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Budget Request

Explore the budget request, fiscal goals, challenges, and school improvement priorities for Bridgeport Public Schools. Learn about the budget components, allocation model, and educational beliefs guiding the district.

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Budget Request

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  1. Bridgeport School District DRAFT Budget Request 2019-20 Aresta Johnson Superintendent V6

  2. AGENDA Vision Bridgeport Public Schools envisions a culturally responsive, high-performing learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, emotionally and civically. • Fiscal Goals & Challenges • School Improvement Priorities • Budget Overview: 2018-19 • Core Educational Components • Budget Overview: 2019-20 • Requested Appropriation • Non-Discretionary Costs • Discretionary Funding • Priorities if Discretionary Funding is Received Mission We model excellence and equity in education for every child at every level by focusing on quality instruction and providing efficient systems and structures in schools to sustain a culture committed to success.

  3. DISTRICT PROFILE projected 10-1-18 Enrollment = 20,384 2017-18 NCEP: Net Current Expenditures Per Pupil, Published by CSDE, based on the ED001, which includes General Funds, grants and in-kind services.

  4. FISCAL GOALS & CHALLENGES Fiscal Goals Structurally Balanced Budget School-based Budgeting Model Fiscal Accountability Comprehensive Fiscal Management Fiscal Challenges

  5. FISCAL GOALS 1. A Structurally Balanced Budget To maintain a structurally balanced budget, built on a comprehensive financial plan comprised of all fund sources, that ensures real cost management and the most effective educational program possible. 2. School-based Budgeting Model To maintain and enhance the School-based Budgeting Model, grounded in empowerment and accountability at the school level. 3. Fiscal Accountability To ensure fiscal accountability through continued transparency, integrity and systems management. 4.Comprehensive Fiscal Management To engage in comprehensive fiscal management, encompassing analysis, interoffice communication, internal control, reporting and innovation, in order to secure resources, optimize resource utilization and ensure fiscal stability.

  6. School-based Budgeting Model Allocation Model • Position Allocation: equitable and uniform staffing formulas, with consideration for school-specific needs • Operating Allocation • $20/student [continued from FY18 and FY19] • Continued Option: deployment of discretionary funds for part-time personnel (hourly, per diem); e.g., interventionists, tutors etc. • Teacher’s Choice Allocation (classroom teachers) • $30/teacher [based on first payroll, October] • School Specialty E-card (distributed via e-mail) • Parent Involvement [Grant-funded] • $7/student • Elementary Schools: Title I; High Schools: State Priority Grant • Requires submission of a Budget Plan approved by: Principal and PAC/PTSO President

  7. FISCAL CHALLENGES

  8. School Improvement Priorities Core Beliefs Foundational Pillars of Excellence

  9. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES We believe all students: • can learn and achieve. • will show progress over time and all children will be successful. • and parents are integral components to the child’s success. • are given the opportunity to take risks; obstacles provide an opportunity to learn. • be given the toolkit necessary for them to customize their own pathway for lifelong learning. • will understand that there is learning in reflection. CORE BELIEFS We believe all teachers and leaders: • have high expectations and produce high achievers. • teach the child, not a textbook. • continue to learn, investigate and grow professionally. • are committed to supporting all students’ academic growth. • will be committed to ongoing professional development. • will understand that there is learning in reflection.

  10. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

  11. BUDGET OVERVIEW: 2018-19 (Current School Year) Budget Components Core Educational Components

  12. Budget Overview…. 2018-19 $247.9M Operating Addition: + $1,719,468 Addition: +$1,598,776 Title I/IIA: +$41,428 Priority: - $25,511 Grants $22.2 M **Priority Extended School Hours *Excluding nonpublic school amounts

  13. Operating Budget Comparison: FY 18 to FY19 • Notes: • For 2018-19 (FY19), the district requested an additional $15.7M in operating funds to maintain services, manage growth and restore Kindergarten paras. • Without restoration of kindergarten paras, the original budget gap was $13M, after taking into account the increase in ECS ($1.1M) specified in the state biennium budget. • With inclusion of additional ECS and City revenue, the budget gap declined to 10.8M. • Therefore, the district adopted a FY19 Budget Gap Plan, encompassing position reduction, health insurance savings and continuation of stringent cost control strategies.

  14. State Grant Comparison… FY18 to FY19

  15. Federal Grant Comparison… FY18 to FY19

  16. 2018-19 BUDGET GAP PLAN Major Actions

  17. 2018-19 BUDGET GAP PLAN Major Actions

  18. Cost Control & Management The district optimizes resources, through cost-effective practices. *Kelly Educational Staffing is the district’s substitute teacher service [effective 7/1/2018].

