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The Baldwin Union Free School District presented a budget development overview on September 27, 2012, for the 2013-14 school year, outlining an estimated revenues gap of $7 million against an approved budget of $119.4 million. To address this shortfall, the district is exploring transportation referendum options to reduce expenses, including mileage adjustments and the elimination of late buses. The community is encouraged to stay informed and participate in decisions that impact local education. For inquiries, please contact district superintendents.
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Baldwin Union Free School District 2013-14 Budget Development Presentation on a Possible Transportation Referendum Presented by Edward A. Cullen September 27, 2012
2013-14 Estimated Revenues • Approved 2012-13 Budget of $119.4M • Estimated 2013-14 Rollover Budget of $124M • Estimated 2013-14 Revenues of $117.2M • Gap $7M
Trying To Bridge Some Of The Gap • With community approval via a transportation referendum, reduce transportation expenses • Some options are:
Trying To Bridge Some Of The Gap Increase mileage ¼ mile in each category, i.e., K-5 (1.25 miles), 6-8 (1.5 miles) and 9-12 (1.75 miles); estimated net savings of $220K Adhere to New York State minimums; K-8 (2 miles) and 9-12 (3 miles); estimated net savings of $1.1M
Trying To Bridge Some Of The Gap K-9 (2 miles) and 10-12 (3 miles); estimated net savings of $990K Eliminate all late buses; estimated net savings of $475K; this requires only board approval
Questions? We want you to be informed! Dr. James D. Mapes Superintendent of Schools 516-377-9271 mapesj@baldwin.k12.ny.us James T. Scannell Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 516-377-9269 scannellj@baldwin.k12.ny.us Rosemarie Coletti Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 516-377-9282 colettir@baldwin.k12.ny.us Edward A. Cullen Assistant Superintendent for Business 516-377-9272 cullene@baldwin.k12.ny.us