2017 AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
"Put Children First"
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FYI 7
SCHOOL BUDGET
Presented by
WILLIAM P. SAPELLI, C.A.G.S., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
TABLE OF
' CONTENTS
Superintendent's Budget Message
1 Salary Matrix
2 School Committee
3 Central Office
4 James Clark School
5 Clifford Granger School
• 6 Benjamin Phelps School
7 Robinson Park School
8 Roberta G. Doering School
9 Junior High School
10 Senior High School
11 Athletics
12 Special Education
13 Early Childhood
14 Out of District Tuition (Regular/Vocational)
1S Instructional Technoiogy (IT/Data Processing)
16 District-Wide Expenditures
17 Transportation
18 Revolving Funds
19 Grants Summary 2016-2017
20 Capital Improvements
AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FY'17 BUDGET MESSAGE
William P. Sapelli, C.A.G.S.
Superintendent of Schools
April 2016
Introduction:
Agawam Public Schools continues to respond to the challenges of educating our children. These
challenges include meeting unfunded state and federal mandates,yet remaining fiscally
responsible. Another major challenge in the preparation of the FY'17 Proposed Budget was how
to incorporate adjustments to the budget to address negotiations with five(5) bargaining units.
I'm pleased to report that we have confronted these challenges and have developed creative,
innovative solutions,which we believe will sustain our efforts to provide the children of this
district with a quality education.
As Superintendent of Schools, my main responsibility is to ensure that our educational program
is rigorous, comprehensive, and addresses the social and emotional needs of all students.
Moreover, our schools must be safe and secure to foster an environment that is conducive to
learning.
The FY'17 Proposed Budget allows the schools to provide a level of service to students equal to
that provided during the 2015 —2016 school year. This proposed budget has no staff'reductions,
no elimination of programs,no increase in existing fees, and no new additional fees. In addition,
this budget includes additional"fixed costs,"such as contractual salary increases;athletic
transportation increases; regular education transportation increases; non-special education,out-
of-district,tuition increases;and those related to information technology. in order to be fiscally
responsible,areas of the budget were reviewed for possible reductions. These identified areas
for reductions included special education tuitions and special services supplies.
Preparation of the FY'17 Proposed Budget began in November of 2015 and, since that time,
numerous meetings have taken place with administrators, staff, school committee members, and
town officials. These meetings were collaborative with open communication and sincere
cooperation among all participants.
I would like to extend a special thank you to all the building principals, directors, central office
staff, Mayor Cohen, City Treasurer Laurel Placzek, and the School Committee's Budget/Finance
Subcommittee chaired by Anthony Bonavita and members Diane Juzba and Carmino Mineo for
their assistance,time,and thoughtful input into the development of this FY'17 Proposed Budget.
I would also like to thank the City Council's School Budget Subcommittee,chaired by Paul
Cavallo, for their interest and participation in the review of the FY'l 7 Proposed Budget.
Budget Highlights:
Significant and continued educational progress has taken place in the Agawam Public Schools.
The following budget highlights support the goals that have been established in our district's 3-
year plan entitled, "Raising the Bar for 2018."
• Maintain all existing programs and services
. + Continue to explore alternate funding sources to reduce district-wide expenses
• Enhance existinc School & Safety Security by updating safety plans. purchasing more
equipment, and participating in more table top exercises/drills.
• Expand Instructional -Technology district-wide
• Maintain appropriate student/teacher ratio
• Provide quality& affordable in-house professional development for staff
SUMMARY OF
PROPOSED FY'17 SCHOOL BUDGET
includes:FYI 6 Total Approved Budget $41,030,6561
GBA increase in salaries steps,
:changes, stipends, additional14 ETF, 5 • s- $1,648,673
:academic coach, & 2 ESL paras for Clark and Phelps Sch ols
OTAL SALARY INCREASE $1,648,67
Increase in athletic transportation & contract services $16,396
Increase in regular education transportation $48,210
Increase in out-of-district tuition, non-special education $40,135
Increase in Information Technology supplies $24,000
�OTAL INCREASE TO BUDGET $1,777,414
Decrease to Special Education tuitions $362,653
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Decrease to Special Services Supplies ($79,697)
TOTAL DECREASE TO BUDGET ($442,350)1
Actual Requested Budget Increase $1,335,064
FY'17 Requested Level-Service Budget $42,365,720'
FY'16 Approved Level-Service Budget $41,030,656
FY'17 Budget Variance $1,335,064
Summary:
In conclusion, a child's education begins in the home under the guidance of their parents,who
ultimately entrust the responsibility of further developing student learning to the schools. We
shoulder this responsibility with the utmost sincerity and determination to meet expectations. To
be successful,home and school must work in concert for the ultimate benefit of the child.
We are proud of the significant educational progress that our district has achieved and are
looking forward to bringing new and exciting programs to the classroom. In addition to having a
talented,professional staff that is dedicated to increasing student achievement,we have a Mayor,
School Committee, and City Council who fully support the town's schools by providing the
necessary funds to improve student learning and achievement. As a result,Agawam Public
Schools has been designated as one of the premier school districts in the Commonwealth.
Please be advised that, once approved,the FY'17 School Budget will be available for public
viewing at the Agawam Public Library, City Clerk's Office at Town Hall, in Central Office, and
on our website at.www.aizawampublicschools.or
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2 6.56 2.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 14.6
3 1.0 2.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 12.0
4 3.0 1.0 9.0 1.0 14.0
5 1.8 3.0 4.0 1,01 1.0 10.8
6 1.0 16.0 3.0 20.0
7 3.0 1.0 9.0 3,01 1.0 17.0
8 3.0 10.5 3.0 1.0 2.0 19.5
9 3.0 4.0 15.0 1.0 23.0
10 1.0 7.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 14.0
11 1.01 2.0 6.0 7.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 21.0
12 24.0 16.0 14.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 62.0
13 1 61-001 29.0 18.0 45.801 2.01 155.8
45.361 35.001 162.50 54.00 27.00 56.801 6.001 386.66
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0.5600 $24,322 $24,322
0.5000 $28,001 $28,001
0.4000 $31,225 $31,225
0.8000 $38,418 $38,418
1.0000 $42,613 $42,613
6.0000 $43,433 $260,598
1.0000 $44,251 $44,251
2.0000 $44,578 $89,156
1,0000 $44,844 $44,844
2.0000 $45,427 $90,854
3.0000 $45,726 $137,178
3.0000 $46,125 $138,375
7.0000 $46,606 $326,242
0.6000 $46,837 $46,837
1.0000 $46,952 $46,952
1.0000 $47,246 $47,246
1.0000 $47,315 $47,315
1.0000 $47,831 $47,831
1.0000 $48,022 $48,022
1.0000 $48,189 $48,189
9.0000 $48,359 $435,231
3.0000 $49,134 $147,402
1.0000 $49,811 $49,811
4.0000 $50,250 $201,000
1.0000 $50,686 $50,686
1.0000 $50,997 $50,997
1.0000 $51,537 $51,537
3.0000 $51,769 $155,307
16.0000 $52,117 $833,872
1.0000 $52,822 $52,822
1.0000 $52,887 $52,887
3.0000 $53,468 $160,404
9.0000 $54,004 $486,036
3.0000 $54,819 $164,457
1.0000 $55,282 $55,282
3.0000 $55,477 $166,431
3.0000 $55,633 $166,899
10,0000 $56,001 $560,010
4.0000 $56,862 $227,448
1.0000 $56,947 $56,947
3.0000 $57,531 $172,593
1.0000 $57,630 $57,630
15.0000 $58,105 $871,575
1.0000 $59,055 $59,055
1.0000 $59,608 $59,608
7.0000 $60,335 $422,345
2.0000 $60,677 $121,354
2.0000 $61,066 $122,132
3.0000 $61,802 $185,406
0.8000 $62,450 $62,450
6.0000 $62,544 $375,264
1.0000 $62,769 $62,769
2.0000 $63,261 $126,522
7.0000 $64,070 $448,490
1.0000 $65,591 $65,591
24.0000 $66,791 $1,602,984
3.0000 $67,210 $201,630
1.0000 $67,582 $67,582
16.0000 $67,834 $1,085,344
14.0000 $68,886 $964,404
1.0000 $69,913 $69,913
3.0000 $70,510 $211,530
1.0000 $72,130 $72,130
61.0000 $72,797 $4,440,617
3.0000 $73,750 $221,250
29.0000 $74,616 $2,163,864
18.0000 $76,440 $1,375,920
1.0000 $76,453 $76,453
44.0000 $78,062 $3,434,728
2.0000 $80,765 $161,530
386.6600 $25,116,597
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
2016-2017
The School Committee consists of six (6) members elected at large by the voters and is
chaired by the Mayor who is the seventh member. The School Committee is the
legislative head of the school department.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90001 52365 SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGAL/CONTRACT SERVICES
Attorney fees for special education and regular education
cases, contract grievances and other personnel issues.
90001 52990 SCHOOL COMMITTEE OTHER EXPENSE
MASC dues, American School Journal subscription, school
reports, mileage, audit reports and the publishing of bus
routes.
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Description Code Code Adj Proposed
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SALARIES
SC SALARIES 90000 51200 $30,000 $30,000 6 6
SC SEC SALARY 90000 51220 $20,899 $20,899 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $50,899 $50,899 6.25 6.25
PURCHASED SERV & SUPPLIES
SC LEGAL/CONTR SERV 90001 52365 $85,000 $85,000
ISC OTHER 90001 52990 $8,500 $8,500
Total Purchased Sery & Supplies $93,500 $93,500
SCHOOL COMMITTEE -TOTALS: $144,399 $144,399
CENTRAL OFFICE
2016-2017
The Superintendent is the Chief Executive Officer of the school department. The
Superintendent is responsible for carrying out policy of the school committee and is
responsible for all school employees. Within the Central Office are the offices of the
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Human Resources and School Business
Administrator.
ACCT NUMBER DES-CRIPTION
90003 52170 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions for school related publications.
90003 52230 CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLIES
Non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the operation
of the office.
90003 52362 CENTRAL OFFICEfPOSTAGE
This account covers the cost of postage for mailing for the entire
school district.
90003 52360 CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACT SERVICES
This account covers the cost of the copier/printer lease, and click
charges. The lease cost of the postage machine. Annual End of
Year financial audit report.
90005 52090 CENTRAL OFFICE MILEAGE
Central office staff reimbursement for mileage @$.54 per mile.
90005 52130 CENTRAL OFFICE VAN SUPPLIES
Fuel for the school district courier van.
90005 52173 ADVERTISING
Expenses for employment advertising, legal and classified ads
90318 52030 CENTRAL OFFICE VAN MAINTENANCE
Repairs and maintenance for the van.
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CENTRAL OFFICE
SALARIES
SUPERINTENDENT 90002 51200 $161,326 $161,326 1 1
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF
CURRICULUM&HR 90002 51205 $118,320 $118,320 1 1
SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 90004 51200 $94,450 $94,450 1 1
FINANCIAL ANALYST 90004 51201 $50,996 $50,996 1 1
SUPERINTENDENT'S SEC 90002 51220 $61,248 $61,248 0.75 0.75
BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF 90004 51220 $186,855 $185,855 4 4
COURIER 90004 51010 $17,375 $17,375 1 1
Total Salaries $689,570 $689,570 9.76 9.75
PURCHASED SERV&SUPPLIES
CENTRAL OFFICE SUBSCRIPTIONS 90003 52170 $900 $900
CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 90003 52230 $5,000 $5,000
CENTRAL OFFICE POSTAGE 90003 52362 $15,100 $16,500
CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACT SERVICES 90003 52360 $19,000 $19,000
CENTRAL OFFICE MILEAGE 90005 52090 $1,076 $500
CENTRAL OFFICE VAN SUPPLY 90005 52130 $1,500 $1,500
CENTRAL OFFICE ADVERTISING 90005 52173 $2,500 $1,676
MAINTENANCE VAN 90318 52030 $500 $500
Total Purchased Sery&Supplies $45,576 $45,576
CENTRAL OFFICE -TOTALS: $735,146 $736,146
James Clark Elementary School
School Profile
2016-2017
The James Clark Elementary School is a one floor structure found at the end of a cul-de-sac
nestled in a country-like setting. We are located on 65 oxford Street in Agawam and have 314
students in grades K—4.There are three kindergartens, three first grades,four second grades,
three third grades and three fourth grades. Clark School houses the Intensive Resource Room,
the Aspire program for the district. A new VB Program was added this year for kindergarten
students. At James Clark School, we continue to strive for high achievement and academic
excellence. We provide an educational setting that offers a strong support system to ensure
that all students will gain the skills to make them responsible, self-sufficient learners in an ever
changing society. We encourage our students to be respectful to themselves and others. We
take pride in our CLARK keys to success:Choose your words, Like yourself;Accept differences;
Respect your school; Kindness is the key. We aim to help children become valuable members of
the community.
James Clark School has a highly dedicated staff of teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists.
Through collaborative work, the staff works to provide a standard of instruction with the latest
research-based practices and curriculum standards that will promote higher order thinking skills
and independence in learning, technological competencies to be competitive in society, and an
enthusiasm to be life-long learners.The staff is here to help every student reach their fullest
potential and to be mutually respectful, accepting, responsible and self-confident adults.
Our school community is not only within the walls of our school, but reaches out to the larger
community. We have an active School Improvement Council and Parent Teacher Organization.
The PTO has sponsored enrichment activities during the school day and on weekends. They
have also provided resources to support instruction, and have recognized the hard work of our
staff. The School Improvement Council meets monthly and are valuable members of our team.
As a collaborative team, we work to make James Clark School a place where children will grow
up to be valuable community members.
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Accomplishments
All teachers continue to provide a well balanced literacy program in the classroom. A number of
assessments are used to monitor progress.The assessments that are used are DIBELS,
Benchmark Assessment System(BAS)three times a year, and running records.Teachers
continue to use data to drive instruction. Data is reviewed on an ongoing basis to make the best
instructional decisions for students.
1. The Book Closet at James Clark School continues to be used this year by teachers. Books
are organized by levels and clearly marked. The organization of the closet makes it easy
for teachers to find appropriate leveled books for instruction and independent reading.
Books have been leveled in the classrooms as well.This will support students with their
independent reading levels, and provide them with time to make choices with books
that they would like to read.
2. The support staff is using the Leveled Literacy Intervention resource to support at-risk
readers at various levels.The Intensive Resource Program continues to implement the
Wilson Program with success.This is an intensive researched based program to support
at risk learners.The researched-based Lindamood Bell Program continues to intensify
this year at James Clark School.There are multiple groups in the school and training has
increased for all staff members. We have a staff member working as a LMB coordinator
and outside I.MB consultants supporting instruction.
3. The district Literacy Coach continues to support teachers in professional development
through model lessons,teacher leader meetings and the continued research of best
practises. She comes to James Clark School at least once a week to meet with teachers
and work with them in their classrooms. She meets with teacher leaders on a regular
basis to support each individual grade level and the specific needs that they would like
addressed.
4. The Daily 5, a literacy structure that supports literacy independence, has been
implemented fully this year in grades K—2. This literacy management program supports
the management of the classroom to provide more teaching time.
5. Nonfiction reading and writing continues to be a focus this year in all grades.Teachers
continue to use "A Guide to Teaching Nonfiction Writing" by Tony Stead and Linda Hoyt
to support writing instruction. "The Comprehension Connection" along with Close
Reading strategies continue to be implemented during the ELA block.The district
literacy coach provides monthly meetings to teacher leaders to deepen instruction.
Teacher leaders go to monthly meetings with the coach to share information with
colleagues at monthly PLCs.
6. A vocabulary word of the day was introduced this year. Each day a new vocabulary
word is announced during the morning announcements and posted on a bulletin board
outside of the office. Classroom teachers have used the words indifferent ways to
reinforce the meaning.
7. A Literacy Week was planned last year in the spring by a group of educators
It was a huge success. A local artist was brought in as the final activity for the
school. Every child and adult in the school contributed to the large mural that was put
together and placed in our showcase for a couple of months. Read Alouds,vocabulary
activities and story characters were also part of a successful literacy week.
S. The Envisions Math program continues to be fully implemented again this year for all
grades. A new Math Coach was hired this year. She has been working with teachers in
classrooms to provide support and a deeper understanding of math concepts. She
meets with teacher leaders on a regular basis.Teacher leaders share information with
colleagues during monthly Professional Learning Community(PLC) meetings.
9. James Clark hosted a math course this year in the fall. A classroom teacher and a
support teacher designed and taught the course on Cognitively Guided Instruction. This
course was designed to help educators understand children's intuitive mathematical
thinking. The course was well received and a number of teachers in the district
participated.
10. Response to Intervention is an important safety net to support the success of children.
Looking at data and placing children in the appropriate intervention, as well as providing
focused instruction continues to support the needs of the students at James Clark
School.
11. The Positive Behavioral Intervention Program (PBIS) continues to help children make the
right choices. CLARK Keys to success is our motto; choose your words, like yourself,
Accept differences, Respect your school, Kindness is the Key. This year we have had
numerous events to support positive behavior. Our Holiday Sing Along has become a
school-wide event that children and adults look forward to. Other events such as; hippie
day, crazy hat day, tie day and pajama day are just some of the events that have taken
place this year.The staff works hard to come up with creative ideas and ways to keep
students engaged.
12. The School Improvement Council continues to provide guidance to the school
community. They help to write a comprehensive School Improvement Plan to support
student achievement for all students.They also sponsor a number of family and school
events to keep a positive culture here at Clark. Math Night and Book Bingo Night were
two other events sponsored by the council.The Council always sponsors the Science
League to compete at a national level. James Clark students always do well in this
competition. The team works well together with teachers, parents and community
members.They are preparing to write the new plan in the spring.
13. The PTO has provided much support to the school this year.They have brought a
number of enrichment programs to the school for students. Rob Rivist, a local mime, has
performed for the students for the second year in a row. This program was enjoyed by
all. In addition, they host a Winter Festival in the winter, as well as other activities
throughout the year. The students and parents enjoy these events and there is always a
large turnout. They have also sponsored a number of successful fundraisers for the
school. Each year they provide a scholarship to 2 students at Agawam High School.
James Clark School is fortunate to have such a hardworking, dedicated group of parents.
Their efforts bring much to our school.
14. The Data Success Team meets twice a month to review data and discuss students that
teachers want specific strategies to improve learning.Teachers also bring students to
DST that they have concerns about and may need more intensive intervention.The DST
is also a group of individuals that take on a leadership role in the school.
15. James Clark School is fortunate to have an active group of volunteers.The library has
volunteers that come in on a regular basis. Other volunteers share their talents in a
variety of ways, from fixing our school sign to giving their time for various other
projects.This year one of our school volunteers has put additional time decorating our
school for the different seasons.The beginning of school we had mums and new mulch
put around all of the beds. Around Thanksgiving time stalks and pumpkins were used to
decorate for the fall. Wreaths, evergreens, and birch reindeer were used to decorate
the school for the winter.The school looks beautiful all year long thanks to the hard
work of our volunteer.A nice article was featured in the Agawam Advertiser in
December to Show case the how the school is decorated for the different seasons.
lb.Technology is a resource that is necessary for teaching and learning as we move into the
21'century.Thanks to the hard work of our PTO, Berkshire Bank and the district. We
have added an interactive Brightlink, additional document cameras and Chromebooks
this year. All general education classrooms now have document cameras. We have
added additional Chromebooks to our school and plans to purchase more after the first
of the year and next year are in the works.
