1. Proposed 2011-12 Preliminary Budget March 2, 2011 Jefferson Township Public School District

2. What are the numbers? Preliminary budget reflects: 2% cap increase NO request for adjustment for cost of benefits NO request for a cap waiver A 2% tax levy increase = $714,325 General fund budget for 2011-12= $53,653,554 IMPORTANT NOTE: These are preliminary budget figures. The BOE and Administration will strive to look for additional savings as work on the 2011-12 budget continues.

3. What has impacted revenue sources? State Aid 2011-12: $ 14,574,220 Increase of $531,417 State Aid 2010-11: $ 14,042,803

4. Priorities considered as the budget was developed… Instruction and Student Achievement State Mandates Safe and Secure Schools Efficiency and Savings

5. This is a Maintenance budget… Strives for a level of service consistent with 2010-11 Many items cut from the 2010-11 budget not restored

6. What staffing needs are included in the proposed budget? Middle School 4 Teachers - $ 186,860 - 7 th Grade (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science) – restoration of 3 rd team based upon enrollment Special Education LLD class at high school $46,715 - To meet state mandate Job coaches/ MD transition program at high school $32,000 – To meet state mandate In Class Support (p/t) at middle school - $23,357 – To meet state mandate

7. What are the elementary class sizes? Elementary Schools Proposed 2011-12 class sizes: K @Briggs = 5/23 K Milton = 6/21 1 st Briggs = 6/211 st Cozy Lake = 6/22 2 nd Briggs = 6/222 nd Cozy Lake = 5/23 3 rd Stanlick = 7/20 3 rd White Rock = 6/21 4 th Stanlick = 5/234 th White Rock = 6/23 5 th Stanlick = 6/21 5 th White Rock = 6/24

8. What program needs are being addressed? District New Social Studies textbooks/materials Elementary NO impact on class size Middle School RESTORATION of 3 rd team for Grade 7 High School ADDITION of American Sign Language, Psychology AP, Family and Consumer Finance (all with existing staffing)

9. What are some program needs that will have to wait? Rotating block schedule - HS –delayed in 2010 -11 and still being delayed No restoration of elementary guidance counselor and other support staff - cut in 2010-11 Technology No restoration of non-competitive field trips - cut in 2010-11 No restoration of HS coaching positions - cut in 2010-11 (Asst. Ice Hockey, Asst. Wrestling, Asst. Indoor Track, Asst. Fall Cheerleading, Asst. Spring Track )

10. Middle School -Roof repairs – $297,000 Milton - Window replacement – $374,456 district cost 60% = $224,674 (state grant) District - Replacement of 4 Buses $348,000 2 Vans $125,000 (lease purchase – annual cost over 3 years $121,220) What are the facilities needs included in the budget?

11. What are some projects that will have to wait ? Replacement of 300 Student Lockers @ HS - $60,000 Replacement of auditorium house lights @ HS - $65,000 Refurbish PE lockers @ MS – $90,000

12. Some critical points to consider… Budget – within NJ mandated 2% Cap Maintenance budget - addresses critical district issues/needs Budget still being impacted - $2.6M loss in state aid and additional $300 cut last year Budget has NO impact - courtesy busing Budget includes NO pay to participate fees - athletics or clubs & activities Budget has NO impact - elementary class size Budget includes restoration - 7 th grade middle school team and elementary librarian The BOE and administration will continue to review budget- looking for additional savings

13. Important budget-related dates… March 4 - Preliminary budget to Executive County Superintendent for review/approval March 22 – Last day for Executive County Superintendent to approve preliminary budget March 24 – BOE meeting - Public Hearing and Adoption of Final Budget April 6 – Last day to register to vote in school elections April 20 – Last day county clerk to receive application for mail in (absentee) ballot April 26 – Last day to apply in person for mail in (absentee) ballot

14. Budget Vote - April 27th (polls open 2-9PM)