WINFIELD SCHOOL

2011-2012 BUDGET

PRESENTATION

Vision StatementOur vision is to provide an environment in

which students develop an appreciation of learning and perform to their fullest potential.  Through an effective partnership with our school community, we will maintain high expectations of student performance. We will encourage academic excellence and good moral character with the expectation that all students will achieve the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) at all grade levels.  We believe this will empower our students to become successful contributors to life in a culturally diverse society.  

2010 – 2011 Accomplishments

Continuation of the Middle School Sports and Afterschool Enrichment program with expanded offerings.

Curriculum writing in the area of Vocational Awareness, Science, and Social Studies to address the updated NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Participation in the Union County Curriculum Writing Project for Social Studies and Science.

Awarded a second Safety and Security Grant to expand security measures within the school.

Received a Star Energy rating on a recent NJ Clean Energy Program audit of our energy usage.

Goals for 2011-2012

Continuation of the Afterschool Enrichment and Middle School Sports programs.

Curriculum writing in the area of technology.

Implementation of updated curriculum in the areas of Science and Social Studies.

Cost Saving Measures

• Participant in ACES (Alliance for Competitive Energy Services) program to save $$$ on utility costs.

• Participant in ACT (Alliance for Competitive Telecommunications) and E-Rate to save $$$ on telecommunications costs.

• Work with Union County Educational Services Commission to save $$$ on transportation costs.

• Partner in the Union County Curriculum Writing Committee for Science and Social Studies.

• Participant in the Union County Improvement Authority Solar Energy program.

TOTAL BUDGET

$3,181,724

Allocation of Funds

Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,718,242

High School Tuition . . . . . . . . . . 346,330

Out of District Spec. Ed. . . . . . .210,470

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323,507

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184,689

Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .83,000

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,060

Textbooks/Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . 48,112

Allocation of Funds-ContinuedAdministrative Misc. . . . . . . . . . . 27,524

Social Security/Pension . . . . . . . .53,000

Maintenance (non-salary) . . . . . . .33,700

Middle School Sports/ Co-Curricular/Enrichment. . . . 42,940

Misc. Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,750

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,400

Grand Total $3,181,724

Distribution of Expenses

HS Tuition; 346330; 11%

Technology, $10,400.00

Student Services; 83000; 3%

Utilities; 69060; 2%

Insurance; 323507; 10%

Textbook/Supplies; 48112; 2%

Spec. Education Out of District; 210470;

7%

Administrative Misc.; 27524; 1%

Social Security/Pension; 53000; 2%Salaries; 1718242;

54%

Sports/Co-Curricular/ Enrichment; 42940;

1%

Maintenance (non-salary); 33700; 1%

Transportation; 184689; 6%Misc. Instruction; 30750; 1%

Staff Positions

2 Administrators 1 Superintendent/Principal 1 Business Administrator

18 Teachers - 15 Full-time & 3 Part-time

1 Nurse

4 Child Study Team Members (All Part-time)

2 Aides (1 Full-time, 1 Part-time)

4 Custodial Staff - (1 Full-time, 3 Part-time)

1 Technology Technician (Part-time)

2 Secretaries

High School Tuition

Kenilworth $268,830(29 students @ $9,270)

Voc/Tech Schools 104,500(17.5 students @ $6,000)

Minus Kenilworth Credit ($27,000)

Total $346,330

Insurance

Property $ 12,500

Unemployment 3,000

Workmen’s Comp. 17,300

Employee Health 312,000

Employee Contribution (21,293)to Health Premium

Total Insurance $323,507

Administrative Miscellaneous

Legal

Audit Fees

Legal Ads

Election Costs

Postage

Administrative Dues

Board Member Training

Office Supplies

Business/Attendance Software

Middle School Sports, Afterschool Enrichment & Co-Curricular Activities

Coach Salaries $16,806Referees/Sports Ins. 4,780Transportation 4,000Co-Curricular Salaries 3,954Co-Curricular Supplies 900Afterschool Enrichment Salaries 12,000

Supplies 500

Total $42,940

State Aid for 2011-2012

2010-2011State Aid $1,481,629Extraordinary Aid 7,170Total State Aid 2010-2011 $1,488,799

2011-2012 State Aid $1,512,358Extraordinary Aid 0,000Total State Aid 2011-2012 $1,512,358

Gain of $ 23,559

Projected Revenue

State Aid $ 1,512,358

Interest 27,333

Federal Funding 54,188

Local Tax Levy $ 1,438,845

Surplus

Current Surplus $281,520

$56,500 from current surplus + $92,500 from current year unexpended funds will be applied to 2011-2012 budget leaving a balance of $225,000

*State recommendation is $250,000

Ballot Budget Question

“Resolved, that there should be raised for General Funds $1,438,845 for the ensuing FY 2011-12 school year.”

Interpretation

Increased cost per housing unit

$40.47 per year

BUDGET HISTORY

2007-2008 Increase - $ 0.00

2008-2009 Increase - $43.93

2009-2010 Decrease – ($71.73)

2010-2011 Increase - $ 0.00

Including this year, the average of budget increases/decreases over the last 5 years is

$2.54 per year

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