FY2016 Budget Development Update January 8, 2015

Current FY2015 Budget Enrollment is up slightly based on the September 30, 2014 projected enrollment. FY2015 budget based on enrollment of 6,926 students, but the September 30, 2014 adjusted enrollment based on historical data is projected to be 7,002 students.

Looking forward to FY2016

Henry County Public Schools Vision Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated. Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.

FY2016 Budget Priorities Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Evaluate instructional initiatives and align funding to deliver a rigorous, relevant instructional program for all students. Provide each student with an engaging learning environment that promotes college and career readiness skills which support critical thinking, innovation, creativity, collaboration and communication. Goal 2: High Quality Professionals Maintain competitive salaries and benefits to support our ability to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce. Invest in ongoing professional development to maximize employee job performance. Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environment Provide a safe, healthy, and inviting learning environment for students, staff and the community. Address critical operational and capital needs to sustain an efficient and supportive learning environment for students, while protecting our investments.

FY2016 Budget Priorities - Cont’d Goal 4: Innovative and Cutting Edge Technology Continue investing in the technological infrastructure and support systems to prepare our students for success in a globally competitive environment. Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement Provide families and the community with access to the necessary tools to actively engage in supporting the education of students in Henry County Public Schools.

FY2016 Budget Outlook Governor’s budget released on December 17, 2014 indicates an increase from the state in our approved budget of $45,648,202 for FY2015 to $45,855,155 for FY2016. An overall increase of $206,953. The Board voted on an additional appropriation to increase the FY2015 budget by $255,359 due to the estimated increase in enrollment based on September 30, 2014 numbers adjusted for historical decreases from September to March. If we compare our adjusted budget for FY2015 to the proposed budget for FY2016, we are looking at a decrease of $48,406. The implementation of the VRS hybrid plan in FY2015 requires us to pay for the disability portion as VRS no longer provides disability to employees hired after 1/1/2014 or to those current VRS participants that wish to opt into the hybrid plan. We are also required to pay short term disability for these employees after they have satisfied a one year waiting period.

FY2016 Budget Outlook – Cont’d Health Insurance Premiums – should know the rate for FY2016 by late January Continued increase in utility costs and unpredictability of fuel costs Continued challenge to find funding to meet our increasing capital needs

FY2016 Budget Priorities from Schools/Departments Schools Restore the funds for Ed and Rec to levels ($13,700) Increase funding for Capital Outlay for schools ($14,500) Extend Bookkeeper at CCL to 12 months (6,323) Additional guidance counselor for middle schools (shared position) (est. $68,396) Additional days for guidance counselors at the high school level Review of Itinerant allocations for elementary schools (art, music, PE, media specialists, and guidance)

FY2016 Budget Priorities from Schools/Departments – Cont’d Central Office Additional technology position(s) to meet SOQ and effectively serve schools Move all curriculum specialists/facilitators to the same scale and work schedule ($58,765) Additional curriculum facilitator for mathematics ($82,988) Additional HR specialist ($54,836) Add a preventive maintenance position ($38,949) Add an audio-visual technician (share position with technology) ($45,179) Add an additional painter ($38,949)

FY2016 Budget Priorities from Schools/Departments – Cont’d Salary/Stipends Implement 1% salary increase for teachers Adjustment for central office staff positions to bring to market Implement 5% salary increase for special population paraprofessionals

HCPS cannot implement all of the salary study recommendations. After much review of the salary study, HCPS recommends the following 3-year plan pending the availability of funding: Year 1 – FY Develop and implement a compensation philosophy & plan, to include consistent formulas for promotions, demotions and other salary actions Maintain current programs for academic and athletic/extracurricular supplements Maintain step scales for teachers and classified employees Implement open range salary scale for administrators/certain support staff Implement the following salary increases: Teachers – 1% increase for entire salary scale Bring the following hard-to-fill positions closer to market: IT Positions – 10% increase Bus Mechanics – 10% increase Substitute Bus Drivers – increase from $45 to $60/day Substitute Bus Aides – increase from $36 to $40/day Special Population Paraprofessionals – 5% increase Adjustment for central office staff positions to bring to market

Year 2 – FY Bring all below-market teachers to market salaries and adjust the lag years to market Special Population Paraprofessionals – Additional 5% increase Implement the following additional salary increases to bring closer to market: Certain Facilities Maintenance Positions (Electricians, Plumbers, Grounds Supervisors) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Office Assistants Cafeteria Workers

Year 3 – FY Implement step increase for all full-time employees on step scales (teachers and classified) Implement percentage increase (based upon average step increase) for all administrative and support staff on open range scale

FY2016 Budget Priorities from Schools/Departments – Cont’d School Board Equitable stipends for all extra curricular sponsors/coaches (based on number of participants) Restore coaching/extra-curricular stipends to levels Additional sick days for part-time bus drivers (include other part- time employees) Increase pay for substitute bus drivers and substitute bus aides Implement select recommendations from the salary study Include a capital improvement budget line

Communication/Feedback/Input Updates as to the budget process are posted on the website under Budget Planning January 14, 2015 – Budget Update to Teacher Advisory Committee January 15, 2015 – Superintendent’s Roundtable meeting January 22, Budget Update to Classified Advisory Committee January 22, Public Input Hearing on Budget Priorities and Budget Work Session January 26, Budget Update to Student Advisory Committee

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