FY 2022
Superintendent Proposed
Operating Budget
Virginia R. McGraw, Chairman Latina L. Wilson, Vice Chairman
Jennifer S. Abell Tajala D. Battle-Lockhart
Elizabeth C. Brown David W. Hancock, Jr.
Michael K. Lukas Ian Herd, Student Member
Kimberly A. Hill, Ed. D Superintendent Karen M. Acton
Assistant Superintendent of Fiscal Services
The Charles County Public Schools Operating Budget was prepared by the Office of Fiscal Services. If there are questions regarding this document, please contact Karen M. Acton, Assistant Superintendent, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646. 301-934-7350.
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REPORT - OFS
January 12, 2021
Attachments
REPORT ITEM FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBJECT:
FY 2022 Superintendent’s Proposed Operating Budget
OVERVIEW:
The Superintendent is submitting a proposed FY 2022 operating budget for consideration by the Board of Education (BOE). While the current school year has been challenging, we are committed to our focus on students and our dedication to teaching and learning. The recommended operating budget totals $414,564,118. The difference of $13.5 million represents a 3.4 percent increase over the current operating budget. At this time, state funding is presumed to decrease by $2.7million (-1.4 percent) and our county funding request is projected to increase by $16.3 million (8.3 percent). The base budget includes the use of $3.2 million fund balance.
Expenditure increases include a reserve for collective bargaining, state-mandated teachers’ pension contribution, the nurses’ contract with Charles County Health Department, mandatory school bus replacements, and MABE liability insurance and workers’ compensation premiums. Funds would also support a learning recovery program, a comprehensive 4th and 5th grade reading program, summer school opportunities with increased seating capacity, licensing software enhancements and upgrades for Synergy Learning Management System (LMS). Full time wages will be budgeted at 99 percent of actual cost as done in the prior year. This allows CCPS to fund necessary items and maintain a balanced budget. While projected healthcare costs for CCPS are increasing by $2.4 million, there are no plans to increase the budget above the prior year’s amount. CCPS believes existing funding can be reallocated to absorb this cost increase. Although enrollment projections include an increase of 809.8 FTE’s for FY22, CCPS is not requesting additional staff and believes existing funding will be adequate at the FY21 levels.
The Food and Nutrition Services program breakfast and lunch prices will comply with Maryland Cares for Kids Act (House Bill 315). There will be no meal price changes for breakfast and lunch for paid students. If a virtual learning option is made available in FY 2022, there is a risk that the Food and Nutrition Services program will run a deficit of approximately $1.6 million due to less meals served resulting in less federal and child payment revenues.
The budget request reflects the needs of the school system, as required by the Education Article § 4-205. Should additional funding become available, there are significant system-wide needs included in a supplemental budget.
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR:
This budget proposal is subject to change based on final funding from the state and county. The remaining budget development timeline is as follows:
