East Providence School Department

2011-2012 Budget REVISED BUDGET AS OF 5/1/12 (ORIGINAL BUDGET APPROVED 10/11/11) (REVISED BUDGET APPROVED 10/24/11)

MISSION STATEMENT

The East Providence School Department, in partnership with families and the community, is committed to provide a comprehensive, inclusive program of academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment, preparing all students to become responsible, lifelong learners, able to meet the st challenges of the 21 century.

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The Budget _______________________________ ____________ East Providence School Department Budget Process Appropriation Process: According to Article X, Section 10-3(5) of the City of East Providence City Charter, the School Committee shall submit budget estimates in the same manner as other departments to be considered by the City Council in total only. The school budget reflects expenditures and identifies the sources of revenues for those expenditures. The budget is proposed by the Superintendent and considered by the School Committee, which may increase, decrease, add or eliminate any item in the budget provided that the action would not cause an excess of appropriations over anticipated revenue. The final School Committee budget is typically completed by the last Tuesday in August, as outlined in School Committee Policy II.B.1.6, and then forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager presents the budget and budget message to the City Council and a public hearing is held. After the hearing, the City Council may insert new items or may make increases or decreases to the budget. The budget shall be

2 East Providence School Department

District Portrait East Providence Public Schools educate approximately 5,600 students from preschool to grade 12. Facilities include one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and an adjoining career and technical center. The central office administration provides support and leadership to approximately 800 certified and non certified staff. Current central office departments include the following: Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, Special Education and Related Services, Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Attendance, English as a Second Language, Transportation, and Facilities. The Superintendent reports to a five member elected School Committee that is responsible for the care control and management of East Providence Public Schools. East Providence Public Schools offer a comprehensive and inclusive K-12 curriculum with a focus on early intervention. Through the process of strategic planning, the District has targeted literacy, writing and math as areas for continued improvement.

District Objectives •

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By 2012, all subgroups of elementary, middle, and high school students will achieve proficiency targets of 92.1%, 89.2%, and 87.4%, respectively, for English/Language Arts. By 2012, all subgroups of elementary, middle, and high school students will meet proficiency on NECAP targets of 80.9%, 73.1%, and 72.4%, respectively, for Mathematics.

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East Providence School Department 2011-2012 Budget Overview

East Providence School Department 2011-2012 Revenue Budget FY 2011 Budget Approved 10/12/2010

Funding Source City Appropriations Property Tax Allocation Meals/Hotel Tax State Aid General Aid Federal Stabilization (ARRA) Student Equity Group Home Aid Literacy Aid Language Assistance Early Childhood Vocational Equity Technology Full Day Kindergarten Charter School State Housing Aid (To City) Funding formula Grant Funding IDEA Part B IDEA Pre-School Title I Title II Title III Title IV Perkins VTA Race to the Top Additional Revenue Sources Medicaid Reimbursements Tuition Revenue Building Rental & Fees Sale of Building Summer School E-Rate Reimbursement Budget Totals

FY 2012 Budget REVISED 5/3/2012

Budget Incr/(Decr) FY11 ACTUAL vs. FY12 Budget

Budget % Incr/(Decr) FY11 ACTUAL vs. FY12 Budget

$44,025,100 $500,000

$44,025,100 $592,293

$48,640,310 $0

$4,615,210 ($592,293)

10.48% -100.00%

$18,927,662 $640,267 $2,629,184 $636,000 $541,397 $406,668 $235,022 $176,000 $135,129 $63,000 $3,251 $0 $199,438

$23,462,035 $278,744 $0 $636,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$24,440,976 $0 $0 $636,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$978,941 ($278,744) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

4.17% -100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$1,662,561 $49,453 $1,388,092 $554,161 $75,735 $9,053 $206,441 $50,000 $0

$1,532,064 $47,608 $1,358,203 $458,188 $72,398 $0 $268,202 $50,000 $376,319

($130,497) ($1,845) ($29,889) ($95,973) ($3,337) ($9,053) $61,761 $0 $376,319

-7.85% -3.73% -2.15% -17.32% -4.41% -100.00% 29.92% 0.00% 0.00%

$1,700,000 $350,000 $55,000 $0 $25,000 $42,000 $71,290,118

$1,937,646 $240,623 $78,434 $499,861 $28,940 $29,523 $75,804,695

$1,500,000 $270,000 $70,000 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $79,780,268

($437,646) $29,377 ($8,434) ($499,861) $1,060 $477 $3,975,573

-22.59% 12.21% -10.75% -100.00% 3.66% 1.62% 5.24%

2011‐2012 Sources/ $48,640,310 $25,076,976 Total Budget $3,786,663

City Approp State Aid Grants Medicaid R All Other

FY 2011 ACTUAL Audited 10/31/2011

Grant Funding All Other 5.2% 0.5%

Medicaid 1.9%

$1,500,000 $400,000 State Aid 31.1% City Appropriations 61.3%

NOTES: (1) State Aid no longer broken down into various categories except Group Home Aid and Housing Aid. (2) Beginning in FY11, Housing Aid revenues and expenses will be recorded by the City. (3) Beginning in FY12, Grant Expenditures will be budgeted as a separate revenue and expenditure line item.

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East Providence School Department 2011-2012 Expenditure Budget

Expenditure Salaries Education Jobs Fund Benefits Services Tuitions Transportation Utilities Nursing/Therapy/Testing Services Insurance Legal Services & Negotiations Technology Facilities Dues Athletics/Extra-Curricular All Other Services Materials & Equipment Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Non-Instructional Supplies Equipment & Capital Outlay Non-Public Textbooks Grant expenditures Debt Service Deficit Reduction Budget Totals

FY 2011 Budget Approved 10/12/2010 $38,808,980 ($1,124,364) $15,273,200

FY 2011 Actual Audited 10/31/2011 $40,080,315 $0 $14,492,537

FY 2012 Budget Budget Budget Incr/(Decr) % Incr/(Decr) REVISED FY11 ACTUAL FY11 ACTUAL 5/3/2012 vs FY12 Budget vs. FY12 Budget $39,073,322 ($1,006,993) -2.51% $0 $0 0.00% $16,469,092 $1,976,555 13.64%

$8,941,054 $3,543,975 $1,283,000 $450,000 $225,000 $350,000 $501,365 $417,350 $40,000 $145,608 $193,180

$10,052,646 $3,261,425 $1,702,768 $878,463 $197,590 $314,274 $459,278 $495,472 $39,762 $179,952 $324,459

$9,335,000 $3,362,856 $1,480,000 $682,300 $230,000 $400,000 $635,039 $656,000 $50,950 $172,376 $103,600

