Galway Central School District“Community Budget Chats”

Monday, January 31, 2011

“Community Chat” Agenda

• Welcome and Opening Presentation Kimberly LaBelle, Superintendent of Schools Introduction of Board Members and Administration

• Focus Group Activity Facilitated Small Group Discussions

• Closing Remarks John Sutton, Board of Education President Kimberly LaBelle, Superintendent of Schools

2010-2011 Budget Year in Review

• Budget: $17,705,838• State Aid Revenue: $7,805,958• Fund Balance: $1,274,480• Federal Aid: $30,000 • Tax Levy: $8,378,400• Tax Levy increase: 3.15%

2010-2011 Program/Services Reductions

• Reduced instructional staff• Department Heads/Grade Level Leaders• Reduced administration by 1.0• Reduced budget expenses• Reduced custodial staff by 1.0• Eliminated field trips• Reduced funding for JV sports

Priorities from 2010 Exit Poll

2011-2012 Planning Considerations

• Economic recession• State Aid is fluctuating• Tax cap proposal is a possibility• SED increasing accountability measures• Increase in ERS and TRS rates• Increasing health insurance costs• Implementing unfunded NYS mandates• May 2010 Exit Poll survey results

2011-2012 Rollover Budget

• Definition: assumes all staffing and program remain constant

• Budget increase of $1.2 Million (6.89%)• State Aid Revenue reduction of $1 million (12%)• Tax Levy increase of $2.2 Million• Tax Levy increase to $10,598,034 • If voters are seeking a similar tax levy increase as

last year, reductions totaling $664,000 would need to be cut from the 2010-2011 budget , or $1.8 million off of the rollover budget.

What should the community be aware of?

• The need to continue to offer a solid educational program while being fiscally responsible to the tax payers

• Difficult financial conditions = tough educational decisions

• Maintained focus on big picture• Balance a budget through: Programs and staffing State Aid Property Tax Levy

Interactive Focus Groups

• Discussion points: What tax increase do you think the community would be willing to

support? What can the community tolerate in restructuring, reallocating or

eliminating in the school to maintain the educational program while being fiscally responsible?

• Steps for groups Review Galway program handout Prioritize the top 10 areas which are of highest value to the community,

and discuss the rational why. What areas would the group be willing to “re-think”, “review”, or sacrifice

in order to maintain priorities?• Reporting Out Each group will report to the larger group

GALWAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM January 2011

Core Academic Programs Health, Social/Emotional, & Academic Support Services *Dedicated Faculty and Staff *Counseling Services *School Nursing

*Small class sizes *Social work *Psychologist

*Middle School team structure *Summer school *Administrative support

*Professional development & training *Special education *AIS services

*Co-taught classes *Library and media services *Response to Intervention

*Full Day Kindergarten *Support staff *Community Service Programs *Technology and Computer Instruction *Tutorials (MS/HS)

*Character Education

Enhanced Educational Opportunities *Athletics Educational Support Services *Extracurricular clubs and activities *Fine arts *Pupil transportation

*Foreign languages *Camp Chingachhook *School buildings and grounds/athletic fields

*Advanced Placement opportunities *Fitness Center *School and district leadership

*Enrichment/gifted and talented *Family and Consumer Science *Clerical support

*BOCES Career and Tech *Custodial and maintenance

*Project Lead The Way *School-home communications

*Business and Technology Education *Human Resources

*University in the High School classes *Curriculum and Instruction

*Middle School and High School electives *Fiscal management

*Distance Learning Opportunities *Legal services

*BOCES services

Closing Remarks

• Community dialogue is a critical component to help shape the budget process!!

• John Sutton, Board of Education President

• Where do we go from here?

• Thank you for coming!!

• Next “Community Budget Chats” Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00-8:00 PM Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00-8:00 PM