The 2017-18 Budget First in a Series of Meetings – Goals & Highlights Bonnie J. Edwards, Superintendent Jennifer Gauld, School Business Administrator / Board Secretary Elizabeth Mennig, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Haddon Township Board of Education February 16, 2017

Budget Calendar January 2017 – Meetings with individual administrators to address staffing needs and additional non-staffing requests February 16, 2017 – Proposed budget goals & highlights –expenditure side only – awaiting receipt of state aid figures March 2, 2017 – Review of preliminary budget (tentative) March 9, 2017 – Review of preliminary budget with State Aid numbers March 16, 2017 – Approval of the preliminary budget for submission to County Office of Education May 4, 2017 – Public hearing and adoption of 2017-18 budget

Budget Assumptions for 2017-2018 Continuation of flat state aid 2% increase in local tax levy Maintain existing staffing, programs and services State aid numbers available on or about March 2, 2017 and will be included in the March 9, 2017 presentation

Review of 2016-2017 District Goals Complete all Phase I referendum projects (elevators/stair tower additions, new MPR and classroom spaces at Stoy and Strawbridge) and Phase II projects (mechanical upgrades, renovations of interior spaces, exterior doors, interior doors, and re-roofing) for elementary schools and HTHS, as well as all electrical system upgrades (door controls, cameras, fire alarms, and clocks). Provide ongoing, targeted professional development to support teachers’ ability to enhance instruction and assessment (Math in Focus, Creative Curriculum, and use of technology). Revise and align the elementary, middle and high school math, language arts and science curricula with the updated New Jersey approved standards (New Jersey Student Learning Standards & Next Generation Science Standards). Create new and enhance existing pathways for community members to learn about and engage with Haddon Township Public Schools (areas including referendum project completion, technology, academics, and adult education).

Budget Priorities for 2017-2018 Meet our district goals Maintain our facilities Maintain existing academic, athletic, and aesthetic programs Address student support needs

Budget Highlights 2017-18 District-wide facilities upgrades and maintenance Safety and security Replace pocket lunch tables at one elementary school Replace 1 out-of-date bus – 24 passenger (#6) 2 way radios Security camera upgrades Security alarm system upgrades

Budget Highlights 2017-18 (cont’d) Maintenance (on-going) District-wide painting Replace vinyl asbestos tile with vinyl composite tile according to schedule Concrete replacement as needed

Budget Highlights 2017-18 (cont’d) Technology maintenance and enhancement iPad replacement/upgrade Consolidate district servers Support for in-district programming for students with disabilities Paraprofessional support and training

Budget Highlights 2017-18 (cont’d) Curriculum and assessment Math Elementary adoption - 4th grade Science Elementary adoption Preschool assessment New high school course offerings AP Physics AP Chemistry & Biology open to juniors and seniors Data warehousing

Expenditure Budget by Major Function