2010-2011 Budget

LITTLE SILVER SCHOOLS

District Priorities

• Student Achievement

– Sustainable, research-based programs and services delivered by highly trained staff

• Fiscal Responsibility– Budgets developed to provide for necessary

programs and services in the most cost effective manner

• Strategic Planning– This will be the third year of the Strategic Plan.

District Priorities continued• Strategic Planning goals for 2010-2011

1. Curriculum and Instruction (No budgetary impact) Middle School Schedule - goal completed in June 2009 Full Day Kindergarten – research budgetary ramifications and the logistics of the committee’s

recommended model including the facilities and staffing would be needed to support the selected model. The Full Day Kindergarten Committee will present the BOE with a proposal that best addresses the research and meets the needs of Little Silver. Cost analysis of all proposals will be presented.

Global Perspectives – research feasibility of shifting the instructional sequence to start with the modern world and move to a historical perspective; gather examples of global offerings from other middle schools; explore the use of building objectives to promote a global perspective; research the possibility of future building objectives to have a theme such as: Central America, Asia, Africa, Europe; explore the use of technology to assist in the delivery of instruction

Gifted and Talented – (slightly adjusted timeline) Piloting new units of study of study for 3 rd and fourth grade Challenge program

2. Safety, Security, and Facilities (some budgetary impact) Maintenance and Enhancement of Physical Facilities - implementation of new safety protocols Emotional and Physical Safety – goal completed regarding monitoring students before school and

incorporating new drop-off procedures

District Priorities continued• Strategic Planning goals for 2010-2011

3. Community Engagement (No budgetary impact)Community Involvement - survey community on areas of interest, expertise, and availability; consult with Volunteer Center of Monmouth County re: volunteer opportunities for students; create a community directoryArticulation with RBR & sending districts - review articulation opportunities

4. Finance (potential realized cost savings)Partner with other districts - continue to seek cost sharing agreementsFacility rental – implement a marketing plan for facility rental; review plan to discuss methods to improve marketing planFee-Based Programs/Camps - (timeline currently altered) develop a survey for parents and community regarding programs and willingness to pay; explore partnership opportunities with other districts to share costs/profitsAthletic Team/Co-Curricular Fundraisers – (timeline altered) determine cost/revenue analysis of ideas, create committee to develop action plan Grant Writing – research grant writing opportunitiesAlternative Energy – consider investing resources with design professionals who have experience in implementing solar/alternative energyCurrent Allocation of Resources – examine current contracts and agreements to explore potential cost savingsTuition – research policies of other districts; identify grade levels below capacity; identify needs of other districts for private placement for programs offered by LS; review opportunities to enhance special education programs to attract tuition students.

Student Achievement

• Research-Based Programs– Curriculum

– Intellectual Infrastructure

• Highly Trained Staff– Hiring and Retention of Teachers

– Job Embedded Professional Development

– Out-of-district Professional Development

Student Achievement

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)2008-2009 Language Arts Literacy

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

State DFG Little Silver

Student Achievement

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)2008-2009 Language Arts Literacy

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

State DFG Little Silver

Student Achievement

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)2008-2009 Math

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

State DFG Little Silver

Student Achievement

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)2008-2009 Math

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

State DFG Little Silver

Student Achievement

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)2008-2009 Science

Grade 4 Grade 8

State DFG Little Silver

District Initiatives

• ProgramsCurriculum Mapping

By the end of the 2009-2010 school year all content areas will have been mapped using Rubicon Atlas, except K-5 Language Arts. That will be mapped during the 2010-2011 school year. District curricula can be easily accessed through the curriculum quick link on the district’s webpage.

Collins Writing ProgramThis continues to be an ongoing initiative

Developmental Designs for Middle School (DDMS)This continues to be an ongoing initiative

Balanced Literacy – K-5 There will be a focus on guided reading K-2 and reading

comprehension strategies in grades 3-5

Differentiated Instruction The focus is differentiating in the content areas in grades 6-8

District Initiatives

• Curriculum Research– Social Studies– World Language - Grades 7-8

• Curriculum Design– Science

• Curriculum Implementation & Profess. Devel.– Language Arts – Grades K-5– Physical Education– Art– Music– Instructional Technology

District Initiatives

• Programs/Curriculum Programs/Curriculum InitiativesInitiatives

– Curriculum Mapping– Collins Writing – Developmental Designs for

Middle School– Balanced Literacy

– Differentiated Instruction

• Budget ImpactBudget Impact

– Web-based access– PD only– None

– Leveled libraries K-2, Benchmark Assessment kits K-5

– PD only

Financial Review

• Structural Overview of a School Budget

– Legislative Influences

– Budget Components

• 2010-2011 School Budget

– Revenue Summary

– Expenditure Summary

• Annual School Election

Little Silver School District

Overall Goal in Developing the 2010-2011 Budget

The proposed budget represents the Administration and Board of Education’s

recommendation as the best budget to maintain the quality of our educational programs while

being very mindful of the tough economic times we are presently experiencing.

