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The Richmond School District's budget highlights include a decrease in the property tax levy and overall operational budget. The district is debt-free and renovations are funded through the balance. Facilities improvements such as safety upgrades, instructional improvements, and maintenance have been made. The property tax levy has decreased to its lowest mill rate in 20 years. The budget also outlines the revenue sources and expenditures.
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Richmond School District Budget Hearing August 20, 2018
Budget Highlights • Total property tax levy down again: • $3,018,302 (2016-2017) • $2,856,588(2017-2018) • $2,623,787 (2018-2019) • Richmond School is entirely debt-free • All renovations paid for with fund balance ($1.8 million)
Budget Highlights • Overall operationalbudget is down • $5,658,398 (2016-2017) No Fund Balance Draw • $5,434,958 (2017-2018) No Fund Balance Draw • $5,342,842 (2018-2019) Projected $670,488 Fund Balance Draw • Reflects declining enrollment • $670,488 of fund balance used for safety, instructional improvements, and maintenance
Budget Highlights • Facilities Improvements • Safety Upgrades (new exterior door security, intercom, video entrance, panic buttons, security cameras-DOJ grant) • Instructional Improvements (flexible learning spaces K-5, 4 fully remodeled classes) • Maintenance (carpeting, ceiling tiles, bathrooms, painting)
Property Tax Levy • LOWEST MILL RATE IN 20 YEARS • $7.78/1000 (2016-2017) • $7.16/1000 (2017-2018) • $6.62/1000 (2018-2019) conservatively projected 0% increase on EVA
General Fund Revenue Sources FUND 10 • Tax levy, Student Revenue, Other Local • $2,702,987 (50.5%) • State, Open Enrollment • $2,634,658 (49.22%) • Federal • $14,697 (0.27%)
General Fund Expenditures FUND 10 Instruction: $2,618,065 (43.5%) Support Services: $2,731,196 (45.3%) SpEd Cost From Gen Fund: $410,578 (6.8%) Non-Program: $262,991 (4.4%)