South Kortright Central School District BUDGET NEWSLETTER MAY 2018 Annual Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7:00 p.m. Harbaugh Hall ====================== Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 15, 2018 12:00 8:00 p.m. Gymnasium Lobby ====================== Voting Requirements The New York State Education Law provides that a person is entitled to vote at any school meeting for the election of school district officers and upon matters that may be brought Before such meeting, who is: Members of the Board of Education Terri Chichester, President Term Expires: 2019 Barbara Hanselman, Vice President Term Expires: 2021 Cheryl Protsko Term Expires: 2018 Randy Hungerford Term Expires: 2020 Patrick Funk Term Expires: 2022 * A citizen of the United States * Eighteen (18) years of age * A resident within the District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the election at which he or she votes Meet the Candidate Night Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by SCO
New York State requires that school districts summarize their budgets into three components and report the changes in spending in each component from the previous year s budget. The Administrative Component provides for overall general support and management activities. It includes: general administrative expense, administrative salaries and benefits, Board of Education expenses, business office expenses, payroll, purchasing, personnel, legal and auditing services. The Program Component provides for the instruction and educational support services to students. It includes: teacher salaries and benefits, special support programs for students, occupational education, and school library and media services. It also includes pupil services, including attendance, guidance, co-curricular activities, interscholastic athletics, and all transportation operating expenses. The Capital Component provides for the operation and upkeep of the school facilities. It includes all expenses for custodial salaries and benefits, lockers, electricity, fuel oil, water, septic, telephone service, and maintenance supplies. It also includes debt service on capital projects. Budget Components 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget in Spending Percent Administrative Component $ 1,005,948 $ 1,036,820 $ 30,872 3.07% Program Component $ 7,137,382 $ 7,419,053 $ 281,671 3.95% Capital Component $ 1,144,922 $ 1,798,202 $ 653,280 57.06% TOTAL $ 9,288,252 $ 10,254,075 $ 965,823 10.40% On the pages that follow you will find details of the spending in each of the areas that comprise these components, together with explanations for significant changes from the prior year s budget. If you would like further explanations, please attend the Annual Budget Hearing in Harbaugh Hall at 7:00 p.m. on May 8, or call the school at 538-9111. ============================================================================ ELECTION PROPOSITIONS At the Annual Election, which will be held in the New Lobby by the gymnasium on May 15 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., qualified voters will be asked to vote on the following: Shall the following Proposition be adopted, to wit? PROPOSITION 1: THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of South Kortright Central School District is authorized to expend the sum not to exceed $10,254,075 for the school year commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Shall the following Proposition be adopted, to wit? PROPOSITION 2: PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUS BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of South Kortright Central School District is authorized to expend the sum not to exceed $108,500 for the purchase of one 65 passenger school bus. The purchase of the bus is to be paid from the District s bus reserve for the current school year commencing July 1, 2018 ending June 30, 2019. BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Voters are asked to elect one Board member for the following vacancy: Last Incumbent: Cheryl Protsko * A five-year term: Mary McMullen and Cheryl Protsko have each filed a petition for the open Board of Education seat and are seeking election to this vacancy. 2
