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Superintendents Proposed Budget 2014-2015 Overview: Part I Id like to begin this presentation on the proposed budget for 2014-15 with the introduction of two important goals we have realized. These are the same goals that were
Superintendent’s Proposed Budget 2014-2015
I’d like to begin this presentation on the proposed budget for 2014-15 with the introduction of two important goals we have realized. These are the same goals that were stated for the 2013-14 budget:
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Overview: Part I
is the Projected 2014-15 Tax Levy increase for the proposed operating budget.
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The tax levy is the sum of all school tax receipts collected by the Town of Rye Receiver of Taxes on behalf of the Blind Brook-Rye School District.
As Superintendent, I am proposing a budget for the 2014-15 school year that preserves and improves our current core instructional program and resources.
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The Core Program
A Look at Enrollment
GRADES
ACTUAL ENROLLMENT PROJECTED ENROLLMENT INCREASE or DECREASE # STUDENTS
K-5 634* 611
6-8 394 389
9-12 483 497 +14
TOTAL
1,511 1,497
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*Does not include BOCES self-contained hearing impaired classroom
CLASS SIZE
GRADE CURRENT ENROLLMENT CURRENT SECTIONS CURRENT AVG CLASS SIZE PROJECTED ENROLLMENT PROJECTED SECTIONS
CLASS SIZE
K 94 5 18-19 100 5 20 1 110 5 22 94 5 18-19 2 98 5 19-20 109 5 21-22 3 121 6 19-21 97 5 19-20 4 90 4 21-23 122 6 20-21 5 121 6 19-21 89 4 22-23
BOCES
6 1 6 6 1 6 6 137 6 22-23 120 6 20 7 132 6 21-22 137 7 19-20 8 125 6 20-21 132 6 22 9 126 6 21 125 6 20-21 10 136 6 22 126 6 21 11 110 5 22 136 6 22-23 12 111 5 22 110 5 22
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2013-2014 vs. 2014-2015
The total number of staff increases somewhat, mostly in the instructional area. These staffing adjustments are proposed in order to best serve our student population and the current instructional program. Non-instructional staffing changes will also be
staff is increasing by 2.45 positions.
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Class Size Impact
Staff
2008- 2009 2009- 2010 2010- 2011 2011- 2012 2012- 2013 2013- 2014 2014- 2015 Projected
Instructional
145 141 141 139 141 148 152
Non-Instructional
71 69 56 51 52 53 55
Administrative
14 13 12 11 11 11 12
Managerial/ Confidential
2 2 4 4 4 4 3
Part-time
57 55 54 50 51 63 63
Total Employees
289 280 267 255 259 279 285
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District 1.00 Administrator
BMPRSS School .40 AIS Middle School .30 Music Teacher High School 0.50 Health/Music/Robotics Special Education 2.00 Special Education Teacher 1.35 Sp. Education Teacher Aides .55 Office Asst (inc. to fulltime) Athletics .55 Office Asst (inc. to fulltime)
TOTAL ADDITIONS: 5.65 FTE
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Staffing Changes
Where and Why?
In sum, the proposed budget: Aligns our core program to 21st century student needs. Responds efficiently to ongoing enrollment changes. Results in a projected tax levy increase at or below the tax cap limit.
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Budget Summation
Now let’s take a look at some of the specific financial details of the proposed budget.
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Overview: Part II
State Aid – Reduction of 7.08% since 2008-09 Employee Pension Obligation – Relatively Stable Mandate Relief – No Meaningful Action in Albany! Student Enrollment – Expected Reduction Realized
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Key Factors
Actual spending increase from 2013-14 to 2014-15 as proposed in this document:
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Budget-to-Budget Increase
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Expenditure Breakdown
9%
Instructional Program 77% Administration
(Non instructional support)
Capital
(Debt services, operation & maintenance)
13%
10%
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2011-2012 $39,587,509
.94%
2012-2013 $39,960,322
3.23%
2013-2014 $41,252,239
2014-2015 $42,149,548
2.18%
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Budget to Budget
Eight-Year History
6.24% 5.68% 1.85% 0.98% 0.70% 3.23% 2.18%
0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00%
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
.94%
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Tax Levy Increase
Eight-Year History
5.12% 6.79% 3.34% 0.98% .70% 1.32% 3.23% 1.68%
0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00% 8.00%
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
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Revenue Breakdown
*Pilots (Payments In Lieu Of Taxes), non resident tuition, county sales tax, income on investments
Property Tax 85 Cents All Other* 9 Cents State Aid 6 Cents
Salaries
$ 402,824
Benefits
$ 392,531
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Contractual Labor Cost Increase $795,355 Increase
**Represents 89% of total budget-to-budget increase **
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Contractual Labor Cost Increase
Benefit 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Increase from 2013-2014 Increase from 2013-2014 Health 3,274,951 3,824,306 3,888,678 63,872 1.7 %
Benefit
2012-2013
District
Contribution
2013-2014
District
Contribution
2014-2015
District
Contribution
Increase from 2013-2014 Increase from 2013-2014
TRS
2,208,947 11.84% 3,002,504 16.25% 3,218,489 17.53% 215,985 7.2%
ERS
703,396 18.9% 738,409 20.9% 759,745 20.01 % 21,336 2.9% Total 2,912,343 3,740,913 3,978,234
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Expenditure Reductions
Reduce Central Office & Personnel/Legal Costs: $90,557 Reduce Debt Service & Interfund Transfer budget by $22,897 as a result of reduced interest payments and paying all bus debt
Remembering Our Mission Points of Pride How the Process Moves Forward Important Dates
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Conclusions
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Remembering Our Mission
The Blind Brook-Rye Schools are the cornerstone of our
life-long learners who have the skills and confidence necessary to achieve their highest potential. We encourage our students to be curious, compassionate and strong in their ability to face
reflective, adaptable citizens with an open world view. We aspire to instill integrity as a core value and to influence our students to be ethical and responsible members of society.
