2014-2015 public budget hearing april 28, 2014 galloway township public schools
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2014-2015 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
APRIL 28, 2014
Galloway Township Public Schools
Introduction
Guiding Principles
Core Values: respect, integrity, hard work, communication, diversity, excellence
District Goals: To provide a safe, healthy environment for students and staff To enhance curriculum and instruction- teaching and learning- in
accordance with the Common Core State Standards / New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and research and experience in best practices
To upgrade infrastructure and equipment to operate efficiently and effectively
To enhance parent/guardian, municipal, and community relations
Motto: Where Children and Learning Come First
Requirements
Meet the educational mandates from the Federal and State Government, particularly the Departments of Education
Adhere to all safety and facility code requirements
Remain in compliance with all Federal and State laws and Board of Education policies
Fulfill contracts with employees and vendors
Budget Development Process
Review fiscal status and all guidelinesElicit stakeholder input regarding instructional
and non-instructional prioritiesAnalyze enrollment projections and review
personnel statusDevelop and input school / department requestsComplete budget calculations based on revenue
sources and expensesConduct administrative, board, and public budget
meetings and discussionsMake budget adjustments as needed
Finalizing the Budget
Public Presentation and Hearing tonightBoard vote on the budgetFinal budget submitted and published
History and Efficiency
A Multi-Year Historical Perspective
08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 -
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
Total State AidTotal Tax Levy
Efficiency Standards: On a per student basis , the district spends:
Support Services $4 less than state averageAdministrative Costs $239 less than state averageLegal services $26 less than state averagePlant /Maintenance $134 less than state average
Note: Less than the state average on these standards is a favorable rating.
Efficiency Standards: Staff ratios compared to state average:
Education Support staff to students Above by 5.5 students
Administrative Personnel to students Above by 27.8 students
Administrative personnel to faculty Above by 4.2 faculty members
Note: Above the state average on these standards is a favorable rating.
State Aid vs. Local Tax Levy
Numbers Projects
2014 and 2015 capital reserve deposits are $750,000 and $450,000
In the past 3 years, the BOE deposited $2,662,547 into capital reserve
Meeting increased costs with minimal assistance in the form of state aid ($66,480 increase for 14-15 – 0.11% of general fund budget)
Chapter 78 of PL 2011 (employee health benefit contributions) – direct savings to taxpayers of $725,000 for FY15
Completed Arthur Rann facilities projects – roof replacement and storm water system replacement/parking lot refurbishment
Installed completely new phone system throughout the district in one year instead of over multiple years
Upgraded generator and HVAC at various schools
Recent History of Note
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Across Grade Levels, Content Areas, & Roles
Common Core and PARCC
Maintain all existing programs & services
Continue priority on class size
Furnish ongoing professional development across grades and content areas
Expand iPad and laptop purchases for student use
Offer ongoing support for teacher and principal evaluation models
Continue support for Common Core understanding for ELA and Math
Implement PARCC readiness plan
Provide year-2 support for Envision Math 6 / Digits Math 7-8
Expand iPad and laptop purchases for student use
Programs and Services for Students and Certificated Staff
Projected Average Class Size…
0
5
10
15
20
25
Kindergarten: 18.1 | First: 18.1 | Second: 19.8 | Third: 18.3
Fourth: 23.2 | Fifth: 22.0 | Sixth: 21.9
Personnel
Reductions-in-Force from 2010-2011 School YearPositions not reinstated
1 PE/Health teacher2 world language
teachers1 art and 1 music
teacher5 counselors5 TLFs4 secretaries
2 nurses1 CST memberNo Assistant
SuperintendentElementary Library
secretaries and additional intervention teachers all part-time
Changed one facilities manager position to an assistant manager
Personnel to Support Student Achievement, Teacher Evaluation, and School Climate/Safety
Full time Principal at Pomona Preschool (currently shared with Arthur Rann) – savings toward salary through shared administrator, head teacher stipend, and breakage
Computer lab teacher for each elementary school (currently 2 shared among four schools) – no additional cost due to re-assignment of existing staff
School Resource Officers – potentially two Class 2 Officers to be shared between and among schools; guidelines and hours being developed with GT Police Department
Non-Instructional
In-house Work Shared Services
MaintenanceTechnical ServicesPrinting
GTPS Food Services Department provides lunches for student in the Port Republic School District
Cost Savings Measures
General Capital
Carpet replacement in identified classrooms
General concrete repairs Maintenance of Rann fire
alarm system Sanding and refinishing both
the gym and stage floors at GTMS
Modular building roof replacement at Reeds Road
Custodial cleaning equipment New maintenance pickup
(replace 1996 model)
Roof replacement at Roland Rogers and Smithville Elementary School Supplemented by a ROD
(regular operating district) State (max) grant in the amount $1,959,635.
In the past three years, the BOE has deposited $2,662,547 into capital reserve
Facilities and Operations
Technology and Communications
Year 2 of new district server leaseDisaster recovery, filtering, and archiving
software Projector bulb replacement Upgrade instructional internet connectivity Continued expansion of wireless
infrastructure
PROPOSED:2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Total General Fund Budget 53,729,135 56,287,895 58,793,317 59,683,434 Amount to be raised by taxes 27,975,500 27,975,500 29,255,010 30,454,298 Net valuation (ratables) 3,645,856,678$ 3,619,349,997$ 3,529,160,687$ 2,713,409,772$
Calendar Year Information:Tax rate per $100 of assessed value 0.758 0.773 0.811 1.100 Tax bill for a $200,000 assessment 1,516$ 1,546$ 1,622$ Tax bill for a $150,000 assessment *** 1,650$ Surplus Funds - General Budget 2,205,846 3,720,544 3,520,222 3,201,806
One penny on the tax rate equals 364,586$ 361,935$ 352,916$ 271,341$
*** Estimated comparison resulting from Township-wide revaluation in 2014. The NVT decreased approximately 23% between 2013 and 2014.
The Details
What Does This Mean?
Proposed FY15Operating Budget
Total general fund budget increase of $890,117 or 1.51%
Tax Impact
General fund “rate” increase of 28.9 cents resulting from revaluation
“Restating” last year’s tax rate results in an increase of 4.4 cents (using same NVT for 2013 and 2014)
Questionsand
Comments
ThankYou!