NICOLET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT

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1 NICOLET HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT

2 Contents 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes Budget Summary Excellence at Nicolet Financial Statements School Board Members Libby Gutterman Fox Point President Ellen Redeker Glendale Vice President Marilyn Franklin Fox Point Clerk Joseph Kasle River Hills Treasurer Morton Grodsky Glendale Member 2016 Nicolet high school district Official Notice of Annual Meeting Annual Meeting Agenda Monday, August 22, :00PM Nicolet High School Library Room D-110 Call to Order 7:00PM. Elect Annual Meeting Chairperson Approval of the Minutes of the Annual Meeting, August 24, 2015 Official Reports and Recommendations: President s Report: Mrs. Libby Gutterman District Administrator s Report: Dr. Robert Kobylski Presentation of the Proposed Budget: Dr. Jeff Dellutri Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget Adoption of Proposed Resolutions: Resolution A: Adoption of Tax Levy Resolution B: Set the Annual Salaries of Board Members Resolution C: Reimbursement of Board Member Travel Expenses Resolution D: Set the Date for the Next Annual Meeting Unfinished Business Adjournment School Administration Dr. Robert Kobylski Superintendent Dr. Jeff Dellutri Director of Business Services Greg Kabara Principal David Coyle Assistant Principal Anne Ignatowski Anne Ignatowski Director Director of Student of Student Services Services John Reiels John Reiels Director Director of Technology of Technology Brenda Turner Director of Teaching & Learning Nasif Rogers Assistant Principal Ferne Hecker Ferne Hecker Board Secretary Board Secretary

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4 Nicolet High School District Board Meeting 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes Monday, August 24, :00PM Nicolet High School Library Room D-110 Members Present: Libby Gutterman, Ellen Redeker, Marilyn Franklin, Morton Grodsky Administration Present: Dr. Robert Kobylski, Dr. Jeff Dellutri, Anne Ignatowski, Greg Kabara, John Reiels, Brenda Turner Staff Present: Laura Anderle (Fox Point), Minda Byrne (Glendale), Jaime Domski (Glendale), Chris Early (Fox Point), Mike Fischer, Yael Gal (Bayside), Jamin Hoffman (Glendale), Jeff Houck (Glendale), Kirk Krychowiak (Glendale), Molly Krychowiak (Glendale), David Quam (Fox Point), Kate Rinehart (Glendale), Ann Riordan (Fox Point), Phyllis Santacroce (Glendale), Eliot Scheuer (Bayside), James Shea (Glendale), Michelle Streed, Lisa Wathen (Bayside), Mike Weidner (Bayside) Others Present: Ophir Ben-Yitschak (Bayside), Eileen Graves (Bayside), Suzanne Hall (Bayside, Fox Point), Daniel Hess (Glendale), Sandra Hoffman (Glendale), Stacey Houck (Glendale), Carolyn Landwehr (Glendale), Catherine Landwehr (Glendale), Jim Landwehr (Glendale), Piper Melkonian (Fox Point), Laurie McLeRoy (Bayside), Mary Beth Mills (Fox Point), Susan Miller (Bayside), David Riordan (Fox Point), Leslie Rosmann (Bayside), Natalie Verette (Mueller Communications), Gerise Weidner (Bayside), Julie Wood (Bayside) 4

