Cromwell Public Schools “Placing Students First”

1. Cromwell Public Schools“Placing Students First” Proposed Budget 2013-2014 Dr. Matt A. Bisceglia Superintendent of Schools

2. Cromwell Public Schools Board of Education Michael Camilleri, Board Chair Shirley Banic, Secretary Lauren Griffin Phillip Gagnon Paul Sousa Jay Fletcher Christine Trousdale Julie Fitts-Ritter Kristin Varricchio

3. Cromwell Public Schools • Administration/Leadership Team • Dr. Paula Talty, Assistant Superintendent • Fran DiFiore, Principal-CHS • John Maloney, Principal- CMS • Christopher Butwill, Principal-WIS • Lucille, DiTunno, Principal-ECS • Donna Gittleman, Director of Special Services • Jerry Fine, Assistant Principal –CHS • Sue Lynch, Assistant Principal- CMS • Katie Guerrette, Assistant Principal-ECS & WIS • Barbara Budaj, K-12 Math Coordinator • Karen Clancy, Business Manager • Steve Rose, Facilities Manager • Tom Litwinczyk, Information Systems Manager

4. Process and Timeline February: Recommended budget presented to the Board of Education(BOE). Feb/March: Budget proposal finalized by BOE. March: BOE budget sent to the Board of Finance. April : Town Presentation;1st Week in April

5. CROMWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLSMission Statement The Cromwell Public Schools educate and inspire all students to apply the essential skills needed to become productive and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.

6. CROMWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT BELIEFS 2009-2014 In pursuing their Mission, the Cromwell Public School community believes that: • All students are valued and deserve an education that addresses their academic, physical, and social/emotional needs. • All members of the community have a right to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. • All members of the community value effective communication and the involvement of all partners in the educational process. • All members of the community celebrate, respect, and appreciate diversity. • All members of the community must uphold high expectations, be accountable, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

7. Annual Factors Influencing the Budget Proposal 2013-2014 • For five years running, the uncertain state of the economy on both the local and national levelsresulting in expected decreases in revenues from the State and Federal sources; • State and federal unfunded mandates, e.g., New teacher evaluation/reform requirements; Anticipated new school safety proposals; Increase in Special Education Costs for tuition and transportation; • Increased magnet school and outplacement tuitions (91 students this year); • Increases to benefits and salaries with employee groups as a result of negotiated settlements and market place/claims history; • Overall rising costs of essential goods and services.

9. Major Focus of 2013 – 2014 • Expansion of STEM into grade 9 • Expansion of interdisciplinary curriculum at grade 9, begin pilot at grade 7 • Implementation of Common Core Curriculum units in grades K – 5 • Continued refinement and implementation of the SSP • Expansion of vertical team work through Lesson Study implementation • Implementation of a new educator evaluation program • Implementation of Smarter Balanced Assessment protocols • Research and development of a competency based grading system at 7 – 12 • Development of a continuing education series for adults

10. "2013-14 Educational Reform Continues” • Common Core Standards, • New teacher and principal evaluations, • Legislation to support school safety initiatives, positive school climate and anti-bullying, • Emphasis on preschool and primary education (age 3 to grade 3), • Reorganization of the CT State Department of Education, and • Student Success Plans for every student in grades 6-12 (for all secondary students in grades 6-12

11. Individual School and Department Requests January 2013 School/Dept. Requested Increases/Decreases Accounts 330-810 ECS WISCMSCHS $38,862 $3,114 $ 7,716 $36,705 37.28% 2.46% 3.14% 7.01% . FacilitiesProDev Special Education $86,995 ($8,950) $229,431 • 7.22% (-13.76%) 17.52% System-WideCapital OutlayCentral Adm. $27,059 $122,639 $1,230 2.32% 48.57% 1.14% TOTAL Increases = $544,801/2.1%

13. Major Increases 13-14 • Certified Staff $ 475,348 3.48% • Pupil Transportation $ 148,494 14.31% • Tuition $ 112,550 12.36% • Non-Cert Personnel $ 101,854 3.41% • Technology $ 100,616 196.73% • Energy & Utilities $ 85,975 12.64% • ECS 641 Textbooks $ 44,712 50.91% • Pupil Services $ 28,000 24.56% • CHS 611Supplies $ 19,314 10.70% • CHS 690 Other Supplies $ 17,777 28.52% • Maintenance $ 17,700 4.67% • Property Ins. $ 17,098 6.90% • Capital Outlay/Equipment $ 13,100 139.36% Total $ 1,182,538 These line items alone equal a 4.56% increase.

14. Major Decreases13-14 • Medical Benefits $ 500,000 10.38% • Instruc. Prog. Improvement$ 24,65027.68% • Equip. Repair$ 3,200 11.97% • AV Supplies $ 889 7.12% • Dues and Fees $ 788 1.64% • Adv. & Printing $ 775 1.39% Total $ 530,302 These line items alone equal a 2.04 % decrease.

17. 2013-2014Budget Proposals DistrictSupt's 2013-14 Budget (%) • New Britain 17.00% • Middletown 7.80% • Newington* 7.49% • East Hampton* 5.94% • Rocky Hill* 5.50% • Wethersfield* 5.15% • Glastonbury 4.25% • Berlin* 3.99% • Portland 3.50% • Cromwell* 2.56% State Average = 4.04% * = DRG D Districts

18. ProposedBudget2013-2014Presented @ 02/12/13 BOE mtg. • 2012-2013 Actual $ 25,942,064 • 2013-2014 Proposed $ 26,605,257 • Difference $ 663,193 2.56% Increase

19. Goals and Objectives Educate and inspire all students to apply the essential skills needed to become productive and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world. Provide Current Textbooks, Technology, Software, Materials & Supplies for All Students Continue Review and Revision of K-12 Curriculum Offer Relevant, District-wide Professional Development to Staff

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