Transcript Public Hearing Presentation April 29 2014 Website

Excellence On The Hill
WATCHUNG BOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2014-2015 BUDGET
Board of Education
James Rhyner, President
Ellyn Margulies, Vice President
Jeffrey Bonner
Tina Kelly
Tiffany Brigante
John Malchow
Kathleen Caldas
Thomas Sicola
Georgia Glasser-Nehls
Administration
Dr. Barbara Resko, Superintendent/Director of Special Services
Mrs. Charisse Gutierrez, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Mrs. Mary Nunn, Principal of Valley View and Bayberry Schools
Mr. Michael Vignola, Assistant Principal of Bayberry School
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Budget Timeline
School Year 2014-2015
Budget
Development
Budget
Development
Public
Hearing /
Approval
November
Jan./Feb.
Apr. 29
December
Mar. 12
- Meeting
Agenda
- Suggestion
Box
- Priorities Set
- Board Approval
of Tentative Budget
for Submission
Mar. 20
- Due to Somerset
County DOE
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Maintaining Our School System
• Highly qualified teachers
• Strong curriculum including: Algebra II, K-8 World Language classes,
Industrial Arts, Robotics
• Full-day Kindergarten
• Special Education
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Intervention and Referral Services
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Comprehensive Child Study Team Evaluations
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In-Class Support Programs
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Replacement Resource Room Instruction
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Self Contained Multiply Disabled Class
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Related Services: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling and
Transportation
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Extended School Year Programs
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New IEP Direct Platform for Records Management
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Maintaining Our School System (Cont.’d)
• Gifted and Talented Programs – Grades 3 to 8
• SOAR
• Award Winning Future Cities Models – Grades 6 to 8
• Standardized test scores (NJ ASK and NJ Pass) consistently higher than
the state, similar K-8 districts and the national means
• Tuition-based, inclusive Pre-School program
• Award winning Performing Arts ensembles
• Active PTO, Educational Foundation (WEF) and Youth Services
Commission (YSC) – substantial grants and funding of programs e.g.
Narratives of Courage, Pursuit of Excellence, Girls on the Run, Girls on
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Maintaining Our School System (Cont.’d)
• Middle School bell schedule is aligned with WHRHS to maximize
instructional time
• Supplemental instruction and “Pursuit of Excellence” for at-risk students
• Safe and Caring Initiatives
• Peer Leaders
• Community Outreach
• 5th Grade DARE
• Child Assault Prevention (CAP)
• Girls on Track
• Girls on the Run
• Wide variety of interscholastic sports and clubs
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Raising Standards & Expanding Opportunities
• Textbook reviews and/or purchases for Math (6-8), Spanish(K-5),
Social Studies (K-5) and Science
• Implementation of wireless technology at Bayberry
• Changes in staffing: Addition of a part-time special education teacher,
general music teachers increased from .9 to 1.0, speech therapist
increased from .6 to .8, increase Spanish teacher as needed at the fifth
grade level
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Building Professionalism
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IDE - Learner Active Technology Infused Classroom
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Danielson’s Framework for Teaching
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Teachscape Teacher Evaluation System
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Multi-dimensional Principals’ Proficiency Rubric
Protecting Our Investment
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District-wide safety and security upgrades
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Roof replacement at Bayberry Elementary (Summer 2014)
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Watchung Board of Education
Statement of Priorities for the SY14-15
Planning for the Future
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1:1 Technology Initiative for Students – Grades 4 through 8
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Five-Year Strategic Plan
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Demography Study (Five-year projection)
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Three-Year Technology Plan (SY13-16)
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PARCC field testing to prepare for 14-15 testing
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Phillips Field three-year lease and cost sharing agreement
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School Climate and Website Surveys
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Watchung Board of Education
Core Curriculum Content Standards
Curriculum Development
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The district will complete a comprehensive review and alignment of all curriculum areas
with the NJ Common Core Curriculum Standards during summer 2014.
Math
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The district purchased Envision Math with online access for Grades K – 5 in the 20132014 school year. The district will be reviewing mathematics textbooks for Grades 6 – 8
during the 2014 –2015 school year.
Science
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The district will explore establishing iSTEM labs at the middle and elementary school
levels during the 2014 – 2015 school year.
