North Syracuse Central School District

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1 North Syracuse Central School District Initial Budget A Closer Look March 5,

2 Agenda Estimated Revenues Tax Cap Calculation Filed with NYS Comptroller Initial Expenses Program Initiatives Related to Vision 2020 Vote & Election Information Budget Process Timeline 2

3 Estimated Revenues $162,445,036 Other Revenue $2,144,383 Sales Tax 1.32% $300, % PILOTS $219, % Interest $60, % Fund Balance $2,700, % Rent $400, % Medicaid $400, % Tax Levy $87,777, % State Aid $68,443, % 3

4 Estimated Revenues Continued Reliance on Fund Balance Variance General Aid $61,560,489 $62,427,218 $866, % PILOTS $518,640 $219,470 ($299,170) (57.68%) Sales Tax $350,000 $300,000 ($50,000) (14.29%) Interest $60,000 $60,000 $0 0.00% Fund Balance $2,700,876 $2,700,000 ($876) (.03%) Rent $400,000 $400,000 $0 0.00% Medicaid $350,000 $400,000 $50, % Other Revenue $2,126,610 $2,144,383 $17,773.84% Sub Total $68,066,615 $68,651,071 $584,456.86% Building Aid $5,351,628 $6,016,398 $664, % Possible Tax Levy $85,272,237 $87,777,567 $2,505, % Total $158,690,480 $162,445,036 $3,754, % 4

5 Tax Cap Calculation As Filed with NYS Comptroller Tax Levy : $85,272,237 Tax Base Growth Factor: x ,124,959 PILOT Revenue for : 494,011 Tax Levy for Capital for : (2,673,950) 83,945,020 Allowable Levy Growth Factor: x ,623,920 PILOT Revenue for : (219,470) Tax Levy for Capital for : 2,373,117 Other Exclusions (ERS & TRS > 2%): 0 Available Carryover: 0 Tax Levy Limit Plus Exclusions: $87,777,567 Tax Levy Limit Increase: $ 2,505,330 (2.94%) Estimated tax levy increase on a home of $100,000 BEFORE STAR is $72 5

6 Initial Expenditures $163,585,470 Salaries $76,539, % Benefits $50,772, % Debt Service $9,785, % Equipment $603, % Special Project $100, % Contractual $6,820, % BOCES $15,500, % Supplies & Other $3,463, % 6

7 Initial Expenditures Variance Salaries $73,805,705 $76,539,708 $2,734, % Benefits $50,183,312 $50,772,600 $589, % Debt Service $9,329,105 $9,785,173 $456, % Contractual $6,867,369 $6,820,317 ($47,052) (.69%) BOCES $14,500,000 $15,500,000 $1,000, % Equipment $475,000 $603,734 $128, % Supplies & Other $3,429,989 $3,463,938 $33,949.99% Special Project $100,000 $100,000 $0 0.00% Total $158,690,480 $163,585,470 $4,894, % Deficit ($1,140,434) Estimated Revenues $158,690,480 $162,445,036 $3,754, % 7

8 Program Initiatives Related to Vision 2020 Increase educational experiences & opportunities for students. Expand course options for students at C NS High School Increase the minimum credit requirement for C NS students Increase staffing level to ensure that all students have an opportunity to take art, health & FACS at the North Syracuse Junior High School Additional sections of science added at the North Syracuse Junior High School in an effort to reduce class sizes Continue to monitor and address staffing needs associated with our special education programs Increase number of sections in several core subjects to maintain or lower class size Add additional resources to focus on safety, security and the social emotional wellbeing of students and staff Reinstatement of co curricular / athletic activities cut in previous budgets 8

9 Expanded Course Options for Students at C NS Business English Subject Addition Deletion Intro to Criminal Justice SUPA Financial Accounting Sports Media SUPA Writing Journalism B Tablet Applications & Marketing FACS Food Science Math AP Computer Science Principles Project Math SUPA Computer Engineering Science Social Studies Astronomy Meteorology Myth Busting Science Cinema Science Explorations A Science Explorations B American History Through Film Current Events AP World History (Grade 10) Topics in Astronomy / Meteorology Science Explorations Crucible of Change 9

