South Kortright Central School District

South Kortright Central School District BUDGET NEWSLETTER MAY 2017 Annual Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:00 pm Harbaugh Hall ====================== Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:00 8:00 pm Vocal Music Room ====================== 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 Paul Deysenroth IV Term Expires: 2017 Cheryl Protsko Term Expires: 2018 Randy Hungerford Term Expires: 2020 * 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 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm 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 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget in Spending Percent Administrative Component $ 989,860 $ 1,005,948 $ 16,088 1.63% Program Component $ 6,994,622 $ 7,137,382 $ 142,760 2.04% Capital Component $ 1,267,743 $ 1,144,922 $ (122,821) (9.69%) TOTAL $ 9,252,225 $ 9,288,252 $ 36,027 0.39% 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 pm on May 9, or call the school at 538-9111. ============================================================================ ELECTION PROPOSITIONS At the Annual Election, which will be held in the Vocal Music Room on May 16 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm, qualified voters will be asked to vote on the following: Shall the following Proposition be adopted, to wit? PROPOSITION 1: THE 2017-2018 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 $9,288,252 for the school year commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. 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 $105,000 for the purchase of one 65 passenger school bus. The purchase of the buses is to be paid from the District s bus reserve for the current school year commencing July 1, 2017 ending June 30, 2018. BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Voters are asked to elect one Board member for the following vacancy: * A five-year term: Patrick Funk has filed a petition for the open Board of Education seat and is seeking election to this vacancy.

Message from the Superintendent The proposed budget for the 2017-2018 school year, which will be presented for voter approval at the annual election on May 16, 2017 is $36,027 (0.39%) higher than the budget approved by District residents last year. To finance this proposed budget, it is estimated that the tax levy will need to increase by $89,865 (2.05%) over last year s tax levy. 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 2.05% which is our allowable cap. This proposed increase of $89,865 requires a simple majority of the vote to pass. South Kortright received an increase of $53,120 this year in State Aid. We did not know this until very late in the game, since the State did not pass its budget on time. This increase will allow us to proceed doing business as usual, which will insure that our students continue to have the extras, such as athletics, music, industrial arts, family and consumer science, and field trips in their educational experience. We were also thrilled to learn that we were awarded a five year Creating Rural Opportunities Program (CROP) grant. The State of NY has the funding for the first year of the grant, but the continuation of the grant is in jeopardy of being discontinued if the Federal Government makes good on its threat to cut after school program funding. Please contact your elected officials if this is a program that you would like to see continued. Public Education in general can use your support right now. Some updates on ongoing building projects. We have completed our front foyer Security Project. Additionally, we were able to complete an Emergency Sewer Project. This was needed after our septic system was discovered to have failed. We are now connected to the Hobart Waste Treatment Facility. Both of these projects were completed using Building Aid from NYSED and either money budgeted or from reserves. Additionally, in the area of facility maintenance, we have completed Phase I of our Building Project, which consisted of roofing needs. Phase II of the Project has been more challenging. Bids came in exceedingly high. The bids were 1.9 million dollars over what we anticipated. Needless to say, this created a great deal of concern. Since the bids were received, we have learned why this occurred and have moved forward to make the best of a very frustrating and disappointing situation. We have learned that the New York State Education Department had an excess of building projects backlogged. They were simply understaffed and could not keep up. To rectify that situation, NYSED hired engineers and architects to approve the many projects which had been sitting, in some cases, for over a year. Suddenly all of the projects were released at once, creating an overabundance of work in the market. The union halls simply are experiencing a shortage of skilled laborers. To meet the demand they are having to search further for workers and have to pay more in travel and housing expenses. The rules of supply and demand have kicked in and the market is extremely competitive. With the situation as it is, we have secured the lowest bids and we are working with the contractors awarded the bids to try to get as much for our dollar as possible. While this situation is far from favorable for the District, I wanted to take this opportunity to explain it, since there seems to be some misinformation circulating. We have had our Construction Management firm present about the situation at several Board of Education meetings. Once details become finalized concerning the change in scope of the project, we will be sending out detailed information concerning these changes. The GYM and the NEW CLASSROOMS will not be touched. They are remaining in the project. Our goal is to do as much as we originally hoped, even if there are some modifications. Please know that you can always contact me at 538-9111 if you have any questions or concerns. Finally, the District is also asking for your approval of a Proposition to use $105,000 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. As always, we appreciate your continued support to the South Kortright Central School District. Please feel free to contact me at 538-9111 or pnortonwhite@skcs.org if you have any questions. Thank you. --- Patricia Norton-White, Superintendent

