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Mt. Lebanon School DistrictPreparation of Base Budget for 2018-2019
In e t t o Ch re
▶ Sustain the quality “Mt. Lebanon” educational experience in:◦ Academics◦ Arts◦ Athletics◦ Activities
▶ Guiding Philosophy: Continuous Improvement
Mission Statement: To provide the best education possible for each and every student.
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Revenues
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Real Estate Tax 65%Other Taxes 10%State Subsidies 23%Local Sources 1%Federal Grants 1%
Where the money comes from…..
Expenditures
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Where the money goes….
Salaries 48%Fringes 30%Debt 11%Consumables 2%Services 9%Other <1%
Student-Centered Budgeting
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An approach that keeps student learning at the core of the resource allocation and decision-making process.
▶ Limitation on millage rate due to Act 1 of 2006 ◦ Index= 2.4% increase plus allowable exceptions◦ Index= .57 mills + Allowable Exceptions .01
= .58 maximum capacity
▶ PSERS Rate increase from 32.57% to 33.43% ◦ (2.6% increase)
▶ State Budget for 2018-2019 still uncertain◦ preliminary governor’s budget shows an increase $95,000
▶ Teachers Union labor negotiations in process
General Budget Issues for 2018-2019
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2017-2018 2018-2019 Up/Down
Elementary 2381 2362 -19
Middle Schools 1366 1364 -2
High School 1753 1770 18
Total 5500 5496 -4
Early Enrollment Projections 2018-2019*
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*No significant change anticipated
▶ District-wide teacher staffing needs ◦ PDE guidelines for ratios (nurses, special
education, etc.)
▶ Legislatively approved State funding levels◦ By June 30
▶ Federal funding allocations
Information Not Yet Finalized
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Staffing Changes
Since 2009 we have reduced –
Administrators:● Re-organization resulted in a net
reduction of 7 administrative positions.
Teachers:● No furloughs● Reductions through attrition whenever
possible
Support staff:● Furloughs of part-time clerical workers● Reductions through attrition whenever
possible● Elimination of 3 specialist positions● Addition of ABA classrooms required
PCAs
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30 -20%88 -12%32 -9%77 -8%
39 +5%437 -2%703 -5%
5,361 5,500 +2.6%
▶ PSERS rate increase from 32.57% to 33.43% ◦ (2.6% increase) – a .15 mill increase
▶ Index is 2.4% - or .57 mills
▶ Contractual salary increases for most staff
▶ Negotiations with Teachers Union
▶ Eleven teacher retirements (includes mid-year)
Employee Issues for 2018-2019
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PSERS Contributions Rise
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▶ Healthcare cost increase – 1.9% increase◦ average increase since 2015 has been 2.2%◦ employee groups are paying more in contributions
▶ Current employee healthcare contributions between 10.5-11.5% of premium for all employee groups
Healthcare Costs for 2018-2019
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Historical Tax Rate Increases(2013 was a reassessment year and had a decrease in millage rate of 4.52 mills)
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July 1 Millage Increase % Increase2006 .38 1.6%2007 .00 0.0%2008 .25 1.1%2009 .30 1.3%2010 2.52 (HS Bond) 10.5%2011 .00 0.0%2012 .50 1.9%2013 -4.52 (reassessment) n/a2014 .54 2.4%2015 .40 1.7%2016 .38 1.6%2017 .00 0.0%
Average .48 2.0%
▶ Earned Income Tax – current collections are just at budget projections
▶ Realty Transfer Taxes - revenues are trending near budgeted amounts
▶ State PlanCon funding – is being paid by the State
▶ Tuition for International Students is slightly below our budgeted expectations
◾ 14/15 = 2016-2017◾ 13/9 = 2017-2018
▶ Capital Projects - We continue to fund Capital Projects from operating funds remaining at year end (and through bond refinancing)
Current Year Budget Trends
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▶ Revenues (anticipated) $98.6M ▶ Expenditures (estimated) $99.4M▶ Use of Fund Balance $750,000
First Draft Base Budget 2018-2019
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▶ Remains Out of Balance - $1.5M (.54 mills) ◾ 1 Mill = $2,681,824◾ 13th out of 43 school districts in Allegheny Co.
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First Draft Base Budget 2018-2019
▶ NAMM Best Communities for Music Education - 9th consecutive year▶ Global Studies Program - 2017 Bringing the World to Pennsylvania:
K-16 Collaboration Award▶ School Digger - Ranked MTLSD #3 in PA and Markham the #1
elementary school in PA▶ National Merit Finalists -11▶ Cum Laude Society-82 students inducted▶ ACT – English: tied 5 year high; Math: 5 year high▶ Niche.com - The District AND all 10 of our individual schools received
an "A+" ranking from this site. ◦ The District ranked #3 in region and # 7 in the State. ◦ JMS and MMS ranked #1 and #2, respectively, for the best
middle school teachers in the State.▶ U.S. News & World Report- Mt. Lebanon High School received a
Silver Ranking among best high schools in the nation.▶ Quality Infrastructure and buildings for learning and teaching
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Return on Investment –ROI
▶ Continue to review prepare detailed budget
▶ Review staffing for potential reductions
▶ Review funding from Capital Fund
▶ Board provides further direction
▶ Board Approves Proposed Budget◦ April (post on website)
▶ Board Approves Final Budget◦ May
▶ Budget information is available at www.MTLSD.org/budget
Administration Prepares Information for Board Review
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