torrington public schools board of education budget

2010-2011BOARD OF EDUCATION

MARCH 17, 2010

Torrington Public SchoolsBoard of Education Budget

Recommended Budget 2010-2011

“It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself

what you are going to do to get the things you want.”

-United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Goals

The goal of the 2010-2011 Torrington Public Schools budget is to Provide stability to our children Provide the needs that will lead to academic progress

during an economic recession Understand that we can want many things, we need

some things, BUT we can’t afford everything Understand that we must at all times in the future

practice fiscal responsibility Provide a transparent process

The Process

The process used during the creation of the 2010-2011 Torrington Public Schools budget was as follows: Allow each school leader to work with their parents,

submit requests, hold a dialog with administration, and view wants vs. needs.

Create an accurate projection of revenues, enrollment, and expenses.

Determine what were fixed costs and what could be deferred.

Maintain a sense of reality in hard economic times. Protect positions that maintain class sizes

Despite everything we must make assumptions…

Insurance/Benefit costs are projected at $1.8M+

Insurance Surplus is projected at $1.0M

Transportation Costs are held flat

Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) revenue is held flat

Special Education costs and Excess Cost Revenue show a decrease

2010-2011 WHO ARE WE?


2010-2011 Projected Enrollment

2010-2011 BUDGET OF THE TORRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ENROLLMENT

ACTUAL* ACTUAL* PROJECTED +INCREASE/ 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 -DECREASEBUILDING ENROLLMENT East 460 476 466 -10 Forbes 397 395 412 17 Vogel-Wetmore 458 442 455 13 Southwest 295 336 363 27 Torringford 668 648 649 1 Elementary School Enrollment (K-5) 2,278 2,297 2,345 48 Torrington Middle School Grade 6 372 390 371 -19 Grade 7 350 375 390 15 Grade 8 392 370 375 5 Total Middle School Enrollment 1,114 1,135 1,136 1 HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Torrington High School 1,230 1,157 1,157 0 Total High School Enrollment 1,230 1,157 1,157 0 *Based on October 1 enrollment

2010-2011 Projected Enrollment

2010-2011 BUDGET OF THE TORRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSTOTAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED +INCREASE/

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 -DECREASE

ENROLLMENT SUMMARY Elementary School 2,278 2,297 2,345 48 Middle School 1,114 1,135 1,136 1 High School 1,230 1,157 1,157 0 Sub-Total District 4,622 4,589 4,638 49 Pre-K Special Education* 42 42 50 8 Out of District Students 104 92 85 -7 Bristol Satellite 14 12 12 0 Vocational Agriculture Students 52 52 57 5 Total School Enrollment 4,834 4,787 4,842 55 *Receiving speech or consultation services

2010-2011 STAFFING RECCOMENDATIONS

MARCH 17, 2010


2010 – 2011 ~ Instruction

In 2010, Curriculum should be visible and online.

We should have a continuum that spans K-12 and transition from elementary through middle school and onto high school. We are not there!

If we continue with the same model we will get the same results.

Creation of 6-12 Literacy Coordinator and 6-12 Math Coordinator to develop and implement curriculum

Comprehensive Professional Development Plan with less consultants. (Savings $25K)

2010 – 2011 ~ Instruction

After a review of needs there is a recommended reorganization of resources:

3.5 FTE teaching reduction at THS which includes consolidation of Instructional Area Leaders (IAL); and changes based on enrollment decreases; projected section need per THS.

The IAL was a .6 teaching / .4 IAL position. This change will increase instructional time, course offerings, and provide some savings in low interest areas.

We must closely monitor enrollment and classes at THS

Implement Grade 3 of K-5 reading program for 2010-2011 (Savings of $100K). Wait for data to substantiate the rest of the program.

Continued transformation of TMS – Teaming / Revision of APL program.

2010 – 2011 ~ Special Education

Retirement of Director effective July 1, 2010.

Reorganization of the department to include creation of Out of District Special Education Coordinator.

After a review of needs with Special Education Department there is a recommended reduction of:

-14.0 FTE Special Education Para-Professionals. This is coupled with revised scheduling procedures at schools.

-2.0 FTE Special Education Teachers at THS based on numbers.

