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Fairfield Board of Education Proposed Operating Budget 2012-2013

Fairfield Board of Education Proposed Operating Budget 2012-2013. Ms. Pamela Iacono, Board of Education Chairman Dr. David G. Title, Superintendent of Schools March 1, 2012. Fairfield Budget 2012-2013.

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Fairfield Board of Education Proposed Operating Budget 2012-2013

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  1. Fairfield Board of EducationProposed Operating Budget2012-2013 • Ms. Pamela Iacono, Board of Education Chairman • Dr. David G. Title, Superintendent of Schools • March 1, 2012

  2. Fairfield Budget 2012-2013 Funding the Board of Education's operating budget allows us to offer a comprehensive and rigorous program of academics, athletics, arts and co-curricular activities. This presentation consists of four parts: • An overview of our program • Some indicators about student achievement resulting from this program • Significant influences on the budget • Program / Service changes

  3. English / Social Studies In addition to a comprehensive core Pre K-12 program, a variety of elective courses are offered to high school students including:

  4. Math / Science • In addition to a comprehensive core Pre K-12 program, a variety of elective courses are offered to high school students including:

  5. World Languages • Grade 4 Spanish instruction begins • Grades 7 + 8 Choice of French or Spanish

  6. Art / Music In addition to a comprehensive Pre K – 12 Art and Music program, a variety of elective courses are offered to students including: • Elementary Strings instruction begins in Grade 4 and Band in Grade 5 • Music Technology instruction begins in Grade 6

  7. Business /Family Consumer Science /Technology Education • Family Consumer Science begins in Grade 6 • Technology Education begins in Grade 7 • Business begins in Grade 9

  8. Other Program Areas

  9. Student Participation

  10. CMT 2007-2011Percent of Students At / Above Goal

  11. CMT 2007-2011Percent of Students At / Above Goal

  12. CMT 2007-2011Percent of Students At / Above Goal

  13. CAPT 2007-2011Percent of Students At / Above Goal

  14. Advanced Placement Results 2000-2011

  15. SAT Results2007-2011

  16. College / University Attendance • 90% of Fairfield graduates continue their education • 75% attend 4 year colleges

  17. Budget Priorities • Balance needs of school district with fiscal reality • Preserve our excellent instructional program and class sizes • Offset additional program costs with savings when feasible • Continue to invest in maintenance and technology upgrades • Address enrollment changes • Align budget line items to actual costs • Provide resources to support instructional initiatives

  18. Enrollment 2011-12 vs. 2012-13

  19. Enrollment Information • A decrease of 3 elementary classroom teachers is budgeted in 2012-2013 due to enrollment changes • An increase of 6 classroom teachers at the high school level is budgeted for 2012-2013 due to enrollment changes

  20. Significant Influences on 2012-2013 Budget • Changes in enrollment • Teacher salary increases of 2 percent • Cost savings in new teachers’ contract (teacher load, health insurance, course reimbursement) • Transportation increases • Increased budget for custodial overtime • Lower electricity rates • No funding cliffs

  21. Program / Service Changes • New Elementary Special Education Staffing Model • Extending Math support to middle schools and high schools • Additional part-time clerical support at the elementary schools • Additional funds for textbooks/materials to support new curricula • Additional funding for a licensed plumber and preventative maintenance on roofs and building envelopes • Additional resources to implement new school climate legislation • New Student Information System • Expansion of wireless internet services to all schools • Improved English Language Learner services

  22. Net Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing Changes

  23. Support of the school system’s budget has • enabled us to deliver a high quality program • The 2.6% increase requested in this budget • balances the needs of the school system • with the fiscal reality of the town • We appreciate your time and consideration • of this budget request

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