2018-2019 Palmyra Board of Education Budget presentation Developed and Presented by: Brian J. McBride, Superintendent William R. Blatchley, Business Administrator / Board Secretary

board of education Mr. Mark Russell, President Mrs. Laurie Beck, Vice President Ms. Amy Austin Mrs. Judy Belton Mr. John Liebe Mr. John Quigg Mr. Nicolas Sarracino Mr. Sean Toner Mrs. Tonya Washington Mr. Jeffrey Elliot, Riverton Representative Beverly Representative The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget presentation

district overview Onroll: 924 (Oct 15, 2017) Attendance rate: 94.18% Statistics Onroll: 924 (Oct 15, 2017) Charles Street School - 485 students (Apr 15, 2018) Palmyra High School - 439 students (Apr 15, 2018) Students Received from other LEA’s - 86 Student Sent to other LEA’s, CSSSD or Private Schools - 29 Students attending Charter School - 1 Attendance rate: 94.18% Graduation rate (new formula): 89% Free/Reduced Lunch: 40.09% The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

148 Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) Student to teacher ratio – 9:1 district overview District Buildings Delaware Avenue - Administrative Building Charles Street School - Grades PK - 6 Palmyra High School - Grades 7 - 12 District Employees 148 Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) 9 Certificated Administrative Staff 93 Certificated Staff 46 Non-certificated Staff Student to teacher ratio – 9:1 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Palmyra Public School District is to work cooperatively with the available resources of home and community, including business and industry, to offer each child the educational opportunities that will enable him/her to function politically, economically, and socially in a democratic society and to fully facilitate their development within a safe and secure school environment. The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Maximize academic achievement for all students! District goals Maximize academic achievement for all students! Strengthen the DISTRICT through inclusion and the encouragement of interaction and support from the Pal/Riv/Bev communities at large and local business partners Make Palmyra School District a state of the art state/county showcase through advancement in increased revenue, technology, programs, staffing and facilities. Palmyra School District will enrich the whole student by connecting them to their education socially, emotionally, and academically. The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Revenue 2018-2019 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Revenue Changes in dollars 2017-2018 2018-2019 Comparison The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Expenses 2018-2019 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Expense Changes in dollars 2017-2018 2018-2019 Comparison The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Comparative per pupil cost - $15,623 Proposed Budget General Operating Fund - $17,011,114 Current Expense Capital Outlay Special Revenue Fund - $478,937 Entitlement Grants Debt Service Fund - $1,187,875 Bond Principal and Interest Total 2018-2019 Budget $18,677,926 Comparative per pupil cost - $15,623 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Budget Highlights Programs & Staffing Currently funded and operated programs remain intact. For some programs there may be a change in delivery methods, program structure or a realignment of resources. The goal of these changes is to improve or augment the educational experience. The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget presentation

What’s New The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget presentation

Social Studies/History: New Textbooks Series Science: Chemistry Grade 3 Exploring Science (includes new Lab Kits) Expand new Middle School Science Program (includes new lab kits) Social Studies/History: US History I & II Grade 3 “Communities” Textbook The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Instructional Technology Programming Expand the use of Novels to fortify ELA 7-12 Update “Tomorrows Teachers” curriculum and resources Summer Pre-Algebra Summer STEM (Grades 5-8) Summer AP Primer Instructional Technology Expand “Newsela” subscription CSS The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

New Equipment & Technology Refresh 212 Computer Lab at PHS Oculus Virtual Reality goggles Replacement timpani drum set Add 45 new wireless access points to CSS Replace “Domain” server for CSS Add 3 Mimmio Boards at PHS New technology hardware to support classroom(s) rehab at PHS Replace 80 Chromebooks & add 100 New Chromebooks Replace sound system in CSS gym Replace lab work stations PHS The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Facility Upgrades 50 additional student lockers in PHS Bio lab rehabilitation Lavatory rehabilitation (4) Computer lab rehabilitation (2) Convert B&G office/shop to classroom The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Tax Impact The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget presentation

Tax Rate Tax Rate Calculation Net Valuation Taxable $477,118,500 General Fund Levy $9,365,225 Debt Service Levy $987,461 Total Levy $10,352,686 General Fund Tax Rate 1.9629 Debt Service Tax Rate 0.2070 Total Tax Rate 2.1698 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Year Over Year Average Increase per $100 of Assessed Value 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Additional Tax Average Cost Per $100 Assessed Value $100 Average General Fund Tax Bill $1.84 $1.92 $1.96 Average Debt Service Tax Bill $0.23 $0.22 $0.21 Average Total Tax Bill $2.07 $2.14 $2.17 $0.04 $(0.01) $0.03 **Rounded to the nearest penny The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Average Tax Bill 2017-2018 School Year Average Assessed Residential Unit $147,599 Average General Fund Tax Bill $2,897.18 Average Debt Service Tax Bill $305.48 Average Total Tax Bill $3,202.66 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Year Over Year Average Increase 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Additional Tax Average Assessed Residential Unit $147,751 $147,605 $147,599 Average General Fund Tax Bill $2,722.88 $2,830.75 $2,897.18 Average Debt Service Tax Bill $338.39 $321.27 $305.48 Average Total Tax Bill $3,061.27 $3,152.02 $3,202.66 $66.43 $(15.79) $50.64 The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

Taxes moving Forward The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation

The Palmyra Board of Education 2018-19 Budget Presentation