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Loudoun County School Board
FY19 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
Department of Instruction
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Organization of Presentation
• Context for Department of Instruction• Strengths as a High Performing School Division• Major Initiatives Aligned to Strategic Actions• Major Budget Components• Enrollment Growth• Enhancements• Restorations• Reallocations
• Budget Book
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LCPS Strategic Actions
• One to the World• Assessment and Internal Accountability• Division Professional Learning Plan• Full Day Kindergarten• Academies of Loudoun• Differentiated Resources• Elementary Class Sizes• Gifted Education
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Budget Book pp. 30-32LCPS Strategic Actions
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Divisions within Department of Instruction
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Elementary School
EducationMiddle School
EducationHigh School Education
Teaching & Learning
Instructional Programs
School Administration
Budget Book p. 141Department of Instruction
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A High Performing School DivisionEmpowering All Students to Make Meaningful Contributions to the World
• Increased the number of opportunities for students to solve authentic challenging problems in the world while learning significant content and important competencies.
• Increased the number of students with opportunities for personalized learning.
• Increased the number of teachers engaging students in project based learning.
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• Sustained performance in math and reading SOLs, consistently outperforming the State and most divisions in the region.
• Matched or outperformed State averages in all subject areas for English Learner students and students with disabilities.
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A High Performing School DivisionPerformance on State Assessments
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• Highlighted as one of five school divisions to achieve recognition on the Advanced Placement Honor Roll for the second year in a row.
• Increased participation in AP exams from 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 by 8%, with higher pass rates than the State and nation.
• Increased number of students participating in dual enrollment courses by 82% from 2015-2016 to 2017-2018 (2425 to 4407).
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A High Performing School DivisionDual Enrollment and Advanced Placement
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• Recognized Emerick Elementary as National Blue Ribbon School.
• Launched the first three elementary computer science immersion schools in Virginia.
• Achieved Schools to Watch status for all eligible middle schools.
• Earned 2017 Virginia Index of Performance Awards –Division and 46 schools.
• All Loudoun schools were Fully Accredited for 2017-18.
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A High Performing School DivisionAwards & Accreditation
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• Build on early successes of One to the World learning experiences to achieve deeper learning.
• Continue emphasis on personalizing learning to ensure growth for all students:✓Expand support for English Learner Program and
Welcome Center.✓Expand access to digital instructional resources
and update textbooks and other instructional resources.
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Strategic Action: One to the World
Major InitiativesOne to the World
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• Provide focused support, assistance, and expertise to K-12 math teachers by restoring the Mathematics Specialist.
• Use LCPS Computer Science Blueprint and 2017 Computer Science SOLs to integrate curriculum and provide elementary, middle and high school offerings in the area of computer science.
• Streamline curriculum and resource management in a robust content management system.
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Major InitiativesMathematics, Computer Science, and Curriculum Management
Strategic Action: One to the World
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• Continue to build out and implement an assessment and internal accountability framework for significant content and competencies to support deeper learning.✓Expand the use of MAP assessment in elementary
schools.✓Provide teachers examples, training, and support
in the development and implementation of performance based assessments.
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Strategic Action: Assessment & Internal
Accountability Framework
Major InitiativesAssessment Practices that Support Deeper Learning
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• Implement a comprehensive and ongoing professional learning plan aligned to instructional initiatives to support deeper learning.
• Increase training and support opportunities for teachers in the areas of:✓ Project based learning✓ Performance based assessment✓ Personalized learning
Division Professional Learning PlanAssessment & Internal Accountability FrameworkInstruction
Strategic Action: Division Professional
Learning Plan
Major InitiativesProfessional Learning Resources
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• Provide expertise and support in project based learning, personalized learning, and performance based assessment through the addition of a Professional Learning Supervisor.
• Provide instructional coaching and support in instructional initiatives and content areas and develop teacher leadership through Division Instructional Facilitators.
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Strategic Action:Division Professional
Learning Plan
Major InitiativesProfessional Learning Support
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• Expand full-day kindergarten to serve approximately 93% of kindergarten students, continuing to work toward the goal of 100%.
• Enhance staffing of specials (PE, music) for FDK to approach alignment with Grades 1-5.
Assessment & Internal Accountability Framework
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Strategic Action:Full Day Kindergarten
Major InitiativesFull Day Kindergarten
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• Open the Academies of Loudoun in August 2018.• Increase enrollment in Academies of Engineering and
Technology, Academy of Science, and Monroe Advanced Technical Academy.
• Develop a strong admissions program, including the role of Admissions Coordinator who will serve as the point of contact for the community regarding programs, curricular pathways, and admissions processes for the Academies of Loudoun.
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Strategic Action:Academies of Loudoun
Major InitiativesAcademies of Loudoun
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• Continue to provide differentiated staffing to schools based on formula developed last year.
• Provide differentiated allotments to schools to support and enhance student learning and school experiences.
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Strategic Action: Differentiated Resources
Major InitiativesDifferentiated Resources
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• Continue to add elementary teachers to maintain the class size ratio of 23:1.
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Strategic Action: Elementary Class Size
Major InitiativesElementary Class Size
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• Review current gifted program model.• Develop a phased approach to providing gifted services
to students at their home schools.
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Strategic Action:Gifted Education
Major InitiativesGifted Education
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• Implement the staffing standards, plan for enrollment growth, and provide the resources and support to achieve the mission of empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
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Major InitiativesSummary
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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FY19 Enrollment Growth
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsStaffing Standards Driven 149.0 $15.6New Schools Staffing 31.0 $2.5Other Growth Staffing 5.0 $0.5Total 185.0 $18.6
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✓These expenditures are needed to sustain excellence by maintaining the present service levels to our students.
