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Mascenic Regional School District Advisory Budget Committee Report

FY20 Budget Recommendations

DECEMBER 17, 2018

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Advisory Budget Committee

Charter

Introduction of Members Excerpts from Charter:

• “To act in an advisory capacity to the School Board and the voters of Mascenic

Regional School District.”

• “To review the School Board’s prepared budget and make recommendations the

committee determines are in the best interest of the School District.”

• “Meet with the Mascenic School Board to present the

recommendations of the Advisory Budget Committee.”

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Advisory Budget Committee

Process

• Convened in November.
• Committee worked with SAU Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Discussed the charter, budget timeline, committee’s role/procedure/each

member’s input.

• Reviewed budgetary ideas.
• Reviewed each draft of the budget documents and related materials provided

by the School Board.

• Met seven times, contributed personal time to reviewing documents, attending

School Board meetings and working session to improve our understanding of the budget process.

• Present recommendations.

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Overview

Acknowledgement of FY20 budget includes:

• Second year of participation in budget review process.
• We acknowledge the board’s endorsement of level funding.
• Ongoing reductions in state and federal aid (unfunded mandates).
• Review of teaching positions district-wide.
• Includes a modest raise for non-union employees and will review

the negotiated teachers’ contract.

“The ABC will consider the final recommendation of the budget once it is completed”

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GENERAL BUDGET

Current Status: Proposed FY 20 Budget of $19,032,773. Advisory Budget Committee Recommendation Rationale:

• The FY 20 budget presented is below the FY 19 budget.
• Each line of the budget offered rationale for the amount.
• The School Board and the ABC have reviewed each line of the budget.
• Community support enables success of our students.

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PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

Proposal:

• Elementary Unified Arts classes from .8 to 1.0 FTE.
• Expand half-day Kindergarten program.
• Engage student interests and CTE-style applied learning opportunities (MRHS).
• Provide Summer Math Camp (HHES), Saturday school make-up sessions and other enrichment activities

(BMS).

• Lease van to support CTE, extended learning opportunities, sports, music, etc.

Advisory Budget Committee Recommendation

Rationale:

• Meet the needs of our youngest students.
• Maximize available staff to meet student needs.
• Providing full time UA classes will provide more opportunities for student success.
• Survey identified high school student interest areas.

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STAFFING

Proposal:

• Staff reductions at high school.
• Addition of one Kindergarten teacher and paraprofessional.
• Increase .8 to 1.0 for Elementary Unified Arts teachers.
• Increase Middle School Guidance from .5 to 1.0 FTE.

Advisory Budget Committee Recommendation Rationale:

• Declining enrollment in high school.
• Support efforts to expand current half-day programs and reduce class size.
• Existing staff will be utilized to fill elementary UA positions.
• Increasing support to meet the needs of middle school students.

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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

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Proposal: Scheduled floor replacement (MRHS), LED lighting upgrades (BMS), Replace wireless access points (MRSD), Apply tinted safety window film (MRSD). Advisory Budget Committee Recommendation Rationale: Continue to maintain school buildings, grounds and equipment.

CAPITAL RESERVE WARRANT ARTICLES

Proposal:

• Funding not requested for SPED Capital Reserve.
• $50,000 added to Health Insurance Contingency fund.
• $1,000 to establish Kitchen Replacement Equipment fund.
• $50,000 to Maintenance Capital Reserve study of HVAC and system upgrades.

Advisory Budget Committee Recommendation

• All dollars added will come from year-end fund balance.
• Sped Capital Reserve presently at an adequate level for unforeseen emergencies.
• Health Insurance costs are varied and uncertain.
• Kitchen Equipment will need to be updated.
• Need for ongoing funding for facilities’ maintenance.

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ADVISORY BUDGET COMMITTEE

Summary

Observations:

• Acknowledged 2nd year.
• Committee has enjoyed the thoughtful analysis, transparency, and

administrative support.

• Communication with School Board.
• Balance: Independence and cooperation.

Next steps:

• Continue to promote community support for budget.
• Offer minutes of meetings to community.
• Continuation of advisory role.
• Support the budget at the Public Hearing and Deliberative Session.

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