Regional School District 13Board of Education’s Recommended

Budget 2010-11

Mission• The mission of Regional School District 13, a school

system that honors tradition and embraces change, is to ensure that all students become self-reliant, life-long learners and respectful, responsible citizens who will thrive in global and technological environments by expecting excellence and providing challenging educational opportunities responsive to each student in meaningful partnership with family and community.

Building and GroundsSchool Square Footage Acreage

Korn Elementary School 144 Pickett Lane, Durham

30,623 12.0

Brewster Elementary School 126 Tuttle Road, Durham

40,240 14.5

Strong Middle School 191 Main Street, Durham

74,217 9.4

Memorial Middle School 124 Hubbard Street, Middlefield

48,330 20.0

John Lyman Elementary School 106 Way Road, Middlefield

30,223 14.9

Coginchaug Regional High School 135 Pickett Lane, Durham

138,250 55.8

Total

362,538

126.6

FIVE YEAR CAPITAL NEEDS PLAN Project Name Location Fiscal Year Est. Cost Source of Funds

Athletic facilities Coginchaug 2010-11 3,755,937.50 BondFire alarm Brewster 2010-11 70,000.00 Capital FundRepaint North gym wall & chimney Brewster 2010-11 2,500.00 Capital FundClock & PA system Lyman 2010-11 15,000.00 Capital FundClock & PA system Brewster 2010-11 15,000.00 Capital FundClassroom lock down system Lyman 2010-11 9,000.00 Capital FundClassroom lock down system Memorial 2010-11 12,000.00 Capital FundLocker replacement Memorial 2010-11 40,000.00 Capital FundClassroom furniture Brewster 2010-11 10,000.00 Capital FundCafé equipment All 2010-11 48,075.00 Capital FundBuilding maintenance All 2010-11 50,000.00 Capital FundOil Tank Memorial 2010-11 55,000.00 Capital FundOil Tank Brewster 2010-11 50,000.00 Capital FundTotal 2010-11 376,575.00

Replace chalk boards with white boards All 2011-12 15,000.00 Capital FundWebsite update All 2011-12 50,000.00 Capital FundWireless upgrades All 2011-12 12,000.00 Capital FundRemove/replace hallway tile Memorial 2011-12 50,000.00 Capital FundReplace wall mats in gym Memorial 2011-12 30,000.00 Capital FundCarpeting Brewster 2011-12 50,000.00 Capital FundIP Cameras All 2011-12 20,000.00 Capital FundDVR Additions All 2011-12 10,000.00 Capital FundBuilding maintenance All 2011-12 50,000.00 Capital FundReplace generator Memorial 2011-12 20,000.00 Capital FundTotal 2011-2012 307,000.00

Remove/replace hallway tile Lyman 2012-13 50,000.00 Capital FundReplace classroom carpet Lyman 2012-13 48,000.00 Capital FundReplace classroom carpet Korn 2012-13 48,000.00 Capital FundUpdate Firewall All 2012-13 12,000.00 Capital FundRepair and chipseal Pickett lane 2012-13 50,000.00 Capital FundIP Cameras All 2012-13 20,000.00 Capital FundBuilding maintenance All 2012-13 50,000.00 Capital FundTurf Replacement CRHS 2012-13 65,000.00 Capital FundDVR Additions All 2012-13 10,000.00 Capital FundTotal 2012-2013 353,000.00

Parking area expansion Brewster 2013-14 75,000.00 Capital FundVertical blinds and track replacement Lyman 2013-14 12,000.00 Capital FundInstall backstop Strong 2013-14 20,000.00 Capital FundBuilding maintenance All 2012-13 50,000.00 Capital FundTurf replacement CRHS 2013-14 65,000.00 Capital FundIP Cameras All 2013-14 20,000.00 Capital FundTotal 2013-2014 242,000.00Building Maintenance All 2014-15 135,000.00 Capital FundTurf Replacement CRHS 2014-15 65,000.00 Capital FundTotal 2014-15 200,000.00Total Capital 1,478,575.00Capital LeasesNetwork Infrastructure CRHS 2011-12 100,000.00 LeaseNetwork Infrastructure 3 Elementary Schools 2012-13 45,000.00 LeaseNetwork Infrastructure Strong 2013-14 50,000.00 LeaseUnfunded CapitalRoof Replacement Brewster 2013-14 491,000.00 Unfunded CapitalWindow walls Lyman 2013-14 200,000.00 Unfunded CapitalGym floor replacement Memorial 2013-14 100,000.00 Unfunded CapitalSubtotal 791,000.00