10 Increase the Minimum Credit Requirement for C NS Students Currently one third of our C NS High School seniors either arrive late or leave early. While we have maintained the number of electives, we have been forced to reduce the number of times these are offered; thereby, creating scheduling difficulties. By increasing the number of credits required, we believe that seniors will be less likely to arrive late and leave early. The increase in credits also sends a message to colleges about the rigor of C NS High School programs. 10

11 Increase Staffing to Ensure that all Students have an Opportunity to Take Art, Health & FACS at the NSJH Current staffing levels have limited opportunities for all students to be scheduled for these subjects at the junior high school. Increased staffing will allow for both capacity and flexibility when scheduling these courses. 11

12 Additional Sections of Science Added at the NSJH to Reduce Class Sizes More students are taking Living Environment in Grade 9. Additional staffing will provide more appropriate class sizes in lab settings. 12

13 Continue to Monitor and Address Staffing Needs Associated with our Special Education Programs We have worked hard over the past two years to refine our more inclusive special education settings. We will continue to monitor and fine tune staffing in connection with the budget process. Although overall enrollment has declined modestly over the past 5 years, the number of students with disabilities has increased over the same period. 13

14 Increase Number of Sections of Core Subjects to Maintain or Lower Class Size Middle school enrollment shifts have resulted in increasing class sizes. In connection with the budget we propose increasing middle school staffing levels slightly to address this issue. 14

15 Additional Resources for Safety, Security and the Social Emotional Wellbeing of Students and Staff Increase security by reconstructing / reconfiguring entryways at Roxboro Road Middle School and North Syracuse Junior High School Further training opportunities to address the safety of students and staff Expand professional development to support student social emotional wellbeing Consideration of: Additional SRO Social Worker / Counselor Potential Interns 15

16 Reinstatement of Co Curricular / Athletic Activities Cut in Previous Budgets Boys Volleyball 1 Modified Team Winter 2 (Jan. Mar.) $4,274 Cross Country 1 Varsity Assistant $5,813 DECA North Syracuse Junior High School Advisor $1,883 Boys Soccer 1 Varsity Assistant $6,155 Girls Soccer 1 Varsity Assistant $6,155 Wrestling 1 Varsity Assistant $6,838 Field Hockey 1 Varsity Assistant $6,699 Football 1 Varsity Assistant $6,838 Boys Volleyball 1 Varsity Assistant $6,155 Girls Volleyball 1 Varsity Assistant $6,155 Cheerleading 1 Varsity Assistant $6,155 TOTAL $76,518 16

17 Consultant Teacher Program Continued investment in the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program which provides support and professional development for over 100 probationary teachers Collaborative approach to ensure high quality instruction Increase in the number of probationary teachers Probationary period extended by law from 3 to 4 years Staffing levels as per contractual agreement 17

18 Summary The Governor s Budget Proposal increases our General Aid by $866,729 or 1.41%. Although Foundation Aid increased, it is still $10.8 million lower than the amount required to provide a sound basic education according to the Campaign for Fiscal Equity law suit. The Preliminary Tax Levy increase of 2.94% is at the tax cap. The Tax Levy vote will only require a simple majority and tax payers will receive their rebate checks. The Initial Budget includes total expenditures of $163,585,470, which increased by $4,894,990 or 3.08%. The Initial Budget includes total revenues of $162,445,036, which increased by $3,754,556 or 2.37%. Current State Aid and Tax Levy increases do not cover initial budget expenditures and won t support the programs and positions that are critical to achieving our mission as described in Vision We have a deficit of $1,140,434. We are still working on several key items and will be meeting with all of our directors over the next few weeks to discuss their budget proposals in more detail. 18

19 Budget Process Timeline October 2 nd BOE Approval of Budget Calendar November 14 th February 23 rd Principals, Directors & Cabinet and BOE subcommittee develop initial budget December 4 th Board of Education Budget Assumptions December 18 th Board of Education Budget Process Overview & Status January 22 nd Board of Education Governor s Budget proposal Preliminary Tax Cap Calculation Fund Balance & Reserve Projections February 26 th Board of Education Initial Budget March 5 th Board of Education A more detailed look at the initial budget Approve Bus Bond Proposition Approve Notice of Budget Hearing/Election March 26 th (was 19 th ) Board of Education Budget Update Final Tax Cap April 2 nd Proposed Budget Presentation Budget Discussion & Deliberation BOE Adoption of Budget April 16 th BOCES Election and Budget Vote May 1 st Budget Hearing May 15 th Budget Vote 19