Revenue Source 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget Difference Percent State Aid $ 4,428,178 $ 4,481,298 $ 53,120 1.20% Foundation Aid $ 2,782,483 $ 2,875,696 $ 93,213 High Tax Aid $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 0 Hardware & Technology $ 3,834 $ 4,175 $ 341 Software, Library & Textbooks $ 29,006 $ 27,476 $ (1,530) Transportation $ 418,000 $ 460,000 $ 42,000 BOCES $ 370,000 $ 355,479 $ (14,521) Building Aid $ 622,955 $ 554,638 $ (68,317) High Cost Aid $ 101,900 $ 103,834 $ 1,934 Interest & Penalties on Taxes $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 0 0.00% Use of Money (Interest Income) $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 0 0.00% Transfer from Debt Fund $ 98,000 $ 0 $ (98,000) (100.00%) Charges for Services $ 45,000 $ 45,000 $ 0 0.00% Miscellaneous Revenues $ 37,000 $ 37,000 $ 0 0.00% Federal Sources $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00% Appropriated Fund Balance $ 243,000 $ 235,000 $ ( 8,000) (3.29%) Property Tax Levy $ 4,384,047 $ 4,473,912 $ 89,865 2.05% Total Revenues $ 9,252,225 $ 9,288,252 $ 36,027 0.39%

BUDGET DETAILS BOARD OF EDUCATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget Percent Contractual Expense $ 5,750 $ 5,850 $ 100 Conferences & Training $ 500 $ 1,000 $ 500 Explanation of s Increase in BOCES services due to a planned extensive review of all policies. Materials & Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 0 BOCES Services $ 1,376 $ 11,400 $ 10,024 TOTAL $ 8,626 $ 19,250 $ 10,624 123.16% DISTRICT MEETING Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s Election Inspectors $ 400 $ 400 $ 0 0.0% TOTAL $ 400 $ 400 $ 0 0.0% CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Administrators Salaries $ 191,074 $ 200,773 $ 9,699 Other Salaries $ 54,228 $ 56,354 $ 2,126 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Contractual Expense $ 7,000 $ 7,400 $ 400 Materials & Supplies $ 2,500 $ 2,100 $ (400) TOTAL $ 254,802 $ 266,627 $ 11,825 4.64% TREASURER S OFFICE Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 47,663 $ 49,518 $ 1,855 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Contractual Expense $ $ $ Materials and Supplies $ 250 $ 250 $ 0 TOTAL $ 47,913 $ 49,768 $ 1,855 3.87%

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 47,839 $ 49,742 $ 1,903 Contractual Expense $ 9,850 $ 9,850 $ 0 Materials & Supplies $ 250 $ 250 $ 0 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Cost saving measures were taken in BOCES services. Conferences $ 600 $ 600 $ 0 BOCES Services $ 46,965 $ 37,203 $ (9,762) TOTAL $ 105,504 $ 97,645 $ (7,859) (7.45%) AUDITING Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s External Auditor $ 13,250 $ 13,250 $ 0 TOTAL $ 13,250 $ 13,250 $ 0 0.00% TAX COLLECTION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s Salaries $ 3,200 $ 3,200 $ Legal Notices $ 200 $ 200 $ Tax Bills $ 4,850 $ 4,850 $ TOTAL $ 8,250 $ 8,250 $ 0 0.00% BOCES CENTRAL PURCHASING Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Explanation of s Cooperative Bid Coordination $ 2,990 $ 2,990 $ TOTAL $ 2,990 $ 2,990 $ 0 0.00%

