springfield public schools operating budget
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Springfield Public Schools
1550 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
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Fiscal Year
2016
Springfield Public Schools
1550 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
www.springfieldpublicschools.com
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Fiscal Year
2017
Springfield Public Schools
1550 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Fiscal Year
2021
Springfield Public Schools Operating Budget
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Springfield Public
Schools
July 1, 2020 ~ June 30, 2021
Fiscal Year 2021
Operating Budget
School Committee Members
Honorable Mayor Domenic Sarno, Chairman Christopher Collins, Vice Chairman (Wards 6 & 7)
Barbara Gresham (Wards 4 & 5)
Denise Hurst (At-Large Member) Attorney Peter Murphy (Wards 2 & 8)
LaTonia Monroe Naylor (At-Large Member)
Maria Perez (Wards 1 & 3)
Daniel J. Warwick Superintendent of Schools
May 7, 2020
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T H E P U B L I C S C H O O L S of S P R I N G F I E L D, M A S S A C H U S E T T S 1550 Main Street, Springfield MA, 01103
A Message from the Superintendent of Schools Daniel J. Warwick:
In my more than 40 years working for Springfield Public Schools, never have I experienced anything like the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented event disrupted every aspect of our organization, including budget and finance. As the District faced unexpected expenditures while coping with COVID-19, the level of fastidiousness with which our budget is crafted each year, has never been so important. Cut or consolidated expenditures, carefully constructed investments in education programming and commitment to community laid a foundation strong enough to provide options and solutions as we weathered the global pandemic. Through it all, work to create the FY 2021 budget continued apace as challenges continued to emerge. Whereas we once expected $20 million of available funds to invest for FY 2021 as a result of the Student Opportunity Act, the funding recommended in the Governor’s budget left us with an allocation of just $3.5 million. In addition, charter school assessments and pension contributions continue to place a major strain on our budget. However, with a relentless eye turned towards students, I am proud that we have once again crafted a budget that allocates all available Student Opportunity Act (SOA) funds to schools, providing teachers and students with resources to ensure graduates exit Springfield Public Schools poised for success in their college or career path of the 21st. This budget allocates $3.5 million of SOA funds to schools to spend on evidence-based programs to support our highest need student subgroups. These programs include increased personnel and services to support holistic student needs, inclusion/co-teaching for students with disabilities and English learners, supporting educators to implement high-quality, aligned curriculum, and community partnerships for in-school enrichment and wraparound services. Additionally, the District continues to invest in Pre-K by converting 300 seats from half-day to full-day. I would like to thank the hardworking Budget and Finance team, under the leadership of Patrick Roach for their tireless efforts; our community partners for their dedication and commitment and our School Committee, chaired by Mayor Domenic Sarno for their continued support and leadership.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Warwick Superintendent of Schools
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Administrative Organization
The School Committee governs Springfield Public Schools, which is a department of the municipal
government of the City of Springfield. The School Committee is comprised of the Mayor as Chairperson,
six members elected directly by the public, and a non-voting student representative. According to M.G.L
Ch. 71, § 37, the School Committee is responsible for creating the District’s policies and goals as well as
evaluating the effectiveness of their implementation. To ensure their goals are achieved, the Committee
is also empowered with hiring a Superintendent to implement the policies and adopting an annual budget
that will align resources to accomplish the goals.
Made up of School Committee members, eight standing sub-committees meet to discuss the details of
various issues, and report to the full committee for official action. Functioning similarly to a corporate
board of directors, the School Committee is responsible for setting the District’s overall direction. The
eight standing sub-committees include:
1. Student, Parent Concerns Committee
2. Buildings and Maintenance Committee
3. Legislative and Contracts Committee
4. Curriculum and Programs Committee
5. Budget and Finance Committee
6. Vocational Education Committee
7. Technology Committee
8. School Safety Committee
9. Staff Demographics*
*Special sub-committee
SUPERINTENDENT
Hired by the School Committee, the Superintendent is responsible for managing the daily operations of
the District, as well as implementing the policies adopted by the School Committee. Functioning similarly
to a corporate chief executive officer, the Superintendent is empowered with the day-to-day decision
making authority, but remains accountable to the board.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
The Assistant Superintendent of Schools reports directly to the Superintendent, providing leadership
assistance in the operational side of the school department. The Assistant Superintendent directly
supervises the Operation Leadership Team, School Redesign, Student Attendance, Extended Time
Instructional Programs, Adult Basic Education Services, Springfield School Volunteers, Athletics, Parent &
Community Engagement, Information Technology, and Student Services.
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DIVISION CHIEFS (CABINET)
The Superintendent has structured the organization into nine divisions, including the Assistant
Superintendent. Each division has its own mission. All major decisions in the organization flow through
one of these nine channels. The nine channels are Curriculum & Instruction, Communications, Business
and Financial Services, Human Resources, Parent and Community Engagement, Special Education, Student
Services, Information Technology and School Operations. School Operations also includes Chief School
Officers (CSO) who each manage a zone of schools within the District.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Instructional Leadership Team’s (ILT) purpose is to ensure that Springfield Public Schools’ curriculum
and instruction are rigorous, aligned, and assessed. The team reviews student and district data, and
provides guidance on how to improve outcomes.
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Mission Statement
VISION
A Culture of Equity & Proficiency
MISSION: THE SPRINGFIELD PROMISE
The Springfield Promise is to:
➢ Develop global citizens that are productive 21st Century leaders;
➢ Graduate students ready for college and career, able to compete in today’s changing world;
➢ Attract knowledgeable, highly effective, diverse educators and staff who want to work in a high
performing district; and,
➢ Engage parents and community members as essential partners in sustaining
A Culture of Equity and Proficiency.
CORE VALUES
➢ A promise that all students graduate college and career ready
➢ Every student is known
➢ Safe learning environments
➢ Stakeholders are valued and treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect
➢ Open honest two-way communication
➢ Effective instruction using technology to personalize learning
➢ Equity, accountability, and trust
➢ Teamwork and kindness
THEORY OF ACTION
IF…there are highly effective, knowledgeable, and diverse principals and teachers in every school who can
create a learning environment of respect and mutual accountability, use data to differentiate instruction
and empower each student to achieve,
THEN…all students will graduate prepared to be successful in college and career in A Culture of Equity &
Proficiency.
