FY24
BUDGET PRESENTATION
January 5, 2023
�BUDGETARY�GOALS
This budget was built based on these student projections, which were produced for the District by Demographer Arthur Wagman.
FY24 was built for 4160 students.
At this time, we are at 4184
FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
FY2023 NET OPERATING BUDGET $55,522,405
FY2024 SALARY INCREASE $ 3,118,106 5.6%
FY2024 EXPENSE INCREASE 1,558,976 2.8%
INCREASE $ 4,677,082
FY2024 NET OPERATING BUDGET $60,199,487 8.4%
FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
Offsets
Revolving Account | Budget Account to Offset | FY23 Budget Offset | FY24 Budget Offset |
Parking Revolving | Crossing Guards / Grounds Maint | $60,000 | $60,000 |
Building Use | Building & Grounds Contract Service | 150,000 | $150,000 |
Bus Revolving | Transportation | $350,000 | $350,000 |
Preschool Revolving | Preschool Paraprofessional Salary | $230,000 | $230,000 |
Athletic Revolving | Athletic Coaches | $350,000 | $350,000 |
International Tuition | High School Teacher Salaries | $400,000 | $400,000 |
Circuit Breaker | Out of District Tuition | $657,794 | $1,156,546 |
Total Revolving Offsets | | $2,197,794 | $2,696,546 |
Increased Use: | | | $498,752 |
Special Education Reserve | | $1,094,024 | $1,094,024 |
FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
| FY2023 | FY2024 |
NET OPERATING BUDGET (General Fund) | $55,522,405 | $60,199,487 |
REVOLVING OFFSETS | $2,197,794 | $2,696,546 |
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVE | $1,094,024 | $1,094,024 |
GROSS OPERATING BUDGET | $58,814,223 | $63,990,057 |
FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
FY2024 OPERATING BUDGET
FY2024 SALARIES
FY2023 SALARIES $45,093,867
FY2024 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS $ 1,831,984
FY2024 STAFF REQUESTS $ 1,286,122
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FY2024 SALARIES $48,211,973
FY2024 SALARIES
| Amount | FTE | |
Salary - Contractual | $1,831,984 | | |
| $611,300 | 9.4 | (4.6 FTE previously grant funded) |
| $492,385 | 7.85 | |
| $119,228 | 1.0 | |
| $63,209 | 1.4 | (0.4 FTE previously grant funded) |
Salary Increase | | | $3,118,106 |
FY2024 SALARIES
STAFF REQUESTS
STUDENT SERVICES 9.4 FTE $ 611,300
(1.4 FTE Teaching, 3.9 FTE Para, 3.0 FTE Director Curriculum Instruction, 0.1 Nursing, 0.6 FTE Social Worker, 0.8 FTE Admin Assistant, 0.4 FTE Related Services Reduction)
INSTRUCTIONAL COST / ENROLLMENT GROWTH 7.85 FTE 492,385
(Marathon 2.3 FTE, Hopkins 3.35 FTE, MS 1 FTE, HS 1.2 FTE Teaching)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS 1.0 FTE 119,228
( MS 1.0 FTE, HS 1.0 FTE Media Specialist, MS 1.0 FTE Library Para Reduction)
ADMIN / SUPPORT / FAC ENHANCEMENTS 1.4 FTE 63,209
(MS 1.0 FTE 10 Mo. Guidance Admin Assistant, HS 1.0 FTE 12 Mo Guidance Admin Asst, HS 1.0 FTE 10 Mo Guidance Admin Asst reduction, Facilities 1.0 FTE Custodian, Technology 1.0 FTE Website Manager Reduction)
STAFF REQUESTS 19.65 FTE $ 1,286,122
SLP
FY24 Budget Changes
Speech and Language Pathologists
Although we had originally recommended a .5 FTE reduction, we are eliminating that reduction, leaving the full complement of SLPs intact.
We’re going to try something new relative to the scheduling. Building principals, the new directors, team chairs, and Dr. Zaleski will work with SLP providers to schedule students. In fact, some of this work will begin immediately, so that during next budget season (FY25), we have lots of data to inform the budget process.
An excess of FTEs for the number of students who require speech and language services will result in SLPs being redeployed to offer literacy instruction and interventions. The District can use them to offer push-in literacy instruction at both Marathon and Elmwood. SLPs have a strong background in phonics and phonemic awareness.
Further, SLPs could also work with students on comprehension strategies (WH Questions, visualization strategies, retelling) and identifying elements of a story, just as examples.
PT
FY24 Budget Changes
Physical Therapists
Although we had originally recommended a .8FTE reduction, we are eliminating that reduction, leaving the full complement of PTs intact.
We’re going to hire a consulting firm to analyze the caseloads, workloads, and service delivery model for physical therapy in the Hopkinton Public Schools. Again this will happen immediately so that we have information at the ready for the FY25 budget season.
