superintendent's report to boe 11.18.2013
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Presentation slides accompanying Superintendent's report to the Orange Board of Education on November 18, 2013.TRANSCRIPT
Superintendent’s ReportNovember 18, 2013
VETERANS DAY: RACE BROOK
• Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro -- Keynote Speaker
• Students participated in a ‘good deeds’ bingo card challenge and raised $780 for ‘House of Heroes’
• Slide show honoring the school’s Veterans
VETERANS DAY: PECK PLACE
• Coffee and…• Vocal Concert• “Service
Medley”• 2 student
speakers• Student
Council raised $386 with ribbon sale -- donated to VFW.
• Teachers, “Jeans for Troops,” raised $200+.
VETERANS DAY: TURKEY HILL
• Beautifully decorated path…
• Presented each Veteran with a certificate
• Student speakers
• “Proud to be an American”… ‘Stand up!’
2011 - 12
2012 - 13
2013 - 14
June Sept June Sept June
Beginners
Peck Place 25
11
30Race Brook 33 26 30Turkey Hill 20 17 11Total Beginners 78 54 71
Advanced
Peck Place 29
33
24Race Brook 27 34 48Turkey Hill 27 28 24Total Advanced 83 95 96
Total 162 149 167 Total Peck 54 44 54Total Race Brook 60 60 78Total Turkey Hill 47 45 35
ORCHESTRA Stats by Year
2011 - 12
2012 - 13
2013 - 14
Sept June Sept June Sept June
Beginners
Peck Place 24 18
27 24
31Race Brook 18 15 38 31 29Turkey Hill 8 4 21 18 22
Total Beginners 50 37 86 73 82
Advanced
Peck Place
9 8
18Race Brook 11 9 23Turkey Hill 4 4 10
Total Advanced 24 21 51
Total 50 37 110 94 133 Total Peck 24 18
36 32
49Total Race Brook 18 15 49 40 52Total Turkey Hill 8 4 25 22 32
BAND Stats by Year
153
147
2011
162
2013
300
Why is this important?
Research supports music in the elementary grades Greater observable physical development in
the brain after 2 years of music training 27% higher standardized math scores For student who stick with music, 63 points
higher verbal and 44 points higher math … SAT scores (College Board)
Closes gaps Affects all students, regardless of their
ethnicity, “at-risk” status, or socio-economic background
Why is this important?
Needs for Memorial Day Parade
Full uniforms? Partial uniforms, as in blouses or
jackets with black pants? T-shirts and black pants… or jeans? Some marching instruments – i.e.
light-weight drums with neck straps
RFP Walk-Throughs at Turkey Hill and Race Brook
This year's theme is “Nature's Fury” Each of the 3 teams:
Chose a community that could experience a natural disaster
Researched problems with that disaster Created an innovative solution Programmed new EV3 robots -- navigate
around tree debris… locate batteries, flashlights, radios
Shelton High School on November 23rd.
First LEGO League
Two 21st Century Winners in “Lights On After School”
The CT After School Network poster competition.
Each winner is receiving a check for $25 and a congratulatory letter.
Marin Cunningham, Grade 3Peck Place
Carsten Fielosh, Grade 6
Race Brook
Birth Year # of BirthsKindergarten
Year#
Kindergarten% Increase
2000 106 2005 163 + 54%
2001 106 2006 168 + 58%
2002 114 2007 170 + 49%
2003 122 2008 162 + 33%
2004 118 2009 162 + 37%
2005 91 2010 144 + 58%
2006 101 2011 146 + 45%
2007 107 2012 158 + 47%
2008* 77* 2013* 106* + 37%
2009+ 66+ 2014+ (93)+ (+ 40%)
2010 69 2015 (96) (+ 40%)
2011 96 2016 (134) (+ 40%)
2012 95 2017 (133) (+ 40%)
Historical and Projected Kindergarten Enrollments
Why is this important?
