Boots on the Ground Impact of Chapter 70 Funds On the Framingham Public Schools and the Services We Provide for

Our Students
Beverly Hugo, Chair Framingham School Committee Legislative Forum 2/16/12
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Chapter 70 Formula - Shortcomings

Outdated Statistical Basis
Over 20 years old

Per Capita Income

Based on 1989 data
23 years old

Equalized Property Valuation

Based on 1992 data
20 years old

Last reconfigured in 1994

18 Years ago
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Extraordinary Costs
Un- and Under-funded Mandates
$9,915,875 last year alone

Social/emotional issues being cared for Medically fragile student population

Out of district placement costs $13,000,000 last year

English language learners Older students arriving with limited schooling due to social and political unrest in native land
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Educational Costs on the Rise

Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions

Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists

Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school

Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school

Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season)
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools
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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development Support services for at-risk youth

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development Support services for at-risk youth Elimination of Partners in Education

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development Support services for at-risk youth Elimination of Partners in Education Secretarial support

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development Support services for at-risk youth Elimination of Partners in Education Secretarial support Maintenance of our buildings and grounds

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Cuts in Past Five Years

125 Staff Positions K-8-math and literacy specialists Bus service to students that live within 2 miles to school Afterschool buses from the high school Free buses to school Free athletics($250. per sport per season) Elementary instrumental music Reduced foreign language in the middle schools Reduced electives in high school Reduced AP classes Science coordinator in the high school K-8 library services Business program at the high school Reading Recovery in the elementary schools Blue and White Scholars Drastically reduced services for high academic achievers through the SAGE program Curriculum and instruction support Professional development Support services for at-risk youth Elimination of Partners in Education Secretarial support Maintenance of our buildings and grounds Reduced guidance and social worker services

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Inability to fully implement the MEPA standardized test this year due to the sorry state and age of our computers
Our students lose opportunities

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Inability to fully implement the MEPA standardized test this year due to the sorry state and age of our computers We cannot afford to buy replacement bulbs for our projection devices which serve as a necessary teaching tool.
Our students lose opportunities

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Inability to fully implement the MEPA standardized test this year due to the sorry state and age of our computers We cannot afford to buy replacement bulbs for our projection devices which serve as a necessary teaching tool. Freeze on books and supplies. Students are not allowed to take books out of class because there is no money for their replacements.
Our students lose opportunities
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Impact of Years of Reduction

Some students in the high school have no classes from 2-3 hours per day due to lack of spots in classes.
Our students lose opportunities

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Some students in the high school have no classes from 2-3 hours per day due to lack of spots in classes. Struggling students cannot stay for afterschool help at the high school because of the elimination of afterschool buses.
Our students lose opportunities

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Dangerous work conditions
Mold at Maynard Leaking Roofs/Ceilings

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Increased workloads for the Staff
Fill in for those laid off

Sharp decline in Morale

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Impact of Years of Reduction

Achievement declines
For the first time in history, Framingham s results in standardized testing have dropped below the state average!

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Impact of Years of Reduction Unacceptable High School Dropout Rate

Higher than the state average

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Needs
Adequacy Study
Need to know true cost per child in current year

Community Involvement Correct Assessment of Data

To ensure current values as basis of Chapter 70 funds Using 2012 data, rather than 1989

Close The Funding Gap

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Shortfall from State Funding Past 3 Years

$10,618,515.00
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We are Going Backwards

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Let s Move Forward

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