Westwood Regional Board of Education

1. Westwood Regional Board of Education 2011-2012 Budget Presentation Geoffrey W. Zoeller, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Keith A. Rosado Business Administrator/ Board Secretary March 24, 2011

2. Westwood Regional Mission Statement “To provide excellence in education through rich and diverse learning opportunities, enabling students to exercise intelligent control of their future.”

3. Board of Education Paul Liddy (WT)- President Carol Mountain (WW) - Vice President Joseph Blundo - (WW) Barbara Gregory - (WT) Roberta Hanlon - (WW) Charles Koch - (WT) Darlene Mandeville- (WT) Lee-Ann Schaadt- (WW) Susan Swietkowski - (WW) Geoffrey W. Zoeller, Jr., Ed.D.- Superintendent of Schools Keith A. Rosado - Business Admin / Board Secretary

4. Where can I get more information? Visit us at www.wwrsd.org for a copy of the Budget Presentation and for additional information. The Budget Book will be available at the following locations: Board of Education Office at 701 Ridgewood Rd, Twp. of Washington Westwood Public Library Twp. of Washington Public Library Westwood Borough Hall Twp. of Washington Town Hall Important Budget Dates • April 8th – WCTV Budget Broadcast – starting at 8:00 P.M. • April 14th - Cardinal Connection special Budget Edition • April 27th - BOE Elections and Budget Vote - 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. • E-mail the Superintendent for more information at gzoeller@wwrsd.org

5. Facility Upgrades 2010-11(Operational Budget Only) • Brookside • Removed and replaced concrete sidewalks • Installed new storm drainage system • Removed and replaced a storm catch basin in the parking lot • Painted the boiler room • Removed and replaced a concrete step pad • Berkeley • Repaired roof • Painted interior stairwells and handrails • Built and installed a new storage shed • Tree services • Refinished wooden floors in gymnasium • George • Painted the hallways and main office • Painted the boiler room • Installed new carpet tile and ceiling tile in principal’s office • Built and installed a new storage shed • Jr./Sr. High School • Converted a classroom into a new computer lab • Replaced bleacher seats in upper gymnasium • Repaired lower gymnasium floor • Repaired roof • Tree services • Refinished wooden floors in gymnasium • Washington • Upgraded kitchen electrical outlets • Refinished wooden floors in gymnasium • Built and installed a new storage shed • Middle School • Repaired front entrance façade/light • Installed donated exterior school sign and lights • Remodeled nurse’s office suite • Remodeled faculty room • Replaced “A” field bleacher planks/fencing

6. The 2011-12 Budget Continues to Support • Elementary Schools • Integrated Preschool • Full-day Kindergarten • Reading and Writing Workshop/Balanced Literacy • Spanish and French instruction starting in Grade 1 • Instrumental music starting grade 4 • Wireless laptop and Smart Room Technologies • Gifted and Talented programs • Full-time physical education in every school • Full-time Nurse in every building • Elementary Guidance Counselor & Behaviorist

7. The 2011-12 Budget Continues to Support • Middle & Jr./Sr. High School • Cycle, elective, and accelerated academic classes in grades 6-8 • Numerous semester or full-year courses offered at • different levels in grades 9-12 • Spanish and French offered for grades 6-12 • Honors courses in various subjects for grades 9-12 • Advanced Placement courses for grade 10-12 • Excellent student-guidance counselor ratio for grades 6-12 • Clubs, organizations, & intramurals for grades 6-8 • Clubs, organizations, & interscholastic athletic teams for • grades 9-12

8. 2009-10 MATHEMATICS State AssessmentsTOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

9. 2009-10 LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY State AssessmentsTOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

10. 2009-10 SCIENCE State Assessments TOTAL STUDENTS Scoring Proficient and Advanced Proficient

11. Selected College Admissions of Class of 2010

12. Selected College Admissions of Class of 2010

13. Budgeted Revenue

14. Westwood Regional Board of Education Budget Revenues 2011/2012

15. Westwood Regional School District’s State Aid Historical Analysis *The State Aid for the 2011-12 school year is an increase over prior year by still an overall reduction from 2009-10 of -66.73% which equals $1,817,666, non-inclusive of Extraordinary Aid which was included in 2009-10 State Aid totals.

16. Budgeted Appropriations

17. Westwood Regional Board of Education Budget Appropriations 2011/2012

18. Special Education Students Sent To Out-of-District Placements

19. Health Benefits Costs

20. Highlights in Budget Increases/Decreases

21. Tax Levy Allocation History

22. Budget Impact For Average Home 2011-12 Borough of Westwood $13.75 / Month Township of Washington $(3.92) / Month This is based on an average home assessed for Borough of Westwood of $398,240 Township of Washington of $542,800 Borough of Westwood percentage is 52.79% (up from 51.13%) Township of Washington percentage is 47.21% (down from 48.87%)

23. Proposed Tax Rateper $100,000 Assessed Value 2011-122010-11 Borough of Westwood $1,418.27 $1,376.55 Township of Washington $1,161.14 $1,169.79

24. The Bottom Line… • The Proposed Budget calls for: • A 1.99% increase in the operating budget tax levy • A 1.48% increase in overall tax levy • Maintaining core programming with an emphasis on educational best practices • While other districts are reducing opportunities, the Westwood Regional • School District continues to offer improved curriculum and programs • by being effective, efficient, and responsible with taxpayer dollars.

25. Q & A Remember to Vote - April 27th 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.