WAREHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

January 15, 2014OPEN HEARINGFY15 Proposed Budget

Our Goal• To ensure all students attending the Wareham Public Schools

have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential and are prepared to be contributing citizens in our global society.

FY15 Proposed Budget• The FY15 proposed budget amount, $27,704,474.• This is not a level service budget, reductions have been made

to reach the proposed amount.• Currently, the FY15 proposed budget is 3% over the FY14

budget amount.

FY15 Proposed Budget

To provide the same level of service as in FY14, a budget of $28,469,721 or an increase of 5.9% would be required.

A level service budget increases due to:SalariesContract ServicesSpecial Education/Out of District CostsSupplies and Materials

Grants – Totals

FY09 - $4,464,634FY10 - $3,370.010FY11 - $4,749,175FY12 - $3,198,757FY13 - $3,226,714FY14 - $1,780,000 (to date)

SalariesBudget Expenditure Employees

2009 $ 20,814,732 $ 20,520,199 369.2

2010 $ 20,547,710 $ 20,725,056 390.9

2011 $ 20,975,224 $ 20,930,076 395.4

2012 $ 21,811,974 $ 22,104,306 383.6

2013 $ 21,496,335 $ 21,795,137 373.7

2014 $ 21,418,298 $21.9m (est.) 370

2015 Level Service $22,402,819

Contract ServicesBudget Expenditure

2009 $1,840,686 $1,895,878

2010 $2,311,375 $2,187,773

2011 $2,380,648 $2,210,784

2012 $2,175,507 $2,075,455

2013 $2,538,251 $2,637,796

2014 $2,862,170

2015 (Level Service)

$3,17,896

FY09 to FY14 Chapter 70 Trends

Proposed Reductions• 16 staff positions – equivalent to 13.08 FTE positions, equals

estimated savings of $662,038• $103,209 reduction in supplies and materials• Re-configuration of Elementary Schools• Special Education Adjustments

Proposed Increases

Account FY14

FY 15 Proposed % Increase

District Leadership

$197,466.00 $232,242.00 17.6%

Teachers Classroom

$12,557,998.00 $12,854,068.00 2.4%

Guidance/Adjust/Social Workers

$155,842.00 $178,697.00 14.7%

Guidance/Testing

$269,730.00 $338,284.00 25.4%

Psychological Services

$482,389.00 $497,532.00 3.1%

Proposed Increases

Account FY14

FY 15 Proposed % Increase

Building Technology $50,935.00

$51,455.00 1%

CSL/.Curriculum,Leaders

$125,442.00

$145,876.00 16.3%

Curriculum Office $83,011.00

$188,535.00 127%

Department Heads $391,954.00

$410,371.00 4.7%

Principals & Assistant Principals

$1,169,689.00

$1,180,877.00 1%

Proposed Increases

Account FY14

FY 15 Proposed

% Increase

Instructional Other

$103,755.00 $156,487.00 50.8%

Instructional Software

$0 $5,651.00 100%

Instructional Technology

$85,845.00 $89,841.00 4.7%

Paper/pencils/periodicals

$47,492.00 $58,349.00 22.9%

Maintenance of Building

$196,185.00 $207,291.00 5.7%

Proposed IncreasesAccount FY14

FY 15 Proposed

% Increased

Network/Telecommunication

$213,758.00 $223,222.00 4.4%

Technology Maintenance

$0 $18,000.00 100%

Home instruction/sped summer school

$152,000.00 $163,000.00 7.2%

PT & Speech Salaries

$660,816.00 $800,829.00 21.2%

Payments to member collaborative

$815,027.00 $818,754.00 .5%

Proposed Increases

Account FY14

FY 15 Proposed % Increase

Program with schools other than public

$1,020,871.00

$1,351,751.00 32.4%

Professional development

$60,000.00 $64,000.00 6.7%

Athletic Services

$246,393.00

$262,601.00 6.6%

Pupil transportation

$1,476,287.00

$1,494,600.00 1.2%

Exploring Reducing/Cost Saving Options

Increasing efficiencies in the areas of heating and utilities. Improving effectiveness of purchasing and business office

functions. Exploring job sharing opportunities with the town.Reviewing transportation cost.Reviewing our food service budget, products, and efficiencies.

Summary• The conservative increase acknowledges local funding

realities.• We will continue to maximize efficiencies and review practices,

as our number one priority remains the students we serve.

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