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GARDEN CITY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROPOSED BUDGET 2016-2017

Instruction – Part II

Technology, Guidance, Athletics,

and Pupil Personnel Services

March 16, 2016

Please remember: Tonight’s presentation is the fourth step in a comprehensive review and discussion of the

administration’s proposed budget. It is a working document, not a finished product.

The budget adopted by the Board of Education and

presented for approval on May 17th will reflect input from the community.

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• The 2016-17 Proposed Budget • Background

– LIPA PILOT – State Aid – Lack of Mandate Relief

• Budget Recommendations for Technology, Guidance, Athletics, and Pupil Personnel Services

• Staffing Summary • The Budget by the Numbers • Summary • Q & A

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Tonight’s Agenda

Proposed overall budget: $110,668,801 Budget to budget increase:

$510,174 or 0.46%

Projected tax levy increase

(with STAR): 1.37%

Maximum Allowable Tax Levy: 1.54 %

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2016-17 Proposed Budget

Administrative $12,297,890

Program $81,662,272

Capital $16,708,639

TOTAL $110,668,801

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11.11%

73.79%

15.10%

Administrative Program Capital

2016-17 Proposed Budget Expenditures

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A New—And Unprecedented—Challenge

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LIPA: Background and Developments

• In the fall, Nassau County recently removed $4.1 million from Garden City Public Schools’ tax rolls that it claims as LIPA properties

• The county stated that the taxes lost in this fashion would be replaced by a LIPA PILOT for the same amount

• LIPA did not agree with the county’s tax calculation and provided less money in its first payment to the school district than it was billed

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LIPA: Background and Developments

• After protracted discussions did not result in progress toward resolving the issue, Garden City and many other Nassau County school districts took legal action

• A judge recently ordered LIPA to pay the original amount billed for 2015-16, thus making the School District whole for the present time. No decision was rendered on the payment for 2016-17.

• We must therefore estimate the PILOT dollar amount cautiously. We are forced to move the difference in estimated revenue to the taxpayers.

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Why did the Tax Levy Cap Change? (The Original Projection was 0.85%)

• Recent guidance issued by both the NYS Comptroller and the district’s attorney in connection with the LIPA PILOT changed the tax cap calculation 1. 2015-2016 tax levy was reduced by $4,138,322-- the amount by

which Nassau County unilaterally reduced our levy and billed LIPA. Because the levy was reduced, the tax base growth factor was not applied to the reduction and lowered the cap by $8,701.

2. 2015-2016 PILOT was increased by $4,138,322 to reflect the amount LIPA was billed

3. 2016-2017 PILOT was increased by $3,514,924. This amount was calculated at 2X the first half 2015-16 payment that the district received from LIPA.

4. The tax cap increased by $614,698. This is the difference in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 LIPA PILOT estimate ($623,399) reduced by the loss in the tax base growth factor ($8,701).

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Why did the Tax Levy Cap Change? (The Original Projection was 0.85%)

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S#1—Reduction of tax levy leading to reduction of impact of growth factor

#2—Increase in PILOT to reflect what LIPA was billed

#3—Increase in PILOT $ the District expects to receive

#4—Final Tax Levy Cap

Calculation

LIPA: Budget Impact

• Although the judge’s decision provided direction for the PILOT for 2015-16, no decision was rendered concerning the payment for 2016-17

• We must therefore estimate the PILOT dollar amount cautiously. We are forced to move the difference in estimated revenue to the taxpayers.

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The State Aid Picture • Other than property taxes, the biggest source of revenue for the school

district is state aid

• The Governor’s school aid proposal still includes a reduction to Garden City in state aid by over $400,000 in GEA. The proposed budget again freezes Foundation Aid, the basic state grant. No consideration is given to the cost-of-living on Long Island.

• State aid since 2008 has decreased by 3.5%, even while mandates have increased, technology is changing tremendously, the need for improved security at our schools is great, and the tax levy cap has been imposed.

• Loss of state aid reduces/eliminates funds vitally important for staff development, curriculum development, academic support, and other initiatives devoted to making sure our students master the high quality, multifaceted curriculum required to be career and college ready and be prepared for an active role in their community.

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The State Aid Picture

• The Governor’s school aid proposal continues to take away from the school district funding to which it is entitled by state aid formulas. This reduction is known as the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA).

• The GEA takes money that should be going to school districts and puts it in the state’s own budget.

• The GEA has reduced the state aid Garden City actually received from New York State by $5,262,894. These funds could have been used to enhance or save programs for students.

