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Wantagh Public Schools

Preliminary Budget 2016-2017 School Year Raising the Bar in Education while Remaining Below the Tax Cap. Wantagh Public Schools. BUDGET FORUM #2 March 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. HS Cafeteria. 2016 Budget Forums Calendar. #1 Monday, March 14 – High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.

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Wantagh Public Schools

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  1. Preliminary Budget 2016-2017 School Year Raising the Bar in Education while Remaining Below the Tax Cap Wantagh Public Schools BUDGET FORUM #2 March 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. HS Cafeteria

  2. 2016 Budget Forums Calendar #1 Monday, March 14 – High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. • State Aid and tax cap challenges • LIPA levy / PILOTs • Final tax cap calculation • 2016-17 preliminary budget #2 Monday, March 21 – High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. • 2016-17 proposed budget and contingency • State updates, if available: State Aid, tax freeze credit #3 Monday, April 4 – High School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. • Review: 2016-17 proposed budget • Multi-year budget, reserves and fund balance #4 Monday, April 11 – Wantagh Public Library at 10:00 a.m. • Review: 2016-17 proposed budget

  3. Our PrioritiesExpanding Program Under the Tax Cap Typical Budget Uncertainties • Enrollment • Staffing needs • Retirements • Special Ed placements

  4. State Aid Uncertainty The Governor has released his proposed budget for 2016-2017, but the New York State Legislature has not adopted a budget. State Aid projections in the budget are based on the Governor’s proposal, pending adoption of the State budget.

  5. Our PrioritiesExpanding Program Under the Tax Cap Atypical Budget Uncertainties • LIPA/PSEG PILOT reclassification • State Aid – GEA • Tax levy limit (tax cap) • Tax freeze credit • New tax rebate laws

  6. This Budget Maintains… • All academic, fine and performing arts, athletic, and extracurricular programs • Class size guidelines • The continued enhancement of our facilities through building projects and other capital work • Improvements of our technology infrastructure, and provides the necessary support for instructional technology

  7. Facilities and Security • Facilities • Classroom cabinetry • Locker replacements • Door replacements • High School STEAM Lab • Replace whiteboards • Middle School FACS Room upgrades • Flooring • District-wide telephone system replacement • Bathroom renovations • Security Continued use of security guards and hall monitors in all buildings

  8. Our Points of Pride Points of Pride • Academic • Athletic • Music/Drama • Fine Arts • Altruism • For more highlights go to our district website at: • www.wantaghschools.org

  9. New Initiatives in the Budget New Initiatives in Budget • Elementary STEAM teacher • Elementary STEAM lab equipment and supplies • Sixth grade 1:1 Chromebook initiative • Boys’ Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball Team • Additional 0.5 Psychologist for Middle School • High School AP Capstone Program • New high school courses that include Robotics, Engineering, and Virtual Enterprises • Musical instruments district wide • Instructional technology

  10. Elementary STEAM Initiative • Creation of an elementary STEAM program • Additional teacher support • Resources to ensure success of program • Enriched curricular STEAM units

  11. Middle School Chromebook and Instructional Technology Initiatives • All students in grade six will be provided with a Chromebook for use at school and at home • Staff will enhance lessons to provide blended learning experiences to all their sixth grade classes • 6th graders will use their Chromebooksthrough the 8th grade • Chromebookswill be distributed to each 6th grade in future years

  12. New High School Courses • Enhance the Technology Department course offerings by adding two new courses in robotics and engineering • AP Capstone • A new business college level course, Virtual Enterprises, is being added as well

  13. Emphasizes Critical Skills Needed for College & Beyond Introducing AP Capstone AP Capstone is an innovative program that helps you stand out in the college admissions process by developing the critical skills needed to succeed in college and in your future career. Two new courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—allow students to immerse themselves in topics that matter to them, while they develop the analytic, research, problem-solving, and communication skills that colleges seek in their applicants.

  14. Virtual Enterprises International • Virtual Enterprises is a live global business simulation that is project-based and collaborative • Empowers students to handle the responsibilities related to running a business

  15. Musical Instruments • There are many musical instruments that have gone beyond their useful life and can no longer be repaired • We will continue a regular replacement plan to update our inventory

  16. Percentage ofWantagh Graduates Earning Regents Diplomas 97% of Wantagh’s 2015 graduates earned Regents Diplomas Consistently ranked among the highest in Nassau County

  17. Class of 2015Interesting Facts • 277 diplomas were granted to our graduating seniors • 99% graduation rate • 94% are attending colleges and universities • 97% earned Regents Diplomas: • 30% Regents Diplomas • 41% Advanced Regents Diplomas • 27% Advanced Regents Diplomas with Honors

  18. Class of 2015Academics • 93% of Class of 2015 enrolled in at least one college level or Advanced Placement course • 77 students earned the designation of AP Scholar or higher by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional performance on the AP exams • AP courses: 96 seniors took 2 courses, 69 seniors took 3 or more, 52 took 4 or more, and 37 took 5 or more

  19. Number of AP Exams AdministeredOver the Past Four Years The percentage of Wantagh seniors who took at least one AP course increased from 42% in 2014 to 48% in 2015.

