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Page 1: Worcester Public Schools WORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS May 18, 2004Burncoat Middle School

Worcester Public SchoolsWorcester Public SchoolsWORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEEWORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

STANDING COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE

ON BUSINESSON BUSINESS

PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONSLISTENING SESSIONS

May 18, 2004May 18, 2004 Burncoat Middle SchoolBurncoat Middle School

WORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEEWORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

STANDING COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE

ON BUSINESSON BUSINESS

PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONSLISTENING SESSIONS

May 18, 2004May 18, 2004 Burncoat Middle SchoolBurncoat Middle School

Page 2: Worcester Public Schools WORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS May 18, 2004Burncoat Middle School

FY05 Budget

Revenue: $ 5.3 millionRevenue: $ 5.3 million

Costs:Costs: $ 10.5 million$ 10.5 million

Proj. Deficit -$ 5.2 millionProj. Deficit -$ 5.2 million

Revenue: $ 5.3 millionRevenue: $ 5.3 million

Costs:Costs: $ 10.5 million$ 10.5 million

Proj. Deficit -$ 5.2 millionProj. Deficit -$ 5.2 million

Projected Budget at Previous Session Projected Budget at Previous Session (March 22, 2004):(March 22, 2004):

(Before Negotiated Salary Increases(Before Negotiated Salary Increases)

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Budget StatusBudget Status $ in Millions$ in Millions

Deficit before Raises:Deficit before Raises: $5.2$5.2

Employee Raises:Employee Raises: $3.6$3.6

Total DeficitTotal Deficit $8.8$8.8

FY05 Projected Budget at Previous FY05 Projected Budget at Previous Session (March 22, 2004):Session (March 22, 2004):

FY05 Projected Budget at Previous FY05 Projected Budget at Previous Session (March 22, 2004):Session (March 22, 2004):

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Current FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget Status

Previous Deficit:Previous Deficit: - $8.8- $8.8Career PathwaysCareer Pathways +$1.3+$1.3Enrollment Change Enrollment Change +$0.8+$0.8Circuit Breaker FundingCircuit Breaker Funding +$1.0+$1.0Savings in UnemploymentSavings in Unemployment +$1.3+$1.3All other AccountsAll other Accounts +$0.2+$0.2Revised Budget Deficit:Revised Budget Deficit: -$4.2-$4.2

Previous Deficit:Previous Deficit: - $8.8- $8.8Career PathwaysCareer Pathways +$1.3+$1.3Enrollment Change Enrollment Change +$0.8+$0.8Circuit Breaker FundingCircuit Breaker Funding +$1.0+$1.0Savings in UnemploymentSavings in Unemployment +$1.3+$1.3All other AccountsAll other Accounts +$0.2+$0.2Revised Budget Deficit:Revised Budget Deficit: -$4.2-$4.2

$ In Millions$ In Millions

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FY05FY05 BudgetBudgetFY05FY05 BudgetBudget

Chapter 70 State Aid:Chapter 70 State Aid: $158,861,691$158,861,691

City Contribution:City Contribution: $ 75,843,193$ 75,843,193

Sub-Total:Sub-Total: $234,704,884$234,704,884

Charter Reimbursement:Charter Reimbursement: $ 1,609,532$ 1,609,532

Total FY05 BudgetTotal FY05 Budget $236,314,416$236,314,416

Chapter 70 State Aid:Chapter 70 State Aid: $158,861,691$158,861,691

City Contribution:City Contribution: $ 75,843,193$ 75,843,193

Sub-Total:Sub-Total: $234,704,884$234,704,884

Charter Reimbursement:Charter Reimbursement: $ 1,609,532$ 1,609,532

Total FY05 BudgetTotal FY05 Budget $236,314,416$236,314,416

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Current FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget StatusCurrent FY05 Budget Status

A Budget Deficit of A Budget Deficit of $4,200,000$4,200,000 will will result in the reduction of result in the reduction of 9292

teaching positions.teaching positions.

