2011-2012 board approved school budget april 15, 2011 board of education meeting pocantico hills...

2011-2012 Board Approved School Budget

April 15, 2011Board of Education Meeting

POCANTICO HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT


The Budget Process The Budget Process ensures the equitable

distribution of all resources based upon student needs. Central Office develops and defines the budget process based upon the direction of the Board of Education.

The Board of Education approves the budget to be placed before the registered voters of the District.


Budget Development Principles1. To prepare our students to access rigorous learning

at our three public high schools or private high schools of their choice.

2. To ensure that all staff are working full-time as per the contract.

3. To ensure that all resources, human and material are organized in the most efficient and effective manner possible to enable us to deliver a high quality educational experience to our students.

Students

Staff

District Vision, Mission, Goals & Policy

Student’ Needs

•Educational

Socio-emotional

•Support

Funding

Professional

DevelopmentStudent

Assessment

/Program

EvaluationPlanning

Assessment

•Student Testing

•Program Evaluations

Instructional

Delivery/

Government/Regulatory Agencies

FederalGov. NYS Ed.

Dept.

Regulations/ComplianceNCLB, IDEA, Etc.

Pocantico SchoolBoard

PTA’s/Advocacy Groups

Parents/ PocanticoCommunity

BargainingUnits

Relative Local Environmental Influences

Students Successfully

Graduate

Support Systems

& Programs

Design/

Development

Educational

Programming/

Curriculum

Development

Support

Delivery/


District Staffing Changes Positions to Excess:

Teaching Assistant -1.45 Positions Eliminated Via Attrition:

Physical Education Teacher -1.00 Positions to be Reduced:

English as a Second Language - .20 World Language Teachers - .60 Special Education Teacher - .60 Psychologist - .40


District Staffing Changes Positions to be Eliminated:

Computer Instruction -1.00 Special Education Teacher -1.00

Positions to be Added: S.T.E.M. Teacher .70 F.A.C.E. Teacher .30 Computer Technician 1.00

Total Positions Reduced -4.25

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Duties of the Superintendent (Policy 3120)

Relationship with the Board1. To serve as the executive officer for the Board and

be charged with the responsibility for implementing the policies of the Board.

2. To develop a harmonious and close working relationship with the Board.

3. To serve as a resource person and advisor to the Board.

4. To provide a continuous appraisal of all school policies originating with the Board.

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Duties of the Superintendent (Policy 3120)

Educational Direction and Leadership1. To develop administrative principles and

procedures for implementing Board policy.2. To understand and keep informed on all aspects of

the instructional program at all levels.3. To recommend to the Board for its adoption all

courses of study, curriculum guides and textbooks to be used in the school.

4. To encourage a positive approach to student behavior and discipline.

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Personnel1. To Develop and implement sound personnel practices,

consistent with law, Board policy and collective bargaining agreements, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, supervision, evaluation, promotion, and discipline of all personnel.

2. To recruit qualified professional, civil service, and non-certified personnel.

3. To supervise and ensure the evaluation of all staff members.4. To encourage in-service education and the professional

growth of staff through conferences, workshops, group discussions, committee/individual studies and use of consultants.

5. To advise the Board, in conjunction with the Board-designated negotiator (s), in all collective bargaining matters.

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Financial Management1. To prepare and present to the Board a preliminary annual

budget in accordance with a schedule established with the Board.

2. To establish efficient procedures to maximize income, safeguard investments and provide effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.

Facilities Management1. To supervise operations, maintenance, alterations and repair

to buildings and grounds, insisting on competent and efficient performance.

2. To evaluate plant needs and recommend to the Board improvements, alterations and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Community Relations

1. To supervise the public relations activities of the district.

2. To establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all segments of the community: parent-teacher organizations, local and state government, other school systems, institutions, agencies, civic organizations, and the general public.

Superintendent’s Duties and Responsibilities Policy 3120Management Functions1. To coordinate and manage the district so that the school

organization operates smoothly and efficiently1. Planning: determining needs, objectives and goals2. Organization: assigning roles, responsibilities and

establishing lines of communication;3. Control: ensuring that progress is being made toward

priorities, disciplining, making necessary staff reallocations and changes and evaluations;

4. Decision-making: data-collecting, analyzing data and choosing appropriately from a variety of decision-making techniques;

5. Problem-solving: sensitivity to problems, formulating problem statements, and using a variety of problem solving techniques;

2. To perform such other duties as the majority of the Board may determine

Office of the Superintendent The Superintendent has many responsibilities that must be

fulfilled and she cannot devote sufficient time to ensure the detailed research and planning that is needed to implement the curriculum and instructions changes.

