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Spackenkill Union Free School District
April 3, 2017
Budget: 2017 - 18 Responsible decisions Aspiring for academic excellence Now & for the future
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THE BALANCE: Quality-Cost
• We will endeavor to
provide an exemplary
education while
maintaining a fiscally
responsible budget.
• All Spackenkill graduates will be lifelong learners who are inspired to pursue their dreams and contribute to the global society (Vision).
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THE FACTS
• “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts …” ― Abraham Lincoln
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Agenda for Budget Adoption
• Introduction
• Responsible decision-making
• Aspiring for Academic Excellence
• Budget highlights
• Evidence of Success by school and fiscal fitness
• Voter information
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What are the responsible decisions?
• Moderating growth and controlling costs post recession and following significant losses in state aid.
• Leveling off staffing to correspond with declining enrollments.
• Maintaining a smaller, student centered learning environment where every child matters.
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Evidence of moderating growth & cost controls
Graph of budget increases from 2011- present
Graph of tax levy increases
History of tax cap and district performance
Leveling staffing to correspond with declining enrollments
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Staff Leveling: 2011 - present
Professional Staff (Teachers & Administration) Reduced 13.3 FTEs Enrichment positions, elementary teachers, ES
librarian (PT), HS in-house suspension, Foreign Language, Art, Special Education, Eliminate Director of Curriculum, & Dean (.5)
Support Staff Reduced by 7.9 positions Greeters, Teaching Assistants, public relations (.4), Clerical, Maintenance and Monitor
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Aspiring for Academic Excellence: Baldridge
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5 PILLARS OF STRATEGIC PLAN
1. Student Performance.
2. Community Involvement.
3. Workforce Satisfaction.
4. Safe, Healthy, and Caring Schools.
5. Organizational Sustainability.
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Three Building Blocks of Strategic Plan
• Focus on student achievement. The teaching – learning process is the fundamental building block of education. It is what we do, our essence. ELCC standard 2.
• Community building. Creating strong relationships within our schools, between our schools and between our district and the community.
• Building capacity / Human Resource Development. Encouraging staff at all levels to pursue continuous improvement. Fundamental to best leadership practice.
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Maintaining a smaller, student centered learning environment
Every student matters. AIS / Special education support for challenged
learners. Enrichment opportunities – i.e., music, art, STEM,
clubs, math and science competitions. Class size averages* – Nassau ES – 19; Hagan ES - 22, Todd MS - 20, & Spackenkill HS - 20. *Average in core academic areas discounting Special Education.
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Budget Summaries
Spending plan.
Revenue updates.
3 part budget.
Budget detail –
link to document on line.
Summary of budget.
Now
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CPI vs. Tax Levy Increase
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CPI vs. Budget Increase
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2017 – 2018 Preliminary Tax Cap Calculation
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2017 - 2018 Rollover Budget $45,667,573
2016 - 2017 Budget $44,390,592
Increase Amount $ 1,276,981
Percent Increase 2.87%
2017 – 2018 Rollover Overview
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What does this mean?
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What does this mean?
• The rollover budget does not include:
– Reductions for breakage due to retirements
– ERS or TRS reductions due to final rate changes
– Other savings (energy, BOCES, etc.)
• State Aid may increase from Governor’s proposal
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• Rollover Budget $45,667,572
• Superintendent’s Budget $45,215,920
• Difference $ 451,652
• Reduction:
• Retirements $ 215,159
• Benefits $ 251,750
• Facilities and Utilities $ 44,900
• Miscellaneous $ 26,843
• Addition:
• Special Education $ (87,000)
• Net reduction $ 451,652
DETAILS FOR CLOSING THE GAP
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2016 - 2017 Budget $ 44,390,592
2015 - 2016 Budget $ 43,434,194
Increase Amount $ 941,612
Percent Increase 2.20%
2016 - 2017 Budgeted Levy $ 28,515,111
2015 - 2016 Tax Levy $ 28,247,623
Increase Amount $ 267,488
Percent Increase .947%
2016 – 2017 Budget Overview
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OVERALL BUDGET PROPOSAL THREE PART BUDGET
Administrative- Salaries & benefits of administrators, admin clerical staff, school board costs, tax collection, legal & auditing costs, BOCES admin costs and central data processing. $ 4,513,152
Program – Salaries & benefits of all teachers and support staff; textbooks, instructional materials, equipment, athletics, BOCES programs, special ed. services and transportation. $ 35,816,445
Capital – Salaries & benefits of custodial and maintenance staff, debt service, bus purchases, utilities and insurance. $ 4,886,323
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Budget Component Analysis
Capital
Administrative
Program
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2017 – 2018 Budget $45,215,920
2016 - 2017 Budget $44,390,592
Increase Amount $ 825,238
Percent Increase 1.86%
Tax Levy Increase 1.46%
Amount below tax cap $12,825
2017 – 2018 Budget
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Capital Reserve - Vehicles
Funding from Capital Reserve established
in 2016 by voter approved proposition.
Current balance is approximately
$324,000.
Voter approval is required to spend funds
from the reserve.
A separate proposition would be required
during the May vote.
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Cost Analysis
• Replace bus # 31 with one 30 passenger
bus
Cost not to exceed $53,500
• Replace bus # 35 with a 30 passenger
vehicle
Cost not to exceed $53,500
• Purchase vehicles via sealed bid
• Quotes are from state contract
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Estimated Cost Analysis
Approx. Gross Annual Cost $107,000
Estimated State Aid $ 61,311
paid over a 5 year period
Net Cost $ 45,689*
* Aid based on 2017-18 Governor’s proposal
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CONTINGENCY BUDGET
• The contingency budget requires the levy to remain the same as 2016-17.
