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Chittenango Central Schools
Commitment to Excellence
As a school community:
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We believe our children and community deserve the best
programs and facilities we can provide.
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We believe the success of our schools is among the most
valuable asset of owning a home in this community.
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We believe safe and secure facilities for our children are
essential.
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We believe in teaching our children to achieve mastery and
excellence; to expect the best for themselves.
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We continue working hard to improve our schools and improve
academic achievement.
District Goals for Proposed Budgets
The proposed budget provides financial support for the
implementation of our Long-Range Plan which strives to:
 maintain quality academic and extracurricular programs;
 maintain all staffing necessary to provide a high quality
educational program;
 maintain all of our facilities; and
 continue building excellence in education while being
fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.
2015-2016 Budget Forecast
 Adopted Spending Plan
 Tax Levy Revenue*
 State Aid
 Other Revenue
 GAP
$ 36,958,984
($17,708,969)
($19,153,641)
($ 96,374)
$ 0
* Reflects a 1.45% levy increase which is below
the tax levy limitation of 2.95%.
Budget Comparison
 2015-16 Budget
 2014-15 Budget
$ 36,958,984
$37,417,871
 Budget-to-Budget Decrease
($458,887)
Budget-to-Budget Comparison:
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2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Difference
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
36,180,234
36,450,320
36,193,920
35,957,544
36,499,073
37,417,871
36,958,984
$
(458,887)
Budget-to-Budget Decrease = (1.23%)
Budget Decrease Driver’s
Amount
$ 37,831
30,510
48,758
56,121
(711,552)
Instructional Salaries
Non-Instructional Salaries
Contractual
BOCES
Employee Benefits
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TRS/ERS Retirement
Health & Dental
Social Security & Other
Debt Service
Other*
TOTAL
Percent
.33%
.62%
3.46%
2.22%
(6.21%)
(468,717)
(153,442)
( 89,393)
( 23,527)
102,972
($458,887)
(.59%)
6.70%
(1.23%)
* Includes a Transfer to Capital Fund of $100,000 for
paving (mini-capital project) – will receive @86% aid.
Budget Summary - Expenses
Category
2014-2015
2015-2016
Administrative Component
$ 2,917,774
$ 2,914,788
Program Component
$26,895,975
$26,408,259
Capital Component
(includes $100,000 Transfer to
Capital Fund)
$ 7,604,122
$ 7,635,937
Grand Total
$37,417,871
$36,958,984
Budget-to-Budget
Increase/(Decrease)
(1.23%)
($458,887)
Budget Summary - Revenues
Category
2014-2015
2015-2016
Foundation Aid
$10,322,479
$10,951,001
BOCES Aid
1,401,302
1,441,014
Building Aid
3,112,356
3,218,454
Expenditure Driven
2,590,194
2,553,197
GEA Restoration
582,440
989,975
Other
386,000
312,750
1,567,244
(216,376)
17,455,856
17,708,969
$37,417,871
$36,958,984
Appropriated Fund Balance
Tax Levy
Total
Looking Forward Projected Expenditures
Category
2016-17
2017-18
Instructional Salaries
11,956,523
12,255,436
Non-Instructional Salaries
5,048,445
5,174,656
Equipment
235,000
245,000
Contractual
1,500,000
1,500,000
Special Items
130,000
130,000
Supplies
1,021,750
1,042,300
Tuition
32,500
33,000
Textbooks
122,500
122,500
BOCES
2,600,000
2,625,000
Employee Benefits
11,155,057
11,540,057
Debt Service
4,600,000
4,600,000
122,000
122,000
38,523,775
39,389,949
Transfers
Total
Looking Forward Projected Revenues
Category
2016-17
2017-18
Foundation Aid *
12,529,976
12,780,575
Expenditure Driven
2,575,000
2,600,000
BOCES
1,445,000
1,500,000
Building
3,900,000
3,900,000
20,449,976
20,780,575
95,000
95,000
Property Tax
18,063,148
18,424,411
Total Revenues
38,608,124
39,299,986
Total Expenses
38,523,775
39,389,949
Surplus/(Deficit)
84,349
(89,963)
5,067,120
4,977,157
Total
Other
Projected Reserves
* Assumes full restoration of GEA
REPORT CARD SUMMARY
Form Preparer: Scott Mahardy
Preparer’s Phone: 315-687-2850
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMARY
Tax Levy Comparison
Year
Levy
Increase
 2009-2010
$15,317,650
2.5%
 2010-2011
$15,853,768
3.5%
 2011-2012
$16,392,796
3.4%
 2012-2013
$16,720,652
2.0%
 2013-2014
$17,055,065
2.0%
 2014-2015
$17,455,859
2.35%
 2015-2016 Proposed
$17,708,969
1.45%
Budgetary Additions
 1.2 FTE’s Special Education
 0.5 FTE Technology Teacher
 0.5 FTE Librarian
 1.0 FTE – AIS Writing Teacher
 5:30 Late Run – Bridgeport/Lakeport
 Extracurricular clubs previously cut
 Athletic teams previously funded by the
Booster’s Club
 $100,000 Transfer to Capital Fund for paving –
district will receive @ 86% aid
Continuous Cost Savings
• Energy Performance Contract (EPC) – Started March 2014 and
is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately
$151,000 per year – exclusive of building aid.
• Participation in OCM BOCES Cooperative Purchasing, Health
and Workers’ Compensation consortiums.
• Analyze all vacancies for restructuring/replacement costs.
• Continue to hold conversations with external
agencies/municipalities for shared service opportunities.
• Continual review of staffing and enrollment.
Board of Education Seats:
(Vote for one person for each seat)
Seats for three-year terms
now held by:
Candidate(s):
James Boswell
James Boswell
Daniel Mayer
Daniel Mayer
Russell Wehner
Russell Wehner
“Building For the Kids, Building For the Community”
Budget Propositions:
 Proposed School Budget: $36,958,984
 Board of Education Elections: Three (3) Seats*
 Funding for Sullivan Free Library: $523,575
Chittenango Central Schools
Annual Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please visit our website, www.chittenangoschools.org,
for updated information regarding the above. We
encourage you to vote on May 19th.
“Building For Our Children, Building For the Community”