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12-13 Lopatcong Budget PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2012-2013 Budget Presentation
Presented by:Lopatcong Township Board of Education
District Administration
Lopatcong Township School DistrictSchool District Mission Statement
The mission of the Lopatcong Township School District, as we strive to assist all students at every grade level to meet or exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS), is to provide our students with the educational foundation and environment to realize their full potential, to be contributing members of a global society, and to become lifelong learners.
Lopatcong Township School DistrictEducational, Administrative, and Financial Goals
To be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers while meeting or exceeding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards so that our students succeed and thrive as learners
To plan responsibly to control and direct costs that support continued student success, and make strides toward academic excellence
To effectively and efficiently operate the Lopatcong Township School District educational programs for our children
To continue addressing the District’s Special Education needs
To balance the needs of the taxpayers and our children for both the present and future success of our school district and community
Lopatcong Township School DistrictCurrent Board/District Goals
BOARD
Develop an action plan for renovation or liquidation of Delaware Park School
Board provide moral support for new administrators Improve community relations
DISTRICT
Provide professional support for new administrators Develop and implement a BD program. Evaluate the E.S. facility and update as needed Improve individual student progress in the areas of literacy, writing
and math.
Lopatcong Township School District 2012-2013 Initiatives
Current (and perhaps new)Professional Development Plan (due May 2012) Includes the Following Future Workshop Needs:o Response to Interventiono Teacher Evaluationo Integrating Technology into the Classroomo Working with and Differentiating for ALL Students
Following the Curriculum Mandates to Align with New Jersey Standards and Methodologies Involving Best Practices
Special Education Classrooms and Programs
New Evaluation System for Teachers & Administrators (including continuation of Walkthroughs)
Lopatcong Township School District 2012-2013 Budget
Meets the State Tax Levy Cap Guidelines Maintains Current Class Size Averages Maintains Current Co-Curricular Activities (e.g., Student
Council, Drama Club, Band), BUT with Reduced Library Assistance
Maintains Behavioral Disabilities Class at Middle School Depletes the Tuition Reserve Postpones Facility Upgrades at the Elementary School (e.g.,
Exterior Doors and Windows, Bathrooms) Postpones Flooding Remediation at the Elementary School Postpones Parking Lot Regrading to Meet Current Code
Requirements and Expansion at the Elementary School
Lopatcong Township School District Taxpayers’ Guide to Education Spending
May 2011
2009-2010* Per Pupil Actual Total Spent = $11,171
o 34th Lowest Cost of 220 K-8 School Districtso $1,339, or 11%, Below State Average for K-8 School Districtso $1,576, or 12%, Below State Median for K-8 School Districtso Below State Level Considered Adequate to Provide a
Thorough and Efficient Education
*2010-2011 Data Not Yet Available
Lopatcong Township School District2012-2013 Budget
General Fund Appropriations = $ 15,834,931
Instruction$5,438,641
34.3%
Employee Benefits
$2,129,292 13.4%Operations
$1,327,499 8.4%
Transportation$626,357
4.0%Tuition
$4,413,34427.9%
AdministrativeExpenses$942,800
6.0%
Support Services$956,998
6.0%
Lopatcong Township School DistrictMaterial Fixed and/or Rising Costs
Tuition Contracts (High School)
Health Care Benefit Premiums
Utilities and Fuel
Insurance (Property and Casualty)
Special Education Transportation
Lopatcong Township School District2011-2012 vs 2012-2013
