1. SRSD Proposed Operating Budget & NKTA Suggested Savings and Alternative Budget www.NKTA.vpweb.com

2. Mill Rate of Property Taxes- $ per thousand of assessed value Property Taxes in Newton and Kingston 2

3. Up 9.9% 3

4. +$1.9M +6% 4

5. One Reason We Are Concerned Source: NH Department of Education 5

6. Specific Proposals on Budget of $34,117,000 for FY 2016-17 Superintendent’s Proposed BudgetSuggested Areas for Adjustment $35,407,950 Supplies – (Keep Flat as in Past 4 years)-$115,000 Reduce Staffing (4 HS, 1 Gym, add 1 Bakie)-$415,000 Freeze Admin Wages-$130,000 Reduce Part-time Guidance Counselor, Exchange Math Tutoring for Math Coordinator Position -$40,000 Remove Part of Proposed Capital Expenses -$245,000 Use Portion of Federal Refund to Help Fund Special Ed Costs -$350,000 Total Budget Proposal$1,295,000$34,112,950 6