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Milltown School District Proposed 2009-2010 School Budget. Parkview School Joyce Kilmer School. Topics for Discussion. CAP Parkview School Activities Joyce Kilmer School Activities Curriculum Budget for Both Schools Special Services 2009-2010 Tax Impact School Tax History. Spending Cap.
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Milltown School DistrictProposed 2009-2010 School Budget Parkview School Joyce Kilmer School
Topics for Discussion CAP Parkview School Activities Joyce Kilmer School Activities Curriculum Budget for Both Schools Special Services 2009-2010 Tax Impact School Tax History
Spending Cap • State Limitation - 4% Annual Limit • Budget cuts were necessary to bring tentative budget “down to cap” • Professional development • Half Kindergarten position • P/T custodian • Computer replacement • Three unanticipated Special Ed. out of district tuition • Plant operations reduction • Late bus (1) from Spotswood High School • Elimination of 10% pay differential for Child Study Team • Arts Middle School and Teen Arts Festival
Curricular Support Activities • Response to Intervention Math & LAL • Phonics First • Study Island • Kindergarten Kamp • Third Grade Chorus Winter Concert • Kindergarten Winter Concert • Drop-off Loop (for safe arrival)
Parkview Extracurricular Activities and Clubs • Art Club • Student of the Month • Walking Club
Curricular Support Activities • Robotics Club • RtI Math • Library Club (AM) • NJ-ASK 8 Club • Peer Tutoring • Youth in Government • Study Skills Club • Homework Club • Chorus & Concerts • Instrumental Music & Concerts (Band) • Lunch Clubs (Art, Music, Media) • Before/After School Tutoring for LA and Math
Extracurricular Activities • Curricular Enrichment: • Family Science • Family Math • School Newspaper • Social Enrichment: • School Musical Production • Student Council • Yearbook • School Store • Student of the Month • All Athletic Programs
District Classroom Curricular BudgetInvesting More in our Future
Special Services Budget Proposed Budget 2009-2010
In-District Programs • Integrated Pre-School • Multiple Disabilities Program • Resource Center Programs (PV/JK) • Language and Learning Disabilities • Extended School Year • Related Services • Speech and Language Services • Occupational, Physical Therapy • Behavioral Consultant, Verbal Behavioral Consultant
Out of District Programs Difference: + $235,751 * The budgeted cost in 08-09 was underestimated. The actual cost was much higher due to 5 new students added after the budget was approved. This cost continues and is reflected in the 09-10 budget appearing as if there is a >$200,000 increase in 09-10.
Instructional Aides Increase of $47,732 * The budgeted cost in 08-09 was underestimated. The actual cost was higher due to 3 new students added after the budget was approved. These new students require the services of an instructional aide. The cost of which continues and is budgeted in 09-10 appearing as if there is a significant increase in 09-10.
Spending Plan Milltown School District • Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Spotswood Tuition Calculation • 9th Grade = 64 • 10th Grade = 68 • 11th Grade = 75 • 12th Grade = 68 • Regular Ed. Enrollment = 275 • Tuition Rate: $13,396 per pupil • Total Tuition:$3,683,900 • Less Adjustment 2006-07 (57,853) • Adjusted Tuition Total = $3,626,047
Fixed Costs • % of AmountTotal Budget • Salaries $ 5,480,373 40.4% • Benefits $ 1,450,828 10.7% • Total Salaries/Benefits $ 6,931,201 51.1% • Tuition Out of District $ 4,625,861 34.2% • Transportation $ 672,440 5.0% • Utilities$223,225 1.6% • Total Fixed Costs $ 12,452,727 91.9%
Other Costs • % of AmountTotal Budget • Discretionary • Costs: $ 1,092,597 8.1% • Total Operating • Budget: $13,545,324 100.0%
Revenue State Aid $ 1,379,580 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 67,000 Medicaid Reimb. $ 2,092 Use of Surplus $ 363,962 Tax Levy $11,732,690 Total Revenue $13,545,324
Operating Budget 2008-09 Approved Tax Levy = $11,188,516 2009-10 Proposed Tax Levy = $11,732,690 $544,174 increase to the tax levy, estimated tax increase of $160.00 on a average home assessed at $166,000.
Tax Levy Cap • Tax Levy Cap 2009-2010 $ 11,732,690 • Budgeted Tax Levy $ 11,732,690 • Budget at Cap
2009-2010 Tax Impact Average Assessed Value…Not Market Value…$165,631 Tax Point = $46,574
VOTE! Vote April 21, 2009 Polling hours 2 PM – 9 PM At Joyce Kilmer School Milltown Senior Center
Frequently Asked Questions What is IDEA? • Stands for: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act • Entitlement grant for Special Education youngsters that have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) What is BSIP? • Stands for: Basic Skills Improvement Program • Minimally funded by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant What is LEP? • Stands for: Limited English Proficient What is A-1? • Establishes homestead credits to reduce property taxes. Imposes a 4% Cap on tax levy. www.njleg.state.nj.us