West Deptford School District 2019-20 Budget Presentation April 29, 2019 Public Hearing

West Deptford School District Budget Objectives Maintain all current instructional programs and staff. Provide funds needed to support a comprehensive educational experience for all students to include; professional development, resources, field trips and all co- curricular activities and interscholastic sports. Fund the technology needs to support all instructional programs. Provide funding for the maintenance and upkeep of all district facilities and grounds. Support for all special educational services and placements. Provide funding to meet the school safety and security needs. Support transportation services for all students. Support the board of education goals: Student Achievement Least Restrictive educational setting for all students Ensure that West Deptford High School remains competitive with other high schools Ensure fiscal accountability and efficiencies

West Deptford School District - Enrollment Grade 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 (Proj.) Pre K 55 64 90 158 175 K 194 196 181 193 192 1st 215 203 195 2nd 213 200 226 205 3rd 216 227 4th 218 197 223 199 5th 206 224 6th 236 235 228 211 7th 257 240 233 8th 225 255 242 232 9th 237 212 10th 234 187 11th 230 180 12th 229 238 219 TOTAL 2955 2922 2889 2934 2924

West Deptford School District Revenue Sources 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 % Inc. % of Total Local Tax Levy $31,755,838 $32,518,104 $33,168,466 $33,959,499 2.38% 69.61% Tuition & Miscellaneous $746,285 $348,544 $483,000 $249,000 (51.55%) 0.51% State Aid $12,524,675 $12,655,282 $13,272,046 $13,655,668 2.89% 27.99% Medicaid Reimbursement $130,469 $95,886 $91,652 (4.42%) 0.19% Surplus $2,186,837 $1,147,155 $700,000 0% 1.43% Shared Services $0 $125,160 $130,371 4.16% 0.27% TOTAL $47,344,104 $46,764,971 $47,719,398 $48,786,190 2.24% 100%

West Deptford School District Budget Expenditures 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 % Inc. % of Total Salaries $23,450,359 $22,893,015 $23,406,222 $24,026,487 2.65% 49.25% Benefits $6,669,022 $6,556,038 $6,807,917 $7,143,827 4.93% 14.64% Insurance $549,688 $521,194 $546,533 $584,791 7.00% 1.20% Special Ed. $7,108,696 $6,868,540 $7,225,291 $7,405,924 2.50% 15.18% Oper. & Maint. $2,319,389 $1,380,200 $1,684,993 $1,723,748 2.30% 3.53% Transportation $3,092,120 $3,337,738 $3,123,461 $3,334,385 6.75% 6.83% Capital Outlay $124,761 $260,750 $282,483 $314,175 11.21% 0.64% Other $4,030,069 $4,947,496 $4,642,498 $4,252,853 (8.40%) 8.73% TOTAL $47,344,104 $46,764,971 $47,719,398 $48,786,190 2.24% 100%

West Deptford School District Proposed Budget Initiatives Items included in the proposed budget: Kindergarten/1st Grade Autistic Teacher Technology Lease Purchase (1:1, Smartboards, Video Tech, Graphics) Additional Kindergarten Teacher (if needed) Items not included in the proposed budget: Additional supports in grades K – 4 Funds to address some needed facility repairs (carpet, concrete, locker rooms) Funding for new Reading Program Additional Class III Officers Funding to support all current classroom teaching positions Funding to support all current instructional assistants

West Deptford School District Proposed Budget Reductions 2019-2020 General Budget $301,621 Technology Budget $100,000 Miscellaneous $111,198 Reduction in Substitute Line Item $39,872 Overloads $10,000 Fill Autistic Position with Internal Transfer $94,701 Other Support Staff (4) $56,415 Teaching Staff (7) $673,683 TOTAL REDUCTIONS $1,387,490

West Deptford School District Proposed Tax Rate 2018-19 2019-20 General Fund $33,293,626.00 $33,959,499.00 Debt Service $784,878.00 $801,876.00 Total Tax Levy $34,078,504.00 $34,761,375.00 Average Home $199,947.00 $199,818.00 Local School Tax Rate 1.5144 1.5731 Total Tax $3,028.03 $3,143.32 Tax Increase $52.05 $115.29