1. Student Services SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 16, 2015 Newton Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT ’ S PROPOSED FISCAL 2016 BUDGET

2. Educational Goals Continue to deliver special education services effectively and efficiently, including attention to the needs of the 18 – 22 year old cohort. Expand and enhance effective, in-district programs. Ensure there is support to effectively assess and address the mental health and well-being of all students K-12, including the ability to engage as necessary with outside partners, experts in the field, and colleagues in the city. Approved by school committee 11-19-14

3. Student Population Increase of 45 students from October 2013 Number of students with special needs including preschool 2,520 Source: NPS Enrollment Analysis Report November 2014 130 students placed out of district or 1.0% of total NPS student population Decrease of six students from January 2014 Source: Student Services Report To School Committee January 2015

4. Student Services Highlights Add an integrated classroom at Day Middle School to support students transitioning from grade 7 to grade 8. Extend the existing citywide middle school SPARK program for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to grade 9 at Newton South. Add 1.0 FTE Inclusion Facilitator at Lincoln-Eliot to support students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten.

5. Student Services Highlights Add 0.3 FTE speech/language pathologist at Lincoln-Eliot to support students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten. Expand the Mobile Elementary Stabilization Program (ESP) to add a 0.5 FTE special educator. Add a 0.5 district wide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide consultation services for students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten.

6. Student Services Highlights Add a 0.2 social worker to support students, assist parents, and provide case management for students placed out of district. Restructure Community Connections program at Newton North. Add a 0.5 BCBA and a 0.5 Social Worker at Oak Hill Middle School.

7. Enrollment Related Increases Projected district increase of 180 students (Enrollment Analysis Report) 11.3 FTE increase Increase Special Education Teachers 3.4 FTE $204,400 Increase Special Education Aides 6.0 FTE $175,000 Increase Aide Specialists 1.5 FTE $52,500 Increase Speech/Language Pathologist0.3 FTE $17,520 Increase Special Education Department Head0.1 FTE $ 3,121