Mexico Academy & Central School CSD

2011-2012 Budget Proposal

MISSION STATEMENTWe will support student achievement by developing and sustaining exemplary educational experiences; creating and maintaining an environment that supports learning and embraces individuality; engaging in professional development that drives good instruction; and connecting with our larger community to present opportunities for adult involvement in the educational process.

Mexico Academy & Central School CSD

GoalsPreserve all Academic Programs;Ensure the health and safety of students and staff;Maintain our Fine Arts and Interscholastic Programs;Ensure long-term fiscal stability;Maximize efficiency measures to recoup savings;Provide a responsible tax increase to our community.

2ChallengesNew York State Budget DeficitState Aid ReductionMiscellaneous Revenues DownIncreasing Costs:Retirement and InsurancesContractual ObligationsUnfunded MandatesSpecial Education CostsTransportation CostsFunding Continued Maintenance on FacilitiesWe faced this year in developing a budget3Staff Contractual ObligationsSalaries & benefits are legally-binding contractual obligations;Retirement system contributions are State-mandated;Reductions are only accomplished by cutting staff; less staff impacts class size & services

Special EducationServices are mandated & determined by CSE & IEPsTuition for highly-specialized private placement and servicesNumbers of students & required servicesSmaller student to teacher ratios

Other Mandates Academic Intervention Services Achieving NCLB standards Statewide Data CollectionTransportation to Private SchoolsHealth Services for Private SchoolsAED Units & Training in their UseBuilding Structural & Fire Inspections And Many More

Such as6Transportation139 Daily bus routes;1,900 students transported over 3,000 miles a day;Mandated transportation to private & parochial schools as far as 30 miles outside of DistrictFunding for Bus Purchases (replacements)

Impact of Current Economic ClimateRising prices of commodities (energy, supplies and materials)Reduced revenue (state aid, other revenue sources)Elimination of Federal Grant Opportunities for 2011-2012 school year(ARRA)

Funds for Building MaintenanceCapital improvement plans for ensuring the health & safety of our schools and community;General Fund dollars to continue our preventative maintenance program for our facilities (500,000 sq.ft.);Compliance with ADA requirements, OSHA, PESH, and other state and federal regulations.

About The CostMandated Budget Items+Contractual Obligations=Majority of Budget Spending

Once you consider10Budget $43,500,000The proposed budget totalsAs you can see, over 50% of the total budget supports instruction. Of the 29.96% Undistributed, 23.78% is Benefits.11Proposed Expenditures by CategoryCATEGORY2011-2012 ProposedPercent of BudgetGENERAL$5,777,55613.28%INSTRUCTIONAL$22,168,01750.96%PUPIL TRANSPORTATION$2,482,6555.71%COMMUNITY SERVICE$39,260.09%UNDISTRIBUTED$13,032,51229.96%Show the breakdown by category12Current Year vs. Proposed BudgetCategory2010-2011 Budget2011-2012 Proposed Budget% ChangeGeneral Support$5,285,816$5,777,5569.30%Instructional $21,415,056$22,168,0173.52%Pupil Transportation$2,278,213$2,482,6558.97%Community Services$0.00$39,260Undistributed$11,331,937$13,032,51215.01%TOTAL:$40,311,022$43,500,0007.91%

Undistributed- Includes debt service, retirement and benefit costs the 15% change is due to increase in the costs for benefits and retirement contribution rates. Debt Service includes the financing for the capital project13Expenditure HighlightsReduced staffing totaling approximately $890,000 in savings10.8 FTE Instructional 3.0 FTE Non-InstructionalPrimarily due to decreased enrollment and maximizing scheduling opportunitiesReduced building and departmental supplies monies;Reduced overtime budget allocations;Co-curricular stipends reduced by approximately 10%;Utilize cost-savings initiatives to contain costs:Competitive bidding for insurances and professional servicesTransportation re-routing efficiencies Re-structuring debt service Use of distance learning opportunities and partnerships to provide course offerings Debt-Service: Maximized our payment schedule to avoid paying additional interest. Also aligned with our building aid schedule.14Three- Component BudgetAs you can see, 72% goes to support our educational program15Three-Component BudgetThe State legislation which requires the states school districts to have a public budget vote, includes the requirement that the budget be divided up into three components: program, capital, and administration.Program Budget: This portion covers teacher salaries, school supplies, and all related educational costs.Capital Budget: Refers to all facilities costs such as leases, annual debt service, custodial salaries and benefits, service contracts, custodial supplies, maintenance and repair of facilities, and utilities.Administration Budget: This section includes central administration and school offices, along with clerical support, salaries and benefits, and related expenses of all school administrators, board of education expenses for planning, and other administrative activities.

Current Year vs. Proposed BudgetProgramAdministrative CapitalFY 2010-2011$29,880,6844,368,5366,061,802As a Percent74.13%10.83%15.04%FY 2011-2012$31,277,3913,952,7748,269,835As a Percent71.90%9.09%19.01%

Administrative component down by over 1.5%. Capital has increased due to debt service for the capital project.17Revenue SourcesAs you can see, 47% of our revenue comes from state aid while the balance is primarily driven through our tax levy.Local Non Tax- Reserves + Miscellaneous Revenues18Revenue HighlightsNet decrease in our General State Aids, approximately 10% or $1,000,000+Miscellaneous Revenues estimated to decrease by $280K over FY2010-2011 levelsARRA Funds totaling approximately $2.5 million ending June 30, 2011PILOT agreement ending June 30, 2011, totaling $3.9 millionWhat Does the Budget Support?TAXES are expected to DECREASE to under $17 per shareSupports all Music Programs: Band, Chorus, OrchestraMaintains all Sports Teams & EventsMaintains all Extra-Curricular Activities & ClubsProvides Free Community Use of BuildingsSupports Professional Development for staffMaintains all academic programs (UPK, AP Courses, Boces courses, Nova Net)Allows for the Upkeep and Maintenance of our Infrastructures$19 per share for 2010-2011 tax season20THANK YOU!Please remember to VOTE on Tuesday, May 17, 2011;Budget Information can be found on the District website under the Business Office page at www.mexico.cnyric.org