Budget Presentation May 7, Budget Presentation May 7, 2014
Fred Garber ~ President Dr. Kim Raymond ~ Vice President Joseph Cammarata Kim Eydelman Kathryn Gizzo Sandy Freeman Jeanne Heck Jacquelyn Hoagland Irene Sessa Fred Garber ~ President Dr. Kim Raymond ~ Vice President Joseph Cammarata Kim Eydelman Kathryn Gizzo Sandy Freeman Jeanne Heck Jacquelyn Hoagland Irene Sessa
Fredrik Oberkehr, Ed.D. ~ Superintendent/Interim Board Secretary MaryJane Garibay ~ Director of Curriculum Richard Beck, PhD. ~ Director of Special Services Terry Pilitzer ~ Communications and Technology Coordinator Colin Rigby ~ Principal CDMS JoAnn Cilmi ~ Assistant Principal CDMS James Osmond ~ Principal CRES Tricia Barr ~ Principal CRPS Fredrik Oberkehr, Ed.D. ~ Superintendent/Interim Board Secretary MaryJane Garibay ~ Director of Curriculum Richard Beck, PhD. ~ Director of Special Services Terry Pilitzer ~ Communications and Technology Coordinator Colin Rigby ~ Principal CDMS JoAnn Cilmi ~ Assistant Principal CDMS James Osmond ~ Principal CRES Tricia Barr ~ Principal CRPS
Address the Results Statements from the Strategic Plan : Strategy 1 – Result Statements 1, 4, & 7 Strategy 2 – Result Statement 1 Strategy 3 – Result Statements 1 & 2 Strategy 4 – Result Statement 1 Strategy 5 – Result Statement 1 Strategy 6 – Result Statements 1 & 3 Strategy 7 – Result Statements 2 & 4
Address recommendations from Assessment Teams in LAL, Mathematics, and Science Continue to seek ways of developing a fiscally responsible budget for the school year
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Goals: To expand and maintain programs that support learning and engage students at all levels To support the implementation of Common Core State Standards and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Resources for students Resources for teachers Professional development and training for teachers Goals: To expand and maintain programs that support learning and engage students at all levels To support the implementation of Common Core State Standards and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Resources for students Resources for teachers Professional development and training for teachers
Online, adaptive assessments for students to progress monitor academic growth over time; Common Core and PARCC professional development; Curriculum Revisions; Expansion of K-5 Science Enrichment; Project Lead the Way – STEM Program – Enrichment; NEW literacy materials (K-5) to support Readers Workshop; NEW resources for Social Studies, K-8; New 6-8 Mathematics Text Series; Online Curriculum Platform; and Understanding by Design Curriculum Training. Online, adaptive assessments for students to progress monitor academic growth over time; Common Core and PARCC professional development; Curriculum Revisions; Expansion of K-5 Science Enrichment; Project Lead the Way – STEM Program – Enrichment; NEW literacy materials (K-5) to support Readers Workshop; NEW resources for Social Studies, K-8; New 6-8 Mathematics Text Series; Online Curriculum Platform; and Understanding by Design Curriculum Training.
