The Holland Central School District’s Mission is to let each student become all that they are capable of being in a safe, caring, and supportive environment where schools, home, and

the community work in a cooperative partnership.

We THANK YOU for your continued support!

2017-18 BUDGET NEWSLETTER, MAY 2017

We are grateful to you our community for your continued support and dedication to our schools. It is imperative that we invest in our future, our children. Below, I have outlined some of the things that have taken place over the course of this last year. Again, all made possible thanks to you our community, all members of our staff and our students.

GRADUATION RATES, DIPLOMAS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION All students—increased from 90% to 95% Students with disabilities—increased from 58% to 100% Regents Diplomas—increased from 94% to 97% Advanced Designation Regents Diplomas—increased from 45% to 62% Local Diplomas—decreased from 6% to 3% (more students earned a Regents Diploma) Students with disabilities receiving a Regents Diploma—increased from 44% to 60% Students who went on to a 4 year college—increased from 43% to 54%

ENROLLMENT AND COST PER STUDENT With enrollment at just under 900 students, the percentage of students who were home-schooled and/or attended private and parochial schools is a static percentage of overall enrollment. Average class sizes have remained the same with an average of 21 to 22 in the Elementary School and 15 to 20 in the Junior Senior High School. General education expenditures per pupil are at $9,111 in comparison to $11,051 in a similar district, and $11,949 in all school districts according to our NYS Report Card. Overall, with general education and special education our total per pupil expenditure was $19,131 compared to NYS at $22,556 and similar districts at $21,471.

SHARED SERVICES AND INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Sports with East Aurora— football, football and competitive cheerleading, boys golf, wrestling, and soon boys

volleyball Sports with Yorkshire Pioneer—boys and girls cross country Special education transportation with East Aurora for the last 4 years during the school year and summer Special education transportation with Frontier and Cheektowaga for special education student field trips Professional development with East Aurora to enhance experiences by sharing best practices, engaging in

collegial conversations and affording us the opportunity to share the cost of national presenters

Teachers in special areas have traveled to other districts to garner best practice and ideas

BOCES Central Business Office utilized for general ledger services

SMEC, a consortium for purchasing electricity and natural gas at volume pricing

Self-funded workers compensation consortium has resulted in district savings

Erie County Mental Health which provides us a weekly social/mental health counselor

Kids Escaping Drugs assemblies for both staff, students and parents

Erie County CPS co-location program which houses a weekly CPS worker in district

Senator Gallivan’s Erie County Sheriff SRO program for a school resource officer from the Sheriff’s

department one day a week. Next year we will be sharing an SRO with Alden CSD so that the individual will

be in Holland half of the week, allowing us more opportunities to reach out to students and engage them in

meaningful lifelong learning experiences.

Department of Health has offered information and Narcan Training

Local law enforcement agencies utilizing our facilities for drills

We will continue to look at opportunities that make sense, save money and provide opportunities to solidify and

strengthen our future.

A Year in Review….by Superintendent Fabiatos

A Year in Review…..(cont.)

CURRICULAR AND ACHIEVEMENT ENHANCING INITIATIVES Office 365, a full service program allowing for cloud sharing and collaboration across the district Curtailment of printing that has hindered optimal use of our technology resources and provided more efficient

and progressive ways to communicate and collaborate A new updated email program will that include email for students along with better, safer storage of data Writer’s Workshop to intensify writing efforts UPK to 6 and Reader’s Workshop to improve reading skills Harvey Silver Core Six Strategies to build upon the already created Professional Learning Communities to

improve instruction and encourage collegial conversations Dr. Marcia Tate and her strategies to encourage student engagement, improve cognitive ability, all while

integrating with the above mentioned programs UPK through 12 with ease Kagan Strategies, a tool box of weekly strategies for restructuring, reorganizing and team implementation Creation of district wide writing rubrics UPK to 12 to focus on the process of parallel assessment and

scaffolding on student skills New social studies curriculum, with training and materials provided a year in advance of SED implementation Common Core math and ELA standards training and resources to improve learning experiences STEAM education focused on collaboration between departments to make learning real, relevant and

connected for students. A highlight of this push is the growing Innovation Games Event that includes other area schools and a number of businesses.

Distance learning laboratory with new classes taught out and brought in to enhance student opportunities Implementation of the Michigan Model and our future ICE 8 involvement to offer awareness and education

of social media, societal and health concerns and the like. Training and use of a Positive Behavioral Intervention System and Restorative Justice to work toward

implementation across the district to reduce punitive measures and reinforce good behavior FRESH to encourage and spread happiness, explore and celebrate character traits Response to Intervention Plan to ensure ALL students’ success by providing appropriate interventions Arts and Ed Program offers experiences such as; Arts 4 Learning, a 5 unit workshop connecting art and ELA

grade 1, a visiting artist to connect the art of puppetry and storytelling in a collaborative art and ELA workshop, a literary and a visual artist who presented 8 artist in residence workshops to inspire creative writing by world cultures and create a pop out book, just to name a few. The culmination at the JSHS will be a sculpture in connection with the Griffis Sculpture Park on the theme of Community and Acceptance

The Learning and Teaching Initiative is moving into the next planned stage of development with Clear Touch 75” screens installed in the JSHS this year and the ES over the summer. We continue to explore what are best devices for student and staff use and have a sound budgeted replacement plan for such items. We are stepping up our efforts to empower the students and staff to seamlessly align curriculum and technology.