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Strategic Priorities & Goals Strategic Priority #1
We will implement the following key initiatives:
➢ Recruiting and retaining a highly effective and diverse staff
➢ Expanding job-embedded professional development in support of
digitally enhanced instructional practices;
➢ Advancing mentoring programs at the teacher and administrator level;
➢ Implementing the educator evaluation system with fidelity;
➢ Monitoring progress using a performance management system
aligned with the school improvement plans; and,
➢ Providing digital tools that support the development and delivery of engaging and personalized
learning.
Strategic Priority #2
We will accomplish this strategic priority by:
➢ Expanding curricular resources (e.g., model lessons, e-textbooks and
digital content) aligned to Massachusetts curriculum standards;
➢ Focusing on literacy across all curriculum areas with an emphasis in
the early grades;
➢ Implementing a Literacy and Numeracy Plan emphasizing a multi-
tiered system of support to differentiate instruction at all levels;
➢ Increasing the alignment and rigor of formative and summative assessments;
➢ Implementing technology tools in support of instruction aligned to standards; and,
➢ Preparing students and teachers for next generation assessments, featuring online exams and
performance tasks.
➢ Expanding career pathways and vocational opportunities
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Strategic Priority #3
We will accomplish this strategic priority by:
➢ Expanding data dashboards for teachers, principals, and
administrators to include new sources of data and analytical tools;
➢ Developing predictive analytical models to track student progress at
all levels and identify students in need of support;
➢ Providing ongoing professional development and coaching to all staff
on the effective use of data and technology to improve instruction;
➢ Streamlining a program of formative and summative assessments;
➢ Enabling families to access real-time data on their student’s progress and performance; and,
➢ Making decisions for students, schools and the district based on timely, accurate and relevant
data.
Strategic Priority #4
We will accomplish this strategic priority by:
➢ Increasing wraparound services to students and families (e.g., City
Connects, Wrap Around Zones, and other community agencies)
➢ Expanding Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with
fidelity;
➢ Providing all students with tiered academic and social/emotional
interventions based on student data;
➢ Implementing a community data partnership to better support our
students;
➢ Advancing alternative pathways for success for at-risk students:
o Online credit, grade and attendance recovery
o Extended learning opportunities
o Alternative school models
o 9th grade academies
➢ Strengthening parent and community engagement through the implementation of initiatives such
as:
o The Springfield Parent Academy
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o Parent Facilitators
o Parent-Teacher Home Visit Project, and
o Parent and Community focus groups
The Springfield Promise requires organization, coordination, and focus. We have identified four essential
strategic priorities that collectively will raise student achievement. With a relentless focus on these four
priorities, we will ensure that: effective, rigorous instruction occurs in every class every day; that there
are shared high expectations for all students; that students achieve grade level proficiency, and that
students graduate college and career ready.
THE ESSENTIAL PIECES TO RAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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General Fund Operating Budget Overview
Springfield Public Schools’ general fund budget contains the day-to-day costs of providing preschool
through 12th grade and adult educational programs. Although there are mandates and minimum
requirements as to how the funds can be used, the general fund is for the most part unrestricted, and
used to support the goals and initiatives valued by the District.
CHAPTER 70, FOUNDATION BUDGET, AND NET SCHOOL SPENDING
Chapter 70 is the Massachusetts General Law that establishes funding requirements for public school
districts within the State. The law establishes a minimum funding requirement or “foundation budget,”
for each district that seeks to ensure an adequate education consistent with the Education Reform Act of
1993. The law also defines the payments that make up the foundation budget. The State uses a complex
formula to calculate an adequate funding level, which is based on many factors including each district’s
student demographics. Then, considering the community’s wealth, the formula calculates the City’s
required “local contribution” (the amount the municipality can afford). For FY 2021, this amount is $41.9
million. The State then funds the remaining amount with Chapter 70 Aid, which for FY 2021 is $390.3
million.
Ch. 70 Aid + Local Contribution = Required Net School Spending
Included in Chapter 70 is the calculation for meeting “net school spending,” or the minimum amount that
a municipality and school district must spend on education during the fiscal year. Required net school
spending is the sum of Chapter 70 aid and the required local contribution as determined by the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Below is the preliminary net school spending
(NSS) requirement for FY 2021. Final numbers are determined upon approval of the State budget.
Net School Spending Requirement
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021* Change % Chg. Foundation Enrollment 29,533 29,599 29,645 29,553 (92) (0.3%) Foundation Budget $370,375,983 $383,693,958 $411,555,996 $432,231,054 $20,675,058 5.0% Required Local Contribution $37,357,582 $38,246,693 $40,832,170 $41,873,391 $1,041,221 2.6% Chapter 70 Aid $333,018,401 $345,447,265 $370,723,826 $390,357,663 $19,633,837 5.3%
Required Net School Spending $370,375,983 $383,693,958 $411,555,996 $432,231,054 $20,675,058 5.0%
Ch. 70 as % of Foundation 89.9% 90.0% 90.1% 90.3% Required NSS as % of Foundation 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
*These numbers are estimates based on the Governor’s budget.
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REVENUE
Pictured below is a chart depicting revenue trends for both Chapter 70 state aid and the required local
contributions. The main reason for the increase year over year is inflation, changes in foundation
enrollment, and changes to the funding formula for the Foundation Budget:
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
Required Local Contribution 36,682,622 37,357,582 38,246,693 40,832,170 41,873,391
Chapter 70 Aid 319,871,030 333,018,401 345,447,265 370,723,826 390,357,663
Net School Spending 356,553,652 370,375,983 383,693,958 411,555,996 432,231,054
Foundation Budget 356,553,652 370,375,983 383,693,958 411,555,996 432,231,054
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BUDGETARY APPROPRIATION
Springfield Public Schools’ general fund budget appropriation is based on the formula shown below. The
process begins by taking the Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations (DESE) net school
spending (NSS) requirement and reducing it by “Schedule 19,” a DESE allowable per pupil charge for
indirect costs of City administrative services provided to the District. To arrive at the District’s total
appropriation, the funding for adult education, building leases, and costs for transportation are added.
These amounts are broken out because expenditures for these items do not count towards the
expenditures required to meet net school spending and are therefore appropriated in addition to the net
school spending budget.
