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'rom: Barry Nectow <nectowb@cantonma.org>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019 7:03 AM
To: Scollins, William; Murgia, James R.
Subject: FY21 Budget
Attachments: FY21 projected salary obligations - 12-20-2019.pdf; FY21 superintendent's budget
request - 12-20-2019.ver.l.pdf
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A B C D E F I G H
~ Canton Public Schools
z FY21 Budget Request -Summary
3 (Grouped byFTE'sand5upplies&Services) FY21 FY21
(Superintendents Request)
4 All Re uests SC A roved -12/79/2019
s Section I -Prior Years Bud et -Sub-Total 544114 362 E44174 362
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~ Section II Contract Obii ations -Sub-Total a1 761 488 3.99% 31 761 488 3.99%
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s Section III Staff Reduction -Sub-Total §73 561 -0.17°/a 1.00 S73 561 -0.17% 1.00
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~~ Section IV - FTE's -Sub Total 932 451 2.11% 14.60 5917 739 2.08% 14.40
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is Section V - Su lies &Services -Sub-Total b341 758 0.77% 0.00 5793 107 0.44% 0.00
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is Sub-Total -All Requests (Section IV+V) $1,274,209 2.89% 13.60 X1,110,846 2.52% 13.40
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v Total Budget Requests (Section II +III + IV ¢ V) $2,962,136 6.71% 13.60 $2,798,773 6.34% 13.40
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~9 FY21 Budget Request(Section I + 11 +III + IV + V) $47,076,498 $46,913,135
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3z FY21 Budget Request -Summary
33 (Grouped by Required/Contractual, Maintenance of Quality &Quality Enhancements) FY21 FY21
(Superintendents Request)
3a All Re nests SC A roved - 12/19/2019
35 Section I -Prior Years Bud et -Sub-Total 44114 362 44114 362
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3~ Section II Contract Obli ations -Sub-Total 1 761 488 3.99% 1 761 488 3.99%
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39 Section III Staff Reduction -Sub-Total 573 561 -0.17% 1.00 573 561 -0.17% 1.00
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4~ Section IV & V (FTE's & Su lies 8 Services)
az Requests Re ufred/Contractual -Sub-Total $142,697 0.32% 1.60 $142,697 0.32% 1.60
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4a Re nests -Maintenance of Quality -Sub-Total $722,865 1.64% 6.40 $589,214 1.34% 6.40
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ne Requests -Quality Enhancements -Sub-Total $408,647 0.93% 6.60 $378,935 0.86% 6.40
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ae Sub-Total -All Requests (Section IV+V) $1,274,209 2.89% 14.60 $1,110,846 2.52% 14.40
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so Tofal Budget Requests (Section II +III + IV + V) $2,962,136 6.71% 13.60 $2,798,773 6.34% 13.40
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sz FY21 Bud et Request(Section I + II +III + IV + V) $47,076,498 $46,913,135Source page 4
A B C D E F G H
~ Canton Public Schools
FY21 Budget Request ~Y21 FY21
(Superintendents Request)
a (All Requests) (~C Approved - 12/19/2019)
s Section I -Prior Years Bud et
a Prior Year O erating Budget $44,114,362 $44,114,362
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~a Section I -Prior Years Bud et -Sub-Total $44,114,362 0.00% $44,114,362 0.00°/a
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ie Contractual Obligations $1,761,488 $1,761,488
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za Section II -Contract Obli a2ions -Sub-iotal $7 769 48S 3.99°/a $1 769 488 3.99%
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z6 Sub-Total -Contractual Obligations &Prior Years Budget $45,875,850 $45,875,850
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ai 1.0 FTE JFK 2nd Grade Teacher ($73,561) (1.00) ($73,561 1.00
