Board of Education’s Proposed 2018-2019 Budget New Canaan Public Schools 1
BOARD OF EDUCATION Dionna Carlson, Chair Penny Rashin, Vice Chair Jennifer Richardson, Secretary Tom Cronin Katrina Parkhill Brendan Hayes Maria Naughton Hazel Hobbs Sheri West CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Bryan D. Luizzi, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools Jo-Ann Keating, Ed. D., SFO Director of Finance & Operations Jill Correnty, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Darlene Pianka Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel & Family Services Gary Kass Director of Human Resources Tracy Haberman Budget Director 2
Town of New Canaan – Budget Meeting Schedule 2018 Board of Education Meetings Date Day Time Meeting Location Session 12/11/17 Mon 7:00 P.M. BOE NCHS- Wagner Room Budget Workshop 1/08/18 Mon 7:00 P.M. BOE NCHS - Wagner Room Superintendent’s Budget Presentation 01/22/18 Mon 7:00 P.M. BOE NCHS - Wagner Room BOE Review and Recommendation Board of Selectman Meeting 01/30/18 Tues 8:30 A.M. BOS TH - Board Room Review & Recommendation Board of Finance Meetings 02/06/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. BOF & TC TH – Meeting Room BOE Budget Presentation 02/27/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. BOF TH – Meeting Room BOE Budget Follow-up and Review 03/06/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. BOF TH – Meeting Room Budget Public Hearing and Review 03/08/18 Thurs 7:00 P.M. BOF TH – Meeting Room Vote on Budget and Regular Meeting Town Council Meetings 02/06/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. TC & BOF TH – Meeting Room BOE Budget Presentation 03/20/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. TC TH – Meeting Room BOE Budget Follow-up and Review 03/27/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. TC TH – Meeting Room Budget Follow-up and Review TH – Meeting Room 04/03/18 Tue 7:00 P.M. TC Budget Public Hearing and Overall Review Vote on Budget and Regular Meeting 3 TH – Meeting Room 04/05/18 Thurs 7:00 P.M. TC
N EW C ANAAN P UBLIC S CHOOLS : A L EADING E DGE L EARNING C OMMUNITY I N CONTINUOUS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE 1. I NCREASE STUDENT LEARNING AS MEASURED BY Sustained Focus and Commitment MULTIPLE AND VARIED ASSESSMENTS TO ASSURE ALL STUDENTS GRADUATE PREPARED FOR A DYNAMIC AND COMPLEX GLOBAL SOCIETY 2. I MPROVE ACHIEVEMENT , SERVICE , AND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH COMMUNICATION THAT IS RESPONSIVE , CLEAR , TIMELY , AND INCLUSIVE 3. P ROMOTE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE AND EXEMPLARY RESEARCH - BASED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN ORDER TO CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCE TEACHING AND EXTEND LEARNING 4. P ROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS Empowering today’s learners as RESPECT , ETHICAL BEHAVIOR , AND RESPONSIBLE they grow into tomorrow’s GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP leaders … 5. P ROMOTE AND PRACTICE GOOD STEWARDSHIP FOR ALL DISTRICT RESOURCES IN A MANNER THAT SUPPORTS SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS AND OPTIMIZES STUDENT LEARNING 4
Core Concepts Undergirding the Superintendent’s 2018-2019 Budget Proposal Our sustained success is the direct result of the investment the community has made, and continues to make, in its public schools The community expects the school district to continue providing a world-class educational experience for the benefit of the children, parents, and citizens of New Canaan School district budgets are comprised of obligatory and discretionary drivers; one can best comprehend the budget by understanding the influence of these drivers District goals, budget assumptions, and related priorities guide us in our budget allocation decisions; these principle-based guidelines reflect the educational mission, vision, and values long held sacred by the community 5
Return on Investment Smarter Balanced Assessment English Language Arts (ELA) % Meeting or DRG Grade Exceeding Comparison Achievement Level 3 87.3 #1 4 91.8 #1 5 92.0 #1 6 84.7 #3 7 87.0 #2 8 85.1 #2 #1 in DRG Overall 87.9 #1 in State 6
Return on Investment Smarter Balanced Assessment Mathematics % Meeting or DRG Grade Exceeding Comparison Achievement Level 3 86.4 #1 4 92.0 #1 5 84.3 #1 6 81.8 #2 7 82.0 #1 8 83.7 #2 #1 in DRG Overall 85.1 #1 in State 7
