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SCHOOL BUDGET
STEVEN P. LEMANSKI, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Superintendent's Bud et Messa e
1 School Grants Summary 2018-2019
2 Salary Matrix
3 School Committee
4 Central Office
5 James Clark School
6 Clifford Granger School
7 Benjamin Phelps School
8 Robinson Park School
9 Roberta G. Doering School
10 Junior High School
11 Senior High School
12 Athletics
13 Special Service's
14 Early Childhood
15 Out of District Tuition (Regular/Vocational)
16 Instructional Technology IT/Data Processing)
17 District-Wide Expenditures
18 Transportation
19 Revolving Funds
20 Capital Im rovements
AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FY'19 BUDGET MESSAGE
Steven P.Lemanski,M.Ed.
Superintendent of Schools
April 2018
Introduction:
As a first-year Superintendent of Schools, I am excited to present the proposed FY'l9 School
Budget. The school budget process officially began in December with our Business Manager
and our Financial Analyst meeting with individual school principals and administrators to
discuss any anticipated personnel changes for the next academic year. These meetings,which
were collaborative with open communication and cooperation among all participants, took into
account the needs of students,teachers, staff, and the district overall.
This year, like the past few years,we are noticing an increase in students who present
social/emotional issues, especially at the elementary level. Many of these students have
experienced trauma at a young age,which,in turn,presents a challenge to administrators and
their staff. The students in our care are very different from those who we educated 5 years ago.
Our administrative team has put in many hours of extensive discussion brainstorming as how to
meet the needs of these diverse children in our district.
Because schools are not immune to what is happening outside of school and in homes,they are
facing challenges that are much more than those curriculum based. In order to be successful
educating today's children,we have to learn how to work best with the challenges they bring to
school every day
This budget has been developed with those needs in nand. Consequently,we are asking for
certain positions that will help our teachers,who are on the front lines in our schools, to work
with students who present a multitude of problems. This budget also takes into consideration
homeless students, foster children, increased numbers of English Language Learners and those
students who are being raised by their grandparents because their own parents are struggling with
opioid addiction and other stress factors.
The FY'19 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; degree changes, stipends, an increase in special
education supplies; an increase in special education transportation; and an increase in special
education tuitions. In order to be fiscally responsible,areas of the budget were reviewed for
possible reductions. These identified areas for reductions included decreases in building-based
budgets, a decreases in athletics, and a decrease in non-special education tuition.
I would like to extend a special thank you to all the building principals, directors, central office
staff, Mayor Sapelli, City Treasurer Laurel Placzek, and the School Committee's Budget/Finance
Subcommittee chaired by Anthony Bonavita and members Carmino Mineo and Kerri O'Connor
for their assistance, time,and thoughtful input into the development of this FY'19 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 9 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 5-
year plan entitled, "Raising the Bar for 2018."
• Maintain all existing programs and services
• Continue to explore alternate finding sources to reduce district-wide expenses
• Enhance existing School& Safety Security by updating safety plans; upgrading and
increasing security cameras; installation of keyless entry system at all schools; and
implementation of ALICE Training
• To provide for and use appropriate technologies to maximize the efficiency of teaching
and leaming
• Maintain appropriate student/teacher ratio
• To recognize and support varied Teaming styles and differences to maximize individual
potential
• Provide quality &affordable in-house professional development for staff
SUMMARY OF
PROPOSED FW19 SCHOOL BUDGET
TotalFYI 8 • • a - • Budget $43,662,276'
longevity, steps, degree
include-
ichanges, stipends, 1 negotiated C8A 2% increase; .5 IT, A
Kindergarten,adjustment counselor; 2 ELL teachers; 2 elementary teacher $11,168,338
;leaders; .5 ELL director; I board certified behavior analyst; & 1
para
TOTAL SALARY INCREASE $1,168,338
Increase in Special Services Supplies $23,600
Increase in Special Services Transportation $113,545
Increase in Special Services Tuitions $289,492
TOTAL INCREASE TO BUDGET $1,594,975
Decrease to Building-Based Budgets ($80,037)
Decrease to Athletics ($18,006)
Decrease to Non-Special Service Tuitions ($57,514)
ITOTAL DECREASE TO BUDGET ($155,557)
Actual Requested Budget Increase $1,439,418
FY'19 Requested Budget $45,101,69
FY'18 Approved Budget $43,662,276
FY'19 Budget Variance $1,439,418
Summary:
In conclusion, 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. 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.
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 continues to be recognized as one of the premier school districts in the Commonwealth.
Please be advised that, once approved, the FY'l9 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.agawamed.org.
AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS
2018-2019
FEDERAL GRANT(S)
P.L.94-142 Sped IDEA (Fund.240)
FY 201712018 Actual$1,120,858 FY 201812019 Estimate$1,100,000
Contact: April Rist,Director of Special Education.
Early Childhood Allocation Grant(Fund: 262)
FY 201 7118 Actual$46,613 FY201812019 Estimate$46,000
Contact: Robin Fernandes,Early Childhood Director
Title I (Fund: 305)
FY 201712018 Actual$574,189 FY 201712018 Estimate$570,000
Contact: Der. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent. Sue Federico, Coordinator
Improving Educator Quality Grant Title IIA (Fund: 140)
FY 201712018 Actual$ 125,509 FY 201812019 Estimate $125,000
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair,Assistant Superintendent.
Title III (Fund.- 180)
FY 201712018 Actual$34,456 FY 201812019 Estimate$34,000
Contact: Dr. Allison LeClair,Assistant Superintendent.
Title IV (Fund: 309)
FY 201712018 Actual$13,550 FY 201812019 Estimate$13,000
Contact:Dr. Allison LeClair, Assistant Superintendent.
STATE GRANTS
Coordinated Family& Community Engagement(CFCE) (Fund: 237)
FY 20171201 Actual$45,700, FY20181201 Estimate$45,000
Contact: Robin Fernandes, Early Childhood Director
Inclusive Preschool Learning (Fund: 391)
FY201712018Actual$12,836 FY201812019 Estimate$12,836
Contact: Robin Fernandes, Early Childhood Director
Youth Opioid(AGO)
FY 2017-2018 Actual 19,526. Grant goes to April 30, 2019
Contact: Teresa Urbinati
***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 are
not subject to retirement.
• Agawam Education Association FY18 salary matrix
Number of FTE Annual Salary TOTAL
0.50 $23,190 $23,190
0.50 $31,387 $31,387
0.80 $35,468 $35,468
0.60 $38,171 $38,171
1.00 $44,335 $44,335
4.00 $45,188 $180,752
1.00 $45,495 $45,495
4.00 $46,039 $184,156
2.00 $46,656 $93,312
0.62 $46,958 $46,958
1.00 $47,262 $47,262
1.00 $47,573 $47,573
7.00 $47,988 $335,916
5.00 $48,489 $242,445
0.60 $48,730 $48,730
1.00 $48,849 $48,849
1.00 $50,136 $50,136
5.00 $50,313 $251,565
1.00 $50,911 $50,911
1.00 $51,047 $51,047
3.00 $51,899 $155,697
8.00 $52,280 $418,240
1.00 $52,734 $52,734
1.00 $53,019 $53,019
1.00 $53,057 $53,057
3.00 $53,619 $160,857
13.00 $54,223 $704,899
2.00 $54,704 $109,408
2.00 $54,956 $109,912
2.00 $55,024 $110,048
4.00 $56,186 $224,744
1,00 $57,718 $57,718
1.00 $57,881 $57,881
14.00 $58,263 $815,682
1.00 $59,159 $59,159
1.00 $59,248 $59,248
3.00 $59,855 $179,565
8.00 $60,452 $483,616
2.00 $61,370 $122,740
1.00 $61,441 $61,441
1.00 $61,528 $61,528
2.00 $62,016 $124,032
2.00 $62,038 $124,076
12.00 $62,773 $753,276
1.00 $63,128 $63,128
2.00 $63,533 $127,066
4.00 $63,619 $254,476
0.80 $63,622 $50,898
5.00 $64,299 $321,495
21.00 $65,071 $1,366,491
1.00 $65,305 $65,305
1.00 $65,817 $65,817
2.00 $67,501 $135,002
16.00 $69,489 $1,111,824
1.00 $69,925 $69,925
18.00 $70,574 $1,270,332
8.00 $71,669 $573,352
2.00 $73,359 $146,718
1.00 $75,044 $75,044
68.00 $75,738 $5,150,184
2.00 $76,730 $153,460
36.00 $77,630 $2,794,680
22.00 $79,528 $1,749,616
1.00 $79,542 $79,542
54.00 $81,216 $4,385,664
2.00 $84,028 $168,056
396.42 $27,188,309
g.base salary per teacher $68,584.60
Number of teachers
at step 13 Teachers Cost %of total costs
202 51% $14,407,510 53%
AGAWAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SALARY MATRIX
2017-2018 BUDGET
(STEPS AND 2% INCR.)
DEGREE BA BA+15 MA MA+15 MA+45 Ed.D Ph.D. TOTALS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
STEP 1 1.8 1.0 2.0 1.0 5.8
2 3.00 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 7.0
3 4.0 1.0 5.0 1 1.0 1.0 12.0
4 7.0 5.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 18.0
5 8.0 1 2.0 10.0
6 3.0 1.0 13.0 1.0 18.0
7 2.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 8.0
8 14.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 19.0
9 1.0 1.0 8.0 2.0 4.6 1.0 17.6
10 2.0 13.0 5.0 1.0 2.0 23.0
11 2.0 2.0 21.0 1.0 26.0
12 16.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 30.0
13 18.0 68.62 36.0 22.8 54.60 2.0 202.0
37.80 29.00 1 170.62 53.00 36.40 1 65.60 4.00 396.42
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
2018-2019
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 bead of the school department.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90001 52365 SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGAUCONTRACT 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.
Org Object FYI FYI FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
SALARIES
Total purchases and services 90000 51200 $31,050 $30,750 6 6
SC SEC SALARY 90000 51220 $21,366 $21,794 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $52,416 $52,544 6.25 6.25
PURCHASED SERV& SUPPLIES
SC LEGALICONTR SERV 90001 52365 $85,000 $80,000
SC OTHER 90001 52990 $8,500 $8,500
Total purchases and services $93,500 $88,500
SCHOOL COMMITTEE -TOTALS: $145,916 $141,044
CENTRAL OFFICE
2015-2019
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 DESCRIPTION
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 OFFICE/POSTAGE
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 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 @S.545 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
90319-52030 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Repairs and maintenance for kitchens
90318 52030 CENTRAL OFFICE VAN MAINTENANCE
Repairs and maintenance for the van.
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
CENTRAL OFFICE
SALARIES
SUPERINTENDENT 90002 51200 $156,250 $159,350 1 1
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF
CURRICULUM & HR 90002 51205 $126,362 $128,873 1 1
SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 90004 51200 $101,975 $104,975 1 1
FINANCIAL ANALYST 90004 51201 $54,656 $55,717 1 1
SUPERINTENDENT'S SEC 90002 51220 $66,799 $68,081 0.75 0.75
BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF 90004 5122D $224,421 $228,829 4.5 4.5
COURIER 90004 51010 $20,000 $20,400 1 1
Total Salaries $750.463 $766,225 10.25 10.25
PURCHASED SERV& SUPPLIES
CENTRAL OFFICE SUBSCRIPTIONS 90003 52170 $1,000 $1.000
CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 90003 52230 $7,000 $7,000
CENTRAL OFFICE POSTAGE 90003 52362 $17,000 $20,000
CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACT SERVIC 90003 52360 $21,000 $10,000
CENTRAL OFFICE MILEAGE $.545 90005 52090 $600 $1,000
CENTRAL OFFICE VAN SUPPLY 90005 52130 $1,500 $1,500
CENTRAL OFFICE ADVERTISING 90005 52173 $3,500 $2,000
FOOD SERVICE EQPT MAINT 90319 52030 $10,000 $10,000
MAINTENANCE VAN 90318 52030 $500 $500
Total Purchased Services & Supplies $62,100 $53,000
CENTRAL OFFICE -TOTALS: $812,563 $819,225
James Clark Elementary School
65 Oxford Road
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001
School Profile
2018-2019
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 339 students in grades K—4. There are three kindergartens, three
first grades,three second grades,three third grades and four fourth grades. Clark School
houses three special education programs.The Intensive Resource Room, Aspire Program
and the VB Program. Our VB Program started last year at James Clark School. It has
continued to grow with new students and staff. 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 lifelong 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.
Accomplishments
I. All teachers continue to provide a well balanced literacy program and math 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,
running records, along with unit assessments and teacher observation. Teachers
continue to use data to drive instruction. Data is reviewed on an ongoing basis to make
the best instructional decisions for students.
2. 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.Additional books are being researched to add to the
book closet.As students become independent readers, a rich classroom library will
support independence.
3. The support staff is using a variety of Interventions to support at-risk readers at various
levels.The Intensive Learning Center has implemented the Reading Mastery, Language
for Learning and Direct Instruction. They have implemented the Connecting Math
Concept program this year to meet the diverse needs of their students.Theses are
intensive researched based program to support at risk learners.The researched-based
Undamood 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 with the LMB coordinator and an outside LMB consultant to
support instruction. We also have a LMB coach in our school to support instruction.
Through the use of technology, educators are coached by an outside consultant (using
an Ipad on wheels)to support continued growth in instruction.
4. Having an additional Literacy Coach in the the district has provided the school more
coaching time. The need for coaching continues to grow as teaching practices change
to support the needs of students. The coaches provide ongoing professional
development through model lessons,teacher leader meetings and continued research
to support teachers in the latest professional practices. The coaches come to lames
Clark School to meet with teachers and work with them in their classrooms.They meet
with teacher leaders on a regular basis to support each individual grade level and the
specific needs that they would like addressed.