2018 2019 2020 2021 FINAL FINAL FINAL* Budget Change % Chg. Net School Spending 370,375,983 383,693,958 411,555,996 432,231,054 20,675,058 5.0% - Schedule 19 (3,027,001) (3,048,668) (3,074,344) (3,083,863) (9,519) 0.3% + Other Revenue 791,336 657,699 756,532 944,800 188,268 24.9% + Charter Tuition 7,105,818 7,810,314 8,863,580 11,934,543 3,070,963 34.6%
Adjusted NSS Subtotal 375,246,136 389,113,303 418,101,764 442,026,534 23,924,770 5.7% + Adult Education 333,463 336,252 325,558 344,443 18,885 5.8% + Non-NSS Eligible Leases 999,005 1,017,230 1,600,261 1,780,914 180,653 11.3% + Transportation 30,236,020 32,050,181 32,487,339 35,053,568 2,566,230 7.9% + Pre-K Investment** 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 N/A
Total School Appropriation 407,064,624 422,766,965 452,514,922 479,205,459 26,690,538 5.9%
Total Operating Budget 407,064,624 422,766,965 452,514,922 479,205,459 26,690,538 5.9%
*Note: In the chart above, the FY 2020 overall budget number represents final figures from the State’s budget. This overall total
differs from subsequent reports in this document as the Chief pages include original adopted FY 2020 numbers.
**Beginning in FY 2020, the Pre-K Investment shifted to grant funding.
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EXPENDITURES
Have you ever wondered where the largest costs and investments are in the District’s general fund
budget? The chart below depicts the breakdown of the general fund budget into $1 investments:
Amounts per Dollar Spent
2021 Budget
Instruction $0.67 $320,286,187 Fringe Benefits $0.15 $70,458,117 Transportation $0.07 $35,053,568 Facilities $0.06 $28,751,612 Other** $0.03 $14,731,267 Administrative* $0.02 $9,924,708
TOTAL $1.00 $479,205,459
*Includes the Central Office and other system-wide administrative expenses.
**Includes Information Technology ($7.7 million), School Health Services ($3.6 million), Safety & Security ($2.1 million), and Athletics ($1.3 million).
Other3₵
Instruction67₵
Admin.2₵
Fringe15₵
Facilities6₵
Transportation7₵FY 2021 Expenses
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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WHERE THE MONEY IS MANAGED
Have you ever wondered who controls the District’s money? The chart below breaks down who controls
each dollar in the general fund. It is important to note that the Business & Financial Services section below
includes fringe benefits, facilities management, and transportation, which is mostly school based
spending.
Amounts per Dollar Spent
2021 Budget
School Operations $0.64 $308,404,199 Business & Financial $0.26 $122,733,243 Special Education $0.07 $33,135,832 Information Technology $0.01 $7,713,634 Other* $0.01 $4,379,924 Curriculum & Instruction $0.01 $2,838,627
TOTAL $1.00 $479,205,459
*Other includes Human Resources ($2.6 million), Student Services ($0.4 million), Superintendent ($0.4 million), Communications ($0.3 million), Parent & Community Engagement ($0.5 million), and the School Committee ($0.2 million).
School Operations64₵
Business & Financial26₵
Special Education7₵
IT1₵
Curriculum & Instruction1₵
Other*1₵FY 2021 Expenses
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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General Fund – Divisional Budget
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change Chg. %
Business & Financial 112,331,254 109,361,448 115,839,348 114,925,643 122,733,243 7,807,600 6.8% Communications 365,733 337,460 342,072 350,829 364,710 13,881 4.0% Curriculum & Instruction 3,366,705 3,294,398 3,710,230 2,756,737 2,838,627 81,890 3.0% Human Resources 3,426,179 2,462,745 2,939,854 2,570,103 2,562,885 (7,218) (0.3%)
Information Technology 5,665,215 5,620,623 7,105,115 7,386,285 7,713,634 327,349 4.4% Parent & Community 405,383 298,746 312,351 327,345 468,647 141,302 43.2%
Special Education 29,249,507 29,369,794 25,699,235 27,137,514 33,135,832 5,998,318 22.1% Student Services 239,046 340,743 379,486 377,400 383,399 5,999 1.6%
School Operations 233,008,543 249,575,167 268,310,137 288,488,325 308,404,199 19,915,874 6.9% Superintendent 336,534 341,555 380,090 376,512 397,243 20,731 5.5% School Committee 513,039 553,645 189,372 193,307 203,040 9,733 5.0%
Total General Fund 388,907,138 401,556,324 425,207,290 444,890,000 479,205,459 34,315,459 7.7%
Business & Financial25.61%
Comm.0.08%
Curric. & Instr.0.59%
HR0.53%
IT1.61%PACE
0.10%
Special Education6.91%
Student Services0.08%
School Committee0.04%
School Operations64.36%
Superintendent0.08%
FY 2021 Projected Expenses by Chief
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Business Operations & Financial Services MISSION
The Office of Business and Financial Services, under the direction of the Chief Financial & Operations
Officer (CFOO), and in collaboration with principals and administrative department heads, develops
individual school and department budgets, which comprise the operating budget for the District; provides
support and oversight; and maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as policies set
by the School Committee. In addition, the CFOO also oversees the Facilities, Transportation, Grants
Management, and Food Service Departments.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change %
Chg. Personnel Services 65,947,983 61,977,667 65,958,388 66,174,779 71,195,933 5,021,154 7.6% Supplies & Services 46,383,271 47,383,781 49,880,959 48,750,864 51,537,310 2,786,446 5.7%
Total Business & Financial 112,331,254 109,361,448 115,839,347 114,925,643 122,733,243 7,807,600 6.8%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total
Change
General Fund 390.5 383.1 381.1 383.6 47.0 337.0 384.0 0.4 Special Revenue 8.0 9.0 9.0 10.0 9.0 1.0 10.0 0.0
Total FTE's 398.5 392.1 390.1 393.6 56.0 338.0 394.0 0.4
