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West New York School District

West New York School District. 2011-2012 Proposed School Budget presented by John Fauta, Superintendent Rena Hendrick, Interim SBA/BS. Primary Goal of This Budget.

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West New York School District

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  1. West New York School District 2011-2012 Proposed School Budget presented by John Fauta, Superintendent Rena Hendrick, Interim SBA/BS

  2. Primary Goal of This Budget • To develop an education spending plan which is responsible to the Core Curriculum Content Standards of the State Department of Education, the goals of the District Board of Education, and the community; is responsive to the taxpayer; and provides for the needs of our children, during financially difficult and educationally challenging times.

  3. WHY THE LOSS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING? • New Jersey will have used the remainder of the initial $1 Billion in non-recurring Federal stimulus money (ARRA). Education Jobs Fund stimulus will expire September 30, 2012. The State deficit is over $10.5 Billion. Education aid has been sharply reduced in an effort to balance the State’s budget. • The West New York School District budget includes cost savings through reductions in administrative and non-instructional spending, and attrition.

  4. Budget Assumption # 1* State aid decreased by 5.1% in the 2010-2011 budget year**State aid increased by 1.04% for the 2011-2012 school yearTotal State Aid: 2008/2009 $76,296,893 2009/2010 $80,104,128 2010/2011* $75,230,500 2011/2012** $76,015,968West New York receives 75% of its funding through State Aid. • State aid is based on the number of identified at-risk students in the district as of 10/15/10. Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility increased by approximately 199 students in the most recent annual Application for State School Aid

  5. Budget Assumption # 2Local tax levy assessment will be at the same level as the 2010-2011 school year • There will be no tax levy increase 2010/2011 2011/2012 • Total budgeted fund balance $ 2,740,000. $ 1,528,000. • Local tax levy - No increase $ 14,369,214. $ 14,369,214. • State/Federal/Misc. Revenue $101,953,876. $100,767,520. • Total revenues - $119,063,090. $116,664,734.

  6. Budget Assumption - # 3The district will maintain and add educational programs New Instructional Initiatives: • Expansion of consultative model • Implementation of Curriculum and Parent Portals via On-Course and Power School. • Implement E-Reader technology in elementary language arts Grades 4-6 • Educationally necessary upgrades for science and technology. • Repairs to building mechanicals and structures.

  7. Budget Assumption - # 4Class sizes per DOE recommendations • Grades Pre K 15 or fewer students • Grades K 21 or fewer students • Grades 1-5 23 or fewer students • Grades 6-12 24 or fewer students per class

  8. Budget Assumption - # 5Program Required Additional Staffing 2011-2012 • One Pre-K disabled class teacher • Two Pre-K disabled class paraprofessionals • One Pre-K autism class teacher • Two Pre-K autism class paraprofessionals • One District Board Certified Behavioral Analyst • 1 Resource teacher for Early Childhood • One High School MD teacher • Two HS MD paraprofessionals

  9. Budget Assumption - # 6Innovative Programs in Grades K-12 will support our goal of closing the Achievement Gap: • Partnerships with Syracuse University, Kean University, Caldwell College, Hudson Community College for earning unlimited college credits while in high school • Partnership for Business Education with TNT • Partnership in Science withStevens Institute of Technology for teacher professional development and practical implementation in the classroom • Job embedded professional development in the classroom in core academic areas • WNY heads the County Department of Education Committee on Language Arts Literacy Curriculum Development • Focus onincreasing percentage of students enrolling in post secondary institutions of learning

  10. Budget Assumption # 7Innovative Programs Grades K-12 to Close the Achievement Gap (continued): • Small Learning Communities – Grades 9-12 • Summer Math Readiness Program for incoming HS freshmen (9th graders) • Saturday Academy for Math & Language Arts • BEAM (Title III) for bilingual immigrant students who have moved to US within the last three years • Future Teachers of America providing after school tutorial services for elementary schools twice a week • Performing Arts Academy providing “Literacy Through the Arts” presentations for Grades K-3 • Special Education summer program Pre-K to Grade 12

