Belleville Public Schools WELCOME BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY Belleville Public Schools Dr. Richard Tomko Superintendent of Schools District Budget Hearing 2016-2017 May 2, 2016

Presentation Overview District Goals Enrollment Assumptions School Level Goals Special Education Technology Facilities Revenue Projections Appropriations Below Adequacy Spending Administrative Costs Tax Impact

District Goals -Fund current employment contractual obligations. The district has new collective bargaining agreements. -Review district personnel needs in regard to NJ Achieve, projected enrollment trends, state statute/certification and QSAC requirements. Revisit Administrative alignment and district programs. -Continue to grow the district’s current curricular and academic program to include a new ELA series K-5; enhance STEM programs including Elementary Science Kits/Supplies; further advance technology; and revitalize Industrial Arts and CBE programs. -Work to eliminate CAFR findings. -Work to establish the Belleville Adult School -Middle School Summer School Program -District wide sustainability goals

Current Enrollment MS/HS Middle School 1021 High School 1416

Current Enrollment Elementary Schools School 3 341 School 4 354 School 5 312 School 7 392 School 8 431 School 9 116 School 10 147

Enrollment Assumptions The District is projecting an estimated net INCREASE in total district population of approximately 66 students (estimated to be a total of 4,978 students) which represents a conservative (1.3)% growth INCREASE over last year.

School Level Goals Maintain core mission – educational foundation programs (English Language Arts, Math, Science). Review district personnel needs and positions at the administrative and school levels and adjust for projected enrollment trends. Maintain the district’s other existing programs.

Special Education Goals Budget for all out-of-district student tuitions and related transportation. Provide required student services: Evaluations Occupational therapy Physical therapy Medical services Provide required student instructional supplies and materials as per Individual Education Plan (IEP). Bring more students back to LRE’s. Expand District Resource program

Special Education Goals Return students to less restrictive environments. Expand Autistic Program Expand district Extended Year Program located at Middle/High School locations. Expand both self contained and resource centers at the middle and elementary schools.

Technology Goals - To maintain the core mission of providing instructional and administrative technology support to the entire district. - Secure additional resources expanding department support and maintenance capabilities. - Continue to implement the district’s technology plan and support district initiative to enhance hardware, infrastructure, student information services, and security needs (YEAR 2). This includes mobile labs; Mac and PC platforms; STEM Labs; open labs at HS; virtual parent portal K-12; Oncourse Grade Access; and security software to monitor hallways and perimeters. -Research 1 to 1 laptop initiative for possible implementation.

Facilities Goals Repair, or coordinate vendor services, for all district facility systems Heat Ventilation and Air Condition Electric Water Fire Alarm and other safety systems Purchase custodial supplies and material. Maintain preventative maintenance programs. Maintain district vehicle fleet. Projects identified Prepare for Referendum Needs

Revenue Projections General Fund / Operating Budget Local Tax Levy (Property Taxes) $ 38,667,832 Tuition 245,700 Miscellaneous Revenue (Interest/Refunds) 27,000 Extraordinary State Aid 531,771 Unrestricted State Aid 25,971,780 Unrestricted Federal Aid (SEMI) 87,144 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $ 65,531,227 Note: Local Tax Levy increase of $1,002,326 and a State Aid increase of $ 246,855.

Revenue Projections – General Tax Levy $ 32,959,663 Local Tax Levy 2012-2013 $ 34,177,243 Local Tax Levy 2013-2014 $ 36,249,715 Local Tax Levy 2014-2015 $ 37,665,506 Local Tax Levy 2015-2016 $ 38,667,832 Local Tax Levy Increase for 2016-2017 Note: The current local tax levy increase is capped by the NJDOE at 2% plus applicable adjustment(s). District utilized a health care costs adjustment of $249,016. Total increase is 2.66% over prior year.

Revenue Projections – State Aid $ 246,855 increase in State Aid

Appropriations 2016-2017 $ 62,899,086 General Fund Appropriations 2014-2015 $ 64,886,704 General Fund Appropriations 2015-2016 $ 65,531,227 General Fund Appropriations 2016-2017 $ 644,523 General Fund Increase for 2016-2017 Note: The General Fund Appropriations include the SDA Assessment and Charter School payments. Total increase is 0.99% over prior year.

Appropriations 2016-2017 2015-16 2016-17 Regular Instruction $ 18,524,295 $ 18,642,622 Special Ed Instruction 5,311,930 5,292,019 Other Instruction 846,450 785,357 Student Tuition 3,905,178 4,396,315 Student Services 8,133,214 8,494,452 School Administration 3,784,899 3,879,561 General Administration 2,815,764 2,275,727 Central Services and Technology 1,672,873 1,520,183 District Facilities 5,064,904 4,660,733 Student Transportation 3,069,099 2,797,411 Employee Benefits 10,101,844 11,150,000 Charter Schools 68,639 51,244 Capital 1,587,615 1,585,603 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 64,886,704 $ 65,531,227

Below Adequacy Spending Belleville Public Schools, as calculated by The New Jersey Department of Education, spends below the adequacy budget by $ 18,072,000. The School Funding Reform Act of 2008 identifies “adequacy” as the expenditures needed for a required education. Subject calculations are based on the needs of a 5,000 student K-12 school system. The State uses the subject calculations for all school districts regardless of size or grade span.

Below Adequacy Spending The current below adequacy situation facing the district is an issue relating to the State of New Jersey’s school funding system. The district has had a difficult time raising money locally and state aid has not kept pace with district operational costs. As a result, a more comprehensive instructional program is not offered to the community.

Below Adequacy Spending

Administrative Costs The school district projects to spend $ less than the Regional Limit, on a per pupil basis, for the 2016-2017 school year: $ 2,138 - Regional Limit Per Pupil $ 1,700 - Belleville Public Schools Per Pupil $ 438 - Less Than Regional Limit Note: The Regional Limit is calculated by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Tax Impact Increase for an assessed home: $ 86.00 for $237,900