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Mandate Relief

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The Governor’s budget proposal contains no new initiatives for significant mandate

relief.

• The Garden City School District seeks to create an environment for learning which enables each student the opportunity to grow as an individual as well as a group member while striving to achieve the optimal level of academic, social and personal success.

• Students will thrive in a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, individualized and challenging.

• Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement

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In other words:

Inspiring Minds

Empowering Achievement

Building Community

GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Mission Statement

Technology Department

• Staffing

– Director of Technology and Staff Development

– 1.0 FTE Network Manager

– 1.0 FTE Staff Developer

– 5.0 FTE Technical Support Staff

– .5 FTE Clerical

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Technology Department • Installs, maintains, manages, supports and upgrades the

instructional and administrative local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networks, as well as wireless networks and telecommunications system

• Collaborates with and supports faculty and staff in efforts to use technology for teaching and learning

• Maintains approximately 3900 student and faculty/staff network accounts and folders; 650 faculty/staff email accounts and folders

• Responded to 1632 help desk requests since July 2015

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Technology Department • Responsible for network security and back-up of data • Responsible for user account management (creation and

maintenance) for all student and staff applications – 14 applications

• Responsible for management of the VOIP telephone system and voicemail

• Responsible for state and federal data reporting, an ever-growing responsibility

• Provides on-going support, assistance and expertise to the implementation as well as day-to-day operation of various district-wide projects which rely on technology for their functioning (security cameras, building management system, cafeteria system, etc.)

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• Following a successful pilot year, a district-wide 1:1 technology initiative was launched for expanding the use of technology in teaching and learning. 450 iPads and 680 Chromebooks were configured to be used by students in various classrooms. 53 teachers, in grades 4-12, applied to participate in this 1:1 initiative.

• Every student and teacher in grades 4-5 received an iPad for classroom use. Similarly, students in the 1:1 classrooms in grades 6-12 received Chromebooks for classroom use.

• Technology staff developer conducted 30 hours of staff development during the summer and after school for teachers participating in the initiative. Just in-time and in-classroom modeling and support continues throughout the school year.

Technology Accomplishments 2015-2016

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Technology Accomplishments 2015-2016 • Initial survey of students and teachers regarding the use of

wireless devices in the classroom has demonstrated positive results for the 1:1 initiative

• Another 40 teachers have registered for the 1:1 initiative in grades 6-12 for the 2016-2017 school year, bringing the total number of teachers involved to more than 90. After-school staff development is already in progress for the second group of teachers.

• Implemented Google for Education tools including Google Classroom, docs, drive and other applications to enhance and support the 1:1 initiative in the classroom

• Initiated a pilot program for eBook purchase, Overdrive, for Stewart and Stratford libraries

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Technology Accomplishments 2015-2016

• Installed new computers in libraries in Stewart, Stratford, Middle and High Schools. All computers in the library labs in both Middle and High School were also upgraded (total of 3 labs).

• Installed a new lab for “Project Lead the Way”

• Upgraded High School world language lab and Middle School Scan Tek technology lab

• Upgraded Destiny Library Server as well as all file and domain servers serving all schools

• Assisted in installation of district-wide camera and security system • Continued replacement of interactive whiteboards and projectors on

an as-needed basis

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Technology Accomplishments 2015-2016 • Reconvened Technology Task Force to recommend technology expenditures for the

district’s Smart Bond proposal • Prepared infrastructure to conduct the NYSAA testing online as required by NYSED • Preparing all requirements to conduct field tests in Stewart and Stratford Schools for

NYSED computer- based testing • Completed all NYS and federal data reporting tasks including new responsibilities for:

– APPR – BEDS – SLOs (Achievement targets for most teachers) – Student Daily Attendance – Student Discipline – Student Program Services: IEP related, LEP and other program service facts – Teacher Student Course and Grade data (over 42,000 records) – All student course grades, GPA and Regents scores – All graduation related data – CRDC – Annual Civil Rights Data Collection for US Department of Education

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Technology Initiatives for 2016-2017

• Continue extending the use of wireless devices district-wide

– 2016-2017 school year target is 6th grade, where all students will be provided with Chromebooks for classroom use. Additionally, many other classrooms in grades 7-12 will also receive Chromebooks (total of 700).