  19. Core Educational Components • District Instructional Support Model • Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development • Special Education and Support Services • SRBI Interventions • Technology • District Instructional Support Model • District Office: An organization dedicated to servicing schools for school improvement • Data Teams: focused on adult actions at grade, school and district level • Benchmark Assessments: IReady (elementary & high school)

  20. Core Educational Components • Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development • Continued development and implementation of cohesive curricula: all subject areas, for all students (including special education and bilingual/ELL) • Science [New Generation Science Standards] • Grades K-5: HMH Science Dimensions Program (new in 2017-18) • Grades 6-7-8: IQWST Science Program (initiated in 2018-19); $390,729 • Mathematics Initiatives • I-Ready K-1-2 student books, aligned to the assessment system • Algebra 1 – selected Middle Schools – Grade 8 • MobyMax Math: 3-year plan, 9/30/16 – 9/30/19; $40,194 • Literacy Initiatives • LEXIA-Literacy: to 12/31/18; may be continued through a United Way grant. • Teacher Evaluation Model: PhocuseD Learning – training for school administrators in teacher evaluation and using results to improve instructional practice.

  21. Core Educational Components • Special Education and Support Services • Special Education • Continued services to address behavioral issues; e.g., BLC, SOAR program • Continued Transition Program (Ages 18-21) – service students in-district • Socio-emotional Learning (SEL) • Restorative Practice: professional development for school SEL teams. • Cultural Competency: professional development • RULER [Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence] – a field-tested approach, aligned with PBIS [Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports], integrated into the curriculum and across the entire school. • Outcomes: • Improved student achievement and social skills; supportive, student-centered classrooms; better school climate; decreased anxiety and depression; reduced likelihood of bullying

  22. Core Educational Components • SRBI Interventions: Scientific Research-Based Intervention Tiered Interventions

  23. Core Educational Components • Technology • Category 2 E-Rate Funds (85% reimbursed): applied to upgrade the wireless infrastructure. • Category 1 E-Rate Changes – District Action: • 5-year period starting FY16: progressive reduction in reimbursement for voice services: 50% in 2016-17, 30% in 2017-18, 10% in 2018-19, 0% in 2019-20. • District actions to offset the loss of revenue: • IP phones installed [IP phones do not incur voice charges.] • A “voice service” that includes long distance at no cost. • Office 365: utilized throughout the district.  • Windows 10/10S and Office 2016 • Information Technology Committee (ITC): composed of representative at all levels of district/school operations; focused on guiding the vision for ongoing advances. • District and School Websites: Blackboard’s (Edline) new content management platform (CMS).

  24. What is the 2019-20 Budget Request? Overview Operating Budget City Share State ECS

  25. Budget Request: Overview… 2019-20 $263.7M Assumes the supplement for displaced students is not continued = $222,810. Operating Requested: + $8,500,000 Requested: +$7,500,000 Stability is projected. Stability is projected. Grants $22.2 M **Priority Extended School Hours *Excluding nonpublic school amounts

  26. + 22.8 M Total Request 2019-20 Operating Budget REQUESTED Appropriation 2019-20 Appropriation Request STARTING POINT: • 2018-19 Appropriation (with Alliance): $247,721,987 ADD • Essential Need…Non-Discretionary Costs: $ 16,000,000 Subtotal: $263.7M ADD • Additional Need…Restore Kindergarten Paras: $ 3,000,000 • 1:2 classes (48p) Subtotal: $266.7M ADD • Amount Requested: Discretionary Services: $ 3,800,000 GRANDTOTAL = $270.5M Assumes the supplement for displaced students is not continued = $222,810. $16M is the minimum additional amount required to maintain services.

  27. Key Factors Impacting the 2019-20 Budget Plan - Expenses

  28. 2019-20 +16.0M minimum Essential Need: Non-Discretionary Costs…

  29. +3M Net Need ADDITIONAL NEED…..2019-20 • Total Non-Discretionary Budget Need = • Essential Non-discretionary: $16,000,000 • Additional Need..Kindergarten Paras: $ 3,000,000 • Grand Total = $19,000,000

  30. Discretionary Funding Request… The district is requesting an additional $3.8M in discretionary funding. This sum is above the amount considered non-discretionary, in order to maintain current services and manage growth (enrollment and buildings). REQUEST: ADD $3.8M – discretionary funding The requested $3.8M would be utilized to fund ENHANCED SERVICES TO MEET THE DISTRICT’S HIGHEST PRIORITIES. The priorities are explained in the next section……

  31. PRIORITIES – DISCRETIONARY BUDGET INCREASE $1.3M $2.5M $3.8M

  32. $1.3M PRIORITIES – BUDGET INCREASE

  33. $2.5M PRIORITIES – BUDGET INCREASE

  34. $3.8M PRIORITIES – BUDGET INCREASE

  35. SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency Groups As part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows.

