Chittenango Central Schools

Commitment to Excellence As a school community:  We believe our children and community deserve the best programs and facilities we can provide.  We believe the success of our schools is among the most valuable asset of owning a home in this community.  We believe safe and secure facilities for our children are essential.  We believe in teaching our children to achieve mastery and excellence; to expect the best for themselves.  We continue working hard to improve our schools and improve academic achievement.

District Goals for Proposed Budgets The proposed budget provides financial support for the implementation of our Long-Range Plan which strives to:  maintain quality academic and extracurricular programs;  maintain all staffing necessary to provide a high quality educational program;  maintain all of our facilities; and  continue building excellence in education while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.

Budget Forecast Proposed Spending Plan $37,468,962 Tax Levy Revenue* ($17,538,890) State Aid ($19,478,788) Other Revenue**($ 451,284) GAP $ 0 *Reflects a 0.96% levy decrease ($170,079) **Reflects the use of $72,284 in fund balance

Budget Comparison Budget $ 37,468, Budget $ 36,958,984 Budget-to-Budget Increase$ 509,978

Budget-to-Budget Comparison: Budget$ 36,450, Budget$ 36,193, Budget$ 35,957, Budget$ 36,499, Budget$ 37,417, Budget$ 36,958, Budget$ 37,468,962 Difference $ 509,978 Budget-to-Budget Increase = 1.38%

Budget Increase Drivers Amount Percent Instructional Salaries $ 160, % Non-Instructional Salaries 192, % Contractual ( 41,100) (2.82%) BOCES ( 23,968) (0.91%) Employee Benefits 288, %  TRS/ERS Retirement (164,922)  Health & Dental 447,275  Social Security & Other 6,332 Debt Service 4, % Other* (70,342) (.46%) TOTAL $509, % Includes a Transfer to the Capital Fund of $100,000 for paving (mini-capital project) – will receive 83.1% aid

Budget Summary - Expenses Category Administrative Component$ 2,914,788$ 2,951,886 Program Component$26,408,259$26,840,877 Capital Component (Includes $100,000 Transfer to Capital Fund) $ 7,635,937$ 7,676,199 Grand Total$36,958,984$37,468,962 Budget-to-Budget Increase/(Decrease)1.38% $509,979

Budget Summary - Revenues Category Foundation Aid$11,940,976$12,047,233 BOCES Aid 1,449,891 1,498,644 Building Aid 3,189,771 2,970,876 Expenditure Driven 2,639,082 2,753,011 GEA Restoration 209,024 Other 312, ,000 Appropriated Fund Balance (282,455) 72,284 Tax Levy 17,708,969 17,538,890 Total $36,958,984$37,468,962

Tax Levy Comparison Year Levy Increase $15,853, % $16,392, % $16,720, % $17,055, % $17,455, % $17,708, % Proposed $17,538,890 (0.96%)

Budgetary Additions  1.0 FTE Special Education  1.0 FTE School Psychologist  Elementary Enrichment  0.25 FTE Maintenance Helper  Re-deployment of Two (2) Reduced Section Teachers

Continuous Cost Savings Energy Performance Contract (EPC) – Started March 2014 and is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $151,000 per year – exclusive of building aid. Participation in OCM BOCES Cooperative Purchasing, Health and Workers’ Compensation consortiums. Analyze all vacancies for restructuring/replacement costs. Continue to hold conversations with external agencies/municipalities for shared service opportunities. Continual review of staffing and enrollment. Closure of Lake Street Elementary.

Budget Propositions:  Proposed School Budget: $37,468,962  Board of Education Elections: Three (3) Seats  Funding for Sullivan Free Library: $526,900

Chittenango Central Schools Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 17, :00 – 9:00 p.m. Please visit our website, for updated information regarding the above. We encourage you to vote on May 17th. “Building For Our Children, Building For the Community”