1. Wheatland-Chili Central Schools
Budget Development
BUDGET HEARING
May 8, 2017
Budget
As Adopted by the
Board of Education on
April 10, 2017

2. 2017-2018 Budget Development Timeline
Date
Presentation
January 9
General Support, Capital/Debt Service
January 23
General Support (Facilities) and Transportation
February 13
Instruction (Pupil Services, Special Education, BOCES)
February 27
Instruction (Elementary, Secondary, Sports, Co-Curricular, Technology) and Employee Benefits
March 13
Review Preliminary Draft Budget
March 27
Review Draft Budget
April 10
Adoption of Proposed Budget
May 8
Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidates Night
May 16
Budget Vote
June 20
Statewide Budget Revote Day

3. District Mission
The Wheatland-Chili Central School community is committed to academic excellence which empowers all individuals to become motivated learners and challenges them to excel as citizens in a global society.

4. Board of Education Priorities
Encourage all students to meet college and career readiness expectations.
Improve customer service, engagement, and communications.

5. 2017-2018 Budget: By the Numbers
Proposed budget increase of 3.14% over the current year’s budget
$17,845,650 in and $18,405,290 in
Overall increase of 1.59% in state and federal aid
3.2% increase in foundation aid
Full value tax rate is projected to increase approximately 1.11%
From $23.51 in to an estimate of $23.78 in per $1,000 of property valuation

6. Mini-renovation (Capital Outlay) Project
Including a $100,000 capital outlay project in the budget to maximize state aid in order to make the most of the District’s tax dollars
“Mini-renovation” project is proposed to begin to replace flooring at T. J. Connor Elementary that was unable to be completed as part of the 2016 project
Mini-renovation project takes advantage of capital project aid from the state
Will receive approximately $70,800 in additional aid during the school year
If this work was not included as part of a capital project, the district would incur the full cost of this facilities work
Work is part of a long-range strategy in which the building aid returned in the following year will continue to fund additional mini-renovation projects as a regular part of the District’s budget

9. Three-Part Budget Component 2016-2017 Proposed % of Budget 2017-2018
Program
$13,069,322
73.24%
$13,484,790
73.27%
Instructional, co-curricular, and athletic programs; counseling and health services; and pupil transportation
Administrative
$1,990,101
11.15%
$2,107,743
11.45%
Board of Education costs, central and school administration, finance (including tax collection, purchasing, legal and auditing expenses), curriculum development, and BOCES administrative expenses
Capital
$2,786,227
15.61%
$2,812,757
15.28%
Building and equipment repairs, custodial and maintenance supplies, utilities, and debt service
Total
$17,845,650
100%
$18,405,290

10. Three-Part Budget

11. What will we support in this budget?
All program requirements are met
Electives are offered with appropriate enrollment (Art, Business, Technology, Band, and Chorus)
Sports opportunities with appropriate enrollment
Extra-classroom clubs with appropriate enrollment
High school summer school opportunities
Drivers’ education
Olweus bullying prevention program
Elementary science enrichment
Social and emotional learning focus

12. Class Size Considerations: K-6
Grade
Actual
Enrollment
(Updated )
No. of Sections
Projected Enrollment
No. of Sections K
52-2=50 3
50 (Est.) 1
57+2=59-8 = 51+1=52 50 2
44+1=45+1=46-1=45
2.6 52
2.6*
58-1=57+7=64-3=61-2=59 45 2*
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (207 students with 11.6 teachers)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (196 students with 10.6 teachers) 4
48+2=50+3=53+1=54 59 5
58+7=65-2=63 54
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (116 students with 5.6 teachers)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (114 students with 5.6 teachers) 6
39+1=40+1=41-2=39+1=40 63
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (40 students with 2 teachers)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (63 students with 3 teachers)
TOTAL
19.2
* May need additional staffing depending on enrollment

13. Class Size Considerations: 7-12
Grade
Actual
Enrollment
(Updated )
No. of Sections
Projected Enrollment
No. of Sections 7
44-1=43 2 39 8
47-1=46-1=45-1=44+1=45 43
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (87 students with 4 sections)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (82 students with 4 sections) 9
57-1=56+1=57-1=56 3 45 10
54-1=53-3=50-1=49 56 11
55-2=53+3=56-4=52 49 12
50-1=49-4=45-3=42 52 2*
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (200 students with 9 sections)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = (202 students with 9 sections)
TOTAL 13
* May need additional seats for students retaking courses and acceleration

14. Instruction: Programs for Students with Disabilities
Summary of students receiving special education services (98 students):
67 students: In-district program services
8 students: Self-Contained BOCES classrooms
6 students: Outside placements
School of Holy Childhood, Mary Cariola, Rochester School for the Deaf, Norman Howard, and Hillside
2 students: Related services only in grades K-5
7 students: Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education
2 students: Homeschooled and receive related services
3 students: Integrated preschool programs through Committee on Preschool Special Education
1 student: Age appropriate for kindergarten but attends a private or non-public school and is Committee on Special Education responsibility only
2 students: Non-public schools and receive special education services through Gates Chili

15. How did we balance expenses with revenues?
Line-by-line reductions in operational budgets
Reduction of risk amounts in certain budget codes
Close monitoring of expenses during

16. Note reduction use of reserves and assumption for property tax only 1%

17. Impact on Homeowners
Equalization rates will be 100% for the towns of Wheatland and Chili; 97% for the town of Caledonia; and 89% for the town of Brighton

18. Tax Rate History

21. Proposition #1
School Budget in the amount of $18,405,290

22. Proposition #2 – School Transportation and Grounds Equipment Reserve Fund
Purchase of two 28-passenger buses as replacements and one Class M2 Dump Truck with plow, at a total cost not to exceed $175,000

23. Proposition #3 – Establishment of Reserve Fund
Establish Capital Reserve Fund (Facilities) with a term of ten years with an ultimate amount of $2,775,000
NOTE: Through this action the reserve is established but not funded
Reserves have a ten-year term and the Capital Reserve Fund 2006 must be liquidated ($863,319) and re-established

24. Proposition #4 – Establishment of Reserve Fund
Establish Capital Reserve Fund 2017 (School Equipment) with a term of ten years with an ultimate amount of $550,000
NOTE: Through this action the reserve is established but not funded
Reserves have a ten-year term and the School Equipment Capital Reserve Fund 2006 must be liquidated ($32,041) and re-established

25. What happens with a contingency budget?
There are updated rules for contingency budgets as of :
If the budget is defeated, School Board may put up the same or a revised budget for a second vote
If the voters reject the budget twice, the Board will adopt a contingency budget
With a contingency budget, we would have a 0% tax levy
This would mean an additional budget reduction of $102,574

26. Candidates for Board of Education
Four candidates for three, three- year terms (listed in order of ballot)
Shanna Fraser
Courtney Panek
Kim Snyder
Beth Nolan

27. The School District strengthens our entire community by delivering educational excellence that prepares our students for successful futures.
ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE
May 16, 2017
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Middle/High School Gym
940 North Road, Scottsville, NY

28. Graduates of Excellence
Honor Wheatland-Chili alumni who have distinguished themselves through their work, their community service, and/or their outstanding character
Nominations for consideration of this honor are sought annually from the community at large and selected recipients are recognized at each year’s graduation ceremony
Application is on the District website and is due by May 30
Past graduates of excellence include:
Michael Benson (Class of 1974)
Laurence Tallman (Class of 1985)
Geoff Woerner (Class of 1980)
Mark Arlauckas (Class of 1979)
Karon Woods (Class of 1980)