North Syracuse Central School District

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1 North Syracuse Central School District Budget Proposal April 1,

2 Agenda Estimated Revenues Final State Aid Foundation Aid Status Tax Cap Calculation Proposed Expenses Vision 2020 Vehicle Bond Proposition Fund Balance & Reserves Vote & Election Information Budget Process Timeline 2

3 Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade

4 Estimated Revenues $166,760,407 Other Revenue $2,187,900 Sales Tax 1.31% $300, % PILOTS $379, % Interest $200, % Fund Balance $3,750, % Rent $404, % Medicaid $450, % Tax Levy $90,209, % State Aid $68,880, % 4

5 Estimated Revenues Variance General State Aid $63,443,162 $64,945,776 $1,502, % PILOTS $219,470 $379,161 $159, % Sales Tax $300,000 $300,000 $0 0.00% Interest $100,000 $200,000 $100, % Fund Balance $2,400,000 $3,750,000 $1,350, % Rent $400,000 $404,000 $4, % Medicaid $400,000 $450,000 $50, % Other Revenue $2,144,383 $2,187,900 $43, % Sub Total $69,407,015 $72,616,837 $3,209, % Building Aid $6,016,398 $3,934,238 ($2,082,160) (34.61%) Possible Tax Levy $87,777,568 $90,209,332 $2,431, % Total $163,200,980 $166,760,407 $3,559, % 5

6 State Aid percent increase for education, for a total funding level of $27.9 billion in state aid to school districts. A new funding formula called the Education Equity Formula with a focus on the inequity within school districts. The Property Tax Cap is now permanent. Authorizes districts to establish a reserve for Teacher s Retirement. 6

7 Projected vs. Approved Approved Gen Rpt Difference Budget Aid Projection $ % Foundation Aid 46,735,862 45,948, , % Excess Cost - Private 490, ,296 90, % Excess Cost - Public 2,975,653 3,129, , % Subtotal 50,201,568 49,477, , % Hardware & Technology 158, , % Software, Library, Textbook, 706, ,008 4, % Transportation 8,272,152 8,144, , % BOCES 5,307,077 4,689, , % Subtotal 14,444,208 13,693, , % Total (Without Building Aid) 64,645,776 63,171,144 1,474, % Building Aid 3,934,238 5,974,647-2,040, % TOTAL STATE AID 68,580,014 69,145, , % Universal Pre-K 606, , % TOTAL STATE AID w/ Pre-K 69,186,134 69,751, , % 7

8 Thank You NYS Legislators 8

9 Foundation Aid Funding Shortfall The Laws of 2007 reformed the State s method of allocating resources to school districts by consolidating some thirty existing aid programs into a Foundation Aid formula. This formula distributes funds to school districts based on the cost of providing a sound basic education and adjusted to reflect regional costs. The Enacted Budget also included a four year phase in of Foundation Aid. The Enacted Budget extended the phase in to and froze and payable Foundation Aid to Foundation Aid. The Enacted Budget extended the phase in to The promised phase in has not happened. 9

10 Foundation Aid Shortfall Campaign for Fiscal Equity Law Suit ($165 Million Short) Enacted State Budget/School Year Current Year Aid Full Phase in Level Shortfall $38,127,395 $51,905,964 ($13,778,569) $42,285,090 $54,710,908 ($12,425,818) $42,317,268 $59,749,290 ($17,432,022) $42,317,268 $59,606,170 ($17,288,902) $42,317,268 $56,889,215 ($14,571,947) $42,579,693 $57,754,076 ($15,174,383) $42,699,660 $59,296,055 ($16,596,395) $43,178,688 $53,814,000 ($10,635,312) $43,324,523 $52,716,600 ($9,392,077) $43,747,558 $53,135,617 ($9,388,059) $44,998,315 $53,278,729 ($8,280,414) $45,948,242 $56,522,084 ($10,573,769) $46,735,862 $57,224,582 ($10,488,720) 10

11 Revenue Assumptions General State Aid: Based on the final New York State Budget. Real Property Taxes: The increase in the levy will be limited to the amount of the tax cap. The largest component is inflation based on CPI as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2018 (2.44%), capped at 2%. Building Aid: The budget is not impacted by the penalty waiver signed by the Governor in August Education law requires the Commissioner to revise the assumed amortization schedule for remaining debt service payments for outstanding principal and interest at the end of each 10 year segment of an assumed amortization for Building Aid if the current interest rate is at least one quarter percent (.25%) lower than the original interest rate for the assumed amortization. Smart Schools Bond Act: We continue to use Smart Schools funds to invest in technology. Revenues will NOT impact the General Fund.