5. Student Centered Coaching was introduced last year to administrators and teachers.
This model is a shift in the way coaching has been designed in previous years. Coaches
moved away from" fixing"teachers to collaborate with them to design instruction that
target student achievement and using data to make informed decisions. The coaching
model is respectful and results-based.This model is supportive to teacher development
and fostering a culture of learning.
6. The Co-teaching model is in the second year of implementation. Regular education
teachers and Special Education teachers continue to attend workshops in various
locations throughout the year.All staff attended a training with Lisa Dieker on the
Co-teaching model in the beginning of the school year. Lisa Dieker spent time at Clark
School and provided feedback on how to incorporate inclusive practices. This is a model
that will support educators to meet the diverse needs of their students.
7. The Daily 5, is a literary structure that supports more independence. It has been
implemented fully for two year in grades K- 2. Third grade teachers began
implementation of the Daily 5 last year. They introduced a change in the classroom
environment and read to self. They continue to improve their classroom environment
with setting up spaces for large group, small group and individual learning spaces.
Fourth grade has implemented the Daily 5 this year as well. They have added the
classroom environment change and read to self: They have added rugs to their
classroom to allow studens to read and work in a comfortable setting. Standing desks
have been introduced to students as well. Students use them as needed. This literacy
management program supports the management of the classroom to provide more
individualized instruction.
8. The Common Core Companion has been introduced to teachers to support teaching to
the standards. Coaches have met with teachers to look at data. 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. Close Reading strategies continue to be implemented during the ELA block
The district literacy coaches provide monthly meetings to teacher leaders to deepen
instruction.Teacher leaders go to monthly meetings with the coaches to share
information with colleagues at monthly pLCs.
9. Literacy Week will again be implemented in the spring. It was planned last year in the
by a group of volunteer educators. It was a huge success and children look forward to
the week each year. We have had, illustrators, and authors come and work with the
whole school in years past. Literacy Is Family Entertainment(L.I.F.E. Night) was
presented in December The Polar Express was preformed. This program brings
children's books to life.Teachers act out the story book for children and parents. This is
presented to the families in the evening. It is a very popular program.
10.This is the second year of implementation of Envisions 2.0 in grades g-4. This math
program is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks. The Math Coach,Teacher leaders and Teachers have all been working hard
to successfully implement the new math program.Workshops, coaching and training
have a been provided to teachers to support them with the implementation of the math
program.
11. Response to Intervention is an important safety net to support the success of children.
Looking at the data and providing appropriate intervention, as well as providing focused
instruction, continues to support the need of the students at James Clark School.
Teachers were trained by the Math Coach and the IT Trainer on how to put data in
Google.Doc. This document is called "At a Glance" and provides up to date data on each
student, This supports data to inform instruction in many areas.
12.The Positive Behavioral Intervention Program (PSIS) 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. Pajama Day read aloud also
took place this year. Childrn were read to in a cozy setting right before the Christmas
break. 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.We have had the support of the
Horace Mann Company to support the PSIS program.
13. 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.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.
14.The PTO has provided much support to the school this year.They have brought a
number of enrichment programs to the school for students. A Bully program was
performed in December and they are planning another program in the spring. 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.
The PTO has sold Yankee Candles, and coupon books to support the many programs they
sponsor. They are an enthusiastic group of volunteers and have provided much
support to students and teachers. They help organize the grade level family luncheons
each year as well as any additional help needed in 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.
15.The Instructional Support Team meets at least twice a month to review data and discuss
students when teachers want specific strategies to improve learning.Teachers also bring
students to 1ST that they have concerns about and may need more intensive
intervention.The At-A- Glance document has been extremely helpful to the team. The
1ST is also a group of individuals that take on a leadership role in the school.They use
data and their expertise to make informed decisions about teaching and learning.
16. MCAS improvement continues to be a focus in grades three and four. The Literacy and
Math coach,teacher leaders and classroom teachers look at data and standards to
focus on student achievement. The third and fourth grade students will all be taking the
MCAS on chromebooks again this year. Teachers and administrators are preparing for
this in the spring.
17. 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.
For the past few years 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. Children and staff look forward to the beautiful decorations
displayed around our school each season.
18.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, and the district, we continue to add
new chromebook carts.We are working towards getting every student a cromebook in
the future. The website for lames Clark School has been updated and provides
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.
19. The carline this year needed to be reorganized for safety reasons. After a number of
studies by the Town's Engineering Department, DPW, Police and Central Office,the
decision was made to have the carline move to the back of the building.This gets cars
off of South Street and for the most part Oxford Street. The staff did a tremendous job
with this change. It has worked at very well for all concerned.
20. In March we had a Read-Aloud Career Day. The day was organized by one of our
parents. She invited many well respected professionals to the event.There were
musicians, lawyers, Federal Agents, District Attorneys, educators and business people.lt
was a wonderful event enjoyed by children and staff. We hope to host it again this year.
Through the hard work and dedication of the staff at lames 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,
DAMES CLARK SCHOOL
2018-2019
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 DESCRIPTI N
90027 52230 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Any non-instructional supplies and materials needed for the
administration of the office
90027 52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Covers copier lease, 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 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.
90090 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, Wordly 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 AWLIBRARY 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, etc.
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.
- Org bject FYI FYI FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
JAMES CLARK SCHOOL
SALARIES
CLARK PRINCIPAL 90026 51206 $102.250 $105,280 1 1.0
CLARK LEAD TEACHER 90026 51205 $0 $36,032 0 0,5
CLARK PRIN SECRETARY 90026 51220 $36,601 $37,754 1 1
CLARK LUNCHROOM MONITORS 90026 51105 $14,210 $14,494 4 4
CLARK KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90045 51300 $194,453 $202,942 3.0 3,0
CLARK PARAS (REG ED) 90045 51210 S62,969 $64,736 3.0 3.0
CLARK TEACHERS 90077 51300 $929,776 $1,111,905 13.0 15.0
CLARK ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90077 51328 $41,591 $42,403 0.5 0.5
CLARK READING TEACHERS 90078 51300 S132,695 $125,279 1.7 1.7
CLARK ELEMENTARY INTERVENTIONI 90077 51324 $75,738 $77,253 1 1
CLARK LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91221 51211 $28,288 $28,960 1 1
CLARK ENRICHMENT COACH 91221 51214 $25,711 $26,383 1 1
CLARK LIBRARIAN 91221 51300 $20,304 $20,710 0.25 025
Total Salaries $1,664,586 $1,894,131 30.45 32,95
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
CLARK OFFICE SUPPLIES 90027 52230 $500 $500
CLARK CONTRACT SERVICES 90027 52360 $36,000 $36,000
CLARK INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90080 52215 $7,500 S7,700
CLARK SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90080 52241 $300 $300
CLARK PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90080 52242 $300 5300
CLARK MUSIC SUPPLIES 90080 52243 $300 $300
CLARK COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90080 52244 $365 $365
CLARK GENERAL SUPPLIES 90080 52245 $14,700 $14,500
CLARK COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90080 52247 $5,000 $5,000
CLARK RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90080 52256 $300 $300
CLARK WORKBOOKS 90080 52274 $18,000 $16,946
CLARK LIB TECHNOLOGY 90221 52248 $960 $1,014
CLARK LIB BOOKS 90221 52270 $500 $1,500
CLARK AVILIBRARY SUPPLIES 90232 52246 $350 $350
CLARK EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90295 52030 $300 $300
CLARK SAFETY AND SECURITY 90027 52369 $100 $100
Total Purchased Services &Supplies $85,475 $85,475
JAMES CLARK -TOTALS: $1,750,061 $1,979,606
The Clifford A Granger School
31 South Westfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Telephone: 413,821.0580 Facsimile; 413.821.0595
www.agawamed.org/cmg/
School Profile
"At the Clif vrd M. Granger School,
our mission is to foster a lifetime love of learning
within a safe,positive and engaging environment
while empowering all students to realize 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 1009
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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 o 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- 1946 for 32 years!
Our school is located in the Feeding Hills section of the city and Is situated on the comer of South
Westfleld and Springfield Streets.It's 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 e>pectations for the success and achievement of
all our 281 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 build a network of open communication and teamwork between
students,parents and staff.
Our Vision
The Clifford M.Granger School will assure that all children receive a safe,high quality,researched
and evidence-based Instructional program.
We expect all Granger School students wail 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 will leave the Clifford M.Granger School:
w 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 skills necessary for success In the 21 st century
Our School Faculty
Number of Ucensed Staff.25—pncluding specialists)
Percent of Teachers Who Are Highly Qualified:100%
Student to Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
OurSchool Demographics
Enrollment 1n.January for the 2017-2018 school year.
Total Students-281
Male- 137
Female-144
Accomplishments
The Clifford M.Granger School tries to focus on Its educational 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.Teachers identify an area of focus for improvement in both
student teaming and their own professional practice.
This year the building Is In Its ninth year of Implementing a Response to Intervention(Rtt)model.
Rtl Is a three-tier(or three-step)prevention,early Identification and Interventlon/enrichment
strategy provided in general education_ The learning of ALL students is assessed early and often.
Rt1 refers to a process that emphasizes how well students respond to changes in Instruction.
Rtl uses standards-aligned 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,research-based core currlculum(the"general
education curriculum")and school-wide behavior program(PNS). Perhaps the most Important
benefit of an Rtl approach is that It is not a'watt to fail'model because students get help
promptly In the general education setting.
At 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 special 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 ongoing
protesslonai development to Increase the shills of all staff members to prevent,Identify,and
respond to bullying.Al staff have learned developmentally appropriate strategies to prevent
bullying incidents,developmentally appropriate strategles for immediate,effective Interventions
to stop bullying Incidents,Information regarding the complex Interaction and power dltferential
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 risk for bullying In the school environment Information on
the Incidence and nature of cyber-bullying,and Intemet safety issues as they relate to
cyber-bullying.
The school Is In Its tenth 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 dear 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 Schoot we:
Respect ourselves
Respect others,
Respect lea ming and
Respect the environment.
Music,art,tech nologylengineeting,health and physical education programs are provided weeidy
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.Instnuctionally Supported Classrooms have also been established
In grades i and 2 to offer additional assistance.Language Based and Instructionally Supported
Classrooms have paraprofessional support for students.
The Enrichment Program is Implemented In order to support enrichment differentiation in grades
kindergarten through grade four.Our Enrichment Program utilizes several databases to support
the enrichment of students.The databases Include PebbieGo,PebbleGo Next,BralnPop and
BralnPop Jr.These databases are aligned with the Massachusetts State Standards and serve as
valuable teaching tools for both enrichment and classroom Instruction.
Data Based Decision Making 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 the PB1S Team 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 modifled 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 Teams,Rtl Teams,The PBIS Team or the Counseling
Team. .)
Professional Development
Teachers continue to take advantage of many professional development opportunities to
Improve their repertoire of strategies.The school district and our PTO have purchased Interactive
projectors In order to Increase both teacher and student capacities for 21"Century Looming
Skills.Currently Interactive projectors(Brightiinks)are Installed In ail classroom In grades
kindergarten through fourth.We also have Brlghtlink and touch screen projection installed in our
school library,sclenceltechnology 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.Every classroom also utilizes Doc Cams to project Images,
books,student work worksheets and problem solving strategies for whole group Instruction.
Teachers continue to participate In math professional development opportunities In grade level
groups with our District Math Coach,Ms.Sarah Hopson.Ms.Hopson works with lndtvldual grade
level groups and math teacher leaders from all four schools.This year,math professional
development has focused on math standards and building fact fluency Skills in using the
Envisions 2.0 math program.lGndergarten,First and Second grades are also continuing to
Implement math rotations.
Teachers have also participated in professional development opportunities In the English
Language Arts(ELA)in grade level teams.Our Literacy Coaches Mrs Linda DiMartino and Ms.
Suzanne Smith provide coaching experiences where teachers can 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.D!Mar hno and Ms.Smith work regularty with
individual teachers,literacy leaders and grade level teams to Improve ELA Instruchm A focus this
school year is Implementing the Daily 5 model in the literacy block In Grade 3,with some elements
In Grade 4 as well
Our elementary coaches In main and ELA continue a Student-Centered Coaching Model to
teachers this school year.This allows teachers to set up a period of time(often several weeks)to
receive coaching,support,examine student data,reflect with our coaches and determine the
success of the coaching cycle.
Technology
East spring we were able to purchase an additional Chromebook cart.Each cart conslsts of 24
mobile devices for student use.Chromebook carts are stored in 4th grade,3rd grade and end
g rode and are avallable for all grades kindergarten through fourth to access.We now have one
Chromebook device for every 2nd,3rd,and 4th grade student to use during school hours.
Parent and Communiifylnvolilement
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:
Ciassroom/llbraryvolunteers An active P.T.O.
School Science Fair A Family Dinner
Family Luncheons Back-To-School Night
Monthly Granger Gazette Newsletter Agendas for grades 3&4
Kindergarten Parent Cheers&Tears Annual Art Show
Kindergarten Orientation Ice Cream Social
Book Fairs Parent/Teacher Conferences
Bingo for Books Parent/Student Socials for K a 1
Kindergarten Information Night Trunk or Treat
Field Day
The Granger School P.T.O.deserves many thanks for continued support for all of the activities
they sponsor,In-house enrichment programs,for supporting teachers by purchasing materials
and always appreciating their hard workthrough 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 formul iting a school improvement plan.This year the Council Is woridng 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 families at Granger School.