1. BOE work-session – January 25, 2021 2. BOE final approval – February 09, 2021
3. BOE budget submission to the county – February 26, 2021
4. Maryland General Assembly legislative session ends – April 5, 2021 5. Charles County Commissioners’ public hearing – April 27, 2021 6. Board adopts final budget – June 8, 2021
Attachment: FY 2022 Budget Planning Model
DESCRIPTION COST
BASE REVENUE BUDGET $ 401,007,950
REVENUE INCREASES:
8.3% TOTAL ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDING 16,256,168
-1.4% STATE FUNDING (Unofficial Estimate) (2,700,000)
TOTAL REVENUE INCREASES: 13,556,168
TOTAL REVENUE BUDGET 414,564,118
Percent Increase 3.4%
BASE EXPENDITURE BUDGET $ 401,007,950
MANDATORY COST INCREASES:
4%Bus Contracts (19 replacement buses and additional hardware/software) 972,040 5%Teachers' Pension (SB1301) - State Retirement Agency (estimate) 490,000 10%MABE Liability Insurance and Workers' Compensation Premium Increase (estimate) 380,000
3%Nurses' Contract - (estimate) 103,700
TOTAL MANDATORY COST INCREASES: 1,945,740
TOTAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ASSUMPTIONS: 7,943,500
OTHER COST INCREASES:
Extended Learning Boost 1,500,000
4th and 5th Grade Reading Program 1,200,200
Synergy Learning Management System Enhancement 213,578
TOTAL OTHER COST INCREASES: 2,913,778
ONE-TIME OTHER COST INCREASES:
Expanded Summer School - Middle and High School 450,000
Expanded Summer School Transportation 335,720
TOTAL ONE-TIME OTHER COST INCREASES: 785,720
BUDGET REDUCTIONS:
One-time, Non-recurring Additional County Funding (32,570)
TOTAL BUDGET REDUCTIONS: (32,570)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET 414,564,118
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
Attachment: Operating Revenue
FISCAL YEARS
DESCRIPTION FINAL $ BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE $ % CHANGE GENERAL FUND 50 - STATE REVENUES 5030 - STATE-NONPUBLIC SPEC ED 1,238,733 1,194,373 1,194,373 (0) 0.0% 5031 - STATE-FOUNDATION PROGRAM 115,861,320 117,446,673 113,692,770 (3,753,903) -3.2% 5032 - STATE-SPECIAL ED FORMULA 9,189,021 8,943,095 8,943,095 (0) 0.0% 5033 - STATE-TRANSPORTATION 11,968,026 12,204,758 12,182,256 (22,502) -0.2% 5036 - STATE-COMPENSATORY AID 35,504,708 36,633,888 37,710,293 1,076,405 2.9% 5041 - STATE-OUT OF COUNTY 49,933 0 0 (0) 0.0% 5044 - STATE-MEDICAID REVENUES 1,008,000 890,000 890,000 (0) 0.0% 5045 - STATE-LIMITED ENGLISH 3,392,610 3,923,849 3,923,849 (0) 0.0% 5046 - STATE-GUARANTEED TAX BASE 2,137,264 791,257 791,257 (0) 0.0% 5048 - STATE-GCEI 3,812,445 3,897,013 3,897,013 (0) 0.0% 5050 - STATE-NET TAXABLE INCOME 6,402,288 7,154,144 7,154,144 (0) 0.0% 5060 - STATE-KIRWAN TEACHER INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY2,819,158 2,819,200 2,819,200 (0) 0.0% 5061 - STATE-KIRWAN SPECIAL EDUCATION FORMULA2,239,026 2,239,026 2,239,026 (0) 0.0% 5062 - STATE-KIRWAN PRE-KINDERGARTEN 1,162,379 1,533,338 1,533,338 (0) 0.0%
50 - STATE REVENUES Total 196,784,911 199,670,614 196,970,614 (2,700,000) -1.4%
51 - FEDERAL REVENUES
5153 - FEDERAL-IMPACT AID 389,570 476,000 476,000 (0) 0.0% 5155 - FEDERAL-R.O.T.C. 533,982 430,000 430,000 (0) 0.0% 5161 - FEDERAL-SP ED IMPACT AID 41,059 64,000 64,000 (0) 0.0%
51 - FEDERAL REVENUES Total 964,610 970,000 970,000 (0) 0.0%
52 - LOCAL REVENUES
