Galloway Township Public Schools 2014-2015 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING APRIL 28, 2014
Introduction
Guiding Principles Core Values: respect, integrity, hard work, communication, diversity, excellence District Goals: To provide a safe, healthy environment for students and staff To enhance curriculum and instruction- teaching and learning- in accordance with the Common Core State Standards / New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and research and experience in best practices To upgrade infrastructure and equipment to operate efficiently and effectively To enhance parent/guardian, municipal, and community relations Motto: Where Children and Learning Come First
Requirements Meet the educational mandates from the Federal and State Government, particularly the Departments of Education Adhere to all safety and facility code requirements Remain in compliance with all Federal and State laws and Board of Education policies Fulfill contracts with employees and vendors
Budget Development Process Review fiscal status and all guidelines Elicit stakeholder input regarding instructional and noninstructional priorities Analyze enrollment projections and review personnel status Develop and input school / department requests Complete budget calculations based on revenue sources and expenses Conduct administrative, board, and public budget meetings and discussions Make budget adjustments as needed
Finalizing the Budget Public Presentation and Hearing tonight Board vote on the budget Final budget submitted and published
History and Efficiency
A Multi-Year Historical Perspective 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 Total State Aid Total Tax Levy 10,000,000 5,000,000-08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15
Efficiency Standards: On a per student basis, the district spends: Support Services $4 less than state average Administrative Costs $239 less than state average Legal services $26 less than state average Plant /Maintenance $134 less than state average Note: Less than the state average on these standards is a favorable rating.
Efficiency Standards: Staff ratios compared to state average: Education Support staff to students Above by 5.5 students Administrative Personnel to students Above by 27.8 students Administrative personnel to faculty Above by 4.2 faculty members Note: Above the state average on these standards is a favorable rating.
State Aid vs. Local Tax Levy
Recent History of Note Numbers 2014 and 2015 capital reserve deposits are $750,000 and $450,000 In the past 3 years, the BOE deposited $2,662,547 into capital reserve Meeting increased costs with minimal assistance in the form of state aid ($66,480 increase for 14-15 0.11% of general fund budget) Chapter 78 of PL 2011 (employee health benefit contributions) direct savings to taxpayers of $725,000 for FY15 Projects Completed Arthur Rann facilities projects roof replacement and storm water system replacement/parking lot refurbishment Installed completely new phone system throughout the district in one year instead of over multiple years Upgraded generator and HVAC at various schools
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Programs and Services for Students and Certificated Staff Across Grade Levels, Content Areas, & Roles Maintain all existing programs & services Continue priority on class size Furnish ongoing professional development across grades and content areas Expand ipad and laptop purchases for student use Offer ongoing support for teacher and principal evaluation models Common Core and PARCC Continue support for Common Core understanding for ELA and Math Implement PARCC readiness plan Provide year-2 support for Envision Math 6 / Digits Math 7-8 Expand ipad and laptop purchases for student use
Projected Average Class Size 25 20 15 10 5 0 Kindergarten: 18.1 First: 18.1 Second: 19.8 Third: 18.3 Fourth: 23.2 Fifth: 22.0 Sixth: 21.9
Personnel
1 PE/Health teacher 2 world language teachers 1 art and 1 music teacher 5 counselors 5 TLFs 4 secretaries Reductions-in-Force from 2010-2011 School Year Positions not reinstated 2 nurses 1 CST member No Assistant Superintendent Elementary Library secretaries and additional intervention teachers all part-time Changed one facilities manager position to an assistant manager
Personnel to Support Student Achievement, Teacher Evaluation, and School Climate/Safety Full time Principal at Pomona Preschool (currently shared with Arthur Rann) savings toward salary through shared administrator, head teacher stipend, and breakage Computer lab teacher for each elementary school (currently 2 shared among four schools) no additional cost due to re-assignment of existing staff School Resource Officers potentially two Class 2 Officers to be shared between and among schools; guidelines and hours being developed with GT Police Department
Non-Instructional
Cost Savings Measures In-house Work Shared Services Maintenance Technical Services Printing GTPS Food Services Department provides lunches for student in the Port Republic School District
Facilities and Operations General Carpet replacement in identified classrooms General concrete repairs Maintenance of Rann fire alarm system Sanding and refinishing both the gym and stage floors at GTMS Modular building roof replacement at Reeds Road Custodial cleaning equipment New maintenance pickup (replace 1996 model) Capital Roof replacement at Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary School Supplemented by a ROD (regular operating district) State (max) grant in the amount $1,959,635. In the past three years, the BOE has deposited $2,662,547 into capital reserve
Technology and Communications Year 2 of new district server lease Disaster recovery, filtering, and archiving software Projector bulb replacement Upgrade instructional internet connectivity Continued expansion of wireless infrastructure
PROPOSED: 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Total General Fund Budget 53,729,135 56,287,895 58,793,317 59,683,434 Amount to be raised by taxes 27,975,500 27,975,500 29,255,010 30,454,298 Net valuation (ratables) $ 3,645,856,678 $ 3,619,349,997 $ 3,529,160,687 $ 2,713,409,772 Calendar Year Information: Tax rate per $100 of assessed value 0.758 0.773 0.811 1.100 Tax bill for a $200,000 assessment $ 1,516 $ 1,546 $ 1,622 Tax bill for a $150,000 assessment *** $ 1,650 Surplus Funds - General Budget 2,205,846 3,720,544 3,520,222 3,201,806 One penny on the tax rate equals $ 364,586 $ 361,935 $ 352,916 $ 271,341 *** Estimated comparison resulting from Township-wide revaluation in 2014. The NVT decreased approximately 23% between 2013 and 2014.
What Does This Mean? Proposed FY15 Operating Budget Tax Impact Total general fund budget increase of $890,117 or 1.51% General fund rate increase of 28.9 cents resulting from revaluation Restating last year s tax rate results in an increase of 4.4 cents (using same NVT for 2013 and 2014)
Questions and Comments
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