school district budget statement for the school year 2014-2015
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