STAFF SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Legal Services $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ Labor Relations Service $ 16,351 $ 16,351 $ Explanation of s New service to reach more potential candidates for openings. Recruiting/Services $ 1,000 $ 2,125 $ 1,125 TOTAL $ 22,351 $ 23,476 $ 1,125 5.03% OPERATION OF PLANT Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 101,620 $ 104,647 $ 3,027 Overtime & Substitutes $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ Explanation of s The bid price on fuel oil has increased from last year. Less equipment needs.. Equipment $ 50,000 $ 10,000 $ (40,000) Contracted Services $ 25,000 $ 32,500 $ 7,500 Conferences $ 0 $ 250 $ 250 Fuel Oil $ 53,300 $ 70,450 $ 17,150 Electric Service $ 88,000 $ 83,000 $ (5,000) Water Testing $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ Telephone Service $ 5,100 $ 5,100 $ LP Gas $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ Materials & Supplies $ 36,024 $ 36,024 $ Safety Risk Management $ 19,559 $ 20,215 $ 656 TOTAL $ 390,603 $ 374,186 $ (16,417) (4.20%)

MAINTENANCE OF PLANT Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 62,184 $ 75,051 $ 12,867 Contracted Services $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Materials & Supplies $ 18,000 $ 18,000 $ TOTAL $ 92,684 $ 105,551 $ 12,867 13.88% CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Contractual Expense $ 240 $ 240 $ Explanation of Materials & Supplies $ 9,325 $ 9,325 $ Postage & Shipping $ 9,700 $ 9,700 $ BOCES Printing $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ TOTAL $ 23,265 $ 23,265 $ 0 0.00% CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent DDC Coordinator $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ BOCES Computer Services $ 132,032 $ 156,167 $ 24,135 Materials & Supplies $ 300 $ 300 $ Explanation of Increase reflects costs of antivirus software, website hosting, and hardware upgrades. Contractual Expense $ $ 3,700 $ 3,700 BOCES Internet & Telecommunication Charges $ 31,578 $ 32,050 $ 472 TOTAL $ 166,410 $ 194,717 $ 28,307 17.01%

UNALLOCATED INSURANCE Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Policy Premiums $ 42,800 $ 44,130 $ 1,330 Explanation of s s reflect increases in premiums. TOTAL $ 42,800 $ 44,130 $ 1,330 3.11% BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent BOCES Administration $ 108,789 $ 106,980 $ (1,809) BOCES Capital Budget $ 20,780 $ 28,021 $ 7,241 Explanation of s BOCES Administration budget increase is greater due to some building needs. TOTAL $ 129,569 $ 135,001 $ 5,432 4.19% BOCES RESEARCH, PLANNING, TRAINING & EVALUATION SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent District Data Coordination $ 0 $ 22,800 $ 22,800 State Aid Planning Services $ 3,330 S 3,220 $ (110) Explanation of s Data coordination has been added to comply with all the new reporting required by NYS. In-Service Coordination $ 1,680 $ 1,929 $ 249 BOCES Instructional Services $ 51,281 $ 54,212 $ 2,931 Coaching Certification $ 500 $ 475 $ (25) TOTAL $ 56,791 $ 82,636 $ 25,845 45.51% PROPERTY TAXES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 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. TOTAL GENERAL SUPPORT Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent TOTAL $ 1,368,208 $ 1,443,142 $ 74,934 5.48%

TEACHING OF REGULAR SCHOOL Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Teacher Salaries $ 1,763,398 $ 1,796,618 $ 33,220 Teaching Assistant Salaries $ 73,543 $ 71,863 $ (1,680) Extended School Salaries $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ Explanation of s Anticipated salary increases. DL equipment purchased is matched by a grant. Extended School Peer Tutors $ 4,000 $ 6,000 $ 2,000 Substitutes $ 65,850 $ 65,850 $ Tutoring $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ Sick Pay Bonuses $ 10,940 $ 8,530 $ (2,410) Detention Supervision $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ Training and Conferences $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ Equipment $ $ $ Contractual Expenses $ 9,200 $ 9,200 $ Extended School Contractual $ 4,750 $ 4,750 $ Materials and Supplies $ 20,250 $ 20,250 $ Extended School Materials $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ Subscriptions $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ Tuition to other Districts $ $ $ Textbooks $ 24,465 $ 19,456 $ (5,009) Arts in Education $ 6,273 $ 5,500 $ (773) BOCES On-Line Learning $ 10,100 $ 7,000 $ (3,100) BOCES DL Equipment $ 16,300 $ 39,919 $ 23,619 BOCES Student Enrichment $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ Distance Learning Classroom $ 21,400 $ 18,440 $ (2,960) TOTAL $ 2,063,469 $ 2,106,376 $ 42,907 2.08%

