Tuckahoe Union Free School District Initial Budget Overview

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1 Board of Education Meeting March 16, 2017 Preparing Every Student for Excellence

2 Budget Goals Aligned w/strategic Plan Implement a new teacher leadership model to support the implementation and sustainability of curriculum initiatives such as The Writing Revolution Align curricula with the New York State s P-12 Science, ELA and Mathematics Learning Standards Continue teacher training and support with new curriculum mapping software program Train grades K-12 staff on ENL (English as a New Language) integrated teaching model Establish an additional 12:1:1 special class program at WEC Expand 15:1 special class programs at TMS Maintain Advanced Placement course offerings, including online opportunities in the High School Explore adding an AP Computer Science Principles course to THS course offerings Maintain new athletics and co-curricular programs that were added during the school year

3 Budget Goals Aligned w/strategic Plan (continued) Implement our Smart Schools Investment Plan developed in consultation District s Technology Committee Continue using in-house expertise to provided professional development for our faculty in instructional technology integration Maintain our comprehensive communications plan in order to ensure continuous access to relevant information by all Tuckahoe constituents Maintain a transparent budget process by providing the public with a thorough explanation of the budget process and working with an active Budget Advisory Committee Identify areas to improve cost efficiencies and generate revenues Stay within the Allowable Tax Levy (ATL)

4 Elementary School General Education Class Sizes Grade October 2016 BEDS Day Gen Ed Enrollment Gradelevel Teachers Average Class Size October 2017 Gen Ed Enrollment Projection Gradelevel Teachers Average Class Size K *Students placed in special classes are excluded from this enrollment data.

5 Elementary School Strategic Plan Highlights Provide professional development for all staff members in grades K-5 transitioning to the new ELA and Mathematics New York State Standards Explore adopting a new K-5 science program aligned with the New York State Standards Continued professional development for all teachers to support English Language Learners Implement an additional 12:1:1 special class program

6 Elementary School Strategic Plan Highlights Provide ongoing support and professional development to sustain the implementation of The Writing Revolution Continue using the online STAR assessment program in ELA and Mathematics (fall, winter & spring) for all students in grades K-5 Maintain enrichment programs including chess, foreign language, theater, strings, arts education and on-line mathematics Maintain Diversity Club Session II

7 Middle School General Education Class Sizes (Core Subjects) Grade October 2016 BEDS Day Gen Ed Enrollment Gradelevel Teachers Average Class Size October 2017 Gen Ed Enrollment Projection Gradelevel Teachers Average Class Size Core Subjects: Math 6/7/8, Algebra, English 6/7/8, Language Arts 6, Science 6/7/8, Earth Science, Social Studies 6/7/8, Italian 7, Italian I, Spanish 7, Spanish I

8 Middle School Strategic Plan Highlights Implementing four core sections on each grade level will ensure a more effective Middle School teaming model Maintain math labs to support grade 6 students in their transition year Expand 15:1 Special Class program Maintain three new instructional programs - Robotics, Mindset and Digital Citizenship Maintain Roaring Tigers co-curricular program Provide late bus transportation

9 High School Enrollment Actual Grade 9 (91 students) Projected Grade 9 (70 students) Grade 10 (59 students) Grade 11 (76 students) Grade 12 (81 students) Total = 307 Grade 10 (91 students) Grade 11 (59 students) Grade 12 (76 students) Total = 296

10 High School AP Course Offerings Government U.S. History English Calculus Psychology Art Chemistry Biology Spanish Italian

11 High School Strategic Plan Highlights Maintain Geometry Regents extra lab periods Continue to enhance learning and instruction in line with the District s technology initiative Continue to focus on Reward School attributes: achievement for all students; gifted students, challenged students, advantaged or disadvantaged regardless of background

12 High School Strategic Plan Highlights Maintain online course opportunities maximizing student Advanced Placement Course opportunities Maintain new co-curricular activities including Senior Internship program, Habitat for Humanity Session II, Vocal Cats

13 Budget Highlights 6.2 FTE Teachers in and FTE (THS) Special Education 2.2 FTE (TMS) 1.2 Special Education; 0.8 Social Studies; 0.2 Speech 3.4 FTE (WEC) 2.0 Special Education; 1.0 Speech; 0.4 Physical Education 4.0 FTE Other Staff 3.0 FTE Teaching Assistants (Cottle); 1.0 FTE Aide (Cottle)

14 Budget Highlights (continued) 5 Additional Co-Curricular Stipends 4 Curriculum Liaison Positions 9 Additional Sports Winter Cheerleading Varsity, JV and Modified Girls Basketball JV Girls Soccer Modified Softball JV Boys Basketball - Freshman Boys Soccer - JV

15 Allowable Tax Levy Prior Year Tax Levy Tax Base Growth Factor Sub-total Prior Year PILOTs Sub-total Prior Year Exemptions Adjusted Prior Year Tax Levy Allowable Growth Factor Sub-total Subsequent Year PILOTs Sub-total Available Carryover Initial Tax Levy Limit Subsequent Year Exemptions Allowable Tax Levy (ATL) Allowable Levy Limit Increase ($) Allowable Levy Limit Increase (%) 26,887,065 x ,940,839 37,000 26,977,839 (1,290,918) 25,686,921 x ,010,576 (37,000) 25,973,576-25,973,576 1,129,098 27,102, , %