• Plan for continuation of 1:1 initiative in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, resulting in wireless devices available to students in every classroom in grades 4-12

• Continue to utilize technology staff developer position to support technology integration efforts district-wide

• Continue efforts to support and enhance the use of technology for both instructional and administrative tasks

• Increase Internet bandwidth to 500 MB district-wide and 300 MB for the High School (our disaster recovery site). Replace and add uninterrupted power supply (UPS) devices in wiring closets to provide clean shutdown and/or extended uptime due to power outage

• Continue replacing smartboards and/or projectors on an as needed basis

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School Counseling--Guidance Department

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School Counseling--Guidance Department

• Staffing

• Director of Guidance

• High School—6 counselors (200:1 ratio)

• Middle School—3 counselors (330:1 ratio)

• Clerical:

• HS—3.5 FTE

• MS—1.0 FTE

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To view “Counselors in Action” video, please visit: https://animoto.com/play/KHptkeGUB9RJYHTeiN2Xgg

Guidance Accomplishments 2015-16 • Increased visibility and created stronger relationships

with college representatives and professors through college visits, Mini College Fairs, Mock College Interview program, College Major Night, “Lunch & Learn” meetings, and active participation in local, state and national professional organizations

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Guidance Accomplishments 2015-16

• College counseling • Processed over 2000 applications. 87% of Class of 2015 were

accepted to at least one of Princeton Review’s 380 “Best Colleges”

• 198 college representatives visited GCHS through Mini-College Fairs & Individual Visits

• 2nd GCHS Common Application Boot Camp held during separate summer and fall sessions

• 5th Annual “College Major Night” featured a panel of college professors and admissions representatives (Focus on Business, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Social Sciences & Statistics, and Speech & Language Pathology)

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Colleges Visited in 2015-16 Bucknell University

Connecticut College

Dartmouth College

Emory University

Emory University-Oxford College

Fairfield University

Farmingdale State College

Georgia Institute of Technology

Hofstra University

Molloy College

Nassau Community College

Sacred Heart University

Stony Brook University

Pennsylvania State University

Texas A & M University

University of Albany

University of California

San Diego

University of Connecticut

Utica College

Wagner College

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Guidance Accomplishments 2015-16 • “Sophomore Parent Night” informed parents on upcoming

changes in newly re-designed SAT

• Transition activities for freshmen & seniors during PSAT DAY

• Professional development for counselors concerning transition for students with disabilities; collaborative work with middle and high school special education teachers to revise transition assessments

• Continued Anti-Bullying Task-Force involvement to enforce Dignity Act legislation to help students feel safe and secure and promote good citizenship

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Guidance Accomplishments 2015-2016 • Middle School STEM Career Assembly featuring Dr. Ann Marie

Flynn, Manhattan College Chemical Engineering Professor

• Professional Development: Book club with Wheatley School counselors to discuss college admissions trends

• Involvement in professional activities at local, state & national levels

– GCHS PTA Speaker “Changing Landscape in College Admissions” (March 2016)

– Workshop at NYSACAC Annual Conference Wagner College “What the Class of 2017 Has Taught About College Admissions” (June 2016)

• Director of Guidance, Gina Christel, is Candidate for Executive Board for NYSACAC (State & National) and Nassau Counselors Association (Local)

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Looking Ahead: Guidance Initiatives for 2016-17

• Review and revise District Guidance Plan to include new school counselor regulations by NYSED

• Continue to promote career awareness (including STEM/STEAM careers)

• Seek opportunities to have Garden City school counselors offer presentations at national forums

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Athletics

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Athletics

• Administration

• Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics

• Middle School Coordinator (stipend)

• 1.8 clerical staff

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Accomplishments in Athletics 2015-16

• Garden City has been named a NYS School of Distinction 10 times!

• Very high participation rates in interscholastic athletics

• Numerous students named as Scholar-Athletes

• Field Hockey – Nassau County Champions, LI Champions & State Finalist

– Football – Conference champions

– Boys Golf – Conference champions

– Boys Soccer-Undefeated conference champions

– Girls Soccer-Nassau County champions, Co-LI champions

– Girls Swimming – 17th straight Nassau County championship

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Accomplishments in Athletics 2015-16

• Boys Volleyball-Conference champions

• Boys Bowling - Conference champions three years in a row

• Boys Fencing- Conference champions

• Girls Fencing – Nassau County champions

• Boys Swimming – Nassau County champions four years in a row

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New Program Proposal for 2016-17

• Boys JV Volleyball Team

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Garden City High School and Middle School

