Special Budget Issue March 2008

Special Budget Issue 2008

Message from the Superintendent

structure for students beginning at the age of 3 and 4 through our full-time preschool and continuing through elementary (K-4) middle (5-8) high school (9-12) and accredited high school/GED (Adult).

It is also our intention to provide our students with the resources necessary for them to

learn. We are planning on updating textbooks, expanding our technology inventory and ensuring that each classroom has the supplies necessary to meet our students needs. Our supervisory staff has researched and recommended educational materials designed to aid students in literacy, mathematics and science, along with social studies, health/physical education and the arts.

I am pleased to announce that our programmatic offerings will remain intact for 2008-2009 including additional support offered before and after school. I urge parents to take advantage of all of our available resources aimed at helping our students achieve academically. This budget also offers programs in the evening for parents in all of our schools. Parents can take advantage of ESL classes, interactive learning with their children or enrichment and social activities. Our students are also offered support for their social needs so that they can become better learners. The budget allows the district to offer support services in nutrition, guidance, health and counseling to name a few. We will also be able to provide a complete extra curricular and athletic offering in our high school and middle schools.

I look forward to our continued academic progress in 2008-2009 based on a comprehensive budget. I would ask you and your children to take advantage of all Perth Amboy has to offer.

MR. JOHN M. RODECKER

See budget article inside.......

would like take this opportunity to introduce the Perth Amboy School Budget for the 2008-2009 school year. This budget is presented following months of inten-sive work by the districts administration, led by Mr. Derek J. Jess , School Businness Administrator. We believe this budget will provide provide a continuation of quality educa-tional programs for our students, while attempting to keep the costs for those programs at a minimum. This compre-

hensive budget offers a sound educational

would like take this opportunity to introduce the Perth Amboy School Budget for the 2008-2009 school

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Board of Education Members Editorial Board Mr. Austin E. Gumbs....................President Mr. John M. Rodecker....................................................Superintendent of Schools Mr. Kenneth L. Gonzalez.............Vice President Mrs. Mari Celi Sanchez...............Assit. Superintendent for Learning/Ed. Services Hector Bonilla Armand Cannamela Mr. Derek J. Jess..........................School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Raymond J. Geneske Mayra Jimenez Mr. William J. Stratton..............................................Director of Human Resources Steve Jobin Jesus M. Marrero Mr. Brian Wilson..............................Editor/Public Information Specialist Joel Pabon, Sr.

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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR PERTH AMBOY RESIDENTS ONLY*Children who will be 3 years old on or before October 15, 2008*Children who will be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2008

ALL documents are necessary to register.What must I bring to registration?

1. PROOF OF DOMICILE The following documents will be accepted:

Deed showing ownership of residential property in the district. OR

Contract for the purchase of residential property in the district, showing a date of settlement within 60 days of the date of enrollment. OR

Lease, in effect for the current school year or beginning within 60 days of the date of enrollment. OR

If you rent but don’t have a lease, you must complete and have notarized an affidavit provided by the Perth Amboy Board of

Education. OR

A driver’s license, tax, electric, gas, telephone bills, or voter registration card WILL NOT be accepted as the only proof of residence.

2. CHILD’S ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATECopies are not accepted.

3. CHILD’S PHYSICAL EXAM - YOUR CHILD MAY NOT START SCHOOL WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAM.New Jersey State Law requires children entering Preschool to have CURRENT physical exams.You may pick up physical forms at any elementary school.Any physical exam dated on or after October 1st, 2007 will be accepted.

4. CHILD’S CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORDThat shows the child has been immunized for: DPT (4 doses), POLIO (3 doses), HIB (1 dose-on or after 1st birthday), MMR (1 dose-on or after the 1st birthday), Varicella (on or after 1st birthday or proof of disease immunity), Pneumo-coccal vaccine (PCV) (1 dose-on or after 1st birthday), Flu vaccine (1 dose) (minimum of on or after 1st birthday).

5. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - Parent/Guardian must provide proof of identity (photo identification).

6. DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A FORMAL COURT DOCUMENT DEMONSTRATING CHILD’S CUSTODY.

When and Where do I register my child?Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

PLACE DATE Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Monday, April 21, 2008 Robert N. Wilentz School Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Anthony V. Ceres School Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Edward J. Patten School Thursday, April 24,2008 James J. Flynn School Friday, April 25, 2008

IF YOUR CHILD IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAM(Ignacio Cruz, St. Mary’s, School 7, Grace Child Care Center, Harborview Child Care Center, Mi Esuelita/PR Associa-

tion, Perth Amboy Day Care 100). YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER!!!!