5 School Board President Libby Gutterman called the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Nicolet High School District to order at 7:00pm. The Business Administrator reports that proper notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the open meeting laws of the State of Wisconsin. Motion by Ms. Lisa Wathen to elect Ms. Molly Krychowiak as chairperson for the Annual Meeting of the Nicolet High School District. Hearing no objections, Ms. Krychowiak was elected unanimously as Chairperson. Chairperson Krychowiak stated that the Minutes of the August 24, 2015 Annual Meeting were distributed as part of the 2015 Annual Report which was available on the Nicolet website, the North Shore Library and in the school district office. She asked if there were any changes to the Minutes. Motion made by Mr. Hess, seconded by Ms. Franklin to approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2015 Annual Meeting. The Minutes were approved as presented. Motion carried. School Board President Gutterman reported that unprecedented changes to Wisconsin public education have been enacted in recent years and the Nicolet community has been pressed to respond to the challenges posed by shifts in state leadership, policy, legislation and budgets. The Nicolet School Board has remained steadfast in its mission to promote intellectual discovery, inspire creativity, embrace diversity and encourage Nicolet students to become enlightened, humane responsible citizens. Ms. Gutterman gave credit to the board for the hiring of Superintendent Robert Kobylski who has brought renewed energy in recent years to the community and whose dedication to accelerating the achievement of every student in every classroom every day has translated to a renewed board of education and school-wide focus on student achievement. Nicolet students are in good hands with a stellar administrative team and world-class faculty and staff enthusiastically trained in our common mission to accelerate our achievement as a district. Ms. Gutterman thanked the Nicolet community, Board of Education, educational team, and the students for their proven deep commitment to excellence in education for all. Dr. Robert Kobylski gave the following District Administrator s Report: Students received many awards such as National Merit Scholars, Scholastic Writing Winners, Visual Arts Award, World Language Competition Honors. Many more were received, too numerous to mention. Students participated and excelled in numerous team-based activities such as Mock Trial, Debate and Robotics. Nicolet ranked fourth in Wisconsin and first in the North Shore, based on the number of AP placement tests given, in The Washington Post article 2015 ranking of America s Most Challenging schools. Nicolet was recognized as 11 th in the State in U.S. News and World Report Rankings of American High Schools as one of the 100 Best High Schools for Teaching Personal Finance. Teacher Eliot Scheuer was selected as a Herb Kohl Fellow recipient. Director of Technology John Reiels was honored as a leader in Excellence by the Skyward Company. Only three people in the country received this award. Business Technology Teacher Michael Kania received the 2014 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award as selected by the Governor s Council on Financial Literacy. Dr. Kobylski also spoke of the challenges, financial constraints facing Nicolet and public education in the state due to the way public education is being funded by elected leaders in Wisconsin. Revenues generated from the operational referendum passed by the community four years ago will expire at the end of the school year. Nicolet will again look for cost saving measures and innovative solutions, but an important conversation will need to be held with the community about a shared commitment to maintaining excellence at Nicolet and the potential of another operational referendum to supplement the district budget. 5

6 Jeff Dellutri, Director of Business Services, presented the proposed budget via a Power Point presentation. Highlights included: Budget built on estimated enrollment decrease of 8 resident students (-0.74%) over last year, but results in an increase of 8 resident students (0.75%) under the State s Revenue Limit Formula (3 year rolling average). The increase is 24 resident students higher than the resident students that are removed from the 3 year rolling average calculation. The higher 3-year rolling average of resident students increases Nicolet s revenue limit by $122,754. The Revenue Limit per pupil increase of $0 is a 0.00% increase over the revenue per member amount. The five year $2.15 million per year referendum is a nonrecurring revenue limit exemption. The budget is the fifth and last year of this revenue limit exemption, and will expire after the school year. Costs associated with the Nicolet High School replacement windows are part of a non-recurring Energy Efficiency exemption to the revenue limit which totals $856,792 for budget will be revised in October due to actual enrollment, actual staffing and other changes in budget estimates. Salary Increase of 1.01% ($90,239) 1.62% of staff wages increase Additional 3 days of pay at $150 per day to teachers for summer work on district initiatives New positions (1.0 FTE technology education and.50 FTE social worker) Position reductions (1.0 FTE instructional coach,.50 FTE guidance counselor) Net decreases of 2.30 teacher/paraprofessional FTEs Salary changes from retirement replacements of five teachers, one administrator and one supervisory position, and other non-retirement terminations of employment Benefits Increase of 1.38% ($58,470) The school district marketed its Life, Dental, Long Term Disability and Long Term Care insurance programs for the school year. The results were a combined increase of $2,471 or 0.95% $11,504 for new short-term disability insurance $44,561 increase or 2.38% for health insurance based on new hire health plan assumptions $530 increase or 0.04% for WRS contribution and social security $596 decrease or -0.3% for non-elective 403(b) retirement contributions Operating/Equipment decrease of 0.39% ($26,222) Re-allocation of resources through annual participatory budget process Significant changes/projects One-to-One Chromebook initiative Telephone System and Handset Replacements Facilities Projects: no change from $240,000 allocation District reduced $200,000 per year from facility projects starting in budget. This is third year of reduced allocation, utilizing the state s energy efficiency exemption to the revenue limit through the issuance of debt to address specific items on the school district s long-term capital improvement plan (CIP) Parking lot lighting: Summer 2013 Exterior wall pack lighting: Summers 2014 and 2015 Window replacements for entire building: Summers 2014 and 2015 Maintenance programs that will continue in facilities budget: roof replacement, painting, general maintenance, boiler maintenance, grounds and furniture replacements 6

