Paramus Public Schools

2010 – 2011 Budget

Public Hearing Presentation

Ms Shelia Criscione, Board President

Mr. Anthony Balestrieri, Chairman,

Finance Committee

Dr. James Montesano, Superintendent

Mr. Gary Lane, Assistant

Superintendent/ Business Administrator

~ Proposed Budget ~~ Proposed Budget ~

The proposed budget The proposed budget represents the Administration represents the Administration and Board of Education’s and Board of Education’s recommendations as the recommendations as the best budget to maintain the best budget to maintain the quality of our educational quality of our educational programs while being mindful programs while being mindful of the tough economic times of the tough economic times everyone in New Jersey is everyone in New Jersey is presently experiencing.presently experiencing.

~ What Happened? ~~ What Happened? ~

Governor’s Executive Order #14 –Governor’s Executive Order #14 – February 16, 2010 – reduced February 16, 2010 – reduced current yearcurrent year state aid state aid

Governor’s Budget Message –Governor’s Budget Message – March 17, 2010 – eliminated 99.8% of state aid for March 17, 2010 – eliminated 99.8% of state aid for

2010-112010-11

Paramus Board of Education Meeting –Paramus Board of Education Meeting – March 22, 2010 – adopted tentative budget for fiscal March 22, 2010 – adopted tentative budget for fiscal

year 2010-11 in the general fund amount of year 2010-11 in the general fund amount of $72,140,793$72,140,793

~ What Does this Mean? ~~ What Does this Mean? ~

Loss of 29% of state aidLoss of 29% of state aid ($1,024,000) for ($1,024,000) for the 2009-10 school year.the 2009-10 school year.

Loss of 99.8% of state aidLoss of 99.8% of state aid ($3,546,714) for ($3,546,714) for the 2010-11 school year.the 2010-11 school year.

$4,800,000 budget deficit for 2010-11$4,800,000 budget deficit for 2010-11

~ What is the Impact on the Paramus ~ What is the Impact on the Paramus Public Schools? ~Public Schools? ~

Elementary SchoolsElementary Schools2 Classroom teachers2 Classroom teachers3 Academic Enrichment 3 Academic Enrichment TeachersTeachers1 BSI Teacher1 BSI Teacher

Middle SchoolsMiddle Schools0.7 Phys Ed Teacher0.7 Phys Ed Teacher1 Reading Specialist1 Reading Specialist1 Media Specialist1 Media Specialist1 Academic Enrichment 1 Academic Enrichment TeacherTeacher

High SchoolHigh School1 French Teacher1 French Teacher1 Family/Consumer Science 1 Family/Consumer Science TeacherTeacher2 Phys Ed Teachers2 Phys Ed Teachers1 Creative Arts Teacher1 Creative Arts Teacher

Special EducationSpecial Education4 Special Needs Teachers4 Special Needs Teachers

Administrative ReductionsAdministrative ReductionsReduce Assist. SuperintendentReduce Assist. SuperintendentInterim Director of Special Interim Director of Special ServicesServicesReduction in Support StaffReduction in Support Staff

Secretarial/Support StaffSecretarial/Support Staff3 Library Clerks3 Library Clerks4.5 Secretaries4.5 Secretaries8 Lunch Aides8 Lunch Aides2.7 Instructional / Media Center 2.7 Instructional / Media Center AidsAids

Staff Reductions (18.7 positions)Staff Reductions (18.7 positions)

~ Other Areas of Reductions ~~ Other Areas of Reductions ~

10% reduction in supply accounts10% reduction in supply accounts

Reduction in construction services/maintenance projectsReduction in construction services/maintenance projects

Reduction in tuition accountReduction in tuition account

Reduction of 50% in summer custodial helpReduction of 50% in summer custodial help

Eliminate Elementary/Middle School field trip accountEliminate Elementary/Middle School field trip account

Reduction of $30,000 for extra-curricular activities at the Middle & High Reduction of $30,000 for extra-curricular activities at the Middle & High SchoolsSchools

Summer school feeSummer school fee

Reduction in substitute custodian accountReduction in substitute custodian account

