2005-2006 Proposed Budget2005-2006 Proposed Budget

March March 20052005

2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed PersonnelProposed Personnel2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed PersonnelProposed Personnel

Personnel HS Guidance Counselor $ 60,000 Teacher – Autistic Program $ 65,000 2 Aides – Autistic Program $ 30,000 2 JV Tennis Coaches $ 11,352 Forensics Advisor $ 2,000 Jazz Prep Band $ 2,000 Total $170,352 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2 High School Teachers $120,000 Funded by Teacher Retirements ($120,000) Total -0-

2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed TechnologyProposed Technology2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed TechnologyProposed Technology

75 computers for 2nd grade districtwide Replacement of computers for each library Replacement of computers for principals, nurses, guidance

counselors and school offices in elementary and intermediate schools

1 wireless laptop cart – high school Multi-media carts – All levels Laptops and multi-media carts for Fine Arts Replacement of File / Print and E-mail servers 8 PDA’s for HS Physical Education

2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed Capital ProjectProposed Capital Project2005-06 Budget2005-06 BudgetProposed Capital ProjectProposed Capital Project

Capital Project:

Boiler Replacement at Washington School

Total $200,000

Cost ContainmentCost ContainmentCost ContainmentCost Containment

•Restructure of Technology Department ($99,445)

Elim of clerical position and less staff training

•Reduction of Technology External Service Providers ($60,360)

Repairs and Consultants

•Health Benefit Savings ($582,000)

Change Insurance Carriers

•Collective Bargaining AgreementsPlacing new employees in managed care health programs realizes a savings in insurance premiums of 28%.Currently 60% of our staff are in the managed care program.

Cost Containment - UtilitiesCost Containment - UtilitiesCost Containment - UtilitiesCost Containment - Utilities

Natural Gas – Independent Bid($59,066)

Actual Savings Jan – Dec 2004

Electricity – Independent Bid($32,000)

Estimated Savings

Telephone – Eliminate 30 Lines($15,000)

Estimated Savings

Cost ContainmentCost ContainmentSpecial Education Special Education Cost ContainmentCost ContainmentSpecial Education Special Education

Currently operating 2 programs at Westfield High School for 25 students (Project Prep / Project Bridge)

Introduction of an Autistic Class

Reduction in contracted services for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

Decreasing % of State Aid Decreasing % of State Aid Decreasing % of State Aid Decreasing % of State Aid

School Year State Aid % of Budget

2001-02 $4,430,754 7.59% 2002-03 $4,430,754 7.18% 2003-04 $4,430,754 6.78% 2004-05 $4,563,677 6.57% 2005-06 $4,563,677 6.26%

No increase in State Aid for 2005-06

2005-2006 2005-2006 Revenue Proposed Budget Revenue Proposed Budget 2005-2006 2005-2006 Revenue Proposed Budget Revenue Proposed Budget

Description 2004-05 2005-06 $ Change

Tax Levy $64,441,130 $68,130,181 $3,689,051 State Aid $ 4,563,677 $ 4,563,677 $

-0- Aid – Debt Svc $ 257,563 $ 257,426 $ ( 137) Fund Balance $ 2,081,355 $ 1,899,029 $ (182,326) Misc. Revenue $ 367,077 $ 387,137 $

20,060

Total $71,710,802 $75,237,450 $3,526,648

2005-2006 Tax Levy2005-2006 Tax LevyProposed BudgetProposed Budget2005-2006 Tax Levy2005-2006 Tax LevyProposed BudgetProposed Budget

Proposed Tax Levy – Operating Budget $66,025,201*

Proposed Tax Levy – Previously Approved Bonds $ 2,104,980

2005-06 Proposed Total Tax Levy $68,130,181

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2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase $ 3,689,051

*Tax Levy Amount on the Ballot $66,025,201

2005-2006 Tax Impact 2005-2006 Tax Impact Proposed BudgetProposed Budget2005-2006 Tax Impact 2005-2006 Tax Impact Proposed BudgetProposed Budget

2005-06 Proposed Total Tax Levy $68,130,181

Increase In Tax Levy:

2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy $ 3.69 2004-05 Revised Tax Levy $ 3.51

2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase In Cents $ 0.18 2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase In % 5.12%

Based on the Average Assessed home of: $180,000 The Tax Increase is estimated to be: $324

Important Calendar DatesImportant Calendar DatesImportant Calendar DatesImportant Calendar Dates

March 3 – Received State Aid

March 8 – BOE Adopted Tentative Budget

March 21 – Last day to register to vote

March 24 – Advertise Budget in Westfield Leader

March 29 – Public Hearing - Final Budget

Annual School ElectionAnnual School ElectionAnnual School ElectionAnnual School Election

April 19, 2005

Polls open from 2 PM to 9 PM