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2005-2006 Proposed Budget

This budget proposal outlines personnel allocations, technology upgrades, capital projects, and cost containment strategies for the Westfield School District. Includes details on budget figures, tax levy impact, and important calendar dates for the upcoming fiscal year.

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2005-2006 Proposed Budget

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  1. 2005-2006 Proposed Budget March 2005

  2. 2005-06 BudgetProposed Personnel • Personnel • HS Guidance Counselor $ 60,000 • Teacher – Autistic Program $ 65,000 • 2 Aides – Autistic Program $ 30,000 • 2 JV Tennis Coaches $ 11,352 • Forensics Advisor $ 2,000 • Jazz Prep Band $ 2,000 • Total $170,352 • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 2 High School Teachers $120,000 • Funded by Teacher Retirements ($120,000) • Total -0-

  3. 2005-06 BudgetProposed Technology • 75 computers for 2nd grade districtwide • Replacement of computers for each library • Replacement of computers for principals, nurses, guidance counselors and school offices in elementary and intermediate schools • 1 wireless laptop cart – high school • Multi-media carts – All levels • Laptops and multi-media carts for Fine Arts • Replacement of File / Print and E-mail servers • 8 PDA’s for HS Physical Education

  4. 2005-06 BudgetProposed Capital Project • Capital Project: • Boiler Replacement at Washington School • Total $200,000

  5. Cost Containment • Restructure of Technology Department ($99,445) • Elim of clerical position and less staff training • Reduction of Technology External Service Providers ($60,360) • Repairs and Consultants • Health Benefit Savings ($582,000) • Change Insurance Carriers • Collective Bargaining Agreements • Placing new employees in managed care health programs realizes a savings in insurance premiums of 28%. • Currently 60% of our staff are in the managed care program.

  6. Cost Containment - Utilities • Natural Gas – Independent Bid ($59,066) • Actual Savings Jan – Dec 2004 • Electricity – Independent Bid ($32,000) • Estimated Savings • Telephone – Eliminate 30 Lines ($15,000) • Estimated Savings

  7. Cost ContainmentSpecial Education • Currently operating 2 programs at Westfield High School for 25 students (Project Prep / Project Bridge) • Introduction of an Autistic Class • Reduction in contracted services for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

  8. Decreasing % of State Aid • School Year State Aid % of Budget • 2001-02 $4,430,754 7.59% • 2002-03 $4,430,754 7.18% • 2003-04 $4,430,754 6.78% • 2004-05 $4,563,677 6.57% • 2005-06 $4,563,677 6.26% • No increase in State Aid for 2005-06

  9. 2005-2006 Revenue Proposed Budget • Description 2004-05 2005-06 $ Change • Tax Levy $64,441,130 $68,130,181 $3,689,051 • State Aid $ 4,563,677 $ 4,563,677 $ -0- • Aid – Debt Svc $ 257,563 $ 257,426 $ ( 137) • Fund Balance $ 2,081,355 $ 1,899,029 $ (182,326) • Misc. Revenue $ 367,077$ 387,137$ 20,060 • Total $71,710,802 $75,237,450 $3,526,648

  10. 2005-2006 Tax LevyProposed Budget • Proposed Tax Levy – Operating Budget $66,025,201* • Proposed Tax Levy – Previously Approved Bonds $ 2,104,980 • 2005-06 Proposed Total Tax Levy $68,130,181 • ________________________________________________________ • 2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase $ 3,689,051 • *Tax Levy Amount on the Ballot $66,025,201

  11. 2005-2006 Tax Impact Proposed Budget • 2005-06 Proposed Total Tax Levy $68,130,181 • Increase In Tax Levy: • 2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy $ 3.69 • 2004-05 Revised Tax Levy $ 3.51 • 2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase In Cents $ 0.18 • 2005-06 Proposed Tax Levy Increase In % 5.12% • Based on the Average Assessed home of: $180,000 • The Tax Increase is estimated to be: $324

  12. Important Calendar Dates • March 3 – Received State Aid • March 8 – BOE Adopted Tentative Budget • March 21 – Last day to register to vote • March 24 – Advertise Budget in Westfield Leader • March 29 – Public Hearing - Final Budget

  13. Annual School Election April 19, 2005 Polls open from 2 PM to 9 PM

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