Message from the Superintendent The proposed budget for the 2018-2019 school year, which will be presented for voter approval at the annual election on May 15, 2018 is $965,823 (10.40%) higher than the budget approved by District residents last year. The majority of this increase is in the form of Building Aid which we receive from NYS to offset the financing of our building project. To finance this proposed budget, it is estimated that the tax levy will need to increase by $156,587 (3.50%) over last year s tax levy. This is still under our allowable tax levy increase of $281,380 (6.29%). Once again I am sharing that the tax-cap law limits the annual growth of property taxes levied by local governments and school districts to two percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. The annual cap will rarely be exactly two percent. It could be lower, if the rate of inflation is below two percent. It could also be higher, due to exemptions and allowances, such as a growth factor (new homes, stores, etc.), capital costs (debt service), and excessive pension contributions, among others. A proposed tax levy, which does not exceed the cap, simply requires more than a 50% or a simple majority of the vote to pass. A budget which asks voters to override the cap requires at least a 60% majority of voters. The budget presented to you in this newsletter has a proposed tax levy increase of 3.50%, which, although higher than 2% is lower than our allowable cap of 6.29%. This proposed increase of 3.50% requires a simple majority of the vote to pass. As previously stated South Kortright received an increase of $816,635 this year in State Aid, with the majority of our increase in anticipated Building Aid for our project. This is an increase of 18.22% in State Aid. Fiscally South Kortright Central School is looking at a large increase in debt service (up 116.93%), special education costs (up 23.90%), as well as annual increases in running the physical plant and employee contractual increases. Our building project is nearing completion and we are currently waiting for our Certificate of Occupancy so students can begin using the gym. Classrooms will be finished in the 2018-2019 school year. We do plan on having an Open House Event to celebrate the new facility, once we have met all of the safety regulations required by NYS. We hope you will join us in celebrating the new school facility, including the Bob Van- Valkenburgh Court! Additionally, the District is also asking for your approval of a Proposition to use $108,500 from our established bus reserve to purchase a school bus. Our school busses are rotated out after ten years of service. This annual rotation of vehicles allows us to replace vehicles regularly, spreading out the expense rather than having a spike in replacement costs in any given year. Maintaining our fleet and regularly replacing aging busses is imperative to the safety of our children. Finally, we wish the following teachers well in their retirements: Bonnie Denison, Eileen Kline, Ellen Moser, and Eric Sturtz. Thank you each for your dedication to SK students over the years. You will each be missed! This year has been an especially challenging year with students practicing athletics and playing games at other facilities, no gym for PE and Rec, fewer classroom and office spaces, and limited parking. We are therefore, especially grateful for the continued support of District residents, students, faculty and staff. SKCS is truly a special place and the District values the on-going support and enthusiasm of the entire school community. We sincerely thank you! Patricia Norton-White 3
Revenue Source 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget Difference Percent State Aid $ 4,481,298 $ 5,297,933 $ 816,635 18.22% Foundation Aid $ 2,875,696 $ 3,032,139 $ 156,443 High Tax Aid $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 0 Hardware & Technology $ 4,175 $ 4,171 $ (4) Software, Library & Textbooks $ 27,476 $ 26,442 $ (1,034) Transportation $ 460,000 $ 540,000 $ 80,000 BOCES $ 355,479 $ 410,621 $ 55,142 Building Aid $ 554,638 $ 1,044,548 $ 489,910 High Cost Aid $ 103,834 $ 140,012 $ 36,178 Interest & Penalties on Taxes $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 0 0.00% Use of Money (Interest Income) $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 0 0.00% Charges for Services $ 45,000 $ 30,000 $ (15,000) (33.34%) Miscellaneous Revenues $ 36,042 $ 43,643 $ 7,601 21.09% Federal Sources $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 235,000 $ 235,000 $ 0 0.00% Property Tax Levy $ 4,473,912 $ 4,630,499 $ 156,587 3.50% Total Revenues $ 9,288,252 $ 10,254,075 $ 965,823 10.40% 4
BUDGET DETAILS BOARD OF EDUCATION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Contractual Expense $ 5,850 $ 8,650 $ 2,800 Explanation of s Increase in BOCES Services to review Board Policies. Conferences & Training $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 Materials & Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 BOCES Services $ 11,400 $ 17,250 $ 5,850 TOTAL $ 19,250 $ 27,900 $ 8,650 44.94% DISTRICT CLERK/MEETING Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 40 0 $ 3,400 $ 3,000 Explanation of s Stipend for District Clerk TOTAL $ 40 0 $ 3,40 0 $ 3,000 750.00% CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Administrators Salaries $ 200,77 3 $ 209,267 $ 8,494 Other Salaries $ 56,354 $ 58,012 $ 1,658 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Contractual Expense $ 7,40 0 $ 7,400 $ 0 Materials & Supplies $ 2,10 0 $ 2,100 $ 0 TOTAL $ 266,62 7 $ 276,779 $ 10,152 3.81% TREASURER S OFFICE Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 49,518 $ 51,003 $ 1,485 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Contractual Expense $ $ $ Materials and Supplies $ 25 0 $ 250 $ 0 TOTAL $ 49,768 $ 51,253 $ 1,485 2.98% 5