($717,646) $101,431 ($222,768) ($196,163) $32,410 $85,726 $175,761 $160,528 $11,188 ($7,576) ($220,859)

-7.14% 3.11% -13.08% -22.33% 16.40% 27.28% 38.27% 32.40% 28.14% -4.21% -68.07%

$616,859 $130,473 $145,000 $30,000 $0 $620,000 $699,438 $71,290,118

$321,482 $75,092 $183,052 $29,717 $3,995,496 $0 $0 $77,083,780

$369,105 $165,925 $192,500 $30,000 $4,162,982 $250,000 $1,865,765 $79,686,812

$47,623 $90,833 $9,448 $283 $167,486 $250,000 $1,865,765 $2,603,032

14.81% 120.96% 5.16% 0.95% 4.19% 0.00% 0.00% 3.38%

2011-2012 Budget Salaries Benefits Tuitions Transportation Utilities Debt Grant Funding Other Services

$39,073,322 Grants/All Other $16,469,092 Facilities9.2% $9,335,000 Debt/Deficit Red 0.8% $3,362,8562.7% Utilities $1,480,000 1.9% Transportation $2,115,765 4.2% $4,162,982 $3,687,795 Special Education $79,686,812 Tuitions 12%

0.490336117 0.206672743 0.117146109 0.04220091 0.018572709 0.026551006 0.052241794 0.046278611 Salaries 49.1%

Benefits 20 1%

Notes: (1) Beginning in FY12, Grant Expenditures will be budgeted as a separate revenue and expenditure line item.

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East Providence School Department 2011-2012 Funding Detail

East Providence School Department Funding History General Fund Revenue City Appropriations Property Tax Allocation Meals/Hotel Tax Sale of Property State Aid Medicaid Reimbursements Tuitions Building Rentals Custodian Fees Summer School Other Total

2003 Actual

General Fund Revenue City Appropriations Property Tax Allocation Meals/Hotel Tax State Aid Medicaid Reimbursements Tuitions Building Rentals Sale of Building/Property Summer School Other Total

2008 Actual

2004 Actual

$33,505,294

$35,248,085

$24,882,648 $978,500 $93,521 $2,460 $54,758 $38,962 $4,345 $59,560,486

$25,500,703 $1,379,378 $121,189 $8,609 $41,525 $36,741 $0 $62,336,228

$40,893,803 $590,915 $27,807,636 $1,412,446 $412,938 $79,298 $136,380 $44,285 $0 $71,377,700

2009 Actual $42,325,086 $500,000 $28,052,119 $1,600,000 $375,000 $80,000 $75,000 $51,026 $136,000 $73,194,231

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2005 Actual $34,152,235 $552,000 $348,860 $25,883,437 $1,160,790 $195,039 $72,847 $24,644 $32,422 $523 $62,422,797 2010 Actual $43,525,086 $587,603 $27,182,415 $2,141,583 $322,782 $99,027 $348,860 $22,680 $52,003 $74,282,039

2006 Actual

2007 Actual

$35,982,235 $596,510

$38,920,000 $498,594

$26,184,373 $1,066,159 $174,959 $75,056 $57,436 $33,387 $0 $64,170,115

$26,945,269 $1,660,819 $413,777 $70,264 $76,886 $35,965 $0 $68,621,575

2011 Actual $44,025,100 $592,293 $24,376,779 $1,937,646 $240,623 $78,434 $499,861 $28,940 $29,523 $71,809,199

2012 Budget $49,440,310 $0 $25,076,976 $1,500,000 $270,000 $70,000 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $76,417,286

East Providence School Department City Appropriations

CITY APPROPRIATIONS: Property Tax Allocation Meals/Hotel Tax

2010-2011 $44,025,100 $500,000

2011-2012 $48,940,310 $0

Total City Appropriations

$44,525,100

$48,940,310

Increase ($) $4,915,210 ($500,000)

Increase (%) 11.16% -100.00%

$4,415,210

9.92%

Property Tax Allocation History FY 2007 City Property Tax Revenue* Property Tax Allocation % to Schools

FY 2008

FY 2009

$ 76,392,381 $ 80,341,522 $ 82,679,031 $ $ 40,893,803 $ 42,325,086 $ 43,525,086 $ 53.53% 52.68% 52.64%

FY 2010 86,366,008 $ 44,025,100 $ 50.98%

ACTUAL

AS BUDGETED

FY 2011

FY 2012

91,101,654 $ 44,025,011 $ 48.33%

93,420,034 48,940,310 52.39%

*Source: City Property Tax Revenue figures are actual amounts from the Audited City Financial Statements but do not include interest or revenue other than tax collection revenue. 7

East Providence School Department Special Revenue Restricted Funding Federal Grants Item Title I Title II Title III Title IV IDEA Part B IDEA PreSchool Perkins Race to the Top Vocational Training for Adults

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2010-2011 1,388,092 554,161 75,735 9,053 1,662,561 49,453 206,441 50,000

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2011-2012 1,358,203 458,188 72,398 1,532,064 47,608 268,202 368,043 50,000

Total Federal Grant Funding

$

3,995,496

$

4,154,706

NOTE: Included in budgeted revenues/expenditures.

Figures used above are reported to the Rhode Island Department of Education on a July - June Fiscal Year and 10 are independently audited.

East Providence School Department 2011-2012 School Budgets

This section of the budget summarizes expenditures by location (school/department).

EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL School Mission: The East Providence High School community believes that excellence in education is the pathway to the future. Our goal is to instill a passion for learning and a sense of responsibility in all students. Teachers working with families ensure that every student’s transition to society is personal and meaningful. Students, administrators, faculty, and staff are part of a culture promoting a safe environment to explore new ideas, meet new challenges, respect, diversity and contribute to the community.

School Portrait: East Providence High School has approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12 including a Career Technical Center (CTC). There are approximately 100 classrooms with a large gymnasium, small gymnasium, an aerobics room, weight room, pool, cafeteria, and library. The high school has streamlined the course offerings to include proficiency requirements only for English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education/Health, fine arts (visual and performing), and technology. The CTC offers Applied Learning courses in the areas of Medical Technology, Landscaping, Automotive Technology, Automotive Repair, Graphic Printing, Office Technology, Culinary Arts, and Pre-Engineering. Many extra curricular activities are offered in marching band, photography, movie appreciation, Gay/Strait Alliance, Youth Alive, Student Council, National Honors Society, Student Government, annual musical, Student Model Legislature, newspaper, yearbook, and Nursing Allied Health, and RIIL sports for girls/boys. All students beginning the class of 2011 are required to complete six (6) hours of service to the community each year.