CMrs
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CLIFFORD M. GRANGER SCHOOL
40 2018-2019
The Clifford M. Granger School is located at 31 South Westfield Street and utilizes the
neighborhood school philosophy. It houses approximately 280 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
Covers copier lease, 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 52236 INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Equipment purchased to support the general curriculum, such as
calculators, whiteboards, document cameras, etc.
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, Envisons math, Raz kids and other programs
and program licenses.
90074 52244 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
All expenditures to support direct instructional services such as:
Supplies, materials, and disks, services, , scanners, digital cameras
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
workshps.
90074 52274 WORKBOOKS
All consumable workbooks for approved curriculum as well as
MCAS preparation; including Handwriting Without Tears supplies,
Wordly Wise, Pearson Math, 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.
dh
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
FM Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
CLIFFORD GRANGER SCHOOL
SALARIES
GRANGER PRINCIPAL 90024 51206 $101,800 $104,830 1,0 1.0
GRANGER LEAD TEACHER 90024 51205 $0 $36,032 0.0 0.5
GRANGER PRIN SECRETARY 90024 51220 $35,117 $36,270 1.0 1.0
GRANGER LUNCHRM MONITORS 90024 51105 $14,210 $14,494 4.0 4.0
GRANGER INTEGR K TCHRS 90042 51300 $123,334 $182,751 2.0 3.0
GRANGER PARAS- REGULAR ED 90071 51210 $37,255 $58,341 2.0 3.0
GRANGER TEACHERS 90071 51300 $777,967 $971,571 11.0 13.8
GRANGER ELEMENTARY INTERVENTI 90071 51324 $70,472 $70,879 1.0 1.0
GRANGER ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90071 51328 $40,608 $41,420 0.5 0.5
GRANGER READING TCHR 90072 51300 $77,360 $46,632 1.09 0.59
GRANGER LIBRARY ASST 91220 51211 $29,578 $30,250 1.0 1.0
GRANGER ENRICHMENT COACH 91220 51214 $29,578 $30,250 1.0 1.0
GRANGER LIBRARIAN 91220 51300 $20,304 $20,710 &25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,357,583 $1,644,430 25.84 30.64
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
GRANGER OFFICE SUPPLIES 90025 52230 $500 $500
GRANGER CONTRACT SERVICES 90025 52360 $28,000 $25,706
GRANGER INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90074 52215 $6,000 $6,200
GRANGER SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90074 52241 $300 $300
GRANGER PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90074 52242 $300 $300
GRANGER MUSIC SUPPLIES 90074 52243 S300 $300
GRANGER COMP SUPPLIES 90074 52244 $750 $800
GRANGER GENERAL SUPPLIES 90074 52245 $16,500 $17,621
GRANGER COMPUTER SW 90074 52247 $3,228 $4,436
GRANGER RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90074 52256 S300 $300
GRANGER WORKBOOKS 90074 52274 $12,346 $11,000
GRANGER LIB TECHNOLOGY 90220 52248 $953 $1,014
GRANGER LIB BOOKS 90220 52270 $500 $1,500
GRANGER EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90294 52030 $0 $0
GRANGER SAFETY AND SECURITY 90025 52369 $100 $100
GRANGER AVILIBR SUPPLIES 90231 52246 $350 $350
Total Purchased Services & Supplies $70,427 $70,427
GRANGER -TOTALS: $1,428,010 $1,714,857
I
Benjamin J. Phelps Elementary Sch21
School rofi e
2018-2019
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 strive to build skills in
literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, the arts, wellness, democratic ideals, and
civility for all of our 400 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.
l. The implementation of a Response to Intervention(Rtl)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"Solution Based","Goal Setting",
and"Data Analysis"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 JGding
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
culture and behavioral supports needed for a school to be an effective learning
environment for all students. This preventative approach defines and teaches
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' 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 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 trust periodically check in with his/her 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.
S. WAS 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 groups of students have been identified via data to receive support and
enrichment to ensure students meet are prepared for the MCAS. All grade levels
are involved in the process of improving MCAS scores.
6. Professional Development Days,as well as having Literacy coaches, a Math coach,
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 and teacher leaders provides
teachers the ongoing support needed to apply and practice the classroom practices
introduced.
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7. We continued to build the Benjamin J. Phelps Book Closet to support our literacy
program. Teachers continue to use the Fountas and Pinnel 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.
8. A goal of the Benjamin J. Phelps School Improvement Plan is to continue to
provide a safe learning environment. 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, Walls, Talk method you don't just ignore
the inappropriate behavior, you take a stand and intervene to try to stop it.
Mindfullness activities are done daily at the start students and staff to help teach
strategies to focus, cope with difficult situations, and practice empathy
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 l/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
school link provides information specific to Phelps school, teachers email
accounts, and teacher websites.
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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. During the
2017-2018 school year, Phelps will initiating a Student Council made up of fourth
grade students. This council will serve as the leaders at Phelps, working with
students in lower grades as well as working with the community.
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, Movie Night, Field
Day, 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 Iarge. We held our first annual Pasta Night and Talent Show
during the 2012/2013 school year and have continued the tradition each year.
Additionally our 41 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.
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BENJAMIN PHELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2018-2019
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
Covers copier lease,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.
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 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..
90292 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain -and repair all instructional and technology i
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.
i
Org bject FYI$ FY19 FYI$ FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
PHELPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SALARIES
PHELPS PRINCIPAL 90020 51206 $101,000 $104,030 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LEAD TEACHER 90020 51205 $0 $36,032 0.00 0.50
PHELPS PRINC SECRETARY 90020 5122.0 $30,765 $33,917 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LUNCHRM MONITORS 90020 51105 $14,210 $14,494 4.00 4.00
PHELPS KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90037 51300 S244,820 $255.928 4.00 4.00
PHELPS REG ED PARAS 90059 51210 $85,586 $87,942 4.00 4.00
PHELPS TEACHERS 90059 51300 S1,004,782 $1,273,738 16,00 19.50
PHELPS ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90059 51328 $24,245 $25,660 0,50 0.50
PHELPS READING TEACHER 90060 51300 $159.829 $163,006 2.00 2.00
PHELPS INTENSIVE MATH TCHR 90060 51315 $82,739 $84,363 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91218 51211 $28,829 $29,501 1.00 1.00
PHELPS ENRICHMENT COACH 91218 51214 $28,829 $29,501 1.00 1.00
PHELPS LIBRARIAN 91218 51300 S20,304 S20,710 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,825,938 $2,158,822 35.75 39.75
PURCHASED SERVICES 8, SUPPLIES
PHELPS OFFICE SUPPLIES 90021 52230 $500 $500
PHELPS CONTRACT SERVICES 90021 52360 $27,000 $25,706
PHELPS INSTRUC SUPPLIES 90062 52215 $6,640 $7,840
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 $1,000 $500
PHELPS GENERAL SUPPLIES 90062 52245 $19,850 $20,000
PHELPS COMPUTER SW 90062 52247 $4,000 $4,000
PHELPS RDG RECOVERY SUPP 90062 52256 $300 S300
PHELPS WORKBOOKS 90062 52274 $19.300 $19.230
PHELPS LIB TECHNOLOGY 90218 52248 $900 S1,014
PHELPS LIB BOOKS 90218 52270 $1,000 S1,500
PHELPS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90292 52030 $500 $500
PHELPS AWLIBRARY SUPPLIES 90229 52246 $350 $350
PHELPS SAFETY AND SECURITY 90021 52369 $300 $200
Purchased Services/Supplies $82,540 $82,540
PHELPS -TOTALS $1,908,478 $2,241,362
ROBINSON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
F
65 Begley Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413)-821-0582 -Phone
(413)-786-9793—Fax
htips://www.agawamed.orp/rp/
2018-2019
School Profile
Vision
Our vision at Robinson Park School is to provide a safe and respectful environment that
supports students to become independent learners. Our focus is to make sure that all
students leave our school, meeting or exceeding all state standards with an emphasis on
their ability to read, write, comprehend, and apply mathematical concepts and strate&ies.
To achieve this vision:
•All students will adopt appropriate social skills and behavior as a way of life.
•High standards of performance and behavior are the expectation for every student and
staff member.
•All students belong to all of us, ("not just the ones in my class.')
•Students will feel safe as risk-takers and understand that mistakes and failures are part
of the learning process.
•Students will acquire strong, higher level thinking skills and take responsibility for their
own learning while continuously seeking out challenging opportunities.
Profile
Enrollment: 374 students, 187 male, 187 female.
The Robinson Park Elementary School, which utilizes the neighborhood school
philosophy, is located at 65 Begley Street, and houses approximately 374 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 and problem-solving in our students in order to prepare them 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 Dahlee, and be afe!
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 and
knowledgeable school secretary, our dedicated cafeteria staff, our hard-working 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
1. We continue to train our staff on the use of the most current and balanced literacy
practices. In Kindergarten through Grade 3,teachers structure their literacy
blocks using the Daily 5, and Grade 4 is beginning to adopt this model. This
provides a management system that maximizes learning time, allows for tiered,
small group instruction, and fosters independent reading. They use an extensive
Book Closet to teach reading in their classrooms,which contains books of all
Fountas and Pinnell reading levels so that students can access books at their own
. individual level. Reading levels are established by administering the new
Benchmark Assessment System (BAS)three times each year. In addition,
students in Kindergarten are tested using the DIBELS assessment during the year.
2. We are fortunate that the district has continued to fund the Literacy Coach
positions for several years. This position makes it possible for teachers to partake
in numerous professional development opportunities. The coaches have made
themselves available to all teachers to model lessons and share best practices and
resources. They work with a team of grade-level teacher leaders that make it
possible to create continuity in literacy practices across the district.
3. The district has also continued to fund the Math Coach position. This has
continued to provide great opportunities for professional development here in the
district. These three coaches continue to work closely with our Teacher Leaders
in each curriculum area at each grade level. This year,we continue to use the
math program, enVisions 2.0, which is more closely-aligned to current math
standards than the one previously used. This will increase math achievement and
help to develop mathematical thinking skills within students. Math rotations are
also being used in classrooms,which allow for tiered, small group instruction.
The wealth of online resources that come with the program will give students
valuable experience using technology while learning. This will ease the transition
to the new computer-based Next Generation MCAS testing. The Math Coach
continues to work very hard with Teacher Leaders to make our overall curriculum
cohesive throughout the district, and Math Vertical Alignment Committee
meetings have been held to ensure that this is done to fidelity. Also, our school
uses the AVMR Math Recovery program to help identify students that need
interventions, and then provide the support that they need.
4. This year,our coaches continue to conduct student-centered coaching cycles with
teachers. This has been a very valuable opportunity for teachers to work closely
with a coach on a very specific aspect of the curriculum or skill that they are
trying to improve. Cycles vary in length,but generally last about six weeks.
During this time, coaches meet with teachers to set goals, develop a plan, observe
therm,monitor progress using data, and reflect on the cycle at its conclusion. The
beauty of a student-centered coaching cycle is that progress is monitored by
student growth and achievement,not by specific actions taken or strategies
employed by teachers. It is a meaningful way for teachers to see how their
pedagogy has an effect on student growth and also to implement new strategies in
their classrooms.
5, Our teachers hold professional learning communities (PLCs)weekly to discuss
curriculum, analyze data, share information from Teacher Leader meetings, and
share best practices. One particular focus this year is analyzing last year's MCAS
results and determining how areas of weakness can be improved. Special
education teachers, coaches,and support staff attend the PLCs so that all
stakeholders are involved. These PLCs foster collaboration and horizontal
alignment among teachers.
6. Our Response To Intervention(Rtl) model at Robinson Park School continues 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 per 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 extra support
with a specific aspect of the curriculum and 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 consultant.
7. Our Data Success/Instructional Support Team meets twice per month. At these
meetings, data is reviewed, and struggling students are brought to the table for a
discussion about what interventions would be the most effective. The
effectiveness of these interventions is monitored, and changes are made based on
need. The Team uses a tiered intervention system when determining what is
needed to provide support to students who are struggling.
8. Our school continues to have language-based classrooms,where students with
disabilities are integrated in an inclusive,regular education environment with
support. There is a paraprofessional in each language-based classroom, and a
special education teacher co-teaches for part of each day. All of the special
education teachers and their co-teaching counterparts have attended professional
development on co-teaching practices,which was conducted by Lisa Dieker, a
leading expert on the topic. Dr. Dieker continues to consult with our district on
inclusive practices.
• 4. Our school houses a Verbal Behavior(VB)program for students with varying
disabilities,including autism,whose needs cannot be met in a regular classroom.
Students enrolled in this program each have a paraprofessional and a curriculum
tailored to their individual needs. Most students are taught using Direct
Instruction. The program utilizes Applied Verbal Behavior methodology,and
focuses on functional language and social skills. Students are included in a
general education setting as appropriate,based on their skill level and a
determination by their IEP team.
10. The teacher evaluation system continues to be 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. Classroom
walkthroughs are conducted,and ratings based on standards are given to each
staff member based on quantitative and qualitative evidence. This tool provides a
more complete picture of educator performance and continues to challenge our
thinking and ways of doing business.
IL We continue to implement the Positive Behavioral Intervention Support Program
(PBIS)at Robinson Park School. Our school motto is"The RPS Way: Be
Responsible, Be Polite, and Be Safe." These expectations are emphasized by all
staff members throughout each day. Our school mascot is Robbie,the Robinson
Park Eagle. AIong with the mascot,we continue the use of our"Eagle Earnings"
tickets. Students continue to save tickets for different school incentives;
including our Royal Luncheons. The PBIS team analyzes data to
determine when and where behavioral interventions are needed,whether on an
all-school level, a classroom level, or on an individual level. Examples of such
interventions include incentivizing positive behavior in a common area such as
the cafeteria, our Check-in/Cheek-out program, and conducting functional
behavioral assessments (FBAs)in order to develop individualized behavior plans.
