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CALIFON School District. BUDGET 2013-2014. Califon Elementary Provides:. Preschool program-5 days per week Full day kindergarten program Small school/community environment New educational initiatives – expanded literacy DRA2 Guided Leveled Readers Literacy Coach Math Enrichment/Geometry
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CALIFONSchool District BUDGET 2013-2014
Califon Elementary Provides: Preschool program-5 days per week Full day kindergarten program Small school/community environment New educational initiatives – expanded literacy DRA2 Guided Leveled Readers Literacy Coach Math Enrichment/Geometry Study Island – Online LAL/Math tutorials Academic Support World Language studies Sports teams, extracurricular activities Class Trips (NYC, Williamsburg, Washington, DC)
Califon is Efficient with Funds • Shared service contracts to reduce costs • All staff pay for benefits • Current Year General Fund Levy increase of only .065%. State Cap is 2% • School Choice District in 2013-14 to generate revenues • Leasing van to transport: • Out of District Placements • Field Trips, Academic Competitions • AESOP-staff attendance/substitute
In order to maintain our school, we have had to find alternative ways to provide services. Sharing Resources: Business Administrator-Frenchtown/Milford Transportation- Tewksbury, NHVRHS, DVRHS, HC Educational Services Commission. Staff development/ teacher evaluation/student information system software shared with neighboring districts. Sending Special Education Students- High Bridge, Lebanon Township Competitive Bidding/joint purchasing – HCESC, ACT (telephone), ACES (electric) Middlesex Regional ESC Shared Services
Budget Overview The Budget consists of four Main Funds. • General - $2,330,302 • Capital Outlay - $0.00 • Special Revenue - $52,022 • Debt Service - $170,185
Goals for Budget • Provide information to the community regarding the budget process • Maintain existing programs • Continue to provide a rigorous academic program for our students • Keep our local property taxes under control
General Fund • Traditional functions of the School • Staff Salaries and Benefits • Educational Support Functions • Instructional Supplies • Purchased Instructional Services • Administrative Support • Maintenance and Upkeep of the Facilities • Transportation
Capital Outlay Fund • Capitalized Expenditures
Special Revenue Fund Resources that are restricted in their use • Federal Grants (IDEA, NCLB, REAP) • IDEA $31,334, NCLB $1,503, REAP $19,185 • Other Fund Raising
Debt Service Pay off debt on previous voter approved commitment(s) Currently have $1,415,000 remaining on a $1,935,000 voter approved school renovation project from 2006. This debt will be paid off in 2021. Note: Maximum debt allowed by law is 3% of the average equalized assessed values of the total taxable property in the District for the past three years.
Tax Impact For 2013 – School Tax Levy increase for average homeowner would translate to $106.98 annually. ($8.92 per month)
Alfred Turello Dr. Debra Sheard Susan Schaffner