Public Hearing 2010-2011 School Budget March 31, 2010

1. Deerfield Board of Education Public Hearing 2010-2011 School Budget March 31, 2010

2. Why are we here?

3. Budget Development • Early to Mid-November - Teachers discuss needs with building principal and superintendent. • December-January - Teachers and other personnel submit requests for funds and programs to the principal/Superintendent. Budgets are reviewed by the Superintendent

4. Budget Development • January/February – Superintendent and Business Administrator review district needs and budget priorities • February – Current year (2009-2010) state aid cuts were announced by Governor Christie • Deerfield lost over $181,000 funding for the current year (2009-2010) • Governor Christie warned school districts to plan for up to 15% cut in state aid for 2010-2011 • March 16, 2010- Governor’s budget address on state of the state • March 17, 2010- State Aid figures were released and Deerfield received 9.2% less than last year; about $234,000 less • March 22, 2010 - Board of Education approves the preliminary budget for submission to the County Office of Education

5. Budget Development • March 22, 2010 - Deadline to submit the budget to the Cumberland County Office of Education for review • March 31, 2010- Public Hearing. The Budget is finalized for submission to the voters • April 20,2010 - School Election

6. The 2010-2011 Budget reflects: • 9.2% less in state aid = $ 234, 000 We have preserved • Pre School Program (2 -- ½ day sessions) • 2 homeroom sections at each grade level (K-8) • Class size remains the same (ranging from 15-26) • Special subjects (Art, Music, Phys. Ed., Library, Technology, Spanish)

7. The 2010-2011 Budget reflects: • 9.2% less in state aid = $ 234, 000 • Cuts are unavoidable in the following areas: • Personnel • Programs • Instructional Supplies

8. 2010-2011 Budget Specifics • Personnel • At least 3 staff positions (or equivalent) will be eliminated • Superintendent voluntary salary freeze • Estimated cost of unsettled contracts for • Asst. Principal • Teaching Staff—DTTA • Support Staff—DTSSA • Non-union Support Staff

9. Budget Specifics • Programs • Basic Skills in class support program may be reduced • After School Study Group may be eliminated or reduced • NJ ASK Test Prep program will be eliminated • All co-curricular (afterschool) activities and sports will be eliminated • All field trips will be eliminated

10. Budget Specifics • Instructional Supplies • Only supplies that directly necessary for education—reduction in all subject areas/grade levels • No expansion of current Math series for 5th grade • No new technology software; current licenses may be reduced

11. 2010-2011Anticipated Revenues

12. 2010-2011Anticipated Revenues

13. 2010-2011 Anticipated Expenditures

14. 2010-2011Anticipated Expenditures

15. ANALYSIS OF TAXES

16. Average Home Assessment for Deerfield Township Increase from ‘09-10 to ‘10 -11 on the average assessed value =____$89.00________

17. PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE APRIL 20, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building