EDUCATION

The Hartford Public School system must be a community of active learners, which nurtures self-confidence, respect and excellence in all its members. Within such community, all students:

• Master communication, computation, analytical and problem solving skills;

• Develop their physical and artistic potential;

• Acquire strong ethical values; and

• Learn to act creatively, responsibly and effectively in meeting the challenges of a diverse and changing world.

State statutes established a seven Member State Board of Trustees to be responsible for the governance, management and fiscal operations of the Hartford school district. The State Board of Trustees is charged with increasing student achievement, enhancing the adequacy and equality of educational opportunities and allocating and managing resources efficiently and effectively. In addition, the Superintendent of Schools and the State Board of Trustees shall jointly appoint a seven member advisory council composed of parents, classroom teachers, school principals and representatives from institutions of higher education. The council shall advise the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent on such matters as curriculum, student achievement, parental and community involvement and school safety and discipline.

A total direct appropriation for education purposes of $192,397,450 combined with an indirect appropriation of $48,553,190 for insurance’s, benefits and debt service payments provides the Hartford Public School System with a city-wide appropriation of $240,950,640 or 57.0% of the adopted budget. The direct appropriation includes $300,000 for an operational audit, $33,000 for school band uniforms, and $60,000 for an Adult Literacy Program.

 

DIRECT AND INDIRECT EDUCATION EXPENDITURES
		Actual	Revised		Adopted			Revised to Adopted
Hartford Public School System		FY 1999-00	FY 1999-00		FY 2000-01			Dollars				Percentage
Direct Appropriation		184,004,450	192,004,450		192,397,450			0		0.0%
Pension Costs		5,198,889	5,160,000		4,390,250			(769,750)		(15.0%)
Employee Insurance's		16,865,792	22,071,230		22,314,290			243,060		1.1%
Unemployment Compensation		241,845	550,000		550,000			0		0.0%
Social Security		4,256,214	4,240,390		4,240,390			0		0.0%
Property/Liability Insurance's		1,390,078	1,738,530		1,864,350			125,820		7.2%
Debt Service		13,694,551	14,607,460		15,087,910			480,450		3.3%
Retirement Incentive		100,000	106,000		106,000			0		0.0%
Contribution to Capital Improvement Fund		0	0		0			0		0.0%
GENERAL FUND TOTAL		225,751,819	240,478,060		240,950,640			79,580		0.03%

DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY: