2019 – 2020 School Year Budget The Elmont Union Free School District Reaching and Teaching for Excellence 2019 – 2020 School Year Budget

Our Schools, Our Community . . . 2019 - 2020 School Year Budget Alden Terrace Clara H. Carlson Covert Avenue Dutch Broadway Gotham Avenue Stewart Manor The Elmont Union Free School District

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS We are continuing our traditional posture of minimizing tax increases while maintaining quality educational programs. The Board of Education and the District Administration worked hard to develop a budget that utilizes all available resources to keep rising costs at a minimum. On a per pupil basis, the Elmont School District ranks 7th among the 56 school districts in Nassau County for least spending, while maintaining excellent student achievement. On a per pupil basis, Elmont is 30% below the average county tax levy.

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS The State Legislature and the Governor enacted legislation that establishes a Property Tax Cap on the amount that a school district’s Tax Levy can increase each year. The Tax Levy proposed for 2019-2020 is below the Tax Cap threshold. For the 2019-2020 budget, the standard 50% voter approval is required. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

THE PROPOSED BUDGET Funds all current educational needs Maintains current class size Maintains summer educational programs for over 850 children Continues to fund innovative and challenging academic programs designed to prepare our students for future academic challenges, such as: Model United Nations, STEM Lab Research, Saturday World Language, and Enrichment Academies. Our students also participate in LI Robotics/LEGO competition. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Maintain Current Program Enhancements 1:1 Online Learning Initiative Grades 3-6 1:1 Online Learning for ENL Instruction, including K-2 Curriculum Initiatives: K-1 Fundations Fountas and Pinnell Running Records K-6 AIS Initiative of the Leveled Literacy Intervention Program

% Change in District-wide Budget PROPOSED EXPENDITURES Total Budget $ 93,000,538 Budget Area Total Change % Change in Budget Area % Change in District-wide Budget Regular Instruction Program $ 629,288 3 % 0.7 % Instructional Technology 252,533 9 % 0.3 % Special Education Program * 317,111 2 % 0.4 % Transfer to Other Funds * 905,000 43 % 1.0 % Mandated Health Insurance * 208,909 0.2 % Student Transportation 929,694 20 % All other Budgets (e.g. Buildings) 278,913 1 % Total $ 3,521,448 3.9 % * Reflects Federal and/or State Mandated Costs

BUDGET IMPACT OF MANDATES IN FEDERAL AND STATE LAW Replace School Buses and Vans (1999 to 2007 Model Years) 1.0% Mandated & Required Cost Increases 1.4% All Other Budgets 1.5% Proposed 2019-20 Budget Increase is 3.9% Through continuing Cost Saving Initiatives, the budget change after Student Transportation and Mandated/Required Cost Increases is 1.5%. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The average tax increase for home owners is under 25 cents per day! IMPACT ON TAX LEVY Tax Levy Change 2.68% State Tax Cap 2.72% The average tax increase for home owners is under 25 cents per day! Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Invests in Elmont’s Future 2019-2020 Budget Invests in Elmont’s Future The budget includes $1,556,000 to replace dated buses (model years 1999-2007) for student transportation. The budget includes $1,750,000 to maintain our buildings per the District’s 5-Year Capital Program. The budget includes $200,000 to replace school classroom furniture. Safety Initiatives: Additional hours for school safety personnel and patrols, as well as an updated Visitor Mgt. System – Lobbyguard. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

2019-2020 Budget includes Cost Saving Measures Reduction of $35,696 in administrative budgets. Ongoing savings in the building operations and maintenance budget through investment in building infrastructure. Maximizing in-district services to ensure a quality education for all students in a cost effective manner. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Non-Resident Investigations Conduct home/site visits for all new registrants Continue to investigate potential non-residents and encourage the community to report non-residents In the past school year, we exited 42 non-residents resulting in a total estimated budget savings of $966,126. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Voting Procedures and Registration To participate in the annual budget vote, you must be registered to vote. Qualified residents may go to their designated school and register any school day during school hours until May 14, 2019. Evening voter registration will be held May 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Elmont Road School ONLY. For any voter registration inquiries, please contact the office of the District Clerk at 516-326-5500 extension 42002. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 13

THANK YOU ELMONT COMMUNITY OUR CHILDREN ARE WORTH IT Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 14