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2014-2015 Proposed Elementary Budget Highlights

2014-2015 Proposed Elementary Budget Highlights. Moving forward…but forward to where?. Success requires a strategic plan for both the short term and the long term that leverages national best in class thought leadership in: Personnel Enrollment Projection and Management

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2014-2015 Proposed Elementary Budget Highlights

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  1. 2014-2015 Proposed Elementary Budget Highlights

  2. Moving forward…but forward to where? Success requires a strategic plan for both the short term and the long term that leverages national best in class thought leadership in: • Personnel • Enrollment Projection and Management • Facility Planning and Optimization • SRBI Support and Use • Technology Planning and Deployment

  3. Training and Personnel Unique opportunity to create a strategic plan, including the right structure and staffing, to move us forward. • Appropriate Professional Development and training for all staff • Aide allocation based on enrollment to ensure the appropriate supervision for our students

  4. Class Size Guidelines Source: District websites

  5. 2014-15 Projected Average Class Size Source: Darien Public Schools 2014-2015 Proposed Budget

  6. 2014 – 15 Projected Darien Class Sizes • Grades K to 2 - 22 student or less recommended in four comparable districts • Darien K to 2 - 21 sections projected over 22 • Grades 3 to 5 - 25 students or less recommended in all listed Districts • Darien 3 to 5 - 6 sections projected over 25 9 sections projected over 24 16 sections projected 24 and higher Source: Darien Public Schools 2014-2015 Proposed Budget

  7. Portable Usage at Elementary Schools Source: Darien Public Schools

  8. Chronology of School Construction Source: Darien Public Schools

  9. Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) SRBI Goals • Continue to use and leverage in General Education to address student learning needs • Data management system / practices • Professional training

  10. Technology Immediate Requirements • Appropriate support and preparation for the roll-out of the Smarter Balanced tests next month • Solutions to address the computer needs of K-2 students during the lengthy testing window Long Term Strategic Plan • A clear plan for our schools with world class technology solutions and instruction. • Including clear funding requirements for equipment requirements as well as the personnel to deploy, maintain and train / support staff.

  11. Conclusion 2014/2015 Budget Considerations: • Revise formula for instructional aides from section to enrollment, and increase number of instructional aides • Funding for professional development • Investing to support the move to Smarter Balanced Assessment • Facilities: Heating and cooling needs Medium/Long Term Strategic Plan • Moving forward…but forward to where? • Develop a medium/long-term strategic plan in next 12-18 months

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