What is the School District’s Total Budget?

II. Special Revenue $188,228

Federal and State Grants• Title II/V• No Child Left Behind• IDEA

I. General Fund $11,361,658

Local Tax Levy

$10,467,963

Residents vote on this portion of the budget

$293,254 Extraordinary Aid, Tuition,

Transportation Fees, Transfer from Capital

Reserve Account,

interest, excess surplus,

miscellaneous

III. Debt Service $1,001,150

Principal and interest payments on bonds approved in previous school election for additions and renovations.

Where does the money come from?

92.1%

0.5% 0.6%

1.1% 5.3%0.5%

Local - Tax levy

State Aid

Interest/Misc. Earnings

Budgeted Fund Balance

Withdrawal Capital Reserve

Transportation Fees

Where does the money go?Little Silver Board of Education

2010-2011 School BudgetExpenditures

District & School Administration

10%

Athletics & Extra Curr. Activies

1%

Pupil SupportServices

7%

Special Education Instruction

12%

ClassroomInstruction &

Supplies37%

Benefits17%

Operating & Maintenance

11%

Transportation 3%

Tuition2%

CapitalOutlay

1%

Classroom Instruction & Supplies Tuition Special Education Instruction BenefitsOperating & Maintenance Capital Outlay Transportation District & School AdministrationAthletics & Extra Curr. Activies Pupil Support Services

Comparative ExpendituresLittle Silver Board of Education

2010-2011 School BudgetBudget Expenditures for the past 3 years

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Classroom Instruction &SuppliesTuition

Special Education Instruction

Benefits

Operating & Maintenance

Capital Outlay

Transportation

District & SchoolAdministrationAthletics & Extra Curr.ActiviesPupil Support Services

Shared Services

• School & Custodial Supplies• Utilities• Transportation• Food Services• Insurance• Professional Development• Guidance Staff• Preschool Program• Partners with Borough of Little Silver

Cost Per Pupil

* Information taken from the March 2009 Comparative Spending Guide issued by the New Jersey Dept. of Education

Little Silver School DistrictComparative Cost Per Pupil *

2008-2009 School Year

$11,076$11,831

$12,451$13,065

$13,925$14,548 $14,693

$16,769

$21,759

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Classroom Instruction Costs

*Information taken from the March 2009 Comparative Spending Guide issued by the NJ Dept. of Education

Little Silver School DistrictTotal classroom instruction*

2008-2009 school year

$7,196 $7,282 $7,331$7,640

$8,027$8,480

$8,730$9,127

$9,428

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Operations & Maintenance

*Information taken from the March 2009 Comparative Spending Guide issued by the NJ Department of Education

Little Silver School DistrictComparative Operation & Maintenance of Plant *

2008-2009 School Year

$1,213 $1,284 $1,466 $1,515 $1,778 $1,962$2,441

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Fixed ExpendituresLittle Silver Board of Education

2010-2011 School BudgetFixed vs. Variable Expenses

VariableExpenses

6%

Student Supplies3%

Administration0.6% Operating & Maintenance

0.6%

Athletics & Extra Curr. Activies

0.8%

Capital Outlay1%

Fixed Expenses94%

Includes:Salaries & Benfits,

Tuition, Transportation

Fixed Expenses Capital Outlay Student Supplies Administration Operating & Maintenance Athletics & Extra Curr. Activies

Loss of State Aid Summary

Classroom Instruction & Supplies

Operating & Maintenance

Special Education Instruction

Transportation Athletics & Extra Curr.

ActiviesDistrict & School Administration

Pupil Support Services

Capital Reserve Transfer23%

Extraordinary State Aid16%

Tax Levy14%

Expenditure Decreases

47%

Little Silver School Distirct2010-2011 Budget Adjustments

100% Loss of State Aid

47% Expenditure Decreases

Classroom Instruction & Supplies Operating & Maintenance Special Education Instruction Transportation

Athletics & Extra Curr. Activies District & School Administration Pupil Support Services Capital Reserve Transfer

Extraordinary State Aid Tax Levy

Effect of the Budget on your TAXESEstimated Tax Increase

Tax Increase = 3.6 cents per $100 assessed value

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT

2009/2010SCHOOL TAX

YEAR

2010/2011SCHOOL TAX

YEAR

INCREASE INCREASE PER MONTH

$400,000 $3,240 $3,382 $142 $11.85

$499,936 $4,049 $4,227 $178 $14.81

$600,000 $4,860 $5,073 $213 $17.78

$850,000 $6,885 $7,187 $302 $25.18

$1,050,000 $8,505 $8,878 $373 $31.11

$1,200,000 $9,720 $10,147 $427 $35.55

$1,350,000 $10,935 $11,415 $480 $40.00

$1,500,000 $12,150 $12,683 $533 $44.44

Annual School Election• Annual School Election Day Facts

– April 20, 2010– 2pm to 9pm– Polling Places – Municipal Clerk 842-2400

• www.littlesilverschools.org– 2010-2011 School Budget Presentation– 2010-2011 User Friendly Budget