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1 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Information Begin With Why Hopkinton School Board R. Matthew Cairns, Chairperson Elizabeth T. Durant, Vice Chairperson William A. Jones, Board Member David J. Luneau, Board Member William Chapin, Jr., Board Member Nick Mayo, Student Representative Henry Yianakopolos, Student Representative Administration Steven M. Chamberlin, Superintendent of Schools Michelle R. Clark, RSBO, Business Administrator Meghan F. Bamford, Director of Student Matthew P. Stone, Director of Technology William V. Carozza, HMS/MSS Principal Amy L. Doyle, HMS/MSS Assistant Principal Christopher M. Kelley, HMHS Principal Rebecca P. Gagnon, HMHS Assistant Principal Final Including the Hopkinton Committee revisions voted at the January 25, 2017 meeting. The Hopkinton School Board to vote on the changes at the February 7, 2017 Hopkinton School Board meeting. February 1, 2017

2 Hopkinton School District Information Package Table of Contents District Organization... 1 Executive Summary of District... 2 Major Increases and Decreases -Revenue....3 Estimated Revenue Analysis Major Increases and Decreases - Expenditures... 5 Summary by Components Summary by Operational Programs Summary by Location ary Summaries by Individual Functions Warrant Article Summary Warrant Articles Bond Schedule Repair & Maintenance Trust Fund History and Balance Special Education Trust Fund History and Balance Replacing School District Vehicles Capital Reserve and Health Insurance Trust Fund History and Balance Funding Flow for Trust Funds Cost Per Pupil History Enrollment & Attendance History and Projections Chronology of District Fund Balance and Projected Tax Rate Impact Chronology of District Fund Balance Article X Funds... 51

3 Hopkinton School District Organization MODERATOR... James Newsom CLERK... Laura Beaudoin TREASURER... David MacKenzie AUDITORS... Plodzik & Sanderson SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS... Steven M. Chamberlin BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR... Michelle R. Clark, RSBO DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES... Meghan F. Bamford DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY... Matthew Stone PRINCIPALS William Carozza... Harold Martin and Maple Street School Amy Doyle, Assistant Principal... Harold Martin and Maple Street School Christopher Kelley... Hopkinton Middle/High School Rebecca Gagnon, Assistant Principal... Hopkinton Middle/High School SCHOOL BOARD R. Matthew Cairns, Chairperson... Term Expires 2018 Elizabeth T. Durant, Vice Chairperson... Term Expires 2017 David J. Luneau... Term Expires 2019 William Chapin, Jr.... Term Expires 2018 William A. Jones... Term Expires 2017 Nick Mayo, Student Representative Henry Yianakopolos, Student Representative 1

4 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY FY % OF FY Dollar Percent FY FY FY FY FY FY SALARIES BENEFITS SERVICES SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT OTHER TOTAL BUDGET Difference Difference INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 1100 Regular Education $4,809, $2,570, $31, $125, $35, $8, $7,581, % 7,162, $418, % 6,967, ,094, ,863, ,732, $6,535, $6,565, Special Education 1,929, , , , , ,186, % 3,009, , % 2,830, ,695, ,612, ,448, ,328, ,229, Vocational Education , , % 28, % 25, , , , , , Cocurricular 48, , , % 62, (4,544.00) -7.23% 54, , , , , , Athletics 186, , , , , , , % 302, , % 285, , , , , , Summer School % % Other 5, , , % 42, (327.00) -0.78% 40, , , , , , TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 6,978, ,456, , , , , ,219, % 10,608, , % 10,205, ,178, ,817, ,533, ,177, ,095, PUPIL SUPPORT 2113 Social Worker % % Guidance 358, , , , , , % 496, , % 472, , , , , , Health 164, , , , , % 250, , % 257, , , , , , Psychological 123, , , , , , % 171, , % 181, , , , , , Speech 173, , , , , , % 291, , % 279, , , , , , PT/OT 113, , , , , % 215, , % 190, , , , , , TOTAL PUPIL SUPPORT 934, , , , , , ,542, % 1,424, , % 1,381, ,336, ,225, ,192, ,183, ,108, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT 2210 Improvement of Instruction % 5, (5,116.00) % 11, , Instruction and Curriculum Development 10, , , , % 13, , % 12, , , , , , Instructional Staff Training , , % 118, % 63, , , , , , Library/Media 215, , , , , , , % 352, , % 337, , , , , , Technology 68, , , , , , , % 274, , % 323, , , , , , Other Educational Media Service % % , TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT 295, , , , , , , % 764, , % 747, , , , , , GENERAL ADMINISTRATION General Administration 8, , , , % 49, (4,408.00) -8.83% 46, , , , , , Office of the Superintendent 353, , , , , , % 651, (33,990.00) -5.21% 525, , , , , , TOTAL GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 362, , , , , , % 701, (38,398.00) -5.47% 572, , , , , , SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 2400 Office of the Principal 536, , , , , , % 853, , % 869, , , , , , TOTAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 536, , , , , , % 853, , % 869, , , , , , BUSINESS/FISCAL SERVICES 2500 Business/Fiscal 196, , , , , % 303, , % 308, , , , , , TOTAL BUSINESS/FISCAL SERVICES 196, , , , , % 303, , % 308, , , , , , FACILITIES 2610 Supervison and Operation of Facilities 487, , , , % 704, , % 690, , , , , , Operating Building , , , , % 491, , % 446, , , , , , Care/Upkeep of Grounds , , , % 13, , % 11, , , , , , Care/Upkeep of Equipment , , % 1, (321.00) % , , , , , Vehicle Maintenance , , % 1, % 1, , , , , , Security % % TOTAL FACILITIES 487, , , , , ,301, % 1,213, , % 1,149, ,286, ,210, ,151, ,102, ,084, TRANSPORTATION 2721 Student Transportation 4, , , , % 450, , % 434, , , , , , Special Transportation 32, , , , , % 214, , % 206, , , , , , Vocational Transportation , , % 22, , % 22, , , , , , Athletic Transporation , , % 67, (5,320.00) -7.84% 54, , , , , , Co-Curricular Transportation , , % 8, , % 5, , , , , , TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 36, , , , , % 763, , % 723, , , , , , Information Management 182, , , , , , % 283, , % 261, OTHER OUTLAYS 4200 Site Improvement % % $ Facilities Acquisitions and Construction % % 34, , , Debt Service 553, % 547, , % 548, , , , , , Transfer to Food Service and Other Funds % % 116, , , , , , TOTAL OTHER OUTLAYS , % 547, , % 699, , , , , , TOTAL GENERAL FUND 10,009, ,019, ,935, , , , ,420, ,464, , % 16,918, ,858, ,144, ,547, ,035, ,794, PERCENT OF BUDGET 54.34% 27.25% 10.51% 3.50% 0.99% 0.41% OTHER FUNDS FEDERAL PROJECTS 750, , % 332, , , , , , FOOD SERVICE 413, , % 387, , , , , , FUND 8 38, , % 58, , , , , , TOTAL OTHER FUNDS 1,202, ,202, % 778, , , , , ,003, TOTAL GENERAL FUND INCLUDING TRANSFER TO TRUSTS 19,622, ,666, , % 17,697, ,809, ,893, ,253, ,833, ,797, Transfer to Trust Funds 60, , % 110, , , , , , HEA CONTRACT (274,861.00) 0.00 (274,861.00) % Contingency 100, , % TOTAL BUDGET INCLUDING ALL WARRANT ARTICLES $19,508, $18,726, $781, % $17,807, $17,930, $16,963, $16,303, $15,883, $15,897, /2/2017 2

