BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT School Budget 2009 -2010

BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT School Budget 2009 -2010 Draft #1 1

Development of the Budget n n n September 26 October 22 November December 8 December 16 January 13, 27 January, February March 12 March 31 February – April 21 Requests submitted by staff Budget Information Sessions for the public Meetings with principals Finance Committee Meeting Introduction to the Budget, presented to Board and public Public input sessions at Board meetings Continued review by Finance Committee State aid numbers received Tentative Budget approved by Board Public hearing and Board adoption of budget Community presentations Election/Budget Vote 2

Community Presentations n n n Tuesday, February 10, 6: 30 p. m. @ Raritan Borough Council Wednesday, March 4, 7: 00 p. m. @ Adamsville Thursday, March 5, 9: 30 a. m. @ Van Holten Wednesday, March 11, 7: 00 p. m. @ Eisenhower Monday, March 16, 7: 30 p. m. @ Bridgewater Town Council Monday, March 16, 8: 30 p. m. @ High School Choral Room Wednesday, March 18, 9: 30 a. m. @ Bradley Gardens Wednesday, March 18, 7: 00 p. m. @ Milltown Wednesday, March 18, 8: 00 p. m. @ Hamilton Thursday, March 19, 7: 00 p. m. @ J. F. K. Tuesday, April 14, 7: 00 p. m. @ Middle School Thursday, April 16, 6: 30 p. m. @ Crim 3

Board Budgetary Goals n n n Inform and involve the public about the budget as early as possible Minimize tax increases Minimize budget increases Maintain reasonable class size, K-12 Maintain curriculum and staff development, K-12 Maintain existing curricular and co-curricular programs, K-12 Maintain services that meet the needs of a wide range of students, including … n Special education programs n Gifted/talented programs n Academic support programs n English Language Learners programs K-6 math program adoption Possibly purchase a published K-6 Language Arts Literacy program Purchase replacement for discontinued student management information system Implement Strategic Planning recommendations 4

Effects of Tax Levy & State Aid on School Budget OPERATING BUDGET EFFECT (can increase budget by …) Tax Levy Increase $12 m State Aid $9 m State Aid 0% + $895, 551 - $1, 514, 710 1% +2, 002, 034 -$408, 227 2% + $3, 108, 517 + $698, 256 3% +4, 215, 000 +1, 804, 739 4% + $5, 321, 483 + $2, 911, 222 Contractual Costs To Be Included in Budget: • 12% increase in health benefits = $1. 7 M • 4. 25% increase in salaries = $2. 4 M Total = $4. 1 M 5

Tax Levy Increase & Budget Increase Comparison 08 -09 Budget 09 -10 Budget % Difference Tax Levy $110, 648, 297 $114, 197, 746 3. 21% State Aid $12, 096, 938 0% Other $6, 085, 337 $6, 982, 816 14. 7% $133, 277, 500 3. 45% (fund balance, investment income, facility rentals, etc) Total $128, 830, 572 assumption: state aid remains at $12 M 6

Items Proposed for Inclusion in Budget PERSONNEL (benefits included) §High School Staffing: 3 teachers, 1 school nurse §Elementary Staffing: Intervention Support teachers (2) §Middle School: Convert MLS TAs to IS teachers (4) §Special Education Staffing: 1 speech teacher, 1 behavior specialist, $270, 000 $130, 000 $100, 000 $203, 500 . 3 occupational therapist, . 5 secretary FACILITIES §High School Facilities: conversion of library workroom to classroom §Middle School Renovations: locker rooms, girls bathroom, painting, doors §Adamsville Facilities: painting, doors $10, 000 $168, 000 $50, 000 PROGRAM §K-6 Math Adoption: replace Everyday Math with a balanced math program §Possible K-6 Language Arts Literacy adoption: add a solid foundation to the LAL $420, 000 $295, 000 program with a balanced published program § Grade 3 Science textbook adoption §Before-School Academic Assistance Program at Adamsville and JFK $40, 000 $51, 000 STUDENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM §Replace discontinued SASI system $200, 000 7