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36 Section III -Staff Reduction -Sub-Total ($73,561) -0.17% (1.00) ($73,561) -0.17°/a (1.00)
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ao Section IV - FTE's
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FTE Re uests - Re wired/Contractual
,-~ 0.2 FTE CHS Technology Teacher Coordinator class reduction) $14,712 0.20 $14,712 0.20
as 0.4 FTE District En lish Lan ua e Teacher $29,424 0.40 $29,424 0.40
46 1.0 FTE Hansen Nurse Needed for Medical) Com lex Students $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
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as FTERequests -Required/Contractual-Su6-Total $777,697 0.27% 7.60 $717,697 0.27% 7.60
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so Re nests -Maintenance of Qualit - FTE's FTE FTE
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sz 1.0 FTE District Data Specialist (also requested in FY20) $75,000 1.00 $75,000 1.00
ss 1.0 FTE Elementar Technolog S ecialist $60,000 1.00 $60,000 1.00
sa 1.0 FTE PK-5 Humanities Coordinator $102,000 1.00 $102,000 1.00
ss 0.2 FTE GMS World Language Teacher (also requested in FY20) $14,712 0.20 $14,712 0.20
se 1.0 FTE GMS Desi n, En ineerin & Technolo Teacher $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
s~ 1.0 FTE GMS Science/Math Teacher $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
ss 1.0 FTE GMS English/Social StudiesTeacher $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
59 0.2 FTE GMS Art Teacher (also requested in FY20) $14,712 0.20 $14,712 0.20
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ei Requests -Maintenance of Quality FTE's -Sub-Total $487,707 7.70% 6.40 $487,107 7.70% 6.40
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63 Re nests - Quali Enhancements FTE's
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es 1.0 FTE District Nurse Float $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
66 0.8 FTE District Nurse for Communit Outings $58,849 0.80 $58,849 0.80
e~ 2.0 FTE Floatin Bus Monitors $40,564 2.00 $40,564 2.00
es 1.0 FTE Teachin and Learnin Administrative Assistant $55,600 1.00 $55,600 1.00
69 0.2 FTE CHS Visual Art Teacher (also requested in FY20) $14,712 0.20 $0 0.00
~0 1.0 FTE GMS Health Teacher (also requested in FY20) $73,561 1.00 $73,561 1.00
~i 0.6 FTE GM5 Lunch Aides $10,800 0.60 $10,800 0.60
Requests -Quality Enhancements FTE's -Sub-Total $327,647 0.74% 6.60 $372,935 0.77% 6.40
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~s Section IV - FTE's -Sub Total $932,451 2.11% 14.60 $917, 35 2A8% 14.4G
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A ~ B C D E F G H
~ Canfion Public Schools
FY21 budget Request FYti1 FY21
(Superintendents Request)
a (All Requests) (SC Approved - 12/19/2019)
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si Bus Contractual Increase $25,000 $25,000
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as Supply &Services Requests -Required/Contractual - Su,b-Total $25,000 0.06% $25,000 0.06%
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9i AP Biology Ebooks and Licenses(CHS) (also requested in FY20) $6,049 $6,049
9z AP Psycholo Ebooks and Licenses CHS $7,543 $7,543
93 Technology Su lies to Repair Chromebooks $7,000 $7,000
94 STEAM Su lies Grades PreK-5 $2,000 $2,000
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es Classroom Supplies &Materials (also requested in FY18) $30,000 $30,000
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ioz Instructional Materials(French)-GMS (also requested in FY20) $29,432 $13,743
ioa Instructional Materials(Spanish/French/German)-CHS (also requested in FY20) $151,634 $33,672
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upp ies at an GMS a so reques e ~n $1,600 $1,600
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iia Requests - Maintenance of Quality -Supply &Services -Sub-Total $235,758 0.53% $102,707 0.23%
