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PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The Budget Context October 23, 2009. BUDGET FACTS. Total budget = $29+ million Total number of enrolled students = 2,549 State and federal dollars are allocated to school districts per pupil
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PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTThe Budget ContextOctober 23, 2009
BUDGET FACTS • Total budget = $29+ million • Total number of enrolled students = 2,549 • State and federal dollars are allocated to school districts per pupil • Most districts in CA are receiving 18.3% less in State Revenue Limit funding • Budget reflects the District’s priorities: • Offer breadth & depth of program opportunities • Attract and retain the most highly qualified personnel possible with fair and competitive compensation
PERSONNEL COSTS • 90% Pays for PEOPLE • 296 Full-time equivalent (FTE) employees • 173 Certificated Employees • 110 Classified Employees • 13 Piedmont School Administrators
AVERAGE ANNUAL COMPENSATION COSTSSalary + BenefitsAverage Total Cost per 1 Full-time Employee
ADDITIONAL COST INFORMATION $107,000 Estimated savings per one reduced Day of Instruction $ 18,000 Estimated Cost/Savings per One Class Section (6-12)
PUSD REVENUE LIMIT HISTORY $6166 $5682 $6427 $4995 $6459 $5273 $6607 $5394 $5837 $5323 $5277 $5585 $5086 Revised 10/29/09
2008 RL $5837 Statutory RL TOTAL REVENUE VS. EXPENSES
$3.5M $3.2M $3.3M $3.4M $26.1M $26.0M $26.4M $27.0M EXPENDITURES – 2009-2012 $29.6M $29.2M $29.7M $30.4M Growth over 4 years = 2.63%
30 25 State/Fed 20 E Parcel Local 15 IDEA 10 ARRA Rev Limit 5 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 REVENUE SOURCES 2009-12 $29.3M $28.3M $28.0M $28.4M $2.3M $3.4M $2.6M $2.6M $11.6M $12.5M $12.1M $12.2M $14.3M $12.5M $13.3M $13.6M
CURRENT LOCAL BUDGET INFO • PUSD received one-time funds to use 2009-2011: • $900K Federal Stimulus (ARRA) funds • $515K Federal Stimulus (IDEA) funds • PUSD is authorized to receive: • $997K Local Emergency Parcel Tax funds in 2009, 2010, 2011 • PUSD budget is balanced for 2009-10 • 7% Reserve = including required 3%
BOTTOM LINE • PUSD must identify at least $1 Million in reductions during 2009-10 to balance budgets for 2010-11 and 2011-12 to maintain a positive certification as part of multi-year projections. • Board has made explicit the need to address an ongoing $1.3+ million shortfall in funding that will exist once federal stimulus and emergency parcel tax fund authorizations expire.
INITIAL LIST OF CATEGORIES To discuss … refine … and prioritize …
Current Offerings Math Fine arts Science Language arts Music AP/Honors courses Drama PE/athletics Technology Recent Additions to HS Sports medicine Biotech Honors physics Honors statistics AP European history Web design DEPTH & BREADTH OF CURRICULM Support wide range of relevant offerings & opportunities for all students, including core academic program plus electives
ADVANCE CURRICULUM TO FUTUREExpand current curriculum (eg., world languages, science, technology, math) New delivery models (eg.,on-line learning) etc. • On-line learning grant from PEF for alternative education program • World languages currently offered as an elective beginning 2nd semester of 7th grade
EXPERIENCED & QUALIFIED TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFFRecruit and retain experienced, qualified, diverse teachers & support staff by offering fair & competitive compensation & benefits • Average Years Teaching 15.2 • Average Years in District 10.6 • Full Credential 100% • Very competitive compensation when compared to comparable unified districts in the area
TEACHER TIME OUTSIDE CLASSROOMProvide adequate time for teacher training, collaboration, lesson planning, reviewing student work & communicating w/ students & parents to support continuous improvement in teaching practices & student learning • Teachers currently spend a part of each day to prepare and plan for classes (“Prep Time”) • In addition there are: • Staff development days • Collaboration days • Parent teacher conference days • Opportunities to participate in workshops
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TEACHING SUPPORT STAFFProvide for K-12 librarians, high school academic counselors, curriculum support specialists (eg., elementary reading, math, science), and classroom and library aides etc. • With additional attention, students receive more individualized and/or specialized help addressing academic needs
K-12 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTMaintain adequate school and district-wide administrative staff for providing leadership and management in the following areas: • Curriculum • Student Services • Personnel • Financial • Facilities maintenance and use • Construction/Bond Projects • Communications & services to Parents/students/district/community
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESProvide additional support services for students as needed including: • Counseling • Tutoring • Gifted and Talented Education services • Health and Wellness services • Teaching Tolerance and Respect, etc.
CLASS SIZEMaintain or decrease the average number of students in class so teachers can provide more individualized attention. • Average Class Size by Grade Level (2009-10) • K-3 20:1 • 4-5 26:1 • 6-12 27:1
LENGTH OF SCHOOL DAY/YRMaintain or increase the amount of time students spend in school during the school year. • Students attend school 180 days/yr which is the state mandated minimum • Most grade levels exceed the required minimum number of minutes/year/grade
EXTRACURRICULARPROGRAMSOffer a wide range of extracurricular activities before and after school, including performing arts, athletics, etc. • Teachers and coaches receive stipends to provide these extracurricular programs before and after school