Malone’s Schools, Malone’s Future

SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS $47,600,410 BUDGET, 2.86% TAX LEVY

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT, WAYNE ROGERS

Dear District Resident,

The Board of Education has completed its work on the 2014-2015

budget. The budget building process is very involved, and we appreciate the

input of many people from the school community.

The budget being submitted to you for consideration increases spending by

$1,076,041 over the 2013-2014 budget. Two of the driving forces for the

increased spending next year is due to increased health insurance and

retirement systems costs. The proposed tax levy increase of 2.86% is an

estimate of the tax levy right now. You will be voting to authorize

expenditures for 2014-2015 and not the tax rate which is set by the School

Board in late July or early August when we receive final equalization rates

from NYS Real Property.

Again this year we have included the purchase of four 66 passenger propane

fueled school buses. This is a continued attempt by the school district to go

green and provide a cleaner school and maintain a safe and reliable fleet.

In addition to the budget vote on May 20 will be our Capital Project

Referendum. We ask that you support our project that will allow the district

to renovate our current bus garage and complete our Site Improvement

Plan. The Site Improvement Plan involves the tearing down of the old NCCC/

School for the Deaf buildings on College Avenue. These buildings have

become an eyesore for the community and the school district. More details

regarding the capital project have been mailed out in a separate

mailing. Details can also be found on our district website

www.malonecsd.org; click on District Information and then Capital Project.

We have attempted to create a balance in the budget to meet the needs of

our students in spite of the continued loss of revenue from the state. We

have reduced our budget in many areas again this year in response to the

continuation of the “Gap Elimination Adjustment”. The “GEA” was supposed

to be a one-time reduction to balance the NYS budget, but has become an on

-going method to reduce revenue to the poorest school districts. However,

we still feel that we will be able to offer an effective education to meet the

needs of all of our students during this next school year.

The format of this newsletter has been prepared to provide an overview of

the proposed budget, and to answer what we believe will be your most

important questions about that document. It is not our intention to present

all the details of the 2014-2015 spending plan in this publication. Please be

assured that, should you desire additional details, you may contact the

District Offices at 483-7800, extension 3 and ask to speak to Mr. Timothy

Whipple, Business Administrator, to ask questions about the budget, or to

request a more detailed document for your review. The Board of Education

also invites you to attend the Budget Hearing and Capital Project Plan

presentation on May 13 at 7:00 in the FA auditorium.

Respectfully Yours,

Wayne P. Rogers, President, Board of Education

• School District Budget

- Total appropriations: $47,600,410 • Capital Improvement Proposition - Bus Garage Addition & Renovations and Site Improvement Plan - $15,900,000

• Two (2) Board of Education Members

• School Bus Proposition - Purchase of four (4) school buses at an estimated cost of $480,000

What will I consider on May 20th?

2 2014-2015

Proposed Budget Breakdown

3 Tax Levy &

Budget Information

4 Capital Proposition Bus Garage and Site

Development Project

5 Bus Proposition

and Class of 2014

6 Board of

Education Candidates 7 Six-day School

Budget Notice

ANNUAL BUDGET NEWSLETTER

2014-2015 BUDGET: REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

Page 2 May 2014

Estimated Revenues

2013-2014 2014-2015 Change

Charges for Services $166,000 $156,000 -$10,000

Use of Money & Property $176,000 $189,000 $13,000

Sale of Property $4,250 $4,250 $0

Miscellaneous $240,500 $240,500 $0

Interfund Transfers $549,285 $549,585 $300

State Aid $30,467,339 $31,673,465 $1,206,126

Federal Aid $979,392 $785,763 -$193,629

Appropriated Fund Balance $1,250,000 $1,000,000 -$250,000

Local Taxes $12,691,603 $13,001,847 $310,244

Total $46,524,369 $47,600,410 $1,076,041

Where does

the money

come from?

Proposed Expenditures2013-2014 2014-2015 Change

BOARD OF EDUCATION 25,879$ 30,671$ 4,792$

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION 190,341$ 199,670$ 9,329$

FINANCE 476,923$ 486,008$ 9,085$

LEGAL SERVICE/PERSONNEL 14,000$ 14,000$ -$

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 2,979,289$ 2,957,188$ (22,101)$

OTHER CENTRAL SERVICES 275,123$ 267,416$ (7,707)$

SPECIAL ITEMS 726,073$ 760,485$ 34,412$

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 83,634$ 114,130$ 30,496$

SUPPORT REGULAR SCHOOL 1,489,857$ 1,511,534$ 21,677$

INSTRUCTION 15,248,528$ 15,624,388$ 375,860$

SPECIAL EDUCATION 4,668,465$ 4,747,066$ 78,601$

DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION 1,426,920$ 1,465,068$ 38,148$

GARAGE BUILDING 112,523$ 107,435$ (5,088)$

COMMUNITY SERVICE 100,302$ 64,743$ (35,559)$

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 12,389,813$ 13,070,572$ 680,759$

DEBT SERVICE/TRANSFERS 6,316,699$ 6,180,036$ (136,663)$

TOTAL 46,524,369$ 47,600,410$ 1,076,041$

The district estimates its 2014-2015 State Aid to be

$31,673,465 or 66.54% of total revenues.

