Allegany-Limestone Central Schools Department Budget Presentation: Drafting our Plan for the Future To the Allegany-Limestone Board of Education February, 2012

Department Budgets  Food Services – Rhonda Powell, Supervisor  Special Education – Lyn Simons, Director  Buildings & Grounds - Bill Coon, Superintendent  Transportation – Roy Rogers, Supervisor

Food Services Budget Summary  This is a “stand alone” business within the school district  Favorable inspection report – suggestions for changes in sodium, whole grains  Student lunch costs are associated with food and labor costs and aligned with NYS guidelines  We balance nutritional guidelines with offering food kids will eat  Government surplus food has been decreased by 9%  Cooperative bidding process has resulted in savings  My Lunch Money was instituted for parent convenience  Realized recent increase in breakfast sales; lunch sales level  Food services is currently operating at a sustainable level

Food Services Emerging Issues/Trends  Lunch requirements demand 2 fruits and 2 vegetables  Menu planning collaboration with Student Council and our wellness coordinator  Quarterly reconciliation with county records for free/reduced lunch identification

Special Education Budget Summary  Loss of federal funds reflected in teacher and office staff lines  NYS changed the way tuition students are charged – after last year’s budget was created  Training on IEP development for NYS compliance  Continuing progress on our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to address graduation rates for SWD

Special Education Budget Overview

Special Education Emerging Issues/Trends  Looking at our needs in an effort to serve student needs in district (8:1:1)  More targeted reading instruction in the elementary school  Investigating various service options for curriculum delivery at the MS and HS  NYS guidelines for personal care (1:1) aides

Buildings & Grounds Budget Summary  Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of both campuses, all fields, and bus garage  B&G department is less dependent upon student enrollment than some others  Incurred 20% staffing reduction in past two years  Increased work load to remaining cleaners with last year’s cut  Budget includes costs of inspections  Front line of our safety and security plan – preventive, during, and after situations  We do not pay for maintenance contracts  Do as much as we can in- house (i.e. HVAC, pavement repair, kitchen equipment repair)

Buildings & Grounds Budget Overview

Buildings & Grounds Emerging Issues/Trends  Holding the line on utilities  Less than1% department budget increase, including modest increase to service agreements and salary.  Future needs include replacement of ’03 lift gate truck, ’03 dump truck, and ’03 (3/4 ton) truck  Investigating the use of a water-only floor scrubber – possible savings over time/no chemicals

Transportation Budget Summary  Budget is prepared based upon the unknown  Changes in special education, field trip, activity, and athletic requests will impact this budget  Weather conditions this year have prompted us to hold the line in utilities from last year  Fuel estimates are based upon $3.75; current average cost is $3.33  Minimal equipment allocation for items such as calipers or a floor jack

Transportation Budget Overview

Transportation Emerging Issues/Trends  Fiscally responsible bus purchase program has been proposed to re-establish fleet replacement schedule  The cost of parts are escalating at a high rate  Fleet parts, salary, and equipment would have to be increased if the current fleet is maintained

Conclusions  Reduction of materials and supplies by 10% where possible  Utilities held at budget allocations  Budget proposals reflect increased staffing costs