2020-2021 SFCSD School Budget Presentation
District Mission Statement The mission of the Seneca Falls Central School District is to provide quality educational opportunities and experiences for all students in a safe and positive environment that promotes academic excellence. Seneca Falls Central School District
Seneca Falls Central School District - Points of Pride BOE Members: Cara Lajewski, President Heather Zellers, Vice President Deborah Corsner Jeffrey Hartwell Linda Jones Joell Murney-Karsten Joseph McNamara Michael Mirras William Reigel Seneca Falls Central School District
SFCSD Strategic Plan 2020-2022 District Strategic Plan “Educating the Whole Child” “Pride and Opportunity” Engaged & Data-Informed School Community Empowered Lifelong Decision Making Connections Learners Partnerships & opportunities Instructional & Social Emotional Instructional & Social Emotional Developed, Monitored & Adjusted by District Steering Committee Supported by Board of Education Goals ★ Supported by School Improvement Plans & Faculty/Staff Work ★ Supported by District Curriculum Council Work ★ Seneca Falls Central School District
SFCSD Strategic Plan: BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS Continued Curriculum Review - Next Generation Learning Standards (EL) ➢ New Coursework - Forensics & Comp. Science Principles (PLTW) (EL) ➢ Implement STEAM Program (Digital & Info. Literacy Skills) (EL) ➢ Additional Special Education Support for Students/Staff (EL) ➢ Continuation of Technology Refresh Plan to Support Learning and Student ➢ Engagement/Empowerment Initiatives (EL) Professional Development for Transportation Employees and Special Ed. Staff ➢ (EL) Additional HS Guidance Counselor (EL, SC) ➢ Implement a MTSS data software platform to track and monitor students’ ➢ academics, attendance, behaviors, and achievements. Based on data, implement social-emotional interventions to support students. (DDM) Addition of a County-wide Grant Writer (SC) ➢ Seneca Falls Central School District
Development of the Annual School Budget ❖ Budget Process ❖ Appropriations (Three Part Budget) ❖ Revenues & State Aid ❖ Foundation Aid & District Wealth Income Index ❖ Property Tax Cap ❖ Reserves & Fund Balance ❖ Anticipated Propositions ❖ Board of Education Elections ❖ Voting Details Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-2021 Budget Overview Appropriations = Revenues $29,733,095 $29,733,095 Seneca Falls Central School District
Appropriations Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-2021 Three Part Budget Overview Appropriations PROGRAM (77.3%): $22,971,348 Salaries and Benefits of all Instructional and $29,733,095 Non-Instructional Staff, Instructional Equipment, Materials, Supplies, Summer School, Instructional Media Programs and Technology, Pupil Services, Co-Curricular and Interscholastic Sports, and Transportation CAPITAL (13.2%): $3,927,671 Operations and Maintenance Costs for Custodial Staff, Capital Project Debt Service, and Utilities ADMINISTRATIVE (9.5%): $2,834,076 Salaries and Benefits of Administrators, Supervisors and Admin Clerical Staff, Financial System Oversight, Board of Education, BOCES Admin and Rent, Tax Collection, and Legal Services Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-2021 Reductions to the Budget 2019-20 Budget 2020-21 Budget Proposed Changes Total Budget $30,557,644 $29,733,095 $-824,549 Reductions to proposed programming additions ★ (UPK Phase-in Plan, Non-Inst. professional development) 2010 Refunding Capital Bond Debt Payoff ★ Reductions in Health Ins. Premiums due to contract negotiations ★ Reductions in Instructional Salaries due to retirements ★ Seneca Falls Central School District
Major Spending Areas in 2020-21 Budget 2020-21 Budget % of Budget Curriculum & $17,364,648 58.4% Instruction Employee Benefits $6,249,849 21.0% School Operations $2,741,907 9.2% Debt Service $1,889,894 6.4% Transportation $1,331,197 4.5% Seneca Falls Central School District
Revenues Seneca Falls Central School District