12 Tax Cap Calculation Final Filed with State Comptroller s Office Tax Levy : $87,777,568 Tax Base Growth Factor: x ,699,232 PILOT Revenue for : 219,470 Tax Levy for Capital for : (2,373,117) 86,545,585 Allowable Levy Growth Factor: x ,276,496 PILOT Revenue for : (379,161) Tax Levy for Capital for : 2,311,997 Other Exclusions (ERS & TRS > 2%): 0 Available Carryover: 0 Tax Levy Limit Plus Exclusions: $90,209,332 Tax Levy Limit Increase: $ 2,431,764 (2.77%) Estimated tax levy increase on a home of $100,000 BEFORE STAR is $66 12

13 Proposed Expenditures $166,760,407 Salaries $79,660, % Benefits $51,176, % Debt Service $7,583, % Equipment $616, % Special Project $100, % Contractual $7,259, % BOCES $16,827, % Supplies & Other $3,536, % 13

14 Proposed Expenditures Variance Salaries $76,238,368 $79,660,373 $3,422, % Benefits $50,672,600 $51,176,731 $504,131.99% Debt Service $9,785,173 $7,583,653 ($2,201,520) (22.50%) Contractual $6,834,967 $7,259,062 $424, % BOCES $15,500,000 $16,827,615 $1,327, % Equipment $606,734 $616,840 $10, % Supplies & Other $3,463,138 $3,536,133 $72, % Special Project $100,000 $100,000 $0 0.00% Total $163,200,980 $166,760,407 $3,559, % 14

15 Expenditure Assumptions Health Benefits: Projections provided by our insurance consultant indicate that medical / Rx expenditures will increase modestly. Retirement Costs: TRS Actuary recommended a decrease from to 10.62% to 8.86% of salaries and wages. ERS The 2018 contribution rate for the Employee Retirement System will decline slightly to 15.7% of salaries. Salaries & Wages: 9 of 12 bargaining unit contracts expire June 30, 2019 and will be subject to the negotiation process. The District has also increased staffing to support Vision Fuel Costs (Transportation): Diesel prices have increased over the past year. Our exposure is limited due to Transportation Aid. Our impact is net of aid savings only. Energy Costs (Gas & Electric): BOCES: Through NYSMEC, the district has entered into a multi year supply agreement for electricity and natural gas which commenced in the school year. The budget has been be adjusted accordingly to reflect this new supply agreement. Continue to evaluate opportunities to control costs through BOCES services. Have consistently increased our use of BOCES services over the past few years to meet the needs of students and maximize BOCES Aid.

16 Vision 2020: Conditions For Learning Inclusive Settings: Phased In: Additional special education teachers for the co teaching model Additional teaching assistants to meet the needs of students in inclusive settings Proposed: Three additional special education teachers to support co teaching at the elementary and middle schools Response to Intervention: Phased In: Teachers on special assignment Proposed: Additional reading teacher Additional school psychologist and 2 school psychologist interns Standards Based Learning: Phased In: Revised C NS high school schedule with additional period for academic advisement Proposed: New middle school schedule to provide more CTE/STEM opportunities for students and collaboration for staff Trimester elementary report card Social Emotional Learning: Phased In: Behavioral specialist Proposed: Additional mental health support in the elementary schools Additional school counselors at the middle schools and high school Reinstated previously cut athletics & co curricular activities to foster student connectedness Vision 2020 actions taken Vision 2020 actions to be taken in