She cannot perform the duties of the Chief Information Officer as these duties have to be performed by someone other than the Superintendent.

The Superintendent’s role is to make decisions about Curriculum and Instruction, plan, monitor, supervise and implement and/or ensure implementation of Curriculum and Instruction decisions and evaluate the outcome; revise plans based on the success or continued challenges presented.

Graphic Representation of the Approximate Percentages of Time Spent

on the Above Reference Duties - Superintendent

Special Education, 15%

Human Resources, 15%

Working With Board of

Education, 20%

Superintendent Responsibilities,

20%

Curriculum and Instruction/Class

room Visits/ Teacher

Evaluation, 25%

Parent Community

Relations, 5%

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership:1. Developing and leading the Instructional Support Team as

chairperson.2. Scheduling, ordering, and reporting of all district and state

assessments as School Testing Coordinator.3. Preparation of report card information.4. Development and presentation of the annual school report

card to teachers, parents and to the Board of Education.5. Supervise and oversee all Special Education testing

modification for building testing, including assignment of staff, use of room and planning of testing schedules.

6. Oversight of ongoing curriculum mapping and review.

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership:

7. Oversight over Special Education Inclusion model.8. Develop and implement Teacher Mentoring Program. 9. Formal and informal observations of teacher’s classroom

performance and making recommendations for Tenure. 10. Oversight of the Response to Intervention model of service

delivery.

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Responsibilities1. Lead District committees charged with the interviewing and

hiring of new teachers.2. Chair textbook selection committees.3. Chair School Safety meeting4. Implementation of District Code of Conduct Policy5. Implementation of Federal and State Grants.6. Administration of substitute coverage on a daily basis.

Evaluation of substitute teacher performance.7. Coordinate additional teaching assignments/duties i.e.

detention, study hall.

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Responsibilities

8. Coordinate additional teaching assignments/duties i.e. detention, study hall

9. Provide teaching services when there is an insufficient number of substitute teachers.

10. Arrange all short-term class coverage11. Develop all individual student fifth through eighth grade

schedules.12. Develop and coordinate all teacher schedules.

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional Development Responsibilities

1. Coordinate all district sponsored staff development.

2. Coordinate curriculum consultants for staff development and curricular revisions.

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesStudent Services1. Responsible for Student Discipline, investigations, parent

contact2. Supervise student parties and dances3. Supervise student sporting events4. Placement of new students5. Home-School Coordinator6. Responsible for student discipline7. Provide short-term crisis counseling on daily basis helping

student’s problem solve day to day difficulties or conflict resolution

Pocantico Hills Principal – Current Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuilding Management:

1. EAP liaison.

2. Serve as substitute nurse.

3. Title IX coordinator - sexual harassment officer.

4. Developing and updating School/District Emergency Plan.

Graphic Representation of the Approximate Percentages of Time Spent on the Above Reference Duties - Principal

Professional Development,

10%

Administrative Responsibility,

40%

Instructional Leadership, 15%

Buiding Management,

5%

Student Services, 30%


Curriculum Coordinator

The position of Interim Curriculum Coordinator was created during the 2010-2011 school year through the restructure of the teaching staff. Therefore, the District did not incur any additional incremental costs with the creation of this position.

New Race To The Top law requires a Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position is to support the implementation of the law, specifically to identify, verify, maintain, report and analyze all of the district’s data on student performance class by class.

(An Unfunded Mandate)



Regardless of size, schools are complicated and complex organizations. New laws, mandates and expectations for curriculum/instruction and student performance are constantly changing. We must have highly skilled adults who can meet the challenges of a global 21st century



New York recently adopted the new Common Core Standards, which call for changes in how we teach, the type of learning experiences our student have, and the expected outcomes. Fostering critical thinking, independent adaptation and application of knowledge, integration of technology and communication skills have never been more important.


Curriculum Coordinator The State has also mandated that schools finalize

their plans for overseeing the implementation of a new model for students who are experiencing academic challenges – it is called Response to Intervention (RTI). This will remain another critical responsibility next year and beyond. This model for support must occur in the classroom and requires intense training for teachers.


