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Superintendent’s Proposed 2013-2014 General Fund Budget

Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. Superintendent’s Proposed 2013-2014 General Fund Budget. Presented to the: Board of Education. Katonah-Lewisboro UFSD Mission Statement.

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Superintendent’s Proposed 2013-2014 General Fund Budget

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  1. Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Superintendent’s Proposed 2013-2014 General Fund Budget Presented to the: Board of Education

  2. Katonah-Lewisboro UFSDMission Statement The mission of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District, a student-inspired, community-based center of educational excellence, is to ensure that each student has a passion for learning and defines and achieves individual success in a dynamic, competitive global society through a system distinguished by: Highly motivated active learners who continuously assess their progress and feel joy in their accomplishments; faculty and staff dedicated to the success of all students; rigorous curricula and innovative approaches to instruction that honor the uniqueness in each student; collaboration among school, home, and community to create a stimulating learning environment.

  3. Board of Education Goal # 3.0 – Budget Adoption Adopt a fiscally responsible 2013 – 2014 budget, that to the maximum extent possible, • maintains and, where feasible, enhances district programming and; • achieves spending levels within the property tax cap mandated by the State of New York.

  4. Developing the Budget • Administration began to evaluate future expenditure increases in conjunction to allowable tax levy increases • Structural deficit • Confirmed by FACE Report • On November 15, 2012, the Board of Education provided the administration direction regarding areas to be considered relative to program/budget reductions or expansion • Building and department administrators provided budget development guidelines • CORT meetings (Central Office Review Team) • Budget is developed

  5. The Proposed Budget The current budget: $112,996,167 The proposed budget: $114,879,543 Budget to Budget Percent Increase: 1.67%

  6. Budget History The District has been operating under a “self imposed” tax cap for numerous years.

  7. Major Budget Increases

  8. Reductions/Mitigations in Cost Increases • Staff/Personnel $ 826,000 • Transportation (Equipment) $ 1,040,150 • Special Education $ 500,000 • Debt (Bus Purchases/Other) $ 113,000 *Healthcare: Although healthcare was mentioned on the previous slide associated with significant increases, it is important to note that nearly $300,000 of increase in this area was offset through transitioning Pharmacy Benefit Managers with the assistance of a health benefits consultant. The District continues to conduct significant work in this area which should significant savings in the 2014-15 budget

  9. Tax Cap • The allowable Tax Levy increase for KLSD, including exemptions is $1,584,247 or 1.56%. • The Tax Levy increase proposed in the 2013-2014 Superintendent’s budget is $1,525,019 or 1.50%. • The budget as proposed would require a simple majority vote to be approved (at least 50% plus 1 vote). • If the Board of Education presented a budget that necessitated a Tax Levy increase in excess of $1,584,247 then a (super) majority vote of 60% would be required. • In addition to the New York State tax cap, most of the contingent budget requirements still remain in effect. • A budget may only be presented twice to the voters for consideration. • If the budget is defeated both times, then the Tax Levy will be $101,615,151. This would require reductions, in addition to what is already presented, in the amount of $1,525,019.

  10. Structural Deficit • If revenues increase by 2% and expenses increase by 4%, this will result in a structural deficit of 2%. • The structural deficit will be based from year to year on retirement system costs, health insurance costs and other contractual obligations. • The rate of growth of expenses must be brought in line with the rate of growth of revenues.

  11. Minimizing the Structural Deficit • Establish means to reduce high inflationary expenses: • Fuel Oil • Diesel • Electric • Health Insurance Costs • Other Benefits • Narrow the gap between expenses and revenues.

  12. Unfunded Mandates • In Westchester County, on average, 16% - 17% of the entire budget is comprised of unfunded mandates. • In 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 additional mandates associated with APPR & RTI also add to our costs. • Other examples of mandates include: • Private School out of District transportation • Printing and scoring of state assessments • Federal government underfunding of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  13. Enrollment

  14. Staffing Since 2007-08 the District has experienced a reduction in staffing of approximately 19%

  15. Summary of Staffing changes • Elementary • Plus 0.5 FTE Kindergarten Teacher – Enrollment • Plus 0.5 FTE Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - Enrollment • Middle School • Plus 2.0 FTE RTI – Mandate • Minus 1.0 FTE AIS – Related to RTI change above • Minus 0.2 FTE Guidance Counselor – Enrollment • Minus 0.4 FTE Grade 7 in each of the following: Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA – Enrollment • Minus 1.0 FTE Grade 6 – Enrollment • Minus 0.6 FTE Grade 8 in each of the following: Math, Social Studies, ELA – Modification of Teaming Grade 8

