Our 2014-2015 Proposed Budget

April 28, 2014

HIGH SCHOOLS

RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

This Budget Represents A Philosophy…

Classroom

Support

Services

Support

Services

District Goals Included in Budget

Student Achievement.

1:1 Stronge Staff Evaluation System Strategic Plan

Paperless Environment

What is a School District Budget?How is it Developed?

A plan that balances the educational needs of the students with the needs of the taxpayers.

Budget developed by review of program needs:o Administrationo NJDOEo Board of Educationo Staff

Develop a plan to manage surplus and reserves.

Restrictions on budget transfers and administrative costs

Requires long-range planning for RIH

Cap Compliance The proposed general fund budget for total spending

is a tax levy increase of 2.00%. The proposed budget is under the maximum state

limit for administrative costs. The district has additional tax authority of $2,369,993

referred to as banked cap. Banked cap is available to the district for potential use in subsequent three fiscal years. Of that amount, $1,373,337 must be used by 14-15 or it will expire.

The board has opted to use $691,320 for the local share of a state approved (and funded) capital project.

Part-time music teacher becomes full time New full – time school nurse Health benefits increase of 14% Equipment – AED, Security Kiosks, Security

Window Film, replace card access control system

Teacher evaluation expenses and professional development

Common Core and PARCC expenses Capital projects

Budget Highlights

Accomplishments and Efficiencies

Increased focus on paperless environment including Aesop, electronic student handbook, electronic school calendar, electronic parent “sign off” that will replace summer mailings

Maintain 3 University programs

New music course – History of Pop and Rock

Unique Special Education Programs – Transitions (IH) New Horizons (R)

Initiated strategic planning process

Professional development initiative in the areas of Common Core Standards, PARCC, 1:1 initiative and TeachNJ evaluation system

140 credit requirement

Increased attendance requirement

26 students received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for national merit

Accomplishments and Efficiencies

Advanced Placement Honor Roll – only 477 schools in nation Award winning staff and students Curriculum updates such as Pathways 85% of students scored 3 or higher on AP 99% pass rate on HSPA Language Arts 96% pass rate on HSPA Math Passed QSAC Monitoring

Accomplishments and Efficiencies

Ramapo Indian Hills Provides Comprehensive Athletic and Extra-

Curricular Programs

Some of our offerings include: 27 varsity athletic teams Over 40 extra curricular activities

No cuts to activities / New Volleyball Program

Shared Services that Save Our District Money

NJACES – Purchase of Natural GasReverse Auction for purchase of electricityJoint Insurance for Property/Worker’s Comp (NJSIG)Federal E-rate programCooperative purchasing (MRESC, Ed Data)Transportation jointure agreements (Region I)BCBANC – Banking Consortium

At Cap…• The District’s 2014-15 base tax levy will increase

2.00%, despite higher than 2% expenses in health expenses, insurance, building costs, special education costs, and other unfunded mandates.

• In addition, the district is using banked cap and raising an additional $691,320 to fund the local share of a capital project. The district will receive 40% of the total cost of the project back from the State ($460,880).

• The district continues to look for new ways to generate revenue and continually reviews all major expenditures in the district for savings and efficiency.

Comparison – Indicator 1

Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil 2005-2006 2005-2006 2011-2012 2011-2012 $ Change % Change

District Per Pupil Cost Ranking Per Pupil Cost Ranking in Cost in Cost

Northern Highlands 13,522 37 15,091 26 $1,569 11.60%

Northern Valley 14,193 42 16,721 39 $2,528 17.81%

Pascack Valley 15,445 46 16,883 40 $1,438 9.31%

Ramapo Indian Hills 15,255 45 16,186 37 $931 6.10%

West Essex Regional 13,852 40 16,193 38 $2,341 16.90%

Hunterdon Central 14,309 43 14,825 22 $516 3.61%

North Hunterdon-Voorhees 13,271 34 13,710 17 $439 3.31%

Monmouth Regional 15,247 44 19,377 47 $4,130 27.09%

West Morris Regional 12,911 32 13,641 15 $730 5.65%

Watchung Hills 12,243 25 15,016 25 $2,773 22.65%

Cost Saving Based on Per Pupil Cost = $4.1M Average District % Increase 12.40%Comparison is based on 47 Regional High School Districts RIH % Increase 6.10%Source: State of NJ - Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending 2013

What’s Driving the Budget?Expenses Salaries & Benefits $ 667,000

Out of District Tuition and $ 700,000 Related Services

Utilities Savings $ (80,000)

Legal Fees Savings $ (40,000)

Photocopier Lease Savings $ (50,000)

Increase in Capital Accounts $ 436,000

Total Expenditure Increase $1,727,282

DescriptionBudget

2004-2005

Portion of

Total Budget

Proposed Budget

2014-2015

Portion of

Total Budget

Instruction 22,796,384 58.16% 29,760,375 56.40%Transportation 1,523,930 3.89% 2,024,586 3.84%Administration 3,720,940 9.49% 3,887,726 7.37%Maintenance & Operations 3,257,674 8.31% 4,988,866 9.46%Employee Benefits 4,594,786 11.72% 7,752,370 14.69%Equipment/Capital Reserve 1,102,342 2.81% 2,142,110 4.06%Special Programs 375,562 0.96% 466,905 0.88%Debt Service 1,821,990 4.65% 1,741,615 3.30%Total Budget 39,193,608 100% 52,764,553 100.00%