Curriculum Coordinator All of these mandates, combined with the ongoing

tasks of facilitating curriculum initiatives, providing targeted professional development and support, and serving as a technology integration specialist amidst an ever-changing technological landscape, makes four administrators absolutely critical.

Proposed Duties for Pocantico Hills Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction

The Coordinator of Curriculum and Instructions is a district-level position with administrative responsibilities for the following areas: 1) Curriculum and instruction; 2) Professional development; 3) Curriculum coordination; and 4) Testing coordination and data management.

ResponsibilitiesCurriculum and Instruction1. Responsible for K-8 curriculum development and

implementation. 2. Provide for curriculum coordination for grades Pre K through

grade 8, to obtain greater instructional alignment with our partner high schools.

3. Align and approve curriculum projects with district goals.4. Observe and evaluate instructional programs based upon the

implementation of the Revised Common Core Standards.5. Establish instructional priorities.


ResponsibilitiesCurriculum and Instruction6. Plan and introduce standards-aligned program initiatives.7. Research and procure improved instructional software.8. Work with building principal and teachers to forward

instructional programs.9. Act as a resource person on curriculum questions.10. Coordinate annual update and publication of curriculum

guides.11. Coordinate all Professional Development to meet District

Goals in the area of implementation of Common Core Standards, and the implementation of Technology use in the classroom.


12. Coordinate, re-develop and oversee the implementation of curriculum maps.

13. Establish student performance benchmarks.14. Establish academic intervention plans.

Professional Development1. Responsible for district-wide professional development

program. 2. Organize Conference Days.3. Supervise mentoring program.4. Develop program of in-service credit courses.5. Facilitate staff training in the use of instructional software and

programs.


Professional Development6. Establish protocols for approval of conferences and

workshops.7. Conduct monthly Professional Development Committee

meetings.

Technology Services1. Supervise technology support staff, instructional media

centers 2. Introduce technology integration initiatives.3. Conduct monthly District Technology Committee meetings.4. Develop, write and submit district Technology Plan 5. Supervise implementation of technology plan.


Testing Coordination and Data Management – Chief Information Officer (CIO)

1. Responsible for district-wide testing, data management.2. Supervise, review and correct testing reports.3. Coordinate with BOCES for Data Warehouse.4. Research, recommend and implement software for data

management solutions.5. Manage data in student/teacher information system.

Administrative1. Implement and evaluate Title grants2. Interface with BOCES 3. Carry out any other assignments as delineated by the

Superintendent.

Graphic Representation of the Approximate Percentages of Time Spent on the Above Reference Duties – Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum and Instruction, 60%

Administration, 5%

Testing Coordination,

5%

Technology Services, 20%

Professional Development,

10%



Curriculum Coordinator $ 133,000 2010-2011 Teaching Salary $(121,000) 2011-2012 Incremental Cost $ 12,000 BOCES Technology Coordinator $ (82,471)

(3 Days Per Week) Chief Information Officer – est. $ (35,000) Net Cost (Savings):

$(105,471)


Curriculum Coordinator In 2011-2012, there will be no additional

incremental costs due to the re-assignment of services previously purchased from BOCES, and with the need to hire a Chief Information Officer as described above.

2011-2012 Preliminary InitiativesCurriculum Implementation: Updated Social Studies 7-8 New Reading PK-2 New Science PK-6 New Character Education PK-8

Curriculum Alignment: Common Core Math/ELA PK-8 Curriculum Mapping PK-8

2011-2012 Preliminary InitiativesCurriculum Development: Science Regents and Advanced 8 Science Pre-Regents and Advanced 7 Math Regents and Advanced 8 Math Pre-Regents and Advanced 7 STEM Program K-8 FACE Program K-8 Media/Research Skills PK-8

Curriculum Search and Evaluation: Math PK-6

2011-2012 Preliminary InitiativesProfessional Development: Differentiation PK-8 RTI Tier I Interventions PK-8 Lesson Planning PK-8 APPR PK-8 Common Core Standards PK-8 Curriculum Mapping PK-8 Data Analysis PK-8 Technology Integration PK-8 Science PK-8 Math 7-8 Orton-Gillingham PK-4

2011-2012 Preliminary InitiativesFramework Development: RTI Protocols and Resources PK-8 High School Articulation and Learning

Communities with Neighboring Districts

Using Data to Inform Instruction A Professional Development Goal


Budget Development Process Budget Availability; May 3: The budget document

shall be complete and available upon request to residents within the district (7) days before the budget hearing and fourteen (14) days before the annual meeting/vote date.

