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River Vale Board of Education. 2013-2014 Budget Presentation March 5, 2013. River Vale Board of Education Lorraine Waldes - President Steven Rosini - Vice President Sheryl Eaton William Ellis David Moon Michael Shirey Dr. Andrew Spector
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River ValeBoard of Education 2013-2014 Budget Presentation March 5, 2013
River Vale Board of Education Lorraine Waldes - President Steven Rosini - Vice President Sheryl Eaton William Ellis David Moon Michael Shirey Dr. Andrew Spector Matthew J. Murphy, Ed. D. - Superintendent of Schools Kelly L. Ippolito - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
River Vale Budget Goals • Create a budget that is reflective of River Vale’s Commitment to Excellence. • Create a budget that is respectful to our community. • Create a budget that maintains our commitment to a rigorous cycle of curriculum review and renewal.
Snapshot of 2013- 2014 Goals • Implement new digital citizenship curricula K-8 • Revise K-2 Mathematics, K-8 Language Arts Literacy, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies 6-8, Instructional Media, and Visual Arts Curricula • Provide enhanced staff development on Balanced Literacy and Mathematics common core standards and curriculum • Implement benchmark assessments for Mathematics in grades 2, 5 and 7 • Expand GoogleDocs to students and staff • Creation of leveled classroom libraries • Greater access to technology (60 document camera bundles, 180 computers purchased, etc.)
River Vale is Highly Efficient Per Pupil Spending: Of 27 K-8 Districts in Bergen, River Vale has the 7th lowest per pupil cost! Administrative Costs: River Vale is below regional administrative costs. Cost Efficiencies/Sharing Services: The River Vale Public School District is a leader in the area of shared services by participating: • with other local public school districts for curriculum revision, Special Education services, transportation, staff development and training, etc.; • in a cooperative gas purchasing program through the Township of River Vale; • in a lease with the Township to have all district fields maintained by the Township; • in Bergen County Banking Consortium to secure favorable interest rates; • in Northeast School Board Insurance Group to secure best rates Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting: Nine consecutive years!
2011- 2012 Facility Upgrades Roberge Annex • Renovated three second floor bathrooms making them accessible for the disabled • Renovated Board Conference Room Roberge School • New gym roof and relocation of unsightly duct work • New clock system installed • Repaired 121 screens Woodside School • Relocated two preschool program classrooms from Roberge Annex • Replaced 135 screens • Installed new clock system • Painted approximately 2/3 of hallways Holdrum Middle School • Repaired 140 screens • Painted ceilings and walls in room 76 and 78 • New clock system installed • Principal’s office painted
Major External Budget Challenges • State imposed MANDATES remain UNFUNDED • 2. Special Education • out of district tuition • required additional services • transportation costs • 3. Health Benefits • premium increase in the state plan • 4. Minimal State Aid • River Vale received a net of $389,924 or 1.83% of total budget
Financial Responsibility • Discretionary spending was kept flat or decreased • No budget waivers sought (although eligible) • No staffing increase • Spending kept under the “cap” • Commitment to Excellence includes fiscal responsibility
Budgeted Revenue *SDA Debt Assessment $50,531
Advertised Appropriations (Continued) * Includes mandated SDA Assessment of $50,531 in 2012-2013
Tax Levy Increase General Fund Tax Levy increased $543,600 or 2.5 % over previous Tax Levy TAX IMPACT
YourBudgetMaintains… • all current educational programming and staffing levels; • small class sizes; • full-day kindergarten; • a commitment to a rigorous cycle of curriculum review and renewal; • access to 21st-century technologies and facilities that maximize educational learning.,
Where can I get more information? Visit us at www.rivervaleschools.com for the Budget Presentation and additional information. The Budget will be available at the following location: Board of Education Office: 609 Westwood Avenue E-mail the Superintendent at mmurphy@rivervaleschools.com