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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-19 School Committee Minutes or' Town of Reading =) Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Committee Date: 2015-10-19 Time: 7:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: Superintendent Conference Room Address: 82 Oakland Road Purpose: Open Session Session: General Session Attendees: Members - Present: Chuck Robinson (arrived at 8:37 p.m.), Jeanne Borawski, Gary Nihan, Linda Snow Dockser, Elaine Webb &Julie Joyce Members - Not Present: Student Representative Nazzaro Others Present: John Doherty, Superintendent, Craig Martin, Assistant Superintendent, Martha Sybert, Director of Finance, RTA President Chris Copeland, RMHS Principal Adam Bakr, RMHS Assistant Principals, Laura Olson, Mike McSweeney, Tom Zaya, RMHS Wellness teacher Paula Graham, RMHS Director of Guidance Lynna Williams, RCASA Outreach Coordinator Julianne Deangelis, Selectman John Halsey, Fincom member Barry Berman, Chief Jim Cormier, Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom, Joanne Senders, Reading Advocate, Student Representative Carl Gillies, RCASA Board member Sherry Vander Akker, Al Sylvia, Daily Chronicle Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair Topics of Discussion: I. Call to Order Vice-Chair Borawski called the School Committee to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input(I) Vice-Chair Borawski called for public input. There was none. B. New Business (out of order) YRBS Presentation—Reading Memorial High School RCASA Executive Director Erica_McNamara began the presentation providing an overview of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Massachusetts leads the nation in Page I 1 the lowest rate of teen deaths. This is attributed to access to health care, health insurance, injury prevention education and changes in alcohol licensing procedures. She quickly reviewed that in Reading; most teens made healthy decisions, accessed mental health support, avoided harm and trusted an adult in school. Adolescents are at a higher risk of harm due to pubertal changes, brain development, unsafe sexual activity and the onset of mental illness and substance misuse. Data is collected every two years as required as part of its state and federal funding to collect this data. The Reading Public Schools provide the survey, oversight and collection, RCASA is responsible for coordination, materials, development, comparison and data targets and a third party is used for data cleaning and analysis. Ms. McNamara reviewed the survey process beginning with the procurement of a new consultant. A parent binder and questionnaire was developed and parents received a survey letter. Parents had the option of reviewing the binder. The survey was conducted in the winter of 2015 and is totally voluntary. She went on to review selected findings of this year's data. 1,057 high school students participated in the 2015 YRBS survey. Data was analyzed across risk categories; on an average 13% of local high school youth reported risky behavior and the categories with the most frequency include nicotine use, underage drinking/marijuana use, depressive symptoms, fasting and seriously consider suicide. There was an increase in the response that students felt they had a trusted adult in school they could go to which is good news. Questions dealing with stress were added to this year's survey. Data showed that sources of stress included workload, studying hard things, getting up in the morning and teacher expectations. Ms. McNamara reviewed the depression data, non-suicidal self- injury and suicidality. Non-suicidal self-injury is a coping mechanism for youth and there was a slight increase in this category. When analyzing the suicide data it is important to note that youth that have made a plan to commit suicide are at extreme risk and should be offered assistance and counseling. Suicide has multiple contributing factors that range from biological, predisposed,proximal and immediate triggers. The Children's Safety Network Youth Suicide Prevention Community of Practice offers strategies for preventing youth suicides including: • Enhancing protective factors, • Reducing risk factors, • Strengthening norms that support help-seeking behaviors, • Implementing screening and prevention activities for high-risk groups, and • Primary prevention of conditions such as depression, impulsive behavior, and drug or alcohol abuse. They remind communities there are no easy answers. The mental health data revealed