2020-2021 PROPOSED BUDGET May 5, 2020 Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievements, Building Community
GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mission Statement The Garden City School District seeks to create an environment for learning which enables each student the opportunity to grow as an individual as well as a group member while striving to achieve the optimal level of academic, social and personal success. Students will thrive in a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, individualized and challenging . Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others , and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver .
Vision Inspiring and Challenging our Students to Accomplish Their Personal Best Students will: Foster a curiosity for learning. Engage in productive cognitive struggle. Find their individual passions, creativity, and strengths. Grow increasingly self-confident. Develop appreciation for multiple disciplines and the larger world. Collaborate, communicate, and adapt. Build respectful relationships.
Agenda Proposition I • The 2020-21 Proposed Budget • Budget Proposal Highlights • Staffing Summary • Capital Transfer Projects Proposition II • Use of Capital Reserve Fund Proposition III • Election of one Board Trustee
Budget Drivers • Contractual salaries and benefits • State and Federal mandates • Enrollment and class size • Increased appropriated reserves to fund compensatory and special education services • Possible mid-year reductions in state aid • Transition back to school buildings
District Priorities • Ensure students are physically, socially and emotionally safe - School security and student safety • Ensure the continued tradition of excellence in teaching and learning • Maintain and expand course offerings and co-curricular activities • Adjust personnel based on enrollment and NYS regulations • Continue to enhance the use of technology • Ensure focused, ongoing, and research-based professional learning for all staff • Ensure District’s facilities continue to be safe, clean, well-maintained , and energy efficient • Ensure a smooth transition back to school buildings when we re-open • Ensure support for students due to school closure with compensatory and special education services • Ensure we have buses to transport our students • Maintain a budget within the tax cap
Proposed 2020-2021 Budget $120,913,141 Budget to Budget Increase: $2,913,173 or 2.47% Projected Tax Levy Increase (with STAR) 1.74% Maximum Allowable Tax Levy: 1.74%
2020-2021 Proposed Budget Expenditures 11.33% 13.52% 75.15% Administrative Program Capital
2020-21 Proposed Budget 3 Part Budget Amount % of Budget Administrative $13,705,531 11.33% Program $90,865,307 75.15% Capital $16,342,303 13.52% TOTAL 120,913,141 100%
2020-21 Proposed Budget 2019-20 Adopted 2020-21 Proposed $ Change % Inc. on 19-20 Budget Budget Budget Personnel Services 63,152,845 64,700,317 1,547,472 2.45 Equipment 1,297,099 1,288,890 (8,209) (0.63) Contractual 7,966,219 8,746,826 780,607 9.80 Supplies & Materials 1,861,800 2,005,323 143,523 7.71 Tuition 2,980,666 2,999,329 18,663 0.63 Textbooks 436,938 392,924 (44,014) (10.07) BOCES Services 3,542,853 3,647,367 104,514 2.95 Debt Service 4,042,289 4,005,533 (36,756) (0.91) Employee Benefits 30,279,259 30,596,382 317,123 1.05 Capital Projects 2,290,000 2,380,000 90,000 3.93 Interfund Transfers 150,000 150,250 250 0.17 TOTALS 117,999,968 120,913,141 2,913,173 2.47
2020-21 Sources of Revenue Category Budget Proposed Dollar Change 2019-20 2020-21 State Aid 6,359,414 6,700,434 341,020 Local Revenue 1,387,700 1,391,000 3,300 PILOT 3,831,999 4,024,314 192,315 Appropriation from 920,000 1,420,000 500,000 Reserves Fund Balance 2,590,000 2,680,000 90,000 Inter-fund Transfer 150,000 150,000 - Property Taxes 102,760,855 104,547,393 1,786,538 including STAR TOTAL 117,999,968 120,913,141 2,913,173
Budget Proposal Highlights • Implement full-day Kindergarten • Expand Fundations to Grade 3, for those students who require additional support • Continue comprehensive approach to reading K-5 and funding for K-5 Assessments • New sections of special education classes in kindergarten self-contained, first grade ICT and fifth grade ICT • Allocation for compensatory services and special education • Begin implementation of Special Education Strategic Plan • Continue computational thinking concepts in K-5
