Holderness Central School Proposed Budget 2015/2016 February 4, 2015

WELCOME Review of Budget Review of Warrant Articles Brief snapshot of HCS Comments and Questions

HCS School Board Goals Maintain and improve the academic, athletic and integrated arts experience at HCS. Balance this with the reality of decreasing student enrollment and the need for fiscal responsibility. Minimize fluctuations in HCS Budget and tax impact to the Town of Holderness. Continue to implement our ongoing Capital Improvement Plan.

How to Achieve Board Goals? Utilize cost savings in staffing and facilities management to fund increases in Special Ed, implementation of Individual Device Program, and planned Capital Improvement projects. Continue to pursue non-staffing budget savings. Continue to develop and implement change that will move us towards long term savings.

SUMMARY OF BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PriorCurrentProposed CategoryYear Change (%)YearChange (%) Total Operating Budget Appropriation $ 4,440,263 $ 4,475,4860.8% $ 4,382, % Warrant Articles Proposed $ 130,003 $ 234, % $ 57, % Total Proposed $ 4,570,266 $ 4,710,2333.1% $ 4,440, % Revenues & Credits (Excluding Fund Balance) $ 324,380 $ 477, % $ 279, % Net District Assessment (Excluding Fund Balance) $ 4,245,886 $ 4,233, % $ 4,160, % Unreserved Fund Balance from Prior Year $ 89,000 $ 31, % $ % Net District Assessment (Including Fund Balance) $ 4,156,886 $ 4,201,7481.1% $ 4,160, %

Bottom Line District Appropriation $4,382, % Warrant Articles Proposed $57, % Total School Revenue $279, % District Assessment $4,160, % (excluding fund balance) Fund Balance $0 -100% District Assessment $4,160, % (including fund balance) 1.0% decrease in district assessment; -$41,151 6 cents/$1,000 tax rate decrease

Reductions from 2014/2015 Budget Staffing – 2 FTE core teaching positions Special Ed Aides Energy Costs Interest/Bond Payments Student Transportation SAU Appropriation Industrial Arts Field Trips Unreserved Fund Balance Transfer from Capital Reserve $187,716 $38,189 $23,000 $6,847 $9,247 $5,110 $5,000 $3,000 $31,325 $180,000.

Long term Cost Savings Retirements Staff Reductions Staff Replacements Energy Resources Significant reduction in oil usage has already been achieved – from 34,000 to 18,000 gallons/year. Electricity usage has been reduced. Conversion to propane Anticipate future transition to LED lighting

Increases From 2014/2015 Budget Special ED Consultant Special Ed Out 0f District Costs Special Ed Transportation Electricity English Second Language Physical Therapy Repairs/Maint. Preschool Tuition Health Insurance State Retirement $40,000 $28,690 $9,470 $4,500 $4,400 $3,800 $3,730 $2, % est. minimum decrease 15.67% employer contribution 1.51% net change/10.7% increase

One Time Expenditures Individual Device Program $86,280. Conversion to Propane $77,800 Retirement Incentives $60,905 Tractor Replacement $26,499.

Impact of Special Education Consultant +$40,000 Out of District Costs +$28,690 Preschool Tuition +$2,000 Special Ed Aides -$38,189 Total Increase +$32,501 Total Cost of Special Ed $484,874 (does not include therapy services) Special Education now services 19.9% of our student population.

Individual Device Program Learning in the 21 st Century Mobile Devices + Social Media = Individualized Learning Every day, students are seeking ways to personalize their learning by more effectively and efficiently using the mobile devices in their pockets and backpacks. They are using these technologies to collaborate with each other on history projects, to receive reminders about upcoming assignments and tests in math, and to take photos and videos of science labs to review later. Putting mobile devices into the hands of our students…

Individual Device Program Learning opportunities continue to expand in the on-line environment. Students can learn at their own level and pace. Will enable teachers to research and prepare their lesson plans, use applications as part of their classroom presentations, record grades and design projects on-line. Students will collaborate and communicate with fellow students and teachers, write and submit homework and receive feedback on-line.