School Objectives: • Improve student NECAP scores in ELA, mathematics, and science. ● Fully implement the new graduation requirements for all students including portfolio, senior project, and proficiency in ELA, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and technology.

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East Providence High School 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

EPHS Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

1,693

2010-2011 $375,355 $8,153,724 $549,128 $241,735 $547,034 $503,777

2011-2012 $279,713 $8,534,775 $268,250 $253,438 $557,164 $189,286

Increase/(Decrease) ($95,642) $381,051 ($280,878) $11,703 $10,130 ($314,491)

$80,000 $16,785 $11,140

$60,030 $13,171 $12,600

($19,970) ($3,614) $1,460

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Career & Technical Center 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

CTC Budget by Category Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

Included with High School

2010-2011 $88,900 $659,621 $21,854 $41,886 $42,401

2011-2012 $91,806 $701,825 $0 $42,888 $43,571

Increase/(Decrease) $2,906 $42,204 ($21,854) $1,002 $1,170

$15,000 $510 $11,671

$8,000 $510 $6,975

($7,000) $0 ($4,696)

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MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL School Mission: The Martin Middle School community is dedicated to preparing our students to succeed now and in the future by providing a safe and welcoming standards based learning environment focused on achievement, respect, responsibility, kindness, and pride.

School Portrait: Edward R. Martin Middle School, home of the “Wildcats” opened as a Junior High School serving 7th-9th grades on December 12, 1977. In 1998, Martin was reorganized as a middle school serving 6th-8th grades. Martin currently has a two member administrative team including the Principal and one assistance administrator. Martin is organized into two Houses comprised of six teams of core teachers. Our school day begins at 7:55 am. From 7:55 am, approximately 600 members of our student body are given the opportunity to participate in the morning breakfast program located in the school cafeteria and operated by Chartwells food service. Classes start promptly at 8:05 am. The master schedule was adjusted to allow for the rotation of classes that includes math every day of the week, the addition of an Advisor/Advisee program and an Intervention program to support current RTi initiatives. Each student in the building belongs to an Advisory, which meets two times per week. Advisory supports school efforts to increase the personalization and delivery of educational services to all students. Student engagement is a priority at Edward R. Martin Middle School. The Martin Middle School community strongly believes that through student engagement, students will succeed not only in their four core subjects, but also through other educational options. These options include computer courses, art, Portuguese, Spanish, robotics, technology education, band, chorus, physical education and health. In addition, students participate in extra-curricular activities that include three seasons of scholastic sports, robotics club, theater program, yearbook club, student council and educational field trips. Students exhibit “Wildcat Pride” throughout their academics while preparing to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

School Objectives: • •

Improve student achievement in MATH by providing opportunities for each child to succeed. All subgroups will continue to meet the Annual Measurable Objectives for Mathematics in RI Middle Schools. Improve student achievement in ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS by providing opportunities for each child to succeed. All subgroups will continue to meet the

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Martin Middle School 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

596

MMS Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians

2010-2011 $180,498 $3,616,247 $259,653 $166,337 $173,461

2011-2012 $183,835 $3,872,092 $189,527 $115,354 $310,030

Increase/(Decrease) $3,337 $255,845 ($70,126) ($50,983) $136,569

$54,000 $3,720 $2,500

$37,300 $9,825 $6,650

($16,700) $6,105 $4,150

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL School Mission: “Raising Expectations”

School Portrait: Riverside Middle School, located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serves students in sixth through eighth grade. The school opened in the spring of 1966. It served as a junior high, educating students in the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade until it was converted to a middle school in the fall of 1998. The school was designed around the library and gymnasium to reflect the concept of mind and body. Riverside Middle is organized into 6 teams, two at each grade level. Each house has a guidance counselor. The teams consist of the four core teachers and a resource teacher. Also, a self contained teacher is assigned to the teams. In addition to the four core subjects students are offered Spanish, Portuguese, art, robotics, technology education, computers, writing class, band, chorus, physical education, and health. Extra curricular activities include homework club, 15 different sports, robotics club, newspaper, and student council. A professional staff of two administrators and fifty-five teachers currently service Riverside Middle School. Of the fifty-five teachers, eleven are special educators, twenty-four teach the four core subjects, one school nurse, two guidance counselors, seventeen special subject teachers and one social worker. The school psychologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech pathologist are all shared with other schools in the district. There are also four secretaries, one education specialists, seven teacher assistants, and four custodians.

School Objectives: • • • •

Provide a safe, healthy, and positive school environment. Increase student proficiency on the NECAP in the areas of reading, math, science and writing. Actively involve parents and the community in the educational process. Prepare students to become responsible citizens.

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Riverside Middle School 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

582

RMS Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $178,300 $3,296,031 $398,513 $95,469 $127,053 $0

2011-2012 $187,662 $3,418,676 $207,107 $116,564 $137,613 $119,550

Increase/(Decrease) $9,362 $122,645 ($191,406) $21,095 $10,560 $119,550

$54,000 $5,860 $20,000

$37,500 $5,191 $6,650

($16,500) ($669) ($13,350)

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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ALICE M. WADDINGTON ELEMENTARY School Mission: The mission of AM Waddington School is to provide an environment which gives all students an opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. The school will strive for excellence in an atmosphere of mutual respect by nurturing, challenging and understanding the needs of all of its individuals. To do so, an educational link will be maintained which shares the responsibilities between students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the community.

School Portrait: Alice M. Waddington School is nestled in a suburban neighborhood in the Riverside section of the City of East Providence. The atmosphere is similar to that which is found in smaller schools, although it is the largest elementary school in the district with a population of 453. Many parents attended the school as children and have chosen to raise their family in the community where they grew up. Parents believe that their children will receive a high quality education, in an environment that is safe and nurturing. There is a positive school culture and children benefit from an active PTA. There is one principal, one secretary, three custodians, one resource teacher, one reading teacher, four co-taught special education inclusion classrooms, one self-contained special education classroom, one educational specialist, two building based aides, six part-time supervisory aides, one foster grandparent, one speech and language teacher, one librarian, one and 1/5 physical education teacher, one music teacher, one art teacher and eighteen regular education teachers.

Objectives: • To improve student performance in the area of mathematics as measured by • •

NECAP and meet the established target of 100% of the students achieving the standard by 2014. To improve student performance in the area of reading language arts as measured by NECAP and meet the established target of 100% of students achieving the standard by 2014. To improve student performance in the area of Science as measured by NECAP.

