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FY2012 Budget Planning and Overview. Watertown Public Schools School Committee December 2010. FY2012 Budget Process & Calendar. Similar Process to FY2011 DEC – FEB: Ongoing discussions with Central Office and Administrative Council
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FY2012 Budget Planning and Overview Watertown Public Schools School Committee December 2010
FY2012 Budget Process & Calendar Similar Process to FY2011 • DEC – FEB: Ongoing discussions with Central Office and Administrative Council • JAN: School Department narratives finalized for Budget book • JAN-FEB: Joint Sub Committee Presentations • MAR: Superintendent’s Recommended Budget to School Committee, School Committee finalizes budget • APR: School Committee Vote *Subject to change. Check website for updates
Overview of Scenarios • Maximum increase from town is 2.5% $835,000 • AARA Funding “Cliff” (500,000) • “Available” funds 335,000 • Approximate cost of Steps (All units) (450,000) • DEFICIT (115,000) • This assumes NO INCREASE in utilities, materials, transportation, SPED tuitions, SPED contract services or staff.
Budget Goals I. Develop a budget that continues to provide quality education, at all levels, at a time when the Town and the School District face unprecedented financial restrictions, both in the current fiscal year and nextyear. II. Preserve and sustain our educational programming: • maintain class size • maintain adequate classroom supplies and overall classroom support • ensure professional learning and growth • provide adequate support staff for instruction and administration • continue technology implementation • strengthen in-district special education programming