February 27 2019 Board_Agenda_Packet_Budget_Work_Session_with_School_Board
AGENDA
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019
5:30 P.M. JOINT BUDGET WORK SESSION WITH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
5:30 P.M. Budget Work Session Call to Order
1.Discussion: Superintendents Proposed FY2020 Budget
2.Discussion: March 6 Work Session Agenda Items
Adjourn
Superintendent's FY 2020 Budget Proposal by State Category
requested by Board of Supervisors
State CategoryAmount
Instruction$ 135,738,089
Administration, Attendance, and Health$ 7,799,075
Pupil Transportation$ 10,728,413
Operations and Maintenance$ 15,215,755
Food Services$ 5,000
Facilities$ 2,077,747
Transfers$ 548,707
Technology$ 9,896,216
Total School Operating Fund$ 182,009,003
Superintendents
Frederick County
FY 2020
Budget Proposal
Public Schools
Presented February 19, 2019
Dr. David T. Sovine
1415 Amherst Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
www.frederick.k12.va.us
Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Dear Citizens of Frederick County,
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is a high performing school division t
Virginia with a mission to ensure all students an excellent education. Th
Proposed Budget is based on School Board priorities that improve
staff, preserve assets, and develop professionals. The operatin
service budget at $16.7 million. To fully fund the budget propo
the Board of Supervisors for operations and debt service. State
million more next school yearprimarily earmarked for compensati
$3.9 million from the countys fund balance to support capital e
budget proposal are organized by School Board budget priority an
and services.
Priority: Instructional initiatives to address increased accoun
" 16 classroom teachers to reduce average class sizes and address
" Principal and bookkeeper for Jordan Springs Elementary School$0
"
support the whole student$0.3 million
" Parent liaison to support students and engage their families$0.
" Two senior teachers to support teaching and leadership at over-c
" Eight bus drivers due to more routes, increased ridership, and f
" Six bus aides to support students with special needs$0.2 millio
" Athletic trainer to support middle school students$0.1 million
" Extending registration and scheduling service for parents at ele
Priority: Compensation packages that enable the recruitment and
The FY 2020 budget proposal provides a
Our Competition -Teacher pay gap between FCPS and LCPS
division average four percent salary initiative.
$100,000
Teachers are central to quality education and
$95,000
are the majority of FCPS staff. Recruiting
$90,000
and retaining effective teachers is essential to
$85,000
successful schools. Due to size and location,
$80,000
FCPS competes with Loudoun County Public
$75,000
$70,000
Schools (LCPS) to retain teachers and attract
$65,000
new hires in a time of teacher shortage. LCPS
$60,000
will hire almost 1,000 teachers next school
$55,000
yearthe equivalent of two-thirds of FCPS
$50,000
$65,205
$61,110
teaching staff. Current LCPS teacher pay at
$57,015
$45,000
$52,920
certain year benchmarks is $15,000 to $30,000
$48,825
$47,460
$40,000
$42,000
more than FCPS. Over a 30 year teaching
$35,000
Start5 Years10 Years15 Years20 Years25 Years30 Years
career, LCPS teachers make $539,000 more
Frederick TodayLoudoun TodayFrederick Proposed
than a FCPS teacher.
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Priority: Operational Funding to address preservation of assets
" Eight
" Capital Asset Preservation Plan, critical facility system replac
" Technology wireless capacity, new and replacement student Chrome
sound systems at Sherando and James Wood High Schools$1.5 milli
" Professional learning to address student mental health$50,000
" Virginia Preschool Initiative local match to sustain program for
" Regional programs for gifted and special educational programs$0
"
" One new pharmacy technician instructor fully funded by a grant
" Principal and interest payments on Jordan Springs Elementary and
" Recover funding that was cut in the FY 2019 budget by the Board
Replace obsolete classroom technology, 13 school buses as 23 bus
related projects that are beyond the scope of the Capital Asset
In summary, the Fiscal Year 2020 Superintendents Proposed Budget supports FCPS mission, a
from diverse backgrounds with unique educational needs. We empl
dedicated to providing quality services to our countys youth an
involved in the budget process. I look forward to working with
community members to address FCPS needs to prepare all students to be successful and engaged c
Sincerely,
Dr. David T. Sovine
Superintendent of Schools
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Uses of Operating Funds
employeesthe largest employer in Frederick County.
Where $182 million goes
What the budget pays for
Capital
75%
Instruction
2%
Operating
Attendance &
13%
1%
Health
3%
Administration
$182 Million
Student
6%
Transportation
10%
Facilities Services
Salaries &
Benefits
5%
Technology
85%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Cost per Student
The cost per student calculation for all Virginia public school
ensure consistency in reporting and comparison of costs.
Based on the most current information from the Virginia Departme
regional and state cost per student averages.
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Student Enrollment
Student enrollment is the greatest determinant of funding and re
will provide services to more than 13,700 students in the 2019-2
479 students or four percent.