RSD13 Long Range Capital Funding Plan2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

Beginning Capital Reserve $4,106,968 $124,456 $137,456 $114,456 $212,456

Capital Reserve Contribution (3) $150,000 $320,000 $330,000 $340,000 $350,000 Unfunded Capital Requirements $791,000

Sub-total Capital Reserve $4,256,968 $444,456 $467,456 $1,245,456 $562,456

Proposed Capital Expenditures:

Roofs, Wells/ Athletic Fields Expenditures $3,755,937

Add'l Capital Requirements based on Long Range Plan $376,575 $307,000 $353,000 $242,000 $200,000 Proposed but Unfunded Capital Requirements (See Capital Plan) $791,000

Sub-total Capital Expenditures $4,132,512 $307,000 $353,000 $1,033,000 $200,000

Ending Capital Reserve $124,456 $137,456 $114,456 $212,456 $362,456

Capital Reserve Contribution Summary:

Change in Debt Payments ($68,462) $76,081 $169,443 $213,817 $175,662 Impact on annual expense budget (1) $218,462 $243,919 $160,557 $126,183 $174,338

Capital Reserve Contribution $150,000 $320,000 $330,000 $340,000 $350,000

Current Debt Payments $2,474,312 $2,398,231 $2,304,869 $2,233,495 $2,166,650 New Debt Payments $27,000 $132,000

Total Debt Payments $2,474,312 $2,398,231 $2,304,869 $2,260,495 $2,298,650

Capital Contribution for Change in Debt $76,081 $169,443 $213,817 $175,662

Debt & Capital Reserve Funding $2,474,312 $2,474,312 $2,474,312 $2,474,312 $2,474,312

Accumulated athletic field maintenance reserve $65,000 $130,000 $195,000 Estimated % Impact of Debt & Cap Reserve Contribution 8.16% 8.48% 8.22% 7.97% 7.73%

Strategic PlanStrategy 1

We will continue to develop and implement plans to connect all students to their schools in meaningful partnership with family and community in order to best achieve our mission.• Increase student access to school activities.• Celebrate the broad variety of student involvement in school and community activities.

Strategy 2We will collect and use data, implement effective instructional strategies, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure that students achieve academic and behavioral benchmarks.• Implement data teams to guide instruction and improve student learning.• Develop differentiated District guidelines for the implementation of Common Formative Assessments that meet State and Federal guidelines but also reflect best instructional practice.• Implement Common Formative Assessments to guide instruction and improve student learning .

Strategy 3We will develop and implement effective communication and marketing plans to improve the understanding, appreciation and support of all stakeholders for our quality instructional programs.• Promote the active involvement of all stakeholders in District 13 activities.• Implement a marketing template throughout all levels of the organization.

Strategy 4We will develop means to assess student progress on the lifelong learning standards and our Core Ethical Values from K-12.• Clarify the Productive Habits of Mind for staff and students.

Strategy 5We will develop and implement plans to capitalize on changes in technology to achieve our mission and objectives.• Secure alternative means for increasing technology funding and resources.• Encourage and support a culture of innovation in the use of technology by teachers.

