1. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget Presentation
May 2, 2017
Haworth School District

2. District Mission Statement
The Haworth Public School District, a safe and nurturing small school environment, in partnership with our community, is dedicated to providing every student with educational excellence through a comprehensive, innovative and rigorous curriculum that fosters productive and responsible lifelong learners in a global society.
    
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

3. Major Factors Considered in the School Budget Process
Safety and Security
Student Achievement
Enrollment Projections
Class Size
Special Education
Staffing
Program Offerings
Technology
Professional Development
Curriculum and Instruction
Contracts and Benefits
Supplies
Facilities and Maintenance
Tax Cap (Restricted)

4. OVERVIEW The Proposed 2017-2018 Budget:
Presents a fiscally responsible spending plan
Aligns with district objectives
Includes expanded sections K-5
Maintains current enrichment programs
Expands offerings at the Middle School level
Reflects additional growth in programs & staff
Continues district technology initiatives
A 2.0% GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY INCREASE

5. APPROPRIATIONS

6. The 2017-2018 Budget Will… Reduce class sizes from 2016-2017 SY
Incorporate Grades 6 & 7 into the 1:1 Initiative
Improve the Condition and Longevity of the Facility
Improve the Technology Infrastructure
Provide 8th grade w/ New Version of Big Ideas Math Program
Continue to Increase Professional Development Opportunities

7. 17-18 SY Budgetary Areas of Focus
Class Size -- K-5
Technology (6-8)
Facility Maintenance/Repair
Continued Professional Development

8. Class Size To Address Class Size The District:
Budgeted for the Hiring of 2 New FT Positions
Converted 2 PT Positions to FT Positions
Reallocated Current School Resources

9. Class Size Comparison 2016 – 2017 School Year 2017 – 2018 School Year
GRADE
NUMBER OF SECTIONS
APPROX
STUDENTS PER CLASS K 2 15 1 22 24 3 25 4 5
GRADE
NUMBER OF SECTIONS
APPROX
STUDENTS PER CLASS K 3 16 1 2 15 17 4 5

10. Technology Upgrades Include:
Purchase of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) to Allow District Wide Sync with Sufficient Storage (1:1)
Purchase of 3 SmartBoards. District = 100% Smart Board Occupied
Purchase of Additional 1:1 Devices
(Difference between existing MacBook Air inventory and student count)

11. Facility and Maintenance
17-18 Budget addresses:
The Repurposing/Conversion of Current Building Space to Create New Instructional Classrooms
Necessary Repairs/Replacement/ Maintenance of Heating and Cooling Units
Anticipated Expenditures Related to Comprehensive Facility Inspection
Potential Improvements to the Grounds to Improve Student Safety

12. Reducing Costs: Shared Services Programs
Northern Valley Special Education Transportation
Ed Data Supply Services (Purchasing Group) (New 17-18)
Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES)
Northern Valley Curriculum Center – Professional Development Services
Northern Valley Tech Services
Insurance Fund for Property and Liability (NESBIG)
Insurance Fund for Worker’s Compensation (NESBIG)
Borough provides:
snow plowing
trash/recycling
large area mowing
crossing guards

13. 2017-2018 Budget Expenditures Regular Programs $ 3,070,853
Special Education $ ,818
Bilingual Education/ESL $ ,069
School Sponsor Co-Curr Activities $ ,370
Tuition $ ,232
Health Services $ ,042
Speech, OT/PT, Related Services $ ,490
Child Study Team $ ,100
Media – School Library $ ,518
Instructional Staff Training Services $ ,000
General Administration-Cent. Off $ ,400
School Administration $ ,240
Guidance, Curriculum, Inst Srvs $ ,277
Central Svcs & Admin Technology $ ,150

14. 2017-2018 Budget Expenditures (continued)
Operation/Maintenance $ ,100
Student Transportation Services $ 123,531
Employee Benefits $ ,671,107
Interest on Capital Reserve $
Capital Outlay $ ,000
Capital Reserve Increase $ ,000
Debt /Service Assessment $ ,243

15. REVENUE

16. Sources of Revenue

17. 2017 -18 Haworth School Budget Revenue Other Than Local Taxes
State Aid: Given by Department of Education --- $ 215,435
Miscellaneous: Tuition, Facility Rental Fees, Other --- $ 24,500
Interest earned on Capital Reserve Funds --- $500
TOTAL REVENUE NOT FROM TAXES $240,435

18. GENERAL FUND LOCAL TAXES NEEDED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL BUDGET
Calculated Tax Levy
REQUIRED SPENDING $9,388,040
BUDGETED FUND BALANCE $598,213
REVENUE NOT FROM TAXES $240,435 _______________________________________
GENERAL FUND LOCAL TAXES NEEDED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL BUDGET
$ 8,549,392

19. Calculation of Budgetary Cap for Haworth for
School Year
• Haworth General Fund Taxes $8,381,757
• Increase for $167, (2.00%)
• General Fund Tax Levy $8,549,392

20. DEBT SERVICE DEBT SERVICE COLLECTED 2016 CALENDAR YEAR
DEBT SERVICE COLLECTION 2017 CALENDAR YEAR
$ 796,389
$ 506,678
($ 289, 711)
DIFFERENCE IN DEBT SERVICE COLLECTION BETWEEN
2016 & 2017
* Anticipated Debt Service 2018 Calendar Year - $ 494,473 *

21. Net Tax Impact
Increase to Local Tax 2% Max (General Fund) Local Tax Levy - $ 8,381,757 * .02 $ 167,635 Reduction in collected Debt Service: Difference in Debt Service (2016 &2017) ($ 289, 711) __________ Net Impact on 2017 Tax Levy ($122,076)

22. Budget Tax Levy
HAWORTH
$610,751
Taxy Levy Decrease (Inclusive of reduction in Debt Service): 1.33 %
Approx. Decrease For Year: $70
An average assessed home at $610,751, saw school tax of $7,022 in 2016 and that same assessed home in 2017, will see a school tax of $6,952. 
Decrease Per Month: $6.93 22

23. The 2017-18 Budget: HPS 2017-2018 Budget Summary
Reduces Class Size K-5 from Students/Class to 16 Students/Class
Expands the 1:1 Initiative to Grades 6 & 7
(All students Grades 6-8 Will Have a Laptop)
Continues the Expansion of Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop in Grades K-8
Creates Additional Instructional Space
Increases Local Tax Levy (General Fund) 2% or $167, (With a Net Reduction Inclusive of Debt Service)

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