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2012-2013 Budget Overview

2012-2013 Budget Overview. Warren Township Schools February 13, 2012. Tonight’s Agenda. Board of Education presents conceptual summary of budget Public Commentary Continued Budget Development, if necessary. Budget Priorities. Continued Program Excellence Keep any necessary

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2012-2013 Budget Overview

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  1. 2012-2013 Budget Overview Warren Township Schools February 13, 2012

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Board of Education presents conceptual summary of budget • Public Commentary • Continued Budget Development, if necessary

  3. Budget Priorities • Continued Program Excellence • Keep any necessary budget cuts away from students’ quality of life in school • Responsible and RESPONSIVE budgeting

  4. Budget Process • Preliminary Budget Developed with Managers October-January • Need to stay under the 2% tax levy increase cap • State Aid Numbers Announced in late February • If BOE votes to move BOE election to November, agree to do it for 4 years

  5. Highlights of the 2012-2013 Budget • Continued Support of current Class Size Guidelines • Continuation of I & D Program (no additional costs) • Expansion of World Language Program at WMS and continued support of WL program at elementary schools (no additional costs) • Continued support of increase in Physical Education in grades 3-5 (no additional costs) • Continued Implementation of 21st Century training/programs

  6. Highlights of the 2012-2013 Budget • Maintaining all current programs, including REACH, ASAP, and full time guidance • Full-day kindergarten • After-school clubs and sports • Courtesy Busing • Inclusion of Fine/Gross Motor support for kindergarteners • Increase in technology purchases

  7. Projects Funded by Capital Reserve *No effect on tax levy, since funds come from capital reserve • Resurfacing of playground and partial parking lot at MHS • Replacement of Windows at Central School • Renovation of Bathrooms at MHS • Completion of installation of playground at WS • Renovation of faculty restroom at WS

  8. Assumptions of the Budget • State aid will remain flat ($914,039) • Extraordinary aid will remain flat ($200,000) • No net increases in staffing • Conservative salary increase

  9. District’s Cost-Saving Measures • Teachers Teaching Teachers • Maximization of teacher schedules • Energy Conservation • Shared Services • Special Education in-district

  10. Challenges of 2012-2013 Budget • Controlling for increases in health care costs • Possible transportation increases • Increased need for technology • Special education costs • Planning for staff salary increases

  11. How Does it Work? Must present balanced budget: Revenue = Expense Revenue Sources: Local Tax Levy State Aid Grants (Federal, State, Local) Miscellaneous Revenue (Transportation Jointures with other districts, Facilities Rental Fees, etc.)

  12. What is the Increase? • App. $41,500,000 budget Last year’s tax levy =App. $37,000,000 Tax Levy Increase for Fund 10=1.73% Tax Levy Decrease for Fund 40=4.27% Overall 1.62% Increase = App. $600,000 in total

  13. Impact of 2012-2013 Tax levy increase • 1.62% increase from last year’s tax levy • $89 per year or $7.42 increase per month on average household ($625,650) • Continued academic excellence/Responsible Planning and Responsive to the community

  14. Next Steps • Adopt the preliminary budget on February 28th • Hold the official public hearing and adopt on March 27th

  15. Questions?????????????

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