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2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg. HR Suspense 265,049 202,144 264,991 200,000 250,000 50,000 25.0% Copy Operations 984,155 986,612 403,037 200,000 181,257 (18,743) (9.4%) Facilities & Physical Plant 20,697,237 20,489,943 20,233,533 21,117,984 21,391,074 273,090 1.3% Finance & Budget 2,996,755 3,850,948 4,800,613 5,529,516 5,714,460 184,944 3.3% Lost Time/Lapsed Salaries 0 0 0 (4,549,329) (4,011,698) 537,631 (11.8%) Fringe Benefits 56,401,802 52,889,132 57,016,719 59,198,017 63,412,466 4,214,449 7.1% Transportation Services 30,013,860 30,427,403 32,067,890 32,487,339 35,053,568 2,566,230 7.9% Legal Services 972,396 515,266 1,052,566 742,116 742,116 0 0.0%
Total Business & Financial 112,331,254 109,361,448 115,839,348 114,925,643 122,733,243 7,807,601 6.8%
Suspense0.2%
Copy Ops.0.1%
Facilities18.4%
Finance0.8%
Fringe Benefits 51.5%
Transp.28.3%
Legal0.6%
FY 2021 Business Operations & Financial Services
General Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Communications MISSION
The Communications Department drives the execution of internal/external communications strategies
that effectively describe and promote Springfield Public Schools to improve the image of the District and
foster public confidence, interaction and support for District programs. The Chief Communications Officer
(CCO) also serves as an advisor to the Superintendent in assessing community consequences relating to
proposed changes of existing programs and policies or adoption of new ones; and provides other
communication services for the District, including writing, editing, and photographic services as requested
or assigned for district wide projects.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg. Personnel Services 189,338 195,271 205,345 207,989 220,331 12,342 5.9% Supplies & Services 176,395 142,189 136,727 142,840 144,378 1,538 1.1%
Total Communications 365,733 337,460 342,072 350,829 364,710 13,880 4.0%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0
Special Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total FTE's 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0
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Curriculum & Instruction MISSION
Curriculum and Instruction, under the direction of the Chief Instructional Officer, provides instructional
leadership and curriculum support across academic disciplines to impact student achievement and
promote lifelong learning. The department ensures the alignment and delivery of a variety of instructional
programs and support services for core instructional programs, targeted professional development for
teachers, remedial and accelerated learning opportunities for students, and exceptional student
education, to provide an optimal and equitable education for all students.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 2,387,134 2,330,097 2,123,899 1,773,305 1,855,194 81,889 4.6% Supplies & Services 979,571 964,301 1,586,331 983,433 983,433 0 0.0%
Total Curriculum & Instruction 3,366,705 3,294,398 3,710,230 2,756,737 2,838,627 81,889 3.0%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 25.8 25.5 25.6 24.7 15.4 6.0 21.4 (3.3) Special Revenue 20.5 15.6 17.6 15.6 2.4 15.3 17.7 2.1
Total FTE's 46.3 41.1 43.2 40.3 17.8 21.3 39.1 (1.2)
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2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Educational Media (Libraries) 47,983 59,569 50,093 51,777 51,777 0 0.0%
Professional Development 600,459 608,648 336,960 422,477 430,562 8,085 1.9%
Science 538,042 490,511 498,051 589,740 604,724 14,985 2.5%
Health Instructional 97,793 101,918 108,471 108,085 116,831 8,746 8.1%
Art 112,315 119,317 119,556 130,011 133,573 3,563 2.7%
Music 65,046 73,971 58,246 70,900 70,900 0 0.0%
Math 103,701 106,074 105,714 108,980 112,101 3,121 2.9%
Early Literacy 423,360 449,814 388,992 117,567 120,966 3,399 2.9%
Foreign Languages 108,122 56,093 67,064 64,493 65,910 1,417 2.2%
Humanities 94,974 98,047 107,715 107,378 111,136 3,758 3.5%
English/Language Arts 134,733 237,694 171,701 189,125 192,929 3,804 2.0%
Academics Office 523,418 471,447 1,243,914 346,863 355,959 9,096 2.6%
Int'l Baccalaureate 54,244 40,815 36,110 10,000 10,000 0 0.0%
Advanced Placement 89,204 82,759 103,569 134,518 135,935 1,417 1.1%
English Language Learners 356,705 277,747 303,815 293,888 314,388 20,500 7.0%
Physical Education 16,606 19,974 10,261 10,936 10,936 0 0.0%
Total Curriculum & Instruction 3,366,705 3,294,398 3,710,230 2,756,737 2,838,627 81,889 3.0%
1.8%
15.2%
21.3%
4.1%4.7%
2.5%3.9%
4.3%
2.3%3.9%
6.8%
12.5%
0.4%
4.8% 11.1%
0.4%
FY 2021 Curriculum & InstructionGeneral Fund Budget by Department
Libraries
Prof. Dev.
Science
Health Instr'l
Art
Music
Math
Early Literacy
Foreign Languages
Humanities
ELA
Academics Office
Int'l Baccalaureate
Advanced Placement
ELL
Phys Ed
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Human Resources MISSION
Human Resources includes the Human Resources Department and the Safety and Security Department of
the Springfield Public Schools (SPS). Human Resources promotes the recruiting and retaining highly
qualified, effective and diverse staff and works on all matters related to employment. The Human
Resource Department also plays a major role in our collective bargaining and contractual compliance
efforts. In addition, acting through its Safety and Security Department, it is committed to provide a safe
and secure environment for all students, staff and visitors in the SPS. It supports school and non-school
sites, ensuring alignment of efforts towards achieving the SPS’ mission and strategic priorities. The Safety
and Security Department is continuously enhancing its efforts through review and revision of Safety and
Security protocols, technology, capital improvements, building strong community partners, and staff and
student training. Safety and Security initiatives include but are not limited to: utilizing the Disturbing
School in Session program; creating proactive Police interactions with students; providing School Resource
Officer training for Officers assigned to the Quebec Unit and training for Security Guards; utilizing photo
identification systems; monitoring preparedness and response plans; ensuring secure building access; and
continuous monitoring of school areas to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry into the
building.