• In real dollars this means a cut of $416,168
from our budget.
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Budget Link
• The complete listing of budget documents are available on line at the following link:
www.spackenkillschools.org/budget
• The line by line budget is available under the description of -Superintendent’s 2017-2018 Budget
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Evidence of Success- Return on Investment
• What’s Right With Spackenkill High School?
• What’s Right With Todd Middle School?
• What’s Right With Hagan Elementary School?
• What’s Right With Nassau Elementary School?
• What’s Right With Spackenkill Union Free District’s Fiscal Fitness?
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What’s Right With Spackenkill HS? Achieved Reward School Status from NYSED consistently High mastery Level in ELA, Alg. I and II, Alg. II Trig., CC Geo., US History, Global and
Chemistry High proficiency Level Alg. I and II, Alg. II Trig. And US History Strong SAT Results compared to NYS and National Results Strong AP Program relative to number of classes offered and performance levels Consistently high Graduation Rates Large number and diverse type of after school clubs (26)
Science Olympiad: Won Best Small School (again this year) Math Team: 4 teams qualified for sectionals 21 students(max # of teams
allowed). 10 students went on to States. 2 students qualified for the American Mathematics Invitational Exam
Spack On Stage: On the rise Highly accomplished Music Performing Groups: 15 students selected for Area All
State. Strong tradition of scholar athletes. 142 athletes recognized as MHAL Scholar-
Athletes. 17 out of our 18 varsity athletic teams were named NYS Scholar Athlete Teams
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What’s Right With Todd MS?
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What’s Right With Hagan ES?
Parents shared: (In Parent Satisfaction Survey 2016, 1-5 scale) The school is a safe environment for my child to learn –
4.69 The school is clean and well maintained - 4.72 Would recommend the school to others – 4.66, I am proud to have my child at this school – 4.63 The teacher, staff and administration demonstrate a
genuine concern for my child – 4.58 Feel their child's learning is a high priority - 4.68 My family is treated with respect – 4.65
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What’s Right With Hagan ES
STRENGTHS - (from Hagan’s Academic Audit) NWEA MAPs - Grade Levels Exceeded Projected Growth in the Following Areas: Grade 3: Reading: PG=10; OG=10.3 Grade 4: Reading: PG=7.6; OG=9.1 Grade 5: Reading: PG=5.9; OG=8.8 Language Usage: PG=5.6; OG=6.0 Math: PG=10.6; OG=10.7 NYS ELA and Mathematics Exams - Spackenkill’s ranking with comparison schools: ELA Grade 3 ELA - 2nd Grade 4 ELA - 1st (percentage of 3’s and 4’s - increase of 16% from previous year Grade 5 ELA - 2nd (missed ranking of 1st by 1.1%) Math Grade 3 Math – 1st Grade 4 Math - 1st Grade 5 Math - 1st (percentage of 3’s and 4’s - increase of 11% from previous year)
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What’s Right With Nassau ES
Parents shared: (In Parent Satisfaction Survey 2016, 1-5 scale) The school is a safe environment for my child to learn -
4.70 The school is clean and well maintained - 4.72 Would recommend the school to others - 4.71 I am proud to have my child at this school - 4.73 The teacher, staff and administration demonstrate a
genuine concern for my child - 4.73 Feel their child's learning is a high priority - 4.69 My family is treated with respect - 4.70
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What’s Right With Nassau ES As of the NWEA MAP (Spring 2016) - Kdg., 1 & 2 grades exceeded the mean projected growth levels in both the following areas: Reading: Kdg. Projected Growth - 16.6, Observed Growth - 19.7 1st Gr. Projected Growth - 17.0, Observed Growth - 22.2 2nd Gr. Projected Growth - 13.8, Observed Growth - 14.0 77% of the 1st grade students met the reading expected growth
projections 70% of the Kdg. students met the reading expected growth projections
Mathematics: Kdg. Projected Growth - 18.9, Observed Growth 25.7 1st Gr. Projected Growth - 18.3, Observed Growth - 24.3 2nd Gr. Projected Growth - 15.1, Observed Growth - 16.9 83% of both the 1st & 2nd grade students met the mathematics expected
growth projections Kdg., 1st & 2nd grades all exceeded the national averages
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Capacity Building
Yale EQ
Balanced Literacy
Coaching Model
Curriculum Council
Mentoring Program
Summer teacher literacy & tech camps
Community Building
Capital Project
Web page upgrades
Alumni Association
Tuition Students
Student Achievement
Electives
Writing & Learning Lab
Credit Recovery
BUDGET / PROGRAM ADDITIONS
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Fiscal Fitness Indicators
Moody’s assigned a (double) Aa2 bond rating to Spackenkill in 2010, which we continue to maintain
“The Aa2 rating is based on the district’s well-maintained financial operations, low debt levels and a stable tax base.”
“Moody’s believes the district will maintain its healthy financial position, given strong management practices and a track record of reserves.”
Spackenkill has received unqualified external audit reports in the last five years.
The State Comptroller’s office Fiscal Stress Monitoring system rated Spackenkill’s fiscal health. The financial indicator score is based on fund balance, cash position, short-term debt for cash flow and fixed costs. We received a score 6.7%, which indicates no susceptible stress.
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BUDGET VOTE
When? Tuesday, May 16th from 7 AM to 9 PM
Where? Spackenkill High School Richard Wooley Auditorium.
What?
Spending plan - $ 45,215,920
Bus Proposition - $ 107,000 One Board of Education Trustee