Proposed Athletic Teams for 2016-17

Varsity Junior Varsity

Middle School

Totals

Girls 20* 9* 18 47

Boys 16 9 18 43

Co-Ed 1 1 2

Totals 37 18 37 92

*Includes varsity cheerleading and kickline and JV cheerleading 41

Garden City High School and Middle School

Coaching Positions

15-16 Head

15-16 Assistant

16-17 Head

16-17 Assistant

High School

54* 26* 55* 26*

Middle School

38 7 38 7

*Includes Cheerleading, Kickline. HS head includes strength training

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Garden City Middle School Intramural Supervisor Positions

15-16 Activities

15-16 Supervisors

16-17 Activities

16-17 Supervisors

Middle School

18 22 18 22

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Pupil Personnel Services

Pupil Personnel Services

• Staffing

• Director of Pupil Personnel Services

• Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services

• 12.3 nurses

• 9.8 school psychologists

• 3.8 social workers

• 8.2 speech teachers

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• Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) is a district-wide, K-12 department. The responsibilities of the department also include the provision of services for preschool students with disabilities. PPS provides support services for students including:

– Related services – Behavioral Support – Home schooling – Nursing services – Assistive technology – Non-public school support – Medicaid billing and compliance

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Special Education

• Special education is the most regulated aspect of public education and includes the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

• In addition to providing services to students who

attend Garden City Public Schools, the school district is required to provide services to both resident and non-resident students with disabilities enrolled in non-public schools within the school district’s borders

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Special Education Philosophy Statement Special Education and related services will be provided to eligible

students in conformity with their Individualized Education Program

(IEP) and in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to

meet their individual needs. We:

• Conform to law and regulation

• Provide a quality education

• Provide highly qualified staff

• Work closely with the general education staff

• Offer parent training combined with meaningful, timely communication

• Collaborate with community and adult resources

• Ensure that students’ individual strengths, achievements and educational needs are incorporated in the IEP

• Hold high expectations for each student, which will prepare and empower them as they transition to their post school lives

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P.P.S. Department Accomplishments 2015-16

• Implemented procedures to address the issue of student elopement and ensure the safety of all students districtwide

• Continued the use of federal grants to provide additional school psychologist support in the elementary schools, the district special education assistive technology specialist, behavior consultants, and a primary school social worker

• Continued collaboration with the assistive technology specialist to enhance the use of technology for students with disabilities to access the curriculum. Integrated the use of IPads and Chromebooks with features including voice recognition to support student success in the classroom.

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• Presented Third Annual Garden City Transition and Support Fair for families of students with disabilities across Nassau County

• Social workers facilitated Front Door Training required by OPWDD to take place at Garden City to help families connect to available services

• Community work opportunities

– Expanded vocational opportunities for students attending the extended school year (ESY) program

– Expanded opportunities for community access and the work sites available for vocational training in the community

– In collaboration with the Guidance Department, developed a transition assessment protocol to assist in post-secondary planning

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• Continued training of PPS staff in the techniques of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

• Updating district policies in the area of preschool and graduation requirements for students with disabilities

• Developing a resource guide to assist parents of students with disabilities interested in support from outside agencies

• Provided staff development in the areas of:

– “Assessment and Management of Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self Injury”

– Differentiating instruction in the classroom

– IEP development

– Developing social skills for students with disabilities

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P.P.S. Department– Major Initiatives for 2016-2017

• Continue work and training with the behavioral consultants in the district

• Explore new transition opportunities to support students

• Continue to expand use of technology in special education and provide parent workshops on relevant applications

• Implement updated informational workshops for parents of students who are transitioning to new grades

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Students with Disabilities as of 10/7/15 Location Number of Students

High School 107

Middle School 101

Stratford 51

Stewart 81

Primary 56

Preschool Students with Disabilities 65

Out of District – Placed by CSE 24

Resident Parentally Placed in Non-Public Schools 10

Non-Resident Parentally Placed in Non-Public Schools 40

Total Students with Disabilities 535

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Committee on Special Education (CSE): School-age students (Building level subcommittees (SCSE) and district committee)

Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE): All meetings for ages 3-5

CSE CPSE Total

Meetings 9/02/15 - 2/1/16 237 75 312

Projected Annual Reviews 465 90 555

Projected Meetings/Annual Reviews (Non-Public Students)

75 0 75

Total 777 165 942

Committee on Special Education Activity 2015-2016

Special Education Teachers (FTEs)

15-16* Projection 16-17

Primary 3.0 3.0

Stewart 7.5 6.5

Stratford 4.7 4.7

Middle School 13.2 13.4

High School 16.5 16.3

Total 44.9 43.9

* Includes adjustments made after budget adoption due to CSE decisions

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Other Staffing

Private and Parochial Schools

1.0 1.0

District Wide 8.8 8.8

Total 9.8 9.8

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Psychologists 15-16 Projection