16 What were the main budget drivers? Expenditures: Revenues: Staffing Increases: Addition of 6.2 FTE Teachers, 3.0 FTE Teaching Assistants, 1.0 FTE Aides - $638,000 increase Benefits: Premium increases and cost for additional staffing - $256,600 increase Special Education Out of District Tuition: ($269,359) decrease Pension Contributions: Rate reduction ($170,000) decrease Allowable Tax Levy: 0.80% increase - $215,609 Out-of-District Tuition increases - $152,600 State Aid decrease ($233,954)

17 Where we were Baseline Expenditure Budget: $32,502, Baseline Revenue Budget: $31,507,050 Budget Gap: $ 995,849

18 How do we propose to close the budget gap? 1) Potential Additional Revenue: State Aid None anticipated at this time Net Budget Impact: Dependent upon final outcome of State Budget

19 How do we propose to close the budget gap? 2) Use of $995,849 of Fund Balance: Appropriate $995,849 from Unreserved Fund Balance appropriation was $559, appropriation was $1,173,252 Net Budget Impact: $995,849 positive Rationale: Avoids cuts required to balance the budget; preserves programs and reduces further negative impact to students

20 History of Fund Balance Appropriated Change in Total Y/E Year Fund Balance Fund Balance Fund Balance (150,000) 758,199 2,579, (359,321) 562,543 3,142, (789,321) 46,221 3,188, (789,321) (87,829) 3,100, (1,592,778) 1,084,357 4,185, (1,173,252) 1,189,630 5,374, (559,893) 200,000 5,574, (995,849) (200,000) 5,274,898 Note: yellow cells indicate estimates

21 Where we are now Initial Expenditure Budget: 32,502, Initial Revenue Budget: 32,502,899 Budget Gap: 0

22 What we still don t know for next year Final State Aid Budget (due March 31 st ) Tax Certiorari Petitions and Judgments Exact staffing levels required to meet the mandates of all K-12 ELL and Special Education students Other?

23 Tax Certiorari Information Potential Liability of $11,710,390 Tax Cert Reserve of $3,261,087 $30,000 Appropriation in for Refund of Real Property Taxes Refunds may be paid out of Tax Certiorari Reserve or bonded depending on number and amount of judgments

24 Initial Revenue Budget Budget-to-Budget Actual Adopted Projected Proposed Increase / (Decrease) Revenue Budget Revenue Budget $ % Real Property Taxes, Inc. STAR 26,745,480 26,887,065 26,887,065 27,102, , % PILOTs & Sales Tax 430, , , ,000 10, % Charges for Services 1,095, ,400 1,337,410 1,028, , % Other Revenues 382, , , ,000 10, % State/Federal Aid 2,748,124 3,003,330 3,010,382 2,769,376 (233,954) -7.79% Appropriated Fund Balance 0 559, , , % Grand Total 31,402,152 31,912,688 31,994,254 32,502, , %

25 Initial Revenue Budget State/Federal Aid 9% Other Revenues 1% Appropriated Fund Balance 3% Charges for Services 3% PILOTs & Sales Tax 1% Real Property Taxes, Inc. STAR 83%

26 Initial Expenditure Budget Budget-to-Budget Actual Adopted Staff Projected Proposed Staff Increase / (Decrease) Expense Budget Level Expense Budget Level $ % General Support 3,391,170 3,423, ,053,200 3,426, , % Instruction 16,830,386 17,679, ,986,626 18,381, , % Pupil Transportation 1,404,710 1,628, ,510,231 1,638, , % Employee Benefits 6,023,978 6,715, ,254,357 6,801, , % Debt Service 2,526,302 2,336, ,206,840 2,194, (141,150) -6.04% Interfund Transfer 35, , ,000 60, (70,000) % Grand Total 30,212,522 31,912, ,794,254 32,502, , %

27 Initial Expenditure Budget Interfund Transfer Debt Service 0% 7% General Support 10% Employee Benefits 21% Pupil Transportation 5% Instruction 57%

28 5-year History of Tax Levy & Budget Year Tax Levy Tax Levy Inc. (%) Budget Budget Inc. (%) ,970, % 30,847, % ,342, % 31,664, % ,784, % 32,010, % ,887, % 31,912,688 (0.31%) ,102, % 32,502, % 5-year Average: 1.47% 5-year Average: 1.69%

29 5-year History of Tax Levy & Budget 3.50% Year 1 of "Tax Cap" 3.00% 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% Tax Levy Budget 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% -0.50%

30 Budget Calendar Important dates to remember: 3/29/17: Budget Advisory Committee Meeting 3/30/17: Superintendent s Proposed Budget Presentation 4/18/17: Board Adoption of Proposed Budget 5/8/17: Public Hearing on Adopted Budget 5/16/17: Budget Vote & Trustee Election

31 Budget Vote Information Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election: May 16, am 9pm Three Board of Education seats are available: 2 for three-year term and 1 for one-year term Please come out to vote!!

32 Budget Vote Information ELECTION DISTRICTS, 6AM-9PM: School Election District A comprised of all of the area lying west of the west line of Midland Avenue, to vote at Tuckahoe Community Center, 71 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe School Election District B comprised of all of the area lying east of the line of Midland Ave. and north of the southeast boundary line of the Siwanoy Country Club, to vote at William E. Cottle School, 2 Siwanoy Blvd., Eastchester School Election District C comprised of all of the area lying south and southeast of the southeast boundary line of Siwanoy Country Club, to vote at Union Corners Firehouse, 10 Oregon Avenue, Bronxville