  11. Budget Assumption # 8Additional Early Childhood location will respond to growing enrollment among Pre-K To provide additional space for growing enrollment providing convenient location for the north side of town Creates additional office space Frees up instructional space at Memorial HS and several elementary schools

  12. Budget Assumption # 9This budget provides for a continuation of a number of supportive instructional programs • Community based transition/life skills program for students 18-21 years of age • Bridges Program for Grades 9-12 • LEAP Program for Gr. K-6 self-contained pupils • Continue to expand district Autism Program Pre-K through Grade 8 • Expand Multiply Disabled class at MHS • Academic Intervention Services • Intervention and Referral Teams • Extended day and Saturday programs

  13. Budget Assumption # 10Continuation and Expansion ofProfessional Development Opportunities • School level Professional Development Committees • Job embedded professional development opportunities • School level Data Analysis Teams • We will train teachers on the 2011-2012 Common Core Standards

  14. Budget Assumption # 11 Achievements in 2010-2011 • Nationally recognized Early Childhood Program • Nationally recognized Advanced Placement Program • Memorial HS awarded first in nation Gold Medal status through Clinton Foundation Alliance for a Healthier Generation • Memorial HS students accepted to Virginia, U Mass, Penn State, Maryland, Rutgers, Illinois, St. John’s, FDU, and Seton Hall • Class of 2010 graduation rate was 98.8% vs. State average of 94.7% • Post secondary education rate is 95.8% GRANTS AWARDED • $150,000.00 Federal Appropriation for Alternative Fuels Program • $100,975.72 USDA Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant • $ 19,242.08 New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Safety Grant • $ 7,000.00 Target Field Trip Grants for Farm to School Education • $ 5,000.00 Lowes Reading Garden Grant for PS #2 • $ 5,000.00 Lowes Reading Garden Grant for PS #4 • $ 2,000.00 Grant for Memorial HS Taco Truck • $289,217.80 TOTAL GRANTS 2010-2011

  15. Budget Assumption # 12 Achievements in 2010-2011, Continued • West New York, Nation’s leader among small school districts in Advanced Placement Accessibility and Performance Improvement: Educational Testing Service has recognized Memorial High School as the top candidate for an “AP Equity and Excellence District of the Year” award. This award recognizes districts that have made especially dramatic improvements among traditionally underserved student populations. • From 2008-2010, MHS has increased student participation in AP by 44%. • From 2008-2010, MHS has increased the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher from 21% to 37%. • From 2008-2010, MHS has increased the percentage of traditionally underserved minority students earning scores of 3 or higher from 23% to 36%. • No other district of our size has achieved a greater improvement in equity and performance over the past two years. “The WNY School District has achieved something very rare in American education right now: expansion of AP opportunities while simultaneously improving scores, and our district has achieved more dramatic change in a shorter period of time than any other district of our size.” Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ • Student athletes honored: • 6-Football All County; 2 All County Honorable Mention • 3-Boys Soccer All County and 3 All State Hon. Mention; • 1-Girl’s Soccer All County; • 1-Girl’s All County

  16. Budget Assumption # 13The Administration and Board have implemented a number of efficiencies • Increased free/reduced lunch participation to 78.99% through identification of 199 additional eligible students • 100% participation in SEMI to generate revenue for the district • Increased E-Rate funding to 90%, further reducing telecommunications costs and technology upgrades costs • Inter-local agreements with Town of West New York for school security, garbage removal, use of Town athletic fields and public parks, non-public nursing, use of Hudson Hall, fuel for district school buses and vehicles • Inter-local agreements with Hudson County Schoolsof Technology for the inspection and repair of school buses and out-of-district transportation for special education students

  17. Budget Assumption # 14The Administration and Board have implemented a number of efficiencies and reductions • Cost analysis of competitive quotes for health benefits • $294,322 - Participate in state-wide public bidding/purchasing consortium (Educational Data) • $12,000 - Participate in Gloucester County Educational Services for accounting package software • 12%-17% savings in electric energy through ACES • $32,000 – excluding discounts; participation in ACT; • Purchased 2 school buses to expand district transportation services to special education out-of-district placements

  18. Budget Assumption # 15Progress in reducing workers’ compensation costs = less time taken away from providing education services to our students

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