In addition, we have a Kindness Tree displayed on a bulletin board in our lobby,
whose leaves are made up of names of students who have displayed kindness to
someone else. Initiatives such as this have a profoundly positive effect on our
school climate.
In addition, each Grade Four classroom elected a class representative to our
student leadership community,known as the Eagle Leaders. The Eagle Leaders
meet monthly with the principal, a faculty representative, and a PTO
representative, and discuss school initiatives,concerns/suggestions, and
upcoming events. Being an Eagle Leader gives these students the opportunity to
assume a leadership role and give back to their school community. In December,
the Eagle Leaders led an initiative to collect stuffing for the Agawam Women's
Club Food Drive, food for the Mayflower Marathon,and also led the charge to
collect toys for Toys for Tots. The results were heartwarming,as many boxes of
stuffing and other food items were collected, as well as over 100 toys and
two bicycles.
12. 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 will be able to
give students the tools they need to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills
and to be successful on the computer-based Next Generation MCAS testing.
This year we are happy to have a new community representative and a new
teacher join the Council, and we look forward to working together. One of our
areas of focus has been in the area of safety; specifically in emergency
preparedness and communication. Some new two-way radios will be purchased
this year,and more will be purchased next year so that more staff has access to
them. Another area of focus has been looking at the results of the Next
Generation MCAS testing,and determining what our areas of strength and areas
for improvement are.
13. Our staff will receive ALICE training this year to improve our safety and security
in the case of an intruder or a dangerous individual. This training provide options
and proactive strategies for staff to keep students safe in the event that such a
situation occurs. This training is used in districts throughout the country,and is
recognized as being more effective than the traditional lockdown procedures that
have been used in the past.
14. Our school's new website is a valuable source of information and
communication. It is regularly updated with upcoming events,news, forms,
menus,and helpful links to other resources on the Web. Several teachers have
set up classroom webpages for parents and students to access, all of which can
be found in the parent portal,which is linked from the school website,
15. 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.
16. We have a strong sense of familial involvement at Robinson Park School. Many
parents volunteer in our library, and in classrooms. Several family events are
held throughout the year, at which all families are welcome. The events include
Kindergarten Orientation, Back-to-School Night, Family Luncheons, Trunk or
Treat,Parent Conferences, a Book hair,and Ice Cream Social,Gingerbread
House-building,Bingo for Books, our Techno Trot 5K, Career Week,Music
Matters, and a Family Picnic. These events bring the school and families
together and help foster relationships,which is crucial for children as they
journey through their years in school.
17. Our PTO has been very active in the past in wanting to bring our building
technology up to the 21't Century standards. This year we will continue our
Techno Trot road race. This fundraiser has made it possible during the past few
years to equip our classrooms with BrightLinks projectors and also with Chrome
Book carts to share between rooms. 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,
families, 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
2018-2019
The Robinson Park Elementary School which utilizes the neighborhood school
philosophy, is Iocated at 65 Begley Street, and houses approximately 374 students.
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
Covers copier lease,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 52241 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consumablea 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
enVisions 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 BrightLinks, laminators, 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.
. Org WbjeCt FYI FYI FYI FYI
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
ROBINSON PARK
SALARIES
ROB PK PRINCIPAL 90022 51206 $97,695 $100,588 1.00 1.00
ROB PK LEAD TEACHER 90022 51205 $0 $36.032 0.50
ROB PK PRINC SECRETARY 90022 51220 $36,270 $37,426 1.00 1.00
ROB PK LUNCHRM MONITORS 90022 51105 $17,763 $18,118 5.00 5.00
ROB PK KINDERGARTEN TCHRS 90040 51300 $264,129 $273,769 4.00 4.00
ROB PK REG ED PARAS 90065 51210 $108,008 $111,043 5.00 5.00
ROB PK TEACHERS 90065 51300 $1,059,200 $1,272,479 16.00 18.50
ROB PK ELEM SCIENCE TCHR 90065 51328 $24,245 $25,660 0.50 0.50
ROB PK READING TEACHER 90066 51300 $60,452 $61,157 1.00 1.00
ROB PK ELEMENTARY INTERVENTION 90065 51324 $79,153 $80,706 1.00 1.00
ROB PK LIBRARY ASSISTANT 91219 51211 $29,289 $29,961 1.00 1.00
ROB PK ENRICHMENT COACH 91219 51214 $29,289 $29,961 1 00 1.00
ROB PK LIBRARIAN 91219 51300 $21,287 $21,693 0.25 0.25
Total Salaries $1,826,870 $2,098,593 36.75 39.75
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
ROB PK OFFICE SUPPLIES 90023 52230 $500 $500
ROB PK PRIN CONTRACT SERVICES 90023 52360 $30,000 $26,957
ROB PK INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 90068 52215 $7,526 $10,000
ROB PK INSTRUC EQUIP 90068 52236 $500 $500
ROB PK SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90068 52241 $300 $400
ROB PK PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90068 52242 $300 $400
ROB PK MUSIC SUPPLIES 90068 52243 $300 $400
ROB PK COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90068 52244 $1,000 $1,500
ROB PK GENERAL SUPPLIES 90068 52245 $16,000 $20,958
ROB PK COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90068 52247 $4,500 $4,500
ROB PK RDG RECOVERY SUPPLY 90068 52256 $300 $600
ROB PK WORKBOOKS 90068 52274 $17,000 $11,600
ROB PK LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 90219 52248 $953 $1,014
ROB PK LIB BOOKS 90219 52270 $1,500 $1,500
ROB PK AWLIB SUPPLIES 90230 52246 $500 $350
ROB PK EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90293 52030 $200 $200
ROB PK SAFETY AND SECURITY 90023 52369 $200 $200
Purchased Services/Supplies $81,579 $81,579
ROBINSON PARK -TOTALS: $1,908,449 $2,180,172
ROBERTA G. DOERING SCHOOL
2018-2019 SCHOOL PROFILE
The Roberta G. Doering School, located at 68 Main Street, currently
serves 275 fifth grade and 295 sixth grade students. Approaching the school
year 2017-18 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 are expected to show significant
academic growth in English Language Arts, Mathematics and
Science/Technology on their WAS assessments, and attain scores in the
proficient range.
Although the majority 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 still working toward increasing
their student growth percentage and in attaining proficiency.
The entire staff has turned its focus to the Common Core, the rigor
required associated with WAS 2.0 and the goal of all students being
college and career ready upon graduation from high school.
Adoption of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) has
improved the social culture and behavior of students in our school.
Students, staff and administration continue to believe in and follow three
basic rules: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
Pr am lligh ights and Accomplis ents
1, Two veteran teachers retired including a 5th grade teacher and a
speech pathologist. Another veteran teacher transferred to a new
position in special education at the Jr. High. eplaced. All teachers
were replaced. We moved one step closer to full inclusion by
eliminating Intensive Reading, moving that teacher into a classroom
position.
2. We were able to attain a long term goal, that of hiring a 2nd School
Adjustment Counselor. This individual is such a substantial resource
it is hard to understand how we functioned without this 2nd
Adjustment Counselor all these years.
3. Common Core Facilitators (CCF's) for ELA, Math, and Science are in
their 4th year of employment. The Social Studies CCF position was
replaced with a teacher leader. The school was able to attain another
goal, that of increasing the halftime ELA coach to a fulltime position
for both grades. That halftime teacher was replaced. Also, we created
a halftime Math coach, fulfilling another long term goal.
4. Seven teacher leaders continue to function in the capacity of teacher
leaders, 1 for 51 grade ELA , 2 for 5' grade math, 2 for 6' grade ELA
and 2 for 6' grade math.
5. The school recently added 1 more chrome book cart, totaling 14
altogether, in order to increase access to these devices by students
and staff. Students will take MCAS 2.0 using Chrome Books. Our
goal will be to achieve 1:1 devices for all students.
6. All teachers are actively using Google does, planning lessons with
their use. Also regularly used in all classrooms are Fright Links
projectors as well as document cameras.
7. To support our comprehensive co-teaching/inclusion project
begun 2 years ago, with a focus in language based and other special
education classrooms, nationally known expert Lisa Dicker returned
for one morning to observe co-teachers in their classrooms. She also
debriefed with administration. We are currently awaiting her report.
8. After working for two years with the Western Mass Writing Project,
teachers are being trained in CLOSE Reading.
9. In order to be prepared for increasing EL numbers, our remaining 16
teachers in need of obtaining SE1 Certification are registered to take
the course in the Spring leading to their certification.
10. 6th grade teachers are currently using our new science program, Lab
Aids, in the delivery of the new science standards approved by the
state. They meet regularly to collaborate and coordinate the
instruction. Fifth grade teachers are also working with the new
standards and are using the newly purchased program Stemscopes
All science teachers meet regularly to collaborate and coordinate their
instruction.
11. 5th grade math teachers are in their 2nd year of using the rigorous
Envisions 2.4 math program. Also, we have purchased the
Renaissance Star Math program which will "guide all students on a
state specific path to math proficiency and mastery as well as monitor
their progress." Teachers are currently preparing for training.
Additionally, many teachers have received training in use of AVMR
(Add-Vantage Math Recovery) which has a focus on the basic math
skills Number Sense and Computation.
12. The Data Success Team (DST) meets regularly and uses data
provided by Test Wiz, Rediker, and the Data Warehouse to assist the
staff in making student and curriculum decisions.
13. Under the direction of Library/Media Specialist, Sally Wylde, the
Doering School continues to access the Reading Recognition Program,
an online Accelerated Reader Program that allows students' unlimited
access to accelerated reader books and tests.
14. There are, remarkably, 130 (22%) students participating in chorus.
This year we had 5 studenns selected for the Allstate Treble Chorus and
8 students selected to Jr. Western District choruses. Students will
participate in concerts in March in Amherst and Boston.
15. There are approximately 175 (23%) Doering School students
participating in the fifth and sixth grade band programs. We have a
a 5th grade and 6th grade band. and a jazz band that 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 during
the day.
16. Plus Portal training for our new real time, online grading system has
been provided to all Doering School teachers. The Doering School is the
first school parents encounter in the district who use Plus Portal to
communicate the academic progress of students.
17. The Positive Behavior Intervention Support (P.B.I.S.) is being
implemented with great success. The students and staff continue to buy
into the program.
18. James Angelos, of 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.
19. Additional after school programs have been offered by teachers and
volunteers who volunteer their time to run clubs such as our popular
Chess Club with roughly 30 students. There is also a Yearbook Club
where students help lay out pictures they have taken for the yearbook.
20. Twenty new radios will be purchased for administration and the two
crisis teams. Twenty eight security cameras have been
installed due to receipt of a grant. We are still waiting for our 3
additional cameras for the front parking lot, teachers' lounge and
library,
21. Members of administration and crisis team members all received
training for the use of the new radios.
22. Members of administration and staff all received training in ALICE.
Plans are underway to train students.
23. With the collaboration of central office, the safety officer, town
engineers and transportation, Doering School initiated a new drop off
and pick up procedure which has proven to be successful in creating a
more safe environment during these times.
ROBERTA G. DOERING SCHOOL
i 2018 - 2019
The Doering School is located at 68 Main Street and houses grades S 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
Covers copier lease, 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 Iicensure 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 Iimited 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
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Cade Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
DOERING
SALARIES
DOERING PRINCIPALS 90028 51206 $203,027 $207,049 2.00 2.00
DOERING PRINC SECRETARIES 90028 51220 $67,362 $69,747 1.80 1.80
DOERING TEACHERS 90083 51300 $1,759,154 $1,944,861 26.00 27.50
DOERING INT.RDGIMATH TCHRS 90084 51300 $198,418 $211,460 3.00 3.00
DOERING VPA-ART TEACHER 90085 51300 $77,630 $79,183 1.00 1.00
DOERING VPA-MUSIC TEACHERS 90087 51300 $132,907 $137,665 2.00 2.00
DOERING PHYS ED TEACHERS 90088 51300 $120,085 $124,470 2,00 2.00
DOERING INSTRUCT TECH TCHR 90090 51300 $140,758 $145,794 2,00 2.00
DOERING MCAS TEACHER 90092 51304 $54,576 $57,290 2.00 2.00
DOERING LIBRARIAN 90222 51300 $65,071 $73,102 1.00 1.00
DOERING COUNSELING SEC 90251 51220 $33,533 $34,686 1.00 1.00
DOERING COUNSELORS 90251 51300 $143,989 $149,212 2.00 2.00
DOERING YRBKIBANDICHORUS 90272 51300 $2,798 $2,854 0.00 0.00
Total Salaries $2,999,308 $3,237,373 45.80 47.30
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code AdJ Proposed FTE's FTE's
PURCHASED SERVICES &SUPPLIES
DOERING OFFICE SUPPLIES 90029 52230 $9,970 $5,000
DOERING CONTRACT SERVICES 90029 52360 $28,800 $26,959
DOERING CLASSRM SUBSCRIPTIONS 90094 52175 $900 $1,000
DOERING INSTRUC SUPPLIESIMATLR 90094 52215 $14,600 $14,861
DOERING INSTRUC EQUIPMENT 90094 52236 $2,000 $1,500
DOERING TEST AND ASSESSMENT M/ 90029 52239 $1,300 S1,500
DOERING COMP SUPPLIES 90094 52244 $4,000 $500
DOERING GENERAL SUPPLIES 90094 52245 $19,000 $35,000
DOERING ART SUPPLIES 90095 52245 $3,200 $3,600
DOERING SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90029 52241 $3,750 $3,500
DOERING MUSIC SUPPLIES 90098 52245 $4,900 $2.400
DOERING PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90099 52245 $1,350 $1,300
DOERING TEXTBOOK 90184 52275 $250 $150
DOERING LIB SUBSCRIPTIONS 90223 52170 $825 $875
DOERING LIB BOOKS 90223 52270 $9,000 $6,100
DOERING LIB TECH 90094 52248 $5,500 $5,600
DOERING AVILIB SUPPLIES 90234 52246 $700 $600
DOERING COUNSELING SUPP 90252 52230 $600 $600
DOERING SAFETY & SECURITY 90029 52369 $2,000 $1,800
DOERING EQUIPMENT REPAIR 90296 52030 $400 $200
Total Purchased Services & Supplies $113,045 $113,045
DOERING SCHOOL -TOTALS: $3,112,353 $3,350,418
AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2018-2019
The Agawam Junior High School is located at 1305 Springfield ,Street, Feeding Hills,
Massachusetts. The building presently houses 270 students in Grade 8 and 310 students
in Grade 7 for a total enrollment of 580 students. The projected enrollment for the
incoming 7'' grade in 2018-2019 is 310 (Total of 320 for 2018-2019). 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 tears. 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 (Grade8).
