Wanaque School District Budget Presentation April 26, 2016 “Leading the way to an enriched academic and social foundation that fosters a love of learning”

BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert Barnhardt – President Dana Imbasciani – Vice President Angela Demetriou Richard McFarlane Jill Nitkinas Tom Paster Charles Strobel Jason Velante Danielle Liautaud-Watkins

WELCOME AGENDA Donna Cardiello, Superintendent Budget Goals Nancy Di Bartolo, Business Administrator Revenue Expenditures Lynda D’Angiolillo – Curriculum Director Curriculum Initiatives Frank Calero – Technology Coordinator Technology Initiatives QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION

District Budget Goals  Student Achievement  Capital Projects  Continue to exercise diligence in the expenditure of public funds

Accomplishments  Academic:  Implementation of an Integrated Pre-School Program  Intervention Kits for primary students  Orton Gillingham Training for Special Education Teachers  Professional Training for all staff members via the Madison Institute both on and off site

Accomplishments  Technology  Dark fiber and wireless solutions installed in both buildings  Purchase of 102 laptops and 120 Chromebooks  Implementation of Google Applications for students in Grades 6-8

Accomplishments  Facilities:  Completion of security and telephone systems in both buildings  New generator and fuel tank at Wanaque School  Removal of the old underground diesel fuel tank at Wanaque School  Completion of the roof project over the primary wing at Wanaque School

District Goals Included in Budget  The continuation of the new Integrated Pre-School Program in both schools.  Three additional teachers to support district initiatives.  To support and enhance blended learning opportunities for students at all grade levels.  To update our Science Curriculum to meet the Next Generation Science Standards.  To continue to provide high quality staff development opportunities to faculty and staff.  To extend digital learning via google classroom to students in grades 4 & 5.  Curriculum Articulation – Tri-District coordination with Lakeland Regional and Ringwood Public Schools

What’s New for the 16/17 budget? 1) Increase in Capital Outlay for Capital Project:  Section F - Partial Roof Replacement at Wanaque School  Padding for Haskell School Gymnasium 2) Three Additional Teachers 3) $30k for Technology Lease Purchase 4) Curriculum/Textbook purchases

Curriculum Initiatives  Next Generation Science Standards  STEM  Purchase of LAL materials  Vocabulary  Spelling  Grammar  6 th – 8 th Grade Anthology  RTI – (Response to Intervention) targeted material  Curriculum Articulation – Tri-District coordination with Lakeland Regional and Ringwood Public Schools

Technology Initiatives Switches

Technology Initiatives Access Points

FACTORS IMPACTING THE BUDGET  State Aid  Implementation of Common Core State Standards  Special Education Costs for Out of District Placements  Health Benefit Costs  Unfunded State Mandates  HIB  Achieve NJ

Shared Services that Save our District Money  Technology Services – Shared service with Manchester Regional High School  NJ ACES – Purchase of Natural Gas and Electric  Cooperative purchasing (MRESC, Ed Data)  Transportation cooperative with Passaic County Educational Services Commission and Ringwood Public Schools

Shared Services cont.  Federal E-Rate Program  Joint Insurance for Property/Workers Comp (NJSIG)  Tri-District Community Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program with Lakeland Regional and Ringwood Public Schools  Borough of Wanaque provides assistance with snow removal, salting, trash and recycling services, etc.  Latin and Instrumental Music Program at Lakeland Regional High School.

Proposed Revenue – Sources of Funds

Thanks for Special Sources of Revenue  PTA Contributions  Wanaque Haskell Education Foundation  Girl Scout Troop 135 Safety Town Layout

Cap Compliance The proposed general fund budget reflects a spending increase of 1.56%. The proposed budget is under the maximum state limit for administrative costs. The district is eligible to use $659,832 in prior year accumulated banked cap, however it will only be using $87,268. The district has not spent over $650,000 in available taxation authority since the enactment of the 2% cap in

Tax Levy Comparison

Property Tax Break Down

Expenditures Administration includes legal and professional fees, liability insurance, technology, board of education training and salaries.

Expenditures

Estimated Tax Increase This budget represents a Tax Increase on Average Home($247,626) of $85.84 per year.

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