PUBLIC HEARING 2018-2019 APRIL 25, 2018 Thank You School Board - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

ANNUAL SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 2018-2019 APRIL 25, 2018

Thank You School Board Bob Ferrell Kevin Heffernan Ken Morris-Operations Chair Lauren Ibbotson Michelle VanDiehl Jaclyn Dopke-VP & Finance Chair Craig Frederick-President Rosella Musumeci Natalie Matthias-Curriculum Chair Administration Nancy Christoff Leigh Donato Jamie Flick Debbie Gambino Maria Gialloreto Scott Hogan Dana Teague Joel Brown Christina Panebianco Dr. Kristin O’Neil Jacquelyn Traini Carolynne Sandy Rob Titus Heather Worrell Jaimie Zeidler Other Support PTO SEPAC 2

Executive Summary  Budget of $ 28,615,100 includes State Aid increase of $360,884 over 2017-18  Unfunded State Aid of $ 1,082,650 per SFRA calculation  Enrollment of 1,631 per ASSA count on Oct. 15 th , 2017  Estimated Net Consolidated Tax impact of 1.95% results in $13 increase on average home in Swedesboro and $34 increase in Woolwich  Future tax relief may be achieved upon NJ final state budget approval  Future tax relief will be achieved in 2019-20 due to the transfer of unspent capital project funds from the Harker School project -$765k will be used to pay down debt for a 22%, one-year reduction in local debt service  Student learning – Chromebook 1:1 initiative will be fully executed for grades 3-6  Staff training – Additional Wilson Certification for staff  Staffing – Guidance Counselors move to full-time schedules and two additional ICR teachers will be hired  Safety and Security – Two Class 3 Officers, expanded camera system, and entry control updates 3

The Budget Process Prior to October 19, 2017, the Business Administrator will meet with the Leadership Council to review the  Budget process for the upcoming school year. Revisions to the process should be made during this meeting. From October 19, 2017, through November 3, 2017, staff members should be meeting with their Principal to  develop their budget for the following year. Needs Assessments and Justifications should be completed during this period. By November 17, 2017, each staff member should present his/her budget requests to the Principal.  By December 1, 2017, each Principal will enter detailed justification for all budgeted expenses into Systems 3000.  By December 20, 2017, each Department will enter detailed justification for all budgeted expenses into Systems  3000. By January 19, 2018 the district budget will be entered in Systems 3000 to the fullest extent possible, based on  available information. Meetings with the Finance Committee of the Board of Education will be on-going from January.  Based on the official budget calendar from the state Department of Education, the Board will submit a budget to  the County Office of Education in March/April for approval of the Board by April/May. From May 3, 2018 through May 18, 2018, requisitions for summer delivery will be typed into the Ed-Data online  system by secretaries as decided by the school principal. On June 4, 2018, Ed-Data orders will be sent to vendors for back-to-school ordering, and recurring Purchase  Orders will be encumbered in Systems 3000. Each school will determine an appropriate process for checking in supplies. This should be done with the help and  assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor. 4

DISTRICT GOALS Swedesboro-Woolwich District Goals  Increase student achievement for all learners  Create a cost effective budget that provides for educational resources as well as safety, preventative maintenance and facility improvements throughout the district  Continue to pursue state funding and explore alternative revenue sources for our students Strategic Planning Goals  Ensure that all students are challenged to learn and achieve at higher levels  Expand the use of technology for teaching and learning  Reinforce a healthy, positive climate and culture  Communicate effectively with parents and community members  Expand participation in co-curricular programs  Community and School District Partnerships 5

Projected Enrollment  New study completed by Garrison Architects was discussed at March 26, 2018 Board Meeting District Wide Enrollment Projection - Standard Method Year District Kindergarten 2014-15 (Oct NJSMART) 1,744 171 2015-16 (Oct NJSMART) 1,714 176 2016-17 (Oct NJSMART) 1,689 192 2017-18 (Oct NJSMART) 1,657 191 2018-19 1,573 141 2019-20 1,524 177 2020-21 1,462 1,449 Does not include PreK rollup. Enrollment is 178 as of 4/19/18 including PreK rollup 6

General Education Classroom Enrollment General Ed./ICS/POR # of Gen. Ed. Grade Level Class Size Expected Enrollment as Teachers in SWSD Projected of April 2018 2018 – 2019 Kindergarten 8 Gen. Ed. / 1 Spec. Ed. 167 20 -21 *Gen. Ed.* First Grade 9 / T-1 (10) 192 20 - 21 Second Grade 9 190 21-22 Third Grade 10 236 23-24 Fourth Grade 10 (5 pairs) 196 19 - 20 Fifth Grade 12 (6 pairs) 258 21-22 22 – 23 Sixth Grade 12 (3 teams) 272 (homeroom)