A Budget Deficit of A Budget Deficit of $4,200,000$4,200,000 will will result in the reduction of result in the reduction of 9292

teaching positions.teaching positions.

The Administration will recommend The Administration will recommend that the reductions be based on the that the reductions be based on the

following…following…

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions Reduced (No school closings)Positions Reduced (No school closings)

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions Reduced (No school closings)Positions Reduced (No school closings)

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions Reduced (No school closings)Positions Reduced (No school closings)

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions Reduced (No school closings)Positions Reduced (No school closings)

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions Reduced (No school closings)Positions Reduced (No school closings)

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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1515 High School Positions (High School Positions (Retain Credits at 24Retain Credits at 24). ).

77 Middle School Positions (Middle School Positions (Retain 7 periods dayRetain 7 periods day))

99 Special Education PositionsSpecial Education Positions

5353 Elementary Positions. Increase class size from Elementary Positions. Increase class size from 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) 20.8 to 22.0 (See Next Slide) (Previous 24:1)(Previous 24:1)

88 ElementaryElementary Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Itinerant positions (1 Art, 2 Music, 1 Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Phys Ed, 1 Health, 3 Student Support Services). Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high Additional reductions in these disciplines may be included in the high school and middle school amounts listed aboveschool and middle school amounts listed above

9292 Positions ReducedPositions Reduced

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

Teaching Positions Reduced Teaching Positions Reduced to Balance the Deficit:to Balance the Deficit:

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Elementary PositionsElementary Positions

The following reductions will provide an 22.0 average The following reductions will provide an 22.0 average class size at the elementary level next year:class size at the elementary level next year:The following reductions will provide an 22.0 average The following reductions will provide an 22.0 average class size at the elementary level next year:class size at the elementary level next year:

2424 Classroom PositionsClassroom Positions

2929 Positions converted to classroom positionsPositions converted to classroom positions

5353 Total Elementary Positions Reduced Total Elementary Positions Reduced

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In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:

55 Convert all PEAK positions to classroom positionsConvert all PEAK positions to classroom positions

66 Convert all World Language positions to classroom Convert all World Language positions to classroom positionspositions

11 Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer positions to classroom positionspositions to classroom positions

55 Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to classroom positions classroom positions

1212 Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed teachers)teachers)

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In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:

55 Convert all PEAK positions to classroom positionsConvert all PEAK positions to classroom positions

66 Convert all World Language positions to classroom Convert all World Language positions to classroom positionspositions

11 Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer positions to classroom positionspositions to classroom positions

55 Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to classroom positions classroom positions

1212 Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed teachers)teachers)

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In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:

55 Convert all PEAK positions to classroom positionsConvert all PEAK positions to classroom positions

66 Convert all World Language positions to classroom Convert all World Language positions to classroom positionspositions

11 Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer positions to classroom positionspositions to classroom positions

55 Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to classroom positions classroom positions

1212 Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed teachers)teachers)

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In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:

55 Convert all PEAK positions to classroom positionsConvert all PEAK positions to classroom positions

66 Convert all World Language positions to classroom Convert all World Language positions to classroom positionspositions

11 Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer positions to classroom positionspositions to classroom positions

55 Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to classroom positions classroom positions

1212 Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed teachers)teachers)

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In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:In order to achieve a In order to achieve a 22.022.0 class size ratio, the class size ratio, the following following 2929 position conversions need to occur: position conversions need to occur:

55 Convert all PEAK positions to classroom positionsConvert all PEAK positions to classroom positions

66 Convert all World Language positions to classroom Convert all World Language positions to classroom positionspositions

11 Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer Convert Educational Technology Teacher Trainer positions to classroom positionspositions to classroom positions

55 Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to Convert all Elementary Librarian positions to classroom positions classroom positions

1212 Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to Convert city funded non-classroom teachers to classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed classroom teachers (facilitators and magnet themed teachers)teachers)

