The Study, Analyses, and Recommendation for Organizing the District May 31, 2018 CTSD Board of Education Feasibility Committee Maria Grant, Chair Beth Brooks Dr. Jeff Foy Rachel McLaughlin Dr. Pamela Fiander, Superintendent David C. Hespe, Esq., Consultant Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
WHAT IF? What if we could . . . ◦ . . . maintain class size standards? ◦ . . . generate more programs and resources for children? ◦ . . . maintain talented personnel? ◦ . . . significantly reduce overall costs? Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
How? By reorganizing the District’s four schools for the fall of 2018, as follows: ◦ SRS – Preschool – Prekindergarten ◦ PMG – Grades K-1-2 ◦ RVS – Grades 3-4-5 ◦ CTMS – Grades 6-7-8 Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
How will the District Look? School Building Current Reorganized 2018-2019 SRS Preschool Preschool Prekindergarten Prekindergarten Kindergarten First Grade PMG Second Grade Kindergarten* Third Grade First Grade* Second Grade RVS Fourth Grade Third Grade* Fifth Grade Fourth Grade Sixth Grade Fifth Grade CTMS Seventh Grade Sixth Grade* Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade * Grades highlighted in green will be educated in a different building beginning in September 2018 . Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Why is the District Reorganizing Now? • Enrollment numbers are lower than were initially projected in the demographic study several years ago. • By closely examining scheduling options, we are able to maximize the use of existing space with current and projected student enrollment. • Science classes are now taught with technology-based applications, reducing the daily need for actual science laboratories to teach students. • The District is considering educationally related revenue-generating opportunities for Spruce Run School. • We are taking advantage of several coincidental retirements to ensure an easier transition. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Contributing Factors – Increasing Costs • Staff Salaries & Rising Cost of Benefits • Growth in Expense of Unfunded State Mandates • Cost of Maintaining Aging Buildings • Rising Cost of Delivering Special Education Services Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Contributing Factors – Declining Enrollment Expected to continue declining, with a five-year plateau of approximately 1170 students . . . History 1718 1677 1565 1624 1542 1450 1402 1347 1277 1209 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Why Repurpose Spruce Run School? The Board and administration decided not to sell Spruce Run School because we believe that in the future, student enrollment may once again increase, and we do not want to burden the tax payers with the potential of building another school. The reorganization plan allows for Spruce Run School to be repurposed into a revenue-generating educational program facility. The Superintendent is examining several options. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Why Repurpose Spruce Run School? It was recommended not to lease to a non-educational program or to sell Spruce Run School, so that the District could maintain it as an educational facility if the student population were to grow in the future. The operation of the school as an educational facility provides the District with the option to move students back into Spruce Run School if enrollment increases, without the need to upgrade the facility to new building codes, which would save the District an enormous amount of money. There are up to four separate, private entrances into Spruce Run School. This would allow for any program to have its own entrance, so that the existing programs would not be interrupted by those entering and exiting the building. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Maintaining Class Size Standards Class Class There is no change to class size. FY18 Section Size FY19 Section Size 16 2 15 2 PK3 PK4 22 2 20 2 The reorganization does not impact 85 5 17.00 107 6 17.83 K the average class size or the number of 121 6 20.17 90 5 18.00 1 sections. 24 4 232 This year, sections range from 17 (K) 123 6 20.50 122 6 20.33 2 up to 22 students (3-8). 131 6 21.83 123 6 20.50 3 2 2 Next year, class sizes are anticipated to 256 247 range from 18 (K) and up to 22 123 6 20.50 132 6 22.00 4 students (4-8). 154 7 22.00 124 6 20.67 5 150 7 21.43 154 7 22.00 6 Both currently and next year overall, 427 410 the average class size is 21 students. 166 8 20.75 151 7 21.57 7 173 8 21.63 166 8 20.75 8 3 3 342 320 4 8 OOD 20.65 20.40 1269 63 1209 61 Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Optimizing Building Capacity SRS PMG RVS CTMS TOTAL With reorganization of K-8 students: TOTAL 444 541 506 640 2131 SRS PMG RVS CTMS TOTAL Capacity TOTAL 444 541 506 640 2131 FY18 Capacity 232 247 410 320 Current Use Current % 54% 47% 84% 54% 54% 54% 47% 84% 54% 54% Capacity FY18 Current FY 19 Organization Anticipated 35 319 381 474 Capacity % Student #s 52% 52% 46% 81% 50% FY19 Anticipated 69% % Capacity 8% 59% 75% 74% This year, the District uses approximately FY19 50% capacity at three out of four buildings . Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Personnel Deployment These are the number of people leaving due to retirement, non-renewal, and resignations. In addition, we anticipate 3 new positions. 12 Retiring Positions 4 Non-Renewal for Performance 2 Resignations 3 New positions anticipated (K and 2 sp ed) Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – When will staff members be assigned? ◦ Each spring, multiple staffing scenarios are run by the administrative team. Enrollment, schedules, certifications, and special education needs are considered. ◦ Staffing recommendations are reviewed by the Personnel Committee. ◦ It is expected that action will be taken at the June 25 th BOE meeting on recommendations for staff placements. ◦ If, between now and June 25 th , there is insufficient staffing, the non- tenured non-renewed staff members would be considered for available positions for which they are certified and qualified. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Staffing the Buildings Schools will have appropriate personnel in the buildings, including a principal/administrator, and other required support personnel, as needed. It is also anticipated that personnel deployment in the reorganization will result in an estimated savings of $800,000. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing – Proposed School Starting / Ending Times CURRENTLY • SRS – 8:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. NEXT YEAR • PMG – 8:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. • RVS – 7:55 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. • CTMS – 7:55 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. SRS – 8:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. PMG – 8:55 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. RVS – 8:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. CTMS – 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects Reorganizing - Transportation ◦ Route lengths will be equal to what is currently offered. This year, the shortest transportation time is one (1) minute; the longest is 46 minutes (district wide). The majority of the students on average have a 30-35 minute ride. ◦ With the reorganization, and a two-tiered system, routes will not exceed the lengths this year. ◦ We will continue to assess and make adjustments during the school year if changes are needed. ◦ The overall transportation savings is anticipated to be $300,000. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing- The Middle School Model Students in grades six, seven, and eight will continue to be educated using the Middle School Model. The administration and Board of Education continue to support this model as the most appropriate and effective way to educate emerging adolescents. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing- Lunch and Before/After Care Lunch and recess times will be building-based to ensure that schedules are developmentally appropriate for each age group. The Work-Family Connection will continue to offer quality child caring services. Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
Major Aspects of Reorganizing- Summer Moving Plans To be sure that the moves are completed in a timely fashion this summer, an outside moving company and project manager will oversee the process from start to finish – with an target date of Friday, August 17 th . Clinton Township School District Where Children Come First
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