5204 - PRIOR YEAR FUND BALANCE TRANSFER 0 3,201,086 3,201,086 (0) 0.0% 5206 - TUITION-SUMMER YOUTH CAMP 23,930 25,000 25,000 (0) 0.0% 5207 - TUITION-SUMMER SCHOOL 123,700 92,296 92,296 (0) 0.0% 5208 - TUITION-OUT OF STATE 234,982 185,400 185,400 (0) 0.0% 5209 - TUITION-PARENT PAYMENTS 41,899 89,100 89,100 (0) 0.0% 5210 - INTEREST INCOME 555,316 436,680 436,680 (0) 0.0% 5211 - RENT-SCHOOL FACILITIES 175,547 191,200 191,200 (0) 0.0% 5212 - PAYROLL TRANSFERS 14,099 73,000 73,000 (0) 0.0% 5215 - SALE OF PROPERTY 2,482 6,000 6,000 (0) 0.0% 5216 - TUITION-OTHER MD COUNTIES 233,869 128,504 128,504 (0) 0.0% 5221 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 143,749 12,200 12,200 (0) 0.0% 5222 - RESTITUTION 24,805 10,000 10,000 (0) 0.0%
5224 - OTHER FOOD SERVICES 11,839 0 0 (0) 0.0%
5225 - REBATES 61,454 54,431 54,431 (0) 0.0%
5226 - VENDING COMMISSIONS 100,000 100,000 100,000 (0) 0.0% 5227 - TUITION-NOVEL 4,458 15,269 15,269 (0) 0.0% 5262 - NET INSURANCE RECOVERY 12,575 0 0 (0) 0.0%
52 - LOCAL REVENUES Total 1,764,703 4,620,166 4,620,166 (0) 0.0%
53 - LOCAL COUNTY APPROPRIATIONS
5300 - COUNTY-SUPPLEMENT 0 32,570 0 (32,570) -100.0% 5301 - COUNTY-APPROPRIATIONS 192,074,000 195,714,600 212,003,338 16,288,738 8.3%
53 - LOCAL COUNTY APPROPRIATIONS Total 192,074,000 195,747,170 212,003,338 16,256,168 8.3%
GENERAL FUND Total 391,588,224 401,007,950 414,564,118 13,556,168 3.4% FOOD SERVICE * 12,160,686 14,985,260 13,365,260 (1,620,000) -10.8% RESTRICTED 19,894,342 15,774,431 15,451,431 (323,000) -2.0% Grand Total 423,643,252 431,767,641 443,380,809 11,613,168 2.7%
*** PROPOSED ***
FISCAL YEARS
DESCRIPTION FINAL $ BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE $ % CHANGE GENERAL FUND
01 - ADMINISTRATION 14,173,396 12,499,571 13,252,781 753,211 6.0% 02 - MID-LEVEL ADMINISTRATION 24,244,656 25,256,756 26,142,067 885,311 3.5% 03 - INSTRUCTION
71 - SALARIES & WAGES 141,683,265 146,898,903 151,319,404 4,420,501 3.0%
73 - SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 6,254,434 4,865,826 4,494,635 (371,191) -7.6%
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS 1,499,488 2,393,090 3,591,640 1,198,550 50.1%
03 - INSTRUCTION Total 149,437,188 154,157,819 159,405,678 5,247,859 3.4% 04 - SPECIAL EDUCATION 38,472,678 40,089,391 42,229,733 2,140,342 5.3% 05 - STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICE 3,849,270 3,889,458 4,374,753 485,295 12.5% 06 - STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES 3,510,069 4,088,200 4,191,900 103,700 2.5% 07 - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 30,015,631 33,549,480 34,930,245 1,380,765 4.1% 08 - OPERATION OF PLANT 32,681,274 28,505,029 29,560,062 1,055,033 3.7% 09 - MAINTENANCE OF PLANT 8,419,540 8,822,113 9,004,993 182,880 2.1% 10 - FIXED CHARGES
(Unallocated STEP/LEVEL increases) 71,093,438 87,407,269 88,648,460 1,241,191 1.4% 12 - COMMUNITY SERVICE 1,013,125 432,360 487,828 55,468 12.8% 13 - CAPITAL OUTLAY 3,753,523 2,310,504 2,335,616 25,112 1.1% GENERAL FUND Total 380,663,789 401,007,950 414,564,118 13,556,168 3.4% FOOD SERVICE* 12,728,170 14,985,260 13,365,260 (1,620,000) -10.8% RESTRICTED 19,894,342 15,774,431 15,451,431 (323,000) -2.0% Grand Total 413,286,300 431,767,641 443,380,809 11,613,168 2.7%
FISCAL YEARS
DESCRIPTION FINAL $ BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE $ % CHANGE GENERAL FUND
71 - SALARIES & WAGES 226,510,418 234,422,091 244,231,321 9,809,230 4.2%
72 - CONTRACTED SERVICES 48,393,578 51,917,473 54,794,411 2,876,938 5.5%
73 - SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 16,754,176 10,055,532 9,684,340 (371,191) -3.7%
