Download - Proposed 2011-12 Preliminary Budget March 2, 2011 Jefferson Township Public School District
Proposed 2011-12 Preliminary Budget
March 2, 2011
Jefferson Township Public School District
What are the numbers?Preliminary budget reflects:
2% cap increase NO request for adjustment for cost of benefits NO request for a cap waiver
A 2% tax levy increase = $714,325 General fund budget for 2011-12= $53,653,554
IMPORTANT NOTE: These are preliminary budget figures. The BOE and Administration will strive to look for additional savings as
work on the 2011-12 budget continues.
What has impacted revenue sources?
State Aid 2011-12: $ 14,574,220 Increase of $531,417
State Aid 2010-11: $ 14,042,803
Priorities considered as the budget was developed…
Instruction and Student AchievementState MandatesSafe and Secure SchoolsEfficiency and Savings
This is a Maintenance budget…
Strives for a level of service consistent with 2010-11
Many items cut from the 2010-11 budget not restored
What staffing needs are included in the proposed budget?Middle School
4 Teachers - $ 186,860 - 7th Grade (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science) –restoration of 3rd team based upon enrollment
Special EducationLLD class at high school $46,715 - To meet
state mandateJob coaches/ MD transition program at high
school $32,000 –To meet state mandateIn Class Support (p/t) at middle school -
$23,357 – To meet state mandate
What are the elementary class sizes?Elementary Schools Proposed 2011-12 class
sizes:K @Briggs = 5/23 K Milton = 6/211st Briggs = 6/21 1st Cozy Lake = 6/222nd Briggs = 6/22 2nd Cozy Lake = 5/233rd Stanlick = 7/20 3rd White Rock = 6/21 4th Stanlick = 5/23 4th White Rock = 6/23 5th Stanlick = 6/21 5th White Rock = 6/24
What program needs are being addressed?District
New Social Studies textbooks/materialsElementary
NO impact on class sizeMiddle School
RESTORATION of 3rd team for Grade 7High School
ADDITION of American Sign Language, Psychology AP, Family and Consumer Finance (all with existing staffing)
What are some program needs that will have to wait?Rotating block schedule - HS –delayed in 2010 -
11 and still being delayed No restoration of elementary guidance
counselor and other support staff - cut in 2010-11
TechnologyNo restoration of non-competitive field trips -
cut in 2010-11No restoration of HS coaching positions - cut in
2010-11 (Asst. Ice Hockey, Asst. Wrestling, Asst. Indoor Track, Asst. Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Spring Track )
Middle School -Roof repairs – $297,000
Milton - Window replacement – $374,456 district cost 60% = $224,674 (state grant)
District - Replacement of
4 Buses $348,0002 Vans $125,000
(lease purchase – annual cost over 3 years $121,220)
What are the facilities needs included in the budget?
What are some projects that will have to wait ?
Replacement of 300 Student Lockers @ HS - $60,000
Replacement of auditorium house lights @ HS - $65,000
Refurbish PE lockers @ MS – $90,000
Some critical points to consider… Budget – within NJ mandated 2% Cap “Maintenance” budget - addresses critical district
issues/needsBudget still being impacted - $2.6M loss in state
aid and additional $300 cut last yearBudget has NO impact - courtesy busingBudget includes NO “pay to participate” fees -
athletics or clubs & activitiesBudget has NO impact - elementary class sizeBudget includes restoration - 7th grade middle
school team and elementary librarianThe BOE and administration will continue to
review budget- looking for additional savings
Important budget-related dates…March 4 - Preliminary budget to Executive
County Superintendent for review/approvalMarch 22 – Last day for Executive County
Superintendent to approve preliminary budgetMarch 24 – BOE meeting - Public Hearing
and Adoption of Final BudgetApril 6 – Last day to register to vote in school
electionsApril 20 – Last day county clerk to receive
application for mail in (absentee) ballotApril 26 – Last day to apply in person for mail
in (absentee) ballot
Budget Vote - April 27th(polls open 2-9PM)