17.The website for James Clark School continues to be updated and provide important
information for parents.There is information on special events, policies, procedures, our
monthly showcase and our School Improvement Plan.This is a system that helps
support home/school communication.
Through the hard work and dedication of the staff at James Clark Elementary School, our vision
is that all students will meet or exceed all state standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
The school provides an educational setting with a strong academic and social support system to
ensure all students will gain the skills to make them responsible, self-sufficient learners in an
ever changing society.
JAMES CLARK SCHOOL
2016-2017
The James Clark neighborhood elementary school is located at 65 Oxford Street,
Agawam and houses grades K-4. The primary function of the school is to provide an
excellent education and a positive atmosphere for learning for its students.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90027 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Any non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office
90027 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, clicks, and any other
maintenance agreements.
90080 52215 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
All instructional material and supplies for the appropriate
curriculum; including consumable, manipulatives, and any other
materials needed to support instruction that is not a general supply.
90080 52239 TEST AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Norm referenced consumable test and materials that help teachers
assess reading skills, plan focused instruction and document
student progress and learning
90080 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90080 52242 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the
physical education curriculum.
90080 52243 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum.
90080 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, disks,scanners, digital cameras and Brightlink
bulbs used in the classroom or computer laboratories,
90080 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper,pencils,markers, glue, rulers, staples,
batteries, laminating film, other individual teacher requested
materials, and classroom furniture.
90080 52247 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Software expenditures to support direct instruction services such as
Accelerated reader, Lexia, Raz kids, and other programs and
program licenses.
90080 52256 READING RECOVERY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the Reading Recovery
curriculum, including all classroom library costs and may include
subscriptions and registration for Reading Recovery related
workshops.
90080 52274 WORKBOOKS
All consumable workbooks for approved curriculum as well as
Envision's 2.0, MCAS preparation; including Handwriting
Without Tears supplies,Wordily Wise, Short Red Books, and
student agendas
90221 52248 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Expenditures to support licensure costs to support academic areas
including Follett Technical Support Agreement for the library to
include Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus,Alliance Plus, etc.
90221 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books, magazines, etc, for the school library.
90232 52246 AV(LIBRARY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and book repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies..
90295 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, ❑VD and
projectors
90027 52369 SAFETY & SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing for the safety and security of the
school such as monitoring cameras,walkie-talkies, electronic door
latches.
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Description Cae- Code Ar Proposed
AMES CLARK SCHOOL
ALARIES
CLARK PRINCIPAL 90026 51206 $96,000 $96,000 1 1
CLARK PRIN SECRETARY 90026 51220 $33,456 $33,456 1 1
CLARK LUNCHROOM MONITORS 90026 51105 $14,210 $14,210 4 4
CLARK KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90045 51300 $178,918 $178,918 3.0 3.0
CLARK PARAS(REG ED) 90045 51210 $58,079 $58,079 3.0 3.0
CLARK TEACHERS 90077 5130C $882,743 $582,743 13 13
CLARK ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 9OC77 51328 $38,220 $38,220 0.5 0.5
CLARK READING TEACHERS 90078 51300 $111,979 $111,979 1.5 1.5
CLARK LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91221 51211 $26,346 $26,346 1 1
CLARK ENRICHMENT COACH 91221 51214 $21,339 $21,339 1 1
CLARK LIBRARIAN 91221 51300 $19,515 $19,515 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,480,806 $1,480,805 29.25 29.25
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Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
AMES CLARK SCHOOL
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
CLARK OFFICE SUPPLIES 90027 52230 $500 $500
CLARK CONTRACT SERVICES 90027 52360 $19,283 $19,500
CLARK INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90080 52215 $7,000 $7,000
CLARK TEST&ASSESSMENT 90080 52239 $100 $0
CLARK SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90080 52241 $300 $300
CLARK PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90080 52242 $300 $300
CLARK MUSIC SUPPLIES 90080 52243 $300 $300
CLARK COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90080 52244 $1,500 $1,500
CLARK GENERAL SUPPLIES 90080 52245 $7,392 $6,200
CLARK COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90080 52247 $1,900 $2,875
CLARK RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90080 52256 $300 $300
CLARK WORKBOOKS 90080 52274 $17,140 $17,140
CLARK LIB TECHNOLOGY 90221 52248 $860 $860
CLARK LIB BOOKS 90221 52270 $500 $500
CLARK AVILIBRARY SUPPLIES 90232 52246 $350 $350
CLARK EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90295 52030 $200 $300
CLARK SAFETY AND SECURITY 90027 52369 $100 $100
Total Purchased Services&Supplies $58,025 $68,026
JAMES CLARK-TOTALS: $1,538,830 $1,638,83
The Clifford M.Granger School
31 South Westfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Telephone: 413,821.0580
Facsimile; 413.821.0595
www.edline.neUpages/CIifford_M_Granger_School
School Profile
At the Clifford M.Granger School,
our mission is to foster a lifetime love of learning
within a safe,positive and engaging environment
white empowering all students to reolize their full potential
for social responsibility, a healthy sense of self, and academic excellence
through a curriculum reflective of our ever changing world."
-mission statement
School Council 2009
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Introduction
The Clifford M.Granger School was built In 1949 with a large"all-electric addition'constructed in 1964. Mr.
Clifford M.Granger was a public spirited loyal citizen whose primary interest in life was service to others,the
building of"strong moral,high attitudes,ideals of American citizenship and worthy accomplishment," He
served as a member of the school committee between the years of 1914-T 946—for 32 years!
Our school is located in the Feeding Hills section of the cityand is situated on the corner of South Westfield
and Springfield Streets.Ifs most recent renovation occurred in 1995 and included a new library/media
center,large kindergarten rooms,and technologically wired classrooms.In 2007 two modular classrooms
were added to support special education programming.
At the Clifford M.Granger School we hold high expectations for the success and achievement of all our 293
children,in kindergarten through grade 4.We are an enthusiastic and close-knit school community
dedicated to providing a quality instructional program for our students.The Granger staff works diligently to
foster a positive school climate that ensures a child's opportunity to gain knowledge,develop self-esteem,
and be motivated to attend and achieve.Our staff strives to foster individual initiative and}wild a network of
open communication and teamwork between students,parents and staff,
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Our Vision
The Clifford M.Granger School will assure that all children receive a safe,high quality,researched and
evtdence-based Instructional program.
We expect all Granger School students will be fluent and Independent readers. Reading,writing and
mathematics will be an everyday event and wellness,the arts,sciences and well-matched technologies will
be Integrated across all parameters of curriculum and instruction.
Each student mWileave the Clifford M,GrangerSchoop
+ Demonstrating a respect for self,others,learning and the environment
• Having met or exceeded state standards in reading,writing and mathematics
• Possessing the technical competencies and foundation sldlls necessary for success In the 21 st
century
Our School Faculty
Number of Licensed Staff:28-(Including specialists)
Percent of Teachers Who Are Highly Qualifled:100%
Student to Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Our School Demagrapfucs
Enrollment In the fall for the 2015-2016 school year.
Total Students-293
Male-154
Female-139
Accomplishments
The Clifford M.Granger School tries to focus on Its educatlonal goals In an environment that Is nurturing,
loving,and caring,
We use a Balanced literacy language arts program to integrate Instruction In reading and writing across the
curriculum areas.
Enrichment activities are integrated throughout the course of study In every class as well as through our
Intervention/enrichment blocks at each grade level.
Granger School uses a standards based educational program. The classroom Instruction makes it very
clear what Is expected of the children In their work.
The staff consistently utilizes state,district-wide and teacher-made formative and summative assessments
to assess student growth,determine resource selections and guide their daily instruction.
We are successfully using the new teacher evaluation model with all of the professional teaching staff.Each
teacher writes two goals to have an area of focus for Improvement In both student lea mIng and their own
professional practice.
This year the building Is In Its seventh year of Implementing a Response to Intervention(Rtl)model. Rtl Is a
three-tier(or three-step)prevention,early Identtticction and Intervention/enrichment strategy provided In
general education,The teaming of ALL students is assessed earty and often. Will refers to a process that
emphoslams how well students respond to changes in Instruction, Rtl uses standards-digned and
research-based Interventions at increasing levels of intensity to support students who struggle with reading
and math and to help them reach state standards. Rtl depends on a strong,standards-aligned,
.10 research-based core curriculum(the`general education curriculum')and school-wide behavior program
(PBIS). Perhaps the most important benefit of an FM approach is that It Is not a"watt to fail'model because
students get help promptly in the general education setting.
SAt the Clifford M.Granger School,ALL students have the opportunity to get help or extension at the level
needed In general education classes,potentially significantly reducing the number of students referred for
special education services. In the Rtl model,students who continue to struggle are referred for a specal
education evaluation,then evaluation results and data from the Rtl process can be used In the eligibility
determination.
The school continues to use the Second Steps and Steps to Respect approach to building climate and
discipline.Children are expected to follow the rules.Teachers are trained to respond quicldy when children
choose not to follow school rules. The school has also provided on-going professional development to
Increase the skills of all staff members to prevent,identify,and respond to bullying.All staff have teamed
developmentally appropriate strategles to prevent bullying Incidents,developmentally appropriate
strategies for Immediate,effective interventions to stop bullying incidents,Information regarding the
complex interaction and power differential that can take place between and among an aggressor,target,
and witnesses to the bullying,research findings on bullying,Including Information about specific categories
of students who have been shown to be particularly at riskfor bullying In the school environment,information
on the Incidence and nature of cyber-bullying,and Internet safety issues as they relate to cyber-bullying.
The school Is In Its eighth year of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports model(PBIS)
Implementation In order to maximize opportunities for students to achieve social competence and increase
academic achievement. The school has developed a common purpose and approach to discipline,has a
clear set of positive expectations and behaviors,has developed procedures for teaching expected
behaviors,has a continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behavior and discouraging
Inappropriate behavior as well as procedures for on-going monitoring and evaluation.
The Granger School Motto:At Granger School we.
Respect ourselves,
Respect others,
Respect teaming and
Respect the environment.
Music,art,technology/engineering,health and physical education programs are provided weeldy to all
students.
The Language Based Classroom model is being Implemented to expand the school's capacity In regular
education innovations.Language Based Instruction Model classrooms have been established In grades 3
and 4.
The Enrichment Program Is implemented in order to support enrichment differentiation in grades
kindergarten through grade four.This year our Enrichment Program has replaced RenzuIII Leaming with the
purchase of several databases to support the enrichment of students.The databases include PebbleGo,
BralnPop,BrainPop Jr,and PK Science Suite.These databases are aligned with the Massachusetts State
Standafds and serve as valuable teaching tools for both enrichment and classroom Instruction.
Data Based Decision Maldng Is a school improvement approach that uses qualitative data to help describe
or define problems,direct activities/target interventions,and allocate resources. It Is stating problems and
goals in a way that allows us to use data to show we have attained(or not)those goals. The Instructional
Support Team/Data Success Team and PBIS teams both use data to examine our practices and results at
Granger.
The teams'goals are as follows:
To use data to develop targeted interventions In areas of need
To continuously examine data to promote Increased levels of student achievement
To examine when existing policies,procedures and practices need to be modified to increase
efficiency.
The Instructional Support/Data Success Team uses the data to Identify areas for targeted
intervention...it then passes on the specific planning of the interventions to others(such as Grade
Level Rtl Teams,The PBIS Team or the Counseling Team...)
iProfessional Development
Teachers continue to take advantage of many professional development opportunities to Improve their
repertoire of strategies especially in the area of Technology.The school district and our PTO have
purchased interactive projectors in order to increase both teacher and student capacities for 2111Century
Leaming Skills.Currently interactive projectors(Brightlinks)are installed in all cktswoom In grades
kindergarten through fourth.We also have Brightlinks Installed in our school library,sdenoe/technology
classroom and two special education classrooms.We have added an additional mobile Brightlink unit that Is
often used for reading Instruction,assemblies,staff meetings and presentations.
This school year teachers will be participating In math professional development opportunities In grade level
groups with our new District math coach,Ms.Sarah Hopson.Ms.Hopson will work with Individual grade level
groups and math teacher leaders from all four schools.
Teachers have also participated in professional development opportunities In the English Language Arts
(ELA)in grade level teams.Our literacy coach Linda DiMartino provides coaching experiences where
teachers observe new teaching strategies being used with students at their grade level,discuss the
observation and then implement that strategy in their own classrooms.Mrs.DIMartino works regularly with
Individual teachers,literacy leaders and grade level teams to improve ELA instruction.
Technology.
Last spring we were able to purchase three Chromebook carts.Each cart consists of 24 mobile devices for
student use.This purchase added 72 mobile devices for check-out,In addition to two new Chromebooks
that are housed in each classroom.The carts are stored in 4th grade,3rd grade and 2nd grade and are
available for all grades kindergarten through fourth to access.
Parientand Commun#ylnvolvement
There Is a continued effort to explore more and more opportunities for parent and community Involvement In
order to Improve communication between school and home. Activities Include:
Classroom/library volunteers An active P.T.O.
School Science Fair A Family Dinner
Family Picnic Bads-To-School Night
Monthly Granger Gazette Newsletter Agendas for grades 3 8 4
Igndergarten Parent Cheers 8 Tears Annual Art Show
Iandergarten Orientation Ice Cream Social
Book Fairs Parent/Teacher Conferences
Bingo for Books Parent/Student Socials for K 81
Wndergarten Information Night Field Day
The Granger School P.T.O.deserves thanks for continued support for all activities they sponsor,In-house
enrichment programs,for supporting teachers by purchasing materials and always appreciating their hard
work through their Teacher Appreciation Activities.
And finally,the School Council assists the principal In adopting educational goals for the school that are
consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards,
Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school,reviewing the annual school building
budget and formulating a school Improvement plan.This year the council Is working on overseeing the
School Improvement Plan,approving purchases of technology for students, and participating in
discussions about the overall quality of education and experiences for students and famllles at Granger
School.
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CLIFFORD M. GRANGER SCHOOL
2016-2017
The Clifford M. Granger School is located at 31 South Westfield Street and utilizes the
neighborhood school philosophy. It houses approximately 300 students. Clifford M.
Granger School's safe learning environment provides educational opportunities to inspire
students to become lifelong learners.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90025 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Any non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office
90025 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, clicks, and any other
maintenance agreements.
90074 52215 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
All instructional material and supplies for the appropriate
curriculum; including consumable, manipulatives, and any other
materials needed to support instruction that is not a general supply.
90074 52239 TEST AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Norm referenced consumable test and materials that help teachers
assess reading skills, plan focused instruction and document
student progress and learning
90074 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90074 52242 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the
physical education curriculum.
90074 52243 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum.
90074 52247 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Software expenditures to support direct instruction services such as
Accelerated reader, Lexia, Raz kids, and other programs and
program licenses.
90074 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, disks,scanners, digital cameras and Brightlink
bulbs used in the classroom or computer laboratories,
90074 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper, pencils, markers, glue, rulers, staples,
batteries, laminating film, other individual teacher requested
materials, and classroom furniture.
90074 52256 READING RECOVERY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the Reading Recovery
curriculum, including all classroom library costs and may include
subscriptions and registration for Reading Recovery related
workshops.
90074 52274 WORKBOOKS
All consumable workbooks for approved curriculum as well as
Envision's 2.0, MCAS preparation; including Handwriting
Without Tears supplies,Wordily Wise, Short Red Books, and
student agendas
90220 52248 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Expenditures to support licensure costs to support academic areas
including Follett Technical Support Agreement for the library to
include Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus,Alliance Plus, etc.
90220 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books, magazines, etc, for the school library.
90231 52246 AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and book repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies..
90294 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors
90025 52369 SAFETY & SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing for the safety and security of the
school such as monitoring cameras,walkie-talkies, electronic door
latches.
Org Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed F7E's FTE's
LIFFORD GRANGER SCHOOL
SALARIES
RANGER PRINCIPAL 90024 51206 $96,000 $96,000 1.0 1.0
RANGER PRIM SECRETARY 90024 51220 $32,810 $32,810 1.0 1.0
GRANGER LUNCHRM MONITORS 90024 51105 $14,210 $14,210 4.0 4.0
GRANGER 1NTEGR K TCHRS 90042 51300 $159,356 $159,356 3.0 3.0
GRANGER PARAS-REGULAR ED 90071 51210 $58,703 $58,703 3.❑ 3.0
GRANGER TEACHERS 90071 51300 $782,587 $782587 12.0 12.0
GRANGER ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90071 51328 $38,220 $38,220 0.5 0.5
GRANGER READING TCHR 90072 51300 $89,508 $89,508 1.20 1.20
GRANGER LIBRARY ASST 91220 51211 $27,601 $27,601 1.0 1.0
GRANGER ENRICHMENT COACH 91220 51214 $27,601 $27,601 1.0 1.0
GRANGER LIBRARIAN 91220 51300 $19,515 $19,515 0.25 0,25
Total Salaries $1,346,111 $1,346,111 27.96 27.95
Org Object
Description Code f' ` i Proposed
CLIFFORD GRANGER SCHOOL
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
GRANGER OFFICE SUPPLIES 90025 52230 $500 $500
GRANGER CONTRACT SERVICES 90025 52360 $15,000 $15,000
GRANGER INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90074 52215 $5,000 $6,000
GRANGER TEST&ASSESSMENT 90074 52239 $700 $0
GRANGER SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90074 52241 $300 $300
GRANGER PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90074 52242 $300 $300
GRANGER MUSIC SUPPLIES 90074 52243 $300 $300
GRANGER COMP SUPPLIES 90074 52244 $1,000 $1,ODO
GRANGER GENERAL SUPPLIES 90074 52245 $5,624 $5,000
GRANGER COMPUTER SW 90074 52247 $2,075 $3,095
GRANGER RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90074 52256 $300 $300
GRANGER WORKBOOKS 90074 52274 $14,921 $14,225
RANGER LIB TECHNOLOGY 90220 52248 $707 $707
GRANGER LIB BOOKS 90220 52270 $500 $500
GRANGER EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90294 52030 $100 $100
GRANGER SAFETY AND SECURITY 90025 52369 $100 $100
RANGER AV/LIBR SUPPLIES 90231 52246 $350 $350
otal Purchased Services&Supplies $47,777 $47,777
GRANGER-TOTALS: $1,393,88 $1,393,88
B n' min J. Fhell2s Elernentary Sc of
Schaal Profile
2016 -2017
The Benjamin J. Phelps neighborhood elementary school is located at 689 Main Street
and houses grades K—4. Here at Benjamin J. Phelps School we seek to build basic skills
in literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, the arts, wellness, democratic ideals, and
civility for all of our 406 students. The Benjamin J. Phelps School staff and the entire
school community strive to provide our children with a safe, positive, and academically
rich learning environment that will enable each student to acquire the knowledge, skills,
and values required to meet with academic success and achieve their maximum potential
as learners and responsible individuals. The highly dedicated staff at Phelps School
fosters the belief that all children build a positive attitude toward learning and themselves
through their individual achievements, no matter what their ability level or differences.
The staff works collaboratively to recognize and teach to varied learning styles and to
utilize all available resources to help each student meet her/his maximum potential.