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Waddington Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

450

Waddington Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $95,754 $1,896,336 $309,390 $28,678 $82,892 $0

2011-2012 $90,055 $2,253,221 $273,982 $28,894 $140,766 $12,181

Increase/(Decrease) ($5,699) $356,885 ($35,408) $216 $57,874 $12,181

$51,000 $3,795 $3,000

$32,600 $5,443 $13,175

($18,400) $1,648 $10,175

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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MYRON J. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY School Mission: “To provide a standards-based education for all students which promotes individual student achievement, academic excellence, social and emotional growth and family involvement, in a safe, supportive and cooperative learning environment.”

School Portrait: Myron J. Francis School was built in 1989 and is the School Department’s newest facility. The current enrollment is 417 students in grades K – 5. There are 17 heterogeneously grouped classrooms consisting of two full-day kindergartens, three first grades, three second grades, three third grades, three fourth grades, two fifth grades, and three self-contained special education classrooms. Our support staff includes teacher assistants, a reading teacher, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist, and a part time physical therapist. We have a guidance counselor available one day per week, and, as needed, a social worker and school psychologist. Francis School has a full time nurse-teacher. Special subject teachers include a librarian, a physical education teacher, a music teacher, and an art teacher. There are six supervisory assistants who oversee lunch and recess. Two custodians keep the building clean and neat. There is currently one administrative assistant and one principal. Parent volunteers are a valuable resource and provide classroom assistance and additional support for the school regularly.

School Objectives: • • • • • • •

Promote a Culture of Achievement via academic excellence Provide a safe, healthy, positive and respectful school environment Promote Community Service-Learning Monitor student progress via assessment data Promote Professional Development for all Differentiated Instruction for all students Family Involvement is vital in the students’ education

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Francis Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

413

Francis Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians

2010-2011 $86,718 $1,787,854 $244,157 $28,226 $64,309

2011-2012 $90,055 $2,049,128 $209,625 $29,044 $49,561

Increase/(Decrease) $3,337 $261,274 -$34,532 $818 ($14,748)

$51,000 $510 $1,200

$29,850 $5,715 $11,675

($21,150) $5,205 $10,475

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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KENT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY School Mission: The mission of Kent Heights Elementary School is to give our children a global education by providing the very best educational opportunities through a strong homeschool relationship and the use of innovative and research based instructional strategies. Through continuous monitoring and reflection, we will use all available resources to ensure that no child is left behind.

School Portrait: The original structure, located on Pawtucket Avenue, was built in 1922. In 1985 and then 2003, the original building was replaced by two new additions that have merged into one bright, clean school that fosters a love of learning and teaching. As well as our excellent academic program, additional services are provided through the Title I, special needs, Response to Intervention, ESL, and after school reading and enrichment programs utilizing 21st century technology. Kent Heights Elementary School is a welcoming and strong learning community with an ideal school climate, eager students, committed faculty, and a high level of parent involvement.

School Objectives: • • •

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To create life long learners To improve the academic performance of all students To increase the use of technology to improve achievement To establish high expectations for all

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Kent Heights Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

282

Kent Heights Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $79,487 $1,161,897 $248,349 $20,646 $37,143 $178,223

2011-2012 $86,958 $1,603,879 $157,756 $24,810 $78,946 $68,067

Increase/(Decrease) $7,471 $441,982 ($90,593) $4,164 $41,803 ($110,156)

$42,000 $1,050 $2,700

$20,900 $5,602 $10,075

($21,100) $4,552 $7,375

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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ORLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY School Mission: “To enable our children to achieve high academic standards within a diverse and supportive school environment that welcomes and promotes home/school partnerships to advance learning.”

School Portrait: Orlo Avenue School is located in the center of East Providence and opened in 1968. The one story flat-roofed building houses approximately 300 students from kindergarten through grade five. The Orlo Avenue School faculty consists of one principal and 48 full and part-time employees. There are 12 regular education classroom teachers, two special education self-contained classrooms, one resource teacher, one full time ELL teacher, one Title I teacher, and five full-time teacher assistants. The part-time staff consists of one nurse/teacher, one ELL teacher, one librarian, one art teacher, one physical education teacher, one music teacher, and one band instructor, as well as a guidance counselor (1/2 day per week), an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. Students also receive services from a part-time teacher for the visually impaired, a social worker, and a school psychologist. Other members of the support staff include two custodians, one secretary, a Title I parent liaison, two foster grandparents, volunteers from EP Reads and two cafeteria workers.

School Objectives: • • •

Orlo Avenue School will increase Reading/Writing Achievement in grades K – 5 Orlo Avenue School will increase Math Achievement in grades K – 5 Orlo Avenue School will increase Family Involvement in Grades K – 5

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Orlo Elementary 2011-2021 Budget Enrollment:

297

Orlo Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $83,836 $1,031,924 $114,159 $28,528 $84,652 $65,250

2011-2012 $87,173 $1,242,303 $165,913 $29,044 $86,692 $63,514

Increase/(Decrease) $3,337 $210,379 $51,754 $516 $2,040 ($1,736)

$42,000 $1,600 $1,845

$20,825 $3,510 $10,000

($21,175) $1,910 $8,155

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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EMMA G. WHITEKNACT ELEMENTARY School Mission: Our School Community is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment that embraces diversity, self-discipline, excellence, and life-long learning.

School Portrait: The Emma G. Whiteknact School has approximately 298 students and 50 full and part time dedicated and hard-working staff members. There are 16 classrooms in total: 12 regular education classrooms, 3 visual support program classrooms and a Bradley Partnership early childhood (Pk-K) classroom. The facility is located at 261 Grosvenor Avenue in the central section of East Providence. This is a school-wide Title I community with a free/reduced lunch population of about 68%.

School Objectives: •

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By the end of the Fall 2011 NECAP Administration testing Window, the beginning of grade 3 students at Emma G. Whiteknact will increase their proficiency in Reading from 49% in 2010 to 52% in 2011 and Mathematics from 34% in 2010 to 37% in 2011. By the end of the Fall 2011 NECAP Administration Testing Window, the beginning of grade 4 students at Emma G. Whiteknact will increase their proficiency in Reading from 51% in 2010 to 54% in 2011 and Mathematics from 42% in 2010 to 45% in 2011. By the end of the Fall 2011 NECAP Administration TestingWindow, the beginning of grade 5 students at Emma G. Whiteknact will increase their proficiency in Reading from 65% in 2010 to 68% in 2011, Mathematics from 55% in 2010 to 58% in 2011, and Writing from 33% in 2010 to 36% in 2011.