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 1,149,838 1,198,373 1,187,330 1,325,261 1,378,642 53,381 4.0%
Supplies & Services 2,276,341 1,264,372 1,752,525 1,244,841 1,184,243 (60,599) (4.9%)
Total Human Resources 3,426,179 2,462,745 2,939,854 2,570,103 2,562,885 (7,218) (0.3%)
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 18.0 18.0 19.0 18.9 18.9 0.0 18.9 0.0
Special Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total FTE's 18.0 18.0 19.0 18.9 18.9 0.0 18.9 0.0
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2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Human Resources 1,150,720 1,119,920 1,034,383 1,210,764 1,236,141 25,377 2.1%
Safety & Security 2,275,459 1,342,825 1,905,471 1,359,339 1,326,744 (32,595) (2.4%)
Total Human Resources 3,426,179 2,462,745 2,939,854 2,570,103 2,562,885 (7,218) (0.3%)
Human Resources
48.2%
Safety & Security51.8%
FY 2021 Human ResourcesGeneral Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Information, Instructional Technology, & Accountability MISSION
The Office of Information, Technology, and Accountability is composed of four units: Digital Learning &
Assessment, including oversight of digital learning initiatives, professional development on classroom
technology integration, implementation of learning management systems, coaching on digital learning
models, student assessment, MCAS appeals, and vetting external research requests; Information Systems,
including student information systems (PowerSchool), data warehouse, and internal systems and process
development; Strategic Data, including internal research, report development, data coaching, and
response to data requests; and, Technology Operations, including computer networks, infrastructure
development and maintenance, help desk support, and software provisioning. Most this work is
accomplished by providing leadership, expertise, and guidance in the strategic use of technology and
information (data) to support high student achievement.
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 1,762,414 1,750,887 1,980,026 1,978,768 2,060,937 82,169 4.2%
Supplies & Services 3,902,801 3,869,736 5,125,090 5,407,517 5,652,697 245,180 4.5%
Total OITA 5,665,215 5,620,623 7,105,115 7,386,285 7,713,634 327,349 4.4%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 30.0 29.0 29.7 29.8 29.7 0.0 29.7 (0.1)
Special Revenue 9.5 9.5 10.0 9.6 10.0 0.0 10.0 0.4
Total FTE's 39.5 38.5 39.7 39.4 39.7 0.0 39.7 0.3
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2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
OITA Management 597,121 740,040 728,060 738,025 535,301 (202,724) (27.5%)
Digital Learning/Assess. 37,157 7,730 8,127 7,000 7,000 0 0.0%
Information Management 1,060,023 963,107 1,107,116 1,142,012 1,150,553 8,541 0.7%
Technical Operations 3,970,914 3,909,746 5,261,813 5,499,248 6,020,780 521,532 9.5%
Total OITA 5,665,215 5,620,623 7,105,115 7,386,285 7,713,634 327,349 4.4%
OITA6.9%
Digital Learn./Assess.
0.1%Information
Management14.9%
Technical Operations
78.1%
FY 2021 OITA General Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Parent & Community Engagement MISSION
Parent & Community Engagement (PACE) will continue to build on the skills, talents, and abilities of staff
for continuous improvement and exemplary customer service. Continued capacity building and cross
training, school-based and district teams, will remain core work.
PACE’s professional development at the school level will continue into and through FY 2021. Helping
principals, teachers and counselors implement research-based parent and community engagement
strategies with fidelity, is an overarching goal. Being an effective resource and support team for Strand
III of the Educator Evaluation is a priority.
Building capacity of families and other caring adults is essential. The Springfield Parent Academy
continues to offer parents and families FREE learning opportunities, while expanding course offerings.
These workshops are designed to help children succeed and help parents and caring adults attain personal
and professional goals. We have expanded the home visit project district-wide, as an effective research-
based strategy for engaging families. As ongoing work, we will continue to expand partner and family
participation, while making some modifications to ensure we are effectively and efficiently meeting the
needs of our families.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg. Personnel Services 275,847 273,940 284,625 309,868 441,514 131,646 42.5% Supplies & Services 129,536 24,806 27,726 17,477 27,133 9,656 55.2%
Total PACE 405,383 298,746 312,351 327,345 468,647 141,302 43.2%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total
Change
General Fund 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 9.3 0.0 9.3 5.1
Special Revenue 16.8 14.8 18.6 18.6 12.5 0.0 12.5 (6.1)
Total FTE's 21.0 19.0 22.8 22.8 21.8 0.0 21.8 (1.0)
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2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg. Chief PACE 186,842 187,397 196,041 205,238 112,429 (92,808) (45.2%) PACE Operations 156,188 57,761 58,726 57,480 31,122 (26,358) (45.9%) Student Assignment Services 62,353 53,588 57,585 64,627 325,096 260,469 403.0%
Total PACE 405,383 298,746 312,351 327,345 468,647 141,302 43.2%
Chief PACE24.0%
PACE Ops.6.6%
Student Assign. Svcs.
69.4%
FY 2021 Parent & Community Engagement General Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Special Education MISSION
The Special Education Department oversees compliance related to students with special needs, Health
Related Services, Psychological Services, Home/Hospital Tutoring, Translation Services, and Crisis Teams.
Special Education is the largest of all the units in the department and is charged with meeting the
educational needs of over 6,000 students with disabilities in the District while maintaining compliance
with state and federal regulations. The Special Education Department also oversees all related services
such as physical/occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and school psychology services, and
provides on-going professional development throughout the district to teachers and staff. Other
compliance issues relevant to the Office of Civil Rights are also handled through the Special Education
Department.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 14,455,721 14,538,234 15,250,033 16,245,093 18,961,196 2,716,104 16.7%
Supplies & Services 14,793,786 14,831,560 10,449,202 10,892,421 14,174,636 3,282,215 30.1%
Total Special Education 29,249,507 29,369,794 25,699,235 27,137,514 33,135,832 5,998,319 22.1%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 211.8 200.0 200.0 210.0 18.8 267.4 286.2 76.2 Special Revenue 61.8 60.7 70.1 67.7 0.2 9.0 9.2 (58.5)
Total FTE's 273.5 260.7 270.1 277.7 19.0 276.4 295.4 17.7
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2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg. Preschool 164,428 161,690 181,456 198,398 198,578 180 0.1% Psychology 1,687,013 1,691,148 2,215,307 2,262,190 2,310,643 48,453 2.1% School Health Services 467,102 572,648 528,693 630,962 586,129 (44,833) (7.1%) Special Education Office* 13,817,456 14,356,699 6,896,774 7,618,771 8,981,818 1,363,047 17.9% Out of District Tuition 13,113,508 12,587,608 8,917,089 8,637,131 12,561,846 3,924,715 45.4% Related Services & Technology* 0 0 1,860,514 1,950,464 2,130,249 179,785 9.2% Speech/Language/Vision* 0 0 4,472,923 5,178,448 5,766,366 587,918 11.4% Translation Services* 0 0 450,710 481,151 420,203 (60,948) (12.7%) Home/Hospital Tutoring* 0 0 175,769 180,000 180,000 0 0.0%
Total Special Education 29,249,507 29,369,794 25,699,235 27,137,514 33,135,832 5,998,318 22.1%
*Beginning in FY 2019, additional Special Education departments were broken out from the Special Education Office line to provide
greater insight as to the specific services the department is providing.
