Chittenango Central Schools

Commitment to Excellence As a school community:  We believe our children and community deserve the best programs and facilities we can provide.  We believe the success of our schools is among the most valuable asset of owning a home in this community.  We believe safe and secure facilities for our children are essential.  We believe in teaching our children to achieve mastery and excellence; to expect the best for themselves.  We continue working hard to improve our schools and improve academic achievement.

District Goals for Proposed Budgets The proposed budget provides financial support for the implementation of our Long-Range Plan which strives to:  maintain quality academic and extracurricular programs;  maintain all staffing necessary to provide a high quality educational program;  maintain all of our facilities; and  continue building excellence in education while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.

When employees are part of the solution… it confirms willingness by the administrators, teachers and staff to keep the district strong and avoid possible layoffs next year. it shows support to the community by “giving back” during difficult economic times. it demonstrates that administration, teachers, staff and community members are working together to provide the best education for our students, and be as fiscally responsible as we can. it will increase support from the community as we approach the budget vote, recognizing we are all working together toward being part of the solution.

Budget Forecast Proposed Spending Plan $36,446,902 Tax Levy Revenue* ($17,055,065) State Aid – Governor’s Run($16,970,796) Other Revenue($ 254,000) GAP $ 2,167,041 Notified on 2/28/13 of Building Aid “Recalibration” $ 173,000 Revised GAP $ 2,340,041 * Reflects a 2% levy increase

Budget Comparison Budget $36,446, Budget $35,957,544 Budget-to-Budget Increase $ 489,358

Budget-to-Budget Comparison: Budget$36,161, Budget$36,180, Budget$36,450, Budget$36,193, Budget$35,957, Budget$36,446,902 Difference$ 489,358 Budget-to-Budget Increase = 1.36%

Tax Levy Comparison Year Levy Increase $14,944, $15,317, % $15,853, % $16,392, % $16,720, % Proposed$17,055, %

Enrollment Trends , , , , , (Estimate)2,066

Historical Staffing Reductions Instructional  FTE’s  FTE’s  FTE’s  FTE’s Total 33.8 FTE’s Non Instructional  FTE’s  FTE’s  FTE’s  FTE’s Total 16.0 FTE’s

Reductions That Negatively Impact Student Programs No Technology in high school (1.5 positions) One less Business teacher in high school No Home and Careers in high school (-.0.5) One Librarian for three elementary schools (-2.0) Three less cleaners in the District One part-time Security Guard in District (-0.5) 1.5 less clerical staff No elementary enrichment program No middle school assistant principal Reduced after school clubs Elimination of science kits (50%) No 5:30 p.m. late bus runs Middle school Social Worker (-0.4)

Reductions That Negatively Impact Student Programs (Continued) No freshman boys basketball Combined boys/girls bowling (1 coach) One less indoor track coach One less football coach Two junior high boys basketball teams to one Two junior high girls basketball teams to one Two junior high girls volleyball teams to one One less modified wrestling coach Combined JV/Varsity football cheerleading team (1 coach) Combined JV/Varsity basketball cheerleading team (1 coach) AIS writing eliminated in elementary schools (-1.0) Elimination of 0.4 school Psychologist Increased class sizes K-12 Combined 6/7 Band and 7/8 Band (-0.6) Guidance Counselor (-.5)

Continuous Cost Savings Concessions by all school district employees Refinanced 2002 Bonds - Savings of $1.258m over 7 years or an average of $179,710 per year Refinanced 2005 Bonds - Savings of $197,472 over 9 years or an average of $21,941 per year Contracted with OCM BOCES for all technology support at a cost of $377,000 In generate an additional revenue stream of $226,000 (BOCES aid) thus bringing the net cost in to $151,000. Net savings factoring cost and aid in is $159,000.

Moving Forward Continuous review of staffing and scheduling Future debt restructuring Shared service agreements Facilities study – presented 2013

Looking Forward Projected Revenues Category Foundation Aid 9,985,14410,284,699 Expenditure Driven 2,892,034 2,920,954 BOCES 1,244,350 1,275,459 Building 3,221,000 Total17,342,52817,702,112 Other 250, ,000 Property Tax17,396,16617,744,090 Total Revenues34,988,69435,681,202 Total Expenses37,290,15838,127,618 GAP(2,301,464)(2,446,416) Projected Reserve Balance2,594, ,770

Looking Forward Projected Expenditures Category w/closing Instructional Salaries11,654,92011,829,744 11,784,744 Non-Instructional Salaries 4,802,276 4,874,310 4,608,945 Equipment 205, ,000 Contractual 1,669,000 1,685,690 1,627,126 Special Items 144,000 Supplies 1,008,0451,023,045 1,018,045 Tuition 25,000 Textbooks 122,000 BOCES 2,282,619 2,305,445 Employee Benefits11,555,29812,071,384 11,939,361 Debt Service 3,800,000 Transfers 22,000 Total37,290,158 38,127,618 37,621,676

Close Lake Street in Make Bolivar Road a K-4 Building - (500 Students) 5 grade levels at 5 sections each Bolivar Road has 21 general education classrooms Would require a 4 classroom addition This addition would fit into the Capital Building Project Re-district students to Bridgeport, move students – Rezoning Option 1 (Decreases Bolivar enrollment to 450 – 460 students) Make Bridgeport a K-4 building - (180 students) Re-district students to Bridgeport, move students – Rezoning Option 1 (Increases Bridgeport enrollment to 220 – 230 students) Make the Middle School a 5-8 building - (600 students) Add an assistant principal to the middle school The High School stays a 9-12 building - (633 students)

Estimated Annual Savings Lake Street Elementary School $505,942 *Reflects a reduction of a 0.5 FTE in administrative staffing based upon district needs.

How Much Will The Entire Project Cost? The overall project cost is $11,850,000 “Planning Today for our Children’s Future” NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT

Why Now? Addresses the needs outlined in the State required Building Condition Survey District-wide safety & technology upgrades Outdoor running track renovations Incentive aid through the 2006 EXCEL legislation is available, in addition to capital reserves, additional 10% for security upgrades, and our 86% building aid ratio Addresses need for a new transportation facility “Planning Today for our Children’s Future” NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT

How Long Will This Project Take? Proposed Schedule:  Vote Date 5/21/13  Design Phase6/13 – 11/13  NYSED Review & Approval11/13 – 3/14  Bid & Award Phase 4/14 – 5/14  Construction Phase 6/14 – 9/15 “Planning Today for our Children’s Future” NO TAX IMPACT RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT

May 21, 2013 Annual Budget Vote Capital Building Project Vote Board of Education Elections Please visit our website, for updated information regarding the above and we encourage you to vote on May 21 st. “Building For the Kids, Building For the Community”