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Investing in Quality
Dr. Jim GambleMs. Karin Laraway
2013/14 Budget Overview
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Choice EnrollmentGrade # of Students
K 7
1 3
2 0
3 1
4 4
5 2
6 3
7 0
8 0Tewksbury Twp. School District11
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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
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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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