FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET

WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

BUDGET Amber Bock, Superintendent of Schools

Irene Oliver, Director of Finance and Administration

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

II. Budget Process……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 III. Timeline……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 IV. District Budgeting Goals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 V. English Language Learners, Special Education, and Enrollment………………………………………………………………………………………..…….12

VI. Budget Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………………….17 VII. Budget Detail By Cost Center ……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………….20

a. Administration/District……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………21 b. Armstrong School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…25 c. Fales School………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 d. Hastings School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 e. Mill Pond School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………45 f. Gibbons School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..53 g. High School…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………59 h. Student Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………65 i. Fine Arts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…72 j. Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……78 k. Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………85 l. Athletics………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……90 m. School Committee………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………95 n. Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…101 o. Facilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………107

VIII. Grants & Revolving Accounts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…113 IX. Capital Requests & Improvements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…121 X. Presentations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….125

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FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET

SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Nicole Sullivan, Chair 29 Wayside Road [email protected] Stephen Doret, Vice Chair/Secretary 23 Mill Road [email protected] Ilyse Levine-Kanji 11 Rocklawn Road [email protected] Jody Hensley 39 Arch Street [email protected] George Thompson 26 Crestview Drive [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION: Amber Bock, Superintendent of Schools 508-836-7700 [email protected] Daniel Mayer, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum 508-836-7700 [email protected] Irene Oliver, Director of Finance and Administration 508-836-7700 [email protected] Jon Green, Director of Technology 508-836-7700 [email protected] Sherrie Stevens, Director of Student Services 508-836-7700 [email protected] Gordon Richardson, Director of Buildings and Grounds 508-836-7700 [email protected]

SCHOOLS: Brian Callahan, Principal, Westborough High School 508-836-7720 [email protected] Jack Foley, Principal, Gibbons Middle School 508-836-7740 [email protected] Suzanne Kenny, Principal, Mill Pond School 508-836-7780 [email protected] John Mendes, Principal, Armstrong Elementary School 508-836-7760 [email protected] Maryann Stannard, Principal, Fales Elementary School 508-836-7700 [email protected] Leigh Becker, Principal, Hastings Elementary School 508-836-7750 [email protected]

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FISCAL YEAR 2016‐2017 WESTBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET

Director of Finance and Administration

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

Director of Student Services

Director of Technology Principals

Irene Oliver Daniel Mayer Sherrie Stevens Jon Green Brian CallaghanJack Foley

Suzanne KennyJohn Mendes

Maryann StannardLeigh Becker

Human Resources General Education Special Education School Libraries Faculty

PayrollProfessional Development

Homeless Services Network Services Staff

Budget Teacher LeadershipGuidance and

Psychological ServicesDesktop Services

Accounting Teacher Evaluation

Speech and Langauge, English Language Learner,

Occupational and Physical Therapists

Food ServicesEarly Childhood

Education

Transportation Health Services

Grants Management

Director of Buildings and Grounds

Custodial Staff

Groundskeepers

Maintanance

School Committee

SuperintendentAmber Bock

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Westborough Community, I am pleased to recommend the Superintendent’s FY 2016-2017 budget. The budget has a 2.71% increase over last year for a total budget of $46,330,691. The 2.71% increase represents a total of $1,222,712 and was developed through the collaborative work of the Westborough Leadership Team. Faced with growing enrollments, state mandates, and the expectations of maintaining excellence in teaching and learning, this budget achieves these needs while working to maintain costs and effectively access grant and state funding dollars. There are two important guiding documents that grounded the planning that went into this budget proposal:

The District Wide Long Range Strategic Plan The Demographic, Enrollments and School Capacity Assessment Report

These two documents represent the extensive effort of various collaborations that were entered into for the purpose of guiding the decision making and planning of the Westborough Public Schools. The Strategic Plan was developed across the span of a year from interactions, discussions, meetings, and planning sessions of various stakeholders in the school community. As a living document it outlines the direction of the district for the near future. It encompasses 5 Key Strategic Themes which include 18 core goals and numerous key initiatives to achieve these outcomes. The work is grounded in our core values as a district and is supported by the budget planning of the leadership team.

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The other essential document guiding the work of our planning is the Enrollment and Space Study completed last year through the joint committee work of town leaders, school leaders, and the consultation of HMFH Architects and NESDEC Demographics. With the goal of developing a set of shared data points on the town’s population demographics and a common understanding regarding the current capacity of our schools, this committee was a unique and meaningful collaboration with Selectmen, the Town Manager, Advisory Finance Committee, Planning Board, and School Committee Members. Incorporated into this budget proposal are the programs and staffing needed to maintain a quality school district for the Westborough community. Highlights:

· Enrollment growth staffing of 7.4 FTE · Technology Implementation Year II of Technology Plan · Science Program Improvements · Program Improvements in Foreign Language and Fine Arts

The Westborough faculty and staff are proud to serve the Westborough community, and to play a role in sustaining the vibrant lifestyle and strong community connections that make Westborough a wonderful place to live and to raise children. Sincerely Amber Bock, Superintendent

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BUDGET PROCESS The Westborough Public Schools School Committee recognizes the importance of sound fiscal planning. The annual budget is the financial expression of the educational program of the school department, and it mirrors the problems and difficulties that confront the school system.

The budget is more than just a financial instrument and requires on the part of the Committee, the staff, and the community orderly and cooperative effort to ensure sound fiscal practices for achieving the educational goals and objectives of the school system.

Public school budgeting is regulated and controlled by legislation, state regulations, and local School Committee requirements. The operating budget for the school system will be prepared and presented in line with state policy and will be developed and refined in accordance with these same requirements.

The Superintendent will serve as budget officer but he/she may delegate portions of this responsibility to members of his/her staff, as he/she deems appropriate. The three general areas of responsibility for the Superintendent as budget officer will be budget preparation, budget presentation, and budget administration.

The Superintendent or his/her delegate, shall prepare or cause to be prepared a proposed comprehensive budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget document shall be presented to the Westborough School Committee and shall comply with the basis of budgeting.

The basis of budgeting is used to describe when events or transactions are recorded and recognized. Westborough uses the Modified Accrual Basis of budgeting. In the Modified Accrual Basis, revenues are recognized in the period when they become available and measureable; and expenditures when the liability is incurred.

The budget format includes the presentation of actual data from the prior fiscal year, budget data for the current fiscal year, and budget data for the proposed budget year. Typically, the Superintendent will prepare a budget message that articulates the proposed financial plan, priorities, objectives, assumptions, budgetary basis, the most important issues, and issues for the upcoming year. The message may also include a description of significant changes in priorities from the current year and explain the factors that led to those changes.

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TIMELINE September 16, 2015 School Committee Meeting - Budget Development Schedule delivered to committee

September 17, 2015 School Budget Prep Worksheets to Principals/Directors September 21 – October 2 Principals/Directors meetings with the Superintendent & Director of Finance and

Administration October 9, 2015 School Budgets Due to the Superintendent & Director of Finance and Administration November 3, 2015 School Committee Meeting - Budget Presentation

November 18, 2015 School Committee Meeting – Budget Presentation and Superintendent’s

Recommendations November 25, 2015 School Public Hearing Advertised December 2, 2015 School Committee Meeting - Public Hearing and Budget Available to Public

December 16, 2015 School Committee Meeting - Vote Budget

December 17, 2015 Budget to Selectman & Town Finance Committee Various meetings and communication occur with school departments and constituents throughout the scheduled dates listed above. These meetings and communications assist in developing the most responsible school budget and educating the community.

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DISTRICT BUDGETING GOALS

Goal 1: Provide PK-12 students with a variety of technologies as part of a larger array of developmentally appropriate learning tools that help them learn, research, organize, create, communicate, demonstrate, collaborate, connect, and innovate. Goal 2: Ensure that WPS provides the best opportunity for each student to maximize social, emotional and academic growth. Goal 3: Evaluate the impact of school schedules on program offerings and revise, where necessary, to maximize each school’s ability to meet student needs and to provide a rich and diverse array of opportunities for all students. Goal 4: Revise and innovate the PreK-12 curriculum to align with Massachusetts’ new science, technology and engineering standards.

Goal 1: Develop comprehensive PK- age 22 district programming for students that provides a diverse and substantive continuum of special education programs. Goal 2: Develop instructional approaches that meet the diverse needs of all learners and assure access to a full range of district opportunities in an inclusive environment and a least restrictive setting for all students in WPS. Goal 3: Implement departmental program reviews as needed to support innovation and ongoing curricular review.

Goal 1: Provide an educational experience grounded in cultural proficiency and a global perspective that honors, respects, and meets the needs of all students, staff, and families who are part of the Westborough Public Schools. Goal 2: Develop district approaches that value the physical and emotional wellness of students, faculty and staff. Goal 3: Maximize opportunities for collaboration between WPS and the Westborough community and businesses and town government.

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Goal 1: Develop technology infrastructure in all WPS buildings. Goal 2: Plan for and provide appropriate facilities for all Westborough Public School Students in grade PK-12 to the specifications of current instructional and educational needs. Goal 3: Provide and maintain athletic facilities for all programs PK-12, with specific long-term strategic planning of school sports equipment and fields. Goal 4: Ensure that the schools are respectful partners in contributing to the health of the community by expanding green initiatives and energy conservation across all 6 schools and the Forbes Administration Building.

Goal 1: Maximize use of the district website and PowerSchool to provide transparency to district information and to share current important information about the district for those outside of the school community who seek information about WPS. Goal 2: Develop visualization of the current Westborough Public Schools PK-12 curriculum. Goal 3: Improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and reduce latency of data-driven processes by integrating systems and automating processes. Goal 4: Improve Central Office organization and management systems to ensure effective and efficient support to families, faculty and staff, and the community.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATION PROGRAM The English Language Education Program at the Westborough Public schools includes ten licensed English Language Learner

teachers and eight English Language Learner tutors, most of whom are licensed teachers. We serve over 350 students in grades k-12

at Westborough.

This school year, Westborough was allocated $54,000 as part of the federal allocation for Title III: Language Instruction for

Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students. In addition to the Title III grant, Westborough has received $16,000 from the

state for an Immigrant sub-grant. These monies were allocated to Westborough due a ten percent increase in our English Language

Learner student population from the March 2014 SIMS date to the March 2015 SIMS data.

The monies from the state grants will cover the following: high quality professional development for ELL teachers and tutors and

team teachers who work directly with our ELL teachers in the classroom, K-12. This professional development will delve into state

standards and WIDA standards in curriculum development. The trainers are from The Center for Collaborative Education,

Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Other Languages and the University of New Hampshire.

We are looking at ways in which our district’s technology might help facilitate the English language development of our middle

school and high school students. In particular, “Book Maker” and “Explain Everything” will aid student’s understanding of academic

courses such as biology, the social sciences, and English language arts.

We will continue to develop our home visitation model to include languages in addition to Spanish and all of the other great

programs in Westborough including parent literacy nights, field trips for parents and students, and cultural nights. In addition, we

will begin English language and culture classes for parents which will take place in the evening during the spring semester. These

classes will enable parents to integrate holistically into their children’s school life and academic programs. We will continue to work

to build cultural competencies throughout our school community throughout the school year.

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ENROLLMENT & ELL & SPED STATISTICS

Fales Hastings Armstrong Mill Pond GibbonsHigh

School Total2015-2016 319 491 379 879 581 1038 36872016-2017 320 487 389 888 632 1063 3779

Difference 1 -4 10 9 51 25 92

Current and Projected Enrollment

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

2015-2016

2016-2017

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Reading Support ELL Support

Teachers (tutors) ---- ---- ---- 11.5 4.05 0.86 7.2 3.4 23.5 15.9 3 6.3 65.2 ---- 10.2 ---- 9.5 ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 27.3 44.5 5 12.5 89.3 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Student Total 3729 ---- ----

293 110 33 99 90 335 63 32 57 542 ----339 9% 356 10%


Teachers (tutors) ---- ---- ---- 1.5 0.4 0.01 0.6 0.2 1 1 1 1 6.8 ---- 3 ---- 4.5 ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 2 1 2 3 8 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

1/2 Day K 23 0 ---- 0 0 0 0 0

Total K 80 4 25.8 0 2 0 1 0

Grade 1 96 5 19.2 11 3 2 2 3 11 0 2 1 15 16% 19 20% 24 25%

Grade 2 95 5 19.0 13 6 1 1 1 11 2 7 0 17 18% 15 16% 22 23%Grade 3 106 5 21.2 7 2 1 4 0 13 0 1 2 15 14% 18 17% 15 14%Student Total 377 19

19.839 17 6 7 6 42 2 11 3 59 16% 132 35% 84 22%


Teachers (tutors) ---- ---- ----

2.2 0.7 0.2 0.8 1 2.3 2.9 0 1.3 11.4 ---- 1.7 ---- 1 (.5) ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 4.3 8 0 2.5 14.8 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

1/2 Day K 12 4 ---- 0 0 0 0 0

Total K 76 4 22.0 1 4 5 0 0

Grade 1 83 4 20.8 11 3 3 1 2 5 2 0 0 13 16% 19 23% 8 10%


19.941 23 9 9 19 24 9 0 5 52 16% 62 19% 30 9%

ELL %

BCBA Moderate

Language Based

Reading Support

EDBD Total SPED Total SPED %

Reading % ELL Support

BCBA Intensive

Total SPED %Total SPED

Special EducationOverall

Physical Therapy Psychologist

Home Room

Teachers

Language Based

EDBD ELL %ELL

SupportModerateBCBA

ELL Support

Reading %Total SPEDTotal

SPED %Reading Support

Language BasedIntensive

23 22%12 80 100%

Occupational Therapy

Avg Class SizeEnrollment

Reading SupportEDBD Reading %

16 1221%11 14%

8 6

Special Education

District Sumary


ModeratePsychologistPhysical Therapy

Home Room

Teachers

Avg Class Size

Overall

Enrollment

Armstrong


Speech & Language

Overall

Home Room

TeachersEnrollment

Special EducationFales

ELL %

2

Physical Therapy Psychologist

Speech & Language

Avg Class Size

Speech & Language

409 9

7

Intensive

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3.7 2 0.4 1 1 5.2 5 0 0 18.3 ---- 3 ---- 1 (3.5) ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 4 14.5 0 0 18.5 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

PreK 100 7 8 or 15 54 16 4 0 20 20 20 0 0 56 0 0

1/2 Day K 22 7 ---- 0 0 0 0 0

Total K 91 4 28.3 0 3 0 0 0

Grade 1 88 4 22.0 4 4 2 1 1 3 0 0 0 7 8% 20 23% 40 45%


19.783 29 10 4 27 59 20 0 0 105 21% 68 14% 125 25%



2.5 0.5 0.05 2 0.8 8 3 1 2 14 ---- 2.5 ---- 3 ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 6 11 2 4 23 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----Grade 4 296 13 22.8 23 10 3 7 10 27 6 0 8 44 15% 30 10% 33 11%Grade 5 272 12 22.7 19 4 0 8 2 32 2 2 4 49 18% 29 11% 20 7%Grade 6 309 13 23.8 25 7 1 8 5 26 4 7 4 46 15% 18 6% 15 5% Total 877 38 23.1 67 21 4 23 17 85 12 9 16 139 16% 77 9% 68 8%



1.1 0.25 0.2 1 0.2 3 2 1 1 7 ---- ---- 2 ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 6 5 1 1 13 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----Grade 7 309 12 25.8 23 7 1 9 7 32 4 5 4 45 15% 19 6%Grade 8 317 12 26.4 23 8 3 18 4 38 6 7 9 60 19% 4 1% Total 626 24 26.1 46 15 4 27 11 70 10 12 13 105 17% 0 0% 23 4%

Physical Therapy

ELL Support

Reading Support Reading %Total SPED

GibbonsELL %

Reading %Reading Support ELL %

ELL Support

Special EducationHastings

23%2620%18

ELL %ELL

Support

173 17814

Reading %Reading Support

Speech & Language

Mill Pond

Total SPED

Total SPED %EDBD Total SPED

Language BasedEnrollment

Overall

Home Room

Teachers

Speech & Language IntensiveModerate

Avg Class Size


Speech & Language


Language Based

Total SPED %

OverallHome Room

TeachersEnrollment

Avg Class Size BCBA

Special Education

Total SPED %

Special EducationOverall

EDBDIntensiveLanguage

BasedEnrollmentAvg Class

Size

Home Room

Teachers

Physical Therapy

Intensive EDBDPsychologist Moderate

Physical Therapy BCBAPsychologist

Occupational Therapy Moderate

Psychologist BCBA

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0.5 0.2 0 1.8 0.2 4 2 0 1 7.7 ---- 0 ---- 2 (1) ----

Paras ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 5 5 0 2 12 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----Grade 9 272 ---- ---- 3 1 0 6 4 20 3 0 4 25 9% 0 0% 4 1%Grade 10 271 ---- ---- 6 2 0 13 2 15 3 0 11 29 11% 0 0% 10 4%Grade 11 246 ---- ---- 6 1 0 4 3 15 3 0 1 18 7% 0 0% 6 0%Grade 12 250 ---- ---- 2 1 0 6 1 5 1 0 4 10 4% 0 0% 6 2% Total 1039 0 #DIV/0! 17 5 0 29 10 55 10 0 20 82 8% 0 0% 26 3%

Speech & Language

Physical Therapy

EDBDLanguage Based


Total SPED %

Special EducationOverallHigh School

Avg Class Size

EnrollmentHome Room

TeachersIntensiveModerateBCBAPsychologist Total SPED Reading

SupportReading % ELL %ELL

Support

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BUDGET SUMMARY

FY16 FY17 BUDGET W/REQUESTS

% OF BUD % INCREASE DIFFERENCE

TUITIONS 1,208,218 1,071,606 2.35% ‐11.31% (136,612) TRANSPORTATION 2,483,679 2,176,150 4.77% ‐12.38% (307,529) SALARIES 37,047,169 38,452,360 82.74% 3.79% 1,405,191

‐ ‐ ‐ CONTRACTED SERVICES 1,537,918 1,560,079 3.42% 1.44% 22,161 TECHNOLOGY 722,200 789,550 1.73% 9.33% 67,350 EQUIPMENT 94,595 145,468 0.32% 53.78% 50,873

SUPPLIES 852,882 908,312 1.99% 6.50% 55,430 TEXTBOOKS 282,817 298,487 0.64% 5.54% 15,670

‐ ‐ ‐ UTILITIES 878,001 928,679 2.04% 5.77% 50,678 TOTAL 45,107,479 46,330,691 100% 2.71% 1,223,212

FISCAL YEAR 2016‐2017GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY CATEGORY

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TOTAL FY17 BUDGET REQUEST $46,330,691

Additional tuition paid from grants and circuit breaker equal to $2,322,745

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FY17 SALARIES BUDGETTTL FY17 BUDGET

PROPOSEDFY17 OPERATING BUDGET

TTL FY17 BUDGET

PROPOSEDTEACHERS 26,640,822 ARMSTRONG 76,181 PARAS 2,949,926 FALES 69,815 TUTORS 474,808 HASTINGS 87,715 ADMIN 1,160,892 MILL POND 174,491 SECRETARIES 1,027,170 GIBBONS 149,086 CUSTODIANS 1,560,884 HIGH SCHOOL 305,732 NON UNION 2,606,158 DISTRICT WIDE 119,000 LANE CHANGES 125,575 SPECIAL EDUCATION 1,439,606 LONGEVITY 124,500 FINE ARTS 104,325 SUPER LONGEVITY 47,000 CURRICULUM & STAFF DEVELOPMENT 222,800 SUBS 748,000 TECHNOLOGY 790,050 STIPENDS 382,210 ATHLETICS 129,400 TEAM LEADERS-EVALS 182,490 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 49,000 GUIDANCE XTRA DAYS 27,540 TRANSPORTATION 2,176,150 TEACHER CURR WRITING 36,330 FACILITIES 1,984,980 SMART GOAL COACHES 4,600 TOTAL OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 7,878,331 SPECIALIST LIAISONS 3,600

TEACHER MENTORS T1 & T2 28,050 TEACHER OTHER COMP 6,980 TOTAL SALARIES 38,452,359 SPED SUMMER SCHOOL 314,824 TOTAL OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 7,878,331 TOTAL SALARIES 38,452,359 GRAND TOTAL FY16 PROPOSED BUDGET 46,330,690

FY17 SUMMARY PROPOSED BUDGET

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BUDGET DETAIL BY COST CENTER

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ADMINISTRATION/DISTRICT

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Westborough Public Schools Mission Statement

The goal of the Westborough Public Schools is to accept responsibility for the development of each student into an adult who can

stand confidently, participate fully, learn continually, and contribute meaningfully to society. Five objectives that contribute to the

achievement of this goal, listed without priority in arrangement, define desirable outcomes to be incorporated into plans for the

school system.

