Adirondack Central School District PROPOSED BUDGET

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1 Adirondack Central School District PROPOSED BUDGET Dear ACS Community Members: The Board of Education has adopted the school budget. You will find that it is a fiscally and educationally responsible budget. We are presenting a budget to voters that meets the needs of our students while also being fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. The budget that you will be voting on May 16, 2017, maintains all of our instructional programs and staffing needs. We continue to maintain all of our programs so our students have many opportunities throughout their educational careers at ACS. As always, we will continue to strive for academic excellence as we help prepare our students for graduation making them all college and career ready. The budget of $28,933,590 carries a tax levy decrease of 0.47% and the overall budget has an increase of.93%. The Board of Education has worked diligently to provide what is best for the ACS students, faculty, staff and community. You will see in this newsletter that the budget for the school year is $266,427 over last year s budget. We have researched and looked closely in all areas where potential cuts could be made without having an impact upon student learning. This year s budget includes the decrease from three days a week to one day a week for our data analyst position. Additional responsibilities for this position will be given to another employee. The budget also includes the elimination of one elementary teaching position due to enrollment and two teacher aide positions due to retirement. In addition, we have streamlined our supply costs, discontinued our elementary summer school due to lack of participation and cut unused library databases. A Budget Hearing is scheduled for May 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. The budget vote is May 16, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. in the Middle School, room 111. Please exercise your right to vote on May 16, Should you have any questions, please feel free to call at ext Thank you for your continued support of the Adirondack Central School District. Respectfully Submitted, Board of Education John Abdo, President Rick Gallo, Vice President Sandra Beasock Mark Emery Michael Kramer Doug Muha Almanda Sturtevant Edward S. Niznik, Superintendent of Schools YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, noon 8:00 p.m. Middle School - Room 111

2 Page 2 Budget Issue May 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET PROPOSED COMPONENT BUDGET BOARD OF EDUCATION $ 31,098 $ 30,744 The Administrative component of CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION $228,785 $241,718 the Budget includes salaries and FINANCE $363,478 $374,662 benefits for all certified school LEGAL SERVICES $ 14,000 $ 14,000 administrators; expenditures PERSONNEL $ 47,968 $ 47,963 associated with the district s central PUBLIC INFORMATION $ 3,700 $ 3,700 administrative offices, including OTHER CENTRAL SERVICES $444,294 $340,761 the school board, superintendent, BOCES ADMIN., PROPERTY INS., $359,313 $336,779 school business office, and principals; CURRICULUM & STAFF DEVEL. $ 41,200 $ 41,200 as well as other administrative SUPERVISION $885,341 $911,111 activities. ADM. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $637,511 $660,722 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET $3,056,688 $3,003,360 PROGRAM BUDGET LEGAL SERVICES $ 21,000 $ 21,000 The Program component of the INSTRUCTION $11,888,880 $11,494,320 Budget includes salaries and DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION $ 1,676,043 $ 1,715,273 benefits of teachers, supervisors BUS GARAGE $ 60,400 $ 60,400 who spend a majority of their PROGRAM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 6,524,682 $ 6,676,749 time performing teaching duties, OTHER TRANSFERS $ 25,000 $ 25,000 and operating expenses for COMMUNITY SERVICES $ 3,000 $ 3,000 instructional and transportation programs. TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $20,199,005 $19,995,742 CAPITAL BUDGET OPERATION OF FACILITIES $1,310,307 $1,324,808 This component of the Budget MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES $ 462,334 $ 455,877 includes funds for the purchase of JUDGMENT AND CLAIMS $ 10,000 $ 10,000 school buses, principal and interest NEW BUS PURCHASES $ 388,000 $ 387,000 payments on debt service, and all CAPITAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 486,129 $ 498,838 operational, cleaning and DEBT SERVICE $2,754,700 $3,157,965 maintenance costs for district TRANSFER TO DEBT SERV/CAPITAL $ $ 100,000 facilities, including salaries and benefits, service contracts, supplies, TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $5,411,470 $5,934,488 and utility costs. TOTAL BUDGET $28,667,163 $28,933,590

3 Page 3 Budget Issue May 2017 PROPOSED BUDGET BREAKDOWN Administrative $3,003,360 Program $19,995,742 Capital $5,934,488 School District Report Card Budgeted Budgeted Percent Change Total Spending $28,667,163 $28,933,590.9% Estimated School Tax Levy Enrollment K-12 $9,798,554 $9,752, % Consumer Price Index 1.26 Mini Capital Project The budget proposal allocates $100,000 in capital transfer funds for a mini capital project to address immediate needs: - replacement of doors and hardware at the high school - The state allows school districts to transfer general funds to the capital fund for building and/or reconstruction projects not to exceed $100,000. Projects funded in this manner receive full reimbursement from the state the following budget year, unlike traditional capital projects, which are reimbursed over time. The state will reimburse Adirondack for 84 percent of its capital transfer projects.