that more young people are accessing treatment and support. Survey results indicate that use of nicotine and marijuana is down but there is an increase in the vaping and the use of synthetic marijuana. Underage drinking showed decreases and this can be attributed to the comprehensive strategy across the community to address this issue. The Page 12 implementations of the Town Liquor Policy and the School Chemical Health & Police Zero Tolerance Policies have been major factors in this shift. The rates of bullying, both electronically and at school, have shown slight decreases. Dating violence and sexual assault are areas of concern. RMHS students will be organizing an event to address dating violence and sexual assault. Ms. McNamara asked if there were any questions. The committee felt that parental education was important as way to teach strategies for having tough conversations. Ms. McNamara invited parents to contact her if they were interested in taking an online program. There are 150 scholarships available. The online program is in response to concerns that parents don't have time to attend some events. Mrs. Joyce attended both the presentation of"If Only" and the Teen Media Panel. Both events were well attended and encouraged parents to continue to attend these events. It is an opportunity to become educated on what our kids encounter in their lives. Mrs. Borawski thanked Mrs. McNamara for sharing this important information and called a brief recess at 8:03 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:12 p.m. Revolving Account Analysis Presentation Ms. Sybert and Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom presented information as a result of their revolving fund analysis. They shared that as a result of the annual audit it was brought to their attention that several revolving funds were carrying balances that were not in line with what is allowed. Ms. Angstrom and Ms. Sybert reviewed the four largest revolving accounts. It was discovered that the full offset amount was not taken in FY13 allowing the balances in the revolving accounts to become larger than they should. In reviewing the four accounts (RISE, Full Day Kindergarten, Special Education& Extended Day) it was determined that all four are charging reasonable fees for the programs. It was thought that perhaps our fees were too high and that was a cause for the higher balances. Ms. Angstrom said that this review allowed her to become more familiar with these funds and she knows what to look for each year when closing out the fiscal year. She and Ms. Sybert will work to ensure that the offsets from these accounts are closely monitored. Ms. Sybert reviewed the RISE program revolving account. In FY15 a comparison of tuition costs for other programs was completed and determined that our tuition costs are appropriate for our programs. Dr. Doherty interjected that it is important to understand that funds for RISE have to be used for RISE and that is true of all revolving accounts. Page 13 Ms. Sybert reviewed the full day kindergarten information. Public schools are required to provide a half day of kindergarten to all students. The full day tuitions are used to cover the additional half day costs which include staff salaries, supplies, professional development, facility maintenance and substitutes. She explained that tuition payments for one year may begin in the previous fiscal year and add to that fiscal years balance. Mr. Robinson arrived at 8:37 p.m. Special Education was next. In FY15 Reading had 5 students from neighboring communities that attended two of our programs. These five students pay tuition and their sending districts are responsible for any paraeducator support and transportation for these students. Reading has set tuitions lower than surrounding, appropriate collaboratives. It was pointed out that these programs would be running in our district regardless of out of district tuition paying students. As with the other revolving funds our tuition charges are reasonable. Mrs. Angstrom pointed out that the district is saving money offering these programs. Without these programs Reading would have to send students to be outplaced in suitable settings. That would be the case with other districts as well. We don't want to price our programs too high but instead offer an attractive alternative. A review of the Extended Day funds found similar results. Ms. Sybert provided a brief overview of the program indicating there are waiting lists at all five of our elementary schools. The students pay on a monthly basis and the