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, ASPIRE 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. Team size average about 100 students per team and students are randomly and
heterogeneously placed on teams so that each student population is balanced
academically, socially and by gender. Average CORE academic class sizes are about 20
students per class. 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.
Miadpnn
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 six additional Chromebook carts(Total of 12
in the building) and Brightlink and J Touch interactive systems for all 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 $, Our PSIS data team has also developed Tier 2 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. During the 2017-201 S SY, APS has updated
it's student information system to provide families real-time data and access to grades,
HW assignments and upcoming events. Students, staff and families have been trained in
access the online components. Many subject areas (ELA, Math, Science) have online
textbooks that are accessed via the plus portal feature of the student information system.
Parents are kept aware of important information via the Admin Notify feature which
allows communication through voice, text and email,
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.
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. For the
2018-2019 SY, it is a goal to add more cameras and FOB entry points throughout the
building to further increase safety and security measures.
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 $130,000 in the past 13 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
community give-back days 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. Student government, led by Mrs. Airy DiStefano, brings forward student
concerns, initiative and community service projects to help unify the building and the
community.
In addition, AJHS also participated in its seventh Washington D.C. trip traveling with 20
students and 4 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 2017-2018 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 new teacher evaluation tool. MCAS 2.0 results,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. AJHS has done significant
work implementing inclusive practices in the building. These are best practices for all
learners and the strategies presented by Dr.Lisa Dicker,have been widely accepted and
adopted into teaching and learning practices. DESE representatives and Westfield Public
Schools have visited our inclusive classrooms to view best practices in action and help
AJHS continue on that path of excellence. We are currently researching programs that
can universally test all students and provide RTI interventions and enrichment based on
the results of these assessments_ We were able to implement and universally test all
students using the Renaissance Star 360. Data from these assessments will be used by
staff to develop RTI blicks in ASE classes and monitor student progress and growth
during 5-9 week intervals..
Our STEM program has also evolved and expanded to a semester long Unified Arts
course in 8'focusing on 218'Century technical skills and their real world applications.
Some of the activities that the STEM program has incorporated are aqua and hydronics,
greenhouse design,weather balloons and drones. It also aligns to the STEM WAS 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 fieldtrip to various local
points of interest. In prior years,some of these included the Basketball Hall of Fame,
The Big E, Patriots Place, career day fieldtrips 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, our student body elected student council
representatives to help provide students a forum to share ideas and events. 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.
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AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2018-2019
PROGRAM
The Junior High School is located at 1305 Springfield Street and houses 307 students in
Grade 7 and 267 students in Grade S. Students are grouped into six teams that comprise
approximately 100 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 NUMBER 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
Cover copier lease, 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 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 SUPPLIESISOFTWARE
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 SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
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.
90121 52244 SCIENCE COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Computer applications to support Brightlinks/Smartboards,
document cameras, and IPADs/Chromebooks.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE THREE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90121 52245 SCIENCE SUPPLIES
Supplies, materials and consurnables to support "hands-on"
activities and the teaching of the Technology and Engineering
science curricular strand of the MA Curriculum Frameworks. New
science frameworks and curricula is being implemented 5-8 for
2017-2018 SY and will be phased in over the next three years as
the frameworks and textbook companies fully align and edit their
curricula.
90122 52244 SOCIAL STUDIES COMPUTER SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE
Computer applications to support Brightiinks 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.
90124 52245 READING SUPPLIES
Composition books, supplies to support Critical Literacy course.
90125 52244 HEALTH ED COMPUTER SUPPLIESISOFTWARE
Brightlink Supplies; Online videos and related subscriptions.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL -PAGE FOUR
A►CCT NUMBER DIESCRIPTION
90125 52245 HEALTH ED SUPPLIES
Magazines and printed materials, bookcase, whiteboard, resource
materials for health, miscellaneous supplies for hands on activities
in Gracie 7 and FCS Grade 8.
90126 52244 TECH ED 8/STEM 7 & S COMPUTER SUPPLIES/
SOFTWARE
Toner, ink, disks, cables, mice, keyboards, design software, 3 D
Printers, 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, 3-D printing supplies 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. The Chorus Department is also in
need of a new keyboard for rehearsals and performances.
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.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL -PAGE FIVE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRI] TION
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 LIBRARYlAV SUPPLIES
All supplies and materials to support the operation of the library;
including, but not limited to barcodes, spine labels, book jacket
covers, and hook repair materials, laminating materials, library
printer supplies,batteries, and digital cameras for the library
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.
90127 52236 MUSIC INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Purchase new and replacement of old instruments.purchase.
90297 52030 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
All costs to maintain and repair all instructional and technology
equipment; including Bright links, laminators, VCR, DVD and
projectors
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AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH
SALARIES
J HIGH PRINCIPALS 90030 51206 $211,231 $215,399 2.0 2.0
J HIGH PRINC SECRETARIES 90030 51220 $81,077 $83,693 2.0 2.0
J HIGH READING TEACHERS 90103 51300 S299,521 $307,824 4.0 4.0
J HIGH V.P.A.-ART TEACHERS 90104 51300 $124,718 $133,801 2.0 2.0
J HIGH MATH TEACHERS 90105 51300 $691,628 S725,192 10.0 10.0
J HIGH ENGLISH TEACHERS 90106 51300 $416,586 S428,003 6.0 6.0
J HIGH WORLD LANG TCHRS 90107 51300 $385,297 $392,910 5.0 5.0
J HIGH SCIENCE TEACHERS 90108 51300 $417,668 $427,985 6.0 6.0
J HIGH SOC STUDIES TCHRS 90109 51300 $381,819 $398,465 6.0 6.0
J HIGH BUSINESS TCHRS 90110 51300 $77,630 $79,183 1.0 1.0
J HIGH HEALTH ED TEACHERS 90111 51300 $202,984 $207.004 3.0 3.0
J HIGH TECH ED TEACHERS 90112 51300 $145,663 $148,577 2.0 2.0
J HIGH STEM TEACHER 90112 51327 $107,961 $113:332 2.0 2.0
J HIGH V.P.A.-MUSIC TCHRS 90113 51300 $206,978 $217,593 3.0 3.0
J HIGH PHYS ED TEACHERS 90114 51300 $195,371 $201,281 3.0 3.0
J HIGH ELL TEACHER 90116 51300 50 $38,627 0.0 0.5
J HIGH LIBRARIAN 90224 51300 $78,613 $80,166 1.0 1.0
J HIGH AV DIFFERENTIAL 90248 51300 $1,675 $1,709 0.0 0.0
J HIGH COUNSELING SEC 90253 51220 $36,951 $38.104 1.0 1.0
J HIGH COUNSELORS 90253 51300 $152,887 $155,945 2.0 2,0
J HIGH O.S.A. DIFFERENTIALS 90274 51300 $7,212 $7,356 0.0 0.0
J HIGH YRBKINEWSPAPER 90274 51302 $1,769 $1,804 0.0 0.0
J HIGH BAND/CHORUS 90280 51300 $3,553 $3,624 0.0 0.0
Total Salaries $4,228,792 $4,407,577 61.0 61.5
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FYI
AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH Cod ode Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
J HIGH OFFICE SUPPLIES 90031 52230 $32,641 $33,000
J HIGH CONTRACT SERVICES 90031 52360 $29,000 $33,741
J HIGH CLASSRM SUBSCR 90117 52175 $800 $1,300
J HIGH COMPUTER SUPPLIES 90117 52244 $500 $1,000
J HIGH GENERAL SUPPLIES 90117 52245 $7,000 S8,000
J HIGH MATH SUPPLIES 90118 52245 $800 $800
J HIGH ENGLISH SUPPLIES 90119 52245 $750 $1,000
J HIGH ENGLISH AV SUPPLIES 90119 52246 $500 $150
J HIGH WORLD LANG SUPPLIES 90120 52245 $800 $1,200
J HIGH SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90121 52245 $2,050 $2,350
J HIGH S.STUD COMP SUPP/SW 90122 52244 $250 $200
J HIGH SOC STUDIES SUPPLIES 90122 52245 $1,100 $1,200
J HIGH BUSINESS COMP/SW 90123 52244 $150 $500
J HIGH BUSINESS SUPPLIES 90123 52245 $1,000 $500
J HIGH READING COMP SUPPISW 90124 52244 $1,200 $500
J HIGH READING SUPPLIES 90124 52245 $800 $1,350
J HIGH HEALTH ED SUPPLIES 90125 52245 $1,200 S900
J HIGH TECH ED COMP SUPPISW 90126 52244 $500 $400
J HIGH TECH ED SUPPLIES 90126 52245 $5,000 $6,500
J HIGH MUSIC SUPPLIES 90127 52245 $1,500 $1,500
J HIGH PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90128 52245 $1,200 $1,200
J HIGH ART SUPPLIES 90129 52245 $2,500 $2,500
J HIGH TEXTBOOK REPAIR 90217 52276 $200 $100
J HIGH LIB TECHNICAL. SUPPORT 90225 52248 $500 $250
J HIGH LIB BOOKS 90225 52270 $6,000 $6,000
J HIGH AV/LIBRARY SUPPLIES 90235 52246 $4,000 $3,500
J HIGH COUNSELING SUPPLIES 90254 52230 $500 S400
J HIGH O.S.A. SUPPLIES 90275 52245 $750 $750
J HIGH BAND SUPPLIES 90281 52245 $1,100 $500
J HIGH MUSIC INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIP 90127 52236 S10,000 S3,000
Purchased Services/Supplies $114,291 $114,291
JUNIOR HIGH TOTAL $4,343,083 $4,521,868
Agawam High School
2019 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 2017-2018 school year is 1,212. At
Agawam High School, we are dedicated to preparing our students for the 21s'
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 350
Chromebooks/Cloudbooks and 7 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, Wads, etc. a more pervasive wireless network was
implemented with over 75 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 Bright Links presentation units were
purchased for several Special Education classrooms, and a new mobile BrightLinks cart was
purchased for the library. InFocus 7Touch touchscreen monitors were added to over 30
classrooms and the Iibrary to add more interactive functionality to the curriculum.
Additionally, the high school conference room was updated with new technology(InFocus
BigTouch, video camera, etc.)to allow 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 and project based learning is the General Creighton Abrams Library
Media Technology Center and Learning Commons. The library is open 7:05-2:30 Monday
through Thursday,and 7:05-2:00 Friday providing access to quality learning tools, technologies
and resources. The center has five large group learning areas: four in the main facility and one
adjacent double-sized lab. There is a double-sized classroom technology outfitted space
scheduled by the library staff. Its location is near the main library center. The Library is also
home to the school's first Makerspace. 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
htt�://www.edline.net/pages/Agav�am High_Sch12oVLibMZ/LI A�RY�MEDIA. All areas of
the main and adjacent rooms have InFocus devices, digital projectors, smart boards or a Bright
Links board.
Resources for teachers and students include a book collection of more than thirteen thousand
volumes, access to eBooks,40 online databases, newspapers and other media provided free of
charge through the state library's information network. There is a digital streaming site providing
curriculum-based videos for teacher to use in classes. Electronic (eBooks) supplement the
library's hard copy book collection to provide current materials for research. The library's main
room and adjacent library lab have a combination of PCs and Chromebooks. Staff have a small
Mlibrary work room with four computers,tables and easy seating chairs.
In its role as a support center for teaching and learning in Agawam Pugh School,the library's
mission is rooted in the Massachusetts Common Core standards, and the AASL's 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. Mrs.
Mokrzycki supports teachers virtually and in person,
Since the summer of 2011, thirty-four 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 Fall,Agawam High School is proud to announce the completion of the new state-of-the-art
athletic complex with tennis courts,track, football,baseball and softball fields, athletic stadium
and more! The boys' and girls' locker/team rooms have been fully remodeled,too. These
pictures by students demonstrate their appreciation and delight of this project.
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Through the collaborative, school-wide efforts of the Leadership Team, Data Success Team,
Makerspace 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 following extensive
extracurricular activities that are offered and the services provided for students aim to generate
exceptional, well-rounded individuals upon graduation.
