2012-2013 budget overview
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2012-2013 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Warren Township SchoolsFebruary 13, 2012
Tonight’s Agenda Board of Education presents conceptual
summary of budget
Public Commentary
Continued Budget Development, if necessary
Budget Priorities Continued Program Excellence
Keep any necessary budget cuts away fromstudents’ quality of life in school
Responsible andRESPONSIVE budgeting
Budget Process Preliminary Budget Developed with
Managers October-January Need to stay under the 2% tax levy
increase cap State Aid Numbers Announced in late
February If BOE votes to move BOE election to
November, agree to do it for 4 years
Highlights of the 2012-2013 Budget
Continued Support of current Class Size Guidelines
Continuation of I & D Program (no additional costs)
Expansion of World Language Program at WMS and continued support of WL program at elementary schools (no additional costs)
Continued support of increase in Physical Education in grades 3-5 (no additional costs)
Continued Implementation of 21st Century training/programs
Highlights of the 2012-2013 Budget
Maintaining all current programs, including REACH, ASAP, and full time guidance
Full-day kindergarten
After-school clubs and sports
Courtesy Busing
Inclusion of Fine/Gross Motor support for kindergarteners
Increase in technology purchases
Projects Funded by Capital Reserve
*No effect on tax levy, since funds come from capital reserve
Resurfacing of playground and partial parking lot at MHS
Replacement of Windows at Central School
Renovation of Bathrooms at MHS Completion of installation of playground
at WS Renovation of faculty restroom at WS
Assumptions of the Budget State aid will remain flat ($914,039)
Extraordinary aid will remain flat ($200,000)
No net increases in staffing
Conservative salary increase
District’s Cost-Saving Measures
Teachers Teaching Teachers
Maximization of teacher schedules
Energy Conservation
Shared Services
Special Education in-district
Challenges of 2012-2013 Budget
Controlling for increases in health care costs
Possible transportation increases
Increased need for technology
Special education costs
Planning for staff salary increases
How Does it Work? Must present balanced budget: Revenue = Expense
Revenue Sources: Local Tax Levy State Aid Grants (Federal, State, Local) Miscellaneous Revenue (Transportation Jointures with other districts, Facilities Rental Fees, etc.)
What is the Increase? App. $41,500,000 budget
Last year’s tax levy =App. $37,000,000 Tax Levy Increase for Fund 10=1.73%Tax Levy Decrease for Fund 40=4.27%Overall 1.62% Increase = App. $600,000 in total
Impact of 2012-2013 Tax levy increase
1.62% increase from last year’s tax levy
$89 per year or $7.42 increase per month on average household ($625,650)
Continued academic excellence/Responsible Planning and Responsive to the community
Next Steps
Adopt the preliminary budget on February 28th
Hold the official public hearing and adopt on March 27th
Questions?????????????
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