2011-2012 Education Budgets & Tax Rate Implications

Presented by Williston School Board CVU School Board March 1, 2011

AGENDA

 Introduction  Overview  Williston Community School * Pre K – 8 Budget * Articles  Champlain Valley Union High School * 9 – 12 Budget * Articles  Summary

NOTE: visit

www.cssu.org and www.wsdvt.org

for more detail

Williston School District Pre K-8

Thank You!

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Thank you parents, community members, teachers and support staff, school board members and administrators, for all of your thoughts and ideas. Also, a special thanks to our budget buddies who worked with us to create the current budget – Giovanna Boggero, Josh Diamond, Ruth Magill, Carl Peach and Cheri Striker.

WSD Mission Statement

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The mission of the Williston Central School and the Allen Brook School is to create empowered learners who have: a positive self-concept, a healthy mind and body, a clear understanding of and ownership for their own learning, a commitment to meeting global responsibilities, the behaviors and skills to become life-long learners, and the responsibility for creating and maintaining a democratic society.

Points of Pride!

       After a busy summer of moves the schools opened with a new grade configuration: ABS PK-2 and WCS 3-8. The modular classrooms are gone and will be used as low income housing. Our 7/8 Spelling Team won this year’s Vermont State spelling championship.

A grant from the Early Education Initiative allowed us to add another preschool class this year. Children who wouldn't otherwise have access to preschool are increasing their readiness for kindergarten and getting a jump start on success in school!

The new wind turbine at Allen Brook School has already generated over 600 kilowatt hours of power and is still spinning.

WCS students had a chance to bring civics alive at this year’s Candidate Forum, which brought 10 candidates for state office to the school to be questioned by the student audience. All three winners of the Vermont Foreign Language Association's poster contest for the state were from Williston Central School!

Mosaic earned close to $1,000 for Hike for Hunger. The money went to the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger.

Continuous Improvement With only modest budget increases over the past two years we continue to make improvements to the education we provide for students.

This year we:  Continue to analyze data on teams to help guide student instruction   Purchased and implemented the Bridges Math Program in kindergarten through second grade Established committees at both schools to study PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) with the goal of implementing next year     Continue to provide math training for K-8 teachers of math Continue to study equity to establish what we promise all students Evaluated our science program in order to improve science instruction which includes providing staff development for science teachers Continue to work to improve our two sub-groups that are not attaining AYP

Williston Enrollment K – 8

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A budget reflective of the current difficult economic times.

Proposed PreK-8 FY 2012 Operating Budget & Total Budget

Operating Budget Total Budget Instructional Programs

$10,756,263 Classroom budgets, teacher salaries and benefits, related arts, enrichment, special education, preschool/EEE, English Language Learners, teacher assistants, paraprofessionals.

Instructional Support

$1,424,815 Guidance, library, nurse, speech & language, psychological services.

Administration & Operations

$3,908,816 + Debt services, fiscal services, administration, board of education, technology, food services, utilities, maintenance, transportation.

Interest & ELP Payment

$213,613 Tax Anticipation Note interest and expense plus Early learning Partnership payment. These expenses are offset by revenues in the subsequent two years.

$16,089,894 - 1.11%

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$16,303,507 - 1.06%

WSD Budget 2011/2012 Included in the budget:

     Upgrades to the science lab and science classroom teaching stations Restoring the grounds at Allen Brook School after the removal of the modular classrooms Replacing carpeting that is 18 years old Continuing the computer replacement cycle Replacement of WCS boilers and lighting upgrades (no tax consequences, costs expected to be offset by energy savings)

WSD Budget 2011/2012

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Major Changes:

◦ Principal/Debt Service Transportation Special Ed – Tuition/Services Building Improvements Salary and Benefits Equipment -$306,212 +$129,291 -$120,644 +$90,319 +$83,143 +$55,700

Teacher Negotiations

Negotiations began in January 2010 and are still in progress. At this point, the board and teacher teams have declared impasse, sought the assistance of a mediator, submitted and received a fact finders report and recommendation and resumed negotiations with the teachers. The Board team continues to be hopeful that a successor agreement will be agreed to between the two parties in the near future. More information regarding the negotiations process and current status can be found at http://www.cssu.org

under the headlines section.

WSD Budget History

Budget Increase % Increase $ FY 09 $16,274,091 3.72%

FY 10 $16,323,243 0.30% FY 11 $16,478,314 0.95%

$583,266

$ 49,152 $155,071 FY12 $16,303,507 -1.06% ($174,807)

Spending per Pupil (K-8)

Williston schools continue to lead the way in providing cost efficient, high quality education.

Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne Williston

2010

$13,764 $14,148 $12,473 $12,222

2011

$14,322 $14,148 $12,804 $12,649

2012

$13,703 $13,893 $12,658 $12,508

Tax Implications

Williston Schools & CVU Combined

2010-11 Tax Rate

$1.335

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2011-12 Tax Rate

$1.335

Increase

= $0

House Assessment

$200,000 $300,000 $400,000

2009-10 Tax

$2,585 $3,877 $5,169

2010-11 Tax

$2,670 $4,005 $ 5,340

2011-12 Tax

$2,670 $4,005 $ 5,340

Tax Increase

$0 $0 $0

The overall tax increase due to the school budgets is 0%

WSD Budget 2011/2012

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ARTICLE VII:

Shall the Williston Town School District adopt a budget of Sixteen Million, Three Hundred Three Thousand, Five Hundred Seven Dollars ($16,303,507) for the school year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012?

WSD Budget 2011/2012

Other Articles for Voter Consideration : 

ARTICLE VIII:

future budgets.

Shall the voters of the Williston Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to apply the school district’s current fund balance as revenue for 

ARTICLE IX:

Shall the voters of the Williston Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000) for the purpose of purchasing one (1) school bus.

WSD Budget 2011/2012

Other Articles for Voter Consideration :  ARTICLE X: Shall the voters of the Williston Town School District authorize the Board of School Directors to issue general obligation bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($369,900), subject to reduction from available state construction grants-in-aid and appropriations, for the purpose of financing the District’s share of the cost of making certain public improvements, viz: Boiler Upgrades and Lighting Upgrades to the Williston Central School, the aggregate estimated cost of such improvements being the District’s bonded indebtedness for such purpose estimated to be Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($369,900)? State funds

may not be available at the time these projects are otherwise eligible to receive state school construction aid. The District is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of state school construction aid.

VOTE MARCH 1st

Williston Armory 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

2011-2012 Education Budgets & Tax Rate Implications

Presented by Champlain Valley Union School Board March 1, 2011

Mission Statement

We believe that every student can demonstrate the behaviors, skills and knowledge essential for a contributing member of a democratic society. The mission of CVU and the community is to ensure this learning for all students and challenge them to develop excellence in their individual pursuits.

Serving the Communities of Shelburne, Charlotte, Williston & Hinesburg.

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Student Achievement

 14 students earned academic recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Three students advanced to finalist standing.

The CVU Scholar’s Bowl Team finished its 2009 10 season with a 39-5 record.

CVU sent four teams (8 students) to the Vermont State Debate Qualifying Tournament and all four qualified. CVU was the only school in the state with 100 % qualification and sent the largest delegation to the Octafinals (16 teams). The following students attended: Kelsey Jensen, Victoria Hadley, Jacob Hinsdale, Giles Crelly Byers, Morgante Pell, Jack Tomashot, Azulena Royer and Jonathan Liebman. The CVU Nordic team raised close to $2,000 at the 2010 Relay For Life held at the Trapp Family Resort in Stowe.

Girls’ cross country runners Aleksey Jordick, Claire Trotter, Adrienne Devita, Sophie Hess, Taylor Spillane, Summer Spillane, and Julienne Devita wrapped up a sensational season with a seventh state championship, the New England championship, and a second place finish in the northwest regional qualifier. This second place finish earned the team the chance to travel for an (all-expenses paid) competition in Portland, Oregon and compete in the Nike Cross Nationals.

47 students were inducted into the National Honor Society at CVU or the National Technical Honor Society at the Center for Technology in Essex    1001 athletes participated in sports at CVU, 251 students participate in band or chorus, 61 students are involved in the Fall Drama production and 42 in the spring production Women’s Cross Country Div. I State Champions, Women’s Soccer State Semi-Finalists, Field Hockey Semi-Finalists, Football Semi-Finalists, Women’s Ice Hockey Semi-Finalists, Men's’ Ice Hockey Div. I State Runner-Up, Gymnastics State Championship Runner Up, Women’s Tennis Div. I State Champions, Men's’ Lacrosse Div. I State Runner-Up and winners of the Harry Loyzele Sportsmanship Award 2010.