2010 – 2011 ~ Special Education

Restructure Psychologist positions from 6.0 FTE to 4.0 FTE (Reduction of 2.0 FTE). Share positions across the district.

Continue to reach agreements with providers to consolidate and lower associated costs.

Continue to open programs at our schools where there is space and appropriate setting.

Realize that an “out-placement” is not a “forever placement.”

2010 – 2011 Staffing ~ ELL

ELL population is projected to increase by 27 students for 2010-2011. This is approximately a 7.8% increase.

Recommended increases of services at the following schools: TMS (.2 FTE) East (.2 FTE) Vogel (.4 FTE)

Partner with ASPIRA on a national grant to provide additional services at TMS (TPS cost $15K)

Establish tutoring for ELL students at THS / TMS to provide for certified tutoring on site, after school, or as needed. ($20K)

Establish certified tutoring for Elementary students as needed (Grant Based)

2010 – 2011 ~ TAG / Enrichment

Continue to provide the necessary (and IEP required) services and best utilize resources for all students.

Provide enrichment to more students at more levels.

Recommended reduction of TAG Elementary Teacher (-1.0 FTE) for an estimated savings of $60K; The reduction has no impact on current services for identified TAG students. TPS will still provide six hours per week per school.

Creation of $60K enrichment fund to be utilized for all students at five elementary schools (Per pupil allocation)

2010 – 2011 ~ Guidance

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) calls for guidance levels to be at 250:1 meanwhile the national average is 467:1. For 2009-2010 TPS was near 230:1 and held a 4-year 15% drop-out percentage .

Decreased enrollment at THS yet have kept same staff levels.

Recommended creation of Drop Out Prevention Specialist for grades 7-12 (1.0 FTE) to handle 300 at risk students

Recommended restructuring of Guidance in TPS: 2.0 FTE reduction at THS. Case load for 10-11 is approx 300:1 1.0 FTE reduction at TMS. (7th and 8th grade focus)

Increased use of Home-School Liaison at TMS.

2010 – 2011 Staffing: Media Center

According to data provided from media specialists the library hours were reduced and book circulation decreased at three elementary schools; However, time for students to use the library decrease in all schools. Meanwhile, instructional time also decreased.

Recommended restructuring of Media Centers: Shared Instruction at Elementary and TMS (reduction of 3.0 FTE) Return Media Para Position at Elementary (increase of 5.0 FTE)

Increase circulation of books, protect the current instructional time, and keep libraries open so that they are used.

Books Checked Out Hours Library Open Per Week Instructional Hours Per Week

Schools 2008 2009% Chg 2008 2009% Chg 2008 2009% Chg

East 2733 2412 -12% 30 15 -50% 15 10 -33%Forbes 2602 1945 -25% 35 15 -57% 20 10 -50%SouthWest 1062 1284 21% 30 18 -40% 15 10 -33%Torringford 2157 2687 25% 32.5 16.5 -49% 33 12.5 -62%Vogel 2482 2001 -19% 28 12 -57% 16 11 -31%TMS 3789 4000 6% 38.75 41 6% 5 5 0%THS 5808 4187 -28%Flex Flex - N/A N/A -

2010 – 2011 ~Behavior / Discipline

We have not been working to change behavior we are only disciplining problems. We must change our practice!

Recommended reduction of part time TL positions at THS (= 1.0 FTE). Creation of Behavior Intervention Specialist for grades 9-12 (1.0 FTE).

Reposition use of security to TMS and THS (no reduction) Work with TPD to add SRO to best fit our needs at TMS. ($25,000) Improve use of Home School Liaison / Drop Out Specialist

Enr Unduplicated Total Percent Enr Unduplicated Total Percent Enr Unduplicated Total Percent

9-Oct Stdnts Percent Susp. of Change 8-Oct Stdnts Percent Susp. of Change 7-Oct Stdnts Percent Susp. of Change

THS 1,157 186 16% 529 -65% 1,241 400 33% 1,519 -14% 1,295 295 23% 1,768 -5%

TMS 1,136 66 6% 80 -65% 1,114 133 12% 227 -61% 1,162 205 18% 583 -4%

EA 479 1 1% 1 460 - 0% - -100% 481 2 1% 2 -67%

FO 383 14 4% 14 -70% 397 25 7% 47 12% 383 27 8% 42 -49%

SW 331 9 3% 11 1000% 295 1 1% 1 0% 305 1 1% 1 0%

TF 660 1 1% 1 -50% 669 2 1% 2 -80% 683 6 1% 10 67%

VO 458 4 1% 4 -83% 459 12 3% 24 -38% 448 24 6% 39 -22%

Source: TPS Power School (2010)

2010 – 2011 ~ Technology

Move technology increases from Capital Budget to General Budget.