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iae NewsELA Pro Licenses Grades 5-8 $12,000 $0
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isz Novels and Books for Reading Library (English Dept.)(also requested in FY20) $6,000 $3,000
iss Su lies for Life After Canton Course Wellness De t.) $1,000 $1,000
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ise Middie School Athletics Program $16,000 $16,000
is~ GMS Math Team $2,500 $2,500
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is9 Professional Develo ment
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iei Summer Curriculum Work (PreK-12) (also requested in FY2o) $30,000 $30,000
iez GMS Project Based Learning 101 PD (also requested in FY20) $13,500 $13,500
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ies Requests -Quality Enhancements Supplies and Services -Sub-Total $89,000 0.78% $66,000 0.75%
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Section V - Su lies &Services -Sub-Total $341,758 0.77% $193,107 0.44%
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A B C D E F G H
~ Canton Public Schools
FY21 Budget Request FY21 FY21
(Superintendents Request)
3 (All Requests) (SC Approved - 12/19/2019)
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i69 Sub-Total -All Requests (Section IV + V) $1,274,209 2.89% 14.60 $1,110,846 2.52% 14.40
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~Y21 O~ER,4i~IPJ~ ~UDGE~"
Cont~•actual Salary Increase
G ~_ FY21 Contractual Salary Obligations
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4 FY20 FY20 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
BASE FTE's INCREASE TOTAL INCREASE
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
1200 SUPERINTENDENT/ASST. SUPT. SALARIE $527,111 5.00 $15,813 $542,924 3.00%
1400 BUSINESS OFFICE SALARIES $299,330 4.00 $28,210 $327,540 9.42%
i 2100 SUPERVISORY SALARIES $458,700 5.00 $13,761 $472,461 3.00%
~ (2200) PRINCIPALS, ASST. PRINC, DEPT. CHAIRS $1,188,226 12.00 $35,647 $1,223,873 3.00%
1 (2250 / 4400 SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY $447,317 8.00 $28,370 $475,687 6.34%
2 (2320 SPEC ED. BCBA $364,657 4.70 $10,940 $375,597 3.00%
3 2700 GMS AND CHS DEAN OF STUDENTS $86,700 1.00 $2,601 $89,301 3.00%
~ 2700 DIR. GUIDANCE $103,900 1.00 $3,117 $107,017 3.00%
2800 TEAM CHAIRS/HOME SCH. INV/OOD COOD $518,873 8.00 $15,566 $534,439 3.00%
i 3200 SCHOOL PHYSICIAN $5,306 1.00 $159 $5,465 3.00%
~ 3200 NURSE LEADER/SNA $95,902 2.00 $2,877 $98,779 3.00%
3 3510 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR $112,192 1.00 $3,366 $115,558 3.00%
~ 4000) FAC.DIR. MAINT/CUSTODIANS $110,511 1.00 $3,315 $113,826 3.00%
~ SUB TOTAL $4,318,726 53.70 $163,742 $4,482,468 3.79%
_ COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS
? SECRETARIES UNIT $926,253 17.64 $32,849 $959,102 3.55%
TEACHING BASE 2300, 2340, 2500, 2700, 2800 $24,256,592 285.40 $1,161,312 $25,417,905 4.79%
G LANE CHANGE REQUESTS-TEACHERS $180,000 $180,000
TEACHING LONGEVITY 2300, 2500, 2700, 2800 $295,000 $33,850 $328,850 11.47%
TEACHING STIPENDS 2300, 2500, 2700, 2800 $267,484 $8,025 $275,509 3.00°/a
ABA TUTORS 2320 $822,928 29.00 $16,459 $839,387 2.00%
ED. ASSTS./SCHOOL AIDES 2330 $1,854,764 64.74 $69,191 $1,923,955 3.73%
N URSES 3200 $612,508 8.00 $32,214 $644,722 5.26%
FOOD SERVICES SALARY 3400 $0 0.00 $0 $0 0.00%
ATH STIPENDS- COACHES 3510 $140,000 $4,200 $144,200 3.00%
j: STIPENDS- EXTRACURR. ACTIVITIES 3520 $367,376 $11,021 $378,397 3.00%
3~ CUSTODIANS/MAINTENANCE 4000 $1,350,773 24.00 $42,154 $1,392,927 3.12%
3! CUSTODIAL DIFFERENTIALS $0 $0 $0 0.00%
31 NON TEACHING LONGEVITY $73,542 $6,471 $80,013 8.80%
3F SUB TOTAL $30,967,220 428.78 $7,597,746 $32,564,966 5.16%
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4( TOTAL CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS (oPeRr.sU~Ger*) $35,285,946 482.48 $1,761,488 $37,047,434 3.99%
Increase in Salaries as a % of FY20 Budget
