Budgeting for Student Success

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1 Budget Issue May Budgeting for Student Success 91% of Baldwin High School Class of 2016 Continued on to Colleges and Universities including Cornell, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and Other Fine 7 Baldwin Students Selected for NYSSMA All-State Festival Institutions 13 Re-designed, inquiry-based, 44 President s Education Award Winners 93% of Baldwin Graduates from Class of 2016 Received Regents Diplomas learning spaces K-12 1,400 Student Placements in the Award-Winning School-to-Career Program Start of Baldwin High School/Molloy College Collaboratory with New Media Academy and Cutting-Edge K-16 Entrepreneurial Partnership 22 Baldwin Students are AP Scholars Including 15 with Honor, 29 with Distinction, and 7 National Budget Vote, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Baldwin High School, 7 AM - 10 PM

2 Message from the Board What is the purpose of a school budget? The purpose is simple; providing a high quality education for all students. It is about maintaining the signature programs we are so proud of as a district and community from our model school-to-career and academy programs to our highly regarded fine and performing arts groups and winning athletic teams. These are the points of pride that are the foundation of a Baldwin education. These define Baldwin. Now in the sixth year of the state-imposed tax levy cap, the formula this year results in a cap of 1.77% for Baldwin, coupled with the continued increase in unfunded mandates. However, a projected increase in state aid as presented in the governor s budget, revenue from the leasing of Milburn and Shubert Schools, and additional withdrawals from the fund balance and reserves have helped to supplement the increase from the tax levy. The board and district administration have also looked at district expenses line by line to find greater efficiencies within the budget. The budget enhances the educational program, strengthens professional development and increases our investment in instructional technology, further supporting the education of our students. Please see the box to the right for additional budget highlights. Please also read this special budget issue of The Baldwin Beat and ask questions at the Budget Hearing on May 3, 2017 or at the PTA roadshow presentations so that you can make an informed decision when you vote on May 16, Highlights of the Budget Introduces integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) instruction at the elementary level Continues college-level courses for college credit at the high school Continues the Pre-Academy enrichment program at the middle school Expands the AVID program at the middle school Increases instructional technology in the classroom Adds Project Lead the Way for grade 7 Honors Strengthens professional development for instructional staff Maintains Continuing Education as a self-sustaining program Creates teaming in the middle school and continues Challenge Day in grade 9 Funds educational programs, including full-day kindergarten; middle and high school sports; middle and high school musicals; district intramurals; Sportsnite and Intramural Night; fourth grade instrumental music and Suzuki violin; Arts in Education funding (flow-through available to PTA); Saturday Night Alive; and NYSSMA Majors. Sincerely, The Baldwin School District Board of Education Joel Press, President Annie Doresca, Vice President Sue Cools Mary Jo O Hagan Karyn Reid Commissions Concert, featuring the BHS Wind Symphony, Adelphi University

3 Proposed Three-Part Budget* Program Approved Budget Proposed Budget Dollar Change % of Budget $98,276,492 $99,652,907 $1,376,415 Capital 12.37% of Budget $15,573,382 $15,817,202 $243,820 Administration 10.17% of Budget $13,025,282 $126,875,156 $13,001,262 $128,471,371 (24,020) 1,596,215 Total *As presented in the February budget work sessions and required by education law Revenue Profile** Description All State Aid Miscellaneous Sources Appropriated Reserves Appropriated Fund Balance PILOTS (Payments in Lieu of Taxes)*** Anticipated Property Tax Total Approved Budget $28,779,967 $1,688,331 $2,301,697 $2,500,000 1,294,104 $90,311,057 $126,875,156 Proposed Budget $28,948,509 $1,733,838 $2,106,250 $2,500,000 1,275,502 $91,907,272 $128,471,371 Dollar Change $168,542 $45,507 ($195,447) 0 ($18,602) $1,596,215 $1,596,215 **As presented in February budget work sessions. Key Factors Impacting Baldwin School District Use of district reserves over 6 years = $16.1 million Use of fund balance over 6 years = $15.4 million The state aid portion of Baldwin s education has dropped from 28.38% to 22.68% over the last 26 years State aid is projected to increase for next year, but it is not guaranteed Utility bills continue to fluctuate Unfunded state mandates = hundreds of thousands of dollars in unreimbursed costs New state tax credit/freeze compromises every district s ability to pierce the tax cap 3

4 Placing the Budget in Context The proposed budget for stays within the tax cap with a tax levy increase of 1.77% and a budget-to-budget increase of 1.26% in order to sustain the educational programs and opportunities for Baldwin students. Long Island Funding Facts Long Island school districts do not receive their fair share through the state aid formula. Excluding New York City: Long Island educates 16.1% of all students in New York State Yet, only 12.3% of state aid is directed to Long Island schools Long Island state aid per pupil is 26.9%, which is below the rest of the state Cost-Saving and Revenue-Producing Measures in Baldwin Baldwin School District has worked hard to find efficiences within the budget. Some of the initiatives have included: Increased revenue from leasing of properties Savings from rerouting of school buses Increased in-district programing such as Hastings Academy and special education Maximizing BOCES State aid Working toward conversion to LED lighting districtwide Elementary free and reduced lunch and breakfast program generate state & federal reinbursements Lower Cost Per Pupil Highest $41,837 Average $27,976 BALDWIN $24,564 Lowest $21,708 Of the 41 K-12 school districts in Nassau County, Baldwin School District ranks 7th lowest in per pupil spending, based on BOCES data from the school year. Lower Central Administration Expenses Of the 56 school districts in Nassau County, Baldwin School District ranks 11th lowest in central administration expenses per pupil for the school year. 4

