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Waterford Public Schools 2014-2015 Fiscal Plan

Waterford Public Schools 2014-2015 Fiscal Plan. Staying the Course Taking Stock… Moving Forward January 9, 2014. Page 1. 2014-15 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget. $45,162,491 $639,723 increase from FY14 1.44% increase. Agenda. January 9 th. January 16 th. Follow-up from 1/9

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Waterford Public Schools 2014-2015 Fiscal Plan

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  1. Waterford Public Schools2014-2015 Fiscal Plan Staying the Course Taking Stock… Moving Forward January 9, 2014

  2. Page 1 2014-15 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget $45,162,491 $639,723 increase from FY14 1.44% increase

  3. Agenda January 9th January 16th Follow-up from 1/9 Kathy: Special Education Pat, Glenda & Chris: Elementary Jim: Middle School Andre: High School Dave: WHS Athletics Jay: Facilities Questions / Discussion • Jerry: Superintendent’s Overview • Bob: Budget Drivers/ District-wide Accounts • Craig: Instructional Program / Staffing • Ed: Technology • Questions / Discussion

  4. Fluid Process

  5. Moving Forward Guiding Principles Excellence is expected Continuous Improvement is the norm Innovation where possible Need vs. Want Special Education mandates addressed Fiscally Responsible approach

  6. Process • Summer Research • Collaboration with the Town • Needs Based • Enrollment Driven • Trend Data • Competitive Bidding • Reallocate and/or Redeploy • Site Development/Area of Responsibility • Administrative Review • Sharing Practice • Alternative Approaches • Research Questions – Explore Opportunities • Supports Budget Assumptions

  7. Page v BOE Adopted Budget Assumptions Cost Efficiencies Class Size Guidelines P.D. / Curriculum Renewal Technology Plan (Phase 3) Federal / State Mandates Preventative Maintenance School Safety Contract Costs Needs-based

  8. Page 2 Increases to MaintainCurrent Operations Certified Salaries $264,574 Equipment $90,442 Prof/Technical Services $87,811 Support Salaries $84,345 Tuition $58,342 Electricity $41,060 Workers Comp $33,704 Software $26,834 Maint/Repair/Supplies $17,300 Diesel Fuel $17,032 Natural Gas $12,216

  9. Page 2 Increases to MaintainCurrent Operations (continued) Property Insurance $10,885 Contracted Services $8,569 Liability/Life Insurance $8,294 Propane $7,809 Instructional Supplies $7,681 Other Line Items $5,470 Curriculum Development $5,000 Legal Services $5,000 Other Purchased Services $1,680 Communications $1,200

  10. Page 2 Decreases to MaintainCurrent Operations Sick Leave Payout ($53,084) Student Transportation ($46,788) Fuel Oil ($21,131) FICA ($15,645) Postage/Advertising ($9,700) Retirement Incentive ($3,000) Sewer Service ($2,657) Healthcare ($1,532) Other Supplies ($720) Texts/Library Books ($676) Water ($592)

  11. Bottom Line Increase $639,723

  12. Page 6 2014-2015 Proposed Budget

  13. Factors Impacting Budget Contractual Obligations Technology Replacement Plan Mandates Energy Costs (Increases, Decreases) High School Warranty Period Health Insurance (Level Funding) Federal / State Revenue Sources Tuition Account

  14. Continuous Improvement Renewal (Science, TAG) Textbooks (Science) Special Education Support – Lead Teacher Reading & Math Support (Elementary Level) Readers & Writers Workshop Redeployment of Staff

  15. Page 136 Partnership with Town Shared Human Resources Services Shared Information Technology Services Shared Maintenance Services Shared Courier Shared Printing Services Joint Bids and Purchasing Relationship with Police Department Relationship with Youth Services Bureau Relationship with Recreation & Parks Relationship with Public Works

  16. Pages 81-86 Cost Savings Opportunities Energy Costs Controlled Solar Energy Expansion HDHP Promotion Health Insurance Bid Negotiated Benefit Adjustments Special Education Transportation Print Management (Future)

  17. Pages 81-86 Containment Efforts Renegotiated Labor Contracts, Benefit Packages Redeployment of Staffing Student Transportation Energy Management Magnet School Services In-district Special Education Services Fiber Optic Network / Virtual Desktops (see Appendix A)

  18. Page 86 Cost Efficiencies and Avoidance Summary 2013-14 Current Year 2014-15 Proposed Budget Staff $253,200 Electricity $202,500 LED Lighting $34,700 Solar Energy $4,800 Health Insurance $463,600 Transportation $54,600 Special Education $204,700 Technology $39,000 Postage $9,400 Totals $1,266,500 Staff $320,000 Electricity $202,700 LED Lighting $34,700 Solar Energy $4,800 Health Insurance $418,600 Transportation $266,765 Special Education $204,700 Technology $4,000 Totals $1,456,265

  19. Guiding Questions Is this a need? Is there an alternate way to fund this need? Does this require further research? If something “new” is needed, what can I reallocate to fund need?

  20. 2014-15 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget $45,162,491 $639,723 increase from FY14 1.44% increase Taking stock of everything we do!

  21. Closing Comments Moving Forward while being Fiscally Responsible A Collaborative Effort !!!

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