Rutherford Public Schools BUDGET PRESENTATION

Budget Timetable

Enrollment Trends

Ongoing Maintains existing programs and staffing levels for almost 2,600 students Continues the review of existing programs and services Provides for the mandates of a thorough and efficient education as required by state law, regulations, administrative code and federal law Retains the level of program that defines the schools that Rutherford citizens expect for the children of the community

Mandates / T & E / State Regulations Federal Law Core Curriculum Content Standards –Annual Review of Curriculum –Professional Development Activities –New Texts and Materials –Test Preparation Workshops

Mandates / T & E / State Regulations Federal Law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act School Based Child Study Teams In-District Pre-School Program High School Transition Program Mandated Services Least Restrictive Environment Full Continuum of Services

Mandates / T & E / State Regulations Federal Law No Child Left Behind Most Challenging Programs Testing at Multiple Grades Highly Qualified Teachers Remedial Programs

Rutherford High School Post Secondary Plans – Class of /4 Year College91% Technical/Trade Schools6% Employment3%

SATs Class of 2007 Critical Reading MathWriting % Taking Test RHS % New Jersey % National %

Community Expectations Interscholastic Athletics Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities Multi-Level Classes Advanced Placement Honors TV Studio and Media Production Computer Technology

Community Expectations Child Care & Development Family/Consumer Sciences Drama/Journalism Vocal & Instructional Music Lessons Project Adventure – Physical Education

Community Expectations Business Education Courses Current Textbooks and Adequate Supplies Reasonable Class Sizes at Elementary Level Elementary Instrumental Music Lessons

Community Expectations Elementary Science Specialist Elementary Swimming Student Assistance Counselors Student Body Activities

Community Expectations Community Pool Program Managed by YMCA Community Weekend Recreation Use of School Facilities In-House Transportation Services In-House Maintenance Department

Analysis of Major Budget Areas (General Fund)

Fiscal Year Tax Increase Total Increase of $537,428 Percentage increase of 1.6% 1.88 cents increase per $100 of Assessed Valuation Increase of $82.68 per year on an average assessed home of $449,334 or $6.89 per month

Tax Revenue and Ratable Information Budget Total Taxable Ratables in Rutherford $2,861,354,770 –Therefore, a 1-cent increase in the tax rate brings $286,135 in revenue to the school district The tax rate is per hundred dollars of assessed value –information provided by Rutherford Tax Assessor’s Office

Tax Revenue and Ratable Information Budget Average Rutherford house has a tax- assessed value of $449,334 –5,011 homes divided into $2,251,611,300 of assessed value A 1-cent increase in the school tax rate raises the taxes on an average Rutherford house by $44.93 per year (or $3.74 per month) –Information provided by Rutherford Tax Assessor’s Office

Funding Sources for Increase in Appropriations

Rutherford Public Schools State Aid Flat Since State Aid in $2,819,382 State Aid Indexed at 4% to $3,298,278 Awarded State Aid $3,295,189 –Deficit(3,089) PERS Payment in $0 PERS Payment in $296,471 State Aid Payment Lost in $140,969

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