English Language Arts
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The district purchased a variety of LA curricula materials for middle school students
during the 2013-14 school year. During the 2014 – 15 school year the district will explore
K – 8 intervention, remedial, and special education reading programs.
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In preparation for the PARCC writing assessments, the district will implement
interdisciplinary lessons during its Language Arts writing classes to develop authentic
(non-fiction) writing responses.
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Watchung Board of Education
Core Curriculum Content Standards
World Language
Spanish is the designated World Language for Grades K – 5. Textbooks
and curriculum materials for Spanish K – 5 will also be reviewed during
the 2014 – 15 school year.
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21st Century Life and Careers
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Special attention will be given to areas such as financial literacy and
life and careers throughout the district’s mathematics, social studies, and
guidance curricula.
• A mapping guide with 21st Century Life & Careers will be developed
as a stand-alone reference for teachers and parents.
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Watchung Board of Education
Core Curriculum Content Standards
Technology
• The district will be emphasizing digital citizenship in Grades K – 8
commencing with the 2014 – 15 school year.
• Special attention will be given to areas such as keyboarding skills and
computer literacy skills to advance students’competencies for PARCC
assessments during the 2014 – 15 school year.
• The district participated in the PARCC pilot program for the 2013 –
2014 school year.
• The district will continue to implement its three-year Technology Plan
for the 2013-2016 school year.
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• Enrollment numbers reflect the official count for the NJSMART
submission as of October 15 of that year.
• The District’s Teacher to Pupil Ratio is 1:19 at the elementary level and
1:20 at the middle school level
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Watchung Board of Education
2014-2015 Budget Drivers
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Cost of living increase 1.5%
Medical health benefits renewal of 6%
Maximum levy tax cap at 2%; budget reflects 1.8%
Special Education – non-controllable expenditure
Implementation of our five-year Strategic Plan
Unfunded State mandates
• PARCC Pilot - $3,600
• Common Core Curriculum Development and Writing $21,800
• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) - $1,250
• Teacher/Principal Evaluation System - $104,000
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Watchung Board of Education
Summary of Revenue
REVENUES
Budget
Budget
2013-2014
2014-2015
$ Change
Fund Balance Appropriated
577,640
436,609
(141,031)
State Aid
410,657
424,477
13,820
Federal Aid
147,812
125,641
(22,171)
Tuition, Interest, & Other Local Revenue
105,000
100,000
(5,000)
Local Taxes (Local Tax Levy + Debt Service)
12,002,602
12,254,461
251,859
TOTAL REVENUE
13,243,711
13,341,188
97,477
TAX LEVY
10,137,302
10,319,773
182,471
Debt Service
Principal
Interest
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
Budget
Budget
2013-2014
2014-2015
$ Change
1,595,000
1,730,000
135,000
270,300
204,688
(65,612)
1,865,300
1,934,688
69,388
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Watchung Board of Education
General Fund Revenue
Fund Balance State Aid Federal Aid Miscellaneous
3%
Revenue - Tuition
1%
Appropriated
1%
3%
Local Taxes:
Debt Service
15%
Local Taxes:
Tax Levy
77%
We received $377,339 in NET state aid.
