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Colchester Public Schools
Superintendent's
Proposed Estimate of Expenditures
2022 – 2023
Board of Education
Alex Oliphant, Chair
Mary Tomasi, Vice-Chair
Jessica Morozowich, Secretary
Donna Antonacci
Margo Gignac
Rosemary Gignac
Chris Rivers
We create innovative thinkers
for a dynamic world March 8, 2022
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We Create Innovative Thinkers
for a Dynamic World
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2022-2023 Proposed Budget
Superintendent's Proposed Budget $ 42,191,251
Increase from 2021-22 $ 364,196
Percent Increase 0.87%
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Budget Goals
Sustain current instructional and operational programming
Maintain funding for long-range planning in facilities, technology &
security
Strengthen instructional supports
Balance the needs of the district with stewardship
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Budget Development
Collaborative effort focused on helping students and aligned
to District goals
Close analysis of systems, operations and budget
Include long-range planning
Find efficiencies where possible
Review grant opportunities
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Priorities for Academics and Budget
Return to Long-Range instructional improvement
Maintain levels of support for students to recover lost learning
Paraprofessionals in reading and math
Interventionists
Coaches
Teacher leaders
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ENROLLMENT
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CPS Enrollment Projections (Nov 2021)
Nov 2020 Projection
Current Projection
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CES Enrollment Projections (Nov 2021)
Nov 2020 Projection
Current Projection
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JJIS Enrollment Projections (Nov 2021)
Nov 2020 Projection
Current Projection
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WJJMS Enrollment Projections (Nov 2021)
Nov 2020 Projection
Current Projection
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BA Enrollment Projections (Nov 2021)
Nov 2020 Projection
Current Projection
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SUSTAIN
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Sustain Past Progress
Preschool Professional Learning
SRBI Energy Program
HOT School Building and Grounds
Innovation Lab WJJMS Health Insurance Reserve
Award Winning Music Programs Capital Improvements
Comprehensive School Programs Old Bacon Lease
Early College Credit Sports & Clubs
C3 Program Substance Abuse Counseling
Social-Emotional Learning Teacher Leader Positions
CTAC – 18-22 Program
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Sustain Recent Improvements
• Sustain current level of IT support
• Sustain support for new camera system, swipe system and visitor
management system
• Sustain Human Resources Department
• Sustain Instructional Coaching and Intervention staff positions
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MAINTAIN
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Maintain Funding
• Bring 10 Year Technology Plan into alignment with long range
operating budget
• Bring Contribution to BOE Capital Reserve - Facilities & Grounds back
up to full funding at minimum to ensure long-range planning and
stability
• Bring Capital Outlay funding into alignment with short and long-range
building repair needs
• Fund the Curriculum Implementation line as new curricula are written
and implemented
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Budget Requests – Level Funding
$ 100,000 Capital Reserve ($100,000 Increase)
Technology Plan
$ 228,605 Hardware ($228,605 Increase *ARPA)
Capital Reserve $ 150,000 ($150,000 Increase)
Capital Outlay (Repairs) $ 159,700 ($ 91,500 Increase)
Curriculum Implementation $ 65,000 ($ 65,000 Increase)
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BUDGET REQUESTS
(Strengthen)
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Major Budget Requests ($ Increases)
One Classroom Teacher CES (1.0) $ 62,786
PE Teacher CES (0.2) $ 18,125
Business Manager & Accountant $ 62,880 (net increase)
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Grant Positions (Transferred to Operating Budget)
One Classroom Teachers CES (1.0) $ 62,786
One Special Education Teacher BA (1.0) $ 91,451
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BUDGET INCREASES
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Major Budget Increases ($ Increases)
Certified Staff Salary Increase $288,309
Classified Staff Salary Increase $305,291
Special Education Transportation $180,186
Special Education Tuition (Private) $160,639
Other Supplies (IT hardware) $224,495
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Major Budget Increases ($ Increases)
Heating Oil $ 81,770
Curriculum Implementation $ 65,000
Capital Outlay $ 97,200
Transfer to Reserves $ 255,000
Services to Outplaced Students $ 65,018
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BUDGET SAVINGS
(Balance)
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Major Budget Savings
Employee Related Insurance ($1,401,989)
Special Education Public Tuition ($ 113,141)
Magnet School Tuition ($ 41,582)
Electricity ($ 61,850)
5.0 FTE Certified Reduction* ($ 393,930)
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STAFFING
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New Staff
1.2 Classroom Teachers CES $ 80,911
Business Manager* $125,000
Accountant* $ 83,845
*$ 62,880 (net increase)
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SUMMARY
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2022-2023 Proposed Budget
Superintendent's Proposed Budget $ 42,191,251
Increase from 2021-22 $ 364,196
Percent Increase 0.87%
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Next Steps
● Budget Workshops March 15, 22, & 29
● Presentation, FAQ, & Video Posted to website by 3/9
● Email questions to budget@colchesterct.org
● Narrative included on PowerPoint Presentation by 3/10
● Q&A will be included in next workshop
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