THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 12, 2024 Page 5 The proposed budget increase at-a-glance (Editor’s Note: This is the breakdown of costs that Superintendent Michael Hashem provided to the School Committee to explain the reasons for the approximate $2.7-million increase in his proposed FY 25 School Department budget over the current budget.) FY 24 Appropriation: $31,607,625. FY25 Fixed Cost Increases Personnel: Contractual Obligations (CBA’s only): $1,366,013. Subtotal Fixed Cost Increases: $1,366,013. (4.32% Increase in fixed costs) FY 25 Level Service Budget (FY 24 Appropriation plus Subtotal Fixed Cost Increases plus Subtotal Cost Containments): 32,973,638. FY 25 Budget Requests District-Wide A full-time Elementary Math Instructional Specialist – $111,076. A full-time Secondary Math Instructional Specialist – $103,198. A full-time Computer Technician – $60,000. A half-time ELL Instructional Specialist – $49,849. .45 FTE clerk (.55 clerk to 1.0 FTE – was added to FY24 – CIA needs): 19,828. Reserve AWA for Non-Unit staff: Bldg. Admin, IT, Non-Unit Clerks, and Medical Therapeutic Staff – $38,000. Three full-time ELL Teachers – $190,617. Two Districtwide Substitute Teachers – $50,000. Saugus Middle-High School Complex One full-time HS Special Education Teacher – $63,539. One full-time Complex Alternative Educational Director – $115,000. Three Program Leader stipends ($3,642 per) (Additional cost – no additional staff) – $10,926. Restructure Inclusion at the MS. Currently five teachers and five paraprofessionals – shift FY25 to six teachers and four paraprofessionals. (Additional cost – no additional staff ): $36,665. SMS – Additional Curriculum Supplies – $27,512. SHS – Additional Math Curriculum Supplies – $12,300. Belmonte STEAM Academy One full-time Music Teacher (or different specialist) – $56,159. One full-time Special Education Paraprofessional – (was added to FY24 – student service needs): $26,874. One full-time Adjustment Counselor – $67,092. Additional Curriculum Supplies – $14,850. Veterans Early Learning Center One full-time Special Education Teacher (to develop a program – necessary for student needs) – $63,539. Two full-time Special Education Paraprofessionals (for a program – necessary based on student service needs) – $52,469. One full-time Special Education Paraprofessional (was added to FY24 – student service needs) – $26,874. One full-time Assistant Principal – $100,000. One full-time Adjustment Counselor – $67,092. Additional Curriculum Supplies – $10,000. FY 25 Cost Containments: Retirement – turnover savings ($78,562). Subtotal Budget Request – $1,294,897. FY 25 Superintendent Proposed Budget 34,268,535 – 8.42% Increase FY 24 to FY 25. (FY 25 Level Service Budget plus FY 25 Budget Requests) $2,660,910 Total Requested Budget Increase University of Wisconsin-Madison announces fall Dean’s List T he University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 20232024 academic year, including Saugus resident Hleb Zhynko of the College of Letters and Science. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to receive the distinction. “Since its founding in 1848, the campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and major research institution, our students, staff, and faculty engage in a worldclass education while solving real-world problems. With public service — or as we call it, the Wisconsin Idea — as our guiding principle, Badgers are creating a better future for everyone.” Wendy Carpenito and her entire Carpenito office is here for you! You may see a different name, Berkshire Hathaway, but we are all here to serve you under our new name. NEW name – SAME incredible Agents. Call the Agent you have come to know and rely on. Our Our Buyers and Sellers programs are more sophisticated and advanced for today’s real estate market trends. We are honored to have served all your real estate needs over the years. It has been a sincere privilege. We will continue to do so for years to come. We love what we do and we are committed to you! Always choose Experience and Knowledge! Call Wendy at 781-233-7300 or 781-789-4840
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