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Preschool Taskforce Presentation to the Board of Education

Preschool Taskforce Presentation to the Board of Education. February 8, 2011. Task Force Committee. Debbie Grimshaw: Assistant Superintendent Margie Hart: Preschool Director Jennifer Lawrence: Preschool Teacher Millie Nunneker: Preschool Teaching Assistant

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Preschool Taskforce Presentation to the Board of Education

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  1. Preschool TaskforcePresentation to the Board of Education February 8, 2011

  2. Task Force Committee • Debbie Grimshaw: Assistant Superintendent • Margie Hart: Preschool Director • Jennifer Lawrence: Preschool Teacher • Millie Nunneker: Preschool Teaching Assistant • Allison Hourigan: Parent Representative • Shelley Hay: Parent Representative

  3. The Task Assist with the development of detailed self-sustaining proposals for a full-day county sponsored 4410 program and a district sponsored 1712 program

  4. Meetings and Goals January 18th * Develop a timeline and identify work to be done * Assign individual tasks January 24th * Identify components of a quality preschool program January 27th *Review programming and staff needs of a 4410/1712 January 31st * Identify 3 detailed proposals to present to the Board of Education February 3rd * Prepare for Board of Education presentation February 7th * Review completed proposals

  5. Areas Researched Instructional Program • Curriculum • Meet the IEP needs • Developmental Levels of 3 and 4 year olds Site Accessibility Instructional Program Hours • 4410 hours for special needs students • 2 half day sessions for typical students • Snacks/Lunch, staff rotation for compliance • Ratios and contractual obligations Preschool Standards • Benchmarks Preschool Day • Snapshot of a schedule

  6. Areas Researched Services Provided • Special Needs • Typical Strategies for Revenue Stream • Registration Fee • Typical component for 1712 • Without tuition for district residents • Tuition collected from outside district residents • Snack and supply fee Factors to maximize rate set • 4410 – Room utilization, staffing, and materials Visitations/Conversations • Jowonio • Little Lukes • North Syracuse

  7. Areas Researched Additional materials needed • 4410 full day • 1712 larger class size Additional Professional Development • For Staff

  8. Proposal One1712 Typical District Run Program To Open: September 6th 2011 Why: To maintain a preschool program for the children of Onondaga Central School District Staffing Needs: * One Certified Teacher * Two 0.4 FTE Teaching Assistant Structure: *Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 4 year old students *AM session: 8:45 – 11:15 – 24 students *PM session: 12:15 – 2:45 – 24 students *Tuesday/Thursday – 3 year old students *AM session: 8:45 – 11:15 – 24 students *PM session: 12:15 – 2:45 – 24 students

  9. Notes • We believe we can fill the 1712 program and meet the needs of the community • There would be no charge of tuition for district residents • We would use the existing classroom, materials, furniture, and supplies • Parents would be responsible for transportation • Parents would need to show proof of residency, shot records, physical, and lead test results • There would be a registration deadline set for district parents to register children • After registration deadline, if spots are still available, we would open up the program to out of district children at a monthly tuition charge • Parents would be asked to support the program through a snack and supply fee • Having a preschool program within the Rockwell building, eases anxiety for our incoming Kindergarten students because of the familiarity of the building and staff

  10. Budget for 1712Estimated Expenses Teacher Salary $44,226 FICA $3,427 TRS $5,151 Health(family) - Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 0.4 FTE Teaching Assistant Salary (1 yr exp) $8,308 FICA $636 ERS $1,321 Health(family) - Health(individual) - Dental - 0.4 FTE Teaching Assistant Salary (1 yr exp) $8,308 FICA $636 ERS $1,321 Health(family) - Health(individual) - Dental - Total with no Health $73,966 Total w/ Ind’l Health $80,233 Total w/ Family Health $86,500

  11. Budget for 1712Estimated Revenue Registration Fee $25 x 96 students = $2400 Snack/Supply Fee: Suggested Contribution M/W/F - $20/month x 48 students = $960 x 10 months = $9,600 T/TH - $15/month x 48 students = $720 x 10 months- $7,200 Possible Tuition from out of district children M/W/F - $135/month T/TH - $90/month

  12. Tax Impact per $100,000 household for 1712 Program Staff CostTax Impact Total cost without health insurance $73,966 $15.87 Total cost with Ind’l health insurance $80,233 $17.21 Total cost with Family health insurance $86,500 $18.56 _______________________________________________________________ $73,966 $80,233 $86,500 Registration Fee - 2,400 - 2,400 - 2,400 $71,566 $77,833 $84,100 Snack/Supplies - 16,800 - 16,800 - 16,800 $54,766 $61,033 $67,300 Out of District Tuition (5) - 11,250 - 11,250 - 11,250 $43,516 $49,783 $56,050 Tax Impact per Household $9.33$10.68 $12.02

  13. What is a Full Day 4410 Program? • Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) Full day – 5.75 hours for special needs students The student ratio of special needs students must match that of their peers A 4410 program is a preschool option for a preschooler with a disability • Preschoolers can receive * Itinerant or related services only (i.e.. Just speech or speech and PT) *Related services and SEIT (Special Education teacher with related service(s) *SCIS half day 2.5 hours “Our current program” Special Education teacher with more than 1 related service or behavioral needs *SCIS full day more than 3 hours Special Education teacher with more than 1 related service for higher needs children (i.e.. Multiple handicaps, Autistic children)

  14. Research Says: *fewer referrals for remedial classes and special education *less likely to repeat a grade *less absences * less discipline detention *greater academic motivation, on-task behavior, and more capacity for independent work *more positive attitude toward school *more frequent high-school graduations or GED completions *lower incidents of illegitimate pregnancy, child abuse and delinquent acts *higher employment rates and better earnings *better relationships with family members *higher incidence of volunteer work *better self-esteem and a greater focus on community Cotton, K. & Conklin, N.F. 2001. Research on Early Childhood Education. Topical Synthesis #3 of the School Improvement Research Series. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.

  15. Full Day Preschool Programs in Onondaga County Updated: February 7, 2011

  16. Proposal Two4410 County Run Program To Open: July 1, 2012 Student Teacher Ratio – 12:1:2 Staffing Needs: (1) Certified Special Education Teacher (2) Teaching Assistants (1) 0.2 Occupational Therapist (1) 0.75 Physical Therapist - Contractual Rate (1) 0.75 Speech Therapist – Contractual Rate (1) 0.75 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant In Kind Staff P.E. Teacher, Librarian, Nurse, Program Director, School Psychologist Typical Component Staffing (1) General Education Teacher (1) Teaching Assistant

  17. Structure Monday – Friday 8:45am – 2:30pm 5.75 hours AM snacks will be provided Lunch: 30 minutes for Special Needs students Students will bring their own lunch Curriculum Would meet the NYS preschool benchmarks and the SRA Imagine It Literacy Program Incorporated Activities *Large Motor Skill group – P.E. Teacher *Library Time – Librarian *Daily Centers – Certified Teacher and Speech Teacher Therapies *Special Needs students would receive therapies according to their IEPs

  18. Budget for 4410 Estimated Expenses 4410 Teacher Salary (step 2) $44,795 FICA $3,427 TRS $5,151 Health(family) $12,343 Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 Teaching Assistant Salary (1 yr exp.) $20,770 FCA $1,589 ERS $3,302 Health(family) $12,343 Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 Teaching Assistant Salary (1 yr exp.) $20,770 FCA $1,589 ERS $3,302 Health(family) $12,343 Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 0.8 FTE Speech Salary (step 2) $35,836 FICA $2,741 TRS $4,121 Health(family) $12,343 Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 0.2 FTE OT Salary (step 2) $8,959 FICA $2,741 TRS $4,121 0.8 FTE OT Salary (step 2) $35,836 FICA $2,741 TRS $4121 Health(family) $12,343 Health(individual) $6,076 Dental $255 Administrator 0.02FTE 2010/11 $1,819 Nurse Total w/ Family Health $270,723 Total w/ Ind’l Health $239,387

  19. Budget for 4410Estimated Revenue 12 Special Needs Students x $147.50 average rate set per day $1770 x 20 days/month $35,400 x 10 months $354,000 Revenue – Expenses $354,000 -$270,723 Est. Net Gain $83,277

  20. 4410 Estimated Revenue

  21. Proposal ThreeTypical Program run by Outside Agency Start date: September 6, 2011 Pros: *District could collect rent for furnished classroom *Accept students from in and out of district *Students benefit from early education *Contractual Agreement for OCS students first *Could partner with 4410 program in September 2012 *Partnering with 4410 allows typical students extra services (i.e. P.E., library, speech, gross motor) *No impact on district tax base Cons: *Not just for OCS students *Not staffed by OCS staff *Questionable profitability(i.e. rent, insurance, payroll, supplies) *Finding an agency to take the risk at this time

  22. “It’s undeniable that preschool works and is a smart investment.” Pat Puleo, Yonkers Federation of Teachers President

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