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Join us on May 16, 2006, to vote for board members and discuss the 2006-07 budget proposal for Akron Central School. Learn about budget policies, expenditures, and revenue sources. Get involved in shaping the future of education in our community.
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BUDGET HEARING ANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER ELECTION Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Polls Open: Noon - 9:00 p.m. H.S. Rooms 157 & 158 Come Out and Vote!
BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES3 YEAR TERM 7/1/06 – 6/30/09VOTING FOR TWO SEATS Seat currently held by Paul Barone Paul Barone Daniel Caprio Christine Johnt Seat currently held by Kevin Borchert Lynn Halicki Kevin Borchert
BUDGET HEARING GOAL The goal of this hearing is to share information about the 2006-2007 Akron Central School District’s General Fund Budget proposal.
Akron Central School Mission The mission of the Akron Central School District, a learning centered community dedicated to the dreams of our students is to ensure that each student realizes his or her unique potential and contributes positively to society, through a system characterized by…….
Akron Central School Mission (cont.) • Valuing the unique gifts and dreams of each person • Developing all dimensions of each human being • Advancing the knowledge, skills and wisdom of each student • Nurturing and respecting the dignity of each human being • Cooperatively working to continuously create new realities
Budget Calendar 2006-07 • October 2005: Approval of Budget Calendar • Nov/Dec 2005: Presentation of departmental expenditure proposals at BOE workshops • January 2006: Projected Revenues presented to BOE at workshop meeting • February 2006: BAC Meetings 1 & 2 • March 2006: BAC Meetings 3, 4 & 5 March 22, 2006 was a joint BAC/BOE meeting with budget recommendation by BAC and adoption by Board of Education
Budget Policies • #5110 Budget Planning & Development • #5120 School District Budget Hearing • #5130 Budget Adoption • #5140 Administration of the Budget • #5150 Contingency Budget
AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE • To develop an understanding of the school budget and financial operations of the school. • To provide a communication network from the community for ideas and concerns related to the budget. • To provide means by which accurate information can be widely shared with community members.
AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE (Cont.) • To review proposed budget data in an effort to provide the best quality educational services in a responsible and cost-effective manner. • To present a proposed 2006-07 school budget to the Board of Education in a timely manner. • To develop a network of ambassadors to/for the community and community groups in regards to how the budget has been developed to meet the needs of our children in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
REQUIRED BUDGET FORMAT • Administration • Capital • Program
Administration Capital Program TOTAL $ 2,499,051 10.08% $ 4,831,293 19.49% $17,463,46170.43% $24,793,805 100.00% 2006-2007 PROPOSED EXPENDITURESREQUIRED FORMAT
Salaries Benefits Equipment Contractual Materials/Supplies BOCES Services Total % of Budget $ 1,310,434 469,267 0 206,155 48,644 464,551 $ 2,499,051 10.08% 2006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESADMINISTRATION
Salaries Benefits Equipment Contractual Materials/Supplies Bond Principal & Interest TOTAL % of Budget $ 658,290 219,507 6,900 596,003 185,894 3,164,699 $ 4,831,293 19.49% 2006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESCAPITAL
Salaries Benefits Equipment Contractual Materials/Supplies BOCES Services TOTAL % of Budget $ 10,636,314 3,537,313 49,585 336,419 1,204,130 1,699,700 $ 17,463,461 70.43% 2006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROGRAM
Total Proposed Expenditures Salaries $12,605,038 50.84% Benefits 4,226,087 17.05% Equipment 56,485 .23% Contractual 1,138,577 4.59% Materials/Supplies 1,438,668 5.80% BOCES Services 2,164,251 8.73% Bond Principal & Interest 3,164,69912.76% Total $24,793,805 100.00%
How much is the budget going up? 2005-062006-07 Administration $2,423,305 $2,499,051 Capital 4,723,661 4,831,293 Program 16,848,03417,463,461 $23,995,000 $ 24,793,805 Dollar Increase $798,805 Percentage Increase` 3.33% CPI Increase 3.40%
Budget Comparisons(Data obtained from NYS Education Department)
EXPENDITURES PER STUDENT (As published in the New York State Report Card) • Akron $6,164 per student • Similar School Districts $7,453 per student • ALL Public Schools in NY $8,177 per student
What changes if there is a contingency budget? Proposed Budget $24,793,805 Contingency Budget $24,766,632 Difference $ 27,173
Does Anything Else Change under a Contingent Budget? Under a contingent budget, a Board of Education must calculate a per square foot fee and require payment in advance for use of the facilities. (Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 and Commissioner’s Regulations Section 170.8)
2006-07ANTICIPATED REVENUE State Aid $12,700,000 51.22% Sales Tax 1,200,000 4.84% Property Tax 7,041,805 28.40% Native American Aid 984,000 3.97% Federal Aid 60,000 .24% Appropriated FB 1,800,000 7.26% Other 1,008,000 4.07% Total Revenues $24,793,805 100.00%
State Aid Change(as of May 9, 2006) 2005-062006-07 $12,850,000 $12,700,000 Dollar Decrease $ (150,000)
Tax Levy Change 2005-062006-07 $6,680,000 $7,041,805 Dollar Increase $ 361,805 % Increase 5.4%
Akron Central School2006-07Balanced Budget PROPOSED EXPENDITURES Instruction $13,455,007 Transportation 1,326,942 Operations/Maint. 1,490,727 Bond Prin. & Int. 3,164,699 General Support 1,130,343 Employee Benefits 4,226,087 Total Expenditures $24,793,805 ANTICIPATED REVENUES State Aid $12,700,000 Sales Tax 1,200,000 Property Tax 7,041,805 Native American Aid 984,000 Federal Aid 60,000 Appropriated FB 1,800,000 Other 1,008,000 Total Revenues $24,793,805
STAR School Tax Relief Program
STAR Impact on Tax Rates Any homeowner who has applied for the STAR exemption will receive at least a $30,000 reduction in the assessed value of their home as it applies to school taxes. Senior citizens who have applied for the Enhanced STAR exemption will receive a $50,000 reduction in the assessed value of their home as it relates to school taxes.
Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Max. Annual Exempt IncomePercentage $0 – $15,000 50% $15,001 - $16,000 45% $16,001 - $17,000 40% $17,001 - $18,000 35% $18,001 - $18,900 30% $18,901 - $19,800 25% $19,801 - $20,700 20%
VOTER QUALIFICATIONS • A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES • EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER • A RESIDENT WITHIN THE AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY DAYS (INCLUDINGTHE TONAWANDA INDIAN RESERVATION)
Akron Central School District ANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER ELECTION Tuesday May 16, 2006 Polls Open Noon - 9:00 p.m. H.S. Room 157 & 158 Come Out and Vote!