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Warrant Articles

• Article 1- To R+A $2,188,560 for construction of an

addition and authorize a bond of not more than $1,890,000

• Article 2- To accept reports
• Article 3- To set salaries of school board and school
• fficials
• Article 4-To set the 2016-2017 budget in the amount
• f $2,706,606

Stoddard School District

Proposed Budget 20 16-20 17 Public Hearing February 8 , 20 16

We Are Proud of Our Schools James Faulkner Elementary School

• A new mission statement with input from all stakeholders

James Faulkner Elementary School, in partnership with the citizens of Stoddard, foster self-motivated lifelong learners who are responsibly conscious and respectfully active members in our diverse global society.

• Students researched/named The Stoddard Newt as official

mascot

• Staff working to maximize resources to accommodate

increased enrollment

• In conjunction with the Davis Public Library awarded the

Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) Rural Libraries grant

• Everyday Math Edition 4 implemented in all classrooms, K-5
• Active participation on teams across the SAU to collaborate on

curriculum and assessment practices

We Are Proud of Our Schools Keene Middle and High Schools

• Approximately 75% of Stoddard’s Keene Middle School

students scored at or above the proficient level for ELA on the Smarter Balanced Test last spring.

• Approximately 75% of Stoddard’s 11th graders at Keene High

School scored at or above the proficient level for ELA on the Smarter Balanced Test last spring.

• More than 50% of Stoddard students participate in one or

more co-curricular activities at Keene Middle and High Schools

Budget Foundations

The Stoddard Public School District seeks to serve a student population of 80 at Faulkner Elementary School, 74 at Keene Middle and High School and other schools for a total of 154 students (October 1, 2015).

• Addressing academic, social and emotional needs of students
• Focusing on continuous improvement through our strategic plan
• Offering 21st century learning opportunities
• Maximizing in-district programs including special education

services

• Striving to increase operational efficiencies

What Does This Mean?

• Challenge each student
• Present a rigorous and relevant curriculum to all

students

• Set high expectations for academic achievement and

social interactions

• Provide the necessary instruction and strategies to

struggling learners and to students with learning disabilities

Student Population at JFES

• 2010-2011

46 students

• 2011-2012

57 students

• 2012-2013

58 students

• 2013-2014

61 students

• 2014-2015

80 students

• 2015-2016

80 students

• 2016-2017

85 (projected)

Student Population at Keene and Other Schools

• 2010-2011

81 students

• 2011-2012

85 students

• 2012-2013

96 students

• 2013-2014

81 students

• 2014-2015

67 students

• 2015-2016

74 students

• 2016-2017

80 (projected)

Budget Comparisons

• 2015-2016: Voter approved operating budget

was $ 2,769,064.

• Proposed operating budget for 2016-2017 is

$2,706,606, which is $62,458 below our current operating budget.

Budget History

We have handled our budgets responsibly over the past six years, returning surplus funds to reduce taxes each year.

• 2010

$ 55,358

• 2011

$ 8,350

• 2012

$188,135

• 2013

$ 99,950

• 2014

$236,163

• 2015

$234,401

• Totaling:

$822,357

55,358 8,350 188,135 99,950 236,163 234,401

• 20,000

40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 220,000 240,000 260,000 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Money Returned to Voters

FUND BALANCE RETURNED TO TAXPAYERS FOR LAST 6 YEARS

SALARIES, $552,122 BENEFITS, $164,537 PURCHASED SERVICES, $184,929 PROPERTY SERVICES, $26,215 OTHER PURCHASE SERVICES, $1,616,073 SUPPLIES, $87,932 PROPERTY, $16,300 OTHER, $12,798 FIN/TRANSFERS, $45,700

16-17 PROPOSED BUDGET BY OBJECT

REGULAR INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS - 1100, $1,159,491 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - 1200, $775,662 COCURRICULAR & ATHLETICS & SUMMER SCHOOL - 1400, $500 SUPPORT SERVICES-STUDENTS

• 2100, $56,798

SUPPORT SERVICES- INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF - 2200, $47,203 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - 2300, $164,504 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - 2400, $120,824 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT SERVICES - 2600, $137,018 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION - 2700, $198,906 , $0 FUND TRANSFERS - 5200, $45,700

16-17 Proposed Budget By Function

$2,482,132 $2,661,184 $2,897,486 $2,779,437 $2,769,064 $2,706,606 142 154 142 147 154 165 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017

Stoddard School District Operating Budget vs. Enrollment

Operating Budget Enrollment

Mandated Budget Drivers

Retirement $ 2,907 Telephone/Data Communications $ 3,569 SAU District Share $ 10,598 Total: $ 17,074

Other Budget Drivers

• General Supplies

$ 4,535

• Custodial Supplies

$ 3,000

• Maintenance Ground Equipment

$ 2,100

• Computer Equipment

$ 7,800

• Computer Software

$ 8,536 Total $ 25,971

Budget Reducers

• Census changes
• $ 33,800
• Tuition to Keene and other
• $ 42,756
• Special Education transportation
• $ 37,274
• Special Ed. contracted services
• $ 20,600

Total

• $134,430

Budget Breakdown

• James Faulkner Elementary School

$ 1,018,494

• Keene, other schools, and all other expenses

$1,443,506

• Sub-total

$2,462,000

• Plus transportation and transfers

$ 244,606

• Total proposed budget

$2,706,606

Decreases in Revenue

• Medicaid
• $ 25,000 (.10)
• Catastrophic Aid reimbursement
• $ 8,003 (.03)
• All other local revenue
• $ 12,900 (.05)
• Unreserved fund balance
• $209,401 (.82)
• Reduced revenue impact
• $255,304

Resulting in an increase of +$1.00

Estimated Tax Impact 2016-2017

2015-2016 Total Budget $7.29 ( $234,401 was returned to the voters) 2016-2017 Proposed Budget $8.00 Warrant Article 1 $ .19 Total: $8.19 Increase of $0.90

Estimated Tax Impact 2016-2017

The proposed budget and bond warrant article represent a $ 0.90 increase: For a $200,000 house = $180.00 per year increase For a $250,000 house = $225.00 per year increase

We want to thank you for your continued support of the educational programming for the children in the Stoddard School District.