2020-2021 REVISED PROPOSED BUDGET Instruction Part II Technology, Athletics, and Pupil Personnel Services Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievements, Building Community April 21, 2020
2020-2021REVISED PROPOSED BUDGET
Instruction Part IITechnology, Athletics, and Pupil Personnel Services
Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievements, Building Community
April 21, 2020
GARDEN CITYPUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement
The Garden City School District seeks to create an environment for learning which enables each student the opportunity to
grow as an individual as well as a group member while striving to achieve the optimal level of academic, social and personal
success.
Students will thrive in a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, individualized and challenging.
Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem
solver.
VisionInspiring and Challenging our Students to Accomplish
Their Personal Best
Students will:
Foster a curiosity for learning.Engage in productive cognitive struggle.
Find their individual passions, creativity, and strengths.Grow increasingly self-confident.
Develop appreciation for multiple disciplines and the larger world.
Collaborate, communicate, and adapt.Build respectful relationships.
• Budget Overview - Revised• Technology• Athletics• Pupil Personnel Services• Instructional Budget Codes: Part 2 • Propositions on Ballot• Questions
Agenda
What has been revised?
Revenue• Projections for State Aid and Interest Earnings
have been reduced• Additional reserves have been appropriated
for anticipated one-time expense for student support services due to school closure
Expense• All new non-enrollment driven staff changes have been eliminated• Clubs and athletic teams are maintained at current levels• Additional money has been budgeted for anticipated student support
services - IEP and AIS related services due to school closure
$120,913,141
Budget to budget increase:$2,913,173 or 2.47%
Projected tax levy increase (with STAR):
1.74%
Maximum Allowable Tax Levy:1.74 %
Proposed 2020-2021 Budget
2020-2021 Proposed Budget Expenditures
11.33%
75.15%
13.52%
Administrative Program Capital
2020-21 Proposed Budget
3 Part Budget Amount % of Budget
Administrative $13,705,531 11.33%
Program $90,865,307 75.15%
Capital $16,342,303 13.52%
TOTAL 120,913,141 100%
Staffing Changes 2019 - 2020
Proposed Changes Rationale
- 1.0 Homestead Enrollment decrease
+ 1.0 ENL Primary Buildings Program need
+ 2.6 Stewart Enrollment increase
- 1.0 Middle School Scheduling efficiencies
+ 1.0 High School (WL/ENL) Enrollment increase
+ .4 Special Education Enrollment increase
- 1.0 Public information Program Change
+ 1.0 Assistant Dispatcher Department Need
Proposed Staffing 2020-2021
Proposed Changes Rationale
+ 1.0 Computational Thinking (K-1) Program change
- 3.0 Gen Ed Teacher Aide (Computer) Program change
+ 3.0 Special Education Enrollment increase
+ 2.0 Special Education Teacher Aides Enrollment increase
+ 1.0 Contingency Position Other Enrollment
+ 7.0 FTE IncreaseNet Proposed Staffing Change for 2019-20 and 2020-2021
• Expand Fundations to Grade 3, for those students who require additional support
• Continue comprehensive approach to reading K-5 and funding for K-5 Assessments
• New sections of special education classes in kindergarten self-contained, first grade ICT and fifth grade ICT
• Implement full day kindergarten• Continue computational thinking concepts in K-5• Replace Study Skills with a STEAM related course in MS• Continue to develop Makerspace at the MS• Implement Media Arts II course
The 2020-21 Proposed Budget Includes
The 2020-21 Proposed Budget Includes
• Allocation to continue the 1:1 technology initiative• All Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will continue
in 2020-21• Continue with athletic teams at the current level• Begin implementation of Special Education Strategic Plan• Purchase new textbook series in AP Human Geography and
AP Statistics• Identify and address mental health and wellness needs K-12• Reimagine the Library Media program – K-8 • Allocation for expanded capital projects focused on
instructional spaces
Technology
Role of Technology in Garden City Schools
To support, facilitate, enhance and extend teaching and learning with technology through:
• Professional development and support• Curriculum and technology integration support• Technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance,
account creation and access control for all types of hardware and applications
• Cyber security and data privacy
Instructional• Coordinated and supported collaboration between librarians, computer
specialists and classroom teachers to create various content area projects using technology.
• Led district-wide effort to launch remote learning including online professional training sessions for all teachers and creating online remote learning resources for teachers and parents.
