NewLondonPublicSchools Community Forum November 10, 2015 November 12, 2015 November 17, 2015

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN NEW LONDON 1.All children from “Birth to Age 5” will be ready for Kindergarten. 2.Develop high quality “Magnet Pathways” for all students in grades K Attract and retain talented & passionate teachers and school leaders. 4.Expand “Partnerships” with business, organizations, and colleges to create more authentic learning opportunities for student. (Jobs, Internships, Tutors, Mentors, etc.) 5.Maintain and build high quality facilities that meet our magnet program requirements. 6.Create a district and school culture that meets standards of excellence, the highest level of customer service, and a “do whatever it takes” commitment to ensure every student’s success. New London Public Schools

A KEY CHALLENGE New London Public Schools We need to attract, recruit and retain talented and passionate teachers and school leaders. New London experiences an unusually high rate of teacher turnover.., one of the highest in the state. New London has not kept pace with compensation adjustments in our region. Lowest average salary increases in New London County over the past 10 years. Lowest average salary increases in the State.

BUDGET PRIORITIES for & BEYOND New London Public Schools 1.Strategic Plan Priorities 2.Teacher Compensation and Incentive System 3.Transportation 4.Facility Maintenance 5.“Systems” Improvements 6.Design and Development of our Magnet Pathway Schools 7.Smaller Class Sizes for Grades K-1 8.Curriculum Upgrades and Enhancements 9.Communication, Public Outreach, Student Recruitment & Marketing

PREPARING for our BUDGET New London Public Schools

PREPARING for our BUDGET New London Public Schools REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS for 2016 – 2017 ECS (State Funds) will remain “Flat” There will be limited access to “carry over funds”. IDEA (special education) Alliance Funding Medicaid “Special Master” Funds Magnet Funds will be determined based on enrollment and meeting recruitment targets. A nominal General Fund increase will be necessary

STATE MAGNET SCHOOL FUNDING New London Public Schools Each “Out of District” student attending a New London Magnet (State Legislation) Each “In District” student attending a New London Magnet School (State Legislation) Tuition paid by sending district $3,000 Elementary $2,700 High School $7,085 $3,000 $2,700 to $3,000

IMPACT OF MAGNET SCHOOL FUNDING New London Public Schools 1.All students benefit from availability of Magnet Funds Curriculum Equipment Technology Extended Learning Time Start- up costs Management and Operational Costs Marketing and Outreach 2. Level of funding from State Magnet grants and out-of-district tuition is sufficient to cover the educational and operational costs of all out-of-district Magnet students.

PREPARING for our BUDGET EXPENSES New London Public Schools

PREPARING for our BUDGET New London Public Schools EXPENSE ASSUMPTIONS for 2016 – 2017 BUDGET 1.Collective Bargaining Increase(2.0% to 3.0%) 2.Health Insurance Increase(6 – 10%) 3.Social Security Increase 4.Inflationary Increase(1.9%) 5.Tuition, Special Education(5%) 6.Expense Reductions will be necessary in order to deliver a balanced budget.

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT New London Public Schools NEXT STEPS Community Input November 10, 12, & 17 BOE Priorities November 23 School Leaders & School Governance Teams November – December Completion of Three Year Strategic Plan February 1 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget February 1 BOE Budget Deliberations February 11, Public Hearing February 23 BOE Budget Approval February 25 Budget Submission to Mayor March 15