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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 officials • Article 4-To set the 2016-2017 budget in the amount of $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 11 th 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 21 st 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

Money Returned to Voters 260,000 236,163 240,000 234,401 220,000 200,000 188,135 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 FUND BALANCE 100,000 99,950 RETURNED 80,000 TO 55,358 60,000 TAXPAYERS FOR LAST 6 40,000 YEARS 20,000 8,350 - 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

16-17 PROPOSED BUDGET BY OBJECT OTHER, $12,798 PROPERTY, $16,300 FIN/TRANSFERS, $45,700 SUPPLIES, $87,932 SALARIES, $552,122 BENEFITS, $164,537 PURCHASED SERVICES, OTHER PURCHASE $184,929 SERVICES, $1,616,073 PROPERTY SERVICES, $26,215

16-17 Proposed Budget By Function STUDENT TRANSPORTATION - 2700, $198,906 FUND TRANSFERS - 5200, , $0 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE $45,700 OF PLANT SERVICES - 2600, $137,018 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - 2400, $120,824 SUPPORT SERVICES- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - 2300, $164,504 REGULAR INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS - 1100, $1,159,491 SUPPORT SERVICES- INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF - 2200, $47,203 SUPPORT SERVICES-STUDENTS - 2100, $56,798 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - 1200, $775,662 COCURRICULAR & ATHLETICS & SUMMER SCHOOL - 1400, $500

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

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.