I. The implementation of a Response to Intervention(RtI)approach provides a
systemic and timely response to students' needs. All students are provided
differentiated instruction. Supplementary supports and services in the form of
enrichment and/or academic and behavioral interventions are provided to students
based on data collection and analysis. It provides staff with a systemized way to
identify a need and develop an intervention as well as"progress monitor" a
student's response to the intervention. It is a"Problem Finding", "Goal Setting",
"Problem Solving", and "Data Gathering" approach to ensure that all students'
needs are met.
2. Beginning September 2009, a new school schedule was instituted with the aim of
achieving a well-crafted elementary schedule that effectively uses time, space, and
resources to improve the quality of school time. Within this schedule there is an
Intervention/Enrichment(I/E)block of time. This I/E block provides time for
short-term instructional interventions,practice, reinforcement,re-teaching, special
services, and various forms of enrichment. Personnel that may be available during
this time to provide small group and/or individual intervention include Reading
Specialist, Primary Preventionist, Lindamood-Bell Instructor, Speech/Language
Pathologist, Special Educator, Intensive Math Instructor, Occupational Therapist,
Enrichment Teacher,English as a Second Language Teacher as well as the
Classroom Teacher. This block of time allows for the interventions/enrichments
without students having to miss new instruction and fall further behind.
3. It is "Cool to be Respectful, Responsible and Safe" at Phelps School. Benjamin J.
Phelps School has adopted a School-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and
Support program (PBIS). It is a systems approach for establishing the social
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culture and behavioral supports needed for a school to be an effective learning
environment for all students. This preventative approach defines and teaches
positive social expectations and acknowledges positive behavior. Students are
explicitly taught what responsible, respectful, and safe looks like behaviorally
within the school settings. We utilize the School-wide Information System
(SWIS) to track major behavioral incidents and the data collected in SWIS is
disaggregated by problem behavior, location, time, student, and staff. Through
SWIS, we are provided with comprehensive reports that are utilized to make
decisions regarding environmental as well as individual interventions. One such
individual intervention is the Check In/Check Out program. Students involved in
this program will check in with a designated staff member in the morning upon
entering school. At Check In the student receives a point card allowing him/her to
receive points for being a safe, respectful, responsible part of our school. The staff
member and the student talk together, setting a goal. As the student goes through
the day, he/she must periodically check in with hislher teacher(s)to receive points.
At the end of-the day the student checks outs with a designated staff member who
totals the points and discusses how the day went. Students will bring home this
point card each day to let the parent know if the goal was met. There is a place for
the parent to sign and the child will bring the form back to school. Students can
accumulate points to spend in various ways, like lunch with a teacher or computer
time.
4. Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings are held regularly at Benjamin
J. Phelps School. These meetings allow teachers to exchange ideas and strategies
that will enhance their teaching effectiveness and consequently better meet the
needs of their students. A focus on student achievement data and the data-based
decision making necessary to improve instruction and learning are also a part of
these meetings.
5. MCAS improvement continues to be a focus at the Benjamin J. Phelps School.
Literacy coaches, Common Core Facilitators, and teacher leaders have been
supporting this effort. MCAS practice is occurring at the third and fourth grade
levels. A group of students has been identified via data to receive a MCAS
intervention during the VE block of time and/or through before school tutoring.
All grade levels are involved in the process of improving MCAS scores.
6. Professional Development Days, as well as having Literacy coaches, Common
Core Facilitators, and teacher leaders, provide the organizational support for
change and/or further development. Follow-up support for ideas and practices
introduced or deepened during in-service programs is critical to sustainable
professional development. "If an inservice is solely comprised of providing for
theoretical understanding, demonstration, and initial practice, fewer than 10
percent of the teachers will be able to engage in enough practice to add the new
procedures to their repertoires (Joyce and Showers)." Having coaches, facilitators
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• and teacher leaders provides teachers the ongoing support needed to apply and
practice the classroom practices introduced.
7. We continued to build the Benjamin J. Phelps Book Closet to support our literacy
program. Teachers continue to use the Fountas and Pinned Benchmark Assessment
System, a teaching and assessment tool. Through this assessment procedure,
student reading levels are identified and books are selected per the instructional
level. The BAS (Benchmark Assessment System) levels have been matched to
books in the book closet. We are looking to build our collection of non-fiction
books.
S. A goal of the Benjamin J. Phelps School Improvement Plan is to continue to
provide a safe learning environment. Two-way radios are used at outdoor recess.
School safety procedures are reviewed and reinforced each year. All doors of the
school are locked during the day. A security camera and intercom/buzzer system
allow for monitoring all those who enter the building through the front door.
Meetings occur with community safety members to review and update safety
procedures. Fire Drills and "LockDown" drills are practiced. Second Step and
Steps to Respect are two anti-violence programs being implemented yearly. The
PBIS anti-bullying program is also used. Teachers and students were taught the
language and the steps to addressing intimidating behavior (Tell them to Stop,
Walk Away, and Talk.) This is a universal response that a student is taught to use
when he/she feels unsafe, threatened, uncomfortable, or harassed (not only in
bullying situations.) It is also a school-wide intervention to encourage bystander
power — when you observe a situation that warrants the Stop, Walk, Talk method
you don't just ignore the inappropriate behavior, you take a stand and intervene to
try to stop it.
9. A comprehensive and balanced literacy model continues to be implemented
providing guided, shared and independent reading and writing as well as
vocabulary and word study instruction. The Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing
program has been introduced to support the expectations of the March 2011 MA
Curriculum Frameworks. Professional development for staff in the
implementation of balanced literacy strategies and the MA Curriculum
Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy, Grades Pre-Kindergarten to
12, Incorporating the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects has been
ongoing. Coaches have provided additional training to small groups of teachers as
well as individually to a teacher. They have gone into classrooms to model
strategies as well as to help implement strategies. These coaches have also trained
teachers in new programs for use as interventions during the 1/E block.
10. The Agawam School System's website continues to give parents and community
members easy access to information on school events, procedures, policies,
newsletters, meeting minutes, and more. Additionally, the Benjamin J. Phelps
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school link provides information specific to Phelps school, teachers email
accounts, and teacher websites. A monthly newsletter, The Penguin Press,
provides parents with information regarding school activities. All of the above
improves home/school communication. During the 2013/2014 school year, a
school-wide homework policy was developed and is available for parents on our
website.
11.The Agawam School System student information system allows our school to
collect, manage, and analyze data. We now have a centralized source (or
interconnected sources) of data that is/are used for the instructional and/or
operational needs of our school and district. Data management and analysis are
vital to the functioning of our school.
12. Our Phelps School Improvement Council has worked very hard to establish goals
and establish priorities to promote student learning and achievement. This Council
has provided support to improve safety and is working to support the acquisition of
presentation technology such as BrightLinks.
13. Our Benjamin J. Phelps School PTO continues to be a vital ingredient to the
success of our school. Their support of school programs that enhance our
curriculum is greatly appreciated by staff and students. Additionally,their support
and acknowledgement of the work that the staff performs is greatly appreciated.
14. Our Connections program continues to offer a quality educational setting and
behavioral supports for those students in the Agawam school district whose
behavior needs have interfered with their ability to be educated in their
neighborhood schools. This program is designed to meet the myriad needs of
those students in order for them to achieve success in school.
15. Benjamin J. Phelps School has been successful in creating and maintaining a
positive home-school connection. Our Family Math/Literacy Night provides an
opportunity for students and their parents to spend time together participating in
math and literacy games. Events such as Family Fun Night (kick-off to the
Read-A-Thon), Ice cream Sundae Night, and our annual Spring Concert continue.
Support for our Month of Giving at the Holidays continued to promote a sense of
community spirit between Phelps and the community at large. We held our first
annual Pasta Night and Talent Show during the 2012/2013 school year. It was a
huge success and is now an ongoing event. Additionally our 4r' grade classes
began an annual visit to the Senior Center at Christmas time to sing holiday carols.
16. The Benjamin J. Phelps Data Team/Instructional Support Team (IST) has
continued to be a resource for classroom teachers with issues regarding student
behavior and/or academics. The team has been successful in aiding teachers to
implement new strategies to enhance the success of their students. A number of
staff members are receiving training in conducting Functional Behavioral
Assessments and in developing appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans. This will
strengthen the ability of the IST to be of assistance to teachers.
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BENJAMIN PHELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
. 2016-2017
The Benjamin Phelps Elementary School which utilizes the neighborhood school
philosophy, is located at 689 Main Street, and houses approximately 400 students in
Benjamin Phelp School's safe learning environment provides educational opportunities to
inspire students to become lifelong learners.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90021 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Any non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office
90021 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, clicks, and any other
maintenance agreements.
90062 52215 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
All instructional material and supplies for the appropriate
curriculum; including consumables, manipulatives, and any other
materials needed to support instruction that is not a general supply,
90062 52239 TEST AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Norm referenced consumable test and materials that help teachers
assess reading skills, plan focused instruction and document
student progress and learning
90062 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90062 52242 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the
physical education curriculum.
90062 52243 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum.
90062 52247 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Software expenditures to support direct instruction services such as
Accelerated reader, Lexia, Raz kids, and other programs and
program licenses.
s
90062 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, disks,scanners, digital cameras and Brightlink
bulbs used in the classroom or computer laboratories,
90062 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper,pencils, markers, glue, rulers, staples,
batteries, laminating film, other individual teacher requested
materials, and classroom furniture.
90062 52256 READING RECOVERY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the Reading Recovery
curriculum, including all classroom library costs and may include
subscriptions and registration for Reading Recovery related
workshops.
90062 52274 WORKBOOKS
All consumable workbooks for approved curriculum as well as
MCAS preparation; including Handwriting Without Tears
supplies, Wordly Wise, Envisions 2.0, Short Red Books, and
student agendas.
90218 52248 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Expenditures to support licensure costs to support academic areas
including Follett Technical Support Agreement for the library to
include Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, Alliance Plus, etc.
90218 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books, magazines, etc, for the school library.
90229 52246 AVILIBRARY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and book repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies..
90292 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors
90021 52369 SAFETY& SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing for the safety and security of the
school such as monitoring cameras, walkie-talkies, electronic door
latches, and car/bus tags.
Description rr• Code Adj Proposed
IPH
ELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LARIES
ELPS PRINCIPAL 90020 51206 $93,765 $93,765 1.00 1.00
ELPS PRINC SECRETARY 90020 51220 $29,289 $29.289 1.00 1.00
ELPS LUNCHRM MONITORS 90020 51105 $14,210 $14,210 4.00 4.00
PHELPS KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90037 51300 $213,237 $213,237 4.00 4.00
PHELPS REG ED PARAS 90059 51210 $79.544 $79,544 400 4.Ca
PHELPS TEACHERS 90059 51300 $932,639 $932,639 15.00 15.00
PHELPS ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90059 51328 $22,422 $22,422 050 0.60
PHELPS READING TEACHER 90060 51300 $152,678 $152,678 2.00 2.00
PHELPS INTENSIVE MATH TCHR 90060 51315 $78,062 $78,062 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91218 51211 $26,346 $26,346 1.00 1.00
PHELPS ENRICHMENT COACH 91218 51214 $27,601 $27,601 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LIBRARIAN 91218 51300 $19.515 $19,515 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,689,308 $1,689,308 34.75 34.75
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Description Code Code AdjProposed
HELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
PHELPS OFFICE SUPPLIES 90021 52230 $500 $500
PHELPS CONTRACT SERVICES 90021 52360 $16,270 $16,270
PHELPS INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90062 52215 $5,140 $5,640
PHELPS TEST&ASSESSMENT 90062 52239 $1,300 $0
PHELPS SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90062 52241 $300 $300
PHELPS PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90062 52242 $300 $300
PHELPS MUSIC SUPPLIES 90062 52243 $300 $300
PHELPS COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90062 52244 $2,000 $2,000
PHELPS GENERAL SUPPLIES 90062 52245 $7,000 $7,000
PHELPS COMPUTER SW 90062 52247 $4,000 $4,000
PHELPS RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90062 52256 $300 $300
PHELPS WORKBOOKS 90062 52274 $18,500 $19,300
PHELPS LIB TECHNOLOGY 90218 52248 $900 $900
PHELPS LIB BOOKS 90218 52270 $500 $500
PHELPS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90292 52030 $100 $100
PHELPS AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES 90229 52246 $350 $350
PHELPS SAFETY AND SECURITY 90021 52369 $200 $200
PHELPS OFFICE SUPPLIES 90021 52230 $500 $500
Purchased Services/Supplies $57,960 $57,960
PHELPS-TOTALS F$1,747,268 $1,7 77,20
ROBINSON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2016-2017
School Profile
The Robinson Park Elementary School, which utilizes the neighborhood school
philosophy, is located at 65 Begley Street, and houses approximately 400 students in
grades K—4. The safe learning environment at Robinson Park School provides
educational opportunities that inspire students to become successful, lifelong learners. At
Robinson Park School,we encourage the development of independent and creative
thinking in our students in order to prepare thew to become productive citizens, ready to
respond to our ever-changing world. We believe that learning and knowledge should be
appreciated,valued, and supported by students,teachers, parents and members of the
community. At Robinson Park School we follow the RPS Way,where students learn to
be responsible, be polite, and be safe!
We employ a highly qualified staff of teachers and paraprofessionals that set high
expectations for themselves and for students. Collaboration between all staff is an
expectation,not an option. The results of this model are evident in the methods and
practices that are used in our classrooms on a daily basis. Student achievement is our
main goal; healthy and happy students are our result.
There are many people that make up the Robinson Park School family and without the
efforts of the group as a whole our success would be short lived. We rely upon not only
our teachers and paraprofessionals, but all of our support staff, our most friendly school
secretary, our cafeteria staff, our fine custodial staff, the many people from special
services, the central office administration and support staff, our numerous volunteers, and
our very supportive parents. Together we work to meet the needs of all students and to
provide them with a safe, comfortable learning environment that will enrich their lives
both academically and socially.
Accomplishments
I. We continue to train our staff on the use of the most current balanced literacy
practices. Teachers utilize an extensive Book Closet to teach reading in their
classrooms. Reading levels are established by administering the Benchmark
Assessment System (BAS)three times each year. In addition to the BAS testing,
we are administering the GRADE reading assessment each spring to measure
growth throughout the year. Students in Kindergarten through Grade Two are
tested using the DIBELS assessment three times yearly.
2. We are fortunate that the district has continued to fund the Literacy Coach position
for several years. This position makes it possible for teachers to partake in
numerous professional development opportunities. The coach has made
herself available to all teachers to model lessons and share best practices and
resources. She has built a team of grade level teacher leaders that have made it
0 possible to create continuity in literacy practices across the district .
3. In addition to the Literacy Coach, this year the district has supported the hiring of
an elementary Math Coach. This has opened up great opportunities for
professional development here in the district. These two coaches continue to work
closely with our Teacher Leaders in each curriculum area at each grade level. The
Math Facilitator continue to work very hard with Teacher Leaders to make our
overall curriculum cohesive throughout the district.
4. Our Response To Intervention (RtI) model at Robinson Park School has proven to
be very successful. Our schedule allows us to have a separate
Intervention/Enrichment(I E)Block at each grade level. During this I/E
Block all students at that grade level receive some form of intervention or
enrichment based upon decisions made at data team meetings where all assessment
data is reviewed three times a year. This has eliminated the need for students to be
pulled away from instructional class time to receive regular and special education
services(Title 1, speech& language, counseling, etc.). We believe that all
students will benefit from this model; including students that need to be
challenged with the regular curriculum. One intervention that has been hugely
successful is the LindaMood Bell Program that once again this year has included
time with our remote roving consultant.
5. The teacher evaluation system is now fully implemented and is giving us very
good dialog between evaluator and evaluates. Again this year each and every one
of our staff are in some phase of the evaluation process. We continue hoping that
it will make us all better practitioners in time. This tool continues to challenge our
thinking and ways of doing business.
b. We continue to implement the Positive Behavioral Intervention
Support Program (PBIS). Our school motto is"The RPS Way: Be Responsible, Be
Polite, and Be Safe". These rules are emphasized by all staff members throughout
each day. Our school mascot is Robbie, the Robinson Park Eagle. Along with the
mascot, we continue the use of our"Eagle Earning"tickets. Students continue to
save tickets for different school incentives; including our newly organized monthly
Royal Luncheons. We have also brought in a new program called Curve It
Forward, where students give out dog tags to other students for doing nice things
for others. Through this program students are learning that it is better to give than
to recieve.
7. The school improvement council works hard at producing a school
improvement plan that will best help the school to continue to strive toward
excellence. Through the implementation of this plan and the dedication of the
School Improvement Council members and the entire staff we were able to
make adequate yearly progress in both English Language Arts and Math on the
spring 2015 MCAS tests in grades 3 and 4. This year we are happy to have a
couple of new parents join our council and look forward to working together. One
of our areas of focus has been in the area of safety; specifically in making our end
of day dismissal procedures stronger than ever through the use of an online
program called School Dismissal Manager. We are evaluating its effectiveness
so that we can decide if we should continue with this model.
8. The PTO has a student program review committee. This committee looks at
cultural and educational programs and has selected many wonderful in school
programs for the students this year. The Robinson Park School PTO deserves
many thanks for their hard work and support for bringing our school programs that
enrich our curriculum and the lives of our students.
9. Our PTO has been very active in the past three years in wanting to bring our
building technology up to the 215t century standards. This year we will be
hosting our Fifth Annual TechnoTrot. This fundraiser made it possible last year
to equip our second grade classrooms a Chromebook cart to share between the
classrooms. We are very fortunate to have a very active group that puts these
fundraisers on and has a strong desire to improve our instructional setting.
Through the continued dedication of our teachers, support staff, school volunteers, and
our PTO we believe that Robinson Park School is a first-rate school that provides
students with an educational experience that will enable them to grow into well-rounded,
civic-minded students that are not afraid to take risks that will ultimately improve the
world around them.
ROBINSON PARK SCHOOL
2016-2017
The Robinson Park Elementary School which utilizes the neighborhood school
philosophy, is located at 65 Begley Street, and houses approximately 400 students in
Robinson Park School's safe learning environment provides educational opportunities to
inspire students to become lifelong learners.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90023 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office
90023 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, clicks, and any other
maintenance agreements.
90068 52215 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
All instructional material and supplies for the appropriate
curriculum; including consumable, manipulatives, and any other
materials needed to support instruction that is not a general supply.
90068 52236 INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Equipment purchased to support the general curriculum, such as
calculators,whiteboards, document cameras, BrightLink bulbs, etc.
90068 52239 TEST AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Norm referenced consumable test and materials that help teachers
assess reading skills, plan focused instruction and document
student progress and learning
90068 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90068 52242 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the
physical education curriculum.
90068 52243 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum.
90068 52247 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Software expenditures to support direct instruction services such as
Accelerated reader, Lexia, Raz kids, and other programs and
program licenses.
90068 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, disks,scanners, digital cameras and Brightlink
bulbs used in the classroom or computer laboratories,
90068 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper, pencils, markers, glue, rulers, staples,
batteries, laminating film, other individual teacher requested
materials, and classroom furniture.
90068 52256 READING RECOVERY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the Reading Recovery
curriculum, including all classroom library costs and may include
subscriptions and registration for Reading Recovery related
workshops.
90068 52274 WORKBOOKS
All consumable workbooks for approved curriculum as well as
Envision's 2.0, MCAS preparation; including Handwriting
Without Tears supplies,Wordly Wise, Short Red Books, and
student agendas.
90219 52248 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Expenditures to support licensure costs to support academic areas
including Follett Technical Support Agreement for the library to
include Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, Alliance Plus, etc.
