Budget 2020-21 Preliminary Budget Plan February 24, 2020 Board of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Budget 2020-21

Preliminary Budget Plan February 24, 2020

Board of Education Meeting

Budget Development

Is the process by which we attempt to match our resources to the priorities and goals embedded in our mission, collective commitments, and profile of a graduate plan.

What informs our process?

• 1. Board of Education Commitments

Board of Education Commitments Governance

We are committed to being responsible stewards of the community’s investment in the district. We recognize our responsibility to students, staff, taxpayers, and other stakeholders, and will work as a strong governance team to balance their needs with our dedication to student success.

Board of Education Commitments Student Success

We are committed to preparing our students for academic and career proficiency in the 21st Century, and the Profile of a Graduate competencies of Information, Communication and Technology Literacy; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-Direction; Metacognition, Learning How to Learn; Flexibility and Adaptability; and Collaboration and Teamwork as guiding principles of a Schalmont

• education. As we believe these competencies require a culture conducive to their

success, we will initiate and support the development of a long-range strategic plan based upon the Profile of a Graduate competencies.

Board of Education Commitments Safety and Security

We are committed to a safe learning environment for our students and

• staff. Provide for a safe, secure and orderly environment for all. We will
• versee an increased investment in mental health resources and

security improvements to the district’s facilities as approved by district

• voters. We will continually assess new challenges and new
• pportunities in school security.

Board of Education Commitments Transparency

We are committed to engaging the community and our families so that they are informed and supportive of the district’s policies and practices. We will be forthright and honest in conducting district business and will use the many communication tools available to our community to share information.

Profile of a Graduate in the 21st Century

• 2. Profile of a Graduate and Strategic Plan Goals

Objectives and Initiatives within each of the current subcommittee plans School and Department Improvement plans ESSA plans for Level 1 Technology Plan

PoG committee’s work

➔ Research and study meaning of 21st century education

◆ Readings, lots of content, videos

➔ Consider ESSA shifts in developing vision ➔ Consider priorities that will frame the graduate profile ➔ Link current Technology Plan to new vision ➔ Co-create a vision for 21st century education ➔ Create positive energy around the transformations needed ➔ Provide a framework for integrated content and 21st Century competencies ➔ Inform future Strategic Planning for district, Curriculum and Budget ➔ Use PoG profile templates ➔ Use MLTS materials and more...

What informs our process?

• 3. ESSA and State Education Department

requirements/mandates EdLaw2d

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Replaces NCLB New subcategories of students College, Career and Civic Readiness Ranks schools, AP/College in HS/IB etc gain points All Schalmont Schools continue to be ranked in good standing

Subgroup areas to keep watch District overall:

• Asian, White, ED

HS

• White and Economically disadvantaged in ELA

and Math progress

• 4 year graduation rate

MS

• Economically disadvantaged in ELA and Math

progress

• Hispanic in ELA and Math progress

Jefferson

• Economically disadvantaged in student growth
• White in ELA and Math progress
• SWD in Math progress

EdLaw 2d

Law protecting students data privacy Districts must develop plan but timeline to do this has been extended CPO-Chief Privacy Officer is Joe Karas, Assistant Superintendent for Business

What informs our process?

• 4. Governor’s proposals/finalized budget

Governor’s Proposal Summary Highlights-2020

• Proposes $826 million or 3% increase in school aid

with $504 increase in foundation aid

• School Funding Equity Plan- reporting budgets by

schools within each district-we will have to submit August 2020

• Consolidation of Reimbursement Aid categories (11)
• Building Aid adjustments

Consolidation of Reimbursement Aid Categories- here we go again...

Beginning in 2020-21 - the Governor proposes consolidating “Services” aids. This includes BOCES, Transportation Aid, Instructional Materials Aid and other smaller aid categories. Services Aids would not be tied to actual expenses, but would be a flat rate based on inflation and student count.

What informs our process?

• 5. Budget exit survey

Summary of exit poll-2020

• 21st Century Learning/tech plan integration
• College and Credit bearing/AP courses
• Art, music and other electives
• Extra-curricular clubs and activities
• Professional development for teachers
• Social/emotional/mental health supports
• Modern and well maintained facilities
• Existing class sizes

What informs our process?

• 6. District statistics and metrics/student

profiles and needs

• enrollment
• student special needs (instructional,

physical, mental health)

• free and reduced lunch counts
• local economies/growth/CPI
• previous tax levy limits/community impact

Property Tax Levy Cap

School Board Considerations

• Option 1: Propose a budget requiring a tax levy before exemptions at
• r below the tax levy limit prescribed by law
• Requires a simple majority (50% + voter approval)
• Option 2: Propose a budget requiring a tax levy before exemptions

above the tax levy limit

• Requires a super majority (60% voter approval)
• Requires a statement on ballot

Estimated Class Size-February 2020

Jefferson Elementary School

Grade Students Sections Students Per Section K 120 6 20.0 1 128 6 21.3 2 127 6 21.2 3 135 6 22.5 4 118 5 23.6

Current Class Size-February 2020

Schalmont Middle School

Grade Students Sections Students Per Section 5 146 5 22.6 6 132 5 25.6 7 123 6 24.0 8 129 6 27.8

Current Class Size-February 2020

Schalmont High School

Grade Students 9 144 10 156 11 152 12 151

Special Education Current Statistics

357 identified students with disabilities district-wide 25 of these students are privately placed or in BOCES programs 31 of these students are slated to graduate this year 5 students are scheduled to enter Schalmont from CPSE (Pre-school) 5 students are currently being evaluated by CSE

