Redding Board Of Education Fiscal Year Operating Budget Discussion March 5, 2015

To represent the values of the people of Redding in providing quality public education for our children at a cost citizens are willing and able to afford. The Board of Education’s Charge The Board of Education’s Approach Challenge administration and staff to conserve what works well, innovate wherever practical, and seek efficiencies whenever possible.

Our Purpose Today To present the recommended Redding Schools Operating Budget and secure agreement to place the budget before the Redding voters for approval. Recommended Budget $21,569,918 For an dollar increase of $173,416 Which represents a % increase +.81%

Historical and Proposed Operating Budgets 4

Blend quality expectations with taxpayer concerns Middle School Innovation Build-Out Elementary World Language Special Education Best Practices Budget Priorities Sustain/Augment Educational Quality 5

6 Key Budget Drivers Are Contract Commitments, Special Education and Enrollment Decline 6 Key Operating Budget Driver Contributions Between and Proposed Budget $173K

Budget Reflects a 2.96% Contractual Increase for Certified Staff 7 First year of three year contract

Historical Perspective Redding and State K-8 Enrollment Source: Prowda Report, 2014 Long Range Planning Presentation

Create extended learning blocks to support cross-subject connections Expand access to mobile technology (for content mastery and authentic learning) “From Library to Media Center to Learning Commons” Middle School Innovation 9

Special Education Best Practices The Center will assist Redding staff members in building a program that withstands external, independent review through the lens of best practice.

11 Special Education Breakdown of Increase 11 Contractual Salary Increase$ 89,408 Outplaced Student Tuition (net)$ 111,000 Increase in Payment to Center for Children with Special Needs $ 137,000 Additional transportation$ 40,614 Additional personnel: 1 Behavior Therapist, 1 Paraprofessional, 0.3 Speech Pathologist $ 107,926 BCBA – transfer of responsibilities to CCSN- $ 79,652 Employee benefits$ 30,916 Total$ 437,209

Decreases in Textbooks, Equipment & Utilities 12 Math Textbooks- $ 99,000 Technology Requests- $ 20,000 Cafeteria Tables- $ 20,000 Utilities- $ 59,000 Capital Requests- $ 43,000 Other- $ 24,000

Budget Area Current Budget ($K) Proposed Budget ($K) $ Increase vs ($K) % Increase General Instruction Salaries $ 8,362$ 8,417 $540.65% Health Insurance$ 2,414$ 2,277 - $ % Special Education$ 3,756$ 4,182 $ % Operations/ Physical Plant $ 2,204$ 2,139-$ % Central Office/ Administration $ 1,807$1,821$ 140.8% All Other General Expenses, Supplies & Transportation $ 2,854$ 2,734-$ % TOTAL BUDGET$21,397$21,570$ % Summary Of Proposed Budget Elements 13

General Instructional Salaries and Supplies Employee Benefits Special Education Operations/ Physical Plant Administration/ Central Office Other Expenses including Transportation 78% of the Budget Funds Direct Classroom Expenditures 100% = $21,569, Operating Budget Category Shares 14

Redding’s Proposed Budget Compares Favorably With Other Area Districts 15 TownBOE Approved Budget Brookfield5.92% New Canaan4.87% Fairfield3.29% Darien3.22% Weston3.17% Bethel2.97% Trumbull2.94% Ridgefield2.61% Monroe2.25% Westport2.08% Wilton1.98% Easton1.70% Newtown1.27% Redding0.81% 15

Redding School District Continues Tradition of Excellence ▫ Personalized Learning, Individualized Education  Flexible grouping and differentiation  Appropriate, personalized intervention  Student Success Plans (beginning Grade 6)  Guidance and Advisory programs ▫ Holistic, Well-Rounded Approach to Instruction  Fine/Practical Arts, World Language, CPR, Project Adventure  Positive behavioral interventions, safe school climate  Science/Technology/Engineering/Math - Coding, Robotics  Extracurricular clubs and offerings - Math, Gardening, Homework, Debate, … 16

The Board Of Education Requests Your Agreement To Submit The Proposed Budget To A Referendum To Be Voted On By The People Of Redding 17

Back-Up Exhibits 18

Special Education Best Practices Rationale for Increasing Services from the Center for Children with Special Needs 19

CCSN Rationale The Center offers expertise keyed to the needs of students; Students will benefit from highly trained professionals, Program will benefit from transfer of their expertise to local staff (“capacity building”). Services of a BCBA 4 days per week. Center's Director of Clinical Services will consult with staff on a monthly basis.

CCSN Rationale (cont.) Consultation focuses on; Behavioral needs of children, Educational program needs, Consistent methodology. Parents can expect a shared and consistent understanding among teachers, behavior therapists, and clinical staff (e.g., psychologists and social workers) of how to implement effective behavior management protocols and behavior support plans.

Enrollment/Projections Long Range Planning Presentation

Historical Projections Prior Projections for Redding K-8 Enrollment Source: Prowda Report, 2014 Long Range Planning Presentation

Adjustments Long Range Planning Presentation

Adjustments Long Range Planning Presentation

* Average of mathematics, science, language arts and social studies classes Average class sizes at RES and JRMS have held steady at students This represents a core value of the BOE and District administration Current Average Class Sizes Will Be Maintained 26

27 Central Office And Administration Costs 27 Central Office and Administrative costs budgeted for a +0.8% increase 5 Year Avg. Increase: +2.0% +$14K

Redding’s Proposed Budget Sits Below Statewide Averages Statewide Administrator Proposed Average:3.31% Statewide BOE Approved Average:3.09% Redding BOE Approved Budget:.81% 28