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RAMAPO. INDIAN HILLS. HIGH SCHOOLS. Our 2012-2013 Proposed Budget. March 26, 2012. RAMAPO. INDIAN HILLS. HIGH SCHOOLS. Our 2012-13 Budget.
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RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS
Our 2012-2013 Proposed Budget March 26, 2012 RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS
Our 2012-13 Budget The 2012-13 budget is a direct result of our district’s faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education working together to realize multiple efficiencies in the way we operate without sacrificing academic excellence. RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS
Our 2012-13 Budget “It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow.” —Ralph Ellison
District Budget Projections Difference between the State’s Cap and Actual Budget in 2012-13 is ($2.3M) Difference between 2008 Projections and Actual Budget in 2012-13 is ($5.6M)
Comparison – Indicator 1Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil Cost Saving Based on Per Pupil Cost = $5.0M Comparison is based on 47 Regional High School Districts Source: State of NJ - Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending May 2011
Revenue - Sources of Funds Total Budget: $49,986,674
Current Budget $ 48,957,907 Proposed Budget $ 49,986,674 Proposed Increase $ 1,028,767 % Increase 2.10% Average Increase Over 5 years 1.90%
Curriculum Science
Curriculum • Business • Application Development and “I” Applications • Contemporary Business Technology • Art • Painting II • Drawing II • Sculpture II
Special Services Program Development This program will provide clinical and academic support services for students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services • Counseling: Individual/Group/Family • Individualized scheduling • Support and consultation for teachers, administrators, parents Benefits • Cost-effective alternative to out-of-district placements • Provide supports needed to students in their home school • Provide support to students not planning to attend college
Technology • Server Virtualization/Consolidation • Updates to the data center/server room • Increase Internet access bandwidth • Upgrades to network infrastructure
Capital Projects For 2012-2013, the district is continuing the need to invest in our facilities. $950,000 will be spent on improvements pursuant to our Long Range Facilities Plan. • IHHS Roof Recoat $106,000 • IHHS HVAC $199,400 • RHS Bathroom Upgrades $115,200 • RHS HVAC $259,400 • RHS Window & Door Replacement $270,000 Total $950,000
Taxes are Decreasing! • Additional fund balance generated • Partial restoration of State Aid • Operational Cost Reductions • Increasing Other Revenues
Summary Total Tax Decrease ($56,240) Total Tax Decrease Percentage (.12%) Monthly Impact for an Average Homeowner: Franklin Lakes ($3.18) $ 1,032,343 Oakland ($3.03) $ 408,000 Wyckoff $ 2.37 $ 811,800 (Calendar Year Basis) RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS
Your Input Is Valued • Monthly Board Meetings • Strategic Planning Committee • Email Address for budget questions: budgetqa@rih.org
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