Preliminary Budget Initial Presentation School Year Presented to the Montville Township Board of Education February 10, 2015 Dr. Paul Fried, Superintendent of Schools James Tevis, Business Administrator -+ Montville Township Public Schools

Our Mission Statement The Montville Township Community values education at the highest level. Our mission is to guarantee exceptional education for our students by maximizing individual potential and fostering a life long commitment to learning through a strong partnership of educators, families and communities. Montville Township Public Schools

A Vision For The Future Opportunity and High Expectations for All Teacher Effectiveness and Student Engagement at the Center of our Work Passionate Learners in Inclusive and Collaborative Settings Maintaining Excellence While becoming a District of Distinction Montville Township Public Schools

District Goals : Student Learning Original Science Research Program District Mathematics Program MTHS Media Center World Language Program Effective Teaching – Professional Development Special Education Effect of School Culture on Students Montville Township Public Schools

Preliminary Budget Proposals School Year Montville Township Public Schools

What Does the Budget Provide? Elementary Schools Middle SchoolHigh SchoolAthletics/Clubs Maintains Class Size Maintains Programs New Initiatives Maintains Class Size Maintains Teaming Enhancements to programs Maintains Class Size Core and Elective Programs Enhancements to programs Maintains Present Programs, Athletics and Clubs New equipment Montville Township Public Schools

Elementary School Proposals New Instructional Materials to Enhance Literacy and Mathematics Programs Program Renewals in All Core Content Areas Summer Support for Schools To support our elementary schools over the summer – one nurse per school for two days each. Montville Township Public Schools

Elementary School Proposals Possible Reduction of 5.0 Elementary Teachers (-1.0)Cedar Hill (-1.0)Valley View (-2.0) William Mason (-1.0) Woodmont Decreases in staffing based on enrollment. Class size limits are not exceeded. Chromebooks and carts to support instruction in each elementary school. Montville Township Public Schools

Lazar Middle School Proposals Bursar Stipend Chromebooks and carts to support instruction Montville Township Public Schools

Montville Township High School Proposals. 4 ESL Teacher Will require benefits as a.6 becomes a 1.0 position. 1.0 Science Teacher Necessary as the many students presently enrolled in biology will take chemistry next year. Science Research Program Stipends There are numerous evening commitments for the program. Montville Township Public Schools

Montville Township High School Proposals New Course Offerings AP Human Geography Expansion of the Research Based Humanities Program Student centered, problem based learning experience in the Humanities. Includes Chromebooks and carts to support the expansion of the program. Montville Township Public Schools

Special Services Proposals 4.0 Teachers – MTHS 0.5 Teacher – Cedar Hill Stipends – Lazar Middle School Stipends – MTHS – Science class and Special Education Math Lab Montville Township Public Schools

Technology Proposals Chromebooks and Carts for all Schools 60 for each elementary 60 for Lazar 120 for MTHS SmartBoard – Hilldale - Art Room SmartBoard Speakers- Valley View (1) and Hilldale (6) Laser Printers at MTHS Montville Township Public Schools

Athletic Proposals Strength and Conditioning Coach -decrease of weight room coach stipend and one assistant wrestling coach stipend Bleachers – new turf field Football Helmets – 5 Star Rated Soccer Goals – 2 new sets (new turf field and replacement of damaged goals) Montville Township Public Schools

Professional Development Danielson Training School Improvement Panels Wilson Training Science Research Training AP Course Training Support Teacher Evaluation Model Montville Township Public Schools

District Curriculum Development Proposal Curriculum development and writing to meet the requirements of the Curriculum Standards – stipends for teams of teachers. Description Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and the Supervisors, teachers will work in teams and develop curriculum in a limited number of content areas. Montville Township Public Schools

Capital Facility Budget Initiatives Considerations: VV Boilers - Two (2) Obsolete Replacements Lazar Boilers - Two (2) Obsolete Replacements Lazar Roof - Two (2) Leaking SectionsPlanned: MTHS Media Center Renovations Current Capital Reserve Deposit = $1,000,000 Montville Township Public Schools

Considerations for the School Year Montville Township Public Schools Enhancements to the present World Language Program American Sign Language Marching Band Tubas-2 Varsity and JV Boys Volleyball Teams Mat Baskets for Cheerleading and Wrestling-16 New Clubs at MTHS Administrative Support Living Lessons at Lazar

Future Budget Discussions February 17, 20157:30 PMMunicipal Building February 25, :00 PMTBD (Only if needed) March 10, 20157:30 PMMTHS March 17, 20157:00 PMTBD (Only if needed) March 24, 20157:30 PMMTHS Meetings with parent and other organizations as needed. Montville Township Public Schools

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