Our 2013-2014 Proposed Budget

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March 26, 2013

2013-2014 Proposed Budget

Developing annual school budgets

that reflect the values and priorities of

our students and our taxpayers has always

been the priority of

our Board of Education.

2013-2014 Proposed Budget

Under the 2% mandated cap:

The proposed budget maintains current programs and extra-curricular activities.

It also includes new curricular and educational initiatives.

New Curricular Initiatives

Adding third year World Language Honors Classes (French, Spanish and Italian)

Adding the Chinese Language to our course offerings

Adding Honors Level Music (by audition)

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District and Board of Education Technology Committees

Both committees have been meeting since 2011

Discussed where we are now and where we want to be-

Visited districts and researched successfully implemented technology initiatives

Evaluated our infrastructure and determined what we needed to do to be prepared to move our technology into the 21st century

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As a result of our research over the past two years…

In districts that have implemented one-to-one technology initiatives: Students seemed more engaged in

student-centered activities. Students seemed more involved in

project-based learning. There was an increase in collaborative

learning. There was more active in-group work but

also more self directed work. HIGH SCHOOLS

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1:1 Laptop Program Initiative

“If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we

rob our children of tomorrow.”

John Dewey

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Its time to take teaching and learning above and beyondIt’s Time to Bring Our

Schools to the Next Level!

Our Educational Landscape is Changing!

Student

Educator

Tools

Framework for a 21st Century Education

Through technology we…

Access and consume information.

Develop creativity and innovation tools.

Communicate/collaborate within the school community as well as globally.

Develop critical thinking, and real world problem solving skills.

“You have a textbook that is 5 years old.”

“You will do the odd problems.”

“You have the entire class period.”

“Your information will be printed and photocopied.”

“You will wait for Friday’s speaker.”

“You will use the teacher’s favorite style.”

“You will collaborate with the peers in your classroom.”

“You must wait for the rest of the class.”

“I will access up-to-date information.”

“I will see math problems in 3D.”

“I will have 24/7 access.”

“I will access the most dynamic information.”

“I will communicate with leaders and experts.”

“I will select my learning style.”

“I will collaborate with my peers from around the world.”

“I will take my learning as far as I want.”

The cost of a college and career ready Ramapo Indian Hills Student?

PRICELESS!

The cost of a student laptop –necessary!

TEACHA STUDENT FACTS AND HE WILL REMEMBER

THEM FOR A DAY!

TEACHA STUDENT TO LEARN AND HE WILL BECOME A LIFELONG LEARNER!

Infrastructure Improvements Made To Support the 1-to-1 Initiative

Revamped our wireless infrastructure Increased wireless coverage throughout campus Implemented a virtualized server platform Deployed new content filter Increased Internet bandwidth Expanded usage of cloud-based services

Apple’s 11” MacBook Airs

- 11.6-inch high-resolution screen- 1.7 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5- 128 GB Solid State Flash Storage- 4 GB RAM- Weight: 2.38 lbs.- Dimensions: .68” (height) x 11.8” (width) x 7.56” (depth)

Chosen Device for Our1-to-1 Initiative

Our 2013-2014 Proposed Budget

March 26, 2013

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Comparison – Indicator 1

Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil 2005-2006 2005-2006 2010-2011 2010-2011 $ Change % Change

District Per Pupil Cost Ranking Per Pupil Cost Ranking in Cost in Cost

Northern Highlands 13,522 37 14,705 31 $1,183 8.75%

Northern Valley 14,193 42 16,151 38 $1,961 13.82%

Pascack Valley 15,445 46 16,958 43 $1,513 9.80%

Ramapo Indian Hills 15,255 45 15,618 34 $363 2.38%

West Essex Regional 13,852 40 16,209 40 $2,357 17.02%

Hunterdon Central 14,309 43 14,345 27 $36 .25%

North Hunterdon-Voorhees

13,271 34 14,503 29 $1,232 9.28%

Monmouth Regional 15,247 44 18,559 46 $3,312 21.72%

West Morris Regional 12,911 32 13,486 14 $575 4.45%

Watchung Hills 12,243 25 14,098 25 $1,855 15.15%

Cost Saving Based on Per Pupil Cost = $6.5MComparison is based on 47 Regional High School DistrictsSource: State of NJ - Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending May 2012

What’s Driving the Budget?Expenses Salaries

($26.8 million) $ 340,000

Out of District Tuition $ 122,000 (including Charter Schools)

1:1 Student Laptop Initiative $ 287,000

Utilities Savings $ (60,000)

Transportation Savings $ (102,000)

Increase in Capital Accounts $ 315,000

DescriptionProposed Budget

2013-2014Portion of

Total Budget

Instruction 28,779,615 56.39%

Transportation 2,037,785 3.99%

Administration 3,776,423 7.40%

Maintenance & Operations 4,949,201 9.70%

Employee Benefits 7,584,630 14.86%

Equipment/Capital Reserve 1,706,042 3.34%

Special Programs 468,760 0.92%

Debt Service 1,734,815 3.40%

Total Budget 51,037,271 100.00%

Expenditures

What’s Driving the Budget?Revenues

State Aid -Entitlement under funding formula (SFRA): $ 2,313,238 -Actual 2013-2014 Aid (same as 2012-2013): $ 1,204,270 -State Aid Shortfall (direct property tax impact):

$(1,108,968)

Miscellaneous Revenues Increase (Tuition and Monopole) :

$ 60,000

Tax Levy: - 1st Increase in 3 Years - $ 2.37 Million Under Aggregate 2% Cap

Revenue - Sources of Funds

4.47%0.92%

2.36% 0.21

%

0.94%

91.10%Total Budget: $51,037,271

Balance Appropriated - $2,280,970Federal Aid - $468,760

State Aid - $1,204,270Tuition/Transportation - $107,000Miscellaneous - $480,000

Local Taxes - $46,496,271

Capital Projects

For 2013-2014, the district is continuing the need to invest in our facilities. $1,346,800 will be spent on improvements pursuant to our Long Range Facilities Plan.

RHS Roof Recoating $200,000 RHS Retaining Wall Improvement $427,000 IHHS Bathroom Upgrades $109,800 RHS Window & Door Replacement $610,000

(Partial 200 Wing)

Total$1,346,800

SummaryTotal Tax Increase $ 849,274

Total Tax Increase Percentage 1.86%

Monthly Impact for an Average Homeowner:

Franklin Lakes $ 6.37 $ 1,033,000

Oakland $ 2.28 $ 408,700

Wyckoff* $ (0.47) $ 811,800

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(Calendar Year Basis)

*To date, tax data has not been certified. Tax impact calculation is based on 2012 tax data.

Your Input Is Valued

Monthly Board Meetings

Strategic Planning Committee

Email Address for budget questions:

budgetqa@rih.org

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