5 Budget Questions and Answers What is the difference between the tax levy and the budget-to-budget increase? The tax levy is the amount of money collected from taxpayers (after all other revenue sources such as state aid and tapping reserve balances are applied to the school budget). The more state aid, the lower the tax levy on residents. The budget-to-budget increase is the difference in the total budget from one year to the next. How is the cap on the tax levy calculated? The formula is based on several factors such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the current tax levy, capital levy, building aid and the allowable growth factor. Anything above a 2% increase in either the Teacher or Employee Retirement Systems can be claimed as an exemption for the following year. What is Foundation Aid and why is it important to school districts? The Foundation Aid formula was enacted by the state legislature in 2007 to create a more equitable formula for state funding by taking into account the needs of students, a school district s ability to pay, and regional cost differences in educating students. For Baldwin, of the $25 million state aid last year, $17 million was through Foundation Aid, which has remained static. What is included in this budget? While the budget is still a lean one to stay under the tax cap, central administration has continued to focus on keeping Baldwin s signature programs strong. This includes increased instructional technology districtwide, and increased math instruction. The AVID program at the middle school will be expanded. What about the stability of the district reserves? While the district has drawn heavily from reserves to compensate for the loss of state aid, it has been done carefully and conservatively. However, continuing to draw from reserves is not sustainable long term. What new programs are included in the proposed Budget? 1 Full-time STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Teacher 1 Full-time Educational Technology Specialist Increased integrated technology in instruction Increased Advanced Placement and dual credit course offerings at the High School Challenge Day Algebra for all in grade 8 Project Lead the Way/Pre-Engineering Great Books program Increased math instruction at the Middle School and High School Full teaming in Middle School Innovative elementary programs Expanded AVID program What is the purpose of the Capital Reserve Fund in Proposition 3? The capital reserve fund provides a mechanism for the district to save for capital projects that cannot be funded in the Budget due to the tax cap. The district contributes any fund balance left at the end of the year. A separate voter approval is required by law before these funds can be spent. 5

6 Points of Pride from the Baldwin Schools Baldwin High School students selected through rigorous audition for the New York State Summer School for the Arts Baldwin High School students selected for the Career Opportunities in Accounting Program (COAP) at Adelphi University Meadow Elementary School and Baldwin Middle School named National PTA Schools of Excellence Two Baldwin High School seniors selected among 20 Scholar-Artists by the Long Island Arts Alliance for excellence in academics and arts Baldwin High School, the only school to have Academy students participate on seven teams in the Northwell Health Spark Challenge In only their second year, Baldwin High School Law Academy Mock Trial Team advanced to Level III of the regional competition for the New York State Mock Trial Tournament Virtual Enterprise students received the GOLD medal for salesmanship in the New York City International Trade Show in their FIRST year of competition Baldwin High School EMT Spark Challenge team won $3000 for their original poster advertisement Baldwin Wind Symphony performed at LIU/Post Tilles Center Girls Varsity Field Hockey won the Nassau County Championship Girls Varsity Basketball won the NYS Championship Title. This is a first ever in Baldwin history! What Happens if the Budget Fails? If the budget fails on May 16, the board could decide to: Put up the same budget for a second vote on June 20, Make reductions in the budget for a second vote on June 20, or Go directly to contingency, a zero percent increase over last year s tax levy. If the budget fails twice, by law the board must adopt a contingency budget, which would mean an decrease in the proposed budget of $1,596,215 6

