Westwood Regional Board of Education

1. Westwood Regional Board of Education 2013-2014 Budget Presentation Rory J. McCourt Interim Superintendent of Schools Keith A. Rosado Business Administrator/ Board Secretary March 28, 2013

2. Westwood Regional Mission Statement “To provide excellence in education through rich and diverse learning opportunities, enabling students to exercise intelligent control of their future.”

3. Board of Education Roberta Hanlon (WW) - President Darlene Mandeville (WT)– Vice President Joseph Blundo - (WW) Barbara Gregory - (WT) Charles Koch - (WT) Paul Liddy - (WT) Russell Miller - (WW) Carol Mountain - (WW) Lee-Ann Schaadt- (WW) Rory J. McCourt – Interim Superintendent of Schools Keith A. Rosado - Business Admin / Board Secretary

4. Where can I get more information? Visit us at www.wwrsd.org for a copy of the Budget Presentation and for additional information. The Budget Book will be available at the following locations: Westwood Public Library Twp. of Washington Public Library Westwood Borough Hall Twp. of Washington Town Hall Board of Education Office, 701 Ridgewood Rd, Twp. of Washington E-mail the Interim Superintendent for more information at rmccourt@wwrsd.org

5. Facility Upgrades 2012-13(Operational Budget Only) • Berkeley • Outdoor egress stair replacement • Relocation of Computer Lab • Repaired to HVAC units in the Media Center • Bid pending on replacement of boiler • Brookside • Sound proofing of Band Room • Repaired several HVAC units in classrooms • Installed new sidewalk from front entrance to playground • George • Milled existing and installed new blacktop on the playground area • Created a new grass area with shade trees • Installed new carpet squares in Media Center • Jr./Sr. High School • Upgraded Lower Gym by installing new curtain wall, bleachers, scoreboards/sound system and resurfaced/painted gym floor • Installed a brick façade on portion of building • New HVAC upgrades to Band Room and Nurses Office • Bid pending on light board replacement for Hurley Theater • Middle School • Completely renovated four remaining bathrooms • Washington • Milled existing and installed new blacktop on the playground area • Installed new carpet tile in Principals Office • Painting offices, hallways, and classrooms • Installed new flag pole with concrete walkway • Updated building security by installing new locks

6. The 2013-14 Budget Continues to Support • Elementary Schools • Integrated Preschool • Full-day Kindergarten • Reading and Writing Workshop/Balanced Literacy • Spanish and French instruction starting in grade 1 • Instrumental music starting in grade 4 • Wireless laptop and Smart Room Technologies • Gifted and Talented programs • Full-time Physical Education Teachers in every school • Full-time Nurse in every building • Elementary Guidance Counselor & Behaviorist

7. The 2013-14 Budget Continues to Support • Middle & Jr./Sr. High School • Cycle, elective, and accelerated academic classes in grades 6-8 • Numerous semester or full-year courses offered at • different levels in grades 9-12 • Spanish and French offered for grades 6-12 • Honors courses in various subjects for grades 9-12 • Advanced Placement courses for grades 10-12 • Excellent student-guidance counselor ratio for grades 6-12 • Clubs, organizations, & intramurals for grades 6-7 • Clubs, organizations, & interscholastic athletic teams for • grades 8-12

8. 2011-12 MATHEMATICS State AssessmentsTOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

9. 2011-12 LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY State AssessmentsTOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

10. 2011-12 SCIENCE State Assessments TOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

11. Selected College Admissions of Class of 2012

12. Selected College Admissions of Class of 2012

13. Selected College Admissions of Class of 2012

14. Westwood Regional School District’s State Aid Historical Analysis *The State Aid for the 2013-14 school year is equal to prior year but still an overall reduction from 2009-10 of -39.33% which equals $1,071,320, non-inclusive of Extraordinary Aid which was included in 2009-10 State Aid totals.

15. Budgeted Revenue

16. Westwood Regional Board of Education Budget Revenues 2013-2014

17. Budgeted Appropriations

18. Westwood Regional Board of Education Budget Appropriations 2013-2014

19. Special Education Students Sent To Out-of-District Placements

20. Health Benefits Costs

21. Highlights in Budget Increases/Decreases

22. Tax Levy Allocation History

23. Budget Impact For Average Home 2013-14 Borough of Westwood $(2.64) / Month Township of Washington $19.67 / Month This is based on an average home assessed for Borough of Westwood of $397,677 Township of Washington of $533,900 Borough of Westwood percentage is 53.09% (down from 54.15 %) Township of Washington percentage is 46.90% (up from 45.85 %)

24. Proposed Tax Rateper $100,000 Assessed Value 2013-142012-13 Borough of Westwood $1,470.08 $1,478.06 Township of Washington $1,193.86 $1,149.64

25. The Bottom Line… The Proposed Budget calls for: • A 0.50% increase in the operating budget tax levy • A 0.50% increase in overall tax levy • Maintaining core programming with an emphasis on educational best practices • While other districts are reducing opportunities, the Westwood Regional • School District continues to offer improved curriculum and programs • by being effective, efficient, and responsible with taxpayer dollars.

26. Q & A 2013-2014 Budget Presentation