Investing in Stafford’s Future: A Child Centered Budget Built on Equity with Excellence for All Stafford County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Operational Budget Scott Kizner, Ph.D. January 28, 2020
• Opening two new schools Division • School renovation projects Accomplishments • Elementary redistricting • Navigating new growth and changing demographics • 5% salary increase for all staff • Targeted tiered intervention • Read 180 reading program • Computer science and after-school grants • Firefighter program and expansion of biomedical STAT program • Expansion of technology and implementation of data dashboard • And more… 2
Above all, the division has focused on ensuring equity & high expectations for all. 3
Goals and Priorities
School Board Budget Goals and Priorities Develop a multi-year plan for increases to the per- pupil expenditure, to enhance and provide a competitive educational experience for all students. Fund an across-the board salary increase, with additional targeted increases to alleviate compression in the salary scale. Improve staffing ratios and differentiate the distribution of resources based upon the unique needs and sizes of the student bodies. 5
Additional School Board Goals and Priorities Community Community Organizational Organizational Student Student and Family and Family Efficiency and Efficiency and Achievement Achievement Engagement Engagement Effectiveness Effectiveness Attract, Attract, Develop, and Develop, and Retain Retain School Safety School Safety Funding Funding Exceptional Exceptional Professionals Professionals 6
SCPS Continuous Improvement Model 7
Superintendent’s Budget Expectations Equity and Excellence for All Students Staff Compensation Model for Long Term Benefit Attract, Retain, and Develop the SCPS Workforce Promote a Safe and Positive Learning Experience for Each Child Meet the Social and Behavioral Needs of our Students Expand Learning Opportunities for Students and Staff 8
Additional Objectives Address Growth Close Achievement Gaps and Improve Attendance Meet Required Needs of Children with Disabilities and English Learners Improve the Learning Experiences for Middle School Students Support Staffing Initiatives Expansion of CTE Offerings 9
The focus is on the academic, social, and emotional needs of ALL children 10
State of the Division
Quality Academics • Fully accredited with on-time graduation and drop out rates are better than the state average • K-12 focused Continuous Improvement Model with measurable goals • Students earned over 3,900 CTE Industry credentials Dedicated Professionals • 56% of teachers hold a master’s degree or above • Every teacher has had the opportunity to attend professional development • 10 professional development events from January 2019 to December 2019 12
Parent Engagement • Professional Development with Karen Mapp and Steve Constantino • Schools are developing comprehensive family engagement plans • Family Engagement Committees at schools and division-level • Pilot of strategies in 6 schools 13
Keeping Technology New and Safety a Leader Upcoming Priority Threat Assessment Equity Audit Established Student and Handle with Care Chromebook Equity Training Summer Institute on at All Schools Equity, Diversity, and Social-Emotional Needs Take Home Internet Safety and and Chromebook Transportation Audits Pilots at All Schools Expansion of Tiered Intervention Support Mental Health Cybersecurity Trainings Infrastructure On-site Leadership Auditing by Graduate Program Department of Responsive Classroom Homeland Security and Restorative Strengthen Higher Practices Education Partnerships Expanded Cybersecurity Student Learning Expansion of Dual Opportunities Language Enrichment 14
Average Daily Membership (K-12) 31,000 30,000 29,000 28,000 27,000 26,000 25,000 24,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020* 2021* *Projected 15
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Operations Fiscal Year 2018 $18,000.00 $16,000.00 $14,000.00 State average: $12,171 $12,000.00 State median: $11,517 $10,000.00 $8,000.00 $6,000.00 $10,245.00 $10,908.00 $11,652.00 $15,357.00 $12,891.00 $4,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 Stafford Spotsylvania Prince William Fairfax Fauquier 17
Per Fiscal Year 2018, Stafford ranked 122 out of 133 Virginia divisions in per pupil expenditures (PPE). 18