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Agawam High School Profile -- Activities Provided
• Adventure Club
• Art Club
• Art Festivals
• 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
• History Honors Society
• Key Club
• Mathematics Team
• Mirror—School Newspaper
• Model Congress
• National Art Honor Society
• National Honor 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 Advisories(semi-monthly)
• Student Government
• Student to Student Peer Tutoring
• Unigorn
• Vocal Groups—Chorus and Show Choir
• Yearbook -Sachem
Agawam High School •- Services Provided
Adult Education (Night School)
Agawam Occupational Program (AOP)
• Aspire program
Connections Program
AP Testing
Career Center and Career Day Program
• College Fair
• Counseling for academic growth, personal social/emotional concerns, and
career exploration
• College Admissions Workshop
• College Representative Visits
• Coping Skills Group
• Course Selection Planning for all grades
• Credit for Life Field Trip (11th -12th grade)
• Freshman Orientation (9th grade)
• Go Higher Workshop (filth-12th grade)
• High School 101 (9th grade)
• Individual Counseling for all grades
• MEFA Financial Aid Program
• Military visits
• Naviance program
• Post-Secondary Planning: College 101 (11th grade)
• PSAT Preparation lesson (loth -11th grade)
• PSAT Score Report Explanation Lesson (10th—11th grade)
• Post-Secondary Seminar/Senior Seminar(12th grade)
• Scholarship listings
• Social Skills group for all grades
• SOS(Signs of Suicide) in all Health Classes
• Study Skills Lesson (9th grade)
• Weekly Counseling Bulletin
Contract with Behavioral Health Network (BM) for additional Counseling
Services
Early College Program/Dual Enrollment Program
Edgenuity
Edline
English as a Second Language
Gateway to College
GradPoint on-line Credit Recovery Program
Grief group
Integrated Occupational Program (Brush Hill)
LPVEC —Career and Technical Education services provided
MCAS Preparation Classes for those that need improvement
Peer Mediation
Peer Tutoring
PSAT Testing for all Sophomores and Juniors (free)
Resource Officer
SAT Testing
SAT Test Preparation when available to AHS
SAT Practice test offered Saturdays every January by Princeton Review at AHS
when made available to AHS
SAT Prep Course (fee based) offered from Jan.- April by Princeton Review at
AHS when made available to AHS
Strive Program
Student Advisories (semi-monthly)
Summer School
Truancy Officer
Tutoring
Weekly After School Help—all disciplines
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2018-2019
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 1,210 students
that moet the needs of our ever changing world.
ACCTNUNBER DEKRIPTION
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, dispensers and
makerspace supplies.
90033 52244 SH PRINCIPAL'S COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of supplies needed to support the department and
technology updates.
90033 52360 SH PRINCIPAL'S CONTRACT SERVICES
Covers the cost of copier lease for the center office and copy center
copiers as well as clicking charges,rental and maintenance for one
RISO machine, cast 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, wristbands for student "temporary"
ID's, Inyards to hold staff ID's
90148 52245 SH GENERAL SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of, colored paper for scheduling, Academic Ns,
Pg1S rewards,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, Makerspace supplies.
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 DESMEIION
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 DESCRIPTION
90156 52245 SH BUSINESS ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of business supplies that are divided into two
categories—(1)Workbooks/Busincss 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 file servers and operating
system. Software to support the curriculum are Automated
Accounting I and Pagemaker.
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 @ $.545.
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).
90158 52244 SH HEALTH ED COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Covers the cost of updating software licenses and buying new
software.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE FOUR
ACCINUMBER 1_IESCRIMON
90160 52245 SH TECH ED SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of general shop materials/tools,makerspace
equipment, maintenance supplies, safety supplies,power tech
supplies, engineering and manufacturing construction supplies,
electronic supplies,photographic supplies, graphic art supplies,
robotics supplies, design bay and welding supplies,and supplies
for updated machinery.
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.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL—PAGE FIVE
ACCT NUMBEg DESCRIPTION
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.
90227 52270 SH LIBRARY BOOKS AND E-BOOKS
Covers fiction and factual book purchases to support all programs.
Continue updating old library books and purchase new titles to
support common core standards.
90227 52171 S HIGH LIB SUBSCRIPTIONS
News paper and magazine subscriptions
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...), 3D printers,
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 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Cost for subscriptions for Counseling Department.
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.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL--PAGE SIX
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90256 52360 SH COUNSELING CONTRACT SERVICES
Covers the cost of the annual copier lease and clicking charges for
the Guidance Department and PSAT test fees.
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.
902.83 52290 SH BAND EQUIPMENT
Purchase new and the replacement of aging instruments
90283 52245 SH BAND SUPPLIES
Covers the cost of sheet music,instrumental supplies, and
performance equipment, such as music stands and instrument parts.
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.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL--PAGE SEVEN
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90286 52990 SH GRADUATION OTHER
Covers the cost video taping Awards night,honor pins,
graduation awards, tassels, and honor cord and rental of
graduation gowns for the adinistration/school committee members.
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.
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, 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,
31)printers, laser cutter, repair parts and filters, compressor repair
and maintenance for tools and machines in the Tech Ed
Department.
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SALARIES
S HIGH PRINCIPALS 90032 51206 $417,387 $427,009 4.0 4.0
S HIGH PRINC SECRETARIES 90032 51220 $129,495 $133,574 3.0 3.0
S HIGH MATH TEACHERS 90133 51300 $976,575 $931,001 14.0 13.0
S HIGH ENGLISH TEACHERS 90134 51300 $913,882 $958,237 14.0 14,0
SH WORLD LANGUAGE TCHRS 90135 51300 $602,491 $582,994 8.0 8.0
S HIGH SCIENCE TEACHERS 90136 51300 $1,154,298 $1,162,400 17.0 17.0
S HIGH SOC STUDIES TCHRS 90137 51300 $847,341 $880,164 12,0 12.0
S HIGH BUSINESS ED TCHRS 90138 51300 $301,544 $308,624 4.0 4.0
S HIGH ART TEACHER 90140 51300 $214,132 $225,090 3.0 3.0
S HIGH HEALTH ED TEACHERS 90141 51300 $125,210 $129,555 2.0 2.0
S STEAM TEACHERS 90143 51300 $129,204 $133,801 2.0 2.D
S HIGH INSTRUCT TECH TCHRS 90143 51326 $140,403 $145,555 2.0 2.0
S HIGH MUSIC TEACHERS 90144 51300 $138,511 $143.625 2.0 2.0
S HIGH PHYS ED TEACHERS 90145 51300 $278,151 $285,669 4.0 4.0
S HIGH ELL TEACHER 90146 51300 $0 $73,627 &0 1.00
S HIGH LIBRARY SECRETARY 90226 51220 $34,705 $35,858 1.0 1.0
S HIGH LIBRARIAN 90226 51300 $82,199 $83,823 1.0 1.0
S HIGH COUNSELING SECRETARIES 90255 51220 $87,613 $90,229 2.0 2.0
S HIGH COUNSELORS 90255 51300 $399,897 $407,515 5.0 5.0
S HIGH O.S.A. DIFFERENTIALS 90277 51300 $33,550 $34,221
S HIGH BAND SALARIES 90282 51300 $5,701 $5,815
S HIGH GRADUATION STIPEND 90285 51300 $2,966 $3,025
S HIGH CHEERLEADER COACH 90287 51300 $3,910 $3,988
S HIGH MIRROR SALARY 90289 51300 $1,629 $1,662
S HIGH ENRICHMENT COACH 90226 51214 $59,154 $60,498 2.0 20
S HIGH A.V. DIFFERENTIAL 91248 51301 $2,443 $2,492
Total Salaries $7,082,391 $7,250,051 102.00 102.00
Org Object FYI FYI FY18 FY19
SENIOR HIGH Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
S HIGH OFFICE SUPPLIES 90033 52230 $5,099 $5,099
S HIGH PRIN COMPUTER SUPPLY 90033 52244 $18,010 $18,010
S HIGH CONTRACT SERVICES 90033 52360 $81,442 $67,442
S HIGH SAFETY& SECURITY 90033 52369 $1,500 $1,500
S HIGH GENERAL SUPPLIES 90148 52245 $22,325 $23.325
S HIGH COMPUTER SWILIC 90148 52247 $6,000 $6,000
S HIGH MATH SUPPLIES 90149 52245 $8,780 $8,780
S HIGH MATH COMPUTER SOFTWARE 90149 52247 S500 $500
S HIGH ENGLISH SUPPLIES 90150 52245 $8,755 $8,755
S HIGH ENGLISH COMPUTER SOFTW� 90150 52247 $400 $400
S HIGH LANGUAGE SUPPLIES 90151 52245 $3,830 $3,830
S HIGH SCIENCE SUPPLIES 90152 52245 $19,700 $20,700
S HIGH SOC STUDIES SUPPLIES 90153 52245 $4,520 $4,520
S HIGH ART SUPPLIES 90155 52245 $15,300 $16,300
S HIGH BUSINESS ED SUPPLIES 90156 52245 $12.580 $11,070
S HIGH BUSINESS ED SW LIC 90156 52248 $1,190 $2,700
S HIGH BUSINESS ED ENRICHMENT 90156 52295 $1,500 $1,500
S HIGH BUSINESS ED MILEAGE 90156 52390 $260 S260
S HIGH HEALTH ED SUPPLIES 90158 52245 $4,930 $4,930
S HIGH HEALTH ED COMPUTER SOFT' 90158 52244 $120 $120
S HIGH TECH ED SUPPLIES 90160 52245 $13,600 $14,600
S HIGH TECH ED COMP SW 90160 52247 $1,600 $10,400
S HIGH MUSIC SUPPLIES 90161 52245 $4,370 S4,370
S HIGH PHYS ED SUPPLIES 90162 52245 $3,770 $4,770
S HIGH TEXTBOOK 90191 52275 $12,710 $12,710
S HIGH TEXTBOOK REPAIR 90191 52276 $1,200 S1,200
I
5 HIGH LIB SUBSCRIPTIONS 90227 52171 $600 $600
S HIGH LIB SUPPLIES 90227 52245 $1,466 $1,466
S HIGH LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY 90227 52248 $3,000 $3,000
S HIGH LIB BOOKS 90227 52270 $8,000 $8,000
S HIGH A.V. SUPPLIES 90236 52246 $9,000 $9,000
S HIGH HEALTH ED AV SUPPLIES 90246 52246 $1,530 $1,530
S HIGH COUNSELING SUPPLIES 90256 52230 $2,060 $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 $4,030 $4,030
S HIGH O SA OTHER 90278 52990 $14,000 $14,000
S HIGH O.S.A. MUSIC FEES 90279 52290 $3,000 $3,000
S HIGH BAND EQUIPMENT 90283 52990 $13,750 $13,750
S HIGH BAND SUPPLIES 90283 52245 $7,000 $7,000
S HIGH BAND UNIFORMS 90283 52415 $2,000 $2,000
S HIGH BAND TRANSPORTATION 90284 52296 $7,000 $7,000
S HIGH GRADUATION BLDG RENTAL 90286 52070 $6,600 $6,800
S HIGH GRADUATION SUPPLIES 90286 52245 $3,000 $3,000
S 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 $720 $720
S HIGH MAINT EQUIP 90299 52030 $2,500 S2,500
Purchased Services/Supplies $368,837 $368,837
SENIOR HIGH -TOTALS $7,451,228 $7,618,888
. ATHLETICS PROGRAM
2018 - 2019
ACCO T NUMBER DE CRI TION
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
Covers copier lease, maintenance, clicks, and any other maintenance
agreements. Cover costs of student insurance, computerized
neurocognitive concussion assessment program, online athletic
registration, and facility inspection/maintenance.
. 91342-52110 ATHLETIC UTILITY
Cover the cost of athletic field lights
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.
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Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
1,4THLE77CS
SALARIES
ATHLETICIPHYS ED DIRECTOR 91341 51205 5102,656 $104,671 1 1
ATHLETICIPHYS ED SEC 91341 51220 $34,179 $35,332 1 1
ATHLETIC SH NON PRO SAL 91341 51100 $41,520 $42.350
ATHLETIC COACHES 91341 51300 $192,548 $196,399
ATHLETIC TRAINER 91341 51340 $53,914 $54,967 1 1
Total Salaries $424,817 $433,719 3 3
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
ATHLETICS HIGH SUPPLIES 91342 52240 $24,209 $18,203
ATHLETICS HIGH TRANSPORTATION 91342 52297 $55,000 $45,000
ATHLETIC S HIGH CONTRACT SERVIC 91342 52360 $17,000 $15,000
ATHLETIC UTILITY 91342 52110 $8,000 $8,000
ATHLETICS HIGH UNIFORMS 91342 52415 S13,500 513,500
ATHLETICS HIGH OTHER 91342 52990 $33,000 $33,000
Total Purchased Services & Supplies $150,709 $132,703
ATHLETICS -TOTALS: $575,526 $566,422
. SPECIAL SERVICES
2018-2019
Special education programs provide services for students within our schools, at other public
school and private school locations,and at residential placements. Students served are ages three
through age twenty-two. Each student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) identifying
what specially designed instruction and/or related services are required to address that student's
needs. Also, services such as speech and language, occupational therapy, and counseling are
provided to students on Section 504 plans, as needed.
ACCOUNT DESCRI"10N
90018 52230 SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SUPPLIES
General office supplies such as file folders,copy paper,pens,
envelopes, staples,paper clips etc.
90018 52245 SPECIAL SERVICES INDIVIDUALIZED/INSTRUCTION
SUPPLIES
Specially designed instructional materials and supportive equipment
for students with disabilities throughout the district and in out of
district placements
90018 52360 SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR CONTRACT SERVICE
Cover copier lease, click charges, and maintenance agreements.
