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NORTH PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT2020 - 2021

BUDGET PRESENTATION

We strive to meet our students where they are, and grow them to be successful as people when they leave our doors.

KEY STATISTICS ABOUT NPSD

● 3,379 Students Preschool-Grade 12, 371

Certificated Staff, 184 Non Certificated Staff

● 6 Schools

● 2020-2021 Total Budget of 74,243,275

● 46% of Budget Relies on State Aid ● 54% of Budget Relies on Local Tax Levy● Under Adequacy (As Determined by the State, the District is

Underfunded by $9,242,665)


State Aid

Local Tax Levy

Deliberate, Purposeful and Collaborative BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS

Seven Months in the Making

••Developed by leadership team••Collaborated with Finance & Facilities Committee••Reviewed and Approved by Board of Education••Reviewed by County Education Office••Approved by Executive County Superintendent

2020-2021BUDGET GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Keeping the focus on teaching and learning

• Putting Resources first and foremost in the classrooms

• Maintaining high expectations and support for students

• Recruiting, developing, and sustaining a world-class teaching force

• Providing safe and secure learning environments

Support District Goals

• To continue to improve upon the level of educational excellence for everyone

• To continue to incorporate technology into the educational process to enhance the success of students

• To continue to develop a long-range facilities plan that balances program need with financial constraints of the budget

• To foster positive perceptions of the district through improved communications at all levels of the school community


BUDGET COMPARISON YEAR OVER YEAR

Unlocking Potential. Creating Impact.

Budget2019-20

Budget2020-21

$Change

% Change

Operating Budget 63,824,013 68,447,468 4,623,455 7.24

Total Debt Service 1,137,276 1,145,200 7,924 0.70

Total Fiscal Year Taxable Budget 64,961,289 69,592,668 4,631,379 7.13

Federal/State Restricted Programs 4,603,503 4,650,607 47,104 1.02

Total Budgeted Expenditures 69,564,792 74,243,275 4,678,483 6.73

APPROPRIATIONS WHERE DOES THE MONEY GET SPENT?


Expenditures = $74,243,275

Classroom Instruction $ 22,141,034 29.82%Special Education $ 12,891,301 17.36%Employee Benefits $ 12,117,776 16.32%Operations & Maintenance $ 6,414,814 8.64% Administration $ 4,008,037 5.40%Classroom Support $ 4,232,870 5.70%State and Fed. Programs $ 4,650,607 6.26%Debt Service $ 1,145,200 1.54%Charter Schools $ 1,900,000 2.56%

Capital Expenditures $ 4,741,607 5.94%

RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT

● Increasing opportunities for student involvement

○ Over 40 clubs and activities operating districtwide

○ 17 HS sports and 9 MS sports, plus 4 intramurals

○ More than 10% of HS students participate in Navy Jr. ROTC

○ 26.1% increase in Seals of Biliteracy (29 earned in 2020)

● All schools recognized by Sustainable NJ for Green Schools

● Increased opportunities for students to take higher level courses

● STEAM Academies/CTE Programming

● Continued field improvements

● National/State Schools of CharacterWe strive to meet our students where they are, and grow them to be successful as people when they leave our doors.

RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT


● Facility Improvements

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

272 Acceptances to Date $121,550 Clearinghouse

Scholarships

•2 Science labs at Somerset SBS cafeteria tables •Plumbing/sewer line replacement at MS/HS

•Secure entrance at Somerset •Security cameras around district

•Painting (trim/doors) and locker installation at MS •Addition to EES

•HS music room •MS univents

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

● Dedication to Literacy

○ Since 2014-15, the overall percentage of district students scoring at or above state standards in ELA has increased by 54%.

