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04/26/2010 2
Farmington Public Schools A Compelling Philosophy
The Farmington Public Schools are committed to the belief that ALL children
are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation
for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.
*From the Farmington Philosophy and Mission Statement
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Weaving Our Community’s Story
ERIN PACERIN PAC
Olympic Champion and Farmington Olympic Champion and Farmington High School GraduateHigh School Graduate
She caught the Olympic bug at a young age, when her kindergarten teacher staged a mock Opening Ceremony and Pac got to carry the torch, but her early Olympic dreams were of success in track and field and gymnastics.
(NBC, Vancouver, 2010)
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Weaving Our Community’s Story
MATTHEW MCDERMOTT: PhotographerMATTHEW MCDERMOTT: Photographer
and Farmington High School graduateand Farmington High School graduate
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Why do this year’s reductions cut so deeply into curriculum and
programs?
BUDGET YEAR 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
BUDGET INCREASE
.64% 1.94% 4.0%
SALARIES 4.96% -1.59% 3.74%
BENEFITS -15.41% 35.80% 12.35%
SERVICES -2.84% -0.82% -.32%
SUPPLIES 3.25% -9.12% 1.74%
EQUIPMENT -0.53% -14.43% -25.29%
DUES/FEES -7.85% 0.64% -12.29%
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Enrollment/Professional Staffing(October Reports – Historical)
Student Enrollment – Black*Professional Staffing - Red
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Total 10/1
Enrollment
4278 4344 4257 4221 4166 4145 4108
K-4 1513
89
1545
88
1497
88
1455
85
1408
85
1413
83
1417
84
5-6 703
50
654
50
646
50
664
50
687
49
676
50
658
45
7-8 717
53
747
57
718
58
674
56
652
54
671
55
686
52
9-12 1319
108
1374
111
1375
113
1398
115
1390
116
1360
115
1323
103
Sped Ed
Staffing
34 34 35 37 38 41 42
*Rounded to the nearest full FTE
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Farmington Public SchoolsStudents with Special Needs
2010-11 Budget
* 2009-10 includes 3 students placed out of district
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Benchmarking Special Education Expenditures
(As a % of Total Educational Expenditures)
Avon 21.13%West Hartford 21.10%Plainville 19.33% Simsbury 18.19%Glastonbury 17.99%Farmington 17.42%
Farmington ranks 137TH of 169 towns in Special Education Expenditures as a Percentage of Total Expenditures
Source: State Department of Education 2008-09
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Farmington Public SchoolsFiscal Partnership and Self-Insurance
Board and Town Council
Reductions By: Budget Year BOE & Town Council
2009-10 $ 500,000
2008-09 $1,350,000
2007-08 $ 320,000
TOTAL $2,170,000
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Farmington Public SchoolsLanguage Lab Source of Funds
• Position of Superintendent not filled for 5 months and Assistant Principal not filled for 5 months $ 72,671
• Liability insurance less than anticipated – provided by insurance agent $ 17,836
• Change to natural gas and subsequent savings (natural $100,358 gas at historical lows-spring 2009)
Cost $190,865
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Farmington Public Schools Example of BoE and Town Collaboration
Language Lab Facts:
• Technology was 13 years old
• Requested in capital budget for 3 years
• Numerous stations were inoperable; no parts were available for repair
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Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011
BudgetCollaboration and Collaboration and CommunicationCommunication
Problem Solving and Problem Solving and InnovationInnovation
Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Reasoning
Self Direction and Self Direction and ResourcefulnessResourcefulness
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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET—2010-2015 FIVE YEAR GOALS
1. All students will demonstrate performance standards in critical thinking and reasoning and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by accessing, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating ideas and information, drawing evidence-based conclusions, synthesizing new learning with prior knowledge and reflecting critically on learning.
2. All students will demonstrate performance standards in collaboration and communication and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by participating effectively in a variety of teams, actively listening and responding to the ideas of others, sharing responsibility for outcomes, articulating ideas clearly in a multiple formats and using technology tools to enhance communication.
*Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education, Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts.
*Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education, Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts.
