Elmwood Park Public SchoolsDistrict Budget

2012-2013

March 27, 2012

Presentation Overview

• District Goals• Enrollment Assumptions• School Level Goals• Special Education• Technology• Security• Facilities• Revenue Projections• Cost Considerations & Drivers• Administrative Costs• Reductions• Additions• Below Adequacy Spending

District Goals

• Fund current employment contractual obligations. The district has a collective bargaining agreements in place for the 2012-2013 school.

• Review district personnel needs in regard to projected enrollment trends.

• Maintain the district’s current programs and services.

Enrollment Projections

A net increase in total district population estimated to be 63 students which represents a conservative 2.43% growth rate over last year.

Elementary Schools will expect a net increase of 22 students due to the continuing strong enrollment in full day Kindergarten.

The Middle School will experience a projected increase of 13 6-8th grades enrollment.

The High School will have a small net increase of 3 students. Special education students, placed in out of district settings, will

continue to grow and will contribute 25 new students. Monitor progress of apartment complex located on River Road.

The subject apartment complex is expected to add an estimated 44 students to district enrollment when completed.

School Level Goals

• Maintain core mission – educational foundation programs (Language Arts, Math, Science).• Review district personnel needs at the school

level and adjust for projected enrollment trends.• Maintain the district’s other existing programs

(Basic Skills, World Language, English as a Second Language).

Special Education Goals

• Budget for all out-of-district student tuition and related transportation.

• Provide required student services:• Evaluations• Occupational therapy• Physical therapy• Medical services

• Provide required student instructional supplies and materials as per Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Special Education Goals

Expand Autistic Program at the Sixteenth Avenue and Middle / High Schools.

Expand district Extended Year Program located at Sixteenth Avenue and Middle/High School locations.

Expand both self contained and resource centers at the middle and elementary schools.

Technology Goals

• To maintain core mission providing instructional and administrative technology support.• Secure additional resources expanding

department support and maintenance capabilities. • Continue to implement the district’s technology

plan and support the district’s Ipad initiative.

Security Goals

• Maintain existing security systems.• Expand software and hardware capacity and

capabilities.• Acquire additional resources expanding existing

security and entry systems.• Maintain school security presence at all district

locations.

Facilities Goals

• Repair, or coordinate vendor services, for all district facility systems• Heat Ventilation and Air Condition• Electric• Water• Fire Alarm and other safety systems

• Purchase custodial supplies and material.• Maintain preventative maintenance programs. • Maintain district vehicle fleet.• Implement priority capital projects.

Proposed Lease

• IPad initiative

• Server replacement and virtualization

Revenue Projections – General Tax Levy

$27,480,103 Local Tax Levy 2010-2011

$27,480,103 Local Tax Levy 2011-2012

$28,789,793 State Cap and Adjustments

$ 1,309,690 Local Tax Levy Increase 2012-2013

Note: The current local tax levy increase is capped by the NJDOE at 2% plus adjustments.

Revenue Projections –Budget Surplus

Budgeted Surplus 2011-2012 - $0

Projected Budgeted Surplus 2012-2013 to be used in the budget process - $0.

Note: An increase in district surplus at June 30, 2012, would better protect the district in the event of unplanned events or unanticipated costs.

Revenue Projections –State Aid

• $1,601,959 Total 2012-2013 State Aid

• $ 304,029 Increase State Aid

• ( 29,980) Increase SDA Assessment

• $ 274,049 Net Increase in State Aid

Cost Considerations & Drivers

The major cost drivers for the overall budget were the following: Salary increases for district staff. Increase in student tuition costs. Special education related services. Costs related to the operation and maintenance of

school facilities. Employee benefits.

Administrative Costs

• The school district projects to spend $730 less than the Regional Limit, on a per pupil basis, for the 2012-2013 school year:

• $1,945 - Regional Limit• $1,215 - Elmwood Park Public Schools• $ 730 - Difference

• Note: The Regional Limit is calculated by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Reductions

• Administrator 1 position• Custodian 1 position• Secretary 1 position• School Security Officers 5 positions• Basic Skills Teachers 4 positions• TOTAL OF 12 POSITIONS

• COURTESY BUSING $300,000

Additions

• LDTC 1 Position• Resource Room Teacher (MS) 1 Position• Resource Room Teacher (ES)1 Position• Elementary Teachers 3 Positions• TOTAL OF 6 POSITIONS

• Note: LDTC stands for Learning Disabled Teacher Consultant.

Below Adequacy Spending

Elmwood Park Public Schools, as calculated by The New Jersey Department of Education, spends below the adequacy budget by more than $9,750,672. The School Funding Reform Act of 2008 identifies “adequacy” as the expenditures needed for a required education. Subject calculations are based on the needs of a 5,000 student K-12 school system. The State uses the subject calculations for all school districts regardless of size or grade span.

Below Adequacy Spending

The current below adequacy situation facing the district is a historical issue relating to the State of New Jersey’s school funding system. The district has had a difficult time raising money locally due to state aid not keeping pace with district operational costs. As a result, a more comprehensive instructional program can not be offered to the community.

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