○ Trending in a growth direction for reading at grade level but much work still needed. Example: Spring 15: 17% to Spring 19 about 30%


NURTURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF

● Partnership with Columbia University

○ Support for Cohorts 1 & 2

○ Teacher Leader Cohort 3

● Sheltered Instruction Cohort

● Dual Language Immersion Expansion

● Literacy Coaching Continuation

● Trauma-informed Training (leadership)


HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS: ELA

● 12.4% increase in student performance (grades 9-12) since 2014-2015

● 18% (grades 9 & 10) increase in student performance since 2014-2015


COMMITMENT TO ACADEMICS & THE ARTS

Language Arts

•Foster/Maintain Implementation of Reading Workshop (K-5)

•Official Launching of Writing Workshop (K-5)

•Coaching will continue•Continuing to diversify the Middle School / High School Literary Canon / Restructuring 6th Grade ELA to mirror NPMS Program Structure

•Year 2 of K-5 Go Math!•K-5 Academic Support Intensive Intervention Program through Go Math!

•Continued HS Credit Recovery Program•Somerset Target School (Extended Day, Homework Club)

•Summer Academy for incoming 1- 8 grade and focus upon skills refresher as a result of Covid-19

•Summer School Offerings for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2

Arts

• Dedicated elementary staffing• Replace and repair musical

instruments for Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High Schools

• Lighting and media upgrades in NPMS / NPHS auditorium

• Creation of High School Dance Academy

• Involvement in Arts Honor Societies • Celebrating the Arts through

community and district-wide events


Mathematics

SUPPORTING ELLs IN BILINGUAL PROGRAMS


2020-2021

East End & West EndDual Language Immersion:Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Stony BrookDual Language ImmersionKindergarten & 1st

Somerset Intermediate SchoolTransitional BilingualGrade 5

2021-2022 Year 4 (expansion of bilingual program)

1998-1999 2008-2009 2018-2019 2019-2020

ELL N/A 207 436 595

Enrollment 2910 3108 3227 3379

STEAM ACADEMIES


Highlights Details

● Academies: Cisco, Engineering, Biomedical, and Dance○ CTE: Cisco(IT Essentials), Biomedical, Dance,

Engineering (applied)

● Partnerships with: ○ Raritan Valley Community College○ New Jersey Institute of Technology○ Rutgers University○ Industry experts in connected fields

● Rethinking Pathways:○ CTE - Cisco Program○ Concurrent Enrollment - RVCC ○ CTE - Project Lead the Way (PLTW) ○ CTE- Dance

● STEAM Academies:○ Cisco - Certification for Career ○ Engineering - PLTW & Internship○ Biomedical - PLTW & Concurrent Enrollment ○ Dance- Certificate

● Available Options:○ Begin Application Process in 8th grade ○ Enter Academies in 9th grade

● Application Process:○ Letters of Recommendation○ Review of Report Card ○ Resume Writing ○ Interviews

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENROLLMENT


1 AP Scholar with Distinction15 AP courses in

2020-2021

2 AP Scholars

with Honors

14AP

Scholars

AP Scholars average

score 2.73

COMMITMENT TO TECHNOLOGY

Student/Parent SystemsGoogle Suite For Education: Solutions Built for Teachers and StudentsGenesis Parent Portal AccessGo Guardian Safe Digital Learning for Schools

Devices and Networking1:1 Ratio of Chromebooks for all Students in Grades 5-12 K-4: Approximately 1 Chromebook Cart per Class

Transliteracy Commitment Promethean LCD Smart Panel ActivBoards 3D Printer - Makerspace LibraryDocument Cameras, Apple TVCoding at the Elementary Grade Levels


Network Improvements● Installing 10GB Cisco Meraki switches in all

our elementary schools. ● Stronger platform and faster network speed

Protecting our Students● New Lightspeed Content Filter. ● Cisco Firewall Protecting Against malware and

Ransomware.