fund has increased due to a lack of staffing to meet the demands. Like all other funds the tuitions and fees are used to pay for staff The elementary school enrichment programs have been taken over by the Extended Day program also adding to the increased balance. Extended Day is currently undergoing a comprehensive review of programming. In conclusion, it appears that a buildup in funds is a result of not taking the fully budgeted support in FY13. The Town Accountant and School Finance Director will work closely to ensure that the revenues and expenses are closely aligned and budgeted support from the revolving funds will be taken unless mitigating circumstances exist that merit a change in the budgeted support. Lastly, any change in the budgeted school revolving fund support will be approved by the School Committee. Mrs. Borawski asked for clarification on the School Committee approval. Ms. Sybert indicated that the Committee would be informed of any changes. Dr. Doherty said two questions need to be asked when the Superintendent's recommended budget is reviewed. Question 1: Is the amount budgeted appropriate based on the information available; Question 2: at the end of the fiscal year—were the offsets taken in the budget appropriate. Chair Robinson thanked the women for the presentation. Approval of Positions Community Education Page 4 Mr. Martin said that due to the tremendous growth in the program over the past few years two new support positions are being requested. Registration Coordinator Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Dr. Nihan, to approve the position of Registration Coordinator to support the Extended Day program. The School Committee expressed their support for this position. The motion carried 6-0. Billing Specialist Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Joyce, to approve the position of Billing Specialist to support the Extended Day program. Mr. Martin reviewed the job description Mr.Nihan asked about the salaries. Both positions will be in the $45,000 - $55,000 range. The motion carried 6-0. Data Analyst Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Joyce, to approve the Grant analyst position to be funded by the School Climate Transformation grant. Ms. Sybert shared that there is a need for this position because of the amount of data we are required to review. Dr. Doherty said we currently have .25 FTE allotted for this job and it has been determined that it is not enough. Mrs. Webb asked about funding for this position at the end of the grant cycle. Dr. Doherty said it will be absorbed into the school department budget. He is hoping to possibly split the position cost between the operating budget and grant in the next year or two. The motion carried 6-0. C. Reports Student Mr. Gillies reported on senior nights for field hockey and girls' soccer teams will be happening tonight and tomorrow and the football team will be playing for the league championship this weekend. RMHS Drama will be presenting Mary Poppins in November, the RMHS Girls Rising Club presented the film by the same name and the high school is hosting the French exchange students. Page 15 Liaisons Mrs. Borawski reported that the second annual Downtown Trick or Treat event will be happening on October 28th from 4— 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Joyce reported that she attended the Teen Panel event held at Joshua Eaton last week. She said it was very well attended and well done. A large portion of the audience was comprised of middle school parents. Dr. Snow Dockser wanted to thank the students that were on the panel at the event Mrs. Joyce spoke of. She also wanted to thank the Technology Integrations Specialists that assisted in coordinating this session. The Human Relations Advisory Committee will be meeting on November 29. The group will also be presenting to the Board of Selectmen on November 3rd Mrs. Webb reminded the community of the upcoming RCASA presentation by Dr. Kevin Hill on October 29th in the Endlsow PAC. She also reminded the Committee of the upcoming Financial Forum on October 28th Director of Student Services Mrs. Wilson is happy to report that the POST program is going well and the students have started internships both in district and out in the community. There will be a meeting of the Special Education Parents Advisory Council on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All are welcome to attend. Mrs. Wilson would like to develop a strong leadership group for the SEPAC. Mrs. Wilson reported on the activities of the recent staff