2009-2010 budget overview 11/18/08

04/19/23 Draft Proposal for discussion purposes only.

2009-2010 BudgetOverview11/18/08

2009-2010 BudgetOverview11/18/08


Department Head and/or School Level requestsDepartment Head and/or School Level requests

Budgets turned in around October 6th.

Requested just under $704,000 which is a 9.93% increase over 08/09 budget ($640,394)

Administrators cut the increase to .10%. ($641,044)

(Department columns/Teacher requests)

Budgets turned in around October 6th.

Requested just under $704,000 which is a 9.93% increase over 08/09 budget ($640,394)

Administrators cut the increase to .10%. ($641,044)

(Department columns/Teacher requests)


Administrators BudgetAdministrators Budget

Requests up 5.14% over the 08/09 budget.

Approximately 1/2 of the amount above relates to increases proposed for health insurance, retirement and fuel (heating and gasoline/diesel).

Requests up 5.14% over the 08/09 budget.

Approximately 1/2 of the amount above relates to increases proposed for health insurance, retirement and fuel (heating and gasoline/diesel).


Superintendent BudgetSuperintendent Budget

Cut roughly $387,000 to bring requests to a 2.52% increase.

Increase over 08/09 budget equates to $386,988.

Cut roughly $387,000 to bring requests to a 2.52% increase.

Increase over 08/09 budget equates to $386,988.


Superintendent Reductions

Superintendent Reductions

2.58 IA’s Professional Development 1 Teacher at HMS 1 Teacher at MSS Athletic Trainer Fiber Optic connection Auto Scrubber for MSS 504 Case Manager Computers, printers and projectors

2.58 IA’s Professional Development 1 Teacher at HMS 1 Teacher at MSS Athletic Trainer Fiber Optic connection Auto Scrubber for MSS 504 Case Manager Computers, printers and projectors


Superintendent’s Reductions cont’dSuperintendent’s Reductions cont’d

2/5th additional classes at HHS Tuition- Other LEAs Printing of Faculty and Student Handbooks

Schedule B - High and Middle Drama Clubs, MS Alpine, MS Field Hockey B, DI, MSS Peer Leader Advisor, Sue Pisinski Lab coordinator, 2 Artist in Residence Positions

2/5th additional classes at HHS Tuition- Other LEAs Printing of Faculty and Student Handbooks

Schedule B - High and Middle Drama Clubs, MS Alpine, MS Field Hockey B, DI, MSS Peer Leader Advisor, Sue Pisinski Lab coordinator, 2 Artist in Residence Positions


Increases with limited control - $305,517

Increases with limited control - $305,517

Health Insurance - $109,606 Retirement - $83,895 Heating Fuel - $48,332 ($4.50/gallon)

Gasoline/Diesel - $49,282 ($4/gallon gas and $5/gallon diesel)

Transportation - $14,402

Health Insurance - $109,606 Retirement - $83,895 Heating Fuel - $48,332 ($4.50/gallon)

Gasoline/Diesel - $49,282 ($4/gallon gas and $5/gallon diesel)

Transportation - $14,402


Increased positions for 09/10

Increased positions for 09/10

Preschool Teacher going from .80 to 1.0 due to federal/state requirements.

Additional Reading support - .10 at the Elementary level and .10 at HMHS.

Preschool Teacher going from .80 to 1.0 due to federal/state requirements.

Additional Reading support - .10 at the Elementary level and .10 at HMHS.


Significant increases Significant increases 2 Laptop Computer Carts at HMHS- $20,000 Special Education Contracted Svcs.- $14,000

Custodial Supplies- $12,239 (based on prior year expended)

Building Repair and Maintenance lines- $17,695 (based on 3 year expenditure average)

Budgetsense Server- $11,535.

2 Laptop Computer Carts at HMHS- $20,000 Special Education Contracted Svcs.- $14,000

Custodial Supplies- $12,239 (based on prior year expended)

Building Repair and Maintenance lines- $17,695 (based on 3 year expenditure average)

Budgetsense Server- $11,535.


