1	Medway Public Schools Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Presentation December 9, 2004
2	School District Challenge Medway Public Schools has a proud tradition of excellence. It is a growing district that now serves more than 2,800 students. The school department is faced with the difficult task of continuously improving educational services for students during a time of considerable fiscal constraint.
3	Long Term Trends in Enrollment (FY95-FY05)
4	Grade Sizes: 2004-05
5	Current Average Class Sizes ELEMENTARY: Gr. K = 19.5 Gr. 1 = 21.4 Gr. 2 = 21.5 Gr. 3 = 22.6 Gr. 4 = 24.9 MIDDLE: Gr. 5 = 23.2 Gr. 6 = 24.0 Gr. 7 = 22.5 Gr. 8 = 23.9 (Grade 7 & 8 according to homogeneous groupings = 3 classes in grade 7 with 28 or more students and 19 classes in grade 8 that have 28 or more students.) HIGH: Gr. 9 = 17.2 Gr. 10 = 20.6 Gr. 11= 21.9 Gr. 12 = 22.1 ( High school class sizes are calculated by using the number of students in standard and accelerated English classes at each grade level.)
6	FY06 Budget Priorities Maintaining reasonable class sizes Strengthening the curriculum Restoring electives to the high school Making program improvements Providing meaningful staff development Upgrading technology Preparing for Re-accreditation (NEASC) Providing modest improvements in services Addressing capital improvements
7	Program Improvement Elementary – One mathematics specialist at McGovern and one at Burke/Memorial will advance overall numeracy for students. Specialists would work with students at both ends of the spectrum, those in need of support with mathematics instruction and accelerated students. Specialists would also provide instruction in some of the “newer” areas of mathematics, such as statistics. 2004 MCAS Grade 4 Mathematics Results Advanced 20% Proficient 30% Needs Improvement 44% Warning 6% Funding Requested = $96,760
8	Class Size, Program, and Service Improvements Middle School – Students in several grade 8 classes range from 28-31. An additional grade 8 teacher would reduce the class sizes for the 19 homogeneously grouped classes that have 28 or more students in them. An additional .5 foreign language teacher is needed to provide a Conversational Foreign Language program for 7^th and 8^th graders who are not selected to take French or Spanish as a major course. Also, the development of an expanded curriculum for the grade 6 Exploratory Foreign Language program is necessary because the grade 5 and 6 course of study is currently the same. The guidance department is in need of a .8 counselor. With the current 2.2 counselors presently serving the school, the 958 students meet only twice a year with a counselor. The clerical staff in the office has remained status quo even though enrollment has risen from 599 to 958 students. An additional .7 clerical paraprofessional is needed. Funding Requested = $126,549
9	Class Size, Program, and Service Improvements High School – Presently there are 187 students in the senior class who will be graduating in June 2005. With the current grade 8 class of 239 students, there will be a substantial increase for the 2005-06 school year. This will increase class sizes throughout many curriculum areas. There are currently 8 English classes with 26 or more students and 4 with 30 or more. There are 12 social studies classes with 25 or more students and 3 with 30 or more. There are 5 mathematics classes with 25 or more students and 1 with 28 students. 1.8 FTE teachers are needed to address class sizes. A greater selection of electives must be offered and spread across the curriculum in order to reduce the number of students in directed study situations and to meet the standards of NEASC for accreditation. 2.4 FTE teachers are needed to make the necessary program improvements. There is a need for an individual to assist with the coordination of information as it relates to MMS data collection, develop the annual program of studies, administer the MCAS tests, organize field trips and class presentations, and coordinate parent/teacher conferences. 0.2 FTE student support coordinator is needed. Funding Requested = $212,872
10	Program Improvement Special Education – Currently there are special education learning centers at all grade levels except kindergarten and grade one. There is a need to provide early intervention for students who have been identified as having specific learning disabilities that impact their literacy and numeracy skills. Presently, regular classroom teachers who may not have special education certification and who have 20 or more students to teach are trying to deliver these services. Additional support is needed to provide specialized, intensive instruction for students in small groups as early as possible to promote success. A 1.0 FTE special education teacher is requested to be split between Burke and McGovern. Funding Requested = $48,380