74 - OTHER CHARGES 8,542,365 12,097,052 12,097,052 0 0.0%
75 - EQUIPMENT 5,898,682 1,547,940 1,547,940 0 0.0%
78 - FIXED CHARGES
(Unallocated STEP/LEVEL increases) 71,093,438 87,407,269 88,648,460 1,241,191 1.4%
79 - TRANSFERS 3,471,132 3,560,594 3,560,594 0 0.0%
GENERAL FUND Total 380,663,789 401,007,950 414,564,118 13,556,168 3.4% FOOD SERVICE* 12,728,170 14,985,260 13,365,260 (1,620,000) -10.8% RESTRICTED 19,894,342 15,774,431 15,451,431 (323,000) -2.0% Grand Total 413,286,300 431,767,641 443,380,809 11,613,168 2.7% *** PROPOSED *** *** PROPOSED *** 20 21 22 20 21 22
Attachment: Full-time Equivalent Staff
Note: School Nursing Services are provided by the Charles County Health Department (43 nurses, one at each school and centers, 4 floating positions, and 2 supervisors).
FISCAL YEARS
DESCRIPTION ACTUAL
BUDGET POSITIONS
BUDGET
POSITIONS FTE CHANGE GENERAL FUND
01 - ADMINISTRATION 92.0 90.0 90.0 0.0
02 - MID-LEVEL ADMINISTRATION 286.5 297.6 297.6 0.0
03 - INSTRUCTION 2,042.3 2,208.7 2,208.7 (0.0)
04 - SPECIAL EDUCATION 599.6 641.0 641.0 0.0
05 - STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICE 48.0 49.5 51.5 2.0
06 - STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
07 - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 20.0 31.0 31.0 0.0
08 - OPERATION OF PLANT 265.5 275.5 275.0 (0.5)
09 - MAINTENANCE OF PLANT 63.0 65.0 65.0 0.0
12 - COMMUNITY SERVICE 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.5
13 - CAPITAL OUTLAY 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
GENERAL FUND Total 3,422.9 3,664.4 3,666.3 2.0 FOOD SERVICE 116.7 135.3 134.3 (1.0) RESTRICTED 108.5 118.5 120.5 2.0 Grand Total 3,648.2 3,918.2 3,921.1 3.0
*** PROPOSED ***
BUDGET EXPLANATION
DESCRIPTION OF REVENUES
LOCAL (County) Funding Request
Local funding consists primarily of tax revenues. The Commissioners of Charles County
determine funding based on tax revenues, and formula based calculations for Maintenance of
Efforts (MOE) requirements. In order to fully fund the operating budget requirements, the
school system is requesting funding to avoid any negative effect on programs and personnel.
STATE Revenue
Revenue from the State of Maryland is the state’s share of the cost for K-12 education. Funding
is determined by a factor of formulas based on changes in student enrollment, county wealth, and
free-and-reduced meal enrollments.
Food Service Meal Price Increase
In accordance with House Bill 315 State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch
Programs - Funding (Maryland Cares for Kids Act) lunch prices for the 2021–2022 school year
will be reduced by 10 cents for eligible reduced-price meal students only.
Reduced-Price meals
Breakfast - Free
Lunch - $.10
This bill makes the State responsible for the student share of the costs of (1) reduced-price
breakfasts provided under the School Breakfast Program by fiscal 2022 and (2) reduced-price
lunches provided under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by fiscal 2023. The bill
phased in this responsibility with the start of fiscal 2020. During the phase in period, the state
will pay school systems the reduction amount of the price. A local board of education or
participating nonpublic school is prohibited from charging a student who is eligible for a
reduced-price breakfast beginning in fiscal 2022 or a reduced-price lunch beginning in fiscal
2023, for any portion of the cost of a meal.