Contract costsContract costs

HEA - $270,265 HESS - unavailable at this time

Teamsters - unavailable at this time

HEA - $270,265 HESS - unavailable at this time

Teamsters - unavailable at this time


Anticipated RevenuesAnticipated Revenues

All sources (inc. food service, federal projects, Fund 8) $1,175,877.

Prior year (08-09) $1,165,591. Indicates an increase of Revenue of $10,286.

No indication on State funding as of today.

All sources (inc. food service, federal projects, Fund 8) $1,175,877.

Prior year (08-09) $1,165,591. Indicates an increase of Revenue of $10,286.

No indication on State funding as of today.


Next StepsNext Steps

Take time to digest spreadsheets Begin detailed discussions at 12/2/08 board meeting.

Schedule Board work sessions focusing on budget.

GOAL: Budget finalized by 12/19/08

Take time to digest spreadsheets Begin detailed discussions at 12/2/08 board meeting.

Schedule Board work sessions focusing on budget.

GOAL: Budget finalized by 12/19/08


2009-2010 Budget Presentation


Part 2December 2, 2008

Part 2December 2, 2008


School Board Charge to Superintendent

School Board Charge to Superintendent

“Take a ‘quick and dirty’ look at what a budget increase of 2.5% and 0% would look like and present it to the Board.”

“Take a ‘quick and dirty’ look at what a budget increase of 2.5% and 0% would look like and present it to the Board.”


The ResultThe Result Leadership Team met on 2 occasions and developed list.

Very difficult/emotional process for Team.

Areas to cut were identified and then prioritized.

Cuts identified will include but are not limited to those listed. Dependent on final number, there may be some flexibility.

Leadership Team met on 2 occasions and developed list.

Very difficult/emotional process for Team.

Areas to cut were identified and then prioritized.

Cuts identified will include but are not limited to those listed. Dependent on final number, there may be some flexibility.


2.5% increase in Budget2.5% increase in Budget $30,235.54 Books $35,422.55 All Middle School Sports

$28,348.15 Technology position $20,000. Computer Carts $13,000. BudgetSense Server $1,000. Furniture $23,111.00 10% reduction in supplies

$30,235.54 Books $35,422.55 All Middle School Sports

$28,348.15 Technology position $20,000. Computer Carts $13,000. BudgetSense Server $1,000. Furniture $23,111.00 10% reduction in supplies


2.5% continued2.5% continued

$35,000.00 Heating Fuel $22,894.83 Gasoline and Diesel

$165,715.36Staffing Reductions*

*Discussion of specific personnel is a non-public issue under RSA 91-A:3

$35,000.00 Heating Fuel $22,894.83 Gasoline and Diesel

$165,715.36Staffing Reductions*



0% increase in budget0% increase in budget

Additional $30,235.54 in books cut.

Items listed in previous cuts PLUS an additional $350,397.75 in personnel reductions*.


Additional $30,235.54 in books cut.

Items listed in previous cuts PLUS an additional $350,397.75 in personnel reductions*.



What does this mean to the System?

What does this mean to the System?

This is contrary to the H2O initiative. Class sizes increase School Approval standards not met. Curriculum changes not implemented. Defers Maintenance. Capstone Course reduction-”bright flight”.

PLC model in danger of failing. “Domino Effect” of moving staff around.

This is contrary to the H2O initiative. Class sizes increase School Approval standards not met. Curriculum changes not implemented. Defers Maintenance. Capstone Course reduction-”bright flight”.

PLC model in danger of failing. “Domino Effect” of moving staff around.


Impact continuedImpact continued Less Technology integration and usage. Not meeting graduation requirements. Loss of high caliber staff members. Administrative role changes-teaching, clerical, less visioning.

Less personalization may lead to increased special education services.

Drastic changes in educational program.

Less Technology integration and usage. Not meeting graduation requirements. Loss of high caliber staff members. Administrative role changes-teaching, clerical, less visioning.

Less personalization may lead to increased special education services.

Drastic changes in educational program.