² To ensure that each student develops proficiency in basic academic skills.

² To ensure that each student develops the capacity to recognize and cope with the problems of an unknown future.

² To ensure the development of meaningful, interpersonal relationships among students, staff, and community.

² To ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources.

² To ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of human resources.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 4.91 SECRETARIES · 1.0 ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION · 1.0 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION · 1.0 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17

ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONYTD

EXPENDED YTD

EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

09302 5201 SYSTEM ADVERTISING 5,599.96 7,099.00 4578.35 - 758.00 0.00 5,000 5,000 POSITION OPENINGS, SCHL SPRING, BID ADS09302 5209A TRAVEL - SUPT 1,512.20 1,209.01 1224.62 - 4,924.87 0.00 2,000 2,000 CONTRACT-VARIOUS MTGS, CONF, WORKSHOPS09302 5209C TRAVEL-ASST SUPT 2,038.25 864.75 901.99 - 762.84 0.00 2,000 2,000 CONTRACT-VARIOUS MTGS, CONF, WORKSHOPS09302 5209D TRAVEL - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 171.49 993.40 2150.31 - 1,855.26 374.00 2,000 2,000 CONTRACT-VARIOUS MTGS, CONF, WORKSHOPS09302 5217 SYSTEM DUES/FEES 1,330.00 5,115.00 7,514.00 - 5,501.00 0.00 6,000 6,000 ASBO, MASBO, MASS, MASC, MASPA, WCSA09302 5223 SYSTEM SUPPLIES 42,860.38 23,501.68 5,182.00 43,476.63 116.87 51,732.91 6,729.70 38,700 45,000 OFFICE & MTG SUPPLIES, POSTAGE,ETC.09302 5223A BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 16,134.00 16,608.25 16,886.00 - 16,045.25 500.00 17,000 17,000 ANNUITIES, ADMIN FEE FOR ANNUITY PLANS09309 5203 SCHOOL LUNCH 55,398.95 114,164.55 26,000 ######### - 88,754.66 420.30 40,000 40,000 WILL EXPEND MORE FROM REVOLVING ACCT

TOTAL 125,045.23 169,555.64 31,182.00 208,721.77 116.87 170,335 8,024 112,700 119,000

ADMINISTRATION - DISTRICT WIDEFY17 BUDGET

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ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Armstrong School History

The "new" Westborough Elementary opened for the first time at 50 West Street on September 8, 1952. At the time, it was considered a marvel of modern school construction, with fluorescent lighting, an "intercommunication system" with radio and record player, a sprinkler system, and pull-down cafeteria tables in the all-purpose room. In 1959, the school was re-named the J. Harding Armstrong School after a former Westborough high school principal and superintendent.

Armstrong started with two classrooms for each grade from 1-6. Through the years, the school has hosted a number of different grade structures, mostly grade 1-5 or 1-6 in the early years. In 1970, the school was changed to just a grade 5 school, with two kindergarten classes! From 1974 to the spring of 1996, the school consisted of just grade 5 or just grade 6.

In 1996, the school was closed for renovations, and the grade 5 students spent the year in one wing of the high school. The school more than doubled in size with the addition of a new wing. Thirteen classrooms were added, as well as a computer lab, music and art rooms, new gymnasium, and new office. Armstrong re-opened in the Fall of 1997 as a grade 4-5 school. In 1999, four portable classrooms were added at the back of the school to provide space for an increasing population of Westborough students.

In 2002, with the opening of the Mill Pond Intermediate School, Armstrong became the town's third kindergarten through grade 3 school. During the 2002-2003 school year, the school celebrated the 50thanniversary of Armstrong with the creation of a time capsule and special activities during Field Day. A new flag for the school flagpole was also dedicated. This flag had flown over the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 1.0 GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.81 SECRETARIES · 15.5 PARPAEDUCATORS · 4.0 TUTORS · 36.9 TEACHERS · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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PROPOSED

FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDEDNCUMBRANCEYTD EXPENDEDCUMBRANCYTD EXPENDEDNCUMBRANCE BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

03302 5209 ARMSTRONG STAFF DEV 395 - -

03302 5223AARMSTRG SUPPLIES GENERAL 17,458 12,025 5,182 15,586 179 14,023 5,088.00 12,655 14,655 Consumables: paper, folders, lam. film, etc…

03302 5223C ARMSTRONG GR 1 SUPPLIES 3,123 3,532 - 2,911 3,593 - 3,612 3,612 Consumables: Math EDM 4 workbooks, Problem solver workbook, Various other Instructional materials, Furniture

03302 5223D ARMSTRONG GR 2 SUPPLIES 3,638 4,593 - 4,449 4,585 - 4,654 4,654 Consumables: Math EDM 4 workbooks, Problem solver workbook, Various other Instructional materials, Furniture

03302 5223E ARM GR 3 SUPPLY 3,927 3,696 500 4,024 4,134 - 4,273 4,273 Consumables: Math EDM 4 workbooks, Problem solver workbook, Various other Instructional materials, Furniture

03302 5223F ARM K SUPPLY 3,522 3,932 - 4,121 4,038 - 4,157 4,157 Consumables: Math EDM 4 workbooks, Problem solver workbook, Various other Instructional materials, Furniture

03303 5227 ARMSTRONG TEXTBOOKS 2,854 2,769 - 2,564 2,670 - 2,600 2,600 Additional fiction / non-fiction common core student literature for ELA, Math, Sci & Soc Various other Instructional materials

03303 5227A ARMSTRONG GR 1 TEXTS 3,208 2,919 - 3,171 3,160 - 3,197 3,197 Additional non-fiction common core student literature for ELA, Math, Sci & Soc

03303 5227B ARMSTRONG GR 2 TEXTS 1,972 1,466 - 1,450 1,380 - 1,505 1,505 Additional non-fiction common core student literature for ELA, Math, Sci & Soc

03303 5227C ARM GR 3 TEXT 4,016 3,123 - 3,139 3,171 - 3,200 3,200 Additional non-fiction common core student literature for ELA, Math, Sci & Soc

03303 5227D ARM GEN TEXT 5,147 3,600 - 3,753 3,841 - 3,850 3,850 Additional non-fiction common core student literature for ELA, Math, Sci & Soc

03306 5223ARMSTRG GUIDANCE SUPPLIES 657 864 - 767 1,288 - 828 828 Student and parent resource materials

03306 5223B ARMSTRONG NURSE 864 526 - 905 2,664 - 833 833 General medical supplies + AED Batteries

03304 5227ARMSTRONG LIBRARY BOOKS 3,389 2,840 - 2,397 3,040 - 5,000 3,000 Children's Lit, various genres ~ Follet Curriculum upadate

03317 5223 ELL SUPPLIES 2,008 1,743 - 1,790 1,654 - 1,669 1,669 ELA curricular material & assessment materials

03311 5203 ARMSTRONG EQUIP MAINT - 130 - - - - 500 1,950 Maintenancce Agreement & Repairs

03308 5205 ARMSTRONG INST EQUIP 15,538 15,076 - 11,999 12,923 1,092.06 11,999 17,965 Copiers/Duplicators Lease Supplies

03301 5223 PRIN SUPPLIES 737 1,199 - 1,142 1,188.32 - 4,233 4,233 Prof. texts, curricular support material, Furniture

TOTAL 72,451 64,031 5,682 64,168 179 67,352 6,180.06 68,765 76,181

ARMSTRONGFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

Armstrong Elementary School (AES) is pleased to provide a comprehensive educational environment to approximately 377 students as of October 21, 2015. We currently house 4 kindergarten classes with half day kindergarten students in all 4 classes, 5 first grade classes, 5 second grade classes, and 5 third grade classes. All grade levels currently have class sizes of 19-22. In addition to our regular education classes, AES supports three Special Education (SPED) programs and a growing English Language Learner (ELL) program.

The SPED Language Learning Center classroom supports students with specific language needs. The SPED Specialized Therapeutic Education Program (STEP) supports students with social, emotional or behavioral needs and the typical SPED Learning Center supports students with specific learning disabilities or developmental delays.

The ELL population continues to grow with 23-ELL Kindergarten students joining the ELL program. The goal of the ELL program is to accelerate English language acquisition in speaking, listening, reading and writing. AES has 4.5 staff assigned to service 85 ELL students; 9 ELL students were exited from ELL services during the 14-15 school year. ELL services take place in and out of general education classrooms depending on the students’ level of proficiency.

We will continue to provide students with more opportunities to use technology in demonstrating their understanding of curriculum. Two more iPad carts of 30 iPads each will be added to the existing two carts of iPads totaling 120 iPads for students to use as tools to showcase their learning through research, visual, speech recordings, drawings, written, etc.

Armstrong is requesting two new 1.0 FTE General Education Teachers as a result of the projected growth noted in the HMFH Architects “Demographic, Enrollment Projections and School Capacity Assessment Report”(Page 2-4). Future request of increased Fine Arts and Physical Education staff are expected if two additional classes are added to Armstrong’s current class sections of 19.

The general operating budget along with awarded grants and APG parent donations will continue to provide supplemental supplies and enrichment opportunities to solidify our student’s grasp of the curriculum in all subject areas.

We are thankful for the support of the Armstrong Community, the Westborough School Committee, the Westborough Public Schools Leadership Team, and the entire Westborough Community. We are proud of our students’ growth as learners and citizens.

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FALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Annie E. Fales School Mission Statement

We at Fales School provide children with an education that empowers them with the skills necessary to meet success at each level

and encourages them to become lifelong learners. Our mission is to operate in an arena of trust, collaboration, and partnership as

we facilitate the growth and development of each child’s attitude toward learning. Students are expected to respect others, to

practice peaceful conflict resolution, and to act responsibly.

Vision

Annie E. Fales Elementary School is an educational learning community that is committed to the development of the whole child.

Our vision for the future focuses on six major areas:

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Students

3. Community Supports

4. School Climate

5. Communication

6. Use of Time

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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· 0.5 ELL TUTOR · 0.2 INCREASE IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST · 1.0 LIBRARIAN (SHARED WITH OTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.81 SECRETARIES · 26.71 PARAEDUCATORS · 1.5 TUTORS · 36.1 TEACHERS · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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PROPOSED

FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

01301 5223 PRIN SUPPLIES 600.00 508.00 - 404.73 - 134.95 - - 01302 5223A FALES SUPPLIES GENERAL 14,307.43 11,457.76 5,264.45 15,125.01 - 11,134.95 4,134.99 17,000 16,400 office supplies, replacement classroom furniture/storage

01302 5223C FALES KIND'GTEN SUPPLIES 2,640.32 2,033.36 - 2,210.95 - 2,499.72 - 3,250 3,250 instructional materials, consumables, manipulatives

01302 5223D FALES GR 1 SUPPLIES 2,383.54 2,220.11 - 2,277.63 - 2,486.58 - 3,250 3,250 instructional materials, consumables, manipulatives

01302 5223E FALES GR 2 SUPPLIES 2,945.95 1,881.46 - 2,506.53 - 2,175.27 - 3,250 3,250 instructional materials, consumables, manipulatives

01302 5223F FALES GR 3 SUPPLIES 2,659.75 2,178.06 - 2,074.98 - 2,899.41 - 3,250 3,250 instructional materials, consumables, manipulatives

01303 5227 FALES TEXTBOOKS 938.67 889.61 - 792.29 - 588.47 268.40 1,000 1,000 leveled texts, instructional materials, consumables

01303 5227A FALES GR 1 TEXTS 2,696.53 2,979.60 - 2,748.17 - 3,092.65 - 3,600 3,600 additional non fiction and fiction texts , Math Journals

01303 5227B FALES GR 2 TEXTS 2,971.67 2,387.32 - 3,757.87 - 2,781.90 - 3,600 3,600 additional non fiction and fiction texts , Math Journals

01303 5227C FALES GR 3 TEXTS 3,073.31 2,170.07 - 3,290.62 - 2,430.21 - 3,600 3,600 additional non fiction and fiction texts , Math Journals

01303 5227D FALES K TEXTS 2,939.48 2,832.68 - 2,524.89 - 2,966.51 104.65 3,600 3,600 additional non fiction and fiction texts , Math Journals

01304 5227 FALES LIBRARY BOOKS 2,840.46 2,822.48 - 2,757.83 - 2,857.28 - 3,000 3,000 replacement texts, new texts, instructional supplies

01306 5223 FALES GUIDANCE SUPPLIES 675.03 666.65 - 608.45 - 1,279.84 45.25 600 1,000 student/parent resources, Kindergarten screeene

01306 5223B FALES NURSE 535.95 726.42 - 841.12 - 1,688.69 - 800 1,000 support & maintence contract for AED, emergency supplies

01308 5205 FALES INSTR EQUIP 16,217.73 11,121.92 - 7,724.26 - 7,535.79 485.36 7,724 17,965 Copier/Duplicator Lease Agreements

01311 5203 FALES EQUIP MAINT - 431.26 - - - - - 500 1,050 Maintenance Agreements & Repairs

01317 5223 ELL SUPPLIES 599.79 472.23 - 249.60 - 347.74 - 1,000 1,000 instructional materials, consumables, and texts

TOTAL 59,025.61 47,778.99 5,264.45 49,894.93 - 46,899.96 5,038.65 59,024 69,815

FALESFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

The Annie E. Fales Elementary School learning community is very grateful for the support of the Westborough community. For the

2015-2016 school year we added a .5 Math Plus Tutor, we increased our School Psychologist support by .4, we hired an ELL teacher

in place of our ELL Tutor position, and we added two district wide K-3 Librarians. These additions and refinements to our school

programs have had an immediate impact on our students’ learning. For the 2016-2017 school year we look forward to the

continued development and impact of these positions. In order to meet the needs of our growing ELL population we request a .5

ELL Tutor. In the coming months we will continue to monitor the growth and needs of our student population. In addition, we will

continue to work creatively as a community to utilize and manage the space in our building most effectively. We look forward to a

positive and learning filled year!

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CLASSROOM TEACHERS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

SPECIALIZED

TEACHERS & STAFF

CUSTODIANS & MAINTENANCE

PARENTS

ADMINISTRATION

KITCHEN STAFF

STUDENTS

PARAEDUCATORS ABA TECHNICIANS

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HASTINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Hastings Elementary School Principal’s Message

Hastings Elementary School continues to be a robust and growing learning community where students, staff, and families have high expectations for personal and academic achievement. Our students and their families come from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Our diversity is what makes Hastings such an interesting and vibrant place to learn. Hastings Elementary offers integrated special needs preschool classes for students aged three to five. Preschool-aged children also visit our Hastings for related special education services including speech-language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. There are currently 102 students participating in our preschool programs. Hastings has four combined half- and full-day kindergarten classes serving a total of 91 students. We have 87 students in Grade One, 107 students in grade Two, and 106 students in Grade Three totaling 493 students. Students at Hastings continue to learn challenging academic curriculum and participate in special subject courses that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. English-Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and mathematics are taught daily, along with science and social studies lessons. Children in kindergarten through grade three also receive instruction in art, music, physical education and technology. Hastings students visit the school library weekly. We will continue to provide students with more opportunities to use technology to enhance their understanding of curriculum. Two more iPad carts of 30 iPads each will be added to the existing two carts of iPads totaling 120 iPads for students to use as tools to showcase their learning through research, drawing, writing, and voice recording. The general operating budget, along with awarded grants and Hastings Parent Group donations, continue to provide supplemental supplies and enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning. We are thankful for the support of the Hastings community, the Westborough School Committee, the Westborough Public Schools Leadership Team, and the entire Westborough community for everything they do to support our schools. We are proud of our students’ growth as learners and citizens.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 1.0 KINDERGARTEN TEACHER · 1.0 GRADE 1 TEACHER · 0.2 ART TEACHER · 0.2 MUSIC TEACHER · 0.2 PE TEACHER · 0.5 PRESCHOOL TEACHER MODERATE NEEDS · 0.5 PARAEDUCATOR MODERATE NEEDS · 1.0 ELL TUTOR

DEFERRED:

· 2.0 ESL TEACHERS · 1.0 SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/BEHANVIORAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER · 0.5 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER · 3.0 PARAEDUCATORS (1 FOR ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER, 2 FOR INTENSIVE NEEDS LEARNING CENTER)

EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.81 SECRETARIES · 27.4 PARAEDUCATORS · 4.5 TUTORS · 46.7 TEACHERS · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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PROPOSED

FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17 COMMENTSORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET BUDGET

02301 5223 PRIN SUPPLIES 594 614 - 471.12 - 711.47 - 500 500 MESPA/NAESP membership 02302 5209 HASTINGS STAFF DEV 1,500 1,249.00 - 0.00 - - 002302 5223A HASTINGS SUPPLIES GENERAL 24,392 17,820 6,019 21,649.35 250.00 18,630.02 1,943.52 24,500 18,700 Classroom furniture, cafeteria table, paper, etc.02302 5223C HST SUPPLIES KINDERGARTEN 5,269 4,329 - 3,901.28 - 3,162.90 - 3,825 4,500 Math manipulatives, drawing/writing materials, etc.02302 5223E HASTINGS GR 1 SUPPLIES 3,419 3,225 - 3,503.82 - 4,093.59 - 4,275 4,750 Math workbooks, drawing/writing materials, etc.02302 5223F HASTINGS GR 2 SUPPLIES 3,813 2,495 - 3,634.02 4,137.85 4,163.46 36.54 4,500 4,500 Math workbooks, drawing/writing materials, etc.02302 5223G HASTINGS GR 3 SUPPLIES 4,042 3,533 - 2,036.20 - 3,334.40 - 4,500 5,500 Math workbooks, drawing/writing materials, etc.02303 5227 HASTINGS TEXTBOOKS 1,410 1,484 - 1,368.94 - 1,500.00 - 1,500 1,500 Fiction/Non-fiction Common Core literature02303 5227A HASTINGS GR 1 TEXTS 3,386 3,861 - 3,714.52 - 4,108.91 - 4,275 4,750 Fiction/Non-fiction Common Core literature02303 5227B HASTINGS GR 2 TEXTS 3,833 2,922 - 3,515.33 - 3,999.01 144.53 4,500 4,500 Fiction/Non-fiction Common Core literature02303 5227C HASTINGS GR 3 TEXTS 3,738 4,027 500 2,986.53 - 3,402.27 - 4,500 5,500 Fiction/Non-fiction Common Core literature02303 5227D HASTINGS K TEXTS 2,808 3,099 - 3,403.21 - 1,542.37 - 3,825 4,500 Fiction/Non-fiction Common Core literature02304 5227 HASTINGS LIBRARY BOOKS 4,912 4,340 659 2,758.05 - 3,407.57 - 4,000 5,000 Children's literature, Follett curriculum update02306 5223 HASTGS GUIDANCE SUPPLIES 783 721 - 938.02 - 915.36 - 1,000 1,000 Student and parent resource materials02306 5223B HASTINGS NURSE 633 111 - 282.88 - 1,558.80 - 1,000 1,000 Medical supplies, AED batteries02308 5205 HASTINGS INST EQUIP 16,190 13,325 - 8,281.07 - 9,157.52 485.36 8,281 17,965 Copier/Duplicator Lease Agreements02317 5223 ELL SUPPLIES 2,014 1,433 - 1,710.78 - 2,055.61 - 2,000 2,500 ELL curriculum and assessment materials02311 5203 HASTINGS EQUIP MAINT - 574 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 850 1,050 Maintenance Agreements & Repairs

TOTAL 82,738 67,913 7,178 65,404 4,387.85 65,743 2,609.95 77,831 87,715

HASTINGSFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

Hastings student enrollment continues to climb. As of the October 1 SIMS report, we have 492 students in preschool through grade 3. Our recent enrollment study predicts this trend to continue. As enrollment increases, the percentage of English-language learners continues to increase as well. More students are entering our preschool-first grade classes at the beginning stages of learning English. In addition, the growth of the neighborhood schools model has increased the number of children with special needs, particularly students with more intensive needs. To ensure the growth and success of this model, increase opportunities for co-teaching, better serve our ELL population, and keep class sizes reasonable, the following staff is requested.