in-service day. Workshops were held for all staff with sessions ranging from restraint training to strategic IEP writing and effective inclusion. Director of Finance Ms. Sybert handed out the FY2017 budget calendar and updated the committee on the Modular Project spending to date. All 6 modular classrooms have been issued a certificate of occupancy. Assistant Superintendent Mr. Martin reported on the October 13th in-service day outlining activities and workshops that were held. There were sessions on literacy, math, a writer's workshop, secretary training and ServSafe training for the Food Service staff. Overall the day was very successful. Mr. Martin has sent out a survey to gather feedback on the day's activities. Mr. Martin is in the process of putting together the District PD Committee. D. Continued Business There was none. Page 16 III. Routine Matters a. Bills and Payroll (A) The following warrants were circulated and signed. Warrant S1615 10.08.15 $417,952.39 Warrant P1616 10.15.15 $276,516.73 Warrant P 1608 10.9.15 $1,500,660.34 b. Bids and Donations (A ) There were none. c. Minutes Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Joyce to approve the open session minutes dated September 29,2015. The motion carried 6-0. d. Calendar IV.Information V. Future Business VI.Adjournment Dr. Nihan moved, seconded by Mrs. Borawski to adjourn. The motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred during the meeting. j J•ir F. Doherty, Ed.D. Handouts: YRBS Presentation YRBS Category/Topic Charts FY17 Budget Calendar Modular Project Summary Page 17 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Category/Topic Reading Reading Reading ' " i U.S. MA 2015 Decrease increase since '� ,, O ,.. 2013 2013 since 2005 2005 '' "''' .li ifA rk'< Felt sad/hopeless daily 2+weeks in a row(past year)Depression Injured themselves on purpose(without the intention of killing themselves,past 12 mo) �-� ' 1 ®� Disordered eating Vomited/took to lose weight 7% 1% .i'^.44A - -: WAS,72,,,6,,X154. 2;.,!; Mil Took diet pills 6% 1% `" ;'• Go w/out eating for 24 hours/fasting to avoid weight gain 12% 2% ':,-,'Suicidality ma Actually attemped suicide(past 12 mo) �. ' xa w Violence&Bullying Carried a weapon other than for hunting,camping,fishing(past 30 days) r'• aT ' S . ! Carried a gun (past 30 days) xs f' 1 Recently carried a weapon on school property T Threatened or injured with a weapon on school property(past 12 mo) x 3 -7 Physical fight(past 12 mo) 15% , •• ' , lured in a physical fight requiring medical tx(past 12 mo) 3% 2% ti , & isical fight on school property(past 12 mo) 6% I'3 Did not go to school because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school(past 30 6% - ' T.. k Sexual Behaviors Auto Safety Rode with alcohol-impaired driver(past 30 days) 20% 5% £ Drove 441"Afta. 10% Sleep 19% - , .<.. .y ;;_ cam,, ' �� 31% 8 or more hours of sleep - Youth Risk Behavior Survey Category/Topic Reading Reading Reading U.S.2013 MA 2013 2015 Decrease increase fi Cpl' since 2005 since 2005 Nicotine/Tobacco Ever used cigarettes 18% 20% ' 43% 32% Recent cigarette use 10% 8% 16% 11% Recent smokeless tobacco use 7% 2% LA_, ', , 9% 5% Recent cigar use 11% 3% 4 `` '., 13% 11% Electronic vapor products 24% 24% uM ,M g„#, .4 - Alcohol Ever used alcohol 55% 12% Recent alcohol use 38% 7% IIMUJIMI, ( 44% 36% 'tint a € 25% 19% Recent binge drinking 22% 7% � `�' Marijuana Ever used marijuana 30% 10% -i ! 43% 41% Recent marijuana use 24% 1% .. s 27% 25% Synthetic marl uana use 8% Prescription Drugs Ever used non-prescribed Rx to get high 12% 1% 1.§>t I a 18% 13% Recent use of non-prescribed Rx to get high 10% Other Drugs Ever used Inhalants 9% 6% 'Gt,?t 9% Ever used Ecstasy 6% 1% S`. 6% 5% Ever used Hallucinogens 6% 3% ,¢ 7% Ever used Heroin 5% 2% 2% 1% Ever used meth 4% 2% 3% 2% Ever used non-prescribed Steroids 4% 2% 3% 2% Ever used cocaine 7% 0% : 6% 4% Recent cocaine use 5% 2% ;1 , 0- Illegal Drugs Ever injected any illegal drug 4% 1% ., ; 2% 2% Were offered,sold,or given an illegal drug on school property(past 12 mo) 14% 15% 2'. 