Farmington Public Schools

1. Farmington Public Schools Board of Education Approved Budget 2010 - 2011

2. Why do this year’s reductions cut so deeply into curriculum and programs? 2

3. 08-09 Reductions

4. 08-09 Reductions (cont’d)

5. 09-10 Program Reductions

6. 09-10 Program Reductions (cont.’d)

7. 2010-2011 Budget Reductions by Level 7

8. 2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d) 8

9. 2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d) 9

10. Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011 Budget Collaboration and Communication Problem Solving and Innovation Self Direction and Resourcefulness Critical Thinking and Reasoning 10

11. All students will demonstrate performance standards in critical thinking and reasoning andmeet rigorous core academic content* standards All students will demonstrate performance standards in collaboration and communication and meet rigorous core academic content* standards All students will demonstrate performance standards in problem solving and innovation and meet rigorous core academic content* standards 4. All students will demonstrate performance standards in self-direction and resourcefulness and meet rigorous core academic content* standards *Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education, Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts. BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET—2010-2015 FIVE YEAR GOALS 11

12. 2010-2011 Board of Education Approved Budget The 4.0% or $1,980,430 increase over the 2009-2010 budget represents: $1,261,536 or 2.55% for contractual staffing agreements $915,537 or 1.85% increase in self-insurance -$196,643 or -.40 for all other operating expenses Total 2010-11 budget request is $51,491,192 12

13. Benchmarking Administration/Teacher Ratios Farmington: 17.5 Teachers for each Administrator DRG A: 13.1 Teachers for each Administrator DRG B: 13.9 Teachers for each Administrator State: 13.9 Teachers for each Administrator Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009 13

14. Farmington Public SchoolsAdministration/Student Ratios Canton 143 Students to each Administrator Simsbury 172 Students to each Administrator West Hartford 174 Students to each Administrator Glastonbury 184 Students to each Administrator Farmington 210 Students to each Administrator Avon 225 Students to each Administrator Source: State Department of Education, 10-07 14

15. Enrollment and StaffingTen-Year History 15 *West Woods Upper Elementary School opened.

16. Farmington Public SchoolsStudents with Special Needs2010-11 Budget * 2009-10 includes 3 students placed out of district

17. Benchmarking Special Education Expenditures(As a % of Total Educational Expenditures) Avon 21.13% West Hartford 21.10% Plainville 19.33% Simsbury 18.19% Glastonbury 17.99% Farmington 17.42% Farmington ranks 137TH of 169 towns in Special Education Expenditures as a Percentage of Total Expenditures Source: State Department of Education 2008-09 17

18. Benchmarking Per Pupil Expenditures (2008-2009) Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking: 113 Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: $13,190 Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure: $11,968 Difference: $1,222 Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009 18

19. Last Year’s Budget Reductions (2009- 2010)and the Educational Impact Farmington High School English Teacher Reduction: Reduced tutorial time for students in need Major Teacher Reductions at FHS: Core subject had a teacher reductions – impact on every Math, Science, English, Social Studies class including all AP classes Reductions in teachers reduced elective offerings for all students (Ex. Psychology; 61, Sociology; 42, Art; 80, Economic Honors; 15, Criminal and Civil Justice; 13) Irving A. Robbins Middle School Intramurals: Pay to Participate implementation caused a significant decline in participation Fall IAR Intramural Participation: 72 in 2008-2009 to 36 in 2009-2010 Health, Wellness and Physical Education Reduction Math Reduction: Higher class size (increased to 22 from 17) West Woods Upper Elementary School General Music Reduction: Lack of general music required all students, regardless of interest, to participate in chorus or instrumental music programming Classroom Teacher Reductions: Higher class size in grades 5 and 6 (range of 22-26 students in each classroom) Elementary Art Reduction 19