1. General Education Staffing Request: 1.0 Kindergarten Teacher Rationale:

· There are currently 91 students in Kindergarten (class size 23) · We expect similar or increased number next year (Enrollment Study report) · An additional teacher gives class sizes of 18 students to start.

Request: 1.0 Grade 1 Teacher Rationale:

· There are currently 91 students in Kindergarten (Class size 23) · We expect an increase of 5-10 (based on 4-year Hastings trends and Enrollment Study Report) · An additional teacher gives class sizes of 19 to start · Keeping 4 teachers gives 23-24 to start

Request: Additional Specialist to allow for 2 Art, 2 Music, and 4 PE classes for additional classes. Rationale:

· No room in current specialist schedule to accommodate additional classes

2. English-Language Learner (ELL) Support

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Request: 2.0 ESL Teachers (to create co-teaching classrooms in kindergarten and grade 1) Rationale:

· There are currently 123 students at Hastings requiring ESL services · 64 of these students are in kindergarten and grade 1 (high percentage level 1 and 2, which are beginner English

learning levels) · We expect increased numbers next year (Enrollment Study Report, DESE ELL projections) · We need more creative, effective ways to service ELL’s · 2 additional ESL teachers facilitates co-teaching, and an extended ESL instructional day for half-day K students in

addition to pullout groups · Increased staffing will result in acceleration of English-language learning and decreased need for support and services

later

3. Special Education Request: 1.0 Social/Emotional/Behavioral Special Education Teacher Rationale:

· Neighborhood schooling model brings more students with complex needs · More comprehensive services are required at Hastings to meet needs · We need a teacher similar to STEP teacher at Armstrong to teach and support social and coping skills · To develop and maintain behavior support plans · To consult with, model for, and support classroom teachers and · Manage crisis situations

Request: .5 Special Education Teacher Rationale:

· We currently have a .5 SPED teacher who co-teaches in two kindergarten classes for 45 minutes per day, and provides additional pullout support for these students.

· Students require more academic support and curriculum modification than can be provided with a .5 position. · An increase would provide more effective and robust co-teaching, as well as time to modify curriculum, consult and

co-plan with classroom teachers

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Request: 3.0 Para-educators (1 for Academic Learning Center, 2 for Intensive Needs LC) Rationale:

· 2 para-educators and 1 SPED teacher are not able to provide adequate support in our classrooms for students with intensive needs currently (10 students in 6 classrooms ranging from K-2).

· Next year, we will need an additional teacher and para support as new students enter and current students move up · Students need inclusion support in most aspects of the in the general education setting to succeed. · Additional para-educators would allow for more services to occur in the variety of settings needed, and provide

district-level continuity of services.

Request: .5 Moderate Needs Preschool Teacher and .5 Para-educator Rationale:

· Based on our knowledge of the needs of students transitioning to preschool in 2015-2016, and students exiting in 2016, an additional moderate needs classroom will be required to meet student needs.

· Projected needs will be closely monitored throughout the year for the possibility that an additional section may not be needed.

4. Furniture (General Supplies)

Request: 7 Tables and 30 Chairs ($1900), 4 bookshelves ($800), Starter Classroom Library ($800), Rug ($350), Art Center ($300), Easel ($200). Approximate Total with Shipping: $5000 Rationale:

· Additional Kindergarten classroom needs to be set up with furniture and supplies. Request: 1 Cafeteria Table ($2000) Rationale:

· Current tables are many years old, and beginning to break down. Several have become very difficult to fold up and move. A systematic replacement schedule is planned.

5. Increased SPED Budget for Materials and Supplies for new Programs

Request: Preschool Director will discuss further with Director of Student Services Rationale: Growing programs and staffing will require additional materials and supplies.

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Elsie A. Hastings Elementary School Organizational Chart

CLASSROOM

TEACHERS

OFFICE

STAFF

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

SPECIALIZED

TEACHERS & STAFF

CUSTODIANS &

MAINTENANCE

PARENTS

PRINCIPAL

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

KITCHEN STAFF

STUDENTS

PARAEDUCATORS

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MILL POND SCHOOL

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Mill Pond School Principal’s Message

Welcome to the Mill Pond School, where we educate all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders of Westborough. Our motto is “Learning and Caring - It’s What We Do Here!” and we take this pledge very seriously. Every decision that we make is determined by whether or not our actions will enable each and every student to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The Mill Pond School provides exceptional educational programs that support and encourage our students to become capable and concerned citizens, ready for the challenges of the 21st century. During their time with us, our students will grow in their understanding of the academic disciplines of Reading/Language Arts, Mathematic s, Science, and Social Studies, as well as in Health and Wellness, Technology and Literacy, Fine Arts, and the Performing Arts. Equally important, students will demonstrate enhanced abilities to approach tasks and new information in a creative manner, use critical-thinking to problem solve as they are presented with novel situations, collaborate with peers to enrich and demonstrate learning, and communicate clearly in a variety of formats. These skills are essential in order to be productive citizens of the 21st century and at Mill Pond we make sure that students are well on their way to this accomplishment. Capable and concerned citizens not only have the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges they face, they are also cognizant of how their words and actions affect other people and the world around them. We are deeply committed to making sure that Mill Pond is a safe and supportive learning environment for each and every student. As members of the Mill Pond community, we ask students, parents, and staff to always represent our school values, the “Keys to Success,” that allow us to collaborate as a community in bringing out the best in each other. Essential to this endeavor is the mutual respect we must demonstrate for one another. Our students’ success does not happen all by itself. It is the result of collaboration between students, families, staff, and the Westborough community. At Mill Pond we have high expectations for our students and are confident that we can provide them with the tools and support necessary to meet these expectations. We trust that with students, staff, and families collaborating as a team, we can ensure that all of our students’ hopes and dreams are realized.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 0.5 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL · 1.0 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PARAEDUCATOR) · 1.0 LONG TERM SUB GRADE 6 (TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER)

DEFERRED:

· 0.4 INCREASE IN LIBRARY PARAEDUCATOR · 1.0 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

EXISTING STAFF:

· 2.81 SECRETARIES · 36.3 PARAEDUCATORS · 3.5 TUTORS · 80.8 TEACHERS · 1.33 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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PROPOSED


ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDEDENCUMBRA

NCES YTD EXPENDEDENCUMBRAN

CES YTD EXPENDEDENCUMBRAN

CES BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

04301 5223 MILL POND PRIN SUPPLIES 1,545.97 554.00 - 291.99 468.14 623.51 500.00 2,000 2,000 (Professional texts, curricular support materials)

04302 5223A MILL POND GENERAL SUPPLIES 37,716.77 32,820.54 5,245.14 39,631.60 750.00 37,167.74 31,295.37 45,000 40,000

(-$5,000) (note: Cost of new gr 4 classroom was incorporated here last year.) Phys Ed equipment, consumables, agendas, paper, folders, etc. For the last 4 years, actual enrollment exceeded projected enrollment by 28 students.

04302 5223B MILL POND GR 4 SUPPLY 6,809.87 5,593.96 - 5,667.88 4,000.00 5,954.06 1,053.64 6,300 6,200

1516 enrollment: 297 1617 enrollment Projected: 291(-6) Consumables, manipulatives, instructional materials, composition books, etc.

04302 5223C MILL POND GR 5 SUPPLY 6,614.35 6,012.46 - 6,214.70 6,019.01 385.33 5,300 6,300

1516 enrollment: 271 1617 Enrollment projected: 297 (+26) Consumables, manipulatives, instructional materials, composition books, etc.

04302 5223D MILL POND GR 6 SUPP 6,529.56 6,014.67 - 5,016.82 3,693.32 - 6,600 5,700

1516 enrollment: 309 1617 Enrollment projected: 271 (-38) Consumables, manipulatives, instructional materials, composition books, etc.

04303 5227A MILL POND GEN TEXT 4,310.23 4,963.79 - 3,261.55 5,156.09 63.23 7,500 7,500

Significant need for differentiated texts in the Literacy Center, ESL rooms, Sp Ed roooms, and homerooms; High interest-low readability books needed, plus content-specific texts at multiple reading levels to support the Coomon Core and guided readking groups.

04303 5227B MILL POND GR 4 TEXTS 13,393.02 26,523.69 - 17,996.71 16,285.55 - 19,900 19,600

1516 enrollment: 297 1617 enrollment Projected: 291(-6) Math workbooks; Common Core literature and writing (science, social studies, ELA), magazines, Book Club libraries, etc.

04303 5227C MILL POND GR 5 TEXTS 26,117.78 18,395.01 - 17,747.01 20,445.52 - 16,900 20,000

enrollment Projected: 297 (+26) Math workbooks; Common Core literature and writing (science, social studies, ELA), magazines, Book Club

04303 5227D MILL POND GR 6 TEXTS 1,296.00 4,016.07 - 13,785.93 16,969.85 - 21,100 18,300

1516 enrollment: 309 1617 enrollment Projected: 271 (-38) Math workbooks; Common Core literature and writing (science, social studies, ELA), magazines, Book Club libraries, etc.

04304 5227 MILL POND LIBRARY 6,454.34 9,710.95 - 9683.68 8,176.41 - 10,000 10,000 Literature (various genres) ; expand diversity of offerings; subscriptions

04306 5223 MILL POND GUIDANCE 771.50 1,525.76 - 1,301.60 48.00 1,522.24 - 1,300 1,300 Continued need for curricular materials, etc.

04306 5223B MILL POND NURSE 1,100.29 1,228.70 - 1,084.12 1,899.02 - 1,500 1,500 Ongoing need for medical supplies

04308 5205 MILL POND EQUIP 548.88 1,371.26 - 7,600.14 10,201.49 - - 5,500 1,750 Maintenance Agreement & Repairs

04311 5203 MILL POND EQUIP MAINT 35,931.89 25,647.02 - 28,836.79 35,215.82 485.36 28,837 29,941 Copier/Duplicator Lease Agreements

04317 5223 ELL SUPPLIES 4,244.98 4,162.11 - 5,163.63 4,000.46 399.28 4,400 4,400

TOTAL 153,385.43 148,539.99 5,245.14 163,284.15 15,467.63 163,128.60 34,182.21 182,137 174,491

MILL POND

FY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

The Mill Pond School is home to all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders of Westborough with a current enrollment of 880 students. Through the tremendous

support of the Westborough community, we provide exceptional educational programs that support and encourage our students to become capable and

concerned citizens, ready for the challenges of the 21st century. During their time with us, our students will grow in their understanding of the academic

disciplines, as well as in Health and Wellness, Technology and Literacy, Fine Arts, and the Performing Arts. Equally important, students will demonstrate

enhanced abilities to approach tasks and new information in a creative manner, use critical-thinking to problem-solve as they are presented with novel

situations, collaborate with peers to enrich and demonstrate learning, and communicate clearly in a variety of formats. Success in the 21st century requires

our students to be independent and interdependent, risk-taking and resilient, knowledgeable and adaptable, self-aware and empathetic. At Mill Pond, we

facilitate student academic and social-emotional growth with character education embedded in our curriculum. A focus on empathy and resilience serves

these 21st century goals and prepares our students to be successful and contributing citizens with a global perspective.

The diversity of students at Mill Pond is a treasure that we celebrate and we are fortunate to be able to provide a spectrum of services to meet their needs.

We currently have 68 students who are English Language learners, with the largest group (33) in 4th grade. Mill Pond students have consistently made

excellent progress in their language acquisition skills with standardized test scores in the top tier of the state. This year Mill Pond has 139 students with special

needs who receive services through the special education department. We have four specialized programs at Mill Pond that reduce the need for out-of-district

placements and allow us to keep our students in their neighborhood school, a goal that is important to our school and its families.

In our efforts to be fiscally responsible and supportive of changing school and district needs, Mill Pond recently reorganized its service delivery for ELLs in order

to allow our .5 ESL Tutor to be reassigned to a K-3 school where new enrollments posed additional needs. Since the beginning of FY 16, we have also

reassigned three special education para-educators to other schools when projected student enrollments and needs changed.

We are pleased to say that with the addition during FY 16 of two additional teaching positions, we were able to reduce class sizes in many cases from 24-26 per

class, to 22- 23 per class, creating a solid student-teacher ratio that maximizes learning opportunities. Given current enrollment in grades 3, 4, and 5, we

believe that in FY 17 we can maintain 38 homeroom teachers by shifting one grade 6 teacher to 5th grade, thus creating 13 homerooms in grades 4 and 5, and

12 homerooms in grade 6.

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On behalf of the Mill Pond School, its students, families, and staff, we thank you for your continued support of our school.

FY 17 STAFFING REQUESTS:

.5 Assistant Principal

Mill Pond’s growing and increasingly complex student population was one of the reasons we added a .5 Assistant Principal in FY 16, while deferring the other .5

to FY 17. For the last 4 years, actual enrollment at Mill Pond exceeded projected enrollment by an average of 28 students. FY 16 is no exception, with our

current enrollment of 880 students higher than last year’s October projections by 43, and higher than the Enrollment Study Projections of 856 by 24. The

Enrollment Study projects that Mill Pond’s population will rise to 913 by FY 18, with peak enrollment in FY 21. In order to best provide support to our growing

numbers of students and their families, as well as to provide our teaching staff with the support and feedback they deserve to continue to grow in their

excellence,

Mill Pond is requesting that we add the .5 deferred Assistant Principal position, bringing the total number of Assistant Principals to 2.0 This is comparable to

most area schools of the same size.

1.0 Technology Integration Specialist

Our current Technology Integration Specialist was appointed to this one-year position and we propose that this position become a permanent Technology

Integration Specialist position, the need for which is twofold. Given the tremendous change in the amount of available technology that is outlined below,

there will be a continued and growing need for targeted and differentiated professional development and support for many years to come. The impact of this

position so far this year goes well beyond what we could have expected and cannot be understated, as it provides continual and on-demand professional

development to staff members in the beginning stages of a very ambitious technology initiative. In the years to come, as the technology evolves and the needs

of teachers evolve, this role will also evolve, with the ultimate goal of supporting teachers as they move into more project-based and hands-on learning

experiences for their students.

At the same time, there is a need to increase the amount of time students spend in technology class and to increase the rigor of the technology class offerings.

The current scope of the curriculum offered, while following ISTE guidelines, covers mostly basics due to the infrequency with which classes meet which is

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approximately 15-20 classes per school year depending on the day of the week the class meets. That is simply not enough for a 21st century student. The

permanent addition of this position would allow us to offer additional technology courses to students that could include Coding, Robotics, and STEAM

initiatives, areas in which there is significant interest from students and parents.

1.0 Building Technology Support Specialist (Para-Educator)

During FY 14, the Mill Pond School had approximately 96 desktop computers for students in its three computer labs and the library as well as 2-4 student

desktops in homerooms, ESL and special education classrooms. Most teachers had desktops and there was little portable technology. During FY 15, all

homeroom teachers, special educators, and ESL teachers received iPads, their first portable technology. Interactive projection capability was increasingly

added to instructional spaces along with document cameras. Over these two years, MPS had a 1.0 FTE Technology Para to support the technology needs of the

school.

By the end of FY 16, all teachers will have a laptop and an iPad for use in the classroom and for working remotely. By the beginning of FY 17, Mill Pond will

maintain all of the technology listed above, and will add enough iPads so that all students in grades 4-6 will have 1:1 technology, almost 900 1:1 iPads.

Additionally, every instructional space will have a Britelink interactive projector or projection capability and all homeroom teachers, special educators, ESL

teachers, Reading teachers, and Math + tutors will have document cameras. There will be a ChromeBook cart for circulation. With such a dramatic increase in

technology in the building over the last three years, it is very important that we have the technical support to keep everything running smoothly, as technology

has quickly become integral to the teaching and learning process.

Deferred: Library Paraprofessional: Increase from .6 FTE to 1.0 FTE

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GIBBONS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Gibbons Middle School

Mission Statement

Gibbons Middle School recognizes the unique characteristics of early adolescents, and believes that: · Learning is an exciting, life-long endeavor · All learners excel when they are rigorously challenged to master both basic skills and develop critical thinking skills · The development of good character is essential for learning · Responsibility and independence are crucial for success

Core Values The teachers and parents of the Middle School have defined the school’s core values, the central beliefs we hold, feel strongly about and which guide our actions. Our core values drive how the school community acts. The school community is made up of all individuals who have a stake in Gibbons Middle School. This includes students, teachers, parents, staff and other interested community members. Our core values are:

RESPECT Members of the school community will exhibit a sense of caring for themselves, others, and their environment, by:

· respecting the rights and safety of others · respecting school property · demonstrating an appreciation of individual differences · acting in an environmentally conscientious manner

RESPONSIBILITY Members of the school community will demonstrate responsibility for their actions by:

· following through on commitments · being accountable for their behavior

LIFE-LONG LEARNING The members of the school community will strive to be life-long learners by:

· setting challenging academic goals · developing thinking and problem solving skills · mastering basic skills, to include written and oral communications, mathematics and reading successfully completing

tasks independently as well as cooperatively

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 1.0 7th GRADE ACADEMIC TEAM TEACHER · 1.0 8th GRADE ACADEMIC TEAM TEACHER · 0.8 TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST TEACHER

DEFERRED:

· 1.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER · 1.0 MATH TUTOR

EXISTING STAFF:

· 2.0 SECRETARIES · 14.0 PARAEDUCATORS · 0 TUTORS · 54.80 TEACHERS · 0.83 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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PROPOSEDFY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17 .

ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRYTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANYTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANC BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

05301 5223 PRIN SUPPLIES 4,039 2,126 ‐ 2,357 166 2,734 331.99 5,152 5,152 05302 5223A MS SUPPLIES PHYS ED 2,134 2,110 ‐ 2,105 2,032 2,110 2,110 05302 5223B MS SUPPLIES SCIENCE 7,327 7,319 ‐ 5,032 6,680 8,571 8,571 05302 5223D MS SUPPLIES SOC STUDIES 1,024 1,036 ‐ 1,002 993 2,003 2,003 05302 5223E MS SUPPLIES ENG/RDG 593 235 160 508 1,346 2,003 2,203 05302 5223F MS SUPPLIES FOR LANG ‐ 1,618 ‐ 529 946 1,872 1,872 05302 5223G M S HEALTH 1,069 707 ‐ 220 1,111 1,042 1,042 05302 5223H MS SUPPLIES MATH 2,227 3,814 50 3,681 4,001 4,320 4,320 05302 5223I MS SUPPLIES IND TECH 5,046 2,229 1,468 4,745 5,098 455.24 6,000 6,000 05302 5223J MS SUPPLIES GENERAL 32,809 31,597 6,218 33,723 29,834 7,518.06 32,227 32,227 05303 5227B MS TEXTBOOKS SCIENCE 845 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 98.97 1,000 1,000 budget

05303 5227D MS TEXTBOOKS FOR LANG 1,000 1,000 ‐ 5,756 3,931 11,430 14,250 05303 5227E MS TEXTBOOKS ENG/RDG 7,767 4,996 ‐ 2,767 1,351 464.60 7,700 8,400 Increase due to making Poet in Residence a budgetary item

05303 5227F MS TEXTBOOKS SOC ST 2,017 673 ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,775 4,775 05304 5227 MS LIBRARY BOOKS 13,351 16,298 ‐ 16,212 11,247 1,357.28 17,360 17,360 05306 5223 MS GUIDANCE SUPPLIES 40 ‐ ‐ 327.35 2246.39 2,282 2,282 05306 5223B M S NURSE 302 642 ‐ 1,430 4,445 1,854 1,854 05310 5205 GIBBONS INSTR EQUIP 27,304 22,351 ‐ 18,799 29,699 1,456.08 18,799 29,941 Copier/Duplicator Lease Agreements

05313 5203 MS EQUIPMENT MAINT ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 500 2,100 Maintenance Agreement & Repairs

05317 5223 ELL SUPPLIES 1,413 1,375 ‐ 1,834 1,678 1,624 1,624 TOTAL 110,307 100,127 7,897 101,026 166 109,373 11,682.22 132,624 149,086

GIBBONSFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

For FY ’17 Gibbons Middle School is requesting an increase in staffing to effectively accommodate our projected increase in student enrollment. Gibbons enrollment has/will increase from 550 students, in school year 2013-2014, to a projected 622 students next year. Thus we are requesting:

· 1.0 FTE 7th grade academic ‘Team’ teacher · 1.0 FTE 8th grade academic ‘Team’ teacher · .8 FTE “Specialist” teacher

To maximize the benefits of the increased staffing and to best preserve the inherent benefits of the middle school model. We are considering reorganizing one academic team at each grade level to support the increased staffing. Specifically, one academic team at each grade would have five teachers, and would be organized as a three person and two person teams. The three person team would include Math, English and Science teachers, each of whom would also teach one Social Studies course. The two person team would include a Math/Science teacher and an English / Social Studies teacher.

The requested ‘Specialist’ teacher would support both students on the 5 person ‘super team’ when they ‘come off team’ to their ‘Specials’ classes, e.g. this position would help with the ‘overflow’ of students from the 7th and 8th graders. In 8th grade we envision an additional ‘Tech’ class that may focus on robotics while in 7th grade we may be able to offer an expansion of our traditional offerings or a variant involving technology.

Additionally, our Special Education population has also recently increased from 71 students in 2014-2015 to 106 students in 2016-2017. To support this increased enrollment we are requesting

· 1.0 FTE increase Special Education teacher

We are also exploring the possibility of condensing our three 8th grade math levels into two levels, Honors and 8th grade Math. The rationale for this is a concern that once students are placed into the lowest level course they are ‘tracked’ and have a very difficult time accessing grade level or higher course offerings. Should we move forward with the condensing the math levels at GMS we requests a math tutor to support the students placed in grade level math who traditionally would have been placed in the lowest tier class.

· 1.0 math tutor

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School & Adjustment Counselors, School Nurse

Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School

Special Education Coordinator

Assistant Principal

Principal Students

Department Heads

Special Education Liaisons

Families

Regular Ed Teachers

Specialists

(Art, Music, Reading, Health, Technology, Library, PE & Foreign Language)

ELL Teachers

Psychologists, BCBA, SLP, OT, PT

Custodians,

Cafeteria Staff

Para-Educators

Administrative Assistants

After School Programs

Coaches, Tutors, Directors, Activity Leaders, Late Room

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WESTBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

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Westborough High School Mission Statement

The Westborough High School community believes in a rigorous educational experience in a supportive environment that fosters respect and engagement in our diverse and global society. Effective teaching and learning balances content and skills, encouraging critical and creative thinking. This requires expectations that challenge all community members to work hard to achieve their greatest potential. We need to communicate effectively and encourage the use of appropriate tools and technologies to share ideas and solve problems. By keeping an open mind while engaging and collaborating with our diverse population, we foster acceptance, appreciation and ultimately empathy. We strive to be responsible, informed citizens who make ethical decisions and honor our commitments. Every member of this community can achieve the greatest academic, civic and social growth by following these beliefs.

History of Westborough High School

In 2001 Westborough High School underwent a renovation and a large addition was completed. New classrooms, library, gymnasiums, auditorium, and music wing were added. In 2004, the population of Westborough High School was approaching 1100 students. The present Westborough High School, with a capacity of 1,000 students, was built in 1968 on 30 acres in the heart of Westborough. The first high school in Westborough had been built in 1854 on Science Hill on School Street. Before this time, those wishing to continue their education beyond the district one-room schoolhouse would study with a tutor or in a private school. The first high school teacher, Silas Stone, taught 20 subjects, including Greek and astronomy to about 25 students. Not many young people went on to high school, since most were needed to work on the family farm or in local factories. The high school eventually became graded and offered two courses of study: Classical and English. In 1872, the first seniors graduated; there were three in that graduating class. The need for a modern high school, complete with laboratory, gym, and industrial arts facilities, drew the attention of Frank and Fannie Forbes, major Westborough philanthropists. The Forbes built and presented to the town a new high school in 1926, on the site of the former Whitney Hotel. This 14-room school (now the Municipal Building) served as the Town's high school and junior high until 1956, when a new high school was built on Fisher Street. The growth in the school population called for another move in 1968 to the current well-equipped facility.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 0.4 INCREASE IN SOCIAL WORKER · 0.2 INCREASE IN MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 4.88 SECRETARIES · 16.0 PARAEDUCATORS · 1.6 TUTORS · 99.0 TEACHERS · 2.0 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS · 1.0 PRINCIPAL

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2016-2017 Update

Westborough High School enjoyed another successful year in 2014-2015 by all credible measures: diversity of student population,

suitable teacher to student ratios, rich curriculum offerings for students, outstanding student-centered instruction that properly

balances rigor with support, the longitudinal study that shows an overwhelming number of students are prepared for life beyond

our walls, high graduation rate, exceptional participation rate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, other statistics can be

found in our school profile at the end of each year. Our faculty, staff, and administration continue to work diligently to find

meaningful ways to have students learn, grow, and develop into responsible young adults.

The core values and vision statement at Westborough High School drives what we do in every aspect of school life. Our motto this

year is “Cultivate the Differences in Every Child.” It has been our focus to find the most effective ways to teach every student to

maximize his/her potential and to strengthen the connections between teachers, students, and the curriculum. This ideal called,

“Trinity of Teaching”, guides our individual and collective efforts on a daily basis. Our teachers are highly-qualified and have passion

for what and how they teach; our students take appropriate responsibility for learning at a high level; and, there is an enormous

level of support and encouragement from all constituents.

We are grateful for the incredible support from the students, parents, and greater community. Top to bottom, the faculty and staff

at WHS are proud to teach in this exceptional district.

For the FY 2017 Budget, the high school is requesting:

1. 0.4 FTE increase in Social Worker (for the new Center for Student Success)

2. 0.2 FTE increase in Mandarin Chinese Language (continued expansion of the program)

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STUDENT SERVICES

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The goals of the Westborough Public Schools’ Student Services department is to allow each child to grow and achieve, to gain independent and self-reliance, and to be productive and contributing members of the greater community. Westborough provides exemplary programs and a wide-ranging continuum of supports and services. Programs range from intensive special needs to co-teaching and full inclusion for special needs’ students to wellness and emotional support programs for the general student population. Additionally, the Westborough Public School District continues to develop and implement Response to Intervention (RtI), a tiered intervention model, to ensure that proactive interventions and supports are provided to students in the least restrictive setting (LRE) before referring students for special education services. Offering a strong continuum of tiered programming provides a high degree of student support within the Westborough school community. Staff are highly qualified, experienced, and vastly diverse in their skill set, bringing a wealth of knowledge to Westborough students. Open and reciprocal parent communication is a core value of the department and staff and parents work diligently to effectively collaborate and problem solve challenges, as well as to effect change in the spirit of continuous improvement. The requirements of Chapter 71B and the Massachusetts General Laws (known as Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972) and state regulations will be followed in the identification of children with special needs, in referrals for their evaluation, in prescribing for them suitable programs and in assessing their educational progress in the least restrictive environment and promote access to non-academic and extracurricular activities. LEGAL REFS: The Individual with Disabilities Ed. Act (PL 108-446 adopted 12/3/2004) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 M.G.L. 71B:1 et seq. (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972 Board of Education Chapter 766 Regulations, adopted 10/74, as amended through 7/1/81 603 CMR 28.00 inclusive

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*NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

*DEFERRED:

· NONE

*EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.0 SECRETARY · 6.5 DEPARTMENT CHAIR · 1.0 OUT OF DISTRICT COORDINATOR · 1.0 DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

*OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATOR STAFF ARE CATEGORIZED AT EACH SCHOOL.

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PROPOSED


ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDEDENCUMBRAN

CESYTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

01302 5223B FALES SUPPLIES SPEC ED 6,432.81 2,275.48 6,923.43 473.62 7,339 154 7,000 8,000 To provide equity in program support district‐wide01306 5223A FALES PSYCHOLOGIST 1,165.65 796.30 608.45 5,760 ‐ 2,000 2,000 To support reauthorization of WISC V & WJRIII02302 5223B HAST SUPPLY SPEC ED 14,320.52 14,519.82 12,415.59 12,471 586 13,000 15,000 To provide equity in program support district‐wide02306 5223A HASTINGS PSYCHOLOGIST 900.00 835.91 988.03 1,204 606 2,000 2,000 To support reauthorization of WISC V & WJRIII03302 5223B ARMSTRG SUPPLIES SPEC ED 8,743.59 7,745.66 7,929.96 7,916 ‐ 8,000 8,000

03306 5223A ARMSTRONG PSYCHOLOGIST 1,196.57 387.45 915.43 3,209 ‐ 2,000 2,000 To support reauthorization of WISC V & WJRIII04302 5223E MILL POND SPEC EDUC 3,617.92 4,571.79 4,664.19 7,112 189 19,000 19,000 To provide equity in program support district‐wide04303 5227E MILL POND SP ED TEXT 3,645.30 3,517.41 3,914.68 6,651 49 5,000 5,000

04306 5223A MILL POND PSYCH 968.04 1,177.63 1,657.03 2,273.09 2,722 ‐ 2,000 2,000 To support reauthorization of WISC V & WJRIII05302 5223C MS SUPPLIES SPEC ED 11,403.50 4,166.19 3,051.90 1,856.10 10,368 ‐ 5,000 8,000 To provide equity in program support district‐wide05306 5223A M S PSYCHOLOGIST 1,857.30 2,054.23 1,925.17 4,893 800 2,000 2,000

06302 5223D HS SUPPLIES SPEC ED 1,102.88 2,756.37 2,166.76 4,710 4,265 4,000 10,000 To provide equity in program support district‐wide06303 5227E HS TEXTBOOKS SPEC ED 261.95 465.87 913.55 909 124 1,000 5,000 Increase curriculum 18‐22 program06306 5223A H S PSYCHOLOGIST 1,968.52 594.44 611.60 3,168.85 820 3,664 4,000 4,000 To support reauthorization of WISC V & WJRIII

09303 5219A SYSTEM SPEC ED SERVICES 191,952.94 60,680.81 2,666.79 92,658.12 10,403.08 206,412 14,679 175,000 175,000Increase in service providers‐outside specialists (1:1 nurse/vision services)

09306 5209 SYSTEM DPPS TRAVEL 504.25 3,064.56 3,903.98 1,619 ‐ 1,000 1,000

09306 5223 SYSTEM DPPS SUPPLIES 9,810.58 4,820.31 139.00 11,471.07 6,689.76 5,212 4,001 10,000 10,000

09306 5219B SCHOOL PHYSICIAN 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000 ‐ 5,000 5,000

09306 5219C SYSTEM DPPS CONSULTANTS 28,130.20 37,498.05 6,198.31 25,166.88 17,441 ‐ 45,000 45,000

09315 5240 SYS COLLABORATIVE TUITION 405,498.32 543,642.07 43,000.00 252,216.78 2,370.10 138,172 ‐ 223,086 206,006

09315 5240A SYSTEM PRIVATE TUITION 1,686,442.07 2,261,972.72 9,790.38 2,622,629.23 102,528.74 1,768,678 32,276 985,132 865,600

09315 5240N SYSTEM PRIVATE TUITION PREPAY 837,098 New account in FY15

09317 5240B SYSTEM PUBLIC TUITION 65,144.50 5,277.80 ‐ ‐ ‐ 09318 5219 SYSTEM LEGAL SPEC ED ‐ 10,182.00 14,537.00 16,661 ‐ 40,000 40,000

TOTAL 2,450,067.41 2,978,002.87 61,794.48 3,076,268.83 129,763.34 3,072,378 61,394 1,560,218 1,439,606

SPECIAL EDUCATIONFY17 BUDGET

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COLLABORATIVES 206,006.00 PUBLIC - OUT OF DISTRICT 3,188,345.02 TOTAL TUITIONS TO BE PAID 3,394,351.02

OUT OF DISTRICT 3,188,345.02 OFFSET - IDEA GRANT (138,162.00) OFFSET - CIRCUIT BREAKER (2,184,583.18) GENERAL FUND OUT OF DISTRICT 865,599.84

FY15 ACTUAL CIRCUIT BREAKER CLAIMS 3,129,566.00 FY15 ACTUAL CIRCUIT BREAKER REIMBURSEMENT RATE 73%FY15 ACTUAL CIRCUIT BREAKER REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT 2,284,583.18 LESS AMOUNT FOR UNANTICIPATED TUITION (100,000.00) FY17 ESTIMATED CIRCUIT BREAKER CLAIMS 2,184,583.18

GENERAL FUND COLLABORATIVES 206,006.00 GENERAL FUND OUT OF DISTRICT 865,599.84 GENERAL FUND TUITION TOTAL 1,071,605.84

FY17 SPED TUITION SUMMARY

FY17 TUITION BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

The FY 17 budget recommendation includes the addition of a .2 Drama Teacher at Westborough High School to ensure full

immersion of special education students in the drama program. Additionally, there is a $16,000.00 increase in supplies and

materials and testing protocols to provide equity in the provision of funds for the dynamic continuum of special education programs

district-wide. Of note, testing protocols were revised during in the 2014 and the district is slowly adopting the revised standards as

the existing testing protocols are depleted.

Student Services is in the process of conducting a program review during the 2015-2016 school-year and will use the data generated

to analyze staffing and reallocate resources as warranted for the FY17 school-year. Positions requested and deferred in the FY17

budget recommendations include: 3.0 FTEs (Para-educators-Hastings Elementary School), 1.5 FTEs (Teachers-Hastings Elementary

School), and a .2 FTE (increase in the school psychologist at Fales Elementary School).

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Director of Student Services Sherrie Stevens

Home-School Coordinator

Special Education & ELL

Coordinators

Administrative Assistant

Lisa Boyer

Related Service Providers

Speech Language Pathologists

Occupational Therapists

Physical Therapists

Board Certified Behavior Analysts

School Psychologists Nurses

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FINE ARTS

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Fine Arts Department Mission Statement & Core Values

The mission of the Westborough Public Schools’ Fine Arts Department is to provide an integrated arts education through a dynamic

K-12 curriculum and engaging aesthetic experiences. We encourage exploration, critical and reflective thinking, as well as hands-on

learning, fostering a lifelong relationship with the arts.

The core values of the K-12 Fine Arts Department include:

· Collaboration: Working with students, families, and colleagues to provide unique opportunities and experiences.

· Community: Cultivating a feeling of fellowship with others through shared attitudes, feelings, and goals.

· Creativity: Promoting the use of imagination and original ideas in the production of artistic work.

· Excellence: Setting a high standard of quality for both students and staff.

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*NEW REQUESTS:

· 0.2 UNIFIED DRAMA TEACHER (WHS, FUNDED BY IDEA GRANT) · 0.6 STRING INSTRUCTOR AT MILL POND

*DEFERRED:

· NONE

*EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.0 DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS

*OTHER FINE ARTS STAFF ARE CATEGORIZED AT EACH SCHOOL.

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2016-2017 Update

Art Instructional Supplies

With the increase of student enrollment, as well as rising costs of commercial art supplies, the Visual Art Department requires

additional funding to meet the demands of the increased number of students in classrooms. Teachers have been fiscally responsible

in quoting multiple companies for basic supplies, as well as reusing whatever possible, but the current instructional supply budget

needs to be adjusted to support our students. We are requesting that the Art Instructional Supply line item (08302) be increased by

$2,080 in order to service K-8 programming.

.2 FTE Unified Drama Teacher (WHS)

In order to build a more collaborative experience between the Fine Arts Department and our Special Education Program, the Fine

Arts Department is requesting an additional .2 FTE Drama teacher to collaborate and create a comprehensive unified theater

program. This program will build skills in communication, confidence, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, and

performance. It is the hope of administration that we may be able to secure grant funding for this unique opportunity.

.6 String Instructor at Mill Pond

In order to maximize time on learning for music and team-based content classes, Mill Pond Administration and the Director of Fine

Arts are requesting a .6 String Instructor in order to eliminate the need for pull-out lessons in the 4th grade. This position would

allow a string specialist to be housed at one building and support the other staff members in providing sectionals and small group

instruction. This will allow greater flexibility in scheduling not only at Mill Pond, but also at the 3rd grade level.