4 Page 4 Budget Issue May 2017 Proposed Budget Revenue Comparison Revenue Revenue Dollar Increase/ Decrease Property Taxes $ 9,798,554 $ 9,752,274 $ 46,280 State Aid $16,730,166 $17,732,657 $1,002,491 Other Income $ 1,177,292 $ 587,508 $ 589,784 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 961,151 $ 861,151 $ 100,000 Total $28,667,163 $28,933,590 $ 266,427 Estimated Revenue & Fund Balance For the School Year App. Fund Balance $ 861,151 Other Income $ 587,508 State Aid $17,732,657 Property Taxes $9,752,274 Manufacturing Class making Adirondack Chairs and Crates

5 Page 5 Budget Issue May 2017 BOARD CANDIDATES (The following letters were submitted by the Candidates) JOHN ABDO My name is John Abdo, and I am currently seeking re-election for a seat on the Adirondack School board for a third term. I have proudly served on the school board for 6 years now and I am currently president. I have learned, maintained and enforced the functions of the school board and how it supports the students and faculty. I strive to make sure the children of Adirondack Central School get the best education possible. Tammy, my wife of 26 years, is a graduate of ACS, along with our daughter Alison who also attended ACS, graduating in 2009 and then proceeded to graduate from Paul Smith's college with a degree in Culinary Arts. Our son Andrew also graduated from ACS in I have over 20 years of experience in budgeting, handling union contract negotiations, OSHA and safety initiatives. I welcome the chance to continue to serve the community and our children, helping them to grow strong, confident, knowledgeable and ready for their future and making it as bright and knowledgeable as possible. I thank you and appreciate your continued support for the upcoming term. MICHAEL KRAMER My name is Michael Kramer and I would like the opportunity to again serve as a member of the Board of Education at Adirondack Central School. My wife Denise and I reside on Hutton Heights in the Village of Boonville. We have four children David, Lindsey, Lauren and Anna and they, like myself, are graduates of ACS. I have been employed as a pharmacist at Rite Aid Pharmacy in Boonville for 19 years and prior to that I was the owner of Sanford Pharmacy on Main St. in Boonville. I am a former member of the ACS Board of Education; a position I held for 18 years and I currently hold a seat on the Jeff-Lewis BOCES Board of Education where I have served for more than 16 years. I believe that this experience gives me the insight, the knowledge and the qualities needed to be a valuable member of the ACS board once again. There is no better community service than to provide a healthy and safe environment for learning, excellent leadership and sound educational opportunities for all our children. Q. What s on the Ballot? QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: PROPOSITION: The Board of Education of the Adirondack Central School District in Boonville, is hereby authorized to levy the necessary tax for and appropriate a sum not to exceed $28,933,590 for the purpose of the General Fund Budget for the school year. ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES: The election of two (2) members to the Board of Education will take place. Each term is for three (3) years beginning July 1, 2017 until June 30, SEATS EXPIRING CANDIDATES EACH SEAT IS John Abdo John Abdo for a 3-year term Michael Kramer Michael Kramer

6 Page 6 Budget Issue May 2017 Q. Who Can Vote?: Q. Can I Vote By Absentee Ballot?: To be eligible to vote, a resident must meet the following requirements: Lived in the Adirondack Central School District for at least 30 days prior to May 16th. Be at least 18 years of age. Be a citizen of the United States. Q. How Will My School Taxes Be Affected By This Budget For the budget, the tax levy will decrease by 0.47%. Since we are reducing the tax levy, there will be no increase in your school taxes for next year. It is important to understand, however, that if tax bills increase next year for individual homeowner, it will not be because of the school budget. Other factors not within the control of the school district that could impact tax bills include changes in home market value, assessed valuations and shifts in the tax burden from one class of taxpayer to another. Therefore, any increase in a tax bill for the school year would not be attributable to the school district budget. Residents who will not be in the area on May 16th, or who are unable to vote in person, may apply for an absentee ballot at the Adirondack Central School District Office. The application must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the vote. If the absentee ballot is to be picked up by the voter in person, applications will be accepted until May 15th. Absentee ballots must be returned to the district clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 16th. Q. Voting Method Adirondack will once again be using the electronic voting machines from the Oneida County Board of Elections. If you have voted in the a Town/Village or Presidential election then you will be familiar with the machines. When you go in to vote you will be given a pre-printed ballot. After filling the ballot in, you will simply feed the ballot through the electronic voting machine. There will be poll inspectors on site the day of the vote.