  20. Budget Equation Program Expenditure Revenue

  21. Tax Levy and LIPA/PSEG PILOT • LIPA/PSEG challenged the tax assessment for certain properties • Nassau County settled a lawsuit and agreed to remove those properties from the County tax roll • LIPA/PSEG agreed to pay an assessment of these properties this year through a PILOT agreement • “Nassau County Guarantee” to school districts for full payment of the tax levy was violated • Legal challenge by school districts • Future payments are now less certain

  22. Tax Levy and LIPA/PSEG PILOT 2015-2016 voter-authorized tax levy for Wantagh $56,888,803 LIPA/PSEG levy reduced by Nassau County $835,111.26 Revised 2015-2016 Tax Levy for Wantagh $56,053,692

  23. Tax Levy Limit Calculation • 2015-16 Tax Levy $56,888,803 • LIPA Reclassification by Nassau County- (835,111) • Revised Tax Levy $56,053,692 • Tax Base Growth Factor x 1.0037 $56,261,090 • 2015-16 Estimated PILOT – LIPA + 835,111 • 2015-16 Estimated PILOT - Neptune + 61,926 $57,158,128 • 2015-16 Capital Levy (Net of Building Aid) - (1,681,657) • Adjusted 2015-16 Tax Levy $55,476,471 • Allowable Growth Factor (Lesser of 2% or CPI = 0.12%)x 1.0012 $55,543,042 • 2016-17 Estimated PILOT – LIPA - (783,431) • 2016-17 Estimated PILOT - (61,767) $54,697,844 • Available Carryover from 2015-16 + 0 • Tax Levy Limit Before Exclusions $54,697,844 • 2016-17 Pension Exemptions + 0 • 2016-17 Capital Levy (Net of Building Aid) +$2,012,256 $56,710,100 2016-2017 Tax Levy Limit = 1.17%

  24. State Aid

  25. State Aid – Governor’s Proposal Estimated Total: $15,456,073 20.2% of Revenue General Aid BOCES Aid Excess Cost Aid High Tax Aid Building Aid Instructional Materials Aid Transportation Aid Including GAP Elimination (State Aid cut) of $745,580

  26. State Aid – with GEA Restored Estimated Total: $16,201,653 21.2% of Revenue General Aid BOCES Aid Excess Cost Aid High Tax Aid Building Aid Instructional Materials Aid Transportation Aid Including Restoration of GAP Elimination (State Aid cut)

  27. Gap Elimination Adjustment -$745,580? • Gap Elimination Adjustment (“GEA”): • State Aid cut – The Governor proposed to once again apply this State Aid cut to schools in order to balance the 2016-2017 NY State budget. • Even though NYS no longer has a deficit, a portion of the GAP remains in place at this time. • The Gap Elimination Adjustment is based on wealth factors (free & reduced price lunch and foundation aid combined wealth ratio) • GEA Restoration: • Restoration of aid – In 2015-2016, the State reduced Wantagh’s GEA from $1,674,255 to $1,072,596. • The Governor has proposed to reduce the GEA in 2016-2017 to $745,580. • The State Legislature has not adopted a budget, but we remain hopeful that they will fully restore the GEA funds this year.

  28. Basic State Aid Packages • Unrestricted – Foundation & High Tax • Wealth and needs-driven aid • Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) • State Aid cut imposed on school districts since 2012 to close State budget gap • GEA Restoration funds have not eliminated this cut • Reimbursement & Expense Driven Aid • Formulas tied to local district expense • Categorical & Grants • Need to meet eligibility thresholds

  29. Foundation Aid & High Tax Aid • Foundation Aid • Began in 2006-2007 • Frozen at 2008-2009 levels • 1.21% increase in 2014-2015 • 0.84% increase in 2015-2016 • Unknown for 2016-2017 • High Tax Aid • Frozen at 2012-2013 level • Unknown for 2016-2017 $10,748,442? $872,758?

  30. Reimbursable Aid Categories $3,217,250?

  31. Building Aid $1,417,774?

  32. Categorical & Grants • Title Grants • IDEA 611 & 619 • Nassau County Grants • Special Legislative Projects Federal Grant funding has been reduced in five of the last six years We have received some state and legislative grants

  33. Other Revenue, Fund Balanceand Reserves – Governor’s Proposal • $ 622,909 • Student Fees • Interest Earnings • Rental of Property • Gifts and Donations • PILOT Tax - Neptune • $ 783,431 • - PILOT Tax – LIPA Change • $2,845,000 – no change • Fund Balance & Reserves • Utilizing money from reserves to offset Gap Elimination Adjustment and cost increases in the budget Total: $4,251,340 5.5% of Revenue

  34. Interest, Tuitions & Fund Balance • Interest – Lowest rates in recent history • Tuitions – Declining enrollment • Fund Balance/Reserves – Increasingly difficult to maintain as other revenues, including tax levy are limited

  35. Miscellaneous Revenue

  36. Budget at a Glance: RevenueGovernor’s Proposal

  37. Summary of Revenue – Governor’s Proposal

  38. Tax Levy –Governor’s Proposal Preliminary 2016-17 Levy $ 56,707,373 Current 2015-16 Levy $ 56,053,692 Levy Increase $ 653,681 1.17% 74.2% of Revenue

  39. 2016-2017 Allowable Tax Cap Based on the Governor’s Proposed Budget, the preliminary levy for 2016-17 is below the allowable tax cap: Allowable levy increase $ 656,408 Preliminary levy increase $ 653,681 Amount BELOW the tax cap $ 2,727

  40. Contingency Budget Preliminary 2016-17 Levy $ 56,707,373 Current 2015-16 Levy $ 56,053,692 Levy Increase $ 653,681 1.17% Levy Increase Budget Cuts Needed($653,681) 0.00% Levy Increase Tax Levy Increase = $0

  41. Possible Budget Cuts

  42. 2016-2017 Budget Facts

  43. 2016-2017 Budget Facts:Governor’s Proposal

  44. Budget at a Glance:Expenses

  45. 2016-2017 Budget & Levy Reduction The district will continue to look for sustainable budget reductions to further reduce the levy

  46. Voter Registration Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Wantagh High School Lobby and Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at District Administration Building

  47. Voting Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00 AM TO 9:00 PM • Wantagh Elementary School • Mandalay Elementary School • Forest Lake Elementary School

  48. Questions?

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