Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District Budget Hearing Presentation March 9, 2016 Dr. Susan Prewandowski Mr. L. Tony Ghelfi Mrs. Julie Scleparis Mrs. Michelle Williams
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District MISSION STATEMENT “To provide excellence in education for all students in an environment that values individuals.” 2
Budget Assumptions Develop a needs-based budget Support the District’s Strategic and Improvement Plans Meet contractual, regulatory, legal and statutory obligations Provide educational opportunities in a safe and secure environment Provide consistent academically rigorous programs within the District Provide learner resources to support teaching and learning Maintain class size 3
Budget Cost Drivers Contractual Obligations Special Education Tuition Insurances Additional Required Staffing 4
Special Education Out of District Enrollment Trends
6 Full CostBudget PortionDifference Bridgewater/Raynham 2014 Actual $4,406,875.73$2,748, Bridgewater/Raynham 2015 Actual $4,425,032.88$2,324, $424, Bridgewater/Raynham 2016 Currently Estimating $5,340,283.56$1,791, ($533,308.00) Bridgewater/Raynham 2017 Projected $5,372,465.11$2,957, $1,166,475.00
Cost Avoidance Measures Collaborative Bidding In-house Snow Removal Technology Services In District Special Education Programs LED Lighting 7
Personnel Request 8 District Wide Network Technician - Stipend Position$10, Database Administrative Assistant – Full Time/Year Round$40,000.00
FY17 Proposed Budget 9
ENROLLMENT TRENDS 10 DISTRICT ENROLLMENT BRIDGEWATERRAYNHAMTOTAL FY PROJECTED FY STUDENT INCREASE PRIOR TO OCT STUDENT INCREASE POST OCT TOTALINCREASE143
District-wide Average Class Size FY BridgewaterRaynham KindergartenTBD Grade Grade Grade Grade 425 Grade Grade 626 Grade Grade 82523
Local Revenues Facilities Rentals$ 130,000 User Fees$ 215,000 E & D Appropriation $1,800,000 Investment of Funds $ 45,000 Estimated Total $2,190,000 12
Budget Calculation State Revenue$22,596,542 Local Revenue$ 2,190,000 +Town Assessments $42,713,458 $67,500,000 13
Town Assessments without Debt FY16 FY17 % Raynham $15,895,393 $16,728, Bridgewater $24,903,692 $25,984,
Budget Timeline January 13, 2016 School Committee review and adoption of Preliminary FY17 Budget March 9, 2016 Public Hearing and School Committee review of Budget March 23, 2016 School Committee adoption of FY17 Budget April 15, 2016 Certification by District Treasurer May 3, 2016 Town of Bridgewater Final Vote May 16, 2016 Raynham Town Meeting 15
B-R Regional School District The District will continuously strive to offer excellent instruction, educational programs, and facilities which ensure optimal development of all students and their commitment to the social good. Thank you for your support. 16