We are taking this more cautionary route to ensure that our PT services are exceptional and to ensure that our needs match our budgetary expenditures.
OT
FY24 Budget Changes
Occupational Therapists
Although we had originally recommended a .8 FTE reduction, we are proceeding with a .4 FTE reduction to occupational therapy.
The HTA has acknowledged that “while it’s possible some minor schedule adjustments and staffing allocations could be made, the proposed cuts [the former 2.1 FTEs] are taking a hacksaw to student services rather than a scalpel.” OT is an area where we believe we can make a reduction.
Accordingly, we are taking this more cautionary route to ensure that our OT services remain exceptional while we also ensure that our needs match our budgetary expenditures.
OT
FY24 Budget Changes
Occupational Therapists - Workload Model
The District has examined both caseload and workload. The District sees the following as requirements of an OT’s workload:
According to AOTA, workload is defined as “ALL OF THE WORK ACTIVITIES AN OT PERFORMS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY”
OT
FY24 Budget Changes
Occupational Therapists - Caseloads
Caseload Data from Across the United States
Five hundred forty-one practitioners from across the United States began the survey, and 371 completed it in its entirety. The majority of participants (88.54%; n = 479) were occupational therapists (OTRs); 8.13% (n= 44) were occupational therapy assistants.
SOURCE: Francine M. Seruya, Mindy Garfinkel
“Caseloads and Workloads”
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2020.
September/October Volume 74 No. 5 F
Occupational Therapists - Service Delivery Models
The District is eager to explore different service delivery models. We have not yet done that.
These examples of service delivery models come from an article in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
“The academic focus of No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2002) and IDEA requires that supports be provided in the child’s natural environment. Interventions are most effective when provided where performance occurs.” The HPS predominantly use a pull-out model, which is outdated.
This should also help students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral goals.
SOURCE: Francine M. Seruya, Mindy Garfinkel
“Caseloads and Workloads”
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2020.
September/October Volume 74 No. 5 F
FY2024 EXPENSES
FY2023 EXPENSE $ 10,428,538
EXPENSE INCREASE $ 1,558,976
FY2024 EXPENSE $11,987,514
FY2024 EXPENSES
FY2024 EXPENSES
CONTRACTUAL, INFLATION, CURRENT SERVICES $ 719,321
(Transportation, Utilities, Regular Education, Athletics, Technology
STUDENT SERVICES $ 669,756
(Transportation, Out of District Tuition)
INSTRUCTIONAL COST / ENROLLMENT GROWTH / REPLACEMENT CYCLES $ 190,599
(Transportation, Technology )
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS 0
ADMIN / SUPPORT / FAC ENHANCEMENTS $ (20,700)
EXPENSES $ 1,558,976
FY2023 EXPENSES
CONTRACTUAL, INFLATION, CURRENT SERVICES
*TRANSPORTATION $255,680
(New contract estimate)
*UTILITIES $284,837
(New electric / gas rates - Offset by estimated solar savings $102,000)
*ATHLETICS $ 63,425
(Transportation estimate, Pool Rental - Loss of Keefe Tech pool)
*MISC OTHERS $ 115,379
(Regular Education $72k, Technology $36k, Misc others)
$719,321
FY2024 EXPENSES
STUDENT SERVICES $669,756
($615k Transportation, $49k Tuitions 14% rate increase, Misc Other increases, offset with use of $1,156,546 Circuit Breaker)
INSTRUCTIONAL COST / ENROLLMENT GROWTH / REPLACEMENT CYCLES $190,599
(Transportation one additional bus $81k, Technology leases $109k)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS $ 0
ADMIN / SUPPORT / FAC ENHANCEMENTS $( 20,700)
(Facilities reduction of Extraordinary Maintenance)
FY2024 BUDGET
| Amount | FTE | |
FY23 Base Budget | | | $55,522,405 |
Contractual, Inflation, Current Services | $2,551,305 | | |
| $1,281,056 | 9.4 | |
| $682,984 | 7.85 | |
| $119,228 | 1.0 | |
| $42,509 | 1.4 | |
Sub-total Salary & Expense | | | $ 4,677,082 |
FY24 Budget Request | | | $60,199,487 |
FY2024 BUDGET
| Amount | % | |
FY23 Base Budget | | | $55,522,405 |
Contractual, Inflation, Current Services | $2,551,305 | 4.6% | |
| $1,281,056 | 2.3% | |
| $682,984 | 1.2% | |
| $119,228 | 0.2% | |
| $42,509 | 0.1% | |
Sub-total Salary & Expense | $ 4,677,082 | 8.4% | |
FY24 Budget Request | | | $60,199,487 |
Special Education Reserve | | | $1,094,024 |
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