2023-2024EMPLOYEEBENEFITS WaterfordPublicSchools

Contracted Services

Instructional Services

• Waterford is a participating member of the New London Adult Education Program. In the 2021 – 22 school year, 99 Waterford residents participated in the Adult Education program. The programs that were offered and utilized by our residents are: Adult Basic Education (1); HS Credit Diploma (5); U.S. Citizenship (4); English as a Second Language (30); and GED Preparation (10).

Professional Development

• This account is used for teacher and administrator training as specified in the district’s professional learning plan. Most of these funds support programs that are developed and presented within the district. Three full days of teacher training are also offered each year. The quality and improvement of the education offered all students depends upon the continuous improvement of the staff, both teachers and administrators.

Curriculum Development

• The curriculum revisions that are in progress and will be completed by the end of the 2023-24 school year are: o English Language Arts (K-5) o Preschool o Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12)

• The Curricular Areas where work will begin during the 2023-24 school year are: o Mathematics (PK-5) o Art (PK-12) o Business & Finance (6-12) o Technology Education (6-12)

Other Professional/Technical Services

$2,163,419

• These accounts are used for where special skills/expertise are necessary or required throughout the district. The Special Services department utilizes these funds for occupational and physical therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, invoiced services at magnet and charter schools, health services, and outside evaluations and has seen increased student need over the past few years. The IT department uses funds to support special expertise required to maintain over $5 million in total infrastructure. Funds for new employee physicals, district nursing services, the district medical advisor and residency investigations are also paid out of these funds. Certain district initiatives are supported by consultants.

Legal Services

• Legal Services are being increased to account for multiple union negotiations during the 2023-2024 School Year.