Impact ContinuedImpact Continued Loss of sports impacts transition to HS, future programs. Involved students perform better.

Diversity in curriculum decreased. Overall negative atmosphere in the District, resulting in a change in culture and environment for our students.

Increased transportation costs for staff travel.

Loss of sports impacts transition to HS, future programs. Involved students perform better.

Diversity in curriculum decreased. Overall negative atmosphere in the District, resulting in a change in culture and environment for our students.

Increased transportation costs for staff travel.


Next StepsNext Steps

Review Budget as proposed. Review information presented tonight.

Schedule budget workshops next week.

Target finalization of budget by 12/19/08.

Review Budget as proposed. Review information presented tonight.

Schedule budget workshops next week.

Target finalization of budget by 12/19/08.



Part 3


Part 3December 16, 2008December 16, 2008


HistoryHistory

Superintendent’s budget presented to Board on 11/18/08 Represented approximately a 4.9% increase.

Board directed Superintendent to look at 2.5% and 0% increase.

2.5% and 0% increases presented 12/2/08

Superintendent’s budget presented to Board on 11/18/08 Represented approximately a 4.9% increase.

Board directed Superintendent to look at 2.5% and 0% increase.

2.5% and 0% increases presented 12/2/08


History History

12/9/08 School Board reviewed and discussed budget with Leadership Team.

Board directed Superintendent to bring forward a budget with a 3.68% increase. *

*estimated since 2 contracts are not finalized

12/9/08 School Board reviewed and discussed budget with Leadership Team.

Board directed Superintendent to bring forward a budget with a 3.68% increase. *

*estimated since 2 contracts are not finalized


ResultResult

3.68% equates to a reduction in the Superintendents’ proposed budget of approximately $197,000.

Leadership met to discuss potential reductions and look for additional revenue sources

3.68% equates to a reduction in the Superintendents’ proposed budget of approximately $197,000.

Leadership met to discuss potential reductions and look for additional revenue sources


ReductionsReductions

$57,895 in Oil/Gas/Diesel $20,000 in computer carts $13,000 for the Budgetsense server $72,513 in personnel reductions $11,500 5% reduction in all supply lines

$5,000 reduction in Vocational Tuition $3,500 reduction in library book lines

$57,895 in Oil/Gas/Diesel $20,000 in computer carts $13,000 for the Budgetsense server $72,513 in personnel reductions $11,500 5% reduction in all supply lines

$5,000 reduction in Vocational Tuition $3,500 reduction in library book lines


Additional reductionsAdditional reductions $3,700 Schedule B (boys JV lacrosse and gaming club)

$2,200 Field Trips $2,000 Athletic Equipment $2,000 Drivers education books $1,750 Board Meeting Minutes $1,260 Athletic Uniforms $1,000 Furniture

$3,700 Schedule B (boys JV lacrosse and gaming club)

$2,200 Field Trips $2,000 Athletic Equipment $2,000 Drivers education books $1,750 Board Meeting Minutes $1,260 Athletic Uniforms $1,000 Furniture


Potential Revenue Sources

Potential Revenue Sources

Increase athletic fees from $50. To $100. Approx. $7,000

Co-curricular fees for clubs needing transportation. Approx. $2,500

Staff children enrolled in Hopkinton Schools . Approx. $22,500

Increase athletic fees from $50. To $100. Approx. $7,000

Co-curricular fees for clubs needing transportation. Approx. $2,500

Staff children enrolled in Hopkinton Schools . Approx. $22,500


Potential Revenues Continued

Potential Revenues Continued

Tuition agreement with neighboring towns for up to 10 students per grade.

Bus Fee for High School Students. (approximately 160 students)

Increase fees for community use of buildings.

Charge students at MSS for instrumental lessons.

Revisit preschool tuition.

Tuition agreement with neighboring towns for up to 10 students per grade.

Bus Fee for High School Students. (approximately 160 students)

Increase fees for community use of buildings.

Charge students at MSS for instrumental lessons.

Revisit preschool tuition.

2009-2010 budget overview 11/18/08

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