2020 - 2021 Proposed Budget Presented by: Matthew Sheehan, Acting Superintendent/Principal Joanne Augustine, Business Administrator/Board Secretary May 7, 2020
MISSION STATEMENT Sterling Regional School District will serve the needs of a diverse student body by maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment, cultivating high standards of excellence, and preparing our students for life beyond high school.
Sterling High School Board of Education William Hiltner, President Michele Miller, Vice President Victoria Burckley Shawn Nicholas Jason Clark Dan Radcliff Barbara Okeson-Brandt Paul Sims Kellie Stout
STERLING HIGH SCHOOL …… “It’s a Matter of Pride” 2020-2021 Fiscal Plan
Fiscal Plan On the right track The Board and Administrative Team’s • commitment to excellence in a fiscally responsible manner without sacrificing the needs of students Staff efforts to reduce costs while increasing • quality Continue to Advance Learning •
BUDGET 2020 - 2021 GOALS ➢ Maintain the quality of curricular opportunities for students ➢ Encourage learning through exploration, creativity, and problem solving ➢ Provide a safe learning environment ➢ Maintain the wide range of co-curricular activities that make Sterling High School a true comprehensive high school ➢ Provide safe, clean and “state of the art” facilities to meet community, staff and student expectations ➢ Ensure that the financial needs stay within the communities’ ability to pay ➢ Collaborate with sending districts ➢ Explore Shared Service Agreements
Budget Calendar November – Meeting with administrators to discuss the budgeting First Week process and expectations. Distribute Budget Manual November Staff submits budget to Supervisor/Principal November Superintendent/Principal reviews instructional budgets November - Superintendent/Principal submits budget to Business December Administrator December Business Administrator prepares budget using CSI and continues to gather information for Superintendent/Principal January - February Superintendent, Principal and Business Administrator meet and discuss budget development with the BOE Operations Committee February - March Draft appropriation budget is presented to the Board of Education
Budget Calendar (continued) February - March State Aid figures released March Superintendent/Principal and Business Administrator balance the budget based on State Aid and anticipated revenue March BOE approves submission of proposed budget to County Office for approval April Approval by the County Office May Public Budget Hearing
State Aid Breakdown • Equalization Aid $6,654,372 • School Choice Aid $1,003,118 • Transportation Aid $ 50,358 • Special Education Aid $ 659,492 • Security Aid $ 171,469 • State Aid-General Fund $8,538,809
General Fund Proposal $18,134,406 • $8,538,809 State Aid • $6,886,728 Local Taxes • $1,596,134 Tuition • $ 489,109 Fund Balance • $ 454,000 Capital Reserve • $ 169,626 Other • Rent and Royalties $10,200 • Misc. Revenue $38,500 • Ex. Aid $75,000 • SEMI $20,926
2020 – 2021 Revenue Sources General Fund 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 40.9% 38.8% 41.4% 44.3% 47.1% State Aid 38.7% 38.0% 36.1% 37.5% 37.9% Local Taxes 11.8% 8.9% 12.0% 13.7% 8.8% Tuition 8.6% 14.3% 10.5% 4.5% 6.2% Other
Tax Levy History • 11/12 $6,444,937 6.6% Decrease • 12/13 $6,444,937 0% Increase • 13/14 $6,573,836 2% Increase • 14/15 $6,444,937 2% Decrease • 15/16 $6,573,836 2% Increase • 16/17 $6,508,099 1% Decrease • 17/18 $6,619,307 1.71% Increase • 18/19 $6,619,308 0% Increase • 19/20 $6,751,694 2% Increase • 20/21 $6,886,728 2% Increase
TAX LEVY CHANGE SINCE 2007 - 2008 • General Fund Tax Levy Decrease - $316,591 • 4.27% Decrease
Estimated Tax Impact General Fund 18/19 19/20 20/21 1 Year 2 Year Tax Rate Tax Rate Tax Rate Change Change Magnolia 0.605 0.647 0.663 .016 .058 Somerdale 0.764 0.713 0.748 .035 -.016 Stratford 0.610 0.656 0.648 -.008 .038
Regional Percentage Share 2019/20 2020/21 Percentage Percentage Percentage Change Magnolia 25.0948407 25.3638086 0.2689679 Somerdale 34.8684256 36.2438358 1.3754102 Stratford 40.0367337 38.3923556 -1.6443781 100 100 0 2018/19 2019/20 Percentage Percentage Percentage Change Magnolia 23.9599197 25.0948407 1.1349210 Somerdale 38.1060081 34.8684256 -3.2375825 Stratford 37.9340722 40.0367337 2.1026615 100 100 0
AVERAGE TAX LEVY IMPACT General Fund Budget Magnolia Somerdale Stratford 2019 Average Home Value $147,491 $140,076 $157,542 19/20 Taxes $953.74 $ 998.87 $1,034.13 20/21 Taxes $977.79 $1,047.40 $1,020.41 20/21 Change $24.06 $48.53 $-13.71
What do you get for your tax dollars?