Preschool0.6%
Psychology7.0%
School Health1.8%
Special Education Office27.1%
OOD Tuition37.9%
Related Svcs. & Tech.6.4%
Speech/Lang./Vision17.4%
Translations1.3%
Home/Hospital0.5%
FY 2021 Special EducationGeneral Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Student Services
MISSION
The Office for Student Services provides a broad spectrum of interventions and supports to ensure student
success. Student Services is responsible for services related to guidance and counseling, dropout
prevention, multi-tiered systems of support, Student Teacher Assistant Teams (STAT), online credit
recovery, bullying prevention and college and career readiness.
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 121,568 147,195 164,853 164,266 170,265 5,999 3.7%
Supplies & Services 117,478 193,548 214,632 213,134 213,134 0 0.0%
Total Student Services 239,046 340,743 379,486 377,400 383,399 5,999 1.6%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.0 1.6 0.0
Special Revenue 0.0 6.0 7.4 7.4 7.4 0.0 7.4 0.0
Total FTE's 1.5 7.5 9.0 9.0 9.0 0.0 9.0 0.0
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School Operations
MISSION
School Operations ensures the alignment and delivery of instructional programs and support services to
61 schools. Of these schools, 11 are Empowerment Zone schools and the other 50 schools are overseen
by the Chief Schools Officers. The Chief Schools Officers are assigned by zones. School operations focuses
on student achievement, home school connections, school safety and improved school performance
through their work with assigned schools to provide teachers and principals with the supervision,
mentoring, technical support services need to deliver a quality education to our students.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change %
Chg. Personnel Services 179,556,016 188,869,833 198,254,128 209,172,575 225,040,731 15,868,156 7.6% Supplies & Services 53,452,527 60,705,334 70,056,009 79,315,750 83,363,469 4,047,719 5.1%
Total School Operations 233,008,543 249,575,167 268,310,137 288,488,325 308,404,199 19,915,874 6.9%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total
Change
Total FTE's 3,890.8 3,811.0 3,855.7 3,937.4 11.4 3,997.2 4,008.6 71.2
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2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change % Chg.
Elementary Schools 87,986,211 91,548,017 96,925,491 105,540,471 112,070,711 6,530,240 6.2% Secondary Schools 41,010,632 44,061,674 46,446,820 48,398,233 51,893,515 3,495,282 7.2% Alternative Schools 8,319,208 9,228,235 9,818,510 10,521,897 10,611,873 89,976 0.9% Empowerment Zone 42,642,505 48,833,558 52,228,954 54,041,313 57,202,859 3,161,546 5.9% Charter & School Choice 46,294,566 50,506,356 57,044,111 63,774,404 70,294,787 6,520,383 10.2% Substitutes/Class Coverage 3,904,969 3,236,004 3,539,432 3,750,000 3,775,000 25,000 0.7% Meal Coverage 385,022 375,460 394,051 0 0 0 100.0% School Support Office 1,383,271 772,887 878,706 1,480,176 1,500,142 19,966 1.3% Adult Education Center 299,909 306,231 250,684 325,558 344,443 18,885 5.8% Athletics 782,249 706,745 783,379 656,272 710,869 54,597 8.3%
Total School Operations 233,008,543 249,575,167 268,310,137 288,488,325 308,404,199 19,915,874 6.9%
Elementary Schools36.3%
Secondary Schools16.8%
Alt. Schools3.7%
Empowerment Zone
18.5%
Charter/School Choice22.8%
Subs/Class Cov1.2%
School Support0.5%
Adult Ed0.1%
Athletics0.2%
FY 2021 School Operations General Fund Budget by Department
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Superintendent MISSION
The Superintendent attempts to maintain clear direction of Springfield Public Schools’ vision of A Culture
of Equity and Proficiency through the closure of the achievement gap. His actions are directly
representative of the District’s progress and success. The Superintendent is also responsible for the
adherence and oversight of the District priorities.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 311,755 322,793 341,437 346,652 367,383 20,731 6.0%
Supplies & Services 24,779 18,762 38,653 29,860 29,860 0 0.0%
Total Superintendent 336,534 341,555 380,090 376,512 397,243 20,731 5.5%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Admin
2021 School
2021 Total Change
General Fund 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 0.0
Special Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total FTE's 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 0.0
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School Committee
The School Committee is an oversight board which, according to M.G.L. Ch. 71 §37, is responsible for
creating school policies and appointing a superintendent to manage the day-to-day operations of the
District. They monitor and maintain the proficiency of the school department operations and approve the
general fund budget.
2017
Actual 2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services 142,854 140,973 147,542 146,917 156,650 9,733 6.6%
Supplies & Services 370,185 412,672 41,830 46,390 46,390 0 0.0%
Total School Committee 513,039 553,645 189,372 193,307 203,040 9,733 5.0%
2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Actual
2020 Adopted
2021 Budget Change
General Fund 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 0.0
Special Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total FTE's 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 0.0
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All Funds Overview
The next few pages contain the District’s overall budget, including all funding sources. By presenting the
District’s budget through an all funds approach, the reader can attain the complete fiscal picture of the
District because they are able to see all available revenues and projected expenditures, rather than just a
limited area. There are two main categories of funds available to the District, the general fund, and special
revenue funds.
The general fund is the main budgetary fund for the District; it is appropriated annually and available to
support the operations of the District with few restrictions. The general fund primarily consists of Chapter
70 State Aid and the City’s minimum local contribution.
Special Revenue Funds are funds that are legally allowed to be accounted for separately from the general
fund. Most special revenues are designated for specific purposes and their use is restricted to those
purposes. Special revenue funds primarily consist of grant funds, including entitlement, competitive, and
private grants; and revolving funds, including food service.