26% 23% 10/20/2015 Data Highlights Reading Youth Risk Behavior Survey It NAM 2015 October 19,2015 School Committee Meeting Erica McNamara,MPH RCASA Director SUMMARY 01 02 03 04 Overview Process Highlights Questions Massachusetts Leads the nation Health in the lowest rate Insurance iiieais Healthcare Access IInjury Prevention IAlcohol Policy Graduated Licensing 1 10/20/2015 MOST LOCAL TEENS MORE LOCAL TEENS MADE HEALTHY DECISIONS ACCESSED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ,� tx� MORE LOCAL TEENS ORE LOCAL TEENS TRUSTED AN ADULT IN SCHOOL AVOIDED HARM Historical Context r ns 11(,i jj m during dole 6SE�3j7331i31I1�'i i Pubertal Brain Onset of Unsafe Changes Development Mental Sexual Illness& Activity Substance Misuse 2014 Stress in America Survey Respondents from the East Coast reported higher levels of stress. AMEN/..411111111I ...41111111111I Millennia's reported higher stress levels than other generations. Teens that got more sleep reported lower stress levels. Source:http://ww s.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/indeo.aspx 2 10/20/2015 Leading Causes of Death(5-yr rank) 10-14 years old y°,, " w R Malignant _=__ _ Unintentional Neoplasms Injuries 8 deaths per year 51 deaths peryear Unintentional yy Suicide Injuries ,• 24 deaths per year 5 deaths peryear Suicide .=Homicide s 3 deaths peryear "''�Sasaitei`. 22 deaths per year • Source.200i-3012.haol/ ,ehlldeenssaferynan.a&k aq.nao,Na e,lmnin_gmlmedlin�lus'encv/at,I&001s15 he, Data Partner Roles ex v RCABA • ' § coordination, Rt enGAcr, Matrials Development, Comparison, Data Targets "Youth health data is necessary for local,state and federal funding for prevention, education and treatment services.Reading is required as part of its state and federal funding to collect and report this data." -CDC and Reading YRBS The Youth Risk Behavior Survey CDC National Survey monitors priority health behaviors of middle and high school Students in U.S./territories on a biannual basis. 2.6 million 50,000 From 1991-2013,1,100 CDC 9,300-a MA students surveyswerecondueted in 144 schools involving millions of students. participates biannually. .1 0,000 10,000 2.6 Reading conducts the survey every 2 years. 50'000 Comparison data in this presentation represents thousands of local surveys from 2005-2015. 3 10/20/2015 The Survey Process Developed _ Survey letter District procured new consultant Questionnaire 8 - released to Parent Binder parents H.S.Survey = Scantrons Parent Binder collection provided to Survey Review -�--' conducted in the Rothenbach ;.. winter of 2015 <=Consulting Rothenbach conducted data preliminary Cross-tabs and cleaning,analysis results review additional data and delivered requested . summary reports .. rs 2015 YRBS Parent Binder CDC Standard Item Rationale Reading, MA �® Frequently Rarenrtatte `\Questlons lts 2015 Questionnaire • Suicidality Rationale Excerpt from CDC Item Rationale document: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth aged 15-19 years.0l The suicide rate for persons aged 15-19 years was 7.5 per 100,000 in 2010.0)A prior suicide attempt(2,3)is one of the most significant risk factors for a suicide fatality. • Among high school students nationwide in 2013,30%felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for 2 or more weeks in a row that they stopped doing some usual activities(4) • Among high school students nationwide in 2013,17%had seriously considered attempting suicide,14%had made a plan about how they would attempt suicide,and 8%had attempted suicide one or more times during the 12 months before the survey.l4) • The percentage of students who seriously considered attempting suicide decreased during 1991-2009(29%-14%)and then increased during 2009- 2013(14%-17%) • The prevalence of having made a suicide plan decreased from 1991-2009 (19%-11%)and then increased from 2009-2013(11%-14%) 4 10/20/2015 High School Survey Categories School Climate ArAVAVAir Physical Activity&Health Substance Misuse Body&Dieting " Violence&Bullying aktratrarAr Auto&Bike Safety 122 Questions vRas High School Survey Sample n=1,057 > By Grade By Gender 31% 2 • Grade 9 Grade Grade Grade 10 11 12 •Females Male•Other response Rosa% vR= Reported sexual orientation tiSh SOW Which of the following best describes you? ■4% Not sure ■3% ME 5% ■3% Bisexual FIM 6% lall 5% ill 4% Gay or Lesbian IN 3% t8 4% I ,90% Straight 188% 87% •Male •Female •All 5 10/20/2015 Understanding Comparison Samples State/national data lag typically 1-2 years behind local data Nicotine Product Comparison a i Ever used aparatles Recant cigarette use 1.7000,kewless Recent agar use Eva, •Reading 2015 a,U.S.2013 •MA 2013 • Rowing YAM Mgh Risk taking behavior does not occur in isolation Many of the surveyed behaviors are co-occurring,clustered,or multiple in form.There is a growing body of research on which behaviors typically align and interventions that address multiple areas.However,this survey is structured by individual topic. Probieniatic s Scr ei. Time lice Risk-prone © �`; 1� - behaviors Sedentary behavior R.r:m yeas High School Categories(2005-2015 Analysis) On average, 13% of local high school youth reported risky behavior. r be oiPsctu�thahe � erne.v... V. p. awe fatM.m w..w�:ee s�mdae 6 10/20/2015 Reading Risk by Age • Lower rate of 9th substance use sexual activity, grade indoor tanning use VRall Risk by Age (Grade 12) ........ ........................ Lifetime Higher rate of prevalence compared to 9-11Th substance use grades. Past 30-day Higher rate with the exception of e-vaping substance use (11Th grade rate slightly higher) Auto Safety Higher rate of driving drug-impaired& texted/emailing while driving Body&Dieting Higher prevalence of trying to lose weight,using diet pills/powders&vomiting/laxative use. Physical Activity Higher rate of difficulty concentrating compared to &Health younger peers&indoor tanning use. Racing >RBs Protective Factors by Age(Grade 12) sr. Violence& •Lowest rare of bun r no at school Bullying Trusted adult `"m°` °r°a,oa`"ro``°°"°°•o" °"m'o,"9°r Auto Safety •H ram...abet Physical Activity •tigh.t prevalence or being treated for t or°i.mental,or &Health •Higher rate 013..days wtth physical activity. 7 10/20/2015 Ryios YRa3 Risk by Gender •tl g se and b g dunking y r •injected drug use including heroin and steroids not prescribed to them sy Gender weapon-carrying and getting into physical fights •having 2 or more sexual partners in last 3 months and Irfebrne. •injury from a suicide attempt •diet pillipowders use compared to females •having property stolen or damaged •getting 8 or more hours of sleep per night Females reported higher rates of... •depression,non-suicidal self-injury,eating disorders,current alcohol use •sexual assault feeling unsafe at school,and being bullied. •perceived peer and parental disapproval compared to males •bike helmet and seatbelt use •Female •texhng/emailing while driving .Mate •trying to lose weight or describing themselves as overweight •Other response •indoor tanning R••d•p YR83 At least one trusted adult to talk to 2005/School=66% (in school or community) 2005/COmmunrfy=89% smaller sample surveyed Reading(School) Reading Family/Community 7 70% 71% 70% ''° C` 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Rssdiee 8558 Reading 2015:Sleep on an Average School Night 9 hours, 10+ _4 hours 3% 1 hours or less 8% freshman 901 '� 8 or more hours of sleep � compared to zre�a- �, 15%of juniors. 12%of seniors reported 4hrs l or less of sleep x. +_ compared to 5%of x`t�s freshman. 8 10/20/2015 Reading 2015: Negative Stressors • • social 2 ,) Non-school activity 4%u N+ Lack of sleep 5%7777 Family or personal 8% School Expectations 10 Worry about future 11 ,- Q. Too busy 22%.1"...1 - School work 36% Ii Ru YkBf' Sources of Stress Pressure M study Going w:<hooi B% .....____.......•111 school 7% Lang tlay 8% STUDY HAP D '. Lack f t3+ 't''! GETTING UP IN AM • :- - TEACHER EXPECTATIONS ',waft 20 OTheolh ... 15-2015: Depression-Related 29% 24% 25% 22% I20UII0 18% Fef&yy pek:ss daily2+weeks ina row Iwstyearl •Reading2005'•Reading 2007•Reading2009 e Rea ding 2011•Reatling 2013.Reading 2015 9 10/20/2015 itoodtag ••• Big Picture: Depression-Related 29% 29% 30% 23% 22% Felt sadhopeless daily 2r-weeks w a row(past year) •Reading 2015 a Reading 10 yr average•U.S.10 yr average^"U.5.2013•MA2013 Adolescent Depression •"National prevalence of depression from available surveys indicates a 3%increase across the board." •"On average 38%of adolescents experiencing depression access treatment." •"Youth who have had a Major Depressive Episode(MDE)in the past year are at greater risk for and are more likely than other youth to initiate alcohol and other drug use,experience concurrent substance use disorders,and smoke daily." http://www.childstats goviamericaschildren/health4.asp R••Nng • yRBg 2005-2015: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury 22% 20% 21% n% 17% 15% IIJIIIUk,IIIl theINes,past 12 ma) •Reading 2005•Reading 2007•Reading 2009•Reading 2011•Reading 2013 Reading 2015 10 10/20/2015 Reeding "' YREti Suicidality HO Weal •2005*•2007*2009.2011 a 2013.2015 - I Actually ettemped suic,de(pa st 1 2 ma) E Cy d dud ' . , • 4 ' 1 , am...ma,...„.....,.,...4.4..„, Reading Meg Suicidality In Reading WO ,RetaTa III I ..,itto, •MA 2013 U.S 2013 Ever seriously Ever made a Actually •U.S 10 yr average considered plan to commit attemped .Reading yr average suicide suicide suicide(past - ' 12 mo) •Reading 2015 Of%aut.rpone4•11,a1.1 weft least...If rpuee al a '! '•• Data Context for Suicide: Long-term Analysis Suicide Deaths Suicide Deaths 70. 23" 13. 