EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Superintendent’s Report Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Dr. Deborah L. Wortham
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Mission Statement As a unified community, the East Ramapo Central School District is committed to educating the whole child by providing a healthy, safe, supportive, engaging, and challenging learning environment.
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Vision Statement We will become proficient in all that we do.
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Shared Values In everything we do, we motivate, facilitate, reinforce … 1. Trusted and open communication 2. Confidence 3. Collaborative relationships 4. Mutual respect and ethical behavior 5. Diversity and inclusiveness 6. Excellence 4
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 – Point Plan Healthy Challenged Safe Engaged Supported 5
All the Way Up for Student Success! 2019-2020 Strategic Academic Plan video 6
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT All the Way Up…and Beyond!
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019-2020 Proposed Budget Dr. Deborah L. Wortham, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Valter Paci, Assistant Superintendent of Finance
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Douglas Schwegler, Director Gus Kakavas, Consultant Transportation Cost Efficiencies
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TRANSPORTATION SAVINGS THROUGH EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN 2019 - 2020 OPTIMUM # BUSES # TRANSPORTED # 0F BUSES EFFICIENCY SCHOOL AT 65 LOAD STUDENTS 2018/19 RATING (65=100%) COUNT Chestnut Ridge MS 493 18 Buses 8 Buses 44% Eldorado Elem School 469 13 Buses 8 Buses 62% Elmwood Elem School 494 8 Buses 8 Buses 44% Fleettw Elem School 555 16 Buses 9 Buses 56% Grandview Elem School 532 15 Buses 9 Buses 60% Hempstead Elem School 445 22 Buses 7 Buses 32% Kakiat STEAM Academy 662 21 Buses 11 Buses 52% Lime Kiln Int. School 452 13 Buses 7 Buses 54% Margetts Elem School 541 16 Buses 9 Buses 56% Pomona MS 482 18 Buses 8 Buses 44% Ramapo HS 1380 40 Buses 22 Buses 55% Spring Valley HS 1183 36 Buses 19 Buses 53% Summit Park Elem School 560 16 Buses 9 Buses 56% 14 | Total 8248 252 Buses 134 Buses 53%
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Curriculum & Instruction K-12
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Grades K-8 Nateasha McVea Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Curriculum & Instruction, K-8 ➔ Standardize learning objectives for all teachers and students. Targeted Focus: 2019 - 2020 Sciences K-12 ➔ Add Core Area District-wide Curriculum Directors K - 12 (4) ➔ Add Guidance Counselors (2)
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Grades 9-12 Dr. Alex Marrero Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools 9-12
Curriculum & Instruction, 9-12 ➔ Provide Content Specific Academic Standards Facilitators for the High Schools (4): ◆ English, Mathematics, Social Studies & Science ➔ Provide direct academic and behavioral support that targets students at risk of dropping out of school. (PENDING GRANT FUNDS)
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Student Services Tamar Walker Assistant Superintendent for Special Student Services
Special Student Services ➔ Expand clinical services ➔ Continue Work-Based Coordinator position to support High School academic success ➔ Add Attendance Teacher K-12 (1)
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Fine & Performing Arts Michael E. Smith Director of Fine & Performing Arts
Fine & Performing Arts Programs ◆ Three 5th - 12th Grade “Show Choirs” ◆ 5 th and 6 th Grade Elementary Marching Band ◆ Middle School Spring Musical(s) ◆ Summer Music Academy 600 students ◆ Winter Color Guard/Percussion Competitions ◆ Performing groups attend NYSSMA Majors ◆ Increased enrollment NYSSMA Solo Festival (FUNDED)
Fine & Performing Arts Instructional Classes ◆ General Music/Chorus K-6th Grade ◆ Art K-6th Grade (FUNDED)
Fine & Performing Arts Total Fine and Performing Arts FTE in 2015-16: 14.0 FTE in 2019-20: 44.5 Year Music Art Theater Dance 2015-2016 8 6 - - 2016-2017 18 9 2 2 2017-2018 24 14 2 2 2018-2019 26 17.5 Moved to Art Moved to Art 2019-2020 26 17.5 - -
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Bilingual Education & World Languages Melissa Barrow Director of Bilingual Education & World Languages
Bilingual Education & World Languages School Years # Of ENL Bilingual Students Teachers Teachers 2016-2017 3,161 42 26 2017-2018 3,362 52 30 2018-2019 3,385 57 37 2019-2020* 3,535* 57* 43* *Add Grade 5 Bilingual Teachers (6)
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Facilities Obi Ifedigbo, AIA Director of Facilities
Facilities ● Add Custodial Staff (1) ● Renew Custodial Equipment ● In-service Custodial Training
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Security Tom Carton Coordinator of Security
Security Department ➔ Add Security Aides to elementary schools (3 internal) ➔ Hire retired law enforcement for secondary schools at no cost to benefits or pension (Pending)
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics Brad Gitlin Director of Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics
Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics Physical Education ● Updated Physical Education Plan meeting K-6 PE requirements ● Created curricula resources for quality Instruction
Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics Wellness Grant CSPAP Grant with Rockland County Health Department ● Implement new K-8 physical education curriculum ● Professional development for K-12 physical education and health education
Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletics Athletics ● Use of the new athletic fields at Spring Valley and Ramapo High Schools. ● Increased athletic offerings including boys’ and girls’ golf.