Improve connectivity with implementation of fiber cable for $60,000 (increase of $30K).

Machine upgrades as planned for THS ($60K) and TMS ($80K)

Lower repair budget (savings of $20K)

Restructure Technology Department and change roles to provide technology integration into classrooms , schools and central office.

Explored shared services with City of Torrington to look at savings and better use of technology. Partner with TFD and TPD on projects.

Present long term Technology Plan to BOE in Summer of 2010

2010 – 2011 ~ Administration

School size comparisons:

Based on enrollment there is a recommended reduction of an Assistant Principal at THS (-1.0 FTE)

ENROLLMENT BY GRADE

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Total

TMS 371 390 375 1136

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total

THS 367 288 264 238 1157

Source: October 1, 2009, PSIS (2009)

2010 – 2011 ~ Other Considerations

Recommended reduction / consolidation of secretarial staffing at Central Office (-2.0 FTE)

Creation of clerk positions at Vogel-Wetmore; Forbes and East (3.0 FTE)

No replacement of custodian retiring (-1.0 FTE)

Lower legislative advocacy by $10,000

Reorganization of Central Office to meet needs of all schools, students, parents.

Non-Certified employees receive a 2% increase

2010-2011 BY SCHOOL

MARCH 17, 2010


East Elementary School

2009-2010 Actual Enrollment, 10/1/09 Avg 2010-2011 Anticipated Enrollment Avg

Grade Enrollment* Sections Teachers Class Size Grade Enrollment* Sections Teachers Class Size

K 82 4 2.0 20.5 K 82 4 2.0 20.51 70 4 4.0 17.5 1 82 4 4.0 20.52 59 3 3.0 19.7 2 70 4 3.0 17.53 86 4 4.0 21.5 3 59 3 4.0 19.74 87 4 4.0 21.8 4 86 4 4.0 21.55 92 4 4.0 23.0 5 87 4 4.0 21.8

Total 476 23 21.0 20.7 Total 466 23 21.0 20.3*Excludes Pre-K *Excludes Pre-K

Principal: Sue Ferguson

Certified Staff FTE Notes

Increase ESL .2 FTE Need based

Increase Literacy Support .5 FTE

Restructure Media Specialist (.5 FTE) District-wide share plan

Restructure Psychologists (1.0 FTE) District-wide share plan

Non-certified Staff

Add Special Education Para 1.0 FTE Need based

Add Media Para 1.0 FTE

Add Clerk 1.0 FTE

Forbes Elementary School



K 79 5 2.0 18.7 K 79 5 2.0 15.81 65 4 4.0 16.3 1 79 4 4.0 19.82 68 4 4.0 17.0 2 65 4 4.0 16.33 59 3 3.0 19.7 3 68 3 3.0 22.74 62 3 3.0 22.7 4 59 3 3.0 19.75 62 3 3.0 20.7 5 62 3 3.0 20.7


Principal: Sue Lubomski



Non-certified Staff


Reduction of Special Education Paras (2.0 FTE) Need based

Reduction of Bilingual Para (1.0 FTE) Use of certified tutoring

Add Clerk 1.0 FTE

Southwest Elementary School



K 72 4 2.0 18.0 K 72 4 2.0 18.01 57 3 3.0 19.0 1 72 4 4.0 18.02 59 3 3.0 19.7 2 57 3 3.0 19.03 57 3 3.0 19.0 3 59 3 3.0 19.74 46 2 2.0 23.0 4 57 3 3.0 19.05 45 2 2.0 22.5 5 46 2 2.0 23.0


Principal: Judy Theeb

Certified Staff FTE NotesIncrease Literacy Support .5 FTE Reduction Literacy Teacher (1.0 FTE) No BackfillIncrease Teacher (enrollment) gr. 1 1.0 FTE Increase Teacher (enrollment) gr. 4 1.0 FTE Restructure Media Specialist (.5 FTE) District-wide share plan Restructure Psychologists (1.0 FTE) District wide share plan Non-certified Staff Add Media Para 1.0 FTE Reduction of Special Education Paras (3.0 FTE) Need based