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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET—2010-2015 FIVE YEAR
GOALS
3. All students will demonstrate performance standards in problem solving and innovation and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by identifying problems, analyzing data, asking questions, utilizing a variety of resources, thinking flexibly, making connections and seeking practical, innovative, and entrepreneurial solutions.
4. All students will demonstrate performance standards in self-direction and resourcefulness and meet rigorous core academic content* standards by exploring interests, taking initiative, setting learning goals, demonstrating persistent effort, adapting to change with resiliency and exhibiting ethical leadership and responsible citizenship.
*Farmington’s Core Academic Content Areas include English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health, Physical Education, Wellness and Music, Fine and Applied Arts.
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2010-2011 Board of Education
Approved Budget
• 2010-2011 Increase: 4.0% or $1,980,430
• Contractual Staffing: 2.55% or $1,261,536 • Self Insurance: 1.85% or $915,537
• Operating Expenses: -.40% or -$196,643________________________________________
Approved 2010-2011 Budget: $51,491,192
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Benchmarking Administration/Teacher Ratios
Farmington: 17.5 Teachers for each Administrator
DRG A: 13.1 Teachers for each Administrator
DRG B: 13.9 Teachers for each Administrator
State: 13.9 Teachers for each Administrator
Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009
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Account Summary 2010-2011
ACCOUNT 09-10 10-11 CHANGE %
SALARIES $33,732,835 $34,994,371 $1,261,535 3.74%
BENEFITS $6,541,604 $7,349,677 $808,073 12.35%
SERVICES $7,278,872 $7,255,484 -$23,387 -0.32%
SUPPLIES $1,435,649 $1,460,589 $24,940 1.74%
EQUIPMENT $204,769 $152,992 -$51,778 -25.29%
DUES/FEES $317,032 $278,079 -$38,953 -12.29%
TOTAL BUDGET
$49,510,761 $51,491,192 $1,980,430 4.00%
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Farmington Public SchoolsAdministration/Student Ratios
Source: State Department of Education, 10-07
Canton 143 Students to each Administrator
Simsbury 172 Students to each Administrator
West Hartford 174 Students to each Administrator
Glastonbury 184 Students to each Administrator
Farmington 210 Students to each Administrator
Avon 225 Students to each Administrator
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Benchmarking Per Pupil Expenditures (2008-
2009)
Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking: 113
Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: $13,190
Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure: $11,968
Difference: $1,222
Source: State Department of Education 2008-2009
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Farmington Public Schools2009-2010 Budget Reductions/Impact
Farmington High School English Teacher Reduction: Reduced tutorial time for students in need
Major Teacher Reductions at FHS: Core subject had a teacher reductions – impact on every Math, Science, English, Social Studies class including all AP classes
Reductions in teachers reduced elective offerings for all students (Ex. Psychology; 61, Sociology; 42, Art; 80, Economic Honors; 15, Criminal and Civil Justice; 13)
Irving A. Robbins Middle School Intramurals: Pay to Participate implementation caused a significant decline in
participation Fall IAR Intramural Participation: 72 in 2008-2009 to 36 in 2009-2010
Health, Wellness and Physical Education Reduction
Math Reduction: Higher class size (increased to 22 from 17)
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Farmington Public Schools2009-2010 Budget Reductions/Impact
(cont’d)
West Woods Upper Elementary School General Music Reduction: Lack of general music required all
students, regardless of interest, to participate in chorus or instrumental music programming
Classroom Teacher Reductions: Higher class size in grades 5 and 6 (range of 22-26 students in each classroom)
Elementary Art Reduction
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Farmington Public SchoolsSummary of 2010-2011 Initial Budget
Reductions Superintendent’s Major Areas of Reduction Amount of Reduction
Special Education Tuition $200,865
Technology Equipment/Services $199,200
Personnel $165,926
Maintenance Projects $118,685
Texts $76,809
Equipment $50,297
Life Insurance/Benefits $49,975
Instructional Supplies $40,317
Library Books $26,999
Other $13,350
Superintendent’s Total Reduction $942,423
Board of Education’s Major Areas of Reduction Amount of Reduction
Technology Equipment/Services $24,022
Board of Education’s Total Reduction $24,022
TOTAL REDUCTION $966,445
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The Difficult Reduction Decisions
Priorities to maintain the core program model that has been highly successful for Farmington for over 25 years:
• Core programs – These programs impact the core of educational programming; i.e. class size, core subject areas K-12, etc.