7 Fund Balance F und Balance approximately 25.5% ($5.2 million) of the General Fund Budget budget is an unbalanced budget, meaning expenditures exceed revenues (planned for the final two years of the 5-year $2.15 million operational referendum in 2011) budget expenditures exceed revenue by $913,152; reduce fund balance to 25.5% of general fund budget at June 30, 2016 F und balance is planned to be above Board policy minimum of 25% of proposed budget expenditures Need for Fund Balance P rovide working capital to avoid large temporary borrowings D emonstrate financial stability to preserve highest Bond Rating M inimize short-term borrowing interest rate F und unanticipated costs F und one-time, cost significant projects that would diminish necessary resources of General Fund F inancial crisis in Fall 2008 proved need for fund balance when money availability for borrowing was tight flood provided funds for expenses before insurance reimbursed D istrict can delay borrowing for capital projects until costs known Need for Operational Referendum in Spring year, through , $2.15 per year operational referendum expires on June 20, general fund budget is a deficit budget with expenditures exceeding revenues by $913,152 A dministration will lead with budget planning starting in September 2015 for fiscal year. T he non-referendum Debt Service Tax Levy will decrease by $855,613 from to

8 Tax Levy General Fund Tax Levy is $16,834,772, a 0.19% ($32,684) increase from Recreation Fund Tax Levy is $305,455, a 0% ($0) change from Non-Referendum Debt Tax Levy is $1,465,788, a 30.96% ($347,278) Increase from Total Tax Levy is $18,606,015, a 2.07% ($376,962) increase from Tax Rate Equalized value estimated as an increase of 3.44% Tax Levy to increase by 2.07% Tax Rate to increase 0.82% Property taxes per every $300,000 of equalized value is an increase of $10.41 from Fund 73 Employee Benefit Trust Assets history 7/1/14 through 6/30/15 Beginning Value: $2,023, Ending Balance 6/30/14: $2,042, Mr. Hess (Glendale) asked Mr. Dellutri several questions: What three things were left on the table that are not funded? Engineering Program Equipment, two digital pianos, aerobic equipment, athletic equipment, digital document manager. How is the pool project being funded? Before the project was reengineered, it was too expensive; money will be borrowed next spring to fund the project. Where is the money going from the sale of land? Dr. Kobylski explained that the tennis courts will be shifted to the north and the football field will be shifted to the south. Chair Krychowiak asked if there were any other questions and then explained that a voice vote will be taken for the following resolutions: Resolution A Adoption of Tax Levy. Be it resolved that there be levied upon the taxable property of the Nicolet High School District the sum of $18,606,015 for the purpose of funding the operation and maintenance of the public school, funding of debt payments, and providing for recreation authority. Motion by Mr. Hess, seconded by Mrs. Landwehr to approve Resolution A. The motion carried. Resolution B Annual Salaries of Board Members. Be it resolved that the Annual Salaries of the Board Members be (present salaries: $1,000 per year per member): $1,000 per year per member. Motion by Mr. Hess, seconded by Mrs. Landwehr to approve Resolution B at $1,000 per year per member. Motion carried. Resolution C Reimbursement of Board Members Expenses When Traveling. Be it resolved that payment shall be made for actual and necessary expenses of a School Board Member when traveling in the performance of duties. Motion by Mr. Hess, seconded by Mrs. Landwehr to approve Resolution C. Motion carried. Resolution D Set the Date for the Next Annual Meeting. Be it resolved that the School Board is authorized to set the date of the 2016 Annual Meeting, not to be held before May 15, 2016, or after September 30, Motion by Mr. Hess, seconded by Mrs. Landwehr to approve Resolution D. The motion carried. Unfinished Business: None Motion by Mr. Grodsky, seconded by Franklin to adjourn the 2015 Annual Meeting. The motion carried. Chair Krychowiak adjourned the meeting at 7:55PM on Monday, August 24, Jeff Dellutri Business Administrator/Recording Secretary flh

