 $14,946,413 $15,845,201 $16,625,099 $15,630,007 $16,529,991 $17,307,809 $17,652,396 $18,301,539 $0.00 $2,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 $12,000,000.00 $14,000,000.00 $16,000,000.00 $18,000,000.00 $20,000,000.00

HISTORICAL CYCLE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Outplacement Trends

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Budget $4,194,993.00 $4,797,167.00 $5,985,140.00 $5,968,974.00 $6,133,858.00 Actual Cost $4,834,760.60 $5,589,207.14 $6,177,286.90 $6,869,609.81 $7,590,980.62 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00

Outplacement Cost

Explorations (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 SpEd Svcs $86,237.02 $162,314.37 $152,385.58 $280,300.75 $265,421.50 $0.00 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00

Explorations Cost (School Choice)

Magnet School Cost (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Base Tuition (Reg Ed & SpEd) $46,938.00 $205,859.45 $281,675.00 $373,670.00 $528,527.00 SpEd Svcs $23,021.00 $48,085.00 $136,241.00 $373,544.00 $337,057.07 Total $69,959.00 $253,944.45 $417,916.00 $747,214.00 $865,584.07 $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00 $900,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Magnet School Cost (School Choice)

VoAg Cost (School Choice)

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Base Tuition (Reg. Ed. & SpEd) $518,548.00 $552,663.00 $594,893.60 $682,300.00 $770,999.00 SpEd Svcs $236,713.62 $250,456.53 $227,217.33 $153,292.30 $108,129.38 Total $755,261.62 $803,119.53 $822,110.93 $835,592.30 $879,128.38 $0.00 $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00 $900,000.00 $1,000,000.00

VoAg Cost (School Choice)

Increasing Need for Social-Emotional Support and Mental Health Services

 Behaviorist-DW (IDEA funded)  RBT-TMS (IDEA funded)  Social Worker, ABC Program-Forbes (IDEA funded)  Mental health workers-(Charlotte Hungerford-

Community Mental Health grant funded), piloting at TF , TMS, THS

 Social Worker-TMS (IDEA funded)  Behaviorist-VW (IDEA funded)  Assistant Principal position at TMS, focusing on Social

Emotional Learning (Alliance)

 Professional Development, K-12

Budget History

 2004-2005-Loss of Alternative School and TMS Program (new

2018-19)

 2016-2017-Loss of 14 Literacy RTI Teachers  Loss of Asst Director of Student Services (Alliance, 2019-2020);

Supervisors of Special Education: Pre-K, Elementary, Secondary

 Loss of 3 APs at THS & TMS(Alliance, 2019-2020)  Loss of CIATS and Director of Guidance  Shared Psychologist at Forbes and SW  Shared LMS at Forbes and SW  Loss of Secretaries at sites and central office  Loss of Custodians  Closing of East School  Capital Flat funded impacting buildings and technology

New Positions Included in the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Cost Rationale

.6 Italian Teacher 31,357 Increase Language- THS Behaviorist-DW 85,717 Mental Health Support Special Education Teacher-Southwest 57,546 New Intensive Case Management Program-Grades 4/5 (New Positions from Grants-reflected on previous slide)

Additional Increases Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Position Cost Rationale Business Manager 21,873 Competitive Salary Increase Director of Technology 100,000* Need for Director; replacing Network Manager position

Reductions Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale Custodian-East 50,003 Program location change Elementary-1FTE TF 92,989 Retirement, Enrollment Decline French Teacher- TMS 87,003 Enrollment decline THS Network Manager 90,000* Resource Shift, Need a Director of Technology

Additional Reductions Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale Nurse-East Pre-K 43,797 Program location change Nurse-Parochial 43,797 More efficient sharing of services Tutors 33,935 Grant funding & reductions Translator 13,398 Efficient sharing among the schools

Additional Reductions Applied to the 2019-2020 Budget Proposal

Positions Savings Rationale Elementary-Art 49,952 More Efficient sharing of resources Occupational Therapists-2 FTE 115,140 Adaptive PE, Efficiency in services

Continuous Improvement: What does this budget provide?

1.

Efficient and effective implementation of programs providing opportunities to improve the graduation rate and daily attendance

2.

Enhance regular education program to challenging and engaging all learners

3.

Increase opportunities and authentic, applied learning experiences to prepare students for career and college

4.

Increase course offerings to meet the new Graduation Requirements

5.

Provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students, staff and families

THS, the Choice for Torrington

 College and Career Pathways that engage and

prepare students for their futures:

STEM Education Medical Finance/Business/Marketing Applied Arts Law Enforcement/Military/Public Service

 Alternative educational programming to meet the

needs of all of our students

Shine On, TPS!