11	Strengthening the Curriculum District-wide – The district has been making do with part-time K-12 curriculum coordinators who also teach 3 periods a day at the high school. Increasing student enrollment coupled with increasing demands for curricular leadership and coordination resulting from the MCAS and NCLB justify the need for a K-12 director of curriculum. Accountability at the national and state level requires ongoing curriculum improvement. Curriculum mapping and guides needed for NEASC accreditation Curriculum benchmarks and updated parent guides needed for K-12 The following districts have already addressed the need for curriculum improvement by hiring curriculum administrators: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Norton, Westwood Dedicated curriculum initiative funds are needed to revitalize different areas of the curriculum each year. The average budget in mathematics over the past five years has been $33,373 per year for grades Pre-K through 12. Textbooks, audio/visual resources, learning kits, and equipment need to be replenished on a yearly basis. Funding requested = $125,000
12	Providing Meaningful Professional Development Dedicated professional development funds need to be infused into each principal’s budget to address the diverse learning needs of the students. It is imperative that educators have access to an expanding body of knowledge in regard to subject area, teaching strategies, uses of technologies, and other essential elements in teaching to high standards. It has been difficult in the past to satisfy the professional development needs of the staff with current levels of funding. Many teachers are seeking and need Professional Development Points (PDPs) in their particular area of study in order to retain their licenses and be classified as highly qualified teachers according to the No Child Left Behind Law of 2001. Funding Requested = $25,000
13	Preparing for Re-accreditation The New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) is the nation’s oldest regional accrediting association whose mission is the establishment and maintenance of high standards for all levels of education. NEASC, a self-regulatory membership organization, serves the public and educational community by developing and applying standards assessing the effectiveness of educational institutions. In this way, public assurance is provided as to the quality of high schools receiving accreditation. Standards work for staff during the summer - $13,500 Staff hours for curriculum writing and mapping - $10,500 Publicity and printing - $1,500 Visiting committee expenses (rooms, meals, travel expenses, etc. for 15 people ) - $12,412 Clerical expenses for 3-day visit of committee - $3,050 Evaluation seminar (principal, co-chairs, committee) - $200 Follow-up seminar - $200 Supplies & materials (printing costs, postage, etc.) - $2,185 Re-evaluation fee - $2,285 Requested funding = $45,832
14	Summary of Staffing Requested Elementary = 2.0 mathematics specialists ($96,760) 1.0 special education teacher ($48,380) Middle School = 1.0 grade 8 teacher ($48,380) 0.5 foreign language teacher ($24,190) 0.8 guidance counselor ($41,362) 0.7 clerical paraprofessional ($12,617) High School = 0.8 English teacher ($38,704) 0.8 mathematics teacher ($38,704) 0.8 social studies teacher ($38,704) 0.6 CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) teacher ($29,028) 0.4 science teacher ($19,352) 0.2 tech. ed. teacher ($9,676) 0.2 foreign language teacher ($9,676) 0.2 physical education teacher ($9,676) 0.2 music teacher ($9,676) 0.2 student support coordinator ($9,676) District-wide = 1.0 Director of Curriculum ($85,000) Total = 11.4 Positions ($569,561)
15	Summary of Initiatives Requested Re-accreditation (NEASC) $45,832 Curriculum Initiative Funds $40,000 Staff Development $25,000 Total $110,832
16	FY06 Requested Funds Contractual & Other Obligations Negotiated Salary Increases $570,000 High School Re-accreditation (NEASC) $45,832 Utilities (est. 6% increase) $50,000 Total FY06 Obligations $665,832 New certified staff positions Elementary (2.0) $96,760 Middle (2.3) $113,932 High (4.4) $212,872 Special Education (1.0) $48,380 District-wide (1.0) $85,000 New non-certified staff Middle (0.7) $12,617 Curriculum Initiatives $40,000 Staff Development $25,000 Total FY06 New Initiatives $634,561 TOTAL $1,300,393
