1. FY19 Budget Greenfield Public Schools Ways & Means Presentation
APRIL 25, 2018
Standard I: Instructional Leadership
Standard II: Management & Operations
Standard IV: Professional Culture

2. Student Enrollment
Current Enrollment (17-18): Projected Enrollment (18-19): 1835
Increase: 90 students, including ELL students
Academy of Early Learning (pre-K)- 121 students
Elementary Schools (K-4)
Federal Street School – 253 students
Four Corners School – 252 students
Newton School students
Greenfield Middle School
Greenfield Middle School (Gr 5-7) – 286 students
Math & Science Academy (Gr 4-7)- 97 students
Greenfield High School (Gr 8 -12) – 462 students

3. Foundation Enrollment FY19 (includes vocational and out of district students)

4. FY19 Budget Aligned to Strategic Plan

5. Summary of FY19 Operating Cost Increases

6. Superintendents Budget Request
0.59% decrease from FY18 to FY19

7. Superintendent budget decreases compared to FY18 by $112,093 (0.59%)
SC increases Superintendent budget by $120,500 (0.64%)
Mayor’s budget
-$828,956 (-4.36%)

8. Per Pupil Spending

9. FY19 Local Aid Estimates Updated Cherry Sheet Revenue
(as of April 18, 2018)
State Aid & Choice-In Revenue
Chapter 70
$ ,236,677.00
Circuit Breaker
$ , (estimated)
Charter Tuition
$ ,583.00
School Choice
$ ,589.00
TOTAL
$ 13,569,849

10. FY19 Budget Needs Compared to FY18
2 SPED Teachers $ 102,249
Classroom Teacher (FSS) $ 49,366
Behaviorist (District) $ 51,093
ELL Teacher $ 49,366
.5 Psychologist $ 18,434
1 SPED Instructional Assistant $ 16,000
Assistant SPED Director (.3 FTE) $ 18,000

11. Budget Process Priorities: FY2019
Staff classrooms for increased student enrollment
Support mental and behavioral health, including more school psychologists and behavioral support
Meet state and federal mandates for pupil services
Increase English Language Learner support due to increased need and CPR State Audit Report
Strengthen cost-effective programs in-district, instead of costly out-of-district placements

12. Appropriate Use of Reserves
GPS strives to create a balanced budget that addresses the current needs of students while positioning our district for long- term financial stability.
The FY19 Budget takes into account the School Committee’s Revolving Funds Policy (DBE)
Best practice calls on most accounts for 1 year’s receipts being “carried forward” each fiscal year, creating financial stability and preventing mid-year layoffs.

13. Choice In Fy18: 100% of “Choice In” seats filled
Average of ~100 students/ year accepted in Choice-In seats.
Maximum Choice In seat capacity set by School Committee each year.
$576,589 School Choice Receipts

14. Impacts of Proposed Budget Cut
$828,956 in proposed cuts to the School Committee budget
Big picture?
Teachers across all grades from a growing district
Loss of resources for a growing Special Education department
Less resources for student needs (social, emotional, mental)
Lack of teachers in areas of critical state/federal mandates
Increased class sizes
Fewer maintenance staff

15. Every Child’s Success
Is Our Mission
Questions?