Berkeley Heights Public Schools Budget Presentation March 9, 2017 For School Year 2017-2018 1
Berkeley Heights Public School Mission Statement The BHPS district will provide a world class, whole child education that offers equitable opportunities for all students. This will occur in a collaborative environment that infuses a comprehensive curriculum with 21st century skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation. All students will become responsible at the global, community, and personal levels. Students, parents, staff, community,and the Board of Education are accountable for achieving this vision. 2
Where We Are Now August – December Administrators developed their budget needs and requests Two public Finance Committee meetings were held January 12, 2017 Administrators presented their budgets to the Finance January 31, 2017 Committee and the public February 7, 2017 Original budget requests exceeded the revenue projection Admin. Council Mtg. and it was necessary to prioritize and make reductions Finance Committee met to review the revised budget and February 7, 2017 make final recommendations prior to tentative budget presentation Finance Committee status update provided at the Board of February 23, 2017 Education Meeting March 9, 2017 Board approval of tentative budget 3
What This Budget Accomplishes 4
What This Budget Accomplishes With this budget, the District is making significant investments in four key areas in accordance with our Strategic Plan v Curriculum Enhancements v Safety and Security v Technology v GL Facilities (Track and Field) 5
What This Budget Accomplishes Curriculum Enhancements ❖ New GL course offerings, including AP Computer Science, Advanced Human Behavior and the two-year AP Capstone program ❖ New electives at CMS – new offerings in technology, art, science & music ❖ Additional STEM-related programs to achieve strategic planning goals for grades Pre-K through Grade 12 6
What This Budget Accomplishes A considerable investment program is being undertaken to upgrade Safety and Security at all six schools ❖ New secure vestibules will be constructed at each school requiring all visitors to pass through two levels of security prior to gaining entrance to each building ❖ Security camera upgrades enabling improved access ❖ Installation of keyless entry system to reduce the number of unlocked doors 7
What This Budget Accomplishes Technology Equipment and Upgrades ❖ 1:1 Initiative for 3 rd – 5 th grade students using a Chromebook 1 ❖ A classroom set of MacBooks will be purchased in response to a Computer Science curriculum change ❖ Upgrade computers for the GLTV studio ❖ Classroom interactive whiteboards will be replaced according to the replacement schedule ❖ New iPad Air2’s will be purchased for 6 th – 8 th grade students, replacing iPads approaching their expected lifespan ❖ Classroom workstation computers will be refreshed ❖ Wireless access points at MKM school will be upgraded ❖ Network switches in closets at both GLHS & CMS will be upgraded 1 Chromebooks will stay in school, and will not go home with the student 8
What This Budget Accomplishes GL Track and Turf Field ❖ The athletic track will be replaced – the current track is in poor condition and was installed 20 years ago ❖ The field turf will also be replaced – it is at the end of its useful life and was installed 11 years ago ❖ Note: there is significant synergy in doing these projects simultaneously 9
What This Budget Accomplishes Routine Transportation & Maintenance ❖ One 54 passenger bus will be replaced v Floor cleaning equipment will be replaced at CMS and GLHS v Additional equipment for field maintenance will be purchased v A maintenance vehicle will be replaced according to the replacement schedule 10
Budget Efficiencies v Installation of LED lighting has led to a savings in electrical costs while providing improved lighting in school gyms and multipurpose rooms v Efficiencies realized through cooperative pricing of supplies, telephone services and utilities v Financing options that take advantage of market conditions and low interest rates v Capital equipment requests for transportation and maintenance equipment were reduced and some purchases have been deferred v Shared services with the Township including bus and vehicle repairs and sharing supplies/equipment to improve the school and district fields v Sharing of garbage and recycling services (future) 11