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Whiteknact Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

293

Whiteknact Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $83,836 $1,050,385 $380,332 $28,528 $83,042 $163,650

2011-2012 $88,673 $1,227,765 $364,724 $19,134 $27,802 $161,126

Increase/(Decrease) $4,837 $177,380 ($15,608) ($9,394) ($55,240) ($2,524)

$37,000 $0 $1,200

$21,600 $3,892 $10,600

($15,400) $3,892 $9,400

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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AGNES B. HENNESSEY ELEMENTARY School Mission: “Agnes B. Hennessey School, in partnership with families and the community, is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students which encourages them to achieve full potential as responsible life-long learners in an ever-changing world.”

School Portrait: Agnes B. Hennessey School is a K-5 elementary school composed of 293 students. Approximately 60% of the students qualify for free/reduced meal benefits; approximately 11% qualify for English Language Learner services (ELL); and approximately 15% qualify for special education services. There are two full day kindergarten classrooms as well as two classrooms dedicated for each of the other grade levels (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th). The school also includes two self-contained special education classrooms and three classrooms for support staff such as our ELL teacher and our Title I reading teacher. One other classroom is dedicated to music instruction. The gymnasium doubles as a cafeteria and the library contains approximately 2,000 volumes of books including reference materials. For the past several years Agnes B. Hennessey School has been a “High Performing” school as classified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Equally important, in 2005, our school was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The daily instructional program is complemented with an after school band program for fifth grade students and PTA sponsored after school enrichment programs for all students.

School Philosophy: • All children, given the appropriate guidance and encouragement, can and will • • •

learn. Students self-image and esteem is improved by participating in a variety of academics, social and physical activities resulting in a more productive individual. The timely communication of information and expectations to students, parents and our community improves understanding and encourages involvement and support. A strong home-school relationship will be nurtured by offering multiple opportunities for parental involvement.

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Hennessey Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

288

Hennessey Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $83,836 $1,169,515 $72,630 $28,106 $64,009 $158,293

2011-2012 $87,173 $1,255,526 $88,642 $28,528 $65,029 $168,817

Increase/(Decrease) $3,337 $86,011 $16,012 $422 $1,020 $10,524

$38,000 $2,510 $950

$20,600 $2,810 $10,000

($17,400) $300 $9,050

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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SILVER SPRING ELEMENTARY School Mission: To provide children with a challenging academic program in a safe nurturing environment to prepare them to be life long learners and responsible citizens.

School Portrait: Silver Spring School is a community school which rests at the bottom of a hill in a quiet neighborhood. A large open field, a playground, and a family atmosphere warmly greet students, faculty and visitors. The students participate in the Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Program which encourages Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, and Safety. Silver Spring School faculty and staff collaborate with the Bradley School, the Newman YMCA, the Feinstein Foundation, as well as other community agencies to provide a wide range of learning opportunities for students. Our school staff includes 15 classroom teachers, an ELL teacher, Resource teacher, Speech teacher, and Reading teacher. There are five teachers of special subjects in the building part time. There are two full time custodians, one during the day and one in the evening. Silver Spring is designated as a Title I school and has just completed the Title One Self Study Project. Our student population is approximately 70% Caucasian, 18% African American, 7% Hispanic, and 4% Pacific Islander.

School Objectives: • We will form strong partnerships with all members of our school community. • Our students will be strong readers, writers, mathematicians and problem •

solvers. Our students will be responsible citizens.

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Silver Spring Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

246

Silver Spring Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $82,221 $1,248,494 $48,678 $28,828 $83,042 $81,282

2011-2012 $87,051 $1,366,841 $54,186 $29,344 $85,082 $66,562

Increase/(Decrease) $4,830 $118,347 $5,508 $516 $2,040 ($14,720)

$38,000 $2,000 $1,450

$18,300 $6,756 $6,875

($19,700) $4,756 $5,425

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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JAMES R. D. OLDHAM ELEMENTARY School Mission: To foster an interactive partnership of parents, staff and community members working together with students to encourage and nurture a life-long love of learning. By creatively challenging students and having high expectations for all, we will establish an environment where our students will feel safe, happy and welcomed.

School Portrait: James R. D. Oldham School has approximately 178 students. There are 8 classroom teachers and 26 full and part time staff members. The facility is located in the Riverside section of East Providence. The school is a school-wide Title I school with a free/reduced lunch status of 49%. There are 8 classroom teachers, a reading teacher and a special education teacher. There is a special education classroom, one Kindergarten class, two first grades and one class for 3rd, 4th and 5th. There are many part-time specialists who service the school, including a psychologist, social worker, guidance counselor, speech therapist, OT, PT, art teacher, music teacher, librarian, physical education/health teachers and a nurse. There is one building based teacher assistant and 3 part-time supervisory aides. There is currently one principal and one administrative assistant.

School Objectives: • Increase the percentage of parents/guardians taking an active role in their child’s education.

• Increase proficiency in problem solving at the K-5 level and continue to identify •

equity gaps within subgroups of student population. Increase proficiency in reading achievement in K-5 grade level and continue to identify equity gaps within subgroups of student population.

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Oldham Elementary 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

180

Oldham Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $83,836 $599,665 $73,455 $28,528 $64,159 $142,354

2011-2012 $80,506 $933,865 $71,384 $28,894 $43,571 $179,565

Increase/(Decrease) ($3,330) $334,200 ($2,071) $366 ($20,588) $37,211

$20,000 $1,000 $6,100

$12,600 $5,000 $9,125

($7,400) $4,000 $3,025

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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MEADOWCREST EARLY LEARNING CENTER School Mission: To provide children and their families with a safe and nurturing environment where children experience academic success in an inclusive, developmentally appropriate setting and where families are supported and encouraged to participate in their child's school experience.

School Portrait: The Early Learning Center currently has an enrollment of 133 students with special needs. Since we are required by law to provide services to children with special needs on their third birthday, our population increases throughout the school year. Meadowcrest is comprised of six special education classrooms, three Head Start classrooms, an Occupational/Physical Therapy room, and a Speech Therapy room. While Head Start provides education programming and social services to the "poorest of the poor" East Providence residents, the program is also utilized to provide special education placements when appropriate. Typically developing Head Start students also provide inclusionary opportunities for our youngsters with special needs. There are generally 60 East Providence children enrolled in Head Start at Meadowcrest.

School Objectives: •

•

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To maintain our National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. This year Meadowcrest successfully completed a rigorous reaccreditation process; our accreditation is valid through 2016. To continue to implement our Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Program during the 2011-2012 School Year, with on-going professional development. To continue to participate in the RIDE's mandated Early Childhood Outcomes Initiative, with on-going professional development.