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Watchung Board of Education
Summary of Expenses
APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES
Budget
2013-2014
Regular Instruction Programs
Teachers Salaries
Home Instruction
Other Salaries for Instruction
Purchased Services
Technology Equipment
General Supplies
Textbooks
Other Objects
Total Expenditures - Regular Instruction
3,172,265
2,500
39,180
58,587
100,000
103,321
72,500
5,825
3,554,178
3,306,083
2,500
41,330
54,000
106,910
109,391
65,668
5,825
3,691,708
133,818
2,150
(4,587)
6,910
6,070
(6,832)
137,530
125,337
479,744
2,000
607,081
67,322
587,842
2,000
657,164
(58,015)
108,098
50,083
210,662
33,178
37,000
280,840
4,442,099
199,105
42,000
36,900
278,005
4,626,877
(11,557)
8,822
(100)
(2,835)
184,778
Special Education Programs
Multiple Disabilities
Resource Room/Resource Center
Pre K Disabled & Extended School Year Program
Total Expenditures - Special Education
Basic Skills/Remedial/Bilingual Education
Co-curricular Activities/Community Services
Athletics
Sub-total
Total Expenditures - Instruction
Budget
2014-2015
$ Change
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Watchung Board of Education
Summary of Expenses (Cont.’d)
Undistributed Expenditures
Tuition (OOD)
Health Services
Related Services (OT, PT, Speech)
Extraordinary Services SE (Para/Aides)
Guidance
Child Study Team
Improvement of Instruction
Educational Media/School Libraries
Instructional Staff Training
General Administration
School Administration
Business & Other Support Services
Administration Info Technology
Maintenance
Operation of Facilities
Care & Upkeep of Grounds
Special Education Transportation
Regular Transportation
Employee Benefits (Health, PERS, Unemployment)
Total Expenditures - Undistributed
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE BUDGET
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures - Capital Outlay
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
Budget
2013-2014
445,193
135,285
157,916
233,382
179,521
251,705
46,773
154,479
41,913
363,107
339,901
212,517
23,000
77,950
965,972
10,210
216,747
376,050
2,384,015
6,615,636
11,102,915
Budget
2014-2015
306,319
119,503
162,409
313,082
160,380
257,276
66,322
153,512
31,600
336,329
390,341
196,346
23,920
81,000
914,127
10,452
188,496
366,061
2,476,087
6,553,561
11,180,438
$ Change
(138,874)
(15,782)
4,493
79,700
(19,141)
5,571
19,549
(968)
(10,313)
(26,778)
50,440
(16,171)
920
3,050
(51,845)
242
(28,251)
(9,989)
92,072
(62,075)
77,523
127,684
11,230,599
100,422
11,280,860
(27,262)
50,261
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Watchung Board of Education
General Fund Expenditures
Operations and
Maintenance
9%
Administration
8%
Employee
Benefits
22%
Capital Outlay
1%
Classroom
Instruction and
Student
Support
60%
Classroom Instruction and Student Support $6,751,837; 60%
Employee Benefits
$2,476,087; 22%
Operations and Maintenance
$1,005,579; 9%
Administration
$946,936; 8%
Capital Outlay
$100,422; 1%
TOTAL
$11,280,861; 100%
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Watchung Board of Education
Special Education Expenses
Sp. Ed. And Related
Undistributed Exp.
22%
Classroom
Instruction
and Student
Support
78%
Sp. Ed. And Related Undistributed Exp.
$1,884,746
Classroom Instruction and Student Support
$6,751,837
Sp. Ed as a % of Total Classroom Instruction and Student Support
27.9%
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Watchung Board of Education
Tax Impact
A taxpayer who owns an average
assessed home, defined by the tax
assessor as $644,723 for 2014-2015,
will pay $120 more per year.
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Watchung Board of Education
Budget Cost-Saving Measures
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Streamline of Administration staff.
Shared Service with Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) for
technology services
Participation in PSE&G Direct Install Program
Participation in the Somerset County Solar Installation Grant.
Share Special Education personnel with other districts.
Share Special Education placements with neighboring Boards of Education.
Member district in MUJC for reduced costs in professional development, tuition rates,
and transportation services
Participation as a member in the Diploma Joint Insurance Fund program to reduce
insurance costs.
Shared services through NJ School Boards Association Alliance for Competitive Energy
Services (ACES) to reduce gas and electric costs.
Participation in ACT (Alliance for Competitive Telecommunications) with service
provided by X-Tel telephone consortium.
Participation in E-Rate (Educational Rate Program for savings on telecommunications).
Shared services with the Borough of Watchung for snow removal, field maintenance,
recreation facilities, CPR training, equipment purchase, and tree removal.
Gasoline/fuel purchased through the Borough of Watchung.
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Watchung Board of Education
2014-2015 Budget Summary
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Salary increases are budgeted at 2% for all staff.
Actual medical health renewal is 6% over this year’s cost.
Budget includes Common Core curriculum writing and development.
Textbook account is maintained to meet the new Common Core
Curriculum Standards.
Proposed appropriations from current expense for continued
implementation of district’s technology plan.
Proposed allocation of Capital Outlay for equipment purchase.
Increased allocations for co-curricular Activities.
Budget continues to reflect the Pre-School Tuition Program as a
revenue source.
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Thank
You!
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