  36. SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSULTATIONS Constituency Groups As part of the budget development process, the Superintendent and Senior Leadership Team conferred with the various constituency groups for input. A summary of proposed ideas follows.

  37. APPENDIX: Grant-funded Services Alliance/ECS Priority Title I Title IIA Title IV IDEA

  38. Note: as incorporated in the Operating Budget Plan $18M ALLIANCE/ECS • Phocused Learning: Training for Administrators • District Assessments: IReady (elementary) – split with Title I/IDEA. • High School Academy Support [Bassick Auto Shop] • Technology: Kronos Time/Attendance, E-Rate Category 2 (Local Share) • Destiny Asset Inventory System • Operations Support: Utilities, Transportation, Xerox XPS • Discretionary operating allocation (schools) • AEDS: Service Plan • Elementary Level: Intervention component of Prep/Enhancement Teacher Allocation • District Assessment Coordinator • Guidance Counselors - Elementary Level • School/Media Specialists • Special Education/Resource Teachers – Prevention Component • District Academic Team • Assistant Superintendents (2) • @ 30%: Director, Literacy; Director, Mathematics; Director, Science; Director, Bilingual/World Languages. • Computer Technicians (2) • Alternative School – Expelled Students

  39. $5.6M STATE PRIORITY GRANT [with ESH and SASS] • Parent Involvement-High Schools (parity with Title I per capita) • Computer Literacy teachers - Intradistrict Magnet Schools (part of the school’s prep/enhancement allocations) • College Board SAT Program (grade 12) • ESH: Extended School Hours • RFP Internal District Competition to select schools to conduct ESH programs, within specified guidelines. • Includes CSMA Main & Annex Programs (voluntary program, grades K-6). • SASS • Summer mandated literacy support programs; e.g., Early Reading Success. • District Office: Early Childhood Office: Clerical; Grants Office Staff • 42 Kindergarten Teachers @ 50% (21 FTE) • In-School Suspension Officers (16) • Social Workers: District-wide Support • Bridgeport Military Academy - JROTC Instructors • Turnaround Arts Support (e.g., summer conference, Facilitator release)

  40. $9.5M TITLE I • Parent Involvement -Elementary school allocations (1%) • Security/Custodial Fees - Parent involvement events (restricted to a maximum of two/school per month. • School Parent Rooms - Telephone Charges • Annual Parent Convention • I-Ready Assessment (split Alliance, IDEA) • Curriculum Renewal – subject to available funding • District Office: Early Childhood Office: clerical; Grants Office staff • PreKindergarten: 3 teachers + 3 paraprofessionals @ Claytor, Johnson, Skane • School Readiness PK: Excess operating cost for personnel • Smart Start PK Program: Excess operating cost for personnel • Discovery PK Program: Excess operating cost for personnel • Instructional Assistants [Kindergarten (school-specific funding), bilingual] and Special Education Assistants • SRBI Teachers – in the schools’ prep/enhancement allocations

  41. $1M TITLE IIA • New Teacher Induction/Orientation Support • Protraxx: Continuing Education Software • Protraxx: Teacher Evaluation System • Peer Observer Stipends • Professional development conferences • Professional Development Supplies/Materials • Human Resources: Evaluation Mediator/TEAM Facilitator, Support Specialist • Director of Literacy, Director of Mathematics, Director of Science & Director, Bilingual/World Languages Education @ 40% • Recruitment initiatives • Teach for America - New Teachers in shortage areas [final: second year payment for FY19 recruits who continue in FY20].

  42. $664,735 TITLE IV (initiated in FY18) DISTRICT PLAN • STEM: mathematics curriculum renewal • HS – Advanced placement courses • Continued support for new African-American and Latin-American Studies courses in high schools: • Curriculum development • Course textbooks/on-line subscriptions • Professional development in the use of on-line resources to personalize learning and improve academic achievement. • Parent Involvement • Climate Officer: Bassick, Central and Harding High Schools • Technology Devices/Supplies – elementary level FOCUS: • Rounded Educational Opportunities • Minimum: 20% of total • Safe and Healthy Students • Minimum: 20% of total • Technology: Professional Learning and Infrastructure • Infrastructure: limited to a maximum of 15% of the total amount allocated to Technology.

  43. $5.1M IDEA 611 & 619 [Special Education] IDEA 611: K-12; 619: PK • Transition Services • Special Education Ombudsman • Skane: Special Education – PK Teachers and Paraprofessional • Special Education Assistants • Therapeutic Support Facilitators (TSF) • Behavior Support Trainer • IReady (split with Title I & Alliance) • Assistive Technology • Instructional Materials for Special Education Classes

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