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Arlington Public Schools. FY 2015 Proposed Budget Development. Dr. Patrick K. Murphy December 11, 2013. APS Revenue Outlook. Arlington County funds almost 80% of APS’ budget Overall revenue picture for APS reflects the county’s revenue picture. FY 2015 Revenue Pressures. Federal Funding
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Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Development Dr. Patrick K. Murphy December 11, 2013
APS Revenue Outlook • Arlington County funds almost 80% of APS’ budget • Overall revenue picture for APS reflects the county’s revenue picture
FY 2015 Revenue Pressures • Federal Funding • Steady decrease over past 4 years • Almost $4.4 million or 26% since FY 2011 • State Aid • New biennial budget • VRS contribution rate increase • Additional state mandates
APS Expenditure Assumptions • Employee Compensation • VRS contribution rate will increase by nearly 25% or $7.5 million • An additional $1.0 million for increased health care costs • $11.2 million to fund enrollment growth Before funding compensation or additional instructional time, APS must first cover these additional costs of $19.7 million.
APS – Enrollment Growth Class Size by Grade (2013-14)
APS – Impact of Enrollment Growth • Growing Enrollment • 26% increase since FY 2008 • 3.6% increase projected for FY15 • 837 additional students • Capacity Issues • Elementary at 105.6% and climbing • Overall projected at 102.8% for FY15 • As new building space comes on board, additional operational costs are incurred
APS – Expenditures Required for Additional Students • Cost of Enrollment • School staffing • Instructional materials and technology • Relocatables • Average annual cost past 4 years = $9.5 million • Projected cost for FY15 = $11.2 million
APS – Expenditure Pressures • Increased instructional time • Eliminate early release Wednesdays • VRS contribution rate increase • Almost 24% increase in rate requiring additional $7.5 million • Remain competitive and able to attract and retain high quality staff
Options to close the FY 2015 Budget Gap • Compensation • Examine options to reduce the cost of benefits • Program adjustments and/or changes in service delivery models • Consider selected increases in class size
Options to close the FY 2015 Budget Gap, continued • Set aside funding from FY 2013 closeout to carry forward to FY 2015 to fund one-time costs • Request additional funding
APS – Next Steps • February 27 Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • March 20 Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • April 3School Board’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget
APS – Next Steps • April 24 Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • May 8School Board’s Adopted FY 2015 Budget For a complete calendar, go to: www.apsva.us/budget
Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Development Dr. Patrick K. Murphy December 11, 2013