CVU’s new peer mentoring program reaches out to over 400 students. This year, the CUBSS (Chill Upperclassmen Boosting Student Success) program has expanded to match up all the new ninth grade and transfer students with an upper grade CVU student. Almost 100 sophomores, juniors and seniors volunteered to lead this exciting new program. The goal has been to help new students settle into CVU effortlessly, meet a wide range of new students and feel comfortable engaging in the new activities CVU offers.

CVU is proud to have Katherine Meyer and Samuel Epstein selected to serve as the two delegates from Vermont at The United States Senate Youth Program held in Washington, D.C., March 2011. Established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, USSYP is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action.

2010 SAT Results

ACT Scores 2010

25

CVU High School Enrollment (9 – 12)

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Advanced Placement Assessments (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) results are based on tests administered primarily to Seniors. Advanced Placement tests are scored on a 5-point scale with 5 being the highest. AP scores of 3 or higher are often used by students for college credit or course placement. 2001: 127 2006: 167

Number of CVU Students Participating in AP Exams

2002: 124 2007: 198

Note: 204 students took 307 tests in 2008-09

2003: 157 2008: 160 2004: 155 2009: 204 2005: 206

CVU Budget 2011/2012

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2010/2011 2011/2012 Drivers: Salaries and Benefits Transportation Tuition Tech Center Tuition Interest All Other Approved Budget Anticipated Budget $21,351,044 $21,108,410 1.14% decrease -$196,252 -$125,591 $156,688 $ 38,306 -$ 36,885 -$ 78,900

CVU Budget History

Budget Increase % Increase $ FY 08 $19,665,638 FY 09 $20,715,362 FY 10 $21,029,787 FY 11 $21,351,044

FY12 $21,108,410

5.0% 5.3% 1.5% 1.5%

-1.14%

$933,249 $1,049,724 $314,425 $321,257

$242,634 Decrease

Average Class Size

Curricular Area

English Social Studies Mathematics Science

CORE 2006-07

Average

19.6

23.2

21.5

23.6

84 2007-08

Average

20.2

22.7

21.8

21.7

88 2008-09

Average

18.7

22.7

21.9

21.2

83 2009-10

Average

20.4

23.7

22.2

22.2

90 30 2010-11

Average

19.4

22.

20.7

21.5

73

CVU Spending Per Equalized Student CVU Budget Article Less CVU Revenues Net Spending $21,108,410 (-1.1%) $ 3,969,380 (+2.2%) $17,139,030 (-1.9%) # of Equalized Students 1413.47 ( -1.9%) Spending/Equalized Student $12,125 ( flat )

CVU Budget 2011/2012

Other Articles for Voter Consideration

 ARTICLE VIII: Shall Champlain Valley Union School District No. 15 allocate its current fund balance as follows: One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Dollars ($194,000) of the school district’s current fund balance as revenue for the 2011-2012 operating budget and apply the remaining balance as revenue for future budgets.

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 ARTICLE IX: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley Union High School District No. 15 authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of notes not in excess of Ninety–Four Thousand Dollars ($94,000) for the purpose of purchasing one (1) school bus.

Summary

School Budgets* Second Vote Required? WSD/Pre K-8 $16,303,507 (-1.1%) $21,108,410 (-1.1%) No Homestead Tax Rates Income Sensitive** WSD Income Based% CVU Income Based% Williston Education Tax % 1.76% 0.85% CVU No Spending/Student $12,508 (-1.1%) Penalty Threshold Exceeded? No $12,125 (flat) No ______________________________________________________________________________________ Homestead Tax Rates: WSD CVU Williston Education Tax $.900 (+1.0%)

$.435 (-2.8%)

$1.335 flat 2.61% (-.4%) Williston Non Homestead Tax $1.444 (-1.0%) Note: Tax Rates based on preliminary state tax rates, if household income is less than $97,000 ** Taxpayers may qualify for property tax reductions

Summary – Tax Implications

Williston SD CVU HS

TOTAL

$250,000 Home 10/11 11/12 Inc $2228 $2250 $22 $1110 $1088 -$22

-0-

$400,000 Home 10/11 11/12 Inc $3564 $3600 $36 $1776 $1740 -$36

-0 Income Sensitivity: @$85,000 of income/$250,000 Homestead

Tax payment capped at : 10/11 11/12 Williston SD CVU HS

PAYMENT CAP

1.75% $1488 .87% $ 740

$2228

1.76% .85% $1496 $ 723

$2219

VOTE MARCH 1st