4; SUMMARY:
4£ Teachers Collective Bargaining Unit Increase $25,431,584 $1,415,402 $26,846,986 5.57%
4~ All Other Collective Bargaining Unit Increase $5,535,636 $182,344 $5,717,980 3.29%
s~ Personal Service Contracts $4,318,726 $163,742 $4,482,468 3.79%
s~ $35,285,946 $1,767,488 $37,047,434 4.99%
64 (% Increase in Salaries as a % of FY20 salaries)
65 FY21 Contractual Salary Obligations (Grants and Revolving Funds)
67 ADMIN $236,997 4.00 $7,110 $244,107 3.00%
68 TEACHERS/NURSES $190,111 .2.00 $5,703 $195,814 3.00%
69 SECRETARIES UNIT $39,308 1.00 $3,124 $42,432 7.95%
CUSTODIANS/MAINTENANCE 4000 $0 0.00 $0 $0 0.00%
ABA TUTORS/ED. ASSTS./SCHOOL AIDES $0 0.00 $0 $0 0.00%
72 ATHLETIC COACHES $160,000 0.00 $4,800 $164,800 3.00%
73 FOOD SERVICE $344,025 25.00 $10,958 $354,983 3.19%
74 $970,441 32.00 $31,696 $1,002,137 3.27%
~6 Total $36,256,387 514.48 $1,793,184 $38,049,571 4.95%
(%Increase in Salaries as a °/o of FY20 salaries)Source page 8
~~N'TON ~'LTBLIC SCI~OOLS
Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller Patricia Kinsella
Superintendent ofSchools ~:, '~ Assistant Superintendent
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Debra L. Bromfield Barry S, Nectow
Director of Student Services 960 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 School Busistess Administrntar
Telephone: 781-821-5060
Fax: 781-575-6500
www.cantonma.org
To develop students who are con~etent and creative thinkers, curious and confident learners, and com~a~~Ilonate citi~en~,
The following recommendations outline the Superintendent's Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21),
Annually, the School Committee charges the Superintendent to create the recommended financial plan for the
upcoming school year, This year's Budget Message is being presented early, November 18, 2019. In the past, the
Superintendent has presented the next fiscal year's recommendations to the School Committee in early January.
Even with the accelerated timeline, I am pleased to present a well thought out plan that is the result of
coordination and collaboration across the schools and throughout the district.
In accordance with the School Committee's budget guidelines, the Superintendent's Budget Message is based on
the Canton Public Schools Strategic Framework. The Strategic Framework is a document that outlines our
aspirations and ambitions for Canton's students and staff ofthe public schools. It is an expression of our
collective areas offocus that define the student experience we believe is both essential for and the right of every
child to prepare them for future success in our ever-changing world. Our fiscal plan outlines the resources that are
either requi~~ed by contracts and/or state and federal regulations (R/C), needed to maintain the high quality of
education in CPS(MQ), or are a quality e~~hm~ce»zent(QE)in support ofthe purpose and vision ofthe schools.
The Strategic Plan's four Long-term Strategic Objectives:
1. Achieving Educational Excellence &Ensuring Equity;
2. Cultivating School Climate &Culture;
3. Transforming Teaching &Learning; and,
4. Achieving District Excellence.
Each ofthe four sections provides a description ofthe FY21 needs related to the Strategic Framework's
Long-Term Objectives.
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District English Language Teacher (0.4 FTE) $29,424
Due to the number of students entering the district with no prior experience with the English language, there is a
need for a full time teacher to provide required services to English learners at CHS and GMS. Currently, there is
only a .6 FTE shared across these schools, It/C
Hansen Schooll~Turse, Rlmi (1.0 FTE) $'3,561
As a public school system, we are required to provide what every student needs in order to access the school
experience and, in this case, a full time Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for students with medical needs at the Lt.