Items Proposed for Exclusion from Budget PERSONNEL (includes benefits) n Expansion of school-wide enrichment program (3) n Elementary Spanish Teachers (2) n Additional Intervention Specialists (2) n Special Projects Coordinator n Additional Supervisor n Additional Reading Recovery teachers (2) n Secretary at IKE n Additional police officer at High School $195, 000 $130, 000 $90, 000 $105, 000 $130, 000 $50, 000 $80, 000 ATHLETIC/CO-CURRICULAR n Athletic Trainer n High school asst coaches (3) n High school athletic equipment n High school bowling team n High school junior varsity golf team n High school replacement lockers (Basilone Field House) n Assistant Marching Band Directors n Co-curricular and athletic awards $55, 000 $17, 135 $25, 069 $9, 535 $51, 300 $3, 600 $31, 900 OTHER REQUESTS NOT FUNDED n Equipment, supplies, and services requests across the district $700, 000 8

0% Budget Options PERSONNEL n Cut all new personnel requests n Eliminate all non special education teaching assistant positions n Increase class size (6 teachers) PROGRAMS/CURRICULUM n Eliminate all new curricular adoptions n Eliminate all summer curriculum writing n Reduce staff development n Decrease elective offerings at High School n Decrease or eliminate cycle courses, grades 5 -8 n Eliminate band/orchestra programs, grades 5 -8 n Decrease or eliminate non-mandated programs, K-12 (eg. music, art, G&T, guidance, WL, etc) n Eliminate district sponsored field trips FACILITIES n Suspend all facilities improvements ATHLETIC/ CO-CURRICULAR n Cut all sports, grades 7 -9 n Cut all after-school activities/transportation (non-athletic), grades K-9 SERVICES n Restructure custodial and maintenance services n Eliminate all courtesy bussing 9

General Fund Operating Budget History Year Expenditures Increase 09 -10 08 -09 07 -08 06 -07 05 -06 04 -05 03 -04 $133, 277, 500 $128, 832, 572 $123, 935, 134 $118, 730, 840 $110, 178, 038 $102, 771, 060 $96, 335, 960 3. 45% 3. 95% 4. 28% 7. 76% 7. 21% 6. 68% 6. 09% 10

Budget Expenditures Personnel 81. 3% Transportation 6. 1% Supplies/Texts 3. 5% Utilities 3. 2% Out of District Placements 2. 5% Communication/Leases/Rentals 1. 2% Capital/Maintenance 1. 1% Other 1. 1% 11

Comparative Costs (taken from the NJ DOE 2008 Comparative Spending Guide) BRRSD Total cost per pupil Administrator per pupil cost Student to teacher ratio Student to administrator ratio Faculty to administrator ratio Somerset Avg. $12, 158 $1, 079 11. 90 243. 1 23. 5 $12, 161 $1, 297 11. 99 171. 8 16. 6 Total Somerset districts compared: 16 12

Total Tax Rate per $100 of assessed value 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Bridgewater $1. 04 $1. 09 $1. 12 *$1. 16 $. 99 $1. 11 $1. 15 **$1. 23 Raritan $. 94 *4. 42% increase = $222. 49 increase on a $450, 000 home **7. 29% increase = $293. 33 increase on a $350, 000 home 13

Voting History Over 27, 000 registered voters: n 2008 passed by 211 votes, 4587 total votes n 2007 defeated by 242 votes, 3968 total votes n 2006 passed by 158 votes, 4250 total votes n 2005 passed by 119 votes, 4863 total votes n 2004 defeated by 146 votes, 3580 total votes n 2003 defeated by 281 votes, 2495 total votes n 2002 defeated by 288 votes, 3490 total votes 14

Challenges Ahead n n n Maintaining reasonable class size Maintaining program and instructional integrity Maintaining our competitive edge Continued improvement of older facilities Handling High School increased enrollment 15

How to Help n n n Become informed - Ask questions Join a campaign: BREA “Kids First”, “PTO Get Out the Vote”, CSA “Vote Yes”, Reach out to the unregistered voter n n n Reach out to the “inactive” voter n n n Registration link on www. brrsd. k 12. nj. us Remember the “ 4 -year law” Provide an absentee ballot request form Make a call Give a ride Get to the polls Spread the Good News about BRRSD! 16

Important Date APRIL 21 Annual School Election 7: 00 a. m. -9: 00 p. m. Please remember to vote!!! 17