Student Personnel Services
Assisting struggling/At-Risk students in the General Education setting Response to Intervention (RTI) Targeted/Tiered Interventions Data-based decision making Contemporary clinical evaluation tools for diagnostic purposes and eligibility
Addition of enhanced methodology to address the needs of children with Learning Disabilities Expansion of our Adaptive Daily Living programs to promote greater independence for Students with Autism & Cognitive Disabilities Expansion of the Re-Think Autism program: a modern tool to instruct, collect data, record progress and demonstrate growth or regression Expanding our behavioral software application for use with students with varying needs district- wide
PROUD has provided parents, staff, and the community with innovative and informative presentations. Collaborative relationship between PROUD and the Colts Neck Township Public School District has led to enhanced communication between parents and district
Technology
Continue to support all PARCC technology readiness mandates Prepare for PARCC state assessments in Replace obsolete equipment Preparation for digital delivery of state mandated reporting Teacher evaluation submission Course roster submission Completion of district open wi-fi access to support district BYOD goal Increase broadband from 100MGS to 300MGS
Network Design Managed print services Technology End User Devices Replace obsolete computers in all labs Purchase additional Chromebooks System Enhancements/Community Genesis parent portal – support forms and letters Grading posting e-alerts Website upgrade Digital Resources Support instruction Curriculum Assessments 1:1 initiatives (pilots)
Conover Road Primary School
This proposed budget supports: Continuation of full Day, tuition-free Kindergarten for all Colts Neck children. Provides for reasonable class sizes in Pre-K to 2. (Class sizes < 20.) Continuation of comprehensive Related Arts offering to extend learning and compliment multiple intelligences and learning styles. Science Enrichment Lab, Math Enrichment Groups, Literacy Enrichment, Targeted Intervention Program, Tier 2 Interventions, Student Mentoring Program. Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits in TIP, Making Meaning Program (K-2). A climate for learning through daily classroom meetings, monthly school wide meetings, and the Responsive Classroom model. This proposed budget supports: Continuation of full Day, tuition-free Kindergarten for all Colts Neck children. Provides for reasonable class sizes in Pre-K to 2. (Class sizes < 20.) Continuation of comprehensive Related Arts offering to extend learning and compliment multiple intelligences and learning styles. Science Enrichment Lab, Math Enrichment Groups, Literacy Enrichment, Targeted Intervention Program, Tier 2 Interventions, Student Mentoring Program. Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits in TIP, Making Meaning Program (K-2). A climate for learning through daily classroom meetings, monthly school wide meetings, and the Responsive Classroom model.
Develop and administer common assessments, both formative and summative. Assessments will be reviewed by grade level teams and administrators as a means to drive best instructional practices. Fully document all components of “Domain IV” of the Danielson Frameworks. Continue to provide and expand upon differentiated instructional practices, with increased emphasis on expanding Enrichment Services for high achieving students. Daily grade level team meetings before school as well as one weekly “Rotating Team Meeting” to discuss student performance data, lesson planning, field trips, and learning extensions. Provide a secure, yet welcoming Primary School Environment. Develop and administer common assessments, both formative and summative. Assessments will be reviewed by grade level teams and administrators as a means to drive best instructional practices. Fully document all components of “Domain IV” of the Danielson Frameworks. Continue to provide and expand upon differentiated instructional practices, with increased emphasis on expanding Enrichment Services for high achieving students. Daily grade level team meetings before school as well as one weekly “Rotating Team Meeting” to discuss student performance data, lesson planning, field trips, and learning extensions. Provide a secure, yet welcoming Primary School Environment.
Maintain Teaming approach in grades 3 and 5 with 6 sections and class sizes less than 20. 4 th grade reduced to 5 sections with approximately 20 students per class. Maintain Science Lab and Enrichment Offerings Continue to provide full complement of Related Arts Classes Maintain Teaming approach in grades 3 and 5 with 6 sections and class sizes less than 20. 4 th grade reduced to 5 sections with approximately 20 students per class. Maintain Science Lab and Enrichment Offerings Continue to provide full complement of Related Arts Classes
Continue to offer Yearbook, Players Performing Group, Really Big Shoe, and Instrumental Music to students Provide professional support to teaching staff related for Common Core Implementation, PARCC preparation, and other state and district initiatives Further staff knowledge of character education tools and anti-bullying measures through staff presentations and professional development opportunities.
