1. Chittenango Central Schools

2. Commitment to Excellence As a school community:  We believe our children and community deserve the best programs and facilities we can provide.  We believe the success of our schools is among the most valuable asset of owning a home in this community.  We believe safe and secure facilities for our children are essential.  We believe in teaching our children to achieve mastery and excellence; to expect the best for themselves.  We continue working hard to improve our schools and improve academic achievement.

3. District Goals for Proposed Budgets The proposed budget provides financial support for the implementation of our Long-Range Plan which strives to:  maintain quality academic and extracurricular programs;  maintain all staffing necessary to provide a high quality educational program;  maintain all of our facilities; and  continue building excellence in education while being fiscally responsible to the taxpayers.

4. 2015-2016 Budget Forecast Adopted Spending Plan $ 36,958,984 Tax Levy Revenue* ($17,708,969) State Aid ($19,153,641) Other Revenue($ 96,374) GAP $ 0 * Reflects a 1.45% levy increase which is below the tax levy limitation of 2.95%.

5. Budget Comparison 2015-16 Budget $ 36,958,984 2014-15 Budget $37,417,871 Budget-to-Budget Decrease($458,887)

6. Budget-to-Budget Comparison: 2009-10 Budget$ 36,180,234 2010-11 Budget$ 36,450,320 2011-12 Budget$ 36,193,920 2012-13 Budget$ 35,957,544 2013-14 Budget$ 36,499,073 2014-15 Budget$ 37,417,871 2015-16 Budget$ 36,958,984 Difference$ (458,887) Budget-to-Budget Decrease = (1.23%)

7. Budget Decrease Driver’s Amount Percent Instructional Salaries $ 37,831.33% Non-Instructional Salaries 30,510.62% Contractual 48,758 3.46% BOCES 56,121 2.22% Employee Benefits (711,552) (6.21%)  TRS/ERS Retirement (468,717)  Health & Dental (153,442)  Social Security & Other ( 89,393) Debt Service ( 23,527) (.59%) Other* 102,972 6.70% TOTAL ($458,887) (1.23%) * Includes a Transfer to Capital Fund of $100,000 for paving (mini-capital project) – will receive @86% aid.

8. Budget Summary - Expenses Category 2014-2015 2015-2016 Administrative Component$ 2,917,774$ 2,914,788 Program Component$26,895,975$26,408,259 Capital Component (includes $100,000 Transfer to Capital Fund) $ 7,604,122$ 7,635,937 Grand Total$37,417,871$36,958,984 Budget-to-Budget Increase/(Decrease) (1.23%) ($458,887)

9. Budget Summary - Revenues Category2014-20152015-2016 Foundation Aid$10,322,479$10,951,001 BOCES Aid 1,401,302 1,441,014 Building Aid 3,112,356 3,218,454 Expenditure Driven 2,590,194 2,553,197 GEA Restoration 582,440 989,975 Other 386,000 312,750 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,567,244 (216,376) Tax Levy 17,455,856 17,708,969 Total $37,417,871 $36,958,984

10. Looking Forward Projected Expenditures Category2016-172017-18 Instructional Salaries11,956,52312,255,436 Non-Instructional Salaries5,048,4455,174,656 Equipment235,000245,000 Contractual 1,500,000 Special Items130,000 Supplies 1,021,7501,042,300 Tuition32,50033,000 Textbooks122,500 BOCES2,600,0002,625,000 Employee Benefits11,155,05711,540,057 Debt Service4,600,000 Transfers122,000 Total38,523,77539,389,949

11. Looking Forward Projected Revenues Category2016-172017-18 Foundation Aid *12,529,97612,780,575 Expenditure Driven2,575,0002,600,000 BOCES1,445,0001,500,000 Building3,900,000 Total20,449,97620,780,575 Other95,000 Property Tax18,063,14818,424,411 Total Revenues38,608,12439,299,986 Total Expenses38,523,77539,389,949 Surplus/(Deficit)84,349(89,963) Projected Reserves5,067,1204,977,157 * Assumes full restoration of GEA

12. REPORT CARD SUMMARY Form Preparer: Scott Mahardy Preparer’s Phone: 315-687-2850

13. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMARY

14. Tax Levy Comparison Year Levy Increase 2009-2010 $15,317,650 2.5% 2010-2011 $15,853,768 3.5% 2011-2012 $16,392,796 3.4% 2012-2013 $16,720,652 2.0% 2013-2014 $17,055,065 2.0% 2014-2015 $17,455,859 2.35% 2015-2016 Proposed $17,708,969 1.45%

15. Budgetary Additions 1.2 FTE’s Special Education 0.5 FTE Technology Teacher 0.5 FTE Librarian 1.0 FTE – AIS Writing Teacher 5:30 Late Run – Bridgeport/Lakeport Extracurricular clubs previously cut Athletic teams previously funded by the Booster’s Club $100,000 Transfer to Capital Fund for paving – district will receive @ 86% aid

16. Continuous Cost Savings Energy Performance Contract (EPC) – Started March 2014 and is estimated to reduce energy costs by approximately $151,000 per year – exclusive of building aid. Participation in OCM BOCES Cooperative Purchasing, Health and Workers’ Compensation consortiums. Analyze all vacancies for restructuring/replacement costs. Continue to hold conversations with external agencies/municipalities for shared service opportunities. Continual review of staffing and enrollment.

17. Board of Education Seats: (Vote for one person for each seat) Seats for three-year terms now held by: James Boswell Daniel Mayer Russell Wehner Candidate(s): James Boswell Daniel Mayer Russell Wehner “Building For the Kids, Building For the Community”

18. Budget Propositions:  Proposed School Budget: $36,958,984  Board of Education Elections: Three (3) Seats*  Funding for Sullivan Free Library: $523,575

19. Chittenango Central Schools Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. Please visit our website, www.chittenangoschools.org,www.chittenangoschools.org for updated information regarding the above. We encourage you to vote on May 19th. “Building For Our Children, Building For the Community”