Investing in Quality

Dr. Jim GambleMs. Karin Laraway

2013/14 Budget Overview

Overarching GoalGiven a slight increase in the local tax levy, the continuation of quality instructional programs, the implementation of additional research based/ best practice instructional programs, the addition of needed support, the continued implementation of an appropriate administrative structure, and the insurance of appropriate maintenance / capital reserves; the Tewksbury Township School District will continue to provide their students with an exemplary educational program.

“Creating a Blue Ribbon Vision”

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In other words…

The school district is in excellent fiscal shape and is poised to move upward and forward in an effort to achieve its goals.

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School District Goals

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1. Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in language arts equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year.

2. Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in mathematics equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year.

Fiscal Bottom Line

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Total Revenues: $12,995,959.

Total Expenditures: $12,995,959.

Due to an increase of $1,343,000 in ratables; the tax levy has increased by $10,000.

Recommend that a Flat Tax Rate be Maintained and Budget $104,095 from reserves.

Important Revenue Numbers

Revenues Balance Expenditures $12,995,959

Ratables $1,343,000 Tax Levy $10,888,900

$10,000 IncreaseDebt Service Tax Levy $824,981

$1,662 IncreaseState Aid $501,538

Same as last yearSchool Choice $257, 900

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Program / Facility Improvements

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Additional Guidance SupportSecurity UpgradesUpgrades to Technology InfrastructureShared Technology Network and Maintenance ServiceIncrease in Recess MonitorsTeacher Evaluation Training – EE4NJStudy Island – Lang. Arts and MathReading Interventions – Fast ForWord / Reading

AssistantAdditional Textbook ResourcesMaintenance of Pre-School Autistic ProgramTQI – Professional Development

Program / Facility Enhancements

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Enhancement

Rationale Estimated Cost

Increase Guidance 50%

New Norm, Choice,

Character Ed.

$35,000

Security Upgrades

Need Inside locks and Scan Cards

$100,000

Technology Upgrades

Connectivity $25,000

TQINeed for Ongoing

Professional Development

$16,000

Program / Facility Enhancements

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Enhancement

Rationale Estimated Cost

Tech Shared Services

New State and Local

Tech Requirement

s

$21,000

Recess Monitors at

TES

Need for additional Security

$20,000

Teacher Evaluation Training

State Mandated Program

$10,000

Program / Facility Enhancements

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Enhancement

Rationale Estimated Cost

Study Island Aligns with the School District’s

Goals

$10,000

Reading Interventions

Aligns with Goals

Fast ForWord and Reading

Assistant

$13,000

Additional Textbook Resources

Due to Curriculum Renewal Initiatives

$30,000

Choice EnrollmentGrade # of Students

K 7

1 3

2 0

3 1

4 4

5 2

6 3

7 0

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2013/14 Class Size

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Grade # of Studen

ts

# of Sectio

ns

Class Size

K 50 3 16/17

1 53 3 17/18

2 68 4 17

3 66 4 16/17

4 77 4 19/20

SummaryA school district budget that includes program and facility enhancements made possible by additional School Choice revenue and the utilization of a relatively small portion of the maintenance and capital reserve funds is recommended for approval by the Board of Education.

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Jim GambleInterim Superintendent

Karin LarawayBusiness Administrator / Board

Secretary

Thank You!

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