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FY19 Staffing Standards Driven
PRIMARY CHANGES FTETeachers, Elementary 46.0Teachers, Middle 73.1Teachers, High 26.2Teachers, EL 12.7Teacher Assistants (6.0)Deans 1.0Other Positions (etc.) (4.0)Total 149.0
FY19 Enrollment Growth Instruction
✓Given increasing student enrollment, these additional positions are needed simply to maintain current class sizes and services for our students. Budget Book p. 337
Staffing Standards
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New School Staffing
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsES-31 2.0 $0.1Goshen Post Elementary 7.0 $0.6Willard Intermediate 19.0 $1.4Independence High 3.0 $0.4Total 31.0 $2.5
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✓New staff are needed for additional facilities opening within the school division that support increasing student enrollment.
FY19 Enrollment Growth
Budget Book p. 304New Position List - GNS
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Other Growth Staffing
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsWelcome Center Counselor 1.0 $0.1Program Assistant, EL 1.0 $0.1Teacher, Douglass 2.0 $0.2Secretary II, STEP 1.0 $0.1Total 5.0 $0.5
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✓New staff are needed for increased enrollment in specific programs and identified need for clerical support.
Budget Book p. 325New Position Justifications
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsExpansion of FDK (Teachers & Teacher Assistants) 26.4 $2.0Strategic Staffing Standard Changes 42.1 $4.0Enhancement – Other Growth 22.0 $2.5Operations and Maintenance - $1.6Total 90.5 $10.1
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Proposed FY19 FDK Expansion Costs
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsKindergarten Teachers 10 $1.0Kindergarten Teacher Assistants 12.0 $0.5Art, Music, PE Teachers 4.4 $0.4Instructional Materials start-up costs (not annual)
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Total 26.4 $2.0
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsAssistant Principal – Elementary 3.0 $0.4Teacher, EL – Virtual Loudoun 1.0 $0.1Teacher, PE 7.5 $0.7Teacher, Music 6.1 $0.6Teacher, Reading 7.0 $0.7Instructional Facilitator (new) 6.0 $0.6Technology Assistant, ES 5.5 $0.3Technology Assistant, MS 3.0 $0.2Assistant Principal – High 3.0 $0.4Total 42.1 $4.0
Strategic Staffing Standard Changes
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Budget Book p. 325New Position Justifications
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions
Teacher, Academies of Loudoun 12.0 $1.2Library Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Teacher Assistant, Academies 2.0 $0.1Chemical & Lab Safety Specialist 1.0 $0.1Technology Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Supervisor, Professional Learning 1.0 $0.1Professional Learning Activities - $0.5Admissions Coordinator Academies 1.0 $0.1Admissions Specialist Academies 1.0 $0.1Secretary I, Academies 2.0 $0.1Total 22.0 $2.5
Enhancements – Other Growth Staffing
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions
Teacher, Academies of Loudoun 12.0 $1.2Library Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Teacher Assistant, Academies 2.0 $0.1Chemical & Lab Safety Specialist 1.0 $0.1Technology Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Supervisor, Professional Learning 1.0 $0.1Professional Learning Activities - $0.5Admissions Coordinator Academies 1.0 $0.1Admissions Specialist Academies 1.0 $0.1Secretary I, Academies 2.0 $0.1Total 22.0 $2.5
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions
Teacher, Academies of Loudoun 12.0 $1.2Library Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Teacher Assistant, Academies 2.0 $0.1Chemical & Lab Safety Specialist 1.0 $0.1Technology Assistant, Academies 1.0 $0.1Supervisor, Professional Learning 1.0 $0.1Professional Learning Activities - $0.5Admissions Coordinator Academies 1.0 $0.1Admissions Specialist Academies 1.0 $0.1Secretary I, Academies 2.0 $0.1Total 22.0 $2.5
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Enhancements - Other Growth Operating
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsInstructional Materials - $1.4Contractual Services - $0.2Total - $1.6
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✓ Instructional materials and contractual services needed to meet instructional goals and support teachers in providing students opportunities to solve authentic challenging problems while learning significant content and important competencies.
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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FY19 Restorations
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsInstructional Specialist, Math 1.0 $0.1Textbooks and Digital Resources - $2.1Total 1.0 $2.2
FY19 Restorations Instruction
✓ Instructional Specialist, Math needed to provided necessary support and expertise to teachers in the area of mathematics.
✓Resources needed to support instruction focused on students solving authentic challenging problems in the world while learning significant content and important competencies.
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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FY19 Reallocations
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsProduction Printing Specialist (1.0) $(0.1)Total (1.0) $(0.1)
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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Other Operations & Maintenance
PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millionsThomas Jefferson Tuition and Enrollment Increase - $0.6Other Operations & Maintenance - $0.4Total - $1.0
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✓ Increase in enrollment and tuition for LCPS students attending Thomas Jefferson.
✓Other Operations & Maintenance needed across the six divisions in the Department of Instruction due to growth and increased costs of services.
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FY19 Expenditure Changes
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PRIMARY CHANGES FTE $ in millions Slide #Enrollment Growth 185.0 $18.6 20-25Enhancements 90.5 $10.1 26-33Restorations 1.0 $2.2 34-35Reallocations (1.0) $(0.1) 36-37Other Operations and Maintenance - $1.0 38-39Total 275.50 $31.8
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Loudoun County School Board
FY19 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
Department of Instruction
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