Long-term vs. short-term planning 106 students in kindergarten this year; 7 sections
= 13 - 14 students per class Divided into 3 first grades in the elementary
schools next year; 6 sections = 17 students per class
Approximately 95 kindergarteners next year; 6 sections = 15 – 16 students per class
Teaching assignments and preparations These small classes will track all the way through
the grades Changing teachers from one grade-level to the
next
“Keeping Focus on Student Growth in a Time of Rapid Change”
Janet Robinson, Superintendent of the Year Recent Legislative Policies –
overwhelming? 15 major changes Childhood obesity and exercise; recess & food --
rewards & discipline School Safety & Security Committees Template to submit plans to DESPP, based on
DESPP standards (Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection)
CABE / CAPSS Convention: November 14 - 17
Recent Legislative Policies Mental first aid training, train-the-trainer
model, by July 2014 All K – 3 teachers must participate in a
Reading Survey (not test) – survey results = professional development for teachers
Cannot use PowerSchool reminders for voting – only a town-wide system… only the First Selectman
CABE / CAPSS Convention: November 14 - 17
Governor was a guest speaker Yes – funding all of the submitted
technology projects at the construction rate Determined by town wealth, 20% - 80%
sliding scale Orange = 36.43%
Crisis Communications Nutmeg Board of Education
Erroneously dealt with some of the new legislation
CABE / CAPSS Convention: November 14 - 17
Develop DepartmentalSchool Budgets
December
Develop DepartmentalSchool Budgets
December
OVERALL OBJECTIVE: 0-based budgeting, lowest possible tax increase
Grand List Forecast January
Grand List Forecast January
Work to Finalize Budgets
February/March
Work to Finalize Budgets
February/March
Present to BOFMarch
Present to BOFMarch
1 2 3 4
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FY 2014 - 2015
page 24
• Report from Director of Finance / Town Assessor
• “Estimate % of grand list growth”
• Any increase in spending over & above 0.5% would result in tax increases on a “1-for-1” basis.
OVERALL BUDGET DETAILS3 MAJOR COMPONENTS
Town Budget Hearing page 25
FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14
Adopted Board of FinanceTotal Budget Approved
$20,748,073 $21,510,889 $762,816 3.7%
$17,766,888 $18,250,055 $483,167 2.7%
$20,687,700 $21,602,722 $915,022 4.4%
$40,290 $41,500 $1,210 3.0%
$59,242,951 $61,405,166 $2,162,215 3.6%Total Budget
TOWN BUDGET
Orange Public Schools
Amity Regional Schools
Amity-School Resource Officer
BUDGET SUMMARY, FY 2012 - 2013
Amount CHANGE
%CHANGE
Budget Component
Town of Orange, CT
2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BUDGET SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION 2012-2013Budget
2013-2014Proposed
Increase/ (Decrease)
Central Office $486,660 $566,288 16.4%
Classroom Teachers $6,364,736 $6,388,781 0.4%
Non-Certified Staff $547,795 $596,206 8.8%
Special Education $3,157,784 $3,267,725 3.4%
Pupil Transportation $735,607 $752,094 2.2%
Employee Benefits $3,398,057 $3,523,093 3.7%
Curriculum & Professional Development
$349,075 $337,293 -3.4%
Instructional Programs $558,976 $640,030 14.5%
Building Operations $1,456,787 $1,475,280 1.3%
Property/Liability Insurance $101,850 $101,850 0%
Building Principals $384,879 $388,728 1%
Technology (and Other) $270,127 $338,695 25.4%
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
$17,766,888
$18,250,055 2.7%
Orange Education Budget Key Budget Drivers
0
5
10
15
15
20
Budget (MM)
% Increase
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
1.0%
Risks :
Security Monitors - $71,169Mold Remediation - $45,964Pension Contributions - $16,200Special Ed-Grants - $14,615Contractual Salaries - $26,209
- $174,157
Opportunities:
Teacher Salaries + $122,500Contractual Salaries + $62,993
+ $185,493
0.6% 0.9%
Infrastructure Upgrades Funded by Bond:
Turkey Hill Boiler $1,330,849 Race Brook Boiler $1,796,961 Peck Roof $791,526 Turkey Hill Roof $697,207 Race Brook Roof$808,476 Security Upgrades $627,000
Avg. % Increase over 5 years 1.2%
1.0%
2013-14 Baseline Budget $18,250,055
FY ENDING
2.7%
$18.3M $17.8M
$17.5M $17.3M $17.2M
Board of Ed Cost Savings Analysis: Reliant Energy
Electricity Demand 1,378,947kwh x 0.0965 = $133,068 = Current Rate
1,378,947 kwh x 0.0795 = $109,626 = New Rate
Annual Savings = $23,442
ENERGY STRATEGY: