2006-07 ACS PROPOSED 2006-07 ACS PROPOSED BUDGETBUDGET
BUDGET HEARINGBUDGET HEARINGANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER ANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER
ELECTIONELECTION
Tuesday, May 16, 2006Tuesday, May 16, 2006Polls Open: Noon - 9:00 p.m.Polls Open: Noon - 9:00 p.m.
H.S. Rooms 157 & 158H.S. Rooms 157 & 158
Come Out and Vote!Come Out and Vote!
BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATESBOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES3 YEAR TERM 7/1/06 – 6/30/093 YEAR TERM 7/1/06 – 6/30/09
VOTING FOR TWO SEATSVOTING FOR TWO SEATS
Seat currently held by Paul BaroneSeat currently held by Paul Barone
Paul BaronePaul Barone
Daniel CaprioDaniel Caprio
Christine JohntChristine Johnt
Seat currently held by Kevin BorchertSeat currently held by Kevin Borchert
Lynn HalickiLynn Halicki
Kevin BorchertKevin Borchert
BUDGET HEARINGBUDGET HEARING GOAL GOAL
The goal of this hearing is to share The goal of this hearing is to share information about the 2006-2007 information about the 2006-2007 Akron Central School District’s Akron Central School District’s General Fund Budget proposal.General Fund Budget proposal.
Akron Central School Akron Central School MissionMission
The mission of the Akron Central School The mission of the Akron Central School District, a learning centered community District, a learning centered community
dedicated to the dreams of our students is dedicated to the dreams of our students is to ensure that each student realizes his or to ensure that each student realizes his or
her unique potential and contributes her unique potential and contributes positively to society, through a system positively to society, through a system
characterized by…….characterized by…….
Akron Central School Akron Central School Mission (cont.)Mission (cont.)
Valuing the unique gifts and dreams of each personValuing the unique gifts and dreams of each personDeveloping all dimensions of each human beingDeveloping all dimensions of each human beingAdvancing the knowledge, skills and wisdom of each Advancing the knowledge, skills and wisdom of each
studentstudentNurturing and respecting the dignity of each human Nurturing and respecting the dignity of each human
beingbeingCooperatively working to continuously create new Cooperatively working to continuously create new
realitiesrealities
Budget Calendar 2006-07Budget Calendar 2006-07 October 2005:October 2005: Approval of Budget Calendar Approval of Budget Calendar Nov/Dec 2005Nov/Dec 2005: Presentation of departmental : Presentation of departmental
expenditure proposals at expenditure proposals at BOE BOE workshops workshops
January 2006January 2006: Projected Revenues presented to : Projected Revenues presented to BOE at workshop meeting BOE at workshop meeting
February 2006February 2006: BAC Meetings 1 & 2: BAC Meetings 1 & 2 March 2006March 2006: BAC Meetings 3, 4 & 5: BAC Meetings 3, 4 & 5
March 22, 2006 was a joint BAC/BOE meeting with March 22, 2006 was a joint BAC/BOE meeting with budget recommendation by BAC and adoption by budget recommendation by BAC and adoption by
Board of EducationBoard of Education
Budget PoliciesBudget Policies
#5110 Budget Planning & Development #5110 Budget Planning & Development
#5120 School District Budget Hearing #5120 School District Budget Hearing
#5130 Budget Adoption#5130 Budget Adoption
#5140 Administration of the Budget #5140 Administration of the Budget
#5150 Contingency Budget#5150 Contingency Budget
AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSEADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE
To develop an understanding of the school budget To develop an understanding of the school budget and financial operations of the school.and financial operations of the school.
To provide a communication network from the To provide a communication network from the community for ideas and concerns related to community for ideas and concerns related to the budget.the budget.
To provide means by which accurate information To provide means by which accurate information can be widely shared with community can be widely shared with community
members.members.
AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURPOSE
(Cont.)(Cont.)
To review proposed budget data in an effort to To review proposed budget data in an effort to provide the best quality educational services in a provide the best quality educational services in a responsible and cost-effective manner.responsible and cost-effective manner.To present a proposed 2006-07 school budget to To present a proposed 2006-07 school budget to the Board of Education in a timely manner.the Board of Education in a timely manner.To develop a network of ambassadors to/for the To develop a network of ambassadors to/for the community and community groups in regards to community and community groups in regards to how the budget has been developed to meet the how the budget has been developed to meet the needs of our children in the most cost-efficient needs of our children in the most cost-efficient manner possible.manner possible.
2006-2007 BUDGET2006-2007 BUDGET
BalancingBalancingExpenditures & RevenuesExpenditures & Revenues
REQUIRED BUDGET FORMATREQUIRED BUDGET FORMAT
AdministrationAdministration
CapitalCapital
ProgramProgram
2006-2007 2006-2007 PROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROPOSED EXPENDITURESREQUIRED FORMATREQUIRED FORMAT
AdministrationAdministration
CapitalCapital
ProgramProgram
TOTALTOTAL
$ 2,499,051 $ 2,499,051 10.08% 10.08%
$ 4,831,293$ 4,831,293 19.49% 19.49%
$17,463,461$17,463,461 70.43%70.43%
$24,793,805 100.00%$24,793,805 100.00%
2006-07 2006-07 REQUIRED FORMATREQUIRED FORMATGENERAL FUND BUDGETGENERAL FUND BUDGET
70.43%
10.08%
19.49%
PROGRAM
CAPITAL
ADM.
2006-072006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROPOSED EXPENDITURESADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION
SalariesSalaries
BenefitsBenefits
EquipmentEquipment
ContractualContractual
Materials/SuppliesMaterials/Supplies
BOCES ServicesBOCES Services
TotalTotal
% of Budget% of Budget
$ 1,310,434$ 1,310,434
469,267469,267
0 0
206,155206,155
48,64448,644
464,551464,551
$ 2,499,051$ 2,499,051
10.08%10.08%
2006-072006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROPOSED EXPENDITURESCAPITALCAPITAL
SalariesSalaries
BenefitsBenefits EquipmentEquipment ContractualContractual Materials/Supplies Materials/Supplies Bond Principal & InterestBond Principal & Interest
TOTAL TOTAL % of Budget% of Budget
$ 658,290$ 658,290219,507219,507
6,9006,900596,003596,003185,894185,894
3,164,6993,164,699
$ 4,831,293$ 4,831,29319.49% 19.49%
2006-072006-07PROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROGRAMPROGRAM
SalariesSalaries
BenefitsBenefits
EquipmentEquipment
ContractualContractual
Materials/SuppliesMaterials/Supplies
BOCES ServicesBOCES Services
TOTAL TOTAL
% of Budget% of Budget
$ 10,636,314 $ 10,636,314
3,537,3133,537,313
49,58549,585
336,419336,419
1,204,1301,204,130
1,699,7001,699,700
$ 17,463,461$ 17,463,461
70.43%70.43%
Total Proposed Total Proposed ExpendituresExpenditures
Salaries Salaries $12,605,038 $12,605,038 50.84%50.84%
BenefitsBenefits 4,226,087 4,226,087 17.05% 17.05%
EquipmentEquipment 56,485 .23% 56,485 .23%
ContractualContractual 1,138,577 1,138,577 4.59% 4.59%
Materials/SuppliesMaterials/Supplies 1,438,668 1,438,668 5.80% 5.80%
BOCES ServicesBOCES Services 2,164,251 2,164,251 8.73% 8.73%
Bond Principal & InterestBond Principal & Interest 3,164,6993,164,699 12.76%12.76%
TotalTotal $24,793,805 100.00% $24,793,805 100.00%
How much is the budget going How much is the budget going up?up?
2005-062005-06 2006-072006-07
AdministrationAdministration $2,423,305$2,423,305 $2,499,051 $2,499,051CapitalCapital 4,723,661 4,723,661 4,831,293 4,831,293ProgramProgram 16,848,03416,848,034 17,463,46117,463,461
$23,995,000 $ 24,793,805$23,995,000 $ 24,793,805
Dollar IncreaseDollar Increase $798,805$798,805Percentage Increase`Percentage Increase` 3.33% 3.33%CPI IncreaseCPI Increase 3.40% 3.40%
Budget ComparisonsBudget Comparisons(Data obtained from NYS Education Department)(Data obtained from NYS Education Department)
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
Budget Increase Over Last Year
Akron - 3.33%
Erie County Average -4.81%
NYS Average - 5.91%
Erie County School Districts
Budget Increases
AKRON
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10
12
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Budget Increases
AKRON
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8
10
12
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EXPENDITURES PER STUDENTEXPENDITURES PER STUDENT
(As published in the New York State Report Card) (As published in the New York State Report Card)
Akron Akron $6,164 per student $6,164 per student
Similar School Districts Similar School Districts $7,453 per student $7,453 per student
ALL Public Schools in NY $8,177 per studentALL Public Schools in NY $8,177 per student
What changes if there is a What changes if there is a contingency budget?contingency budget?
Proposed Budget Proposed Budget $24,793,805$24,793,805
Contingency Budget Contingency Budget $24,766,632$24,766,632
DifferenceDifference $ 27,173 $ 27,173
Does Anything Else Change Does Anything Else Change under a Contingent Budget?under a Contingent Budget?
Under a contingent budget, a Board of Under a contingent budget, a Board of Education must calculate a per square Education must calculate a per square
foot fee and require payment in foot fee and require payment in advance for use of the facilities.advance for use of the facilities.
(Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 and Commissioner’s (Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 and Commissioner’s Regulations Section 170.8)Regulations Section 170.8)
2006-072006-07ANTICIPATED REVENUEANTICIPATED REVENUE
State AidState Aid $12,700,000$12,700,000 51.22%51.22%
Sales TaxSales Tax 1,200,000 1,200,000 4.84% 4.84%
Property Tax Property Tax 7,041,805 7,041,805 28.40%28.40%
Native American AidNative American Aid 984,000 984,000 3.97% 3.97%
Federal AidFederal Aid 60,000 60,000 .24% .24%
Appropriated FB Appropriated FB 1,800,000 1,800,000 7.26% 7.26%
OtherOther 1,008,0001,008,000 4.07% 4.07%
Total Revenues Total Revenues $24,793,805 $24,793,805 100.00% 100.00%
State Aid ChangeState Aid Change(as of May 9, 2006)(as of May 9, 2006)
2005-062005-06 2006-072006-07
$12,850,000$12,850,000 $12,700,000 $12,700,000
Dollar DecreaseDollar Decrease $ (150,000) $ (150,000)
Tax Levy ChangeTax Levy Change
2005-062005-06 2006-072006-07
$6,680,000$6,680,000 $7,041,805 $7,041,805
Dollar IncreaseDollar Increase $ 361,805 $ 361,805
% Increase% Increase 5.4% 5.4%
Akron Central SchoolAkron Central School2006-072006-07
Balanced BudgetBalanced BudgetPROPOSED EXPENDITURESPROPOSED EXPENDITURES
InstructionInstruction $13,455,007 $13,455,007Transportation 1,326,942Transportation 1,326,942Operations/Maint. 1,490,727Operations/Maint. 1,490,727Bond Prin. & Int. 3,164,699Bond Prin. & Int. 3,164,699General Support 1,130,343General Support 1,130,343Employee BenefitsEmployee Benefits 4,226,0874,226,087
Total Expenditures $24,793,805Total Expenditures $24,793,805
ANTICIPATED REVENUESANTICIPATED REVENUESState AidState Aid $12,700,000 $12,700,000
Sales TaxSales Tax 1,200,0001,200,000
Property Tax 7,041,805Property Tax 7,041,805 Native American AidNative American Aid
984,000984,000 Federal AidFederal Aid
60,00060,000 Appropriated FB 1,800,000Appropriated FB 1,800,000 OtherOther
1,008,0001,008,000
Total Revenues $24,793,805Total Revenues $24,793,805
STARSTAR
SchoolSchool
TaxTax
ReliefRelief
ProgramProgram
STAR Impact on Tax RatesSTAR Impact on Tax Rates
Any homeowner who has applied for the Any homeowner who has applied for the STAR exemption will receive at least a STAR exemption will receive at least a $30,000 reduction in the assessed value of $30,000 reduction in the assessed value of their home as it applies to school taxes.their home as it applies to school taxes.
Senior citizens who have applied for the Senior citizens who have applied for the Enhanced STAR exemption will receive a Enhanced STAR exemption will receive a $50,000 reduction in the assessed value of $50,000 reduction in the assessed value of their home as it relates to school taxes.their home as it relates to school taxes.
Senior Citizen Tax ExemptionSenior Citizen Tax Exemption
Max. AnnualMax. Annual ExemptExempt
IncomeIncome PercentagePercentage$0 – $15,000$0 – $15,000 50%50%
$15,001 - $16,000$15,001 - $16,000 45% 45% $16,001 - $17,000$16,001 - $17,000 40% 40% $17,001 - $18,000$17,001 - $18,000 35% 35% $18,001 - $18,900$18,001 - $18,900 30% 30% $18,901 - $19,800$18,901 - $19,800 25% 25% $19,801 - $20,700$19,801 - $20,700 20% 20%
VOTER QUALIFICATIONSVOTER QUALIFICATIONS
A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATESA CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES
EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDEREIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
A RESIDENT WITHIN THE AKRON A RESIDENT WITHIN THE AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A
PERIOD OF THIRTY DAYS (INCLUDINGPERIOD OF THIRTY DAYS (INCLUDING THE TONAWANDA INDIAN RESERVATION)THE TONAWANDA INDIAN RESERVATION)
Akron Central School DistrictAkron Central School District
ANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER ANNUAL VOTE & BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONELECTION
Tuesday May 16, 2006 Polls OpenTuesday May 16, 2006 Polls OpenNoon - 9:00 p.m.Noon - 9:00 p.m.
H.S. Room 157 & 158 H.S. Room 157 & 158
ComeCome Out and Vote! Out and Vote!
We are a school dedicated We are a school dedicated to the dreams of our to the dreams of our
students!!students!!
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