Proposed 2020-21 Budget Presentation Wednesday, May 19, 2020
Budget Comparison 2019-20 2020-21 Dollar Percentage Actual $ Proposed $ Change Change Administrative 6,347,713 6,315,626 -32,087 -.51 Program 41,357,654 41,426,648 +68,994 .17 Capital 5,182,324 4,729,120 -453,204 -8.75 Total * 52,887,692 52,471,394 -416,297 -.79 Tax levy $24,429,957 $25,012,758 582,801 2.39 Increase in Tax levy 1 1. Tax levy does not exceed the NYS Property Tax Levy Limit * After rounding
Projected Revenues Budget 2019-20 2020-21 to Budget Budgeted Estimated Revenue Category Revenue $ Revenue $ Change in $ % Federal Aid 1,056,708 1,056,708 0 0 The increase is the Federal Cares Restoration (Pandemic) – which was a reduction in State Aid Other Revenues (PILOTs, Charges for 847,158 963,772 116,164 22.22 Services(non-resident tuition, health and welfare, Medicaid)Interest, etc.) State Aid 23,311,627 21,640,587 (1,261,790) -5.51 Assigned Fund Balance 3,242,241 3,797,570 555,410 17.13 (Reserves, BOCES Refund, Capital Transfer) Tax Levy 24,429,957 25,012,758 582,801 2.39 Total 52,887,691 52,471,394 (416,297) -.79
State Aid $
Pandemic Impact on proposed 2020-21 Budget • State Budget adoption in April 2020 included: • No Foundation Aid increase • Additional reduction of Foundation Aid: $678,311 • This was offset with Federal allocation funds called “Federal Cares Restoration” • Governor can recommend additional state aid modifications after three designated “look back periods” : April 30, June 30 and December 31 • Based on enacted NY State budget the following was removed: • Two (2) proposed counselor positions • One (1) proposed Foreign Language position • Three (3) positions not replaced as a result of retirements • Unencumbered High School Business Position, Middle School Reading and Math AIS positions, Elementary Attendance officer
Pandemic Impact on 2020-21 Budget • State Revenues continue to decline: NYS Sales Tax, NYS income tax (due to unemployment) are indicators of probable State Aid reductions in the absence of additional Federal Stimulus Funds • There is history of State Aid reductions due to past economic downturns • In the past, ECSD State Aid was reduced $2.5 million with the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) • Proposed Budget includes approximately $1.7 million in reductions • Why do we have to cut now: • 2020-21 Budget must be adopted by May 19 for the June 9 vote • Lack of information regarding funding • Contractual obligations regarding the abolition of positions • If there is a reduction of aid beyond the $1.7 million and/or the proposed school budget is defeated, additional reduction may be necessary • If the reduction is less than $1.7 million or federal stimulus funds are received positions and/or programs may be restored.
2020-21 Proposed Reductions • Administrative and Support (Salaries and Related Benefits) • 1.0 FTE Administrative position • 1.0 Clerical • 1.0 Building and Grounds • 0.5 part-time Secur ity • Program – Pre-K • 2 .0 Teachers • 2.0 Teacher Assistants
2020-21 Proposed Reductions • Program continued – 1.0 FTE Elementary/Middle AIS Math – 1.0 FTE Elementary STEAM – 3.0 Elementary • Approximate class size changes as follows: • Kindergarten From 17 to 20 • 1 st From 14 to 21 • 2 nd From 18 to 20 • 3 rd From 21 to 21 • 4 th From 19 to 21 • 5 th From 21 to 24 • Subject to change based on enrollment
2020-21 Proposed Reductions • Program continued – 1.0 FTE Elementary/Middle Art – After School Extended Day (AIS) – Athletics ($50,000) – Elementary Summer Boost Academy – High School Summer School – Field Trips – Boces Instructional Support • Additional reductions may be considered prior to June 30 th depending on State and Federal Aid allocations • Reductions may be restored depending on State and Federal Aid allocations
Frequently Asked Questions • Is there any benefit to the District if the budget is defeated? NO! – A defeated budget (Contingent Budget) State Law requires the levy to increase by 0% from last year. This is a mandated reduction. – A defeated budget will have a negative impact on the 2020-21 programs as well as future years’ programs. • How do I vote? – Absentee ballots are being mailed home to all voters – Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5pm on the day of the budget vote, June 9, 2020.
Budget Vote & Board Election June 9, 2020 By absentee ballot only All ballots must be mailed and received by 5pm on June 9, 2020
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