Essex Community Educational Center #46 School District

18th Annual Report2012-2013

Please bring this report to the Annual Meeting 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 8 in the Essex High School Cafeteria

Our Mission and VisionMission: Lead and connect . . . Connect and Lead

Vision: Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, a student-centered learn-ing community, will maximize available resources through unified, col-

laborative leadership to be consistently recognized as exemplary, as mea-sured by continuous improvement in the areas of achievement, safe and

respectful learning environments, and the promotion of equity for all.

The Annual Meeting will be held Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Essex High School Cafeteria.

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Artwork by: Grace Schonberg, Grade 11, Essex High School

Table of ContentsOfficer and Administrator Listing 4

Outstanding Teachers: 2011-2012 5

Meet Your School Board Members 6

School Director’s Report 7

Superintendent’s Report 9

Highly Qualified Teacher Status 10

VT Department of Education Comparative Data 11

Student Performance 12

Principal’s Report: Essex High School 14

Principal’s Report: Center for Technology, Essex 16

U#46 Financial Summary (Year Ending 6/30/12) 18

Treasurer’s Report: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 21

About Chittenden Central Supervisory Union 23

Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Budget 24

Essex High School Enrollment 27

Budget Overview: Essex High School 28

Proposed Budget: Essex High School 31

U#46 Capital Budget 39

Town Meeting Tax Grid: Essex Junction PreK-12 40

Town Meeting Tax Grid: Essex Town PreK-12 41

Budget Overview: Center for Technology, Essex 42

Proposed Budget: Center for Technology, Essex 43

Minutes of the 17th Annual Meeting 47

Annual Meeting Warning 48

Notes 50

Visit Us Online 51

Important Phone Numbers 52

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Officer and Administrator ListingDistrict Officers Clerk Ms. Cindy Cusson Treasurer Ms. Lynette Corbin

School Directors Mr. Jack Behlendorf, Chair Term expires April, 2015 Mr. Brian Donahue, Vice-Chair Term expires April, 2013 Ms. Erin Kennedy-Knox, Clerk Term expires April, 2014 Mr. Albert Bombardier, Member Term expires April, 2013 Mr. Gary Baker, Member Term expires April, 2015 Mr. Ryan McLaren, Member Term expires April, 2014

Essex High School Administrators Principal Mr. Robert Reardon Assistant Principal Ms. Lauren Kirby-Couillard Assistant Principal Ms. Louise Strong Assistant Principal Mr. Thomas Faris

Center for Technology, Essex Administrators Principal/Director Mr. Robert Travers Assistant Principal Ms. Carolyn Dickinson

Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Administrators Superintendent Dr. Michael Deweese Associate Superintendent Ms. Judith DeNova Legal Counsel Mr. Paul O’Brian Executive Director of Operations/Chief Financial Officer Mr. Grant Geisler Executive Director of Human Resources Ms. Deb Robbins Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Ms. Amy Cole Executive Director of Student Support Services Ms. Erin Maguire Executive Director of Technology Mr. Vince Gonillo

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Outstanding Teachers: 2012-2013

Mr. Charlie Burnett - Essex High School

Charlie continues to learn and grow as an educator through his participation in clinics, workshops, depart-ment discussions and school -wide committees. He has many interests from academics, to sports, govern-ment, his family, and to intellectual pursuits. Charlie looks for ways to improve his practice. He recently trained to be an online instructor for Virtual High School Global Consortium via Essex High School to teach AP Economics. Charlie is an excellent role model for students and adults.

Mrs. Beth Ladd - Center for Technology, Essex

During her tenure, Beth has taken what was an excel-lent Dental Program at the Center for Technology, Essex, and has brought it to an entirely new level, complete with national accreditation and both state- wide and national recognition. Beth is a patient and caring instructor who demonstrates and upholds the level of professionalism required within the classroom and the profession itself. Beth continually advocates for the advancement of her program and in turn, motivates and invigorates others to emulate this type of behavior.

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Meet Your School Board MembersJack Behlendorf, Board Chair: Elected in 2006, Jack has been Chairman since April, 2010. A Village resident since 1988, Jack and his wife have two grown children, both of whom com-pleted CCSU schools from kindergarten through EHS. He is currently the Engineer Manager at Liquid Measurement Systems in Georgia, VT. Jack has served on the Chittenden County Court Diversion board since 2005. He qualified as a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer and Engineer-ing Duty Officer, retiring as a Commander in 2004. Jack graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Virginia.

Brian Donahue, Vice-Chair: Brian is Vice-President for Finance and Operations/CFO at VT Public Radio. Brian oversaw the early development of the Saint Michael College’s MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts) program and was the executive director of a hands-on children’s museum in Essex Junction. Brian has also coached youth sports, served on various boards/committees, and participated in the coordination of the Essex Youth Soccer program for a number of years. He holds a BA in Political Science from Saint Michael’s College and an MBA from Concordia University in Montreal. He and his wife Linda reside in Essex Junction; they have children attending Essex High School and Albert D. Lawton.

Erin Kennedy-Knox, Clerk: Erin was appointed to the board as a representative for Essex Junction in January of 2011. She resides in the Village with her husband and five-year old son, who is attending Summit. She is a member of the Vermont Elder Resource Group. As the daughter of an educator, she is passionate about the importance of education in our commu-nity, our nation, and our future. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire.

Al Bombardier, Board Member: Al has served as a board member for over 10 years, with ex-perience on the U#46 School Board and the CCSU Board. A former IBM employee, Al gradu-ated from St. Michaels College with a Master of Science in the Administration and Advanced Management Studies Program. Additionally, Al holds a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College. Originally from St. Albans, Al has served his country in the military and has lived in Essex Town for 30 years with his wife Marie. Their three children are all graduates of Essex schools.

Gary A. Baker, Board Member: Gary and his wife, Melissa, have a daughter in college, a son in Essex High School and two sons in Essex Middle School. Gary served as a board member for Crisis Intervention Services while living in Iowa. During his years in Arkansas, Gary was a board member for the Independence County Youth Athletic Association, President of the Independence County Swim Team and Head Coach for the Kiwanis Youth Football Program. Gary earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Toledo, a M.S. in Psychology from Augusta College, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology from the University of Missis-sippi. Gary is currently a professor of psychology at Champlain College.

Ryan McLaren, Board Member: Ryan is a constituent correspondent in the Office of Gover-nor Peter Shumlin. Previously, he served as the Volunteer Outreach Coordinator for Every-body Wins! Vermont, and worked for Earth Day Network promoting environmental literacy in America’s public schools and universities. Ryan was educated in the Essex Town School District, and graduated from Essex High School in 2004. In 2008, he received his Bachelor’s degree in American Studies with honors from Wesleyan University.

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School Director’s ReportThe Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 School Board is pleased to present the 2012-

2013 Annual Report for Essex High School and the Center for Technology, Essex.

2012-2013 Overview: As we move through another school year, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the teachers, staff and administrators of the Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) and Essex High School (EHS) for their teamwork and dedication to provide an unparalleled educational experience for over 1,300 students at EHS and over 400 full-time equivalent students at CTE. Thanks also go to parents and the families of our students, who work alongside our educators to support, guide and enhance the experiences of their children. We also thank the taxpayers of the Town of Essex and the Village of Essex Junction, who provide the support necessary to continue our tradition of high quality education. The future of our communities depends on providing superior educational opportunities to our youth and your continued commitment makes that possible. Here are some salient topics from the past year, which merit the public’s consideration:

EHS Student Accomplishments: EHS leads all Vermont high schools by sending 6% more of its students to institutions of higher learning within one year of graduation than other high schools. EHS Class of 2012 reported their post graduation plans as:

• 82.3% on to four year college or university,• 8.5% on to two year college,• 1.1% on to a technical or diploma Program,• 1.1% into the military,• 3.9% entered the work force, and • 3.1% reported “other” opportunities.

We are home to eight National Merit Scholarship Competition semi-finalists, and the nationally recognized US News and World Reports rank EHS as the #2 high school in Vermont.

CTE Student Accomplishments: 210 industry-recognized credentials have been awarded (64% of eligible students at CTE). One hundred percent of last year’s Dental Program students earned the very rigorous Vermont Radiology Certificate. Sarah Zelley, Computer Systems Tech 2, was named the National Winner of the 2013 National Center for Woman and Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing. CTE Students earned nine gold medals, 13 silver medals, and seven bronze medals in the state SkillsUSA competitions. Gold medalists qualified and competed in the National SkillsUSA competitions. One student finished second in the nation in Dental Hygiene and seven students finished in the top 12 in the nation in their skills area.

Our Staff: Our outstanding teachers exemplify the educational quality of our schools. EHS teacher Charlie Burnett was named UVM outstanding Teacher of the Year. Jill Prado was awarded a Rowland Fellowship, and is focusing on developing partnerships between schools in Vermont and Europe to bring digital learning to our students in World Language. CTE teacher Beth Ladd in Dental Assisting was also named UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Thirty CTE faculty participated in over 100 hours of professional development in the area of educational technology through after-school workshops and a summer course offered by the Center’s Education Technology Integration Specialist.

Bottom Line - Board Chairman Perspective: What does it all mean to the taxpayers of the Union #46 district? The U46 Board worked closely with the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) administration and EHS and CTE Principals in developing the FY’14 budget. Our dual objectives of academic excellence and fiscal responsibility resulted in board guidance to present a U46 budget that maintains the high level of educational quality presently found in the district, and support the essential elements of the School Action Plan.

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Thoroughly analyzing our current practices, as well as understanding unfunded requirements and adjusting for enrollments, accomplished this. We also are sensitive to the burden on taxpayers.

In FY’09, State Law required school boards to present their budget in one two-part article if: (a) the district’s prior year education spending per equalized pupil exceeds the state-wide average, and (b) education spending in the proposed budget exceeds a maximum inflation amount. The law expires after this year. It should come as no surprise that our education spending per equalized pupil exceeded the statewide average. EHS consistently outperforms statewide averages for student achievement and our facilities are well maintained.

