Berkeley Heights Public Schools Budget Presenta-on for the 2015-2016 School Year
Berkeley Heights Public Schools Mission Statement The BHPS district will provide a world class, whole child education that offers equitable opportunities for all students. This will occur in a collaborative environment that infuses a comprehensive curriculum with 21 st century skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation. All students will become responsible at the global, community, and personal levels. Students, parents, staff, community, and the Board of Education are accountable for achieving this vision.
Budget Assump-ons v Minimal Enrollment Changes All Students Enrollment as of 1/31/15 Projected K-5 997 993 6-8 592 563 9-12 1,043 1,041 Total 2,632 2,597 Special Education Students Enrollment as of 1/31/15 Projected K-5 117 102 6-8 73 79 9-12 122 136 Total 312 317 v Use of banked cap $400,000 v Flat state aid funding 3
Where We Are Now August - December January February March Administrators developed their budget needs and requests. Two public Finance Committee meetings were held. Administrators presented their budgets to the Finance Committee and the public. Original budget requests exceeded the revenue projection and it was necessary to make reductions. Finance Committee met with administrators to refine revenue, expense and tax impact targets. Administrators developed a list of budget reductions totaling $1.1M. Finance Committee met to review the revised budget and make final recommendations prior to tentative budget presentation. Board discussion of tentative budget. 4
What This Budget Accomplishes v Maintains class size policy. v Adds World Language teacher at GLHS to allow for a transition to an honors program. v Provides additional Child Study Team staff: v v Teacher.6 FTE to support increased special education enrollment at GLHS. Psychologist.6 FTE to provide additional counseling services. v Increases support to kindergarten and first grade students, with additional reading specialist and instructional review time. v Creates new special education classroom at MKM ECC to meet specific needs of students with multiple disabilities. 5
What This Budget Accomplishes v Prepares students for Common Core and provides for additional STEM opportunities. v Provides new Social Studies curricular materials at the elementary schools. v Updates technology infrastructure by replacing switches in closets and connections between closets. v Adds technology to CMS, ipads for 8 th grade. v Upgrades facilities while taking advantage of ROD grants: bathrooms at Hughes and Woodruff, roof repairs at Woodruff and Columbia, roof top exhaust fan replacement at GLHS. 6
Expense Comparisons 2015/2016 % Change Descrip5on Regular Instruction 16,211,655 2.2% Salaries, Services & Supplies Employee Benefits 7,642,952-1.3% Social Security, Workers Comp, Pension, Health Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement Support Services 5,106,890-1.1% Guidance, Library, CST, Nursing, Improvement of Instruction Spec Ed/BSI/ELL 4,510,791 4.3% In District Programs for Special Needs Administration 3,521,318-4.1% District & School Administration Including Professional Services Maintenance 3,231,061 0.4% Building Operations Including Utilities Tuition 1,831,114 10.7% Out of District Tuition Special Ed & Union County Vocational Technical Schools Transportation 1,689,830 6.9% Includes Home to School, Athletics & Co- Curricular Transporta-on Co-Curricular 1,295,090 0.0% Athletics & Extra & Co-Curricular Activities Capital 1,091,489 17.7% Building Improvements & Equipment Lease Pur/State Assessment 141,051 0.9% Debt Svc Assess & Fiber-optics Payment Summer School 71,325 2.3% Extended School Year Total $ 46,344,566 1.5% 7
Capital Projects Project Schools Total Cost Rod Grant State Funding Net Costs Bathroom replacement TPH/WW 366,202 145,972 220,230 Roof Top Exhaust Fan Replacement GLHS 114,739 45,896 68,843 Roof Repairs WW/CMS 120,832 48,332 72,500 Floor tile replacement MP/WW/CMS/GLHS 102,000 102,000 Ceiling replacement Classroom/Stairwell TPH/MPS/CMS/GLHS 154,750 154,750 Concrete/Paving Repairs MKM/MP/TPH/CMS 125,465 125,465 Repairs-A.C, clocks and fences MP/WW/GLHS 40,200 40,200 Generator Upgrades GLHS 24,500 24,500 Shower Room Upgrade GLHS 19,800 19,800 Classroom Countertop & Sink Replacement MKM/WW 48,000 48,000 Family & Consumer Science Classroom Upgrades GLHS 45,567 45,567 Total $921,855 8
Capital Equipment Budget Category Equipment Total Cost 2015/2016 Budget Cost* Technology Infrastructure Components $193,286 $113,286 Transportation 1 Bus 24 Passenger $50,168 $10,482 Maintenance Equipment Total Cost Grounds & Cleaning Equipment $43,930 $43,930 $287,384 $167,384 * Five Year Lease Purchase Annual Cost 9
Revenue Comparisons 2014/15 2015/16 Difference Tax Levy 37,312,415* 38,458,663* 1,146,248 Fund Balance 669,209 818,012 148,803 Tuition 4,791,737 5,453,430 661,693 Miscellaneous 418,000 445,200 27,200 State Aid 1,169,261 1,169,261 0 Extraordinary Aid 308,399 0 (308,399) Prior Year Carryover 288,043 0 (288,043) Capital Reserve Withdrawal 500,000 0 (500,000) Total $45,457,064 $46,344,566 $887,502 *Includes banked cap budget waiver of $400,000. 10
What Has Been Reduced From The Requested Budget v A portion of the capital projects recommended by the facilities committee: Additional ROD grant projects v v v Non-consumable supplies from the original budget submissions: Technology supplies Administrative supplies Stipend positions at Governor Livingston High School 3 stipend positions Athletic supplies and equipment. Equipment reductions Reduction of dues and fees 11
Tax Analysis 2014/2015 2015/2016 % Change General Fund $37,312,415 $38,458,663 3.07%* Debt Service $1,710,697 $1,695,547-0.89% Total Tax $39,023,112 $40,154,210 2.9% Tax change on average home + $216 +$174 School taxes $199 Ratable impact ($25) *The board has recommended using $400,000 in bank cap which allows the tax levy to increase beyond 2% 12
What Happens Next? Board Approval of Tentative Budget March 12 Executive County Superintendent Review March 20 Board Adopts Final Budget May 7 13
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