1. A Prelude to the 2015-2016 Budget Proposal Regional School District #14 Bethlehem and Woodbury February 2015 2015-2016 Program Improvement Initiatives

2. The Big Picture of Planning and Budgeting Initial assessment of district BOE goals District Leadership Team goals School goals Strategic Plan progress Entry Plan discussions Student achievement Observations = Continuous Improvement Planning Budgeting

3. Program Improvements & Budget Review Dates Program Planning – February 18 Budget Presentation – March 2 Budget Workshops – March 9, 11 and 23 BOE Adopts Budget – April 6 Program Planning – February 18 Budget Presentation – March 2 Budget Presentations (Parents) – @ BES, March 4; @ MES, March 10 Budget Presentations (Community) - TBD BOS & BOF Presentation – March 16 Public Hearing – April 6

4. What are R14’s Hopes & Dreams?

5. Board of Education Goals All students will graduate equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to be prepared for a successful future in a global society. Regional School District 14 will attract, develop and retain the highest quality teachers, administrators, and staff. Regional School District 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology enabling a 21st century modern learning environment that mirrors our educational values.

6. Region 14’ Vision What have we been aiming for? ?

7. Teachers Students Content Aiming for Excellence If we design meaningful opportunities for students to engage in and design their own learning experiences, then students will become increasingly self-directed and independent in 21 st century skills. If we identify the knowledge and skills needed for students to be college and career ready in the 21st century and develop a guaranteed, standards-based curriculum, then there will be clarity, consistency and equity to what all students will learn and what all staff teach. If we provide ongoing, high quality, professional learning based on identified student and teacher needs, then teachers will continue to develop their professional craft and student learning will improve.

8. Multi-Year Strategy 2015- 2016 2019- 2020 2018- 2019 2017- 2018 2016- 2017 Enrollment District Improvements & Student Needs

9. Facilities ?

10. Teaching & Learning ?

11. What Investments are Needed to Support the Multi-Year Program Improvement Initiatives?

12. Every Year Investments Curriculum Maintenance Technology Safety & Security

13. 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content Literacy Supports WhatWhy Clarify roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders Improve direct service to students & support for teachers Additional literacy supportIncrease direct service to students Elementary school reading intervention resources Provide targeted reading instruction

14. 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content Instrumental Music WhatWhy Add strings instruction at the high school Grow the music program for students – continuity in instruction

15. High School 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content WhatWhy Implement block schedulingProvide extended learning opportunities for students Provide every Sophomore with the opportunity to take the PSAT Preparation for future success in SAT

16. 18-21 Program 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content WhatWhy Transition programming for students with IEPs post 12 th grade Provide local transition service (as required by IDEA) rather than out of district programming

17. Technology WhatWhy Clarify roles and responsibilities of library media specialists Provide more technology-based learning opportunities Implement a 1-to-1 programProvide students appropriate 21 st century learning tools Provide professional learning opportunities Support staff with integration of technology tools District-wide technical support staffProvide more direct support at school level Computer replacement plan, completion of interactive projectors, additions of mobile labs, and network/server upgrades* Continue service and maintenance 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content *funded through lease purchase program

18. Teacher Support & Development 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content WhatWhy Reorganize central office in the area of technology Streamline support services Reorganize central office to identify a Director of Human Resources position* Attract, develop and retain the highest quality staff Assist with professional learning and teacher leadership opportunities *not an additional central office position – created by restructuring existing staff

19. Curriculum 2015-2016 Investments Teachers Students Content WhatWhy Develop curriculumProvides teachers, students, administrators and community with a measurable plan and structure for delivering a quality education - curriculum identifies the learning outcomes, standards and core competencies that students must demonstrate

20. Safety & Security WhatWhy Install security cameras in schoolsImprove safety at our schools Teachers Students Content 2015-2016 Investments

21. Maintenance Teachers Students Content 2015-2016 Investments WhatWhy WMS – RoofMaintenance & Health MES – AsbestosSafety, Maintenance & Health MES – LMCMaintenance & Health WMS – Nurse Safety, Maintenance, Health & Energy Savings MES BoilerMaintenance & Energy Savings DW – Shades and BlindsSafety, Maintenance & Energy Savings BES – Front HallMaintenance & Health DW – PaintMaintenance & Health BES – WellMaintenance & Health MES – Sidewalk Paving & Railing ReplacementSafety & Maintenance MES – Painting Public Areas & HallsMaintenance & Health MES – All Shades & BlindsSafety, Maintenance, Health & Energy Savings

22. What will we aim for? What will we invest in? Region 14’s Vision Excellence