However, this is the first year that our education spending has exceeded the inflationary allowance. This calculation begins with our prior year education spending per pupil and adds about $400, which is 3.2% of the prior year statewide average spending per pupil. We then multiply this amount by our number of pupils to get the allowable amount of education spending. The proposed budget is $228,117 above the threshold. There are three main reasons causing us to be over the threshold.

• We were one of the few districts to satisfy the FY’12 “Challenges for Change” reduction target. We reduced our education spending by over $440,000, which eliminated any budget flexibility for future years.

• For the first time in over five years, our health insurance premiums are slated to increase by double digits. After salaries, health insurance is our most significant investment and this rate hike increases our budget by nearly $300,000 – more than the amount we exceeded the threshold by.

• The amount of year end surplus available to roll forward as fund balance revenue decreases. Our FY’14 fund balance (non-tax) revenue is over $150,000 lower than FY’13.

As a result of exceeding the threshold, we must use statutory language and present only one budget article split into two parts for EHS. Part A of the article is the amount that falls within the threshold and Part B is the amount that exceeds the threshold. For EHS, Part A equals the General Fund budget and Part B equals the Capital Fund budget.

Thus, the voters in the Village of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex will be asked on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 to vote on the following articles:

• EHS “Two Vote” Language: Approve total budget of $23,263,166:• Part A: $23,035,049• Part B: $228,117

• Capital Fund: authorization to place the $228,117 in part (b) above into the Capital Reserve Fund• CTE: Approve total budget of $8,459,355.

A Vision for the Future: The U46 school board has allocated funds in its 2013-2014 budget for a strategic visioning project. Beginning in 2013, the board will begin the process of reaching out to the public for input and facilitate discussion centered on a comprehensive plan for the Essex Community Educational Center. Now is the time to think about and plan for the future, to envision a campus for 2020 that will continue to provide a competitive and innovative quality education for our students.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Union #46 Board,

Jack BehlendorfChairman, U#46 School Board

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Superintendent’s ReportAs the 2012-2013 school year wraps up, I’m gratified to report on yet another exceptional year for students

at both schools in the district, Essex High School (EHS) and the Center for Technology-Essex (CTE). School-based details can be found within each Principal’s Report.

I commend our educators for their forward-looking approach to educating our community’s children. We live in rapidly changing times, and our teachers are on the forefront in ensuring currency and relevancy of how education is delivered at the Essex Community Educational Center. This requires both commitment and courage by teachers as they serve today’s learners in their journey toward world-citizenship.

Our district is stalwart in its commitment to providing a learning environment that is safe, purposeful, and equitable. Our community requires this of its schools, and provides the resources for us to do our important work. We take seriously the responsibilities vested in us. Please know your investments in education are evident each and every day and these investments will yield dividends for years to follow. EHS and CTE continue to be state-wide leaders in their respective education niches. Administrative and teacher leadership is evident as the schools strive for continuous improvement in all areas.

CTE continues to lead the state’s thinking on contemporary technical education offerings. Students from around the region are immersed in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences with genuine and modern technology and equipment at their disposal. Known as a “school that works,” CTE’s student placements in business and industry settings offer real world experiences. Some students find their passions, while others are glad to be redirected toward a different field. National certifications are available to students in most programs and, as appropriate, many students are dual-enrolled in CTE and one (or more) college classes.

EHS is equally energetic in responding to changing times for education. Vermont’s average students’ scores are among the best in the nation, and EHS students score well on national and state tests. EHS is committed to fostering forward-thinking innovations in the design and delivery of instruction; such adjustments are required of progressive high schools to help ensure students receive an education that will prepare them for success in their choices of colleges, careers, and communities of the 21st century.

A board-led initiative began this year with the supervisory union-wide administration of the first School Climate Survey. Parents, students, and employees participated in assessing various dimensions of school climate. These climate results show we are starting from a very positive place with the results being used by both schools for planning purposes. Results can be viewed at http://www.ccsuvt.org/15294/climate.

A central variable in assessing school climate involves examining opinions about safety. Safe schools are a prerequisite for learning, and we continue to benefit from our long-standing relationship with the School Public Safety Committee, led by EPD Chief Larose.

I commend the behind-the-scenes hard work of our support personnel across the district. Whether providing administrative support, feeding hungry learners, keeping our schools safe and clean, or a host of other responsibilities, I appreciate the work of all school personnel. In addition, join me in thanking your volunteer school board members who caringly serve the school district with distinction in their governance activities. Upon visiting schools, it is wonderful to routinely see parents and volunteers working directly with students to make learning experiences even more complete.

In closing, I encourage each citizen to consider checking in with your schools to appreciate first-hand how well your investment in children is paying dividends. Thank you for the privilege of serving our community’s greatest asset, your children. Dr. Michael R. Deweese, Superintendent, Chittenden Central SU (in service to the Essex Union #46 District)

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Highly Qualified Teacher Status

Title I (1111)(h) of NCLB requires LEAs to publicly report the percentage of core academic classes* NOT taught by highly qualified teachers, the percentage of teachers teaching on emergency credentials by LEA and school, and the professional qualifications of their teachers. The following is the percentage of core academic classes NOT taught by highly qualified teachers and the percentage of teachers teaching on emergency credentials for your LEA as a whole and for all schools in your LEA for the 2011-2012 school year. LEAs are responsible for determining a measure for the professional qualifications of their teachers.

LEA SCHOOL NAME Classes taught by NOT HQ teacher/total classes

Percentage of core academic classes NOT taught by highly

qualified teachersEssex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD #46 2.7 / 498 0.54%

Essex High School 2.7 / 404 0.67%Center for Technology, Essex 0 / 94 0.00%

LEA SCHOOL NAME# of Emergency

credentialed teachers/total teachers

Percentage of teachers teaching with emergency credentials

Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD #46 0 / 168 0.00%Essex High School 0 / 120 0.00%Center for Technology, Essex 0 / 52 0.00%

2012-13 Professional Qualifications of Teachers

Professional Qualifications of Teachers All Teachers EHS CTE

Percentage who hold a master’s degree or higher 64% 74% 41%

Percentage who hold a level II Professional Educator License in the area taught 76% 80% 65%

Percentage who hold additional licensing endorsements 21% 18% 30%

Average in-district teaching experience 11.6 13.0 8.0

*Core academic subjects are: English language arts (including ESL), math, science, social studies, reading, foreign languages, art, music, and the generalist endorsement areas of elementary education and early childhood education (grades K-3 only). In addition, alternative program and special education primary instruction assignments in math, science, social studies and/or ELA/reading are also considered “core” areas.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

120 State Street

Montpelier, VT 05620-2501

FINAL DETERMINATION

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Comparative DataComparative Data for Cost-Effectiveness

16 V.S.A. § 165(a)(2)(K)

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School: Essex Community Education Center UHSD #46S.U.: Chittenden Central S.U.

FY2012 School Level DataCohort Description: Senior high school Cohort Rank by Enrollment (1 is largest)

(28 schools in cohort) 2 out of 28

School level data Grades Total Total Stu / Tchr Stu / Admin Tchr / AdminOffered Enrollment Teachers Administrators Ratio Ratio Ratio

Mt Anthony Senior UHSD #14 9 - 12 992 69.93 2.60 14.19 381.54 26.90 Burlington Senior High School 9 - 12 1,045 87.44 3.00 11.95 348.33 29.15 Bellows Free Academy UHSD #48 9 - 12 1,064 98.95 4.00 10.75 266.00 24.74

Essex Community Education Center UHSD #46 9 - 12 1,309 113.90 5.00 11.49 261.80 22.78 Champlain Valley UHSD #15 9 - 12 1,321 97.32 6.92 13.57 190.90 14.06

Averaged SCHOOL cohort data 651.29 56.15 2.89 11.60 225.02 19.40

School District: Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSDLEA ID: U046

FY2011 School District DataCohort Description: Senior high school district

(25 school districts in cohort)

Grades offered Student FTE Current expenditures per Cohort Rank by FTEin School enrolled in student FTE EXCLUDING (1 is largest)

School district data (local, union, or joint district) District school district special education costs 2 out of 25

Middlebury UHSD #3 7-12 860.27 $14,878Bellows Free Academy UHSD #48 9-12 957.28 $13,172Brattleboro UHSD #6 7-12 1,020.49 $14,380

Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD 9-12 1,253.95 $12,760Champlain Valley UHSD #15 9-12 1,275.99 $11,829

Averaged SCHOOL DISTRICT cohort data 630.6 $13,482

FY2013 School District Data

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Grades offered Equalized Spending per Homestead Homestead Level Homesteadin School Pupils Equalized Pupil Ed tax rate Ed tax rate of Appraisal Ed tax rate

DistrictLEA ID School District

U022B North Country Sr UHSD #22 9-12 937.30 12,326.48 1.2577 - - - U007 Missisquoi Valley UHSD #7 7-12 992.10 10,705.72 1.0923 - - - U003 Middlebury UHSD #3 7-12 1,025.35 15,104.04 1.5411 - - - U046 Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD #46 9-12 1,209.06 13,527.75 1.3802 - - - U006 Brattleboro UHSD #6 7-12 1,224.72 15,435.34 1.5749 - - - U015 Champlain Valley UHSD #15 9-12 1,369.19 12,803.59 1.3063 - - -

The Legislature has required the Department of Education to provide this information per the following statute:

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16 V.S.A. § 165(a)(2) The school, at least annually, reports student performance results to community members in a format selected by the school board. . . . The school report shall include: (K) data provided by the commissioner which enable a comparison with other schools, or school districts if school level data are not available, for cost-effectiveness. The commissioner shall establish which data are to be included pursuant to this subdivision and, notwithstanding that the other elements of the report are to be presented in a format selected by the school board, shall develop a common format to be used by each school in presenting the data to community members. The commissioner shall provide the most recent data available to each school no later than October 1 of each year. Data to be presented may include student-to-teacher ratio, administrator-to-student ratio, administrator-to-teacher ratio, and cost per pupil.  

