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Learn about Sea Girt School District's proposed budget for 2016-2017, supporting 215 students in various grades. Discover academic achievements, extracurricular activities, revenue sources, expenditure breakdown, tax levy history, and more.
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Sea Girt Borough School District Proposed 2016-2017 School Budget Presentation April 28, 2016
Sea Girt Borough School District The 2016-2017 Budget supports the thorough and efficient education of 215 students in grades PK – 12. - 157 Elementary School Students - 37 Manasquan High School Students - 15 Vocational High School Students - 6 Out of District/Unilateral Students
Sea Girt Borough School District The academic achievements of Sea Girt students have been frequently cited in recent years… • A nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence • 88% of all students in Gr. 3-8 P or AP in PARCC – LAL ‘15 • 78% of all students in Gr. 3-8 P or AP in PARCC – Math ‘15 • 97% of all students in Gr. 4 & 8 P or AP in NJASK – Sc. ‘15 • Graduates attend competitive High Schools including all of the County Vocational Academies
Sea Girt Borough School District The New Jersey Department of Education has recognized the Sea Girt School for Outstanding Standardized Assessment Scores. - The Sea Girt School District maintains state certification through NJQSAC and is monitored each year for certification that will be in effect through June, 2016
Sea Girt Borough School District The Sea Girt School offers students many extra-curricular experiences for its students… - Inter-Scholastic Athletics through the MCAL - 6-8 Clubs: Art, Gardening, Drama, Chorus, Technology & Video - Instrumental Music 90% of our Pre-High Students participate in extracurricular activities - Band - Drama - K-5 Class Plays
Sea Girt Borough School District The Sea Girt School serves as the “heart of the community”… - Town Council Meetings - U.S.A.B.L. - Baseball - Planning Board Meetings - Travel Soccer Club - Book Club Meetings - Sea Girt Recreation - Boosters - Recreation Programs - Special Olympics - PTO Events - Parent Academy Workshops - Mid-Monmouth Basketball
Sea Girt Borough School District How are we be able to maintain stable taxes without impacting programs? • By appropriating fund balance • By collecting more than $57,000 in tuition revenue • By utilizing additional EBS monies • By implementing mandated employee health benefit premium contributions • By continuing the business office shared service
Sea Girt Borough School District Historic Increases/Decreases General Fund Tax Levy 2007-2008 7.48% 2008-2009 3.75% 2009-2010 1.75% 2010-2011 2.00% 2011-2012 (2.00%) 2012-2013 1.85% 2013-2014 2.00% 2014-2015 2.97% 2015-2016 2.94% 2016-2017 2.00%
Sea Girt Borough School District Debt Service Fund Tax Levy 2016-17 TAX LEVY $ -0- The 2002 Bond Issue for the Sea Girt School Addition was paid in full during the 2011-2012 school year.
Sea Girt Borough School District Revenue Summary: 2016-2017 • Tax Levy Cap: 2% • Tax Levy Cap Adjustment: $0 (0%) • Increase in State Aid: $4,647 • Increase in Private Tuition: $12,980 • Free Balance: $195,3253; Tuition Reserve: $73,000 • Budget Increase: $227,760 (4.86%)
COOPERATIVES & SHARED SERVICES Sea Girt Borough School District • Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education– Business Office Services • Child Study Team Software • MRESC Purchasing Cooperative • MOESC Transportation Cooperative • Participant in the ACT program • Participant in the ACES program • Participant in NJSIG • Participant in NJ State Health Benefit Program • Curriculum and Professional Development articulation with Manasquan Sending Districts • Media Center Services – Avon School District • Field Use – Avon and Bradley Beach
COST SAVINGS AND CONTAINMENT Sea Girt Borough School District • While the previous list is extensive we will continue to look for other cost saving measures • Additionally, we have looked at some potential cost savings measures and unfortunately they did not work out at this time. For example: • Transportation vehicle purchase • Solar options
Where are the 2016-2017 Dollars Going? Sea Girt Borough School District • Tuition to Manasquan, Vocational Programs and Out of District Placements • Transportation Costs • Professional Development • Additional Maintenance Costs • Salary Increases • Health Benefit Cost Increases • Legal Fees • Bank and Payroll Fees • Reallocation to EBS Funds – Reduces Current Expenses
Sea Girt Borough School District Expenditure Summary: 2016-2017 • Expenditures: $227,759 (4.86%) • Maintains All Current Programs • Additional Salary and Benefit Costs • Additional Special Education Costs • Additional in Transportation Expenses • Additional Professional Development Expenses
Sea Girt Borough School District Analysis of Tax Levy Compared to Property Values Represents a $.0188 tax decrease (2.00% actual increase in taxes)
Sea Girt Borough School District Proposed 2016-2017 School Budget Presentation April 28, 2016