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Funded Programs Dr. Daniel Shanahan Assistant Superintendent for Funded Programs
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tax Levy 37
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tax Levy The total amount that a school district collects from property owners to balance its budget. The levy is determined after accounting for all other sources of income, including State aid. 38
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019-2020 State Comptroller Tax Levy Calculations 2018-2019 Tax Levy $151,461,007 Tax Base Growth Factor 1.0046 PILOT* Received 2018-2019 $265,219 Allowable Levy Growth Factor 1.02 Estimated PILOT* 2019-2020 $272,674 $157,024,285 Tax Levy Before Adjustments (Includes 2018-2019 available carry-over) 39
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019-2020 State Comptroller Tax Levy Calculations Court Orders Judgments/ $3,020,509 Capital Costs Total 2019-2020 Tax Levy $155,247,532 Increase in Tax Levy $3,786,525 Percentage Change in Tax Levy 2.50% 40
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tax Cap Maximum ERCSD remains below NYS’s maximum allowable tax cap. New York State East Ramapo CSD $160,000,000 $155,000,000 $150,000,000 $145,000,000 $140,000,000 $135,000,000 $130,000,000 41 Tax Levy
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tax Cap Maximum The statewide allowable Tax-Levy is calculated by the State Comptroller’s Office. 42
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019-20 Proposed Expenses Amount Percentage Preliminary Budget $241,942,527 3.43% Proposed Tax Levy $155,247,532 2.50% 43
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Proposed Budget Revenues VP 44
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Revenue VP Approved Estimated 2018-2019 2019-2020 Revenue Revenue Real Property Taxes $ 151,461,007 $ 155,247,532 PILOT $ 265,219 $ 272,674 State Aid $ 74,157,245 $ 79,553,915 Day School Tuition $ 1,634,272 $ 1,376,476 Health Services $ 374,120 $ 416,208 Interest $ 160,000 $ 175,000 Use of Facilities $ 396,680 $ 440,000 45
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Revenue VP Approved Estimated 2018-2019 2019-2020 Revenue Revenue Rentals $ 234,545 $ 115,000 Insurance/ Workers Compensation $ 82,500 $ 97,500 Reimbursement Refund Prior Year BOCES $ 915,000 $ 725,000 Inter-fund Transfer from $ 53,222 $ 53,222 Debt Service 46
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Revenue VP Approved Estimated 2018-2019 2019-2020 Revenue Revenue Medicaid Reimbursement $ 800,000 $ 875,000 Tuition Aid $ 1,657,000 $ 1,700,000 Other Revenue $ 743,381 $ 895,000 Fund Balance Used $ 959,000 $ 0 TOTAL REVENUE $233,918,191 $241,942,527 $3 million State Grant $3,000,000 $3,000,000 TOTAL 236,918,191 244,942,527 47
Tax Levy Cap Maximum 2019-2020 Major Sources of Revenue Real Property Taxes /PILOT State Aid Medicaid/Health Services Rentals/Building Use Other Revenues 0.23% 2.19% 0.53% 32.88% 64.17%
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