Return on Investment New Canaan High School Benchmarks 2014 2015 2016 2017 Graduation Rate 99% 99% 98% 99% 4-year College Attendance Rate 94% 94% 95% 93% Accepted into top 3 choices of colleges 87.5% 82% Attending “most competitive” schools 28% 34% 27% 29% 1231 Average SAT Score Combined 1771 1785 1799 (new) Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 22 23 26 26 AP Participation 318 360 350 459 AP tests scoring 3+ 92% 92% 92% 92% AP Scholars 125 144 180 200 Average ACT Score 25.9 26.3 27.2 27.3 Students participating in athletics &/or 85% 88% 90% 90% clubs 8
Return on Investment Sustained Recognition of Excellence Community Pride and Value Athletics High (72%) participation rate • 2016-17 statewide accomplishments • Football – State Champions – Field Hockey - State Champions – Girls Golf – FCIAC & State Champions – Boys Lax – State Champs – Boys Tennis – State Champions – Skiing – State Champions – Crew – National Championships – Boys Hockey – State Semi-Finalists – Girls Hockey – State Quarter Finalists – Boys Indoor Track – FCIAC & State – Champions Girls Indoor Track – FCIAC Champions – Boys Golf – State runner-up – Girls LAX – State Semi-Finalists – 9
Return on Investment Sustained Recognition of Excellence Community Pride and Value Visual and Performing Arts – NCHS Art students recognized with awards at the State and National level – 1 st Place Honors at the Teen Vision Student Art Exhibition at Sacred Heart University – Student work exhibited at: • Bruce Museum • Phillip Johnson’s Glass House • NC Historical Society • Fritz Eager Collection – Concert Band received an Excellent rating & 2 nd place in division – Concert Choir received a Superior rating and 1 st place in division – Participation in CMEA Western Region HS Festival – 170 Band, Choir, and Orchestra students often collaborate on various programs for students and the community 10
Return on Investment Sustained Recognition of Excellence Community Pride and Value Visual and Performing Arts – NCHS Theater Highlights • Halo Awards (CT High School Theater Awards) – Best Actor in a Contemporary Musical Show Dates – Best Actor in an Ensemble Play Friday, March 23 at 7pm Saturday, March 24 at 2pm – Best Featured Dancer – Best Dancing Award (Cast) All shows in the newly renovated Saxe Auditorium – 27 th Annual Student Produced Drama Festival 11
Return on Investment Percentage of students meeting or exceeding benchmark on SAT: SchoolDigger.com #3 in DRG in ELA #1 School District in Connecticut – NCPS #3 in DRG in Mathematics USA Today “Best High Schools in Every State” Statewide SAT Score Comparisons: New Canaan High School #1 #5 in ELA #3 in Mathematics US News & World Reports Top 2% of high schools in America 82% Grade 12 students have taken at least 1 college level class ConnCan ratings: District & Schools rating = A 94% Grade 12 students scheduled to participate in the Senior Internship Program “America’s Best High Schools 2016” NCHS - #18 High School in the Nation 2018 Best Schools State Results from Niche.com Top 1% Best School Districts – NCPS Forbes Magazine: “America’s Best School Districts #1 – Best Public High School in CT - NCHS for your Housing Buck” #1 – Best Places to Teach in CT #2 District in category nation wide #2 - Best School District in CT USAInner - #2 High School in Connecticut #2 – District with the Best Teachers in CT http://usainner.com/20-best-public-high-schools-in- #2, #3, & #4 – Best Public Elementary Schools connecticut/19/) in CT– West, East, and South Elementary Schools 12
Return on Investment DRG Comparisons 13
Return on Investment DRG Comparisons Net Current Expenditures per Pupil (NCEP) NCEP NCEP $ % Town 2015-16 2016-17 Difference Difference Redding $21,233 $21,733 $500 2.4% District 9 $19,754 $21,636 $1,882 9.5% Greenwich $21,331 $21,200 -$131 -0.6% Weston $20,759 $20,888 $129 0.6% Westport $19,800 $20,837 $587 3.0% New Canaan $19,576 $20,162 $586 3.0% Darien $19,318 $20,159 $841 4.4% Wilton $19,337 $19,873 $536 2.8% Easton $19,233 $19,291 $58 0.3% Ridgefield $17,013 $17,994 $981 5.8% 14
Primary Themes 1. Respond to shifts in enrollment, demographics, and student needs 2. Appropriately fund budget drivers to ensure long- term sustainability 3. Continue to support high-quality instructional and assessment practices 4. Practice responsible stewardship of district facilities 5. Focus on safety and security of students and staff 6. Incorporate technology to continuously improve educational effectiveness and staff efficiency 15
As we review the numbers, please always keep in mind what they ultimately represent The collective commitment of all members of the New Canaan Educational Community to provide a premier education that serves all students, and the greater New Canaan community, in powerful, meaningful and lasting ways. -------------------------------------- We are passionately dedicated to preparing all students to excel in a dynamic and exciting future. 16
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