Where

does the

money go?

TAX LEVY AND BUDGET INFORMATION

Page 3 May 2014

ADMINISTRATIVE:

9.61 PERCENT ($4,573,042)

Administration includes: Board of Education, central administration,

finance, legal services, personnel, records management, public

information, central services, special items, curriculum development

and supplies, regular school supplies, instruction supervision, and

employee benefits.

PROGRAM:

68.97 PERCENT ($32,826,413)

Program includes: Instruction, transportation and garage, community

service, employee benefits and transfers.

CAPITAL:

21.42 PERCENT ($10,200,956)

Capital includes: Operation of buildings, maintenance of buildings,

judgments and claims, employee benefits and debt service.

The budget by Administrative, Program

and Capital Expenses

History of School Tax Levy Increase

0% 0% 0%

4.96%

2.87%

4.54%

2.86%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15

Prior Year Tax Levy $12,640,000

Tax base growth factor (provided by NYS) x .86%

$12,748,704

PILOTS received in prior school year + $64,523

$12,813,227

Allowable growth factor (+2%) x 1.46%

$13,000,300

Available Carryover from prior year $102,405

PILOTS to receive in coming year - $64,556

TAX LEVY LIMIT $13,038,149

Exclusions:

Pension Contributions + -0-

Capital Tax Levy + -0-

Maximum Allowable Tax Levy (+3.15%) $13,038,149

Actual 2014-15 Tax Levy (+2.86%) $13,001,847

Total Amount Under Allowable Levy ($36,302)

Tax Levy Limit Calculation

2014-2015 Fiscal Year

Per sub-section BBB to section 606 of the Tax Law, School Districts

that adopt a “freeze-compliant budget” by remaining at or below

their tax levy cap calculation for the 2014-15 school year will enable

eligible homeowners in those School Districts to receive a credit for

certain school tax increases.

If the school district’s budget was freeze-compliant for the fiscal

year starting in 2014, a credit shall be allowed equal to the credit

for the 2014 year plus the greater of the increase in taxes from 2014

to 2015 or 2014 taxes multiplied by the levy credit factor.

Those eligible for a STAR exemption during 2014, or would have

been eligible if an application was submitted in a timely manner,

are eligible to receive the Tax Freeze Credit.

Malone Central Allowable Tax Levy for 14-15: 3.15% ($13,038,149)

Malone Central Actual Tax Levy for 14-15: 2.86% ($13,001,847)

REAL PROPERTY TAX FREEZE

CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSITION

Page 4 May 2014

ALSO ON THE BALLOT: TRANSPORTATION FACILITY UPGRADES & SITE DEVELOPMENT

Transportaon Facility Addion & Renovaons

And

Site Improvement Plan

(Demolion of College Avenue Buildings)

$15,900,000

Transportaon Facility Renovaons Site Improvement Plan & Efficiency Upgrades

Total Esmated cost with conngencies: Total Esmated cost with conngencies:

$9,450,829 $6,449,171

Major components: Major components:

Improvements to structural steel supports Removal of underground steam tunnels

Reconfigured bus storage area with new garage doors Asbestos abatement of College Avenue buildings

Demoli�on of exis�ng bus service bays College Avenue complex demoli�on

Replace office and bus maintenance func�ons Site work and field construc�on

Bus li! upgrades Renova�ons of Harison Gym

Removal and reloca�on of underground fuel storage tanks Franklin Academy ligh�ng upgrades (Parking lot, Gymnasium, Auditorium)

Addi�on of Bus Wash System Boiler conversions to Natural Gas

Masonry repairs at various school buildings

Esmated Local Tax Share and Expected Efficiency Savings

Project Cost: $15,900,000 More efficient hea ng systems and fuel source at Bus Garage

Interest Cost: $7,134,000 —Est. Savings of $15,000 per year

Bus Wash system will prolong the life expectancy of buses

State Building Aid: $20,320,404 —Est. Savings of $14,000 per year

Net Local Share: (over 20 years) $2,713,596 Franklin Academy ligh ng upgrades (Gym, Auditorium, Parking)

Less: Re ring Debt Service $2,700,000 —Est. Savings of $13,000 per year

Natural Gas conversion of four school buildings

Total Addional Debt Service $13,596 (spread over 20 years) —Est. Savings of $70,000 per year

For a Home Assessed at $50,000: For a Home Assessed at $100,000: For a Home Assessed at $150,000:

Senior STAR Exemp on—$0.00 per year Senior STAR Exemp on—$0.13 per year Senior STAR Exemp on—$0.27 per year

Basic STAR Exemp on—$0.05 per year Basic STAR Exemp on—$0.19 per year Basic STAR Exemp on—$0.32 per year

SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE & CLASS OF 2014

Page 5 May 2014

BUS PURCHASE PROPOSITION

A separate proposition will be on the May 20 ballot asking voter

permission to purchase four (4) 66-passenger school buses for an

estimated total of $480,000. These buses will be fueled with

liquid propane (LP gas), making emissions much cleaner and healthi-

er for students and the environment. There will be no tax impact in

the 2014-2015 school year for the purchase of these buses. The

first principal and interest payments will be due during the 2015-

2016 school year, which is the same year the district receives the

first of five state aid payments. State aid covers approximately 90%

of the bus cost.

The district operates and maintains a fleet of 38 school buses. As

part of the on-going vehicle replacement plan, Malone CSD buses

are turned over every 8-9 years. The plan is designed to keep the

transportation program up-to-date and buses in safe, working order.

CLASS OF 2014 - TOP 15 STUDENTS

Carrie Pomainville

Sarah Benware

Jordyn Bilow

Alex Johnson

Tucker Bartenslager

Morgan Bronner

Marissa Perez Isai Paredones-Araque

Jordan Yando

Brooke Peck Kiel Otis

Angela Grimshaw Alyssa Tatro

Matthew Tober

Courtney Bombard

BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

Page 6 May 2014

ALSO ON THE BALLOT: SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES

The following candidate has submitted a petition to run for one

of the two (2) Malone Central Board of Education seats up for

election on Tuesday, May 20. Because only one candidate

returned a petition to run for the Board, one additional write-in

candidate will be elected if he/she is willing to serve. The two

(2) top vote- getters will fill the two (2) vacant five-year seats.

The school board is made up of nine

non-paid citizens elected to serve

overlapping terms of five years each.

New York State law does not limit the

number of terms a board member may

serve. Members’ main responsibilities

include:

• Establishing district policies • Developing an annual budget for

public approval • Approving or disapproving the

Superintendent’s recommendations on personnel matters and contracts

• Reviewing courses of study and

textbooks • Acting as a communication link be-

tween district residents and the Su-perintendent of Schools

Other duties include defining the dis-

trict philosophy, setting goals to

achieve objectives, planning for future

needs, establishing funding priorities

and authorizing certain contracts.

Occupation: Special

Education Teacher, St. Regis

Falls Central School District

Educa t ion : BA in

Sociology, SUNY Cortland, MS

in Special Education, SUNY

Plattsburgh

Personal Statement: I am

running for a third term as a

member of the Board of

Education because I feel it

is a privilege to serve both

student and taxpayer. The

district has made some great

accomplishments during my

tenure on the board while

still being fiscally responsi-

ble. It is my hope to

continue to serve in this

important role and be part of

the continued growth of the

district.

Arlie Collins

School District 6-Day Budget Notice Requirement

Page 7 May 2014

Annual Budget Newsletter

Published by:

Malone CSD Board of Education

Wayne Rogers, President

Arlie Collins, Vice President

Christine Crossman-Dumas

Stephen J. Dupree

Carol Q. Hunter

Gordon Hutchins

Donna Kissane

David LaPlant

Edward Lockwood

Jerry Griffin

Superintendent of Schools

RESIDENT

Bulk Rate

US Postage

Paid

Permit No. 7

VOTE! MALONE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014

12 PM TO 8 PM

FRANKLIN ACADEMY H.S.

Voting will take place in the

F.A. GYM LOBBY

Voters will:

• Vote on 2014-2015 Budget Proposal

• Elect two (2) Board of Education Members

• Vote on Capital Project Plan

• Vote on purchase of four (4) school buses

Voter Eligibility—Residents must be:

⇒ At least 18 years of age or older

⇒ A citizen of the United States

⇒ A resident of Malone Central School District

for at least 30 days prior to the vote

⇒ Have one proof of residency such as a driv-

er’s license or utility bill.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SCHOOL BUDGET

MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

TIMOTHY P. WHIPPLE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

483-7800

Absentee Ballots are available to qualified residents of the Malone Central School District who are unable to

vote in person on May 20th for reasons specified by law. Voters must complete an application for an

absentee ballot in order to receive one. Applications are available through the District Clerk (483-7800

opt. 3) Office of the Board of Education, 42 Huskie Lane, PO Box 847 Malone, NY 12953. Applications are also

available on the district’s website, www.malonecsd.org.

ANNUAL DISTRICT VOTE & ELECTION

MAY 20TH, 7:00 P.M.

FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL—GYM LOBBY