Farmington Public Schools
Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
2009-2010
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Farmington Public Schools
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Farmington Public Schools
Philosophy and Mission Statement
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The Farmington Public Schools are committed to the belief
that ALL children are capable of attaining high levels of
educational achievement in preparation for productive,
rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.
Students will reach this goal through their own diligence and
effort, and through a school and school district learning
climate that responds to individual student academic needs, a
curriculum that challenges, adequate resources, and skilled,
professional instruction. A belief in social equality underlies
Farmington’s commitment to providing a high quality
education for ALL students.
The mission of the Farmington Public Schools is to offer a
common, standards-based educational program that will
enable every student to achieve rigorous performance
standards.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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Results – Selected Indicators
FHS CLASS OF 2007 (308 students)
102 FHS students qualify as Advanced Placement Scholars and Scholars “with Honor”
50 FHS students qualify as AP Scholars “with distinction”
10 FHS students identified as NATIONAL AP SCHOLARS
4 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Finalists
15 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Commended Students
More than 62% of the 2007 graduating class participated in one or more Advanced Placement courses prior to graduation
61% of FHS Seniors accepted at colleges ranked Most, Highly or Very Competitive
This year, 387 students took 928 Advanced Placement exams
Overall, 76% of FHS Advanced Placement exam grades were a score of 3 or higher
FHS CLASS OF 2008 (342 students)
91 FHS students qualify as Advanced Placement Scholars and Scholars “with Honor”
54 FHS students qualify as AP Scholars “with distinction”
16 FHS students identified as NATIONAL AP SCHOLARS
6 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Finalists
16 FHS seniors qualify as National Merit Commended Students
More than 62% of the 2008 graduating class participated in one or more Advanced Placement courses prior to graduation
54 % of FHS Seniors accepted at colleges ranked Most, Highly or Very Competitive
This year, 407 students took 891 Advanced Placement exams
Overall, 78% of FHS Advanced Placement exam grades were a score of 3 or higher
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College Acceptances
Year
# of
Students
Acceptances at
“Most Competitive”
Colleges
(as % of class)
Acceptances at
“Most and Highly
Competitive”
Colleges
(as % of class)
2004
280
15%
34%
2005
326
14%
38%
2006
330
14%
35%
2007
308
17%
51%
2008
342
19%
44%
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Class of 2008
(342 Students)
Acceptances at Most Competitive Colleges or Universities
Amherst College
3
Emory University
5
University of Chicago
1
Bates College
3
Georgetown University
3
University of Miami
3
Boston College
17
Hamilton College, NY
2
University of Notre Dame
3
Bowdoin College
3
Harvard University
1
University of Pennsylvania
4
Brandeis University
4
John Hopkins University
1
University of Richmond
2
Brown University
6
Lafayette College
5
University of Rochester
3
Carleton College
2
Lehigh University
3
University of Southern California
1
Carnegie Mellon University
2
Middlebury College
2
University of Virginia
4
Case Western Reserve Univ.
1
New York University
9
Vanderbilt University
2
Colby College
4
Northwestern University
1
Vassar College
1
Colgate University
1
Oberlin College
1
Villanova University
20
College of the Holy Cross
7
Occidental College
1
Wake Forest University
4
Columbia University
2
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1
Washington and Lee University
1
Connecticut College
4
Rice University
2
Wesleyan University
1
Cornell University
2
The George Washington University
8
Yale University
2
Dartmouth College
1
Tufts University
4
Duke University
2
Tulane University
1
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FHS prepares all students for post high school education
169 “acceptances” at colleges ranked Most Competitive
290 “acceptances” at colleges ranked Highly Competitive
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SPORTSMANSHIP
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FHS Athletic Program recognized: Central Connecticut Conference
Fall Sportsmanship Award, 2008
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2008-09 CCC Fall West Division Champions: Girls Field Hockey,
Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming & Diving, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer
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2008-09 State Champions: Girls Swimming & Diving Class L, Boys
Soccer Class LL
Approximately 64% [867 out of 1360] of FHS students will participate in
one or more of 32 interscholastic athletic programs this year.
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FHS FIRST Robotics Team awarded National Recognition for
“Inspiration in Engineering” 2006 and 2007
(For 2008-09, there are 30 student participants.)
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Performance Benchmarks:
Student Achievement
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Districtwide Music Program
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600 FHS students participate in FHS music program
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556 students in grades 2, 3, 4 participated in the Strings program
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957 students in grades 2-12 will participate in the April 2009 Districtwide
String Festival
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70 FHS students selected for Northern Regionals (2009)
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45 FHS students selected for All-State Auditions (2009)
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22 FHS students selected for American Choral Directors Honors Choir
and CMEA Honors Band
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71 IAR & WWUES students selected for Northern Regionals (2009)
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Additional Results
Connecticut Mastery Test Results 2008 (DRG B):
More than 80% of students met or exceeded goal in reading, writing, and mathematics in grades 5,
7, and 8.
Rankings in DRG B:
Ranked 1st in Grade 5 Reading
Ranked 4th in Grade 5 Writing & Math
Ranked 4th in Grade 3 Reading & Writing
Ranked 2nd Grade 5 Science
Ranked 4th in Grade 4 Writing
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (Grade 10) 2008:
356 students took CAPT with more than 57% meeting standard in all four subject areas, a general
trend upward since 2001 (39% meeting goal in all four subjects).
In both mathematics and science, over 40% of the students were at the advanced level of
performance.
SAT I:
Farmington students’ average scores in the critical reading portion are 47 points higher than the
national average and 40 points higher than the Connecticut average. In mathematics, FHS students
average 46 points higher than the national average and 48 points higher than the Connecticut
average. In the new writing section of the SAT, FHS students average 66 points higher than the
national average and 47 points higher than the Connecticut average.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE RANKING
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
Newsweek Magazine recognized Farmington
High School as one of the Top 200 High
Schools in America and as the Top Ranked
High School in Connecticut.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE TOP PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
The November 2008 Connecticut Magazine
rated Farmington High School as one of the
Top Ten High Schools in Connecticut.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKING
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
Farmington High School was ranked as one
of the Top High Schools in the Nation in
U.S. News and World Report’s 2009
Rankings of Best High Schools in America.
12/5/2008
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2009 RANKING
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
College Readiness Index*
Index
Per Pupil Expenditure
for 2007-08
Weston
59.1
$16,250
Wilton
54.0
$14,505
Farmington
53.2
$11,868
Staples, Westport
51.7
$15,711
Darien
49.1
$13,732
Ridgefield
46.6
$12,899
Greenwich
41.9
$16,924
Avon
41.6
$10,822
New Canaan High, New Canaan
38.8
$16,099
Joel Barlow, Redding
35.8
$14,937
Daniel Hand, Madison
33.1
$10,771
Simsbury
32.1
$11,739
Town
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To be in Top 100 High Schools → Index is 61.2
*A measure of the degree to which students master some college level material.
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Farmington Public Schools
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
The 2009-2010 budget will be developed to provide the resources necessary to move the
Farmington Public Schools closer to the school district mission and established student
performance goals.
THE MISSION OF THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The mission of the Farmington Public Schools is to offer a common
standards-based educational program that will enable every student to
achieve rigorous performance standards.
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BUDGET PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET
SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE-YEAR GOALS – 2003-2009
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All Farmington students will meet established literacy performance standards by demonstrating high levels of
communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; and all students will learn to be proficient
in the use of technology to improve learning.
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All Farmington students will meet established mathematics performance standards by strengthening their
understanding of basic mathematical concepts, relationships and operations, and demonstrating the ability to
apply them to practical problem solving.
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All Farmington students will meet established science performance standards by demonstrating knowledge
and understanding of natural laws and theories of the physical/life sciences by applying the scientific method
to the investigation of natural phenomena.
4.
All Farmington students will meet established social studies performance standards by demonstrating their
understanding of human affairs by acquiring knowledge of U.S. history and government, world history,
geography and the principles of economics. In addition, students will demonstrate their appreciation for
cultural achievement via exemplary literature and by developing their performance skills and related
understandings in the disciplines of music and visual arts.