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FY16 Fine Arts Highlights:

· National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) named Westborough one of the “Top Communities for Music Education”

· 75% of students in grades 7-12 elect to participate in Fine Art courses

· 54 Students were accepted into the Central Massachusetts Senior District Festival

· 54 Students were accepted into the Central Massachusetts Junior District Festival

· 8 Students participated in the All-National Honor Ensemble Festival in Nashville, TN

· 11 Students performed at Symphony Hall with during the All-State Concert Festival

· 9 Students were accepted into the All-Eastern Honor Ensemble Festival in Providence, RI

· Pippin was awarded Best Set Design at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s awards ceremony

· 10 Artists were awarded Scholastic Art Achievement Awards

· Ensembles earned 5 Gold Medals and 4 Silver Medals at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association

Concert & Choral Festival

· The WHS Orchestra traveled to Orlando, FL during April vacation

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PROPOSED

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

08301 5223 FINE ARTS DIR - MISC 788.94 1,338.62 585.10 - 1,600 1,600 Festival/Conference Chaperones08302 5223A ART SUPPLIES FALES 2,224.82 2,013.92 717.91 1,818.84 2,000 2,500 08302 5223B ART SUPPLIES HASTINGS 2,663.00 2,811.98 1,787.34 1,971.97 2,600 3,000 08302 5223C ART SUPPLIES ARMSTRONG 1,935.12 2,225.75 2,399.95 1,902.79 2,200 2,500 08302 5223D ART SUPPLIES MS 4,929.19 5,620.00 5,522.76 4,784.01 5,620 6,000 08302 5223E ART SUPPLIES HS 13,730.88 13,410.99 14,071.60 16,266.70 17,000 17,000 08302 5223F MILL POND ART 8,035.96 6,736.91 6,257.70 6,784.00 7,500 8,000 08303 5223A MUSIC SUPPLIES FALES 698.43 1,091.00 1,125.62 1,411.98 1,300 1,300 Cost of Consumable Supplies08303 5223B MUSIC SUPPLIES HASTINGS 847.50 934.91 961.18 1,237.69 1,300 1,300 Cost of Consumable Supplies08303 5223C MUSIC SUPPLIES ARMSTRONG 1,504.66 1,163.67 942.18 1,526.66 1,500 1,500 Cost of Consumable Supplies08303 5223D MUSIC SUPPLIES MS 5,927.05 7,216.14 7,454.32 6,981.83 7,100 7,100 Cost of Consumable Supplies08303 5223E MUSIC SUPPLIES HS 10,083.49 12,366.23 12,972.31 25,322.84 14,000 14,000 Cost of Consumable Supplies08303 5223F MILL POND MUSIC 8,337.29 9,884.95 6,046.66 6,658.17 10,000 10,000 Cost of Consumable Supplies08304 5227 FINE ARTS TEXTBOOKS 133.95 475.02 - 1,736.20 1,800 1,800 Replace outdates texts (music theory)

08306 5209E FA DRAMA HS 1,274.07 1,568.04 994.72 823.94 1,600 1,600 Cost of Consumable Supplies08307 5219A FA ACTIVITIES FALES 160.00 0.00 - - 225 225 police details and accompanists08307 5219B FA ACTIVITIES HASTINGS 94.36 0.00 - - 225 225 police details and accompanists08307 5219C FA ACTIVITIES ARMSTRONG 160.00 0.00 - - 225 225 police details and accompanists08307 5219D FA ACTIVITIES MS 1,857.63 2,101.51 2,668.30 1,160.00 2,500 2,500 Festival Registrations & Transportation

08307 5219E FA ACTIVITIES HS 5,609.55 6,036.05 6,373.29 9,751.65 10,000 10,000 Festival Registrations & Transportation

08307 5219F MILL POND FINE ARTS ACT 0.00 813.06 681.35 - 700 700 police details and accompanists08308 5203A FA EQUIP MAINT FALES 200.00 568.24 215.00 - 500 500 kiln maintenance and piano tunings08308 5203B FA EQUIP MAINT HASTINGS 231.83 0.00 215.00 - 500 500 kiln maintenance and piano tunings08308 5203C FA EQUIP MAINT ARMSTRONG 150.00 675.00 215.00 195.00 500 500 kiln maintenance and piano tunings08308 5203D FA EQUIP MAINT MS 1,010.00 930.97 1,927.71 1,535.00 2,250 2,250 piano tuning, instrument repair, kiln maintenance08308 5203E FA EQUIP MAINT HS 3,936.48 5,921.30 5,142.42 2,314.28 6,000 6,000 piano tuning, instrument repair, kiln maintenance08308 5203F MILL POND FINE ARTS EQ MAINT 1,385.17 1,306.50 298.00 225.00 1,500 1,500 piano tuning, instrument repair, kiln maintenance

TOTAL 77,909.37 87,210.76 79,575.42 94,408.55 102,245 104,325

FINE ARTSFY17 BUDGET

08302: Art supply costs, as well as increased enrollment, require slightly increased funding to provide the same services for our students. Cost of Consumable Supplies.

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Program planning and development is a continuous process. It has direct bearing on all the learning experiences provided by the

school. It concerns itself with the formulation and refinement of philosophy and goals and the selection of content and method. A

structure for total curriculum development must provide for continuous evaluation of all aspects of the school program as well as

encourage constructive innovation. The School Committee should be kept informed of the work of the various program planning

groups. The following are proposed as guidelines for efforts in program planning and development:

1. Present practices or proposed changes must be viewed in terms of the effect on the educational welfare of pupils. There

should be continuity of learning from one year to the next; there should be consistency of educational program at the same

level in different schools.

2. As educational leaders in the school system, administrators have a major role in initiating study projects and making program

decisions.

3. All suggestions for curriculum study should be given consideration; projects started should be completed; recommendations

should be acted upon and, if approved, should be put into effect within a reasonable period of time.

4. Opportunities should exist for a full discussion of issues and a free flow of ideas. Identification of a problem or a need for

study can come from any source, from any individual or group.

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5. Persons should be assigned to councils, commissions, and study committees on the basis of qualifications and

interest. Consideration should be given to the total load of professional assignments given one person. The efforts of groups

which meet voluntarily to promote better programs in their areas should also be recognized.

6. Persons affected by a curriculum policy or change should share in the formulation of that policy or change before

implementation.

7. The necessary time and resources should be given to program study groups to insure successful completion of their

assignments.

8. It should be understood implementation of a new program is dependent upon School Committee approval and that such

approval becomes real when provision is made for the program in the school budget.

The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department is charged with ensuring that the Westborough Public Schools offers a

demanding, well rounded, and relevant curriculum. The ultimate goal of our curriculum is to ensure our students are prepared

to be responsible members of our democratic society who possess the skills necessary to succeed in college and in their

careers. To ensure we reach these goals the department continually reviews our curriculum, promotes the use of the most

effective instructional practices, and analyzes assessment data to maximize the success of our students.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· 0.5 SCIENCE COORDINATOR

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.0 SECRETARY · 1.0 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF CURRICULUM

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PROPOSED



EXPENDEDYTD

EXPENDEDENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES


09302 5209C TRAVEL-CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS 5,599.96 7,099.00 901.99 - 762.84 2,000 2,000 09303 5218 SYSTEM IN-SERVICE 53,247.02 30,580.39 5,140.00 40,845.15 - 42,385.91 16.82 40,000 40,000 09303 5218A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 61,419.02 58,535.00 63,779.00 - 76,900.63 70,000 71,300 2 Nono Union Tuition Reimbursements Contractural

09303 5219H SYSTEMS TRANSLATIONS 0.00 0.00 13,098.75 - 9,721.50 13,000 13,000

09303 5223 NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS 0.00 6,942.83 2,893.08 19,966.34 6,349.00 16,169.97 4,886.04 35,000 45,000

The PK-12 Science committees are recommending the purchase of the FOSS science program for grades K-6 and new textbooks grades 7-8.

09303 5223A SYS CURRICULUM SUPPLIES 5,853.59 6,446.50 3,852.00 2,006.64 3,448.59 1,278.46 6,500 51,500

As part of the science overhaul the grade 9 science program and the Tech Ed department are both requesting supplies and equipment that

will cost the district approximately $172,500 next year.

TOTAL 126,120 109,604 8,033 142,443 8,356 149,389 6,181 166,500 222,800 56,300

CURRICULUM & STAFF DEVELOPMENTFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

The Curriculum budget goes toward sponsoring staff to engage in curriculum writing during the summer months, paying consultants

to provide our staff with professional development, and paying for staff to attend off-site conferences. In addition, the budget

supports special projects such as new curriculum adoptions.

Because the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be adopting new science, technology and

engineering standards in the Fall of 2015 we created two committees -- a preK-6 committee and a grade 7-12 committee -- last

year.

Most units in grades PreK-6 are shifting to different grade levels. The mode of delivery is also changing with more emphasis will now

be placed on thinking and problem solving rather than memorization of facts. We are recommending the purchase of the Full Option

Science System (FOSS) for grades PK-6. The FOSS curriculum using the following approaches:

· Active investigation, including outdoor experiences

· Recording in science notebooks to answer the focus question

· Reading in FOSS Science Resources

· Assessment to monitor progress and motivate student reflection on learning

The FOSS program was developed by Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California Berkeley. The development was

supported by National Science Foundation grants.

The secondary science committee was developed with an eye for conducting a thorough review of our science, technology,

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engineering and computer science courses. Some of the changes were already in the works before the formation of the

committee. Here is what is being planned.

· Earth science units will be moving into grades 7 and 8.

· The grade 9 science course will be completely revamped to create a STEM based Materials Science and Engineering Course.

This course will be designed using the Next Gen standards to create a learning experience that will allow students to

implement engineering designs and activities to support content. The scientific content will be taught through the use of

direct instruction, inquiry, research and exploration. Further, each unit will culminate in an applied engineering design or

project that aligns with STEM standards.

· The technology department is redefining their courses so that they have more of a design and engineering focus.

· WHS is in the middle of a two year redesign of our computers science courses. Next fall we are offering a new course titled

“Exploring Computer Science.” This course is aimed at making computer science more accessible and interesting to our

students. Four sections of the course will run next year. This summer, to prepare to teach this course, our computer science

teachers will attend a week long institute with other teachers from around the state.

To ensure that our 60 elementary teachers become proficient in the new standards and have the ongoing training and resources

they need we are recommending that the school committee reinstate a preK-6 Science Coordinator position. We are also

recommending the purchase of FOSS science kits for grades PK-6 and new textbooks and supplies for grades 7 through 12.

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TECHNOLOGY

Professional development for teachers’ technological proficiency.

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Our Learning Technology Vision: We understand that the teacher-student relationship is central to creating and maintaining an effective learning environment and that students need experienced teachers to guide them in their development of the knowledge and skills they’ll need to “learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly global and digital world. (ISTE)”

We envision technology will be used as a dynamic tool that will enhance teaching and learning as we prepare our students to be continuous learners and innovative, knowledgeable, and contributing members in the world community.

Technology needs to be functional and available when and where it’s needed in order to properly and effectively support and enhance critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication for all stakeholders in the learning environment.

Our Mission: The profound influence of information technology on how we live, learn, and work, makes it imperative that the Westborough Public Schools ensure that all students are taught to effectively use technology to learn, research, communicate, and collaborate. Our Goals: From preschool through high school, students will use a variety of technologies as part of a larger array of developmentally appropriate learning tools that help them organize, make, communicate, demonstrate, collaborate, connect, and construct. When students graduate from high school they should be able to:

1. Choose technology tools effectively and use them productively to accomplish their academic and personal goals 2. Act appropriately and effectively in digital and online contexts

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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 1.0 DATABASE SPECIALIST · 5.0 COMPUTER TECHNICIANS · 1.0 DATA ARCHITECT · 1.0 DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

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PROPOSED

FY11 FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17


EXPENDEYTD

EXPENDEDYTD

EXPENDEENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

07301 5223 COMPUTER DIR - MISC 2,292 2,919 2,069 - 2,931.10 62.86 1,447.00 149.00 1,500 1,500 07302 5223A COMP SUPPLIES FALES 9,861 27,649 20,967 1,427 21,447.91 18,530.25 15,184.88 273.54 3,000 3,750 07302 5223B COMP SUPPLIES HASTINGS 7,883 36,695 29,897 2,764 24,387.04 18,530.25 13,582.99 874.01 4,500 4,500

07302 5223C COMP SUPPLIES ARMSTRONG 8,639 35,000 27,672 1,160 23,014.98 18,561.32 14,790.75 874.00 4,000 3,750 07302 5223D COMP SUPPLIES MS 24,262 43,851 38,488 2,775 26,349.44 39,255.00 64,714.62 5,377.54 5,500 5,000 07302 5223E COMP SUPPLIES HS 36,666 56,957 51,074 - 98,356.76 80,637.48 150,185.23 24,935.56 11,500 11,500 07302 5223F COMP SUPPLIES SYSTEM 154,034 94,264 50,483 45,684 65,596.46 56,630.00 85,702.56 8,000 8,000 07302 5223O COMP SUPPLIES H S LIB 14,999 899 - 1,271.76 - - 07302 5223W COMP SUPPLIES M S LIB 12,185 15,000 - - 19,479.15 - - 07302 5223Z MILL POND COMP SUPPLY 72,259 49,826 55,461 - 90,855.32 18,530.25 64,951.27 873.99 8,500 8,500 07303 5204A COMP SOFTWARE FALES 6,680 7,696 7,761 - 8,804.88 10,915.02 48.34 3,000 2,000 07303 5204B COMP SOFTWARE HASTINGS 5,621 8,189 8,516 - 8,125.61 9,660.83 4,000 2,500

07303 5204CCOMP SOFTWARE ARMSTRONG 5,969 7,820 10,594 - 8,125.61 10,430.69 3,500 2,000

07303 5204D COMP SOFTWARE MS 10,043 17,560 12,903 - 13,674.45 17,096.17 310.00 4,500 6,300 07303 5204E COMP SOFTWARE HS 8,526 18,531 15,741 1,795 18,407.60 25.47 17,844.48 5,500 9,000 07303 5204F COMP SOFTWARE SYSTEM 69,213 95,274 71,371 621 67,997.71 108,978.36 130,000 121,000 07303 5204O COMP SOFT H S LIBRARY 665 1498.03 675 0 2222.12 54.97 2,325.00 6,000 6,000 07303 5204W COMP SOFTWARE MS LIB 600 693.39 1599.13 0 695.00 715.00 5,000 5,000 07303 5204Z MILL POND SOFTWARE 6,761 12,350 12,337 - 9,589.36 11,284.82 7,000 15,500 07304 5203A COMP MAINT FALES 1,203 3,556 1,754 - 3,475.16 4,000.00 1,000 1,000 07304 5203B COMP MAINT HASTINGS 1,213 2,866 2,052 - 2,430.27 5,929.26 1,500 1,000 07304 5203C COMP MAINT ARMSTRONG 1,403 2,098 1,978 - 779.70 4,000.00 1,000 1,000 07304 5203D COMP MAINT MS 4,668 3,923 5,526 - 3,962.00 5,000.00 1,500 2,000 07304 5203E COMP MAINT HS 5,507 6,264 7,707 - 8,207.67 3,055.56 2,500 3,000 07304 5203F COMP MAINT SYSTEM 11,233 12,723 12,565 4,864 18,520.06 96.16 21,420.46 5,854.54 99,000 54,000 07304 5203G COMP MAINT MILL POND 1,408 4,381 2,358 - 3,458.63 4,309.29 2,000 2,000 07305 5206A COMP HARDWARE FAL - - - - - - 40,000 30,250 07305 5206B COMP HARDWARE HAS - - - - - - 56,500 30,250 07305 5206C COMP HARDWARE ARM - - - - - - 46,000 30,250 07305 5206D COMP HARDWARE MS - - - - - - 1,200 92,000 07305 5206E COMP HARDWARE HS - - - - - - 480.00 - 76,000 61,000 07305 5206F COMP HARDWARE SYS - - - - - - 112,206.47 5,345.13 94,000 66,000 07305 5206G COMP HARDWARE MIL - - - - - - 5,127.00 75,000 180,000 09304 5209 SYS AV COORD TRAVEL 0.00 288.04 397.39 300.00 500 500 09314 5205 SYS ASSISTIVE TECH 7,450.47 12,327.97 1,991.45 5,000.00 10,000 20,000

TOTAL 464,058 592,384 469,834 61,090 537,987 250,914.01 784,816.86 44,915.65 722,700 790,050

Computer hardware and equipment are now in these

accounts. Networking, server, and storage hardware and equipment

are in the System account.

TECHNOLOGYFY17 BUDGET

Until FY16, the Supplies lines held computer hardware and other

equipment budgets

1:1 Insurance and scanning software added

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2016-2017 Update

HIGHLIGHTS:

· ACCELERATED THE TEACHER LAPTOP PROGRAM · ACCELERATED THE STUDENT 1:1 PROGRAMS BY LEASING · ADDED ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION TO THE STUDENT 1:1 PROGRAMS · ADDED PLANNING FOR NEW HR AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Our Strategic Priorities: 1. Teaching & Learning

a. Anchor the technology innovations of WPS with a shared understanding of “Digital Citizenship”. b. Implement 1:1 devices in grades 4-12. c. Provide developmentally appropriate technology tools for grades PK-3. d. Update computer labs to meet needs of changing curriculum. e. Ensure adequate technical support is available in all six schools and at Forbes Administration. f. Provide technologies to support high level preparation and instruction in all instructional settings. g. Provide professional development to all teachers to ensure they are proficient at teaching students how to use

today’s technology tools to learn, research, organize, make, communicate, demonstrate, collaborate, connect, and innovate.

2. Facilities a. Complete wireless installation in all 6 schools.

3. Communication Management & Organization a. Fully develop website and maintain with current updates. b. Leverage PowerSchool to increase parent and student access to schedules, attendance, demographic data, and

general information on district and school information. c. Design and develop systems and automated processes that improve the delivery of data and flow of information. d. Achieve organizational improvements to workflow at Forbes to eliminate repetition of work and to improve service.

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ATHLETICS

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PHILOSOPHY

The Interscholastic Athletic Program at Westborough High School is committed to the Mission Statement of Westborough High School, which states:

The mission of Westborough High School is to provide a safe learning environment in which all students are:

• Respected and valued

• Challenged to excel

• Taught to view learning as a lifelong activity

• Guided to make responsible choices and to develop the foundations for an enriched life

• Encouraged to become informed and active citizens

Athletics are an extension of the school day. Our coaches are charged with the responsibility to teach the values of accepting success graciously, accountability, citizenship, sportsmanship, confidence, tolerance, handling disappointment, leadership, organizational skills, participation within the rules, performing under pressure, persistence, work ethic, physical well-being, responsibility, sacrifice, self-discipline, social skills, striving towards excellence, taking instruction and teamwork. The athletic program strives to have all student athletes’ play with “poise and class”. This should be a very important part of the instruction that takes place at each practice session and game. Tryouts are open to all students, providing they are in good standing academically, are good school citizens and are physically fit to participate. Participation in the program is a privilege, which students can earn by maintaining these standards.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· SEE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 0.8 ATHLETIC TRAINER · 1.0 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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PROPOSED



EXPENDEDYTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES


06314 5229A ATHLETICS - H S EQUIP & SUPPLIES 111,351 111,708 3,813 124,693 21,021 114,351 30,213 129,400 129,400

*Uniforms, balls, goals, nets, dues,entries, field maintenance,

overall facility equipment and maintenance, race passes, rental of

facility use00308 5121 COACHES STIPENDS 253,918.04 272,303.08 - 268,215 - 266,369 278,010 270,000 Used to pay all coaches HS and GMS21800 5200 HS EQUIP & SUPPLIES 18,088.24 1,412.00 - - - 3,130 AED Batteries, Score Board21800 5200 TRANSPORTATION - - - - - - 22200 5200 TRANSPORTATION 49,781.00 54,147.70 50,852 51,860.52 50,000 50,000 Bus expenses to away contests. New Bus Contract

22200 5200 INSURANCE 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 5,000 5,000 Student Accident Coverage22200 5200 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 9,824.00 Fence/Netting21800 5200 RENTAL/ENTRANCE FEES - 4,492.00 - - 4,518.00 - 4,500 Thanksgiving game share w/Algonquin

22200 5200 RENTAL/ENTRANCE FEES 3,500.00 4,274.51 17,938 4,160.50 11,630 11,630 Rental of Northstar, Westboro Swim/Tennis, Clark U Pool, Ski Ward. Some

from acct 06314.

22200 5200 GAME OFFICIALS 47,459.00 52,803.19 24,453 42,733.50 40,000 40,000 Officials used at all contests. Based on

MIAA approved pay scale.