Current expenditures are an effort to calculate an amount per FTE spent by a district on students enrolled in that district. This figure excludes tuitions and assessments paid to other providers, construction and equipment costs, debt service, adult education, and community service.  

Special education expenditures vary substantially from district to district and year to year. Therefore, they have been excluded from these figures.  

A list of schools and school districts in each cohort may be found on the DOE website under "School Data and Reports": http://www.state.vt.us/educ/  

Use these tax rates to compare towns

rates.  

These tax rates are not comparable due

to CLA's.  

The portion of current expenditures made by supervisory unions on behalf of districts varies greatly. These data include district assessments to SUs. Doing so makes districts more comparable to each other.  

 

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Student PerformanceState Assessment – The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP)The NECAP reading, writing, mathematics, and science tests measure students’ academic knowledge and skills relative to Vermont Grade Expectations (GEs), which represent the knowledge and skills students should have achieved by the end of the previous school year (reading and math), or at the end of a specific grade span (writing and science).

Reading & Math: Administered in October to students in grades 3-8 and 11Writing: Administered in October to students in grade 5, 8, and 11Science: Administered in May to students in grades 4, 8, and 11

NECAP scores are reported at four levels of academic achievement: Proficient with Distinction, Proficient, Partially Proficient, and Substantially Below Proficient. Students also receive a scaled score, which serves as a three-digit numeric indication of annual growth from year to year.

Changes to Vermont State Standards and AssessmentsBeginning 2013/14, our schools will make the shift in state standards in literacy and math to the Common Core State Standards, adopted by the Vermont State Board of Education to replace current VT literacy and math standards. This shift will also result in changes to reports cards to reflect the new standards. CCSU teachers are working diligently to make that transition. Fall 2013 will be the last administration of NECAP as Vermont’s state assessment. A new state assessment, SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), will be administered spring 2015. For more information about CCSS or SBAC visit:

• http://www.corestandards.org/ • http://www.smarterbalanced.org/

For questions about how CCSU is transitioning to this new system, please visit our website (www.ccsuvt.org) or contact Amy Cole, CCSU Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, at acole@ccsuvt.org.

For more information about the new standards and assessments, visit: http://www.corestandards.org/, http://www.nextgenscience.org/ or http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/.

For more information, including School Report Cards, visit the “School Reports” page:

www.ccsuvt.org/schoolreportsAvailable information includes:• NECAP results for each school compared to the district and the state• Multi-year trend data in student achievement • NECAP achievement levels for each grade and subject tested• Participation rates and achievement levels for the following subgroups: All Students, Major

Racial and Ethnic groups, Student with Disabilities, Limited English Proficient, Economically Disadvantaged, and Gender.

• Accountability data, including Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) information• Teacher quality data, including information about highly qualified teachers (HQT)• Information on Title I programs• Other school reports, including graduation rates, action plans, etc.

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2012 NECAP Results

At the high school level, only 11th grade students take the NECAP. At Essex High School (EHS), 87% of students scored proficient or higher in reading, 61% in math, 58% in writing and 49% in science.

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EHS  NECAP  Results:    Over  Time  P   PD   PP   SBP  

87%   79%   74%   61%  46%   38%  

58%   57%   47%   49%   40%   33%  

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2012  NECAP  Results:      EHS  Compared  to  State  and  County  

Proficient   Not  Proficient  

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Principal’s Report: Essex High SchoolI am pleased, and proud, to be Principal of Essex High School (EHS). EHS continues to

be one of the top performing high schools in the state of Vermont. We are working on faculty-wide initiatives to improve student achievement for all. Our two-year action plan is a road-map to school improvement.

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is in its third year of operation. Students in the Academy are pursuing specific pathways designed for them. These pathways are rigorous, challenging and engaging. Students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with professionals in Chittenden County. Seniors also have the opportunity to work on their Capstone project. This self-designed body of work has a community service component. This culminates with a public presentation at the end of May by students.

Our ninth grade core program continues to offer “humanities” for our students. English and Social Studies classes are combined for interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Pairs of teachers work with common students, allowing for a greater understanding and connection with students.

The freshman experience is critical in developing foundational skills and competencies in math, reading, writing, and science. Student success their first year is directly related to future growth at Essex High School and for post secondary opportunities.

We are currently in our first year of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Academy work. We have a cohort of students who are pursuing internship opportunities with local business and industry. Our grand opening for our FabLab was in September. Students have wonderful opportunities to use cutting-edge technology to expand their knowledge.

Our Life, College, and Career Learning Community has embarked upon three major areas of work. We had a business/faculty forum in January where 32 businesses were represented. Conversations between business leaders and staff members centered on skills current employees have and desired skills of future employees. A student focus forum was held at St. Michaels’ College in February. Forty-two students worked an entire day providing input, reflection, and suggestions in moving EHS forward. Finally, we are working on creating a career center for EHS and CTE students.

EHS juniors continue to score at the top in Vermont on their NECAP assessments. We are moving toward the Common Core as NECAP is being phased out. Our teachers are working hard in structuring a smooth transition for our students. Work at the K-12 level is ongoing as we move towards the Common Core and the related standards.

Our Advance Placement (AP) course enrollment numbers, AP tests, and AP scores are a highlight in our School Accountability Report. For the 2011-2012 school year, we had 619 students enroll in 18 AP classes. We had 455 AP tests administered with 88% scoring a 3 or higher. Students who earn a 3, 4, or 5 may be awarded college credit.

EHS students’ SAT tests continue to score well above the state and national averages in the math, verbal, and writing assessments. Our ACT scores are higher than state and national averages as well. The average EHS ACT Composite score is 25. The Vermont Composite ACT average is 23 and the National Composite ACT average score is 21.

Principal Reardon

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EHS students excel and receive state and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, arts, and athletics. We offer a wide array of extra-curricular activities and have over 40 club opportunities. We are very fortunate to live in a community that values and invests in the education of its young people. It is with the continued support of many that our students are successful.

Respectfully submitted,Rob Reardon, Principal

Students use the FabLab to design a robot for UVM competitionLeft to right: students Eli Danyow, Riley Wilbur, Ethan Konzcal with instructor Joe Chase

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Principal’s Report: Center for TechnologyThe Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) is one of 16 career and technical centers within

the state of Vermont. The center’s mission includes high school graduation, career preparation, college readiness, and adult workforce development.

CTE enrolls approximately 500 daytime students and 800 evening/adult students annually and serves a region that encompasses all of Chittenden County and parts of Franklin County. This “service region” includes nine sending high schools. Typically, the Center will enroll students from high schools outside of our service region when students from other counties are interested in career and technical education programs not offered at a center in their region. It is common for CTE to have students enrolled from 12 or more high schools every year.

CTE offers a variety of courses and programs. Our 13 full-day technical programs feature industry-recognized credentials, post-secondary enrollment agreements and are offered in outstanding, well-equipped facilities. In addition to the daytime programs, CTE operates an evening division known as SkillTech, which focuses on five major areas of workforce development training: ASE Auto Certification, Manufacturing and Design, Welding Certifications, Licensed Nurses Assistants, and Facilities Operations.

College ConnectionsCTE provides fabulous college connections for our students. On average, 23% of our students earn college credits as part of their career program. Dual Enrollment is the most popular method by which students earn college credits. CTE, in partnership with Community College of Vermont, Vermont Technical College, and New England Culinary Institute, offers 20 different Dual Enrollment classes. Curriculum in six different programs: Automotive Technology, Childhood Education and Human Services, Computer Animation and Web Design, Engineering, Graphic Design and Digital Publishing, Health Informatics Systems, and Professional Foods has been aligned with courses offered at our partner colleges and the faculty teaching in these programs have been approved as adjunct college teachers. In addition, qualified students who take Intro to College Studies can earn a voucher to take an evening or weekend course at CCV, VTC, UVM, Champlain College and NECI. The College Connections program at CTE sets our students up for success in the future.

Industry and Career ReadinessCTE works diligently to prepare students for employment. In addition to the rigorous career training students experience in their programs, there are three different initiatives geared to prepare our students for careers; Cooperative Education, Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) and SkillsUSA Competitions. Each year, students participate in 30 hour Career Work Experience (CWE) programs. This year, 90% of our students were scheduled into area businesses to “job shadow” employees in the career field they are studying. IRC’s are offered in every program in the center. These credentials are valued by employers because they represent proven skill sets achieved by our students as part of their training. This year, 64% of eligible students earned an IRC. SkillsUSA is a student leadership organization that hosts an annual national competition in which students compete in a variety of industry skills. This past year, 11 CTE students participated at the national competition. One student finished second in the nation in the Dental Assisting competition while six other students placed in the top 12 in the nation within their respective competitions.

Principal Travers

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Middle School ConnectionsThe Center has worked hard this year to increase our connections and strengthen our relationships with middle schools within our service regions. Last spring, more than 40 girls from five different middle schools spent the day at the Center for the “Girls Can Too” career exploration day. These students spent the day experiencing a variety of hands-on activities designed to provide them with an opportunity to challenge themselves while they explored careers in Engineering, Graphic Arts, Natural Resources Management, Automotive Technology and Building Technology. We have also expanded our Open House program to include middle schools. This past month we had 30 middle school boys and girls participate in classroom/lab activities during our Open House to give them an understanding of how the center can play a part in their future education plans.

The CTE staff is grateful to the community members and various partners who support our students in their learning endeavors and to the U#46 School Board for its continued and excellent guidance.

Respectfully Submitted,Robert W. Travers Jr., Principal/Director

Several girls from area middle schools learn how to safely start

chainsaws during one of the events at the “Girls Can Too”

career exploration day.