Total Budget-Historical Data Year Budget Enrollment 2013-2014 $24,688,199 1,781 2014-2015 $26,392,219 1,741 2015-2016 $26,339,772 1,715 2016-2017 $27,293,140 1,688 2017-2018 $28,120,725 1,657 2018-2019 $28,615,100 1,631 Data from User Friendly Budget 8

State Aid Funding Formula vs Actual Stabilized Aid FY19 = $ 8,661,206 Initial FY19 Proposed State = $ 7,578,556 Aid to District Unfunded by State = $ 1,082,650 The Governor’s FY2019 budget proposal includes a four -year phase-in to SFRA formula funding for all school districts. In total, $283.6 million in additional K-12 school aid was proposed for FY2019, the first year of the phase-in. The Department is providing the full formula K-12 amounts calculated for FY2019 as the basis for the first year of the phase-in, for informational purposes only. SWSD Phase-In Total = $1,381,797 (We received ¼ for FY19 = $360,884) 9

Walking Through the Changes  Revenues  Expenses  Local Tax Levy – 313k  Salaries – 536k  Addtl State Aid – 361k  Medical Benefits – 125k  Tuition – 20k  Tuition – 81k  Banked Cap – 68k  Related Svcs – 143k  Fund Balance – 37k  Chromebooks – 26k  +799k  -911k -There are other points of give and take in the budget to achieve balance 10

Budget Highlights Clifford School  Common Anchor Texts for Read Alouds and Vocabulary  Resources for Problem-Based Learning  Materials to Advance the Creative Curriculum in Preschool  New Resources for Comet Cycles classes  Resources to Support Motor Skills in Preschool (e.g. Fine Motor Boot Camp)  Art Materials for Culminating Projects  Items for new Reading Nook Stratton School:  Purchase additional Chromebooks to expand current inventory in each classroom  New Library Books to replace old/outdated books  New Library student furniture  Purchase Pebble Go software for K-2 research (science, social studies, comet time)  Creative/adaptive seating pilot in 2 first grade classrooms  Continued expansion of classroom libraries and leveled books  Implementation of "Science Room" 11

Budget Highlights (cont.) Harker School:  Integrate STEM into library curriculum  Reconfigure library area for STEM expansion  Expanding 1:1 Chromebooks into 3rd grade  Continued enhancement of PBSIS  Continued enhancements to support climate and culture  Expand Advanced Math in 3 rd Grade Hill School:  Increase afterschool academic support (homework help) form 2 days to 3 days  Finish construction of our Maker Space  Continue to expand Robotics  Expand STEAM programs within Comet Cohorts  Increase offerings of Family Programs (Add a Math and Science Night)  Develop and produce an annual Literary Magazine 12

Budget Highlights Capacity Enhancement  Training for ‘5’ identified staff: Wilson Cert. (Level 1) for ‘18 –19’  Continue final phase of 1:1 Chromebooks (3rd Grade)  PK-3 / Special Education Certified Staff  Social Studies Text (6th Grade)  ST Math Program  Expanding afterschool volunteer PD offerings  All part-time guidance positions will be full-time for 2018 – 2019  The part-time school psych. position will be full-time for 2018 – 2019  The District will increase BCBA services for 2018 – 2019 13

Mainta Ma taining ining In The e 2018 8 – 2019 9 Bu Budge get  Fundations K - 2  Renaissance Learning Suite  Reflex Math Learning A – Z (Raz Kids)   New Teacher Orientation:  Training provided by administrators and teaching staff  New Teacher Mentoring Program:  In-District Administrative Retreat:  Leading with Passion (Jimmy Casas)  Teacher Leadership CoHort Invited to Attend  Managing Toxic People  Use of Data  In-service Day Professional Development:  Use of Data 14  Wired Differently (Meeting the Needs of Students Who Learn In An Alternate Way)

Changes anges in Pl Plan anni ning ng  Some creative planning to maintain services/programs for students  ex.10 Hour Wilson Support (Using In-House Staff)  Building parent volunteer program  Committee discussion with Teacher Leadership Cohort (beginning in May)  Eliminated: 3 rd Grade Level 3 Fundations  Maintaining K – 2 and the 3 rd grade pilot  Eliminated: Brain Pop  Previously eliminated software not reinstated  Eliminated some Gen. Ed. and Special Ed. supplies at all levels  Reduction of some summer curriculum work  Reduction of scheduling assistant 15