7 baldwin public libray Library Budget Trustees Message The Baldwin Public Library board of Trustees is pleased to present a budget with a tax levy increase of 1.49% (within the cap) and an overall budget increase of 1.35%. The Board s goal is to provide access to the resources residents want at the best possible value. Thanks to your ongoing support, we are able to provide innovative collections, programs, and services for all, from children through seniors. Highlights Include: Community members checked out over 217,000 items during the past year. Nearly 240,000 people visited the library in person, while over 157,000 visits were made to our website. Not sure where to look for your next great read? Don t have time to browse the stacks? We now offer an online book concierge service - fill out a brief survery and one of our librarians will respond with recommendations. We are the community s resource for accurate, unbiased information. In addition to over 180 print magazines and newspapers, we subscribe to databases that allow you to access hundreds of reliable sources whenever you need them. We continue to enhance our spaces to meet community needs. We have added new, comfortable seating on the second floor and plans are in the works for an expanded quiet study room. Over 33,000 people signed up to use our public computers, while many more took advantage of our free Wi-Fi on their own devices. Programs and services are available for all ages. We offered over 1,200 programs in the past year that were attended by over 22,000 people. Our Museum Pass program allows your family to visit some of the finest institutions in our area at no cost. Live Homework Help provides online assistance for Kindergarteners through adult learners daily from 2-10 pm. In-person assistance for elementary through high school students is available in ur Homework Centers Monday-Thursday during the school year. Cooperative purchases of online services via the Nassau Library System result in a greater variety of resources available with a significant cost savings. This year, we added Zinio, which provides access to over 100 digital magazines for use on mobile devices. The Library s budget is presented to the voters at the same time as that of the School District. However, the Baldwin Public Library is a distinct entity with its own budget that is presented as a separate proposition. Again, we thank you for your support and encourage you and your whole family to take advantage of one of the best values you will ever get for your tax dollars. Shireen Abed, President Kerry Schwenker, Vice President Carl Williams, Secretary Joseph J. Carroll, Trustee Ethell Smith, Trustee EXPENDITURES Library Materials 410 Books $121,725 $125, Audio-Visual - E-Books 20,000 25, A Audio-Visual 37,500 37, Databases/Online Svs. 39,400 39, B Periodicals 16,350 18, Pamphlets/Maps Binding $235,150 $244,725 OPERATING EXPENSES 417 Film Rental/AV Lic. $1,000 $1, Cultural Programs/ 50,421 54,825 Educational Services 430 Supplies 45,500 33, Telephone 4,000 4, TWX/Data Phone 9,600 9, Postage 3,600 3, Printing 7,600 8, Workshops, Seminars & Conferences 16,000 18, Institutional Dues 2,200 3, Equipment Maintenance 44,000 59, A ALIS Fees 35,225 42, B NLS Fees 24,900 23, Processing Costs 4,000 3,000 $248,046 $263,785 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 203 Equipment $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 BUILDING AND GROUNDS Light, Heat & Water $145,000 $135, Custodial Supplies 15,000 17, Repairs & Alterations 100,000 80, Building Insurance 51,375 51, Grounds Maintenance & Building Service Contracts 97, ,250 $408,675 $387,850 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 437A Professional Fees $50,000 $68, B Auditing 11,500 12, C Recording Secretary D Legal & Classified Advertising $62,000 $80,700 SALARIES 141 Staff $2,193,150 $2,173, Custodial 185, ,750 $2,378,800 $2,358, FIXED CHARGES 10.0 District Retirement $318,850 $309, Social Security/ Medicare 175, , Compensation Insurance 35,000 37, Unemployment Insurance Disability Insurance 1,200 2, Health Insurance 382, ,900 $912,900 $967, TOTAL BUDGET $4,255,571 $4,312,960 Budget Increase $1,006 $57,389 Budget % Increase 0.02% 1.35% OPERATING BALANCE $636,898 $936,849 Committed to Retirement Fund -90,713-79,713 $546,185 $857,136 Contingency Fund -100, ,000 $466,185 $757,136 ANTICIPATED INCOME Interest $3,200 $4,400 State Aid 9,131 9,051 Fines 33,700 29,90 Miscellaneous Receipts 46,100 46,342 Applied from Previous Budget 160, ,000 $252,131 $249,693 Real Property Tax Levy $4,003,440 $4,063,267 Total Income $4,255,571 $4,312,960 Real Property Tax Levy $4,003,440 $4,063,267 Tax Levy Increase $5,204 $59,827 Tax Levy % Increase 0.13% 1.49% Approved by resolution of the Board of Trustees at a meeting held February 15,

8 Budgeting for Student Success BUDGET CALLS Residents are encouraged to call Dr. Stephen Draper, Assistant Superintendent for Business, for information on the proposed budget at BUDGET HEARING The Annual District Meeting and Budget Hearing will be held on May 3, 2017 at the District Office at 8 p.m. After a presentation by the Baldwin Board of Education and the Baldwin Public Library Board of Trustees, there will be an opportunity for community input and questions. Click on Budget Information at for materials from the budget work sessions and PTA presentations as well as to any budget questions you still may have. Wednesday, April 26 PTA Candidates Forum District Office 8 PM VOTE & ELECTION CALENDAR Wednesday, May 3 District Meeting & Budget Hearing District Office 8 PM On the Ballot Tuesday, May 16 Election & Budget Vote Baldwin High School 7 AM to 10 PM School District Budget (Proposition 1) - Elect one trustee to the Board of Education Baldwin Public Library Budget (Proposition 2) - Elect one trustee to the Library Board Establishment of a reserve fund (Proposition 3) - This action only serves to establish the fund. It will not cost the taxpayer additional money. Voter Registration Information: Residents may register to vote in school district elections at the District Clerk s office or at any school building during school hours when school is in session. The last day to register is May 11. You are already registered if you are registered for regular elections and have voted in the last four years. Absentee Ballots: Applications are available at the District Office. Applications received by mail and requests for applications received by phone will be mailed or made available for pick up. For further information, call the District Clerk at Baldwin School District 960 Hastings Street Baldwin, NY CAR-RT SORT Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Baldwin, NY Permit No. 109 Board of Education Joel Press, President Annie Doresca, Vice President Sue Cools Mary Jo O Hagan Karyn Reid Current Resident Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shari L. Camhi