16-17

Other Staffing (FTEs)

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Contracted out

Contracted out

Total 8.2 8.2

Speech/Language 15-16 Projection 16-17


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3.0 3.0


Total 12.3 12.3

Nurses 15-16 Projection 16-17

High School 1.0 1.0

Middle School 1.0 1.0

Stewart .5 .5

Stratford .5 .5

Primary .8 .8

Total 3.8 3.8


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Social Workers 15-16 Projection 16-17

Instructional Staffing for 2016-2017 Proposed Teacher Reductions Rationale • -1.0 Special Education (Stewart) Enrollment decrease • -1.0 teacher (Grade 6) Enrollment decrease

-2.0 FTE Total Reductions Proposed Teacher Additions • 1.0 teacher Homestead Enrollment increase 15-16 • 1.0 teacher (Locust Gr. 1) Enrollment increase • .5 teacher of ENL Enrollment increase • .4 H.S. science teacher HS Engineering PLTW • .2 Reading (Locust) Enrollment increase • .2 Special Education (MS) Enrollment increase

3.3 FTE Total Additions Net Proposed Total Instructional Staffing Change: 1.3 FTE

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Other Staffing for 2016-2017

• The budget also includes 1.0 FTE teacher position in general education and 1.0 FTE teacher position in special education to be held in reserve to address possible enrollment increases at any level

• Clerical staffing: The budget includes a .5 FTE increase to provide additional support for the registration of new students, which has now become more complex due to changes in federal and state regulations

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses

2015-16 Adopted Budget


Change from

2015-16

% Change

2250 Special Education

12,664,962 13,631,030 13,856,979 225,949 1.66

•Direct instruction of students with special needs attending both public

and private schools

•Teacher salaries

•Teacher aide salaries

•Equipment

•Supplies and materials

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2280 Career & Technical Education

103,574 109,460 96,383 (13,077) (11.95)

•Career and technical programs operated through Nassau BOCES

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2330 Continuing Education

415,079 460,586 475,296 14,710 3.19

•Continuing Education courses

•Winter Program

•Summer Enrichment Program

•After School Program

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2610 School Libraries &

Media

622,633 643,644 658,027 14,383 2.23

•Operation of school libraries/media centers in each school

•Salaries for library staff

•Library books and materials

•Equipment

•Supplies and materials 65

Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2630 Computer Assisted

Instruction

724,789 840,965 1,037,944 196,979 23.42

•Hardware and software for instructional use

•Staff and teacher aide salaries


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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2810 Guidance 1,426,655 1,474,104 1,504,816 30,712 2.08

•Director of Guidance salary

•Guidance counselor salaries

•Guidance office clerical staff salaries


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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2815 Health Services

1,217,514 1,133,251 1,153,566 20,315 1.79

•Nurse salaries

•Physician salaries

•Health services to other districts

•Clinic supplies

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2820 Psychological Services

985,103 1,075,892 1,118,824 42,932 3.99

•Psychologist salaries


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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2825 Social Work 282,928 294,020 304,299 10,279 3.50

•Social worker salaries


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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2850 Co-Curricular

Activities

417,298 481,363 514,178 32,815 6.82

•Stipends for advisors of co-curricular activities

•Supervision for special events including Prom and Homecoming

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Instruction

2014-15 Actual

Expenses



Change from

2015-16

% Change

2855 Interscholastic

Athletics

1,335,045 1,515,840 1,478,665 (37,175) (2.45)

•Coaching salaries

•Intramural activities

•Supervision and referee costs

•Equipment

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The 2016-17 Proposed School District Budget…

• Is under the cap, and therefore requires only a simple majority for passage

• Enriches the robust high school academic program that prepares our students for college

• Recognizes the value of investments in STEM and continues to provide resources for technology upgrades

• Includes funds for security upgrades • Maintains RtI, the continuum of special education

services, and opportunities for diverse learners

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Budget Information:

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

• Budget Calendar • Each Budget

Presentation • Voter Registration

Information • Budget

Definitions

• Budget Question of the Week

• GEA Infographic

• Property Tax Calculator* • Application for Absentee

Ballot

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What is a School District Budget?

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Three Propositions Will Be on the Ballot on May 17th

1. Election of Board of Education Trustees

2. School District Budget

3. Permission to use Capital Reserve Fund for renovation of turf field and track; HS auditorium HVAC; MS breezeway windows

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Please don’t forget to vote on May 17th!

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