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Meadowcrest Early Childhood Center 2011-2012 Budget Enrollment:

152

Meadowcrest Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Administrators -Teachers -Assistants -Secretaries -Custodians -Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 $80,893 $294,222 $230,459 $28,528 $42,101 $130,723

2011-2012 $84,230 $642,968 $230,136 $29,350 $43,121 $134,629

Increase/Decrease $3,337 $348,746 ($323) $822 $1,020 $3,906

$10,000 $2,810 $4,542

$8,000 $2,775 $19,625

($2,000) ($35) $15,083

Textbooks & Instructional Supplies Professional development/Dues Non-instructional supplies

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East Providence School Department 2011-2012 Central Budgets

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Operations: There are currently 150 positions in the department including the Director of Pupil Personnel, Director of Transitional Services, a newly appointed Office Manager, teachers, support staff, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, LEA Team Leaders, an early childhood supervisor, and secretaries. We are responsible for child find activities and evaluations as indicated for all students ages 3-21 who reside in East Providence, as well as all students who are parentally placed in private schools regardless of residency. All schools have a weekly evaluation team meeting which is chaired by one of the LEA Team Leaders. Students who are eligible for special education are provided services as indicated by their IEP. There are about 1,422 IEPs at this time. There are over 117 students each year who move in to the city with IEPs. Other responsibilities include but not limited to: coordination of all home instruction for the district, 504 collaboration with regular education, summer teams, ESY program, K screening, RIDE census, Medicaid, crisis referrals and crisis response team, assistive technology, and many significant legal issues.

Objectives: • • •

As indicated in the RI regulations: to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that provides special education and related services. Compliance with all federal and state regulations and mandates Meet the needs of students and their families in the most fair, legal, respectful, and financially responsible way possible

Performance Measures: • • • •

Results of RIDE school support visit Students individual progress Student, teacher and family input State Performance Plan: RIDE Indicator Measurement System

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Special Education (Districtwide Costs) 2011-2012 Budget

Special Education Budget by Category (Not Including School Based Costs): Item 2010-2011 2011-2012 Salaries-Administration $276,198 $306,821 -Program Coordinator $67,750 $74,067 -Physical Therapists $131,124 $0 -Occupational Therapists $393,772 $0 -Speech Pathologists $390,904 $0 -School Psychologists $370,697 $0 -Social Workers $427,860 $43,725 -Teachers $183,076 $121,089 -Secretaries $125,357 $126,695 -Grant Funded Employees $597,411 $45,985 Tuitions Contracted Nursing/Other Services Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev

$8,941,054 $635,000 $500

$9,335,000 $682,300 $4,900

NOTE: More employees in FY12 allocated to schools than in prior year.

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Increase/(Decrease) $30,623 $6,317 ($131,124) ($393,772) ($390,904) ($370,697) ($384,135) ($61,987) $1,338 ($551,426) $393,946 $47,300 $4,400

Transportation 2011-2012 Budget

Transportation Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Director -Bus Monitors -Secretary

2010-2011 $77,560 $341,000 $41,886

2011-2012 $88,947 $230,000 $42,582

Increase/(Decrease) $11,387 ($111,000) $696

Services Transportation Serv. Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev

$4,000 $3,422,975 $5,500

$4,000 $3,362,856 $2,000

$0 ($60,119) ($3,500)

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FACILITIES Operations: The East Providence School Department includes 13 schools, one Administration Building, a Maintenance Garage, and a vacant elementary school (Watters). The total square footage of our buildings is 1,044,143 square feet. East Providence High School is the district’s largest building covering approximately 340,087 square feet. In addition to building maintenance the Buildings & Grounds staff is also responsible for maintaining the 10 acres of grounds surrounding our buildings. The school buildings and grounds are cleaned and maintained by a total of 33 custodians. East Providence High School includes 3 maintenance personnel, and 1 stationary fireman. Staff at the maintenance garage include 6 maintenance personnel, 2 grass crew personnel, and 1 mechanic. The Facilities Manager, who is shared with the City of East Providence, a secretary, and the Night Supervisor operate from an office located in the administration building. During the summer months and school recess periods, staff extensively clean, paint, and maintain building floors and walls and HVAC units including filter replacement in all heating and exhaust units. The maintenance staff is also responsible for the daily maintenance of the schools exterior areas, which consist of mowing, leaf removal, snow plowing, sanding, litter control, hedge trimming, and whatever else is needed to keep the school clean appearance.

Objectives: • • • •

To maintain the buildings and grounds for a safe, clean and healthy environment for the students, staff, and community who access our buildings. Foster community partnerships to allow access and use of the buildings and grounds. Promote efficiency and protection of assets. Promote community support and involvement of the schools.

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Facilities 2011-2012 Budget

Facilities Budget by Category: Item 2010-2011 Salaries-Manager $63,801 -Foreman $110,896 -Mechanics $476,452 -Custodian $42,101 -Secretary $41,736

HVAC General Maint/Supplies Alarm & Security High School Basement

$50,000 $347,844 $40,000 $0

2011-2012 $68,797 $60,713 $453,729 $86,542 $42,282

Increase/(Decrease) $4,996 ($50,183) ($22,723) $44,441 $546

$50,000 $463,000 $30,000 $113,000

$0 $115,156 ($10,000) $113,000

Above Budget does not include school custodians or utilities. Those costs are included in individual school 41 budgets.

District Administration 2011-2012 Budget

District Administraton Budget by Category: 2010-2011 Item Salaries-Superintendent $134,995 -Chief Operating Officer $100,392 -Secretary $60,114 -School Committee $18,500

2011-2012 $0 $0 $74,437 $18,500

Increase/(Decrease) ($134,995) ($100,392) $14,323 $0

Services Insurance Legal Services Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev Utilities

$2,000 $230,000 $400,000 $4,600 $1,480,000

($14,000) $5,000 $50,000 $1,600 $197,000

$16,000 $225,000 $350,000 $3,000 $1,283,000

NOTE: Superintendent position not budgeted for FY12.

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BUSINESS OFFICE Operations: The Business Office is responsible for the organization, planning, administration, and evaluation of the business management functions of the School Department including accounting, reporting, purchasing, and fiscal management of the state and federal grant/monies. Within the Business Office are the Payroll Office, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable. The Business Office operates in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Objectives: • • •

The East Providence School Department Business Office strives to provide accurate and reliable information to its financial report users. It is the objective of the Business Office to fairly present the financial position of the School Department. The Business Office has an objective to operate in accordance with all applicable policies, laws, regulations, and standards.