22200 5200 POLICE DETAIL 10,778.00 9,159.96 6,717.00 6,533.71 9,000 9,000 Police detail for FB, Bball, and MIAA

tournament contests.TOTAL 499,875 515,301 3,813 492,868 21,021 500,350 523,040 522,660

ATHLETICSFY17 BUDGET

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New Requests: In 2016-17 the WHS Athletics Department will be focused on maintaining the quality programs we have established over the years while looking for ways to plan for and fund a stadium renovation project. Due to the enormity of that project we will not be requesting any new staff or major changes to our budget; however we will continue to make repairs or needed improvements to all of our facilities on an as needed basis. Many of the necessary improvements will be a combined effort with the Department of Buildings and Grounds. Included in the list are:

- Repairs to the counter, sink, and cabinets in the athletic training room - A gate that can be used to block off the access road at WHS during spring events - A well-developed maintenance plan for our grass fields including the baseball and softball fields - Cement pads for the bleachers at the tennis courts and softball field at WHS The numbers of programs and participants have remained relatively constant over the last 5 years in relation to our enrollment.

During the 2014-15 academic year we had over 950 high school students and 480 middle school programs access our interscholastic and intramural programs. During the 2015-17 school years we will look closely at our high school and middle school programs to ensure that all of our students are represented in the sports and programs we offer. In the coming years I foresee a need to potentially add teams/programs that will fulfill the interests of all of our students. These programs could come to fruition in the shape of clubs, intramurals, or interscholastic programs. Existing Staff: Our current staff includes the contracted coaching stipends and our certified athletics trainer. There are no changes other than the contracted increases. Highlights: Year in and year out there are so many highlights in our athletics program that there is just not enough time or space to list them all. Here are a few:

- High School- 950 athletes, 26 programs, 46 teams, over 55 coaches - Middle School- 480 participants, 5 interscholastic teams, 3 intramural programs - Our kids and coaches continue to represent our community in really positive ways.

o Community service initiatives- Rangers Give Back, Dig Pink, Rec Dept. Volunteers, Rangers For A Cure, Food Drives o Our teams continue to have incredible amounts of competitive success including 8 Mid Wach League Championships,

3 Sectional Semi-Finalists, 1 Sectional Champions (State Finalist) In addition to these accomplishments, the athletics department successfully continues to host the ever-popular “Week of Lights” athletics events every other fall (even years) and the WHS Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on alternating years (odd years). These events serve to unify our community and athletics’ programs.

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE

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Per M.G.L. Part I, Title XII, Chapter 71, Section 37

The school committee in each city and town and each regional school district shall have the power to select and to terminate the superintendent, shall review and approve budgets for public education in the district, and shall establish educational goals and policies for the schools in the district consistent with the requirements of law and statewide goals and standards established by the board of education. The school committee in each city, town and regional school district may select a superintendent jointly with other school committees and the superintendent shall serve as the superintendent of all of the districts that selected him. (MGL Part I, Title XII, Chapter 71, Section 37.) School committees of cities and towns and regional district school committees may accept grants or gifts for educational purposes from federal, state, county and municipal governments or agencies thereof, charitable foundations and private corporations and disburse the same for such purposes. Any amounts so received by a school committee of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account, and expended by said school committee without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four. Any amounts so received by a regional district school committee shall be deposited with the treasurer of such regional school district and held as a separate account and expended by said committee. The school committee of a city or town may employ legal counsel in connection with collective bargaining with employee organizations for school employees, and may expend money therefor from the funds appropriated by said city or town for school purposes provided, however, that no such money shall be expended in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars without the prior approval of the mayor, the city manager in a city having Plan D or Plan E form of government, or the board of selectmen. Said legal counsel shall not be subject to the provisions of section nine A of chapter thirty or the provisions of chapter thirty-one. The school committee of a city or town may employ legal counsel for the general purposes of the committee and may expend money therefor from the funds appropriated by said city or town for school purposes. Said legal counsel shall not be subject to the provisions of section nine A of chapter thirty or the provisions of chapter thirty-one.

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The Westborough School Committee is elected by the town’s voters to oversee the education of the children of Westborough. During the school year, the committee meets twice a month on Wednesdays in the Forbes Municipal Building, second floor conference room #23, to review programs and procedures, establish goals for the school system, and develop and monitor the budget process. Community members are encouraged to attend our meetings or watch the proceedings live on Charter channel 192 or Verizon channel 28. Meeting agendas are posted in advance in the Town Hall, the Westborough Public Library, the school administration’s central office and all school buildings, and are also available online at www.westboroughk12.org.

The School Committee has the dual responsibility for implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education and local citizens' expectations for the education of the community's youth. It also has an obligation to determine and assess the citizens' desires. When citizens elect delegates to represent them in the conduct of public education, their representatives have the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility.

The School Committee therefore affirms and declares its intent to:

1. Maintain two-way communications with its citizens. The public will be kept informed of the progress and problems of the school system, and citizens will be urged to bring their aspirations and feelings about their public schools to the attention of the Committee, which they have chosen to represent in the management of public education.

2. Establish policies and make decisions on the basis of declared educational philosophy, laws and goals. The School Committee will act as a truly representative body for members of the community in matters involving public education. The Committee recognizes that ultimate responsibility for public education rests with the state, but that individual school committees have been assigned specific authority through state law. The Committee will not relinquish any of this authority as it believes that decision-making control over the students’ learning should be in the hands of local citizens.

http://www.westboroughk12.org/

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School Committee Goals

1. Support the implementation and assessment of the district’s Long Range Strategic Plan.

2. Develop a school budget guided by academic excellence and emotional well-being for all students and the

financial ability of the Town of Westborough.

3. Remain attentive to student enrollment growth and appropriate space planning, while maintaining

transparency and collaboration with other town boards and the community at large.

4. Provide responsive and pertinent communication to state and local government officials, school staff and

families, and the Westborough community to promote trust and collaboration.

5. Use technology efficiently and effectively, including transferring all communication to Google Platform.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· .25 SCHOOL COMMITTEE SECRETARY

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PROPOSED


ORG OBJACCOUNT

DESCRIPTIONYTD

EXPENDED YTD

EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDED

ENCUMBRANCES

YTD EXPENDE

D ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

09301 5201 SCH COM PUBLICATIONS 0.00 950.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,399 1,540 - 1,000 MASC09301 5217 SCH COM DUES/FEES 5,731.00 5,383.00 0.00 6,235.00 0.00 6,974 - 6,000 6,500 MASC dues, MASS09301 5219 SCH COM LEGAL 26,079.47 29,508.96 0.00 90,321.73 0.00 36,496 - 37,500 40,000 09301 5223 SCH COMM GENERAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33,404 - 1,500 Retreat

TOTAL 31,810.47 35,841.96 0.00 96,556.73 0.00 78,272 1,540 43,500 49,000 5,500

SCHOOL COMMITTEEFY17 BUDGET

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TRANSPORTATION

Westborough Public Schools

The major purpose of the school system's transportation services is to aid students in getting to and from school in an efficient, safe, and economical manner.

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The school system will contract for transportation services. The School Committee will award contracts on a competitive bid basis. Bus contractors and taxi contractors, who will be held responsible for the safe operation of school buses, will comply with all applicable state laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

1. Specifications for school bus design and equipment

2. Inspection of buses

3. Qualifications and examinations of bus drivers

4. Driving regulations

5. Small vehicle requirements, if applicable

6. Insurance coverage

7. Adherence to local regulations and directives as specified in bid contracts

The Superintendent, working with the bus contractor and other appropriate administrators, will be responsible for establishing bus schedules, routes, stops, and all other matters relative to the transportation program.

LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 40:5; 71:7A, B and C; 71:37D; 71:48A; 71:68; 71:71A; 71B:4; 71B:5; 71B:8; 74:8A; 76:1; 76:12B; 76:14

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/40-5.htm

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71-7a.htm

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71-7b.htm

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71-7c.htm

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71-37d.htm




http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/71B-4.htm





http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/76-12b.htm


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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 0.5 SECRETARY

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FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDEDYTD EXPENDEDENCUMBRYTD EXPENDENCUMYTD EXPENDENCUMBRA BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS09308 5209A TRANS FALES 112,245.59 102,074.71 103,459 103,649 134,938 117,396 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209B TRANS HASTINGS 112,245.59 103,063.37 111,921 103,384 145,975 117,095 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209C TRANS ARMSTRONG 112,245.59 103,131.35 113,960 100,732 148,635 114,092 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209D TRANS MS 186,765.59 167,945.53 176,159 168,418 229,758 190,754 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209E TRANS HS 238,086.50 230,723.57 266,260 288,922 347,274 327,241 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209F TRANS IN TOWN SPEC 256,826.23 309,581.03 322,350 342,737 355,352 406,363 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209G TRANS OUT OF TOWN SPEC 836,169.50 717,777.83 605.23 445,127 498,998 97,521 675,600 614,549 Adjusted for new contract09308 5209H TRANSPORTATION MILL POND 202,287.34 332,173.75 342,067 254,859 446,147 288,660 Adjusted for new contract

TOTAL ########### 2,066,471.14 605.23 1,881,304 - 1,861,699 97,521 2,483,679 2,176,150

TRANSPORTATIONFY17 BUDGET

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2016-2017 Update

The School District went to bid in Fiscal Year 15 for a five year Regular, Special Education, and Field Trip/Athletic Transportation contract,

awarding the bid to First Student Transportation based upon the first year cost (FY16) as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. That

FY16 cost was adjusted for FY17 (and will be done annually for each subsequent year) based upon the calculated Cost of Living index, as

determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, the cost of fuel (diesel and gasoline) was adjusted to reflect a semiannual adjustment

as per the terms of the contract. This methodology allowed the School District to share the future economic conditions with FST because FST

was not required to forecast future economic conditions in order to protect their cost by building the “worst case scenario” into the first year

fixed prices. This methodology has proven to be mutually beneficial to both FST and the School District.

In addition, the contract specifications require that FST work with the School District relative to minimizing the number of vehicles required to

provide safe and efficient transportation services. The contract specifications also include language which would give the District more

opportunity to revise the number and type of buses utilized in order to increase efficiency as the School District needs or schedules change. The

contract included a combination 24, 71, and 77 passenger buses for a total of twenty-five vehicles. The total for FY17 included an increase in two

additional seventy-seven passenger buses to accommodate the anticipated enrollment growth in the district.

Special Education Transportation: Program improvements and expansion of our internal programs continue to bring students back to the

district from out-of-district placements. In addition, more students are moving into Westborough for our programs causing an increased

need. The result of our success was that since securing services with the Assabet Valley Educational Collaborative (AVC), there had been such a

marked decrease in costs. In the past, prior to joining the collaborative, our costs were driven primarily by providers. In conjunction with the

Out-of-District Special Education Transportation provided by AVC we have contracted with First Student Transportation to provide our In-District

Special Education Transportation. Today, costs are being driven by an increased number of in-district riders and the number of vans they

need. The AVC and First Student continue to provide us with competitive pricing and improved services. The decrease cost of $10,040 is made

of scheduled contract rates increases for the AVC and rate decreases for First Student. The net decrease also reflects a decrease in the number

of students being transported Out-of-District and an increase with the number of students being transported In-District. The projection for FY17

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budget was built on the basis of known students, plus 5 additional in-district and out-of-district students needing transportation. The district

transported approximately 29 students Out-of-District and 82 In-District.

Regular Transportation: The Transportation program provides for child-friendly “mass” transit in the form of yellow school buses. The

Transportation Program provides yellow school bus transportation to school for students who live over two miles from school who are in grades

PreK through 6. Although not required to transport students who live two miles or more in grades 7 through 12 the district transports those

students who desire to ride the buses. On any given day FST transported approximately 3,400 students on a three tier routing schedule. Because

contract prices came in lower than anticipated on the bid mentioned in the aforementioned paragraph, the School District was able to decrease

the Regular Transportation by $297,490 for the FY17 Budget.

McKinney-Vento Transportation: The McKinney Vento Act requires the district to provide transportation to homeless students. If the homeless

student continues to live in the area served by the district in which the school of origin is located, that district must provide or arrange for the

student’s transportation to or from the school of origin. If the homeless student continues his or her education in the school of origin but begins

living in an area served by another district, the district of origin and the district in which the homeless student is living must agree upon a

method to apportion the responsibility and costs for providing the student with transportation to and from the school of origin. If the districts

cannot agree upon a method, the responsibility and costs for transportation are to be shared equally. Budgeting for homeless transportation is

extremely difficult. Students may only need transportation for up to 90 days or for more than a year until they are assigned or find permanent

housing. In FY16, Westborough had less than a handful of homeless students. The district anticipated this trend and had built the assumption in

the FY17 Regular Transportation Budget.

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FACILITIES

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The School Committee's most important function is to provide for the education of students, and it recognizes that the education of students is dependent upon many factors, including a proper physical environment that is safe, clean, sanitary, and as comfortable and convenient as the facilities will permit or the use requires.

The supervision over the care and safekeeping of property used by the school department will be the general responsibility of the Superintendent. He/she will work with other town departments, as necessary, to develop a comprehensive and well-defined plan for the proper maintenance, cleanliness, and safekeeping of all school buildings and grounds to ensure that each school is equally well maintained, equipped, and staffed.

The Superintendent will establish procedures and employ such means as may be necessary to provide accurate information in regard to the nature, condition, location, and value of all property used by the school department; to safeguard the property against loss, damage, or undue depreciation; to recover and restore to usefulness any property that may be lost, stolen or damaged; and to do all things necessary to ensure the proper maintenance, cleanliness, and safekeeping of school property.

Within the separate schools, the building administrator will be responsible for proper care, maintenance, and cleanliness of buildings, equipment and grounds.

Every new school which is to be constructed and every addition to an existing school or program for modernization of an existing school shall be designed or planned so as to ensure that the educational opportunities to be offered within that school following its construction, expansion or reconstruction will be available equally to all students thereof without regard to the race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national origin of any such student.

The goal of each school shall be to provide males and females with equal facilities and conveniences within a school which are separated for reasons of privacy, e.g. showers, locker rooms, changing rooms, toilets and lavatories. Any school to be constructed shall make such provision and any plan for the expansion or modernization of an existing school shall include whatever provision is necessary in order to achieve compliance with 603 CMR 26.07.

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NEW REQUESTS:

· NONE

DEFERRED:

· NONE

EXISTING STAFF:

· 0.5 SECRETARY · 31.0 BUILDING CUSTODIAN · 1.0 GROUNDS CUSTODIAN · 7.0 MAINTENANCE MECHANICS · 1.0 CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR · 1.0 DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

HIGHLIGHTS:

· GIBBONS MIDDLE SCHOOL REPAIR PROJECT o REPLACE OUTDATED AND/OR OUT OF CODE BUILDING SYSTEMS o IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM o EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OF THE BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 50 YEARS

· MODULAR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS · MILL POND MASONRY

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2016-2017 Update

PROPOSED

FY12 FY13 FY13 FY14 FY14 FY15 FY15 FY16 FY17 ORG OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION YTD EXPENDED YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANC BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS

09310 5211A ELECTRICITY FALES 44,424.26 34,998.07 29,130.44 0.00 30,166.04 - 32,647 30,422 COMM EDUC OFFSET 2,35309310 5211B ELECTRICITY HASTINGS 134,981.52 115,148.74 101,246.32 0.00 94,361.02 - 102,647 100,532 COMM EDUC OFFSET 7,35309310 5211C ELECTRICITY ARMSTRONG 56,944.13 54,276.78 40,630.02 0.00 44,747.06 - 41,765 45,265 COMM EDUC OFFSET 3,23509310 5211D ELECTRICITY MS 96,848.55 79,729.45 68,823.61 0.00 70,341.03 - 70,000 70,910 COMM EDUC OFFSET 5,00009310 5211E ELECTRICITY HS 385,911.87 401,082.18 262,997.07 0.00 240,523.84 - 301,765 292,480 COMM EDUC OFFSET 23,23509310 5211F ELECTRICITY MILL POND 165,278.52 145,679.26 134,477.21 0.00 139,605.96 - 141,177 136,376 COMM EDUC OFFSET 8,82409310 5211N NET METERING CREDITS (30,030.05) - SOLAR CREDIT09310 5213A FUEL FALES 22,686.12 20,298.86 2,036.86 27,400.76 0.00 22,915.43 - 20,614 21,185 COMM EDUC OFFSET 3,35309310 5213B FUEL HASTINGS 3,983.38 51.54 54 COMM EDUC OFFSET 909310 5213C FUEL ARMSTRONG 25,447.80 22,835.00 2,294.33 30,291.94 0.00 47,534.99 5,082.38 24,737 36,048 COMM EDUC OFFSET 5,70609310 5213D FUEL MS 40,994.46 39,612.98 2,036.98 52,405.42 0.00 59,148.17 3,301.13 41,228 71,250 COMM EDUC OFFSET 11,27809310 5213E FUEL HS 67,212.77 70,655.90 3,082.21 84,305.66 0.00 75,751.74 - 69,263 75,164 COMM EDUC OFFSET 11,89809310 5213F FUEL MILL POND 35,586.82 34,645.53 4,862.30 54,992.78 0.00 42,870.48 - 32,158 48,993 COMM EDUC OFFSET 7,75509310 5215A TELEPHONE FALES 6,072.10 639.83 469.09 2,248.85 0.00 1,497.81 600.00 1,252 1,652 COMM EDUC OFFSET 28309310 5215B TELEPHONE HASTINGS 1,925.84 577.18 587.63 1,847.90 0.00 1,551.23 600.00 1,001 1,507 COMM EDUC OFFSET 25809310 5215C TELEPHONE ARMSTRONG 1,991.79 585.50 571.89 2,492.08 0.00 1,497.71 600.00 1,252 1,695 COMM EDUC OFFSET 29009310 5215D TELEPHONE MS 2,629.36 1,493.34 433.45 2,340.30 0.00 3,765.90 600.00 1,669 2,804 COMM EDUC OFFSET 48109310 5215E TELEPHONE HS 6,188.52 1,647.02 243.11 5,971.97 0.00 3,158.78 600.00 3,338 3,842 COMM EDUC OFFSET 65809310 5215F TELEPHONE SYSTEM 13,391.22 10,837.96 1,166.86 13,617.70 0.00 17,196.01 - 14,185 15,580 COMM EDUC OFFSET 2,67009310 5215G TELEPHONE MILL POND 4,531.07 1,031.48 219.43 3,011.33 0.00 1,853.88 600.00 2,503 2,091 COMM EDUC OFFSET 35909311 5202 GROUNDS SERVICES 104,633.95 96,919.56 17,941.04 63,855.69 2,835.00 87,340.72 13,018.73 115,000 115,000 MOWING CONTRACT, ETC09311 5202A CUSTODIAL SUPPLY FALES 10,002.44 13,339.95 2,545.83 15,620.03 577.92 19,277.40 625.68 21,000 21,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

09311 5202B CUSTODIAL SUPPLY HASTINGS 12,676.87 13,082.80 4,562.16 15,669.50 280.00 15,451.10 400.00 17,000 17,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

09311 5202C CUSTODIAL SUPPLY ARMSTRG 15,568.08 12,007.93 13,280.84 0.00 13,032.92 - 16,000 16,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

09311 5202D CUSTODIAL SUPPLY MS 19,135.41 17,744.17 7,235.14 19,136.99 3,739.94 26,771.04 782.53 29,000 29,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

09311 5202E CUSTODIAL SUPPLY HS 37,069.42 35,378.91 13.77 50,364.70 0.00 36,093.73 19,272.52 39,000 39,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

09311 5202F MILL POND CUST SUPPLY 25,881.42 23,318.74 1,686.85 28,254.55 10,030.39 25,957.77 3,461.28 33,000 33,000 CONTRACT PAPER GOODS, CLEANING PRODUCTS & SUPPL,

