river vale board of education 2013-2014 budget presentation march 5, 2013
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River ValeBoard of Education
2013-2014 Budget Presentation
March 5, 2013
River Vale Board of Education
Lorraine Waldes - President Steven Rosini - Vice President
Sheryl EatonWilliam EllisDavid Moon
Michael Shirey Dr. Andrew Spector
Matthew J. Murphy, Ed. D. - Superintendent of Schools
Kelly L. Ippolito - Business Administrator/Board Secretary
River Vale Budget Goals
• Create a budget that is reflective of River Vale’s Commitment to Excellence.
• Create a budget that is respectful to our community.
• Create a budget that maintains our commitment to a rigorous cycle of curriculum review and renewal.
Snapshot of 2013- 2014 Goals
Implement new digital citizenship curricula K-8 Revise K-2 Mathematics, K-8 Language Arts Literacy,
Gifted and Talented, Social Studies 6-8, Instructional Media, and Visual Arts Curricula
Provide enhanced staff development on Balanced Literacy and Mathematics common core standards and curriculum
Implement benchmark assessments for Mathematics in grades 2, 5 and 7
Expand GoogleDocs to students and staff Creation of leveled classroom libraries Greater access to technology (60 document camera
bundles, 180 computers purchased, etc.)
Budget Development Time Line
September 2011 Budget data collection begins
December 2011 – March 1, 2012
CSA, BA, & BOE Finance Committee develops budget based on 2% CAP
February 21, 2012 Governor Budget Address to NJ Legislature
February 23, 2012 State Aid Figures Released
March 6, 2012 BOE approves tentative budget
March 27, 2012 Formal hearing on 2012-2013 budget
River Vale is Highly Efficient
Per Pupil Spending: Of 27 K-8 Districts in Bergen, River Vale has the 7th lowest per pupil cost!
Administrative Costs: River Vale is below regional administrative costs.
Cost Efficiencies/Sharing Services: The River Vale Public School District is a leader in the area of shared services by participating: with other local public school districts for curriculum revision, Special Education
services, transportation, staff development and training, etc.; in a cooperative gas purchasing program through the Township of River Vale; in a lease with the Township to have all district fields maintained by the
Township; in Bergen County Banking Consortium to secure favorable interest rates; in Northeast School Board Insurance Group to secure best rates
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting: Nine consecutive years!
2011- 2012 Facility Upgrades
Roberge Annex• Renovated three second floor
bathrooms making them accessible for the disabled
• Renovated Board Conference Room
Roberge School• New gym roof and relocation of
unsightly duct work• New clock system installed• Repaired 121 screens
Woodside School• Relocated two preschool program
classrooms from Roberge Annex• Replaced 135 screens• Installed new clock system• Painted approximately 2/3 of
hallways
Holdrum Middle School• Repaired 140 screens• Painted ceilings and walls in room
76 and 78• New clock system installed• Principal’s office painted
Major External Budget Challenges
1. State imposed MANDATES remain UNFUNDED
2. Special Education out of district tuition required additional services transportation costs
3. Health Benefits premium increase in the state plan
4. Minimal State Aid River Vale received a net of $389,924 or 1.83% of total budget
Financial Responsibility
Discretionary spending was kept flat or decreased
No budget waivers sought (although eligible)
No staffing increase
Spending kept under the “cap”
Commitment to Excellence includes fiscal responsibility
Budgeted Revenue
2011-2012 2012-2013
Budgeted Fund Balance 255,377 253,341
General Local Tax Levy 18,917,367 19,291,931
Tuition 20,000 20,000
Miscellaneous 89,913 114,900
Jobs Ed Funding 21,495 0
State Aid (*) 186,101 440,455
Federal Grants 286,311 287,375
Debt Service Local Tax Levy 964,550 966,850
TOTAL 20,741,114 21,374,852
*SDA Debt Assessment $50,531
Advertised Appropriations
BUDGET CATEGORY
2011-12
BUDGET
2012-13 PROPOSED
BUDGET%
INC/(DEC)
Instruction $8,660,424 $8,718,766 1%
Co-Curricular/Athletic Activities
$ 100,002 $ 103,961 4%
Special Education Tuition. $ 910,763 $1,005,467 10%
Support Services $1,886,197 $2,300,032 22%
Administration $5,369,312 $5,376,016 0%
Operations and Maintenance of Plant
$1,915,456 $1,902,174 -1%
Advertised Appropriations (Continued)
BUDGET CATEGORY
2011-12
BUDGET
2012-13
PROPOSED
BUDGET
%
INC/(DEC)
Student Transportation $ 534,280 $ 532,680 0%
Capital Outlay (*) $ 113,819 $ 181,531 59%
Special Revenue $ 286,311 $ 287,375 0%
Debt Services $ 964,550 $ 966,850 0%
GRAND TOTAL $20,741,852 $21,374,852 3.06%
* Includes mandated SDA Assessment of $50,531 in 2012-2013
Tax Levy Increase
General Fund Tax Levy increased $543,600
or 2.5 % over previous Tax Levy
$0.40/day $12.27/month $147.31/year
TAX IMPACT
Your Budget Maintains…
all current educational programming and staffing levels;
small class sizes;
full-day kindergarten;
a commitment to a rigorous cycle of curriculum review and renewal;
access to 21st-century technologies and facilities that maximize educational learning.,
Where can I get more information?
Visit us at www.rivervaleschools.com for the Budget Presentation and additional information.
The Budget will be available at the following location: Board of Education Office: 609 Westwood Avenue
E-mail the Superintendent at [email protected]