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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII C. FY2024-25 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (BUDGET) - 3. VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING & CIP 3.26.241 2024/25 SCHOOL BOARD OPERATING BUDGET AND 2024/25 – 2029/30 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Kimberly Melnyk, School Board Chair Dr. Donald Robertson Jr, Superintendent Crystal Pate, Chief Financial Officer Jack Freeman, Chief Operations Officer Our Mission The Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community. Our Vision Every student is achieving at his or her maximum potential in an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment. Our Core Values •Put Students First. •Seek Growth. •Be Open To Change. •Do Great Work Together. •Value Differences. BUDGET PRIORITIES •Identifying compensation solutions to attract and retain staff •Maintaining service levels for students, families, and staff •Preparing to implement new curriculum in ELA, math, and science •Addressing facility maintenance and renovations •Continuing to improve safety and security measures KEY TO SUCCESS – HIRING GREAT EMPLOYEES Facts: •VBCPS staffs over 10,000 employees. •Every year, we hire approximately 450 new teachers of which approximately 350 have no ties to this area. •Teachers are probationary for three years; after a successful three years, they earn continuing contract status and have many opportunities to change schools or divisions. Scenario: Each of you represents a top group of teacher candidates who have recently graduated with a Masters in Education. One group is from a collection of HBCU, and the other group is from several schools of education in Pennsylvania. I will serve as the recruitment manager who will be providing you with three offers from divisions in South Hampton Roads. Each offer is the same in terms of teaching responsibility (i.e., HS Math, MS English, Elementary). VBCPS by the Numbers Academies and Advanced Academic Programs •Entrepreneurship and Business Academy •Environmental Studies Program •Global Studies and World Languages Academy •Governor’s STEM and Technology Academy •Health Sciences Academy •International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program •International Baccalaureate Programs •Legal Studies Academy •Mathematics and Science Academy •Visual and Performing Arts Academy Career & Technical Education •Advanced Technology Center •Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Gifted Education •Old Donation School •Virginia Beach Middle School Other Programs •An Achievable Dream Academy •Dual Language Immersion Program •Green Run Collegiate Charter •Pre-Kindergarten •Virtual VA VBCPS PROGRAMS DEMOGRAPHICS OVER A DECADE 33.26%41.44%45.79%0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 2013/14 2018-19 2023-24 Economically Disadvantaged Students 1.23%1.84%3.66%0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 2013/14 2018-19 2023-24 English Language Learners 11.21%11.82%13.43%10.00% 11.00% 12.00% 13.00% 14.00% 2013/14 2018-19 2023-24 Students with Disabilities While total enrollment for VBCPS declined over the last six years, the proportion of students requiring additional supports continues to increase. Source: VDOE Fall Membership Website 2.09%4.64%6.34%0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00% 2013/14 2018-19 2023-24 Section 504 COMPASS TO 2025 GOALS 1.Educational Excellence 2.Student Well-Being 3.Student Ownership of Learning 4.Exemplary, Diversified Workforce 5.Mutually Beneficial Partnerships 6.Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency CREATING FUTURE READY LEARNERS We are committed to preparing every child to be future ready! EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE •On-time graduation rate exceeding 95% •VBCPS outperformed local school divisions in reading, writing, and science SOLs and outperformed comparable divisions in reading, mathematics, and science SOLs for 2022-2023 •More than 60% of secondary students enroll in and are successful in advanced courses STUDENT WELL-BEING •More than 85% of students, parents, and staff report our schools/departments are safe and welcoming •Expanded the availability of mental health resources for students and families •More than 60% of students report participation in extracurricular activities or clubs STUDENT OWNERSHIP OF LEARNING •Academic and career planning mapped from elementary school through graduation •125 career and technical education credentials available with more than 13,000 credentials earned last year •More than 1,000 high school students participated in work-based and service learning in 2022-2023 EXEMPLARY, DIVERSIFIED STAFF •More than 85% of staff report high levels of job satisfaction •More than 60% of staff have advanced degrees or National Board Certification •Reduced health care premiums for staff by 40-50% •Implemented the largest employee compensation package MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS •Engaging families through Family Outreach Representatives and Voice Groups •Implemented “Language Ambassador” volunteers to help welcome families •More than 85% of participating families satisfied with division events, programs and resources ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & EFFICIENCY •All schools accredited in 2023 •Established the Virginia Beach School Safety Task Force and expanded the School Resource Officer (SRO) program •Consistently recognized for excellence in financial reporting by professional organizations OVERALL STANDARDS OF LEARNING PASS RATES BY SUBJECT HAMPTON ROADS CITIES Reading Writing Math Science History Virginia State 73 65 69 67 65 Chesapeake 78 72 77 74 74 Hampton 70 62 72 67 65 Newport News 59 53 56 53 45 Norfolk 61 49 50 55 50 Portsmouth 60 45 53 52 54 Suffolk 72 65 69 63 60 Virginia Beach 82 73 77 77 73 OVERALL STANDARDS OF LEARNING PASS RATES BY SUBJECT OTHER COMPARABLE SCHOOL DIVISIONS Reading Writing Math Science History Virginia State 73 65 69 67 65 Chesterfield County 71 63 65 65 64 Fairfax County 78 57 75 72 62 Henrico County 69 65 65 68 56 Loudoun County 80 81 76 74 80 Prince William County 75 71 71 66 70 Stafford County 71 51 65 65 64 Virginia Beach 82 73 77 77 73 Williamsburg - James City County 77 70 75 72 70 THE VBCPS RETURN ON INVESTMENT •Facts: •VBCPS boasts the top-rated ES (Kingston) and MS (Old Donation) in Virginia •VBCPS Principal Sham Bevel was a finalist for the National MS Principal of the Year •Once again, VBCPS will have a National Blue Ribbon School •According to the latest Niche rankings: •VBCPS is the 5th (out of 131) best school division in VA; •683rd (out of 10,932) best school division in the United States; •11 th best place to teach in VA •Niche notes “These rankings reflect VBCPS’s commitment to education, diversity, and overall excellence. The district continues to strive for educational excellence and student success.” •For the 26th consecutive year our Finance department has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting •The cost of living in Virginia Beach is the highest in South Hampton Roads BUDGET DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW BUDGET CHALLENGES Employee Compensation/Benefits Higher Local Composite Index (LCI) State funding only increased $545,000 over the amended FY 2023/24 budget Increasing costs based on inflation Federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding expires September 30, 2024 2023 JLARC Study •Virginia school divisions receive less K-12 funding per student than the 50-state average, the regional average, and three of Virginia’s five bordering states •SOQ formula systematically underestimates division compensation costs •Formula does not account for higher needs students; undercounts students in poverty PREEMPTIVE MEASURES FOR REVENUE CHALLENGES State Category Description FTE Change Instruction Enrollment changes, increased staffing ratio from 21.25:1 to 21.75:1 for middle and high school, and other staffing changes (80.3) Admin, Attendance and Health Family Outreach Representative (1.2), Payroll Assistant (-1.0), PBIS Coach (-4.0), Clinic Assistant (2.0), and other staffing changes (-1.0) (2.8) Pupil Transportation No changes 0.0 Operations and Maintenance Additional elementary security assistants (15.0), school security officers (6.6), and other staffing changes (1.0) 22.6 Technology Coordinator of Virtual Learning from ESSER (1.0), additional Instructional Technology Specialist (1.5), and other staffing changes (1.0) 3.5 TOTAL (57.0) Net decrease in School Operating fund positions (57.0 FTE) PREEMPTIVE MEASURES FOR REVENUE CHALLENGES •Reduced department budgets by over $1.48 million •Reduced each school’s budget by 5% •Reduced the cost of site-assigned substitutes •Transferred contracted services with Communities in Schools Hampton Roads to the ALL In Virginia grant •Reduced the cost of various contracts by renegotiating terms BALANCING TO THE 2¢ REDUCTION Description Amount Remove replacement school buses $2,386,383 Extend the maintenance cycle for landscape services $478,571 Reduce general maintenance line item $135,046 Cut central office temporary employment agreements $546,023 Cut FEV Tutoring $450,000 Cut Unified Insights $198,772 Cut 8.5 central office positions $664,117 Additional Staff Cuts Secondary Assistant Principals (4.0) Library Media Assistants (3.0) Instructional Technology Specialist (1.0) Technology Support Technician (1.0) $789,630 ESSER, INFLATIONARY, AND REQUIRED EXPENSES Description FTE Amount Elementary English as a Second Learner TEA from ESSER $21,853 English as a Second Language Teacher from ESSER 2.0 $190,704 Math Coaches from ESSER 7.0 $659,568 Secondary Summer Performing Arts Camps TEA from ESSER $3,203 Concurrent stipends from ESSER $81,814 Panorama SEL software from ESSER $68,000 Coaches pay to support professional learning from ESSER $113,463 Translation and Interpretation Services from ESSER $110,000 Virtual VA tuition from ESSER $1,000,000 Coordinator Virtual Learning from ESSER 1.0 $150,905 CHKD Bridge program services from ESSER $200,000 Google Workspace from ESSER $278,162 ESSER, INFLATIONARY, AND REQUIRED EXPENSES Description FTE Amount Increased