NEW NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 27,000 SERVICES OF ENGINEERS,ARCHITECTS,CONSULANTS

NEW NEW EQUIPMENT 20,000 NEW OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT09311 5203 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 22,965.13 21,760.66 1,350.43 25,326.16 2,317.49 124,032.06 - 37,000 37,000 INCR FOR AUTOSCRUBBER MOTOR REPAIRS09311 5203A BLDG MAINT FALES 59,212.72 32,919.72 42,526.11 76,602.11 55,623.49 69,420.33 18,077.00 84,944 90,000 ROOF DRAINAGE REPAIRS09311 5203B BLDG MAINT HASTINGS 37,191.49 43,666.10 44,108.27 47,438.72 25,510.81 38,749.73 825.06 80,225 87,500 RENOVATE HVAC SYSTEMS09311 5203C BLDG MAINT ARMSTRONG 46,320.57 54,373.94 18,420.83 30,771.42 46,282.33 41,197.91 20,145.00 86,831 87,000 REPLACE HVAC PHENUMATIC W/ELECTRIC09311 5203D BLDG MAINT MS 81,215.27 103,741.64 31,124.13 78,831.64 462.00 79,821.77 - 141,573 75,000 MAINTAINS REPAIRS DURNING RENOVATION09311 5203E BLDG MAINT HS 87,076.03 125,658.74 27,677.49 130,443.83 28,620.11 105,964.25 22,185.72 165,169 170,000 OSHA REQUIRED PLANKING REPAIRS09311 5203F MILL POND MAINTENANCE 84,548.93 45,053.65 38,533.93 64,826.53 33,940.61 81,806.81 14,629.76 113,258 123,000 FUNDING FOR GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT09311 5242A TRASH REMOVAL FALES 4,129.11 585.47 416.00 4,314.37 0.00 1,348.37 500.00 3,682 1,957 COMM EDUC OFFSET 1,96309311 5242B TRASH REMOVAL HASTINGS 4,405.23 555.11 416.00 4,209.82 0.00 2,017.36 500.00 3,636 1,997 COMM EDUC OFFSET 2,00309311 5242C TRASH REMOVAL ARMSTRONG 3,786.34 454.48 416.00 3,417.60 0.00 1,432.11 500.00 3,136 1,722 COMM EDUC OFFSET 1,72809311 5242D TRASH REMOVAL MS 4,986.33 1,620.59 416.00 5,262.27 0.00 1,643.07 500.00 3,727 2,496 COMM EDUC OFFSET 2,50409311 5242E TRASH REMOVAL HS 9,493.33 4,257.69 416.00 6,752.36 0.00 752.63 500.00 3,500 3,787 COMM EDUC OFFSET 3,79809311 5242F MILL POND TRASH 5,484.74 2,487.98 420.00 6,647.88 0.00 2,865.06 500.00 5,318 2,995 COMM EDUC OFFSET 3,00509311 5246 VEHICLE MAINT/TRAVEL 11,514.62 14,093.36 30,380.65 0.00 10,461.59 150.00 16,500 13,000 MAINT. & MILEAGE REIMBURSEMT(MAINT)09313 5205 SYS EQUIP LEASE 1,051.20 9,878.20 8,694.52 0.00 9,093.25 - 8,695 12,676 COPIER LEASES

TOTAL 1,805,378.73 1,708,725.99 258,230.12 1,648,333.54 210,220.09 1,662,988.01 128,557 1,930,395 1,984,980 54,585

FACILITIESFY17 BUDGET

-12874 Solar Credit

-6150 Solar Credit

-16810 Solar Credit

Orig Request $45K

Orig Request $30K

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There will be a new account set up for equipment requests, as some items need to be replaced.

Custodial Equipment Replace with:2 20” Power-flite floor machines $3,000 2 17” floor machines3 Floor drying machines $1,000 2 machines 1 NEW2 Electric pressure washers $1,500 2 pressure washers1 Auto Scrubber $8,500 1 Auto Scrubber

SUB TOTAL $14,000Building & Grounds Equipment2 Ariens Snow Blowers (1 Cub Cadet, 1 Sears) $4,200 ReplacingVentrac V-plow $2,500 NewVentrac aerator $2,000 NewVentrac mower $3,700 New

SUB TOTAL $12,400Maint. Mechanics ToolsHammer Drill, Cordless tools, 7" Grinder, etc. $2,000 Replace & NewGrounds Keeper tools Chainsaw (Replacing), Cordless Grass Trimmer (new) 1,000$ Replace & New

SUB TOTAL $3,000

NEW ACCOUNT 'EQUIPMENT' TOTAL $29,400

Facilities Equipment Needs FY17

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School Obj Code Description AmountArmstrong 5203C Replace HVAC controls $25,000.00Armstrong 5203C Resurface gym floor $17,432.00Armstrong 5203C Repairs tio driveways and parking lots $20,000.00Fales 5203A Bathroom fixture/faucet replacement $7,000.00Fales 5203A Replace HVAC controls $10,500.00Fales 5203A Paint classrooms, gym storage, lower hallways $15,000.00Fales 5203A Crack seal playground $8,000.00Fales 5203A Clear downspouts drains (underground) $8,000.00Gibbons 5203D Replace HVAC controls $5,000.00Gibbons 5203D Engineering study to renovate field house $7,000.00Hastings 5203B Replace exterior doors entrances (2) $15,000.00Hastings 5203B Replace HVAC controls $10,000.00Hastings 5203B Re-wire emergency generator to include pump system and kitchen coolers $10,000.00High School 5203E Repair concrete stairs front $15,500.00High School 5203E Replace HVAC controls $16,500.00High School 5203E Replace carpet in Main/Guidance office $20,000.00High School 5203E Renovate ahtletic trainer's office $7,000.00High School 5203E Security gates for access road $15,000.00Mill Pond 5203F Repairs to roof gutters $9,000.00Mill Pond 5203F Add addition parking to main parking lot $20,000.00Mill Pond 5203F Replace HVAC controls in classroom $15,000.00

TOTAL $275,932.00

FY17 FACILITIES PROJECTS BUDGET

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GRANTS & REVOLVING ACCOUNTS Federal and state grants, gifts, and donations to the School Committee shall be processed as specified by statute and donor requirements. LEGAL REF.: M.G.L, Ch. 40 §3;

Ch. 44, § 53, 53A, 53E 1/2.; Ch. 71, §17A, 26C, 37A, 47, 71, 71E, 71F; Ch. 548 of the Acts if 1948.

Revolving Funds – (No appropriation needed) Receipts from a specific revenue source that are accounted for separately from the general fund and may be spent without appropriation to support the activity, program or service that generated the revenue. Revolving Fund accounts shall be under the direct control of the School Committee, which delegates the power to the Superintendent and/or School Business Administrator to authorize expenditures from them without further appropriation by the Town. Expenses from must be related to the purpose of the accounts’ original intentions.

· 22200 - Activity Fee - The revenue comes from user fees collected for fine arts and athletic participation, gifts and donations. Resources from the Revolving Fund are used to pay for officials, security, transportation, and equipment.

· 21800 - Athletic Gate - The revenue gate receipts helps pay for coaches’ salaries, transportation, trainer costs, and game

entrance fees.

· 23300 - Music - Revenues in this account come from parent and community donations; admission charges from school concerts, drama performances and concerts involving guest artists, and specific departmental concerts involving curricular groups. These accounts are currently used to augment the curriculum initiatives within the Fine Performing Arts. Funding is used to bring in guest artists and clinicians, purchase instruments and accessories, do repairs on instruments and equipment not provided for in the operating budget, all of which have a direct and positive impact on students.

· 22600-23100 - Student Activity Agency - In accordance with MGL Chapter 71, Section 47 (as amended by Chapter 66 of

the acts of 1996) school principals may receive monies in connection with the conduct of various student activities and

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must deposit said monies with the Town Treasurer. The Town Treasurer shall maintain an interest bearing account for each school referred to as the “Student Activity Agency Account” All monies collected through student activities must be deposited to this account. These accounts will be audited internally on an annual basis, and externally every three years.

Each Principal may maintain a checking account for the purpose of paying expenditures in conjunction and associated with School Committee authorized student activities. Deposits into each checking account shall be made from each school’s Student Activity Agency Account to the extent monies are available in said account.

46300 ‐ Community Education ‐ The Westborough Community Education Extended Day Program is a tuition supported self‐sustaining program run under the supervision of the Westborough Public Schools. Revenue generated from Westborough Community Education run programs offsets overhead expenses in the Westborough School District’s General Fund.

46700 ‐ Student AP/PSAT Exams – Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Program funding is used to provide required tests

for students to be allowed to take the AP exam associated with their particular AP course. The funding helps to cover the cost of purchasing the exams and score reports and other expenses. The exams could potentially earn them college credit hours from the post‐secondary institution of choice. The PSAT helps students become college ready by assessing and providing students’ detailed feedback on critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills and an excellent practice tool for the SAT.

26700 ‐ Tuition / Preschool ‐ Offsets the cost of program staff, supplies, and materials for special education and regular

education services for ages 2 years & 9 months to Kindergarten entry age in an integrated classroom setting. The preschool program is designed to promote a child’s cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional development through an integrated approach to learning.

26900 ‐ Tuition / Kindergarten ‐ Kindergarten offers a wide range of activities that help children grow intellectually,

socially, physically, and emotionally. The kindergarten curriculum includes language and literacy, math, science, social studies, and the arts. The district offers full day and half day options. Tuition received offset the cost of salaries, benefits associated with the salaries, materials and supplies directly attributable to the Kindergarten Program.

22500 ‐ Tuition / Summer School ‐ The Summer Program is an enriching educational experience that affords numerous

opportunities for academic growth and creative expression. English, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics courses are

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designed to allow students to make up or to review work that was not successfully completed or that proved challenging during the regular school year.

Revenue received is expended for salaries, supplies, materials, and equipment replacement for the direct services of the program. Generally, the majority of the expenses are applied to cover salaries of staff/teachers that run the program.

At least once every twelve months, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team is required to consider the need of an eligible special education student for extended year services (ESY). An extended school year program may be identified as necessary if the student has demonstrated or is likely to demonstrate substantial regression in his/her learning and/or substantial difficulty in relearning such skills if an extended program is not provided. The extended year program is typically a five (5) week in-district summer program and is staffed by special educators and related service providers. The district is required by law to cover expenses under these cases. Most of these expenses are expended from the general fund account.

· 26400 - Facility Usage - Fees for the use of space may be deposited into a revolving fund and spent without appropriation by the school committee. The rental fees are deposited in a separate account and can be spent without appropriation by the school committee for the upkeep of the facility, including the payment of custodians. The cost of any additional benefits, such as additional health or pension benefits, that might accrue as a result of the maintenance services should be paid from the revolving, not the general fund.

o A municipality may pay for any normal expenses associated with keeping a rented school building ready for use, including custodial costs, utilities, repairs and other costs attributable to keeping the building in an operational condition, from the rental fees that are deposited in a separate fund under G.L. Ch. 40 §3. Receipts from the rental of school buildings may be spent with-out appropriation under G.L. Ch. 40 §3 to pay all utility bills attributable to school buildings that are partially rented.

· 24500 - Professional Development/Continuing Education – Revenue in the form of tuition is received from individuals to

participate in district run workshops, seminars, courses. Professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning opportunities situated in practice. There are a variety of approaches to professional development, including consultation, coaching, and communities of practice, lesson study, mentoring, reflective supervision and technical assistance. The funding offsets some of the costs to run the professional development such as, the instructor, textbooks, and facility rental.

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· 26500 - School Choice - School choice tuition is intended to cover any additional out-of-pocket expenses associated with students who are enrolled under the choice program and to provide a financial incentive to encourage districts to participate in the program. Therefore, allowable expenditures include any expenditure for staff, materials, equipment, or services that directly enhance the quality of a district's educational programs and benefit students who currently attend a district's schools.

o If a school committee does not need to spend tuition revenues on direct services for education, it may use those

revenues for other expenditures that enhance current educational programs for students. For example, in such limited circumstances, it may be appropriate to use tuition revenues for the construction or renovation of a science or computer laboratory. Because the school choice statute requires the school committee to spend the tuition revenues, the committee may not transfer these funds to another municipal department for purposes unrelated to education. Additionally, local school committees may not transfer funds for the payment of debt service, even if the debts were incurred by the municipality for a school-related capital expenditure, as such expenditures are not within the scope of the school committee's power or authority.

· Acts of 1948, c.548 … A school committee of any town may establish, maintain, operate and expand a school lunch

program for the pupils in any school building under the jurisdiction of said committee, may make all contracts necessary to provide material, personnel and equipment needed…

o 22000 - School Lunch – Accounts for School Food Service activities of preparing and serving food to students and staff for lunch and special events. The program focuses on providing nutritionally adequate, attractive, and moderately priced meals. Revenue is deposited by the School Department. There is Point of Sale system to remove cash from our schools and improve the reporting of sales for meals and a la carte items. Use of funds is limited to compensation for employees, contracted services and payment for equipment and materials to run the program. It does not include funds for major maintenance or kitchen renovations.

§ Under the acts of 1948, chapter 548, the School Committee may operate or provide for the

operation of school food service programs in schools under their jurisdiction. The School Committee through this act may receive disbursements from federal sources to support the School Lunch Program in addition to charge for meals. Funds are kept in a separate account and expended by the School Committee without appropriation. The Bureau of Nutrition Education sets regulations for accounting, audit and nutrition for the School Lunch Program.

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recommends maintaining a fund balance in the School Lunch fund equal to three months of operating expenses.

Interest earned on school lunch fund monies are to be credited to the fund, not the general

fund. While state law, chapter 548 of the acts of 1948, does not expressly provide for interest to remain with the fund federal regulations governing the program re‐quire that any interest earned on program funds are to be credited to the fund and federal law supersedes state law.

26600 ‐ Lost Books – Revenue comes from Pupils who have lost books. The expenses are for the cost to replace the

books. If the book is later found and returned to the District the Pupil receives a refund from the account. A municipality may establish a revolving fund under G.L. Ch. 44 §53E 1⁄2 for the library to purchase books

to replace those lost by library users using fines imposed on such users. The establishment of a departmental revolving fund is not necessarily limited to those programs sponsored by the department for which a participation fee is charged. However, there must be a direct “connection” between the receipt and the service or program provided

26800 ‐ Miscellaneous/Gifts – Revenue received in the form of gifts of funds from a charitable foundation, a private

corporation, or an individual, or from the commonwealth, a county or municipality or an agency thereof, and given for educational purposes. These funds may be expended for the purposes of such grant or gift. Generally, donations/gifts are received in small denominations and are saved for the dedication of expenses directly attributable to specific projects determined by the school committee for any given year.

46200 ‐ Scholarships/Gifts – Forbes Kirkside Foundation – Donations are collected for families who are financially

challenged to cover the fees for students to participate in the before and after school activities, the Kindergarten program, fine arts programs, and/or the athletic sports programs.

State Aid

46500 ‐ Circuit Breaker ‐ Circuit Breaker state aid funds can be carried for one fiscal year following receipt. Revenue received in the previous fiscal year is used to offset the following fiscal year special education private tuition expenses.

o M.G.L. c.71B, § 5A … There is hereby established, subject to appropriation, a special education reimbursement program. Said program shall reimburse municipalities for the eligible instructional

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costs associated with implementing individual education plans, so-called, of students receiving special education services pursuant to this chapter. Said reimbursements shall be in addition to amounts distributed pursuant to chapter 70 and shall not be included in the calculation of base aid, as defined in said chapter 70, for any subsequent fiscal year.

Federal Grants and State Grants

· TITLE I (FUND 305): The purpose of these funds is to provide academic support and learning opportunities to help low achieving student master challenging curriculum and meet state standards in core academic subjects. Improving knowledge and skills in reading, language arts and math contained in the challenging state common core standards are the primary objectives.

· TITLE IIA (FUND 140): Teacher Quality grant is designated to prepare, train, and recruit highly qualified teachers and

principals in the common core academic areas and schools. The grant provides funding for professional development to strengthen the teaching skills in the Common Core curriculum.

· TITLE III (FUND 180): The grant provides funding for instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant students

while fostering English fluency.

· IDEA (FUND 240): IDEA account revenues received to provide specialized educational services to children ages four to twenty one with an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

· SPED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT (FUND 298): Funding supports children with disabilities, ages 3-5, to receive a free and

appropriate public education that includes, special education and related services designed to meet their individual needs, and that is provided in natural/least restrictive environments. This grant is intended to further district-level early childhood special education practices that align with priorities identified by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). The funding assists children's transition from early intervention to prekindergarten and from prekindergarten to kindergarten.

· SPED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT (FUND 274): Funding supports the cost of consultants to provide professional

development for special educator teachers focusing on the expansion of assessment tools (formal and informal) including activators, checking for student understanding, summarizers and incorporating student response systems. The incorporation of assessments and data analysis informs small group work and assists teachers in differentiating their instruction.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORTSUPPORT SERVICES (FUND 632): The grant provides funding to cover paraeducator classroom academic support exclusively in Math content with a focus in the MCAS testing.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENTITLEMENT GRANT (FUND 262): The grant provides a small percentage of a

professional teacher in the integrated preschool setting that provides high quality education in servicing the special education preschool students with community role models.

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT LEARNING ‐ RETELL: The funding covers the cost of the ELL Director’s attendance at the

SEI Endorsement Course Training.

EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH SUPPORT: This grant is a partnership with the Natick Public School. Funding covers the partial cost of the School Nurse to attend regional professional conference, materials and supplies, and AED device replacement in the school.

BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS (MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL): The Big Yellow School Bus provides $200 grants to help schools

meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to non‐profit cultural institutions and activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities across Massachusetts.

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TITLE ACCTS O&M SALARIES O&M AllocationCIRCUIT BREAKER 46500 2,184,583 Private tuitionsSPED GRANT 94-142 52407 138,162 580,000 Private tuitions and 6.2 FTE SalariesCOMMUNITY EDUCATION 46300 150,000 91,237 Elec. 50K, Fuel 40K, Tele 5K, Maint 40K, Trash 15K & 1.5 FTETITLE I 53057 2,018 127,404 Tutors Salary, Supplies & Materials for Math SupportTITLE IIA 51407 14,457 30,000 Professional Development Stipends, Contracted servicesTITLE III 51807 16,191 33,502 ELL Supplies & Materials, Travel/Conference/WkshpsLEP SUMMER SUPPORT 51847 1,807 263 Stipends, supplies & materialsEARLY CHILDHOOD CARE SPED 52627 33,949 PreSchool Integrated SPED Teacher (partial salary)SPED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT 52747 22,543 5,450 Consultants for training & course materials; stipendsEARLY CHILDHOOD SPED PROGRAM IMPROVEMEN 52987 4,000 Courses, MaterialsACADEMIC SUPPORT 56327 5,000 MCAS supportKINDY TUITION 26900 346,257 Five TeachersPRE SCHL TUITION 26700 106,850 Two TeachersTURKEY TROT 23400 30,000 Classroom Chromebooks/cartMETROWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION 46200 14,400 23,000 .4 SOCIAL WORKER HIGH SCHL STUDENT SUCCESS CTR/SUPPLIESDIGITAL CONNECTIONS PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS 75,000

SUB TOTAL 2,658,161 1,377,913 GRAND TOTAL 4,036,074

FY17 BUDGET OFFSET FUNDING

5200 5224FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES SUPPLIES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 13,971 117,333 6,274 111,517 13,5132012‐2013 13,513 257,723 5,911 114,475 150,8512013‐2014 150,851 271,798 6,830 79,584 336,2362014‐2015 336,236 243,115 5,800 146,973 100,000 326,578

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 326,578 14,799 1,320 29,911 279,500 30,646SUMMARY All fees for Music, Clubs, and Athletics are deposited to the account. Pays 100% of all officials, field trip away games & music competitions, police detail, & facility rental

Funds are transferred as needed into the Music Account #23300 for music specific expenses.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 115,630.00$ Average annual operating cost of items reflected in the summary. Doesn't account for emergencies or large purchases

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $ 13K‐ Stadium Engineering/Design ‐ Athletic ‐ FY16~ $ 35K ‐ Stadium Bid Permitting Services ‐ Athletics ‐ FY17~ $50K ‐ Uniforms ‐ Music ‐(transfer to Acct #23300) ‐ FY16~ $24K ‐ Student Laptops ‐ Music (transfer to Acct #23300) ‐ FY16~ $7,500 ‐ Art Display Boards & Choral Folio Cabinets ‐Music ‐(transfer to Acct #23300) ‐ FY17~ $20K ‐ Choral Risers Replacement Gibbons School ‐ Music (transfer to Acct #23300) ‐ FY18~ $30K ‐ Instrument Replacement ‐ Music ‐ (transfer to Acct #23300) ‐ $30K each FY17, FY18, FY19, FY20~ $100K ‐ Athletic Field, Tennis Courts, & Bleachers FY18 replacement project. $100K each FY16, 17, 18. Support funding to come from donations and/or Town Meeting.