Torringford Elementary School



K 105 5 2.5 21.0 K 105 5 2.5 21.01 105 5 5.0 20.8 1 105 6 5.0 17.52 96 5 5.0 19.2 2 104 5 5.0 20.83 113 5 5.0 22.6 3 96 5 5.0 19.24 126 6 6.0 21.0 4 113 5 6.0 22.65 104 5 5.0 20.8 5 125 5 5.0 25.0


Principal: Cathy Todor


Increase Literacy Teacher .5 .5 FTE


Restructure Psychologists (1.0 FTE) District-wide share plan

Non-certified Staff

Add Media Para 1.0 FTE Transfer

Reduction of Special Education Paras (5.0 FTE) Need based

Vogel-Wetmore Elementary School



K 81 4 2.0 20.3 K 81 4 2.0 20.31 85 4 4.0 21.3 1 81 4 4.0 20.32 74 5 5.0 14.8 2 85 5 5.0 17.03 65 4 4.0 16.3 3 74 5 4.0 14.84 69 3 3.0 23.0 4 65 4 3.0 16.35 68 4 4.0 17.0 5 69 3 4.0 23.0


Principal: Pam Dzurilla


Increase ELL by .4 FTE .4FTE Need based


Non-Certified


Reduction of Secretary (1.0 FTE) Restructure Main Office

Add Clerk 1.0 FTE

Torrington Middle School

Certified Staff FTE NotesIncrease Spanish .5 FTE Need basedReduction Guidance (1.0 FTE) Restructure 6-12Restructure Media Specialist (.5 FTE) District-wide share plan Restructure Psychologists (1.0 FTE) District-wide share plan Increase ESL .2 FTE Need basedNon -certified Staff Add SRO Transfer $25,000 to TPDReduction of Special Education Paras (4.0 FTE) Need basedCustodian Reduction (1.0 FTE) Retirement

2009-2010 Actual Enrollment, 10/1/09 2010-2011 Projected Enrollment

Grade Enrollment Teachers Class Size Grade Enrollment Teachers Sections Class Size

6 390 17.0 22.9 6 371 17.5 58 21.2

7 375 17.6 21.3 7 390 18.0 58 21.7

8 370 17.9 20.7 8 375 17.5 58 21.4

PE/Health 1135 4.0 18.9 PE/Health 1136 4.0 18.9

Fine Arts/Music 1135 5.7 13.2 Fine Arts/Music 1136 5.7 76 13.2

Technology/IP 1135 4.0 18.9 Technology/IP 1136 4.0 30 18.9

Others 23.1 Others 20.4 16

Totals 1135 89.3 Projected Totals 1136 87.1 296

Total School Enrollment 1135 Teachers 89.3 Projected Enrollment 1136 Teachers 87.1

Torrington High School

2009-2010 Grade 9-12, Actual Enrollment 10/1/09

2010-2011 Grade 9-12, Projected Enrollment

Enrollme

nt Sections Teachers Class Size* Enrollment Sections Teachers Class Size*

English 1157 65 13.60 17.80 English 1271 65 12.60 19.55

ESL 28 3 2.00 9.33 ESL 44 10 2.00 4.40

World Language 646 37 6.00 17.46 World Language 634 30 5.50 21.13

Social Studies 1100 60 12.40 18.33 Social Studies 1334 65 12.60 20.52

Math 1157 60 11.20 19.28 Math 1064 55 10.80 19.35

Science 1088 59 11.80 18.44 Science 1086 53 11.40 20.49

Business 539 27 3.00 19.96 Business 391 18 2.00 21.72

Art 480 31 3.00 15.48 Art 425 31 3.00 13.71

Music 345 18 2.00 19.17 Music 337 18 2.00 18.72

Family & Cons. Sci 233 19 2.00 12.26 FACS 233 18 2.00 12.94

Tech Ed 378 33 4.00 11.45 Tech Ed 276 20 4.00 13.80

PE & Health 2579 121 6.00 21.31 PE & Health 2610 112 5.60 23.30

JROTC 75 5 1.00 15.00 JROTC 100 5 1.00 20.00

Special Ed 0 10.00 Special Ed 8.00

Total 9805 538 88.00 Total 9805 500 82.50

Total Enrollment (10/1) 1157 Total Enrollment 1157


As of February 2010 – THS is no longer the largest school in TPS. Continued declining enrollment.Certified Staff FTE Notes