Budget Challenge

Schalmont’s Budget Vote History

Year Proposed Budget Vote Result Yes No Tax Levy Increase

2008-09 $41,550,000 Passed 52% 48% 2.99% 2009-10 $42,325,000 Passed 62% 38% 0% 2010-11 $42,325,000 Passed 60% 40% 0.5% 2011-12 $41,770,000 Passed 74% 26% 0% 2012-13 $41,925,000 Passed 70% 30% 0.78%* 2013-14 $43,173,155 Passed 73.8% 26.2% 1.97%* 2014-15 $44,554,730 Passed 68% 32% 2.00% 2015-16 $45,797,561 Passed 67.7% 32.3% 1.99%* 2016-17 $46,570,427 Passed 73.5% 26.5% 0.68% 2017-18 $47,246.,386 Passed 66.9% 33.1% 1.46% 2018-19 $48,636,823 Passed 66.8% 33.2% 2.6% 2019-20 $49,250,397 Passed 72.2% 27.8% 2.0%

Major Budget Impacts 2020

• State Aid
• Potential for Expense-based reductions
• Contractual Expenses
• Health Insurance Premiums
• Pension Costs
• Limited Tax Levy Limit

New York State Aid update chart

Schalmont State Aid

School Year Total State Aid

2009-10 $11,273,390 (includes federal aid) 2010-11 $12,081,560 (includes federal aid) 2011-12 $11,212,470 (includes federal Jobs Bill) 2012-13 $11,278,588 2013-14 $11,878,588 2014-15 $12,266,920 2015-16 $13,226,542 2016-17 $13,819,770 2017-18 $14,377,179 2018-19 $14,667,463 2019-2020 $13,166,730 2020-2021 $13,937,186 (Governor’s Proposed Budget)

2020-21 Funding sources

Revenue:

• State aid
• School tax levy limit -taxpayers contribution
• Consistent use of fund balance and reserves as in

previous years

• Grants

Budget Landscape

Revenue

Revenue Summary 2019-20 Budget Estimated 2020-21 Budget

State and Federal Aid $14,659,152 $15,702,140 Fund Balance Appropriations/Reserves $577,824 $1,400,000 Interest Earnings/Building Use/Refunds $625,000 $500,000 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (SI Group, GE) $3,711,617 $3,742,790 Property Tax Levy for Budget $29,676,804 $30,127,891 Total Revenue $49,250,397 $51,472,821

Budget Landscape

Expenses

2019-20 2020-21 Difference % Difference General Operations and Central Admin $ 4,518,000.00 $ 4,679,010.00 $ 161,010.00 3.56% Instruction $ 24,896,697.00 $ 25,916,295.20 $ 1,019,598.20 4.10% Transportation $ 3,082,250.00 $ 3,366,532.00 $ 284,282.00 9.22% Benefits $ 14,154,200.00 $ 14,904,684.00 $ 750,484.00 5.30% Debt Service $ 2,519,250.00 $ 2,546,300.00 $ 27,050.00 1.07% Interfund Transfer $ 80,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ (20,000.00)

• 25.00%

Totals $ 49,250,397.00 $ 51,472,821.20 $ 2,222,424.20 4.51%

Significant Budget Expenses

Expenses 2019-20 Budget Increase 2020-21 Draft Budget % of Total Budget

Instructional Salaries $16,071,165 $630,847 $16,702,012 32.32% Admin Salaries $991,000 $39,640 $1,030,640 1.99% Non-Inst. Salaries $3,771,710 $150,648 $3,922,358 7.59% BOCES $4,200,914 $167,957 $4,368,871 8.45%

Budget Landscape

Fund Balance & Reserves-February 2020

• Unemployment Insurance: $300,000
• Retirement Contributions: $2,352,058
• Employee Benefit Accrued Liability: $1,583,355
• Tax Certiorari: $102,632
• Capital: $3,300,500

Budget Landscape

$700,000 $1,800,000

Prior Years Fund Balance Used

14/15 $ 644,778 15/16 $1,102,722 16/17 $1,058,684 17/18 $ 956,236 18/19 $ 899,361 19/20 $ 577,824

Budget Outlook: 2020-21

Rollover Budget Expenses:

• Maintains all current programs and services
• Increasing expenses anticipated through cost of living,

contracts, etc.

• Costs associated with mandates, new regs and new

initiatives

Budget Outlook: 2020-21

Possible Budget Scenario

Current School Year Budget (2019-20)

$49,250,397

Estimated Rollover Budget for 2020-21 $51,472,821 Estimated Budget Increase

$2,222,424

Executive State Aid Increase $770,000 Appropriated Fund Balance Budget Gap Tax Levy Increase $1,000,000 $452,424 1.52%

Budget Outlook: 2020-21

Closing the Budget Gap

Goals:

• Be sensible and strategic
• Be sensitive to taxpayers, employees and the community
• Maintain the integrity of educational programs; look to maintain new staff

and initiatives for students (e.g.-mental health staff, CTE offerings, PTech)

• Continue to address declining enrollment
• Discuss and explore potential cuts to non-mandated programs and

services

Stay Informed and Engaged! Your participation is vital to the budget process

• Stay tuned for information via:
• School e-mail system announcements
• E-mails/letters from the superintendent
• Board meeting agendas/minutes
• Budget section of www.schalmont.org
• School News Notifier district alert
• Facebook and Twitter