1. 1 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sprague Board of Education Presentation March 12, 2015 Presented by: Sprague Board of Education Terri Woronecki, Chairman  Janet Piezzo, Vice Chairman  Linda Stefon, Secretary Joseph Osowski, Public Relations Officer  David Giroux  Geraldine Meadows  Michael Smith and Dr. Judy Benson-Clarke, Superintendent

2. 2 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Mission Statement The mission of the Sprague Public School Community is to provide a center of learning which encourages participation in challenging learning activities by providing a safe environment, relevant curriculum, cultural literacy, diverse opportunities, guidance for the future and family engagement.

3. 3 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Board of Education Goals Goal 1 Increase student achievement. Objectives A. Provide quality, standards-based, culturally responsive and relevant curriculum for our preK-8 students (including the Core Knowledge sequence). B. Insure teachers and administrators provide relevant, meaningful and engaging instruction to meet the needs of our preK-8 students (including intervention, enrichment, and interdisciplinary instruction). C. Support the four basics that students and staff need in order to succeed: outstanding teaching, sufficient and well-designed learning time and strong accountability to make sure both money and time are used well and that our students are getting ahead.

4. 4 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Board of Education Goals Goal 2 Achieve resource equity and equality of opportunity; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation. Objectives A. Provide full-day kindergarten. B. Provide a quality pre-school program. C. Extend opportunities for learning in PreK-8 for students in need. D. Develop alternatives to meet the needs of under performing students. E. Support a physically, emotionally, socially safe and healthy learning and teaching environment for students and staff. F. Provide world language and international knowledge/awareness education across all grade levels.

5. 5 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Board of Education Goals Goal 3 Encourage greater parental/family involvement at Sayles School at all grade levels. Objectives A. Engage families meaningfully in the success of all students (from attendance to homework, etc.). The Sprague Board of Education will work with administrators, teachers, families and students to accomplish these goals and objectives during the next five years. Adopted September 6, 2006 Revised August 15, 2007

6. 6 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sayles School has an excellent staff that strives to provide a world class education for ALL students through a focus on: Creativity and Innovation The Arts Global Learning Strong Academic Skills Technology Core Knowledge

7. 7 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Guiding Principles Any reductions should be furthest from classrooms whenever possible Maintain support for programs that show demonstrable results Support programs and services that are part of the branding of Sayles School Reduction in force is best accomplished through retirements or resignations whenever possible

8. 8 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget District Information Fiscal and legal responsibility for students preschool through grade 12 or age 21 Special Education Programming (ages 3 to 21) For students who qualify to receive Birth to 3 Services, transition meetings can begin at 2 years old For some students, programming continues until June 30 th of the year following their 21 st birthday Students attending at least 18 schools Sprague collaborating with at least 15 service providers and evaluators School Readiness Program requirements Successfully meeting the needs of a transient population

9. 9 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Some of the Programs and Services Impacted Through Time Building, Equipment and Other Repairs State Science Fair Participation Future Problem Solvers Activities Library Staff Singapore Math Conference Core Knowledge Conference Art and Music Supplies Executive Assistant Special Education Teaching Staff Graduation Costs Library Books Occupational Therapy Services Physical Education and Health Supplies Replacement Student Desks and Chairs Speech Therapy Services Teacher Supplies

10. 10 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Today More special education students are entering high school (10) than exiting (3) which means higher special education tuition costs 14 high school students were budgeted to receive special education services in the 2014/15 budget 23 high school students are projected to receive special education services during the 2015/16 school year Almost 55% of the students at Sayles School are economically disadvantaged 8 Sprague students in Grades Pre-K through 8 are enrolled in magnet and charter schools for the 2015/16 school year Sprague has a transient population Sayles School does NOT have declining enrollment The Norwich Free Academy’s recent tuition increases have increased at a greater percent than the overall increase to Sprague’s education budget Sprague’s per pupil spending was 30 th in the state in 2005-2006 Sprague’s per pupil spending was 130 th in the state in 2013-2014 Sprague has the lowest per pupil spending as compared to towns that border Sprague and towns that transport students to the Norwich Free Academy and pay tuition to the Norwich Free Academy Common Core implementation funding New Teacher evaluation model funding Increased behavioral needs requiring expertise