  16. Summary of Staffing changes - Cont. • High School – All reductions enrollment and or class size driven • Plus 0.8 FTE Business/Tech Ed • Minus 0.2 FTE Health • Minus 0.4 FTE Art • Minus 0.4 FTE World Language • Minus 1.0 FTE Social Studies • Minus 1.2 FTE English • Minus 1.6 FTE Math • Plus High School Internship Program – 2- stipends • Technology • Plus 3 – 0.25 FTE Seasonal Technology Specialists • Special Education • Minus 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher – IEP/Program • Minus 3.0 FTE Special Education Teaching Assistants – IEP/Program • Minus 1.0 FTE District-wide Psychologist – IEP/Enrollment

  17. Summary of Staffing changes – Cont. • Transportation • Minus 1.0 Driver (counted as 0.75 FTE on staffing charts based on hours worked) • Miscellaneous • Instructional Leadership Positions • Modifications in Interscholastic Athletics offerings (some being eliminated, others being introduced) • School Resource Officer – Contracted with Town of Lewisboro • Total Reduction – 11.6 FTE – Savings approximately $826,000

  18. Class SizeIncrease Miller Elementary School Figures vary on a regular basis - final staffing allocations will be made based upon actual enrollments.

  19. Class SizeKatonah Elementary School Figures vary on a regular basis - final staffing allocations will be made based upon actual enrollments.

  20. Class SizeLewisboro Elementary School Figures vary on a regular basis - final staffing allocations will be made based upon actual enrollments.

  21. Class SizeMeadow Pond Elementary School Figures vary on a regular basis - final staffing allocations will be made based upon actual enrollments.

  22. Staff Training • Key to sustaining quality during a reduction in force model. As force is reduced, we must enhance effectiveness to cope. • Increase support mechanisms such as collaboration time, technology, and other “force multipliers.”

  23. The Proposed Budget The current budget: $112,996,167 The proposed budget: $114,879,543 Budget to Budget Percent Increase: 1.67%

  24. What are the main budget drivers? *Includes – School Association Dues, Judgments and Claims, Contracted Services, Graduation Expenses, Advertising/Legal Notices, Travel/Conference, Computer Software, General Supplies, Instructional Supplies, Assessment/Testing Supplies, Postage, Library Books, School Resource Officer, Other Safety/Security

  25. Tax Levy

  26. Projected Revenues* *At this time, all revenues are projected and may be adjusted when new information becomes available.

  27. Tax Rate

  28. Tax Rate Changes Projected Tax Rates: Bedford 2013-14 Rate6.85% 2012-13 Rate 6.53% 2011-12 Rate 2.06% 2010-11 Rate 7.45% 2009-10 Rate -1.47% 2008-09 Rate 5.30% Lewisboro 2013-14 Rate 0.37% 2012-13 Rate 1.69% 2011-12 Rate 5.79% 2010-11 Rate 1.22% 2009-10 Rate 1.98% 2008-09 Rate 0.50% Note: Rates are subject to change based on change in assessed values.

  29. Tax Rate Changes Projected Tax Rates: North Salem 2013-14 Rate 6.26% 2012-13 Rate -1.31% 2011-12 Rate 7.69% 2010-11 Rate -2.75% 2009-10 Rate 1.98% 2008-09 Rate 7.80% Pound Ridge 2013-14 Rate 5.33% 2012-13 Rate-2.05% 2011-12 Rate 8.23% 2010-11 Rate 0.56% 2009-10 Rate 1.53% 2008-09 Rate 2.15% Note: Rates are subject to change based on change in assessed values.

  30. Budget Summary • Addresses RTI and APPR requirements • Increased staff development opportunities • Reflects staffing reductions • Maintains course offerings • Maintains extra curricular programs • Integration of technology in teaching/learning • Continues bus replacement cycle • Increases funding for safety and security • Proposed budget: $114,879,543 • Budget-to-budget percentage increase: 1.67%

  31. Propositions Proposition Number 1 (The Budget) RESOLVED, that the 2013 – 2014 budget, be and the same is hereby adopted for the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures, and authorizing the levy of tax of and for said Katonah Lewisboro Union Free School District, Westchester County, New York as set forth in the detailed statement of expenditures, which will be required for school proposed and estimated direct expenses for the ensuing year, in the amount of $114,879,543. Said budget is within the tax cap limitations established by the State of New York in June 2011.

  32. Proposition Number 2 Bus Replacement RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized to purchase and pay for twelve (12) seventy-eight (78) passenger school buses at a cost of approximately $138,275 each; and one (1) wheelchair accessible van at a cost of approximately $65,000; for a total cost not to exceed $1,724,300 which sum shall be raised by a levy on the taxable property of the School District and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law, and in anticipation of such tax, issue obligations of the School District.

  33. Katonah-Lewisboro School District Budget Meeting Dates March 2, 2013 Budget Review March 7, 2013 Budget Review • March 21, 2013 Budget Adoption May 9, 2013 Public Budget Hearing May 21, 2013 District Budget and Board of Education Vote

  34. Katonah-Lewisboro UFSD Budget Vote and Board of Education Election May 21, 2013

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