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Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Overview by Dr. Patrick K. Murphy

This document outlines the Arlington Public Schools (APS) proposed budget for FY 2015, presented by Dr. Patrick K. Murphy on December 11, 2013. Key elements include the revenue outlook, with nearly 80% of funding sourced from Arlington County. It details enrollment growth projections, increasing costs associated with employee compensation, and challenges posed by decreased federal funding. Additionally, options for closing the budget gap and ensuring quality education amid rising operational costs are discussed, along with next steps for public hearings and budget adoption.

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Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Overview by Dr. Patrick K. Murphy

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  1. Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Development Dr. Patrick K. Murphy December 11, 2013

  2. APS Revenue Outlook • Arlington County funds almost 80% of APS’ budget • Overall revenue picture for APS reflects the county’s revenue picture

  3. FY 2015 Revenue Pressures • Federal Funding • Steady decrease over past 4 years • Almost $4.4 million or 26% since FY 2011 • State Aid • New biennial budget • VRS contribution rate increase • Additional state mandates

  4. APS Expenditure Assumptions • Employee Compensation • VRS contribution rate will increase by nearly 25% or $7.5 million • An additional $1.0 million for increased health care costs • $11.2 million to fund enrollment growth Before funding compensation or additional instructional time, APS must first cover these additional costs of $19.7 million.

  5. APS – Enrollment Growth Class Size by Grade (2013-14)

  6. APS – Enrollment Growth Projections

  7. APS – Impact of Enrollment Growth • Growing Enrollment • 26% increase since FY 2008 • 3.6% increase projected for FY15 • 837 additional students • Capacity Issues • Elementary at 105.6% and climbing • Overall projected at 102.8% for FY15 • As new building space comes on board, additional operational costs are incurred

  8. APS – Expenditures Required for Additional Students • Cost of Enrollment • School staffing • Instructional materials and technology • Relocatables • Average annual cost past 4 years = $9.5 million • Projected cost for FY15 = $11.2 million

  9. APS – Expenditure Pressures • Increased instructional time • Eliminate early release Wednesdays • VRS contribution rate increase • Almost 24% increase in rate requiring additional $7.5 million • Remain competitive and able to attract and retain high quality staff

  10. Options to close the FY 2015 Budget Gap • Compensation • Examine options to reduce the cost of benefits • Program adjustments and/or changes in service delivery models • Consider selected increases in class size

  11. Options to close the FY 2015 Budget Gap, continued • Set aside funding from FY 2013 closeout to carry forward to FY 2015 to fund one-time costs • Request additional funding

  12. APS – Next Steps • February 27 Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • March 20 Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • April 3School Board’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget

  13. APS – Next Steps • April 24 Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed FY 2015 Budget • May 8School Board’s Adopted FY 2015 Budget For a complete calendar, go to: www.apsva.us/budget

  14. Arlington Public Schools FY 2015 Proposed Budget Development Dr. Patrick K. Murphy December 11, 2013

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