For further information call:Mrs. Mary Jo Sperlazza, Early Childhood Supervisor or Mrs. Maribel Falsone, Secretary at 732-376-6200 ext. 33-411

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INSCRIPCION PRE-ESCOLAR PARA RESIDENTES DE PERTH AMBOY SOLAMENTE*Niños que cumplan los 3 años el 15 de Octubre, 2008 o antes*Niños que cumplan los 4 años el 15 de Octubre, 2008 o antesTODOS los documentos son necesarios para inscripcion.

¿Qué debo traer a la inscripcion?1. PRUEBA DE DOMICILIO Los únicos documentos que podemos aceptar son:

Acción de bienes y raices (titulo de la casa) demostrando ser propietario residencial en Perth Amboy. O

Contrato de compra de propiedad residencial en Perth Amboy, demostrando posesión legal dentro de 60 dias de la fecha de inscripción del niño/a. OContrato de arrendamiento (“lease”) demostrando estar en efecto durante el presente año escolar, o empezando dentro de 60 dias de la fecha de inscripción. OSi usted renta pero no tiene un contrato de arrendamiento (“lease”), necesita llenar y notarizar un afidavit proveido por la junta de Educación.

NO SERAN ACEPTADO COMO UNICAS PRUEBAS DE RESIDENCIA, licencia de manejar, recibo de impuestos, elec-tricidad, gas, telefono, o tarjeta de votante.

2. EL CERTIFICADO DE BNACIMIENTO ORIGINAL DEL NIÑO/A.No se aceptaran copías.

3. EXAMEN FISICO DEL NIÑO - SU NIÑO NO PUEDE EMEZAR LA ESCUELA SIN UN EXAMEN FISICO.La Ley del Estado de Nueva Jersey requiere que niños que entren al programa preescolar tengan un examen fisico ACTUAL/VIGENTEUsted puede obtener un formulario para el examen fisico en cualquier escuela elemental.Cualquier examen fisico con fecha del 1ro de Octubre, 2007 y adelante sera aceptada.

4. EL RECORD DE INMUNIZACIONES DEL NIÑO/A.Demostrando que ha sido inmunizado con las siguientes vacunas: DPT (4 dosis), POLIO (3 dosis), HIB (1 dosis-en o despues del 1er año de edad), MMR (1 dosis-en o despues del 1er año de edad), Varicella (en o despues del 1er año de edad o prueba de que tiene inmunizacion contra la enfermedad), Pneumococcal (PCV) (1 dosis-en o despues del 1er año), Flu (1 dosis) (por minimo en o despues del 1er año).

5. IDENTIFICACION CON FOTO - Padre/Guardian debe demostrar prueba de identidad (cedula de identidad).6. PADRES DIVORCIADOS O SEPARADOS, Y GUARDIANTES, TIENEN QUE PROVEER DOCUMENTOS DE LA CORTE DEMOSTRANDO CUSTODIA DEL NIÑO/A.

¿Cuando y dónde puedo inscribir a mi(s) niño/a(s)?Horario: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM o 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LUGAR FECHA Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School Lunes, 21 de Abril Robert N. Wilentz School Martes, 22 de Abril Anthony V. Ceres School Miercoles, 23 de Abril Edward J. Patten School Jueves, 24 de Abril James J. Flynn School Viernes, 25 de Abril

Horarios por la noche - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMRobert N. Wilentz School - Martes, 22 de AbrilEdward J. Patten School - Jueves, 24 de Abril

Si su niño asistiendo a un Programa Preescolar de las Escuelas Publicas de Perth Amboy (Ignacio Cruz, St. Mary’s, Es-cuela 7, Grace Child Care Center, Harborview Child Care Center, Mi Escuela /PR Association, Perth Amboy Day Care

100) Usted NO necesita volver a inscribirlo.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a la: Sñra. Mary Jo Sperlazza, Supervisora de Servicios Pre-Escolares o Sñra. Maribel Falsone, Secretaria 732-376-6200 ext. 33-411

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PROPOSED 2008-2009 PERTH AMBOY SCHOOL BUDGET IS A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS

By: Derek J. Jess, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

The Perth Amboy Board of Education introduced their budget for the 2008-2009 school year at the regu-lar meeting of the board, which was held on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 P.M. at the Ignacio Cruz Ear-ly Childhood Center. The budget totals $175,340,333, which is divided into the following categories:

Revenue from local taxation is proposed at $18,318,647 in General Fund Revenue and $1,747,999 in debt ser-vice. The debt service appropriation for the 2008-2009 school year is $30,481 less than the previous year. The Com-missioner of Education has mandated that the Board of Education increase the local fair share of taxes by $1,036,905 to $18,318,647.