We are developing a comprehensive professional development plan and a long and short range plan on the implementation and effectiveness of district initiatives

FACILITIES AND LONG RANGE PLANS JSHS long needed project will be state approved soon to begin much needed repairs and updates Capital outlay project will focus on installation of a swipe card entry system Smart School Bond that will focus on security/surveillance with an integrated phone/public address system Long range financial plan and reserve plan are in place with long range facilities plan in development

The future holds promise for more personalized learning, deepening our understanding and work toward recent

implementation of programs and initiatives. In addition to continued fiscal stability, a great deal has taken place to

ensure our buildings and grounds are in good shape and well maintained providing state of the art furnishings.

The auditorium audio system was upgraded, the lighting will be addressed next year. The CADD room and both

libraries will be redesigned for today’s learning style. Contracts and salaries are right sized. It is a pleasure,

privilege and honor to lead us in establishing a solid foundation, innovative and progressive endeavors across the

board. Thank you for your support! Superintendent Cathy V. Fabiatos

HCS 2017-18

Proposed Expenditure Budget

Tripartite Budget

2016-17 2017-18 $ Change % Change

Program $ 14,156,492 $ 14,971,219 $ 814,727 5.76%

Capital $ 2,323,890 $ 2,640,745 $ 316,855 13.63%

Admin $ 1,659,618 $ 1,673,036 $ 13,418 0.81%

Total: $ 18,140,000 $ 19,285,000 $ 1,145,000 6.31%

Program77%

Capital14%

Admin9%

2017-18 Tripartite Budget

Component Budget

2016-17 2017-18 $ Change % Change

General Support $ 2,290,499 $ 2,599,695 $ 309,196 13.50%

Instruction $ 10,054,401 $ 10,640,544 $ 586,143 5.83%

Transportation $ 1,148,251 $ 1,344,050 $ 195,799 17.05%

Employee Benefits $ 3,676,545 $ 3,700,040 $ 23,495 0.64%

Debt and Transfers $ 970,304 $ 1,000,671 $ 30,367 3.13%

Total: $ 18,140,000 $ 19,285,000 $ 1,145,000 6.31%

General Support

14%

Instruction55%

Transportation7%

Employee Benefits

19%

Debt and Transfers

5%

2017-18 Component Budget

HCS 2017-18 Proposed Revenue Budget

Contingent Budget Information

If the budget is not passed by the voters, the Board of Education will decide to either put forth a second vote or adopt a contingency budget. In the event of a contingency budget, as per New York State School Law, the following restrictions will be placed on our expenditures and activities:

No buses, vehicles, or equipment can be purchased. No District facilities, grounds, or buildings can be used by the community which

causes any expense to the District. This would include the athletic fields, community pool, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasiums, classrooms, etc.

Tax levy amount would not change as we are already proposing a 0% levy increase.

Our contingent budget is $18,975,400, which is an increase in expenditures of $835,400, or $309,600 less than the proposed budget.

RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING FOR OUR STUDENTS AND TAXPAYERS

Through careful planning, spending, and budgeting, we have been able to decrease our reliance on our fund balance from $1.1 million in 2012-13 and 2013-14, to $230,000 in 2016-17. Fund balance is the remaining funds at the end of each fiscal year from additional revenues earned and/or unexpended appropriations. In 2017-18, we are proposing to use $271,850 in fund balance to balance the budget, $71,850 of which is designated to the one time purchase of a new dishwasher in the JSHS Café and portable bus lifts in our Transportation Garage.

Fund Balance Appropriations

Revenue Budget

2016-17 2017-18 $ Change % Change

Property Tax Levy $ 7,193,150 $ 7,193,150 $ - 0.00%

Sales Tax $ 920,000 $ 950,000 $ 30,000 3.26%

Misc Revenues $ 312,524 $ 619,338 $ 306,814 98.17%

State Aid $ 9,484,326 $ 10,250,662 $ 766,336 8.08%

Appropriated Fund Balance $ 230,000 $ 271,850 $ 41,850 18.20%

Total: $ 18,140,000 $ 19,285,000 $1,145,000 6.31%

HCS Ten Year Tax Levy History

Estimated Tax Impact

**Rates are estimates based on assessment values, equalization rates and exemptions from 2016-17.

Rate in

2016-17

Projected Rate

in 2017-18

Increase per

$100K home

Aurora $ 35.31 $ 35.31 $ 0

Colden $ 30.48 $ 30.48 $ 0

Concord $ 30.48 $ 30.48 $ 0

Holland $ 15.24 $ 15.24 $ 0

Sardinia $ 24.84 $ 24.84 $ 0

Wales $ 33.53 $ 33.53 $ 0

Java $ 19.10 $ 19.10 $ 0

Sheldon $ 18.87 $ 18.87 $ 0

$7,493,288

$5,606,898

$6,359,438

$6,486,627

$6,616,380 $6,914,000

$7,086,850

$7,193,150

$7,193,150

$7,193,150

$5,000,000

$5,500,000

$6,000,000

$6,500,000

$7,000,000

$7,500,000

$8,000,000

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

School Year

Holland Central School District Budget Notice

Overall Budget Proposal

Budget Adopted for the 2016-17

School Year

Budget Proposed for the 2017-18 School Year

Contingency Budget for the 2017-18 School

Year *

Total Budgeted Amount, Not Including Separate Propositions $18,140,000 $19,285,000 $18,795,400

