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This preliminary budget report outlines revenue details, district needs, and proposed changes for maintaining programs and offerings at Ardsley School for the upcoming academic year. It also provides insights on cost savings, tax implications, and scenarios based on different budgeting approaches.
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Audit Committee budget Report April 9th, 2013
District Needs for 2013-2014 • Maintain Present Programs and Offerings • Class Sizes Aligned with the BOE Policy • Increase Security • Increase Supervision at CRS • Restore Clerical Support • Add a Part Time Public Relations Position
Audit Committee Recommended changes • Eliminate Wireless Project at AMS • Reduction of $280,00 • Cost Savings From Teacher Retirements • Reduction of $150,000 • This is an Estimate and Depends on the Experience and Qualifications of New Hires
The Cost of Maintaining ardsley’s Program • The Average Budget Increase Over the Last 5 Years is 2.02% Because of Extensive Reductions: • 20 Teaching Positions • 17.5 Teaching Assistant Positions • 12 Teacher Aides Positions • 2 Security Guards • 1 Clerical Position • 1 Maintenance Position • 6 Night Cleaners • Bus Monitors
The Cost of Maintaining ardsley’s Program • The Average Tax Bill at the Tax Levy Cap Would be $12,719 • $247 - The Difference Between the Proposed Budget (Overriding the Tax Levy Cap) and a Budget at the Tax Levy Cap for an Average Home Valued at $654,000 and Assessed at $18,312. • The Average Tax Bill on the Proposed Budget Overriding the Tax Levy Cap Would be $12,966
The Cost of Maintaining ardsley’s Program • To Get to the Allowable Tax Levy Cap Increase of 3.31%, We Would Eliminate All Suggested Additions: • Two Teachers at CRS $183,000 • Teaching Assistant at CRS $55,400 • Security Guards $120,000 • Two Lunch Monitors at CRS $20,568 • Facilities Clerical Position $71,442 • Special Education Support $9,000 • Public Relations $36,270 • Plus an Additional $194,320