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2010-2011 Budget Presentation
Presented by:Lopatcong Township Board of Education
District Administration
Lopatcong Township School DistrictSchool District Mission Statement
The mission of the Lopatcong Township School District, as we strive to assist all students at every grade level to meet or exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS), is to provide our students with the educational foundation and environment to realize their full potential, to be contributing members of a global society, and to become lifelong learners.
Lopatcong Township School DistrictEducational, Administrative, and Financial Goals
To be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers while meeting or exceeding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards so that our students succeed and thrive as learners
To plan responsibly to control and direct costs that support continued student success, and make strides toward academic excellence
To plan responsibly for both the present and future of our school district and community
To effectively and efficiently operate the Lopatcong Township School District educational programs for our children
To continue addressing the District’s Special Education needs
Lopatcong Township School DistrictGoals for Staff Development
Professional Development Plan for 2010-2011 includes the following future workshop needs:
o Specific Technology Trainingo Writing Workshopo Balanced Literacy Methodologieso Writing across Subject Areaso Linking Subject Area Teaching between schools and with
our cluster districts Through use of federal funds, we are continuing a
partnership in writing with East Stroudsburg University and the National Writing Project ( www.esu.edu/npwp )
Closely examining curriculum alignment with the New Jersey Standards and methodologies involving Best Practices
Professional Development Plans aligned to Building and District Goals and Objectives
Lopatcong Township School DistrictGoals for Facilities
Elementary School District funded projects Install new sidewalks in the front
Construction Grant Opportunity (Waiting for final funding approval) Our budget includes this project 40% Funded by the state District share is funded through current Capital Reserveo Partial roof replacement at the Elementary Schoolo Structural reinforcemento Masonry repairso Replace two failing HVAC unitso Electric outlet and fire alarm safety upgrades
Planning for our future Continued efforts towards Renewable Energy Strive for LEED EB status for Middle School
Lopatcong Township School District2010-2011 Budget Reductions
Line Item Amount
2.5 Instructional Positions $178,545
Capital Reserve $175,000
Savings in Utilities $52,650
0.5 Retirement $23,525
Summer Programs -50% $15,000
Health Benefits $187,525
Facility Projects $63,605
Technology/Program Updates $38,525
Total $734,375
Please note that the 5% reduction of the total budget resulted in a 20.4 % decrease in state aid.
Lopatcong Township School DistrictFixed Costs/Rising Costs
Negotiated Agreement (+3.9%)
Health Benefit Premiums
Utilities
Insurance (Property and Casualty)
Tuition Contracts (High School, Special Education)
Transportation Contracts (+1.6%)
Middle School Bond Principal and Interest
Lopatcong Township School DistrictDistrict High School Costs
Phillipsburg High School Tuition $2,100,660 (367 x $11,025 - $1,945,515 07/08 adjustment) $124,197 (Special Education tuition and services) Warren Tech Tuition $48,618 (31 x $2,175 – $18,807 07/08 & 08-09 adj.) $26,000 (8 Special Education x $3,250) High School Out-of District Tuition and Extra Services $490,556 (9 Private School placements for Handicapped) High School Transportation $60,806 (Regular HS) $4,278 (Opportunity Period and Algebra) $101,392 (Out-of-District Special Education) $21,216 (24 Non-Public Students)
$2,977,723 (Total funding for high school programs)
Lopatcong Township School DistrictOur budget includes the following:
Maintains current educational programs Maintains current co-curricular activities (e.g., student
council, drama club, band, activity zone) Additional/replacement library books Continued Teacher Professional Development
Operating budget reduced by 0.7%
Total 2010-11 budget increase only 1.3%
Lopatcong Township School District 2010-2011 Budget
General Fund Revenues = $14,759,556Tuition/Misc.
Revenues$89,657 0.6%
Tax Levy$11,185,920
75.8%
State Aid$2,829,641
19.2%
Capital Reserve
$654,338 4.4%
Lopatcong Township School District2010-2011 Budget
General Fund Appropriations = $14,759,556
Instruction$5,478,937
37.1%
Employee Benefits
$2,009,332 13.6%
Operations$1,283,383
8.7%
Transportation$513,975
3.5%
Capital$711,445
4.8%
Tuition$2,784,909
18.9%
Administration$1,056,324
7.1%
Support Services$921,251
6.3%
Lopatcong Township School DistrictBudget Facts Regarding State Aid
2008-09 Withholding of Aid = $28,569
2009-10 Withholding of Aid = $132,630
2010-11 Reduction of Aid = $724,931
2010-11 Reduction in Debt Service Aid = $42,619
Elimination of Federal Stimulus Funds = $480,396
Tax Levy Rate Impact
Allowable Increase $1,155,960 (10.7%) 10.4 cents
Proposed Increase $410,192 (3.8%) 3.1 cents
Lopatcong Township School District2010-2011 Budget Tax Impact
2009-10 Tax Rate = $1.139 (per $100 of assessed value)
2010-11 Tax Rate = $1.172 (per $100 of assessed value)
Increase of $0.033 (2.9%)
Increase of $99 on a home assessed at $300,000
2010-11 Tax Rate
General Fund Tax Rate = $1.077
Debt Service Tax Rate = $0.095
Total$1.172
Lopatcong Township School DistrictOur Children Come First
Resolved:
That there shall be raised for General Funds $11,185,920 for the ensuing School Year, 2010-2011
Board Member Seats:
Seven candidates for 3 three-year seats:
Wade Caccese
Terry Glennon
Gusna Rutledge
Andrew Horun
Dennis Drake
Robert McFarlane
Dorothy Lee Rozycki
Lopatcong Elementary School Lopatcong Middle School
Lopatcong Township School DistrictOur Children Come First
Polls are open on Tuesday, April 20th between the hours of 2:00 & 9:00 P.M.