Expense Comparisons Category 2017/2018 % Change Description Salary increase of 2.3% offset by a reduction Regular Instruction $16,503,446 1.0% in overall staffing (FTE) and supply costs appropriate to enrollment changes A projected health benefits cost increase of Employee Benefits $8,669,967 7.3% 8% is offset by smaller increases in other employee benefits (e.g., workers comp) Salary increase of 2.3% is offset by Support Services $5,486,256 0.8% efficiencies realized in providing services and supply reductions A greater percentage of student needs are SPED / BSI / ELL $5,098,329 4.1% being met with in-district classes and services Reduced costs for district professionals - Administration $3,960,529 -5.4% architect, attorney and auditor The cost of out of district tuitions typically Tuition $1,640,399 8.8% increases 5-10% annually. 12
Expense Comparisons Category 2017/2018 % Change Description Maintenance $3,346,478 -1.2% We continue to realize energy efficiency savings and have realized savings through shared services with the township Transportation $1,778,783 -1.4% Scheduling changes with district drivers have resulted in overall lower costs Co-Curricular $1,395,878 1.1% Increase is driven by a state-wide newly negotiated rate for athletic officials Capital – Infrastructure $1,230,545 0.3% Utilizing lease purchase financing for security, infrastructure and equipment ; $138,568 – Equipment see pages 15 & 16 for details State Assessment $29,934 0% Debt Svc Assessment from the NJDOE $60,000 -3.6% Projected scheduling efficiencies Summer School/ESY Total $49,339,112 1.8% 13
Expense Categories Regular Instruction - 34% 4% 3% 3% 3% Employee Benefits - 18% 34% 7% Support Service (Nursing, Guidance, etc) & Summer School - 11% 8% Spec Ed/BSI/ELL - 10% 10% Administration - 8% 18% Maintenance - 7% 11% Transportation - 4% Out of District Tuition - 3% Co-Curricular - 3% Capital and Lease Purchase/State 14 Assessment - 3%
Capital Infrastructure Projects Total Cost 2017/18 Budget Project Schools (Projected) (Lease Purchase) 1 Secure Vestibules All Schools $969,470 $835,203 (2) Security Camera All Schools $70,000 $14,280 Upgrades All Schools and Keyless Entry $120,000 $26,520 Administration Building Athletic Fields – GLHS $1,600,000 $326,400 Track and Turf Technology MKM, CMS & GLHS $137,960 $28,142 Upgrades Total $2,897,430 $1,230,545 1 Lease purchase financing amortizes the total estimated cost over a 3-5 year period at interest rates of approximately 2% or less 15 2 $800,000 to be withdrawn from Capital Reserve
Capital Equipment Projects Total Cost 2017/18 Budget Project Schools (Projected) (Lease Purchase) 1 iPads, Chromebooks, Technology $401,870 $92,028 keyboards 54 passenger bus Transportation $120,000 $24,480 replacement Floor cleaning, vehicle Maintenance and field maintenance $89,300 $18,216 equipment LED sign - Outside of Outdoor Sign $16,000 $3,264 Columbia School Instructional Industrial Arts/ $2,850 $580 Technology Equipment Equipment Total $630,020 $138,568 16
Revenue Comparisons Category 2016/17 2017/18 Difference Notes 2.69% increase includes Tax Levy $39,227,836 $40,283,522 $1,055,686 Banked Cap of $271,129 Unspent funds from Fund Balance 833,018 635,138 (197,880) previous year Mountainside enrollment Tuition 6,141,294 5,784,351 (356,943) decreasing Miscellaneous 486,774 468,850 (17,924) Rent, interest, fees Remaining balance Capital Reserve 100,000 970,000 870,000 $230,000 State Aid 1,197,251 1,197,251 0 Total $47,986,173 1 $49,339,112 $1,352,939 1 Original 2016/17 budget was increased by the amount of Extraordinary Aid and Carryover expenses totaling $458,722; therefore the adjusted revenues were $48,444,895 17
Tax Analysis Category 2016/2017 2017/2018 % Change General Fund $39,227,836 $40,283,522 2.7% Debt Service $1,608,376 $1,644,438 2.2% Total Tax $40,836,212 $42,014,612 2.9% $152 - school tax Tax Change on -$7 $124 Average home ($28) - ratable increase 18
What Happens Next? Executive Board Approval County Board Adopts of Tentative Superintendent Final Budget Budget April 27, 2017 Review March 9, 2017 March 20, 2017 19
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