9 Budget Summary Introduction The District s general fund budget will increase by less than 1% from last year, and a 2.59% increase in the school district tax levy. Budget Summary The general fund expenditure budget is $20,640,709, which is a $79,418 increase, or 0.38%, from last year s budget of $20,561,291. Wages are up $298,971 due a wage increase of 1.00%, and the additions of a 1.00 full time equivalent (FTE) business education teacher and 1.00 FTE social studies teacher. Benefits are up overall by $115,213, with increases based on benefits tied to wage increases and the new positions. The non-personnel operations budget is $7,034,673. This portion of the budget is a $177,189 decrease from last year s budget of $7,211,862. This reflects reductions in purchased services and equipment. Property Tax Levy The estimated property tax levy required to support the budget is $19,241,581. This represents an estimated tax levy increase of 2.59% from last year s levy of $18,755,416. The estimated tax rate of $4.93 per thousand dollars of equalized value is an increase from the previous year tax rate of $4.88 per thousand dollars of equalized value. The equalized value of community property has been factored with a 1.50% increase in value. For Nicolet residents, every $100,000 of property value equates to a $5.25 increase in district taxes. In April 2016, district residents approved a six-year, $3.15 million operational referendum to supplement the district budget, which is reflected in the increased property tax levy. The passing of the operational referendum has ensured the continuation of the breadth of program offerings that the Nicolet community has come to expect. All programs meeting minimum class size standards continue under this budget. At the same time, money from the referendum has ensured class sizes do not exceed the preferred maximums. 9

10 EXCELLENCE AT NICOLET 1,14 0 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORE 430 Students of color 55 Students with English as a Secondary Language 134 Students in the special education program NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS IN THE 5 CLASS OF 2016 Nicolet Students have received the 17 Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship CLASS OF % ENROLLED IN A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 8% ENROLLED IN A 2-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 21% ENROLLED IN MILITARY, EEN, EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER

11 742 AP Exams taken In 27 different subject areas 45Extracurricular activities 73% of students who took an AP exam scored a 3 or higher 86 82% 13:1 Student to Teacher Ratio Certified Teaching Staff members OF STAFF MEMBERS HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES 15 Faculty members are recipients of the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award 15 Boys Athletic Teams 15 Girls Athletic Teams Nicolet earned a rating of exceeds expectations on the last Wisconsin state report card 276 GRADUATES Nicolet placed in the 2016 Top 500 High Schools in the Country by Newsweek Nicolet was named a Blue Ribbon School U.S. News and World Report s 2016 Best High School Rankings Lists Nicolet as the #14 High School in Wisconsin

12 Financial Statements The School Board of the Nicolet High School District hereby gives notice on the budget as required by s Wisconsin Statutes. All accounts are used in the manner described by the Department of Public Instruction. Copies of the detailed document are available for review during normal working hours at: 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale, WI. General Fund (Fund 10) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $6,526,904 $6,104,361 $5,315,925 Residual Equity Transfer In $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $6,104,361 $5,315,925 $5,663,124 Revenues and Other Financing Sources Actual Est Actual Budget Operating Transfers In (Source 100) $0 $0 $0 Local Sources (Source 200) $17,377,267 $17,688,844 $18,770,864 Interdistrict Payments (Source 300 & 400) $376,676 $308,055 $526,233 Intermediate Sources (Source 500) $17,813 $19,325 $18,703 State Sources (Source 600) $1,626,105 $1,442,703 $1,548,766 Federal Sources (Source 700) $94,689 $122,400 $108,142 All Other Sources (Source 800 & 900) $64,081 $184,659 $15,200 Total Revenues & Other Financing Sources $19,556,631 $19,765,986 $20,987,908 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Actual Est Actual Budget Instruction (Function 100,000) $8,917,013 $8,996,875 $9,409,717 Support Services (Function 200,000) $8,575,596 $8,953,185 $8,869,639 Non-Program Transactions (Function 400,000) $2,486,565 $2,604,362 $2,361,353 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $19,979,174 $20,554,422 $20,640,709 Special Revenue Trust Fund (Fund 21) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $81,808 $236,997 $245,594 Residual Equity Transfer In (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $236,997 $245,594 $245,594 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $353,428 $77,843 $90,000 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $198,239 $69,246 $90, Special Education Fund (Fund 27) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 Revenues and Other Financing Sources $2,932,268 $3,015,635 $2,888,649 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses $2,932,268 $3,015,635 $2,888,649