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 49,742 $ 51,215 $ 1,473 Contractual Expense $ 9,850 $ 9,850 $ 0 Materials & Supplies $ 250 $ 250 $ 0 Conferences $ 600 $ 600 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. BOCES- Additional IT Services required. Updated appraisal. BOCES Services $ 37,203 $ 45,710 $ 8,507 TOTAL $ 97,645 $ 107,625 $ 9,980 10.22% STAFF SERVICES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s Legal Services $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 0 Labor Relations Service $ 16,351 $ 16,513 $ 162 Recruiting/Services $ 2,125 $ 2,125 $ 0 TOTAL $ 23,476 $ 23,638 $ 162 0.69% OPERATION OF PLANT Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 104,64 7 $ 107,780 $ 3,133 Explanation of s The bid price on fuel oil has increased from last year. Overtime & Substitutes $ 7,50 0 $ 7,00 0 $ (500) Equipment $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 0 Contracted Services $ 32,500 $ 32,500 $ 0 Conferences $ 25 0 $ 25 0 $ 0 Fuel Oil $ 70,450 $ 76,750 $ 6,300 Electric Service $ 83,000 $ 86,000 $ 3,000 Water Testing $ 3,00 0 $ 3,00 0 $ 0 Telephone Service $ 5,10 0 $ 5,10 0 $ 0 LP Gas $ 1,50 0 $ 50 0 $ (1,000) Materials & Supplies $ 36,024 $ 36,524 $ 500 Safety Risk Management $ 20,215 $ 20,705 $ 490 TOTAL $ 374,18 6 $ 386,109 $ 11,923 3.19% 6
MAINTENANCE OF PLANT Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 75,051 $ 77,211 $ 2,16 0 Contracted Services $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Materials & Supplies $ 18,000 $ 18,000 $ 0 TOTAL $ 105,551 $ 107,711 $ 2,16 0 2.05% CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Contractual Expense $ 240 $ 240 $ 0 Explanation of Materials & Supplies $ 9,325 $ 9,325 $ 0 Postage & Shipping $ 9,700 $ 9,700 $ 0 BOCES Printing $ 4,000 $ 5,000 $ 1,000 TOTAL $ 23,265 $ 24,265 $ 1,000 4.30% CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Website Coordinator $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 0 Explanation of Increase reflects costs of antivirus software, website hosting, and hardware upgrades. BOCES Computer Services $ 156,167 $ 163,116 $ 6,949 Materials & Supplies $ 300 $ 300 $ 0 Contractual Expense $ 3,700 $ 3,700 $ 0 BOCES Internet & Telecommunication Charges $ 32,050 $ 32,741 $ 691 TOTAL $ 194,717 $ 202,357 $ 7,640 3.92% 7
UNALLOCATED INSURANCE Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Policy Premiums $ 44,130 $ 45,013 $ 883 Explanation of s s increases in premiums. TOTAL $ 44,130 $ 45,013 $ 883 2.00% BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s BOCES Administration $ 106,980 $ 107,457 $ 477 BOCES Capital Budget $ 28,021 $ 27,998 $ (23) TOTAL $ 135,001 $ 135,455 $ 454 0.34% BOCES RESEARCH, PLANNING, TRAINING & EVALUATION SERVICES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent District Data Coordination $ 22,800 $ 23,000 $ 200 State Aid Planning Services $ 3,220 S 3,280 $ 60 Explanation of s Data coordination has been added to comply with all the new reporting required by NYS. In-Service Coordination $ 1,929 $ 1,929 $ 0 BOCES Instructional Services $ 54,212 $ 60,617 $ 6,405 Coaching Certification $ 475 $ 484 $ 9 TOTAL $ 82,636 $ 89,310 $ 6,674 8.08% PROPERTY TAXES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Refund for Prior Years $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 0 0.00% Explanation of s Tax assessments have been revised retroactively, resulting in tax-payer refunds. 8
TEACHING OF REGULAR SCHOOL Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Teacher Salaries $ 1,796,618 $ 1,695,711 $ (100,907) Teaching Assistant Salaries $ 71,863 $ 86,171 $ 14,308 Extended School Salaries $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 0 Explanation of s Hiring of less experienced teachers to replace retirees has reduced costs. One year Elementary position not being continued. Extended School Peer Tutors $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 0 Substitutes $ 65,850 $ 66,850 $ 1,000 Tutoring $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 0 Sick Pay Bonuses $ 8,530 $ 8,850 $ 320 Detention Supervision $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 Training and Conferences $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 0 Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Contractual Expenses $ 9,200 $ 9,200 $ 0 Extended School Contractual $ 4,750 $ 4,750 $ 0 Materials and Supplies $ 20,250 $ 20,700 $ 450 Extended School Materials $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 0 Subscriptions $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 0 Tuition to other Districts $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Textbooks $ 19,456 $ 18,990 $ (466) Arts in Education $ 5,500 $ 7,300 $ 1,800 BOCES On-Line Learning $ 7,000 $ 0 $ (7,000) BOCES DL Equipment $ 39,919 $ 0 $ (39,919) BOCES Student Enrichment $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 0 Distance Learning Classroom $ 18,440 $ 20,610 $ 2,170 TOTAL $ 2,106,376 $ 1,978,132 $ (128,244) (6.09%) 9
SPECIAL EDUCATION DESCRIPTION 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Teacher Salaries $ 151,146 $ 148,908 $ (2,238) Teaching Assistant Salaries Occupational Physical Therapy $ 199,997 $ 236,598 $ 36,601 $ 60,000 $ 80,000 $ 20,000 Private Placement $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 0 Explanation of s A change in Special Ed classes reflects the anticipated needs of current students. The high costs associated with each high need student means that a small change in student population can result in large change in costs. OT and PT costs have increased. Visually Impaired Services $ 3,708 $ 4,000 $ 292 BOCES Speech Teacher $ 72,222 $ 74,251 $ 2,029 Special Ed Classes/ BOCES/Other Schools $ 457,713 $ 655,481 $ 197,768 TOTAL $ 1,064,786 $ 1,319,238 $ 254,452 23.90% OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Occupational Programs $ 218,450 $ 181,005 $ (37,445) Explanation of s Charges are based upon actual number of students enrolled. TOTAL $ 218,450 $ 181,005 $ (37,445) (17.14%) LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 75,948 $ 78,491 $ 2,543 Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Contractual $ 400 $ 400 $ 0 Supplies $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 0 Library Books $ 2,313 $ 2,194 $ (119) Educational Media Service $ 17,480 $ 17,169 $ (311) Library Automation Services $ 13,179 $ 17,564 $ 4,385 Periodicals/Library Books $ 4,800 $ 4,800 $ 0 TOTAL $ 115,370 $ 121,868 $ 6,498 5.63% 10
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Instructional Salaries $ 56,778 $ 58,383 $ 1,605 Computer Hardware $ 4,119 $ 4,171 $ 52 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Computer technician.4 to.5 Supplies $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 0 Computer Software $ 5,543 $ 5,258 $ (285) BOCES Computer Technician $ 33,578 $ 43,750 $ 10,172 TOTAL $ 103,018 $ 114,562 $ 11,544 11.21% GUIDANCE SERVICES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 152,391 $ 139,436 $ (12,955) Explanation of s in Personnel Materials & Supplies $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 0 Contractual $ 1,300 $ 1,300 $ 0 TOTAL $ 156,491 $ 143,536 $ (12,955) (8.28%) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent.67 BOCES Psychologist $ 67,529 $ 68,898 $ 1,369 Explanation of s reflects an increased BOCES charge for this service. TOTAL $ 67,529 $ 68,898 $ 1,369 2.03% 11
HEALTH SERVICES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 34,132 $ 37,156 $ 3,024 Substitute Nurse $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase and nurse for summer. Contractual Expense $ 500 $ 500 $ 0 Conferences $ 250 $ 250 $ 0 Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Medical Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 TOTAL $ 36,882 $ 39,906 $ 3,024 8.20% CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Advisors Salaries $ 16,388 $ 16,840 $ 452 Contractual Expense $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. TOTAL $ 17,938 $ 18,390 $ 452 2.52% INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 54,420 $ 60,750 $ 6,330 Scorekeepers $ 5,500 $ 6,000 $ 500 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Dues & Licenses $ 1,600 $ 1,600 $ 0 Officials $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ 0 Equipment and Supplies $ 5,000 $ 6,000 $ 1,000 Uniforms $ 3,200 $ 2,700 $ (500) Conferences $ 400 $ 400 $ 0 Contractual Expenses $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 0 Section IV Coordinator $ 2,500 $ 2,541 $ 41 TOTAL $ 91,120 $ 98,491 $ 7,371 8.09% 12