90219 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books, magazines, etc, for the school library.
90230 52246 AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and book repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies..
90293 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors
90023 52369 SAFETY & SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing safety and security of the school
such as monitoring cameras, walkie-talkies, electronic door
latches.
ObjectOrg
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
OBINSON PARK
ALARIES
ROB PK PRINCIPAL 90022 51206 $98,209 $96,000 1.00 1.00
ROB PK PRINC SECRETARY 90022 51220 $33,456 $33,456 1,00 1.00
ROB PK LUNCHRM MONITORS 90022 51105 $17,763 $17,763 5.00 5.00
ROB PK KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90040 51300 $231,891 $231,891 4.00 4.00
ROB PK REG ED PARAS 90065 51210 $99,118 $99,118 5.00 5.00
IROB PK TEACHERS 90065 51300 $978,938 $978,938 16,00 16.00
OB PK ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90065 51328 $22,422 $22,422 0.50 0.50
ROB PK READING TEACHER 90066 51300 $72,130 $72,130 1.00 1.00
ROB PK LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91219 51211 $27,601 $27,601 1.00 1.00
ROB PK ENRICHMENT COACH 91219 51214 $27,601 $27,601 1.00 1.00
ROB PK LIBRARIAN 91219 51300 $19,516 $19,516 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,628,644 $1,626,436 35.75 35.75
Org O.
Description Code code Adj Propo5od
F
BINSON PARK
RCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
ROB PK OFFICE SUPPLIES 90023 52230 $500 $500
ROB PK PRIN CONTRACT SERVICES 90023 52360 $19,185 $18,859
ROB PK INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 90068 52215 $6,600 $7,526
ROB PK INSTRUC EQUIP 90068 52236 $1,000 $750
ROB PK TEST&ASSESSMENT SUPP 90068 52239 $700 $0
ROB PK SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90068 52241 $300 $300
ROB PK PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90068 52242 $300 $300
ROB PK MUSIC SUPPLIES 90068 52243 $300 $300
ROB PK COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90068 52244 $2,200 $2,000
ROB PK GENERAL SUPPLIES 90068 52245 $6,000 $6,000
ROB PK COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90068 52247 $1,000 $2,500
ROB PK ROG RECOVERY SUPPLY 90068 52256 $300 $300
ROB PKWORKBOOKS 90068 52274 $17,950 $17,000
ROB PK LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 90219 52248 $852 $852
ROB PK LIB BOOKS 90219 52270 $500 $500
ROB PK AV/LIB SUPPLIES 90230 52246 $350 $350
ROB PK EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90293 52030 $200 $200
ROB PK OFFICE SUPPLIES 90023 52230 $500 $500
Purchased Services/Supplies $58,337 $58,337
ROBINSON PARK-TOTALS: F$,,686,98i $1,684,77
ROBERTA G. DOERING SCHOOL
2016-2017 SCHOOL PROFILE
The Roberta G. Doering School, located at 68 Main Street, currently
serves 308 fifth grade and 261 sixth grade students. Approaching the year
2016 our focus is on attaining the goals of the Doering School Improvement
Plan, and the goals of the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education. All students must show at least 50% average individual student
growth in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science/Technology on
their MCAS assessments, with the end goal being proficiency.
Although many of our students are attaining this goal, a number of
students, including those in sub-groups identified by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education, are working toward increasing their
student growth percentage and in attaining proficiency.
Staff and administration continue to focus on Common Core standards
and the goal of all students being college and career ready upon graduation
from high school. In the fall of 2015, the Agawam School Committee voted
to have students continue MCAS assessments, so the Roberta G. Doering
staff and administration are continuing preparations for MCAS testing.
Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) continues to have a
positive impact on student behavior and school culture, so there is a
continued focus on maintaining and improving that program, paving the way
for academic progress and adoption and adherence to our three basic school
rules: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
PROGRAM_HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS .
Principal Federico and Assistant Principal Joyal have transitioned into
their new administrative positions and work together effectively as a team
on the continuation and creation of new school initiatives.
STAFFING AND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF ENDEAVORS
1. Four veteran teachers retired this year and replacement staff were
hired for each position. A new music teacher, two 5th grade teachers
and a 5th grade teacher of extra math were hired and are exceptional
additions to our staff.
2. The ELA coach hired last year, serving both 5' and 6" grade teachers,
continues to work with staff in the area of ELA and models lessons
and instruction in the classrooms.
3. Common Core Facilitators (CCF's) for ELA, Math, Science and
Social Studies are in their 3rd year of employment in that capacity.
The facilitators conduct regular PLC's with staff members and meet
with administration for the purpose of data analysis and planning.
4. The eight teacher leaders hired as facilitators, 2 for 5. ` grade ELA, 2
for 5' grade math, 2 for 6" grade ELA and 2 for 6" grade math,
continue to meet regularly with CCF's and administration for the
purpose of data analysis and planning.
5. The fully staffed guidance Office has worked diligently to adopt the
0 Massachusetts model. Grief and divorce groups continue to meet to
aid in the support of students. A partnership with the Behavioral
Health Network continues to serve our students effectively.
Additionally, counselors have developed the goal of focusing on
student attendance, academic progress and home school
communication.
6. The Connections Program, which meets the needs of students with
behavioral goals, was revamped at the beginning of the 2014-2015
school year. The office of the adjustment counselor was moved
directly across from the Connections program where students can
easily access behavioral intervention and counseling. A partnership
with the Center School, including sharing of staff, has been
established and proven effective.
7. The Data Team meets bi-monthly before school for the purpose of
analyzing data generated through Edline, Testwiz, Rediker, GRADE,
MCAS and various other programs in order to guide instruction and
inform decision making.
8. A conversation regarding DARE instruction has begun to better meet
the needs of our students.
TECHNOLOGY
1. All academic classrooms are now outfitted with Bright links
technology as well as document cameras.
2. Teachers continue to receive training in the use of Bright Links and
document cameras.
3. New projection equipment, InFocus, was installed in the school
library and is used regularly throughout school days.
4. A study is underway to determine the purchase and use of new
technology for student and staff use. The RG Doering School is
considering the piloting of Cloud Books in place of Chrome Books.
5. Two Chrome Book carts with 24 Chrome Books each were purchased
for use by students and staff in addition to the two Wad carts with 24
iPads each.
FACILITIES
1. Administration works regularly with the Safety Officer to ensure the
building is safe and secure. Reports outlining building based needs has
been developed with plans to work towards improvements in
partnership with the police department.
2. Room 319 had old, worn carpeting replaced with tile over the summer
of 2015. Plans are in place to complete the carpeting project begun 2
years ago with the final space, guidance, to have old, worn carpeting
replaced during the summer of 2016 with tile.
3. A new kitchen area was built into room 101 to replace the older
kitchen used by our Functional Academic Program.
4. Plans are underway to increase the Autism program from one room to
two rooms (rooms 103 and 109) due to enrollment numbers.
5. Drainage pipes were repaired in the front entry driveway to address
storm and sewer drainage in and around the building.
6. Crosswalk lines were painted and stop signs erected in the parking lots
to improve safety.
7. Replacement of the intercom system was completed.
ACADEMICS
1. The Agawam School Committee voted to continue MCAS test
administration, so staff and administration continue to plan
accordingly.
2. Due to parental feedback, traditional parent conferences were held in
the Fall, and student led conferences will be held in the Spring.
3. Grade weighting was revisited by the entire staff for the purpose of
calibrating weighting among teachers for grading consistency among
5th grade teachers, 6th grade teachers and grade to grade.
4. Grade distribution continues to be an administrative focus to ensure
that an accurate indication of academic progress is relayed to parents
and students.
5. A major Edline project has been undertaken by administration this
year to ensure grades are consistent among teachers and that parents
have continual and accurate progress information concerning their
children throughout the school year. Teachers are discussing grading
practises in order to agree on baseline grading policies.
6. All new teachers were provided with Edline training, and an evening
Edline workshop will be provided for parents.
7. With the adoption of new science standards underway, purchase of a
new science program is currently being investigated along with the
junior high. Equipment continues to be ordered for the science closet
that was established to aid teachers in adopting the new science
curriculum.
8. As noted in the School Improvement Plan, administration is interested
in increasing STEM initiative activities. In addition to the annual
Science Fair conducted in the Spring, plans are underway for a new
mid-winter science family night with the goal of increasing parental
awareness and involvement in science educational activities.
Additionally, RG Doering has created and maintained an association
with Rosie Robotics and the Jr. High robotics team whereby their
activities are showcased through exhibitions throughout the school
year at RG Doering functions with the goal of increasing student
interest and participation.
9. Roughly 40 RG Doering students participated, on teams, in the
robotics tournament in December.
10. The enrichment coach is planning on hosting a Rubiks Cube
tournament at the RG Doering School in the Spring. These
tournaments are well known at the national level.
11.Five robotic finches have been purchased and will be used to
introduce students to the science of robotics programming.
12.Teachers of ELA participated, for a 2nd year, in monthly half day
professional development with the Western Mass Writing Project out
of UMASS with a focus on writing.
13.Under the direction of the Library/Media Specialist the Doering
School continues to access the Reading Recognition Program, an
online Accelerated Reader Program that allows students' unlimited
access to thousands of accelerated reader books and tests.
14.Student reading is tracked monthly by administration through teacher
reporting in order to increase and maintain the reading undertaken by
students as well as to monitor the reading and comprehension skills of
students.
15.The school librarian hosts two book fairs each year and uses funds to
purchase new books for the library. The book inventory in the library
has changed substantially over the last 2-3 years with the support of
our librarian.
16.Plans are underway to conduct classroom walk throughs with the
focus on the engagement of students during math instruction and
grouping in general. Math teachers are increasing the use of math
manipulatives during math instruction.
17.5th grade teachers are piloting a new math program along with
elementary schools with hopes of purchasing one for next year.
18.Our Social Studies CCF conducts an in depth analysis of the academic
progress of our 5th and 6th grade students using such assessments as
District Determined Measures. She has also prepared periodic
document based writings to prepare students for the rigor of the
Common Core.
19.There are approximately 100 Doering School students participating in
the fifth and sixth band program. We have a jazz band which consists
of select members of the sixth grade band. These bands rehearse
before and after school, which is in addition to the weekly sectional
lessons.
20.The new music teacher is running a chorus program this year, his first
year at the RG Doering School. He was able to attract about 80
students to participate in his chorus program, about 70 more than ever
before. Chorus students did concerts this year during the holidays for
both students and parents. The RG Doering chorus is also performing
the National Anthem at one of the Springfield Falcons games in
Springfield, a notable honor for the chorus members. Additionally,
RGD students auditioned for a Western Mass ensamble as well as a
state level ensamble. Three students were chosen for the Western
Mass ensamble, two for the state level and one for the Western Mass
Men's chorus
21.Our art teacher, the CCF for Arts in the Doering and elementary
schools, has arranged for our students' art to be displayed in the
community including the public library, post office and town hall, a
wonderful recognition of our students' art work. Plans are to exhibit
at the Senior Center in the future.
22.Many staff members have volunteered their time after school to
conduct a Health Program, Chess Program, Math-Lego Program,
Newspaper, Bridge Building Contest and Robotics Program.
23.One of our school counselors coordinates and manages a weekly after
school homework program for our students with high school NHS
students.
24.Sixth Grade students who achieved the honor roll all 4 terms during
their fifth grade year continue to be honored with a breakfast at the
onset of sixth grade. Additionally, students who achieve honor roll
status for 8 consecutive terms while at the Doering School receive
recognition for exemplary academic performance at the end of their
6th grade year.
25. Inspire Works continues an after school enrichment program for
interested Doering School students. Cooking, Cartoons & Comic
Strips and Crime Scene Investigators are some of the subjects of these
activities.
ROBERTA G. DOERING SCHOOL
2016 - 2017
The Doering School is located at 68 Main Street and houses grades 5 and 6. The primary
function of the school is to provide a quality education for all of its students. Our mission is
guided by the belief that all children are capable of learning and should be held to high
expectations.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90029 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Supplies and materials needed for the administration of the office
90029 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, click charges and any other
maintenance agreements.
90094 52175 CLASSROOM SUBSCRIPTIONS
Teacher requests include the following: Jr. Scholastic, Scholastic
News, Current Science, Time for Kids, and National Geographic
World Magazine.
90094 52215 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
All instructional material and supplies for the appropriate curriculum;
materials including manipulatives, and any other materials needed to
support instruction that are not general supplies.
90094 52236 INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Equipment purchased to support the general curriculum, such as
calculators, whiteboards, document cameras, Bright Links, Bright
Links bulbs, data projectors, etc.
90029 52239 TEST AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
Consumable tests and materials that help teachers assess reading skills,
plan focused instruction, and document student progress and learning.
90095 52245 ART SUPPLIES
Construction paper, paints, brushes, drawing paper, glue and craft
supplies that support the art program
90029 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on" activities
and teaching of the Technology and Engineering science curricular
strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90099 52245 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES
Instructional materials, replacement equipment and supplies needed
for teaching the physical education curriculum.
90098 52245 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum along with repairs, music books, reeds and instruments.
90094 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper,pencils, markers, glue, rulers, staples, other individual
teacher requested materials, classroom furniture, student agendas and
PBIS materials.
90094 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
supplies, materials, computers, services, networks, scanners, and
digital cameras used in the classroom or computer laboratories.
90184 52275 TEXTBOOKS
New curriculum materials,text replacement and related materials
90094 52248 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Expenditures to support licensure costs to support academic areas
including Follett Technical Support Agreement for the library to
include Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, Alliance Plus and Accelerated
Reader Program
90223 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books, periodicals etc., for the school library to
purchase approximately 200 books per year to support the Common
Core and replace old worn books
90234 52246 AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket covers,
and book repair materials, laminating materials, library printer
supplies, batteries, and digital cameras for the library
90223 52170 LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS
Purchase a variety of age appropriate magazines for the library
90296 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors and network laser printers
90029 52369 SAFETY & SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing safety and security of the school such
as monitoring cameras, walkie-talkies, electronic door latches,
handheld radios, lanyards, I.D.'s,radio batteries, and antennas.
90252 52230 COUNSELING SUPPLIES
Booklets for group counseling for grade five and six, Study Skills
materials, various booklets and other supplies that support the
guidance office
Description Crr - Code Adj Proposed
DOERING
SALARIES
DOERING PRINCIPALS 90028 51206 $192,357 $192,357 2.0 2.0
DOERING PRINC SECRETARIES 90028 51220 $68,422 $68,422 1.80 1.80
DOERING TEACHERS 90083 51300 $1,680,319 $1,680,319 26.06 26.06
DOERING INT.RDG/MATH TCHRS 90084 51300 $252,401 $252,401 4.0 4.0
DOERING VPA-ART TEACHER 90085 51300 $62,544 $62,544 1.0 1.0
DOERING VPA-MUSIC TEACHERS 90087 51300 $123,047 $123,047 2.0 2.0
DOERING PHYS ED TEACHERS 90088 51300 $111,267 $111,267 2.0 2.0
DOERING INSTRUCT TECH TCHR 90090 51300 $64,070 $64,070 1.0 1.0
DOERING MCAS TEACHER 90092 51304 $56,001 $56,001 1.0 1.0
DOERING ENRICHMENT COACH 90222 51214 $27,601 $27,601 1.0 1.0
DOERING LIBRARIAN 90222 51300 $58,105 $58,105 1.0 1.0
DOERING COUNSELING SEC 90251 51220 $31,227 $31,227 1.0 1.0
DOERING COUNSELORS 90251 51300 $134,063 $134,063 2.0 2.0
DOERING YRBK/BAND/CHORUS 90272 51300 $2,798 $2,798 0.0 0.0
Total Salaries $2,864,222 $2 864,222 45.9 45.9
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Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
DOERING
PURCHASED SERVICES &SUPPLIES
DOERING OFFICE SUPPLIES 90029 52230 $4,000 $4,000
DOERING CONTRACT SERVICES 90029 52360 $17,500 $17,500
DOERING CLASSRM SUBSCRIPTIONS 90094 52175 $1,000 $1,100
DOERING INSTRUC SUPPLIES/MATERIALS 90094 52215 $15,000 $14,200
DOERING INSTRUC EQUIPMENT 90094 52236 $2,500 $2,500
DOERING TEST AND ASSESSMENT MAT' 90029 52239 $1,000 $1,300
DOERING COMP SUPPLIES 90094 52244 $7,500 $7,500
DOERING GENERAL SUPPLIES 90094 52245 $15,040 $15,100
DOERING ART SUPPLIES 90095 52245 $3,300 $3,050
DOERING SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90029 52241 $3,000 $3,750
DOERING MUSIC SUPPLIES 90098 52245 $1,250 $1,750
DOERING PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90099 52245 $1,200 $1,200
DOERING TEXTBOOK 90184 52275 $1,000 $500
DOERING LIB SUBSCRIPTIONS 90223 52170 $1,000 $700
DOERING LIB BOOKS 90223 52270 $6,000 $6,000
DOERING LIB TECH 90094 52248 $5,000 $5,100
DOERING AV/LIB SUPPLIES 90234 52246 $500 $600
DOERING COUNSELING SUPP 90252 52230 $900 $900
DOERING SAFETY&SECURITY 90029 52369 $2,000 $2,000
DOERING EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90296 52030 $750 $690
Total Purchased Services&Supplies $89,440 $89,440
DOERING SCHOOL-TOTALS: F$2,963,662 $2,933,66
AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
2016-2017
The Agawam Junior High School is located at 1305 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills,
Massachusetts. The building presently houses 300 students in Grade 8 and 305 students in Grade
7 for a total enrollment of 605 students. The projected enrollment for the incoming 7'grade in
2015-2016 is 275. The principal and assistant principal work with and observe a staff of
approximately 75 teachers and support personnel.
The administration and staff offer a comprehensive, well-balanced course of studies to all
students. This course of studies includes: English, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, World
Language,Physical Education,Health, Critical Literacy,Math Concepts,Technology Education 7
and 8, STEM 8,Family and Consumer Sciences, Art, Computer Applications 7 and 8,Music,
Chorus,and Band. Two school counselors support students in their academic areas and two
adjustment counselors provide emotional support for students. For special needs students
Agawam Junior High School offers inclusion and language-based classes. There is also a
vocational program and Alternative Learning Program(Connections)that provides intensive
academic and emotional support for students. A counselor is assigned to the Connections
program to meet the social and emotional goals for those students. In addition, Intensive Math
and Essential Literacy reading courses are offered for students who are below grade level in those
subject areas.
During the 2009-2010,AJHS implemented a school-wide teaming model. The culmination of
three years of committee work,research and scheduling,the model consists of six academic
teams and one unified arts teams. The original names of each team were based on the Ivy League
schools: Brown,Columbia, Cornell,Dartmouth,Harvard, Penn, and Princeton. During the
2014-2015 school year,teams were reconfigured and students were surveyed regarding new
names for each team. The overwhelming choice for team names remained colleges and
universities. To help build connections with our local institutions,AJHS selected neighboring
colleges to represent each core academic team: AIC(Grade 7), Springfield College(Grade7),
WNEU (Grade 7), UCONN(Grade 8), UMASS(Grade 8),and Westfield State University(Grade
8). AJHS has been fortunate to have many of these local universities visit and present to their
adopted teams and offer insight into what skills students need to be successful in college and
beyond. Each team also has a special education component—Language Based,Inclusion,
Connections,or Vocational. Each team also offers an advanced math section for its students.
