Westlake City Schools

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1 Westlake City Schools State of the Schools January 27, 2015 WE EDUCATE FOR EXCELLENCE... Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives, and to contribute to society.

2 Welcome Introductions Topics of Discussion: Academic Update Facilities & Operations Update Financial Update

3 1. Exceptional Achievement & Progress on Local, State National & International Levels Accomplishments: Performance Index (top 7% in Ohio) Value-Added Gain Index in Top 3% in Ohio Gifted Services Ranked #1 in Ohio for LBMS Received National Merit Roll Distinction--#1 in County/4 th in Ohio LBMS received Harvard Business Schools Excellence in School Management Award WHS Girls Swim/Dive Team recognized for 3 Straight Highest GPA in Ohio Softball #1 GPA Ranking in Ohio Multiple Teams at District & Regional Tournament Levels Multiple All-District & All-State Athletes WHS Senior Received High School All-American Recognition Hockey Back-to-Back SWC Champs

4 2. Internationally Competitive, Capable, Engaged & Experienced Students Accomplishments: WHS Diploma Programme approved as IB World School Elementary Buildings Have Implemented IB and had Authorization Visits 4 WHS Students have PERFECT 36 ACT scores 4 th Grade Student in top 1/10 of 1% Nationally in WordMasters Challenge Multiple elementary students have published literary articles Multiple Foreign Travel Opportunities for Students

5 3. Exceptional Learning Experiences that Complement the Traditional Classroom Service & Experiential Learning Accomplishments: Community Service Graduation Requirement for WHS Class of 2015 Numerous Student Service Projects at All Grade Levels DIS invited to participate in GE Girls Science/STEM Program Multiple elementary students have published literary articles 124 WHS member National Honor Society largest group ever String Orchestra, Concert and Symphonic Bands all earned Superior ratings in the toughest OMEA divisions Highly Successful Foreign Language Program Starting in Elementary Schools

6 4. Seamless & Sustainable Integration of Technology to Maximize Learning Accomplishments: Continued Development of Instructional Technology Opportunities DIS invited to participate in GE Girls Science/STEM Program WHS Students Dominate Student Model Home Design Contest at CVCC Take Top 5 Places Partner with Hyland Software to Start Techie Club Implementation of New SchoolMessenger Program

7 5. An All-Inclusive Climate and Culture Accomplishments: Positive Behavior Support Interventions and Supports Program Implemented Districtwide Numerous Family Involvement Programs Districtwide ESL Services Partnership with City of Westlake provides a District Prevention Coordinator Project LINK serving students K-6

8 Westlake City Schools Other Accomplishments: Changes to Communication Delivery SchoolMessenger & SmartPhone App Change to WCSD Commentary Delivery Online Q&A for Community and Staff Refinancing of bonds saved $2M in future interest costs Treasurer s Office State Auditor Award with Distinction AGAIN

9 Simply Each Student Our Best! By Targeting Growth in INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS The District WILL Reach Its Goals!

10 Westlake City Schools Each Student Our Best! Ohio: a state of change Changes in Rating/Ranking of Ohio Schools Replaced familiar Excellent, Effective, etc. with letter grades & rankings Local Report Card Changes in evaluation procedures for teachers & principals that incorporate student test scores Implementing this with both teachers and principals

11 Westlake City Schools Each Student Our Best! Local Changes: Phase I of Facilities Plan: Opened WHS & LBMS Fall of 2013 Opened DIS (Renovated LBMS) Fall of 2014 Phase II of Facilities Plan: Ongoing Dialogue on Elementary Education 20/20 Vision Committee Citizens Advisory Committee Need for Community Outreach

12 Westlake City Schools Each Student Our Best! Decision to Pursue a Permanent Improvement (PI) Levy in May 2015 What is a PI Levy? How does it differ from the Operating Levies we are used to?

13 Permanent Improvement Levy Permanent Improvement Levies are for capital expenditures of a lasting nature Safety/security, technology, hardware/software, heating, bus purchases, equipment, roof repairs, parking lot paving, door replacements usually anything with a useful life of over five (5) years. PI levies cannot be used for the day-to-day expenses of running the district, such as salaries, supplies, benefits, utilities, and fuel, to name a few.

14 Operating Levy Operating Levies are for the day-to-day expenses of running your school district. Westlake City Schools has continuing operating levies and the bond issue. WCSD has regularly utilized operating money (from the General Fund) to pay for capital expenditures

15 Westlake City Schools Each Student Our Best! Facilities & Operations Update Mr. David Kocevar, Director of Business Affairs

16 Capital Expenditures Distribute funding to maximize impact across the District Make emergency repairs when needed Set aside funds for future larger capital needs

17 Capital Expenditure Categories Building & Furnishings Fixed Equipment Examples: Roofs, Windows, Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical, Furniture, Interior Finishes, Security Cameras, Security & Access Systems, Etc. Site Development Examples: Asphalt, Concrete, Landscaping, Drainage, Field Repairs & Upkeep, Security Fencing, Lighting, Etc. Technology Improvements Examples: Computers, Wireless Access, Switches, Printers, Projectors, Servers, Etc. Mechanical Equipment Examples: HVAC Units, Boilers, Vehicles, Mowers, Fans, Emergency Generators, Kitchen Equipment, Etc.

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19 Westlake City Schools Each Student Our Best! Financial Update Mr. Mark Pepera, CFO/Treasurer

20 Fiscal Stewardship

21 Fiscal Stewardship WCSD in top 10% of all Ohio rated school districts with S&P and Moody s (AA+;AA1) WCSD recognized by State Auditor Yost for Distinguished Excellence in Financial Reporting WCSD earned 20 th consecutive award for Excellence in Financial Reporting-GFOA

22 Fiscal Stewardship Management of Debt: 2014 Refinanced Build America Bonds Saved taxpayers $2 million in foregone interest 2010 Qualified School Construction Bonds Obtained $11.2m in 0% financing 2003 Refinance P.A.C Bonds Saved taxpayers $571,000 foregone interest 2006 Refinance Library Improvement Bonds Saved taxpayers $138,000 in foregone interest

23 Fiscal Stewardship Alternative Funding Sources Federal and State Grants Cooperative agreements Third-party advertising Cell-tower revenue Student fees Short-term rental/shared use

24 Fiscal Stewardship Fiscal Facts: The district has gone 9 years since its last operating issue (last operating levy 2006) Board instituted a spending reduction plan 2014 Employees have partnered with the district to offset increases in healthcare costs The district has one of the lowest taxable rates in Cuyahoga County Management has instituted strategies to slow wage growth

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28 Fiscal Performance

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31 Fiscal Outlook

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33 Questions

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