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Somerdale Board of Education School Budget 2014-2015. Dr. Dennis M. Vespe, Superintendent Ms. Melissa Engelhardt, Business Administrator Mr. James Walsh, Somerdale BOE President Mr. Russel Dunnings , Finance Chairperson. TAX LEVY CAP = $4,289,163 EXTRA ORDINARY EXPENSES
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Somerdale Board of Education School Budget 2014-2015 Dr. Dennis M. Vespe, Superintendent Ms. Melissa Engelhardt, Business Administrator Mr. James Walsh, Somerdale BOE PresidentMr. Russel Dunnings , Finance Chairperson
TAX LEVY CAP = $4,289,163 EXTRA ORDINARY EXPENSES Technology Initiative & Media Center Phase II – $197,616 New Reading Language Art Series - $94,294 Outside special education placement and related services – $187,991 Facility Upgrades (LED & HVAC panels) – $48,400 (LED cost $18,500 for 5 yrs.) POSITIVES Received $112,767 of additional state aids Only utilized $4,082,973 of our tax levy cap leaving $370,380 in banked cap. Continued maintenance and custodial shared services with the municipality to maintain fiscal responsibility. SUMMARY On the average assessed home of $136,000 there will be a $100 tax increase for the year Adding a full time PE teacher and two full time child study team members All sports programs and clubs have been maintained Facility and Technology upgrades No program cuts Budget Notables:
2014 - 15 ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS{Does not include Retentions, Withdrawals, Home Bound, Home Schooled, or Out-of-District Students}Total Enrollments include Special Ed and Choice StudentsStudent count based on 10/15/13 ASSA enrollment. Grade # Classes Enrollment PS (2)^ 29* PSD (1)^ 2* K (3)^ 52* Gr. 1 (3) 56 Gr. 2 (3) 62 Gr. 3 (3) 46 Gr. 4 (3) 51 Gr. 5 (3) 45 Gr. 6 (3) 55 Gr. 7 (3) 66 Gr. 8 (3) 60 Total (30)^ 524* *Pre-School and Kindergarten Registrations Currently Underway. ^Sections dependent upon enrollment Curricular Programs and Instruction
Curricular Programs and Instruction Continued • Move from Story town to Pearson Reading Streets ELA series grades K-5 • Start the GRAD POINT differentiations instruction initiative with tablets • Maintain all curricular “specials” with expansion to some “specials” (TBD) • Grades 3-8 will have one to one student – tablet ratio • Upgrade of Technology both classroom instruction and infrastructure for the entire campus - Continue student tablet initiative - Utilizing campus with the private sector - Enhanced Website >Interactive forms > Pod Casting >Instructional links > Video Lessons > On-line curriculum - Phase II of district’s TV studio/video technology initiative
Curricular Programs and Instruction Continued • Expand CST Services . • Continue to expand our Wilson Reading Certified Staff • Continuation of PSD Extended Year Program & the Fundations / Wilson Summer School Reading Program.
Extra Curricular Activities • All Sports programs have been maintained • Year 2 for the Camden County Elementary League 2013-2014 • All Current clubs maintained Facility • - Entire campus received a wireless upgrade • -Entire campus is air conditioned • -Continue to replacement/upgrade the security cameras both inside and outside the building. • -Begin the process for upgrading the drainage system • -Continue to work with the Municipality to use shared services • Maintenance and IT shared service • Solar project • LED Project
Somerdale School District 2014-2015 Budget Facts Figures Revenues Expenditures
Where does the money come from? GO Cavs GO Cavs
2014-2015 Budget Revenue $7,961,824
2014-2015 Budget Expenditures $7,961,824
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