20. The Difficult Reduction Decisions Priorities to maintain the core program model that has been highly successful for Farmington for over 25 years: Core programs – These programs impact the core of educational programming; i.e. class size, core subject areas K-12, etc. Class size – Research shows the #1 indicator for improved achievement is the teacher. Class size at the elementary level protects the core educational programming that has led us to high levels of student achievement K-12. Reductions were built off the next level of reductions for 09-10 (utilized Dr. Howley’s 09-10 budget recommendations as a foundation). Budget Process - Met with school and program leaders to elicit feedback. Given the significant personnel cuts at FHS in 09-10, K-12 reductions were explored. Guiding Principles: Standards-Led School District Graduation Requirements Impact 20

21. Farmington Public Schools2010-2011 Budget Reductions by Level 21

22. Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d) 22

23. Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level (cont’d) 23

24. Salaries-100 • Provides funding for school district employees including teachers • The net loss in 2009-10 of 17.25 teaching positions has not been restored in 2010-11 • Account reflects the reduction of Culinary Arts (1.0), Latin (.8) and Strings (.6) teachers • Stipends for interscholastic coaches were reduced pursuant to an increase of $25 for “pay to participate” • Account reflects the following negotiated increases: Teachers 52% receiving 2.55% GWI 48% receiving 2.55% GWI plus step Administrators 3.40% Classified Staff 3.35% 2010-11 Board Budget $34,994,371 2009-10 Approved Budget $33,732,836 Total Increase Requested $ 1,261,535 Percentage Increase 3.74%

25. Benefits-200 • Significant Increase in funding due to use of reserve last year, enabling Town and Board to reduce FY 2010 budget • Provides 100% of Expected Paid Claims and Administration of Employee Health Insurance • Farmington ranks 161st out of 169 towns in Cost of Employee Benefits • Farmington Employee Utilization of Health Care Services is significantly below industry average Medical Claims Paid Per Member: Industry Average: $3,497 Farmington: $2,799 Emergency Room Claims Per Visit: Industry Average: $629 Farmington: $396 • BID on life insurance saved over $29,000 • Provision for unemployment insurance was increased last year in anticipation of significant layoffs. 2010-11 Board Budget $7,349,677 2009-10 Approved Budget $6,541,604 Total Increase Requested $ 808,073 Percentage Increase 12.35%

26. Services-300 • The Board’s management of its public utility needs has enabled instructional programs to be spared • Special Education requirements impose additional transportation pressure on the budget • Account provides for Professional Development Programs to improve teaching and learning • District took advantage of Dual Fuel Capacity to limit energy costs • Account provides for Building Repairs to address the needs of 668,155 Square Feet of Town/School Buildings. Specific projects were reduced for FY 2011 due to budget contraints • Postage Services for Town and Board have been centralized 2010-11 Board Budget $7,255,484 2009-10 Approved Budget $7,278,872 Total Increase Requested -$ 23,388 Percentage Increase -.32%

27. Supplies-400 • Library books have been reduced in response to the on-going economic situation • Some funding has been restored to the Curriculum Development Budget after the severe cut in 2009-10 2010-11 Board Budget $1,460,589 2009-10 Approved Budget $1,435,649 Total Increase Requested $ 24,940 Percentage Increase 1.74%

28. Equipment -500 • The Equipment section was significantly reduced from the Superintendent’s request in order to retain instructional personnel • Last year’s appropriation only provided for eighty computers at West Woods to replace the seven year old machines at that location • Elimination of computers means that instructional programs will not be able to run on old machines 2010-11 Board Budget $152,992 2009-10 Approved Budget $204,769 Total Increase Requested -$51,777 Percentage Increase -25.29%

29. Dues and Fees-600 • The decrease in the account reflects the anticipation of lower property and casualty premiums 2010-11 Board Budget $278,079 2009-10 Approved Budget $317,032 Total Increase Requested - $38,953 Percentage Increase -12.29%

30. Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011 Budget Collaboration and Communication Problem Solving and Innovation Self Direction and Resourcefulness Critical Thinking and Reasoning 30