TRANSPORTATION Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 308,575 $ 318,682 $ 10,107 Interscholastic Transportation $ 9,500 $ 10,000 $ 500 Field Trips $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 0 Substitutes & Extra Duties $ 54,000 $ 54,000 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. The District participates in cooperative bid with other area school districts to purchase fuel. Prices have increased. After School Transportation $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 0 Insurance $ 33,260 $ 33,926 $ 666 Contractual Expense $ 66,000 $ 72,880 $ 6,880 Fuel, Grease & Oil $ 87,250 $ 97,575 $ 10,325 Parts & Supplies $ 24,800 $ 24,800 $ 0 Conferences & Training $ 1,400 $ 1,40 0 $ 0 TOTAL $ 606,285 $ 634,763 $ 28,478 4.70% GARAGE Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Materials & Supplies $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 0 Explanation of s Fuel costs have increased from last year. Contractual Expense $ 8,675 $ 8,675 $ 0 Fuel & Electricity $ 17,890 $ 19,325 $ 1,435 TOTAL $ 30,565 $ 32,000 $ 1,435 4.70% 13
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent State Retirement $ 132,562 $ 135,264 $ 2,702 Teacher Retirement $ 313,880 $ 319,583 $ 5,703 Social Security $ 291,455 $ 293,520 $ 2,065 Medicare $ 68,162 $ 68,646 $ 484 Workman s Compensation $ 52,500 $ 59,487 $ 6,987 Explanation of s The State Retirement System contribution rate is 15.7%. The Teacher Retirement System contribution rate is 10.63%. Workman s compensation rates have increased. Heath insurance premiums will increase 1.5% next year. Unemployment Insurance $ 10,000 $ 10,000 0 Health Insurance $ 1,573,866 $ 1,635,746 $ 61,880 Cafeteria Health Insurance $ 65,000 $ 85,000 $ 20,000 Dental Insurance $ 32,040 $ 32,040 $ 0 Retiree Medicare Reimbursement $ 77,184 $ 75,576 $ (1,608) TOTAL $ 2,616,649 $ 2,714,862 $ 98,213 3.75% DEBT SERVICE Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Capital Note Interest and Principal $ 23,333 $ 687,176 $ 663,843 Serial Bond 2005 Principal $ 275,000 $ 280,000 $ 5,000 Explanation of s Capital note interest and principal on current building project. Serial Bond 2005 Interest $ 15,325 $ 11,200 $ (4,125) Serial Bond 2010 Principal $ 165,000 $ 175,000 $ 10,000 Serial Bond 2010 Interest $ 92,188 $ 84,938 $ (7,250) TOTAL $ 570,846 $ 1,238,314 $ 667,468 116.93% REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE INTEREST Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Revenue Anticipation Note Interest TOTAL $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ $ 34,000 $ 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 14
BUDGET SUMMARY Description 2017-2018 Budget 2018-2019 Budget $ Percent Board of Education $ 19,250 $ 27,900 $ 8,650 44.94% District Clerk/Meeting $ 400 $ 3,400 $ 3,000 750.00% Central Administration $ 266,627 $ 276,779 $ 10,152 3.81% Treasurer s Office $ 49,768 $ 51,253 $ 1,485 2.98% Business Administration $ 97,645 $ 107,62 5 $ 9.980 10.22% Auditing $ 13,250 $ 13,250 $ 0 0.00% Tax Collection $ 8,250 $ 8,250 $ 0 0.00% BOCES Central Purchasing $ 2,990 $ 2,990 $ 0 0.00% Staff Services $ 23,476 $ 23,638 $ 162 0.69% Operation of Plant $ 374,186 $ 386,10 9 $ 11,923 3.19% Maintenance of Plant $ 105,551 $ 107,71 1 $ 2,160 2.05% Central Printing & Mailing $ 23,265 $ 24,265 $ 1,000 4.30% Central Data Processing $ 194,717 $ 202,35 7 $ 7,640 3.92% Unallocated Insurance $ 44,130 $ 45,013 $ 883 2.00% Refund of Property Tax $ 2,000 $ 2,00 0 $ 0 0.00% BOCES Administration Charges $ 135,001 $ 135,45 5 $ 454 0.34% BOCES Research, Planning & Training $ 82,636 $ 89,310 $ 6,674 8.08% Total General Support $ 1,443,142 $ 1,507,305 $ 64,163 4.45% Teaching of Regular School $ 2,106,376 $ 1,978,132 $ (128,244) (6.09%) Special Education $ 1,064,786 $ 1,319,238 $ 254,452 23.90% Occupational Education $ 218,450 $ 181,00 5 $ (37,445) (17.14%) Summer School $ 6,305 $ 6,30 5 $ 0 0.00% Library & Media Services $ 115,370 $ 121,86 8 $ 6,498 5.63% Computer Assisted Instruction $ 103,018 $ 114,56 2 $ 11,544 11.21% Total Instruction $ 3,614,305 $ 3,721,110 $ 106,805 2.96% Guidance Services $ 156,491 $ 143,536 $ (12,955) (8.28%) Health Services $ 36,882 $ 39,906 $ 3,024 8.20% School Psychologist $ 67,529 $ 68,898 $ 1,369 2.03% Co-curricular Activities $ 17,938 $ 18,390 $ 452 2.52% Interscholastic Activities $ 91,120 $ 98,491 $ 7,371 8.09% Total Pupil Services $ 369,960 $ 369,22 1 $ (739) (0.20%) Transportation $ 606,285 $ 634,76 3 $ 28,478 4.70% Garage $ 30,565 $ 32,000 $ 1,435 4.70% Total Pupil Transportation $ 636,850 $ 666,76 3 $ 29,913 4.70% Employee Benefits $ 2,551,649 $ 2,629,862 $ 78,213 3.07% Transfer Health Benefits to Cafeteria Budget $ 65,000 $ 85,000 $ 20,000 3.077% Transfer Building Project $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00% Transfer Capital Reserve $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00% Census $ 2,500 $ 2,50 0 $ 0 0.00% Debt Service $ 570,846 $ 1,238,314 $ 667,468 116.93% Revenue Anticipation Note Interest $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ 0 0.00% TOTAL BUDGET $ 9,288,252 $ 10,254,075 $ 965,823 10.40% 15
