2019-2020 Public Budget Hearing
Welcoming Remarks and Agenda Mr. Rob Francin Board of Education President
Agenda Budget Development Process Mr. Chris Della Pietra Finance Committee Chair Financial Overview Mrs. Patricia Salvati Business Administrator Educational Overview Dr. Jeffrey Feifer Superintendent
Wyckoff Board of Education A. Robert Francin, President Lisa Martone, Vice-President Chris Della Pietra Renee Kaspar Dan McHugh Tim Murtha Gina Nico
Budget Development Process Chris Della Pietra Finance Committee Chair
Financial Considerations • 2% Tax Levy Budget Cap • State Aid • Collective Bargaining Agreements • Healthcare Costs • Capital Projects/Maintenance
Budget Development Principles Continue to improve the quality of our educational programs and infrastructure Provide comprehensive educational experiences that enable all students to succeed Build teacher capacity through professional development Create a fiscally responsible budget while attaining our objectives Position the district for future educational needs
Budget Development Process October - December - Staff members submit their needs to Building • Principals January - Administration reviews these needs with the Board of • Education Committees and develops the first draft of the budget February/March - Administration holds budget discussions with Board • Committees and Administrative Team March - Budget is submitted to the County Department of Education • for approval April/May - Budget is advertised and the Public Hearing is held • May - Budget is approved by the State Department of Education and the • Local Tax Levy is Certified
Board of Education Involvement Education Committee Personnel Finance Budget Committee Committee Facilities Committee
Financial Overview Mrs. Patricia Salvati Business Administrator
Budget Appropriations – Operating Budget Employee Benefits 19% Capital Outlay/Projects 4% Instruction/ Transportation Regular Programs 2% [PERCENTAGE] School Admin 5% Gen Admin/Central Serv 3% Special Education 16% Maintenance/Facilitie s 9%
Proposed Expenditures 2019-2020 % Total School Budget 2018-2019 2019-2020 $ Diff General Education 13,684,167 13,741,705 57,538 0.42% 6,561,328 6,794,374 233,046 3.55% Special Education 4,162,270 4,079,568 (82,702) -1.99% Support Services/Technology General Admin/Central Services 1,386,284 1,409,332 23,048 1.66% 1,873,022 1,919,250 46,228 2.47% School Admin 3,949,527 3,923,700 (25,827) -0.65% Maintenance/Facilities 843,348 857,773 14,425 1.71% Transportation 7,110,681 7,764,077 653,396 9.19% Employee Benefits Capital Outlay/Projects 1,551,786 1,562,986 11,200 0.72% $41,122,413 $42,052,765 930,352 2.26% Total Operating Budget 709,752 713,503 3,751 Special Revenue 1,634,494 1,635,494 1,000 Debt Service $43,466,659 $44,401,762 $935,103 2.15% Total
Shared Services • Consortiums • School and Custodial Supplies • Electric and Gas • Contracted Services • Insurance • Transportation • Fuel and Vehicle maintenance - Wyckoff Township • Security Coordinator - RIH District • Technology Services - Bergen County Tech Schools
Revenues 2019-2020 I. General Fund Levy Local Tax Levy $38,397,113 Fund Balance/ Capital Reserves 2,245,500 State Aid 1,354,132 Misc. Revenue 56,020 Subtotal: $42,052,765 II. Special Revenue Federal Grants $ 355,476 State Grants 358,027 Subtotal: $ 713,503 III. Debt Service (Principal and Interest Payments On Bonds) Local Tax Levy $ 1,635,494 Total School Budget $44,401,762
2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget Tax Levy – July 1 to June 30 2018-2019 2019-2020 % Increase General Fund $ 37,590,307 $ 38,397,113 Debt Service 1,634,494 1,635,494 $ 39,224,801 $ 40,032,607 2.06%
Tax Impact 2019 Per $100,000 2019 Proposed Tax Rate 0.8404 2018 Tax Rate 0.8267 Increase over 2018 0.0137 $100,000 Assessed Value $13.70 Average Assessed Home $790,000 $108.23 Total Tax Increase Calendar Year 1.99%
Wyckoff Tax Increase Calendar Year Basis School Year Tax Year General Fund Debt Service $ Total 2010-2011 2010 199 51 250 2011-2012 2011 157 (1) 156 2012-2013 2012 72 (16) 56 2013-2014 2013 164 (25) 139 2014-2015 2014 149 (3) 146 2015-2016 2015 151 (9) 142 2016-2017 2016 145 - 145 2017-2018 2017 120 19 139 2018-2019 2018 87 - 87 2019-2020 2019 108 - 108
Educational Overview Dr. Jeffrey Feifer Superintendent of Schools
In-District Enrollment and Sections 2227 2103 2076 2065 2058 1965 1908 1880 112 111 111 110 108 104 104 103 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Enrollment Sections
Advancing Our Educational Capabilities Responsive Classroom • Reggio Emilia Approach • Response to Intervention • Diversity Training • Professional Development • Social Studies Curriculum • Makerspace/STEM Education • Wellness Initiative • Instructional Coaches • Counselors/Social Workers • Self-Directed Growth Plans • Support from Parent-Teacher Organizations and Wyckoff Education Foundation •
Reaching Consensus Totaled the cost for all requests Compared to Budget Cap We initially exceeded cap by approximately $500,000. We also needed to add another kindergarten section and to provide more ELL services for 2019-20. In a series of problem-solving sessions, we (Superintendent, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Business Administrator, Director of Student Personnel Services, Building Administrators, Supervisor of Special Projects, and Board Committees) identified areas that could be restructured to reduce costs and effectively meet student needs
Reaching Consensus Given the skills and expertise of our professional and support staff , our extensive professional development programs , our commitment to differentiated instruction and intervention strategies , and our small class sizes (K-3=17; 4-8=19) we were able to reach consensus on the following changes for 2019-2020: Restructuring district intervention services Restructuring the Discovery Program (G&T) Reducing special education staff by .5 Not filling a special education coaching vacancy Not filling an instrumental music vacancy Reducing the budgeted amounts for consultants, supplies, and travel Switching to more economical and effective outreach and website software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Providing for an additional section of kindergarten Planning for more services for English Language Learners, as necessary
The Budget Supports
The Budget Supports
The Budget Supports
Capital Projects Capital Projects Financing Philosophy • Funded through Capital Reserve account, not bonds • Utilize accumulated surplus • Projects based on 5-year Long Range Facilities Plan • 2019-2020 Capital Projects • Lincoln School Air Conditioning and HVAC Upgrades • Sicomac Electrical Upgrades • Future Projects • Vestibule Upgrades at Elementary Schools • Coolidge Nurse’s Office • Sicomac HVAC Upgrades and Air Conditioning •
This Budget . . . Balances the needs of • students, families, and community members Provides comprehensive • programs and strategies to help meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students Supports the efforts, • continuous learning, and growth of our talented, dedicated, and experienced staff Includes Health and Safety • Upgrades
Where Can I Get More Information? View the user friendly budget at www.wyckoffschools.org Contact Dr. Jeffrey Feifer, Superintendent 201- 848-5700 extension 6555 Email jfeifer@wyckoffschools.org Contact Mrs. Patricia Salvati, Business Administrator 201- 848-5700 extension 6203 Email psalvati@wyckoffschools.org
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