BBHS Strong performance on ALL Regents exams, including 100% passing rate on Living Environment, Algebra, Geometry, and, U.S. History. BBMS 2013 Earth Science Regents: 100% of 8th graders passed and 96% achieved mastery (85 or higher). BMPRSS We were designated a “Reward School” based on the 2011-2012 NYS assessment results. (We were just notified of this in September 2013.) Amongst our 12 comparator districts, our 3rd graders had the highest performance percentage of students meeting or exceeding the standard in both ELA and Math, and the highest performance percentage of students achieving a Level 4 in both ELA and Math.
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BBHS:
Wide range of rigorous course offerings to meet the needs of our students. Named to the Advanced Placement College Board Honor Roll. 67 students earned AP Scholar Awards, including 4 named National AP Scholars, 28 AP Scholars with Distinction, 20 AP Scholars with Honor and 19 AP Scholars. Consistent high performance in National Merit Scholarship program with 3 Semi-finalists, and 2 Commended scholars. Commitment to academic integrity and an honor code. Outstanding Science Research program, including a Semi-Finalist in INTEL Contest, and five senior scientists awarded Acorda Scientific Awards. Use of Web 2.0 Technologies to enhance instruction and student-to-student interactions. Experiential Learning Opportunities: Shapers of the World, Senior Options, Honors Science Research, Forensics, Pre-Engineering, Honors Student Leadership Seminar and more. Comprehensive athletic program earning League and Section 1 Championships in boys’ soccer, League Championship in girls’ volleyball, and the NYSPHSAA scholar- athlete award for earning a team grade point average of 90% or above in football, girls’ tennis, boys’ cross country, girls’ volleyball, and boys’ & girls’ Soccer. Active Community Coalition awarded a $625,000 grant over five years to promote a safe and healthy school environment. Students consistently earn recognition for their work in extra-curricular activities in Model UN, Mock Trial, Math Team, drama, and publications. Strong theatre program including scheduled classes and fall and spring performance opportunities. Outstanding music program where students are consistently selected as members of the Intermediate All County Band and Orchestra, Area All-State Band and Orchestra, All-county Jazz Ensemble and The NYSBDA All-State Honor Band. 25
Public Schools of Excellence
Points of Pride
BBMS:
BBMS was nominated to the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program as an Exemplary High Performing School. Continuing Advisory Program at all grade levels to help address relevant issues around character development and positive school climate. Additional time added to grade 7 and 8 English Language Arts classes to help support our commitment to literacy. Teachers have been creating classroom libraries with support from the district and the PTA to allow for more independent reading selections in a variety of genres. Kavery Reddy (now a 9th grader) placed in the top 10 on the IGSS (Institute for Green and Sustainable Science) Earth Day Photo Contest. The MS Select Band has received 3 consecutive Gold medals at NYSSMA majors as well as a Gold with Distinction in 2011. The MS Jazz Ensemble also received Gold in 2013. The National Geographic Geography Bee continues to be held at the MS. Former building champions competed at the State level last year and were recognized in the top 100 geographers in the State. Extended education of healthy eating and exercise 6th,7th 8th, through learning in FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) and Physical Education programs. The Middle School Theatre Program has expanded over the past two years and has seen significant growth in student participation, faculty leadership, and overall school-wide impact. The LEGO Robotics program has been implemented in MS technology classes and is designed to challenge students to think differently in a variety of ways
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Public Schools of Excellence
Points of Pride
BMPRSS: Restructuring of 5th Grade departmentalized program to allow for a smooth transition to Middle School Curriculum review: Integrating Next Generation Science Standards before NYS adoption Integrating social studies topics into ELA reading and writing workshop Increased opportunities for enrichment: New IMPACT Program modules such as Debate Team, Mock Trial, and Lego Robotics Math Olympiad , School Spelling Bee, National Geographic Geography Bee, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), and Destination Imagination Lunchtime Chess and Yoga New MAC Lab Supporting character education Monthly Bluebird Assemblies, Green Key Program, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Disability Awareness Week and Allergy Awareness Week Emphasis on reaching out to the community with such programs as: Student Council, Exuma Family Book Initiative Project, Bottles for Babies, Relay for Life and Jump Rope for Heart
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Public Schools of Excellence
Points of Pride
Tuesday, March 4, 2014* Community Budget Discussion – 8:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2014* Budget Forum – 9:00 AM Monday, March 24, 2014* Community Budget Discussion – 8:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2014* Community Budget Discussion– 8:00 PM Monday, April 21, 2014
Submission of Petitions BOE Candidates for open seats & Petitions for Referendum
Due to District Clerk by 4:00 PM
Tuesday, April 22, 2014* 2014-2015 Budget Adoption – 8:00 PM
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* Meeting in the Monroe E. Haas Instructional Media Center at BBHS
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Voter Registration 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
District Clerk’s Office
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Candidates’ Night - BBHS Auditorium 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Voter Registration 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
District Clerk’s Office
Monday, May 12, 2014
Budget Hearing – Summary of 2014-2015 Budget
Monroe E. Haas Instructional Media Center at BBHS 8:00 PM
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
2014-2015 Budget Vote & Board Election
BMPRSS Main Gymnasium 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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