5 Total REVENUE $5,790,059 MAJOR INCREASES: * Use of Article X funds $141,937 * State Adequacy Aid: Adequacy Grant $203,873 * From Health Insurance Trust Fund $75,000 * Food Service Sales/Transfers into Food Service $6,490 * Tuition $3,800 Total Major Increases $431,100 MAJOR DECREASES: * Miscellaneous is not material ($813) Total Major Decreases ($813) Total Proposed REVENUE $6,220,346 3

6 Hopkinton School District Revenues REVENUE SOURCES 2012/ / / / / /18 Variance ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL MS24 MS27 REVENUE FROM LOCAL SOURCES Tuition $ 101, $ 103, $ 61, $ 55, $ 41, $ 45, $ 3,800 Interest Earnings $ - Food Service Sales & Transfers Into FS 293, , , , , , $ 6,490 Student Activities 38, , , , , , $ - Other Local Sources (rent, drivers ed,etc) 19, , , , , , $ - Fund 8 Grants and Donations 64, , , , , , $ - Refund from HealthTrust for Health, Dental and Property Liability Insurance and other - 280, , , $ - REVENUE FROM STATE SOURCES School Building Aid 147, , , , , , $ - Catastrophic Aid - 73, , , , , $ 274 Child Nutrition Food Service 3, , , , , , $ - Vocational Transportation 2, , , , , , $ - Other State Aid - 20, , , , , $ - State Adequate Education Grant $ 2,087, $ 1,959, $ 1,939, $ 1,923, $ 1,979, $ 2,183, $ 203,873 State Property Tax 1,590, ,546, ,478, ,463, ,476, ,476, $ - REVENUE FROM FEDERAL SOURCES Federal Program Grants 74, , , , , , $ - Disabilities Programs (IDEA,PRESCH) 204, , , , , , $ - Other Federal Sources (Child Nutrition) 65, , , , , , $ - Medicaid Reimbursement 141, , , , , , $ - Medicare Reimbursement 28, , $ - Other $ - OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfer from Expendable Trust Funds , $ 75,000 Transfer from Title IIA - Math and Science Grant $ - Less Transfer to Expendable Trust Funds 50, , , , , , $ - Less Fund Balance - To Reduce Taxes 292, , , , , , $ (1,087) Less amount retained from prior year for rate stabilization , , $ 141,937 TOTAL REVENUES $ 5,206, $ 5,538, $ 5,469, $ 5,529, $ 5,790, $ 6,220, $ 430, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS PER MS22 (APPROVED BY VOTERS) $17,302,668 $17,828,494 $18,564,769 $18,716,631 $18,726,742 $19,508,050 $ 781,308 Appropriations minus Revenues - ESTIMATED Amount to be Raised Locally $ 11,637, $ 12,163, $ 12,862, $ 12,901, $ 12,936, $ 13,287, $ 351,021 Rate Stabilization Fund - Article X funds 150, , , , , Actual Tax Rate Actual Tax Rate Actual Tax Rate Actual Tax Rate Actual Tax Rate Estimated Tax Rate $ TOTAL ESTIMATE TAX RATE IMPACT 2012/ / / / / /2018 Variance Valuation $ 654,707, $ 656,272, $ 609,948, $ 609,908, $ 613,929, $ 613,929, Assessment 11,637, ,163, ,862, ,901, ,936, ,287, Local Tax Rate $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 0.57 Valuation $ 631,831,828 $ 633,689,000 $ 582,065,615 $ 582,589,785 $ 586,611,121 $ 586,611,121 Assessment $ 1,590, $ 1,546, $ 1,478, $ 1,463, $ 1,476, $ 1,476, State Tax Rate $ 2.52 $ 2.44 $ 2.54 $ 2.51 $ 2.52 $ 2.52 $ - TOTAL TAX $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7 Total Operational $18,666,742 - MAJOR INCREASES - * Health Insurance $401,842 * Salaries $263,809 * Curriculum Development Support $10,000 * Retirement $106,245 * Out of District Tuition $78,609 * Heating Fuel - using $2.51/gallon and 3 year average $34,083 * Specialized Student Transportation $31,440 * Other Benefits - ie. FICA, Life, LTD,etc. $27,733 * HRA Contribution (Nonunion staff) $28,000 * Transportation Contracts $21,131 * Asbestos Inspection - done every 3 years $17,400 * Debt Service $6,050 * Miscellaneous That is Not Material $4,862 * Reno software for Facilities Oversight on Controls Remotely $5,208 * Dental Insurance $3,913 * Equipment - Facilities $2,950 Total Major Increases $1,043,275 - MAJOR DECREASES - * Professional Related to Student Needs ($56,518) * Electricity - due to SMART Start Program Agreements Ending ($30,588) Total Major Decreases ($87,106) Total Proposed Operational $19,622,911 5

8 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY BY BUDGET COMPONENTS This table provides an overview of the basic budgetary components contained within each of the department level budgets presented in this budget document, exclusive of warrant articles. components include: Salaries; Benefits; Professional ; Property ; Other ; Supplies and Materials; Property; Other Items. Summary by Component Proposed Increase/ (Decrease) Salaries $ 9,259,382 $9,608,557 $ 9,791,383 $ 9,605,351 $ 9,744,196 $10,009,948 $ 265, % Benefits 3,897,607 4,107,855 4,501,444 4,214,551 4,453,647 5,019, , % Professional 260, , , , , ,243 (37,683) (7.69%) Property 222, , , , , ,974 10, % Other- I.e.: Transportation, Tuition, Printing 1,035,358 1,041,257 1,185,158 1,083,675 1,225,525 1,357, , % Supplies, Books & Materials New/Replace Equipment Debt Service & GF Supplement to Food Service and Other Funds (AIR) Other Funds (Offset by Revenues) 611, , , , , ,388 11, % 197, , , , , ,178 2, % 660, , , , , ,502 6, % 748, ,346 1,196, ,082 1,202,594 1,202, Total $ 16,893,047 $ 17,809,664 $ 18,606,631 $ 17,697,391 $ 18,666,742 $ 19,622,911 $ 956, % % Chg FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase(Decrease) * * = Out of District Coordinator position that is covered in a grant for.50 was not included in last years FTE total, however was in cost. 6