1 12, ' I I 15 24 y/o 25-44 y/o 45-54y/ 65 and over a 1950 .2013 •2013 01950 Source http//www cdc govinchs/dat44bus/2014/033 pdf 11 10/20/2015 Suicide has multiple contributing`actors Familial Major Mental Hopelessness Public Humiliation Risk Disorders Shame Serotonergrc Substance �..� lntoxrcahon Access to Function Use:Abuse Weapons Neurochemical 4•••• Personality H Impulsiveness Severe Regulators Profile Aggressiveness Defeat Demo hies Abuse ay Negative Major graP Syndromes Expectancy Loss Severe Medical' Severe Worsening Pethophysio■ogy Neurological Mine+u �e Chronic Pain Prognosis Children's Safety Network "The CSN's Youth Suicide Prevention Community of Practice(CoP)is focused on sharing"Better Practices" and reminding communities there are no easy answers. Strategies for preventing youth suicides may include: ✓enhancing protective factors, ✓reducing risk factors, ✓strengthening norms that support help-seeking behaviors, ✓implementing screening and prevention activities for high-risk groups,and ✓primary prevention of conditions such as depression, impulsive behavior,and drug or alcohol abuse." Reading ••• YRes' Reading 2013 vs 2015: Mental Health `. Are you now taking medicine or receiving treatment from a doctor or other health professional for any type of behavioral health.mental health condition or emotional problem? A 2013 2015 9th 10th 11th 12th N2013 02015 12 10/20/2015 Reading New Mental Health Question Difficulty concentrating, Perception Differences remembering or making Amongst Parents decisions due to physical, "In 2013,about 5%of mental or emotional problem children ages 4-17 were reported by a parent to have serious difficulties with emotions, concentration,behavior, or being able to get along -4 ± } with other people." http://vrvwv.childstats.gov/amenca schildren/health3.asp Reeding . . yRea Big Picture: Tobacco/Nicotine galled 2005.2015,10 year mope-Ever used*PM*. Reatling 2 year comparison Al fteadinB 3e13 •Readin0let5 1 Recen tle use Recent tear use 200542015 10 year overage•Recent emuk.Nee tobaoeo Ire Lea Reading-2015 (6% ;p 8%<: Ire MassacM1USetts L„i,.,_.ct�s 'Reading "`M Reeding MSS Big Picture: Marijuana 10 year average Local Trend Use Change •Reading •U.S. •MA •Reading 2015 nReeding2013 43% 39% Recent marijuana use 24% 26% 21% Ever used marijuana Synthetic marijuana use , Ever used madjuare Recent marijuana use 13 10/20/2015 Reading Lifetime Substance Use Schad Reading 2015 ®4% ■Illegal Drug Injection 4% •Non-prescribed Steroids s 4% Meth I.5% •Heroin 6% a Hallucinogens ®7% "'Cocaine _g% •Inhalants -12% •Non-prescribed Rx ®18% •Cigarettes 24% •E-vapor products -30% •Marijuana 55%U Alcohol Reading Past 30-day Substance Use Reading 2015 5% 7% Cocaine z<Smokeless tobacco 10% •Non-prescribed Rx 10% •Cigarette 11% a Cigar •Binge Drinking 22% ■Marijuana 24% •Alcohol 38% artlinp Big Picture: Substance Use sated 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% Ever asetl Ever used Heroin Ever used math Ever used d Ever used Were offered ven a Ecstasy pStormd$ cocaine sold.or given an 5leroids illegal Mug school property mo)y (past 12 mo a Reading 2015 a Reading 2013 •MA 2013 U.S. 2013 14 10/20/2015 Reading VRIlis Big Picture: Substance Use HO School From 2005-2015,the following areas decreased: •Recent marijuana use 0 •Recent Rx use •Ever used marijuana' •Recent cigar use" .. •Ever used alcohol OA- •Recent Alcohol Use .Ever used cigarettes" '.. 7% •Recent Binge Drinking 20% 'Synthetic marijuana question added(8%baseline) ••E-vape question added(24%baseline) Rowing Big Picture: Substance Use kW From 2005'-2015,the following areas slightly increased negatively: IEver used Ecstasy by 1% Rx,Cocaine,Smokeless Tobacco recent use by 2% Ever used Heroin,Meth,Steroids by 2% Ever used Hallucinogens by 3% Ever used Inhalants by 6% •2005 represents a smaller sample(9-11). 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Recent Recent _.... _ alcohol alcohol use binge Used Recent Recent dunking alcohol alcohol use binge 2011 65% 48% 30% -•-2013 60% 41% 27% drinking -a-2015 55% 38% 22% s MA 2013 a U.S.2013 15 10/20/2015 MS Underage Drinking SO* orer a Local IMcrene an*nom 12% _ t:M 68% gecant 9arn 7% ■ 63% tiaaa+7%.:. 55% 36% 43% 40% II I 28% 22% I 22 Ever used alcohol Recent alcohol use Recent binge drinking •Reading 2015 •Reading 10 yr average •U.S.10 yr average amling Tea Underage Drinking Rates&Policy Implementation .Ever m.d Nlcohol mRecera F'cohel the ✓.Recent singe mmkig 22% '::P .,. 