1. Investing in Quality Dr. Jim Gamble Ms. Karin Laraway 2013/14 Budget Overview

2. Overarching Goal Given a slight increase in the local tax levy, the continuation of quality instructional programs, the implementation of additional research based/ best practice instructional programs, the addition of needed support, the continued implementation of an appropriate administrative structure, and the insurance of appropriate maintenance / capital reserves; the Tewksbury Township School District will continue to provide their students with an exemplary educational program. “Creating a Blue Ribbon Vision” 2 Tewksbury Twp. School District

3. In other words… The school district is in excellent fiscal shape and is poised to move upward and forward in an effort to achieve its goals. Tewksbury Twp. School District 3

4. School District Goals Tewksbury Twp. School District 4 1. Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in language arts equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year. 2. Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in mathematics equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year.

5. Fiscal Bottom Line Tewksbury Twp. School District 5 Total Revenues: $12,995,959. Total Expenditures: $12,995,959. Due to an increase of $1,343,000 in ratables; the tax levy has increased by $10,000. Recommend that a Flat Tax Rate be Maintained and Budget $104,095 from reserves.

6. Important Revenue Numbers Revenues Balance Expenditures $12,995,959 Ratables $1,343,000 Tax Levy $10,888,900 $10,000 Increase Debt Service Tax Levy $824,981 $1,662 Increase State Aid $501,538 Same as last year School Choice$257, 900 Tewksbury Twp. School District 6

7. Program / Facility Improvements Tewksbury Twp. School District 7 Additional Guidance Support Security Upgrades Upgrades to Technology Infrastructure Shared Technology Network and Maintenance Service Increase in Recess Monitors Teacher Evaluation Training – EE4NJ Study Island – Lang. Arts and Math Reading Interventions – Fast ForWord / Reading Assistant Additional Textbook Resources Maintenance of Pre-School Autistic Program TQI – Professional Development

8. Program / Facility Enhancements Tewksbury Twp. School District 8 EnhancementRationaleEstimated Cost Increase Guidance 50% New Norm, Choice, Character Ed. $35,000 Security UpgradesNeed Inside locks and Scan Cards $100,000 Technology Upgrades Connectivity$25,000 TQI Need for Ongoing Professional Development $16,000

9. Program / Facility Enhancements Tewksbury Twp. School District 9 EnhancementRationaleEstimated Cost Tech Shared Services New State and Local Tech Requirements $21,000 Recess Monitors at TES Need for additional Security $20,000 Teacher Evaluation Training State Mandated Program $10,000

10. Program / Facility Enhancements Tewksbury Twp. School District 10 EnhancementRationaleEstimated Cost Study IslandAligns with the School District’s Goals $10,000 Reading Interventions Aligns with Goals Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant $13,000 Additional Textbook Resources Due to Curriculum Renewal Initiatives $30,000

11. Choice Enrollment Grade# of Students K7 13 20 31 44 52 63 70 80 Tewksbury Twp. School District 11

12. 2013/14 Class Size Tewksbury Twp. School District 12 Grade# of Students # of Sections Class Size K50316/17 153317/18 268417 366416/17 477419/20

13. Summary A school district budget that includes program and facility enhancements made possible by additional School Choice revenue and the utilization of a relatively small portion of the maintenance and capital reserve funds is recommended for approval by the Board of Education. Tewksbury Twp. School District 13

14. Jim Gamble Interim Superintendent Karin Laraway Business Administrator / Board Secretary Thank You! Tewksbury Twp. School District 14