FY 2022 meal prices will remain the same as last school for paying students.
Elementary
Breakfast - $1.35
Lunch - $2.80
Secondary
Breakfast - $1.50
Lunch - $3.05
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are received from state and federal agencies, as well as private grants. Grants
are used primarily to implement instructional programs or projects. All budgeted amounts are
based on original proposals. In most cases, changes between fiscal years are due to final
allocations from authorizing agencies. Final grant allocations are usually official in the month of
September. Restricted funds are anticipated to decrease by a net of $323 thousand from the
previous year for a total of $15.4 million. The decrease is due to the sunset of the Striving
Readers grant ($323 thousand) and an estimated reduction in Title I of ($100 thousand) due to a
reduction of eligible children used in the calculation. These reductions are offset by an increase
of $100 thousand in the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER)
grant.
DESCRIPTION OF EXPENDITURES
Bus Contracts
Under Maryland Annotated Code § 7-804(b)(2)(i), CCPS may not transport school children on a
school bus that is older than 15 years. The school system’s current operational bus fleet consists
of 377 total buses: 363 contractual buses and 14 buses owned by CCPS (six regular, five special
needs, two spare, and one for training). The five CCPS special needs buses transport students
daily to out-of-county placements.
The request reflects recent contract modifications based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and
will support an average retail price of $3.00 per gallon of fuel. In addition, this request will
provide funds to replace 19 buses that have reached the 15-year limitation.
Teachers' Pension (SB1301)
This budget request is required by the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2012 (Senate
Bill 1301/House Bill 1801). The teachers’ pension cost was shared between county and the
Board of Education between fiscal years 2013 through 2016. In FY 2017, the incremental
“normal cost" for teachers’ pension became the burden of the Board of Education. “Normal
cost” is a rate determined by the contributions that should have been paid for a period.
Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) Insurance Premium
Increase
Founded in 1957, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education is a private, non-profit
organization dedicated to serving and supporting boards of education in Maryland. Members
benefit in numerous ways from participating in the MABE Insurance Trusts, the Group Insurance
Pool and the Workers' Compensation Fund.
This budget request reflects a 10 percent insurance premium increase for workers’ compensation,
liability and property.
Nurses’ Contract
Funding includes estimated contract increases of 3.0 percent for wages and benefits. School
Nursing Services are provided by the Charles County Health Department. We currently have 43
nurses, one at each school and center, four floating positions, and two supervisors.
Reserve for Collective Bargaining
This request is to establish a reserve for collective bargaining with the Education Association of
Charles County (EACC) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME). The estimated reserve amount supports FY 2022 funding needs.
OTHER COST INCREASE REQUESTS
Extended Learning Boost
Funding is requested to support an extended learning program to students currently in grades
K-8. This three-year program will focus on foundational reading and math skills to ensure students
have no lingering learning deficits as a result of the COVID-19 closures last school year and the
first semester virtual learning this school year. Recovery services for special education students
will also be provided through this program.
Comprehensive Reading Program
This comprehensive literacy program addresses all components of reading, writing, listening, and
speaking. The program is fully aligned with Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
Funding will enable full implementation for 4th and 5th grade students. This is an expansion of
our current reading program in grades K-3.
Synergy Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Funding will provide for enhancements and upgrades to Edupoint’s LessonVUE. This allows
teachers to create classroom websites, organize assignments, and build content libraries. It also
allows students and parents/guardians to remain updated on students’ grades and progress on
assignments. Teachers have the ability to save and organize digital content resources, text and
discussion streams, organize into pages or libraries, and share with students and
parents/guardians for viewing directly to Synergy.
