1. continuing Discussions on the 2019-20 budget
Budget overview 1.1
continuing Discussions on the budget

2. What we know What we don’t know Enrollment is trending down
Our largest class will graduate in
Negotiations for PSE, DEA & DEAA are open this year
’s kindergarten class looks to be around 45, maybe higher
Levy – will it stay at the current reduced limits
Salary allocations from the State
SEBB, will it go into effect January 1, as currently slated?
kindergarten class size
Salary increases post-negotiations

3. Enrollment trend
While we are above budget, our enrollment is down FTE from last year, and it is projected to continue declining. Enrollment reports are shared with the Board monthly and this Trend Report is included periodically throughout the year. District Webpage

4. Cost of declining enrollment
Est. FTE Reduction in
11.67 FTE
Current State Fund
State Funding /FTE = $8,704.24
=$101,578.48

5. Levy changes-legislative changes?
Collection in 2018
$988,228
Estimated Collection in 2019
$420,391
The capital projects levy and the transportation vehicle levy will offset some of this deficit.
Will the legislature raise local levy restrictions?
Collections difference from the fiscal year to the fiscal year are estimated at: -$291,368

6. School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
SEBB is a new State run school employees benefits program that is set to be implemented in January of 2020.
The District currently estimates the cost of SEBB for will be $191,804. (assuming the State funds us at the $14,040 rate for funded employees)
UPDATE: HCA has reduced the estimated cost per employee for the health care offerings through SEBB by $60/person/month. This results in a reduced cost to the District. We now estimate SEBB will cost $125,811.

7. Changes in funding 2017-18 through 2019-20

8. Summary of Fiscal changes
Feb. Est. March Est.
Loss of Revenue due to declining enrollment $101,578 $101,578
Cost of Implementing SEBB for (Jan.-Aug.) $127,325 $ 92,785
Reduction in Revenue due to Levy & State Changes $226,597 $201,597
Net Savings Goal $455, $395,960
Some of these losses/costs can be offset with Capital Projects and Transportation Vehicle Levies, however, they have restrictions on how the funds can be spent.
Net savings goal $395,960
Transportation levy ,500
Capital projects levy -$125,000
Net goal remaining $231,460

9. Net Saving Goal = $231,460
Cost Saving Measures from to :
Staffing resignation/absorptions/shifting to sped -$125,000
Technology/subscriptions pre-paid and/or cancelled - $25,558
Total Savings To Date -$150,558
$231, ,558 = $80,902
This leaves a balance of $80,902 in estimated savings to reach out goal.

10. Other possible savings recommendations
Skill center bill SSB 5872
This would allow us to run our own Satellite Skills Center and claim the enhanced funding.
Possible Savings: $26,285.27
McKinstry commissioning
This is an evaluation of the efficiency of our buildings. There is a guarantee that we will see some cost savings, but we are in the early stages and those possible saving are not yet determined.
Copier purchase vs. lease option
We currently lease our copiers and it costs us $9,000/year. We can purchase our copiers when the lease runs out next winter and use capital projects funds.

11. Other possible savings recommendations, CONTINUED
Continue after-school and pre-school programs
Increase fees…amount TBD…will land on final amounts once state budget is completed
Consider pros and cons of “pay to play” fee for each sport
Equipment fees…travel expenses(will need to follow ASB guidelines)
Consider adjustment in classified staff hours
Early release, extra days etc.
Implement a four-day work week
Summer – district office, custodial and maintenance staff – energy savings
Shop fees
Agriculture, Skills Center, Art, Business etc.

12. Other possible savings recommendations, CONTINUED
Continue to reduce travel and workshops
Utilize technology for professional development as much as possible, i.e webinars, zoom, go to meetings, online subscriptions etc.
Consider cost saving recommendation from department heads
April 15th 4:00 p.m. school board meeting – department head presentations
Consider increasing ALE offerings
This can get complicated but we are looking into options.
Dip into cash reserves?
Pros and Cons

13. Planning for the future
We have to keep in mind enrollment drop in the school year.

14. Questions?
Thank you for coming, we are happy to answer any questions, now or later.
Leslie Oliver Jim Kowalkowski
(509) ext (509) ext. 5004