Budget Presentation May 10: The budget must be presented at the budget hearing, not less than seven (7) or more than fourteen (14) days prior to the annual meeting/budget vote date.


Budget Development Process Annual Meeting and Election: The annual meeting

and election must be held on the third Tuesday of May. (May 17, 2011)

Three-Part Budget: Districts are required to prepare a three-part budget containing administrative, program, and capital components.


Three Part Budget $26,019,046

Program 18,993,473

72.50%

Administrative 2,080,754,

7.99%

Capital, 4,744,820 19.50%


Three Part BudgetAdministrative (School Management) (7.97%)

Includes items related to the management of our school programs:

Salaries and benefits of staff who spend a majority of their time performing administrative, supervisory, or non-instructional duties

Board, central office and school management expenses

Planning and consulting costs not directly related to student services and programs


Three Part BudgetProgram: (72.53%) Includes items which are part of the instructional

program: Salaries and benefits of staff who provide direct

support to students Instructional materials, textbooks, library books Computers and instructional equipment Transportation expenses for both public and non-

public students Field trips, extracurricular activities and

interscholastic sports


Three Part BudgetCapital (19.50%)

Includes items related to building/property maintenance:

Construction, renovations, repair, maintenance Custodial salaries Service Contracts Supplies Utilities Annual and total debt service Refunds of Property Taxes

2011-2012 Board Approved School Budget School District Funds

The general fund relies on taxes, state aid, and miscellaneous revenue and supports all regular school activities

The school lunch fund provides the child nutrition program to our students.

The special aid fund provides for the district’s grant funded programs

2011-2012 Board Approved School Budget School District Funds

The capital fund provides for all permanent improvements to our facilities and is funded from the general fund and bond issue proceeds

The trust and agency funds are used to account for assets held by a governmental unit in a trustee capacity and/or as agent for individuals. The funds are custodial in nature and are used to account for contributions or endowments

Where Every Revenue Dollar Comes From $26,019,046

PROPERTY TAXES77.76%

OTHER4.34%

FUND BALANCE

2.27%

STATE AID15.63%

2011-2012 Board Approved School Budget Drivers

1. Retirement Incentive 2. State Aid Reduction 3. BOCES Aid Reduction 4. Payment Tax Certiorari Refunds5. Reduction in Assessed Value6. Tax Certiorari Reserve7. Health Insurance Rate Increase8. Teacher Retirement System Rate Increase9. Negotiations With PHTA10. Negotiations With CSEA11. Tuition – High School Selection, and Special

Education Placements

Tax Certiorari, Assessment Changes, and Reserve

Balance A Tax Certiorari Challenge Comes About as a Result of a Commercial Property Owner Claiming That Their Property Assessment is Too High.

Court Ordered Judgments to Reduce The Assessment of a Commercial Property, Plus Refunds of Taxes Overpaid in Prior Years Affects the School Tax Rate Negatively.

The Projected Total of The District’s Reserve Will be approximately $960,000 on July 1. The Reserve is Funded From the Surplus of the 2010-2011 School Budget Plus a Budget Line Item.


Important FactsTax Levy % Budget Increase

00-01 6.07% 6.20%01-02 5.38% 4.55%02-03 9.04% 8.19%03-04 14.14% 8.14%04-05 6.46% 6.28%05-06 10.38% 9.54%06-07 11.19% 9.03%07-08 3.15% 5.95%08-09 5.86% 5.07%09-10 1.00% 3.69%10-11 10.64% 8.16%11-12 .88% 2.21%


Assessed ValuationMt. Pleasant Greenburg

2004-05 16,631,073 41,723,5762005-06 16,248,572 40,879,7982006-07 15,870,156 40,827,5042007-08 15,761,315 40,045,4332008-09 14,833,000 34,050,9322009-10 14,467,010 32,902,9512010-11 20,028,135 32,778,7262011-12 19,769,525 30,178,764Change 10-11/11-12 (288,610) (2,599,962)Tax Rate Impact 3.35% 5.60%Subject to Change

Tax Rate Impact 2011-2012 Board Approved Budget

Greenburgh Assessed 2010-11 2011-12 Annual Monthly

FMV Value Taxes Taxes Increase Increase 100,000 3,350 863 919 56 5 250,000 8,375 2,157 2,298 141 12 500,000 16,750 4,314 4,595 282 23 750,000 25,125 6,471 6,893 422 351,000,000 33,500 8,627 9,191 563 47