Reduction of Assistant Principal (1.0 FTE) Enrollment BasedReduce Guidance (2.0 FTE) Restructure 6-12Restructure Teachers based on enrollment (3.5 FTE) Enrollment Based / Includes IAL / TLReduction of 2 Special Education Teachers (2.0 FTE) Enrollment BasedRestructure Psychologists (1.0 FTE) District wide share plan Add Behavior Specialist 1.0 FTE Non-certified Staff Reduction Clerical Para (1.0 FTE) Need basedReduction of Bilingual Paras (2.0 FTE) Not being used for bilingualReduction of Special Education Paras (2.0 FTE) Need basedReduction of Supervisory Paras (2.0 FTE) Need basedReduction Secretary (1.0 FTE) Need based

District Wide


Restructure TAG / Enrichment (1.0 FTE) Create Enrichment Fund

Add District Drop-out Specialist 1.0 FTE TMS / THS Sharing

Add School Psychologists 2.0 FTE District sharing plan

Add Sped Outplacement Coordinator 1.0 FTE Restructure Special Education

Add 6-12 Literacy Coach 1.0 FTE Extended Year

Add 6-12 Numeracy Coach 1.0 FTE Extended Year

Retirement of Director (Special Education) (1.0 FTE) Vacancy not filled – Special Education Reorganization

Eliminate .2 Floating Nurse (.2 FTE)

Non Certified Staff

Restructuring Secretarial Staff (2.0 FTE)

Staffing Summary

Source: TPS Human Resource Office (2010)

2010-2011 BUDGET OF THE TORRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSPERSONNEL DATA - FTE

APPROVED POSITIONS ACTUAL POSITIONS

REQUESTED POSITIONS

INCREASE/(DECREASE)

2009-2010 2009-2010 2010-2011 2010-2011

BOEGRAN

T TOTAL BOEGRAN

T TOTAL BOEGRAN

T TOTAL BOEGRAN

T TOTAL CERTIFIED STAFF

Administrative Staff 21.94 1.06 23.00 21.94 1.06 23.00 20.54 0.46 21.00 (1.40) (0.60) (2.00)

Teaching Staff 359.96 22.54 382.50 363.83 21.47 385.30 358.43 21.27 379.70 (1.53) (1.27) (5.60) NON-CERTIFIED STAFF Secretaries/Clerk 29.86 2.14 32.00 29.86 2.14 32.00 29.00 2.00 31.00 (0.86) (0.14) (1.00) Paraprofessionals 109.52 25.00 134.52 112.55 23.45 136.00 99.20 20.80 120.00 (10.32) (4.20) (16.00)

Custodial/Maintenance 34.00 34.00 34.00 0.00 34.00 33.00 0.00 33.00 (1.00) 0.00 (1.00)

Technician/Specialist 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 4.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 1.00 0.00 1.00

Healthcare/Therapists 15.12 0.10 15.22 13.30 0.10 13.40 13.20 0.00 13.20 (1.92) (0.10) (0.20)

TOTAL STAFF 574.40 50.84 625.24 579.48 48.22 627.70 558.37 44.53 602.90 (16.03

) (6.31)(24.80

)

2010-2011CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

MARCH 17, 2010


Capital Fund Overview

Original plan called for $1.2M to be allocated in 2010-2011 school year.

New plan calls for a long term study of facility needs (0 - $100,000)

Revisions to the plan include delaying the following work to 2011-2012:

THS Paving @ $110,000THS Equipment Garage @ $175,000TMS Chillers @ $375,000

Further reduction to request based upon moving technology to general budget savings of $150,000 .

Total request is for $577,000.