REVENUES
Springfield Public Schools rely on multiple revenue sources including federal, state, local, and private
revenue to fund the District’s operations. As shown on the next page, most the District’s funding (86.9%)
is comprised of general funds, which comes from both the State and City, and are based on the State’s
net school spending requirement. General funds for the District increased 7.7% from FY 2020 to FY 2021,
and total revenues ($551.4 million) increased 6.6%. Most of the grants that the District receives are
federally funded entitlements that are allocated based on financial need. Federal grants make up 6.6% of
the total all funds revenue and for FY 2021 are estimated to be $36.4 million, which is a 7.5% increase
from FY 2020. This significant increase is due to the increase in amounts received for federal entitlement
grants. State grants are expected to be $3.0 million, which is 0.5% of the total revenue. Private grants
are decreasing 25.6% due to the District receiving less private funding from organizations. Revolving
funds, including the $24 million Food Service Program, make up 5.6% of the total revenue and are
expected to be $31.1 million for FY 2021.
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2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
General Funds $401,556,325 $425,207,290 $444,890,000 $479,205,459 $34,315,459 7.7%
Federal Grants $36,742,078 $35,520,671 $33,892,273 $36,420,618 $2,528,345 7.5%
State Grants $1,408,501 $2,608,441 $2,762,142 $2,992,687 $230,545 8.3%
Private Grants $544,060 $1,399,403 $2,227,326 $1,656,514 ($570,812) (25.6%)
Revolving Funds $31,331,361 $39,723,627 $33,353,700 $31,146,500 ($2,207,200) (6.6%)
TOTAL: $471,582,325 $504,459,433 $517,125,441 $551,421,778 $34,296,336 6.6%
EXPENDITURES
As for expenses, most the District’s expenses relate to salaries and fringe benefits. Personnel services
represents 63.4% of the District’s all funds budget, and 36.6% is spent on supplies and services. A large
portion of the supplies and services budget is comprised of charter tuition, school choice, out-of-district
tuition, transportation, and facilities maintenance expenses. The industry norm for personnel services is
approximately 80% of total budget and supplies and services are typically 20%. The reason for the
variance between Springfield Public Schools’ percentage of supplies and services and the industry norm,
are large service-related expenses that the District outsources, including charter/choice, busing and food
service. Typically, these contracted services are provided in-house, therefore counting towards personnel
services, which explains the District’s deviation from the industry norm.
For FY 2021, both personnel services and supplies and services are increasing, $17.2 million and $8.9
million respectively. The table below summarizes the projected expenditures for all funds in FY 2021:
General Funds$479.2M
86.9%
Federal Grants $36.4M
6.6%
State Grants$3.0M 0.5%
Private Grants$1.7M 0.3%
Revolving Funds
$31.1M 5.6%
FY 2021 Projected Revenues
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2018
Actual 2019
Actual 2020
Adopted 2021
Budget Change % Chg.
Personnel Services $307,458,525 $326,316,199 $333,212,109 $350,453,491 $17,241,382 5.2%
Supplies & Services $164,123,800 $178,143,233 $193,184,232 $202,097,387 $8,913,155 4.6%
TOTAL: $471,582,325 $504,459,432 $526,396,341 $552,550,878 $26,154,537 5.0%
All funds revenues and expenditures are different due to change in fund balances for revolving accounts. These accounts are specific in nature and can only be used for specific intended purposes per Massachusetts General Laws.
Personnel Services$350.5M
63.4%
Supplies & Services$202.1M
36.6%
FY 2021 Projected Expenses
Source: Office of Business & Financial Services
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Full-Time Employee History
Full-time equivalent (FTE) is a measure of the
amount of time employees work related to the
full-time compliment normally worked in an
equivalent position. A teacher who works 3.5
hours out of a 7-hour workday is considered a
0.5 FTE, while a teacher who works a 7-hour
workday is an FTE of 1.0. The FTE measurement
tool provides a means of determining how an
organization’s labor resources are allocated and
determining budgeting and operational
accountability.
Springfield Public Schools utilizes cost centers to
help distribute the workload of managing the
budget. Each cost center is an organizational
unit headed by a manager who is accountable for the FTE’s assigned to them. Each FTE employed by
Springfield Public Schools must belong to a cost center. Individual schools comprise most of the cost
centers and the Principal is the manager in charge of the FTE’s allocated to their school. In the District,
there are a total of 139 cost centers, 66 are school based, and the remaining 73 are managed by various
supervisors and directors. All cost centers are divided amongst the divisional Chiefs designated by the
Superintendent.
As seen in the chart above, overall staffing is up across the District, primarily at the school level. Staffing
increases at the schools are driven due to the opening of new full day Pre-K classrooms, schools using
Student Opportunity Act (SOA) allocations to hire additional teaching staff, and expanding programs, like
City Connects, across additional schools.
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
Overall Staffing Trends
Schools Central Office
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FY FY FY FY FY 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Business Operations 398.5 392.1 390.1 393.6 394.0
Communications 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Curriculum & Instruction 46.3 41.1 43.2 40.3 39.1
Human Resources 18.0 18.0 19.0 18.9 18.9
Information Technology 39.5 38.5 39.7 39.4 39.7
Parent & Community 21.0 19.0 22.8 22.8 21.8
Special Education Dept. 273.5 260.7 270.1 277.7 295.4
Student Services 1.5 7.5 9.0 9.0 9.0
School Committee 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
School Operations 3,890.8 3,811.0 3,855.7 3,937.4 4,008.6
Superintendent 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
TOTALS 4,701.1 4,599.9 4,661.6 4,751.1 4,838.5
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Administrative Staffing Trends(all funds)
General Fund Special Revenue
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Enrollment Trends & Projections
Being a large urban school district, Springfield Public Schools naturally has a high transient population.
This characteristic makes it quite difficult to accurately track and project student enrollment between
schools. Although the task can be difficult, estimating student enrollment is a critical function necessary
for the District to appropriately staff buildings and project funding.
FOUNDATION ENROLLMENT
Foundation enrollment is a count of
the number of pupils for whom a
school district is financially
responsible on October 1st of any
given year. It is comprised primarily
of local resident school children
attending their community’s local
or regional school district.
