View the details of the Orange Board of Education’s 2012-2013 Budget as presented by Superintendent Lynn McMullin on April 25th at the Annual Budget Meeting held at High Plains. The budget is a 1.1% increase over the previous year’s budget and supports significant advancements in technology and a new math curriculum.

1. 2012 – 2013 Budget
“Upon the subject of education,
and not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it,
I can only say that I view it as the most important subject
which we as a people may be engaged in.”
Abraham Lincoln

2. Board of Education Members 3
Administrative Team 4
Superintendent‟s Letter of Transmittal 5
Our Shared Beliefs and Commitment 6-8
Success Stories: Academics 9 - 15
Success Stories: Curriculum 16
Success Stories: Programs 17
Success Stories: Technology 18 Board of Education Members 4
Success Stories: Facilities 19 - 20 Total Salaries 30
Success Stories: Financial 21 Increases over 2011-2012 Budget 31 - 32
2012-2013 Budget Goals 22 - 24 Decreases from 2011-2012 Budget 33 - 34
DRG B Per Pupil Expenditures 25 Personnel Reductions 35 - 36
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: MLT 26 Executive Budget Summary 37 - 39
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: RBS 27 Summary of Budget Request 40
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: THS 28 DRG B Requests 41
Projected Class Sizes by School and Grade: PPS 29 Contact INFORMATION 42

3. Jeanne Consiglio, Chair Susan Falvey
Keith Marquis, Vice Chair William Kraut
Jeffrey Cap Debra Marino
Amy Criscuolo Scott Massey
Jody Dietch Robert Ricciardi

4. Lynn K. McMullin, Superintendent
Robert Martino, Director of Curriculum
Kai Graves, Director of Special Services
Kevin McNabola, Business
Administrator
Michael Luzzi, Director of Facilities
Ralph Nuzzo, Principal, Mary L. Tracy
School
Al deCant, Principal, Peck Place School
Michael Gray, Principal, Race Brook
School
Colleen Murray, Turkey Hill School

5. Dear Members of the Orange Community,
The main objective of the 2012-2013 spending plan presented here is, of course, to maintain a high-quality education
for our students, one that is rich in opportunities for academic, social, and personal success and accessible through
safe and nurturing environments. While there is a glimmer of hope for economic recovery, we are still faced with
difficult financial decisions. Thus, this budget is also responsive to our current tough economy. Everyone who
participated in this budget’s development was respectful of the balance between the needs of our students and the
constraints of these difficult times.
The 2012-2013 budget moves the district forward in three key areas of growth – a technology plan which enables up-
to-date instructional strategies; a math curriculum aligned with the National Common Core Standards; and
improvements in our communications with our parents and the wider community. This budget meets all of our
contractual obligations and absorbs previously available IDEA ARRA and other grant funds that have since
disappeared. At the same time, this budget recognizes factors such as lower Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrollments;
opportunities for savings in utilities and services contracts; and decreased enrollments in Special Education. Implicit in
the reductions we have outlined is a restructuring of programs, instruction, and support services. The conversations
have been deep and meaningful, and the leadership team is confident in the course of action presented here.
Respectfully submitted,
Superintendent of Schools
“As a leader among schools in Connecticut and a source of pride in the community, the faculty and staff of the Orange Public
Schools will ensure that all children will achieve academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment in order for them to
become life-long learners.”

6.  The Orange Public Schools are committed to the
belief that a safe and supportive learning
environment recognizes and respects the uniqueness
of each individual.
 We believe that all children can and will learn the
necessary skills to be contributing members in a
global society, and that ongoing assessment of
student work drives curriculum, instruction, and
professional development.
 We believe that the education of each child is a
shared responsibility of every member of our learning
community, and that school, family, and community
partnerships are essential to student learning and
achievement.

7. We commit ourselves to using innovative and
research-based 21st century ideas to:
 Promote high student achievement
 Communicate about and engage the Orange community
in the education of its youth
 Manage the district‟s program data and resources
 Practice focused educational leadership
 Make sound financial choices

8. All children shall have the benefit of:
 High quality resources
 Exposure to varied opportunities to
inspire their academic, intellectual,
artistic, civic, and social interests
 A community that understands the value
of its supportive role in ensuring a
strong tradition of excellence for each
generation of students

9.  Improved student achievement as measured by the
Connecticut Mastery Test, as well as by in-district
assessments
 Improved ranking among DRG B schools as measured by
the Connecticut Mastery Test

10. CONTENT AREA 2002 2011
% of Grade 6 at GOAL % of Grade 6 at GOAL
MATH 79.5% 93.4%
READING 82.4% 91.2%
WRITING 88.6% 87.2%

11. MATHEMATICS READING WRITING
YEAR
DRG B Rank DRG B Rank DRG B Rank
2006 12th of 21 18th of 21 17th of 21
2011 3rd of 21 6th of 21 4th of 21

12. Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above
Grade 3
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 62.4% 70.5% 80.9% 71.7%
Writing 80.5% 72.9% 79.3% 72.5%
Math 78.8% 84.3% 86.0% 86.1%
Grade 4
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 71.4% 78.1% 78.7% 87.0%
Writing 83.3% 76.3% 80.5% 91.4%
Math 80.8% 85.8% 89.5% 90.3%

13. Longitudinal Improvements in % at Goal or above
Grade 5
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 75% 88.8% 83.1% 75.8%
Writing 82.2% 91.2% 89.1% 86.7%
Math 83.2% 91% 91.6% 92.9%
Science -- 69% 76% 81%
Grade 6
2008 2009 2010 2011
Reading 78.8% 88.8% 92.3% 91.2%
Writing 77.9% 87.7% 88.7% 87.2%
Math 81.5% 90.4% 95.9% 93.4%

14. Growth over time: Achievement at Goal or above, same cohort
Grade 5 (in 2011)
2009 2010 2011 % change
3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade
Reading -- 84.3% 89.5% 92.9% + 8.6
Writing -- 70.5% 78.7% 75.8% + 5.3
Math -- 72.5% 80.4% 86.7% +14.2
Grade 6 (in 2011)
2008 2009 2010 2011 % change
3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade
Reading 78.8% 85.5% 91.6% 93.4% +14.6
Writing 62.4% 78.1% 83.1% 91.2% +28.8
Math 80.5% 76.3% 89.1% 87.2% +6.7

15.  Scientifically Research-based Interventions which
include:
o Universal Screenings - to identify students‟ areas of need
o Multi-tiered Interventions – to differentiate students‟
instruction
o Progress Monitoring – to assess students‟ improvements
o Curriculum and Program analysis

16.  A variety of authentic, rich, and
interesting texts
 Problem solving taught through
manipulatives, mental math, and
computation
 Common Core State Standards aligned
with Connecticut‟s „Grade-Level
Expectations‟ and CMT objectives
 Implementation of Sitton Spelling
 Implementation of Social Studies
curriculum

17.  Increased participation in LEGO
League
 Increased participation in String
Orchestra
 School Band program
 Expansion of Infinite Possibilities
 Math-Science Partnership
 Innovative Grants Program
 Accelerated Reader / Operation Read

18.  SmartBoards in each classroom
 Document camera for each SmartBoard
 13 Student Responder Systems
 eBooks – Library/Media Centers
 3 iPads THS Gr. 5 through „innovative
grants'
 Tablet PC‟s for classroom walk-
throughs for Leadership Team
 Destiny software for the libraries

19.  Presented FOUR key facilities projects to the BOF in
January 2012
 Conversion to gas heat at MLT; projected savings of
$25,690
 Mechanicals to control heat in classrooms at Peck Place
o 5% = $2,828 annual savings on gas

20.  Electricity savings, due to lighting updates:
o Race Brook reduced 19.7% = $13,530 annual savings
o Turkey Hill reduced 27.6% = $18,741 annual savings
o MLT reduced 22.8% = $13,746 annual savings
o Peck Place reduced 10% = $9,017 annual savings
 Total Savings= $55,034

21.  Negotiated new contracts for:
o Konica Copiers = $39,340 annual savings
o Uniform cleaning = $2,148 annual savings
o Sprinkler system maintenance = $1,967 annual
savings
o 24-hour alarm monitoring = $1,880 annual savings
o Annual boiler cleaning = $1,950 annual savings
o Pest control = $370 cost savings
 Total Savings= $47,655

22.  Increase Commitment to
Technology
o Implement the 2012 – 2015 Technology
Plan
o Establish a full-time Technology
Department
o Increase students‟ access to computers
o Improve technology-based instructional
strategies
o Improve assistive technologies in Special
Education

23.  Implement new Math curriculum
 Improve SRBI through addition
of technology-based screening
and reporting tools for Reading
and Math
 Implement the district‟s state
mandated “Safe-Schools Plan”

24.  Improve district-wide
communication
o Dynamic vs. static webpage
o Daily web-calendar
o Provide updates on curriculum and
programs
o Improve teachers‟ webpages
o Showcase programs and student work
o Create virtual „backpacks‟ to reduce
paper and photocopying

25. Per Pupil Expenditure
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Orange [$13,849] is the mid-point between Woodbridge [$14,916] and Trumbull [$12,687].
Orange [$13,849] is $1,500 lower than the mid-point of DRG B schools [$15,275].