Zoom is the system’s online learning platform that is used to connect teachers and students
virtually. Teachers use Zoom to facilitate lessons for students while incorporating many of its
functions such as breakout rooms, whiteboard, and video streaming. Zoom also allows
functionality of other teaching tools in an online environment such as Nearpod, Padlet, and other
tech tools. We would like to continue Zoom’s use post-pandemic to expand PTO meetings,
home and hospital instruction, parent/teacher conferences, and other student and community
meetings.
ONE-TIME OTHER COST INCREASE REQUESTS
Summer School
Funding is requested to support offering Summer School at no cost to families. CCPS will also
expand available seats for Summer School students. Opportunities will be available for both
in-person and virtual option. Transportation will be available for students attending in-in-person.
Transportation for Summer School
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS
If additional funds are available, and depending on the amounts, selected initiatives will be
accommodated.
School Requests
School budget requests would provide funds for classroom instruction, technology enhancements
and special renovation projects.
Below is a summary of School Budget Requests
:
Office Requests
Office budget requests provide enhancements for current programs.
Below is a summary of office budgets requests (sorted in descending order by monetary
amounts):
INITIATIVE NAME INITIATIVE DESCRIPTION PRIORITY #
TOTAL COST
Stoddert Middle School Wing
Retain part of the building that is scheduled for demolition, as part of the renovation.
01 - PRIORITY
$3,900,000.00 Replacement of
computers/laptops
This initiative would replace computers and laptops that are over 5 years old. There are currently 2093 laptops that will be over 5 years old and 3121 desktops that will be over years old.
02 - PRIORITY
$3,649,800.00
Upgrade classrooms with audio and digital touchscreen displays
The project will replace projectors in classrooms with digital touchscreen displays and audio capabilities to better meet instructional needs. (5 classrooms per school per year)
05 - PRIORITY
$875,000.00
CATEGORY/DESCRIPTION Cost
FACILITY MAINTENANCE (New portable classrooms; carpet; classroom/school renovations; update air conditioning; indoor and outdoor security cameras; outdoor improvements; updated sound systems and acoustics; concession stand; press box; water
bottle filling stations) $2,020,296
TECHNOLOGY (Smartboards; laptops, carts and bags; iPads/tablets and carts; LCD projectors; graphing calculators; printers; audio visual system; digital monitors and/or
message boards; outdoor theater learning system) $2,680,370
OTHER (Classroom/office furniture; chalkboard replacement with whiteboards; classroom and library materials and equipment; poster makers and printers; choral risers; outdoor picnic area furniture; rubber mulch; instructional software/kits/books/subscriptions; professional development training; locker replacement; outdoor electronic marquee signs; staffing-additional instructional assistants)
$1,048,578
Literature & Thought licenses - Online Curriculum
Perfection Learning - Rigorous digital curriculum for English/Language Arts grades 6-12.
01 - PRIORITY
$780,000.00 ES School Network
Upgrades
This is the fourth year of a 4-year plan to upgrade the networks in all elementary schools to
accommodate current technology needs.
01 - PRIORITY
$662,319.00 Imagine Learning This will give students extra online reading
support and practice in vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension.
02 - PRIORITY
$500,000.00 EMC Spanish and
French Digital Licenses
This is a 3-year student license to use the Spanish and French online textbooks. Supports
approximately 5,350 students.
01 - PRIORITY
$380,821.00 Technology
Maintenance increase
This initiative would increase the technology maintenance budget to cover the cost of the parts and supplies needed to maintain our existing budget.
04 - PRIORITY
$350,000.00
North Point complex fiber redesign, supplies & materials
This project would run separate fiber from the Waldorf Head End to Diggs E.S. and Davis M.S. Currently they have limited fiber that runs through NPHS.
6 - PRIORITY
$309,744.00
Upgrade of core WAN infrastructure
This initiative would replace equipment that limits our internet bandwidth to the County government and Maryland network to enable us to increase our bandwidth above 10 GB.
02 - PRIORITY
$300,000.00
Discovery Education Online techbook and resources for science, social studies, and math in middle and high school. Streaming services are also included.
