Superintendent’s Proposed Budget 2014-2015
Overview: Part I I’d like to begin this presentation on the proposed budget for 2014-15 with the introduction of two important goals we have realized. These are the same goals that were stated for the 2013-14 budget: 1. Keep the tax levy at or below the cap. 2. Preserve and improve the instructional program. 2
Projected Tax Levy 1.679 % is the Projected 2014-15 Tax Levy increase for the proposed operating budget. The tax levy is the sum of all school tax receipts collected by the Town of Rye Receiver of Taxes on behalf of the Blind Brook-Rye School District. 3
The Core Program As Superintendent, I am proposing a budget for the 2014-15 school year that preserves and improves our current core instructional program and resources. 4
A Look at Enrollment ACTUAL PROJECTED INCREASE or GRADES ENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT DECREASE # STUDENTS K-5 634* 611 -23 6-8 394 389 -5 9-12 483 497 +14 1,511 1,497 -14 TOTAL *Does not include BOCES self-contained hearing impaired classroom 5
CLASS SIZE 2013-2014 vs. 2014-2015 GRADE CURRENT CURRENT CURRENT PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJ. AVG ENROLLMENT SECTIONS AVG CLASS ENROLLMENT SECTIONS CLASS SIZE SIZE K 94 5 18-19 100 5 20 1 110 5 22 94 5 18-19 2 98 5 19-20 109 5 21-22 3 121 6 19-21 97 5 19-20 4 90 4 21-23 122 6 20-21 5 121 6 19-21 89 4 22-23 BOCES 6 1 6 6 1 6 6 137 6 22-23 120 6 20 7 132 6 21-22 137 7 19-20 8 125 6 20-21 132 6 22 9 126 6 21 125 6 20-21 10 136 6 22 126 6 21 11 110 5 22 136 6 22-23 12 111 5 22 110 5 22 6
Class Size Impact The total number of staff increases somewhat, mostly in the instructional area. These staffing adjustments are proposed in order to best serve our student population and the current instructional program. Non-instructional staffing changes will also be implemented. The number of non-instructional staff is increasing by 2.45 positions. 7
A Look at Staffing 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Staff Projected Instructional 145 141 141 139 141 148 152 Non-Instructional 71 69 56 51 52 53 55 14 13 12 11 11 11 Administrative 12 Managerial/ 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 Confidential Part-time 57 55 54 50 51 63 63 Total Employees 289 280 267 255 259 279 285 8
Staffing Changes Where and Why? District 1.00 Administrator - 1.00 Managerial Confidential BMPRSS School .40 AIS Middle School .30 Music Teacher High School 0.50 Health/Music/Robotics Special Education 2.00 Special Education Teacher 1.35 Sp. Education Teacher Aides .55 Office Asst (inc. to fulltime) Athletics .55 Office Asst (inc. to fulltime) TOTAL ADDITIONS: 5.65 FTE 9
Budget Summation In sum, the proposed budget: Aligns our core program to 21 st century student needs. Responds efficiently to ongoing enrollment changes. Results in a projected tax levy increase at or below the tax cap limit. 10
Overview: Part II Now let’s take a look at some of the specific financial details of the proposed budget. 11
Key Factors State Aid – Reduction of 7.08% since 2008-09 Employee Pension Obligation – Relatively Stable Mandate Relief – No Meaningful Action in Albany! Student Enrollment – Expected Reduction Realized 12
Budget-to-Budget Increase Actual spending increase from 2013-14 to 2014-15 as proposed in this document: 2.18 % 13
Expenditure Breakdown Administration Capital (Non instructional support) (Debt services, operation & maintenance) 9% 10 % 13% Instructional Program 77% 14
Expenditures 2.18% 2014-2015 Projected $42,149,548 3.23% .94% 2013-2014 2011-2012 2012-2013 $41,252,239 $39,587,509 $39,960,322 15
Budget to Budget Eight-Year History 2007-2008 7.00% 2008-2009 2009-2010 6.00% 6.24% 2010-2011 5.68% 2011-2012 5.00% 2012-2013 2013-2014 4.00% 2014-2015 3.00% 3.23% 2.00% 2.18% 1.85% 1.00% 0.98% 0.70% . 94 % 0.00% 16
Tax Levy Increase Eight-Year History 2007-2008 8.00% 2008-2009 7.00% 2009-2010 6.79% 2010-2011 6.00% 2011-2012 5.00% 2012-2013 5.12% 2013-2014 4.00% 2014-2015 3.34% 3.00% 3.23% 2.00% 1.68% 1.00% 1.32% 0.98% .70% 0.00% 17
Revenue Breakdown Property Tax All Other* State Aid 85 Cents 9 Cents 6 Cents 18 *Pilots (Payments In Lieu Of Taxes), non resident tuition, county sales tax, income on investments