Note: A/V and Equalization rate for 2011-2012 as of March 31, 2011

Tax Rate Impact 2011-2012 Board Approved Budget

Mt. Pleasant Assessed 2010-2011 2011-12 Annual Monthly

FMV Value Taxes Taxes Increase Increase 100,000 1,520 882 919 38 3 250,000 3,800 2,204 2,298 94 8 500,000 7,600 4,408 4,595 188 16 750,000 11,400 6,611 6,893 282 231,000,000 15,200 8,815 9,191 375 31 Note: A/V and Equalization rate for 2011-2012 as of March 31,

2011


Projected Increase in Tax Levy .88%

Budget to Budget Increase2.21%

Projected Tax Rate Increases:

Greenburgh:6.53%

Mt. Pleasant: 4.26%

Total Projected Tax Rate of 6.53% Greenburgh

0.93%

5.60%

Impact of Change in Assessed Value on the Projected Tax Rate

Change in Assessed Value

Change in Tax Levy

Total Projected Tax Rate of 4.26% Mt. Pleasant

0.91%

3.35%

Impact of Change in Assessed Value on the Projected Tax Rate

Change in Assessed Value

Change in Tax Levy


BUDGET AMOUNT IMPACT ON TAX RATE $ 100,000 .53%

$ 200,000 1.06%

$ 250,000 1.32%

$ 500,000 2.63%

$ 750,000 3.95%

$ 1,000,000 5.27%

Note: Impact based on change in Greenburgh tax rate


Where Your Dollar Goes$26,019,046

Utilities1.31%

Debt8.65%

Interfund0.40%

Tax Certiorari3.84%

Supplies1.39%

Equipment0.12%

Contractual4.92%

Software0.04%

Tuition20.60%

Salaries28.51%

Benefits13.50%

Textbooks0.20%BOCES

4.97%Inc. Youth

11.54%

2011-2012 Draft School Budget

Increases/(Decreases) Salaries $ (481,627) Equipment $ (11,966) Contractual $ (36,890) Tax Certiorari Reserve $ 550,000 Utilities $ 30,576 Supplies $ (8,344) Special Ed. Tuition $ 95,589 High School Tuition $ 173,610 Textbooks $ 14,956 Incarcerated Youth $ -0- BOCES $ (70,039) Benefits $ 399,908 Debt Service $ (93,827) Software $ (353) Total $ 561,595


District Personnel Adopted Adj. 2010-2011 2010-11 2011-12 Change

Administrators 3.00 4.00 4.00 -0-Clerical 8.00 8.00 8.00 -

0-Security Guard -0- 1.00 1.00 -0-Custodial 11.90 11.90 11.90 -0-Computer Tech. -0- -0- 1.00 1.00Teachers 40.80 39.60 35.40 (3.80)Teacher Asst. 7.45 7.45 6.00

(1.45)Teacher Aides 5.00 7.00 7.00 -0-Monitors 5.00 5.00 5.00 -0- After School 2.50 2.00 2.00 -0-Day Camp 2.00 2.00 2.00 -0-Total 85.65 87.95 83.30 (4.25)


Uniform System of Accounts Function Object

2011-2012 Draft School Budget 2010-11 2011-121000-General Support $ 3,139,582 $ 3,717,147

577,5652000-Instruction $14,882,198 $14,546,981

(335,217)5000-Transportation $ 1,323,156 $ 1,350,523

27,3677000-Community Svc. $ 551,734 $ 537,640

( 8,494) 9000-Undistributed $ 5,560,781 $ 5,866,755

305,974Total Budget $25,457,451 $26,019,046

561,595


GENERAL SUPPORT

2010-2011 2011-2012

1010-Board of Education $ 13,728 $ 12,110 (1,618)

1040 -District Clerk $ 8,600 $ 6,600 (2,000)

1060-District Meeting $ 6,072 $ 11,402 5,330

Total Board of Education $ 28,400 $ 30,112 1,712


GENERAL SUPPORT

2010-2011 2011-2012

1240 -150 Superintendent 223,663 227,344 3,6811240 -150 Superintendent -0- 11,367 11,3671240 -160 Secretary 77,324 78,642 1,318 1240- 400 Other Expenses 11,685 14,045 2,360 1240- 450 Supplies 6,000 6,000 -0-1240-Chief School Adm. $ 319,672 $ 339,399 18,727

The Superintendent’s contract salary from September 7, 2010 through September 6, 2011 is $237,189. The annual salary for the period September 7, 2011 through September 6, 2012 shall be $225,000. The Budget reflects the proration of both contract salary years.