~ Budget Highlights ~~ Budget Highlights ~

Maintain Class SizeMaintain Class Size

Maintain Extra-curricular ActivitiesMaintain Extra-curricular Activities

New Math CurriculumNew Math Curriculum

Middle School RestructuringMiddle School Restructuring

Phase II Technology ProgramPhase II Technology Program

~ Areas of Consideration ~~ Areas of Consideration ~

Bus Transportation ProgramBus Transportation Program

Collective Bargaining ConcessionCollective Bargaining Concession

Bedside Instruction ServicesBedside Instruction Services

Budget Brief ~ 2010-11Budget Brief ~ 2010-11

REVENUESREVENUES

State Aid REDUCED by 99.8% ($3.5 million)State Aid REDUCED by 99.8% ($3.5 million)Decrease in budgeted fund balance of $125,000Decrease in budgeted fund balance of $125,000

EXPENSESEXPENSESRegular increases in costs of operations Regular increases in costs of operations including salaries, energy, health, etc. including salaries, energy, health, etc.

Overall Overall Operating BudgetOperating BudgetDECREASE OF $923,873 (1.3DECREASE OF $923,873 (1.3%)%)

{Net of prior year encumbrances & Capital Reserve Projects}{Net of prior year encumbrances & Capital Reserve Projects}

~ Changes in State Aid ~~ Changes in State Aid ~

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School Year

~ Tax Levy Request – Historical ~~ Tax Levy Request – Historical ~

~ Tax Levy General Fund ~% Increases

4.00%4.00%4.33%4.00%4.65%

3.60%

6.60%5.71%

4.40%

9.04%

6.41%

0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%

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School Year

~ Tax Impact ~~ Tax Impact ~

On an average home assessed at On an average home assessed at $535,312 the tax impact estimate is:$535,312 the tax impact estimate is:

An Increase ofAn Increase of

3.96%3.96% Which equates to:Which equates to:

~ $14.93 per month ~~ $14.93 per month ~

OrOr

~ $179.18 per year ~~ $179.18 per year ~

If the budget is defeated, what happens next?If the budget is defeated, what happens next?

State law mandates that in the event of a defeated budget, the local mayor & council review the budget and make recommendations to the board of education. Throughout the state, regardless of the relationship between the two bodies, historically, the mayors & councils have felt compelled to make adjustments to the school budget. The mayor & council determine and certify the amount of taxes they feel are appropriate for the ensuing school year and passes this determination on to the board of education.

While the mayor & council can suggest specific places for the board to cut costs or increase revenues, the implementation is determined by the board of education.

While the board of education has a right to appeal the decision of the mayor & council, the success of these appeals has dwindled to a small handful in the past few years.

TUESDAY, April 20TUESDAY, April 20thth Polling places are open fromPolling places are open from

2:00 – 9:00 pm2:00 – 9:00 pmMemorial SchoolMemorial SchoolMidland SchoolMidland SchoolParkway SchoolParkway SchoolRidge RanchRidge RanchStony LaneStony LaneEastbrook MSEastbrook MSWestbrook MSWestbrook MSHigh SchoolHigh School

Districts 8, 9 & 11Districts 8, 9 & 11Districts 15 & 16Districts 15 & 16Districts 12, 13 & 14Districts 12, 13 & 14District 7District 7Districts 19 & 20Districts 19 & 20Districts 3, 4 & 10Districts 3, 4 & 10Districts 17 & 18Districts 17 & 18Districts 1, 2 & 5, 6Districts 1, 2 & 5, 6

Where / When Do I VOTE?Where / When Do I VOTE?

Thank You!Thank You!Questions?Questions?

Sheila Criscione,Sheila Criscione,

Board PresidentBoard President

Mr. Anthony Balestrieri,Mr. Anthony Balestrieri,

Finance ChairFinance Chair

Dr. James Montesano,Dr. James Montesano, SuperintendentSuperintendent

Gary S. Lane,Gary S. Lane,Assistant SuperintendentAssistant SuperintendentBusiness AdministratorBusiness Administrator