1. CITY AND SCHOOL BUDGET FORUM February 11th, 2015 FY 16 Budget Discussions Dr. Toni Jones, Superintendent Falls Church City Public Schools

2. Budget Framework How The Budget Process Works

3. School Board Guidance Be thoughtful and mindful of our community Stay true to the Work Plan which was guided by our community through a Community Visioning process Only ask for what it takes to maintain great schools

4. Staff Collaboration Needs Vs. Wants

5. Work Plan

6. #1 Revenue and Spending History

7. Sources of Operating Revenue Federal Funding 1.1% Carry Forward 1.3% Other 2.1% State Funding 13.1% City Transfer “Local Funding” 82.4% Local Funding State Funding Other Carry Forward Federal Funding 95.5%

8. Spending By Category

9. Two Year Trend

10. 2008-2015 School Spending Comparison

11. Growth in People vs. Growth in Funds for Instruction

12. City Transfer Per Pupil 17% Less Than in FY07 (Inflation Adjusted)

13. #2 Challenges for FY 16 Budget

14. 1. Rapidly Increasing Student Enrollment

15. Enrollment Over Time The Last 30 Years Have Been Trending Up

16. Preparing for An Increase of +100 Students Next Year

17. Challenges 2. Inflation Driven Fixed Costs

18. FY 16 Budget Fixed Costs VRS Retirement$3,630,660 ($86,860) City Retirement $ 303,280 ($33,000) Health Insurance$3,315,930 + $ 461,930 ERIP $ 300,680 + $ 2,920 Total Fixed Costs $7,550,550 Increase of $344,990 from FY 15 Budget

19. Challenges 3. Managing Aging Facilities Old HVAC, Poor ADA Access, Inadequate electrical, old roofs, aging pipes… George Mason is a Concern

20. Challenges 4. Mentoring New Staff Adding new staff faster than ever in our history The craft of teaching is changing more rapidly than ever in our history Professional Development is Critical

21. Professional Staff Experience in FCCPS 248 Staff Members 100% 126 New within 5 Years 51% 81 New within 2 Years 33%

22. Challenges 5. Maintaining Small Class Sizes

23. Class Size History 2014-2015 20072010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-2015 Proposed 2014-2015 ACTUAL K 20 2422 21 (10 sections) +1 16-17 (10 sections) 1 232220232022 (10 sections) +1 20-21 (10 sections) 2 202121-22242321 (9 sections) +1 20-21 (9 sections) 3 22-2324-252224-252122 (9 sections) +1 22-23 (9 sections) 4 23-242424-25242322 (8 sections) + 0 21-22 (8 Sections) 5 23-242424-25242222 (9 sections) +1 21-22 (9 sections) 6 23222824-252423 (8 sections) +1 22-23 (8 sections) 7 20 23242322 (8 sections) +0 21-22 (8 sections) 8 25-262323 (9 sections) +0 20-21 (9 sections)

24. 2014-2015 Largest Grade Level Groups in FCCPS History 1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 5 th Grade 6 th Grade 10 th Grade Preschool The School Board Increased Class Size Policy in 2012

25. Challenges 6. Closing the Gap on Teacher Pay

26. Excellent Staff COMPETE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 RETAIN RECRUIT

27. Recruit, Retain, Compete 2015 Recruitment… We Started without 4 Positions Filled at MEH 1 Position Still Unfilled as of February, 2015 Compete…We Can’t Compete for Experienced Teaching Staff Compete…We can Compete for Beginning Educators Retain… We have lost staff to other school divisions

28. Regional Salary Gap Starting SalariesTeacher Salaries Step 9, Masters Degree Maximum Teacher Salaries Arlington$47,282Arlington$71,982Arlington$109,078 Alexandria$46,774Alexandria$70,808Prince William$106,448 Fairfax$46,756Montgomery$67,723Alexandria$106,197 Loudoun$46,422FCCPS$63,012Manassas Park$103,656 Montgomery$46,410Prince William$60,662Montgomery$103,634 Manassas City$46,078Prince George$60,188Manassas City$103,412 Prince William$45,370Fairfax$59,590Loudoun$103,074 Prince George’s$44,799Manassas Park$55,879Fairfax$100,898 FCCPS$44,733Manassas City$55,562FCCPS$100,437 Manassas Park$43,219Loudoun$55,078Prince George$91,752

29. Comparison to Arlington in 2013-2014 * FCCPS WAS LOWER ON EVERY STEP AT EVERY LEVEL BachelorsBachelors +18MastersMasters +30 Year 5-$4,734-$5,871-$3,904-$4,515 Year 10-$13,058-$13,573-$10,645-$11,543 Year 15-$21,205-$15,822-$16,936 Year 25-$6,322-$6,880