90018 52390 TRAVEL ADMIN
Reimbursed mileage for travel to out of district meetings for special
education administrators @$.545 per mile
90171 52090 MILEAGE OTHER
Reimbursed mileage for home/hospital tutors, speech,vision, ,
educational team facilitators, adaptive physical education, and other
staff between schools/programs @S.545 per mile
SPECIAL SERVICES -PAGE TWO
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
90064 52245 PHELPS INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90070 52245 ROB PK INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90076 52245 GRANGER INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90082 52245 CLARK INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90101 52245 DOERING INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90131 52245 J HIGH INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
90157 52245 S HIGH INDIV/SPEC MATERIALS
Materials and supplies for specially designed
instruction for students with disabilities in
programs in this building
SPECIAL SERVICES—PAGE THREE
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90260 52090 PSYCH SPECIAL SERVICES MILEAGE
Reimbursed mileage between schools and for travel to out of district
team meetings for school psychologists r@$.545 per mile
90260 52245 PSYCH SUPPLIES
Test materials, supplies and forms for school psychologists
90260 52360 PSYCH CONTRACT SERVICE
Support and therapeutic counseling for students with disabilities in
classroom and home based programs
90260 53260 OT/PTIMEDICAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
RNILPN as designated on IEP
Supplemental services for students as designated in 1EP's
90260 53720 INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS
Independent evaluations completed for students
SPECIAL SERVICES—PAGE FOUR
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90349 52400 INSTATE TUITION SPECIAL SERVICES
Tuition costs for students placed in out-of-district private day
programs in the Commonwealth.
90349 52403 OUT OF STATE TUITION SPECIAL SERVICES
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 OUTSTATE 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 COLLAB.)
Tuition costs for students with special education needs placed in other
collaborative programs (not LPVEC).
90350 52402 INSTATE TUITION SPECIAL SERVICES COLLABORATIVE
Tuition costs f9r students in Lower Pioneer Valley Educational
Collaborative special education programs. Costs include related
services provided through Futures Health Core, and special education
students placed in the Transition Alternative Program(TAP).
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code Adl Proposed FTE's FTE's
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SALARIES
SPECIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR! 90015 51205 $204,308 $208,353 2.0 2.0
BCBA FACILITATOR 90015 51215 $0 $97,500 0.0 1.5
SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SECRE 90015 51220 $133,732 $138,120 3.0 3.0
SPECIAL SERVICES SUMMER PRGM P 90035 51210 S129,876 $132,474 0.0 0.0
SPECIAL SERVICES SUMMER PRGM T 90035 51300 $63,117 $64,379 0.0 0.0
ADAPTIVE PE/0 T TEACHERS 90054 51300 S254,412 $263,474 4.0 4.0
PHELPS SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90061 51210 $198.339 $208,056 10.0 10.0
PHELPS SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHES 90061 51300 $279,583 $294,118 4.0 4.0
ROES PK SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90067 51210 $345,036 $362,539 16,0 16.0
ROB PK SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHEF 90067 51300 $333,551 $343,543 5.0 5.0
GRANGER SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90073 51210 $305,676 $317,805 14,0 14.0
GRANGER SPECIAL SERVICES TEACF 90073 51300 $248,749 $264,445 4,0 4.0
CLARK SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90079 51210 $307,382 $314,038 14.0 14.0
CLARK SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER! 90079 51300 $376,274 $401,927 6,0 6,0
DOERING SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90093 51210 $425,246 $442,551 19.0 19.0
DOERING SPECIAL SERVICES TEACH[ 90093 51300 $753,979 $774,930 10.0 10.0
J HIGH SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90115 51210 $176,600 $181,312 8.0 8.0
J HIGH SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER! 90115 51300 $654.262 $676,471 9.0 9.0
S HIGH SPECIAL SERVICES PARAS 90147 51210 $418,508 $440,312 20.0 20.0
S HIGH SPECIAL SERVICES TEACHER 90147 51300 $1,161,846 $1.187,268 16.0 16.0
SPECIAL SERVICES TCHR VISUAL IMP 90168 51300 $63,622 $65,000 0.8 0.8
SPECIAL SERVICES SPEECH TEACHEI 90169 51300 $948,417 $979,742 13.5 13.5
SPECIAL SERVICES TUTORS 90170 51020 $71,050 $72,471 0.0 0.0
SPECIAL SERVICES EDUC TEAM LEAC 90257 51300 $389,249 $381,849 5.0 5.0
COUNSELOR SPECIAL SERVICES ADJ 90258 51300 $761,480 $815,708 11.6 12.0
PSYCH/BEHAVIORAL SPEC 90259 51300 $307,945 $323,701 4.0 4.0
LINDA MOODBELL 90035 51230 $2,944 S3,003
Total Salaries $9,315,183 $9,755,089 198.90 200.80
0
SPECIAL EDUCATION Org Object FYI FYI FYI FYI
PURCHASED SERV& SUPPLIES Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SUPPI 90018 52230 $5,000 $5.000
SPECIAL SERVICES INDIVIDIINSTR SU 90018 52245 $5,000 $5,000
SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR CONTI 90018 52360 $16,527 $12.227
TRAVEL-ADMIN 90018 52390 $1,000 $1,000
MILEAGE OTHER-ETF, APE, TVI, AC, A, 90171 52090 $5,500 $6,500
SPECIAL SERVICES TESTING 90172 52R90 S10,000 $9,000
PHELPS INDIVISPEC MAT 90064 52245 $500 $500
ROB PK INDIVISPEC MAT 90070 52245 $500 $500
GRANGER INDIVISPEC MAT 90076 52245 $500 $300
CLARK INDIVISPEC MAT 90082 52245 $500 $500
DOERING INDIVISPEC MAT 90101 52245 $1,000 $800
J HIGH INDIVISPEC MATERIAL 90131 52245 $1,500 S800
S HIGH INDIVISPEC MATERIAL 90157 52245 $1,000 $1,000
PSYCH SPECIAL SERVICES MILEAGE 90260 52090 $1,500 $1,500
PSYCH SUPPLIES 90260 52245 $2,000 S1,000
PSYCH CONTRACT SERVICE 90260 52360 $75,000 $100,000
OTIPTIMED THERAPEUTIC SERV 90260 53260 $300,000 $300,000
OTIPTISPEECH IINDEP EVALS 90260 53720 $5,000 $10.000
Purchased Services/Supplies $432,027 $455,627
TUITIONS - - Org Object FY78 FYI FYI FYI
SPECIAL SERVICES TUITION a Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
INSTATE TUITION SPECIAL SERVICES 90349 52400 $325,172 $883,380
INSTATL TUITION RESIDENTIAL 90349 52405 $363,930 $122,500
OUTSTATE TUITION SPECIAL SERVICE 90349 52403 $203,590 $91,250
OUTSTATE TUIT RESIDENTIAL 90349 52406 $0 $0
INSTATE TUIT SPECIAL SERVICES CO 90350 52402 $600,000 $588,030
INSTATE TUIT SPECIAL SERVICES OTI 90350 52401 $0 $97,024
SUBTOTAL $1,492,692 $1,782,184
TOTAL. EXPENSE $1,924,719 $2,237,811
SPECIAL SERVICES TOTALS: $11,239,902 $11,992,900
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Agawam Early Childhood Center
108 Perry Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
School Profile
2018-2019
The Agawam Early Childhood Center, located at 108 Perry Lane, with
satellite classrooms at Clifford Granger School, currently has 170 three
to five 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.
Philosophy of Approach
The program is designed for the widest possible range of students to
participate fully providing the appropriate accommodations and
supports to ensure maximum participation of students with and
without special education needs. No set of grade-specific standards
can fully reflect the great variety in abilities, needs, learning rates, and
achievement levels of students in any given classroom. However,
attention to matters such as approaches to learning, social, emotional,
academic, and physical development will be addressed in
developmentally appropriate manner for each learner.
Accomplishments/Endeavors
Due to enrollment and programmatic needs we continue to have to
preschool classrooms at Clifford Granger Elementary School. In our
current location at Granger School partitions in the classrooms are
being used for the implementation of the VB/ABA programming at
this site in order to have consistent programming across both sites.
ECC staff have developed and implemented the Determined
Measures as part of the teacher evaluation system. ECG
administration has worked with the IT department to develop a
system of reporting data collected as part of the DDM's. Teachers
utilize the data to monitor progress and drive instruction.
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. We have been
working with UMASS PBIS consultants to review our PBIS
programming. The consultants have also been available to advise and
consult on Tier I and Tier II behavioral interventions.
Another support for the increased needs in the area of
social/emotional and behavioral needs has been the partnership with
BHN at the preschool level. The Director of Early Childhood along
with the Director of Special Services has been working with BHN to
develop systems for early identification of students/families who may
need additional support ranging from consultation within the
program to supporting families through the BHN system to access
outside services.
The staff have been utilizing professional development opportunities
to unpack the Science and Technology standards, Social Emotional
Learning standards and Approaches to Play and Learning standards.
We are addressing how we are implementing and supporting the
standards through best practices.
This year we are piloting Direct Instruction with the Language for
Learning Curriculum. Direct Instruction is currently being used with
some students in the ABANB program. The pilot program will be
used with students in our integrated preschool classrooms with
student who need more structured, explicit learning opportunities
and some of Dual Language Learners.
ECC encourages parent involvement in their child's education by
participation in 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
skills development. We have developed guidelines for the groups and
consistent assessment strategies.
ECC administrator has been an active participant in the district's
Facilities Needs Committee and has participated in all meetings
pertaining to the Feasibility Study. The Director of Early Childhood
will continue to be involved with the School Building Committee and
has been working with the Superintendent educating the public. We
have conducted visits to various civic organizations such as the Lions
Club and the Rotary Club about ECC and our purpose and role in the
community.
Code Adj
EARLY CHILDHOOD
SALARIES
EARLY CHLDHD DIRECTOR 90175 51205 $34,564 $35,230 0,40 0.40
EARLY CHLDHD PARAS 90175 51210 $449,186 $458,165 20.55 20.55
EARLY CHLDHD TEACHERS 90175 51300 $668,433 $695,309 9.82 9.82
Total Salaries $1,152,183 $1,188,704 30.77 30.77
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
ECC TOTALS $1,152,183 $1,188,704
OUT OF DISTRICT REGULARIVOCATIONAL TUITION
(NON SPECIAL SERVICES)
2018-2019
Vocational tuition to the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative,area
Vocational Schools,Recovery HS and Springfield Technical Community College.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90347 52404 IN STATE TUITION COLLABORATIVE VOCATIONAL
Agawam's share (27.37%) of the Collaborative Vocational budget. Our
three year rolling average is 103.Brush Hill Academy Program enrollment
for FYI is 3.
90348 52401 INSTATE TUITION (NON VOC)RECOVERY HS
Recovery High School, and hospital tutoring.
90348 52402 INSTATE COLLEGE TUITION(HIGH SCHOOL)
Springfield Technical Community College and Edgenity
90349 52404 INSTATE TUITION OCCUPATIONAL
Agawam's cost for tuition at area vocational schools such as Westfield
Vocational, and Smith Vocational(4 students)
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Org Object FY18 FYI FYI FY19
- G — Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
OUT OF DISTRICT TUITION-NOT SPECIAL SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICES
INSTATE TUITION COLLAR VOC 90347 52404 $1.431,994 $1.351,302
INSTATE (NOT VOC) RECOVERY HS/ 90348 52401 $5,000 $5,000
STCC and HCC 90348 52402 $30,000 $30,000
INSTATE TUITION OCCIVOC DAY 90348 52404 $55,000 $78,178
(Westfield and Smith Voc)
$1,521,994 $1,464,480
ITIDATA PROCESSING
2015-2019
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPT12N
90047 52255 ELEMENTARY TECH HARDWARE
All hardware technology(presentation units,document cameras,
Chromebooks and carts.
90100 52255 ROBERTA G.DOERING TECH HARDWARE
All non-computer techuology(presentation units, document
cameras, Chromebooks and carts.
90130 52255 JUNIOR HIGH TECH HARDWARE
All non-computer technolagy(presentation units, document
cameras, Chromebooks and carts.
90159 52255 SENIOR HIGH TECH HARDWARE
All non-computer technology(presentation units, document
cameras, Chromebooks and carts.
IT/DATA PROCESSING
PAGE 2
90367 52090 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
MILEAGE
Mileage between buildings for Instructional TechnologylData
Processing personnel @$.545 per mile
90367 52030 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
District equipment maintenance for data systems.
90367 52041 INSTRUCTIONAL TECI NOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
CONTRACT SERVICE
Software support for MUNIS,Rediker, ESPED MP Program
Monthly payment for Internet access, all schools and Maintenance
support to Rediker. Aesop, SNAP, Schoolspring,
OASYS/MyLeamingPlan,GNC
90367 52240 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY/DATA PROCESSING
SUPPLIES
Labels,forms,report cards, 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 2010,Windows 7 and various
academic licensing.