• Created a Computational Thinking (CT) committee made up of computer teachers, librarians, and classroom teachers in order to strengthen computational thinking skills in K-5.
• Supported implementation of Project Lead the Way’s App Creator program in the Middle School.
2019-2020 Accomplishments
2019-2020 Accomplishments
Technical/Infrastructure:
Completed the following infrastructure projects:
• New fiber runs between 22 wiring closets and replacing 62 switches in the MS & HS and district-wide replacing 298 wireless access points (AP) and 2 wireless controllers.
• Replaced and upgraded 44 UPS district-wide which provide uptime for phone system, servers, wireless APs, cameras, door access, BMS, and visitor management system.
Technical/Infrastructure:
• Upgraded and installed new smart cabinets in Administration and High School data centers.
• Upgraded two computer labs in the Middle School for the launch of Project Lead the Way.
• Upgraded computers in High School Engineering lab and added a second lab to respond to enrollment increase in engineering courses.
• Replaced 450 Chromebooks in the High School.
2019-2020 Accomplishments
2019-2020 Accomplishments
Cyber Security and Student Data Privacy:• Began implementing National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.• Reduced cyberattack footprint by identifying all devices and
applications on the network, automating endpoint protection and security updates, proactive traffic monitoring, cyber security insurance, advanced data backup/recovery, and end user training/awareness.
• Joined the Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Division information sharing group as well as Center for Internet Security (CIS) a resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery.
2019-2020 Accomplishments
• Implemented Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection.
• Implemented Azure backup of all servers to cloud.
• Utilized KnowBe4 for cyber security training.
• Implemented Carbon Black end point protection.
• Upgraded all servers and desktops to latest MS OS.
• Upgraded Firewalls and reviewed best practice analysis.
• Working with DHS to conduct a "cyber hygiene" assessment of our environment.
• Working with CIS to implement 24/7 live monitoring of all outgoing and incoming network traffic.
Cyber Security
2019-2020 AccomplishmentsEducation Law 2D Part 121 Regulations: Student Data PrivacyBegan working on addressing Part 121 requirements:
• Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)• Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security• Data Security and Privacy Policy (ongoing)• NIST Cybersecurity Framework• Third-Party Contracts Data Privacy and Security Plans• Annual Employee Training• Unauthorized Disclosure Complaint Procedure• Incident Reporting and Notification
2020-2021 Planned Projects
Instructional:
• Assist in developing a “phase 2” PLTW App Creators in the Middle School which will continue into 2020-2021 school year.
• Utilize the principles of instructional coaching and ISTE standards.
• Collaborate with the instructional coaching team made up of computer teachers and librarians to expand Computational Thinking projects in K-5.
2020-2021 Planned ProjectsInfrastructure/Technical:
• HS Lab 171 – reconfigure lab and run new CAT6 cable.• HS Photo Lab 158 – Run new CAT6 cable and install new computers.• HS Room 147- Convert existing classroom to new Science PLTW Lab.• HS Lab127 – Convert lab into new writing center.• New fiber run between closets at Stewart School and Administration.• Complete the district-wide infrastructure upgrade project: Replace
switches Stewart - 15, Stratford-14, Hemlock- 4, Homestead- 6, Locust-4, Tranportation-2, Administration –3.
• Replace Chromebooks at Middle School as part of our 5-year replace cycle. Replace iPads at Stewart and Stratford Schools as part of our 5-year replace cycle.
2020-2021 Planned Projects
Data Privacy and Cyber Security:
• Implementation of Law 2D – Part 121• Strengthen cyber security posture• Complete network segmentation project• Increase network monitoring capabilities
Athletics
Our Champions
2019-2020 Accomplishments
Our Student-Athletes are SO TALENTED
• Garden City has been named a NYS School of Distinction 12 times & 1-time School of Excellence !
• Numerous students named as Scholar-Athletes• 31 NYSPHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS• High participation rates in interscholastic athletics• Field Hockey, Football, Girls Swimming & Boys Fencing – Nassau County Champions• Wrestling-Tyler DeSena County Champion• Boys Swimming-Jake Newmark NYSPHSAA Champions
Our Student-Athletes are ALL IN!
Garden City High School and Middle School Proposed Athletic Teams for 2019-2020
VarsityJunior Varsity
Middle School
Totals
Girls 21 10 17 48
Boys 16 9 18 43
Co-Ed 2 0 1 3
Totals 39 19 36 94
“The Tree of Ecrof reminds us that the magic of
sports is that if we play with intention, discipline,
and joy, our games and our goals-despite our
shortcomings-have the ability to awaken the
magic in all of us. A true gift.”