ACTIVITY FEESFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #22200

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5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 28,016 32,331 18,088 42,2592012‐2013 42,259 30,094 5,904 66,4492013‐2014 66,449 52,151 0 118,6002014‐2015 118,600 24,068 4,518 34,000 104,150

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 104,150 985 0 80,000 25,135SUMMARY Admission collected from Music Events and Athletic Games.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 15,000.00$ Game and event door admission takers.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $10K ‐Softball Score Board ‐ FY17.~ $10K ‐Softball Dugouts ‐ FY17. ~ $34K ‐ Athletic Field, Tennis Courts, & Bleachers FY18 replacement project. $34K in FY16. Support funding to come from donations and/or Town Meeting. ~ $60K ‐ Athletic Field, Tennis Courts, & Bleachers FY18 replacement project. $60K each FY17, 18. Support funding to come from donations and/or Town Meeting.

ATHLETIC GATEFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #21800


5224

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE OTHER SUPPLIESCONTRACTUAL

SERVICES ENCUMBRANCESOTHER FIN USES TRANS

TO G/F ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 400 400 02012‐2013 600 600 02013‐2014 400 200 2002014‐2015 200 200 200 200

2015‐2016 (AS OF 12/30/15) 200 200 400 0SUMMARY The Mass Cultural Council provides $200 grants to help schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to non‐profit cultural institutions and activities in the arts, sciences,

and humanities across Massachusetts.MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE N/A

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $400 ‐ Field Trip Transportation cost ‐ FY16.

BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS GRANTFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #46100


5224 5236 5990

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE (OTHER STATE REVENUE) OTHER SUPPLIES

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ENCUMBRANCES

OTHER FIN USES TRANS TO G/F ENDING BALANCE

2011‐2012 710,773 1,305,201 0 1,438,167 0 577,8072012‐2013 577,807 1,820,607 0 582,455 0 1,815,9592013‐2014 1,815,959 1,996,214 0 1,159,575 656,385 1,996,2142014‐2015 1,996,214 2,156,852 3450 549,837 1,442,927 2,156,852

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 2,156,852 0 0 2,293,911 0 ‐137,060 Adjustment to the GFSUMMARY Pay partial funding of the Out‐of‐District Private SPED Tuition costs. State Reimbursement for those students qualifying costs % varies each year.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE $ Up to the previous year's revenue receipt

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS~ $2,284,584 ‐ Out‐of‐district Special Education tuitions ‐ FY17.

CIRCUIT BREAKERFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #46500


5100 5224 5230 5235

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES SUPPLIES ENCUMBRANCESINDIRECT COSTS

PROVIDED FRINGE BENEFITS ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 141,669 1,031,113 530,993 96,096 100,000 44,418 401,2752012‐2013 401,274 970,908 534,667 67,629 150,000 38,862 581,0242013‐2014 581,024 1,030,272 529,010 117,262 0 35,390 929,6342014‐2015 929,634 1,097,962 538,215 125,980 150,000 31,848 1,181,554

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 1,181,554 195,136 232,620 97,495 205,000 0 0 841,575SUMMARY Self Funding/Sustaining Program. Revenue generated offsets the General Funds expenses by $150K in overhead expenses plus salary ($59,868)and fringe ($1,000 that

would have been paid by the Town). All 100% of salaries & expenses are paid from the account including fringe = $30,000 (That would have been paid by the Town).

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 900,000.00$ Average annual operating cost of items reflected in the summary. Doesn't account for emergencies or large purchases

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $25K ‐ Program Development ‐ FY17.~ $30K ‐ Equipment replacement (computers, furniture, etc.) ‐ FY17.

ACCOUNT #46300

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16


5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE EXPENDITURES **See

details below ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 111,208 71,151 28,306 154,0532012‐2013 154,053 79,671 7,945 225,7792013‐2014 225,779 90,047 10,667 305,1592014‐2015 305,159 76,263 11,244 20,000 350,177

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 350,177 11,904 3,270 307,000 51,812SUMMARY Normal expenses associated with keeping a rented building ready for use; any expenses associate with maintenance of the facilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 60,000.00$ Pays for Custodial Overtime, Town DPW Annual sweeping $6K, moving expenses, & various maintenance of the buildings.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $40K ‐ Custodian Overtime ‐ FY17. ~ $12K ‐ Gymnasium floor recoat at one school ‐ FY17.~ $25K ‐ Mill Pond Gymnasium Fans. TTL Est. Cost = $45K ‐ FY17.~ $65K ‐ High School Outside Roof Ridge Replacement. TTL Est. Cost = $130K ‐ $65K each FY17 and FY18.~ $100K ‐ Facilities Storage Shed ‐ FY18.~ $ ‐ High School Gymnasium Air Conditioning ‐ FY19.

Mill Pond Gym Fans TTL Est Cost = $45K

FACILITY USAGE/CUSTODIANSFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #26400


5200FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE EXEPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 10,311 2,728 4,349 8,6902012‐2013 8,690 684 69 9,3052013‐2014 9,306 1,342 371 10,2772014‐2015 10,277 1,132 1,924 9,485

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 9,485 115 355 3,000 6,245SUMMARY Book replacements.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 5,000.00$

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $3K ‐ Each Elementary School Library to receive $1K each for level reading non‐fictional textbooks ‐ FY17.

ACCOUNT #26600

LOST BOOKSFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16


5100 5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 14,064 23,977 2,540 8,361 27,1402012‐2013 27,140 38,450 2,535 27,447 35,6082013‐2014 35,608 88,699 2,486 60,764 61,0572014‐2015 61,057 15,698 85 45,661 31,009

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 31,009 2,806 0 761 37,000 ‐3,945SUMMARY Generally funds are received in small denominations and are saved for the dedication of expenses directly attributable to specific projects

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE N/A

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $ 37K ‐ Average unknown miscellaneous expenses.

MISCELLANEOUS/GIFTSFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #26800


5100 5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 5,156 15,700 9,156 2,801 8,8992012‐2013 8,899 13,150 17,335 38 4,6762013‐2014 4,676 11,900 9,753 0 6,8232014‐2015 6,823 10,000 7,103 7,838 1,881

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 1,881 0 0 3,794 131,500 ‐133,413SUMMARY Funds used to bring in guest artists/clinicians, purchase instruments/accessories, do repairs on instruments & equipment not provided for in the General fund budget.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE As Needed. Funding transferred from Activity Fee account no. 22200.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $50K ‐ Band/Choral Uniforms ‐ (Funds transferred from account 22200) ‐ FY16.~ $24K ‐ Student Laptops ‐ Music (transferred from Acct #22200) ‐ FY16.~ $7,500 ‐ Art Display Boards & Choral Folio Cabinets ‐Music ‐(transferred from Acct #22200) ‐ FY17.~ $20K ‐ Choral Risers Replacement Gibbons School ‐ Music ‐ (transferred from Acct #22200) ‐ FY18~ $30K ‐ Instrument Replacement ‐ Music ‐ (transferred from Acct #22200) ‐ $30K each FY17, FY18, FY19, FY20.

ACCOUNT #23300

MUSICFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16


5100 5209 5224 5236

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES OTHER SUPPLIES CONTRACT SERVICES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 7,715 6,185 2,668 6,215 5,0172012‐2013 5,017 10,450 5,200 40 10,2272013‐2014 10,227 5,980 313 4,324 2,592 8,9772014‐2015 8,977 28,789 22,475 1,945 13,347

2015‐2016 (AS OF 12/15/15) 13,347 9,370 97 1,196 11,352 10,072SUMMARY Revenue received from registrations to cover the cost of administering professional development workshops for staff.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE $10,000 Funding to cover unforeseen DESE unfunded mandated certification training.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $11K ‐ Fall workshop for teachers ‐ FY16.~ $1,700 ‐ Spring workshop supplies & contracted instructors ‐ FY16.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATIONFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #24500


5100 5209

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 02012‐2013 600 600 02013‐2014 02014‐2015 2,000 477 1,523

2015‐2016 (AS OF 12/15/15) 1,523 540 983 0SUMMARY Funding received from DESE to cover staff attending SEI training. Purchases or services including any workshop, travel, supplies, etc. for RETELL SEI related expenses

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE N/A Expenses may be expended up to the amount received in revenue as described above.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $643 ‐ MATSOL Conference ‐ FY16.

RETELL SEI GRANTFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #24400


5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 277,405 132,268 80,513 329,1602012‐2013 329,160 0 0 329,1602013‐2014 329,160 0 0 329,1602014‐2015 329,160 0 0 329,160

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 329,160 0 261,377 67,783 0SUMMARY Expenses that directly enhance the quality of the district's educational programs & benefit the students currently enrolled. Requires School Committee vote in the affirmative each year

to participate in the state School Choice program. Revenue received for those students who choice into Westborough from another district.MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE N/A

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $261,377 ‐ Technology ‐ FY16.~ $67,783 ‐ Technology ‐ FY17.

SCHOOL CHOICEFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #26500


4295 4330 5100 5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE REVENUE (OTHER STATE REVENUE) SALARIES ENCUMBRANCES EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE

2011‐2012 141,023 780,657 175,709 405,215 544,508 147,6672012‐2013 147,667 669,143 149,881 412,325 364,397 189,9692013‐2014 189,969 759,489 191,765 375,880 396,789 368,5542014‐2015 368,554 776,090 218,677 391,957 457,989 513,375

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 513,375 118,280 1,361 116,138 40,000 90,446 386,432SUMMARY Self Funding/Sustaining Program. Pays 100% of all employee salaries, supplies, food, equipment, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 400,000.00$ Five months of operating expenses. Need to maintain funds for start up cost such as, stocking food/supplies & payroll.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $8,500 ‐ Steamer High School ‐ FY16~ $3K ‐ Food Processors Gr. K‐3 ‐ FY17.~ $1K ‐ Blenders ‐ FY17~ $25K ‐ China & Linen Catering ‐ FY17~ $2,500 ‐ Industrial Washer & Dryer ‐ FY17

ACCOUNT #22000

SCHOOL LUNCHFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16


5100 5220

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 0 27,143 3,995 19,529 3,6192012‐2013 3,619 40,705 7,868 31,525 4,9312013‐2014 4,931 44,542 6,084 35,940 7,4492014‐2015 7,449 50,247 13,425 34,740 9,532

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 9,532 0 1,848 0 34,000 ‐26,316SUMMARY Funds used to pay for exams, administered exams and pay proctors. Any remaining balance used to cover scholarships for students needing financial assistance to cover exam costs

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE $ balance Scholarships to fund exams and overhead charges for students with financial needs.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $34K ‐ Average cost of program ‐ FY17.

STUDENT AP/PSAT EXAMSFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #46700


5100 5200

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 28,138 13,750 ‐ 575 41,3132012‐2013 41,313 11,958 ‐ 550 52,7212013‐2014 52,721 13,300 ‐ 250 65,7712014‐2015 65,771 18,532 0.21 175 84,128

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 84,128 625 ‐ 175 18,500 66,078SUMMARY Tuition paid by non SPED students. Costs also cover materials, supplies, equipment replacement, etc. associated with the program.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 60,000.00$ Costs also cover any potential overage expenses from the General Fund Account 00108‐5121 (Summer School).

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $18,500 ‐ Account will be expected to be decreased to offset Summer School overages in the General Fund due to increase in enrollment ‐ FY16

TUITION SUMMER SCHOOLFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #22500


5100 5200 5236

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES CONTRACT SERVICES ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 6,500 6,500 02012‐2013 6,500 6,500.00 02013‐2014 02014‐2015 30,160 9,870 20,290

2015‐2016 (AS OF 12/15/15) 20,290 20,290 0SUMMARY Race to fundraise funds to cover technology purchases in the schools. Account to be closed after FY16.

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE N/A Account to be closed. Financial oversight no longer administered by the District.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $20,290 ‐ Technology & Networking purchases.

TURKEY TROTFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #23400


5100 5200 5235

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES FRINGE BENEFITS ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 27,862 108,628 76,233 1,585 58,6712012‐2013 58,671 108,486 97,765 1,385 68,0072013‐2014 68,007 125,380 27,593 875 164,9182014‐2015 164,918 146,021 50,922.86 525 259,492

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 259,492 7,357 11,724.18 378 90,000 164,747SUMMARY Tuition paid by typical non‐SPED students enrolled in the program. Covers a 1.0 FTE salary costs, fringe & special circumstances such as, a $30K differential shift

since the budget was prepared due to changes in SPED development needs; i.e. tuition paid originally then refunded when status changes from typical(pd) to SPED (free).

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 140,000.00$ Avearge annual operating cost plus $5,000 for COLA. This does not account for emergencies or purchases.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $90K ‐ One Addtn'l Teacher Salary and fringe ‐ FY17.

PRESCHOOL TUITIONFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16

ACCOUNT #26700


5100 5200 5235

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUE SALARIES EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES FRINGE BENEFITS ENDING BALANCE 2011‐2012 78,361 544,135 514,243.88 13,855 54,093 40,3032012‐2013 40,303 551,482 358,368.85 17,150 78,391 137,8762013‐2014 137,876 566,387 307,189.19 17,436 73,626 306,0132014‐2015 306,013 504,816 313,102.50 20,061 45,492 432,173

2015‐2016 (AS OF 11/10/15) 432,173 94,279 66,920.94 5,568 70,000 ‐ 383,963SUMMARY Tuition paid by students to attend Full day Kindy at $3,400/yr. In FY16 ‐ 3.5 FTE paid salaries plus fringe $50K (this would have been paid by the Town).

MINIMUM REQUIRED BALANCE 510,000.00$ Avearge annual operating cost plus $5,000 for COLA. This does not account for emergencies or purchases.

SET ASIDE FOR PROJECTS ~ $70K ‐ One additional Teacher Salary and Fringe ‐ FY17.

ACCOUNT #26900

KINDERGARTEN TUITIONFINANCIAL ANALYSIS FY12‐FY16


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CAPITAL REQUESTS The school department received a report from the consultant hired to look at all school buildings and identify and prioritize capital

needs during the capital planning process. The committee expects to see requests from the findings in this report. The school

Committee is currently looking at how they determine which projects go before the Capital planning Expenditure Committee.

The first projects to go underway will be:

1. Gibbons School Building Renovations

2. Mill Pond Masonry

3. Modular Preschool

Please refer to the following pages for information pertaining to these aforementioned projects.

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Gibbons School Building Renovations: Report of the Sarah Gibbons School Building Committee (SGSBC), dated 11/16/15 As I write this summary the SGSBC is moving ahead with the school renovation project. We are currently reviewing the 60% complete drawings and will receive the 90% complete drawings on December 7, 2015. A notice for qualified sub bidders has been filed with the State for posting and seeks a list of those sub bidders interested in our project to submit bids for the work. It is anticipated that the project will go to bid in early January for bid opening in February. Award would take place in late March or early April. Work will begin on the school with some cleaning and storage efforts occurring before the end of school in 2016. The project would then begin in earnest in the summer of 2016. Current planning has the upgrading and improvement of the northwest corner of the building the west end of the north corridor, the boys and girls bathroom at the lobby and the Cafeteria during the summer of 2016. The next block of work in the fall of 2016 will be the Auditorium, the kitchen and storage area as well as the boiler room. During the fall and winter of 2016 the work on the south corridor class rooms will begin. A group of five classrooms will be taken out of service during each segment of the work with students temporarily relocated until each group of class rooms is finished. During the winter and spring of 2017 the west corridor of the old building will be renovated, as before the students who normally use that space will be moved into "Swing Space" until that work is completed. During the second summer, 2017, the final phase of the work will begin, the work for this period is the renovation of the Gym, boys and girls locker rooms, music and band rooms and the wood shop and technical area of the east end of the building. Exterior work is also planned. During the summer of 2016, window replacements around the building will be accomplished. Roof replacements will be scheduled for the new building during the summer of 2016, the auditorium and Gym and shop/ music areas in the spring of 2017 and the old building class rooms, administrative offices, lobby, cafeteria and kitchen during the summer of 2017. The phasing plan outlined above is the ten class room phasing plan which is anticipated by installing six temporary class rooms on the Gibbons property during the renovation. This approach provides for more separation of the work from the students, shortens the schedule of detailed work during the student occupied school year by two months and provides a potential savings to the project of $250,000 as anticipated in lower contractor bids because more work can be accomplished with fewer set ups. The Sarah Gibbons project is trying to determine the best way to use the proposed temporary class rooms for the benefit of the renovations planned for Armstrong, Hastings and Fales projects since each of those projects has a need to create swing space as they go forward in the future. The actual work schedule will not be known until the successful bidder is chosen and the work program actually bid is reviewed and accepted. Stephen Doret Chairman Sarah Gibbons School Building Committee

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Mill Pond Masonry:

At the Main Entrance there are six masonry columns that are showing efflorescence. Joints in masonry are opening up at connections to steel pergola. It was not seen, but this is probably also occurring where the pergola columns pass through the concrete caps allowing water to enter the masonry. Approximately 1000 SF of column wall needs repointing and 12 LF of joints needs mortar racked out and replaced with sealant and backer rod.

Mechanical Equipment area is fenced in and has 10 brick columns with Concrete caps around perimeter. Most of the columns have efflorescence visible towards the top. Five have major cracks. In lieu of repointing and reconstruction of the existing masonry the columns surrounding the Mechanical Equipment will be demolished and the fencing reconstructed. The columns were originally constructed for cosmetic purposes only.

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Modular Preschool: (Potential spring warrant article as a recommendation of fall town moderator’s appointed committee)

As outlined in the proposed warrant article, the School Committee is submitting a request to build 6-8 classrooms at the Hastings School using permanent modular building. This is permanent long term construction using modular building approaches to allow us to meet the advancing student enrollment impact in our K-3 schools. Below is the preliminary drafted warrant. The cost analysis is underway and will be available along with back-up detail from the Architectural Firm, HMFH, in advance of our meeting with the Capital Committee, and complete for presentation of the article prior to Town Meeting.

The 2015 School Capacity and Enrollment Study indicates an anticipated enrollment bubble to begin impact in 2017-18, followed by an overall growth to the district that will require additional space needs for PK-3. This new space at Hastings will provide needed classrooms for overflow enrollment beginning in fall of 2017, anticipating its use to be for Kindergarten from across the district. Following its use as Kindergarten space it will then become the permanent setting of WPS preschool which will provide added classroom space needed at Hastings with the relocation of the preschool to the new space.

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PRESENTATIONS

· November 3, 2015

· November 18, 2015

· December 2, 2015

Westborough Public Schools

*PRESENTATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE UNDER SCHOOL COMMITTEE/BUDGET

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