Shelton Public Schools

2018 -L9 Budget Presentation

Board of Apportionment & Taxation
Board of Alderman
April L9, Z0lB

Presented by:

Mark Holden, Board Chair

Dr. Christopher Clouet, Superintendent

Edward Drapp, Director of Finance

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Budget Principles
o Zero-based - eliminate creep
o No "Padding,,- but anticipate contingencies
o Repurpose existing funds
o Transparency
o Sustainable
r Fund priorities

A Belief in Continuous Improvement

The budgetthat has been developed and shared
with you is based on the core belief that it is
the responsibility of the school district, parents, and
community to strive for continuous
improvement and growth for our students and offer
them more, not fewer, opportunities.
Even civic organizations, such as the chamber
of commerce, recognize that without meaningful
reform and sustained improvement (in educationl,
the US will:
1. Lose its edge in global competition,
2. Put the economy at risk
3. Consign future generations to limited opportunities.
Shelton Public Schools has received only 4$o/o of its requested annual
budget increase over the last 10 years.

Board of Education

Fiscal Prior Year New Money BOE % lncrease City City Approved lncrease from % I ncr. from
Yea r Aooroved Req uest Requested Reouested Reducti ons BOE Budset Prior Year Pri or Yea r
2008-09 60,8L5,287 3,949,38s 64,764,672 6s% (1,760,03s) 63,O04,637 2,t89,350 3.6%
2009-10 63,004,637 L,463,438 64,468,O75 23% (1,463,438) 63,004,637 o.o%
20L0-7L 63,004,637 3,s45,251 56,s49,888 5.5% (3,449,888) 63,100,000 9s,353 0.2%
20L7-72 63,100,000 3,006,457 66,106,4s7 4.8% (2,406,457], 63,700,000 600,000 t.0%
2012-73 63,700,000 636,129 64,336,L29 1.O% (s99,s02) 63,736,627 36,627 0.r%
20L3-74 63,736,627 3,099,699 66,836,326 4.9% (1,236,3261 65,600,000 1.,863,373 2.9%
20L4-15 6s,600,000 3,519,960 69,119,960 5.4% (1,274,960]| 67,845,000 2,245,OO0 3.4%
2015-16 67,845,000 3,2s3,433 77,098,433 4.8Yo (L,628,433\ 69,470,000 1,625,O00 2.4%
2076-77 69,470,000 1,647,230 7L,1t7,230 2.4% (647,2301 70,470,000 1,000,000 1.4%
2017-78 70.470.000 1.989.413 7 2.459.4r3 2.80/. (989.413) 7t.470.OOO L.000.000 L.4%
TOTAL 550.746.188 26.110.395 675.85 5.583 4.Oo/" ns.4ss.682 651.400.901 10.654.713 1.60/.

Impact of Funding - Losing Ground:

By receiving only 40% of requested funds, Shelton Public School's spending per student has
decreased relative to other districts.

This decrease in relative spending has resulted in a gap in academic and other measures that
contribute to students' success in school, readiness and preparedness for college, and ability to
compete and succeed in the workplace.

Academ ic I nd icators (20L6-t7 ) Trumbull Monroe Newton Shelton

Accountability lndex (District "Score") 84% 8t% 80o/o 76%
Chronic Absenteeism 4a/o 3% 4% L0o/o

4-Year Graduation Rate 9B% 99% 96% 92%

Taking advanced courses B9% 75% 71% 59o/o

Passing Adva nced courses 65% 6s% 74% s3%

SAT - Combined ELA & Math Lt47 1133 1158 1077
Students Entering College 87% 79% 80%
College Persistence 94% 93o/o

Economic lndicators
Median Home Value (2016) 392,800 374,500 442,200 338,200
Expenditures per Pupil (2016-171 15,980 16,686 16,531 L3,859
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lnstructional Supplies 2014-15 to 2017-18

600,000

400,000

200,000

1,4-15 15-16 1.5-17 L7-L8

Shelton Spends a Lower Percent of lts Budget on Special Education

24.0%
23.0% 9%
22.0%
21.0% 0%
20.0%
19.0%
18.0/ -$hqlton
spnecticut
17.0%
16.0%
-f
&ob ,$ \b
f,,+ {,'"" su-.- Cr"
Increase in Operating Revenue
Actua I Estimated Revi s ed Esti mated
DESCRIPTION 201"6-17 2017-78 20L7-18 2018-19

STATE REVENUE:

Education CostSharing Grant (ECS) 5,904,283 4,500,000 5,064,848 5,341,987

SPED Excess Cost Reimbursement 1,538,533 1,300,000 L,154,120 L,t54,120
Pupi I Tra ns portation - Magnet 23,501 28,000 23,500 22,500
Health Services Grant 24,479 29,000 28,432 28,432
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TOTAL STATE REVENUE 7,466,317 5,929,000 6,270,900 6,547,039

Review Factors Impacting the ZALB-L9 Budget Proposal and Program

Enhancements

Review of Twelve (LZ) Budget Categories - pp, 3L-42

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FACTORS IMPACTIN G 2OIB.19 BUD GET PROPOSAL