Sections 1608, 1716, 2554, and 2590-e of the Education Law, as amended by Chapter 474 of the laws of 1996, require the following additional information be presented as part of the budget process. The Superintendent s salary, benefits, and other remuneration. The School District s Report Card. State supplied comparative measures of fiscal performance for regular education and special education. A report of special education placements. The tax exemption report. Because of space limitations, this information will not be included in this newsletter, but will be available at the Annual Budget Hearing and at the School District office during regular school hours. The general fund budget that is presented for voter approval each year in this newsletter is funded primarily by New York State school aid and by the local property tax levy. This budget represents the major portion of the District s spending on the education of our students. As the costs of wages, wage benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, energy, special education services, and technology have risen, the District has attempted to hold the line on spending by limiting or reducing expenditures in other general fund budget areas and by using other revenue sources to supplement the general fund budget. On the following page is a summary of these other revenue sources, a description of the programs they support, and their value for the current or previous school year. GRANT PROGRAMS GRANTS SUMMARY VALUE CROP (Creating Rural Opportunities) Grant: This grant provides funding for an after school activities program for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The program runs from 3pm to 5pm on school days. The grant covers most of SKCS costs for personnel, materials and supplies. Additional funds are paid directly to other area organizations to provide supplementary personnel and services to the program. $96,093 Universal Pre-K: This grant allows South Kortright to provide an educational opportunity for four year old students. $56,250 Bassett School Based Health Center: This grant enables SKCS to have a Bassett health clinic in our school building. This clinic is staffed by a family nurse practitioner and a patient services advocate. The grant also provides for a part time dental hygienist and a part time social worker. The medical, dental and social work services provided by this grant are available to all SKCS students and over 95% of our students have elected to use these services. Any costs not covered by patient health insurance are covered through this program. By bringing health, dental and mental care services into the school building, this grant has greatly improved access to these services for our students. Thomson: Thomson Trust continues to provide the District with funding for a variety of purposes. Recent grants have provided funding for reading materials and field trips. $140,000 $4,800 O Connor Foundation Grants: The O Connor Foundation continues to provide the District with funding for a variety of purposes. Many of these grant requests are written by members of the SKCS teaching staff. Recent grants received from the O Connor Foundation have included funding for the following purposes: field trips, math program, new greenhouse, kitchen supplies. $14,859 Holiday Craft Sale: Through the efforts of our students and staff, money is raised annually during this craft sale. This year the funds have been designated towards the purchase of instructional materials and equipment for our elementary classrooms. School Community Organization Grants: SCO raises money by selling refreshments at athletic events, through a 50/50 raffle at our home basketball games and box tops. All of these funds are used to support programs at SKCS. SCO helps to publish our school calendar, and provides end-of-the-year academic awards, supports the annual athletic banquet, and banners. $2,532 $721 National School Meal Program: Funds from this program provide free and reduced price breakfasts and lunches to students based on family size and income guidelines. Currently 45% of SKCS students qualify for services under this program. $126,308 Federal Government Commodities Food Program: This program provides food products to our cafeteria that are used in the preparation of school breakfasts and lunches. $14,666 Federal Summer Food Service Program: This program provides free breakfasts and lunches for all school age children during the summer months. Last summer it was used by students participating in our summer CROP program,. It is available to all school age children. $14,061 Federal After School Snack Program: This program provides free snacks for students participating in after school CROP and Extended School Day programs. $3,556 16