30. 2014-2015 First Year of a …..FOUR YEAR PLAN TO CLOSE THE GAP BachelorsBachelors +18MastersMasters +30 Year 5-$4,734 -$3,953 -$5,871 -$4,826 -$3,904 -$3,372 -$4,515 -$3,853 Year 10-$13,058 -$10,307 -$13,573 -$10,720 -$10,645 -$8,552 -$11,543 -$9,253 Year 15-$21,205 -$16,561 -$15,822 -$12,556 -$16,936 -$13,426 Year 25-$6,322 -$5,466 -$6,880 -$5,921

31. #3 Budget Priorities

32. FY 16 2 nd Year of Our Multi-year Budgeting Approach Three Year Outlook for Programs and Services Four Year Outlook for Professional Staff Compensation

33. Excellent Support Staff Staying Competitive for Support Staff

34. Increased Students +600 Staffing Shifts to Fund Teachers in the Classrooms 2007200820102013201420152016 Secretarial 20 181718 Bus Drivers 7888.7510.510.411.0 Custodians 24.5 22.023.022.0 Maintenance 6666666

35. Small Classes K-2 Class Size Target 22 3 rd -8 th Class Size Target 24 9 th -12 th Class Size Target 120 Student Load Greatest Class Size Challenges will be at TJ

36. Small Classes Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Encore Teacher MEH World Language MEH GM Math GM Science GM History GM English Special Education Increased Counselor TJ Increased Assistant Principal TJ and MD Increased Music MD Increased Art MD Increase Media MD MEH Special Education Liaison Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning, and Achievement

37. Modern and Secure Schools TJ Completed! Thackrey Preschool Completed! Mount Daniel, FY 16 Focus!

38. FY 16 Mount Daniel Budget Considerations Food Service Increases Maintenance and Custodial Adjustments Trailer Enhancements for Early Childhood Weather Related Expenses Large Scale Move- Vacating 45,000 square feet

39. Readiness for Learning Continue to Support and Enhance ESOL Summer Academy Adding Support at GM for an ESOL Classroom Assistant Continue to Increase Translation Services

40. Readiness for Learning Commitment to Provide Internet Access 24-7 for Families in Need Falls Church Education Foundation Funded “Hot Spots” for Homes

41. #4 Budget Request

42. Recommended Budget 2015-2016

43. Superintendent’s Proposed Three Options

44. Budget Options What Stays Constant … 5.9% Fixed Costs Shift $278,440 in Current Positions Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+ students 4.3% Fixed Costs Shift $278,440 in Current Positions Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+ students 2.4% Fixed Costs Shift $278,440 in Current Positions Zero New Positions for Growth of 100+ students

45. Budget Options What Are the Budget Trade-offs? … 5.9% 2 nd Year of Four-Year Salary Plan Restore Maintenance $25,000 Support Staff Step Maintain Current Staffing Ratio 4.3% 2 nd Year of Five-Year Salary Plan Restore Maintenance $25,000 Support Staff StepReduction of 5.0 FTE 2.4% 2 nd Year of Six-Year Salary Plan No Restoration to Maintenance Support Staff Adjustment 1-1.5% Reduction of 10.0 FTE

46. Budget Work Session Options What Are the Budget Trade-offs? … Sample FLAT 0% 2 nd Year of Four-Year Salary Plan No Restoration to MaintenanceNo Support Staff Improvements Reduction of 20.6 FTE

47. Total Proposed Operating Budget Three Options City Transfer $38,932,500 5.9% Other Revenue $7,945,300 0.9% Total Increase 5.1% City Transfer $38,341,200 4.3% Other Revenue $7,945,300 0.9% Total Increase 3.7% City Transfer $37,644,000 2.4% Other Revenue $7,945,300 0.9% Total Increase 2.2%

48. What Could Change Cost of Competing Other State Revenue Health Insurance VRS City Retirement

49. Future Dates Budget Work Sessions/Hearings Completed January 13 th Budget Presentation January 20 th Work Session January 27 th Work Session February 2 nd Work Session February 7 th Work Session February 10th Work Session February 11 th PTA Joint Budget Meeting Future Sessions February 17 th Work Session February 24 Work Session School Board Proposed Budget Goes to City Council March 3 rd *Alternate Adoption Date if Needed March 14 th Town Hall (Joint City and Schools) April 4 th Town Hall (Joint City and Schools) April 27 th City Adopts FY 16 Budget May 5 th Board Adopts FY 16 School Budget www.fccps.org/budget

50. $1,840,200 Omitted From Superintendent’s FY 16 Request Additional Staff at Every School (ESOL, Gifted, etc.) Maintenance Equipment and Staff Custodial Equipment and Staff Transportation Vehicles and Staff Materials and Supplies (All Schools) Professional Development