1. School District Budget Statement for the School Year 2014-2015

2. Mission Statement The Dennis Township School District is committed to an exemplary educational program that inspires and prepares life-long learners who contribute to society as caring, productive, and responsible individuals.

3. District GOALS Increase student achievement while becoming technologically competitive.

4. District GOALS Make the district more financially efficient and sustainable.

5. District GOALS Develop strong, positive communication within the school district, with the township community and extending throughout the county.

6. District Highlights Supplemental Math Program Increased Professional Development Integrated Pre-School for 3&4 year olds Language Arts Program PARRC Testing Ipads and Ipad Carts Upgraded all Computer Labs

7. District Highlights Updated Curriculum for: – Math – Performing Arts – Visual Arts – Physical Education – Health – Enrichment – World Language

8. District Highlights Custodial Position from PT to FT Supplemental Language Arts Program Genesis Student Information System New Copiers District Wide New PA System at ES/MS Completed Bus Yard Fencing Completed Oil remediation Project

9. 2014-2015 Appropriations Budget

10. General Fund Appropriations Budget Category2013-20142014-2015 Regular Programs – Instruction$2,828,285$2,871,430 Special Programs – Instruction$1,385,820$1,474,837 Basic Skills - Instruction$430,898$452,121 Student Activities – Athletics/Clubs$46,752$54,030 Out of District Tuition$4,021,177$3,731,587 Student Support Services$984,436$977,560 Administration, Curriculum/Staff Development$954,886$917,264 Operations & Maintenance of Plant$1,053,078$1,043,817 Student Transportation$1,118,604$1,110,701 Employee Benefits$2,116,658$2,269,132 Capital Expenditures$116,601$113,532 Food Service$0 Charter Schools$42,586$93,575 Total General Fund$15,099,781$15,109,586 Total Increase of less than 1/10 th of 1%

11. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS EXPENDITURES FEDERAL PROJECTS: NCLB (Title I, II) $111,655 I.D.E.A. (Part B & Preschool) $208,295 Total Federal Projects$319,950 Total Special Revenue Funds $319,950

12. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Interest on Bonds$100,669 Principal on Bonds$455,000 Total Debt Service $555,669

13. General Fund Expenditures by Expenditure Category

14. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund $15,109,586 Special Revenue Fund $319,950 Debt Service Fund $555,669 Total Budget $15,985,205

15. 2014-2015 Revenue Budget

16. General Fund Revenues Category2013-20142014-2015 Tax Levy$8,532,578$8,703,230 Tuition$130,400$100,000 Transportation$15,000$45,400 State Aid$6,207,826$6,221,586 Medicaid Reimb.$8,364$12,895 Miscellaneous$26,475 PY Encumbrances$131,568$0 Fund Balance$47,570$0 Total General Fund$15,099,781$15,109,586 Total Increase of less than 1/10 th of 1%

17. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Revenues FEDERAL PROJECTS: NCLB (Title I, II) $111,655 I.D.E.A. (Part B & Preschool) $208,295 Total Federal Projects$319,950 Total Special Revenue Funds $319,950

18. DEBT SERVICE Local Tax Levy $555,669 TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE $555,669

19. How does this budget impact the homeowner?

20. 2014/2015 TAX LEVY Revenue Source 2013-14 Tax Levy 2014-15 Tax Levy 2014-15 Actual Tax Levy Increase/ (Decrease) 2014-15 Actual Tax Levy Increase % General Fund Tax Levy $8,532,578$8,703,230$170,6522% Debt Service Tax Levy $579,619$555,669($23,950)(4.13%) TOTAL TAX LEVY $9,112,197$9,258,899$146,7021.61%

21. Projected Tax Rate Impact Tax Rate for 2013-2014 Tax Rate for 2014-2015 0.86720.8871 Increase of 1.99 cents Ratables decreased by $7,044,423

22. Impact on an Average Home 2013-2014 School Tax on an average home 2014-2015 School Tax on an average home Increase in School Tax on an average home $1,985.80$2,031.38$45.59 Average Home Value: $229,900

23. NJQSAC Instruction and Program 81% Fiscal Management 88% Governance 100% Operations 100% Personnel 80% The Dennis Township School District has been designated by the NJDOE as a “High Performing School District”

24. Dennis Township School District Board of Education Sally Teefy, President Patti Ziolkowski, Vice President Renee Pettit Dawn McDaniel Tara Leith Donna Verdade Jennifer Hand Jamie VanArtsdalen James Manlandro Mark B. Miller, Superintendent Thomas Grossi, Business Administrator

25. Budget Questions? Call (609)861-2859, ext 512 Email: tgrossi@dennistwpschools.org