11. 11 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Budget Assumptions Enrollment (approximately):375 PreK-8 149 High School Staffing will be increased to support students with special needs Educational Cost Sharing will remain level or decrease There will be no additional federal funds

12. 12 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Outside Funds and Savings 2012/2013 Savings realized from switching insurance to state partnership$203,343 2012/2013 Savings realized from 3 retirements in 11/12 school year$ 79,121 2011/2012 Federal Education Job Funds$152,062 2010/2011 ARRA Funds$ 94,001 2009/2010 ARRA Funds$418,893 2010/2011 Title II D Technology Funds$ 22,485 2009/2010 Title II D Technology Funds$ 36,903

13. 13 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Budget History Fiscal Year Approved Board Budget Increase Decrease YOY % Federal Education Job Funds Title II D Tech Grant ARRA FundsECS Entitlements Transportation Grant Budget Paid by Tax Dollars % of Budget Paid by Tax Dollars 2014/15$ 6,027,3310.85% $ 2,604,337 $ 49,926$ 3,324,49055.16% 2013/14$ 5,978,753-0.25% $ 2,646,719 $ 62,584$ 3,269,45054.68% 2012/13$ 5,993,7370.00% $ 2,623,273 $ 56,548$ 3,313,91655.29% 2011/12$ 5,993,7372.60%$ 152,062 $ 2,600,651 $ 119,573 $ 3,121,45152.08% 2010/11$ 5,841,6750.56% $ 22,485$ 94,001 $ 2,229,683 $ 119,753 $ 3,091,28152.92% 2009/10$ 5,808,912-0.23% $ 36,903$ 418,893 $ 2,530,382 $ 133,489 $ 3,033,10452.21% 2008/09$ 5,822,3101.58% $ 2,530,382 $ 171,534 $ 3,120,39453.59% 2007/08$ 5,731,6351.08% $ 2,491,059 $ 143,514 $ 3,097,06254.03% 2006/07 $ 5,670,6082.20% $ 2,364,382 $ 134,030 $ 3,172,19655.94% 2005/06$ 5,548,6394.55% $ 2,335,079 $ 134,030 $ 3,079,53055.50%

14. 14 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Growth in Free and Reduced Lunch 2002 to 2015 Source: Strategic School Profile and Director of School Nutrition

15. 15 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Historical Trends 2002 to 2015 Source: Strategic School Profile, Director of School Nutrition and Shipman and Goodwin

16. 16 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Towns that Border Sprague Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management

17. 17 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Towns that Border Sprague Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management

18. 18 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sprague and NFA Tuition Increases / Decreases Source: Sprague Board of Education and Norwich Free Academy

19. 19 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Towns that send students to NFA Source: CT Bureau of Grants Management

20. 20 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Towns that send students to NFA Source: Strategic School Profile and CT Bureau of Grants Management

21. 21 Year State Rank in Per-Pupil Spending 2005-200630 2006-200736 2007-200850 2008-200985 2009-201069 2010-201164 2011-2012101 2012-2013125 2013-2014130 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Sprague’s State Rank in Per-Pupil State Ranking Source: Shipman and Goodwin and CT Bureau of Grants Management

22. 22 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget FY 2015-2016 Budget

23. 23 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Student Enrollment Projections (Regular Education PreK-12)

24. 24 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Student Enrollment Projections (Special Education PreK-12)

25. 25 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Budget Highlights – Cost Savings Enrollment audit Strategic pursuit of grants CREC (Cooperative Purchasing Program) Educational purchasing accounts Competitive Energy Services Cash-back credit card Reduced use of outside special education testers Webinars Medicaid reimbursement State reimbursement of transportation costs to magnet schools Collaborate with other districts for special education transportation School-within-a-school special education capacity Reassigned staff as appropriate Regionalized healthcare insurance pooling Open source software Khan Academy

26. 26 Sprague School District 2015-2016 Budget Budget Highlights Budget 2014-2015 Budget 2015-2016 Difference 2015-2016 Salaries Certified:$1,818,759$1,873,294$54,535 Salaries Non-Certified:$757,569$797,299$39,730 Special Education Tuition (Elementary) :$102,496$45,553$(56,943) Special Education Tuition (High School) :$284,729$599,097$314,368 Special Education Paraprofessionals:$138,327$197,660$59,333 Norwich Free Academy Tuition:$829,564$802,399$(27,165) Common Core Implementation:$30,000 $0