~Kobe Bryant & Ivy Claire
Garden City High School and Middle School Participation for 2017-2020
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
GCMS Fall 310 328 341
GCMS Winter I 133 124 130
GCMS Winter II 102 111 107
GCMS Spring 281 298 School Closure
GCHS Fall 588 632 656
GCHS Winter 403 450 431
GCHS Spring 483 530 School Closure
Garden City High School and Middle School Tryout vs. Participation for 2019-2020
Tryout #2019-20
Participation #2019-20
GCMS Fall 363 341
GCMS Winter I 239 130
GCMS Winter II 187 107
GCMS Spring School Closure
GCHS Fall 750 656
GCHS Winter 541 431
GCHS Spring School Closure
Program Progress for 2019-2020
Plans for 2020-2021 • Continue with current level of programming
• Purchase new uniforms for a variety of athletic
teams
• Purchase necessary athletic supplies & equipment
• Volleyball System, baseball pitching machine &
field hockey goals
WE ARE GARDEN CITY!!!
Simply the BEST!
Pupil Personnel Services
Related Services(OT, PT, Speech, Counseling)
Consultant Teacher Direct(Direct Instruction in GE Classroom)
Integrated Co-Teaching
Special Class15:1:1 12:1:1 12:1:2 8:1:2
Other Public Schools
BOCES
PRIVATE DAY SCHOOLS
Residential
Resource Room
Number of Classified CSE Students
Primary Elementary MS HS BOCES Other NPS Total
2017-18 96 135 111 104 6 29 67 548
2018-19 77 146 110 112 8 31 68 552
2019-20 75 173 109 123 8 26 70 584
CSE Placements
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
In-District 446 445 480
Other Public-School Districts 11 8 13
BOCES 6 8 8
Private Day programs 8 13 7
Residential Programs 6 5 5
Other 4 5 1
Continuum of Services in District for 2020-21
Program Locust Hemlock Homestead Stratford Stewart MS HS
Related Services X X X X X X X
Consultant teacher X X X X X X X
Resource Room X X X X X X X
Co-Teach Program Core Subjects
Core Subjects
Core Subjects
Core Subjects Core Subjects
Special Class 15:1:1 X
Special Class 12:1:1 X
Special class 12:1:2 x X X X
Special Class 8:1:2 X ACE Program:Vocational
Training Program
Classification by Category2020-2021 School Year
Classification Total
Deafness 0
Orthopedic Impairment 0
Deaf- Blindness 0
Traumatic Brain Injury 0
Visual Impairment 1
Hearing Impairment 3
Multiple Disabilities 4
Intellectual Disability 8
Emotional Disability 19
Autism 45
Learning Disability 139
Speech\Language Impairment 164
Other Health impaired 201
Total 584
READING• Reading Professional Development for all special
education teachers: K-6• Recognizing signs of dyslexia in learners• Strategies to use with students who show signs of dyslexia• Beyond decoding; capitalizing on spelling, handwriting and
written expression to enhance reading• Wilson Level 1 Certification training for several special education
teachers• Participation in the Reader's Workshop Training focused on special
education
2019-2020 Accomplishments
PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGProvided training for the special education staff on:
• Expanded assessment tools to support the identification of individual student needs and development of the IEP
• Data collection• Supporting students with executive functioning difficulties
Provided training for the paraprofessional staff on:• Data collection• Helping the anxious child in the classroom• Signs, symptoms and prevention strategies for Child abuse
and Suicide identification• Active supervision• Building safety• Google Classroom and Kurzweil
2019-2020 Accomplishments
MENTAL HEALTH• Continued social skills groups at the primary level:
Calm & Confident GroupSocial Thinking GroupCooperative Kids Group
• Parent workshops:The anxious childParent-child conflictPreparing for a successful summer
• Created Sensory Paths in K-5 building and provided training for staff• Staff received training in:
Suicide preventionSigns and symptoms of depression and anxiety
2019-2020 Accomplishments
2019-2020 Accomplishments
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
• Collaborated with SEPTA for the 7th Annual Community Support Service Fair
• Collaborated with SEPTA and PTA to present theIntelligent Lives screening and the "Unselfie"presentationby Michelle Borba
• K-5 Special education staff and general education staffparticipated in the Knowledge Café Reading Workshop
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
• Established a multiple stakeholder strategic planning committee for special education
• Expanded the Co-teaching Model to include the Kindergarten level
• Launched use of the REDCAT (sound amplification system)
• Expanded Vocational Training
2019-2020 Accomplishments
Five Pillars ofImprovement and Growth
Pillar II:
Family Engagement
Pillar III:
Data-DrivenDecision Making
Pillar IV:
Strategic Partnerships
Pillar V:
ProfessionalDevelopment
Pillar I:
Programmatic Assessment,Development
and Improvement
STRATEGIC PLAN
Pillar II:
Family Engagement
• Expand Fundations to the 3rd grade
• Explore Dyslexia screeners
• Addition of a co-taught class for grade 1
• Addition of a special class at the kindergarten level
• Increase in the staffing of aides
• Addition of a special education teacher at the elementary level
• Expanding the use of RedCat
• Develop a partnership with Child Mind Institute
• Develop a partnership with Northwell Health
Budget Implications for 2020-2021
WE ARE GC !