Cedar Drive Middle School
Maintain Teaming across all three grade levels Utilize the ELO period to provide targeted instruction/support to meet the diverse needs of all students Increased technology to enhance student learning Enrichment and remediation opportunities (supplemental reading support, Brookdale Community College partnership, ALEKS) Enhanced classroom libraries
Support to Continue All of the “Extend Your School Day” Opportunities Academic Competitions Advisories Professional Learning Communities Continue to promote a strong school community where all members feel valued, respected, and supported
Financials
Reduction of Staff by 2.7 positions Incorporates increased salary contribution from staff towards health benefits. Continues consolidation of bus routes, cluster stops and no subsidy of field trips. Continues Activity Fees for extra-curricular activities Reduction of Staff by 2.7 positions Incorporates increased salary contribution from staff towards health benefits. Continues consolidation of bus routes, cluster stops and no subsidy of field trips. Continues Activity Fees for extra-curricular activities
Transportation Jointures Joint purchasing of fuel Energy Cooperatives (Nat’l Gas & Elect.) Insurance Cooperatives Professional Development Training Use of facilities Lawn & Field Maintenance Snow removal Donation and maintenance of vehicles EIRC Transportation Jointures Joint purchasing of fuel Energy Cooperatives (Nat’l Gas & Elect.) Insurance Cooperatives Professional Development Training Use of facilities Lawn & Field Maintenance Snow removal Donation and maintenance of vehicles EIRC
$21,818,288 or 95.4% - Local Tax Levy (includes surplus/Impact Aid as part of the $840,400 brought forward.) $997,628 or 4.6% in state aid $5,000 - Miscellaneous Revenue $21,818,288 or 95.4% - Local Tax Levy (includes surplus/Impact Aid as part of the $840,400 brought forward.) $997,628 or 4.6% in state aid $5,000 - Miscellaneous Revenue
Salaries comprise 64% of the budget Benefits – 19% Energy – 2% Instructional Supplies – 2% Out of District Tuition – 2% Transportation – 4% Maintenance – 4% Discretionary Investment – 3% Salaries comprise 64% of the budget Benefits – 19% Energy – 2% Instructional Supplies – 2% Out of District Tuition – 2% Transportation – 4% Maintenance – 4% Discretionary Investment – 3%
Revenue Sources: Taxes - $1,551,195 or 92% State Aid - $132,755 or 8% Balance brought forward - $715 Expense Totals - $1,684,665 Revenue Sources: Taxes - $1,551,195 or 92% State Aid - $132,755 or 8% Balance brought forward - $715 Expense Totals - $1,684,665
The money needed to support the budget expenses in addition to governmental aid The Tax Rate represents the levy that needs to be raised as a percentage of the total assessed valuation of the Township Calculation – total levy to be raised/total assessed valuation multiplied by 100 to get the tax rate If the total assessed valuation declines it automatically raises the tax rate even if the tax levy is stable Township has lost $31,020,833 in assessed valuation over the last 2 years 2012 & 2013 The money needed to support the budget expenses in addition to governmental aid The Tax Rate represents the levy that needs to be raised as a percentage of the total assessed valuation of the Township Calculation – total levy to be raised/total assessed valuation multiplied by 100 to get the tax rate If the total assessed valuation declines it automatically raises the tax rate even if the tax levy is stable Township has lost $31,020,833 in assessed valuation over the last 2 years 2012 & 2013
Based on the Certified Assessed Valuation of $3,049,072,334 Total school tax levy with repayment of debt and adjustments is $21,270,536 Tax rate for is Proposed tax rate for is Banked Cap expiring in is $605,090. Banked Cap available for is $845,641 The increase in tax is estimated at $91.39/yr on a house assessed at $800,000 or $7.26/month. With debt service the increase is estimated at $93.29/yr or $7.77/month. Based on the Certified Assessed Valuation of $3,049,072,334 Total school tax levy with repayment of debt and adjustments is $21,270,536 Tax rate for is Proposed tax rate for is Banked Cap expiring in is $605,090. Banked Cap available for is $845,641 The increase in tax is estimated at $91.39/yr on a house assessed at $800,000 or $7.26/month. With debt service the increase is estimated at $93.29/yr or $7.77/month.
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