STAFFING FOR LEARNING

● Elementary Teacher at East End● Maintenance plumbing position ● Grade 5 Transitional Bilingual Teacher● Security officer in each school

Contingent upon funding:● Dedicated Stony Brook School Music

teacher● Elementary Instructional Supervisor


FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL

● Continuation of Preschool Program for the Third Year

● Expanded with the Additional Classrooms that will service our youngest

Dual Language Learners

○ 2 at East End School & 1 West End School

● Grant Approved for 2020-2021


LEARNING IMPROVEMENTS VIA FACILITY FOCUS

● Educational Related Improvements○ Supply budgets increased to remove outdated equipment

to replace with equipment to provide flexible learning environment

○ Examples: Standing Desks, Flexible Furniture

● Improvement Projects in schools: ○ Cafeteria outfitted with projector, technology and wireless

microphones○ Classroom Floor Replacements, Painting, Window Repair,

Door Repair○ Somerset school science labs (remaining 2)○ Replace 5 garage doors at maintenance storage garages○ Powerwashing schools, increasing curb appeal ○ Harrison House signage


COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & SECURITY


Updated Paging Systems: All Schools District Wide, Inside and Outside Buildings have been completed

LENS System to be Installed Throughout the District to bring us Alyssa’s Law Compliant

Older Analog Cameras being Upgraded to IP

Additional Cameras being Installed

Additional Speakers: Elimination of Dead Spots throughout the Buildings

CRG Mapping: Direct Integration with Police in an Emergency Response Situation

Expanded On-Site Security Team will provide security at each school building to enhance school safety and access management

The North Plainfield Police Department will continue their “Park and Walk” at our schools. In addition to the added security, this program allows the officers to become familiar with our buildings and staff

Additional Walkie-Talkies added at each school to enhance communications

CAPITAL PROJECTS 2020-2021 - $3,070,000

Gyms- Addition of air conditioning will

allow for additional large space with A/C

Middle School- Main office renovation. Creation of

secured entrance area. Plus small interaction and conferences spaces.

High School- Renovation of four science labs,

and two storage areas. This will allow for increased programing

- Replacement of the sound system and lighting in the auditorium


East End School

West End School

Middle School High School

Air Conditioning Gyms

✓ ✓ ✓(wrestling)

Renovation of 4 Science Labs

✓

Renovation of Storage Areas

✓

Main Office Renovation

✓

Replacement of Sound Board & Lighting in the Auditorium

✓ ✓

PROTECTING OUR ASSETS

Increase to Capital Reserve Account = $1,200,000.00This budget increases our capital reserve account to a total of $2,936,911 for major projects, without having to ask for additional tax levy.


Future Projects Include:1. Shop Area Conversion to 3 Classrooms for STEM Programs - HS2. Security Entry Upgrades & Office Renovation - HS3. Upper Krausche Turf Field Replacement4. Upper Krausche Field House & Bleacher Replacement5. Upper Krausche Lighting & Sound Replacement6. Unit Ventilator Replacement - MS/HS7. Window Replacement - MS/HS8. Air Conditioning - WE9. High School - Window Replacement

10. Middle School - Main Boiler Replacement

Anticipated that the total of all projects is projected to be over $21,000,000.00.

GREEN INITIATIVES

● Working with the NJ Clean Energy Council for Funding to Improve and Upgrade Heating Systems and Lighting in All Schools

● Safe Routes to School Programs

● Chemical Management, Wellness & Safety Committees, Indoor Air Quality Committee


Board of Education Policies Requiring Improvements in Environmental Initiatives:

HOW DO WE BALANCE THE BUDGET?

Revenue

● Secure Grants (Federal, State, Local)

● Property Taxes (Legislated Cap on Increase 2%)● State Aid ● Surplus (Prior Year Savings)● Miscellaneous Revenue (Interest

Income, Fees)


Expenses

● Provide Appropriate Staffing● Provide Effective Instruction and

Programs● Control Line Item Expenses● Support State-Mandated Initiatives ● Maintain and Improve Our Facilities

STATE AID IMPACT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL BUDGET

● Unrestricted State Aid is Increased Compared to Prior Year = $34,514,914 $ 4,716,275

● General Operating Budget is increased from Prior Year Original = $68,447,468 $ 4,622,555

