Menands Union Free School District 2018-2019 Budget Workshop MarCH 12, 2018
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 Updates and Projections Tax Cap Scenarios Draft 2
Where we are to datedate
Major Instructional Factors Driving Current Year Spending Staffing to support increased special education enrollment and needs On-going ELL (English Language Learners) and AIS (Academic Intervention Services) needs Expenses associated with number of students protected under the Federal McKinney Vento legislation including those displaced by natural disasters Greater needs that these students are coming to us with Continued support of staff professional development Unanticipated classroom support
Governors Proposed Budget/Aid 17-18 18-19 Foundation* $389,843 $390,817 BOCES* $186,872 $139,734 Private Excess Cost* $ 23,566 $ 49,756 Hardware & Technology $ 2, 165 $ 2, 534 Software, Library, Text Book $ 30,451 $ 32,739 Transportation* $ 236,543 $ 231,992 Building $ 149,045 $ 83,573 High Cost Excess Aid $ 955 $ 23 Total $1,019, 440 $ 931, 168 This is a reduction of 8.66% or $88,272 * Potential to change
Draft 2 Budget
Draft 2 Expenditure changes Tuition BOCES Positions Insurance Adjustments Anticipated but uncertain Special Education Placements
Tax Cap Scenarios
What we still do not Know Adjustments to the Governor’s Proposal Foundation Aid Expense Based Aids Special Education Placements & Transportation Cost Certain Contractual Increases
Discussion Discussion among & direction from the Board
What we can expect at the next Budget Workshop… NYS Budget update and any impact Draft 3: Review of Overall Spending Plan
Questions & Discussion Next Budget Workshop April 9, 2018