School Committee Final Budget Presentation 4
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The Cumberland Public Schools presented their FY11 budget and proposals to improve programs. The budget faces a $2.2 million shortfall which they plan to address through savings and concessions. Their primary goals include discussing budget recommendations to support learning, the Cumberland diploma system, and proposals to improve PreK-12 arts, library/media, and physical education programs. They proposed reconfiguring elementary schools to group grades 1-3 and 4-5 to increase equity and opportunities for differentiated instruction while saving an estimated $500,000.
School Committee Final Budget Presentation 4
- 1. Cumberland Public Schools: “ A Smart District Getting Smarter ” Presentation to the Cumberland School Committee April 7, 2010
- 2. FY 11 Budget: Financial Issues Town Appropriation - 1% Increase $362,024 Unidentified Savings 497,030 Retirement Incentive 498,519 Personnel/Program Reductions/Concessions 897,000 $2,254,573
- 3. Primary Goals Discussion of FY 11 Budget Recommendations to Support Learning and Teaching Cumberland Diploma System & PBGR PK-12 Arts Education Programs PK-12 Library/ Media Programs PK-12 Physical Education, Health and Athletic Programs Summary of Staff Analysis Presentation of Elementary School Design Proposal
- 4. Cumberland Diploma System PBGR & Teaching and Learning MATH Scope & Sequence ELA Curriculum & Literacy Initiatives SCIENCE Physics First & Chemistry Second Data to Inform Instruction Teams & Transition ILP & Technology
- 5. PK-12 Arts Education Programs Goal: A high quality arts education program of study which leads to arts literacy for all students and includes dance, music, theatre, and visual arts and design. Classes in at least visual arts and design and music shall be available for each student in each grade through the middle level. A program of study shall exist for all secondary students to enable them to demonstrate proficiency in at least one art form. Reference: Basic Education Program, June 2009
- 6. PK-12 Library/Media Programs Goal: A high quality library-media program provides all students with multiple opportunities to access and interact with library-media instruction and materials necessary to acquire proficiency in the essential learning skills that support the curriculum. Elementary students provided with access to full service library-media program through increase in staffing in the Elementary School Design Proposal. Cumberland High School and middle level library-media program supports resources including books, written materials, internet resources, and information technology accessible to all enrolled students and personnel. Select Reference: Basic Education Program, 2009 Learning4Life, AASL, 2008
- 7. References: Basic Education Program Regulations, RI Board of Regents (June 2009) RI Physical Education Framework Supporting Physically Active Lifestyles through Quality Physical Education, RIAHPERD (March 2003) Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport Programs for Middle School Students, Position Statement by National Association for Sport and Physical Education A Position Statement by The National Association for Sport and Physical Education's (NASPE) Position Statement on Caseload Assignments, National Association of School Nurses (June 2006) PK-12 Physical Education, Health & Athletics Programs
- 8. PK-12 PE, Health & Athletic Elementary Physical Education classes for Grades 1-5 students Secondary Physical Education classes consistent with Graduation Requirements Intramural/after-school program at middle level RI Interscholastic League (RIIL) Program for JV and Varsity Sports Goal: A high quality physical education program of study leads to the development of knowledge and skills necessary to lead a physically active lifestyle.
- 9. Non-Certified Staffing Analysis Closed 3.5 FTE Custodians 9.5 FTE Teacher Assistants 0.5 FTE Pool Manager 1.0 FTE Foreman 14.5 FTE TOTAL Open 2.0 FTE Teacher Assistants 0.5 FTE District Support Technician 3.0 FTE Custodial Floaters 5.5 FTE TOTAL
- 10. Elementary Staffing Analysis Closed 9.5 FTE Classroom Teachers 1.0 FTE Special Educator 10.5 FTE TOTAL Open 4.0 FTE Classroom Teachers 1.0 FTE Special Educator (Severe & Profound) 5.0 FTE TOTAL
- 11. Middle School Staffing Analysis Closed 1.2 FTE English (NCMS) 2.0 FTE Family Consumer Science (Middle) 1.0 FTE Band (Middle) 0.2 FTE Mathematics (NCMS) 0.2 FTE Science (NCMS) 0.2 FTE Social Studies (NCMS) 0.6 FTE Physical Education (Middle) 2.0 FTE Special Educators (Middle) 7.6 FTE TOTAL Open 2.0 FTE Music (Middle) 2.0 FTE Afterschool Program Coordinators 4.0 FTE TOTAL
- 12. CHS Staffing Analysis Closed 1.0 FTE English 1.0 FTE Family Consumer Science 1.0 FTE Mathematics 1.0 FTE World Language 0.8 FTE Technology Education 0.5 FTE Special Educator 0.4 FTE School Nurse-Teacher 5.7 FTE TOTAL Open 1.0 FTE Special Educator 1.0 FTE TOTAL
- 14. Elementary School Design Proposal Present key elements Discuss advantages for student learning Identify data impacting design proposal Compare financial savings of original proposal and modified proposal Discuss implementation issues
- 15. Elementary School Design Proposal WHY NOW? Discussion emerges during zero-based budget process Proposal included in FY 11 Budget for academic and financial advantages Proposal is strategy to maximize use of schools in a cost-effective way Proposal is strategy to preserve the integrity of face-to-face instruction and the instructional core
- 16. Recommendation: Elementary School Design Proposal That the Cumberland School Committee approve an Elementary School Design for the 2010-2011 school year and beyond for the Cumberland Public Schools which includes the following grade configurations: Ashton School Grades PK & Kindergarten BF Norton School Grades 1, 2, 3 Garvin Memorial School Grades 4, 5 Community School Grades 1, 2, 3 J J McLaughlin Cumberland Hill Grades 4, 5 Through more equitable distribution of resources, the district believes it can create advantages for student learning while, at the same time, create savings for the district estimated at $500,000.