• Class size – Research shows the #1 indicator for improved achievement is the teacher. Class size at the elementary level protects the core educational programming that has led us to high levels of student achievement K-12.
• Reductions were built off the next level of reductions for 09-10 (utilized Dr. Howley’s 09-10 budget recommendations as a foundation).
• Budget Process - Met with school and program leaders to elicit feedback. Given the significant personnel cuts at FHS in 09-10, K-12 reductions were explored.
Guiding Principles: 1. Standards-Led School District 2. Graduation Requirements3. Impact
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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011 Budget Reductions by
Level Description Amount
LEVEL 3 Most Significant Impact $424,257
CULINARY TEACHER 1.0 FTE AT FHS $66,189● Eliminates FHS Culinary program in existence since 1986- 75 current students (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
.8 FTE LATIN AT IAR $43,600● Eliminates IAR Latin middle school program, complete elimination of Latin in FPS system; 270 students currently enrolled at IAR
.6 FTE ELEMENTARY STRINGS $32,699● Reduced FPS Elementary Strings Programs in existence since 1984. Cut will reconfigure delivery of program 2-4 grades, reduce number of classes for instruction, increase class size, reduction of programs and events currently held
FHS TUTOR (585 HOURS) $11,945● Reduces the number of students who will receive tutorials
75 FHS COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SWITCHES $75,000● Elimination of replacement computers at FHS. Current computers are between 5-8 years old and unable to effectively run programs. The computers are for teacher and student use
WW 37 COMPUTERS $55,500● Current computers are 8 years old. The reduction of teacher computers will impact access and integration of technology into daily classroom instruction
IAR COMPUTERS, SWITCHES $52,300● Elimination of replacement computers at IAR. Current computers are 9 years old and unable to run educational software programs effectively
ELIMINATE 1 BUS $37,784● Approximately 100 students reassigned to other buses
IAR TEACHER STATIONS $32,175● Elimination of teacher computer stations at IAR. Unable to access and integrate technology in daily lessons
CULINARY SUPPLIES $ 6,800● Eliminates FHS Culinary supplies that supports the program (full Culinary program impacted 91 students)
MISC. SUPPLIES-DISTRICTWIDE $10,265● Supplies reduced across all schools and programs. Unable to purchase essential supplies
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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level
(cont’d) Description Amount
LEVEL 2 Significant Impact $131,834
PREPURCHASE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $50,000
TRANSPORTATION UHARTFORD MAGNET $20,984● No longer providing transportation to this magnet
INTERSCHOLASTIC PAY TO PARTICIPATE $20,000● Increase by $25 per sport at FHS (impacts all students in interscholastic sports at FHS)
DISCONTINUE CABE MEMBERSHIP/SERVICES $15,000● BOE professional organization; discontinue membership and services (legal, policy, etc.)
WEST DISTRICT SCHOOL FOLDING WALL PROJECT $11,500● Replacement of Folding Wall (that is between 2 classrooms) with sheetrock wall. All other folding walls in district have been removed. Folding walls are poor quality for classroom environment (noise, etc.)
