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Jefferson Township Public School District

Jefferson Township Public School District. Proposed 2011-12 Preliminary Budget March 2, 2011. What are the numbers?. Preliminary budget reflects: 2% cap increase NO request for adjustment for cost of benefits NO request for a cap waiver A 2% tax levy increase = $714,325

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Jefferson Township Public School District

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  1. Jefferson Township Public School District Proposed 2011-12 Preliminary Budget March 2, 2011

  2. What are the numbers? Preliminary budget reflects: • 2% cap increase • NO request for adjustment for cost of benefits • NO request for a cap waiver A2% tax levy increase =$714,325 • General fund budget for 2011-12= $53,653,554IMPORTANT NOTE: These are preliminary budget figures. The BOE and Administration will strive to look for additional savings as work on the 2011-12 budget continues.

  3. What has impacted revenue sources? • State Aid 2011-12: $ 14,574,220 • Increase of $531,417 • State Aid 2010-11: $ 14,042,803

  4. Priorities considered as the budget was developed… • Instruction and Student Achievement • State Mandates • Safe and Secure Schools • Efficiency and Savings

  5. This is a Maintenance budget… • Strives for a level of service consistent with 2010-11 • Many items cut from the 2010-11 budget not restored

  6. What staffing needs are included in the proposed budget? • Middle School • 4 Teachers - $ 186,860 - 7th Grade (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science) –restoration of 3rd team based upon enrollment • Special Education • LLD class at high school $46,715 - To meet state mandate • Job coaches/ MD transition program at high school $32,000 –To meet state mandate • In Class Support (p/t) at middle school - $23,357 – To meet state mandate

  7. What are the elementary class sizes? Elementary Schools Proposed 2011-12 class sizes: K @Briggs = 5/23 K Milton = 6/21 1stBriggs = 6/21 1stCozy Lake = 6/22 2ndBriggs = 6/22 2ndCozy Lake = 5/23 3rdStanlick = 7/20 3rdWhite Rock = 6/21 4thStanlick = 5/23 4thWhite Rock = 6/23 5thStanlick = 6/21 5thWhite Rock = 6/24

  8. What program needs are being addressed? • District • New Social Studies textbooks/materials • Elementary • NO impact on class size • Middle School • RESTORATION of 3rd team for Grade 7 • High School • ADDITION of American Sign Language, Psychology AP, Family and Consumer Finance (all with existing staffing)

  9. What are some program needs that will have to wait? • Rotating block schedule - HS –delayed in 2010 -11 and still being delayed • No restoration of elementary guidance counselor and other support staff - cut in 2010-11 • Technology • No restoration of non-competitive field trips - cut in 2010-11 • No restoration of HS coaching positions - cut in 2010-11 (Asst. Ice Hockey, Asst. Wrestling, Asst. Indoor Track, Asst. Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Spring Track )

  10. What are the facilities needs included in the budget? • Middle School -Roof repairs – $297,000 • Milton - Window replacement – $374,456 district cost 60% = $224,674 (state grant) • District - Replacement of • 4 Buses $348,000 • 2 Vans $125,000 • (lease purchase – annual cost over 3 years $121,220)

  11. What are some projects that will have to wait ? • Replacement of 300 Student Lockers @ HS - $60,000 • Replacement of auditorium house lights @ HS - $65,000 • Refurbish PE lockers @ MS – $90,000

  12. Some critical points to consider… • Budget – within NJ mandated 2% Cap • “Maintenance” budget - addresses critical district issues/needs • Budget still being impacted - $2.6M loss in state aid and additional $300 cut last year • Budget has NO impact - courtesy busing • Budget includes NO “pay to participate” fees -athletics or clubs & activities • Budget has NO impact - elementary class size • Budget includes restoration - 7th grade middle school team and elementary librarian • The BOE and administration will continue to review budget- looking for additional savings

  13. Important budget-related dates… • March 4 - Preliminary budget to Executive County Superintendent for review/approval • March 22 – Last day for Executive County Superintendent to approve preliminary budget • March 24 – BOE meeting - Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Budget • April 6 – Last day to register to vote in school elections • April 20 – Last day county clerk to receive application for mail in (absentee) ballot • April 26 – Last day to apply in person for mail in (absentee) ballot

  14. Budget Vote - April 27th (polls open 2-9PM)

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