Budget Proposal Highlights • Replace Study Skills with a STEAM related course in MS • Continue to develop Makerspace at the MS • Implement Media Arts II course • Purchase new textbook series in AP Human Geography and AP Statistics • All co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will continue in 2020-21 • Identify and address mental health and wellness needs K- 12 • Reimagine the Library Media program – K-8 • Allocation for expanded capital projects focused on instructional spaces
Budget Proposal Highlights Music and Art • Continue large instrument replacement • Purchase of new kiln at the high school Athletics • Continue all athletic teams at the current level • Purchase new uniforms for a variety of athletic teams • Volleyball System, baseball pitching machine & field hockey goals
Budget Proposal Highlights Technology • Allocation to continue the 1:1 technology initiative • Assist in phase 2 rollout of App Creators in the Middle School • HS Lab 171 – Reconfigure lab and run new CAT6 cable • HS Photo Lab 158 – Run new CAT6 cable and install new computers • New fiber run between closets at Stewart School and Administration. • Complete district-wide infrastructure upgrade : Replace switches at Stewart - 15, Stratford-14, Hemlock- 4, Homestead- 6, Locust-4, Tranportation-2, Administration – 3 Transportation • Purchase of 3 large buses and 2 vans
Budget Proposal Highlights Data Privacy and Cyber Security: • Implementation of Ed Law 2D – Part 121 • Strengthen cyber security posture • Complete network segmentation project • Increase network monitoring capabilities
Staffing • Personnel recommendations are based on enrollment and NYS regulations (ENL and special education) • Maximize the use of personnel at all levels • Adhere to BOE class size guidelines
Staffing Changes in 2019-2020 Proposed Changes Rationale - 1.0 Homestead Enrollment decrease + 1.0 ENL Primary Buildings Program need + 2.6 Stewart Enrollment increase - 1.0 Middle School Scheduling efficiencies + 1.0 High School (WL/ENL) Enrollment increase + .4 Special Education Enrollment increase - 1.0 Public information Program Change + 1.0 Assistant Dispatcher Department Need
Proposed Staffing 2020-2021 Proposed Changes Rationale + 1.0 Computational Thinking (K- 1) Program change - 3.0 Gen Ed Teacher Aide (Computer) Program change + 3.0 Special Education Enrollment increase + 2.0 Special Education Teacher Aides Enrollment increase + 1.0 Contingency Position Other Enrollment Net Proposed Staffing Change + 7.0 FTE Increase for 2019-20 and 2020- 2021
2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000 Primary Schools • Replace hallway storage doors (HE, HO, LO) • Replace kitchen cabinet (HO) Elementary Schools • Replace flag poles (SS, SA) • Ceiling tile replacement (SS)
2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000 Middle School • Replace basketball backboards • Scoreboard replacement – main gym • Renovate faculty lounge High School • Scoreboard – Turf Field • Baseball Safety Netting • Renovate Science Research Space • Refresh lab 158 and 171
2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000 Administration • Complete renovation, abatement, lighting in basement • Reconfigure business office, install split AC unit District-wide • Switches, cabling and CAT 6 fiber • Security – add cameras, strobes, etc. • BMS Upgrade for Java free controllers • Abatement
Proposition II – Use of Capital Reserve Middle School • Interior renovation of library - $1,725,000 • Collaborative learning space (rooms 211 & 212) - $800,000 High School • Science research - $160,000 (project is partially funded through capital transfer) Total Allocation: $2,685,000 Voter Referendum Required
Middle School The Learning Commons
High School Science Research
2020-2021 Proposed Budget • Complies with the tax levy cap , and therefore requires only a simple majority for passage • Expands our instructional programs with additional investment in training and professional development • Maintains the robust program choices that prepare our students for the rigors of college and the demands of citizenship • Recognizes the value of investments in STEAM and continues to provide resources for technology upgrades • Includes funds for capital improvement • Includes continuum of special education services , and opportunities for diverse learners • Includes appropriated reserves to fund compensatory and special education services
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