26. School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244
Mary L. Tracy - Kindergarten 146 (8) 18 /19
Race Brook 392
Turkey Hill 323
Peck Place 383

27. School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244
Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146
Race Brook 392
Grade 1 57 (4) 14/15
Grade 2 60 (4) 15
Grade 3 70 (4) 17/18
Grade 4 73 (4) 18/19
Grade 5 73 (4) 18/19
Grade 6 59 (3) 19/20
Turkey Hill 323
Peck Place 383

28. School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244
Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146
Race Brook 392
Turkey Hill 323
Grade 1 47 (3) 15/16
Grade 2 49 (3) 16/17
Grade 3 51 (3) 17
Grade 4 59 (3) 19/20
Grade 5 51 (3) 17
Grade 6 66 (3) 22
Peck Place 383

29. School Projected Population Projected Class Size
District Total 1244
Mary L. Tracy Kindergarten 146
Race Brook 392
Turkey Hill 323
Peck Place 383
Grade 1 49 (3)* 16/17
Grade 2 63 (4) 15/16
Grade 3 75 (4) 18/19
Grade 4 54 (3) 18
Grade 5 72 (4) 18
Grade 6 70 (4) 17/18
* Reduction of one position

30. Custodians /
Maintenance
Principals
5%
5% Administration
4%
Paraprofessionals
8%
Special Education
Teachers Regular Education
9% Teachers
70%

31.  Technology + 100%
o Reallocated funds from contracted services
and certified staff
o Collated all technology subscriptions and
audio visual into technology
o Additional equipment
o Improved email and webpage hosting

32.  Curriculum Development +18.6%
o New math curriculum, Grades K – 2
 Pupil Transportation +1.6%
o BOWA Bus Contract
o State Bid for gasoline
 Employee Benefits +1.3%
 Classroom Supplies +12.6%
o Rebuilding depleted science kits, grades 1 -
6
o Small increases in music , reading, PE, and
art
 Property/Liability Insurance +5%

33.  Administration - 12.8%
 Classroom Teachers - 1.4%
o Reduction of 1.45 positions
o Retirements
o Contractual increases of approximately 2.5%
o Increase in substitute teachers
 Professional Services - 45.5%
o Includes moving Tech Support contract to
Technology
o Renegotiated contract

34.  Non-Certified Staff - 1.4%
o Reduction of 2 positions
o Reduction of substitutes based on 2
years‟ actuals
o Includes contractual increases
 Audio Visual - 77%
o Moved to Technology
 Oil heat - 5.9%
o State bid price increase (16.2%)
o Savings on MLT gas conversion

35.  Special Education – 6.0%
o Reduction of 2 certified Special Education
teachers, based on enrollment
o Reduction of 4 non-certified
positions, based on enrollment
o Reduced tuition to outplacements
o Reduced transportation to outplacements
o Increase in „assistive technologies‟
o 1.0 Special Education teacher moved from
ARRA grant into budget
o Increase in contractual salaries

36. Reductions based on decreased enrollments over past two years
Special Education Teachers - 2 FTE
2011- 2012 = 137 students; case loads average 9/10
2012 -2013 = 121 students; case loads average 10
Special Education Paraprofessionals - 4 FTE
Ratio with reduction = 3.5 students : 1 adult
Ratio without reduction = 3 students : 1 adult

37. Peck Place Grade 1 Teacher - 1 FTE
2011-2012 = 60 students in Grade 1: class size = 15
Without reduction of one teacher:
2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size =
12/13
With reduction of one teacher:
2012–2013 = 49* students in Grade 1: class size = 16
* Includes an anticipated increase in enrollment over 2011-2012 actual enrollment

38. Instruction
1% Technology
2%
Employee Benefits
19% Regular Education
52%
Building Operations
8%
Special Education
18%

39. 2011-2012 2012-2013 Increase/
Description
Budget Proposed (Decrease)
Central Office $556,133 $484,977 (-12.8%)
All Certified Staff $6,521,329 $6,587,062 1%
Non-Certified Staff $555,539 $547,795 (-1.4%)
Special Education $3,355,107 $3,154,784 (-6.0%)
Pupil Transportation $720,593 $732,407 1.6%
Employee Benefits $3,355,628 $3,398,057 1.3%
Curriculum & Professional
$189,820 $225,139 18.6%
Development
Instructional Programs $238,706 $225,940 (-5.3%)
Building Operations $1,490,668 $1,456,787 (-2.3%)
Property/Liability Insurance $97,000 $101,850 5%
Building Principals $501,487 $501,487 0%
Technology (and Other) $0 $350,603 100%
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $17,582,010 $17,766,888 1.1%

40.  2011-2012 Approved Budget:
$17,582,010
 2012-2013 Proposed Request:
$17,766,888
 Difference 2011-2012 to 2012-2013:
$184,878
 Difference in percent:
1.1%

41. % Increase over past TWO (2) Years
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Final 2011-12 Budget Increase (%) BOE's 2012-13 Budget Increase (%)

42.  Questions may be sent to lmcmullin@orange-
ed.org
 Budget information will be posted on the
district‟s website:
www.oess.org