GENERAL SUPPORT

2010-2011 2011-2012 1310-Business Admin. $ 364,473 $ 362,887

(1,586)1320-Auditing $ 59,900 $ 67,555

7,6551325-Treasurer $ 29,842 $ 28,896 (946)

Total Finance $413,378 $459,337

1420-Legal $ 283,061 $269,524 (13,537)

1480-Public Info. $ 49,103 $ 48,577 ( 526)


CENTRAL SERVICES 2010-2011 2011-2012 1620 - Operations. $ 933,986 $ 990,932 56,9461621 - Maintenance $ 339,514 $ 315,800 (23,714) 1670-Central Print $ 45,424 $ 51,583 6,159 Total Central Services $1,318,924 $1,358,315 39,391

SPECIAL ITEMS1910-Insurance $ 61,359 $ 46,928 (14,431)1920-School Assn. Dues $ 14,585 $ 14,388 ( 197) 1930-Judgements & Claims $ 450,000 $1,000,000 550,0001950-Assessment $ 45,178 $ 42,625 (2,553)1964-Refund of Tax $ 38,249 $ 35,075 (3,174)


SPECIAL ITEMS 2010-2011 2011-2012

1980 - Met. Commuter Tax $ 29,816 $ 24,496 (5,320)

1981-Admin BOCES $ 47,020 $ 49,371 2,351

Total Special Items $ 686,207 $ 1,212,882

526,492

Total General Support $3,139,582 $ 3,718,297 578,715


INSTRUCTION 2010-2011 2011-20122020-Instruct. Supv. $ 75,710 $ 205,702

129,9922070-Inser. Training $ 41,990 $ 50,655

8,665 2110-Teaching $9,457,566 $ 9,745,013

287,447

Supv & Instruct. $9,575,266 $10,001,369 426,103

2250-Stud.with Disab. $4,145,903 $3,731,197 (414,706)


INSTRUCTION 2010-2011 2011-20122610-School Library $133,032 $137,328

4,2962630-Computer Instr. $640,779 $314,455

(291,324)

Total Library & CAI $773,811 $451,783 (287,028)


INSTRUCTION 2010-2011 2011-20122810-Guidance $ 139,780 $132,240

( 7,538)2815-Health $ 119,815 $119,839 242820-Psychology $ 113,525 $ 63,909

(49,616)

Total Pupil Personnel $ 373,120 $315,990 (57,130)


INSTRUCTION 2010-2011 2011-2012 2855-Interscholastic $ 49,098 $ 46,641

( 2,457)

Total Instruction $14,882,198 $14,546,981 (335,217)


TRANSPORTATION 20100-2011 2011-20125510-District Oper. $ 839,130 $ 867,988

28,8585540-Private Carrier $ 484,026 $ 482,534

(1,492) Total Transportation $ 1,323,156 $1,350,523

27,367


Community Service 2010-2011 2011-2012

7140-Community Rec. $ 156,444 $ 153,344 (3,100)

7141-Day Camp $ 311,808 $ 316,405 4,597

7142-Afterschool $ 83,482 $ 67,891 (15,591)

Total Community Svce. $ 551,734 $ 537,640 (14,094)


Undistributed – Employee Benefits 2010-2011 2011-20129000-Empl. Benefits $ 3,110,268 $3,510,068 399,800

Debt Service9700-Debt Service $ 2,345,513 $2,251,686

(93,827)

INTERFUND TRANSFERS9900-Interfund Tranf. $ $ 105,000 $ 105,000 -0-

Total Budget $25,457,451 $26,019,046 561,595


Projected Contingency Tax Rate Increase: Greenburgh 6.41% Mt. Pleasant 4.14%

Projected Approved Tax Rate Increase:

Greenburgh 6.53% Mt. Pleasant 4.26%

Contingency Budget Should The Voters Defeat The Budget, The District Has The

Option Of Offering A Revised Budget To Voters For A Revote, Or Immediately Adopting A Contingency Budget.

Districts Are Only Allowed One Budget Revote To Be Held On The Third Tuesday In June.

In The Case Of A Contingency Budget, Districts Are Constrained In Two Ways – Determination Of Ordinary Contingency Budget Appropriations, And The Statutory Caps.