01 - PRIORITY
$287,000.00
DreamBox Renew the DreamBox subscription, which is an online math program that provides engaging and instructional lessons for all students. DreamBox provides adaptive lessons based on the student needs to allow for success in grade level content.
01 - PRIORITY
$160,000.00
Imagine Learning Language and Literacy
Online licenses for English Learners that will improve language acquisition rate. NOTE - this is not the same as Imagine Reading.
01 - PRIORITY
$150,000.00 Novels INTAC - Novels for a culturally responsive
curriculum. To motivate and engage all students in grades 9-12.
02 - PRIORITY
$125,000.00 Illustrative Mathematics
(Grades 1 and 2)
Core program for 1st and 2nd grade that allows consistent system that utilized the standards taught in Charles County.
01 - PRIORITY
Science Equipment (grades 3-12)
ES/MS/HS Science Equipment for inquiry-based labs and demonstrations.
01 - PRIORITY
$90,000.00 Study Island -
Edmentum (Grades 9-12)
Web based program used for reinforcing concepts taught in the high school English and science classroom.
01 - PRIORITY
$78,000.00 AP World History
Textbooks/Resources (Ways of the World)
Purchase of student and teacher textbooks and resources for all AP World History courses
01 - PRIORITY
$77,496.00 System 44 for SE Online phonics intervention 02 - PRIORITY $76,050.00
FastTest Enhancements FastTest, CCPS online testing platform, has begun a major transformation to its testing delivery. Assess.ai will offer our students 60 different item types, multiple language support, and other custom features for students that need accommodations. A custom gradebook will have to be developed that links into Synergy. This will take time to develop before we use assess.ai for SY 21-22.
05 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00
Short Reads - Fiction Additional sets of Short Reads for teachers to use in the small group setting. Focus on fiction text.
02 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00 Novels for a culturally
responsive curriculum & small groups for ENR
Developing curriculum to increase rigor in MS language arts courses; increase multi-cultural reading selections for grades 6-8.
02 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00
HRW Algebra 1 digital resources
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Algebra 1 01 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00 Apex Learning
(Grades 9-12)
Comprehensive online standards based courses for a blended learning model. Will run virtual academy, home & hospital, HS grade & credit recovery, and selected summer school courses.
01 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00 Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Create a PPE budget line item for the Office of School Safety and Security. Post COVID, the demands for PPE at school will likely continue. CCPS will need to continue to stock PPE.
01 - PRIORITY
$75,000.00
James E. Richmond Science Center
Maintaining Content of Digital Dome Theater 01 - PRIORITY
$70,750.00 Operations
Replacement Equipment
We ask to add funding to the budget to allow for the replacement of aging, school-based
equipment.
9 - PRIORITY
$70,000.00 Revision Assistant
(Grades 6-12)
This tool allows teachers and students to receive instant, formative feedback on student writing. This data enables teachers to instruct in the area of writing where needed.
01 - PRIORITY
$68,000.00
Gizmos - Explore Learning
Provides simulations in science similar to MISA for students to engage in more activities with no need for physical materials. Grades K-12 (currently using in MS, HS, and piloting 5 elementary schools)
01 - PRIORITY
Talking Points Talking Points is an online translation program that works with Synergy through Clever to automatically translate teacher and parent emails into the home language of the student.
01 - PRIORITY
$60,000.00
Nearpod License Engaging media and formative assessment to make every lesson interactive.
01 - PRIORITY
$53,000.00 Diverse Free Choice
Center Materials for Pre-K and Kindergarten Classrooms
Update the free choice center materials to represent all of the students in the classroom
02 - PRIORITY
$52,000.00
SmartMusic for Students and Teachers
ES/MS/HS SmartMusic Subscriptions for all students and teachers
01 - PRIORITY
$50,000.00 Edji Tech Tools This is a unique, collaborative, interactive, online
annotation-reading tool. Designed to make student's reading engagement visible by interacting and communicating their ideas, connections, or opinions directly through the text.
03 - PRIORITY
$50,000.00