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Other Options to Balance the BudgetOther Options to Balance the Budget

FY05FY05ProjectedProjected

BudgetBudget

Reduce Non-Instructional, Other Instructional, and Support Staff (Administrators, Custodial & Maintenance, Clerical, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, Instructional Assistants and Tutors)

To be defined

Reduce or Eliminate Athletic Programs (7-12) or Implement User Fees $641,963

Reduce or Eliminate Non-Mandated Alternative Programs $1,111,989

Reduce or Eliminate City-Funded After School Programs, such as Community Schools

$263,070

Reduce Building Maintenance and Cleaning $2,725,500

Reduce Spending for School Supplies and Instructional Materials $2,405,633

Reduce Substitute Coverage for Teacher Absences (Permanent or Day-by-Day Coverage)

$1,285,000

Reduce Non-Mandated Transportation (would require a change in Elementary start and end times to achieve savings within transportation contract). Or Implement User Fee

To be defined

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Student FeesStudent FeesStudent FeesStudent Fees

The Administration The Administration willwill recommend fees for:recommend fees for:• After-SchoolAfter-School PEAK & World Language PEAK & World Language

ProgramProgram• $100 for Student Parking Permit at High $100 for Student Parking Permit at High

SchoolsSchools

The Administration The Administration willwill recommend fees for:recommend fees for:• After-SchoolAfter-School PEAK & World Language PEAK & World Language

ProgramProgram• $100 for Student Parking Permit at High $100 for Student Parking Permit at High

SchoolsSchools

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““GRAY” AREAS:GRAY” AREAS:

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 AidChapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School Funding Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal GrantsSt

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School FundingCharter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•Chapter 70 Aid Chapter 70 Aid •Career PathwaysCareer Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•Special Ed. ReimbursementSpecial Ed. Reimbursement•Charter School FundingCharter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid •State Budget: Career PathwaysState Budget: Career Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•State Budget: Special Ed. ReimbursementState Budget: Special Ed. Reimbursement•State Budget: Charter School Funding State Budget: Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid •State Budget: Career PathwaysState Budget: Career Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•State Budget: Special Ed. ReimbursementState Budget: Special Ed. Reimbursement•State Budget: Charter School Funding State Budget: Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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““GRAY”GRAY” AREAS:AREAS:•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid •State Budget: Career PathwaysState Budget: Career Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•State Budget: Special Ed. ReimbursementState Budget: Special Ed. Reimbursement•State Budget: Charter School Funding State Budget: Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

•Final Contract SettlementsFinal Contract Settlements•State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid State Budget: Chapter 70 Aid •State Budget: Career PathwaysState Budget: Career Pathways•City ContributionCity Contribution•State Budget: Special Ed. ReimbursementState Budget: Special Ed. Reimbursement•State Budget: Charter School Funding State Budget: Charter School Funding •Kindergarten GrantKindergarten Grant•Other State and Federal GrantsOther State and Federal Grants

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Next Steps…Next Steps…

House and Senate Conference Committee House and Senate Conference Committee Resolve Budget DifferencesResolve Budget Differences

House and Senate Conference Committee House and Senate Conference Committee Resolve Budget DifferencesResolve Budget Differences

Final State Budget Final State Budget Submitted to Governor Submitted to Governor For Approval or VetoFor Approval or Veto

(State Legislature may Override)(State Legislature may Override)

Final State Budget Final State Budget Submitted to Governor Submitted to Governor For Approval or VetoFor Approval or Veto

(State Legislature may Override)(State Legislature may Override)

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Next Steps…Next Steps…

FY05 Budget for Public Hearings on Thursday, June 3rd & 17th

at 4:00pm (City Hall)

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Email your budget suggestions to…Email your budget suggestions to…

[email protected]@[email protected]@worc.k12.ma.us

Review the budget presentations at…Review the budget presentations at…

www.wpsweb.comwww.wpsweb.comwww.wpsweb.comwww.wpsweb.com

http://www.wpsweb.com/administration/business/default.htm