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U#46 Financial Summary

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Treasurer’s Report: 07/11-06/121) LONG-TERM DEBT SUMMARYBonds Payable -Essex Community Educational Center Roof Replacement/A. D. Lawton Roof Replacement and Fleming, Summit and Hiawatha Improvements - bond issued on August 2, 1995, in the name of the Essex Junction School District payable $200,000 annually on December 1, 1996-2011, and $155,000 annually on December 1, 2011-15.

The Essex Community Educational Center roof replacement portion is paid by the Union District #46. The bond portion for this project is payable $18,500 annually on December 1, 1996 – 2011, and $17,760 annually on December 1, 2011-15. FY12 interest payable December 1 at 5.850% and June 1 at 5.850%. 12/31/1012 Balance Outstanding - $53,280

Essex Community Educational Center Construction and Renovation – bond issued on July 22, 1999, payable $170,000 annually on December 1, 2000-09, and $165,000 annually on December 1, 2011-19. FY12 interest payable on December 1 at 5.065% and June 1 at 5.105%. 12/31/2012 Balance Outstanding - $1,155,000

Essex Community Educational Center Track Renovation – bond issued on July 15, 2003, payable $45,000 annually on December 1, 2004-13, and $30,000 annually on December 1, 2014-23. FY12 interest payable on December 1 at 3.390% and June 1 at 3.570%.12/31/2012 Balance Outstanding - $345,000

Essex Community Educational Center and Center for Technology, Essex, OneCampus Project - bond issued for the amount of $8,500,000 on July 20, 2006, payable $450,000 annually on December 1, 2007-16, and $400,000 annually on December 1, 2017-2026. FY12 interest payable on December 1 at 4.055% and June 1 at 4.115%.12/31/2012 Balance Outstanding - $5,800,000

Essex Community Educational Center and Center for Technology, Essex, OneCampus Project - second issue bond for the amount of $3,500,000 on July 26, 2007, payable $200,000 annually on December 1, 2008 – 12, $180,000 annually on December 1, 2013 – 17, and $160,000 annually on December 1, 2018 – 27. FY12 interest payable on December 1 at 4.065% and June 1 at 4.135%. 12/31/2012 Balance Outstanding – $2,500,000

Treasurer Corbin

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2) CASH ON HAND

Beginning 7/1/2011 Ending 6/30/2012

Operating Sweep Account 1,781,963 2,469,293One Campus State Construction Aid Certificate of Deposit 1,250,000 1,400,000

Ed Center Student Activity Accounts 262,940 238,016

Ed Center Scholarship/Award Accounts 20,641 18,888Ed Center Scholarship/Award Certificates of Deposit 31,263 31,518

CTE Student Activity Accounts 57,739 61,432

CTE Scholarship Certificate of Deposit 7,395 6,719

Skating Facility Account 931 914

3) INVESTMENT FUND SUMMARY

Balance June 30, 2011 317,239Interest Earnings 14,869Disbursements -58,000

Balance as of June 30, 2012 274,108

Unrealized Gain/Loss 18,849

Capital Gain/Loss from Prior Period 154,325

Market Value – June 30, 2012 447,282

Fiscal Year Total Return % 7.15%

The investment fund was established with State Aid construction assistance received for the high school library construction and renovation project. The funds have been invested in U. S. Treasurer STRIPS in shares of equal increments that mature annually. The matured investment funds are applied annually to a portion of the scheduled bond payments throughout the duration of the library construction and high school renovation bond debt.

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About Chittenden Central S.U.Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) is comprised of three “member”

school districts: Westford Town School District, Essex Junction School District (EJSD), and the Union #46 School District (U#46). Westford School District includes Westford Elementary (preK-8th grade). EJSD includes: Summit Street School (preK-3), Hiawatha Elementary School (preK-3), Thomas Fleming School (grades 4-5), Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School (grades 6-8), and the Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Department. U#46 School District includes the Essex Community Educational Center consisting of Essex High School and the Center for Technology, Essex.

Serving approximately 3,000 students, CCSU is one of the largest supervisory unions in Vermont. General functions of CCSU include: insulating the schools from unnecessary bureaucracy, providing centralized administration and management services to member districts, and serving in supervising, coordinating, and consultative roles for, and on behalf of, member school districts.

The CCSU Central Office is made up of supervisory union administrators and support staff. Administrators include: the Superintendent; Associate Superintendent; Executive Directors of Operations/Chief Financial Officer; Human Resources; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment; Technology; Student Support Services; and Legal Counsel. Although not necessarily co-located, the Directors of Property Services, Food Service, and Finance are also part of Central Office. In addition, payroll and accounting and the Essex Junction Treasurer work in the Central Office. Lastly, some Technology Department personnel who support the entire supervisory union are funded in the Central Office budget.

CCSU Budget

The CCSU Central Office budget is approved by the CCSU School Board, which is made up of three board members from each member school board.

The CCSU budget is funded by way of assessments to the member districts. This assessment is largely based on percentage of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions. However, portions of the budget may be assessed based on other factors such as square footage or percentage of computers.

While the FY’14 CCSU budget increased by $664,417 to $3,973,298, the SU assessment costs to school districts only increased by $173,226, or 6.5%. A large part of the budget increase involved the realignment of most special education contracted services from member districts. Since these costs were funded with federal funds, assessments were not impacted. Another increase related to the realignment of bus aides from U#46 and EJSD which increased assessments, but will decrease district budgets. Assessment increases were driven instead by: (1) additional hours for the web manager position, (2) a dramatic increase in health rates, and (3) a lower amount of available fund balance as compared to FY’13. The following pages break out CCSU revenues and expenses.

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Chittenden Central S.U. BudgetFY’12

ActualsFY’13

ApprovedFY’14

Proposed $ Change % Change

REVENUESLOCAL

Fund Balance CY Approp $44,164 $85,000 $57,000 -$28,000 -32.9%E-Rate Revenues $61,763 $50,000 $60,000 $10,000 20.0%Interest Earnings $2,680 $4,000 $3,500 -$500 -12.5%Admin Fee $7,674 $7,582 $7,395 -$187 -2.5%Treasurer Reimbursement $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $0 0.0%Miscellaneous Income $27 $0 $0 $0 N/A

LOCAL Total $118,909 $149,182 $130,495 -$18,687 -12.5%

STATE BEST Grant $0 $0 $0 $0 N/ASecondary Transformation $50,000 $0 $0 $0 N/A

STATE Total $50,000 $0 $0 $0 N/A

ASSESSMENT Union #46 Assessment $1,497,090 $1,513,309 $1,623,278 $109,969 7.3%EJSD Assessment $950,679 $966,962 $1,023,456 $56,494 5.8%Westford Assessment $187,855 $193,141 $199,904 $6,763 3.5%

ASSESSMENT Total $2,635,624 $2,673,412 $2,846,638 $173,226 6.5%

FEDERAL Title I $31,797 $0 $30,000 $30,000 N/ATitle I ARRA $0 $0 $0 $0 N/ATitle IIA $187,217 $130,000 $130,000 $0 0.0%Title IID $2,138 $0 $0 $0 N/ATitle IID ARRA $0 $0 $0 $0 N/ATitle III $36,733 $0 $0 $0 N/ATitle IV $0 $0 $0 $0 N/AIDEA-B $250,600 $284,349 $532,801 $248,452 87.4%IDEA-B EEE $0 $0 $12,770 $12,770 N/AIDEA-B ARRA $4,036 $0 $0 $0 N/AEPSDT Medicaid $40,729 $28,000 $37,400 $9,400 33.6%Medicaid Reimbursement $23,157 $21,938 $231,194 $209,256 953.9%Tobacco Use Prevention Grant $25,218 $22,000 $22,000 $0 0.0%

FEDERAL Total $601,624 $486,287 $996,165 $509,878 104.9%GRAND TOTAL $3,406,157 $3,308,881 $3,973,298 $664,417 20.1%

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ASSESSMENT PERCENTAGES FY’12 FY’13 FY’14U#46 Essex Community Educational Center 56.53% 56.61% 57.02%Essex Junction School District 36.30% 36.17% 35.95%Westford School District 7.17% 7.22% 7.02%

FY’12 Actuals

FY’13 Approved

FY’14 Proposed $ Change % Change

INVESTMENTSSALARIES $2,007,836 $2,059,623 $2,199,064 $139,441 6.8%BENEFITS $566,405 $611,866 $708,729 $96,863 15.8%PROF SERVICES

320Prof Education Services $98,137 $104,250 $94,000 -$10,250 -9.8%

330Other Professional Services $134,153 $49,225 $554,995 $505,770 1027.5%

340Technical Services $0 $0 $2,500 $2,500 N/A370Audit Services $9,700 $9,800 $9,900 $100 1.0%

390Other Purchased Prof & Tech Services $96,000 $69,613 $71,000 $1,387 2.0%

PROF SERVICES Total $337,990 $232,888 $732,395 $499,507 214.5%CONTRACTED SERVICES

411Water/Sewage $557 $375 $600 $225 60.0%421Disposal Service $627 $350 $1,375 $1,025 292.9%

430Equipment Maintenance $276 $2,000 $2,000 $0 0.0%

432Maintenance of Buildings $1,551 $700 $700 $0 0.0%

434Maintenance of Vehicles $2,216 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.0%

435General Maintenance $29,623 $32,021 $17,080 -$14,941 -46.7%436Maintenance Software $40,877 $39,024 $40,307 $1,283 3.3%

441Rental of Land and Buildings $75,000 $75,000 $62,500 -$12,500 -16.7%

442Rental of Equipment $6,300 $7,300 $7,300 $0 0.0%CONTRACTED SERVICES Total $157,027 $161,770 $136,862 -$24,908 -15.4%OTHER SERVICES

