FY2018 Budget Development Update February 2, 2017

Henry County Public Schools Vision Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated. Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.

FY2018 Budget Priorities Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Evaluate instructional initiatives and align funding to deliver a rigorous, relevant instructional program for all students. Continue to cultivate an engaging and equitable learning environment that promotes critical thinking, innovation, creativity, collaboration, and communication in order to prepare students for college, career, and life.   Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Maintain competitive salaries and benefits to support our ability to recruit and retain a highly qualified, diverse workforce. Invest in ongoing professional development to maximize employee job performance.

FY2018 Budget Priorities – Cont’d Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Provide a safe, healthy, and inviting learning environment for students, staff and the community. Address critical operational and capital needs to sustain an efficient and supportive learning environment for students, while protecting our investments.   Goal 4: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Continue investing in the technological infrastructure and support systems to prepare our students for success in an ever-changing, global environment.

FY2018 Budget Priorities – Cont’d Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement Provide families and the community with access to the necessary tools to actively engage in supporting the education of students in Henry County Public Schools.

Governor’s Proposed Budget

FY2018 Non-Negotiable Increases Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Additional elementary teacher (1) based on enrollment Spanish teacher for MVHS Additional English teacher for CCL Additional ECSE teacher Additional AUT teacher Additional ID teacher Additional Special Ed paraprofessional

FY2018 Non-Negotiable Increases Goal 2: High Quality Professionals VRS rate increase from 14.66% to 16.32% Possible health insurance rate increase Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Increase funding for SRO’s

FY2018 Budget Needs Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Additional days for ITRTs Additional horticulture teacher for FCMS Increase funding for Ed & Rec by 5% Increase funding for Capital Outlay for schools by 5% Increase Instruction and other departmental budgets – all schools - for current initiatives Funding for college guides - $10,000 each high school Support for New Tech programs

FY2018 Budget Needs Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Adjust full time employees one OR two steps Adjust salaries for employees on Administrator Scale between 1-2% Adjust long term substitute rate for teachers offered a full time job but must begin as a substitute from $70/$90 to $100/$125 Adjust regular sub rates with Bachelor’s degree from $70/$90 to $75/$95 Adjust regular sub rates with Associate’s degree from $60 to $65 Adjust extra block stipend from $2,500 to $4,000 Adjust Board Member salaries Salary adjustments based on market review for technology (excluding ITRTs) nursing coordinator and select support staff

FY2018 Budget Needs Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Additional HR/payroll data technical person Increase part-time secretary to full time secretary for transportation Additional funds for National Board Certification stipends Elementary secretary/bookkeeper positions change from 10 month to 12 month positions

FY2018 Budget Needs Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Athletic trainer for high school sporting events -$20,000 each high school Goal 4: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Technology Additional funding for technology sustainability plan and expansion of 1:1 devices at the high school level

Communication/Feedback/Input Updates to the budget process are posted on the website under 2017-2018 Budget Planning February 2, 2017 – School Board Meeting/Budget Work Session – 9 a.m. February 23, 2017 – Joint Budget Work Session with School Board and Board of Supervisors – 5 p.m.

Budget Feedback To give us your feedback, please contact budgetfeedback@henry.k12.va.us or Let’s Talk