REDUCE ASSESSMENTS $ 5,000● Eliminated: Unable to implement international assessment (measuring high school achievement internationally)
INCREASE FHS SUMMER SCHOOL $ 3,850● Increase tuition from $50 to $100; curriculum based/credit courses, may impact enrollment due to increased fees
REDUCE COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACCOUNT $ 3,000● Will attempt to secure corporate sponsorship for recognition events
REDUCE SP ED TUITION $ 2,500
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Farmington Public Schools2010-2011Budget Reductions by Level
(cont’d) Description Amount
LEVEL 1 Least Significant Impact $39,657
ELECTRICITY ADJUSTMENT – RATE DECREASE $22,529● Rate decrease received after budget was passed in February
FHS MUSIC STANDS $ 5,500● Eliminated: Stands, risers and electronic piano in need of replacement due to condition of equipment
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND $ 5,000● Reduction of broadband enhancements to our cable services
EF ADJUSTABLE DESKS AND CHAIRS $ 1,935● Eliminated: No reserves. Custodians will utilize parts of existing furniture from throughout the school district
IAR OUTDOOR PROJECT $ 1,500● Eliminates landscaping project
SPECIAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT $ 1,500● Will attempt to secure grant funding
EF REPLACEMENT TABLES $ 1,243● Eliminated: Tables in disrepair
WD MUSIC STANDS $ 450● Eliminated: Music stands broken
TOWN COUNCIL REDUCTIONS $595,748
TOTAL REDUCTIONS $1,562,193
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Salaries-100
67.96%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget $34,994,3712009-10 Approved Budget $33,732,836Total Increase Requested $ 1,261,535Percentage Increase 3.74%
Provides funding for school district employees including teachers
The net loss in 2009-10 of 17.25 teaching positions has not been restored in 2010-11
Account reflects the reduction of Culinary Arts (1.0), Latin (.8) and Strings (.6) teachers
Stipends for interscholastic coaches were reduced pursuant to an increase of $25 for “pay to participate”
Account reflects the following negotiated increases:
Teachers 52% receiving 2.55% GWI
48% receiving 2.55% GWI plus step
Administrators 3.40%
Classified Staff 3.35%
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Benefits-200
14.27% 100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget $7,349,6772009-10 Approved Budget $6,541,604Total Increase Requested $ 808,073Percentage Increase 12.35%
Significant Increase in funding due to use of reserve last year, enabling Town and Board to reduce FY 2010 budget
Provides 100% of Expected Paid Claims and Administration of Employee Health Insurance
Farmington ranks 161st out of 169 towns in Cost of Employee Benefits
Farmington Employee Utilization of Health Care Services is significantly below industry average
Medical Claims Paid Per Member:Industry Average: $3,497Farmington: $2,799
Emergency Room Claims Per Visit:Industry Average: $629Farmington: $396
BID on life insurance saved over $29,000 Provision for unemployment insurance was
increased last year in anticipation of significant layoffs.
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Services-300
14.09%
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2010-11 Board Budget $7,255,4842009-10 Approved Budget $7,278,872Total Increase Requested -$ 23,388Percentage Increase -.32%
The Board’s management of its public utility needs has enabled instructional programs to be spared
Special Education requirements impose additional transportation pressure on the budget
Account provides for Professional Development Programs to improve teaching and learning
District took advantage of Dual Fuel Capacity to limit energy costs
Account provides for Building Repairs to address the needs of 668,155 Square Feet of Town/School Buildings. Specific projects were reduced for FY 2011 due to budget contraints
Postage Services for Town and Board have been centralized
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Supplies-400
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
2.84%
2010-11 Board Budget $1,460,5892009-10 Approved Budget $1,435,649Total Increase Requested $ 24,940 Percentage Increase 1.74%
Library books have been reduced in response to the on-going economic situation
Some funding has been restored to the Curriculum Development Budget after the severe cut in 2009-10
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Equipment -500
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
.30%
2010-11 Board Budget $152,9922009-10 Approved Budget $204,769Total Increase Requested -$51,777 Percentage Increase -25.29%
The Equipment section was significantly reduced from the Superintendent’s request in order to retain instructional personnel
Last year’s appropriation only provided for eighty computers at West Woods to replace the seven year old machines at that location
Elimination of computers means that instructional programs will not be able to run on old machines
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Dues and Fees-600
100 Salaries
200 Benefits
300 Services
400 Supplies
500 Equipment
600 Dues & Fees
0.54%
2010-11 Board Budget $278,0792009-10 Approved Budget $317,032Total Increase Requested - $38,953 Percentage Increase -12.29%
The decrease in the account reflects the anticipation of lower property and casualty premiums
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Farmington Public SchoolsBoard of Education’s 2010 – 2011
BudgetCollaboration and Collaboration and CommunicationCommunication
Problem Solving and Problem Solving and InnovationInnovation
Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Reasoning
Self Direction and Self Direction and ResourcefulnessResourcefulness