519Student Transportation $8,337 $17,000 $5,000 -$12,000 -70.6%

521Property & Liability Insurance $6,321 $7,500 $7,125 -$375 -5.0%

531Telephone $21,744 $20,760 $16,129 -$4,631 -22.3%

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FY’12 Actuals

FY’13 Approved

FY’14 Proposed $ Change % Change

532Postage $8,312 $8,500 $8,750 $250 2.9%535Telecommunications $14,766 $23,806 $23,053 -$753 -3.2%540Advertising $298 $2,200 $2,000 -$200 -9.1%550Printing & Binding $74 $0 $75 $75 N/A580Travel & Conference $74,634 $18,600 $17,925 -$675 -3.6%583Vicinity Travel $2,911 $6,300 $5,850 -$450 -7.1%

OTHER SERVICES Total $137,396 $104,666 $85,907 -$18,759 -17.9%SUPPLIES

610General Supplies $34,552 $36,910 $27,810 -$9,100 -24.7%619Testing Materials $1,689 $0 $1,000 $1,000 N/A626Gasoline $16,185 $15,000 $16,000 $1,000 6.7%641Books $6,534 $4,205 $1,905 -$2,300 -54.7%642Periodicals $1,063 $1,200 $900 -$300 -25.0%670Technology Software $25,447 $25,380 $17,761 -$7,619 -30.0%

SUPPLIES Total $85,469 $82,695 $65,376 -$17,319 -20.9%UTILITIES

621Natural Gas $2,868 $3,400 $3,400 $0 0.0%622Electricity $6,891 $7,500 $7,800 $300 4.0%

SUPPLIES Total $9,759 $10,900 $11,200 $300 2.8%EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY

730Equipment $41,628 $1,450 $1,150 -$300 -20.7%732Vehicles $0 $0 $0 $0 N/A734Technology Hardware $51,354 $28,143 $19,185 -$8,958 -31.8%

EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY Total $92,982 $29,593 $20,335 -$9,258 -31.3%DUES/FEES

810Dues & Fees $11,829 $14,880 $13,430 -$1,450 -9.7%

812Student Special Programs $0 $0 $0 $0 N/A

DUES/FEES Total $11,829 $14,880 $13,430 -$1,450 -9.7%PRIOR YEAR ADJ

990Prior Year Adjustment -$537 $0 $0 $0 N/APRIOR YEAR ADJ Total -$537 $0 $0 $0 N/AGRAND TOTAL $3,406,157 $3,308,881 $3,973,298 $664,417 20.1%

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Budget Overview: Essex High SchoolGENERAL FUND

Summary: The Union #46 (U#46) School Board is proposing a general fund budget of $23,035,049 for Essex High School (EHS). The budget represents an increase of $400,495 or 1.8%. The bar graph below indicates investment increases and decreases from FY’13 to FY’14.

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Significant Investment Changesfrom FY'13 Budget to FY'14 Budget

Investments: Increases were largely in the areas of salaries and benefits, with smaller increases in technical school tuition (tech tuition), supervisory union (SU) assessment, and other. There was also a significant decrease in special education. Since salaries and benefits make up over 70% of the budget, we focus much attention on staffing levels. As always, we conducted a thorough review of class sizes for current course offerings and factored in class size standards and enrollment projections to determine the appropriate number of course sections. Salaries increased about 2.9% and include several staffing adjustments based on student needs, resulting in a net increase of about $33,000. While the teacher full time equivalent (FTE) dropped by one, the support staff FTE increased by nearly two and was driven by the need for an Interventionist and English Language Learner tutor. The benefit increase is in the area of health insurance. Most schools utilize the Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI), which is a division of the Vermont School Boards’ Insurance Trust. VEHI rate increases have averaged 2.9% over the past five years, but are expected to increase by double digits for FY’14. The rate hike is caused by increased claims, funding new mandated benefits, paying federal assessments, and restoring reserves that have been used to keep premiums low and pay unanticipated claims costs. The increase in tech tuition is caused by a slightly higher six-semester average student count and by higher tuition costs by technical centers. The SU assessment increased because bus aides are now SU employees versus Essex Junction School District employees. Therefore, the cost is captured in the SU assessment instead of being a shared service expense. In addition, Web Manager hours were increased and the SU had a decrease in fund balance revenue. Other investments increased for initiatives such as additional student internships and instituting a musical instrument replacement plan. There was a large decrease in special education in the areas of tuition and contracted services. Tuition is driven by student needs for outside placements and our anticipated requirements are down. Contracted services were realigned to the SU along with a matching amount of federal revenues. This change follows legislation requiring centralized special education services and does not impact education spending.

Revenues: The available fund balance revenue is about $150,000 lower than FY’13. A decrease in local (non-tax) revenue affects education spending as much as an increase in investments. The decrease would have been even more dramatic, but we used $65,000 of the funds that were set aside last year by voters. There is still $50,000 in reserves, but using all of it could cause an unfavorable tax increase for FY’15 (when the fund balance will likely decrease again). State special education revenue will decrease in line with the decrease in

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tuition costs. Federal special education revenue (IDEA-B & Medicaid) will decrease in line with the amount of contracted service costs that were realigned to the SU.

ESTIMATED TAX IMPLICATIONSThe School Board was sensitive to tax payer burden, but unwilling to sacrifice educational quality. We believe the draft budget satisfies these competing interests. In calculating tax rates, the Board has some control over the level of Education Spending, little control over the Equalized Pupil count, and no control over the Base Education Amount or Base Tax Rates. The Board was able to keep the increase in Education Spending below the state-wide increase of 5.5%. When factoring in less Equalized Pupils, the Education Spending per pupil increased by 6.9%. The Base Education Amount is not finalized, but we are using the amount from the most recent Legislative bill (as of February 22, 2013). The District Spending Adjustment (a critical factor in tax rate calculations) will increase by 3.0%.

Description FY'13 FY'14 Change % ChangeTotal Expense Budget $22,634,554 $23,035,049 $400,495 1.8%

- Non-Tax Revenue $6,505,037 $6,184,385 ($320,652) -4.9%+ Capital Budget $226,345 $228,117 $1,772 0.8%

= Education Spending (ES) $16,355,862 $17,078,781 $722,919 4.4%÷ Equalized Pupil (EP) Count 1,209.06 1,180.58 (28.48) -2.4%

= ES/EP $13,527.75 $14,466.43 $938.68 6.9%÷ Base Education Amount $8,723.00 $9,151.00 $428.00 4.9%

= District Spending Adj (ES/EP / Base Ed Amt) 155.081% 158.086% 3.005%

The following shows the calculated tax rates for Grades 9-12, broken out by member district community:

Homestead Tax Rate: The assumption is that the base rate will increase by five cents to $0.94 based on the most recent Legislative bill.

Calculation of Gr 9-12 Homestead Rate Essex Junction Essex TownBase Homestead Tax Rate $0.940 $0.940

× U#46 District Spending Adj 158.086% 158.086%U#46 Estimated Equalized Homestead Rate $1.4860 $1.4860

× % of Equalized Pupils in Gr 9-12 34.02% 35.21%Gr 9-12 Est Equalized Homestead Rate $0.5055 $0.5232

÷ Common Level of Appraisal 100.96% 101.23%Gr 9-12 Est Actual Homestead Rate $0.5007 $0.5168

Income Sensitivity Rate:

Income Sensitivity Rate (Gr 9-12) Essex Junction Essex TownBase Rate 1.80% 1.80%

× U#46 District Spending Adj 158.086% 158.086%U#46 Income Sensitivity Rate 2.85% 2.85%

× % of Equalized Pupils in Gr 9-12 34.020% 35.210%Gr 9-12 Income Sensitivity Rate 0.97% 1.00%

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Tax Rate Comparisons: The following table estimates tax rates and impacts for each member community. Without the five cent base rate increase, the Grade 9-12 property tax rate in Essex Junction would be nearly level and Essex Town would actually show a decrease. These rates are added to the pre-kindergarten through grade 8 tax rates from the Essex Junction School District and Essex Town School District. It should be noted that most families pay taxes based on a combination of property value and household income. Your total education tax amount can be estimated by using the Town Meeting Tax Grids.

Essex Junction FY'13 FY'14 Incr/Decr

Equalized Homestead $0.4748 $0.5055 $0.0308Actual Homestead $0.4701 $0.5007 $0.0306 $30.60 Impact per $100K in propertyIncome Sensitivity 0.96% 0.97% 0.01% $5.00 Impact per $50K in salary

Essex Town FY'13 FY'14 Incr/DecrEqualized Homestead $0.4992 $0.5232 $0.0240Actual Homestead $0.4938 $0.5168 $0.0230 $23.00 Impact per $100K in propertyIncome Sensitivity 1.01% 1.00% -0.01% ($5.00) Impact per $50K in salary

“Two-Vote” Requirement: Please see the School Director’s Report, which discusses the State law requiring a split vote article for this year’s budget. Part B of the article (for $228,117) reflects the amount required for the U#46 Capital Plan.

