South Burlington School District Community Budget Forum November

South Burlington School District Community Budget Forum November 10, 2020

Purpose and Objective. David Young/Gary Marckres • Engage a broad group of South Burlington community members to gain feedback during the development of the FY 22 School Budget • Integrate community priorities into the FY 22 Budget • Expand community understanding of the SBSD operating environment • Deepen administration and School Board understanding of community views

Budget Priorities – David Young ENDS • Disposition for Life-long Learning- Students will demonstrate the ability, knowledge, and skills to adapt and succeed. • Academic Proficiency- Students actively participate in a full and enriching academic experience that includes language and literature, math, science, social sciences, the arts and design, technology, world language, and health and wellness. • Personal Development- Students will use self-awareness and interpersonal skills to effectively enhance their own performance and collaborate with others. • Citizenship- Students will understand the impact of history, government, law and the economy on self and society in order to contribute to their community and participate in local, state, and federal government in an informed manner.

FY 2021 -2022 Budget Focus Academic Proficiency Social and Emotional Health Safe and Health Schools Budget Priorities • Enrollments- Review current and projected student enrollments for FY 2022. • Staffing Needs- Review Staffing Needs to support the FY 2022 student enrollments PK-12. Review the FY 2021 reductions for possible impact and needs. • District Staffing- Review district staffing levels with an eye making sure redundancy and succession are established in key functional areas. • Facility Stewardship Needs- Review the 10 -year stewardship plan and allocate funds to ensure the five schools can function in FY 2022. Determine the most appropriate funding avenue.

Review FY 21 Budget (reductions)- Amadee Denton

Enrollment and Staffing- David Young

COVID Expense Summary- Amadee Denton • FY 20 COVID expenses that will be reimbursed through CRF funds: $298, 784 • FY 21 COVID actual expenses paid through 10/31/2020 total $515, 786. CRF funding has been applied for to cover all expenses incurred by December 31, 2020. • Air Quality grant through Efficiency VT has been awarded for the purchase of Enviroklenz UV-C Air Purifiers for each classroom and offices and MER V-13 filters for the ventilation systems in all schools and replacement of exhaust fans where needed. The total grant award will be $203, 801. • Nutritional Services CRF Summer Food Grant has been awarded and we have requested $131, 333 for the expenses incurred from July 1 through August 31 th. These were mainly salaries & benefits for the packaging and distribution and delivery of the meals to all So Burlington children 18 and under. There was also supplies and a new walk in freezer for the High School included in that grant. • On November 2 nd, we submitted a grant application for CRF Child Nutrition Equipment Grant funds that totaled $169, 000. If approved, this will cover the purchase of additional kitchen equipment needed due to the higher demands and replacement of equipment that is beyond its useful life.

Questions and Feedback – Gary Marckres

Future Forum Dates and Topics – Gary Marckres • December 8, 2020 – 6: 00 -7: 30 PM • Programming needs from Administration • Operations and Facilities plan (Stewardship) • Tax rate letter / State factors • January 5, 2020 – 6: 00 -7: 30 PM • Proposed FY 22 Budget from Administration • Community feedback