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February 4, 2013. 2013-14 Budget Info. Kindergarten Issue: Mathematical look: If x = old tax levy any y= old tax amount Separate question should have been billed: 2012 bill Tax levy = x+$200,000 Tax bill= y+$30 Aug/Nov ($15 ea )
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February 4, 2013 2013-14 Budget Info.
Kindergarten Issue: Mathematical look: If x = old tax levy any y= old tax amount Separate question should have been billed: 2012 bill Tax levy = x+$200,000 Tax bill= y+$30 Aug/Nov ($15 ea) 2013 bill Tax levy = x+$200,000 Tax bill = y+$30 Feb/May ($15 ea) (y+$30 same amount, not $30+$30, with 1st billing (July)base is increased) This would have occurred over two calendar tax bills – that’s how $30 = $60 This is how the new base is created with increasing taxes by $30 This is the only way I have authority to refer to tax increases (software, etc) State Taxed at $400,000 for period Feb/May which led to $60 because of timing of election Though it will be blended with any new increase 2014 Feb/May will reflect split again State decided this after much confusion – heard from additional sources 13-14 bud info
Rumors: • From LEE meeting - Commissioner was asked if fund balance will be taken again: “everything is on the table but it is an election year” • After the meeting was able to quote President of NJASBO district’s fund balance • Delran should continue to receive aid increases due to prior shortfalls • State is to reduce “adjustment” aid to over adequacy districts to give to “stabilized” districts like us more, we’re still $2.5 million below adequacy • We should receive approx. $21+ million in aid instead we received $11.4 million • DOE says we should see more money (not officially) • Calendar: • Feb. 26th Governor’s address, Feb 28th Aid numbers (Thurs) • March 7th budgets due to County Office (Thurs) • March 25th Public Hearing 13-14 bud info
Facilities/Transportation: • Security – small changes to vestibules of schools to enhance security (second sets of doors, sliding windows, new door) • Upgrade of cameras at HS from DVR technology to NVR techology • Added MS and DIS cameras • Start creating system at MB • Hallway carpeting at DIS and all-purpose room flooring • Sharing services with Riverside for Transportation – we will bid and administer routes? 13-14 bud info
Budgetary: • Currently 13-14 bud has appropriations of $700,000 more than revenues considering current funding • P&C insurance: We’re fine, our provider unscathed by Sandy, we expect to see a dividend by end of year • Benefits @ 12.5%, neg. year, new NJ law less of an impact than our current Rx/dental co-insurance, cost of Obamacare to district? • Energy- no increase in budget as saving measures have been working • Special Education costs continue to increase with additional students and parental requests 13-14 bud info