2017-tB Baseline Budset - Current

201.8-19 Increase Factors

Certified Staff - Contractual lncrease 927,!8L
Classified Staff - Staff Adjustments (37,2361
Benefits - Utilization & Market 747,766
lnstructional Supplies - COLA 3,259
Prog. lmpr. & Staff Dev. - Decr. ln State Funding 15,000
Tuition - COLA 97,638
Transportation - Per bid results 657,808
Administrative Costs - COLA 5,156
Utilities - Less consumption, better pricing
Building Repairs, Services, Equip., Supplies - Actual 70,625
BOE Services - Actual 10,750
acement Equip. - Maint. & Securit
uired for Existing Prosrams & Services 2,537,946

2078-79 District Reductions

Retirement 1265,9451
Non-instructional suppl ies (30,000)
Utilities {225,W|
Custodial Supplies 34
Total Reductions

Net 20i.8-19 lncrease 1,982,50\ 2.77%

m Enhancements (Table 1 865,906 L.21%
Total lncrease 2,848,407 3.99Yo

2018-2079 Budset proposed 74,319,4A7 3.gg%

General & Special Education Costs able

ral Education 58,263,453 79.400/o
cial Education 16,0s4,954 21.60%
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2A7B-19 PROGRAM ENHANCEM ENTS

School Position Enhancement Total

LHS 1.00 4th grade teacher to keep class size between tg -20 52,270
MOH 1.00 2nd grade teacher to keep class size between 1"7-1"9 52,270
SIS 1.00 English teacher to expand the School of lnnovation 55,749
srs 1".00 Science teacher to expand the School of lnnovation 60,742
SHS 1.00 Science teacher to lower class size 60,742
PHS 1.00 lnstructional lnterventionist (eliminate l tutor) 52,270
SHS 0,80 Band instructorto full-time 41,,816
6.80 Total New Positions Requested 375,859

School Other Enhancements Total

Ail lnstructional Suppl ies 87,500
SIS 0.50 Part-time nurse 30,957
Alr Building Repairs 50,000
All Desktop Computers 91,915
srs Chromebooks - School of lnnovation 53,625
PHS Chromebooks - One:One lnitiative 154,050
Athletics Football Uniforms 15,000
Ath letics Soccer Goals 7,000
0.50 Total Other Enhancements 490,047

TOTAL PRO6RAM ENHANCEMENTS 865,906

L. Reduce Elementary Class Size - add two elementary teachers - more time with students
2. Expand the School of lnnovation
a. Add an English and Science teacher
b. Add technology equipment
3. Add S,T.E.A.M. classes - add an additional science teacher at the high school
4. lmprove Academic Outcomes - add English Language, and English and Math Specialists
to support students
5. Provide technology equipment - lmprove instruction, prepare students for college and
career, and improve access to digital content for teachers and students
6. Provide instructional materials and supplies to support the curriculum
7. Expand access to the arts - add music teacher at the high school
 Changing Student Demographics

Since 2007-08, in response to 829 fewer students, sixty-one (61J general education
classroom staffpositions have been cut: 26 teachers and 35 para-educators.

Since 2007'08, the number of students qualified as English Learners, Free & Reduced
Lunch eligible, special education, and eligible for outplaced serviced has increased by 79g
students. Additionally, in 20L6:i,7 ,953 students qualified for extra support (Tier 2 & 3J
services. Since 2007-08, the district added 8.6 special education teachers, 52.6 para-
educators, and 18.6 specialist teachers to meet the needs of these students.

2007-08 201,6-17 Change % Chanee

All Enrollment 5644 4815 -829 -1.5%
Need lndicators
Enelish Learners 117 229 1,12 96%
Free & Reduced 635 1037 401 63%
Disabilities 411 679 268 65%
Outplaced Tuition 23 40 17 74o/o
Tier2&3 N/a 953 N/A N/A
(Note:Studentsmayqualifyformorethanonecategoryo
also qualify for Free & Reduced meals.)

Commitment to Cost Savings

Understandably, Shelton prides itself on having low taxes. Contrary to what some may think,
the school district, too, wants to run more efficiently and save money, in fact, more than
5555,000 in savings was identified in the 2otg-tg proposed budget.
Low Taxes, Fligle(er) Quality Education - F"imding the Right Balance fox"
Shelton

We started this conversation with the stated belief that it is our job to continuously improve
the education system for the children of Shelton.

ln orderto do that, we need a better balance between funding education and maintaining a low
mill rate.
Closing the $1,6 L8,407 Gap

BOE Request Compared to Mayor's

Recommended Budget
3,000,000

2,500,000

2,000,000
il Mayor Proposed
1,500,000
I Program Enhancements
1,000,000
I Maintain Foundation
500,000

BOE Proposed Mayor Proposed

CONCLUSION
The Board of Education and the Superintendent look forward to working in cooperation with
the Mayor, the Board of Apportionment and Taxation, and the Board of Alderman to find
additional funding to operate the school district in the 2ot8-19 school year.

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