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All Farmington students will meet established standards by cultivating the habits of good citizenship, health
and personal responsibility and by demonstrating the cooperative life skills necessary to be productive and
responsible citizens in our diverse and complex world.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STORY OF THE 2009-2010 BUDGET
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2009-2010 Budget was prepared in the context of
the worst economic situation since the
depression.
A great effort was made by all staff to
aggressively contain costs.
The Board’s Self-Insurance Fund last year is the
major factor driving the 2009-2010 budget.
Special education costs (occupational therapy,
tuition and nursing services) exert pressure on
the proposed budget.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EFFORTS BY ADMINISTRATION TO REDUCE
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
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Negotiated a Zero % Increase to the Transportation
Contract
Negotiated a Reduction to the Environmental Contract
Negotiated a Reduction to the Ikon Copier Contract
Proposed a Zero % Increase for Central Office
Leadership
Curtailed Certain Maintenance Contracts for 20092010
Eliminated Summer Assistance for Custodians
Eliminated Summer Assistance for Audio-Visual
Department
Planned Minimal Maintenance Projects for 2009-2010
Reduced Equipment Needs Totaling $295,148
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUMMARY OF REDUCTIONS TO
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
Contract Reductions
- Transportation
- Copier Lease
- Raises
- Maintenance Contracts
TOTAL
$62,982
26,988
8,938
15,291
114,199
Equipment
295,148
Special Education Tuition
589,500
Maintenance
- Projects
- Repair Accounts
Personnel/Professional Services
177,809
17,450
195,259
243,640
Instructional Supplies/Texts
64,665
Repair Instructional Equipment
13,100
Other (Insurance, Workers’ Comp)
18,000
$1,533,511
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALL ACCOUNTS OTHER THAN MEDICAL INSURANCE
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
2008-09
APPROPRIATION
2009-2010
SUPERINTENDENT
RECOMMENDATION
DIFFERENCE AS
% OF ENTIRE
BUDGET
$34,279,267
$34,956,795
1.40
Benefits
(Other than Medical)
1,506,730
1,512,349
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Services
7,339,304
7,502,735
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Supplies
1,579,654
1,458,649
<.25>
Equipment
239,288
227,869
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Dues/Fees
315,006
317,032
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$45,259,249
$45,975,429
1.47%
Salaries
Total
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUDGET CHALLENGE
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
The depletion of the Board’s Self-Insurance
Fund has had a dramatic effect on the
2009-2010 budget.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
USE OF SELF-INSURANCE RESERVE
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
2008-2009
Expected Claims & Administration
(Net of Contributions)
Use of Self-Insurance Reserve
BOE - $450,000
TC - $900,000
2008-2009 Appropriation
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$4,660,357
1,350,000
$3,310,357
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
USE OF SELF-INSURANCE RESERVE
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
2009-2010
Expected Claims & Administration
(Net of Contributions)
Use of Self-Insurance Reserve
2009-2010 Request
2008-2009 Appropriation
Dollar Increase
Percentage Increase
Increase as a % of Entire Budget
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$5,465,413
0
$5,465,413
3,310,357
$2,155,056
65.1%
4.44%
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMPOUNDING A DIFFICULT SITUATION
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
If the economic situation wasn’t bad
enough …
Farmington enters the 2009-2010 budget
following the lowest increase in its history
AND
the 2nd lowest percentage increase in the
state.