Peter M. Hansen Elementary School. R/CSource page 9
G1VIS World Language Teacher (0.~ TTY) ~14,~1~ Currently, in school year 2019-2020, there are 478 students in the 7th and 8th grades taking a World Language. Given the advancement of grade levels at GMS,next year there will be an increase of66 students(544 total) taking either French or Spanish. An additional .2 FTE is needed in order to maintain reasonable class sizes and support ongoing educational excellence in our World Language department at GMS. MQ GMS Science/Math Teacher(1.0 FTE) ~~3,561 GIVIS En~li~h/Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE) X73,561 One ofthe priorities at the Galvin Middle School is to develop a true middle school model at each grade level. Grade level teams are the foundation of a true middle school model and are at the heart ofthe culture and climate that we are working to create. Teams are also the key to being able to provide interdisciplinary projects that transform teaching and learning and that allows us to provide high quality instruction to all students across the school. In order to maintain recommended team sizes and teacher ratios, two teachers dually certified -one Science/Math and one English/Social Studies -will allow for the creation of a smaller team in grade 6, while maintaining tlu•ee full teams at each ofthe grades 7 and 8. MQ GMS Visual Arts Teacher(0.2 FTE) ~14,~12 An additional .2 FTE in Visual Arts at GMS is needed to maintain effective class sizes, to reduce the number of students assigned to studies, and further support the integration of Visual At•ts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM). MQ GMS 8a CHS Visual Art Supplies $1,600 The cost of art supplies continues to increase, so the funding for these supplies needs to be adjusted in order to maintain the quality ofthe student experience in Visual Arts at CHS and GMS. MQ GMS World Language Instructional Materials -French $13,143 Following the upgrade in Spanish, new, up-to-date, proficiency-based inshuctional materials are needed for grade 8 students ~~~ho study French. Currently, teachers are creating their own materials and are in need of these new matet•ials in order to maintain the high-quality program. MQ CHI World Language Instructional Matet•ial~ $33,6' 2 All Spanish, French, and German students in levels 1, 2 and 3 are in need of up-to-date, proficiency-based instructional digital materials. These instructional materials would provide every student across the languages new, engaging and student-centered curriculum support. Nd~ Advanced Placement(AP)Psychology eBook~ and Licenses $7,543 The CHS AP Psychology course is using an online subscription-based software with ebooks which expires this school year; the licenses need to be renewed. This AP approved online text was first purchased 5 years ago, and there is a desire to stay with this high-level text to support students in AP Psychology. MQ AP Biology eSooks and Licenses X6,049 The CHS AP Biology course is currently using an online, subscription-based software which expires this year; the licenses need to be renewed in order to maintain an AP approved online text. MQ
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~lemeutaty +~las~~•oom Supplies &Materials $30,000 Currently, the elementary schools' CAPTs (Canton Association of Parents and Teachers)reimburse classroom teachers for some ofthe expenses to outfit their rooms, We are establishing a common standard for provisioning elementary classrooms, Supporting this expense within the school dishict's operating budget allows the CAPTs to focus their funds on enhancement programs and special events. Also, many elementary educators are making changes to their classrooms to create the necessary environment to support the various needs of children, including rugs, a variety of comfortable chairs and attractive storage bins. MQ GMT Math Team ~~,500 The new GMS Math Team provides students passionate about math the opportunity to expose their to competitive and challenging mathematics that extends their learning. In its inaugural year, 40 students signed up for the new GMS Math Team. In addition to leading the team with a larger than expected turnout, the Math Team coach oversees the MathCounts program and the AMC8 competition. Given its popularity and desire to provide students with a meaningful experience, another coach is necessary. With two coaches, the expected student to coach ratio would be closer to 20:1. Beyond another stipend, the additional funds would support regish~ation fees and transportation. QE District 1mlurse for Community Outings 1d1~T (0.8 FTE) $58,849 This position