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18	FY06 Budget Request Rollforward FY05 Budget $19,900,703 FY06 Contractual & Other Obligations $665,832 FY06 Obligations (+3.3%) $20,566,535 FY06 New Initiatives & Services $634,561 Total FY06 Increase $1,300,393 FY06 Gross Requested Budget $21,201,096 Projected Revenue (School Choice) ($150,000) FY06 Net Requested Budget $21,051,096 Net FY06 Increase (+5.8%) $1,150,393
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22	“The Most Bang for Your Buck” According to the April 2004 issue of Boston Magazine, Medway is considered a town where residents are getting the “biggest bang for their buck.” Based on 18 different indicators, nine of which were related to the town’s public schools, Medway was ranked 20^th out of 147 cities and towns as one of the best places to live for offering the area’s best values when comparing the cost of living to the quality of life. School Indicators Used for Ranking: 1. Per-Pupil Spending 2. Students Per Teacher 3. Gr. 10 MCAS Math/English 4. SAT Verbal/Math 5. Percent SAT Participation 6. Percent College Bound 7. Percent Graduated from High School 8. Students Per Computer 9. Percent of Classrooms with Internet
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25	Per Pupil Expenditure Integrated Costs (FY03 DOE Data)
26	Teachers – Years of Experience FY04
27	Teachers – Degree Status FY04
28	Teacher Salary Information Licensed, beginning teacher with Bachelor’s degree - $34,176 Licensed teacher with Bachelor’s degree & 5 yrs. experience - $41,703 Licensed teacher with Bachelor’s degree & 10 yrs. experience - $52,603 Licensed, beginning teacher with Master’s degree - $37,559 Licensed teacher with Master’s degree & 5 yrs. experience - $45,081 Licensed teacher with Master’s degree & 10 yrs. experience - $56,364 Licensed teacher with Master’s degree plus 30 credits beyond & 10 yrs. experience - $58,620 Licensed teacher with Master’s degree plus 60 credits beyond & 13 or more years of experience - $66,520 According to the Department of Education, the average salary for Medway teachers in FY03 was $54,313.
29	Tri-Valley Comparison: High School Ranking on MCAS 2004 Town MCAS Rank Ashland Tied for 10^th Medfield Tied for 10^th Dover Tied for 13^th Medway Tied for 21^st Holliston Tied for 21^st Westwood Tied for 23^rd Hopkinton Tied for 23^rd Millis Tied for 85th^th Norton Tied for 159^th Bellingham Tied for 204^th Rankings are based on three-year trends in the high school passing rates for grade 10 MCAS English and mathematics, exams that are required for graduation. 275 high schools were ranked. SOURCE: Boston Globe
30	Average Single Family Tax Bill FY04: Tri-Valley Districts Rank FY 04 Tax Bill Town 1 $9,591 Sherborn 2 $8,412 Dover 3 $6,673 Westwood 4 $6,578 Medfield 5 $5,740 Hopkinton 6 $5,112 Holliston 7 $4,400 Medway 8 $4,377 Ashland 9 $3,878 Millis 10 $3,083 Norton 11 $2,553 Bellingham SOURCE: Department of Revenue
31	Chapter 70 State Aid Fiscal Appropriated Chapter 70 Percent of Percent of year school budget state aid budget from budget from state aid local revenue FY01 $15,943,630 $5,354,780 33.58% 66.42% FY02 $16,900,696 $5,886,950 34.83% 65.17% FY03 $17,300,000 $6,071,225 35.09% 64.91% FY04 $18,000,000 $6,153,863 34.18% 65.82% FY05 $19,900,703 $6,153,863 30.92% 69.08% SOURCE: Department of Education
32	FY06 Recommended Capital Budget System-wide technology $100,000 Middle School Fire Alarm System $25,000 Upgrade Building Security $42,000 Middle School ($15,000) McGovern ($12,000) Burke/Memorial ($15,000) Middle School HVAC – Phase I $45,000 Total $212,000
33	Conclusion Thank you to the members of the Medway community for your past support of the schools. The new high school has energized the school system and has been a source of inspiration to students and staff. In spite of difficult-to-predict budget variables such as special education, substitute teachers, and utilities, the school department’s budget has perennially been managed in a fiscally responsible manner. Your ongoing commitment is needed to continue to keep the Medway Public Schools a first-rate school system that provides high-quality education to all of its students.
34	The Future What do you want the Medway Public Schools to look like in the future? FY06 Obligations – To maintain level staffing plus cover the cost of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) re-accreditation for Medway High School. $665,832 FY06 Initiative Request – To address class size at the high school and middle school and make modest program and service improvements. $634,561
35	"“What the best and..." “What the best and wisest parent wants for his child, that must the community want for all its children.” (John Dewey)