HOLLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 BUDGET PRESENTATION – DRAFT #2
PRESENTED BY : LAURA BOSINSKI, BUSINESS OFFICIAL JANUARY 26, 2015
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HOLLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 BUDGET PRESENTATION DRAFT #2 PRESENTED BY : LAURA BOSINSKI, BUSINESS OFFICIAL JANUARY 26, 2015 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Governors Executive Budget Information Tax Cap Calculation 2nd
PRESENTED BY : LAURA BOSINSKI, BUSINESS OFFICIAL JANUARY 26, 2015
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
Proposed a $1.1 billion increase in school aid, BUT ONLY IF the Legislature accepts the proposed reforms regarding teacher evaluation and the tenure process.
If Legislature does not agree, funding will drop to $377 million to cover categorical reimbursement aid for transportation, building, and BOCES.
The Statewide School Finance Consortium is reporting that these expense driven aids will also be frozen.
Without the school aid runs, we are not able to accurately calculate the tax cap.
GEA discontinuation or reduction is not reported.
New Proposals
Tax credit for those who donate to the Educational Scholarship Organization, which provides scholarships to students who wish to attend non-public schools or public schools outside of their district of residence. Students must have a household income of less than $250,000 annually. Tax credit is equal to 75% of the contribution or $1 million, which ever is less.
Preschool Special Education
Calls for regional rates set by SED for Special Education Itinerant T eacher (SEIT) program starting with the 2015-16 school year.
Special Education Waiver Process
A continuation of a proposal from last year which allows school districts, BOCES and private placements to request a waiver of some special education requirements.
New Proposals (cont.)
Requires districts who are currently under a contract for excellence to remain in the program and maintain funding until the district is reported as being “in good standing.”
Property Tax Credit Program
A property tax program of $1.66 billion that would offer tax breaks to those whose property tax is more than 6% of their
**Data from: New York State Association of School Business Officials www.nysasbo.org Statewide School Finance Consortium www.statewideonline.org
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
“THE MUSTS”
Estimated salary increases for annual contracts
Financial Software purchase – Alio
Utilities increases by 5%, Liability and Auto Insurances increases by 3%
Increases to Buildings & Grounds contractual lines for potential emergency building repairs
Gasoline increases based on need
Board of Education Professional Development increases
Administration and Faculty Professional Development increases
Fund new Community Education Program – Director and Instructor salaries
Athletic Program increases to fund merged teams with EA, possible championship trips, and uniform replacements
Fully fund Director of Curriculum salary
2.5 FTE T eacher Aides for ES
1.0 FTE Special Education T eacher – for new JSHS 8:1:1 class
Special Education Clerk Typist Substitute to assist with Medicaid entry (if needed)
“THE REDUCTIONS”
Reduce Employee Benefits to reflect current need and usage.
Reduce TRS allocation as contribution rate drops from 17.45% to a projected 13.5%.
Reduce Special Education Private tuitions as students are brought back to district in new JSHS 8:1:1 class.
Reduce Health Insurance increase from estimate of 15% increase to an estimated 11% increase.
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
2013-14 Actual (exp + enc) 2014-15 Budgeted 2015-16 1st Draft Proposed 2015-16 2nd Draft Proposed $ Change of 2014-15 Budgeted to 2015-16 2nd Draft Proposed Contractual Salaries 6,749,477 $ 7,042,549 $ 7,422,267 $ 7,425,267 $ 382,718 $ Utilities 327,463 $ 371,050 $ 367,338 $ 367,338 $ (3,713) $ BOCES 3,034,253 $ 2,787,024 $ 3,118,545 $ 3,118,545 $ 331,521 $ Special Ed Tuitions 353,659 $ 439,951 $ 424,000 $ 424,000 $ (15,951) $ Retirement Cont. (ERS & TRS) $ 1,044,263 1,100,000 $ 1,045,000 $ 1,045,000 $ (55,000) $ Social Security 509,348 $ 585,000 $ 585,000 $ 585,000 $
Worker's Comp & Ins. 243,502 $ 290,850 $ 262,301 $ 262,301 $ (28,549) $ Health Insurance 1,600,824 $ 2,041,528 $ 2,116,384 $ 2,042,858 $ 1,330 $ Debt Service 2,332,208 $ 1,411,173 $ 803,281 $ 803,281 $ (607,892) $ Other 1,336,488 $ 1,553,875 $ 1,736,228 $ 1,739,378 $ 185,503 $ Totals: 17,531,486 $ 17,623,000 $ 17,880,344 $ 17,812,967 $ 189,967 $ increase in spending: 1.08%
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
2013-14 Actuals 2014-15 Budgeted 2015-16 1st Draft Projected 2015-16 2nd Draft Projected $ Change of 2014-15 Budgeted to 2015-16 2nd Draft Projected Other $88,821 31,000 $ 16,000 $ 16,000 $ (15,000) $ Sales Tax $934,265 905,000 $ 910,000 $ 910,000 $ 5,000 $ Misc $272,656 173,000 $ 173,000 $ 179,000 $ 6,000 $ State Aid
0% increase assumed
$9,010,207 8,667,150 $ 8,839,693 $ 8,667,150 $
Interfund Transfers $363,812
Totals: $17,583,761 16,863,000 $ 17,147,280 $ 16,990,476 $ 127,476 $ increase in revenue: 0.76% Property Tax Levy including STAR- 2.16% increase assumed $6,914,000 7,086,850 $ 7,218,326 $ 131,476 $ 7,208,587 $
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
2ND DRAFT 2015-16
Several factors are still unknown:
Property Tax Cap Calculation is still an estimate.
State Aid allocations are estimated.
BOCES Expenses.
Health Insurance Premium rate increase is estimated at an 11% increase.
Budget additions include:
Continuation of Learning and T eaching Initiative.
Increase of 2.0 FTE in AIS Math T eachers.
Increase of 1.0 FTE Special Education T eacher and 1.0 FTE T eacher Aide for a new 8:1:1 class in the JSHS.
Increase of 1.0 FTE Integration Specialist.
Increase of 2.5 FTE T eacher Aides for the ES.
Budgeted positions for incoming Special Educations students, as necessary.
New mower could be purchased to better care for our facilities in a more efficient and effective manner.
2nd draft illustrates a budget shortfall of $89,427 with a 1.08%, or $189,967 increase in spending and a 0.76%, or $127,476, assumed increase in revenues, still utilizing $733,064 in fund balance.
No reduction in faculty, staff, or programming.
Additional savings realized from reduced contribution rates for TRS and ERS.
Reduction in debt service of over $600,000 helps to offset expenditure increases, but may negatively affect the tax cap.
Buildings & Grounds General Contracts lines increased to address facility needs.