would provide the services for students to participate fully in activities outside the school building. Specifically, these activities are an integral part of the Transitional Program for our students ages 18-22. QE CHS English Books for Classroom Libraries $3,000 In order to maximize student engagement and ensure equity of learning, the CHS English Department seeks to diversify its core texts and offer a variety of independent reading options in each classroom. The goal ofthe department is to balance canonical literature, important for cross-cultural and cross-generational connections, with literature that is new to classrooms and/or newly published. This funding would create an ongoing line item with the focus of providing a relevant learning experience with contemporary texts. In order to promote authentic student choice, we need to offer texts that represent a wide array of voices and experiences. QE ~'~S Wellness Supplies for Life After Canton $1,000 Life After Canton is the most popular Wellness elective at CHS. This course would be enhanced with ongoing supplies, for example groceries, in order to provide an authentic experience for students. Students enjoy using the high school kitchens and a variety of recipes that they can use well beyond their time at CHS. QE .CULTIVATING SCHAUL CULTURE &CLIMATE 2 s~ia,a~s Tip c+~utc~ irnd.Luslc~en cr .u~l+r~~l clintu~c~ a~t~1 c~ulttrt~ 1lrlrt supJrr~rt rr rirh etlittatit~~rt~l c~nviic>trnt~»dfi~~-all srudenls and sra„~' District Iaiurse, Pe1~T (1.0 FTE) ~7~,561 This position would bring back the resource previously available within the district that was cut due to budget constraints. With the support of an additional District Nurse, existing school-based nurses could be available to collaborate with Health teachers and classroom teachers to advance the study of health related topics, such as vaping cessation, nutrition, and mental/emotional wellness. In addition, the District Nurse would help combat the challenges ofseeking outside per-diem nurses for general nurse absences, field trip assigrunents and support with required screening across the disri~ict. QE
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~I1`~ 7:~ealth Teacher (1.Q I+TE) ~'~3,~61
Wellness education is an important part ofschool culture. Currently, at GMS,Health is a special that meets for
half ofthe school year, not afull-year like other specials. This enhancement allows for the re-design of the middle
school Health(with attention to bully prevention, physical health, and mental/emotional health) and further
support the development of a caring and collaborative culture at GMS. QE
GMS Lunch Aides (0.6 FTE) $10,800
This request would provide two adults as Lunch Aides at GMS and, therefore, create equitable professional time
available among GMS teachers. This resource will allow teachers of specials (e.g., Visual Arts)to engage in
conversations to create interdisciplinary units and share best practices in teaching and learning, both of which will
lead to high quality insh•uction for students across the board. QE
GMS Athletics Program $16,000
Previously at GMS,there was aself-funded football team and cheerleading squad. The programs were
discontinued as participation dropped. These funds would support the start of a middle school athletics program,
beginning with a fall cross-country team. Across-counh~y team could draw large numbers of students without
great expense and provides an athletic opportunity at GMS that is widely accessible. The cross-country team
would practice at GMS and compete with other local schools. QE
Bus Monitors(2.0 FTE) $40,564
Approximately 62% of CPS students access bus h•ansportation, which is offered to students beyond the required
grade and distance from school. This resource would allow two adults to travel on school buses, assigned both
randomly and on an as-needed basis. It is our intention that beyond the bus drivers, the bus monitors would help
to create a safe and secure experience for every student. QE
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Preschool Performing Arty Instructional Materials X500
This request would support the ongoing integration of Performing Arts in preschool. With instruments, puppets,
and props the music will be able to come alive. The funds will maintain a meaningful connection and engagement
for nonverbal students and develop a more hands-on approach to music for everyone. MQ
l~u~~I~-5 STEAM Material X2,000
Funds for materials are vital to the ongoing growth of the PreK-5 STEAM program in CPS. The district
successfully hired a PreK-5 STEM Coordinator who is supporting teachers with the implementation of the new
