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2020-2021 PROPOSED BUDGET

Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievements, Building Community

May 5, 2020

GARDEN CITY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement

The Garden City School District seeks to create an environment for learning which enables each student the opportunity to grow as an individual as well as a group member while striving to achieve the optimal level of academic, social and personal success. Students will thrive in a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, individualized and challenging. Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

Vision

Inspiring and Challenging our Students to Accomplish Their Personal Best Students will:

Foster a curiosity for learning. Engage in productive cognitive struggle. Find their individual passions, creativity, and strengths. Grow increasingly self-confident. Develop appreciation for multiple disciplines and the larger world. Collaborate, communicate, and adapt. Build respectful relationships.

Proposition I

• The 2020-21 Proposed Budget
• Budget Proposal Highlights
• Staffing Summary
• Capital Transfer Projects

Proposition II

• Use of Capital Reserve Fund

Proposition III

• Election of one Board Trustee

Agenda

Budget Drivers

• Contractual salaries and

benefits

• State and Federal mandates
• Enrollment and class size
• Increased appropriated reserves

to fund compensatory and special education services

• Possible mid-year reductions in

state aid

• Transition back to school

buildings

District Priorities

• Ensure students are physically, socially and emotionally safe - School security

and student safety

• Ensure the continued tradition of excellence in teaching and learning
• Maintain and expand course offerings and co-curricular activities
• Adjust personnel based on enrollment and NYS regulations
• Continue to enhance the use of technology
• Ensure focused, ongoing, and research-based professional learning for all staff
• Ensure District’s facilities continue to be safe, clean, well-maintained, and

energy efficient

• Ensure a smooth transition back to school buildings when we re-open
• Ensure support for students due to school closure with compensatory and

special education services

• Ensure we have buses to transport our students
• Maintain a budget within the tax cap

Proposed 2020-2021 Budget

$120,913,141

Budget to Budget Increase: $2,913,173 or 2.47% Projected Tax Levy Increase (with STAR) 1.74% Maximum Allowable Tax Levy: 1.74%

2020-2021 Proposed Budget Expenditures

11.33% 75.15% 13.52%

Administrative Program Capital

2020-21 Proposed Budget

3 Part Budget Amount % of Budget

Administrative $13,705,531 11.33% Program $90,865,307 75.15% Capital $16,342,303 13.52% TOTAL 120,913,141 100%

2020-21 Proposed Budget

2019-20 Adopted Budget 2020-21 Proposed Budget $ Change % Inc. on 19-20 Budget

Personnel Services 63,152,845 64,700,317 1,547,472 2.45 Equipment 1,297,099 1,288,890 (8,209) (0.63) Contractual 7,966,219 8,746,826 780,607 9.80 Supplies & Materials 1,861,800 2,005,323 143,523 7.71 Tuition 2,980,666 2,999,329 18,663 0.63 Textbooks 436,938 392,924 (44,014) (10.07) BOCES Services 3,542,853 3,647,367 104,514 2.95 Debt Service 4,042,289 4,005,533 (36,756) (0.91) Employee Benefits 30,279,259 30,596,382 317,123 1.05 Capital Projects 2,290,000 2,380,000 90,000 3.93 Interfund Transfers 150,000 150,250 250 0.17 TOTALS 117,999,968 120,913,141 2,913,173 2.47

2020-21 Sources of Revenue

Category Budget 2019-20 Proposed 2020-21 Dollar Change

State Aid 6,359,414 6,700,434 341,020 Local Revenue 1,387,700 1,391,000 3,300 PILOT 3,831,999 4,024,314 192,315 Appropriation from Reserves 920,000 1,420,000 500,000 Fund Balance 2,590,000 2,680,000 90,000 Inter-fund Transfer 150,000 150,000

• Property Taxes

including STAR 102,760,855 104,547,393 1,786,538 TOTAL 117,999,968 120,913,141 2,913,173

• Implement full-day Kindergarten
• Expand Fundations to Grade 3, for those students who

require additional support​

• Continue comprehensive approach to reading K-5 and

funding for K-5 Assessments

• New sections of special education classes in kindergarten

self-contained, first grade ICT and fifth grade ICT

• Allocation for compensatory services and special education
• Begin implementation of Special Education Strategic Plan
• Continue computational thinking concepts in K-5

Budget Proposal Highlights

• Replace Study Skills with a STEAM related course in MS
• Continue to develop Makerspace at the MS
• Implement Media Arts II course​
• Purchase new textbook series in AP Human Geography and

AP Statistics

• All co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will continue

in 2020-21

• Identify and address mental health and wellness needs K-12​
• Reimagine the Library Media program – K-8
• Allocation for expanded capital projects focused on

instructional spaces​

Budget Proposal Highlights

Budget Proposal Highlights

Music and Art

• Continue large instrument replacement
• Purchase of new kiln at the high school