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FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAMPLE BUDGET APPROVALS 2008-2009
2009-2010 SUPERINTENDENT’S BUDGET
West Hartford
4.80%
South Windsor
4.48%
Region 13
4.99%
Cheshire
4.58%
Windsor
4.70%
Westport
5.74%
Newington
4.31%
Guilford
5.57%
Ridgefield
4.58%
Wethersfield
7.63%
Berlin
4.26%
Trumbull
4.50%
Madison
5.90%
Cromwell
5.08%
Newtown
5.00%
Rocky Hill
5.49%
Wilton
6.29%
Granby
4.48%
Meriden
5.70%
Avon
6.13%
New Milford
6.55%
Simsbury
3.50%
Farmington
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0.64%
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Benchmarking: Per Pupil Expenditures
(2007-2008)
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Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure Ranking: 96
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Average State Per Pupil Expenditure:
$12,515
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Farmington’s Per Pupil Expenditure:
$11,868
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New Money Necessary to reach State
Average Per Pupil:
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$2,642,348
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Benchmarking: Per Pupil Expenditures
(Ranking with Select Districts) - Rank of 169 Towns
Employee
Benefits
Instructional
Supplies
Farmington
161
117
Avon
141
129
88
94
Plainville
132
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Simsbury
94
76
110
65
District
Glastonbury
Canton
(The higher the ranking – the less spent per pupil)
Source: State Department of Education 2007-08
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Benchmarking: Special Education Expenditures
(As a % of Total Educational Expenditures)
Farmington
Avon
Glastonbury
Greenwich
Newtown
Plainville
Simsbury
West Hartford
16.18%
18.78%
17.43%
20.49%
16.99%
19.62%
18.30%
20.55%
Farmington ranks 152nd of 169 towns in Special Education
Expenditures as a Percentage of Total Expenditures
Source:
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State Department of Education 2007-08
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Benchmarking: Tax Effort
Equalized Education Tax Rates compare the relative educational
effort of each town. The rankings range from #1 to #169 with
#1 demonstrating the greatest effort and #169 the least.
Factors used include per capita income, median household
income and equalized net grand list.
Equalized Education Tax Rates (Rank)
Farmington
Avon
Glastonbury
Newtown
Plainville
Simsbury
West Hartford
128
146
103
130
22
87
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Source: State Department of Education 2006-07
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Budget Summary
2009-2010
ACCOUNT
08-09
09-10
CHANGE
%
SALARIES
$34,279,267
$34,956,795
$677,528
1.98%
BENEFITS
$4,817,087
$6,977,762
$2,160,675
44.85%
SERVICES
$7,339,304
$7,502,735
$163,431
2.23%
SUPPLIES
$1,579,654
$1,458,649
-$121,005
-7.66%
EQUIPMENT
$239,288
$227,869
-$11,419
-4.77%
DUES/FEES
$315,006
$317,032
$2,026
0.64%
$48,569,606
$51,440,842
$2,871,236
5.91%
TOTAL
BUDGET
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Budget Summary
2008-2009
ACCOUNT
07-08
08-09
CHANGE
%
SALARIES
$32,661,118
$34,279,723
$1,618,605
4.96%
BENEFITS
$5,694,717
$4,817,087
-$877,630
-15.41%
SERVICES
$7,135,695
$6,933,263
-$202,432
-2.84%
SUPPLIES
$1,922,753
$1,985,239
$62,486
3.25%
EQUIPMENT
$505,305
$239,288
-$266,017
-52.64%
DUES/FEES
$341,844
$315,006
-$26,838
-7.85%
$48,261,432
$48,569,606
$308,174
0.64%
TOTAL
BUDGET
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Budget Summary
2007-2008
ACCOUNT
06-07
07-08
CHANGE
%
SALARIES
$31,287,659
$32,629,618
$1,341,959
4.29%
BENEFITS
$6,176,780
$5,694,717
-$482,063
-7.80%
SERVICES
$6,622,840
$7,167,195
$544,355
8.22%
SUPPLIES
$1,994,318
$1,922,753
-$71,566
-3.59%
EQUIPMENT
$160,462
$505,305
$344,843
214.91%
DUES/FEES
$342,486
$341,844
-$642
-0.19%
$46,584,545
$48,261,432
$1,676,887
3.60%
TOTAL
BUDGET
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ENROLLMENT
October 2008
Projected 2009-10
EF
428
428
NW
345
341
UN
295
279
WD
345
348
WWUES
676
660
IAR
671
685
FHS
1360
1316
Total
4120
4057
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Spec. Ed.
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