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Business Office 2011-2012 Budget

Business Office Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Director -Controller -Secretaries

Services Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev

2010-2011 $103,716 $77,998 $167,244

2011-2012 $115,303 $86,947 $169,277

Increase/(Decrease) $11,587 $8,949 $2,033

$85,000 $2,500

$25,250 $8,500

($59,750) $6,000

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HUMAN RESOURCES Operations: East Providence Public Schools’ Human Resources Department is responsible for all personnel support activities for over 800 employees in a 5,600 student school system. Support services provided include but are not limited to: recruiting, retention, salary determination, benefits management, workplace policies and procedures, legal and regulatory oversight, employee relations, collective bargaining support and contract management, contract interpretation and enforcement, employee grievances, employee complaints, Section 504 management for employees, employee evaluations, retirement counseling and administrative preparation, substitute management, personnel file maintenance and management, and employee termination.

Objectives: • • • • • • • •

Recruit, select, retain and motivate the best-qualified teachers, administrators and staff; Create and maintain a positive, productive and safe work environment; Develop and administer wage, salary and benefit programs that provide fair, equitable compensation and that protect employees’ well being; Adopt, review, revise and implement fair and effective workplace policies and procedures that cultivate and support a respectful work environment; Administer all programs and services fairly and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and contractual agreements; Establish and maintain collaborative methods of assessment to ensure that we are providing quality services to our constituencies; Maximize the use of technology to simplify processes and improve efficiency; Build accountability at all levels for achieving successful outcomes; Encourage initiative and innovation, with a creative openness to new ideas and a willingness to embrace change; and, Deliver exceptional quality services in a courteous and timely manner.

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Human Resources 2011-2012 Budget

Human Resources Budget by Category: Item Salaries-HR Director -Secretaries

Services Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev

2010-2011 $67,972 $125,508

2011-2012 $54,567 $160,895

Increase/(Decrease) ($13,405) $35,387

$35,180 $4,000

$21,000 $3,000

($14,180) ($1,000)

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ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Operations: The office of the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services is responsible for all school related services and functions including building leadership and operations, Special Services, ESL, Section 504, Guidance, nursing, truancy and the maintenance of student records and student enrollment information. Other responsibilities include the following: maintenance of student registration center, monitoring of student attendance, investigation of student residency and behavior, coordination of district security policies and emergency planning, management of student database, public relations and communications, issuance of working permits for minors, and all other school and student related functions.

Objectives: • To effectively building leadership and operations to ensure compliance with • • • • •

District initiatives and enforcement of District policies and procedures. To monitor student support services and communicate District initiatives with principals and all school partners. To effectively manage the operation of the district student registration center in compliance with all local policies, state and federal laws. To verify that all students are legally entitled to enrollment in the district. To provide the best possible security measures for all students, staff and visitors within all schools. To assist the Management Team with appropriate positive public relations. To assist all Management Team members as may be requested.

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Attendance and Registration 2011-2012 Budget

Attendance and Registration Budget by Category: 2010-2011 Item Salaries-Asst Superintendent $108,303 -Secretaries $83,172 -.4 Truant Officer $30,600 Services Supplies/Dues/Professional Dev

$3,000 $1,000

2011-2012 $131,489 $84,564 $34,482

Increase/(Decrease) $23,186 $1,392 $3,882

$0 $500

($3,000) ($500)

NOTE: Assistant Superintendent serving as Interim Superintendent in FY12.

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Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Professional Development In an effort to meet our school department Strategic Plan Goals, significant changes must be made to the district curricula. During the 2009-2010 school year, the K-12 mathematics curriculum was rewritten for horizontal and vertical alignment and articulation. Additionally in the 2010-2011 school year, the science curriculum will be written in a collaborate effort with the Middletown and Newport School Departments. This project benchmarks the focus and importance of having a common curriculum for all levels aligned to the Grade Level Expectations and Grade Span Expectations. Improving instruction strategies by integrating technology and best practices is the second focus. Teachers will receive ongoing embedded professional development through Title I, II, III, and IDEA Part B to improve teaching for student learning. A strong emphasis on developing local assessments is also an important aspect of any successful school district. Teachers will receive professional development in writing common tasks/assessments, benchmarking student work, and developing rubrics. The glue that holds the curriculum, instruction, and assessment together is professional development. East Providence is dedicated to creating a learning environment for all of its members. All staff members will have opportunities to improve their craft and develop research based practices. A new professional development center, funded by Title II and V, was established in the administrative building basement which has all of the latest technologies to enhance instruction. More than 11,000 hours of professional development was afforded to our staff last year. Coaches in Action (CIA) is a team comprised of two literacy and two numeracy coaches collaborating and modeling with elementary and middle level teachers. The CIA has been established to support classroom teachers enhance their instructional strategies and use student data to make decisions.

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Curriculum 2011-2012 Budget

Curriculum Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Asst Superintendent -Curriculum Coordinator -Supervisor of Tech Instruction -Secretary -Grant Funded Employees Professional Development Textbooks & Instructional Supplies

2010-2011 $108,303 $43,854 $0 $41,886 $41,483

2011-2012 $31,489 $23,468 $44,444 $42,582 $392,610

Increase/(Decrease) (76,814) (20,386) 44,444 696 351,127

$12,000 $84,859

$17,000 $41,000

5,000 (43,859)

NOTE: Assistant Superintendent budgeted for 3 months of FY12.

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TECHNOLOGY East Providence Schools seeks to transform classrooms so that learning is interactive, engaging, child-centered and data driven. We are fully committed to providing 21st Century Classrooms for all students. The East Providence School District is aggressively implementing systemic change at all levels that will improve classroom instruction. The 2011-2012 Technology Budget reflects and supports this mission. East Providence School Districts has invested dramatically this year to build technological capacity. We invested in this technology despite our depleted budget and with financial pressures that are constant and considerable. We have made significant progress and we have demonstrated intense commitment to improve our school district. We are aware that a solid instructional program can be enhanced with community and grant support but that the commitment to sustain the programs must be part of the district’s core initiatives and beliefs. The District has invested in updating the network and server infrastructure which includes purchasing new servers for each location, adding wireless technology and increasing bandwidth to the Internet for all schools. In addition to these necessary and long overdue infrastructure updates, we have built a Professional Development Center and developed an online Professional Development portal so that teachers can preview and sign up for Professional Development opportunities. We have provided a new online math and science manipulative website called Gizmos and a comprehensive NECAP study and assessment software portal called Study Island. These new software tools are now part of the district’s curriculum. The Federal and State guidelines regarding computer instruction and computer availability per student continue to grow. We currently are below the suggested computer to student ratio recommended by the State of Rhode Island. Our need for increased data and computer capacity will continue as Rhode Island moves forward with Race to the Top initiatives including new online state testing for students and a new state-wide database for teacher evaluations. Our technology infrastructure must be supported and growth must be fostered over time if we are going to keep up with state and federal educational standards and data requirements. Within this budget, computer lease agreements will be necessary to support and sustain a working system for students and staff. Electrical and network wiring updates must be completed as new standards for connectivity are released. This budget plan seeks to make improvements and purchases each year, stabilizing the budget process by requiring systematic updates to our hardware, network and computers. By doing so, we can avoid underfunding our infrastructure, which in the end, leads to larger capital expenditures that can cripple school budgets.