Contingency Budget What Items May A Board Of Education Include In A

Contingency Budget?

After Determining Teachers’ Salaries Necessary To Retain And Recruit Competent Teachers, The Board Is Faced With The Necessity Of Determining Ordinary Contingent Expenses.

In General, The Term “Ordinary Contingent Expense” Encompasses All Expenditures Deemed To Be Needed To Provide The Minimum Services Legally Required To Operate And Maintain Schools And The Educational Program Of The School District And Preserve The Property Of The District In Order To Assure The Health And Safety Of The Students And Staff.

Ordinary Contingent Expenses

When A Board Of Education Is Faced With Adopting A Contingent Budget The Crucial Question Is The Determination Of What Constitutes Ordinary Contingent Expenditures.

In General, An Ordinary Contingent Expenditure Is An Expenditures Deemed To Be Absolutely Necessary To Operate And Maintain Schools. The Emphasis Should Be On Those Expenditures Considered Essential To Maintain An Educational Program, Preserve Property, And Assure The Health And Safety Of Students And Staff.

Ordinary Contingent Expenses

Ordinary Contingent Expenditures Are Divided Into Three Categories: Legal Expenditures Expenditures Specifically Authorized By Statute; Other Items Necessary To Maintain The Education

Program, Preserve Property And Assure The Health And Safety Of Students, And Staff.

2011-2012 Contingent BudgetCalculation

2010-11 Budget $25,457,451Debt Service ( 2,345,513)Adj. Base Budget $23,111,938120% of CPI or 4% 1.92%2011-12 Contingent Budget $23,555,687Debt Service 2,251,686Expense due to enrollment 253,794

$26,061,1672011-2012 Board Approved Budget

$26,019,0462011-2012 Contingent Budget $25,996,862(Proposed Budget less Equipment)

For Illustration purposes only.


Development Timeline

March 8 Board of Education Meeting/Review of Preliminary Budget

February 15, 2011 Board Discussion of Significant Budgetary ConsiderationsMarch 4 Preliminary Budget Sent to Board of

Education

March 22 Board of Education Meeting/Review of Preliminary Budget


Development Timeline

April 5 Board of Education Meeting/Review of Preliminary Budget, Board Adoption of Budget

March 31 Mail First Budget Newsletter to Community

April 4 PTA Budget Presentation

April 12 Neighborhood Meeting – Budget Workshop – Westchester

Hills Condo’s

April 11 Neighborhood Meeting – Budget Workshop – Fire Department

April 28 Neighborhood Meeting – Budget Workshop – Fire Department


Budget Development Timeline

May 17 2011-2012 Budget Vote

May 10 Board Meeting-Public Hearing Presentation Only

May 4 School Budget Notice Mailed to Residents

May 3 Budget Newsletter Mailed to Residents

April 18 Last Day to File Petitions for Board Election and Propositions

May 3 PTA Budget Presentation

May 9 PTA Meet the Candidates Night

2011-2012 Annual Election and Budget Vote/Annual Meeting May 17, 2011: School Library 7:00 A.M. Through

9:00 P.M.

Vote For Two Members Of The Board Of Education

Vote on School Budget

Vote On Proposition To Purchase Two Replacement School Buses

Friday May 13, is the last date to register for May 17 vote


Communication Plan1. In addition to the budget newsletter, there

will be three neighborhood budget workshops, and two Superintendent community updates.

2. The instructional staff, student government, School Foundation and PTA will be provided with a budget presentation.

3. Board approved 2011-2012 Communication Plan.


Communication Plan4. The Budget Newsletter, Neighborhood meetings,

and the Superintendent’s updates are intended to generate community input prior to the Board’s adoption of the budget.

5. A special e-mail address has been reestablished to provide an avenue for community residents to pose questions and/or comments, and receive a response from the Assistant Superintendent –[email protected]


Communication Plan6. Budget information will be posted to the

District’s website throughout the budget development process beginning March 7.

7. Reminder to Vote telephone chains will be employed to encourage community members to vote on May 17, 2011.

8. The Connect Ed. system will be used periodically to remind all who have registered to attend the budget workshops.

BUDGETARY OVERVIEW OF 2011-2012 Board Approved

BUDGET

2011-2012 board approved school budget april 15, 2011 board of education meeting pocantico hills...

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budget process

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special education teacher

superintendent policy

responsibilities policy

physical education teacher

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