90367 52255 DISTRICT WIDE COMPUTER HARDWARE
hardware,mobile devices, networking for non-school specific
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY(IT)&DATA PROCESSING
SALARIES
IT DIRECTOR 90142 51205 $95,476 $97,369 1 1
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 90142 51010 $57,160 $73,673 1.5 2.0
IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER 90142 51209 $61,705 $62,923 1 1
IT SPECIALIST ADMINISTRATION 90142 51207 $66,880 $68,185 1 1
IT SPECIALIST DATA MANAGEMENT 90142 51020 $72,497 $73,909 1 1
IT SPECIALIST INFORMATION ANALYS 90142 51220 $49,186 $50,132 1 1
IT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 90142 51111 $36,720 $37,454 1.0 1.0
Total Salaries $439,624 $463,645 7.5 8.0
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
ELEM COMP NETWORKING 90047 52248 $4,650 $0
ELEM COMP HARDWARE 90047 52255 $32,900 $37,550
ELEM COMP SOFTWARE 90047 52247 $0 $20,122
DOERING COMP NETWORKING 90100 52248 $5,580 $0
DOERING COMP HARDWARE 90100 52255 $24,900 $30,480
J HIGH COMP NETWORKING 90130 52248 $4,650 $0
J HIGH COMP HARDWARE 90130 52255 $48,900 $53,550
S HIGH COMP NETWORKING 90159 52248 $18.600 $0
S HIGH COMP HARDWARE 90159 52255 $58,900 $77,500
IT/DP MILEAGE $.545 90367 52090 $2,325 $2,325
IT/DP EQUIP MAINTENANCE 90367 52030 $14,870 $14,870
IT/DP CONTRACT SERVICES 90367 52041 $260,000 $260,000
DATA PROCESSING SUPPLIES 90367 52240 $9,900 $0
IT SUPPLIES 90367 52245 $1,396 $11,295
IT/DP SOFTWARE 90367 52247 $9,300 $9,300
IT/DP LICENSES 90367 52248 $62,200 $42,078
DW COMP HARDWARE 90367 52255 $119,771 $119,771
Total Purchased Services &Supplies $678,841 $678,841
IT& DATA PROCESSING TOTALS: $i 118,465 $1,142 486
DISTRICT-WIDE EXPENDITURES
2018-2019
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
SEE PERSONNEL SHEET FOR ALL SALARY ITEMS
90164-52360 CONTRACT SERVICES
Provide funding for the districts physicians, ELL translation
services and in-service speakers.
90164 52000 PUBLIC LAW 504 EXPENSE
Provides funding for testing, tutoring, interpreters,evaluations and
specialized materials/equipment for students with a 504 plan.
90164 52090 MILEAGE FOR REGULAR ED/ESL TUTORS
Reimbursed mileage @$.545 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 re-certification and licensure. 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 language is other than English.
90164 52260 DISTRICT WIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES
EPI Pens,Narcan, 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. PAETCE, Metropolitan,
Phybridge,MiContact, SW Assurance and Verizon.
90164 52369 SAFETY AND SECURITY
Purchase supplies and materials for Attendance/Safety officer and
materials related to district Emergency Preparedness Procedures.
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
DISTRICT WIDE
SALARIES
DW STIPENDS 91350 51313 $175.000 $185,000
SALARY RESERVE 90173 51307 $370,642 $127,879
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TCHRS 90048 51300 $150,705 $0 2 0
ELEMENTARY PHYS ED TCHRS 90050 51300 $210,407 $0 3,8 0.0
ELEMENTARY ART TCHRS 90058 51300 $95,501 $0 2 0
SUBSTITUTE OTHER 90034 51220 $150,000 $150,000
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SALARIES 90173 51010 $500,000 $500,000
REG EDIESL TUTORS SALARY 90173 51020 $40,000 $40,000
SUMMER SALARIES 90173 51300 $9,249 $12,000
DW TRUANCY OFFICER 90173 51205 $30,599 $31,211 1 1
DW 504 ETF 91264 51300 $32,536 $36,551 0.5 0.5
DW ACADEMIC COACH 90007 51300 $187,636 $192,541 2.5 2.5
ELL TCHRS 91092 51300 $418,539 $0 6 0
DW SUPERVISOR 90007 51205 $89,234 $120,718 1 1.5
ELL TA 91092 51210 $72,861 $73,298 4.0 4.0
CROSSING GUARDS 91263 51100 S65,000 $66,300 7 7
Total Salaries 52,597,909 $1,535,498 29.80 16.50
PURCHASED SERV& SUPPLIES
CONTRACT SERVICES 90164 52360 $3,500 $7,500
P.L. 504 EXPENSES 90164 52000 $40,882 $30,000
REG ED TUTORS/ESL MILEAGE S.545 90164 52090 $5,000 $3,000
PROF DEVELOPMENT GENERAL 90164 52092 $140,000 $90,000
ELL (English Lang Learner) SUPP 90164 52240 $2,000 $2,000
DW MEDICAL SUPPLIES 90164 52260 $5,000 $5,000
CURRICULUM TEXTBOOKS 90164 52245 $150,000 $150,000
UTILITIES TELEPHONE 90291 52150 $81,618 $74,563
SAFETY AND SECURITY 90164 52369 $5,000 $5,000
Purchased Services/Supplies $433,000 $367,063
DISTRICT WIDE -TOTALS $3,030,909 $1,902,561
TRANSPORTATION
2018-2019
There are 16.5 regular education and 12.59 SPECIAL SERVICES school buses that
transport students to and from school daily. Included is transporting students to
vocational schools, out of district SPECIAL SERVICES sites, transporting homeless
students as well as Versa Tran route management software.
ACCT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
90266 53010 TRANSPORTATION REGULAR DAY
Eighteen(16.5) 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 OCCUPATIONALNOCATIONAL ED
Cost of transportation to LPVEC, Vac-Tech Programs, and Brush
Hill.
90269 53014 TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL SERVICES—SUMMER
SPECIAL SERVICES students attending summer classes that have
transportation written into their IEP's.
90269 53015 TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL SERVICES
Transportation for students attending SPECIAL SERVICES
pr9grams in and out of the district.
90269 53016 TRANSPORTATION OF SPECIAL SERVICES STUDENTS
OTHER TRIPS
Transportation for SPECIAL SERVICES 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 SPECIAL SERVICES LPVEC
MONITORS
Monitors (including their fringe benefits) on Special Ed busses as
required by a student's' IEP.
Org Object FYI FYI FY18 FY19
Code Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
PURCHASED SERVICES & SUPPLIES
TRANS REGULAR DAY 90266 53010 $1,042,486 $942,395
TRANS LATE RUNS 90266 53011 $51.458 $58.850
TRANS HOMELESS 90266 53012 $10,000 $10,000
TRANS OCCNOC ED 90267 53025 $0 $85,672
TRANS SPECIAL ED SUMMER 90269 53014 $56,503 $65,000
TRANS SPECIAL ED 90269 53015 $745.050 $862,160
TRANS SPEC ED OTHER TRIPS 90269 53016 $52,399 $45,795
TRANS SPECIAL SERVICES LPVEC MC 90269 53017 $205.260 $206,829
Total Purchased Services & Supplies $2,163,156 $2,276,701
TRANSPORTATION -TOTALS: $2 163 156 $2,276,701
ADULT EDUCATION (fund: 251)
Fund Balance Cary forward 711/2017 $21,762.16
Revenues $8,540.00
Expenses $10,859.80
Encumbered $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $19,442.36
ATHLETICS (fund: 257)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $78,227.84
Revenues $66,376.13
Expenses $65,903.19
Encumbered $15,285.33
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $63,415.45
JHSIDOERING STUDENT ACTIVITIES (fund: 255)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $37,590.27
Revenues $6,223.11
Expenses $1,407.58
Encumbered $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $42,405.80
SUMMER SCHOOL (fund: 250)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $34,096.40
Revenues $24,025.00
Expenses $34,299.23
Encumbered $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $23,822.17
EARLY CHILDHOOD (fund.253)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $114,634.93
Revenues $88,041.64
Expenses $100,788.06
Encumbered $2,440.71
Outstanding tunic $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $99,447.80
AGAWAM SCHOOL-AGED CHILDCARE PROGRAM (Fund: 287)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $473,512.01
Revenues $410,755.13
Expenses $268,810.42
Encumbered $77,373.83
Outstanding tuitic $705.08
Projects $126,138.70
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $411,239.11
SCHOOL LUNCH (fund: 259)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7i112017 $135,030.24
Revenues $778,094.11
Expenses $829,315.35
Estimated Encumbered $97,540.59
Outstanding reim $60,456.25
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 Outstanding char $12,238.51 $46,724.66
SCHOOL CHOICE (fund: 298)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/112017 $1,058,975.54
Revenues $286,366.00
Expenses $480,232.47
Encumbered $255,473.41
Current Buyback $89,000.00
Projects- $137,421.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $383,214.66
CIRCUIT BREAKER (fund: 285)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $1,072,003.00
Revenues $466,958.00
Expenses $1,024,317.86
Encumbered $435,693.06
Fund Balance as of 3/3 1 12 0 1 8 $78,950.08
NON RESIDENT TUITION (fund 296)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $269,239.03
Revenues $15,487.50
Expenses $121,119.08
Encumbered $41,879.30
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $121,728.15
DW GIFT (fund 258)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/1/2017 $1,750.00
Revenues $538.84
Expenses $2,091.97
Encumbered $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 $196.87
SEI (fund 299)
Fund Balance Carry forward 7/112017 $0.00
Revenues $15,275.00
Expenses $5,875.00
Encumbered $0.00
Fund Balance as of 3/31/2018 F $9A40.00
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2017-2018
FUND 254 - HS STUDENT TRANSFER
ACTIVITIES BEG BALANCE REVENUES S ENC EXPENDED BALANCE
Account Name 7/112017 313112018
ART HONORS 5,168.79 526.00 105.99 5,588.80
SHSA AP 1,793.36 15,000.00 14,131.68 2,661.68
HS Activity INTEREST 6,396.92 702.63 7,099.55
Class of 2015 0.00 0.00
Field Trips High School 321.63 6,054.31 264.00 5,269.97 841.97
Drama 4.623.11 1,360.00 5,983.11
AED GIFT 2,103.45 2,103.45
Renaissance 154.55 154.55
Sachem 6,290.33 10,110.00 10,130.20 6,270.13
Future Medical Career 98.19 273.13 371.32
Peer Leadership 1,228.67 957.31 80.00 2,105.98
Model congress 19,93 19.93
Math Club 3,014.26 3.000.00 6,014.26
HS Band 3,484.82 909.75 4,394.57
Library 38.50 38.50
Best Buddies 2,497.49 754.00 502.66 2,748.83
S.A.P 2.64 2.64
AP Exams 14,523.36 35,506.00 300.00 1,433.88 48,295.48
EPICS 423.13 423.13
Ski Club 1,544.85 6,962.00 6,339.20 2,167.65
Class of 2018 12,751.09 10,013.00 1,880.90 20,883.19
Key Club 1,731.24 1,731.24
Parking Stickers 1,650.01 7,938.00 259.31 9,328.70
Exchange 370.32 370.32
Future teachers 1,617.44 150.65 1,768.09
World Bank Language 779.13 5.541.00 628.72 410.81 5,280.60
Prom 4,417.47 24,050.00 3,562.00 1,428.00 23,477.47
Pagel
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2017-2018
MMSI 19,771.73 236.00 (15,000.00) 2,184,00 2,823.73
ID, Lanyards, Agendas 6,117.82 6,117.82
Class of 2020 3,822.84 1,826.00 5,648.84
Class of 2019 2,557.00 9,174.00 11,741.00
Uniqorn 480.84 480.84
Student Store 13.50 13.50
Ink Cartridges 542.33 542.33
Class of 2014 0.00 0.00
National Honor Society 1,072.74 409.00 439.92 1,041.82
Mirror 995.36 995.36
Locks 116.30 1,930.00 0.00 1,428.00 618.30
SAVE 293.28 293.28
Gifts 19,943,45 14,104.39 3,247.00 14,663.87 16,136.97
School Rentals 10,305.39 500.00 10,805.39
Supermarket 481.23 57.72 538.95
Class of 2013 0.00 0.00
Student Government 284.80 284.80
Rosie Robotics 779.21 779.21
Adventure Club 473.25 1,506.00 1,797.61 181.64
Class of 2016 0.00 0.00
Functional Academics 137.51 137.51
Alternative Lrng. Prgm. 173.68 173,68
Class of 2017 11.652.07 11.652.07 000
TOTALS 151,900.22 1 144,024.89 1 0.00 18,001.72 1 74,032.08 1 221,893.03
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Department&Activity School Date Prepared 3/15/2018
Contact Person Rob Clickstein Phone Number 413-821-0550
1. Project Title-High School bleachers 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 760 Cooper Street { )Delete an item in a year already part of the program
Feeding Hills Modify a project already in the adoptcd.prograrn
5. Description Replace the existing bleachers in the High School gym
6. Justification&Useful Life Bleachers has out lasted its useful life
The bleachers are deteriorating making them a saftey concern
T Cost&Recommended Sources of Financing
Budget FY19 TOTAL'S Recommended Sources of Financing
Program Year 2019 $125,000.00 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.
8. 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 3/15/2018
Subtotal ( ) Submitted By Steven Lemanski
Indirect Operating Costs Signature
fringe benefits
general admin. Costs Title Superintendent
outer 11. Reserved
Subtotal ( )
Total Operating Cost
Debt,Service(P &1)
Total Operating Cost
Org Object FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
Code Adj Proposed FTE's FTE's
rOFRICT TUITION-NOT SPECIAL SERVICES
SERVICES
INSTATE TUITION COLLAR VOC 90347 52404 $1.431,994 $1.351,302
INSTATE (NOT VOC) RECOVERY HSI 90348 52401 $5,000 $5,000
STCC and HCC 90348 52402 $30,000 $30,000
INSTATE TUITION OCC/VOC DAY 90348 52404 $55,000 $78,178
(Westfield and Smith Voc)
$1,521,994 $1,464,480