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Technology 2011-2012 Budget

Technology Budget by Category: Item Salaries-Director -Network Administrator -Network Technicians

Services: Internet Access ConnectEd PowerSchool Supplies & Materials Replacement Parts Licensing Computer Equipment Equipment Lease Telecommunications Classroom Technology

2010-2011 $89,411 $64,794 $91,585

2011-2012 $51,108 $37,434 $53,128

Increase/(Decrease) ($38,303) ($27,360) ($38,457)

$79,000 $21,000 $31,700 $15,000 $10,000 $130,000 $30,000 $140,000 $15,000 $29,665

$80,000 $23,000 $45,400 $16,500 $10,000 $125,729 $30,000 $223,410 $19,000 $62,000

$1,000 $2,000 $13,700 $1,500 $0 ($4,271) $0 $83,410 $4,000 $32,335

NOTE: Salaries split 50/50 with City.

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Personnel East Providence School Department Salaries

Teachers Education Jobs Fund Assistants Administrators Secretaries/Techs Maintenance & Custodial Bus Monitors Substitute Assistants Substitute Secretaries Substitute Teachers Total Grant Funded Employees

2010-2011 Budget $28,473,619 ($1,124,364) $2,568,513 $3,070,143 $1,480,926 $2,225,779 $230,000 $70,000 $40,000 $650,000

2011-2012 Budget $29,267,678 $0 $2,281,232 $2,677,083 $1,518,600 $2,338,729 $230,000 $70,000 $40,000 $650,000

$37,684,616

$39,073,322

$2,232,037

$1,601,892

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Increase/(Decrease) $794,059 $1,124,364 ($287,281) ($393,060) $37,674 $112,950 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,388,706 ($630,145)

Benefits East Providence School Department Health Benefits

Health Insurance Dental Consultant (GBS) Buyback Stoploss BCBS/WB Administration WRI Charges Increase Working Deposit Grant Funding Total

2010-2011 Budget

2011-2012 Budget

$8,025,000 $708,000 $30,000 $52,000 $233,000 $320,000 $50,000 $50,000 ($361,000) $9,107,000

$8,114,173 $567,036 $30,000 $15,000 $250,000 $320,000 $50,000 $50,000 ($342,004) $9,054,205

Increase/ Increase/ (Decrease) $ (Decrease) % $89,173 1.11% ($140,964) -19.91% $0 0.00% ($37,000) -71.15% $17,000 7.30% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $18,996 -5.26% ($52,795) -0.58%

Health Benefits History Fiscal Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Expenditures $5,397,041 $6,417,712 $7,913,365 $8,286,738 $8,734,788 $9,512,739 $9,538,137 $10,029,627 $9,293,003 $8,905,908 $8,891,394 $8,129,126

WB Community Health The East Providence School Department joined WB Community Health in 2008. WB Community Health is a nonprofit organization formed to provide a cost effective means of acquiring health insurance benefits for its member school departments, municipalities and communitites through joint purchasing opportunities. The insurance provider is Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The administrative fees that the East Providence School Department pays are substantially less by joining this group. Also, joining WB Community Health allows the East Providence School Department to maintain the benefits of being self-insured while eliminating the spending fluctuations that occur as a result of being self-insured.

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Benefits East Providence School Department Pensions

Pensionable Wages Pension Rate* 2010-2011 Pension Budget

Certified Pension $30,985,794 13.23%/14.64% $4,368,734

Non-Certified Pension $7,313,926 18.08%/20.70% $1,422,853

Total $38,299,720 $5,791,587

There is an additional $400,000 in pension costs that are funded by Federal Grants. The Employer Contribution rate for Federal Grants is 22.32%/35.25%

Employer Contribution Rate History Period 7/2002-6/2003 7/2003-6/2004 7/2004-6/2005 7/2005-6/2006 7/2006-6/2007 7/2007-6/2008 7/2008-6/2009 7/2009-6/2010 7/2010-6/2011 7/2011-6/2012 7/2012-6/2013

Certified 6.93% 7.99% 8.72% 9.72% 11.62% 13.04% 14.86% 11.89% 11.25% 13.23% 14.64%

Non-Certified 4.63% 7.85% 7.43% 10.84% 13.38% 15.03% 16.52% 16.04% 15.26% 18.08% 20.70%

Pension History Fiscal Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Expenditures $2,447,949 $2,248,759 $2,210,596 $2,790,944 $3,157,259 $3,445,761 $4,153,339 $4,967,052 $5,633,260 $4,654,772 $4,568,619 $4,676,681

Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island All East Providence School Department pension benefits are covered by The Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI), which is a department of the Treasury. Public Retirement Benefits are fixed by legislation of the State of Rhode Island. The ERSRI sets the contribution rates for both the certified pension (teachers, principals, certified administrators) and the non-certified pension (fulltime teacher assistants, maintenance/custodial staff, secretaries, and non-certified administrators).

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Benefits East Providence School Department Other Benefits

Survivor Benefits Employer Taxes Life Insurance Unemployment Total

2010-2011 Budget $47,200 $1,075,500 $216,000 $150,000 $1,488,700

2011-2012 Budget $37,000 $1,036,300 $300,000 $250,000 $1,623,300

Increase/(Decrease) ($10,200) ($39,200) $84,000 $100,000 $134,600

There is an additional $70,000 in other benefit costs that are funded by Federal Grants. Survivor Benefit Contribution (ERSRI) This contribution is made in lieu of Social Security contributions for employees in the certified pension system. The cost of the benefits provided is two percent (2%) of the member's annual salary up to but not exceeding an annual total contribution of one hundred and ninety two dollars ($192); one-half ($96) of the cost shall be contributed by the member by deductions from his or her salary, and the other half ($96) shall be contributed and paid by the respective city, town, or school district by which the member is employed.

FICA The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a United States payroll tax imposed by the federal government on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare. The employee and the employer contribute 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare. There is no Social Security contribution made for employees who participate in the certified pension system (ERSRI).

Life Insurance The East Providence School Department provides $50,000 worth of life insurance to all of its teachers, full-time teacher assistants, principals, secretaries, and administrators. Custodial and maintenance staff are provided $55,000 worth of life insurance. Supervisory assistants (Part-time aides) are provided $8,000 worth of life insurance. Unemployment Unemployment Insurance is a program that provides benefits to eligible persons who are out of work through no fault of their own. The East Providence School Department is self-funded for unemployment insurance.

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