● Additional State Assessment (Expense) for Debt Service on Previously Completed SDA Grant Projects - $ 196,636

● Total Federal and State Restricted Aid Budgeted Increased from Prior Year = $4,650,607 $ 47,104


Total Impact of Revenue, Minus Assessment from the StateIncreased Year over Year by $4,678,484

State Aid represents 46% of the Total School Budget

STATE AID VS. LOCAL TAX LEVY

FACTORS• Surplus Gen. Fund (Fund Bal. 10) from 2018-2019

Budget Used to Support Expenditures = $2,300,000

• Surplus Debt Serv. (Fund Bal. 40) from 2018-2019 budget = $11,552

• State Aid Increased (15.83%) over Prior Year

• Local School Tax Levy for this Budget = 0% Inc.


WHERE DOES THE REVENUE COME FROM? OPERATING FUNDS


Revenue Generated to Support

Operating Budget

Total = $68,447,468

Misc. Revenue = $80,450

SEMI Program = $96,326

Fund Balance = $2,300,000

Local Tax Levy = $31,455,778

State Aid = $34,514,914

WHERE DOES THE REVENUE COME FROM? TOTAL BUDGET

State and Federal = $39,165,521 + 14.00%

Local Tax Levy; Gen Fund & Debt Service = $32,589,426 + 0.00%

Savings from Prior Year; Fund 10 & 40 Surplus = $2,300,000 - 4.17%

Medicaid Reimb.; SEMI = $96,326 - 11.71%

Misc. Income = $80,450 + 34.08%


Total Revenue = $74,243,275 +6.73% of Change

COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES


● Cooperative Purchasing (SCESC, MSESC, Transportation, Labor)

● Special Education (Programs in-district)

● Energy Saving Initiatives (Member of ACES, Demand Response Program, Solar Panels)

● E-Rate Reimbursements (Light Path, Verizon, X-Tell)

● Telecommunication Cooperative Purchasing (ACT)

● Cooperative Purchasing of Property Insurance & Workers Compensation through Diploma Joint Insurance Fund

● Purchasing of Gasoline and Road Hazard Materials from North Plainfield Borough

● SEMI Federal Reimbursement Program for Related Costs

● Capacity Demand Response - CPOWER Electric

SCHOOL TAX LEVY not increased in 2020-2021 BUDGET

This budget will not raise the local tax levy for the new school year.

2020 2021 Diff.Local Tax Levy Gen. $31,455,778 $31,455,778 0.00%

Local Tax Levy Debt $ 1,137,276 $ 1,133,648 0.00% $32,593,054 $32,589,426 0.00%


Total Tax Impact For This Fiscal School Year = a Decrease of $3,628.00

SCHOOL TAX LEVY IMPACT FISCAL YEAR BLENDED RATES JAN 1, 2020 - DEC 31, 2020


FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ANNUAL TAX OVER PRIOR YEAR = INCREASE of $88 per Household

2020 2021 % + or -

Annual General Fund Levy $31,455,778 $31,455,778 +0.000%

Annual Debt Service Levy 1,133,547 1,133,648 +0.000%

Rateables 1,562,722,235 1,554,705,500 -0.010%

School Tax Rate 2.062 2.096 +0.034%

Avg. Residential Property Assessment 223,011 223,586 +0.002%

Avg. School Tax 4,599 4,687 +0.020%

SCHOOL TAX LEVY not increased in 2020-2021 BUDGET

What is the comparison in tax impact?

20-21 budget: Budgeted Local Tax Levy 0% Inc. = $31,455,778Average Assessment Increase = $88

Allowable 2% increase: Budgeted Local Tax Levy 2% Inc. = $32,084,894Average Assessment Increase = $178


FINAL THOUGHTS

● This budget includes $4,716,275 in state aid.

● This amount may change due to the financial impact of COVID-19.

● Should the aid be decreased, we will communicate the revised budget with the community accordingly.


TAKE A SECOND LOOK


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