Teams share a common planning time and a common team time that allows for greater parent
contact and discussion around student performance and best practices. Under the teaming model,
staff will get to know their students at a much deeper level and be able to coordinate assignments
and projects more easily. The teaming committee meets each academic year to discuss trends,
transitions and best practices to make the model more effective and efficient.
Mission
Graduates of Agawam Junior High School will leave with the necessary skills in the following
areas to successfully complete the high school graduation requirements: reading,writing,
mathematics,critical thinking,technology,and social responsibility to self and others. Agawam
Junior High School will provide the best education possible for each student according to his or
her individual needs,abilities,and interests. The school will work to collaborate with parents and
community members to develop responsible adolescents who demonstrate respect for themselves
and others. We strive to provide a safe and positive environment that will motivate students to
reach their maximum potential and become life-long learners.
Accomplishments
The Agawam Junior High School continued to expand its emphasis on technology in the building.
This commitment to using technology in and out of the classroom has helped improve
communication between home and school, student awareness of classroom progress,and allowed
for access to cutting edge information learning. The school also expanded its computer access by
purchasing three additional Chromebook carts and Brightlink interactive systems for all core
academic classrooms. These items have complemented the two complete iPad carts purchased
previously. Training to support teacher implementation of these devices has helped ensure that
technology is used continuously by students and staff to create interactive projects. Through the
assistance of the district IT department,AJHS also implemented the use of Chromebook
technology to develop Google.docs and cooperative learning assignments. These Chromebooks
are being used extensively by all departments and most importantly,our Future Authors Project in
Grade S. Our PBIS data team has also developed Tier Z and Tier 3 interventions to assist those
students that are struggling academically and socially at AJHS. An electronic data tracking sheet
has been developed and tracks students' progress on a daily basis. Information is then shared
with the parents and the students and goal setting is created around the progress the students make
each week. The point of sale payment system continues to improve the school lunch program and
parents are able to track their child's accounts on-line.
In addition, student discipline data continues to be collected and processed in the student
information system and data is shared each month with the staff and students and PBIS initiatives
and incentives are developed around this information. Staff will also be able to use this data
system to gain data that will improve the quality of instruction and lesson planning based on
students' needs and abilities. Through reviewing and tracking this data over the last 5 years,we
have also seen a tremendous reduction in the numbers and severity of student discipline as a
result of PBIS and staff awareness of this data.
I
The safety of the building continued to improve through procedural changes in policy and
function. In 2011 a school safety grant was written jointly with the Agawam Police Department
to purchase additional security cameras for the interior and exterior areas of the junior and senior
high schools.These cameras have been instrumental in deterring inappropriate behavior as well
as being useful in administrative investigations. In addition, electronic access points were again
reviewed for possible implementation in the future which will allow for more controlled and
secure entry into the building.
Homeroom competitions helped build school spirit and involvement in classroom activities.
Students and staff earned points for participation and winning classrooms received rewards each
term. The staff also donates to a wide variety of charities each week through"Dress Down
Fridays"and have raised over$110,000 in the past 11 years to these organizations,many of
which have a personal or local connection to staff and the community. Student activities and
service learning programs were introduced throughout the school year.
Efforts are also made to address issues around adolescent behaviors and concerns. Mrs.
MacDonald has done a tremendous job organizing the peer mediation program and the Rachel's
Table Student Club to help improve the school climate and develop community and civic pride.
Students were selected and trained in the Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution model to help
students resolve problems in a constructive and safe environment. The PBIS team surveyed
students and developed school-wide and classroom specific incentives and rewards for students to
participate in. The goal is to promote school safety and respect for diversity in school. With
financial support from the PTO, students and staff were able to experience a multimedia
presentation from the CAMFEL organization centered on issues of positive choices,goal setting,
peer pressure and bullying.
In addition,AJHS also participated in its fifth Washington D.C.trip traveling with 35 students
and 7 adult chaperones to visit many national historical landmarks. Social nights and school
dances were organized throughout the school year to provide students a safe and productive social
environment outside of school. Students were surveyed and student committees were formed to
organize these events.
Endeavors
In conjunction with the school department committee, The Agawam Junior High School began
the 2015-2016 school year with two full professional development programs. With the creation
of Common Core Facilitators, departments and teams were given time to meet and discuss
yearlong goals and objectives,as well as begin formulating their efforts around the teacher
evaluation tool. District Determined Measures and benchmarking assessments have helped each
department create measureable data to track student progress and inform instruction and
intervention and supports for our students. A major focus for the year has been the understanding
of the needs of all learners, particularly those with special needs. All special education staff has
received training on the WIAT III and are using it in their battery of testing to help determine
special education eligibility. Our STEM program has also evolved and expanded to a semester
long Unified Arts course in 8'focusing on 21"Century technical skills and their real world
applications. It also aligns to the STEM MCAS test for grade 8 students.
Under the direction of assistant principal, Michael Donovan,our district accommodation plans
(DCAP), 504 Plans and Instructional Support Team have assisted the staff to meet the educational
needs of our students. Through the efforts of these plans and groups,gains have been made for
the students, parents and staff.
We will continue to keep our focus on improving the delivery of varied curriculums. Efforts will
be made to provide a well-balanced curriculum taught by highly qualified instructors with the
smallest class sizes the budget will allow.
Realizing the need to educate the"whole child",Agawam Junior High School also developed
activities that allowed students to participate in outside of the classroom. Each grade level was
asked to research and develop an educational field trip to various local points of interest. In prior
years, some of these included literary plays at the Springfield Symphony Hall,Broadway
Musicals and theatre workshops in New York City,Patriots Place,career day field trips to various
local businesses, Blue Man Group theatrical performances, The Boston Museum of Science,and
trips to a variety of local and regional museums. Existing clubs such as Non-Users, Ski,and
Drama continued to provide students opportunities to focus on healthy lifestyles and activities. A
student ambassadors program, led by Project Teamwork and community Service Club students,
was also created to gain student interest and input into school activities and decisions. Students
were surveyed on their interests and action plans were developed and continued to be developed
in relation to: School dances,class competitions and community service projects. In addition,
students were overwhelmingly in favor of forming a student council and during the Winter of
2015,AJHS electronically elected a student congress consisting of senators and representatives to
help incorporate new student ideas and initiatives to make AJHS an even better social and
educational environment for its students.
AJHS was fortunate to receive a community grant with the aide of Mr. William Sapelli,
Superintendent, Mr.Robert Clickstein, School Business Administrator,Mr.Nick Baldyga,MASS
House Representative,and Mr. Don Humason, MA State Senator. The grant will be used to
renovate the school auditorium with new sound, lighting,curtains and paint. The auditorium is a
focal point for the school and community and is used throughout the year for many events,
including social nights, drama and music performances,and community sponsored events. In
addition, AJHS also received funding from Community Preservation Act to help with our school
beautification project which will involve students maintaining a garden area and an outdoor
dining and seating area near the gymnasium.
AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2016-2017
PROGRAM
The Junior High School is located at 1305 Springfield Street and houses students in
Grade 7 and Grade 8. Students are grouped into six teams that comprise approximately
110 students each. The primary function of the school is to provide a quality education
for all of its students, as well as support each student's social and emotional development.
ACCT_UMBER DESCRIPTION
90031 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Supplies for copier and printer paper, postage and any other
non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office and school-wide initiatives.
90031 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provides photocopy maintenance, click charges, and any other
maintenance agreements.
90117 52175 CLASSROOM SUBSCRIPTIONS
Teacher requests include the following: Jr. Scholastic, Scholastic
News, Current Science, Time for Kids, and National Geographic
World Magazine
90117 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, computers, services, networks, digital cameras,
cables, storage devices and accessories used in the classroom or
computer laboratories, bright Links bulbs and Instructional
technology equipment.
90117 52245 GENERAL SUPPLIES
All supplies needed for everyday operation of the classrooms;
including paper, pencils, markers, glue, rulers, staples, other
individual teacher requested materials, classroom furniture and
PBIS materials.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE TWO
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90118 52244 MATH COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Computer applications to support Brightlinks/Smartboards,
document cameras and IPADs/Chromebooks, and ASSISTMENTS
progress monitoring software (online MCAS preparation),
Intensive Math study software.
90118 52245 MATH SUPPLIES
Transparency film, calculators, resource materials, test preparation
books, manipulatives, markers, batteries, Study Island materials,
miscellaneous supplies, Intensive Math materials.
90119 52244 ENGLISH COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Computer applications to support Brightlinks, Smartboards,
ELMOS, IPADs, and Chromebooks devices used in classroom
projects and initiatives.
90119 52245 ENGLISH SUPPLIES
Materials for multi-modal instruction such as writing folders,
colored pencils, markers, scissors, fasteners, composition booklets,
binder clips, glue sticks and miscellaneous supplies.
90119 52246 ENGLISH AV SUPPLIES
Purchase LCD projection unit supplies, cords, and overhead
markers
90120 52244 WORLD LANGUAGE COMP SUPPLIESISOFTWARE
Computer apps to support Brightlinks; IPADs/Chromebooks.
90120 52245 WORLD LANGUAGE SUPPLIES
Incentive materials, posters, folders markers, markerboard, colored
pencils, tissue paper, tagboard, construction paper, glue and
miscellaneous supplies to enhance curriculum.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE THREE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90121 52244 SCIENCE COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Computer applications to support Brightlinks/Smartboards,
document cameras, and IPADs/Chromebooks.
90121 52245 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
90122 52244 SOCIAL STUDIES COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Computer applications to support Brightlinks Smartboards and
IPADs/Chromebooks.
90122 52245 JUNIOR HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES SUPPLIES
Charts, posters, activity packages, classroom supplies, markers,
dry erase boards, dry erase markers, maps, colored pencils,
incentives to enhance the curriculum and Geography Bee Supplies
90123 52244 BUSINESS COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Ink cartridges, disks, mice and toner.
90123 52245 BUSINESS SUPPLIES
Classroom supplies, manila folders, copy paper, file cabinet, 2
computer tables, envelopes to deliver the curriculum.
90124 52244 READING COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Computer applications to support Brightlinks/Smartboards,
document cameras and supplies, and IPADs/Chromebooks.
99124 52245 READING SUPPLIES
Composition books, supplies to support Critical Literacy course.
90125 52244 HEALTH ED COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Brightlink Supplies; Online videos and subscriptions related
curricula.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL -PAGE FOUR
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90125 52245 HEALTH ED SUPPLIES
Magazines and printed materials, bookcase, whiteboard, resource
materials for health, miscellaneous supplies for hands on activities
in Grade 7 and FCS Grade 8.
90126 52244 TECH EDISTEM S COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Toner, ink, disks, cables, mice, keyboards, design software, etc.
90126 52245 TECHNOLOGY ED SUPPLIES
Materials and tools to deliver frameworks for STEM,
communications, manufacturing and engineering Grade 7 and
Grade 8. These include hand tools, measuring tools, specialty
paper, balsa wood, cartridges, toner, disks and miscellaneous
supplies.
90127 52245 MUSIC SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the music
curriculum and chorus including choral music, choral folders,
risers and resource materials.
90128 52245 PHYSICAL ED SUPPLIES
Instructional materials and supplies needed for teaching the
physical education curriculum. Including the replacement of
equipment to maintain Physical Education and swimming
programs.
90129 52245 ART SUPPLIES
Construction paper, paints, brushes, drawing paper, glue and craft
supplies that support the art program Curriculum including;
painting, drawing, sculpture illustration, cartooning, crafts and
commercial art.
90185 52275 TEXTBOOK MATHEMATICS
Replacement textbooks.
90186 52275 TEXTBOOK ENGLISH
Replacement of textbooks and supplemental novels.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE FIVE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90187 52275 TEXTBOOKS WORLD LANGUAGE
Replacement tuts and teacher resource kits for grades 7 and 8 for
Spanish and French. Also purchase of language dictionaries and
workbooks.
90188 52275 TEXTBOOKS J.H. SCIENCE
Replacement textbooks for Grade 7.
90189 52275 TEXTBOOKS SOCIAL STUDIES
Replacement textbooks for Grade 7 and Grade 8 Social Studies.
90190 52275 TEXTBOOKS READING
Purchase materials for Critical Literacy course — Holyoke News,
Assorted novels, etc.
90217 52276 TEXTBOOK REPAIR
Repair and rebind textbooks.
90225 52248 LIBRARY TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Follett technical support agreement allows for software updates
and repair of Follett hardware; IPad application purchase and
support.
90225 52270 LIBRARY BOOKS
Expenditures on books,periodicals etc., for the school library
90235 52246 LIBRARY/AV SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and book repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies, batteries, and digital cameras for the library;
additional technology to assist Future Authors Program and
research for departments.
90245 52246 JUNIOR HIGH HEALTH ED/AV SUPPLIES
Purchase CD's/programs to use with health curriculum.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE SIX
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90254 52230 JUNIOR HIGH COUNSELING SUPPLIES
File folders, index cards, postage, envelopes and miscellaneous
office supplies.
90275 52245 OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SUPPLIES
Drama supplies including plays, make-up, costumes, props and set
supplies. Music entry fees.
90281 52245 BAND SUPPLIES
General supplies, music arrangements, reeds, valves, music stands
and instrument replacements.
90297 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors
• • Object
Description Cr• - Code Adj Proposed
GAWAM JUNIOR HIGH
SALARIES
J HIGH PRINCIPALS 90030 51206 $200,289 $200,289 2 2
J HIGH PRINC SECRETARIES 90030 51220 $72,840 $72,840 2 2
HIGH READING TEACHERS 90103 51300 $262,689 $262,689 4 4
HIGH V.P.A.-ART TEACHERS 90104 51300 $136,058 $136,058 2 2
J HIGH MATH TEACHERS 90105 51300 $644,601 $644,601 10 10
J HIGH ENGLISH TEACHERS 90106 51300 $390,207 $390,207 6 6
HIGH WORLD LANG TCHRS 90107 51300 $361,893 $361,893 5 5
HIGH SCIENCE TEACHERS 90108 51300 $443,260 $443,260 7 7
H4GH SOC STUDIES TCHRS 90109 51300 $374,422 $374,422 6 6
J HIGH BUSINESS TCHRS 90110 51300 $74,616 $74,616 1 1
HIGH HEALTH ED TEACHERS 90111 51300 $189,431 $189,431 3 3
HIGH TECH ED TEACHERS 90112 51300 $139,588 $139,588 2 2
HIGH STEM TEACHER 90112 51327 $149,250 $149,250 2 2
J HIGH V.P.A.-MUSIC TCHRS 90113 51300 $184,901 $184,901 3 3
HIGH PHYS ED TEACHERS 90114 51300 $181,871 $181,871 3 3
J HIGH LIBRARIAN 90224 51300 $74,616 $74,616 1 1
J HIGH AV DIFFERENTIAL 90248 51300 $1,675 $1,675 0 0
HIGH COUNSELING SEC 90253 51220 $32,810 $32,810 1 1
HIGH COUNSELORS 90253 51300 $125,872 $125,872 2 2
J HIGH O.S,A. DIFFERENTIALS 90274 51300 $7,212 $7,212 0 0
NIGH YRBK/NEWSPAPER 90274 51302 $1,769 $1,769 0 0
HIGH BAND/CHORUS 90280 51300 $3,553 $3,553 0 0
HIGH REG ED PARA- ELL 91092 51210 $9,014 $9,014 0.5 0.5
otal Salaries $4,062,437 $4,062,437 62.5 62.5
Org Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed
PURCHASED SERVICES &
IUPPLIES
GAWAM JUNIOR HIGH
J HIGH OFFICE SUPPLIES 90031 52230 $25,000 $25,000
J H1GH CONTRACT SERVICES 90031 52360 $22,000 $29,000
HIGH CLASSRM SUBSCR 90117 52175 $500 $750
J HIGH COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90117 52244 $500 $500
J HIGH GENERAL SUPPLIES 90117 52245 $12,000 $7,000
J HIGH MATH COMP SUPP/SW 90118 52244 $300 $0
1HIGH MATH SUPPLIES 90118 52245 $500 $800
J HIGH ENG COMP SUPP/SW 90119 52244 $200 $0
J HIGH ENGLISH SUPPLIES 90119 52245 $100 $500
J HIGH ENGLISH AV SUPPLIES 90119 52246 $200 $0
HIGH LANG COMP SUPP/SW 90120 52244 $200 $0
J HIGH WORLD LANG SUPPLIES 90120 52245 $450 $650
J HIGH SCI COMP SUPPISW 90121 52244 $50 $0
HIGH SCIENCE SUPPLIES 9G121 52245 $4,200 $4,250
HIGH S.STUD COMP SUPP/SW 90122 52244 $100 $0
HIGH SOC STUDIES SUPPLIES 90122 52245 $1,000 $1,100
HIGH BUSINESS SUPP/SW 90123 52244 $400 $0
HIGH BUSINESS SUPPLIES 90123 52245 $800 $1,200
HIGH OFFICE SUPPLIES 90031 52230 $25,000 $25,000
• • Object
Description C•• •r - Adj Proposed
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
continued)
GAWAM JUNIOR HIGH
HIGH READING COMP SUPP/SW 90124 52244 $250 $0
HIGH READING SUPPLIES 90124 52245 $300 $550
HIGH HEALTH ED COMP SUPPISW 90125 52244 $500 $0
J HIGH HEALTH ED SUPPLIES 90125 52245 $1,500 $1,500
J HIGH TECH ED COMP SUPP/SW 90126 52244 $500 $500
HIGH TECH ED SUPPLIES 90126 52245 $5,000 $5,000
J HIGH MUSIC SUPPLIES 90127 52245 $2,000 $2,000
J HIGH PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90128 52245 $900 $1,400
HIGH ART SUPPLIES 90129 52245 $2,800 $2,800
HIGH TEXTBOOK MATH 90185 52275 $100 $0
HIGH TEXTBOOK ENGLISH 90186 52275 $100 $0
J HIGH TEXTBOOK WORLD LANG 90187 52275 $100 $0
HIGH TEXTBOOK SCIENCE 90188 52275 $100 $0
J HIGH TEXTBOOK SOC STUDIES 90189 52275 $100 $0
J HIGH TEXTBOOK READING 90190 52275 $100 $0
HIGH TEXTBOOK REPAIR 90217 52276 $200 $200
HIGH LIB TECHNICAL SUPPORT 90225 52248 $350 $350
HIGH LIB BOOKS 90225 52270 $4,000 $4,600
HIGH AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES 90235 52246 $4,000 $4,000
HIGH HEALTH ED AV SUPPLIES 90245 52246 $250 $0
HIGH COUNSELING SUPPLIES 90254 52230 $500 $500
HIGH O.S.A. SUPPLIES 90275 52245 $1,000 $1,000
HIGH BAND SUPPLIES 90281 52245 $2,000 $2,000
J HIGH MAINT COMPUTER EQUIP 90297 52030 $2,000 $0
Purchased Services/Supplies Total $97,150 $97,160
UNIOR HIGH TOTAL F4,169,687$4,159,684
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Agawam Senior High School
2016 School Profile
School:
Agawam High School is a comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9
through 12. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools
and Colleges. Current enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is 1,253. At
Agawam High School, we are dedicated to preparing our students for the 2 1"
century and improving our facilities, curriculum, instruction, and assessment to
meet that goal.