Contractual Labor Cost Increase $795,355 Increase ** Salaries $ 402,824 Benefits $ 392,531 **Represents 89% of total budget-to-budget increase 19
Contractual Labor Cost Increase Benefit 2012-2013 District 2013-2014 District 2014-2015 District Increase Increase Contribution Contribution Contribution from from 2013-2014 2013-2014 TRS 2,208,947 11.84% 3,002,504 16.25% 3,218,489 17.53% 215,985 7.2% 703,396 18.9% 738,409 20.9% 759,745 20.01 % 21,336 2.9% ERS Total 2,912,343 3,740,913 3,978,234 Benefit 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Increase Increase from from 2013-2014 2013-2014 Health 3,274,951 3,824,306 3,888,678 63,872 1.7 % 20
Expenditure Reductions Reduce Central Office & Personnel/Legal Costs: $90,557 Reduce Debt Service & Interfund Transfer budget by $22,897 as a result of reduced interest payments and paying all bus debt 21
Conclusions Remembering Our Mission Points of Pride How the Process Moves Forward Important Dates 22
Remembering Our Mission The Blind Brook-Rye Schools are the cornerstone of our community. Our mission is to prepare our students to be active, life-long learners who have the skills and confidence necessary to achieve their highest potential. We encourage our students to be curious, compassionate and strong in their ability to face challenges. We are committed to preparing our students to be reflective, adaptable citizens with an open world view. We aspire to instill integrity as a core value and to influence our students to be ethical and responsible members of society. 23
NYS Assessments BBHS Strong performance on ALL Regents exams, including 100% passing rate on Living Environment, Algebra, Geometry, and, U.S. History. BBMS 2013 Earth Science Regents: 100% of 8 th graders passed and 96% achieved mastery (85 or higher). BMPRSS We were designated a “Reward School” based on the 2011 -2012 NYS assessment results. (We were just notified of this in September 2013.) Amongst our 12 comparator districts, our 3 rd graders had the highest performance percentage of students meeting or exceeding the standard in both ELA and Math, and the highest performance percentage of students achieving a Level 4 in both ELA and Math. 24
Public Schools of Excellence Points of Pride BBHS: Wide range of rigorous course offerings to meet the needs of our students. Named to the Advanced Placement College Board Honor Roll. 67 students earned AP Scholar Awards, including 4 named National AP Scholars, 28 AP Scholars with Distinction, 20 AP Scholars with Honor and 19 AP Scholars. Consistent high performance in National Merit Scholarship program with 3 Semi-finalists, and 2 Commended scholars. Commitment to academic integrity and an honor code. Outstanding Science Research program, including a Semi-Finalist in INTEL Contest, and five senior scientists awarded Acorda Scientific Awards. Use of Web 2.0 Technologies to enhance instruction and student-to-student interactions. Experiential Learning Opportunities: Shapers of the World, Senior Options, Honors Science Research, Forensics, Pre-Engineering, Honors Student Leadership Seminar and more. Comprehensive athletic program earning League and Section 1 Championships in boys’ soccer, League Championship in girls’ volleyball, and the NYSPHSAA scholar- athlete award for earning a team grade point average of 90% or above in football, girls’ tennis, boys’ cross country, girls’ volleyball, and boys’ & girls’ Soccer. Active Community Coalition awarded a $625,000 grant over five years to promote a safe and healthy school environment. Students consistently earn recognition for their work in extra-curricular activities in Model UN, Mock Trial, Math Team, drama, and publications. Strong theatre program including scheduled classes and fall and spring performance opportunities. Outstanding music program where students are consistently selected as members of the Intermediate All County Band and Orchestra, Area All-State Band and Orchestra, All-county Jazz Ensemble and The NYSBDA All-State Honor Band. 25
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