2011 - 2012 Budget Cranbury Township Board of Education.
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Transcript of 2011 - 2012 Budget Cranbury Township Board of Education.
Contributing IndividualsContributing Individuals
Board of Education• Mrs. Lynne Schwarz, President
• Mr. Bill Schraudenbach, Vice-President
• Mrs. Jennifer Cooke
• Mr. Michael Ferrante
• Mr. Kevin Fox
• Mrs. Wendi Patella
• Mrs. Nicole Pormilli
• Mrs. Evelyn Spann
• Mrs. Kathy Wasson
Administration• Mrs. Carol Malouf, Interim
Chief School Administrator
• Mrs. Joyce Picariello,
School Business Administrator /Board Secretary
• Mrs. Michele Waldron,
Vice Principal
Development of the 2011 - 2012 BudgetDevelopment of the 2011 - 2012 Budget
The process is driven by two objectives:1. Provide every child in the district with the high quality educational
opportunities; and
2. Maximize the use of available resources.
The Board attempts to balance the educational needs of students and the resources available to the District from local, state, and federal sources, and the community, with consideration given to the tax impact.
2011-12 Budget2011-12 Budget
• Maintains all current programs
• Provides for 3 classroom sections in grades 1-5
• Reinstates Art, Industrial Arts, and French in Grades K-1 (full year- courses)
Cranbury EnrollmentCranbury Enrollment
572 570 592 599 635 630 621 628 624 610 588
167 198 215 216 241 256 269 269 272 267 267
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 EST.
K-8 High School
2010-11 Success Stories2010-11 Success Stories
Outstanding Student Test Score ResultsAdoption and Implementation of New K-5 Literacy
ProgramCompletion of Pole BarnRefinancing of Debt yielding over $300K in savingsStrong financial position distinguishes Cranbury with a
AAA Bond Rating Progress on HVAC Project and Exterior Door
Replacement Projects – ROD Grant Projects
Special Education ProgramsSpecial Education Programs
In accordance with state law, a free and appropriate public education for
classified students from ages 3 through 21 is offered.
Development and Enrichment of Our Special Education Programs
Development and Enrichment of Our Special Education Programs
• Preschool Disabilities Adopted and Implemented State Approved High
Scope Program
• In-Class Support Successful inclusion efforts
Collaborative instruction
• Resource Centers
• Self-Contained Programs
• Active and Supportive Parent Group
Continuum of Options
2011 - 2012 Budget2011 - 2012 Budget
FISCAL COMMITTMENTExpenditures are 2.6% less than the 2010-11 Budget and less than
the last three fiscal years.
2011-12 Budget Expenditures2011-12 Budget Expenditures
Account DescriptionDollar
AmountDifference over 2010-11 Budget
Percent Change
Regular Programs $3,506,324 $(174,099) -5.0
Special Education (In-district programs) $ 827,627 $25,472 3.1
Co-Curricular and Athletics $ 141,618 $9,569 7.3
Out-of-District Tuition – Regular Education (PHS) $4,029,547 ($313,879) -7.2
Out-of-District Tuition (Special Education) $788,485 $108,755 16.0
Support Services $1,130,440 $(82,463) -6.8
Staff Training and Support $ 128,862 $19,476 17.8
Administrative Services $ 750,265 $(45,075) -5.7
Operation & Maintenance $1,117,130 $(109,637) -8.9
Transportation $ 827,610 $(31,910) -3.7
Employee Benefits $2,234,605 $189,430 9.3
Proposed Budget Classifications
Proposed Budget Classifications
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits,
49.5%
Princeton Tuition, 24.2%
Special Education Tuition, 4.7%
Operation and Maintenance, 4.6%
Other Purchased Services, 2.6%
Textbooks and Supplies, 2.3%
Transportation, 4.7%
Capital Outlay, 6.9%
Other Expenses, 0.5%
High School EnrollmentHigh School Enrollment
2010-11
Actual Enrollment
October 15, 2010
2011-12
Estimated Enrollment
9th 60 68
10th 67 60
11th 72 67
12th 68 72
Total 267 267
Princeton High School Tuition Per Pupil Rate
Princeton High School Tuition Per Pupil Rate
2011-12 estimated tuition has been decreasing for the last two years
Cost Containment FeaturesCost Containment Features
• Shared Services with Public Library• Shared Services with Township for fuel• Procurement Cooperatives
Middlesex Educational Services Commission• Transportation • Non-Public School Administrative Services• Natural Gas • Electricity
Pittsgrove Board of Education Cooperative Purchasing• Paper
Hunterdon Education Services Commission• Technology Equipment and Supplies
2011-12 CAPITAL PROJECT2011-12 CAPITAL PROJECT
Window Replacement (1967 addition)• Project anticipates operational savings in utility
expense• Fully funded from capital reserves, which are
specifically designated for Capital Projects• Project has been NJDOE and NJSDA approved
and is eligible for 40% of cost through the ROD Grant
Contractual ObligationsContractual Obligations
• Teachers’ Salaries are based on negotiated agreement
• (Current agreement expires June 30, 2011)
• BOE and CEA are currently in negotiations
Cranbury Township Assessment ValuesCranbury Township Assessment Values
UNFORTUNATE TREND!The aggregate assessed property value has declined by
over 14% in the last four years.
2011-12 TAX LEVY2011-12 TAX LEVY
The 2011-12 tax levy increased by 1.9% which is under the State Cap and less than the 2009-10 tax levy
2011-12 Proposed Revenues2011-12 Proposed Revenues
Source Amount
Fund Balance -Operating Budget $213,913
Withdrawal from Capital Reserve $1,141,288
Withdrawal from Tuition Reserve $33,653
Miscellaneous $106,000
Tax Levy $14,941,270
State Aid $176,258
EdJobs (Federal Stimulus) $25,487
Total Revenue $16,637,869
Proposed Tax RateProposed Tax Rate
• Proposed Tax Rate General Fund ($.0364 increase) 92.49 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation $5,626.32 per year to the average taxpayer (assessed at $608,331)
• Proposed Tax Rate Debt Service Fund ($.0023 increase) 5.60 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation $340.67 per year to the average taxpayer (assessed at $608,331)
• Proposed Overall Tax Rate ($.0387 increase) 98.09 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation $5,966.99 per year to the average taxpayer (assessed at $608,331)
Tax Impact of Proposed BudgetTax Impact of Proposed Budget
Assessed Value
2011-12 Tax Increase
Quarterly Increase
Monthly Increase
$ 300,000 $ 114.72 $ 28.68 $ 9.56
$ 500,000 $ 191.19 $ 47.80 $ 15.93
$ 608,331 $ 235.66 $ 59.92 $ 19.64
$ 700,000 $ 267.67 $66.92 $ 22.31
$ 900,000 $ 344.15 $86.04 $ 28.68
Voter InformationVoter Information
• Voter Registration Deadline: April 6, 2011
• Mail-In Ballot Applications by mail: Deadline ~ April 20, 2011
• Mail-In Ballot Applications in person: Deadline ~ 3 P.M., April 26, 2011 (County Clerk’s Office)
School Election Wednesday, April 27, 2011
School Election Wednesday, April 27, 2011
• Polls Open from 2 to 9 PM
• Polling Location – Township Building
• School Budget and (3) School Board Members for a 3-year term Jennifer K. Cooke
Pramod N. Chivate
Kevin G. Fox
M. Evelyn Spann