Proposed Elementary Budget Highlights 1

Moving forward…but forward to where? Success requires a strategic plan for both the short term and the long term that leverages national best in class thought leadership in: Personnel Enrollment Projection and Management Facility Planning and Optimization SRBI Support and Use Technology Planning and Deployment 2

Training and Personnel Unique opportunity to create a strategic plan, including the right structure and staffing, to move us forward. Appropriate Professional Development and training for all staff Aide allocation based on enrollment to ensure the appropriate supervision for our students 3

Class Size Guidelines Darien Public Schools Grades K to 1 / Max of 23 Grades 2 to 3/ Max of 25 Grades 4 to 5/ Max of 26 Fairfield Public School Grades K to 2 / Max of 23 Grades 3 to 5/ Max of 25 New Canaan Grades K to 3 / 16 to 20 Grades 4 to 8 / 20 to 24 Ridgefield Public Schools Grades K to 1 / Max of 21 Grades 2 / Max of 24 Grades 3 to 5/ Max of 25 Westport Public Schools Grades K to 2 / Maximum 22 Grades 3 to 5 / Maximum 25 Weston Public Schools Grades K to 1 / Max of 21 Grades 2 / Max of 22 Grades 3 to 5/ Max of 24 Wilton Public Schools Grades K to 1/ 18 to 20 Grades 2 to 5 / 20 to 22 Other District Norwalk Public School Grades K to 2 / Max of 22 Grades 3 to 5/ Max of 24 4 Source: District websites

Projected Average Class Size 5 Source: Darien Public Schools Proposed Budget

2014 – 15 Projected Darien Class Sizes Grades K to student or less recommended in four comparable districts Darien K to sections projected over 22 Grades 3 to students or less recommended in all listed Districts Darien 3 to sections projected over 25 9 sections projected over sections projected 24 and higher 6 Source: Darien Public Schools Proposed Budget

Portable Usage at Elementary Schools 7 Source: Darien Public Schools School Number of Portables Years on Campus (Approximate Range) Uses of Portables Hindley One General Education Classroom, Music, Learning Centers, IDEA, TOHI, Band Holmes29Music Ox Ridge418-24Music, Band/Orchestra, IDEA, SRBI Royle49-24Music, Band/Orchestra, IDEA, Office

Chronology of School Construction 8 Source: Darien Public Schools

Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) SRBI Goals Continue to use and leverage in General Education to address student learning needs Data management system / practices Professional training 9

Technology Immediate Requirements Appropriate support and preparation for the roll-out of the Smarter Balanced tests next month Solutions to address the computer needs of K-2 students during the lengthy testing window Long Term Strategic Plan A clear plan for our schools with world class technology solutions and instruction. Including clear funding requirements for equipment requirements as well as the personnel to deploy, maintain and train / support staff. 10

Conclusion 2014/2015 Budget Considerations: Revise formula for instructional aides from section to enrollment, and increase number of instructional aides Funding for professional development Investing to support the move to Smarter Balanced Assessment Facilities: Heating and cooling needs Medium/Long Term Strategic Plan Moving forward…but forward to where? Develop a medium/long-term strategic plan in next months 11