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Proposed Budget: Essex High SchoolCATEGORY DESCRIPTION - Revenues FY’11

ACTUALSFY’12

ACTUALSFY’13

APPROVEDFY’14

PROPOSED VARIANCE

LOCAL

Regular Secondary Tuition $2,200,119 $2,334,883 $2,412,500 $2,447,550 $35,050 Fund Balance $0 $195,329 $863,000 $710,000 ($153,000)Services to LEAs (SpEd Excess Costs) $369,534 $475,958 $375,000 $655,570 $280,570

SU Building Rental $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $0 Athletic Gate Receipts $39,263 $38,671 $40,000 $40,000 $0 Parking Fees $19,967 $20,015 $20,000 $20,000 $0 Building Rental $7,560 $19,673 $10,000 $15,000 $5,000 Interest Earnings $4,885 $5,971 $8,000 $8,000 $0 Drama Club $7,769 $9,470 $7,000 $8,000 $1,000 Secondary Tuition-Other $11,867 $0 $0 $0 $0

LOCAL Total $2,700,964 $3,139,971 $3,775,500 $3,944,120 $168,620

STATE

Education Spending Grant $15,138,309 $15,325,150 $15,626,594 $16,325,505 $698,911 SpEd - Expenditures Reimb $1,648,892 $1,585,226 $1,519,624 $1,551,664 $32,040 SpEd Mainstream Block Grant $389,820 $403,258 $391,332 $392,276 $944 SpEd - Extraordinary Reimb $0 $189,963 $255,178 $129,415 ($125,763)SpEd - State Placed Reimb $192,870 $87,510 $94,265 $7,120 ($87,145)Tech Ctr on Behalf $524,175 $512,134 $502,923 $525,159 $22,236 Tech Ctr Unenrolled Students $0 $21,184 $0 $0 $0 Voc Education Transportation $44,911 $45,437 $0 $0 $0 State Transportation Aid $26,250 $19,651 $20,000 $18,290 ($1,710)Drivers’ Ed Reimbursement $15,507 $16,499 $16,000 $16,500 $500 High School Completion $70,319 $50,165 $10,000 $10,000 $0 State Construction Aid $135,000 $135,000 $0 $0 $0

STATE Total $18,186,052 $18,391,177 $18,435,916 $18,975,929 $540,013

FEDERAL

IDEA-B $84,370 $160,748 $163,000 $0 ($163,000)JROTC Salary Assistance $60,439 $41,499 $61,000 $61,000 $0 Education Jobs Fund $0 $202,386 $81,138 $0 ($81,138)Ed Spending Grant - ARRA $561,176 $0 $0 $0 $0 IDEA-B ARRA $60,360 $0 $0 $0 $0

FEDERAL Total $766,345 $404,633 $305,138 $61,000 ($244,138)

OTHER

Medicaid Reimbursement $71,217 $132,759 $64,000 $0 ($64,000)Transfer from Reserve Acct $58,000 $58,000 $54,000 $54,000 $0 Miscellaneous Income $72,196 $29,803 $0 $0 $0 VSBIT Refund $32,025 $0 $0 $0 $0

OTHER Total $233,438 $220,562 $118,000 $54,000 ($64,000)Grand Total $21,886,798 $22,156,343 $22,634,554 $23,035,049 $400,495

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CATEGORY DESCRIPTION - Investments FY’11 ACTUALS

FY’12 ACTUALS

FY’13 APPROVED

FY’14 PROPOSED VARIANCE

Personnel & DistrictWide

Certified Staff Salaries $8,383,221 $8,704,649 $9,222,803 $9,356,547 $133,744 Support Staff Salaries $2,027,726 $2,093,624 $2,072,350 $2,218,623 $146,273 Professional Staff Salaries $112,409 $113,914 $119,426 $125,366 $5,940 Substitute Salaries $195,859 $208,921 $215,823 $220,656 $4,833 Overtime Salaries $67,334 $63,279 $73,671 $64,248 ($9,423)Extra Curricular Stipends $254,532 $256,912 $286,257 $304,326 $18,069 Certified Staff Extra Duty Stipends $91,994 $103,480 $71,307 $102,263 $30,956

School Board Stipends $7,000 $7,000 $6,500 $6,500 $0 Tutoring Services $28,920 $34,100 $49,184 $51,995 $2,811 Certified Staff Retirements $10,000 $45,000 $45,000 $35,000 ($10,000)Social Security (FICA) $836,312 $866,199 $933,015 $955,161 $22,146 Health Benefits $2,142,603 $2,196,362 $2,387,859 $2,686,746 $298,887 Catamount Health $9,416 $4,649 $15,511 $18,552 $3,041 Dental Insurance $181,442 $186,239 $205,074 $203,057 ($2,017)Group Life Insurance $18,869 $18,081 $19,127 $19,441 $314 Health Inoculations $492 $176 $200 $200 $0 Retirement Contributions $95,322 $101,597 $128,984 $134,453 $5,469 Tuition Reimbursement $121,796 $100,546 $135,695 $124,582 ($11,113)Unemployment Comp $19,889 $19,200 $19,900 $9,984 ($9,916)Workers’ Compensation $99,671 $108,048 $115,355 $111,894 ($3,461)

Personnel & District Wide Total $14,704,807 $15,231,975 $16,123,041 $16,749,594 $626,553

Direct Instruction-General

Tech Ctr Tuition On Behalf $524,175 $512,134 $502,923 $525,159 $22,236 Tuition to Area Voc/Tech Centers $523,324 $507,056 $496,964 $542,733 $45,769 Tuition to Other VT Schools $58,516 $65,765 $0 $26,000 $26,000 Audiovisual Materials $843 $393 $773 $0 ($773)Books $3,725 $4,998 $3,678 $4,857 $1,179 Dues & Fees $0 $0 $0 $140 $140 Equipment $2,710 $1,048 $3,908 $3,508 ($400)Field Trips $0 $0 $0 $1,300 $1,300 Fund Transfer Out $0 $298,700 $0 $0 $0 General Maintenance $0 $0 $392 $392 $0 General Supplies $20,465 $24,955 $20,206 $23,900 $3,694 Other Professional Services $81,253 $61,463 $27,950 $5,100 ($22,850)Periodicals $993 $480 $890 $1,020 $130 Prior Year Adjustment ($1,175) $0 $0 $0 $0 Professional Ed Services $0 $4,932 $0 $0 $0

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Rentals and Leases $37,696 $27,253 $33,850 $31,850 ($2,000)Services for Teen Parent Ed $0 $0 $7,415 $7,578 $163 Student Special Programs $19,939 $14,489 $17,852 $34,469 $16,617 Technology Hardware $1,427 $2,815 $500 $1,050 $550 Technology Software $231 $810 $4,800 $2,550 ($2,250)Testing Materials $5,963 $7,209 $14,900 $15,200 $300 Travel & Conference $3,922 $11,221 $16,150 $17,350 $1,200

Direct Instruction - General Total $1,284,008 $1,545,721 $1,153,151 $1,244,156 $91,005

Direct Instruction-Grade 9Core

Books $0 $2,850 $0 $503 $503 Equipment $0 $3,298 $2,067 $0 ($2,067)Field Trips $0 $0 $2,560 $2,970 $410 General Supplies $190 $5,967 $4,730 $4,500 ($230)Periodicals $0 $0 $162 $0 ($162)Student Special Programs $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $0 Technology Hardware $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Technology Software $0 $1,709 $0 $0 $0 Testing Materials $0 $721 $0 $0 $0

Direct Instruction - Grade 9 Core Total $190 $14,546 $10,519 $8,973 ($1,546)

Direct Instruction-Global Arts

Audiovisual Materials $88 $249 $800 $250 ($550)Books $42,405 $51,741 $36,547 $43,380 $6,833 Dues & Fees $0 $0 $0 $600 $600 Equipment $23,530 $9,925 $11,750 $23,278 $11,528 Field Trips $0 $425 $0 $3,255 $3,255 General Maintenance $3,327 $3,645 $5,500 $3,300 ($2,200)General Supplies $48,498 $38,578 $41,840 $40,400 ($1,440)Other Professional Services $4,300 $4,375 $5,000 $5,525 $525 Periodicals $1,099 $2,342 $3,400 $1,250 ($2,150)Student Special Programs $684 $200 $850 $850 $0 Technology Hardware $3,897 $8,155 $0 $0 $0 Technology Software $1,884 $1,268 $0 $0 $0 Testing Materials $792 $18 $500 $500 $0 Travel & Conference $8,898 $3,750 $7,000 $8,770 $1,770

Direct Instruction - Global Arts Total $139,401 $124,671 $113,187 $131,358 $18,171

Direct Instruction -Life, College,& Career

Audiovisual Materials $0 $0 $100 $0 ($100)Books $1,401 $182 $1,000 $750 ($250)Dues & Fees $80 $314 $300 $300 $0 Equipment $5,596 $1,886 $3,795 $3,274 ($521)Gasoline $1,888 $1,996 $2,200 $2,250 $50 General Maintenance $4,873 $4,839 $8,210 $7,925 ($285)General Supplies $19,149 $19,686 $23,618 $22,675 ($943)

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Other Professional Services $0 $0 $11,500 $26,500 $15,000 Periodicals $190 $0 $330 $390 $60 Property & Liability Insurance $0 $250 $750 $750 $0

Rental of Equipment $5,474 $5,380 $8,000 $8,000 $0 Student Special Programs $0 $482 $900 $900 $0 Technology Hardware $276 $1,290 $0 $0 $0 Technology Software $0 $4,708 $0 $0 $0 Travel & Conference $409 $157 $1,750 $3,250 $1,500

Direct Instruction - Life, College, Career Total $39,336 $41,168 $62,453 $76,964 $14,511

DirectInstruction -Science &Math

Books $4,563 $3,020 $13,245 $17,275 $4,030 Dues & Fees $0 $0 $115 $465 $350 Equipment $19,699 $8,202 $8,050 $5,960 ($2,090)General Maintenance $643 $0 $600 $1,000 $400 General Supplies $36,202 $34,630 $32,900 $30,685 ($2,215)Other Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $750 $750 Periodicals $245 $0 $150 $150 $0 Professional Education Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Student Special Programs $4,553 $600 $100 $100 $0 Technology Hardware $7,697 $16,900 $0 $0 $0 Technology Software $409 $539 $0 $0 $0 Travel & Conference $2,200 $1,818 $2,020 $2,670 $650