District Wide Capital Improvement

TOTAL

ESTIMATED FY FY FY FY FY

COST 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15

$ $ $ $ $ $

EAST SCHOOL 1,312,000 109,000 208,000 655,000 90,000 250,000

FORBES SCHOOL 970,000 25,000 767,000 138,000 40,000 -

VOGEL-WETMORE SCHOOL 378,800 120,000 99,800 144,000 15,000 -

HIGH SCHOOL 1,498,200 107,000 639,200 137,000 200,000 415,000

MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,634,000 48,000 411,000 525,000 500,000 150,000

SOUTHWEST SCHOOL 364,000 23,000 - 175,000 33,000 133,000

TORRINGFORD SCHOOL 9,000 - 9,000 - - -

MIGEON AVENUE 385,000 145,000 140,000 100,000 - -

TOTAL 6,551,000 577,000 2,274,000 1,874,000 878,000 948,000

GRANT-ELIGIBLE COSTS

EAST SCHOOL (Gross) 250,000 250,000

FORBES SCHOOL (Gross) 750,000 5,000 745,000

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gross) 950,000 150000 350,000 300,000 150,000

SOUTHWEST SCHOOL (Gross) 151,000 18,000 133,000

TOTAL GRANT ELIGIBLE 2,101,000 23,000 895,000 350,000 300,000 533,000

TOTAL NON-GRANT ELIGIBLE 4,450,000 554,000 1,379,000 1,524,000 578,000 415,000

East Elementary School

TOTAL SOURCE ESTIMATED FY FY FY FY FY

LIST OF PROJECTS OF COST 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 FUNDS* $

Gymnasium Floor Resurfacing & Painting 1 25,000 25,000 - - - - Media Center Carpet 1 12,000 12,000 - - - - Wall Curtain - Gym Partition 1 22,000 22,000 - - - - Anti Graffitti and Building Sealer 1 55,000 - - - 55,000 - Replace unit ventilators 1 125,000 - - 125,000 - - Ceiling Tiles Schoolwide 1 90,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - - Landscaping 1 35,000 - - - 35,000 - Interior Lighting Upgrade 1 100,000 - - 100,000 - - Replace HVAC Rooftop Units 1 140,000 - - 140,000 - - Replace boilers and controls 1 260,000 - - 260,000 - - Classroom furniture 1 40,000 20,000 20,000 - - - Main Office Upgrade 1 8,000 - 8,000 - - - Repaving parking lot, driveways & curbs 1 150,000 - 150,000 - - - Roof Restoration 1, 4 250,000 - - - - 250,000 TOTALS 1,312,000 109,000 208,000 655,000 90,000 250,000

*(1) General

Revenues (4) State Aid (7) Other-PTO

(2) Long

Term Bonds (5) Federal Aid

(3) Short

Term Bonds (6) Special Assessments

Forbes Elementary School



Gymnasium Resurface and Paint 1 22,000 - 22,000 - - - Air Circulation Unit 1 20,000 - - 20,000 - - Exterior Landscaping 1 40,000 - - - 40,000 - Emergency Lighting Upgrade 1 5,000 5,000 - - - - Repave Parking Lot 1 118,000 - - 118,000 - - Floor Equipment 1 15,000 15,000 - - - - Roof upgrade 1, 4 750,000 5,000 745,000 - - - TOTALS 970,000 25,000 767,000 138,000 40,000 -

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short


(3) Short

Term Bonds

Southwest Elementary School



Increased Parking Area 1 33,000 - - - 33,000 - Emergency Lights 1 5,000 5,000 - - - - Exterior upgrade of old building 1 175,000 - - 175,000 - - Oil tank removal and replacement 1, 4 133,000 - - - - 133,000 Roof wall flashing repair 1, 4 18,000 18,000 - - - - TOTALS 364,000 23,000 - 175,000 33,000 133,000

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short


Torringford Elementary School



Resurface sidewalk at Charles & Torringford West Sts. 1 9,000

-

9,000

-

-

TOTALS 9,000 - 9,000 - - -

*(1) General


(2) Long Term Bonds (5) Federal Aid

(3) Short Term Bonds (6) Special Assessments

Vogel-Wetmore Elementary School



Carpet Media Center 1 14,000 - - 14,000 - - Paving Play Area 1 14,800 - 14,800 - - - Snow Removal Equipment 1 15,000 - - - 15,000 - Window Repair 1 50,000 50,000 - - - - Boiler overhaul 1 50,000 50,000 - - - - Upgrade bathrooms 1 130,000 - - 130,000 - - Roof Maintenance 1 75,000 - 75,000 - - - Indoor Stairwell Rubber Slats 1 10,000 - 10,000 - - - Floor tiles in Café 1 20,000 20,000 - - - - TOTALS 378,800 120,000 99,800 144,000 15,000 -