Student Enrollment
14,800
14,600
14,400
14,200
14,000
13,800
13,600
13,400
13,200
13,000
12,800
12,600
12,400
12,200
12,000
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P= projected
Sources of Operating Funds
School operations are funded by state, county, federal, and misc To fund the proposed
FY 2020 operating budget, an additional $9.4 million is requested f
Supervisors. Additionally, $1.7 million more is requested from the Board of S
$3.9 million from the countys fund balance for one-time capital
Where the proposed operating money comes from
Funding Request of County
Federal
3%
$9.4 million more county funds to
support the operating budget
$1.7 million more to support debt
State
$182
service
45%
Million
County
$3.9 million from fund balance
51%
to replace equipment, buses, and
classroom technology displays
Fees & Other
1%
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Local Revenue Capacity Comparison
Monies collected from real estate taxes are a primary revenue so
schools. Frederick County has the lowest real estate tax rate a
surrounding Virginia area. To the taxpayer, a one cent increase
home value of $260,000 equals $26.00.
Real Estate Tax Comparison to Surroundingand Area Localities
Loudoun
$1.085
Fauquier
$0.982
Winchester
$0.910
Harrisonburg
$0.850
Rockingham
$0.740
Clarke
$0.710
Warren
$0.660
Shenandoah
$0.640
Augusta
$0.630
Frederick
$0.610
$0.000$0.200$0.400$0.600$0.800$1.000$1.200
Median Income Comparison to Surrounding and Area
Localities
Loudoun
$129,588
Fauquier
$94,775
Clarke
$72,129
Frederick
$71,037
Warren
$65,353
Augusta
$59,544
Rockingham
$57,651
Shenandoah
$53,934
Winchester
$49,330
Harrisonburg
$43,009
$0$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000$120,000$140,000
Source:U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
The 2019 Best School Districts ranking by Niche is based on acad
U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college dat
including students and parents.
Niche School District Ranking 2019
School District
Loudoun County2A+
A+AAAA+AA-C+A+B+
Fauquier County26A
AB+A-BA-BB-CAB-
Frederick County27A-A-AB+
B+A-BA-CAC+
Winchester City40A-
A-B-A-A+AB+CCA-C+
Clarke County48B+
AB-BC+B+B+CCAB-
Shenandoah County68B+
B+A-C+BBB-B-CB+C+
Warren County92B
B+C+C+BBB-BC-BB-
Budget Calendar of Upcoming Events
February
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Superintendent proposes FY 2020 budget to School Boar
27Joint School Board/Board of Supervisors budget work session, 5:3
March
5Regular School Board work session and budget public hearing
19Regular School Board meeting
27Board of Supervisors meeting and budget public hearing
April
2Regular School Board work session
10Board of Supervisors approval of FY 2020 budget funding level fo
15FCPS Finance Committee meeting
16School Board approval of FY 2020 budget
All School Board and regular Board of Supervisors meetings begin
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
Get Involved
The Frederick County School Board wants to hear from you. You c
hearing on the proposed FY 2020 budget. You may also contact Sc
important to share your views with our local leaders. You can s
Supervisors public hearing on March 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or contact the Supervisors directly.
Frederick County School Board Contact Information
Dr. John J. Lamanna, ChairmanMr. Seth T. Thatcher
Member at LargeOpequon District
lamannaj@fcpssb.netthatchers@fcpssb.net
540-532-8732703-999-4057 (Cell)
Mr. Jay W. Foreman, Vice ChairmanMrs. Shontyá Washington
Shawnee DistrictRedbud District
foremanj@fcpssb.netwashingtons@fcpssb.net
540-327-6501540-667-2636
Mrs. Kali C. KlubertanzMr. Frank E. Wright
Back Creek DistrictStonewall District
klubertanzk@fcpssb.netwrightf@fcpssb.net
540-686-6964540-667-6388
Mr. Michael A. Lake
Gainesboro District
lakem@fcpssb.net
540-665-0108
Frederick County Board of Supervisors Contact Information
Mr. Charles S. DeHaven, ChairmanMr. Blaine P. Dunn
Member at LargeRedbud District
cdehaven@fcva.usbdunn@fcva.us
540-662-7421540-665-8006
Mr. Gary A. Lofton, Vice ChairmanMs. Shannon Trout
Back Creek DistrictShawnee District
glofton@fcva.usstrout@fcva.us
540-869-1972301-606-1131
Mr. J. Douglas McCarthyMrs. Judith McCann-Slaughter
Gainesboro DistrictStonewall District
dmccarthy@fcva.usjslaughter@fcva.us
540-535-8632540-533-2410
Mr. Robert W. Wells
Opequon District
rwells@fcva.us
540-869-1168
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Superintendents FY 2020 Budget Proposal Executive Summary
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In compliance with the Executive Order 11246; Title II of the Ed
Civil Rights Act of 1972; Title IX Regulation Implementing Educa
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and all other Federal and State
Frederick County Public Schools does not discriminate on the bas
employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
It is the intent of Frederick County Public Schools to comply wi
making certain that discrimination does not exist in its policie
procedures, for Title IX and Section 504, have been established
who feel discrimination has been shown by the school division.
All students attending Frederick County Public Schools may parti
activities, including but not limited to health and physical edu
Educational programs and services will be designed to meet the v
discriminate against any individual for reasons of race, color,
Questions concerning the application of this non-discrimination
Title IX Coordinator Title IX Coordinator (Students)
(Adults)Section 504 Coordinator
Jennifer Rydholm Teresa Ritenour
Executive Director of Director of Student
Human Resources Support Services
1415 Amherst Street 1415 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-3888540-662-3888
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