Milton Town School District Budget Social January 27, 2018 (revised 2/5/18) Lori Donna, Chair Cathy Vadnais, Vice-Chair Rae Couillard, Clerk Mike Joseph, Trustee Greg Burbo, Trustee Zack Popke, Student Representative Trevor McDonald, Student Representative
2018 Capital Improvements Total Savings 46% Project Project Cost Project Project Cost Savings HS Art Room & Locker Room Ventilation $29,275 $4,391 HS Cafeteria Roof Replacement $84,920 $95,080 HS Cafeteria Roof Insulation (through savings) $47,500 HS Dishwasher Replacement $74,554 $2,650 Elem Walk In Cooler & Freezer Install/Fixtures $56,785 $2,731 Elem Woodchip Refractory Repair $23,102 HS Auditorium Projector & Audio $32,599 $15,000 HS Entry and Foyer Asbestos Abatement $12,345 HS Entry and Foyer Flooring Replacement $11,200 $18,125 Equipment GMC Sierra 2500HD Maintenance Truck $34,982 $700 TOTALS $407,262 $186,177 Total Savings 46% Design-Build Approach Continued Reinvestment in District Infrastructure
FY19 Proposed Budget Compared to FY18 FY18 Budget FY19 Proposed Budget $29,165,821 $29,423,539 FY18 to FY19 Budget Increase .88% Education Spending per Pupil -1.53% Tax Increase 2.98% Pennies on Tax Dollar 4.31¢ Maximum Impact on $200,000 Home $86.20/year $7.18/month
FY19 Budget Reductions Debt Service Reductions ($ 293,724) Special Education Outplaced Tuition, Transportation & Contracted Services ($ 356,269) Eliminated 2nd Psychologist Position ($ 92,000) Eliminated 1 Teacher, 3 Paras, .6 Custodian (through attrition) ($ 143,365) Transportation Fuel Surcharges & Elimination of Bus ($ 70,888)
FY19 Proposed Budget Additions Increase Substitute Pay Rate $30,000 Middle School Core Teacher $69,017 Pre-Kindergarten $13,728 Grade 2 Teacher $74,425 Elementary Math Interventionist $81,000 Middle School Reading Interventionist $43,000 (Trade for $38,000 Position) .5 English Language Teacher $33,396 Academic Field Trips $20,000 Total $364,566
Class Size Grade 2 5 Sections 6 Sections English Language Teacher FY17 22.6 students 18.8 students English Language Teacher FY17 FY19 16 students 26 students
Staffing Staff Contracts FY18 Teacher Admin Support Staff FY19 Teacher % Increase 3% 2% 3% - 3.5% Health Care Share 15% - 18% 18% 8% - 12% FY19 Teacher Admin Support Staff % Increase 3% 2% Health Care Share 18% - 20% 12% - 15%
Educational Inputs Instructional Time 1700 Students, 300 staff 177 Instructional Days 103,324,000 Instructional Minutes 2,000 clients a day Enrichment Programs Program Student Enrollment Drama – High School 104 Drama – Middle School 76 Athletics – High School 453 Athletics – Middle School 226 World Languages – Middle School 235 Music (band & chorus)– High School Music (band & chorus) – Middle School 80
Educational Performance Graduation Placement Advanced Placement 12 AP Courses (open to all students) 51% of juniors and seniors are enrolled in at least one AP Course 4-Year College 57% 2-Year College 11% Tech School or Apprenticeship 9% Workforce 19% Gap Year 2% Military Service SAT Results, Class of 2018 91 Test takers from Score out of 800 Milton Vermont US Evidence based reading & writing 513 566 540 Math 498 558 535 Overall Mean 1009 1123 1073 Participation Rate 72% 56% 46%
Awards US News & World Report – Best High Schools College Board 2015 Silver Medal 2016 Silver Medal Performance on State assessments AP performance and participation College Board AP Honor Roll 2015 AP Performance and Participation
Positive Educational Trends Math SBAC – High School Trend ELA SBAC – Grade 11 Trend 2015 2016 2017 25% 29% 35% 2015 2016 2017 58% 64% 70% *10% higher than the state *12% higher than the state Math SBAC – Grade 8 Trend 2015 2016 2017 29% 30% 35% MATH SBAC – Grade 4 Trend ELA SBAC – Grade 3 Trend 2015 2016 2017 39% 43% 45% 2015 2016 2017 50% 49% 56% *7% higher than the state
Focus on School Culture Inputs to Improvement Trauma Graduate Course PBIS Elementary Tier III Program Special Educator Training Responsive Classroom Culture Audit Impact of School Psychologist 16/17 School Year 17/18 School Year Cost $115,899 $105,679 # of Evaluations and Assessments 86 75
Culture Audit District Core Values All Schools Working on Equity Scholarship Collaboration Integrity Equity We will: Ensure equitable access to all academic and extracurricular programs. Close the achievement gaps. Create a safe, affirming, school environment for all. Prepare all students to be college/career ready. All Schools Working on Equity Reduce Achievement Gaps Equity of Opportunity Diversity Excellence through Equity
DMG Report Recommendations 1. Improve First Instruction 2. Core Plus More 3. Instruction from Skilled Teachers 4. Behavioral Supports Actions PLC Vermont Mathematics Initiative Professional Development & Coaching – Teacher Development Group Social / Emotional Supports First Instruction Framework