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short


(3) Short

Term Bonds

Torrington Middle School



Athletic Field Irrigation and Field Upgrade 1 200,000 - - - 200,000 -

Dehumidification and Chiller Add On 1 350,000 - 350,000 - - -

Renovate Shop Area 1 11,000 - 11,000 - - - Clean & flame retardant auditorium curtains & wall 1 23,000 23,000 - - - - Balance of Science Rooms Floor Replacement 1 20,000 - 20,000 - - - Parking Lot Maintenance 1 55,000 - 55,000 - - - White Boards 1 25,000 25,000 - - - - Restore Metal Roof 1, 4 600,000 - 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Replace Flat Roof 1, 4 350,000 - - 200,000 150,000 -

TOTALS 1,634,000 48,000 586,000 350,000 500,000 150,000

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short





Gymnasium Painting 1 21,000 - 21,000 - - - Air Condition Music Technology Lab 1 8,000 8,000 - - - - Accoustic Sound Suppression 1 22,000 - - 22,000 - - Food Service Program Area Renovation 1 350,000 - - - - 350,000 Feasability Study, Window Wall Upgrade 1 5,000 5,000 - - - - Repave Main Parking Lot 1 200,000 - - - 200,000 - Repave Upper Parking lot 1 110,000 - 110,000 - - - Equipment Garage 1 178,200 - 178,200 - - - Bleachers 1 35,000 - 35,000 - - - New Track 1 275,000 - 275,000 - - - Regasket Boiler 1 30,000 30,000 - - - - All-Season Tractor 1 25,000 25,000 - - - - Duct Cleaning 1 65,000 - - - - 65,000 Sidewalk Repair 1 115,000 - - 115,000 - - Exterior Paint 1 40,000 20,000 20,000 - - - Stage Floor Replacement 1 19,000 19,000 - - - - TOTALS 1,498,200 107,000 639,200 137,000 200,000 415,000

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short


Central Office

TOTAL

SOURCE ESTIMATED FY FY FY FY FY

LIST OF PROJECTS OF COST 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15

FUNDS* $

Exterior Repair 1 160,000 - 60,000 100,000 - -

Repair Front Entrance Façade 1 10,000 - 10,000 - - -

Repave parking lot & driveway 1 70,000 - 70,000 - - -

Radon Testing 1 10,000 10,000 - - - -

Kitchen Grease Removal System 1 35,000 35,000 - - - -

Capital Needs Assessment 1 100,000 100,000 - - - -

TOTALS 385,000 145,000 140,000 100,000 - -

*(1) General


(2) Long


(3) Short


2010-2011WHAT IS THE COST?

MARCH 17, 2010


Revenue Projections

2010 - 2011 BUDGET OF THE TORRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2008-2009 BOE June 2009-2010 2010-2011

GENERAL FUND REVENUE 2008 - 2009 Surplus BUDGETED Final Surplus ESTIMATED

BOE Budget ACTUAL /Deficit 2009-2010 2009-2010 /Deficit REVENUE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Education Cost Sharing* 23,933,343 23,813,635 (119,708) 20,500,948 20,500,948 0 20,500,948

ARRA ECS* 3,432,395 3,432,395 3,432,395

Public Transportation* 784,963 667,255 (117,708) 672,953 706,935 33,982 658,155

Health Services 43,891 33,480 (10,411) 34,652 34,124 (528) 32,037

Non-public Transportation 85,526 84,376 (1,150) 65,148 73,862 8,714 72,445

Agency Placement/Excess Cost* 2,293,341 2,430,447 137,106 2,312,556 1,900,000 (412,556) 2,000,000

