Averill Park Central School District

1. Averill Park Central School District Adopted Budget for 2010-2011

2. MISSION Through a community partnership the Averill Park Central School District will ensure opportunities for each person to maximize individual potential in the pursuit of life-long learning by providing a safe, respectful, student-centered environment.

3. Who are we in AP? 3357 Students (3262 Sept ’10) Approximately 2200 Families 8814 taxable parcels 140 square miles, 73 buses on the road, 1 million miles traveled per year Academically Successful Largest local Employer

4. Demographics 97% Caucasian 7% Free or Reduced Lunch Program 98% Stability 14.6% Students with Disabilities Under 1% Limited English Proficiency Under 1% Homeless 1% Home-Schooled students 5% Enrolled in private schools

5. 96% Student Attendance 4% Student Suspensions 1% Drop-Out Rate 1% GED 91% Graduation Rate (Local + Regents) 85% Post-Secondary Education

6. School Report Card Data District is in Good Standing in all areas Academic performance has steadily improved in every area over the last 3 years Adequate Yearly Progress made in all areas for all groups! Graduation rate highest in Rensselaer County and in top 3 with Niskayuna and Bethlehem in Capital area

7. 96% of our HS students pass the required Regents exam in English on the first attempt 89% of our HS students pass the required Math Regents on the first attempt 97% of our HS students passed the required US History Regents exam on the first attempt 95% of students taking the Physics Regents pass it 99% of the students taking the Spanish Regents pass it

8. Poised for next steps….21st century skills Today’s global economy requires a trained workforce What are the skills needed? Reading comprehension Basic applied mathematics including algebra Effective communication, both written and verbal Critical thinking Creative thinking An understanding of global cultures and languages Ethical behavior

9. ARE WE READY? Public schools have a responsibility to prepare students for higher education opportunities Integration of new instructional technology is essential to keep students involved and to offer a broader curriculum Higher education has a responsibility to work with public schools to provide pathways for students High-tech companies have concerns about locating in the Capital Region

10. Suburban Average needs Low free/reduced Lunch Population Fewer families below poverty

16. What’s the bottom line? The budget to budget spending is DECREASED by $512,787 or -0.92% The tax levy increase is 1.96% This budget honors the BOE’s guidelines of maintaining a quality program that is fiscally responsible

18. Changes effective 2010-11 Reduce from 5 elementary buildings to 3 Reduce by 12.5 FTE faculty (includes retirements, resignations, not replacing some on leave, and lay-offs) Reduce professional development and Mentoring Reduce Business Course offerings Reduce Questar services Reduced energy use district-wide and avoided spending over $1.7 million over 4 years Move some special education expense from general fund to federal fund as a result of stimulus aid

19. Major Financial Impacts Personnel-salaries + 2.54% Teachers +4.35% Non-instructional - 1.85% Admin +1.93% Personnel benefits +3.22% Non personnel - 4.15% Transportation - 8.80% Utilities -18.73% Buildings and Grounds -10.95% Debt Service -16.09%

20. Major Financial Impacts

21. Budget The budget to budget spending is DECREASED by $512,787 or -0.92% for a TOTAL expense budget of $ 55,437,669 The tax levy increase is 1.96% Contingent Budget requires a further reduction of $738,695

22. Vote May 18, 2010 APHS 7 AM - 9 PM US Citizen, District resident for at least 30 days, 18 years of age Must have ID, no exceptions