9 MAJOR BUDGET COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS SALARIES: Staff that is Permanent, Substitute, Temporary and Summer. BENEFITS: Health Insurance; Dental Insurance; Life/LTD Insurance; Workers Compensation; Retirements; FICA; Sick Bank; Unemployment Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Instructional ; Instructional Improvement; Curriculum Development; Conferences and Conventions; Contracted Pupil ; Contracted Evaluation ; Contracted Pupil Health ; General Testing; Alcohol/Drug Programs; Legal ; and Other Professional. PROPERTY SERVICES: Water; Sewer; Water Inspection; Cleaning ; Disposal ; General Repair and Maintenance; Repair Non-Instructional Equipment; Painting; Repairs Plumbing/Electrical; Repairs Heat and Ventilation; Repairs Building Interior and Exterior; Rent/Lease Equipment; Contracted ; Maintenance Agreements Buildings and Grounds. OTHER SERVICES: Transportation; Liability Insurance; Postage; Advertising; Printing; Communications; Vocational Tuition; Tuition; and Travel. SUPPLIES & MATERIALS: Supplies; Small Tools and Hardware; AV Supplies; Books; Periodicals; Electricity; Oil Heat; Gasoline; Propane Gas; Reference Materials; and Software. PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT: Additional/New Equipment; Replace Equipment; Additional/New Furniture; Replace Furniture; and New Vehicles. OTHER ITEMS: Dues and Fees; Bond-Principal; Bond-Interest; Contingency; Fund Transfers; Miscellaneous; Other Uses of Funds. 7

10 This chart represents the Proposed Operating by Major Component 8

11 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY BY OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS This table summarizes the Hopkinton School District s Operational, exclusive of warrant articles, according to the five major operational programs defined within this budget document: Instructional Programs; Student and Staff ; Administrative ; Facilities and Transportation; and Debt Service & Fund Transfers. The aim is to provide a clear illustration of specific operational components, as well as their respective impact on the overall budget. Summary by Operational Program Instructional Programs Student & Staff Administrative Facilities and Transportation Information Management Facilities Acquisition, Debt Service & GF Supplement to Food Service and Other Funds Proposed Increase/ (Decrease) $ 9,817,608 $ 10,178,905 $ 10,504,307 $ 10,205,381 $ 10,608,636 $ 11,219,661 $ 611, % 2,117,468 2,243,578 2, ,129,355 2, ,348, , % 1,654,389 1,731,113 1,787,055 1,749,918 1,858,019 1,873,237 15, % 1,894,516 1,982,009 1,990,827 1,873,167 1,977,568 2,116, , % ,214 % Chg 261, , ,345 25, % 1,409,066 1,674,059 1,744,807 1,478,011 1,750,046 1,756,096 6, % Total $ 16,893,047 $ 17,809,664 $18,606,631 $ 17,697,391 $ 18,666,742 $ 19,622,911 $ 956, % 9

12 This chart represents the majority of the Proposed Operating, which is dedicated directly to Instructional Programs. 10

13 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY BY LOCATION This table summarizes the Hopkinton School District s Operational, exclusive of warrant articles, according to the four locations. It provides a clear illustration of specific locations, as well as their respective impact on the overall budget. Summary by Location District-wide Harold Martin School Maple Street School Middle School High School Proposed Increase/ (Decrease) $ 4,325,975 $ 4,799,857 $ 5,147,486 $ 4,718,527 $ 5,341,735 $ 5,498,138 $ 156, % 3,358,843 3,604,725 3,594,576 3,542,553 3,590,056 3,964, , % 2,843,458 2,924,793 3,060,466 3,031,459 3,063,597 3,033,480 (30,117) (0.98%) 1,926,483 1,968,916 2,039,782 1,904,136 1,947,665 2,230, , % 4,438,288 4,511,373 4,764,321 4,500,716 4,723,689 4,896, , % Total $ 16,893,047 $ 17,809,664 $ 18,606,631 $ 17,697,391 $ 18,666,742 $ 19,622,911 $ 956, % % Chg FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase(Decrease) District-wide * Harold Martin School Maple Street School (0.46) Middle School High School (0.25) Total District-wide includes Psychologists, Occupational Therapy Department, the Technology Department, the SAU staff, the Director of Maintenance, etc. * = Out of District Coordinator position that is covered in a grant for.50 was not included in last years FTE total, however was in cost. 11

14 This chart represents the breakdown of the Proposed Operating by location. 12

15 PROPOSED BUDGET FEBRUARY 1, 2017 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TOTAL OF OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS The Hopkinton School District Operational is grouped into five basic operational programs: Instructional Programs; Student and Staff ; Administrative ; Facilities and Transportation; and Debt Service with Fund Transfers. Special warrant articles can be found at the end of this document and are not included in the operational budget totals. -INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS- The functions found within the Instructional Programs group are Regular Educational Programs, Special Educational Programs, Vocational Programs, and other Instructional Programs. Regular Educational Programs (1100 s) The Regular Education portion of the contains instructional activities designed to provide all students with learning experiences that prepare them to become productive citizens and family members. All grade levels and subjects are funded in this section Regular Education Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 4,616,897 $ 4,754,712 $ 4,756,778 $ 4,659,186 $ 4,684,487 $ 4,809,051 $ 124,564 Benefits 2,069,266 2,157,722 2,310,929 2,140,960 2,253,325 2,570, ,246 Professional 477 2,376 2, ,628 2,200 (428) Property 19,995 23,413 26,209 23,427 25,609 29,687 4,078 Other - 9, , Supplies and 129, , , , , ,738 (764) Materials Property/ 25,472 31,545 41,867 31,381 61,463 35,530 (25,933) Equipment Other Items 1,974 2,644 8,650 5,914 8,805 8,660 (145) Totals $ 6,863,844 $ 7,094,533 $ 7,268,868 $ 6,967,927 $ 7,162,919 $ 7,581,537 $ 418,618 13

16 As of October 1, 2016, we have 929 (including special education) students enrolled in our regular education programs. New England School Development Council has predicted our enrollment to increase by 20 students over the year. Programs of instruction are offered for grades P- 12 in state required academic areas, which include English, mathematics, science, social studies, health, etc. Our schools also offer many additional courses, which provide valuable enrichment to our students education. Specific information about courses and programs are available on the school webpage s which can be accessed at the District website School Board standards require student sign-ups of twelve students for all courses. Some courses will run with less than 12 students following the production of the schedule and drop-add period. Not all courses listed in the course catalog (Program of Studies) will be available every semester. Increase/Decrease due to the following: Salaries and benefits change is due to the following: Harold Martin School: Increase of 1.37 FTE s over 16/17 budget. 1.0 is due to the large current kindergarten class and we will need 4 sections of first grade..20 is due to additional physical education needs (done in 16/17 with restructuring) and.17 is due to additional preschool needs (all but.02 done in 16/17). Maple Street School: Decrease of (1.20) FTE s over 16/17 budget. (1.0) due to the reduction needed in 5 th grade for 17/18 and (.20) is due to the decrease physical education needs (done in 16/17). Hopkinton Middle/High School: Overall increase of.40 FTE s..20 is due to the additional RTI math support (done in 16/17 with restructuring),.20 is due to additional foreign language needs next year,.20 is due to the additional math support (done in 16/17 with restructuring),.20 is due to science needs (done in 16/17),.20 is due to physical education (done in 16/17), (.20) reduction in social studies (done in 16/17), (.20) reduction in wood technology (done in 16/17) and (.20) reading support changed to special education (done in 16/17). Property services increase due to copier (decrease in property/equipment related to copier as well) and disposal needs. Property/Equipment decrease due to copier needs, reclassification of $6,000 to SAU (2320 object 300) for data management storage system, and other reductions to assist with minimizing budget increase. One addition was the purchase of a new kiln for Harold Martin ($3,103). FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

