Chittenango Central Schools

Commitment to Excellence

As a school community:

We believe our children and community deserve the best programs and facilities we can provide.

We believe the success of our schools is among the most valuable asset of owning a home in this community.

We believe safe and secure facilities for our children are essential.

We believe in teaching our children to achieve mastery and excellence; to expect the best for themselves.

We continue working hard to improve our schools and improve academic achievement.

District Goals for Proposed Budgets

The proposed budget provides financial support for the implementation of our Long-Range Plan which

strives to:

maintain quality academic and extracurricular programs;

maintain all staffing necessary to provide a high quality educational program;

maintain all of our facilities; and

continue building excellence in education while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.

When employees are part of the solution…

it confirms willingness by the administrators, teachers and staff to keep the district strong and avoid possible layoffs next year.

it shows support to the community by “giving back” during difficult economic times.

it demonstrates that administration, teachers, staff and community members are working together to provide the best education for our students, and be as fiscally responsible as we can.

it will increase support from the community as we approach the budget vote, recognizing we are all working together toward being part of the solution.

2013-2014 Budget Forecast

Proposed Spending Plan $36,446,902Tax Levy Revenue* ($17,055,065)State Aid – Governor’s Run ($16,970,796)Other Revenue ($ 254,000)GAP $ 2,167,041Notified on 2/28/13 of Building Aid “Recalibration” $ 173,000

Revised GAP $ 2,340,041

* Reflects a 2% levy increase

Budget Comparison

2013-14 Budget $36,446,902

2012-13 Budget $35,957,544

Budget-to-Budget Increase $ 489,358

Budget-to-Budget Comparison:

2008-09 Budget $36,161,2062009-10 Budget $36,180,2342010-11 Budget $36,450,3202011-12 Budget $36,193,9202012-13 Budget $35,957,5442013-14 Budget $36,446,902

Difference $ 489,358

Budget-to-Budget Increase = 1.36%

Tax Levy Comparison

Year Levy Increase

2008-09 $14,944,0672009-10 $15,317,650 2.5%2010-11 $15,853,768 3.5%2011-12 $16,392,796 3.4%2012-13 $16,720,652 2.0%2013-14 Proposed $17,055,065

2.0%

Enrollment Trends

2001-02 2,566 2009-10 2,2262010-11 2,1732011-12 2,0872012-13 2,0652013-14 (Estimate) 2,066

Historical Staffing Reductions

Instructional 2009-10 8.6 FTE’s 2010-11 4.5 FTE’s 2011-12 12.9 FTE’s 2012-13 7.8 FTE’s

Total 33.8 FTE’s Non Instructional

2009-10 3.5 FTE’s 2010-11 2.5 FTE’s 2011-12 7.0 FTE’s 2012-13 3.0 FTE’s

Total 16.0 FTE’s

 Reductions That Negatively Impact Student Programs

No Technology in high school (1.5 positions)One less Business teacher in high schoolNo Home and Careers in high school (-.0.5)One Librarian for three elementary schools (-2.0)Three less cleaners in the DistrictOne part-time Security Guard in District (-0.5)1.5 less clerical staffNo elementary enrichment programNo middle school assistant principalReduced after school clubsElimination of science kits (50%)No 5:30 p.m. late bus runsMiddle school Social Worker (-0.4)

 Reductions That Negatively Impact Student Programs

(Continued)

No freshman boys basketballCombined boys/girls bowling (1 coach)One less indoor track coachOne less football coachTwo junior high boys basketball teams to oneTwo junior high girls basketball teams to oneTwo junior high girls volleyball teams to oneOne less modified wrestling coachCombined JV/Varsity football cheerleading team (1 coach)Combined JV/Varsity basketball cheerleading team (1

coach)AIS writing eliminated in elementary schools (-1.0)Elimination of 0.4 school Psychologist Increased class sizes K-12Combined 6/7 Band and 7/8 Band (-0.6)Guidance Counselor (-.5)

Continuous Cost Savings

• Concessions by all school district employees• Refinanced 2002 Bonds - Savings of $1.258m over 7 years or an average of $179,710 per year• Refinanced 2005 Bonds - Savings of $197,472 over 9 years or an average of $21,941 per year

Contracted with OCM BOCES for all technology support at a cost of $377,000

In 2013-2014 generate an additional revenue stream of $226,000 (BOCES aid) thus bringing the net cost in 2013- 2014 to $151,000. Net savings factoring cost and aid in 2013-2014 is $159,000.