science standards, while promoting and revitalizing STEAM education. MQ
PreI~-5 I~umanities Coordinator (1.0 FTE) $102,000
This is the second of two content leaders needed in the elementary schools. A PreK-5 STEM coordinator was
added this year, showing the much needed support for teachers. This position will provide a similar level of
support that our GMS and CHS educators have through their building-based Department Chairs (please see the
accompanying organizational charts). The PreK-5 Humanities Coordinator would oversee professional
development, curriculum and instruction, and assessment in literacy and social studies. The PreK-5 Humanities
Coordinator would work with educators to ensure that our units of study and instruction are aligned with the
standards, monitor student progress on district assessments, and ensure that professional development for PreK-5
educators supports their needs. We are in a position with the new social studies standards and changes in literacy
that this leadership is vital to maintain high quality experiences in the humanities for• all students. MQSource page 12
GNiS Design, Lngineerin~ and Techualogy Teacher (1.0 ~'TE) $~3,~6i This additional teacher is requu~ed to continue to engage students in design thinking to solve real-world problems, maintain safe class sizes and extend the elective from half the year to a full year, thus reducing studies. MQ GMS Project ~a,5~d g,earrein~ (1~~1L) leiofes~ional Development 513,500 Educators at GMS are focusing on n•ansforming teaching and learning, as evidenced in this year's STEAM Week. Providing an inhoductory PBL workshop facilitated by a PBLWorlcs national faculty trainer is essential to building the capacity of staffto create high quality project based learning experiences for students. In addition, by providing high quality professional development, we continue to build our professional learning communities and nurture educators' creativity and imiovative approaches to teaching and learning. QE Summer Cureiculam Work X30,000 Last yeas, many CPS teachers engaged in productive curricuh~m work over the summer. Working beyond the school year allows for extended and uninterrupted professional collaboration. The requested funds would allow the continuation and expansion ofteacher teams to gather over the summer to revise current curricula and development even better experiences for students. QE 4.aGf~IEYlNG DISTRICT EXCELLENCE 51,~2~.y39 ~~ cl~~c~tof~.slQte-ref=dJic~-u~•d u~~~~Yi~iu~tct~siut~ms lhrrl usstrr~ crrtc~sc to 1ii~h-r,~rul~tt~+~svvmrs, i~ic~la~tlir~~ fii~~al~ti~s. c1li~u~r!to uto• c~cfrrc~rr~~~~~c7t ti~i.~rvr~, equirc~hfF~ disrri&~ded, ~r~1d ~rrrll~~rc1 ~~'iclertddr Contractual Obligations ~1,'~61,4~~ Our FY21 fiscal plan includes necessary funding for staff contractual obligations. Within the Canton Public Schools, there are five unions, including Unit A (e.g., teachers) and Unit B (e.g., Education Assistants), and tluee AFSCME Unions -Food Service, Administrative Assistants and Custodians. All forms offinancial compensation are negotiated with the School Committee and the Unions, and outlined in each contract.l3/C ~H~ 'Y'echnology Teacher (0.~ FTE) $14,712 As negotiated in the new Unit A collective bargaining agreement, PreK-12 Coordinators teach one class (.2 FTE), with the remainder of their FTE focusing on leadership of their program tluoughout the district. Leadership responsibilities include, for eYauiple, PreK-12 curriculum scope and sequence, evaluation of all teachers in that department and meaningful connections and activities with the community. These funds will complete this transition so that all PreK-12 Coordinators teach only one class. R/C Sup Contractual Increase X25,000 Additional funds are required to meet the contractual obligations of our student h•ansportation agreement. It/C District Data Specialist(1.0 FTE) ~~5,000 As presented in past budget proposals, the Dish•ict Data Specialist will provide vital support for the Canton Public Schools. The ever-growing and changing state data requirements serve a variety of roles, including providing the public with important information. The multitude of data is also used to determine accountability standings for individual schools and the district, and drive funding formulas for the school district. The District Data Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that our data are collected, reported and analyzed for accuracy, validity, and completeness. Also, this role is an essential component of our Shategic Framework and the Indicators of Excellence which are needed to determine Levels of growth and achievement across the district. MQ