17 -INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS- Special Education Programs (1200 s) This part of the special education budget is for instructional activities designed primarily for students who require special services. These services include pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and secondary services for the students who are mentally, physically, emotionally, or learning disabled; culturally different, bilingual, or require other special services Special Education Programs Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 1,715,400 $ 1,785,798 $ 1,812,574 $ 1,781,601 $ 1,837,454 $ 1,929,135 $ 91,681 Benefits 623, , , , , ,205 80,351 Professional 45,123 62,450 62, , , ,490 (78,476) Property , (100) Other 207, , , , , ,095 79,509 Supplies and 9,468 8,660 24,396 17,174 28,006 32,122 4,116 Materials Property/ Equipment 11,048 14,017 10,311 3,097 5,485 4,207 (1,278) Other Items Totals $ 2,612,458 $ 2,695,551 $ 2,810,120 $ 2,830,425 $ 3,009,551 $ 3,186,274 $ 176,723 As of the end of November 2016, the number of students enrolled in special education programs is 173. The Hopkinton School District has students placed out of district; however, the majority of students are integrated into regular education programs. provided to these students are determined by their Individual Educational Programs in accordance with State and Federal requirements. provided include but are not limited to: academic, Instructional aide/rehabilitation assistant support and consultation with specialists. Other services as listed in separate areas (i.e. OT/PT 2163) also impact special education. 15

18 Increase/Decrease due to the following: 19% of Hopkinton School District students are identified for Special Education services. Changes in this area are directly due to student need estimated for FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

19 -INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS- Vocational Programs (1300) The vocational program budget is for instructional activities that provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for employment in an occupational area. These funds are for tuition to the Concord Regional Technical Center. Over the past 3 years the District has had an average of 12 students participate in this program Vocational Education Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Other $ 9,297 $38,412 $28,000 $25,897 $28,000 $ 28,000 $ - Totals $ 9,297 $ 38,412 $ 28,000 $ 25,897 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ - 17

20 Other Instructional Programs (1400) This part of the budget contains funds for activities commonly known as extra/co-curricular programs. Funds in this category are for the coaches, officials, equipment, and supplies for school-sponsored activities under the guidance and supervision of staff designed to provide motivation, enjoyment, and improvement of skills for students. Extra/Co-curricular programs normally supplement the regular instructional program and include such activities as band, chorus, and athletics Other Instructional Programs Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 204,425 $ 216,266 $ 230,471 $ 221,442 $230,423 $ 240,054 $ 9,631 Benefits 45,793 48,755 52,813 53,566 56,938 55,716 (1,222) Professional 60,997 65,250 85,575 83,883 90,075 90, Property Other Supplies and Materials 10,868 11,961 16,900 12,477 17,700 17,000 (700) Property/ Equipment 6,451 4,864 7,680 5,634 8,250 8, Other Items 3,475 3,225 3,480 3,940 4,180 10,480 6,300 Totals $ 332,009 $ 350,409 $ 397,319 $ 381,132 $ 408,166 $ 423,850 $ 15,684 This area is partially funded by student athletic fees. There are 6 categories of co-curricular activities and 7 categories of athletic activities that are available to students. For further details, please reference the HEA Bargaining Agreement under Schedule B. Increase/Decrease due to the following: Increase in salaries is due to the increase in rates. Increase in other items is mainly due to the cost for football of $7,000. This amount is being provided to Hillsboro-Deering, and they are funding this amount as well for the program. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

21 -STUDENT AND STAFF SERVICES- Student and Staff include Guidance, Health, Psychological, Speech Pathology and Auditory, Physical and Occupational Therapy; Improvement of Instruction, and Media. Guidance (2120) This part of the budget provides for counseling with students and parents, consultation on learning problems, evaluation of students, and assisting students as they make educational decisions and choose their career paths Guidance Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 317,770 $ 333,677 $ 351,577 $ 335,601 $ 348,251 $ 358,786 $ 10,535 Benefits 128, , , , , ,920 26,276 Professional 2,725-2, ,000 5,000 3,000 Property Other Supplies and Materials 4,837 4,306 4,141 3,651 4,055 3,740 (315) Property/ Equipment (113) Other Items ,965 1,965 - Totals $ 453,693 $ 478,511 $ 511,596 $ 472,337 $496,028 $ 535,611 $ 39,583 Increase/Decrease due to the following: Increase in salaries and benefits are due to changes in personnel. Increase in professional services is due to increased need for tutoring 504 students. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

22 Health (2130) Health services addresses physical and mental health services. This section is predominately for school nursing services but does include some direct instruction. We currently have 1 nurse in each school building Health Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 150,697 $ 157,621 $ 159,634 $ 167,961 $ 156,086 $ 164,416 $ 8,330 Benefits 60,874 65,095 90,431 85,565 88, ,669 20,973 Professional , Property Other Supplies and 2,476 3,113 3,765 3,031 4,055 3,855 (200) Materials Property/ 1,710 1, Equipment Other Items Totals $ 215,786 $ 227,156 $ 255,040 $ 257,420 $250,427 $ 279,750 $ 29,323 Based on information from there were over 12,000 visits to the nurses' offices in our schools, with medication administration accounting for 3,000 of theses visits. The nurses complete approximately 3400 screenings for vision, hearing, height and weight. The nurses also administer flu shots to staff, conduct CPR and First Aid classes for staff, instruct staff with proper use of AED's, Epi-pens, bloodborne pathogens, diabetic care and seizures. Annual reports are filed with the state regarding immunizations and illness statistics. The nurses must follow requirements for immunizations, which includes notifying parents for needed vaccinations in all schools for current and new students in our District. All nurses must communicate with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human services as needed for public health concerns in our schools. Increase/Decrease due to the following: The changes in salaries and benefits are related to changes in personnel. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

23 -STUDENT AND STAFF SERVICES Psychological (2140) The psychological services budget includes activities concerned with administering psychological tests and interpreting the results. The gathering and interpreting of information about student behavior, working with staff members in planning school programs to meet the special needs of pupils as indicated by psychological tests, is included here. Behavioral evaluation, planning, and managing a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling for students and consultation to staff is funded in this section of the budget. Speech Pathology (2150) These funds support the identification, assessment, and treatment of children with impairments in communication, speech, hearing, and language. Physical and Occupational (2163) These funds support the assessment and treatment to assess the need for increasing the physical, gross and fine motor skills, and occupational skills of students. Psychological, Speech & Physical/Occupational Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 370,167 $ 406,722 $ 418,137 $ 412,388 $ 394,972 $ 410,832 $ 15,860 Benefits 128, , , , , ,382 13,093 Professional 52,810 51,803 69,000 49,532 65,988 84,946 18,958 Property Other 1,995 2,242 3,300 1,380 3,300 3,500 2,000 Supplies and 865 2,105 4,426 3,406 4,991 4,621 (370) Materials Property/ 1,530 1,670 3,450 2,954 5,650 7,100 1,450 Equipment Other Items Totals $ 555,762 $ 630,483 $ 680,001 $ 651,654 $ 678,190 $ 727,381 $ 49,191 21

