Menands Union Free School District 2017-2018 Budget Workshop March 13, 2017

Budget Reminders We will budget from the perspective of what we know to be true in the present moment. Though we will be cautiously optimistic about decreases in expenditures or increases in revenue, WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS.

Changes Since We Last Met Tax Cap Finalized & Submitted Spending Freeze Enacted Tuition Projection Information Updated Revenue and Expenditures

What We Still Don’t Know Health Insurance Rates for 2017-2018 BOCES Costs for 2017-2018 Changes to State Aid Additional Needs Determined as the Result of Annual Reviews

Governor’s Proposal 2016-2017 State Aid Governors Proposal Anticipate Change from 2016-2017 Foundation Aid 379,314 383,107 3,793 Boces 151,167 113,166 A (38,001) Private Excess 25,952 41,501 15,549 Hardware & Technology 2,188 2,264 76 Software,LibraryText Book 30,703 31,871 1,168 Transporation 227,940 210,553 B 226,139 (1,801) Building Aid 152,330 148,598 C (3,732) Charter Transition 51,904   - D (51,904) Total 1,021,498 931,060 946,646 (74,852) Decrease In State Aid (90,438) A. 16-17 Increase in Boces Aid was due to one time chrome book purchase/Treasurer position B. 2017-2018 Transportation projection was increase C. Building Aid reduction is due to the lowering on the Debt Payments D. Charter transition formula was changed, district has not had a substantial increase in charter enrollment to generate the aid

Tax Cap Impact Tax Levy 2016-2017 Mandated Tax Levy 2017-2018 Dollar Difference Percent Difference $6,419,213 $6,535,711 $116,498 1.81% This means we can only increase revenue via taxes by $116,498 without exceeding the cap and requiring a supermajority.

Where we are to Date

Major Factors Driving Spending Special Education Cost and associated transportation costs Increased ENL needs Increased enrollment at certain grade levels Expenses associated with number of students protected under the Federal McKinney Vento legislation Continued support of staff professional development Business Office Staffing Health Insurance Volatility

So Where Do We Stand Now? A “rollover” budget results in a gap of $113,627 Keeps current staffing levels (including unanticipated) Stays within the tax cap Allocates same fund balance as 16-17

Questions for the Board Is exceeding the cap a consideration? Is allocating additional Fund Balance a consideration? What are your thoughts as they pertain to reductions?

Considerations for Reductions Look first to non-mandated programs: Summer Institute Library Media K-6 Spanish K-6 Clubs/Sports/Extra Curricular Professional Development Social Worker Other considerations: Reducing class section(s) Business Office Staffing Reallocate grant funding Removing classroom supports

Questions for the Board Is exceeding the cap a consideration? Is allocating additional Fund Balance a consideration? What are your thoughts as they pertain to reductions?

What we can expect at next Budget workshop… NYS Budget update and any impact. Expenditure and revenue updates.

Questions & Discussion Next Budget Workshop Scheduled for April 11 Consider an additional meeting