38% 55% 4' 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 1 a MSS Big Picture: Violence-Related Litt Weapon Carrying&Physical Fight Injury 14% 12% 10% 10% % 8% 5% 5% 5% 6% h` 3% 2% IwjIthIh,IIl=T . in iuredin a phYsimlfi;trzar g meacal ix(past 12 fishing(past 3o days) mc) .n.dingdvm'-Reading2m7.Reading2Wg.Reading 2011.Readingzo13.Rea ding 2015 16 10/20/2015 Reeding Big Picture:Violence-Related High 35% 3096 25% 20% 15% 10% µ� 5% 0% .>t I ma m" far 9er,°er um 9(pan ginger„ ar,id.•16 �, er , •Reading 2015 10d% 596 6% 15% •MA 2013 1296 3% 396 ag ftecing Big Picture:Violence-Related 35% 3096 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% a veapm MO md6 l Imst " PMvmtxi 4Vu Pae r H olaepaa90 cmx {Wei,6.1122 e yq ml •Reading 2015 1096 5% /96 _........6% i•Reading 10 yr average 11% 516 5% 696 21% •US10iinageinge 1896 696 616 3216 U S 2013 15% 5% 596 716 2596 Reeding .. 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L emcnanlara4cl.readrag.n14•02 761.942.6793 20 John F.Doherty,Ed.D. ,.1-1.7-'7 .-7,z,..;,,....,..'® Craig Marlin Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching 82 Oakland Road Reading,MA 01867 Phone:781-944-5800 '' Martha J.Sybert Fax:781-942-9149 ,..,,,—4 DA Director of Finance and Operations Readin g Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow MEMORANDUM TO: Reading School Committee FROM: Martha J. Sybert DATE: October 19, 2015 RE: Draft FY2017 Budget Calendar Attached for your review,please find the proposed budget calendar to be used to guide the development of the Fiscal Year 2017 Superintendent's Recommended Budget and the subsequent FY2017 School Committee Budget. We will be prepared to discuss and answer any questions you may have at your October 19 'meeting. Town Meeting Warrant Closes September 15 Budget Preparation information sent to all administrators and MUNIS budget training Mid-October Budget input meetings with staff .':. On Going Budget Parents Identified October Financial Forum I October 28 Principals present goals and budgetary.needs October 26 —November 3 Building/departmentbudget requests submitted to Central Office November 6 Town Meeting November 9,12,16,19 Superintendent Reviews building/department requests and performance goals November 9—November 15 Superintendent holds community forums to discuss budget priorities On Going Budget Parent meetings Late November through January Finalize FY17 Salary Projections _ December 1 Budget development deliberations undertaken by Administration December Superintendent's Budget Finalized December 30 Budget document distributed December 31 School Committee questions submitted three days prior to Cost Center presentation. All questions will be answered prior to deliberations/vote. 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Sybert DATE: October 19, 2015 RE: Draft FY2017 Budget Calendar Attached for your review,please find the proposed budget calendar to be used to guide the development of the Fiscal Year 2017 Superintendent's Recommended Budget and the subsequent FY2017 School Committee Budget. We will be prepared 40 discuss and answer any questions you may have at your October 19 'meeting. Town Meeting Warrant Closes September 15 Budget Preparation information sent to all administrators and MUNIS budget training Mid-October Budget input meetings with staff On Going Budget Parents Identified October Financial Forum I October 28 Principals present goals and budgetary needs October 26 —November 3 Building/department budget requests submitted to Central Office November 6 Town Meeting : ! November 9,12,16,19 Superintendent Reviews building/department requests and performance goals November 9—November 15 Superintendent holds community forums to discuss budget priorities On Going Budget Parent meetings Late November through January Finalize FY17 Salary Projections December 1 Budget development deliberations undertaken by Administration December Superintendent's Budget Finalized December 30 Budget document distributed December 31 School Committee questions submitted three days prior to Cost Center presentation. All questions will be answered prior to deliberations/vote. Budget overview presented to School Committee January 7 Budget(cost center)presentations and deliberations by School Committee January 11,14 Financial Forum II January 20 Open Public Hearing on Budget January 21 School Committee vote on Superintendent's Budget January 25 School Committee Budget forwarded to Finance Committee and Town Manager February 1 School Committee meets with Finance Committee March 16 Financial Forum Ill March 23 School Budget voted at Annual Town Meeting April 28,May 2,or May 5 The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.