24 During the school year the Hopkinton School District School Psychologists performed 62 evaluations/screenings, completed 17 classroom observations, 11 Lethality Risk Assessments, 33 Behavior Management Assistance, and participated in over 250 consultations with teams, parents and providers. Our Occupational Therapist and COTA evaluated or screened 31 students and provided services for 41 students. Also updated 3 evacuation plans including revisions and getting them approved by the Fire Chief. Our Speech Pathologists and Assistant evaluated or screened 27 students and provided therapy for 53. Also case managed 13 students. (Some of these services are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if the students qualify.) Increase/Decrease due to the following: The changes in salaries and benefits are related to changes in personnel. The benefit amount would have been an increase of $20,477 however, the change to nonunion health insurance reduced this amount. Increase in professional services is due to student need. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase(Decrease)

25 -STUDENT AND STAFF SERVICES- Improvement of Instruction (2210) This part of the budget assists teachers, and support staff in the planning, development, and provision of enriched learning experiences for students. These activities include curriculum development, staff development, in-service training, and other training programs for instructional and support staff Improvement of Instruction Proposed Increase(/Decrease) Salaries $ 5,468 $ 5,478 $ 7,999 $ 4,883 $ 7,849 $ 11,684 $3,835 Benefits 1,208 2,419 1,882 1,150 1,882 2, Professional Property 22,742 25,900 35,640 23,799 43,589 46,809 3, Other 44,155 48,523 96,948 52,679 78,139 80,425 2,286 Supplies and Materials Property/ Equipment Other Items ,115 3,475 5, (4,966) Totals $ 73,954 $ 82,694 $ 148,184 $ 86,739 $ 137,005 $ 142,272 $ 5,267 This area includes tuition for those covered by the Hopkinton Education Association Agreement (HEA) for which the district is contractually obligated to budget a sum equal to 25% of the number of the bargaining unit times $3,350. Further information can be obtained from the HEA collective bargaining agreement and can be located on the School District s website ( There is also $8,000 budgeted for the HESS collective bargaining employees for professional development. The contract is also located on the District website. Increase/Decrease due to the following: Salaries, benefits increased. Other items have decreased due to the reclassification done during to support curriculum development leadership. The increase in professional services is due to the addition of $10,000 to support curriculum development leadership. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

26 Media and Technology (2222, 2225 and 2229) -STUDENT AND STAFF SERVICES- This part of the budget includes both the library and computer assisted instruction programs. The library programs include activities such as integrating information skills into the curriculum, selecting, acquiring, preparing, cataloging, and circulating books. The computer assisted instruction program includes planning, writing, and presenting educational projects, which were designed to be used with the computer as the principle medium of instruction Media and 2229 Other Educational Media Service Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 200,472 $ 196,175 $ 203,139 $ 204,157 $ 212,289 $ 215,425 $ 3,136 Benefits 84,094 75,360 90,326 82,162 87,146 89,127 1,981 Professional Property - - 1, ,500 1,500 - Other Supplies and 41,026 41,018 42,356 44,168 43,139 43, Materials Property/ 5,707 3,051 3,003 3,046 3,500 3,200 (300) Equipment Other Items 4,117 4,120 4,450 3,600 4,450 4,450 - Totals $ 334,088 $ 319,724 $ 344,774 $ 337,357 $ 352,024 $ 357,077 $ 5,053 Salaries and benefits increased due to contractual obligations. Increase/Decrease due to the following: FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

27 This section of the budget includes the hardware and software needs district wide. This category includes the staff that provides some educational instruction as well as support technology for students and staff Technology Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 180,665 $ 197,821 $ 61,041 $ 54,018 $ 64,556 $ 68,239 $ 3,683 Benefits 75,886 82,645 39,034 19,714 22,631 26,351 3,720 Professional Property 5, ,112 70,857 80,731 54,391 21,400 21,350 (50) Other 6,217 10,687 46,870 40,020 45,650 48,650 3,000 Supplies and Materials Property/ Equipment 39,576 36,332 30,975 20,770 31,260 31, ,727 93,592 80, ,709 77,750 98,375 20,625 Other Items 12,378 12,521 27,525 25,971 11,725 11, Totals $ 482,857 $505,010 $ 366,826 $323,848 $ 274,972 $ 306,290 $ 31,318 This area includes all repair and maintenance of equipment, fees for data systems and district-wide supplies. The technology department services approximately 550 desktops/laptops, 12 servers, and 8 labs of computers, with a user base of approximately 1,200. The district labs are replaced on a rotating basis in order to keep technology as current as possible. Increases/Decreases due to the following: Salaries and benefits increased due to contractual obligations. The increase in property/equipment is mainly due to the need to replace a computer lab that was postponed two years already to assist with the budget impact. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

28 -ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES- The administrative cost section of the budget includes School Board services, Treasurer, Annual District Meeting costs, legal expenses, audit fees, the Office of the Superintendent, and the School Administrative Offices. School Board (2310) This part of the budget includes activities of the School Board according to state law and their responsibilities for the development of policy and oversight of the District. The budget covers the costs of the District Treasurer and services rendered in connection with any school system election. These include the election of officers, bond votes, budget and appropriation votes, and all district-sponsored meetings. Also included here is funding for counsel in regard to law and statutes, and independent auditor services School Board Administration Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $8,474 $ 8,841 $ 9,025 $ 8,845 $ 8,950 $ 8,758 ($ 192) Benefits (16) Professional 16,028 17,852 28,000 26,553 28,000 23,500 (4,500) Property Other Supplies and Materials Property/ Equipment Other Items 9,418 9,714 11,250 9,760 11,400 11, Totals $ 34,827 $ 37,876 $ 49,707 $ 46,830 $ 49,943 $ 45,535 ($ 4,408) *NOTE: Although the Contingency Fund is normally reported in function code 2310, it is presented in a separate warrant article and is not included in the totals above. Increases/Decreases due to the following: Reduction in professional services is due to the District auditing needs. No Single Audit is anticipated for , which the bills are paid for in the school year. 26