SPECIAL EDUCATION DESCRIPTION 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Teacher Salaries $ 192,987 $ 151,146 $ (41,841) Teaching Assistant Salaries Occupational Physical Therapy $ 177,257 $ 199,997 $ 22,740 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ Private Placement $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ Visually Impaired Services $ $ 3,708 $ 3,708 BOCES Speech Teacher $ 70,140 $ 72,222 $ 2,082 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a savings due to a retirement. A change in BOCES 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. BOCES Speech Services $ $ $ BOCES Counseling/ Guidance $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ BOCES Special Ed Classes BOCES Assistive Technology $ 312,698 $ 330,713 $ 18,015 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ Tuitions $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ Unanticipated Placements $ 66,000 $ 66,000 $ TOTAL $ 1,060,082 $ 1,064,786 $ 4,704 0.44% OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Occupational Programs $ 190,915 $ 218,450 $ 27,535 Explanation of s Charges are based upon actual number of students enrolled. TOTAL $ 190,915 $ 218,450 $ 27,535 14.42% SUMMER SCHOOL Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Driver Education $ 6,305 $ 6,305 $ Explanation of s TOTAL $ 6, 305 $ 6,305 $ 0 0.00%

LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 73,613 $ 75,948 $ 2,335 Equipment $ $ $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Contractual $ 400 $ 400 $ Supplies $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ Library Books $ 2,356 $ 2,313 $ (43) Educational Media Service $ 17,787 $ 17,480 $ (307) Library Automation Services $ 13,506 $ 13,179 $ (327) Periodicals/Library Books $ 4,800 $ 4,800 $ TOTAL $ 113,712 $ 115,370 $ 1,658 1.46% COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Instructional Salaries $ 55,152 $ 56,778 $ 1,626 Computer Hardware $ 3,787 $ 4,119 $ 332 Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Supplies $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ Computer Software $ 5,647 $ 5,543 $ (104) BOCES Computer Technician $ 40,750 $ 33,578 $ (7,172) TOTAL $ 108,336 $ 103,018 $ (5,318) (4.91%) TOTAL INSTRUCTION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent TOTAL $ 3,542,819 $ 3,614,305 $ 71,,486 2.02%

GUIDANCE SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 139,440 $ 152,391 $ 12,951 Materials & Supplies $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Contractual $ $ 1,300 $ 1,300 TOTAL $ 142,240 $ 156,491 $ 14,251 10.02% SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Description 206-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent.67 BOCES Psychologist $ 66,445 $ 67,529 $ 1,084 TOTAL $ 66,445 $ 67,529 $ 1,084 1.63% Explanation of s reflects an increased BOCES charge for this service. HEALTH SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 33, 144 $ 34,132 $ 988 Substitute Nurse $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect a contractual salary increase. Contractual Expense $ 500 $ 500 $ Conferences $ 250 $ 250 $ Equipment $ $ $ Medical Supplies $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ TOTAL $ 35,894 $ 36,882 $ 988 2.75% CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Advisors Salaries $ 15,930 $ 16,388 $ 458 Contractual Expense $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. TOTAL $ 17,480 $ 17,938 $ 458 2.62%

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 52,825 $ 54,420 $ 1,595 Scorekeepers $ 5,500 $ 5,500 $ Explanation of s s in salaries reflect an anticipated contractual increase. Dues & Licenses $ 1,600 $ 1,600 $ Officials $ 17,000 $ 17,000 $ Equipment and Supplies $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ Uniforms $ 2,500 $ 3,200 $ 700 Conferences $ 400 $ 400 $ Contractual Expenses $ 1,200 $ 1,500 $ 300 Section IV Coordinator $ 2,343 $ 2,500 $ 157 TOTAL $ 88,368 $ 91,120 $ 2,752 3.11% TOTAL PUPIL SERVICES Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent TOTAL $ 350,427 $ 369,960 $ 19,533 5.57%

TRANSPORTATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Salaries $ 298,568 $ 308,575 $ 10,007 Interscholastic Transportation $ 8,000 $ 9,500 $ 1,500 Field Trips $ 5,000 $ 7,500 $ 2,500 Substitutes & Extra Duties $ 58,500 $ 54,000 $ (4,500) 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 $ Insurance $ 34,920 $ 33,260 $ (1,660) Contractual Expense $ 66,000 $ 66,000 $ Fuel, Grease & Oil $ 59,800 $ 87,250 $ 27,450 Parts & Supplies $ 22,000 $ 24,800 $ 2,800 Conferences & Training $ 1,400 $ 1,400 $ TOTAL $ 568,188 $ 606,285 $ 38,097 6.71% GARAGE Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Materials & Supplies $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ Explanation of s Fuel costs have increased from last year. Contractual Expense $ 8,000 $ 8,675 $ 675 Fuel & Electricity $ 13,900 $ 17,890 $ 3,990 Tools & Equipment $ $ $ TOTAL $ 25,900 $ 30,565 $ 4,665 18.01% TOTAL TRANSPORTATION Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent TOTAL $ 594,088 $ 636,850 $ 42,762 7.20%

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent State Retirement $ 137,314 $ 132,562 $ (4,752) Teacher Retirement $ 361,725 $ 313,880 $ (47,845) Social Security $ 288,970 $ 291,455 $ 2,485 Medicare $ 67,582 $ 68,162 $ 580 Workman s Compensation $ 35,000 $ 52,500 $ 17,500 Unemployment Insurance $ 20,000 $ 10,000 (10,000) Explanation of s The State Retirement System contribution rate is 15.8%. The Teacher Retirement System contribution rate is 10.5%. Workman s compensation rates have increased. Heath insurance premiums will not increase next year; changes are due to enrollment. Health Insurance $ 1,616,868 $ 1,573,866 $ (43,002) Cafeteria Health Insurance $ 55,000 $ 65,000 $ 10,000 Dental Insurance $ 32,040 $ 32,040 $ Retiree Medicare Reimbursement $ 68,696 $ 77,184 $ 8,488 TOTAL $ 2,683,195 $ 2,616,649 $ (66,546) 2.48% CENSUS Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Census $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Explanation of s A census wasn t performed last year. TOTAL $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 100% DEBT SERVICE Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Capital Note Interest $ 0 $ 23,333 $ 23,333 Serial Bond 2005 Principal $ 265,000 $ 275,000 $ 10,000 Explanation of s Capital note interest will be due on our upcoming building project. Serial Bond 2005 Interest $ 19,300 $ 15,325 $ (3,975) Serial Bond 2010 Principal $ 160,000 $ 165,000 $ 5,000 Serial Bond 2010 Interest $ 100,188 $ 92,188 $ (8,000) TOTAL $ 544,488 $ 570,846 $ 26,358 4.84%

REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE INTEREST Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Revenue Anticipation $ Note Interest 34,000 $ 34,000 $ TOTAL 34,000 $ 34,000 $ $ Percent 0 0.00%

