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Should We Conduct a Preliminary Study?
Dansville and Keshequa Central School Districts
December 3, 2013
William D. Silky and Alan D. PoleEducation Consultants
wdsilky@aol.com/polead@yahoo.com
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Why Merger May be Difficult
Fear of losing local identityPerception that the communities are
incompatibleUncertainty over board representationLess personal attention for studentsBusing time for students will be
increasedFear of losing job security by staffNatural resistance to change
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Greater Expectations for Students
Common core requirements to be college and career ready
Elimination of local diploma for regular education students
Passing 5 Regents examsMore math, more science, more creditsFocus on increasing graduation ratesCut scores on the new common core assessmentsSignificant local support for students
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Declining EnrollmentsMost school districts across New York State are experiencing
student enrollment declines
District 2003-04 2011-12 Difference
Dansville 1,686 1,552 -134 (-7.9%)
Keshequa 871 729 -142 (-16.3%)
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Financial CrisisInequities in state funding…..GEAElimination of federal stimulus funding 2 years agoFringe benefit costs continue to increase (TRS up
16.5% for 2013-14)Districts spending down fund balances and reserves
(districts used $84 million for 2013-14 budgets)Utility costs are increasingState deficit??Cuts in state aidProperty tax caps
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The Perfect Storm
Greater expectations and opportunities for all students
Declining student enrollment in many districts
Precarious financial condition 77% of Superintendents say they will not be able to fund mandates in 4 years; 18% says it will occur in two years.
Business as usual will not be an optionCastallo & Silky-Education Consultants
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School District Reorganization
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Why Consider Merger?Increase course offerings for studentsTeachers teach only in their area of specializationUpgrade facilities and equipment More cost effective administrative structureEliminate duplication of facilities, equipment,
and staffConsolidate and coordinate support functionsReduce taxes
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Two Steps in the Merger ProcessThe Study-Conducted by consultants with oversight by a
local committee to provide information to the boards, the administration, and the communities
The Vote-Overseen by the State Education Department and the District Superintendent, boards sanction an advisory public referendum which, if successful, is followed by a final referendum
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Components of the Study
Enrollment ProjectionsInstructional and Extra-curricular ProgramFinanceFacilitiesTransportationStaffing
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The Merger StudyProvides information for school district officials, the
communities, and the CommissionerDescribes the other district…..AND what a merged
district might look likeFacilitated by consultantsOverseen by school/community advisory committee
of 16-18 peopleBoth boards of education decide how to proceed with
the final studyState funding has been available for studies
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Time Line for the Study/Merger September-Boards meet to discuss study November-Committee appointed May-Study completed June-Study reviewed by S.E.D. August-Study presented to boards September-Public information and discussion November-Boards decide to go forth December-Advisory referendum January-Final referendum April-Vote for new board members May-Budget vote July 1-New district begins operation with
the new board of education
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Mergers-What Research Tells Us
Curriculum opportunities for students will be enhanced
Extra-curricular opportunities for students will be enhanced
School buildings will be enhancedSome students will have a longer bus ride Class sizes tend to get largerTax rates on true value declineSchool district spending increases
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The Finances of Merger-Part 1
Incentive Operating Aid
Combined operating/foundation aid (GEN Report-Part VII-2006-07) for both districts is increased as follows:
Year 1-40% Year 6-36% Year 11-16%Year 2-40% Year 7-32% Year 12-12%Year 3-40% Year 8-28% Year 13-8%Year 4-40% Year 9- 24% Year 14-4%Year 5-40% Year 10-20% Year 15-0%
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Incentive Operating Aid for Dansville and Keshequa Merged District
Year
Dansville 2006-07
Operating Aid (CWR=.423)
Keshequa 2006-07
Operating Aid (CWR= .455)
Combined 2006-07
Operating Aid
Incentive Operating
Aid %
Incentive Operating
Aid
2015-16 (1) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 40% 4,009,010
2016-17 (2) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 40% 4,009,010
2017-18 (3) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 40% 4,009,010
2018-19 (4) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 40% 4,009,010
2019-20 (5) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 40% 4,009,010
2020-21 (6) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 36% 3,608,109
2021-22 (7) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 32% 3,207,208
2022-23 (8) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 28% 2,806,307
2023-24 (9) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 24% 2,405,406
2024-25 (10) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 20% 2,004,505
2025-26 (11) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 16% 1,603,604
2026-27 (12) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 12% 1,202,703
2027-28 (13) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 8% 801,802
2028-29 (14) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 4% 400,901
2029-30 (15) 6,448,528 3,573,997 10,022,525 0 -
TOTAL 38,085,595 Castallo & Silky-Education Consultants
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The Finances of Merger-Part 2Incentive Building Aid
Additional 30% on top of the higher district’s selected building aid ratio up to
95% (98% for high needs districts) for 10 years for any new construction
Existing debt is aided at the higher of the previous districts’ selected building
aid ratios Enhanced Building Aid Ratios Dansville .926
Keshequa .955
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The 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 Guideline for Incentive Operating Aid
1/3 to finance transition costs to the merged district
1/3 in reserves for long term fiscal stability1/3 to reduce taxes
Tax Rates on Full Value
Dansville $17.07
Keshequa $20.14
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History of School District Reorganization in New York State
Year Number of Districts Decrease1870 11,3721890 11,216 1561910 10,565 6511930 9,118 1,4471940 6,397 2,7211950 3,189 3,2081960 1,293 1,8961970 760 5331980 739 211990 720 192000 704 162010 697 7
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K-12 School Districts in New York State-2010
Size of District Number Enrollment Below 300 21 4,295 300-599 66 29,919 600-899 58 43,154 900-1199 88 91,388 1200-1499 59 78,395 1500-1999 78 135,092 2000-4999 182 590,078 5000-9999 70 474,394 10000 + 17 1,279,383
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What Will the SED/Legislature Do???
NothingUpdate 1958 Master PlanDiscover the 1992 DS Reorganization PlansIncrease Incentives/DisincentivesCreate a Commission for School District
ReorganizationMandate ChangesOther
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Next Steps for DistrictsDo nothingHave boards and administrators meet to
discuss issues and future options
Conduct pre-merger feasibility studyBegin merger studyOther???
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The Pre-Merger Feasibility Study
Would be conducted by consultants to determine if it is feasible to
engage in a full and complete merger study
Study is a shorter, much less detailed, and less expensive
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Why Do a Pre-Merger Feasibility Study?
It would inform the boards if there is the possibility of an educational
and fiscal benefit of mergerIt causes less disruption in the local
communitiesIt takes less time
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Who Has Done a Pre-Merger Feasibility Study?
Romulus, Seneca Falls, South Seneca, and Waterloo
Alfred-Almond, Arkport, and Canaseraga
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The Past………The FutureThe structure of school districts has changed
dramatically in the past centurySchool enrollments are projected to continue
to decline for at least the next 10 yearsMore will be required of our students in order
for our state and country to be leadersThe financial support for public schools will be
challenged in new and different waysBusiness as usual will not be an
option
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Questions???
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