29 Office of the Superintendent (2320, 2332, 2510, 2511 & 2515) -ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES- This part of the budget includes activities associated with the administration of the school district and operations of the S.A.U. office. The budget supports positions for the Superintendent, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Business Administrator, HR/Accounting Assistant, AP/Payroll Clerk, Director of Student and Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student are included here. This area also contains the increases for all nonunion personnel including principals, technology staff, facilities maintenance director and office staff to be distributed after the evaluation process. 2320, 2332, 2510, 2511 & 2515 Office of Superintendent Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 500,023 $ 505,400 $ 545,040 $ 511,754 $ 581,955 $ 550,702 ($ 31,253) Benefits 207, , , , , ,688 (3,473) Professional 44,396 77,006 51,000 35,892 50,000 56,000 6,000 Property 1, ,200 1,924 1,200 2, Other 22,872 27,809 25,896 19,225 26,028 25,231 (797) Supplies and 14,496 21,202 14,081 29,216 37,992 39,625 1,633 Materials Property/ 1,462 1, Equipment Other Items 6,397 5,605 6,967 5,557 6,728 6, Totals $797,726 $ 859,834 $ 885,591 $ 834,024 $ 955,064 $ 927,999 ($ 27,065) This area includes all personnel matters, union negotiations, advertising, employment screening, fingerprinting, benefits, and payroll. The business office handles all contracts, budgeting, and accounts payable and receivable. The student services area includes all management of special education. The Office of the Superintendent is responsible for all state reporting, communication, and supporting the School Board and School District. 27

30 Increase/Decrease due to the following: Decrease in salaries is due to the removal of the administrative early retirement compensation, even though there is a merit pool of 2.50% for all nonunion included in this line. Decrease in benefits is due to the administrative early retirement compensation removal, however also due to the change in health plan. Professional services increases due to the data management storage system referred to on page 14. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

31 Office of the School Principal (2410&2490) This part of the budget includes activities concerned with the management of our schools. It includes the duties performed by the principal and any other assistants in general oversight of the operations of the school, evaluation of the staff members in the schools, assignment of duties to staff members, supervision and maintenance of the records of the school, and coordination of school instructional activities within the district. It also includes clerical staff costs and office expenses & 2490 Office of the School Principal Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 511,612 $ 526,062 $ 525,830 $ 548,031 $ 523,248 $ 536,469 $ 13,221 Benefits 247, , , , , ,295 34,774 Professional 4,949 1,309 4,978 2,336 5,350 4,368 (982) Property Other 35,288 30,829 27,989 29,820 28,723 27,920 (803) Supplies and 14,454 13,532 17,195 13,992 17,450 17, Materials Property/ 940-1, , (1,043) Equipment Other Items 6,876 7,761 8,427 7,542 3,817 4,995 1,178 Totals $ 821,836 $ 833,403 $ 851,757 $ 869,064 $ 853,012 $ 899,703 $ 46,691 Increase/Decrease due to the following: The increase in salaries and benefits is due to current salaries and changes to benefits. The benefit amount would have been an increase of $57,819, however the change to nonunion health insurance reduces the increase. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

32 BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION- Maintenance of Buildings (2600) This part of the budget includes costs associated with the maintenance and upkeep of all district buildings. This includes salaries and benefits for custodial and maintenance staff and also includes the operating costs of heating, light and venting systems, and repair of facilities. The cost of custodial supplies, rubbish removal, water, sewer, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and building liability insurance are also contained herein Maintenance of Buildings Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 441,470 $ 476,713 $ 495,932 $ 475,629 $ 481,377 $ 487,686 $ 6,309 Benefits 212, , , , , ,269 45,665 Professional 4,564 22,232 5,700 6,006 6,200 20,880 14,680 Property 129, , , , , ,993 5,042 Other 41,721 33,898 33,173 32,219 44,651 48,418 3,767 Supplies and 333, , , , , ,779 7,137 Materials Property/ 46,996 65,594 23,218 16,362 13,349 18,421 5,072 Equipment Other Items Totals $ 1,210,666 $ 1,286,672 $ 1,246,922 $ 1,149,702 $ 1,213,774 $ 1,301,446 $ 87,672 Increase/Decrease due to the following: Increase in salaries is due to contractual agreement. The benefits increase is mainly due to the health insurance and retirement increase for next year. Professional services increased mainly for a 3-year Asbestos Inspection that is mandated by State and Federal Agencies. The increase in property services is due to 3-year average of expenses as well as the cost to repave after removing speed bumps at Harold and Maple Street School. Other services increased mainly due to our Property Liability Insurance. Increase in supplies and materials are mainly due to the purchase of a software notification system Reno. This will ensure that we have immediate contact when there is a building issue and staff is not working. 30

33 The major purchases in property/equipment are below: Item Location Amount Benefit AC unit in server room HMS $442 Safety Seasonal bolt-down speed bumps HMS and MSS $2,400 Safety Microfiber mop systems MSS and HMHS (2) $1,800 Efficiency/Safety Rug replacement MSS $1,200 Safety FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

34 Pupil Transportation (2700) This part of the budget supports the Hopkinton School District transportation contract costs and all student transportation Pupil Transportation Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ 35,843 $ 37,271 $ 40,270 $ 38,747 $ 36,065 $ 36,571 $ 506 Benefits 12,258 12,682 15,685 24,657 21,100 30,620 9,520 Professional Property 4,222 2,427 1,600 5,148 1,400 2, Other 620, , , , , ,875 40,298 Supplies and 10,620 8,074 15,707 5,817 7,147 7,051 (96) Materials Property/ Equipment Other Items Totals $ 683,850 $ 695,337 $ 743,905 $ 723,465 $ 763,794 $ 814,745 $ 50,951 The district currently owns two school buses; one is used daily for special education students to and from school. The other bus is utilized for class field trips and athletic events. Increase/Decrease due to the following: Increase in benefits is due to personnel. Increase in other services is due to special education student needs as well as the increase in the First Student costs. This is the final year extension on the current contract. The School District did go out to bid and received over an 8% increase and therefore decided to extend the current contract with a 4% increase. FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

35 Information Management (2840) This part of the budget supports the technology staff that supports our systems. These staff members where included in the 2225 section in prior years Information Management Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Salaries $ $ $ 173,936 $ 181,113 $ 176,234 $ 182,140 $ 5,906 Benefits ,528 80,046 82,963 98,975 16,012 Professional ,250 1,250 - Property ,500 1,500 - Other ,180 6,180 - Supplies and Materials Property/ ,500 6,000 3,500 Equipment Other Items ,200 13, Totals $ - $ - $ 273,214 $ 261,559 $ 283,827 $ 309,345 $ 25,518 Increase/Decrease due to the following: The increase in salaries and benefits is due to current salaries and changes to benefits. The benefit amount would have been an increase of $26,081, however the change to nonunion health insurance reduces the increase. Property/equipment increased due to the replacement of some administrator laptops. This is part of a cycle and not all are being replaced. These costs use to be in 2225 prior to FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease)