- 17. Advantages for Student Learning: Elementary School Design Creates early learning environment specifically designed for young learners with an increased range of academic, social and emotional supports available to Cumberland families as their students enter the public schools; Creates equity in the student-teacher ratio at individual grade levels; Provides increased opportunities to implement research-based practices that support the needs of English Language Learners, students with disabilities; and high-end learners; Provides compliance with Regulations Governing the Length of School Day (June 2004)
- 18. Elementary School Design: Advantages for Student Learning Creates early learning environment specifically designed for young learner with an increased range of academic, social and emotional supports available to Cumberland families as their students enter the public schools Reference: RI Early Learning Standards, 2003 Basic Education Program, June 2009
- 19. Early Learning Concept: Advantages for Student Learning Coordinate access to high quality early childhood programs Full-Day Kindergarten available to “level the playing field” for at-risk learners Options for quality child care programs and partnerships with community agencies Child Outreach services available in a central location for all Cumberland residents Walk-in services for OT/PT & Speech available in a central location
- 20. Advantages for Student Learning: Elementary School Design Creates equity in the student-teacher ratio at individual grade levels 12 18 16 17 14 7 4 Totals 23:1 (7) 22:1 (10) Cumb Hill 23:1 (9) 22:1 (9) 21:1 (8) Community 24:1 (5) 22:1 (8) Garvin 23:1 (7) 21:1 (8) 22:1 (6) BF Norton 23:1 (7) 15:1 (4) Ashton 5 4 3 2 1 K PK School
- 21. 2010-11 Class Size Overview (in current school design) 14 19 18 18 15 7 Totals 25:1 (3) 21:1 (5) 25:1 (4) 20:1 (5) 21:1 (4) NA Cumb Hill 22:1 (4) 24:1 (5) 23:1 (5) 24:1 (4) 24:1 (4) 23:1 (4) Community 20:1 (3) 22:1 (3) 21:1 (3) 20:1 (3) 21:1 (3) 23:1 (1) Garvin 22:1 (2) 16:1 (3) 16:1 (3) 18:1 (3) 21:1 (2) 23:1 (1) BF Norton 25:1 (2) 20:1 (3) 19:1 (3) 20:1 (3) 20:1 (2) 23:1 (1) Ashton 5 4 3 2 1 K PK Preschool Center School
- 22. Elementary School Design: Advantages for Student Learning Creates increased opportunity to implement differentiated instructional strategies such as flexible skills grouping that respond to the needs of all learners , including high-end learners Select References: District Strategic Plan, 2008 Rhode Island PK-12 Literacy Policy Differentiated Instruction (Tomlinson) Schoolwide Enrichment (Renzulli)
- 23. Elementary School Design: Advantages for Student Learning Increases collegial opportunities for grade level collaboration and professional collaboration on critical student learning issues such as differentiation of instruction, lesson development and professional development Select References: RI Quality Standards on Professional Development Differentiated Instruction (Renzulli, Tomlinson)
- 24. Elementary School Design Current Space Utilization 70% 96% 80% 40% 72% % Capacity 309 462 518 222 265 Present Utilization Grades 1-5 437 483 644 552 368 Classroom Capacity Grades 1-5 Garvin Cumb Hill Community BF Norton Ashton
- 25. Elementary School Design 49% 42% 16% 100% 6% % Students Within .75 mile 22% 19% 6% 56% 1% % Students Within .5 mile Garvin Cumb Hill Community BF Norton Ashton
- 26. Elementary School Design Implementation Plan Original Plan Design Grades 1-3 & Grades 4-5 Preschool & Kindergarten students assigned to Ashton Elementary students assigned to ‘partner schools’ by grade level Modified Plan Design Grades 1-5 Preschool & Kindergarten students assigned to Ashton Elementary students assigned to four schools by neighborhood
- 27. Elementary School Design Estimated Fiscal Note Original Plan Design Savings 7 teachers 311,703 1 Principal 93,093 .5 Kindergarten teacher 47,377 .5 Kindergarten TA 13,651 .5 Special Education Teacher 19,971 .8 Special Education TA 16,512 Pension Savings 50,477 Medicare Savings 6,155 Medical 40,000 Cost Child Outreach -37,000 Library -22,623 $ 539,316 Modified Plan Design Savings 4 teachers 178,116 1 Principal 93,093 .5 Kindergarten teacher 47,377 Pension Savings 27,493 Medicare Savings 3,353 Medical 25,000 Cost Child Outreach -37,000 Library -22,623 Special Education TA -20,641 Special Education Teacher -39,983 $ 254,185
Editor's Notes
- #4: District Initiatives: CHS Diploma System Middle Level Reform Dunn Literacy Initiative Special Education Program Evaluation State & Local Fiscal Issues Local tax cap restricting tax rate to 3.5% in FY 09 limiting total town revenue to $1.3M S-3050 Property Tax Legislation limiting maximum request for Town appropriation to schools to 5.0% State aid level funded three consecutive years – over 1 million dollar impact Decline in Medicaid revenue due to new guidelines Key Budget “Drivers” (page 24 in budget book) Salary 327,000 increase – would have increased over 900,000 Healthcare Claims 1,086,000 increase Pensions 550,000 increase 99% in 4 years