school district budget statement for the school year 2014-2015

School District Budget Statement for the School Year 2014-2015

Mission Statement

The Dennis Township School District is committed to an exemplary educational program that inspires and prepares life-

long learners who contribute to society as caring, productive, and responsible

individuals.

District GOALSIncrease student achievement while

becoming technologically competitive.

District GOALS

Make the district more financially efficient and sustainable.

District GOALS

Develop strong, positive communication within the school

district, with the township community and extending

throughout the county.

District Highlights• Supplemental Math Program• Increased Professional Development• Integrated Pre-School for 3&4 year olds• Language Arts Program• PARRC Testing• Ipads and Ipad Carts• Upgraded all Computer Labs

District Highlights• Updated Curriculum for:

– Math– Performing Arts– Visual Arts– Physical Education– Health– Enrichment– World Language

District Highlights• Custodial Position from PT to FT• Supplemental Language Arts Program• Genesis Student Information System• New Copiers District Wide• New PA System at ES/MS• Completed Bus Yard Fencing• Completed Oil remediation Project

2014-2015Appropriations Budget

General Fund Appropriations BudgetCategory 2013-2014 2014-2015

Regular Programs – Instruction $2,828,285 $2,871,430

Special Programs – Instruction $1,385,820 $1,474,837

Basic Skills - Instruction $430,898 $452,121

Student Activities – Athletics/Clubs $46,752 $54,030

Out of District Tuition $4,021,177 $3,731,587

Student Support Services $984,436 $977,560

Administration, Curriculum/Staff Development $954,886 $917,264

Operations & Maintenance of Plant $1,053,078 $1,043,817

Student Transportation $1,118,604 $1,110,701

Employee Benefits $2,116,658 $2,269,132

Capital Expenditures $116,601 $113,532

Food Service $0 $0

Charter Schools $42,586 $93,575

Total General Fund $15,099,781 $15,109,586

Total Increase of less than 1/10th of 1%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSEXPENDITURES

FEDERAL PROJECTS:

• NCLB (Title I, II) $111,655• I.D.E.A. (Part B & Preschool) $208,295

Total Federal Projects $319,950

Total Special Revenue Funds$319,950

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

Interest on Bonds $100,669Principal on Bonds $455,000

Total Debt Service$555,669

General Fund Expenditures by Expenditure Category

Salaries – 40.86%Benefits – 15.02%

Salaries & Benefits – 55.88%Facilities - 5.61%

Tuition -25.32%

Professional and Purchased Services - 2.42%

Other Expenses - .20%

Supplies and Equipment - 3.23% Pupil Transportation - 7.35%

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

General Fund $15,109,586Special Revenue Fund $319,950Debt Service Fund $555,669

Total Budget $15,985,205

2014-2015

Revenue Budget

General Fund RevenuesCategory 2013-2014 2014-2015Tax Levy $8,532,578 $8,703,230

Tuition $130,400 $100,000

Transportation $15,000 $45,400

State Aid $6,207,826 $6,221,586

Medicaid Reimb. $8,364 $12,895

Miscellaneous $26,475 $26,475

PY Encumbrances $131,568 $0

Fund Balance $47,570 $0

Total General Fund $15,099,781 $15,109,586

Total Increase of less than 1/10th of 1%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSRevenues

FEDERAL PROJECTS:

• NCLB (Title I, II) $111,655• I.D.E.A. (Part B & Preschool) $208,295

Total Federal Projects $319,950

Total Special Revenue Funds$319,950

DEBT SERVICE

• Local Tax Levy $555,669

TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE

$555,669

How does this budget

impact the homeowner?

2014/2015 TAX LEVY

Revenue Source

2013-14 Tax Levy

2014-15 Tax Levy

2014-15 Actual Tax Levy Increase/

(Decrease)

2014-15 Actual Tax Levy

Increase %

General Fund Tax Levy $8,532,578 $8,703,230 $170,652 2%

Debt Service Tax Levy $579,619 $555,669 ($23,950) (4.13%)

TOTAL TAX LEVY $9,112,197 $9,258,899 $146,702 1.61%

Projected Tax Rate Impact

Tax Rate for 2013-2014

Tax Rate for 2014-2015

0.8672 0.8871

• Increase of 1.99 cents • Ratables decreased by $7,044,423

Impact on an Average Home

2013-2014 School Tax on an average

home

2014-2015 School Tax on an average

home

Increase in School Tax on an

average home

$1,985.80 $2,031.38 $45.59

Average Home Value: $229,900

NJQSACInstruction and Program 81%

Fiscal Management 88%Governance 100%Operations 100%Personnel 80%

The Dennis Township School District has been designated by the NJDOE as a “High Performing School District”

Dennis Township School District Board of Education

Sally Teefy, PresidentPatti Ziolkowski, Vice President

Renee PettitDawn McDaniel

Tara LeithDonna VerdadeJennifer Hand

Jamie VanArtsdalenJames Manlandro

Mark B. Miller, SuperintendentThomas Grossi, Business Administrator

Budget Questions?

• Call (609)861-2859, ext 512• Email: tgrossi@dennistwpschools.org