36 -FACILITIES ACQUISITION/CONSTRUCTION, DEBT SERVICE & SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - Facilities Acquisition and Construction The Hopkinton School District has engaged the community in a process to understand current facility condition and needs. This work, combined with a focus on resolving safety and security issues in our buildings, has prompted the establishment of this function code. This process provides the District with the ability to transfer funds to be used for facility acquisition, construction, or the utilization of debt service, or special revenue funds. Increase/(Decrease) Professional Property/Equipment $ $ - 53,460 $ $ 34, $ 1 - Proposed $ 1 - $ - - TOTAL $ - $ 53,460 $ 1 $ 34,229 $ 1 $ 1 $ - Debt Service These funds are set aside for District debt service. The debt service budget consists of one bond repayment; 20-year bond issued in 1997 and refinanced in May 2007, for construction projects at the Maple Street School and Hopkinton High School Debt Service Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Principal $ 450,000 $ 465,000 $ 490,000 $ 490,000 $ 510,000 $ 540,000 $ 30,000 Interest 97,100 78,800 58,700 58,700 37,450 13,500 (23,950) TOTAL $ 547,100 $ 543,800 $ 548,700 $ 548,700 $ 547,450 $ 553,500 $ 6,050 Increase/Decrease due to the following: The District bond schedule is included as an Appendix. Food Service and Other Special Revenue Fund General Fund Portion This line itemizes the Food Service program expenditures beyond the revenue generated from meal sales. General Fund Supplement Food Service Other Funds (AIR) $109,351 3, $ 123,169 2,284 $ 1 - $ 112,648 3, $ 1 - Proposed $ 1 - Increase/(Decrease) TOTAL $ 113,133 $ 125,453 $ 1 $ 116,128 $ 1 $ 1 $ - Other Funds (5200) $ -

37 Funds in this budget are transferred from the General Fund to other funds, such as the Food Service Fund, and are allocations for gross budgeting, which is offset by matching revenue amounts. In this manner, the entire scope of the Hopkinton School District's operating budget can be summarized in one budget Other Funds Proposed Increase/(Decrease) Federal & State $321,893 $ 443,775 $ 750,000 $ 332,675 $ 750,000 $ 750,000 $ - Grants Food Service 364, , , , , ,799 Fund 8 Other Grants & Donations 62, ,239 38,795 58,786 38,795 38,795 TOTAL $ 748,833 $ 951,346 $ 1,196,105 $ 778,954 $ 1,202,594 $ 1,202,594 $ - FTE ed Comparison Proposed Increase (Decrease) * (.60) Federal Projects reduced due to loss of Title I and Preschool funds at HMS shifting costs to the General Fund. * = Out of District Coordinator position that is covered in a grant for.50 was not included in last years FTE total, however was in cost. 35

38 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT ARTICLE SUMMARY To the inhabitants of the Town of HOPKINTON, in the County of MERRIMACK, in the said State, qualified to vote in School District affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at the Hopkinton High School Gymnasium in said HOPKINTON on Saturday, the Eleventh (11 th ) day of March 2017, next at 9:00 a.m. o'clock in the forenoon to act upon the following articles: ARTICLE I: To hear reports of agents, auditors, committees, and officers chosen or to take any other action in relation thereto. ARTICLE II: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the Hopkinton School Board and the Hopkinton Educational Association (HEA), which calls for the following changes in salaries and benefits at current staffing levels: Fiscal Year Estimated Increase ($274,861) $247, $241,093 and further to reduce the operating budget (Article #4) by Two hundred seventy-four thousand eight hundred sixty-one dollars ($274,861) for the upcoming fiscal year, such sum representing the costs attributable to the decrease in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement. (The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article.) (The Hopkinton Committee recommends this article.) This article represents the ratified agreement with the HEA. The current HEA contract was for four years including , however the party s reopened negotiations due to the large increase health insurance increase. The tax impact is a reduction of ($0.45) per thousand. ARTICLE III: Shall the School District, if Article II is defeated, authorize the governing body to call one special meeting, at its option, to address Article II cost items only. ARTICLE IV: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Committee's recommended amount of Nineteen million six hundred twenty-two thousand nine hundred and eleven dollars ($19,622,911) for the support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the school district officials and agents, and for the payment for the statutory obligations of the district, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (Majority vote required) This article raises the appropriations for the General Fund, plus Special Revenue Funds for Food Service and State and Federal Grants. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. The tax impact for the recommendation is $0.86 per thousand. ARTICLE V: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the purpose of a General Contingency Fund to meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and to expend said funds or to take any other action 36

39 in relation thereto. (The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article.) (The Hopkinton Committee recommends this article.) If unused, these funds will lapse at year-end, returning to the town as part of the unreserved fund balance. The tax impact for this article is $0.16 per thousand. ARTICLE VI: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be added to the School Building Repair and Maintenance Trust Fund, established March 6, 1993, and authorize the School Board to transfer up to Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) from the year end undesignated fund balance (surplus) available on June 30, 2017, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. The Committee recommends this article. (Majority vote required) This will maintain a favorable trust fund balance to meet unanticipated facility needs and fund building repairs and replacement of equipment in accordance with the District s Capital Improvement Plan. Currently the District has $228,028 in this account to assist with future building repairs. The tax impact for this article is $0.08 per thousand. ARTICLE VII: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be added to the Replacing School District Vehicles Capital Reserve Fund, established March 6, 2010, and authorize the School Board to transfer up to Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the year end undesignated fund balance (surplus) available on June 30, 2017, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. The Committee recommends this article. Majority vote required) This article will add to the trust fund that was created in Currently there is $55,991 in this account to assist us in replacing the Districts vehicles. (The School Board voted to withdraw not more than $46,638 on January 3, leaving an expected balance of $9,353.) The tax impact for this article is $0.02 per thousand. ARTICLE VIII: To transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting. 37

40 WARRANT FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE To the inhabitants of the Town of HOPKINTON, in the County of MERRIMACK, in the said State, qualified to vote in School District affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at the Hopkinton Middle/High School Gymnasium in said HOPKINTON on Saturday, the Eleventh (11 th ) day of March 2017, next at 9:00 a.m. o'clock in the forenoon to act upon the following articles: ARTICLE I: To hear reports of agents, auditors, committees, and officers chosen or to take any other action in relation thereto. ARTICLE II: To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the Hopkinton School Board and the Hopkinton Educational Association (HEA), which calls for the following changes in salaries and benefits at current staffing levels: Fiscal Year Estimated Increase ($274,861) $247, $241,093 and further to reduce the operating budget (Article #4) by Two hundred seventy-four thousand eight hundred sixty-one dollars ($274,861) for the upcoming fiscal year, such sum representing the costs attributable to the decrease in salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement. (The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article.) (The Hopkinton Committee recommends this article.) ARTICLE III: Shall the School District, if Article II is defeated, authorize the governing body to call one special meeting, at its option, to address Article II cost items only? ARTICLE IV: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the Committee's recommended amount of Nineteen million six hundred twenty-two thousand nine hundred and eleven dollars ($19,622,911) for the support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the school district officials and agents, and for the payment of the statutory obligations of the district, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (Majority vote required) 38

