jefferson township public school district

Proposed 2011-12 Budget

March 24, 2011

Jefferson Township Public School District

What are the numbers? Budget:

Is FLAT – NO 2% CAP Increase NO request for adjustment for cost of

benefits NO request for a cap waiver

General fund budget for 2011-12= $52,939,229

With a flat budget what is the savings?

NO 2% tax levy increase = $714,325 savings for

taxpayers

What has impacted revenue sources?

State Aid 2011-12: $ 14,574,220 increase of

$531,417

Priorities considered as the budget was developed…

Instruction and Student AchievementState MandatesSafe and Secure SchoolsEfficiency and Savings

This is a “Maintenance” budget…

Strives for a level of service consistent with 2010-11

Many items cut from the 2010-11 budget not restored

(e.g. non-competition field trips, high school rotating block schedule, district support staff, elementary guidance, middle school vice principal)

What staffing needs are included in the proposed budget? Middle School

4 Teachers - $ 186,860 - 7th Grade (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science) –restoration of 3rd team based upon enrollment

Special EducationLLD class at middle school and MD class at high school

$93,430 - To meet state mandateJob coaches/MD transition program at high school

$32,000 –To meet state mandateIn Class Support (p/t) at Middle School - $23,357 – To

meet state mandate High School

Assistant Coaches – Ice hockey, wrestling, indoor track $10,617

ElementaryLibrarian $46,715

What are the elementary class sizes?Elementary Schools Proposed 2011-12

class sizes:K @Briggs = 5/23 K Milton = 6/211st Briggs = 6/21 1st Cozy Lake = 6/222nd Briggs = 6/22 2nd Cozy Lake = 5/233rd Stanlick = 7/20 3rd White Rock = 6/21 4th Stanlick = 5/23 4th White Rock = 6/23 5th Stanlick = 6/21 5th White Rock = 6/24

What program needs are being addressed?District

New Social Studies textbooks/materialsElementary

NO impact on class sizeRESTORATION of librarian

Middle SchoolRESTORATION of 3rd team for Grade 7

High SchoolADDITION of American Sign Language,

Psychology AP, Family and Consumer Finance (with existing staffing)

What are some program needs that will have to wait?No rotating block schedule - HS – cut in

2010-11No restoration of elementary guidance

counselor - cut in 2010-11TechnologyNo restoration of field trips (non-

competitive) - cut in 2010-11

Middle School - Roof repairs – $297,000

Milton – Window replacement - $374,456 district cost 60% = $224.674 (state

grant)

District – Replacement of 4 Buses $348,0002 Vans $125,000(lease purchase of buses annual cost over 3 years

$121,220)

What are some of the facilities needs included in the budget?

What impact does the relocation and renovation of board offices to Drummond have on this budget?

NO funding is allocated in the 2011-12 budget (or in this year’s budget)“Rent” money used to pay this debt over a

15 year periodDistrict currently pays $107,000 rent and

taxes per year.

What are some projects that will have to wait?

Replacement of 300 Student Lockers – HS $60,000

Replacement of HS auditorium house lights - $65,000

Refurbish PE lockers – MS $90,000

Some critical points to consider about this budget… Budget is FLAT -NO 2% tax levy increase =

$714,325 Savings for Taxpayers “Maintenance” budget - addresses critical district

issues/needs Budget still impacted - $2.6M loss in state aid and

additional $300K cut last year Budget has NO impact - courtesy busing Budget includes NO “pay to participate” fees for

athletics or clubs & activities and restores assistant coaching positions - ice hockey, wrestling, and indoor track

Budget has NO impact - elementary class size and restoration of elementary librarian

Budget includes restoration - 7th grade middle school team and athletics/clubs restored last year remain in place.

Budget Vote - April 27th

(polls open 2-9PM)