Expenditures

AppropriationsDescription 2010-2011

Budget2011-2012

Budget2012-2013

Budget2013-2014

Budget2014-2015

Budget

4 YearCumulative

Increase

Instruction 27,426,751 27,544,372 28,058,185 28,779,615 29,760,375 8.51%

Transportation 2,089,710 2,139,386 2,138,858 2,037,785 2,024,586 -3.12%

Administration

3,605,011 3,605,200 3,638,145 3,776,423 3,887,726 7.84%Maintenance & Operations 4,813,271 4,729,778 4,906,164 4,949,201 4,988,866 3.65%Employee Benefits 7,091,668 7,430,531 7,584,630 7,584,630 7,752,370 9.32%Equipment/Capital/Reserve 474,476 1,280,740 1,390,384 1,706,042 2,142,110 351.47%Special Programs 504,357 506,285 543,893 468,760 466,905 -7.43%

Debt Service 1,731,015 1,721,615 1,726,415 1,734,815 1,741,615 0.61%

Total Budget 47,736,259 48,957,907 49,986,674 51,037,271 52,764,553 10.53%

Average Increase Per Year 2.63%

What’s Driving the Budget?Revenues

State Aid -2013-2014 Entitlement under funding formula (SFRA): $ 2,313,238 -Actual 2014-2015 Aid (Increase of $ 46,860): $ 1,251,130 - Estimated State Aid Shortfall (direct property tax impact):

$(1,062,108)

SDA Grant Entitlements for Facility Improvements: $ 3,883,209

Employee health care contributions: $ 1,100,000

Tax Levy: $ 1.68 Million Under Aggregate 2% Cap

Revenue - Sources of Funds

4.49%0.88% 2.37% 0.20

%0.91

%

91.14%Total Budget: $52,764,553

Balance Appropriated - $2,369,898Federal Aid - $466,905State Aid - $1,251,130Tuition/Transportation - $107,000Miscellaneous - $480,000Local Taxes - $48,089,620

Projected Revenues10 year Comparison

2004-2005 % of Total 2014-2015 % of TotalBalance Appropriated 408,657 1.04% 2,369,898 4.49%Federal Aid 375,562 0.96% 466,905 0.88%State Aid 1,809,721 4.62% 1,251,130 2.37%Tuition 80,000 0.20% 107,000 0.20%Miscellaneous 142,000 0.36% 480,000 0.91%Local Taxes 36,377,668 92.82% 48,089,620 91.14%

Total Budget 39,193,608 100% 52,764,553 100%Value of State Aid if funded at 04-05 levels 2,437,722.35

Difference - Passed on to regional taxpayers 1,186,592.35

Capital ProjectsFor 2014-2015, the district is continuing the need to invest in our facilities. $1,850,520 will be spent on improvements pursuant to our Long Range Facilities Plan.

Total Est. Project Cost State Share Local ShareIHHS Masonry Upgrades $ 1,932,000 $ 772,800 $ 1,159,200

RHS Masonry Upgrades $ 1,152,200 $ 460,880 $ 691,320**

**(Use of Banked Cap)

Proposed Budget

Year School Project Description

Total Project

Estimated Cost($)

State Share ($)

Local Share($)

Current IHHS Boys' & Girls' Room Upgrades Near Cafeteria at Indian Hills HS $109,800 $43,920 $65,880

Current RHS Window Replacement (Phase 2) in 200 Wing at Ramapo HS $610,000 $244,000 $366,000

Current RHS Retaining Wall & Sidewalk Improvements at Ramapo HS $427,000 $0 $427,000

Current RHS Foam Roof Recoat 1&3 (Due - summer 2014 $202,006 $80,802 $121,204

Cap Reserve IHHS HVAC Upgrades at Indian Hills HS $1,657,100 $662,840 $994,260

Cap Reserve IHHS Bathroom Renovations at Indian Hills HS - Phase 2 $426,700 $170,680 $256,020

Cap Reserve RHS Window & Soffit Replacement at Ramapo HS $2,328,400 $931,360 $1,397,040

Cap Reserve RHS HVAC Upgrades at Ramapo HS $1,048,000 $419,200 $628,800

Cap Reserve RHS Foam Roof Recoat Sections 4,6,9,11 & 12 (Due -

summer of 2015) $241,817 $96,727 $145,090

1415 base IIHHS Masonry Upgrades at Indian Hills HS $1,932,000 $772,800 $1,159,200

1415 banked cap RHS Masonry Upgrades at Ramapo HS $1,152,200 $460,880 $691,320

  Totals   $10,135,023 $3,883,209 $6,251,814 Capital Reserve $5,702,017 $2,280,807 $3,421,21013-14 Budget $1,348,806 $368,722 $980,08414-15 Budget $1,932,000 $772,800 $1,159,200 14-15 Budget with Banked Cap $1,152,200 $460,880 $691,320

SummaryTotal Tax Increase $ 1,221,312Total Tax Increase Percentage 2.65%

Monthly Impact for an Average Homeowner:

Franklin Lakes $ 7.60 $ 1,036,100

Oakland $ 7.75 $ 409,800

Wyckoff $ 3.59 $ 812,200

HIGH SCHOOLS

RAMAPOINDIAN HILLS

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HIGH SCHOOLS

RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS