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2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
March 2019
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Planning Priorities• Preserve academic & extracurricular
programming for students.
• Build and manage a fiscally responsible budget that taxpayers can support.
• Prioritize expense reductions and maximize potential savings.
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2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
EXPENSE - PROGRAM CONTINUATION
EXPENSE AREA AMOUNT
Employee Salaries $ 3,598,562Social Security (FICA) $ 425,000Health Insurance $ 400,000BOCES Services $ 400,000Contract Services & Supplies $ 450,000
Total Required Expense Increases $5,273,562
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
EXPENSE - PROGRAM SUPPORT
EXPENSE AREA AMOUNT
InstructionUnits of Study: Continued implementation* -0-LOTE-Languages Other Than English - Mandarin $100,000
Administration** Enhance administrative support at elementary schools
$154,000
Total Program Support Increase $254,000
*Explore other funding sources to continue implementation.**Supports Year 2 of three-year implementation plan.
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
TOTAL EXPENSE INCREASE
Program Continuation $ 5,273,562
Added Program Support $ 254,000
Total 2019-2020 Budget Increase $ 5,527,562
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
ANTICIPATED EXPENSE REDUCTIONS
Utilities $ (75,000)TRS (Teacher Retirement System; rate reduction) $ (425,000)Teacher Retirements $ (500,000)Facility Repair Reserve $ (8,413)Computer Supplies $ (50,000)Legal $ (100,000)
Total Expense Reductions $ (1,158,413)
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2018-2019 Base Budget $ 190,815,689
Total Expense Increase $ 5,527,562Anticipated Expense Reduction $ (1,158,413)
Net Expense Increase $ 4,369,1492019-2020 Preliminary Budget Total $ 195,184,838
Percent Budget Increase 2.29%
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Williamsville CSDNew York State Tax Cap
(a/o March 2019)
NYSTax Cap3.18%
ProjectedLevy Increase:
$3,875,057Or a
3.15% Increase($36,000 under tax cap)
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
REVENUE SUMMARY
2018-19 Base Budget $ 190,815,689Tax Levy $ 3,875,057State Aid $ 363,491Other Revenue $ 130,601
Total Estimated Revenue Increase $ 4,369,149
2019-2020 Revenue Budget $ 195,184,838
2019-2020 Budget Development
Preliminary Budget Summary
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:
$195,184,838Estimated Budget Increase:
$4,369,149 or 2.29%Estimated Tax Levy Increase:
3.15% (Below NYS Tax Cap)
Estimated Tax Rate Increase: 2.36%*
*Based on 2018 equalization rates
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2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Maintains current level of instructional & extracurricular programming for students.
Maintains focus on Physical,
Mental, Emotional well-
being of students at all
levels.
Introduces Mandarin
Chinese as new high school
LOTE elective.
Continues to offer expansive
AP course selection; supports
university & college
partnerships.
2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Provides more classroom
supply funds that will reduce extra costs for
parents.
Supports second year of 3-year plan to
strengthenadministrative support at the
elementary level.
Continues to support a high
level of professional development
for all teachers and staff
members.
Keeps tax levy increase below
the state tax cap.
TIMELINE2019-2020 Budget Development
• Program Continuation Report• Required Expenses
Jan. 8 – Board Meeting
• Tax Cap Review• Initial Revenue Outlook • Budget Reduction Options, if necessary
Feb. 12 – Budget Work Session
• 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Presentation• Consider Proposition Resolutions
Mar. 12 – Board Meeting & Budget Forum
• Review revenue estimates, impact of tax cap, and critical cost components
• Discuss Budget Reduction Items, as needed• Adopt Proposition Resolutions
Mar. 26 – Budget Work Session
• Adopt 2019-2020 Proposed Budget
April 9 – Board Meeting
• Annual Budget Hearing• PTSA School Board Candidates’ Night
May 9 – Budget Hearing
• Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election
May 21 – VOTE!
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
March 2019
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