Our 2014-2015 Proposed Budget

1. Our 2014-2015 Proposed Budget April 28, 2014 RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS

2. This Budget Represents APhilosophy… Support Support Classroom Services Services

3. District Goals Included in Budget • Student Achievement. • 1:1 • Stronge Staff Evaluation System • Strategic Plan • Paperless Environment

4. What is a School District Budget?How is it Developed? • Aplan that balances the educational needs of the students with the needs of the taxpayers. • Budget developed by review of program needs: • Administration • NJDOE • Board of Education • Staff • Develop a plan to manage surplus and reserves. • Restrictions on budget transfers and administrative costs • Requires long-range planning for RIH

5. Cap Compliance • The proposed general fund budget for total spending is a tax levy increase of 2.00%. • The proposed budget is under the maximum state limit for administrative costs. • The district has additional tax authority of $2,369,993 referred to as banked cap. Banked cap is available to the district for potential use in subsequent three fiscal years. Of that amount, $1,373,337 must be used by 14-15 or it will expire. • The board has opted to use $691,320 for the local share of a state approved (and funded) capital project.

6. Budget Highlights • Part-time music teacher becomes full time • New full – time school nurse • Health benefits increaseof 14% • Equipment – AED, Security Kiosks, Security Window Film, replace card access control system • Teacher evaluation expenses and professional development • Common Core and PARCC expenses • Capital projects

7. Accomplishments and Efficiencies • Increased focus on paperless environment including Aesop, electronic student handbook, electronic school calendar, electronic parent “sign off” that will replace summer mailings • Maintain 3 University programs • New music course – History of Pop and Rock • Unique Special Education Programs – Transitions (IH) New Horizons (R)

8. Accomplishments and Efficiencies • Initiated strategic planning process • Professional development initiative in the areas of Common Core Standards, PARCC, 1:1 initiative and TeachNJevaluation system • 140 credit requirement • Increased attendance requirement • 26 students received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program for national merit

9. Accomplishments and Efficiencies • Advanced Placement Honor Roll – only 477 schools in nation • Award winning staff and students • Curriculum updates such as Pathways • 85% of students scored 3 or higher on AP • 99% pass rate on HSPA Language Arts • 96% pass rate on HSPA Math • Passed QSAC Monitoring

10. Ramapo Indian Hills Provides Comprehensive Athletic and Extra-Curricular Programs • Some of our offerings include: • 27 varsity athletic teams • Over 40 extra curricular activities • No cuts to activities / New Volleyball Program

11. Shared Services that Save Our District Money NJACES – Purchase of Natural Gas Reverse Auction for purchase of electricity Joint Insurance for Property/Worker’s Comp (NJSIG) Federal E-rate program Cooperative purchasing (MRESC, Ed Data) Transportation jointure agreements (Region I) BCBANC – Banking Consortium

12. At Cap… • The District’s 2014-15 base tax levy will increase 2.00%, despite higher than 2% expenses in health expenses, insurance, building costs, special education costs, and other unfunded mandates. • In addition, the district is using banked cap and raising an additional $691,320 to fund the local share of a capital project. The district will receive 40% of the total cost of the project back from the State ($460,880). • The district continues to look for new ways to generate revenue and continually reviews all major expenditures in the district for savings and efficiency.

13. Comparison – Indicator 1Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil Cost Saving Based on Per Pupil Cost = $4.1M Average District % Increase 12.40% Comparison is based on 47 Regional High School Districts RIH % Increase 6.10% Source: State of NJ - Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending 2013

15. What’s Driving the Budget?Expenses • Salaries & Benefits $ 667,000 • Out of District Tuition and $ 700,000 Related Services • Utilities Savings $ (80,000) • Legal Fees Savings $ (40,000) • Photocopier Lease Savings $ (50,000) • Increase in Capital Accounts $ 436,000 • Total Expenditure Increase $1,727,282

16. Expenditures

17. Appropriations Average Increase Per Year 2.63%

18. What’s Driving the Budget?Revenues • State Aid -2013-2014 Entitlement under funding formula (SFRA): $ 2,313,238 -Actual 2014-2015 Aid (Increase of $ 46,860): $ 1,251,130 - Estimated State Aid Shortfall (direct property tax impact): $(1,062,108) • SDA Grant Entitlements for Facility Improvements: $ 3,883,209 • Employee health care contributions: $ 1,100,000 • Tax Levy: $ 1.68 Million Under Aggregate 2% Cap

19. Revenue - Sources of Funds Total Budget: $52,764,553

20. Projected Revenues10 year Comparison

21. Capital Projects For 2014-2015, the district is continuing the need to invest in our facilities. $1,850,520 will be spent on improvements pursuant to our Long Range Facilities Plan. Total Est. Project CostState ShareLocal Share IHHS Masonry Upgrades $ 1,932,000 $ 772,800 $ 1,159,200 RHS Masonry Upgrades $ 1,152,200 $ 460,880 $ 691,320** **(Use of Banked Cap)

23. Summary Total Tax Increase $ 1,221,312 Total Tax Increase Percentage 2.65% Monthly Impact for an Average Homeowner: Franklin Lakes $ 7.60 $ 1,036,100 Oakland $ 7.75 $ 409,800 Wyckoff $ 3.59 $ 812,200 (Calendar Year Basis) RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOLS

24. Your Input Is Valued • Monthly Board Meetings • Parent Groups • Email Address for budget questions: budgetqa@rih.org

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