Proposed Budget and Budget Codes
2020-21 Proposed Budget2019-20 Adopted
Budget2020-21 Proposed
Budget$ Change % Inc. on 19-20
Budget
Personnel Services 63,152,845 64,700,317 1,547,472 2.45
Equipment 1,297,099 1,288,890 (8,209) (0.63)
Contractual 7,966,219 8,746,826 780,607 9.80
Supplies & Materials 1,861,800 2,005,323 143,523 7.71
Tuition 2,980,666 2,999,329 18,663 0.63
Textbooks 436,938 392,924 (44,014) (10.07)
BOCES Services 3,542,853 3,647,367 104,514 2.95
Debt Service 4,042,289 4,005,533 (36,756) (0.91)
Employee Benefits 30,279,259 30,596,382 317,123 1.05
Capital Projects 2,290,000 2,380,000 90,000 3.93
Interfund Transfers 150,000 150,250 250 0.17
TOTALS 117,999,968 120,913,141 2,913,173 2.47
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2250 Special Education
14,279,681 15,835,621 16,625,327 789,706 4.99
• Direct instruction of students with special needs attending both public and private schools
• Teacher salaries
• Teacher aide salaries
• Equipment
• Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2280 Career & Technical Education
64,500 112,054 118,571 6,517 5.82
•Career and technical programs operated through Nassau BOCES
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2330 Continuing Education
196,266 130,447 131,570 1,124 0.86
•Continuing Education courses
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2610 School Libraries &
Media
580,030 643,944 716,348 72,404 11.24
•Operation of school libraries/media centers in each school
•Salaries for library staff
•Library books and materials
•Equipment
•Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2630 Computer Assisted
Instruction
1,043,530 1,045,310 1,244,896 199,586 19.09
•Hardware and software for instructional use
•Staff and teacher aide salaries
•Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2810 Guidance 1,498,209 1,562,265 1,447,602 (114,646) -7.34
•Guidance counselor salaries
•Guidance office clerical staff salaries
•Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2815 Health Services
1,141,489 1,258,736 1,253,269 (5,467) -0.43
•Nurse salaries
•Physician salaries
•Health services to other districts
•Clinic supplies
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2820 Psychological Services
1,107,242 1,203,087 1,205,780 2,693 0.22
•Psychologist salaries
•Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2825 Social Work 273,642 322,928 360,431 37,503 11.61
•Social worker salaries
•Supplies and materials
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2850 Co-Curricular
Activities
511,438 543,412 546,873 3,461 0.64
•Stipends for advisors of co-curricular activities
•Supervision for special events including Prom and Homecoming
Instruction
2018-19 Actual
Expenses
2019-20 Adopted Budget
2020-21 Proposed
Budget
Change from
2019-20
% Change
2855 Interscholastic
Athletics
1,404,293 1,539,747 1,576,640 36,894 2.40
•Coaching salaries
• Intramural activities
•Supervision and referee costs
•Equipment
•Supplies
1. School District Budget
2. Permission to use capital reserve
3. Election of one Board of Education Trustee
Three Propositions will be on the Ballot - Date TBD
Budget Calendar
Budget Work Sessions Date
Overview of the Proposed Budget and Revenues
February 4, 2020
Non-Instructional/Administrative/CapitalComponents
February 25, 2020
Instructional Components – Part I March 10, 2020
Instructional Component – Part II April 21, 2020
Adoption of District Budget May 5, 2020
Budget Hearing TBD
Budget Vote and Election TBD - June 1,2020 or later
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