If Stafford County were to reach the Spotsylvania County PPE , the division would have an additional $19,245,133. If the division were to reach the Prince William County PPE , the division would have an additional $40,841,481. 19
Increase the teacher salary scale to the mean of Prince William and Spotsylvania $25,500,000 What would Fully fund the service staff compensation study $5,000,000 additional funding Provide a bus attendant for every bus (160) $4,308,000 mean for kids? Improve counseling ratios with 35 additional school counselors $1,560,000 Add 7 reading specialists to ensure there is one at each school If Stafford County were to reach $518,000 the state average , the division Provide a behavior specialist for each elementary school (17) would have an additional $1,224,000 $55,674,457 . Have 504/student support coordinators at every school (33) $2,420,000 This would allow the division to: $367,000 Have 5 full-time translators Have 5 mentor teachers to support new teachers $330,000 Adopt 1:1 technology $3,760,000 Increase the number of school psychologists from 1:1500 to 1:1000 $804,000 Have a full-time paraprofessional in each kindergarten class $1,506,000 20
Percent Turnover of Licensed Staff for the Past Three Years 2017 2018 2019 11.1% 15.5% 14.4% 21
Licensed Staff Departures by Competitor (Since 2017) Spotsylvania Prince William South or West (excluding Spotsy) Northern Virginia (excluding PWCS) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 22
There are currently 59 vacant teaching positions. 23
Top of the Scale in Comparison Divisions Top of the Scale Top of the Scale School Division Step Salary Fairfax Step 24 $90,039 Loudoun Step 30 $95,230 Prince William Step 32 $118,830 Spotsylvania Step 41 $96,020 Stafford Step 39 $90,583 24
Students with Disabilities as Percentage of Total Student Population 4000 14.00% 3500 12.00% 3000 10.00% 2500 8.00% 2000 6.00% 1500 4.00% 1000 2.00% 500 0 0.00% 2015 2020 Total Students with Disabilities Percent of Student Population 25
Autism Emotional Disability 600 250 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability 1200 1200 1000 1000 800 800 600 600 400 400 200 200 0 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 26
Significant 504 Plan Growth 1800 1600 1640 1400 1327 1200 1000 934 800 824 600 571 400 200 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 27
Diverse Student Population Demographic Changes 2015-2020 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% American Asian Black Hispanic Pacific Two or More White Indian Islander 28
Diverse Student Population Breakdown of This Year’s Student Population 4% 20% 46% 21% 8% Asian Black Hispanic Two or More White 29
Students Identified as English Learners as Percentage of Total Student Population 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 2019 2020 EL EL 30
Economically Disadvantaged Students as Percentage of Total Student Population Free and Reduced Free 40.00% 35.00% 34.40% 29.50% 35.00% 30.00% 31.70% 26.80% 30.00% 25.00% 25.00% 20.00% 20.00% 15.00% 15.00% 10.00% 10.00% 5.00% 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2018-2019 2019-2020 2018-2019 2019-2020 31
School Funding Context
Budget Impacts • Increased VRS Compensation Rates • Higher Composite Index (.347%) • Increased Enrollment • SCPS Staffing Standards and CSR Schools • Changing Demographics and Challenging Student Needs • New Accountability System and Persistent Achievement Gaps • New State Staffing Requirements • Competitive Employment Market 33
Key Provisions Proposed in the Governor’s Budget Increased Average State per Pupil Direct Aid Re-benchmarking 3% Salary Increases for SOQ Positions in FY22 SOQ School Counselor Ratio Changes: • Elementary- currently 455:1; will go to 375:1 • Middle- currently 370:1; will go to 325:1 • HS- currently 325:1; will go to 300:1 “Comparing the introduced 2020-2022 budget to the current budget” The Commonwealth Institute- January,2020 34 34 34
Key Provisions Proposed in the Governor’s Budget SOQ EL Teacher Ratio Change from 17:1000 to 20:1000 VPI increased state funding and expand student access to programs At-risks add-on driven by low income family formulas Assist school divisions in reducing or eliminating costs of meals for students eligible for reduced price meals “Comparing the introduced 2020-2022 budget to the current budget” The Commonwealth Institute- January,2020 35 35 35
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