Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 Presentation for the QACPS County Council of PTAs

1. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 Presentation for the QACPS County Council of PTAs March 12, 2008

2. QACPSInvesting in Bright Futures for All Children • Excellent schools and a quality education are vital to our children’s future and to Queen Anne’s County’s economic future. • We are committed to making sure every child develops the lifelong learning skills they will need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

3. Return on Investment • QACPS’s Strategic Plan for Success

4. Aligning Resources for Results

5. QACPS at a Glance • Approximately 8,000 students • 14 Queen Anne’s County Public Schools

6. Presentation Highlights • Goals • Accomplishments • Challenges • Cost Containment Measures • Budget Request 2008-09 • Construction

7. Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Master Plan for Excellence and Accountability • High Student Achievement • Recruitment and Retention of a High Quality, Diverse Teaching Force • Clear and Effective School and Community Communication • Safe and Nurturing Schools • Family and Community Partnerships • Preparation for the World of Work

8. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement All students will achieve a high level of proficiency on national, state, and county-developed measures.

9. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement Key Strategies: • Align curriculum, instruction and assessment • Promote early school success • Accelerate academic achievement for all students and eliminate the achievement gaps. • Provide high quality professional development programs • Increase participation of under-represented groups of students in meeting success in advanced courses. • Enhance participation in fine arts programs. • Expand gifted and talented programming at all levels.

10. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement Accomplishments! • All elementary & high schools made AYP in 2006-07 • All middle, except Stevensville, made AYP in 2006-07 • Two elementary schools and one middle school received state recognition for making significant gains in reading and math • No QAC Public Schools are identified as requiring school improvement • MSA scores are higher than the state average at every grade level, for the last 5 years • In 2006-07, >80% of students in testing grades were proficient or advanced

11. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement Accomplishments- Elementary! • 2006-07 MSA Reading Scores among the highest in the state • 4th grade – 4th • 6th grade – 2nd • 7th grade – 4th • 8th grade – 3rd • MSA Math Scores remain higher than the state averages • 80% elementary – proficient or advanced • 70% middle – proficient or advanced • 7th grade – 4th • 8th grade – 5th • 5th grade – 6th

12. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement • Class of 2009 must pass HSA to graduate. End of 10th grade pass rates are: • English – 86% • Algebra – 85% • Biology – 86% • Government – 90% • Close to 300 AP Exams were taken • 60% scored at college credit level • AP offerings were expanded • Students taking Algebra in Middle School • 296 – Algebra I • 64 – Algebra II Accomplishments- Secondary !

13. Master Plan Goal 1: High Student Achievement Accomplishments: Other ! • MMSR Scores – students reached 80% in all areas • 1 of 10 systems doing primary talent development • Recognition at State House for GT • 2 Teachers • 3 Students • Students participated in MD GT summer programs • 86% of students who registered for Pre-K were accommodated

14. Challenges: High Stakes Accountability • Highly Qualified Teachers and Administrators • Professional Development • Teacher Induction Program • Mentors • System for Monitoring Student Achievement • Data Warehouse • Assessment Development • Appropriate Academic Intervention • Adequate Technology • Training • Staffing • Increased Number of Students with Significant Disabilities • Students with Emotional Disabilities • Students with Autism- Population Increased 50% Last Year • Students with Intensive and Comprehensive Disabilities

15. Challenges: Competitive Salaries • Honoring Negotiated Contracts • 2nd year of Contracts • Being Competitive with Surrounding Counties • Teacher Rankings • Bachelor’s Scale • Step 1 – 14th, Step 10 – 24th • Master’s Scale • Step 1 – 19th, Step 10 – 21st • Administrator Rankings • Superintendent & Directors – 16th • Principals & Assistant Principals – 17th • Supervisors – 13th

16. Challenges: State Aid & Grant Availability • Decrease in State Aid from Original Projections • Freezes Inflation in the Per Pupil Amount Used in the Education Aid Formulas for FY 2009 & 2010 • Ineligible for Grant Funds • Due to County Wealth • Due to Small Population of Economically Disadvantaged Students • Reduction in Medical Assistance Funding • Changes in Billable Services • Partnering for Youth • Possible Loss of Funds • Judy Center • Possible Loss of Funds

17. Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention & Recruitment Recruit and retain a diverse, highly qualified, and effective teaching staff.

18. Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention & Recruitment Key Strategies: • Implement a plan to ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. • Implement a plan for minority recruitment plan and ensure that students are taught by an ethnically diverse teaching staff. • Implement a plan to ensure all paraprofessionals in targeted schools will reach “qualified” status. • Research and implement best practices for the delivery of job-related professional development. • Research and implement a system of incentives to retain current professional staff.

19. Master Plan Goal 2: Teacher Retention & Recruitment Accomplishments: • 87% of Teachers considered “Highly Qualified” as of June 07 • New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program • 11 mentors serving 43 non-tenured teachers • New Teacher Induction Course • Math & Science Cohorts – 16 Math, 30 Science • MSDE training & collaborative partnership • Scholarships available to high school students to become teachers

20. Recruiting & Retention Proposed Budget

21. Years of Experience

22. Master Plan Goal 3: Communication Clear and Effective Two-Way Communication Between the School System and the Community.