Athletics

• Continue all athletic teams at the current level
• Purchase new uniforms for a variety of athletic teams
• Volleyball System, baseball pitching machine & field hockey goals

Budget Proposal Highlights

Technology

• Allocation to continue the 1:1 technology initiative
• Assist in phase 2 rollout of App Creators in the Middle School
• HS Lab 171 – Reconfigure lab and run new CAT6 cable
• HS Photo Lab 158 – Run new CAT6 cable and install new computers
• New fiber run between closets at Stewart School and Administration.
• Complete district-wide infrastructure upgrade: Replace switches at

Stewart - 15, Stratford-14, Hemlock- 4, Homestead- 6, Locust-4, Tranportation-2, Administration –3

Transportation

• Purchase of 3 large buses and 2 vans

Budget Proposal Highlights

Data Privacy and Cyber Security:

• Implementation of Ed Law 2D – Part 121
• Strengthen cyber security posture
• Complete network segmentation project
• Increase network monitoring capabilities

Staffing

• Personnel recommendations are

based on enrollment and NYS regulations (ENL and special education)

• Maximize the use of personnel at all

levels

• Adhere to BOE class size guidelines

Staffing Changes in 2019-2020

Proposed Changes​ Rationale​

• 1.0 Homestead​

Enrollment decrease + 1.0 ENL Primary Buildings​ Program need + 2.6 Stewart​ Enrollment increase

• 1.0 Middle School​

Scheduling efficiencies + 1.0 High School (WL/ENL)​ Enrollment increase + .4 Special Education​ Enrollment increase

• 1.0 Public information​

Program Change + 1.0 Assistant Dispatcher​ Department Need

Proposed Staffing 2020-2021

Proposed Changes​ Rationale​ + 1.0 Computational Thinking (K-1)​ Program change

• 3.0 Gen Ed Teacher Aide (Computer)​

Program change + 3.0 Special Education​ Enrollment increase + 2.0 Special Education Teacher Aides​ Enrollment increase​ + 1.0 Contingency Position​ Other Enrollment​ + 7.0 FTE Increase​ Net Proposed Staffing Change for 2019-20 and 2020-2021​

2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000

Primary Schools

• Replace hallway storage doors (HE, HO, LO)
• Replace kitchen cabinet (HO)

Elementary Schools

• Replace flag poles (SS, SA)
• Ceiling tile replacement (SS)

2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000

Middle School

• Replace basketball backboards
• Scoreboard replacement – main gym
• Renovate faculty lounge

High School

• Scoreboard – Turf Field
• Baseball Safety Netting
• Renovate Science Research Space
• Refresh lab 158 and 171

2020-2021 Capital Transfer Proposed Projects: $2,380,000

Administration

• Complete renovation, abatement, lighting in basement
• Reconfigure business office, install split AC unit

District-wide

• Switches, cabling and CAT 6 fiber
• Security – add cameras, strobes, etc.
• BMS Upgrade for Java free controllers
• Abatement

Proposition II – Use of Capital Reserve

Middle School

• Interior renovation of library - $1,725,000
• Collaborative learning space (rooms 211 & 212) - $800,000

High School

• Science research - $160,000

(project is partially funded through capital transfer)

Total Allocation: $2,685,000 Voter Referendum Required

Middle School The Learning Commons

High School Science Research

2020-2021 Proposed Budget

• Complies with the tax levy cap, and therefore requires only a

simple majority for passage

• Expands our instructional programs with additional investment in

training and professional development

• Maintains the robust program choices that prepare our students

for the rigors of college and the demands of citizenship

• Recognizes the value of investments in STEAM and continues to

provide resources for technology upgrades

• Includes funds for capital improvement
• Includes continuum of special education services, and
• pportunities for diverse learners
• Includes appropriated reserves to fund compensatory and special

education services

Contingent (Austerity) Budget

What will happen if the district has to adopt a contingent (“austerity”) budget?

• Reduction of more than $2 million
• Reduction in personnel, non-personnel,

programs, capital, equipment, and administrative expenses

• All contractual and debt service obligations

for 2020-2021 would remain in effect

• 1. School District

Budget

• 2. Permission to use

capital reserve

• 3. Election of one Board
• f Education Trustee

Three Propositions will be on the ballot - Date TBD

Budget Calendar

Budget Work Sessions Date Overview of the Proposed Budget and Revenues February 4, 2020 Non-Instructional/Administrative/Capital Components February 25, 2020 Instructional Components – Part I March 10, 2020 Instructional Component – Part II April 21, 2020 Adoption of District Budget May 5, 2020 Budget Hearing TBD Budget Vote and Election June 1, 2020 or later

This budget process is a collaborative effort and we sincerely thank everyone for their participation…

Please send us your comments and question at Supt@gcufsd.net

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