Our Proposed Budget HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS March 26, 2013

Proposed Budget Developing annual school budgets that reflect the values and priorities of our students and our taxpayers has always our students and our taxpayers has always been the priority of our Board of Education.

Proposed Budget Under the 2% mandated cap: The proposed budget maintains current programs and extra-curricular activities. The proposed budget maintains current programs and extra-curricular activities. It also includes new curricular and educational initiatives. It also includes new curricular and educational initiatives.

New Curricular Initiatives Adding third year World Language Honors Classes (French, Spanish and Italian) Adding third year World Language Honors Classes (French, Spanish and Italian) Adding the Chinese Language to our course offerings Adding the Chinese Language to our course offerings Adding Honors Level Music (by audition) Adding Honors Level Music (by audition) HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

District and Board of Education Technology Committees Both committees have been meeting since 2011 Discussed where we are now and where we want to be- Visited districts and researched successfully implemented technology initiatives Visited districts and researched successfully implemented technology initiatives Evaluated our infrastructure and determined what we needed to do to be prepared to move our technology into the 21 st century Evaluated our infrastructure and determined what we needed to do to be prepared to move our technology into the 21 st century HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

As a result of our research over the past two years… In districts that have implemented one-to-one technology initiatives: Students seemed more engaged in student- centered activities. Students seemed more engaged in student- centered activities. Students seemed more involved in project-based learning. Students seemed more involved in project-based learning. There was an increase in collaborative learning. There was an increase in collaborative learning. There was more active in-group work but also more self directed work. There was more active in-group work but also more self directed work. HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

1:1 Laptop Program Initiative “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” John Dewey HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

Its time to take teaching and learning above and beyond It’s Time to Bring Our Schools to the Next Level!

Our Educational Landscape is Changing! Student Educator Tools

Framework for a 21 st Century Education

Through technology we…  Access and consume information.  Develop creativity and innovation tools.  Communicate/collaborate within the school community as well as globally.  Develop critical thinking, and real world problem solving skills.

“You have a textbook that is 5 years old.” “You will do the odd problems.” “You have the entire class period.” “Your information will be printed and photocopied.” “You will wait for Friday’s speaker.” “You will use the teacher’s favorite style.” “You will collaborate with the peers in your classroom.” “You must wait for the rest of the class.” “I will access up-to-date information.” “I will see math problems in 3D.” “I will have 24/7 access.” “I will access the most dynamic information.” “I will communicate with leaders and experts.” “I will select my learning style.” “I will collaborate with my peers from around the world.” “I will take my learning as far as I want.” The cost of a college and career ready Ramapo Indian Hills Student? PRICELESS! The cost of a college and career ready Ramapo Indian Hills Student? PRICELESS! The cost of a student laptop –necessary!

Infrastructure Improvements Made To Support the 1-to-1 Initiative  Revamped our wireless infrastructure  Increased wireless coverage throughout campus  Implemented a virtualized server platform  Deployed new content filter  Increased Internet bandwidth  Expanded usage of cloud-based services

 Apple’s 11” MacBook Airs inch high-resolution screen GHz dual-core Intel Core i GB Solid State Flash Storage - 4 GB RAM - Weight: 2.38 lbs. - Dimensions:.68” (height) x 11.8” (width) x 7.56” (depth) Chosen Device for Our 1-to-1 Initiative

Our Proposed Budget March 26, 2013 HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS

Comparison – Indicator 1 Total Comparative Cost Per Pupil $ Change% Change District Per Pupil CostRankingPer Pupil CostRankingin Cost Northern Highlands13, ,70531 $1, % Northern Valley14, ,15138 $1, % Pascack Valley15, ,95843 $1, % Ramapo Indian Hills15, ,61834 $ % West Essex Regional13, ,20940 $2, % Hunterdon Central14, ,34527 $36.25% North Hunterdon- Voorhees 13, ,50329 $1, % Monmouth Regional15, ,55946 $3, % West Morris Regional12, ,48614 $ % Watchung Hills12, ,09825 $1, % Cost Saving Based on Per Pupil Cost = $6.5M Comparison is based on 47 Regional High School Districts Source: State of NJ - Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending May 2012

What’s Driving the Budget? Expenses Salaries ($26.8 million) $ 340,000 Out of District Tuition $ 122,000 (including Charter Schools) 1:1 Student Laptop Initiative $ 287,000 Utilities Savings $ (60,000) Transportation Savings $ (102,000) Increase in Capital Accounts $ 315,000

Description Proposed Budget Portion of Total Budget Instruction 28,779, % Transportation 2,037, % Administration 3,776, % Maintenance & Operations 4,949, % Employee Benefits 7,584, % Equipment/Capital Reserve 1,706, % Special Programs 468, % Debt Service 1,734, % Total Budget 51,037, % Expenditures

Description Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget 4 Year Cumulative Increase Instruction27,042,10627,426,75127,544,37228,058,18528,779, % Appropriations Transportation2,063,4732,089,7102,139,3862,138,8582,037, % Administration 3,606,2473,605,0113,605,2003,638,1453,776, % Maintenance & Operations4,993,1484,813,2714,729,7784,906,1644,949, % Employee Benefits6,821,4187,091,6687,430,5317,584, % Equipment/Cap ital/Reserve1,825,000474,4761,280,7401,390,3841,706, % Special Programs513,528504,357506,285543,893468, % Debt Service1,724,0151,731,0151,721,6151,726,4151,734, % Total Budget48,588,93547,736,25948,957,90749,986,67451,037, %

What’s Driving the Budget? Revenues State Aid -Entitlement under funding formula (SFRA): $ 2,313,238 -Actual Aid (same as ): $ 1,204,270 -State Aid Shortfall (direct property tax impact): $(1,108,968) Miscellaneous Revenues Increase (Tuition and Monopole): $ 60,000 Tax Levy: - 1 st Increase in 3 Years - $ 2.37 Million Under Aggregate 2% Cap

Revenue - Sources of Funds Total Budget: $51,037,271 Balance Appropriated - $2,280,970 Federal Aid - $468,760 State Aid - $1,204,270 Tuition/Transportation - $107,000 Miscellaneous - $480,000 Local Taxes - $46,496,271

Capital Projects For , the district is continuing the need to invest in our facilities. $1,346,800 will be spent on improvements pursuant to our Long Range Facilities Plan. RHS Roof Recoating $200,000 RHS Retaining Wall Improvement$427,000 IHHS Bathroom Upgrades$109,800 RHS Window & Door Replacement$610,000 (Partial 200 Wing) Total$1,346,800

Summary Total Tax Increase $ 849,274 Total Tax Increase Percentage 1.86% Monthly Impact for an Average Homeowner: Franklin Lakes $ 6.37 $ 1,033,000 Oakland $2.28 $ 408,700 Wyckoff* $ (0.47) $ 811,800 HIGH SCHOOLS RAMAPO INDIAN HILLS (Calendar Year Basis) *To date, tax data has not been certified. Tax impact calculation is based on 2012 tax data.

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