13 Non-Referendum Debt Fund (Fund 38) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $274,530 $317,118 $309,595 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $317,118 $309,595 $275,581 Revenues and Other Financing Sources $1,212,344 $1,417,842 $789,603 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses $1,169,756 $1,425,365 $823,617 Long Term Capital Improv. Trust Fund (Fund 46) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $0 $100,000 $120,000 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $100,000 $120,000 $140,000 Revenues and Other Financing Sources $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses $0 $0 $0 Other Capital Projects Fund (Fund 49) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance ($375,553) $1,409,277 $0 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $1,409,277 $0 $0 Revenues and Other Financing Sources $3,665,000 $500,000 $500,000 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses $1,880,170 $1,909,277 $500,000 Food Service Fund (Fund 50) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $47,969 $30,747 $91,747 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $30,747 $91,747 $91,747 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $996,612 $1,056,075 $1,015,485 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $1,013,834 $995,574 $1,015,485 Agency Fund (Fund 60) Actual Est Actual Budget 700,000 Assets $256,691 $269,000 $255, ,000 Liabilities $256,691 $269,000 $255,000 13

14 Employee Benefit Trust Fund (Fund 73) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $2,011,253 $2,070,583 $2,207,638 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $2,070,583 $2,207,638 $2,344,693 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $586,994 $615,982 $609,029 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $527,664 $478,927 $471,974 Community Service (Fund 80) Actual Est Actual Budget Beginning Fund Balance $280,137 $26,760 $34,192 Residual Equity Transfers (Out) $0 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $26,760 $34,192 $34,192 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $835,995 $852,387 $859,955 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $1,089,372 $844,955 $859,955 Cooperative Programs (Fund 90) Actual Est Actual Budget 700,000 Assets $0 $0 $0 800,000 Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources $494,415 $568,120 $453,120 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses $494,415 $568,120 $453,120 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses All Funds Actual Est Actual Budget Total Expenditures - All Funds $29,284,892 $29,861,521 $27,743,509 Percentage Increase - From Prior Year 4.19% Proposed Property Tax Levy: Fund Actual Est Actual Budget General Fund Tax Levy $16,802,088 $17,093,173 $18,207,523 Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund $1,121,510 $1,356,788 $728,603 Community Service Fund Tax Levy $305,455 $305,455 $305,455 Total School Tax Levy $18,229,053 $18,755,416 $19,241,581 Percentage Increase - Total Levy From Prior Year 2.73% 2.89% 2.59% 14 Proposed Property Tax Rates: Equalized Value and Tax Rates Actual Est Actual Budget Equalized Value $3,741,949,800 $3,842,885,900 $3,900,529,189 General Fund Tax Rate/$1000 Equalized $4.490 $4.448 $4.668 Non-Referendum Debt Tax Rate/$1000 Equalized $.300 $.353 $.187 Community Service Fund Tax Rate/$1000 Equalized $.082 $.079 $.078 Total School Tax Rate/$1000 Equalized $4.872 $4.881 $4.933

15 Where does the money come from? 86.8% Property Taxes $18,207, % Interdistrict Payments $526, % State Aid $1,548, % Federal Aid $126, % Other Local Revenue $563, % Other Sources $15,200 CONNECT WITH NICOLET NICOLET HIGH SCHOOL Where is the money spent? 10.3% Transfer to Special Education Fund 1.2% Facilities Projects 22.4% Operations & Equipment 66.2% Wages & Tax Levy Overview: All Funds Tax Rate for Fiscal Year Equalized Value % Increase Equal. Value Tax Levy % Increase Tax Levy Tax Rate Per $1,000 Equal. Value % Increase Tax Rate Taxes Per $100,000 Equal. Value $4,030,415, % $15,880, % $ % $ $4,180,224, % $16,589, % $ % $ $4,250,711, % $16,350, % $ % $ $4,254,628, % $16,929, % $ % $ $4,120,857, % $16,203, % $ % $ $3,961,462, % $17,068, % $ % $ $3,664,421, % $17,104, % $ % $ $3,666,330, % $17,745, % $ % $ $3,741,949, % $18,229, % $ % $ $3,842,885, % $18,755, % $ % $ Est $3,900,529, % $19,241, % $ % $

16 District Mission Transforming knowledge into wisdom, the Nicolet High School District accelerates the achievement of every student, in every classroom, every day by promoting intellectual discovery, inspiring creativity, embracing diversity, and encouraging students to become enlightened, humane, responsible citizens. District Vision The Nicolet High School District is a professional learning community that ensures high expectations, collaboration, and personalized learning for all. District Values The Nicolet High School District is committed to: Implementing research-based best practices Engaging in continuous improvement Ensuring that all students learn at high levels Cultivating collective responsibility Executing a guaranteed and viable curriculum Teaching with a focus on learning accelerating achievement: Every student, every classroom, every day