1. Budget West Long Branch School District 2017-2018
Presented by: Ms. Corey J. Lowell, SFO
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
April 18, 2017

2. What is a budget? Planned expenses and expected revenues
An organizational plan stated in monetary terms
The financial expression of the District’s educational needs and priorities
A “living document”

3. Vision
Our vision for the West Long Branch School District is to produce socially responsible students who are life- long learners equipped with the necessary skills to succeed at the next level of secondary education. 
Mission
 Our mission for the West Long Branch School District is to put students first!  In collaboration with all stakeholders, we will provide a safe and secure learning environment free from bias, increased academic rigor, cutting edge technology, and state- of-the-art facilities.

4. Budget Goals
Academics (Focus on Grades K-8 Science/Grade 8 Mathematics)
To support the achievement of district goals by providing staff members with content specific, job embedded in-district and out-of-district professional development.
To write curricula aligned to the respective content standards as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education.
To purchase instructional materials and resources in conjunction with the cyclical review process.
Technology (Focus on 1:1 Chromebook Initiative)
To purchase hardware and software relative to the District Technology Plan inventory and replacement cycle.
Finance
To develop a fiscally responsible budget that meets the overall needs of the district

5. Budget Variables & Concerns
Declining enrollment
Special education costs
Ch. 78 “funding cliff”
Facility concerns
Unfunded mandates

6. Academic Highlights BME
Continuation of Fundations K-2 word study program, which includes a three tiered RTI approach.
Continuation of enVisionmath2.0 in grades K-4.
Adoption of grades K-4 science textbook series.
Continuation of Edmentum (Study Island) in grades 2-4 as a diagnostic tool for ELA.

7. Academic Highlights FAS Expansion of elective programs.
Continuation of enVisionmath2.0 in grade 5 and HMH in grades 6-8.
Adoption of grades 5-8 science textbook series.
Continuation of Edmentum (Study Island) in grades 5-8 as a diagnostic tool for ELA and in grades 6-8 as a diagnostic tool for mathematics.

8. Transportation
Completing transition of coordinated transportation services with Shore Regional High School District
Shifting employees saved salary and benefits (including workers comp and pension costs)
Transferring buses saves fuel, repairs, and insurance costs
Finalized sale of buses to generate revenue to WLB
No decrease in levels of service

9. Facilities Referendum project will be complete by September
HVAC upgrades
Science lab upgrades
Security upgrades
Interior doors
New gym floor

10. Our Funding Sources

11. 68.68% DIRECTLY IMPACTS STUDENTS
Where the Money Goes…
1.34 % Co-curricular & Athletics
5.03% Tuition
4.42% Transportation
16.4% Employee Benefits
45.01% Classroom Instruction
12.88% Support Services
8.19% Operations/Maintenance
6.49% Administration
0.24% Equipment
68.68% DIRECTLY IMPACTS STUDENTS

12. Based on the average assessed value* of $420,497
Estimated Tax Impact
Tax Rate:
Tax Rate:
Estimated Taxes
: $3,269
: $3,267
$2 decrease
Based on the average assessed value* of $420,497
* SOURCE: Monmouth County Tax Assessor

13. Cost Saving Measures
Shared services – Superintendent, Business Administrator and payroll services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Guidance, Transportation Supervisor, Director of Security, in-district professional development and curricula writing
Continued participation in ACES and ACT for bulk pricing of energy and telecommunications
Property and casualty insurance through a pooled insurance fund (MOCSSIF/NJSIG)
Program Review

14. How do we Make it Happen? Board of Education Administration
Teachers/Staff
Parents
Students