Increase/Decrease for the 2016-17 School Year

$1,145,000 $835,400

Percentage Increase/Decrease in Proposed Budget 6.31% 4.61 %

Change in the Consumer Price Index 1.26%

A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount $7,193,150 $7,193,150

B. Levy to Support Library Debt, if Applicable $0 $0

C. Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable ** $0 $0

D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy $0 $0

E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A + B + C - D) $7,193,150 $7,193,150

F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit $0

$0

G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions $7,312,120 $7,411,675

H. Total Proposed Tax Levy for School Purposes, Excluding Permissible Exclu-

sions and Levy for Library Debt, Plus Prior Year Tax Cap Reserve (E - B - F

+ D)

$7,193,150 $7,193,150

I. Difference: (G – H); (Negative Value Requires 60.0% Voter Approval –

See Note Below Regarding Separate Propositions) ** $118,970 $218,525

Administrative Component $1,659,618

$1,673,036

$1,649,574

Program Component $14,156,492 $14,971,219 $14,874,023

Capital Component $2,323,890 $2,640,745 $2,451,803

* Provide a statement of assumptions made in projecting a contingency budget for the 2017-18 school year, should the proposed budget be defeated pursu-

ant to Section 2023 of the Education Law. The contingent budget represents expenses that are related directly to student instruction and required support of those activities, in compliance with the

laws of 1997 in regard to allowable increases and required exempt categories. Under the Property Tax Cap, the contingent budget can have a levy no greater than the prior year. Contingent budgets eliminate all equipment purchases, lease agreements, and community use of District buildings and facilities in

which expenses are not completely covered by the community group.

** List Separate Propositions that are not included in the Total Budgeted Amount: (Tax Levy associated with educational or transportation services propo-

sitions are not eligible for exclusion and may affect voter approval requirements)

Description Amount Purchase of Transportation Vehicles (1 66 passenger, 1 28 passenger, 1 18 pas-

senger wheel chair) $292,000

* To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the

district for at least 30 days prior to the date of the vote.

* The Holland Central School District shall require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote

and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law 2018 – c. Such

form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter

registration card. Proof of residency must include home address. Not a PO Box. Upon offer of proof

of residency, the Holland Central School District shall also require all persons offering to vote to

provide their signature, printed name and address.

* Absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the District Clerk’s Office, 103 Canada St.,

Holland.

* Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no later than seven days before the

election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or no later than the day before the vote if the

ballot is to be personally delivered by the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District

Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 16, 2017.

Voter and Absentee Ballot Information

There is one at-large five-year seat on the Board of Education. One community member has

submitted his petition and his biography is below. Candidates were invited to submit photographs

and statements for this publication. The District is not responsible for facts or opinions contained

on any sites.

Russell Clothier, Jr.

Candidates for Board of Education Seats

Russell T. Clothier Jr. is a 33-year resident of South Wales and a 1994 graduate of Holland Central School. He attended Hilbert College in Hamburg and earned an associates degree in criminal justice. After college, he went to work full time for his family’s fire protection business and now runs the construction side of the business and oversees the installation of fire sprinkler systems. In 2000, he married his high school sweetheart, Amy Kingston, and together they built their home in South Wales where they have been raising their family ever since. The couple now has three children Gunnar (16), Bryce (12), and Reese (10) who all attend Holland Central Schools. The children all participate in the many activities and sports Holland has to offer, as well as benefit from the academic programs. Being both a Holland graduate and parent in the district, Russ has developed a broader perspective of both Holland’s strengths and weakness through the years, which will prove as an asset, if elected to the board. Mr. Clothier is also a long time volunteer in the Holland youth baseball and softball league. He has been a coach of the town baseball teams since 2006 and has been president for the last two years. If elected to the board, his priorities would be children’s safety and education, fiscal responsibility, and respect and appreciation for district employees.

Voters to Decide Three Issues on Ballot

Proposition 1: Budget—$19,285,000 with a 0% increase in tax levy

— allowable cap is 3.038%

Proposition 2: Purchase of Buses—One 66 passenger bus, one 28 passenger van,

and one 18 passenger wheel chair bus for a total cost not to exceed $292,000

Board of Education Seat—One member for the BOE for a 5-year term to end in 2022

1. Russell Clothier, Jr. His biography is included in this issue.

Budget Hearing will be held on

Monday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the JSHS Library *To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the

district for at least 30 days prior to the date of the vote. Proof of residency must be provided.*

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