Mission Statement:
The Agawam High School community strives to provide a safe, diverse, and
advanced learning environment for all students. We offer challenging learning
opportunities and extensive extracurricular activities which encourage our students
to become productive, respectful, and responsible citizens.
Learning Expectations:
Academic Expectations
Agawam High School students will be able to:
• listen and read for understanding.
• speak and write to communicate effectively.
• research information using appropriate methods.
use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
use technology competently.
Social and Civic Expectations
Agawam High School students will demonstrate:
universal respect.
integrity and honesty.
• compassion and understanding.
• behaviors that reflect accountability, reliability and trustworthiness.
• active citizenship in the community.
6 Core Values:
Mutual Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Compassion, Achievement, Safety
School Motto:
"Do the Right Thing"
Facilities and Resources:
Agawam High School continues to upgrade technology, guided by our mission statement,to
meet the ever-increasing needs of our community realizing its vital role in supporting teaching
and learning.
To accommodate the growing need for robust instructional technology, every teacher was given
a new high-speed computer in their classroom. New laptops with docking stations were issued to
itinerant teachers, who regularly move between classrooms,to help with their more mobile
teaching needs. Also, special education teachers were given iPads to help with their duties and
with the assistive technology regarding their students. Approximately 200 Chromebooks and 3
mobile carts were added to the environment, either on an"as requested"basis, or specifically
assigned to departments.
To facilitate more mobile access for laptops, ipads, etc. a more pervasive wireless network was
implemented with over 50 access points added to the environment. A Google Apps for
Education domain for Agawam was created to give teachers another option for collaborative
student work and cloud storage. With all the online resources used in the high school's
curriculum,the network backbone of core switches was replaced to handle the extra bandwidth
more efficiently and optimally.
New multifunction machines have been installed in each wing that will allow color printing,
copying, fax, and scanning directly to teachers' network home drives. This allows staff the
ability to print to any copy machine in the high school from any computer in the building.
New networked television screens were installed in public areas to broadcast the town's
educational channel to students and visitors. New BrightLinks presentation units were purchased
for several Special Education classrooms, and a new mobile BrightLinks cart was purchased for
the library. 1nFocus JTouch touchscreen monitors were added to over 20 classrooms and the
library to add more interactive functionality to the curriculum.
Additionally,the high school conference room was updated with new technology(inFocus
BigTouch, videocamera, etc.)to a]low for a more efficient setting for meetings with
administration, students,parents, Special Education, and others. Video conferencing for
interviews and other interactions is now possible.
Eight security cameras have been added to the high school,which currently has more than 65
cameras to help ensure the safety of the Agawam High School community.
To support all these growing technologies, a full-time support specialist was added to the IT
department, and many professional development classes were added to the roster of classes
offered.
One example of a physical learning environment that supports the teaching and learning of 21 st
century skill outcomes is the General Creighton Abrams Library Media Technology Center. The
library is open 7:05-3:00 Monday through Thursday, and 7:05-2:00 Friday providing access to
quality learning tools,technologies and resources. The center has five teaching areas: four in the
main facility and one adjacent double-sized lab. The adjacent room is also used as a teacher
technology training site. Students and teachers may access the library's resources via the
library's Edline page in and outside of school. The library's Edline page is located at
https://www.edline.net/pages/AgawamHigb_School/Library/LIBRARY—MEDIA. All teaching
areas of the library have digital projectors,smart boards and/or a Bright Link board; a document
camera and overhead are available for use in addition to a teacher-dedicated computer.
Resources include a book collection of more than thirteen thousand volumes, electronic books,
access to the state library's basic eBook collection,and 40 online databases provided free of
charge through the state library's information network. The online databases provide eBooks for
student research, online newspapers and other media. There is a digital streaming site providing
curriculum-based videos for teacher use in classes. All computers provide access to the Internet.
Electronic(eBooks)supplement the library's hard copy book collection to provide current
materials for research. The library has a teacher's professional library room with four
teacher-dedicated computers.
In its role as a support center for teaching and learning in Agawam High School,the library's
mission is rooted in the Massachusetts Common Core standards, AASL and Partnership for 21st
Century Skills. Teachers use the library with their classes for a variety of research and problem
solving activities, and students arrive to work independently or in small groups.
Since the summer of 2011, thirty-three faculty members have been trained in Capturing Kids
Hearts, a three-day, off-site workshop that provides tools for administrators, faculty, and staff to
build positive,productive, trusting relationships—among themselves and with their students.
These processes transform classroom and campus environments where trust,respect, and caring
relationships flourish. We will continue to encourage and fund this worthwhile learning
experience.
This spring, Agawam High School will undergo a long awaited update to the boys and girls
locker rooms. In addition, the tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and athletic stadium will
be reconfigured and rebuilt. Outdoor storage, restrooms and a new track will be included in the
renovation.
Through the collaborative, school-wide efforts of the Leadership Team,Data Success Team,
Student Advisory PLC,Advisory Curriculum PLC, Common Core Facilitators, faculty, Student
Chiefs, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)we strive to incorporate our mission
statement, academic expectations,and six core values (mutual respect,responsibility, integrity,
compassion, achievement, safety)within our school community.
The dedicated teachers and inquiring students, along with a supportive administration and staff,
make Agawam High School a place to belong and a place where students are free to engage and
succeed in an advanced learning environment. Aside from academics, the extensive
extracurricular activities that are offered and the services provided for students aim to generate
exceptional,well rounded individuals upon graduation.
Agawam High School Profile - Activities Provided
• Adventure Club
• Art Club
• Art Festivals
• Art National Honor Society
• As Schools Match Wits
• Audio-Visual Aides
• Band-Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band
• Best Buddies
• Board Game Club
• Cheerleading Squad
• Chess Club
• Choral Productions
• Color Guard
• Computer& Video Club
• Computer Technology Club
• Drama Club
• Foreign Language Club
• French and Spanish National Honor Society
• Future Medical Careers Club
• Future Teachers of America Club
• Gay/Straight Alliance Club
• Key Club
• Mathematics Team
• Mirror—School Newspaper
• Model Congress
• National Honor Society
• Opus Bono Historiae Honors Society
• Peer Leadership Program
• Pro Merito
• Programming Team
• Prom Committee
• Quill & Scroll—Honor Society for High School Journalists
• Renaissance Program
• Robotics Club
• SAVE(Students Against Violating the Environment)
• Shakespeare Society
• Ski and Snowboarding Club
• Student Government
• Student to Student Peer Tutoring
• Unigorn
• Vocal Groups—Chorus and Show Choir
• Yearbook-Sachem
iAgawam High School - Services Provided
• Adult Education (Night School)
Agawam Occupational Program (AOP)
Aspire program
• Connections Program
• AP Testing
• Career Center
• College Fair
Counseling for academic growth, personal social/emotional concerns, and
career exploration
o Course Selection Planning for all grades
o Credit for Life Field Trip (11th-12th grade)
o Freshman Orientation (9th grade)
o Go Higher Workshop (11th-12th grade)
o High School 101 (9th grade)
o Individual Counseling for all grades
o Post-Secondary Planning: College 101 (11th grade)
o PSAT Preparation lesson (loth-111h grade)
o PSAT Score Report Explanation Lesson (loth—11th grade)
o Post-Secondary Seminar(12th grade)
o Social Skills group for all grades
o SOS (Signs of Suicide) in all Health Classes
o Study Skills Course (9th grade)
Contract with Behavioral Health Network (BHN) for additional Counseling
Services
Early College Program
Edgenuity
• English as a Second Language
GradPoint on-line Credit Recovery Program
Grief group
LPVEC — Career and Technical Education
• MCAS Preparation Classes for those that need improvement
Peer Mediation
Peer Tutoring
PSAT Testing for all Sophomores and Juniors (free)
• SAT Testing
• SAT Test Preparation
• SAT Practice test offered Saturdays every January by Princeton Review at AHS
SAT Prep Course (fee based) offered from Jan.- April by Princeton Review at
AHS
• Strive Program
Student Advisories (semi-monthly)
• Substance Abuse group
• Summer School
Tutoring
• Weekly After School Help—all disciplines
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2016-2017
The Senior High School is located at 760 Cooper Street and houses grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
The primary function of the school is to provide an education for all of its 1,365 students
that meet the needs of our ever changing world.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90033 52230 SH PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of two/three/four part paper for school forms,
grade books, plan books, business envelopes, laser labels, Orange
and Brown day supplies, mailbox key replacements, room keys,
batteries, parking tags for faculty, Project Wisdom, and printing
supplies for Program of Studies. Scantron supplies, supplies for
Student Advisory (PBIS), and hand sanitizer refills and dispensers.
90033 52244 SH PRINCIPAL'S COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Covers the cost of supplies needed to support the department and
technology updates.
90033 52360 SH PRINCIPAL'S CONTRACT SERVICES
Covers the cost of rental for the center office and copy center
copiers as well as clicking charges, rental and maintenance for one
RISO machine, cost of printing the Code of Conduct Student
Handbook/Agenda, and summer printing costs.
90033 52369 SH SAFETY SECURITY
Equipment for use in providing for the safety and security of the
school such as monitoring cameras, walkie-talkies, electronic door
latches. Laminating supplies, wrist bands for student "temporary"
ID's, lanyards to hold staff ID's
90148 52245 SH GENERAL SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of, colored paper for scheduling, Academic A's,
portfolios, report covers, replacement of student and teacher
desks/chairs, composition books, file folders, copy paper, graph
paper, scotch tape/scotch tape dispensers, chalk, index cards, pens,
pencils, highlighters, correction tape, message pads, binder clips,
three ring binders, rubber bands, dry erase markers/erasers, paper
clips, staplers/staples, seating charts, pads, post-its, and pencil
sharpeners. Lanyards.
90149 52245 SH MATH SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of batteries for graphing calculators and a new
classroom set of graphing calculators.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE TWO
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90149 52247 SH MATH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Covers the cost of updating software licenses such as Kuta and
buying new software.
90150 52245 SH ENGLISH SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of index cards for the research paper,bookcases,
markers, bulletin boards, easels for classrooms, dictionaries, and
similar supplies that need to be renewed or ordered for our 14
teachers in the department to include Wordly Wise.
90150 52247 SH ENGLISH COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Covers the cost of Academy of Reading (EPS).
90151 52245 SH FOREIGN LANGUAGE SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of student incentives, markers/marker boards,
colored pencils, colored pens, glue, construction paper,watercolor
paper, tissue paper, tag board, paint, brushes, poster board, folders,
scissors, and educational games.
90152 52245 SH SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of replacement materials/supplies that were used
during the school year. These include living specimens, glassware,
equipment/supplies to support the hands on approach to teaching
science. Additional equipment/supplies are needed to comply with
changes in the Science Frameworks. Registration/Transportation
for Chemistry Olympiad.
90153 52245 SH SOCIAL STUDIES SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of maps, charts, colored pencils, resource and
research materials
90155 52245 SH ART SUPPLIES
Covers art supplies related to drawing, painting, pottery,sculpture,
design, illustration, cartooning, commercial art, hand crafts and
portfolio preparation. Included but not limited to are: paints,
paper/photo paper, painting supplies, adhesives, drawing supplies,
sculpting materials, clay and glazes, craft supplies, and portfolio
materials.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE THREE
ACCT NUMBER DES!CRIPTION
90156 52245 SH BUSINESS ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of business supplies that are divided into two
categories—(1) Workbooks/Business Simulations, (2) General
Supplies. Workbooks/Business Simulations are for all levels of
accounting, personal finance, and entrepreneurship. General
supplies include office supplies for classroom use,portfolio
supplies for Career Exploration, Internships, stamps for Internships
and Cooperative Educations,Desktop Publishing, and specialty
paper for brochures/business cards produced by students.
90156 52248 SH BUSINESS ED SOFTWARE LICENSE
Covers the cost of updating of licensing for computer software
required by updating of computer fileservers and operating system.
Software to support the curriculum are Automated Accounting I
and Pagcmaker.
90156 52295 SH BUSINESS ED ENRICHMENT
Fall and Spring Entrepreneurship trips. Production of the fire
prevention video with the Agawam Fire Department produced by
Video Production students, and Programming Team competition
trip—part of curriculum.
90156 52390 SH BUSINESS ED MILEAGE
Covers the cost of reimbursing the Internship Coordinator and the
Cooperative Education Coordinator for mileage a@$.575.
90158 52245 SH HEALTH ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of lab supplies, including food, storage containers,
nutrition pamphlets, posters, and food/nutrition reference books,
project supplies, food, activity books, posters, manipulatives, and
books for Child Development, Nursery School Management;
Design tools, reference books, and project supplies for Interior
Design; project supplies and visuals for the health course: CPR
supplies, posters, cholesterol model, booklets, paper, markers, and
review activities (games).
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE FOUR
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90160 52245 SH TECH ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of general shop materials/tools, maintenance
supplies, safety supplies, automotive and power tech supplies,
engineering and manufacturing construction supplies, electronic
supplies,photographic supplies, graphic art supplies, robotics
supplies, design bay and welding supplies.
90160 52247 SH TECH ED COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Covers data subscription fees, Electronics Work Bench, Hollandar,
and Studica.
90161 52245 SH MUSIC SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of choral music, choral folders, CD's, electronic
studio equipment, costumes, technology, and needs to develop a
music library.
90162 52245 SH PHYS ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of consumables used in the areas of Physical
Education such as, but not limited to, balls, nets, mats and
equipment for the Fitness Room. Materials used for the Dance
component of the curriculum as well as resources for Lifelong
Physical Activities and Fitness for Life. Cover the cost of project
supplies and visuals for topics within the curriculum.
90191 52275 SH TEXBOOK
Covers the replacement of existing textbook. Small scale purchases
and workbooks.
90191 52276 SH TEXTBOOK REPAIR
Covers rebinding Mathematics, English, Health Ed, Foreign
Language, Science, Social Studies and Business Ed textbooks.
90227 52245 SH LIBRARY SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of supplies such as dry-erase markers,binder tape,
hinge tape, power extension, cord covers, band dater, bone folder,
fiber tape, flat foam boards, glue, book covers, pens, and easel
pads. Any additional items used for the daily operations of the
library.
90227 52248 SH LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Covers the cost of technology based equipment, materials, and
online databases including Follett support. Purchase basic
SmartBoard and projector for main seating area to allow
movement of Brightlinks to room 33. Three sound systems, one
for each viewing area.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE FIVE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90227 52270 SH LIBRARY BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Covers fiction and factual book purchases to support all programs.
Continue updating old library books and purchase new titles to
support common core standards.
90236 52246 SH AV SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of purchasing a ceiling mounted LCD Projection
system in the auditorium, LCD projectors, interactive LCD
displays (Brightlinks, Smartboards, etc...), replacement bulbs,
cables, adaptors, mounting hardware, document cameras (1 for
each department) and new screens.
90246 52246 SH HEALTH ED AV SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of Audio visual materials for Child Development,
Health, and Interior Design, which includes but is not limited to
videos,DVDs, and CDs on a variety of topics covered in the
curriculums of each area. Purchase of X-box or Wii system plus
supplies for Physical Education. Videos related to the topics
covered in the curriculum and instruction, resources and
information for physical education.
90256 52170 SH COUNSELING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Cost for subscriptions and dues for Counseling Department.
90256 52247 SH COUNSELING COMPUTER SOFTWARE
For a one-year license for ConnectEd. Net and Bridges.com and
related software for college search interactive software.
90256 52270 SH COUNSELING BOOKS
Covers the cost of reference texts, i.e., "Patterson's American
Education", and `The College Handbook", as well as the Summary
of Answers for the PSAT's and SAT's.
90256 52359 SH COUNSELING EDGENUITY
High school elective courses on line beyond what is currently
offered.
90256 52360 SH COUNSELING CONTRACT SERVICES
Covers the cost of the annual copier lease and cticking charges for
the Guidance Department and PSAT test fees.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE SIX
ACCT NUMBER _DESCRI TF ION
90278 52245 SH THEATER SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of scripts/properties/lighting supplies for theatre.
90278 52990 SH OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Covers the cost of expenses for Academic Decathlon, As Schools
Match Wits, Math Club/Math Team, and Model Congress. In
addition, registration for FIRST Robotics includes registration to
two Regional events, kit of parts, assorted software licenses, and
PD training. FIRST provided supplies and materials as well as
software used by both Tech Ed and Business.
90279 52290 OSA MUSIC FEES
Covers the cost of entry fees for ensembles, auditions, and festival
participation. Also fees for supervision and costs directly related
to performance.
90283 52245 SH BAND SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of sheet music, instrumental supplies, and
performance equipment, such as music stands and instrument parts
and replacement of aging instruments.
90283 52415 SH BAND UNIFORMS
Costs related to upkeep and maintenance of marching band,
concert band and color guard uniforms.
90284 52296 SH BAND TRANSPORTATION
Covers costs for transportation to marching band events and for
concert and jazz band participation in music festivals.
90286 52070 SH GRADUATION BUILDING RENTAL
Covers the cost of the rental fee for Symphony Hall for graduation
rehearsal and graduation exercises.
90286 52245 SH GRADUATION SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of two types of diplomas and certificates of
attainment with covers, special paper for the graduation and
Awards Night programs, invitations and tickets, heavy paper for
the graduation program cover as well as replacement toners for the
color printers for the Awards Night book covers and brown ink and
staples for the graduation program.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE SEVEN
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90288 52297 SH CHEERLEADER TRANSPORTATION
Covers cost of bus transportation to sporting events and
competitions.
90288 52990 SH CHEERLEADER OTHER
Covers the cost for competitions and entry fees for both junior
varsity and varsity teams, as well as uniform additions to outfit
new members.
90288 52245 SH CHEERLEADER SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of art supplies to make posters, run-through
banners, and signs to promote Orange and Brown Day. This
account is also used to purchase replacement items, such as pom's,
and uniform items.
90299 52030 SH MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Covers the cost of maintenance for the insulated vault in the high
school office, office fax machines, shredder, classroom printers,
cost of shipping equipment to vendor for repair, school owned
musical instruments and regular music maintenance such as piano
tuning for the music department, repair of the Student Store cash
register, as well as maintenance of printers, maintenance of two
kilns, upkeep, repair and cleaning of the large inventory of Science
Department equipment, repair and maintenance of appliances and
equipment in the Health Ed Department, sharpening cutting tools,
inspection and evaluation of the automotive lift, repair parts and
filters, compressor repair and maintenance for tools and machines
in the Tech Ed Department.