local match for Virginia Preschool Initiative grant based on calc tool $621,772 Increased local match for Algebra Readiness grant based on calc tool $4,557 Increased transfer to Green Run Collegiate $509,322 Increased transfer to Athletics fund $596,418 Increased the additional class allowance to $8,500 from $5,600 SB approved 2023 $183,254 Increased the budget for extended school year (ESY) personnel (e.g., teachers, interpreters, nurses, teacher assistants, office associates, security assistants, etc.) $929,265 Increased contract for SECEP tuition $690,378 Increased contract for student transportation to private day facilities $667,650 Increased contract for speech language therapy services $440,160 Increased contract for occupational therapy $331,200 ESSER, INFLATIONARY, AND REQUIRED EXPENSES Description FTE Amount Increased costs for assistive technology and visual equipment to meet student IEP needs $22,893 Additional middle school Reading Teachers/Specialists as required by the Virginia Literacy Act 14.0 $1,392,085 Increased costs for instructional supplies, technology supplies and equipment for Section 504 $10,000 Increased costs for homeless education taxi expenses (McKinney-Vento)$600,000 Increased costs for student address verification software $2,554 Increased costs for TRAEP $138,850 Increased costs for online substance abuse intervention program (SAIP)$6,000 Additional computer supplies due to increased hearing cases $4,200 Increased costs for NNAT and CogAT gifted assessments $74,000 Increased costs for WHRO $54,669 Increased costs for outside legal counsel and litigation $110,000 ESSER, INFLATIONARY, AND REQUIRED EXPENSES Description FTE Amount Increased costs for professional development for auditors $5,467 Increased costs for AED batteries, pads, and cabinet replacements $44,900 Increased costs for architectural and engineering services $25,000 Increased costs for general maintenance $600,000 Increased costs for maintenance parts and supplies $400,000 Increased costs for custodial supplies $350,000 Increased costs for Grounds Services $478,571 Increased costs for physical network fiber maintenance $80,000 Increased costs for network security devices $200,000 Increased costs for Edupoint Synergy $120,000 Nearly $12.6 million just to continue providing the services VBCPS has provided over the past few years ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED •2.0% compensation increase that was effective January 1, 2024 (not applicable for FY 2024/25) •Step increase to the teacher pay scale (1.5%) •Step increase to the unified pay scale (1.0% or 1.5% depending on years of service) •Change to minimum wage for the lowest wage employees to $15.00 •Change to VRS Hybrid voluntary contributions School Board Operating Budget - All Funds School Operating 82.1% Green Run Collegiate 0.4% Categorical Grants 11.8% Other Funds 5.7% Fund FY 2024/25 School Operating $948,858,720 Categorical Grants $136,146,902 Green Run Collegiate $4,873,251 Other Funds $65,930,966 Total $1,155,809,839 SCHOOL OPERATING FUND REVENUE SUMMARY Revenue Source Change from FY24 Amended Federal $1,244,107 State $4,458,967 Sales Tax ($3,914,454) Local Contribution $12,831,400 Other Local $489,197 School Reserve $(333,591) Total $14,775,626 Local Contribution 49.9% State 38.4% State Sales Tax 9.7% Federal 1.6% Other Local 0.4% $948,858,720 Revenue assumptions for the State and Sales Tax were made using the Governor’s Introduced 2024-2026 Budget SCHOOL OPERATING FUND BY STATE CATEGORY Instruction 73.3% Administration, Attendance and Health 4.8% Pupil Transportation 5.2% Operations and Maintenance 12.0% Technology 4.7% Fund FY 2024/25 Instruction $695,422,704 Admin, Attendance and Health $45,075,974 Pupil Transportation $49,458,681 Operations and Maintenance $114,371,331 Technology $44,530,030 Total $948,858,720 SCHOOL OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES BY TYPE Personnel Services 62.0% Fringe Benefits 23.9% Purchased Services 5.6% Other Charges 3.0% Materials and Supplies 3.7% Capital Outlay 0.1% Transfers to Other Funds 1.7% Fund FY 2024/25 Personnel Services $588,030,233 Fringe Benefits $226,338,368 Purchased Services $53,254,898 Other Charges $28,221,690 Materials and Supplies $35,072,441 Capital Outlay $1,422,265 Transfer to Other Funds $16,518,825 Total $948,858,720 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Inflation Projected Inflation: Derived from historical VDOE Inflation Rates using comparisons with other commercial construction projections PPI: Producer Price Index : Identified for School Construction - National Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Loss of Buying Power Since 2009 Maintenance Needs CIP Funding Schedule Proposed FY24-25 CIP – Funding Summary Proposed FY24-25 CIP - Funding Source Projected Debt Services Requirements Proposed FY24-25 CIP - School Modernization / Replacement Program VBCPS Plays a Critical Role in The Future Economic Growth of Virginia Beach •Workforce Development •Attracting Businesses •Innovation and Entrepreneurship •Community Development •Partnerships with Local Businesses QUESTIONS ?