Individual Device Program Computer labs visited weekly are being phased out in favor of mobile devices used by students and teachers throughout the day and at home. Students will move away from textbooks and binders to use files and applications to improve the quality of their learning and assignments. Teachers will monitor student progress in an on-line environment. Northwest Ed Assessment and Smarter Balance testing will be administered and monitored on-line. SAU schools have already moved to this model of IT utilization.

Individual Device Program Cost per Unit $678. Number of Units 102 Total Cost for Units $76, Year Warranty $9,240. Misc. Repairs $1000. Total Cost for Program $86,480 Purchase decreases total cost of program Units are owned by District

Conversion to Propane Replacement of oil tank $127,535 Conversion to Propane $77,800 Cost Savings $49,735 Oil costs $3.12 $56,160 Propane cost $1.39 $32,526 Cost Savings $23,634

Tractor Replacement John Deere 2032R Compact Utility Loader Side Discharge Mower Rotary Broom $26,500

Warrant Articles 2 Technology Upgrades $7,500 Appropriation to Capital Reserve already established for the purpose of replacement and upgrade of technology systems.

Warrant Article 3 Building Renovations $50,000 Increased appropriation from $40,000 to already established Capital Reserve for ongoing capital improvement projects.

Warrant Article 4 To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,382,954 for support of the school budget. This sum does not include the sums found in Warrant Articles 2 and 3.

Bottom Line District Appropriation $4,382,954 Warrant Articles $57,500 Total School Revenue $279,857 District Assessment $4,160, % decrease in district assessment; (includes warrant articles 2-4) $41, cents/$1,000 tax rate increase

Capital Improvement Timeline Last major capital improvement project was in 2007, requiring a 2 million dollar bond paid out over 10 years – last bond payment will be in Board expectation is to continue moving ahead with planned capital improvement projects with limited effect on the budget and variability to the tax rate.

Capital Improvements Completed Recent capital improvements accomplished with grants, capital reserve and unencumbered funds. Middle School Roofing Classroom furniture replacement Septic tank evaluation and repairs Playground fencing replacement Clock replacement Security upgrades Sprinkler system Upkeep and renovations to fields and playground Upkeep and renovations to school facility Soccer and Field Hockey goals IT infrastructure upgrades Computer hardware installation in Middle School White Board installation in classrooms Replacement of gym lighting with LED technology Replacement of Gym floor

Future Capital Improvements Well Renovations (Redrill, New Pump) Lighting Conversion to LED Pavement Extension Property Fencing Kitchen Equipment Replacement Middle School Cabinetry Basketball Court Renovation Playground Replacement

Student Enrollment

Teaching Staff Kindergarten 1 (12) 1 st Grade 1 (09) 2 nd Grade 2 (23) 3 rd Grade 1 (15) 4 th Grade 2 (24) 5 th Grade 1 (15) Middle School 4 (60) Special Education 2 Reading Specialist 1 Music 1 Physical Education 1 Computer Arts 1 Library/Media 1 Integrated Arts.8 Foreign Language.8 Guidance 1 Health.2 Does not include reduction of 2 core teaching positions for 2015/16.

Comparison Snapshot of HCS Teacher FTE Support FTE Total FTE Enrollment Total Reduction Teacher FTE Change 25.2% Support FTE Change 35.3% Total Staff Change 29.0% Enrollment Change 23.1%

Challenges Ahead Continue high level of educational, sports and integrated arts opportunities in an environment of fiscal restraint. Decreasing student enrollment. Special Education: a continued moving target, 19.9% of student population. Implement Capital Improvement Projects. Maintain a stable tax rate for our town and taxpayers.

Strengths Moving Ahead Good working relationship between budget committee and school board Dedicated, flexible and highly experienced teaching staff Flexible teaching structure to respond to decreasing student enrollment and changing needs of the student population New, young and dynamic additions to our teaching and support staff. High value placed on public education by the community Planned round table discussion about future of Holderness and Holderness Central School with Select Board, School Board and Budget Committee

HCS Board Retreat Discussion “How can we keep what was the best of the ‘Old HCS’ and develop a new and vibrant HCS for the next generation?” “How can we as a community attract young residents and young families to lay the foundation for the future of the Town of Holderness?”

THANK YOU!