Direct Instruction - Science & Math Total $76,210 $65,709 $57,180 $59,055 $1,875

Special Education

Tuition to Other VT Schools $844,282 $828,019 $922,656 $583,739 ($338,917)Advertising $284 $366 $300 $350 $50 Books $3,351 $4,248 $3,950 $4,150 $200 Equipment $1,511 $5,498 $1,850 $4,700 $2,850 General Maintenance $180 $0 $100 $100 $0 General Supplies $8,444 $7,393 $9,935 $10,060 $125 Manipulative Devices $439 $156 $450 $350 ($100)Other Professional Services $190,548 $327,405 $201,500 $146,397 ($55,103)Periodicals $726 $578 $980 $905 ($75)Student Special Programs $37,600 $37,700 $37,600 $38,600 $1,000 Technical Services $0 $0 $2,000 $0 ($2,000)Technology Hardware $3,921 $3,548 $4,200 $2,100 ($2,100)Technology Software $686 $452 $1,500 $1,450 ($50)Testing Materials $2,336 $3,357 $2,100 $2,600 $500 Travel & Conference $16,898 $3,753 $4,375 $5,100 $725

Special Education Total $1,111,205 $1,222,473 $1,193,496 $800,601 ($392,895)

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Co-Curricular

Books $178 $0 $0 $0 $0 Dues & Fees $2,443 $1,890 $4,500 $4,205 ($295)Equipment $0 $0 $0 $8,100 $8,100 General Maintenance $157 $0 $0 $0 $0 General Supplies $18,886 $18,952 $18,000 $11,900 ($6,100)Other Professional Services $8,651 $7,450 $10,550 $10,350 ($200)Rental of Equipment $2,581 $2,847 $3,000 $3,000 $0 Student Special Programs $4,282 $7,250 $10,795 $10,995 $200

Co-Curricular Total $37,178 $38,389 $46,845 $48,550 $1,705

Athletics

Audiovisual Materials $1,923 $1,911 $2,327 $2,317 ($10)Books $469 $642 $688 $688 $0 Dues & Fees $7,509 $6,910 $8,533 $9,844 $1,311 Equipment $31,532 $39,215 $37,131 $42,694 $5,563 Game Operations $0 $0 $12,500 $14,550 $2,050 General Maintenance $12,896 $11,245 $16,200 $13,200 ($3,000)General Supplies $27,747 $25,678 $27,791 $31,354 $3,563 Officials’ Fees $36,734 $37,898 $41,140 $42,860 $1,720 Officials’ Mileage $11,003 $12,500 $10,450 $12,275 $1,825 Other Professional Services $8,070 $5,920 $5,150 $5,150 $0 Periodicals $127 $344 $380 $395 $15 Printing & Binding $990 $599 $600 $1,200 $600 Rentals and Leases $4,187 $7,410 $5,197 $5,197 $0 Site Administrator $8,447 $7,496 $0 $0 $0 Student Special Programs $3,195 $6,528 $5,750 $6,750 $1,000 Technology Hardware $535 $1,486 $0 $0 $0 Technology Software $100 $50 $0 $1,850 $1,850 Travel & Conference $5,760 $6,269 $9,380 $9,415 $35

Athletics Total $161,222 $172,101 $183,217 $199,739 $16,522

Guidance

Books $542 $827 $1,000 $1,000 $0 Dues & Fees $480 $670 $1,260 $1,410 $150 Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 General Supplies $1,732 $2,144 $2,100 $2,100 $0 Postage $250 $70 $100 $100 $0 Rentals and Leases $2,462 $1,333 $2,225 $1,800 ($425)Travel & Conference $628 $1,093 $1,316 $1,316 $0

Guidance Total $6,094 $6,137 $8,001 $7,726 ($275)

Health &Wellness

Dues & Fees $100 $200 $300 $300 $0 Equipment $1,368 $46 $450 $450 $0 General Maintenance $0 $0 $250 $250 $0 General Supplies $1,806 $2,155 $2,300 $2,300 $0

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Periodicals $68 $0 $100 $100 $0 Travel & Conference $40 $40 $700 $700 $0

Health & Wellness Total $3,381 $2,440 $4,100 $4,100 $0

Library &EducationTechnology

Audiovisual Materials $2,840 $4,518 $3,700 $3,700 $0 Books $44,530 $43,490 $42,739 $44,379 $1,640 Dues & Fees $405 $440 $475 $525 $50 Equipment $22,752 $12,061 $15,750 $8,000 ($7,750)General Maintenance $6,223 $4,762 $6,755 $3,549 ($3,206)General Supplies $10,908 $8,819 $17,520 $9,520 ($8,000)Other Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Periodicals $5,884 $6,016 $7,050 $5,900 ($1,150)Professional Education Services $204 $0 $500 $0 ($500)

Rental of Equipment $0 $0 $700 $300 ($400)Rentals and Leases $292 $67 $300 $200 ($100)Student Special Programs $0 $208 $500 $500 $0 Technology Hardware $29,323 $16,699 $12,700 $7,000 ($5,700)Technology Software $26,846 $22,741 $26,220 $28,020 $1,800 Travel & Conference $2,528 $2,173 $3,950 $4,450 $500

Library & Education Technology Total $152,734 $121,992 $138,859 $116,043 ($22,816)

Direct Admin.

SU Assessment $1,166,485 $1,140,022 $1,143,989 $1,233,691 $89,702 Advertising $2,945 $3,035 $11,695 $7,590 ($4,105)Audit Services $11,636 $11,331 $11,051 $12,160 $1,109 Dues & Fees $1,872 $2,479 $2,139 $2,508 $369 General Supplies $2,238 $4,352 $1,700 $2,200 $500 Legal Services $8,052 $2,596 $10,695 $10,640 ($55)Other Professional Services $96 $1,210 $0 $10,000 $10,000 Postage $290 $0 $750 $500 ($250)Printing & Binding $2,595 $3,802 $4,208 $4,550 $342 School Board Expenses $1,104 $3,089 $1,283 $3,040 $1,757 Travel & Conference $25 $126 $178 $190 $12

Direct Administration Total $1,197,339 $1,172,043 $1,187,688 $1,287,069 $99,381 Shared Costs Rentals and Leases $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $0 Shared Costs Total $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $0

Principal’sOffice

Dues & Fees $10,822 $11,107 $12,000 $12,600 $600 General Maintenance $3,417 $3,417 $4,000 $4,000 $0 General Supplies $8,318 $9,556 $8,100 $8,100 $0 Graduation Ceremony $11,240 $6,412 $13,500 $13,500 $0 Periodicals $480 $475 $500 $600 $100 Postage $19,547 $18,371 $20,000 $20,000 $0

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Printing & Binding $1,034 $995 $3,000 $1,500 ($1,500)Rentals and Leases $2,406 $2,627 $3,000 $3,000 $0 Student Special Programs $2,182 $1,019 $13,750 $13,750 $0 Travel & Conference $7,330 $5,871 $6,500 $6,900 $400

Principal’s Office Total $66,776 $59,850 $84,350 $83,950 ($400)

Maintenance of PlantServices

Building Improvements $52,898 $68,751 $45,179 $32,670 ($12,509)Emergency Expenses $13,452 $8,464 $15,000 $15,000 $0 Equipment $38,738 $25,957 $24,610 $44,713 $20,103 General Maintenance $48,209 $54,271 $56,201 $60,807 $4,606 General Supplies $20,204 $18,881 $22,250 $22,250 $0 Land & Improvements $0 $2,747 $7,000 $8,000 $1,000 Maintenance of Buildings $16,334 $16,711 $18,265 $28,409 $10,144 Maintenance of Equipment $2,446 $2,654 $3,500 $3,500 $0 Maintenance of Grounds $17,773 $15,929 $34,465 $7,665 ($26,800)Maintenance of Vehicles $9,241 $4,224 $7,380 $6,642 ($738)

Maintenance of Plant Services Total $219,294 $218,588 $233,850 $229,656 ($4,194)

Operation of PlantServices

Disposal Services $19,909 $14,030 $17,391 $17,391 $0 Electricity $297,660 $305,001 $306,000 $309,060 $3,060 Gasoline $9,965 $26,110 $10,392 $26,272 $15,880 General Supplies $44,593 $28,273 $40,458 $33,625 ($6,833)Natural Gas $122,216 $118,244 $181,650 $153,524 ($28,126)Oil $0 $0 $5,257 $4,022 ($1,235)Other Professional Services $11,096 $16,329 $11,360 $11,360 $0 Property & Liability Insurance $81,904 $88,049 $107,800 $102,400 ($5,400)

Rental of Equipment $279 $70 $400 $400 $0 Rentals and Leases $350 $89 $360 $300 ($60)Water/Sewage $26,801 $15,822 $31,184 $28,446 ($2,738)

Operation of Plant Services Total $614,772 $612,017 $712,252 $686,800 ($25,452)

Safety &SecurityServices

Equipment $630 $950 $1,000 $1,000 $0 Gasoline $600 $0 $600 $600 $0 General Maintenance $2,990 $3,081 $3,090 $3,090 $0 General Supplies $4,947 $6,285 $5,500 $5,500 $0 Telecommunications $4,260 $4,260 $4,260 $4,624 $364

Safety and Security Services Total $13,427 $14,575 $14,450 $14,814 $364

Student Transport.