Revenue Categories Revenues $29,733,095 2019-20 2020-21 Difference Budget Budget State $15,454,707 $14,208,957 -$1,245,750 Aid Tax $13,200,486 $13,457,895 $257,409 Levy Other $1,922,451 $2,066,243 $143,792 Revenue Total $30,577,644 $29,733,095 -$824,549 Seneca Falls Central School District
Pandemic Adjustments - State Aid ★ Reduction of Foundation Aid (revert back to 2019 levels) ★ Pandemic Adjustment ★ Removal of Community Set-aside ★ Continued Reduction in Aid throughout 2020-21 Measurement Periods: July 1 - Dec. 31 ● April 1 - April 30 ● May 1 - June 30 ● Seneca Falls Central School District
Reductions to NY State Aid January April Seneca Falls Central School District
Seneca Falls CSD State Aid Factors (Foundation Aid) SAIPE (Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates) Currently 9% Poverty, More Accurate Census Data (SFCSD = 14.9%) CWR (Combined Wealth Ratio) FRPL (Free Reduced Price Lunch) What you will see: SFCSD labeled as an “Average Needs District” Seneca Falls Central School District
Seneca Falls CSD Free & Reduced Price Lunch 86% Increase from 2011 - 2019 Seneca Falls Central School District
FOUNDATION AID FORMULA Seneca Falls Central School District
Property Tax Cap Limited Growth in SF CPI (1.81%) or 2% Tax Cap, whichever is less The proposed 1.95% Tax Levy increase is below the Tax Levy Limit of 4.55% Seneca Falls Central School District
District Tax Rates SENECA FALLS FAYETTE TYRE $27,000 $30,000 $30,000 Basic STAR (Decreased $750) $62,820 $69,800 $69,800 Enhanced STAR (Decreased $730) (Increased $1100) (Increased $1100) 89% Assessment 100% 100% Level (Decreased from 90%) $26.54 $23.63 $23.63 Tax Rate (True Value $23.63) (True Value) (True Value) Final Tax Rates will be adopted by the Board of Education in August 2020 Seneca Falls Central School District
Fund Balance & Reserve Usage Fund Usage 2020-21 Budget Appropriated Fund Balance $0 NYS Employee Retirement System $350,000 Workers Compensation $40,000 Total Appropriated Revenue $390,000 Seneca Falls Central School District
Contingency Budget Board of Education has 3 options… 1. Same Budget 2. Reduced Budget 3. Contingency Budget Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposition #1 : Budget and Tax Levy The Board of Education of the SFCSD, is hereby authorized to expend the sum of $29,733,095 in the 2020-21 school year with such amount to be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of such School District, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources as provided by law. Adoption of this budget requires a tax levy increase of 1.95%. Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposition #2 : 2020-21 Vehicle Purchase GOAL: Increase Efficiency of Transportation Fleet by Moving from a 15 Year to a 10 Year Bus Refresh Cycle as well as begin transitioning to gasoline from diesel. 3 Buses & 1 Passenger Van Bus Replacement Option a. Model # CE2802, Type C b. Gasoline Proposed Proposition: c. 59 Passenger Not to Exceed $410,000 Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposition # 3: Public Library Tax Levy Seneca Falls Public Library Tax Levy Proposition: Shall the sum of three hundred seven thousand dollars ($307,000) be raised by annual levy of a tax upon the taxable property within the Seneca Falls Central School District for the purpose of funding the Seneca Falls Public Library? Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposition # 4: BOE Member Elections 3 Vacant Seats Available The three candidates with the highest Candidates on the Ballot: number of votes will have terms of three Cara Lajewski years (July 1, 2020 Joseph McNamara through June 30, 2023). Heather Zellers Write in votes are permissible. BOE Candidates and statements can be accessible through the district website: www.senecafallscsd.org Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-21 Budget Vote Budget Public Hearing Tuesday, June 1, 2020 6:00 PM Virtual Budget Vote Tuesday, June 9, 2020 By absentee ballot only Seneca Falls Central School District
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