General Fund Appropriations Comparison
2011-2012 2012-2013 $ Change % Change
Tuition $3,635,980 $4,413,344 $777,364 21.4%
Employee Benefits $1,997,518 $2,129,292 $131,774 6.6%
Transportation $499,428 $626,357 $126,929 25.4%
Operations $1,251,407 $1,327,499 $76,092 6.1%
Support Services $903,115 $956,998 $53,883 6.0%
Instruction $5,420,199 $5,438,641 $18,442 0.3%
Capital $42,480 $0 ($42,480) (100%)
Administrative $1,063,614 $942,800 ($120,814) (11.4%)
Total $14,813,741 $15,834,931 $1,021,190 6.9%
Lopatcong Township School DistrictHigh School Costs
2011-2012 2012-2013 Difference % Change
P’burg HS Expense $3,017,410$3,870,096
$852,6861 28.3%
Transportation $159,990 $178,380 $18,3901 11.5%
Vo-Tech Expense $122,298 $94,857 ($27,441) (22.4%)
Special Education Out of District
$481,852
$448,391 ($33,461) (6.9%)
Total $3,781,550 $4,591,724 $810,1741 21.4%
These Costs Represent 29% of Our General Fund Budget
Lopatcong Township School District 2012-2013 Budget
General Fund Revenues = $15,834,931
Tuition/Misc$56,911 0.4%
Tax Levy$11,622,452
73.4%
State Aid$3,349,067
21.1%
Tuition Reserve$400,000 2.5%
Fund Balance$406,501
2.6%
Lopatcong Township School DistrictState Aid Changes
State Aid Category 2011-2012 2012-2013 Difference % Change
Equalization Aid $2,469,596 $2,606,098 $136,5021 5.5%
Special Education $650,366 $688,008 $37,6421 5.8%
Transportation $0 $35,307 $35,307 100%
Security $0 $19,654 $19,654 100%
Additional Aid* $145,160 $ 0 ($145,160) (100%)
Total $3,265,122 $3,349,067 $83,9451 2.6%
State Aid Represents 21.1% of General Fund Revenues*2011-2012 Additional Aid has been allocated to the 2012-2013 School Year Budget
Lopatcong Township School DistrictSpecific 2012-2013 Budget Reductions
Line Items Amount
Eliminates One Full-Time Instructional Position $80,000
Postpones Facilities & Maintenance Projects $39,000
Reduces Planned Technology Purchases $21,000
Reduces Professional Development $15,000
Eliminates Two Part-Time Support Positions $14,000
Reduces “Response To Intervention” Training $10,000
Total $179,000
Lopatcong Township School District2012-2013 Budget Tax Impact*
General Fund Levy Tax Rate increase of 2.6% is within the State Cap Guidelines – the amount above 2% is due to a waiver granted for Increased Health Care Costs of 11% over prior year
* Based on 2011 Tax Rate and Assessments
Tax Rate 2011 2012* $ Change % Change
General Fund $1.077 $1.105 $0.028 2.6%1
Debt Service $0.087 $0.085 ($0.002) (2.4%)
Total $1.164 $1.190 $0.026 2.2%1
Lopatcong Township School District2012-2013 Budget Tax Impact*
* Based on 2011 Tax Rate and Assessments
For a Home Assessed At:
Monthly Impact
Annual Impact
$100,000 $2.17 $26
$200,000 $4.33 $52
$300,000 $6.50 $78
Lopatcong Township School District2007-2012 Tax Impact*
* Based on 2011 Tax Rate and Assessments
Tax Year Tax Rate $ Change % Change% of Total
Rate
2007 $1.160 59.49%
2008 $1.159 ($0.001) (0.09%) 58.39%
2009 $1.139 ($0.020) (1.73%) 57.04%
2010 $1.165 $0.026 2.28% 57.14%
2011 $1.164 ($0.001) (0.09%) 56.81%
2012* $1.190 $0.026 2.23%
Total $0.030 2.59%Over 5 Years
0.52%Per Year Average
Lopatcong Township School DistrictOur Children Come First
Resolved:
That there shall be raised for General Funds $11,622,452 for the ensuing School Year, 2012-2013. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD HAS ELECTED THAT THE ELECTION BE MOVED TO NOVEMBER; THERE IS NO BUDGET VOTE IN APRIL.
Board Member Seats:
Due to the change in the election date to November, current Board members will remain in their roles until the reorganization meeting in January 2013
The following Board members’ terms will expire at the end of 2012:
Robert Edinger (three-year seat)
Terry Glennon (one-year seat)
Kurt Kessler (three-year seat)
Bill Taggart (three-year seat)
THANK YOU!
Feel free to contact the school offices with any of your comments or questions:
School Business Administrator/Board SecretaryMs. Nancy DeRiso
908-213-2995 x [email protected]
School Superintendent/CST DirectorMrs. Vicki Pede
908-859-0800 x [email protected]