NEASCNew England Association of

Schools and Colleges

• 10 year accreditation process• 2 year study begins in 2010-11• Onsite visit in 2012-13• New standards are to be implemented in 2011

– Authentic learning opportunities in/out of school– Staffing levels …are sufficient to fully implement the curriculum– Teachers adjust instructional practices using formative assessments and differentiation– Professional staff assesses student progress in achieving 21st century learning expectations– The community and District provide dependable funding for:

• A wide range of school programs and services• Sufficient professional and support staff• On-going professional Development• A full range of technology support• Sufficient equipment• Sufficient instructional materials

College AcceptanceRegional School District 13

Class of 2009 117 Students

44% Accepted at Most and Very Difficult Colleges or Universities

Most Difficult Very Difficult Bard College – 1

Bates College – 1 Bentley University- 1

Boston College – 1 Bowdoin College - 1

Brandeis University– 1 Carnegie Mellon – 1 Colby College – 1 Dartmouth College – 1 Elon University – 1

Fordham University – 2 Franklin & Marshall College – 1 George Washington University – 1 Hamilton College - 1 Lafayette College – 1 Lehigh University – 1 Middlebury College – 1 Muhlenberg College- 1 Smith College - 1 New York University – 1 Tufts – 1 Union College – 1 Vassar College – 1 Villanova University – 2 Wake Forest University - 2

Very Difficult American University – 2

Boston University – 1 Bryant University – 8

College of Charleston – 1 Clark University – 2 Clemson University – 3 University of Connecticut – 26

University of Delaware – 2 DePaul University – 1 Drexel University – 2 Eckerd College – 1 Fairfield University – 4 Flagler College – 2 Furman University – 1 Hofstra University – 5 Ithaca College – 3 J ames Madison University – 1 J uniata College – 2 Loyola University Chicago – 1 Marist College – 6 Marquette College – 1 University of Massachusetts, Amherst Mount Holyoke – 1 University of New Hampshire – 2 Northeastern University – 3 Ohio State University – 1 Providence College – 3 Quinnipiac College – 6 University of Rhode Island – 8 University of Richmond – 2 Rochester Institute of Technology – 1 Saint Anselm College – 1 Saint Michaels College – 1 Seton Hall University – 1 St. Lawrence University – 1 St. Mary’s College of Maryland – 1 Stonehill College – 1 Ursinus College – 1 Washington College – 2 Wheaton College – 1

Source: The Princeton Review 2010 edition, The Best 371 Colleges

Enrollment Projections J anuary 2009

J anuary 2010

2010-2011

Change 2009-2010

Brewster 311 279 283 -32

Korn 200 196 194 -4

Lyman 347 322 323 -25

Memorial 351 359 341 8

Strong 351 346 360 -5

Coginchaug 565 583 562 18

Other 16 10 19 -6

Total 2144 2095 2082 -49

ARRA Funding• 1 year transition position to end in 6/2010• .3 speech pathologist through 6/2011• 3 .5 literacy tutors through 6/2011• 2 .5 ABA specialists through 6/2011• Staff training• Consultative services• Parent training• Student data system• Supplies• Van• Technology• Playground equipment

Budget/District Recap 2009-2010• .58% overall increase – 10 year District low• Grade 4 Position Korn School cut • Grade 3/4 Position John Lyman School cut• 2 Sections of Kindergarten at Brewster cut• Elementary Reading Consultant cut• Elementary Health Teacher cut• 1.8 additional positions at CRHS cut• Furlough days were given by Administrators, Superintendent,

Business Manager, IT Director, Director of Building and Grounds, Central Office staff and Nursing staff

• Implementation of a new security system across the District – ½ Homeland Security Grant

• $25,000 grant received from the State Department of Education to send staff to Capturing Kids’ Hearts training

• Continued expansion of technology integration across the District

2010-2011 Proposed Board of Education’s Budget

In light of 6.8 position cuts in the 2009 – 2010 SY, the B.O.E. is recommending no additional staff cuts for 2010-2011•Fixed Costs

– Salaries

– Benefits

– Utilities

– Federal & State Mandates

– Transportation

– Debt Service

District 2010-2011Goals

Sustain current services:• Curriculum / Instruction

• Maintain Current Staffing

• Strategic Plan

• Capital Plan

• Technology Plan

Minimal Cost Associated with initiatives

Reallocation of resources

NEASC

Current Services

Capital Plan

Strategic Plan

Budget SummarySY 09-10 Increase/ SY 10-11 Change

Category Summary Budget (Decrease) Proposed Budget Percent100 Salaries 19,239,979$ 662,607$ 19,902,586$ 3.44%200 Benefits 4,907,028$ 491,902$ 5,398,930$ 10.02%300 Purchased Services 984,857$ 39,563$ 1,024,420$ 4.02%400 Property Servives 727,329$ (17,169)$ 710,610$ -2.36%500 Operational Services 3,617,013$ (301,242)$ 3,315,771$ -8.33%600 Supplies 1,763,692$ (73,462)$ 1,690,230$ -4.17%700 Capital Improvements/ Equipment 81,382$ 188,551$ 269,933$ 231.69%800 Dues and Fees 39,052$ 1,477$ 40,529$ 3.78%900 Debt Service 2,398,269$ 76,044$ 2,474,313$ 3.17%

