Preliminary Budget

Initial Presentation

2015-2016 School Year

Presented to the Montville Township Board of Education

February 10, 2015

Dr. Paul Fried, Superintendent of Schools

James Tevis, Business Administrator

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Public Schools

Our Mission Statement

The Montville Township Community values education at the highest level. Our mission is to guarantee

exceptional education for our students by maximizing individual potential and fostering a life

long commitment to learning through a strong partnership of educators, families and communities.

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A Vision For The Future

Opportunity and High Expectations for All

Teacher Effectiveness and Student Engagement at the Center of our Work

Passionate Learners in Inclusive and Collaborative Settings

Maintaining Excellence While becoming a District of Distinction

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District Goals 2014-2015:Student Learning

Original Science Research Program

District Mathematics Program

MTHS Media Center

World Language Program

Effective Teaching – Professional Development

Special Education

Effect of School Culture on Students

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Preliminary Budget Proposals

2015-2016 School Year

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What Does the Budget Provide?Elementary

SchoolsMiddle School High School Athletics/Clubs

Maintains Class Size

Maintains Programs

New Initiatives

Maintains Class Size

Maintains Teaming

Enhancements to programs

Maintains Class Size

Core and Elective Programs

Enhancements to programs

Maintains Present Programs, Athletics

and Clubs

New equipment

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Elementary School Proposals

New Instructional Materials to Enhance Literacy and Mathematics Programs

Program Renewals in All Core Content Areas

Summer Support for SchoolsTo support our elementary schools over the summer – one nurse per school for two days each.

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Elementary School Proposals

Possible Reduction of 5.0 Elementary Teachers(-1.0)Cedar Hill

(-1.0)Valley View (-2.0) William Mason(-1.0) Woodmont Decreases in staffing based on enrollment. Class size limits are not exceeded.

Chromebooks and carts to support instruction in each elementary school.

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Lazar Middle School Proposals

Bursar Stipend

Chromebooks and carts to support instruction

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Montville Township High School Proposals

. 4 ESL Teacher Will require benefits as a .6 becomes a 1.0 position.

1.0 Science TeacherNecessary as the many students presently enrolled in biology will take chemistry next year.

Science Research Program StipendsThere are numerous evening commitments for the program.

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Montville Township High School Proposals

New Course OfferingsAP Human Geography

Expansion of the Research Based Humanities Program Student centered, problem based learning experience in the Humanities. Includes Chromebooks and carts to support the expansion of the program.

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Special Services Proposals

4.0 Teachers – MTHS0.5 Teacher – Cedar Hill

Stipends – Lazar Middle School

Stipends – MTHS – Science class and Special Education Math Lab

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Technology ProposalsChromebooks and Carts for all Schools

60 for each elementary60 for Lazar120 for MTHS

SmartBoard – Hilldale - Art Room

SmartBoard Speakers- Valley View (1) and Hilldale (6)

Laser Printers - - 6 at MTHS

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Athletic ProposalsStrength and Conditioning Coach

-decrease of weight room coach stipend and one assistant wrestling coach stipend

Bleachers – new turf field

Football Helmets – 5 Star Rated

Soccer Goals – 2 new sets (new turf field and replacement of damaged goals)

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Professional Development

• Danielson Training

• School Improvement Panels

• Wilson Training

• Science Research Training

• AP Course Training

• Support Teacher Evaluation Model

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District Curriculum Development

Proposal

Curriculum development and writing to meet the

requirements of the Curriculum Standards –

stipends for teams of teachers.

Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,

and the Supervisors, teachers will work in teams and develop curriculum in a

limited number of content areas.

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Capital Facility Budget Initiatives

Considerations:• VV Boilers - Two (2) Obsolete Replacements • Lazar Boilers - Two (2) Obsolete Replacements• Lazar Roof - Two (2) Leaking Sections

Planned:• MTHS Media Center Renovations• Current Capital Reserve Deposit = $1,000,000

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Considerations for the 2016-2017 School Year

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• Enhancements to the present World Language Program

• American Sign Language

• Marching Band Tubas-2

• Varsity and JV Boys Volleyball Teams

• Mat Baskets for Cheerleading and Wrestling-16

• New Clubs at MTHS• Administrative

Support• Living Lessons at Lazar

Future Budget Discussions

• February 17, 2015 7:30 PM Municipal Building• February 25, 2015 7:00 PM TBD (Only if needed)

• March 10, 2015 7:30 PM MTHS• March 17, 2015 7:00 PM TBD (Only if needed)• March 24, 2015 7:30 PM MTHS

Meetings with parent and other organizations as needed.

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Questions & Comments from the Board of Education

Questions & Comments from the Community

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