School Budget Presented: December 21, 2010 January 25, 2011 BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Draft 2: January 25, Development of the Budget SeptemberRequest submitted by staff NovemberMeetings with Principals December 7Board Finance Committee Meeting December 21Budget Overview and Process to Board and public January 25Presentation of Budget Options to Board and public January, FebruaryContinued review by Finance Committee February 22Governor’s Budget Address & State Aid Numbers March 1Tentative Budget to Board and public March 4Tentative Budget to County Exec Supt March 22-March 29Public hearing and Board adoption of budget April 4Budget Newsletter posted on website AprilCommunity/PTO budget presentations April 27Election/Budget Vote

Draft 2: January 25, Community Presentations School-based PTO meetings beginning in March Larger forum meetings beginning in April

Draft 2: January 25, Board Budgetary Goals Involve the public in the budget process Adhere to 2% tax levy increase Maintain current programs and staffing levels, to the extent possible Maintain Kdg class sizes at less than Board Policy max of 25 Maintain 1-8 class sizes at less than Board Policy max of 30 Maintain 9-12 class sizes at less than Board Policy max of 35 Continue improving the K-12 Language Arts Literacy program Continue to implement Strategic Planning recommendations

Draft 2: January 25, District At-A-Glance (figures as of 1/5/11) AdamBGCrimHamilJFKMillVHIKEHillMSHSOtherTOTAL Enrollment # of Staff # of Buildings Square footage (thousands) Acreage # of Students Transported 8997 District Budget $128M

Draft 2: January 25, District Enrollment (to be updated monthly) SchoolActual Enrollment (1/5/2011) *Prediction for Difference Adamsville Bradley Gardens Crim Hamilton John F. Kennedy Milltown Van Holten K-4 Subtotal Eisenhower Hillside Subtotal Middle School High School Subtotal TOTALS *Prediction Assumptions: 1) Kdg enrollments same as in 2010; 2). Kdg to 1 st grade enrollments increased by 30%; 3). Flat enrollments in all other grades.

Draft 2: January 25, Maintaining quantity and quality of district programs, as per expectations of community Coping with a massive decrease in state aid Working with less fund balance Adhering to a 2% tax levy cap Budgeting for increased health benefits premiums Known Budget Challenges

Draft 2: January 25, New Textbooks$30,758  AP Computer Science (new course)$2,625  Human Development (1998 copyright) $9,500  Organic and Biochemistry (2000 copyright)$9,625  Marine Biology (1998 copyright)$5,250  AP Latin(test & curriculum change)$2,750  Latin IV Honors (test & curriculum change)$1,008 New Items Included in Budget

Draft 2: January 25, Reductions Already Made Staff Reductions (9) $ 540,000 Requested Bldg Improvements and Maintenance $ 479,500 Textbook Adoptions $ 400,000 Vacant Positions Eliminated (5) $ 260,000 6 day reduction in ESY/Summer Literacy Program $ 50,000 Requested Athletic Equipment & Personnel $ 31,300 Requested Staff Development $ 25,000 Requested Summer Curriculum Writing $ 24,000

Draft 2: January 25, Effects of Tax Levy & State Aid on School Budget Tax Levy Increase Further Reduction Required with 15% Less State Aid Further Reduction Required with Flat State Aid 2%-$188K$0 0%-$2.55M-$1.75M

Draft 2: January 25, Tax Levy Increase & Budget Increase Comparison Budget11-12 Budget% Difference Tax Levy$ 117,979,825$ 120,339, % State Aid$ 5,431,470$ 4,636, % Other (fund balance, investment income, facility rentals, etc.) $ 5,228,586$ 2,933, % Total$ 128,639,881$ 127,909, %

Draft 2: January 25, General Fund Operating Budget History YearExpenditures Difference 11-12$127,909, % 10-11$128,639, % 09-10$133,154, % 08-09$128,832, % 07-08$123,935, % 06-07$118,730, % 05-06$110,178, % 04-05$102,771, % 03-04$ 96,335, %

Draft 2: January 25, Recommended Further Reductions If State Aid remains flat, no further reductions required If State Aid is 15% less than current year, $188,000 worth of reductions required State Aid figures slated to be announced by the Governor on February 22

Draft 2: January 25, Facilities Use Fees Increase & Policy Change District Operated Before/After Care Program Alternative High School Schedule Student Activities Fees Increase Middle School Clubs Reduction High School Clubs Reduction Technology Lease Reduction General Supplies Reduction MS/HS Uniforms Reduction Further Staff Reductions Courtesy Bussing * This list is not prioritized Items Under Discussion for Further Reductions, If Needed…

Draft 2: January 25, Salaries 59.1% Benefits 19.3% Transportation 6.4% Purchased Professional Services 3.9% Out-of-District Placements 3.3% Utilities 2.7% Supplies/Texts 2.3% Communication/Leases/Rentals 1.1% Capital/Maintenance 1.2% Other.7% Budget Expenditures

Draft 2: January 25, Bridgewater $1.04$1.09$1.12$1.16*$1.22 Raritan $.99$1.11$1.15$1.23**$1.27 *XX% increase = $xxx increase on a $xxxxxx home **XXX% increase= $xxx increase on a $xxxxxx home Tax Rate (Per $100,000 Of Assessed Value)

Draft 2: January 25, Over 27,000 registered voters: 2010 defeated by 142 votes, 9520 total votes 2009 passed by 1279 votes, 5923 total votes 2008 passed by 211 votes, 4587 total votes 2007 defeated by 242 votes, 3968 total votes 2006 passed by 158 votes, 4250 total votes 2005 passed by 119 votes, 4863 total votes 2004 defeated by 146 votes, 3580 total votes 2003 defeated by 281 votes, 2495 total votes 2002 defeated by 288 votes, 3490 total votes Voting History

Draft 2: January 25, Become informed – Ask questions Join a campaign: BREA “Kids First,” CSA and PTO “Get Out the Vote” Reach out to the unregistered voter  Registration link on  Remember the “4-year law” Reach out to the “inactive” voter  Provide an absentee ballot request form  Make a call  Give a ride Get to the polls Spread the Good News about BRRSD! How to Help

Draft 2: January 25, Important Date WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Annual School Election 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Please remember to vote!!!