1. Wanaque School District
Budget Presentation April 28, “Providing an enriched academic and social foundation that fosters a love of learning”

2. BOARD OF EDUCATION
Robert Barnhardt – President Dana Imbasciani – Vice President Charles Strobel Richard McFarlane Jill Nitkinas Tom Paster Daniel Sinclair Suzin Triolo Danielle Liautaud-Watkins

3. WELCOME AGENDA Donna Cardiello, Superintendent
Budget Goals
Nancy Di Bartolo, Business Administrator
Revenue
Expenditures
QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION

4. Overall Budget Goal
To provide the best possible educational program for Wanaque School District children while exercising the utmost diligence in the expenditure of public funds.

5. Budget Goals for
The implementation of a new Integrated Pre-School Program in both schools
Two additional teachers, one in each building to support our special needs population
Three sections of Kindergarten at Haskell School
To enhance student achievement and support the social and emotional development for all students
To maintain class section sizes at educationally appropriate levels for
To maintain and enhance the Board’s investment in educational and administrative technology
To meet Federal and State regulations for mandated programs
To maintain programs such as Reading Recovery, Homework Assistance and Academic Support
To meet the curriculum revision process timeline as mandated by the State of New Jersey
To continue implementation in of AchieveNJ Educators Evaluation for New Jersey teachers and administrators.
To continue to provide high quality staff development opportunities to faculty and staff
To maintain school buildings and grounds, and ensure a healthy and safe environment
To meet the Board’s contractual salary and benefit obligations

6. What’s New for the 15/16 budget?
1) Increase in Capital Outlay for Capital Projects:
Partial Roof Replacement at Wanaque School
Kindergarten blacktop replacement at Wanaque School
2) Additional Teachers:
Kindergarten
LLD
Special Education Resource
3) PreK Integrated Program in both Schools
$450K

7. FACTORS IMPACTING THE BUDGET
State Aid
Implementation of Common Core State Standards
Special Education Costs for Out of District Placements
Health Benefit Costs
Unfunded State Mandates
HIB
Achieve NJ
PARCC Assessments 14

8. COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES
Scrutinize the budget and carefully review expenditures
Review personnel and consider the most cost efficient means to address student needs
Use in-house maintenance personnel where practical
Technology Services – Shared service with Manchester Regional High School
Cooperatively purchase supplies, utilities, and services
Transportation cooperative with Passaic County Educational Services Commission and Ringwood Public Schools
Curriculum Articulation – Tri-District coordination with Lakeland Regional and Ringwood Public Schools

9. COST CONTAINMENT cont.
Tri-District Community Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program with Lakeland Regional and Ringwood Public Schools
Borough of Wanaque provides assistance with snow removal, salting, trash and recycling services, etc.
Instrumental Music Program at Lakeland Regional High School beginning in September 2015.

10. Sources of Revenue 2014-2015 vs 2015-2016
Budget
Proposed Budget
Difference $
Difference %
% of Budget
Local Taxes
$13,753,723
$14,098,942
$345,219
2.51%
77.35%
State Aid
$3,019,653
$3,004,014
-$15,639
-0.52%
16.48%
Revenues from Federal Sources
$433,012
$362,263
-$70,749
-16.34%
1.99%
Budget Fund Balance
$302,982
$273,278
-$29,704
-9.80%
1.50%
Withdrawal from Capital Reserve
$150,000
$400,000
$250,000
166.67%
2.19%
Tuition, Int & Misc Rev
$80,000
$90,000
$10,000
12.50%
0.49%
$17,739,370
$18,228,497
$489,127
2.76%
100.00%

11. Sources of Revenue

12. Thanks for Special Sources of Revenue
PTA Contributions
Wanaque Haskell Education
Foundation

13. Out of District Tuition
Where does the money go?
Out of District Tuition
Professional
Services
Utilities
Repairs &
Maintenance
Transportation
Supplies
Salaries

14. Required spending takes up a large part of the District’s budget

15. Required Spending: Contracted Salaries Contracted Health Benefits
Mandated Special Education Spending
Tuition – Out of District Placements
Mandated Professional Services (Attorney, Auditor)
Essential Building Maintenance ( Utilities, Custodial, Repairs, Maintenance)
Transportation
Mandated Insurances
State Mandated Testing (PARCC)

16. Discretionary Spending:
Textbooks (Hard Cover & On-line)
New/Additional Technology Hardware Enhancements
Optional Instructional Software
General Supplies
Construction
Improvements to programs, instruction or facilities
Teacher training/Professional Development (evolving into mandated cost)

17. 2014-2015 vs. 2015-2016 Expenditure Analysis Chart
Expense Category
% of Total
% of Total2
Increase/Decrease
Regular Education Programs
$4,638,629
28.7%
$4,681,133
28.1%
0.92%
Special Education
$3,034,723
18.8%
$3,105,115
18.7%
2.32%
Tuition
$734,565
4.5%
$738,300
4.4%
0.51%
Support Services (Health, Media, Guidance, CST, Speech)
$1,450,353
9.0%
$1,369,577
8.2%
-5.57%
Improvement of Instruction
$244,971
1.5%
$261,453
1.6%
6.73%
Administration
$1,486,442
9.2%
$1,431,497
8.6%
-3.70%
Plant Maintenance/Capital Outlay
$1,467,944
9.1%
$1,682,039
10.1%
14.58%
Transportation
$698,569
4.3%
$670,000
4.0%
-4.09%
Employee Benefits
$2,391,852
14.8%
$2,691,868
16.2%
12.54%
Total
$16,148,048
$16,630,982
2.99%
Administration includes legal and professional fees, liability insurance, technology, board of education training and salaries.

18. Comparison of Appropriations 2014-2015 vs. 2015-2016

19. Estimated Tax Increase
This budget represents a Tax Increase on Average Assessed Home($248,043) of $76.37 per year.
Actual 2015
Proposed 2016
Total Tax Levy Needed
$13,753,723
$14,098,942
Tax Levy Increase $
$345,219
Tax Levy Increase %
2.51%
School Taxes
$3,043
$3,119
$ Increase
$76.37

20. Questions??
Thank you for your continued support of the children of the Wanaque School District.
Please submit any questions to the Business Administrator at