School Construction Grant 0

REVENUE OTHER

Insurance Surplus from City 1,000,000

BOE 67% share of Anthem fund 1,876,000

Tuitions 15,000 10,000 (5,000) 15,000 10,000 (5,000) 10,000

Building Rentals 40,000 90,910 50,910 0 0 (40,000) 0

Group Insurance 1,780,652 1,914,409 133,757 1,962,352 2,009,151 46,799 2,385,628

Misc 20,000 46,144 26,144 35,000 46,144 11,144 46,144

TOTAL REVENUE 30,872,716 29,090,656 93,940 29,031,004 28,713,559 (357,445) 30,137,752 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 62,470,061 62,526,861 62,467,021 62,474,353 64,394,592 CAPITAL BUDGET 105,244 105,244 397,700 390,368 577,000 NET COST TO CITY 31,702,589 33,541,449 33,833,717 34,151,162 34,833,840

CITY SHARE % 50.66% 53.55% 53.82% 54.32% 53.61%

*Subject to change by the State Legislature 12

Expense Projections

10/11 Expenses 10/11 % of Budget

Salaries $33,156,616 51.03%

Benefits $15,027,118 23.13%

Professional Ed Services, Consultants, Legal $693,737 1.07%

Technology Services, Equipment, Supplies, Hardware, Software $439,769 0.68%

Instructional Supplies & Equipment $452,851 0.70%

Non-Instructional Supplies & Cleaning Supplies $388,190 0.60%

Tuition $5,947,544 9.15%

Student Transportation $3,807,391 5.86%

Repairs & Maintenance Services $583,286 0.90%

Communication, Advertising, Printing $223,473 0.34%

Utility, Disposal Services, Energy, Liability $2,500,214 3.85%

Travel, Dues, Fees, Rentals $346,493 0.53%

Books & Periodicals $168,410 0.26%

Kelly Services (Subs) $510,000 0.78%

Professional Development $149,500 0.23%

Capital $577,000 0.89%

$64,971,592 100.00%

Source: TPS Business Office (2010)

Expense Comparisons

09/10 Expenses 10/11 Expenses Difference

Salaries $33,426,776 $33,156,616 ($270,160)

Benefits $13,146,555 $15,027,118 $1,880,563

Professional Ed Services, Consultants, Legal $621,658 $693,737 $72,079 Technology Services, Equipment, Supplies, Hardware, Software $361,095 $439,769 $78,674

Instructional Supplies & Equipment $307,854 $452,851 $144,997

Non-Instructional Supplies & Cleaning Supplies $361,719 $388,190 $26,471

Tuition $5,774,830 $5,947,544 $172,714

Student Transportation $3,807,391 $3,807,391 $0

Repairs & Maintenance Services $596,207 $583,286 ($12,921)

Communication, Advertising, Printing $204,976 $223,473 $18,497

Utility, Disposal Services, Energy, Liability $2,631,523 $2,500,214 ($131,309)

Travel, Dues, Fees, Rentals $347,483 $346,493 ($990)

Books & Periodicals $396,312 $168,410 ($227,902)

Kelly Services (Subs) $599,500 $510,000 ($89,500)

Professional Development $97,150 $149,500 $52,350

Capital $390,368 $577,000 $186,632


Budget Points

•The total budget request is for $64,971,592 - an increase to the budget of $2,106,871, or approximately $227,000 more than our projected benefit increase of $1,880,000.

•The total includes capital project request of $577,000 which is .89% of the total budget.

•The use of the “Projected Insurance Surplus” lowers the impact of the budget and raises revenue to offset the cost of the increase.

•The City of Torrington contribution to the Board of Education is an increase of 2% while the total budget has increased at 3.35%. The cost to the city is an increase of $682,678 from the projected cost for 2009-2010.

•While the total budget has increased the City of Torrington contribution has decreased from 54.32% to 53.61%.

Where does it come from?


A Positive Trend


Still Unknowns…

ECS – will it be there when the dust settles?

Decreasing grants – how far and when?

Transportation – Seat Belts?

Does TPS make Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) or will Title I funds be needed for Supplemental Education Services (SES) and force further reductions.

Ever changing needs – English Language Learners (ELL )/ Special Education (SPED) / Out of District

Next Steps…

Monday, March 22, 2010 Public Budget Meeting at THS at 6:00 p.m. Review Secondary Programs / Central Office

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Public Budget Meeting at Forbes at 6:00 p.m. Review Elementary Programs

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Special BOE Meeting to vote on budget

April 15, 2010 Presentation to the City of Torrington

torrington public schools board of education budget

Documents

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