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2020-2021 SFCSD School Budget Presentation District Mission Statement The mission of the Seneca Falls Central School District is to provide quality educational opportunities and experiences for all students in a safe and positive
Seneca Falls Central School District
District Mission Statement
Seneca Falls Central School District - Points of Pride
Seneca Falls Central School District
BOE Members:
Cara Lajewski, President Heather Zellers, Vice President Deborah Corsner Jeffrey Hartwell Linda Jones Joell Murney-Karsten Joseph McNamara Michael Mirras William Reigel
SFCSD Strategic Plan
Seneca Falls Central School District
Engaged & Empowered Lifelong Learners
Instructional & Social Emotional
Data-Informed Decision Making
Instructional & Social Emotional
School Community Connections
Partnerships & opportunities
2020-2022 District Strategic Plan “Educating the Whole Child” “Pride and Opportunity” Developed, Monitored & Adjusted by District Steering Committee ★ Supported by Board of Education Goals ★ Supported by School Improvement Plans & Faculty/Staff Work ★ Supported by District Curriculum Council Work
SFCSD Strategic Plan: BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS
Seneca Falls Central School District
➢ Continued Curriculum Review - Next Generation Learning Standards (EL) ➢ New Coursework - Forensics & Comp. Science Principles (PLTW) (EL) ➢ Implement STEAM Program (Digital & Info. Literacy Skills) (EL) ➢ Additional Special Education Support for Students/Staff (EL) ➢ Continuation of Technology Refresh Plan to Support Learning and Student Engagement/Empowerment Initiatives (EL) ➢ Professional Development for Transportation Employees and Special Ed. Staff (EL) ➢ Additional HS Guidance Counselor (EL, SC) ➢ Implement a MTSS data software platform to track and monitor students’ academics, attendance, behaviors, and achievements. Based on data, implement social-emotional interventions to support students. (DDM) ➢ Addition of a County-wide Grant Writer (SC)
Development of the Annual School Budget ❖ Budget Process ❖ Appropriations (Three Part Budget) ❖ Revenues & State Aid ❖ Foundation Aid & District Wealth Income Index ❖ Property Tax Cap ❖ Reserves & Fund Balance ❖ Anticipated Propositions ❖ Board of Education Elections ❖ Voting Details
Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-2021 Budget Overview
Seneca Falls Central School District
Appropriations = Revenues $29,733,095 $29,733,095
Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-2021 Three Part Budget Overview
Seneca Falls Central School District
Appropriations $29,733,095
PROGRAM (77.3%): $22,971,348
Salaries and Benefits of all Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff, Instructional Equipment, Materials, Supplies, Summer School, Instructional Media Programs and Technology, Pupil Services, Co-Curricular and Interscholastic Sports, and Transportation
CAPITAL (13.2%): $3,927,671
Operations and Maintenance Costs for Custodial Staff, Capital Project Debt Service, and Utilities
ADMINISTRATIVE (9.5%): $2,834,076
Salaries and Benefits of Administrators, Supervisors and Admin Clerical Staff, Financial System Oversight, Board of Education, BOCES Admin and Rent, Tax Collection, and Legal Services
2020-2021 Reductions to the Budget
Seneca Falls Central School District
2019-20 Budget 2020-21 Budget Proposed Changes
Total Budget $30,557,644 $29,733,095 $-824,549
★ Reductions to proposed programming additions (UPK Phase-in Plan, Non-Inst. professional development) ★ 2010 Refunding Capital Bond Debt Payoff ★ Reductions in Health Ins. Premiums due to contract negotiations ★ Reductions in Instructional Salaries due to retirements
Major Spending Areas in 2020-21 Budget
Seneca Falls Central School District
2020-21 Budget % of Budget
Curriculum & Instruction $17,364,648 58.4% Employee Benefits $6,249,849 21.0% School Operations $2,741,907 9.2% Debt Service $1,889,894 6.4% Transportation $1,331,197 4.5%
Seneca Falls Central School District
Revenue Categories
Seneca Falls Central School District
Revenues $29,733,095
2019-20 Budget 2020-21 Budget Difference State Aid $15,454,707 $14,208,957
Tax Levy $13,200,486 $13,457,895 $257,409 Other Revenue $1,922,451 $2,066,243 $143,792 Total $30,577,644 $29,733,095
Pandemic Adjustments - State Aid
Seneca Falls Central School District
★ Reduction of Foundation Aid
(revert back to 2019 levels)
★ Pandemic Adjustment ★ Removal of Community Set-aside ★ Continued Reduction in Aid throughout 2020-21
Measurement Periods:
Reductions to NY State Aid
Seneca Falls Central School District
January April
Seneca Falls CSD State Aid Factors (Foundation Aid)
Seneca Falls Central School District
Currently 9% Poverty, More Accurate Census Data (SFCSD = 14.9%)
What you will see: SFCSD labeled as an “Average Needs District”
Seneca Falls CSD Free & Reduced Price Lunch
Seneca Falls Central School District
86% Increase from 2011 - 2019
FOUNDATION AID FORMULA
Seneca Falls Central School District
Property Tax Cap
Seneca Falls Central School District
The proposed 1.95% Tax Levy increase is below the Tax Levy Limit of 4.55% Limited Growth in SF CPI (1.81%) or 2% Tax Cap, whichever is less
District Tax Rates
Seneca Falls Central School District
SENECA FALLS FAYETTE TYRE Basic STAR
$27,000
(Decreased $750)
$30,000 $30,000
Enhanced STAR
$62,820
(Decreased $730)
$69,800
(Increased $1100)
$69,800
(Increased $1100)
Assessment Level
89%
(Decreased from 90%)
100% 100%
Tax Rate
$26.54
(True Value $23.63)
$23.63
(True Value)
$23.63
(True Value) Final Tax Rates will be adopted by the Board of Education in August 2020
Fund Balance & Reserve Usage
Seneca Falls Central School District
Fund Usage 2020-21 Budget Appropriated Fund Balance $0 NYS Employee Retirement System $350,000 Workers Compensation $40,000 Total Appropriated Revenue $390,000
Contingency Budget
Seneca Falls Central School District
Board of Education has 3 options…
Budget
Budget
Proposition #1 : Budget and Tax Levy
Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposition #2 : 2020-21 Vehicle Purchase
Seneca Falls Central School District
Proposed Proposition: Not to Exceed $410,000
3 Buses & 1 Passenger Van Bus Replacement Option
GOAL: Increase Efficiency of Transportation Fleet by Moving from a 15 Year to a 10 Year Bus Refresh Cycle as well as begin transitioning to gasoline from diesel.
Proposition # 3: Public Library Tax Levy
Seneca Falls Central School District
Seneca Falls Public Library Tax Levy
Proposition: Shall the sum of three hundred seven thousand dollars ($307,000) be raised by annual levy of a tax upon the taxable property within the Seneca Falls Central School District for the purpose of funding the Seneca Falls Public Library?
Proposition # 4: BOE Member Elections
Seneca Falls Central School District
3 Vacant Seats Available Candidates on the Ballot: Cara Lajewski Joseph McNamara Heather Zellers BOE Candidates and statements can be accessible through the district website: www.senecafallscsd.org
The three candidates with the highest number of votes will have terms of three years (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023). Write in votes are permissible.
2020-21 Budget Vote
Seneca Falls Central School District
Budget Public Hearing Tuesday, June 1, 2020 6:00 PM Virtual Budget Vote Tuesday, June 9, 2020 By absentee ballot only