17 Vision 2020 Initiative Middle School Schedule Allows for WIN ( What I Need ) Time for Students Time for students to meet with teachers to get extra help during the school day Provides time for teachers to meet in PLC (Professional Learning Communities) for ELA & Math at 5 th & 6 th and core areas for 7 th grade Offers new CTE (Career & Technical Education)/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) courses Middle school orchestra, band & chorus scheduled during school day 17

18 New Unified Basketball Program 18

19 Focus on Social Emotional Learning 19

20 Vision 2020: Pathways For Learning Balanced Literacy P 12: Phased In: Implemented reading and writing workshop model Literacy and instructional coaches to support teachers Proposed: Both initiatives will continue with additional professional development NYS Science Learning Standards P 12: Phased In: Adoption of Smithsonian Science Kits for elementary Proposed: Continued rollout of new kits and expanded professional development Math Framework P 6: Phased In: Math workshop model Math instructional coach Proposed: Continuation of workshop model and instructional coach Implementation of Math program from pilot Career & Technical Education: Proposed: Expansion of C NS career center with full time staffing 4 D Productions: Live Event Production I & II courses will be offered at C NS Vision 2020 actions taken Vision 2020 actions to be taken in

21 Celebration Selfie Academic Advisement C NS 21

22 Using New Science Kits 22

23 Vehicle Bonding Proposition Proposed purchases for : passenger gasoline engine school buses 2 42 passenger gasoline engine school bus with one to three wheelchair positions, hydraulic lift and air conditioning 1 48 passenger gasoline engine school bus and air conditioning Total cost of new buses $1,506,092. Tax Impact, after Trans Aid is $1.80 per year for a house assessed at $100,000 before STAR. We are purchasing new vehicles because: Maintain the average age of our transportation fleet with a limited number of vehicles over 10 years old. Reduce the cost of repairs and avoid problems associated with rusting frames that prevent the vehicles from passing D.O.T. inspection. Purchasing gasoline engines for the first time in Gas buses are less expensive to purchase and to operate primarily due to costs associated with meeting increasingly restrictive EPA regulations. They also do not exhaust black smoke since there is no diesel particulate filters and diesel regeneration process. 23

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25 Summary Foundation Aid is still over $10 million lower than the amount required to provide a sound basic education according to the Campaign for Fiscal Equity law suit. The Final Tax Levy increase of 2.77% is at the tax cap. The Tax Levy vote will only require a simple majority and tax payers will receive their rebate checks. The Budget includes total revenues and expenditures of $166,760,407 which increased by $3,559,427 or 2.18%. Programmatic enhancements and additional staffing proposed in the budget are in line with Vision 2020 and impact all school buildings. 25

26 Vote & Election Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Polling Places: For residents living NORTH of Route 481, Cicero Elementary School (5979 Route 31) For residents living SOUTH of Route 481, Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Road) in North Syracuse Registration: If you are not registered to vote with Onondaga County or the North Syracuse Central School District, you must pre register. The District will hold a special evening registration on Tuesday, May 7 th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the District Office and at Cicero Elementary School. Residents may also register at the District Offices, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM until Thursday, May 16 th. If you are not sure whether or not you are registered with the County or the District, or wish to obtain an application for an absentee ballot, please call Connie Gibson at or e mail cgibson@nscsd.org. 26

27 Budget Process Timeline October 1 st BOE Approval of Budget Calendar November 12 th February 22 nd Principals, Directors & Cabinet and BOE subcommittee develop initial budget December 3 th Board of Education Budget Assumptions December 17 th Board of Education Budget Process Overview & Status January 28 th Board of Education Governor s Budget proposal Preliminary Tax Cap Calculation Fund Balance & Reserve Projections March 18 th Board of Education Budget Update Final Tax Cap Approve Bus Bond Proposition Approve Notice of Budget Hearing/Election April 1 st Proposed Budget Presentation Budget Discussion & Deliberation BOE Adoption of Budget April 22 nd BOCES Election and Budget Vote May 7 th Budget Hearing March 4th Board of Education Initial Budget May 21 st Budget Vote 27