Moving Forward

Continuous review of staffing and scheduling

Future debt restructuringShared service agreementsFacilities study – presented 2013

Looking Forward Projected Revenues

Category 2014-15 2015-16

Foundation Aid 9,985,144 10,284,699

Expenditure Driven 2,892,034 2,920,954

BOCES 1,244,350 1,275,459

Building 3,221,000 3,221,000

Total 17,342,528 17,702,112

Other 250,000 235,000

Property Tax 17,396,166 17,744,090

Total Revenues 34,988,694 35,681,202

Total Expenses 37,290,158 38,127,618

GAP (2,301,464) (2,446,416)

Projected Reserve Balance 2,594,186 147,770

Looking Forward Projected ExpendituresCategory 2014-15 2015-16 2015-16 w/closing

Instructional Salaries 11,654,920 11,829,744 11,784,744

Non-Instructional Salaries 4,802,276 4,874,310 4,608,945

Equipment 205,000 225,000 225,000

Contractual 1,669,000 1,685,690 1,627,126

Special Items 144,000 144,000 144,000

Supplies 1,008,045 1,023,045 1,018,045

Tuition 25,000 25,000 25,000

Textbooks 122,000 122,000 122,000

BOCES 2,282,619 2,305,445 2,305,445

Employee Benefits 11,555,298 12,071,384 11,939,361

Debt Service 3,800,000 3,800,000 3,800,000

Transfers 22,000 22,000 22,000

Total 37,290,158 38,127,618 37,621,676

Close Lake Street in 2015-2016

Make Bolivar Road a K-4 Building - (500 Students)• 5 grade levels at 5 sections each• Bolivar Road has 21 general education classrooms• Would require a 4 classroom addition • This addition would fit into the Capital Building Project• Re-district students to Bridgeport, move 40-50 students –

Rezoning Option 1 (Decreases Bolivar enrollment to

450 – 460 students)

Make Bridgeport a K-4 building - (180 students)• Re-district students to Bridgeport, move 40-50 students –

Rezoning Option 1 (Increases Bridgeport enrollment to

220 – 230 students)

Make the Middle School a 5-8 building - (600 students)• Add an assistant principal to the middle school

The High School stays a 9-12 building - (633 students)

Estimated Annual Savings

Lake Street Elementary School

$505,942

*Reflects a reduction of a 0.5 FTE in administrative staffing based upon district needs.

How Much Will The Entire Project Cost?

The overall project cost is $11,850,000

“Planning Today for our Children’s Future”NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS

PROJECT

Why Now?

Addresses the needs outlined in the State required Building Condition Survey

District-wide safety & technology upgrades

Outdoor running track renovations

Incentive aid through the 2006 EXCEL legislation is available, in addition to capital reserves, additional 10% for security upgrades, and our 86% building aid ratio

Addresses need for a new transportation facility

“Planning Today for our Children’s Future”

NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT

How Long Will This Project Take?

Proposed Schedule:

· Vote Date 5/21/13

· Design Phase 6/13 – 11/13

· NYSED Review & Approval 11/13 – 3/14

· Bid & Award Phase 4/14 – 5/14

· Construction Phase 6/14 – 9/15

“Planning Today for our Children’s Future”

NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT

Chittenango Central Schools

May 21, 2013

Annual Budget VoteCapital Building Project VoteBoard of Education Elections

Please visit our website, www.chittenangoschools.org, for updated information regarding the above and we encourage you to vote on May 21st.

“Building For the Kids, Building For the Community”