However, it also includes students
for whom the District is paying
tuition, such as those at
Commonwealth Charter Schools,
other school districts, special
education schools, and other
settings. To be included, a student
must be officially enrolled on
October 1st. Those who leave in September or arrive after October 1st are not counted. A student who
happens to be absent on October 1st is included nonetheless; this is a measure of enrollment, not
attendance. DESE computes foundation enrollment using pupil-specific data submitted by each district
through the Student Information Management System. A district’s foundation pupil headcounts are
applied to specific cost rates to arrive at the upcoming year’s foundation budget.
To forecast future enrollment, Springfield Public Schools uses a trend-analysis method for both the District
enrollment and enrollment at charter schools and school choice. Adjustments to these trends are made
for factors known at the time the projections are done. As represented in the chart above, the District
anticipates charter school enrollment to continue to increase as new charter schools open and existing
charter schools expand. In-district (SPS enrollment) is projected to remain relatively flat, though slight
increases are assumed due to the expansion of Pre-K programs in the District. Understanding how
foundation enrollment is calculated is essential to understanding school finance, specifically for
Springfield Public Schools. When students leave the District to attend a Commonwealth Charter School,
they take with them all per pupil funding provided by the State. This practice adds pressure to the
District’s budget.
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ACTUAL ENROLLMENT
Actual enrollment is a headcount of students attending Springfield Public Schools on October 1st of any
given year. This enrollment differs from foundation enrollment because it only includes students in the
District as opposed to all students the District is financially responsible for.
For FY 2021, the District’s foundation enrollment per the Governor’s budget, is 29,553, while actual
enrollment in Springfield Public Schools is projected to be closer to 25,007. Below is a breakdown of our
enrollment projections by school as well as an overall view of enrollment including charter and choice.
*Note: In-district enrollment will differ from foundation enrollment, as Pre-K students are counted as a 0.5 FTE in the foundation enrollment and charter school enrollment are viewed separately.
ACTUALS PROJECTED
Enrollment for Fiscal Years FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24
In-District Enrollment 25,685 25,575 25,633 25,604 25,297 25,007* 25,343 25,398 25,501
Thomas M Balliet 333 294 323 318 324 323 323 323 323
Alice B Beal Elem 244 235 276 261 253 256 255 255 255
Boland School 844 799 788 786 764 697 731 731 714
Samuel Bowles 336 328 333 338 327 322 325 325 323
Milton Bradley School 573 556 576 545 565 523 523 523 523
Brightwood 372 328 323 317 337 357 380 380 380
Elias Brookings 333 379 379 343 336 325 331 331 328
Daniel B Brunton 470 470 477 466 445 425 480 480 480
William N DeBerry 296 295 298 261 234 261 248 248 380
Hiram L Dorman 340 357 323 307 283 262 273 273 267
Dryden Memorial 353 339 332 371 338 336 337 337 337
Margaret C Ells 231 231 219 240 229 188 209 209 198
Frank H Freedman 294 299 315 352 324 290 307 307 299
Gerena 713 702 731 720 712 695 704 704 699
Glenwood 285 312 301 298 285 261 273 273 267
Glickman Elementary 326 340 359 333 329 318 324 324 321
Frederick Harris 604 608 594 634 625 654 654 654 654
Homer Street 472 428 436 444 395 407 401 401 404
Indian Orchard Elementary 696 693 666 638 656 644 644 644 644
Rebecca M Johnson 831 795 775 749 760 763 790 790 817
Kensington Avenue 363 369 306 310 314 285 285 285 285
Liberty 283 273 288 283 282 273 278 278 275
Lincoln 415 411 404 404 399 400 400 400 400
Mary M Lynch 278 252 266 266 265 247 256 256 252
Mary O Pottenger 453 437 446 425 437 473 455 455 464
Sumner Avenue 564 562 576 589 530 548 600 600 600
Arthur T Talmadge 286 275 270 254 240 233 237 237 235
Mary M Walsh 291 305 308 295 296 276 286 286 281
Warner 319 336 279 290 266 240 253 253 247
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Washington 541 502 434 417 420 392 392 392 392
White Street 352 366 449 456 449 444 447 447 445
Alfred G Zanetti 404 423 411 434 438 432 435 435 434
Chestnut Campus 800 818 900 964 1006 1059 1033 1033 1046
John J Duggan Academy 653 680 672 766 759 776 796 796 816
Forest Park Middle 682 689 714 712 725 711 718 718 715
John F Kennedy Middle 512 460 435 450 491 481 486 486 484
M Marcus Kiley Middle 681 693 643 659 683 733 708 708 721
South End Middle School 291 239 246 240 229 239 234 234 237
STEM Middle Academy 287 290 288 293 296 274 285 285 280
Van Sickle Campus 780 759 695 618 581 554 568 568 561
Spfld. Conservatory of the Arts 239 351 337 368 344 330 420 420 420
Renaissance 686 725 713 694 688 650 665 720 720
Springfield Central High 1980 1931 2055 2049 2104 2063 2063 2063 2063
High School of Commerce 1375 1310 1250 1079 1015 1096 1000 1000 1000
Putnam Voc. Tech. High 1352 1428 1442 1436 1415 1393 1404 1404 1399
High School of Science-Tech 1307 1286 1366 1304 1260 1245 1253 1253 1249
Spfld. Academy for Excellence 576 499 472 658 536 501 519 519 510
Early Childhood Center 0 130 144 170 155 169 180 180 180
Springfield Vocational Academy 0 0 0 0 97 107 107 107 107
International Academy - Johnson 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 25 25
International Academy - Sci-Tech 0 0 0 0 31 51 51 51 51
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2016 FY
2017 FY
2018 FY
2019 FY
2020 FY
2021 FY
2022 FY
2023 FY
2024 SPS (In-District) Enrollment 25,685 25,575 25,633 25,604 25,297 25,007 25,343 25,398 25,501
Charter Schools 3,337 3,535 3,528 3,750 4,043 4,260 4,510 4,510 4,760 School Choice 800 774 817 829 851 878 903 903 928
Foundation Enrollment 28,970 29,109 29,533 29,599 29,645 29,553 29,612 29,612 29,671
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