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Llementa~y Techuology Specialist(1.0 FT'E) $60,000
As the school district develops more effective and efficient business practices with the use of technology and
supports student learning and growth with the tools oftechnology, it is essential that technical support is provided
across the schools for students and staff. This position will allow for the re-engineering of current technology
specialists to create equitable services in each school. P/~Ic~D
Technology Supplies to Repair Chromebook~ ~~,000
Also related to our• advancements in technology, these funds will support the purchasing of supplies as needed to
repair the hardware (primarily Chromebooks) available to students and teachers. MQ
Staff Reductions ($73,561)
In order to maintain class sizes as outlined in the School Committee Class Size Guidelines, there have been
fve classes of Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 tlu•ough the years at the Jolu1 F. Kennedy Elementary
School. The five section 2nd grade cohort of students is moving into the 3rd grade next year, Class sizes will
still be maintained in aligrunent to the School Committee Class Size Guidelines with only four classes at 3rd
grade. Therefore, quality will be maintained with the reduction of 1.0 FTE classroom teacher• at 2nd grade at
the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. MQ
Administrative As~i~tant to Teaching ~c Learning (1.0 FTE) $5,600
The Office of Teaching &Learning is currently supported with only a .5 FTE Administrative Assistant. Adding a
full-trine Administrative Assistant will not only address the needs ofthe department, this will allow the current
Admiuish~ative Assistant to shift support to the Director of Facilities, who currently does not have any support of
an Administrative Assistant. ~]E
~~JI~I~d~~~ ~F LOI01G-TEItIVi ST13~,TEGIC OBJECTIVE
1. ACIE~IEVII~1~ EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE & EI~1~~J~l~T~ ~~~Jl~'~'~ X437,487
2. CULTNAT~I~G SCH~~X CT11i'~'URE &CLIMATE X214,486
3. TRANSF012I~dING T~~~~~~I`~i~ ~~ LEARNING $221,561
4. ACI3IEVIN~ ]~II~Tt ~~i~'~' ~~~~i~.~Lr ~NCE X1,925,239
C01~1CLUSIOI~
Members ofthe Canton community continue to be proud oftheir public schools and understand the
relationship between a great town and great schools. The recommendations outlined in the FY21
Superintendents Budget Message are aligned to the aforementioned Long-Term Shategic Objectives ofthe
Strategic Framework. They are also categorized across the scale of need: required by contract or regulation;
maintenance of quality; and enhancements.
We are experiencing dramatic changes in our world that are driving the needs of our public schools as
articulated within the Strategic Framework. We focus on the appropriate demand for excellence for every
child in our diverse society. We understand the power of culture and climate in our schools to enhance every
child's authentic sense of belonging and their needs for safety and security. We are changing the historical
nature of public school teaching and learning in order to prepare students for their unpredictable futures.
And finally, we are striving to maintain and enhance our mission-driven school district that is committed to
creating the conditions to achieve the previously stated outcomes. It is with the continued commihnent and
leadership ofthe School Committee and support of the Town that the Canton Public Schools will continue
its success and be worthy ofsuch pride.Source page 14
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~vorr~: Murgia, James R.
~erni: Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:47 PM
~o: Nectow, Barry
fie: Scollins, William
~ubje~~: Fy 21 School Debt Service
/~~tachr-rrents: Fy 21 school debt service.pdf
H i Barry — before I forget, I wanted to send you the fy 21 debt service that's budgeted by the school
department. I'll update Randy as to why the schools pay for debt service from their operating budget. Thanks.Source page 15
Date of Debt Service Type of
Issue Type Descri;~tion Org Object Payment 2021
3/15/2015 SB Building Remodeling -School (R~clman Heating System) 73009002 59106 Principal 10,000.00
59106 Total 10,000.00
./2015 SB Building Remodeling -School (Rodman Heating System) 73009002 59107 Interest 2,150.00
59107 Total 2,150.00
3/15/2013 SB GOB Energy Conservation -School (Rodman Heating System) 73009002 59132 Principal 64,000.00
59132 Total 64,000.00
3/15/2013 SB GOB Energy Conservation -School (Rodman Heating System) 73009002 59182 Interest 22,480.00
59182 Total 22,480.00
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