Presentation of the 2014-2015 BudgetApril 7, 2014

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Committed To Serve Our Youth

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• Common Core Curriculum and PARCC Testing

• Effective Teaching – Professional Development

• Technology as a Tool for Learning

• Arts/Character Education/Extracurricular Activities

DISTRICT GOALS 2013-14

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FISCAL GOALS 2014-15

• Maintain and improve the quality of instruction and programs

• Maintain and improve the condition of our facilities

• Keep expenses as low as possible

• Generate revenue from alternate sources to fund various initiatives

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GOAL #1 Meeting the Needs of our Students

The proposed budget:

– Maintains all existing programs, staff, and extracurricular activities.– Adds technology for student usage. – Adds a part-time computer technician.– Adds common novels to the LAL curriculum, grades 6-12.– Enhances K-5 classroom libraries.– Provides for professional development for teachers in key areas.– Adds a full-day kindergarten program.

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GOAL #2 Maintaining our Facilities

The proposed budget:

– Continues the district’s long range plan regarding identified security upgrades. – Contains a number of large capital projects – Lakeside roof, saw tooth roof of

high school, handicap lift for the High School gym.– WHAT ELSE??? Lenox carpet, high school stage lighting, lighting upgrades

throughout district, landscaping, Lenox front, Lakeside front??? NANCY– Hershfield??? NANCY

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GOAL #3 Manage Expenses

Over the last few years, the district has taken a number of steps to manage its operating expenses:

– The current collective bargaining agreement is fair and in line with recent settlements.– The employee health benefit contribution has increased significantly in each of the last

three years.– A significant savings was realized through reduction in phone services through the

implementation of a dark fiber project (2012). The project cost was $70,000 and has saved the district $50,000 per year since its inception. This annual savings will continue in future years.

– Over the last three years, there has been a small reduction in administrative/office personnel through attrition.

– The district participates in a number of shared services agreements with…NANCY ADD– The establishment of a Middle School Autism Program at Lakeside has reduced the cost

of Out of District Tuition.

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GOAL #4 Generate Alternate Sources of Revenue

The board and district have taken a series of pro-active measures to generate alternate revenue:

– Pre-School Integrated Program – The program has generated approximately $20,000 for the district this year.

– Interdistrict School Choice- The district has received approximately $95,000 in each of the last two years for this program.

– DuPont Science Grant Initiative – The district has received a total of $50,000 over the last two years for the purchase of classroom science equipment, grades 6-12.

– The Pompton Lakes Education Foundation - Formed in 2012, the foundation has been raising money to support the school district. This spring, the foundation unveiled a grants program to support innovative classroom ideas.

– The Teen P.L.A.C.E. – This program started in 2013-14 at Lakeside School. It provides a high quality program for in-district students and takes in non-resident students on a tuition basis.

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Tax Impact of Proposed 2014-15 School Budget

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General Fund - Revenues

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General Fund Expenditures

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Important Dates

Thursday, April 24, 2014Public Budget Hearing

PLHS Media Center, 7 P.M.

NEED NEW DATE - NancyBOE election petitions due to County Board of Elections

Tuesday, November 4, 2014Election of Board of Education Trustees

Monday, April 7, 2014Budget Presentation to District PTAs

Lakeside Media Center, 7 P.M.

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WE TRULY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF OUR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY

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