SOrg Object
Description rr - Code Adj Proposed
I
NIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LARIES
IGH PRINCIPALS 90032 51206 $406,766 $406,766 4 4
IGH PRINC SECRETARIES 90032 51220 $118,158 $118,158 3 3
IGH MATH TEACHERS 90133 51300 $907,874 $907,874 14 14
IGH ENGLISH TEACHERS 90134 51300 $805,177 $805,177 13.95 13.95
WORLD LANGUAGE TCHRS 90135 51300 $556,411 $556,411 8 8
S HIGH SCIENCE TEACHERS 90136 51300 $1,048,287 $1,048,287 16 16
IS HIGH SOC STUDIES TCHRS 90137 51300 $793,616 $793,616 12 12
S HIGH BUSINESS ED TCHRS 90138 61300 $281,271 $281,271 4 4
HIGH ART TEACHER 90140 51300 $198,736 $198,736 3 3
S HIGH HEALTH ED TEACHERS 90141 51300 $140,631 $140,631 2 2
S HIGH TECH ED TEACHERS 90143 51300 $133,582 $133,582 2 2
S HIGH INSTRUCT TECH TCHRS 90143 51326 $126,511 $126,511 2 2
S HIGH MUSIC TEACHERS 90144 51300 $128,798 $128,798 2 2
S HIGH PHYS ED TEACHERS 90145 51300 $281,271 $281,271 4 4
S HIGH LIBRARY SECRETARY 90226 51220 $31,226 $31,226 1 1
HIGH LIBRARIAN 90226 51300 $78,062 $78,062 1 1
S HIGH COUNSELING SECRETARIES 90255 51220 $78,167 $78,167 2 2
HIGH COUNSELORS 90255 51300 $368,663 $368,663 5 5
S HIGH O.S.A. DIFFERENTIALS 90277 51300 $33,550 $33,550
S HIGH BAND SALARIES 90282 51300 $5,701 $5,701
S HIGH GRADUATION STIPEND 90285 51300 $2,966 $2,966
S HIGH CHEERLEADER COACH 90287 51300 $3,910 $3,910
S HIGH MIRROR SALARY 90289 51300 $1,629 $1,629
S HIGH (GRADPOINT) ONLINE COURSES 90226 51214 $27,601 $27,601 1 1
HIGH A.V. DIFFERENTIAL 91248 51301 $2,443 $2,443
vtal Salaries $6,561,007 $6,561,007 99.95 99.95
! . . Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
S HIGH OFFICE SUPPLIES 90033 52230 $5,099 $5,099
S HIGH PRIN COMPUTER SUPPLY 90033 52244 $18,310 $18,310
S HIGH CONTRACT SERVICES 90033 52360 $75,406 $73,346
NIGH SAFETY &SECURITY 90033 52369 $1,500 $1,500
HIGH INSTRUC MATERIALS 90148 52245 $23,185 $23,185
S HIGH COMPUTER SWILIC 90148 52247 $6,000 $6,000
S HIGH MATH SUPPLIES 90149 52245 $8,880 $8,880
S HIGH MATH COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90149 52247 $500 $500
S HIGH ENGLISH SUPPLIES 90150 52245 $8,855 $8,855
S HIGH ENGLISH COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90150 52247 $400 $400
S HIGH LANGUAGE SUPPLIES 90151 52245 $3,830 $3,830
HIGH SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90152 52245 $19,800 $19,800
S HIGH SOC STUDIES SUPPLIES 90153 52245 $4,570 $4,570
S HIGH ART SUPPLIES 90155 52245 $15,300 $15,300
S HIGH BUSINESS ED SUPPLIES 90156 52245 $13,180 $12,680
S HIGH BUSINESS ED SW LIC 90156 52248 $1,190 $1,190
S HIGH BUSINESS ED ENRICHMENT 90156 52295 $1,500 $1,500
S HIGH BUSINESS ED MILEAGE 90156 52390 $260 $260
HIGH HEALTH ED SUPPLIES 90158 52245 $4,980 $4,980
S HIGH HEALTH ED COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90158 52244 $120 $120
HIGH TECH ED SUPPLIES 90160 52245 $11,425 $11,425
S HIGH TECH ED COMP SW 90160 52247 $2,600 $2,600
• • Object
Description Code •r - Adj Proposed
ENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PURCHASED SERVICES&
UPPLIES(continued)
S HIGH MUSIC SUPPLIES 90161 52245 $4,370 $4,370
S HIGH PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90162 52245 $3,770 $3,770
S HIGH TEXTBOOK 90191 52275 $12,710 $12,710
S HIGH TEXTBOOK REPAIR 90191 52276 $1,200 $1,200
HIGH LIB SUBSCRIPTIONS 90227 52171 $0 $1,548
S HIGH LIB SUPPLIES 90227 52245 $430 $430
S HIGH LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 90227 52248 $10,388 $9,388
S HIGH LIB BOOKS 90227 52270 $5,548 $5,000
HIGH A.V. SUPPLIES 90236 52246 $11,530 $10,000
HIGH HEALTH ED AV SUPPLIES 90246 52246 $0 $1,530
S HIGH COUNSELING SUPPLIES 90256 52230 $0 $2,060
S HIGH COUNSELING COMP SUPP 90256 52244 $2,020 $2,020
S HIGH COUNSELING BOOKS 90256 52270 $770 $770
S HIGH COUNSELING EDGENUITY 90256 52359 $6,000 $6,000
S HIGH COUNSEL CONTRACT SERV 90256 52360 $13,300 $13,300
S HIGH THEATER SUPPLIES 90278 52245 $4,130 $4,130
IS
HIGH O.S.A. OTHER 90278 52990 $12,000 $12,000
HIGH O.S.A. MUSIC FEES 90279 52290 $3,000 $3,000
HIGH BAND SUPPLIES 90283 52245 $10,070 $10,070
HIGH BAND UNIFORMS 90283 52415 $2,000 $2,000
HIGH BAND TRANSPORTATION 90284 52296 $7,000 $7,000
S HIGH GRADUATION BLDG RENTAL 90286 52070 $6,100 $6,600
S HIGH GRADUATION SUPPLIES 90286 52245 $3,000 $3,000
HIGH GRADUATION OTHER 90286 52990 $2,800 $2,800
S HIGH CHEERLEADER SUPPLIES 90288 52245 $100 $100
S HIGH CHEERLEADER TRANSP 90288 52297 $600 $600
S HIGH CHEERLEADER OTHER 90288 52990 $360 $360
HIGH MAINT EQUIP 90299 52030 $2,500 $2,500
Total Purchases!Services)Supplies $352,686 $352,586
ENIOR HIGH -TOTALS F$6,913,593 $6,913,59
. ATHLETICS PROGRAM
2016 - 2017
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
91342-52240 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
Purchase and replace athletic equipment and accessories for each specific
sport ranging from score-books,protective equipment and other
equipment used daily by each team and athletic trainer supplies.
91342-52297 ATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION
Provide transportation for varsity,junior varsity and freshman levels.
91342-52360 ATHLETIC CONTRACT SERVICE
Provide photocopy maintenance, clicks, and any other maintenance
agreements. Cover costs of student insurance, computerized
neurocognitive concussion assessment program, on-line athletic
registration, and facility inspection/maintenance.
91342-52415 ATHLETIC UNIFORMS
Replace and repair outdated, damaged or lost uniforms for all athletic
teams.
91342-52990 ATHLETIC OTHER
Cover the cost related to: tournament entry fees, ice time, PVIAC and
MIAA assessment fees and yearly reconditioning of athletic equipment.
Org Object FY16 FY1 7 FY1 r
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
THLETICS
SALARIES
THLETIC/PHYS ED DIRECTOR 91341 51205 $96,843 $96,843 1 1
THLETIC/PHYS ED SEC 91341 51220 $31,872 $31,872 1 1
ATHLETIC SH NON PRO SAL 91341 51100 $40,860 $41,520
ATHLETIC COACHES 91341 51300 $191,348 $192,548
ATHLETIC TRAINER 91341 51340 $50,619 $50,619 1 1
Total Salaries $411,542 $413,402 3 3
PURCHASED SERVICES& SUPPLIES
ATHLETIC S HIGH SUPPLIES 91342 52240 $18,209 $18,209
ATHLETIC S HIGH TRANSPORTATION 91342 52297 $50,604 $65,000
ATHLETIC S HIGH CONTRACT
SERVICES 91342 52360 $15,000 $17,000
ATHLETIC S HIGH UNIFORMS 91342 52415 $13,500 $13,500
ATHLETIC S HIGH OTHER 91342 52990 $33,000 $33,000
Total Purchased Services &Supplies $130,313 $146,709
ATHLETICS-TOTALS: T$541,855 $560,11
SPECIAL SERVICES
2016-2017
Special education programs provide services for students within our schools, within the
community, in other public and private school locations, and in residential placements. Students
served are ages three through age twenty-two. Each student has an Individualized Education
Plan (IEP) identifying what specially designed instruction and/or related services are required to
address that student's needs. Also, services such as speech and language, occupational therapy,
and counseling are provided to students on Section 504 plans, as needed.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90018 52230 SPED DIRECTOR SUPPLIES
General office supplies such as file folders, copy paper, pens, envelopes, s
taples,paper clips etc.
90018 52245 SPED INDIVIDUALIZEDANSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
Specially designed instructional materials and supportive equipment for
students with disabilities throughout the district and in out of district
placements
90018 52360 SPED DIRECTOR CONTRACT SERVICE
Maintenance for click charges, printers, fax machine, FM units, and time
clock
90018 52390 TRAVEL ADMIN
Reimbursed mileage for travel to out of district meetings for special
education administrators @$.54 per mile
90056 52295 SPED ENRICHMENT TRIPS
Additional transportation costs for students with disabilities such as
wheelchair vans to off site programs and community outings
90171 52090 MILEAGE OTHER
Reimbursed mileage for home/hospital tutors, speech,vision, educational
team facilitators, adaptive physical education, and other staff between
schools/programs @$.54 per mile
SPECIAL SERVICES—PAGE TWO
ACCT NUMBS DES RIP ION
90064 52245 PHELPS INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90070 52245 ROB PK INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90076 52245 GRANGER INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90082 52245 CLARK INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90101 52245 DOERING INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90131 52245 J HIGH INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90157 52245 S HIGH INDIV/SPEC MAT
Materials and supplies for specially designed instruction for students with
disabilities in programs in this building
90260 52090 PSYCH SPED MILEAGE
Reimbursed mileage between schools and for travel to out of district
placements for testing, observations, and team meetings for school
psychologists @$.54 per mile
90260 52245 PSYCH SUPPLIES
Test materials,supplies and forms for school psychologists
SPECIAL SERVICES—PAGE THREE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90260 52360 PSYCH CONTRACT SERVICE
Support and behavior intervention for students with disabilities in
classroom and home-based programs
90260 53260 OT/PT/MEDICAL THERAPEUTIC
Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
RNILPN as designated on IEP
Supplemental services for students, as stated in the IEP's
90260 53720 INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS
Independent evaluations completed for students
90349 52400 INSTATE TUITION SPED
Tuition costs for students placed in out-of-district private day programs in
the Commonwealth
90349 52403 OUT OF STATE TUITION SPED
Tuition costs for students placed in out-of:district private day programs
outside of the Commonwealth
90349 52405 INSTATE TUITION RESIDENTIAL
Tuition costs for students placed in residential settings within the
Commonwealth. These students are highly involved and require 24 hour
placement
90349 52406 OUT OF STATE TUITION RESIDENTIAL
Tuition costs for students placed in residential settings outside of the
Commonwealth. These students are highly involved and require 24 hour
placement
90350 52401 INSTATE TUITION(OTHER COLLAR.)
Tuition costs for students with special education needs placed in other
collaborative programs (not LPVEC)
90350 52402 INSTATE TUITION SPED COLLABORATIVE
Tuition costs for students in Lower Pioneer Valley Educational
Collaborative programs. Costs include related services provided through
Futures Health Core, and students placed in the Transition Alternative
Program (TAP)
• • • •
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SALARIES
SPED ADMINISTRATION 90015 51205 $185,171 $185,171 2.0 2.0
SPED DIRECTOR SECRETARIES 90015 51220 $129,461 $129,461 3.0 3.0
SPED SUMMER PRGM PARAS 90035 51210 $117,580 $117,580 0.0 0.0
SPED SUMMER PRGM TCHRS 90035 51300 $79,230 $79,230 0.0 0.0
DAPTIVE PE/O T TEACHERS 90054 51300 $268,942 $268,942 4.0 4.0
PHELPS SPED PARAS 90061 51210 $204,225 $204,225 11.0 11.0
PHELPS SPED TEACHERS 90061 51300 $312,410 $312,410 5.0 5.0
ROB PK SPED PARAS 90067 51210 $340,444 $340,444 17.0 17.0
ROB PK SPED TEACHERS 90067 51300 $318,969 $318,969 5.0 5.0
GRANGER SPED PARAS 90073 51210 $398,838 $438,838 19.0 21.0
RANGER SPED TEACHERS 90073 51300 $234,738 $234,738 4.0 4.0
CLARK SPED PARAS 90079 51210 $242,080 $302,080 12.0 15.0
CLARK SPED TEACHERS 90079 51300 $297,591 $297,591 5.0 5.0
DOERING SPED PARAS 90093 51210 $438,072 $438,072 20.0 20.0
DOERING SPED TEACHERS 90093 51300 $758,852 $758,852 11.0 11.0
IHIGH SPED PARAS 90115 51210 $139,181 $139,181 7.0 7.0
J HIGH SPED TEACHERS 90115 51300 $530,424 $530,424 8.0 8.0
S HIGH SPED PARAS 90147 51210 $262,152 $262,152 13.0 13.0
S HIGH SPED TEACHERS 90147 51300 $1,053,905 $1,053,905 15.0 15.0
[PIED TCHR VISUAL IMPAIRED 90168 51300 $76,440 $76,440 1.0 1.0
SPED SPEECH TEACHERS 90169 51300 $901,703 $901,703 13.7 13.7
SPED TUTORS 90170 51020 $71,050 $71,050 0.0 0.0
SPED EDUC TEAM LEADER-ETF 90257 51300 $297,531 $297,531 4.0 4.0
COUNSELOR SPED ADJ -SAC 90258 51300 $615,067 $615,067 9.6 9.6
PSYCH/BEHAVIORAL SPEC 90259 51300 $314,208 $314,208 4.0 4.0
SPED PRIMARY INTERVENTION 90259 51316 $143,502 $143,502 2.0 2.0
LINDA MOODBELL 90035 51230 $2,944 $2,944
lotal Salaries $8,734,710 $8,834,710 195.30 200.30
• • Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SPECIAL EDUCATION
PURCHASED SERV S SUPPLIES
SPED DIRECTOR SUPPLIES 90018 52230 $5,000 $5,000
SPED INDIVID/INSTR SUPPLY 90018 52245 $7,000 $5,000
SPED DIRECTOR CONTRACT SERVICES 90018 52360 $10,000 $16,527
I
RAVEL-ADMIN 90018 52390 $1,000 $1,000
PED ELEM ENRICH TRIPS 90056 52295 $2,000 $0
ILEAGE OTHER-ETF,APE, TVI,AC, AOP 90171 52090 $5,500 $5,500
PED TESTING 90172 52990 $10,000 $10,000
PHELPS INDIV/SPEC MAT 90064 52245 $1,000 $500
ID
OB PK INDIV/SPEC MAT 90070 52245 $1,000 $500
RANGER INDIV/SPEC MAT 90076 52245 $1,000 $500
LARK INDIV/SPEC MAT 90082 52245 $1,000 $500
OERING INDIV/SPEC MAT 90101 52245 $1,000 $1,000
HIGH INDIV/SPEC MATERIAL 90131 52245 $1,000 $500
S HIGH INDIV/SPEC MATERIAL 90157 52245 $2,000 $1,500
PSYCH SPED MILEAGE 90260 52090 $1,200 $1,500
PSYCH SUPPLIES 90260 52245 $2,500 $2,500
[Purchased
SYCH CONTRACT SERVICE 90260 52360 $129,524 $100,000
T/PT/MED THERAPEUTIC SERV 90260 53260 $345,000 $300,000
T/PT/SPEECH /INDEP EVALS 90260 53720 $10,000 $5,000
Services/Supplies $536,724 $457,027
Org Object
Description ♦d- Code Adj Proposed
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TUITIONS
SPECIAL ED TUITION Org Object Adj Proposed
INSTATE TUITION SPED 90349 52400 $178,570 $114,890
INSTATE TUITION RESIDENTIAL 90349 52405 $641,504 $799,274
UTSTATE TUITION SPED 90349 52403 $246,826 $60,002
OUTSTATE TUIT RESIDENTIAL 90349 52406 $0 $0
INSTATE TUIT SPED COLLAB 90350 52402 $946,141 $763,398
INSTATE TUIT SPED OTH COLT. 90350 52401 $87,176 $0
SUBTOTAL $2100,217 $1,737,564
TOTAL EXPENSE $2, 336,941 $2,194,591
PED TOTALS; $11,371,660 $11,029,300
Agawam Early Childhood Center
108 Perry Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
School Profile
2016-2017
The Agawam Early Childhood Center, located at 108 Perry Lane, with
satellite classrooms at Clifford Granger School, currently has 190
three and four year old students enrolled. ECC is comprised of a
group of educators who dedicate themselves on a daily basis to the
building of foundational skills in our students that will carry them as
learners into the kindergarten programs within the district. This is
accomplished by providing high quality educational experiences for
children based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, The
Department of Early Education and Care's Guidelines for Preschool
Experiences, and by advancing in levels of the Massachusetts
Preschool Quality Rating and Improvement System. Additionally, we
provide specialized services and supports for students who have been
identified with special education needs in a setting that allows them to
learn alongside their typically developing peers.
Accomplishments/Endeavors
Due to enrollment and programmatic needs at James Clark School we
moved that ECC classroom to Granger. This has impacted Granger
by displacing art and music classes, forcing them onto carts. The
satellite classrooms are necessary due to an increase in special
education referrals at the preschool level. The facility at 108 Perry
Lane can no longer accommodate our enrollment which is currently
190 students for the three sites.
ECC staff have developed and implemented the District Determined
Measures as part of the teacher evaluation system. ECC
administration has worked with the IT department to develop system
of reporting data collected as part of the DDM's
ECC teachers and administrator are all actively involved in the
Massachusetts' teacher evaluation system. This has led to constructive
conversations regarding teacher practices as they pertain to the four
standards of the evaluation rubric.
ECC continues to implement a Program-wide Positive Behavioral
Intervention and Support program (PBIS). Our motto is "Way to BEE
at ECC". The students "build a bee" in their individual classrooms
and are given classroom rewards as each bee is completed. The
students earn their bee parts based on expected behaviors in the
classroom, hallway, playground and bathroom.
ECC holds events such as Math Night, Science Night, and Literacy
events. This are enjoyed by participants and helps to support the
home/school connection.
ECC continues to implement district programs including Handwriting
Without Tears and Second Step.
ECC continues to implement Focused Instructional Groups that
engage children in small group activities in math and ELA/Reading
skill development. We have developed guidelines for the groups and
consistent assessment strategies.
ECC continues to ensure implementation of the Common Core by
reviewing the standards and developing systems to acknowledge all
standards are being covered by the curriculum. ECC will be looking
at the new standards relative to Social/Emotional Skills and
Approaches to Learning.
ECC administrator has been an active participant in the district's
Facilities Needs Committee and has participated in all meetings
pertaining to the current feasibility study being conducted.
a
Org • .
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
EARLY CHILDHOOD
SALARIES
EARLY CHLDHD DIRECTOR 90175 51205 $41,658 $41,658 0.52 0.52
EARLY CHLDHD PARAS 90175 51210 $495,073 $395,073 23.85 18.85
EARLY CHLDHD TEACHERS 90176 51300 $566,730 $566,730 9.02 9.02
Total Salaries $1,103,461 $1,003,461 33.39 28.39
PURCHASED SERVICES&
SUPPLIES $0 $a
ECC TOTALS $1,103,461 $1,003,461
• OUT OF DISTRICT REGULAR/VOCATIONAL TUITION
(NON SPECIAL SERVICES)
2016-2017
Vocational tuition to the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, area
Vocational Schools, Recovery US and Springfield Technical Community College.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90347 52404 IN STATE TUITION COLLABORATIVE VOCATIONAL
Agawam's share (30.58%) of the Collaborative Vocational budget. Our
three year rolling average is 113. Brush Hill Academy Program
enrollment for FYI is 5.