Total Expense 33,758,601$ 1,068,271$ 34,826,872$ 3.16%Detail of Estimated Receipts Local

Building & grounds rental 45,000$ -$ 45,000$ Interest income 75,000$ (35,000)$ 40,000$ In-House Tuition 15,000$ 15,000$ 30,000$ Activity Fee 15,000$ -$ 15,000$ Transfer in capital reserve 180,000$ (180,000)$ -$ Anticipated fund balance carryover 600,000$ 600,000$ Fund Balance Carry-over 1,015,020$ 174,328$ 1,189,348$

State & FederalState Receipts Building Grants 398,170$ (185,319)$ 212,851$ State Receipts Building interest 21,562$ (6,273)$ 15,289$ Transportation 255,409$ 19,043$ 274,452$ Special Education Excess cost 484,174$ (123,251)$ 360,923$

Total revenue 2,504,335$ 278,528$ 2,782,863$

Net 31,254,266$ 789,743$ 32,044,009$ 2.53%

Expense by category

56%

16%

7%

5%4%

3% 3% 2% 1%2% 1%

Salaries 56% Benefits 16%Debt Service 7% Transportation 5%Tuition 4% Purchased Services 3%Utilities 3% Supplies 2%Building & Grounds 2% Insurance & Communication 1%Capital 1%

Budget by SchoolLOCATION BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE

  2009-10 2010-11 Dollars Percent

Central Office $ 11,896,088 $ 12,713,733 $ 817,645 6.87 %

Coginchaug Regional High School $ 5,957,338 $ 6,125,195 $ 167,857 2.82 %

Strong Middle School $ 3,24,6950 $ 3,281.640 $ 76,944 2.40 %

Memorial Middle School $ 2,753,361 $ 2,897,603 $ 144,242 5.24 %

Lyman Elementary School $ 2,473,394 $ 2,501,427 $ 28,033 1.13 %

Korn Elementary School $ 1,784,356 $ 1,794,177 $ 9,821 .55 %

Brewster Elementary School $ 2,641,196 $ 2,619,661, $ (-21,535) (-.82) %

SPED $ 3,048,173 $ 2,893,437 $ (-154,736) (-5.08) %

         

GRAND TOTAL $ 33,758,601 $ 34,826,872 $ 1,168,271 3.16 %

$1,015,020 + 1,189,348

$2,204,368

Regional School District 13

Certified Staff SY 09-10 SY 10-11 Administration Superintendent 1 1 Business Manager 1 1 Building Administrators 7 7 Pupil Personnel Director 1 1 Special Education Coordinator 1 1 Curriculum Director 1 1 Data Processing Director .2 .2

Teachers Regular Education 145.2 144.2 Special Education 23.4 23.4 Guidance 4 4 Psychologists 4.8 4.8 Social Workers 2.8 2.8 Librarians 4.6 4.6 Title I 1.6 1.6 Total Certified Personnel 198.6 197.6

Support Personnel SY 08-09 SY 09-10 Central Office 6 6 Secretaries FT/ PT 15 15 Instructional Assistants 16 16 Special Education Assistants & ABA 49.5 49.5 Nurses 6 6 Maintenance Staff FT/ PT 19.5 19.5 I.T. Director 1 1 Total Support Personnel 113 113

Total Personnel 311.6 310.6

Staffing

Summary• Focus on instruction (NEASC, Curriculum,

SRBI)• Continued integration of technology into

classrooms at all levels• Continuation of individual student support• Maintain infrastructure• Implement new 5 year Strategic Plan• Continued update of textbooks

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