GRANTS SUMMARY Federal Title I No Child Left Behind Grant Program: Funds from this grant are used to provide academic intervention services and academic support services to students. This grant pays a portion of the salaries of teachers who provide these services. It also pays a portion of the salaries of teaching assistants that support reading and math instruction in grade K-5. $67,172 Federal Title IIA Grant Program: Funds from this grant support class size reduction and teacher training. This grant is used to pay a portion of the salary of one elementary teacher. $24,066 Federal IDEA, Part B, Section 619 Grant Program: Funds from this program are used to support special education services for preschool and kindergarten students. The District uses these funds to purchase materials and supplies to support the educational programs of these students. $1,965 Federal IDEA, Part B, Section 611 Grant Program: Funds from this program are used to support special education services. The District uses these funds to pay the salaries of licensed teaching assistants who provide one-on-one support to special education students. $85,757 Federal Rural Schools Grant Program: Funds from this program can be used to support any of the activities supported by other Federal Grant programs. During the current school year the District used these funds for extended school day activities and summer programs. $15,357 Liberty Partnership Grant $32,000 Community Foundations: Supported youth sports and school band. $20,000 Donorschoose.org $519 Reading is Fundamental (RIF) $6,000 Memory of Edwyn E. Mason $2,500 Total Annual Value of Grants $729,182 South Kortright Central School District School Community Organization The SCO is a cooperative organization with members from our community and school. Our major function is to raise money through snack shack sales, 50/50 raffles at sporting events, silent auctions and other events. All money raised goes directly to support students at SK. We have supported the elementary awards program, the athletic banquet, radio broadcasts of sporting events, a senior breakfast at the end of the year and various other programs here at South Kortright. We are always looking for new members. Right now our numbers are small and we are having difficulty maintaining our presence at school functions. Involvement need not take a lot of your time, especially if the time can be shared among many participants. We have a great school here at SKCS. Your continued support will help keep it great. Please contact Betty Ann Post at 538-9111 ext. 304 at school or Paula Nissen at 538-9334 at her home, to help us keep this organization functioning. Thank You! 17
Board member vacancy for a five (5) year term: Last incumbent Cheryl Protsko Mary McMullen and Cheryl Protsko have each filed a petition and are seeking election to this vacancy. Biography for Mary McMullen My name is Mary McMullen. Having lived in Bloomville for most of my life, many people in the community know me from the years working along side my husband at The Bloomville General Store aka McMullen s Meat Market. I received an associates degree in Nursing Science as an adult. In my partial retirement, I have been able to reflect on the ten years I served on the South Kortright School Board of Education. I truly enjoyed working with my fellow board members, teachers, parents and various administrators to build a strong educational community. I personally feel that parents are the primary educators of their children and school is where those basic teachings are enhanced so that our children may become productive, contributing members of society. In preparing our youth for their future, the foundation of their primary education is essential. I would like to invest my time in facilitating this endeavor. Biography for Cheryl Protsko My name is Cheryl Protsko, I have been a member of the South Kortright Central School Board for 5 years and would like to continue for another term. I have lived in South Kortright for 14 years and have two children. My daughter graduated from SKCS and my son is currently a junior in the District. I have worked in retail for 40 years and am currently the manager of the Hobart Mirabito. I believe that we should all be striving to create the best education for all of our students. Our students have to go on to compete against students from all across the country and they deserve the tools to be able to succeed. 18
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SOUTH KORTRIGHT CENTRAL SCHOOL Box 113 South Kortright, New York 13842 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT NO. 18 Norwich, NY 13815 CURRENT RESIDENT OR ECRWSS BOXHOLDER Learning for Life South Kortright Central School