90348 52401 INSTATE TUITION (NON VOC)RECOVERY HS AND STCC
Recovery High School.
90348 52402 INSTATE COLLEGE TUITION(HIGH SCHOOL)
Springfield Technical Community College
. 90348 52404 INSTATE TUITION OCCUPATIONAL
Agawam's cost for tuition at area vocational schools such as Westfield
Vocational,Dean Vocational and Pathfinder Vocational.
(3 students)
Org Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
UT OF DISTRICT TUITION -NOT
PED
PURCHASED SERVICES
INSTATE TUITION COLLAB VOC 90347 52404 $1,361,383 $1,417,509
INSTATE (NOT VOC) RECOVERY HS 90348 52401 $5,000 $5,000
STCC 90348 52402 $25,000 $25,000
INSTATE TUITION OCCNOC DAY 90348 52404 $60,991 $45,000
estfield Voc/Pathfinder/Dean)
$1,452,374 $1,492,509
IT/DATA PROCESSING
2016-2017
ACCT NUMBER L)ESCBIPIIQN
90047 52248 ELEMENTARY COMPUTER NETWORKING
Wiring repairs and equipment updates for Elementary School
buildings.
90047 52255 ELEMENTARY TECH HARDWARE
Computer and classroom technology excluding document cameras,
supplies. etc.
90100 52248 ROBERTA G. DOERING COMPUTER NETWORKING
Wiring repairs and equipment updates.
90100 52255 ROBERTA G. DOERING TECH HARDWARE
Computer and classroom technology excluding document cameras,
supplies. etc.
90130 52248 JUNIOR HIGH COMPUTER NETWORKING
Additional wiring,wireless equipment and replacements for older
switches.
90130 52255 JUNIOR HIGH TECH HARDWARE
Computer and classroom technology excluding document cameras,
supplies. etc.
90159 52248 SENIOR HIGH COMPUTER NETWORKING
Wiring improvements and wireless equipment.
90159 52255 SENIOR HIGH TECH HARDWARE
Computer and classroom technology excluding document cameras,
supplies. etc.
IT/DATA PROCESSING
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ACCT NUMBER ESCRIPTION
90367 52090 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
MILEAGE
Mileage between buildings for Instructional Technology/Data
Processing personnel @$.54 per mile
90367 52030 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
District equipment maintenance for data systems.
90367 52041 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
CONTRACT SERVICE
Software support for MUNIS, Rediker, SPED IEP Program.
Edline, etc. Monthly payment for Internet access, all schools and
Maintenance support to Red iker. Aesop, Connect Ed, SNAP,
Schoolspring, OASYS/MyLearningPlan, GNC
90367 52240 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
SUPPLIES
. Toner for laser printers, labels, forms, report cards, floppy disks,
And miscellaneous computer supplies for IT department.
90367 52245 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES
Spares for miscellaneous parts, such as extension cords, surge
protectors, etc. For all schools.
90367 52247 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
SOFTWARE
Miscellaneous district software items.
90367 52248 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LICENSING
Software licensing for Office , Windows and various academic
licensing.
90367 52255 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
COMPUTER HARDWARE
District hardware, mobile devices, networking..
Org Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY(IT)&
DATA PROCESSING
SALARIES
IT DIRECTOR 90142 51205 $89,250 $89,250 1 1
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 90142 51010 $97,440 $57,440 2.5 1.5
IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER 90142 51209 $54,971 $54,971 1 1
IT SPECIALIST ADMINISTRATI 90142 51207 $67,856 $67,856 1 1
IT SPECIALIST DATA MANAGEMENT 90142 51020 $67,354 $67,354 1 1
IT SPECIALIST INFORMATION ANALYST 90142 51220 $45,000 $45,000 1 1
IT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 90142 51111 $0 $40.000 0.0 1.0
Total Salaries $421,871 $421,871 7.5 7.6
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
ELEM COMP NETWORKING 90047 52248 $4,650 $4,650
ELEM COMP HARDWARE 90047 52255 $32,900 $32,900
DOERING COMP NETWORKING 90100 52248 $5,580 $5,580
DOERING COMP HARDWARE 90100 52255 $24,900 $24,900
J HIGH COMP NETWORKING 90130 52248 $4,650 $4,650
J HIGH COMP HARDWARE 90130 52255 $48,900 $48,900
S HIGH COMP NETWORKING 90159 52248 $18,600 $18,600
S HIGH COMP HARDWARE 90159 52255 $58,900 $58,900
IT/DP MILEAGE 90367 52090 $2,325 $2,325
IT/DP EQUIP MAINTENANCE 90367 52030 $14,870 $14,870
ITIDP CONTRACT SERVICES 90367 52041 $186,000 $260.000
DATA PROCESSING SUPPLIES 90367 52240 $9,900 $9,900
IT SUPPLIES 90367 52245 $1,395 $1,395
ITIDP SOFTWARE 90367 52247 $9,300 $9,300
ITIDP LICENSES 90367 52248 $62,200 $62,200
ITIDP HARDWARE 90367 52255 $169,771 $119,771
otal Purchased Services&Supplies $664,841 $678,841
IT&DATA PROCESSING TOTALS: r$l..76.7,2 $1,100,71
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DISTRICT-WIDE EXPENDITURES
2016-2017
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90164 52000 PUBLIC LAW 504 EXPENSE
Provides funding for testing, tutoring, interpreters, evaluations and
specialized materials/equipment for students with a 504 plan.
90164 52090 MILEAGE FOR REGULAR ED/ESL TUTORS
Reimbursed mileage @$.54 per mile between schools and homes.
90164 52092 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional development expenses including seminars,
conferences and meetings. Reimbursement for administrators and
staff according to Collective Bargaining Agreements, and
individual contracts, including recertification and licensee. Dues
for administrative and departmental professional organizations.
90164 52240 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) SUPPLIES
To purchase appropriate supplies, books and translations for use
with students whose primary Ianguage is other than English.
90164 52260 DISTRICT WIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES
PEI Pens and other medical supplies for the district.
90164 52245 CURRICULUM TEXTBOOKS
To purchase new textbook series and support materials for
textbooks. This line is for purchases over 25 textbooks. (not
replacements)
90291 52150 TELEPHONE UTILITIES
District telephone and wireless expenses. PEARCE, Metropolitan
Verizon, Mi Contact, SW Assurance and Phybridge.
90164 52369 SAFETY AND SECURITY
Equipment and supplies for use in providing for the safety and
security such as printing of safety materials and Emergency
Preparedness Procedures.
Org Object
Description Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's IFTE's
(STRICT WIDE
ALARIES
DW STIPENDS 91350 51313 $130,000 $130,000
SALARY RESERVE 90173 51307 $0 $1,594,020
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TCHRS 90048 51300 $135,692 $135,692 2 2
LEMENTARY PHYS ED TCHRS 90050 51300 $196,212 $196,212 3.8 3.8
ELEMENTARY ART TCHRS 90058 51300 $116,230 $116,230 2 2
SUBSTITUTE OTHER 90034 51220 $80,000 $80,000
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SALARIES 90173 51010 $432,074 $432,074
REG EDJESL TUTORS SALARY 90173 51020 $25,000 $23,000
SUMMER SALARIES 90173 51300 $5,936 $7,936
DW 504 ETF 91264 51300 $0 $38,000 0 0.5
DW 504 TA 1 to 1 91264 51300 $13,263 $13,263 1 1
DW ACADEMIC COACH 90007 51300 $25,000 $72,000 0.5 1.0
ELL TCHRS 91092 51300 $374,538 $374,538 6 6
DW SUPERVISOR 90007 51205 $85,000 $85,000 1 1
ELL TA 91092 51210 $0 $40,000 0 2
ROSSING GUARDS 91263 51100 $45,675 $45,675 7 7
Qtal Salaries $1,664,620 $3,383,640 23.30 26.30
Org Object
Description Code Code Adi Proposed FTE's FTE's
DISTRICT WIDE
PURCHASED SERV&SUPPLIES
CONTRACT SERVICES 90164 52360 $150,000 $0
P.L. 504 EXPENSES 90164 52000 $20,000 $50,000
REG ED TUTORS/ESL MILEAGE 90164 52090 $5,000 $5,000
PROF DEVELOPMENT GENERAL 90164 52092 $75,000 $80,000
IN SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICES 90164 52195 $0 $0
ELL (English Lang Learner) SUPP 90164 52240 $3,000 $3,000
DW MEDICAL SUPPLIES 90164 52260 $2,500 $2,500
CURRICULUM TEXTBOOKS 90164 52245 $50,000 $155,000
UTILITIES TELEPHONE 90291 52150 $45,000 $55,000
SAFETY AND SECURITY 90164 52369 $5,OOO $5,000
$0
otal Purchased Services/Supplies $355,500 $355,500
DISTRICT WIDE -TOTALS $2,020,120$37669,144
TRANSPORTATION
2016-2017
There are 18 regular education and 19 special education school buses that transport
students to and from school daily. Included is transporting students to vocational schools,
out of district special education sites, transporting homeless students as well as Versa
Tran route management software.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90266 53010 TRANSPORTATION REGULAR DAY
Eighteen(18) busses per day for 180 days. We use a four tier
system.
90266 53011 LATE RUNS
Buses are available at three (3) schools. (Middle, Junior High and
Senior High) four days a week for students staying after school for
extra help or activities.
90266 53012 TRANSPORTATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS
Transportation for homeless students to the school where they are
enrolled for which Agawam has fiscal responsibility.
90267 53025 TRANSPORTATION OCCUPATIONALIVOCATIONAL ED
Cost of transportation to LPVEC, Voc-Tech Programs, and Brush
Hill.
90269 53014 TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL EDUCATION— SUMMER
SPED students attending summer classes that have transportation
written into their IEP's.
90269 53015 TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL EDUCATION
Transportation for students attending special education programs
in and out of the district.
90269 53016 TRANSPORTATION OF SPED STUDENTS OTHER TRIPS
Transportation for special education students who have IEP's for
special transportation in and out of district. (i.e. trips to and from
home on weekends/ school vacations).
90269 53017 TRANSPORTATION SPED LPVEC MONITORS
Monitors (including their fringe benefits) on Special Ed busses as
required by a students' IEP.
Org Object
Description CodeAdj Proposed
RANSPORTATION
PURCHASED SERVICES&SUPPLIES
RANS REGULAR DAY 90266 53010 $856,290 $904,500
RANS LATE RUNS 90266 53011 $51,458 $51,458
RANS HOMELESS 90266 53012 $10,000 $10,000
RANS OCC/VOC ED 90267 53025 $50,574 $50,574
RANS SPECIAL ED SUMMER 90269 53014 $56,503 $56,503
RANS SPECIAL ED 90269 53015 $842,411 $842,411
RANS SPEC ED OTHER TRIPS 90269 53016 $52,399 $52,399
RANS SPED LPVEC MONITORS 90269 53017 $201,494 $201,494
otal Purchased Services & Supplies $2,121,129 $2,169,339
RANSPORTATION -TOTALS: F2,121,129 $2,169,33
Agawam Public Schools
School Revolving Aamunts
YTD FY16
ADULT EDUCATION(fund:251)
Fund Balance Carry forward 71i 12015 $38,364.16
Revenues $8,577.00
Expenses $10,879.25
Fund Balance as of 2/2912016 ,t1
ATHLETICS(fund:257)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/V2015 $77,119.88
Revenues $70,097.48
Expenses $39,265.18
Encumbered $15,942.66
Fund Balance as of 2/29/2016
JHSIDOERING STUDENT ACTIVITIES(fund:255)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/112015 $29,936.06
Revenues $6,421.76
Expenses $0.00
Encumbered $217,80
Fund Balance as of 2/2 912 0 1 6
SUMMER SCHOOL(fund:250)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/112015 $46,966.26
Revenues $28,905.00
Expenses $37,419.79
Fund Balance as of 212912016
EARLY CHILDHOOD(fund:2S3)
Fund Balance Garry forward 7/1/2015 $90,108.47
Revenues $85,475.69
Expenses $58,921.58
Encumbered $4,238.94
Outstanding tuition $375,00
Fund Balance as of 2/29/2016 f
AGAWAM SCHOOL-AGED CHILDCARE PROGRAM(Fund:287)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/112015 $452,603.69
Revenues $312.851.60
Expenses $259,590.87
Encumbered $1,684.04
Outstanding tuition $475.70
Projects ,$50,000.00
Fund Balance as of 2/29/2016 $
SCHOOL LUNCH(fund:2S9)
Fund Balance Cary forward 7/1/2015 $53,729.98
Revenues $694,927.93
Expenses $768,022.55
Estimated Outstanding reimb. $115,179.18
Fund Balance as of 212912016 Outstanding charges $35,000.00OWN
SCHOOL CHOICE(fund;298)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2015 $1,186,142.59
Revenues $285,328.00
Expenses $378.482.00
Encumbered $212,081.00
Current Buyback $360,666.60
Projects $202,000.00
Fund Balance as of 2j29/2016 31
CIRCUIT BREAKER(fund:285)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2015 $802,034.62
Revenues $698,636.00
Expenses $771,760.00
Encumbered $405,992.00
Fund Balance as of 212912016
NON RESIDENT TUITION(fund 296)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2015 $296,220.19
Revenues $23,587.60
Expenses $29,846.42
Encumbered $47,159.84
Fund Balance as of 2/29/2016
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2015-2016
STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS
FUND 254-HS STUDENT
ACTIVITIES BEG BALANCE REVENUES TR4NSHR'S ii
EXPENDED BALANCE
Account Name 7/1/2015 2129/2016
ART HONORS ;,224.65 852.00 6.G76.68
SHSAAP (5,253.71) 0.00 6,316.84 (11,57055)
HS Activity INTEREST 4,102.51 663.19 4.765.70
Class of 2015 4,026-86 4,026,86 0,00
Field Trips High School 777.39 7,438.00 0.00 5,685.58 2,529.81
Drama 1,402.50 2,019.67 655.72 2,766.45
AED GIFT 1,887.50 1,887.50
Renaissance 154.55 154.55
Sachem 3,696.34 17,931.00 14,209.50 7,417.84
Future Medical Career 1,009.16 (110.29) 898.87
Peer Leadership 990.61 1,405 71 2,396.32
Model congress 19.93 19.93
Math Club 14.26 14.26
HS Band 1,595.52 650.80 686.20 29.87 1,530.25
Library 35.00 15.00 11.50 38.50
Budding Buddies 77.52 415.00 492.52
S.A.P 2.64 2.64
AP Exams 9,724.28 37,201.00 0.00 308.75 46,616.53
EPICS 854.55 0.00 492.55 362.00
Ski Club 1.203.45 6.267.00 810.00 4,418.00 2,242.45
Class of 2018 1,725.00 1.39000 714.00 2,401.00
Key Club 1,731.24 1,731.24
Parking Stickers 24,890.78 7,690.00 256.07 32,324.71
Exchange 370.32 370.32
Future teachers 251.28 449.40 0.00 700.68
Class of2011 (1,117 00) (1,117.00)
World Bank Language 663.28 67.99 595.29
Prom 686.97 686.97
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTS
MMSI 64,807.12 169.60 64,637.52
ID, Lanyards,Agendas 6,910.17 340.00 1.749.35 5,500.82
Unigarn 415.84 415,84
Student Store 13.50 13.50
Ink Cartridges 542.33 542.33
Class of 2014 0.00 0-00
National Honor Society 685.24 1,161.00 55600 641.25 648,99
Mirror 1,142.21 1,142.21
Locks 590.30 480.00 1,359.00 (288.70)
SAVE 241.35 241.35
Gifts 17,172.41 8,328.74 1,053.94 1,655.92 22,791.29
School Rentals 8,585.39 1,220.00 9,805.39
Supermarket 31933 150.43 469,76
Class of 2013 0.00 0.00
Student Government 339.40 339A0
Rosie Robotics 1,496.91 250.00 67286 1.074.05
Adventure Club 200.82 1,707,01) 122.51 1,785.31
Class of 2016 10,680.97 16,640.50 4,41275 22,908.72
Functional Academics 137 51 0.00 137.51
Alternative Lrng. Prgm. 173.68 173.68
Class of 2017 4,236.49 4,160.25 1,001.51 7,395.23
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AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS
2016-2017
FEDERAL GRAN!US
P.L. 94-142 Sped IDEA (Fund: 264)
FY 201512016 Actual$1,123,169 FY201612017 Estimate $1,100,000
Contact: April Rist, Director of Special Education.
Sped Program Improvement (Fund: 274)
FY 201512016 Actual$33,406 FY 201612017 Estimate $33,000
Contact: April Rist,Director of Special Education.
Early Childhood Allocation Grant (Fund: 262)
FY 2015/16 Actual$47,150 FY 201612017 Estimate $47,000
Contact: Robin Fernandes, Early Childhood Director
Title I (Fund: 305)
FY 201512016 Actual$568,597 FY 201612017 Estimate $540,000
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent. Sue Federico, Coordinator
Improving Educator Quality Grant Title IIA (Fund: 140)
FY201512016 Actual$ 99,002 FY201612017Estimate $99,000
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent.
Title III (Fund. 180)
FY 2015/2016 Actual$24,935
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent.
SATE GRANTS
Coordinated Family& Community Engagement(CFCE) (Fund. 237)
FY201512016Actual$37,500 FY201612017Estimate $37,500
Contact: Robin Fernandes, Early Childhood Director
Inclusive Preschool Learning (Fund: 391)
FY 201512016 Actual$12,836 FY201612017 Estimate $12,000
Contact: Robin Fernandes, Early Childhood Director
Academic Support Allocation Grant(Fund.• 632)
FY201512016Actual$11,400 FY201612017 Estimate $12,000
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent,Nancy Farrell,Coordinator
***All federal grants require that salaries funded by these grants pay 9%retirement in
addition to the employee's regular retirement contribution. Stipends from these grants
IV are not subject to retirement.
. Department&Activity School Date Prepared 2/23/2016
Contact Person Rob Clickstein Phone Number 413-821-0550
1. Project Title-ECC 2. Purpose of Project Request Form(check one)
3. Department-School
Priority-95% (2 of 2) (X ) Add a new item to the program
4. Location-TBA O Delete an item in a year already part of the program
( ) Modi a project already in the adopted program
5. Description There is a need for a new Early Childhood Center
6. Justification&Useful Life The facility has out lasted its useful life
The facility is too small for the enrollment
7. Cost&Recommended Sources of Financing
Budget FY17 TOTAL* Recommendcd Sources of Financing
Program Year 2017 $6,000,000.00 estimated
Program Year
Program Year
Program Year
Program Year
Program Year
TOTAL SIX YEARS
After Sixth Year
If adjusted for inflation, indicate adjustment percentage here: *Interest cost not included.
S. Net Effects on Operating Costs (±} 9.Net Effect on Municipal Income(±)
Direct Costs
Personnel number taxes
$ amount other income
purchase of service Subtotal
material& Supplies gain from sale of
equipment purchases replaced assets
utilities Total
other 10. Submitting Authority Date 2/23/2016
Subtotal { ) Submitted By William Sa elli
Indirect Operating Costs Signature
fringe benefits
general admin. Costs Title Superintendent
other 11. Reserved
Subtotal ( )
Total Operating Cost
Debt Service(P &1)
Total Operating Cost