41 ARTICLE V: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the purpose of a General Contingency Fund to meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year and to expend said funds or to take any other action in relation thereto. (The Hopkinton School Board recommends this article.) (The Hopkinton Committee recommends this article.) ARTICLE VI: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be added to the School Building Repair and Maintenance Trust Fund, established March 6, 1993, and authorize the School Board to transfer up to Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) from the year end undesignated fund balance (surplus) available on June 30, 2017, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. The Committee recommends this article. (Majority vote required) ARTICLE VII: To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be added to the Replacing School District Vehicles Capital Reserve Fund, established March 6, 2010, and authorize the School Board to transfer up to Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the year end undesignated fund balance (surplus) available on June 30, 2017, or to take any other action in relation thereto. The School Board recommends this article. The Committee recommends this article. (Majority vote required) ARTICLE VIII: To transact any other business that may legally come before said meeting. 39

42 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WARRANT TO ELECT SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS FURTHER: You are hereby notified to meet at the Hopkinton Middle/High School on Tuesday, the 14th day of March 2017, with the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and remaining open continually until 7:00 p.m. to act upon the following subjects: To choose by nonpartisan ballot, the following School District Officers. a. 2 School Board Members 3 Year Term b. 1 Moderator 1 Year Term d. 1 Clerk 1 Year Term e. 1 Treasurer 1 Year Term 40

43 Given under our hands at said Hopkinton this day of February R. Matthew Cairns, Chairperson Elizabeth T. Durant, Vice Chairperson William Chapin, Jr. William A. Jones David J. Luneau A true copy of Warrant Attest: R. Matthew Cairns, Chairperson Elizabeth T. Durant, Vice Chairperson William Chapin, Jr. William A. Jones David J. Luneau 41

44 Hopkinton School District Statement of Bonded Debt The District's outstanding bonded debt is from the 1997 addition and renovation projects of Maple Street School and Hopkinton Middle/High School, a project totaling $6,992,000. The original debt was refinanced in May of 2007 and has varying interest rates of 4 to 5% and yearly maturity dates beginning August 1, 2007, and ending August 1, Fiscal Year Rate Principal Interest Debt Total State Aid Net Debt Service Cost % 540,000 13, , , ,214 Totals $ 540,000 $ 13,500 $ 553,500 $ 164,286 $ 389,214 42

45 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BUILDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND December 31, 2016 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2011 $226, Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, 2015 Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Expenditures Fund Balance as of December 31, 2016* $160 ($13,735) $212,604 $25,000 $162 ($16,991) $220,775 $50, (218,384) $52,424 $100, (32,843) $119,594 $100, (27,248) $192,908 $50,000 (14,880) $228,028 * = This does not include interest accrued after June 30,

46 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND December 31, 2016 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2010 $168, Interest Earned $537 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2011 $168, Interest Earned $488 Fund Balance as of June 30, Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, Interest Earned Expenditures Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, 2015 Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, 2016 Fund Balance as of December 31, 2016* $169,359 $305 $169, ($11,600) $158,236 $11, $169, $169,529 $169,529 * = This does not include interest accrued since June 30,

47 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT REPLACING SCHOOL DISTRICT VEHICLES CAPITAL RESERVE FUND December 31, 2016 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2014 $25, Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, 2015 Operating Transfers In Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, Operating Transfers In Fund Balance as of December 31, 2016* $10,000 $3 $35,853 $10, $45,991 $10,000 $55,991 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH INSURANCE TRUST FUND December 31, 2016 Fund Balance as of June 30, Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, 2015 Interest Earned Fund Balance as of June 30, 2016 Fund Balance as of December 31, 2016* $75,250 $64 $75,314 $45 $75,359 $75,314 * = This does not include interest accrued after June 30,

48 FY 13 FY14 FY 15 FY16 FY 17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY Hopkinton School District Vehicle Replacement Trust Proposed Appropriation $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $10,000 Proposed Withdrawal Maintenance Van ($23,000) 14 Passenger Bus (Twinkie) Fully Accessible Bus ($46,683) ($50,000) Interest $9 $6 $3 $138 FY Year End Balance $15,844 $25,850 $35,853 $45,991 $9,308 $24,308 $39,308 $54,308 $69,308 $61,308 $26,308 $36,308 Hopkinton School District Maintenance Trust Proposed Appropriatation $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $70,000 Interest Earned $162 $33 $13 $562 Propsed Withdrawal HMS Boiler ($136,872) MSS Boiler ($50,000) HMHS Boiler ($200,000) Carpeting Plan ($16,991) -($20,000) Telephone System ($40,587) MSS Gym Floor Replacement ($76,000) Automatic Controls ($8,343) Roof Safety Equipment ($14,880) Replace Doors and Locks - HMS, MSS and HMHS ($40,000) HMS Underground Storage Tank ($27,248) MSS AC Project ($29,900) HMHS Video ($11,025) Replace Heat Wheel Cassette HMHS ($24,500) FY Year End Balance $220,775 $52,424 $119,594 $192,908 $228,028 $18,028 $68,028 $168,028 $162,028 $162,028 $162,028 Estimated Hopkinton School District Special Education Trust Proposed Appropriation $0 $0 $11,000 $0 $0 $20,000 $20,000 Proposed Withdrawal MSS ADL Renovation ($11,600) Interest Earned $305 $172 $158 FY Year End Balance $169,664 $158,236 $169,394 $169,394 $169,394 $189,394 $209,394 $209,394 $209,394 $209,394 $209,394 46

49 FY 13 FY14 FY 15 FY16 FY 17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY Hopkinton School District Health Insurance Trust Proposed Appropriation $15,000 $10,000 $0 Proposed Withdrawal ($25,000) ($75,000) Interest Earned $62 $56 $64 FY Year End Balance $65,194 $75,250 $75,314 $75,314 $75,314 $314 $314 $314 $314 $314 $314 Article X Funds - Funds to provide tax rate relief $150,000 $100,000 $37,000 $72,124 Proposed Use of Funds ($58,063) ($200,000) Total $250,000 $287,000 $359,124 $301,061 $101,061 Hopkinton School Districts Potential Bonding Projects School Building Roofs $4M - $25M SAU Office Hopkinton /School Community Track School Projects Red = Withdrawls Italicize = Estimate Bold = Actual 47

50 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH COST PER PUPIL & ADM YEAR COST PER PUPIL AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP $8, $9,043 1, $9,700 1, $10,338 1, $11,277 1, $12,041 1, $12,281 1, $13, $13, $14, $15, $15, $17, $18, $17, The Department of Education uses half days in membership to calculate Average Daily Membership (ADM) over an entire year. This differs from Student Enrollment, which is derived from the student population on the first of October of the given year. Average Daily Membership is used to determine Adequacy Aid, Catastrophic Aid and Tuition Rates. 48

51 HOPKINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT ENROLLMENT Through (Projected) Proj. Proj GRADE * 2019* Preschool Kindergarten Grade Grade Grade HAROLD MARTIN Grade Grade Grade MAPLE STREET ELEMENTARY TOTAL Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade HIGH SCHOOL TOTAL STUDENTS 1,042 1,045 1,031 1,051 1, *Based upon projections prepared by NESDEC If you have any questions or would like to see the complete report, please contact the Superintendent's Office at schamberlin@hopkintonschools.org 49

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