7 Page 7 Budget Issue May 2017 PAWS OF PRIDE We started Paws of Pride in January. Each month we will post all of the accomplishments happening at Adirondack Central School. We are excited to share with all of you the wonderful achievements of our students and faculty. There are many learning activities, life lessons, helping others in need, field trip experiences, competitions, extracurricular activities that happen throughout the year and we want you to know this information. Paws of Pride will feature academics, arts, athletics, extracurricular and other information. We hope you enjoy Paws of Pride by reading the information and having the ability to attend various events and witnessing Paws of Pride firsthand. Enjoy! ACADEMICS: Boonville Elementary Bucket Filler Awarded this month was for Coping and Caring. The purpose of the invisible bucket we all carry is to hold good thoughts and feeling about ourselves. To be a Bucket Filler is to show love to someone when you say or do something kind to them. Even when you give someone a smile! Students of the Month were recognized at Forestport Elementary. The character education awards are given by each classroom teacher as well as in the areas of art, music, physical education and library. Student photos and descriptions of student s efforts are posted in the main lobby. The 7 th grade team, which consists of 5 students, was invited to a national online math competition to take place in May. In addition to the team, 3 members were invited for a national individual competition. Senior ELA Students took a field trip to the Landmark Theater in Syracuse to see Wicked. A great time was had by all. Sixteen high school Technology students attend the Mohawk Valley Technology and Pre-Engineering Showcase at SUNY Polytechnic Institute competing in various events such as balsa wood bridges, mousetrap vehicles, CO2 cars, catapults and junkyard wars. ** Trevor Backer placed 1 st and Bailee Underwood placed 3 rd in Balsa Wood Bridges ** Kaileigh Moore placed 1 st and Spencer Hamilton placed 3 rd in Mousetrap Vehicles ** Remington O Hara placed 3 rd in CO2 cars ** Dominick Pettinelli placed 2 nd in the Catapult competition. ARTS: Boonville Elementary s 2 nd grade classes enjoyed a Merry Go Round Playhouse presentation of some of Aesop s Fables during the month of March. The Fifth graders from all 3 elementary building took part in the Merry Go Round presentation Echoes. Fifth Grade would like to acknowledge two students who were show case authors in the Merry Go Round Echo's Writing Contest and had their skit New Animal Discovery performed by the Merry Go Round Players on March 9th. Congratulations to Emma Spann and Tesslynn Makuch. Forestport Elementary students in grades 3-5 attended a preview of the High School Musical Hello Dolly. 37 art students in 6th & 7th grade participated in the Ginnie Trask Area Schools Juried Art Show during the month of March at the Dodge Pratt Northam Art & Community Center. Over 100 high school chorus and band students, grades 9-12, participated in the ACS Musical Hello Dolly. ATHLETICS: 4 th and 5 th graders at Forestport Elementary have been enjoying both volleyball and basketball in PE class and were able to cross-country ski into the month of March. All K-5 students participated in a fundraiser and awareness program for the American Heart Association. Forestport Elementary raised $2, for the American Heart Association and educated ourselves on how to keep our hearts healthy through good nutrition and exercise. OTHER: The students at West Leyden Elementary celebrated School Bus Driver Appreciation Week in March. Students wrote thank you cards to our dedicated bus drivers and invited them to a breakfast reception in the cafeteria to show their appreciation.

8 Adirondack Central School 110 Ford Street Boonville, NY May, 2017 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Utica, NY PERMIT #566 Your Vote Is Your Voice Remember To Vote On May 16, 2017 Page 8 Budget Issue May 2017 Important Facts: Tax Levy: $9,752, % decrease Budget: $28,933, % increase District Information 400 square miles 15 Townships 3 Counties 3 Elementary 1 Middle School 1 High School 1237 Students Mission Statement Adirondack Central School, in collaborating with parents and community, promotes academic excellence and embraces diversity in a student-centered environment ensuring every student the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Budget Hearing May 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. High School Cafeteria