Curriculum • Quality program and opportunities for all students • Highly qualified staff to provide academic instruction ✓ Approximately 37% of Certificated Staff Members have Advance Degrees ✓ Energetic Staff who Meet the Needs of Parents, Students, and Community ✓ Professional Development to expand learning opportunities for students • Quality Resources not limited to textbooks, workbooks, technology, and other materials • Annual Commitment to 1:1 Tablet Initiative
Curriculum • Four Year Programs ✓ Several programs that provide students with a focused curriculum, real-life experiences, and often college credit • Coding • Curriculum supports experiential learning through four year programs, field trips, simulations, etc. • Redirect STEM → Engineering Opportunities
Articulation Agreements The opportunity for our students to earn college credits while still in high school • Camden County College • Rutgers University • Stockton University Representing Over 30 Offerings
Advanced Placement Offerings • English III • English IV • US History I • US History II • US Government & Politics • Calculus • Biology • Spanish • Music Theory • Chemistry • Art History • European History
School Choice Programs 118 Students Enrolled (from 16 area districts) • NJROTC • Early Childhood Education • Allied Health and Health Sciences • Broadcast Journalism/Television Production • Graphic Design in Multi Media Technology
Support Programs • English Language Learners (ELL) ➢ Use of Rosetta Stone ➢ Highly qualified staff in ELL • PRIDE Program ➢ Instructional Program ➢ Behavioral Modification Program Focusing on Academics & Behavior • Highly Effective I&RS HIB Team to Assist Student Needs
Support Programs • Supplemental Tutoring and Academic Reinforcement Services (STARS) • “Believe in U” – general program to recognize and reward all students for doing their best in school • Senior Spotlight • Standout Student • I&RS • Community Task Force • Portfolio Appeals • Response to Intervention • Pre-Algebra to support Academic transition to HS and demands of Algebra I Curriculum
Testing • Use of LinkIt for departmental common assessments • Partnership for Assessment of NJSLA Math & English (9 th & 10 th Grades), NJSLA Science (11 th Grade) • Accuplacer • Military Test (ASVAB) • AP • ACCESS for ELL • Departmental Unit Tests • PSAT • SAT
Graduating Senior Scholarships • Increased Scholarship Amounts Offered to Graduating Seniors Each Year ➢ 2011 $4,495,502 Increased to: ➢ 2019 $5,931,460
Co-Curricular Sterling Silver Knights • 22 Varsity Level Sports • Over 30 Clubs/Activities • Approximately 80% Student Participation • Year round Performing Arts Programs
Co-Curricular Outstanding Achievements 2010 – 2020 • 43 Championships • 9 out of 19 Varsity Teams Have Won Championships • 6 Coaches Named “Coach of the Year” • 4 Teams Received Sportsmanship Awards • Sterling Earned the Colonial Conference Sportsmanship Award for 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 • Several Individual Champions • Numerous Scholarships Received
Quality Staff • Administrative Team that is visible and meets the needs of students and families • Highly qualified teachers who are working hard to meet the needs of all students ➢ Professional Learning Communities to: ✓ Develop integrated, cross-curricular units of instruction ✓ Analyze Data • Ongoing Professional Development to Support State, District, and Individual Initiatives and Goals • Effective Hiring Procedure • Highly Effective Support Services attending to building/grounds, IT, classroom instruction, health, and well being
Facilities • Upgraded technology labs to meet the demand of higher level technical courses ✓ MAC Lab serving radio, video, music tech, and coding • Security – comply with state/local guidelines ✓ New Security Doors ✓ Cameras ✓ Silent Alert System • Solar Project – Energy Savings, Increased Parking, Outdoor eating • Technology Upgrades ✓ Backup Servers Development ✓ Cloud support of files
Facilities • Campus Branding • Stadium Scoreboard • Pole Barn for Maintenance & Storage • Stadium Safety Bleacher Fencing • Water Main Completion • Valves and Controls Project • 2 nd Well Pump
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