23. Master Plan Goal 3: Communication Key Strategies: • Implement a plan to communicate more frequently and clearly about academic opportunities, school performance, student progress and school-family partnerships.

24. Master Plan Goal 3: Communication Accomplishments! • Refurbished computers are utilized • 350 computers were donated • Secondary teachers use Integrade Pro • Parent Connect available to all secondary parents • e-School Newsletter and county website provide weather-related and emergency information • Performance Matters is used by most teachers to track student performance

25. Challenges: Aging Technology • Increased cost of maintaining older equipment • Meeting State Technology Standards

26. Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools Schools Will Be Safe, Disciplined, Nurturing and Drug-Free.

27. Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools Key Strategies: • Implement age-appropriate and developmentally-based programs for drug education, character development and violence prevention. • Implement a continuum of services to provide for students’ well-being and special needs. • Continue to utilize pupil service teams to address needs of students. • Implement school-wide Safety and Emergency Plans through inter-department and interagency collaboration.

28. Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools Accomplishments! • 100% of QAC Public Schools are judged to be “Safe Schools” by MSDE • School Resource Officers are in our High Schools • All entrances to schools are secured • Increased number of schools participating in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) • 100% of schools have an emergency response team trained through CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) • Every school has Character Education coaches • Nurses in every school are trained in First Aid, CPR & AEDs

29. Master Plan Goal 4: Safe and Nurturing Schools Challenges: High Stakes Accountability • Attendance & Discipline Interventions • Training • Staffing

30. Master Plan Goal 5: Family & Community Involvement Schools Will Foster Family and Community Partnerships That Enhance Student Success.

31. Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement Key Strategies: • Involve family and community in supporting the learning needs of children. • Increase collaboration among parents, schools, and community members regarding educational decisions that affect children, families, and school improvement.

32. Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement • Accomplishments! • Family Math Nights • Grade Level Nights • Business/Chamber of Commerce Initiatives • Interagency Partnerships • Afterschool Programs • Booster Organizations • Strong Elementary Volunteer Programs

33. Master Plan Goal 5: Family and Community Involvement • Challenges: • Time • Broad Representation in Initiatives • Incentives for Participation

34. Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of Work All Students Will Graduate and Have the Skills and Academic Preparation for Pursuing Their Career Goals.

35. Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of Work Key Strategies: • Implement evidence-based programs that will ensure that all students have the necessary skills for postsecondary education and/or career employment. • Expand the counseling services to students and families.

36. Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of Work Accomplishments! • Work Based Learning - 99% of employers surveyed indicated our students met or exceeded minimum job requirements • Graduation rate – over 86% • Decreasing drop out rate • Additional counseling services were provided in the high schools

37. Master Plan Goal 6: Preparation for the World of Work • Challenges: • Increase enrollment in full day programs for high school students • Increase the number and diversity of students enrolled in and successfully completing advanced level courses • Balance resources to support high school students who are struggling learners with supporting students’ participation in advanced and AP classes • Maintain range of career pathways • Increase the number of students who graduate on time

38. Market Adjustments • Heating Fuels • Bus and Vehicle Maintenance and Fuel • Electricity Costs

39. Challenges: Market Adjustments Escalating Energy Costs • Heating Fuels • Propane- 38% average per gallon increase over prior year • Fuel Oil- 43% average per gallon increase over prior year • Transportation Fuels • Diesel- 34% average per gallon increase over prior year • Electricity Costs • 17% increase is anticipated for next fiscal year

40. Cost Containment Measures

41. Cost Saving Measures: • Energy Management Program • Tightening of EMS programming & system checks • Education of employees • Ongoing audits of energy consumption • Consolidation of facility usage to manage & reduce HVAC costs • Installation of energy saving mechanisms • Computerized Bus Routing • Shows shortest routes between pick up addresses and schools • Allows to maintain a low ratio of full-time staff to drivers.

42. Cost Saving Measures: • Privatization of Food Services Operation • Eradicated projected deficits • Guaranteed a return to the program • Reduced funds necessary for construction projects • Consortium Purchasing • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • Data Warehousing • Energy Trust – Electrical Supply • Related Services for Special Education

43. Cost Saving Measures: • Pay-Go Programs • Field Trips • Make up classes • Use of Private Sector Advertising • Increased Business Partnerships • Changes in Service Providers • Long distance carrier • Related services for special education • Internet service provider • Procurement Agreements • US Communities Bid – Office and Home Depot • Baltimore Metro Bid – Furniture

44. Cost Saving Measures: • Professional Development • Use of MSDE staff • Reduction/Elimination of Summer Institute • Reduction of Summer School Program • Grant funded schools only • HSA class/assessment support • Contractual mentors vs. full-time staff • Requirement of all new staff to enroll in EPO Healthcare plan

45. Budget RequestFY 2008-09

46. Salary Improvements Salary improvements reflect contracts that were agreed to during the collective bargaining process.

47. Healthcare Premiums PROJECTED PREMIUM INCREASE OF 8%

48. Energy Costs

49. Contractual Obligations

50. Enrollment Increases & Class Size Reduction