BUDGET SUMMARY Description 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget $ Percent Board of Education $ 8,626 $ 19,250 $ 10,624 123.16% District Meeting $ 400 $ 400 $ 0 0.00% Central Administration $ 254,802 $ 266,627 $ 11,825 4.64% Treasurer s Office $ 47,913 $ 49,768 $ 1,855 3.87% Business Administration $ 105,504 $ 97,645 $ (7,859) (7.45%) 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 $ 22,351 $ 23,476 $ 1,125 5.03% Operation of Plant $ 390,603 $ 374,186 $ (16,417) (4.20%) Maintenance of Plant $ 92,684 $ 105,551 $ 12,867 13.88% Central Printing & Mailing $ 23,265 $ 23,265 $ 0 0.00% Central Data Processing $ 166,410 $ 194,717 $ 28,307 17.01% Unallocated Insurance $ 42,800 $ 44,130 $ 1,330 3.11% Refund of Property Tax $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 0 0.00% BOCES Administration Charges $ 129,569 $ 135,001 $ 5,432 4.19% BOCES Research, Planning & Training $ 56,791 $ 82,636 $ 25,845 45.51% Total General Support $ 1,368,208 $ 1,443,142 $ 74,934 5.48% Teaching of Regular School $ 2,063,469 $ 2,106,376 $ 42,907 2.08% Special Education $ 1,060,082 $ 1,064,786 $ 4,704 0.44% Occupational Education $ 190,915 $ 218,450 $ 27,535 14.42% Summer School $ 6,305 $ 6,305 $ 0 0.00% Library & Media Services $ 113,712 $ 115,370 $ 1,658 1.46% Computer Assisted Instruction $ 108,336 $ 103,018 $ (5,318) (4.91%) Total Instruction $ 3,542,819 $ 3,614,305 $ 71,486 2.02% Guidance Services $ 142,240 $ 156,491 $ 14,251 10.02% Health Services $ 35,894 $ 36,882 $ 988 2.75% School Psychologist $ 66,445 $ 67,529 $ 1,084 1.63% Co-curricular Activities $ 17,480 $ 17,938 $ 458 2.62% Interscholastic Activities $ 88,368 $ 91,120 $ 2,752 3.11% Total Pupil Services $ 350,427 $ 369,960 $ 19,533 5.57% Transportation $ 568,188 $ 606,285 $ 38,097 6.71% Garage $ 25,900 $ 30,565 $ 4,655 18.01% Total Pupil Transportation $ 594,088 $ 636,850 $ 42,762 7.20% Employee Benefits $ 2,628,195 $ 2,551,649 $ (76,546) (2.91%) Transfer Health Benefits to Cafeteria Budget $ 55,000 $ 65,000 $ 10,000 18.18% Transfer Building Project $ 0 $ $ Transfer Capital Reserve $ 135,000 $ 0 $ (135,000) (100.00%) Census $ 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 100.00% Debt Service $ 544,488 $ 570,846 $ 26,358 4.84% Revenue Anticipation Note Interest $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ 0 0.00% TOTAL BUDGET $ 9,252,225 $ 9,288,252 $ 36,027 0.39%

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. $92,861 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 t o 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 special education equipment. $140,000 $4,100 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, college classes, afterschool program, reading materials, and special education equipment. $20,575 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. $1,208 $621 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. $119,365 Federal Government Commodities Food Program: This program provides food products to our cafeteria that are used in the preparation of school breakfasts and lunches. $13,346 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. $17,600 Federal After School Snack Program: This program provides free snacks for students participating in after school CROP and Extended School Day programs. $3,207

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. $70,377 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. $24,373 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. $1,878 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. $82,829 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. $14,478 Liberty Partnership Grant $32,000 Community Foundations: Supported youth sports and school band. $15,000 Schooled In Hoops $4,000 Donorschoose.org $439 Total Annual Value of Grants $714,507

Board member vacancy for a five (5) year term: Last incumbent Paul Deysenroth IV Patrick Funk has filed a petition and is seeking election to this vacancy. Biography for Patrick Funk My name is Patrick Funk and I am a 1993 graduate of SKCS. Immediately after graduation I joined the Navy and became an Electronics Technician. In 1994, I married my high school sweetheart, Carrie (Hillis). While in the Navy I earned my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University, and my Masters of Business Administration from Troy University. In January 2014 I retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, and moved back to Hobart from Japan, where my family and I had been stationed for the past five years. Since retiring I ve worked at Audiosears in Stamford as the Engineering Manager. I currently have two children who attend SK. Alex, 16, a junior and Kyle, 14, a sophomore. Both play all three sports, and are members of the Honor Society. Alex is an Eagle Scourt, and Kyle is Life Scout. I am currently the Scoutmaster for Troop 39 of Hobart, and volunteer along with my father-in-law Mickey to run open gym at SK. I am running for the Board because I have a strong sense of community and feel that my experiences in my life and career will help the community. I believe that education, whether through college or trade school, provides the best chance for our children to succeed, and a good high school education is the foundation for either of those choices. A good education is best achieved when there is buy in from the teacher, student and parent and I d like to do whatever I can to help achieve that. As a board member I know that there will always be a delicate balancing act between ensuring our tax dollars are used in the best way possible to provide a great place to work for our teachers and staff, and ensuring that our students get a great education. If elected I will do my best to ensure that happens. 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!