ExpensesGeneral Fund and Current Expense: $ 54,997,646Capital Outlay and Equipment: $ 700,000Special Schools: $ 1,724,878Early Childhood Program: $ 18,240,729Debt Service: $ 5,478,100School-Based Budgets: $ 94,198,980

Total Expenses: $175,340,333

Revenues

State aid for the 2008-2009 school-year will be $139,157,583 which is distributed as follows: Equalization Aid: $108,009,464 Security Aid: $ 3,135,297 Transportation Aid: $ 1,350,655 Special Education Aid: $ 4,728,831 Pre-K Expansion Aid $ 18,240,729 Debt Service Aid: $ 3,692,607 Total State Aid: $139,157,583

Other revenue that the district is utilizing for the 2008-2009 budget is:Special Revenue: $ 4,319,527

Budgeted Fund Balance: $10,446,577 Miscellaneous Revenue: $ 1,350,000 Total – Other Aid: $16,116,104

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The percentage of revenue that the district will utilize for the 2008-2009 budget is as follows:

The budget for the 2008-2009 school year refl ects the continued implementation of the goals that have been set by the Board of Education for the school district. The budget provides for a strong core curriculum and the continued offering of supplemental programs that extend learning beyond the school day. The 2008-2009 school budget also provides for the continued implementation of the districts three-year technology plan and two-year operational plan. With new, innovative technology rolling out at a rapid pace the district continues to budget for and provide the latest technological tools to our children to help them achieve their goals and receive the education that they deserve. The district understands that technology plays an important role in education; and as such the district is investing in technology today so that society will benefi t from the knowledge students have obtained. Such initiatives are the Laptop Program and IPOD Program at the McGinnis School, the PDA Program at the Shull School and the Bi-Lingual IPOD Program at the high school, which provides students with a learning environment that allows them to progress with their class, while learning English. Programs such as these help Perth Amboy to consistently be one of the top districts in Middlesex County.

In conjunction with the district’s operational plan, the proposed budget will continue to provide computers in every classroom, computer labs in every school, wireless internet access, an updated media retrieval system and quality educators to implement these plans.

Another district priority is the continued implementation of early childhood learning. The district continues to offer a pre-school program for all resident 3 and 4-year old children and the 2008-2009 budget refl ects the continuation of this program as well as the kindergarten program. Construction of the 2nd Early Childhood Center is underway, with an anticipated opening date of January 2009. The completion of this school will, again, put Perth Amboy at the forefront of Early Childhood Education in Middlesex County.

In closing, the 2008-2009 school budget provides for the implementation of all district initiatives and programs and provides our children with the resources necessary to be successful now and in their futures.

COMING SOON!!!2008-2009 Proposed Budget will appear

online. LOG ON TO www.paps.net for

DISTRICT BUDGET INFORMATION

¡Viene Pronto!Propuesta del Presupuesto para 2008-2009

aparecerá en el Internet Vaya a www.paps.net

para Información sobre el presupesto escolar

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Postal Patron

Annual School Board ElectionsPolling Places

District Address Ward Districto Direcciones Jurisdicciones 1, 2, 4, 5 Robert N. Wilentz School (51 First St.) 1 3 William C. McGinnis School (271 State St.) 1 1, 2 William C. McGinnis School (271 State St.) 2 1, 2 Administrative Building (178 Barracks St.) 3 1, 2, 4, 5 A. Jankowski Community Center (1 Olive St.) 4 3, 6 Grace Lutheran Church Hall (600 New Brunswick Ave.) 4 1, 2, 3 MC Voc. Tech. High School (Mechanic St. Gym Entrance) 5 1, 8 Edward J. Patten School (500 Charles St.) 6 2, 6, 10 Samuel E. Shull School (380 Hall Ave.) 6 3, 5, 12 Grace Lutheran Church Hall (600 New Brunswick Ave.) 6 4, 11 Perth Amboy High School (300 Eagle Ave.) 6 9, 13, 14 James J. Flynn School (850 Chamberlain Ave.) 6

VOTE!!!April 15, 2008

POLLS WILL BE OPEN2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

¡VOTA!Martes, 15 de Abril de 2008

Los Colegios Electora les Abrirán2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Early Childhood Center II Scheduled for Completion in

January 2009

Centro de Educación Pre-Escolar II Se espera

terminar la construcción en enero 2009