Student Transp - Other Sources $128,382 $243,409 $231,885 $254,516 $22,631 Student Transp to Other LEAs $44,911 $45,437 $0 $0 $0

Student Transportation Total $173,293 $288,846 $231,885 $254,516 $22,631

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Information Technology

Equipment $4,100 $3,975 $3,750 $15,825 $12,075 Equipment Maintenance $0 $638 $6,000 $3,500 ($2,500)General Maintenance $6,158 $6,088 $14,566 $18,833 $4,267 General Supplies $21,323 $14,234 $29,640 $31,062 $1,422 Maintenance Software $10,078 $13,512 $10,662 $17,399 $6,737 Other Professional Services $12,786 $7,653 $12,000 $15,400 $3,400 Professional Education Services $0 $0 $0 $500 $500

Rental of Equipment $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 Technology Hardware $112,029 $112,840 $138,600 $150,433 $11,833 Technology Software $6,926 $7,062 $44,997 $46,027 $1,030 Telecommunications $12,421 $8,138 $7,913 $18,863 $10,950 Telephone $72,289 $71,999 $58,857 $18,183 ($40,674)Travel & Conference $897 $1,343 $1,200 $1,764 $564

Information Technology Total $259,006 $247,482 $328,185 $338,289 $10,104

Debt ServiceDebt Principal $595,352 $628,582 $408,134 $452,267 $44,133 Long Term Interest $337,829 $283,214 $289,711 $195,829 ($93,882)Short Term Interest $16,347 $13,782 $20,000 $15,000 ($5,000)

Debt Service Total $949,528 $925,578 $717,845 $663,096 ($54,749)Transfer Out Fund Transfer Out $280,638 $0 $0 $0 $0 Transfer Out Total $280,638 $0 $0 $0 $0 Prior Year Adjustment Prior Year Adjustment ($11,849) $40 $0 $0 $0

Prior Year Adjustment Total ($11,849) $40 $0 $0 $0 Grand Total $21,507,991 $22,156,343 $22,634,554 $23,035,049 $400,495

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Union #46 Capital BudgetCategory Item FY’13 FY’14 FY’15 FY’16 FY’17Life Safety Safety/Security $8,500 $8,500 $7,500 $7,500 $8,000 & Security Doors $7,000 $5,000 $5,000 Life Safety & Security Total $8,500 $8,500 $14,500 $12,500 $13,000 Accessibility Bathroom Improvements $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 Improvements Stadium Accessibility $12,000 $35,000 Accessibility Improvements Total $50,000 $37,000 $60,000 $25,000 $25,000 Preventative & Replacement Vehicles $30,000 $30,000 Routine Capital Kitchen Renovation $56,845 $24,617 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 Maintenance Heat Plant Maintenance $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

Roof Repair/Replacement $15,000 Preventative & Routine Capital Maintenance Total $76,845 $74,617 $45,000 $75,000 $60,000 Environment Information Technology $51,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Enhancements/ Science & Technology Lab $25,000 $18,000 Efficiencies Renovate Baseball Field $40,000 $30,000 $15,500 $15,000

Resurface Track $25,000 Locker Replacement $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Energy Efficiencies $15,000 $5,000 Auditorium Dividers $13,000 $12,000 $25,000 Paint Gym $25,000

Environment Enhancements/Efficiencies $91,000 $108,000 $113,000 $122,500 $140,000 Grand Total $226,345 $228,117 $232,500 $235,000 $238,000

Notes About the Capital Plan:• Safety & Security: Set aside for replacement/repair of security cameras/system or any necessary

additional security equipment• Doors: Replacement of external doors in out years• Bathroom Improvements (handicap-accessible): Two near elevator on first floor (near AFJROTC) in

FY’14; two on second floor in FY’15; Locker rooms in FY’16, and four teacher bathrooms in FY’17 & FY’18 (estimate $12.5K ea)

• Stadium Accessibility: Additional steps and railing in FY’14; Ramp and wheelchair platform in FY’15• Replacement Vehicles: Allowance for truck replacements - ‘98 Chevy salt truck in FY’14• Kitchen Renovation: Fix degraded concrete sub-floor (broken tiles and hollow spots) and redesign

layout• Heat Plant Maintenance: Heat pumps and rebuild boiler doors in FY’14; For re-tube, fire brick, and

maintenance of boilers• Roof Repair/Replacement: Roof replaced in 1995 and should be fine for several years - starting to set

aside funds for future replacement• Information Technology: Funding for infrastructure - switches and wireless access points• Science & Technology Lab: Install drop ceiling, refinish floor, and install sound damping wall materials• Baseball Field: Lower and level infield, install drainage and sprinkler heads, realign bases; FY’15-16

address bull pens, batting cages, and dugouts.

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Town Meeting Tax Grid: Essex Junction

Proposed FY14 homestead tax rate = $0.94

Proposed FY14 education payment = $9,151

Base income percent = 1.80%

ESTIMATES ONLY

4 : Essex Junction ID

FY2014 ESTIMATED NET EDUCATION TAX AMOUNTS

FOR A HOUSE AND UP TO TWO ACRES

District: Essex Junction ID LEA: T069

County: Chittenden S.U. : Chittenden Central S.U.

member of: Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD

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FY2013 compared to prior years FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2014 FY2014 FY2014

Actual Actual Actual Local UHS UES Proposed

Budgeted expenditures …………………………………………………………………………….. 16,542,713 District education spending per eq. pupil …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12,939 13,485 14,466

State average spending per eq. pupil ……………………………………………………………………………………..12,204 12,287 12,789 13,550

Equalized education homestead tax rate ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1.3852 1.4860

Municipal equalized pupil ratios at school districts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….65.98% 34.02%

Pro-Rated equalized education homestead tax rates…………….1.3369 1.3167 1.3408 0.9140 0.5055 1.4195

Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..98.58% 99.76% 100.99% 100.96%

Estimated rates on homestead tax bill ……………………………………………………………………………………..1.3562 1.3198 1.3276 0.9053 0.5007 1.4060 FY13 HIP used for FY14 tax

Household income percentage (HIP) …………………………………………………………………………………………2.80% 2.73% 2.71% 1.75% 0.97% 2.72% adjustment calculation

2.71%

The homestead education tax table below estimates the amount taxpayers will pay on their housesite in FY2014.Education tax amounts shown below apply to a house and up to two acres but do not include any municipal rebates nor additional credits.

1. Find the row with the listed housesite value closest to your housesite value (house and up to two acres).

2. Find the column that most closely approximates your 2012 household income.

3. Where the two intersect is an approximation of the education taxes owed in FY2014 for your housesite.Without education

tax adjustments,

The FY2014 state average is

based only on those preliminary

budgets submitted to DOE as of 27-

Feb-2013.

A base homestead tax rate has been passed by the House and awaits Senate discussion and then any resolution of differences. A base rate of $0.94 has been used for this scenario, but the final base rate may be either higher or lower.

3. Where the two intersect is an approximation of the education taxes owed in FY2014 for your housesite.

Listed 2013 2012 Vermont Household Income

Housesite Value 30,000 40,000 47,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 105,000

$ 50,000 502 502 502 703 703 703 703 703 703 703 $ 703

$ 75,000 854 854 854 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 $ 1,055

$ 100,000 891 1,162 1,204 1,406 1,406 1,406 1,406 1,406 1,406 1,406 $ 1,406

$ 120,000 907 1,178 1,368 1,449 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687 1,687 $ 1,687

$ 140,000 922 1,193 1,383 1,464 1,735 1,968 1,968 1,968 1,968 1,968 $ 1,968

$ 160,000 939 1,210 1,400 1,481 1,752 2,023 2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250 $ 2,250

$ 180,000 954 1,225 1,415 1,496 1,767 2,038 2,309 2,531 2,531 2,531 $ 2,531

$ 200,000 970 1,241 1,431 1,512 1,783 2,054 2,325 2,596 2,812 2,812 $ 2,812

$ 220,000 985 1,256 1,446 1,527 1,798 2,069 2,340 2,850 3,093 3,093 $ 3,093

$ 240,000 1,001 1,272 1,462 1,543 1,814 2,085 2,356 3,132 3,374 3,374 $ 3,374

$ 260,000 1,017 1,288 1,478 1,559 1,830 2,101 2,372 3,413 3,656 3,656 $ 3,656

$ 280,000 1,033 1,304 1,494 1,575 1,846 2,117 2,388 3,695 3,937 3,937 $ 3,937

$ 300,000 1,048 1,319 1,509 1,590 1,861 2,132 2,403 3,975 4,218 4,218 $ 4,218

$ 320,000 1,064 1,335 1,525 1,606 1,877 2,148 2,419 4,257 4,499 4,499 $ 4,499

$ 340,000 1,079 1,350 1,540 1,621 1,892 2,163 2,434 4,537 4,780 4,780 $ 4,780

$ 360,000 1,096 1,367 1,557 1,638 1,909 2,180 2,451 4,820 5,062 5,062 $ 5,062

$ 380,000 1,111 1,382 1,572 1,653 1,924 2,195 2,466 5,100 5,343 5,343 $ 5,343

$ 400,000 1,127 1,398 1,588 1,669 1,940 2,211 2,482 5,382 5,624 5,624 $ 5,624

Tax adjustment benefits phase-out for household incomes of approximately $97,000 The maximum total adjustment is $8,000. (32 V.S.A. § 6067)

tax adjustments,

your 2013-2014 tax

would be:

ESTIMATES ONLY, BASED ON DATA SUBMITTED BY DISTRICTS AND CLA REDETERMINATIONS AS OF 27-FEB-2013

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Town Meeting Tax Grid: Essex Town

Proposed FY14 homestead tax rate = $0.94

Proposed FY14 education payment = $9,151

Base income percent = 1.80%

ESTIMATES ONLY

4 : Essex Town

FY2014 ESTIMATED NET EDUCATION TAX AMOUNTS

FOR A HOUSE AND UP TO TWO ACRES

District: Essex Town LEA: T070

County: Chittenden S.U. : Essex Town S.D.

member of: Essex Comm. Ed. Ctr. UHSD

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FY2013 compared to prior years FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2014 FY2014 FY2014

Actual Actual Actual Local UHS UES Proposed

Budgeted expenditures …………………………………………………………………………….. 19,897,862 District education spending per eq. pupil …………………………………………………………………………………….. 13,081 13,449 14,466

State average spending per eq. pupil ……………………………………………………………………………………..12,204 12,287 12,789 13,550

Equalized education homestead tax rate ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1.3814 1.4860

Municipal equalized pupil ratios at school districts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64.79% 35.21%

Pro-Rated equalized education homestead tax rates…………….1.3062 1.3139 1.3511 0.8950 0.5232 1.4182

Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..98.23% 99.79% 101.10% 101.23%

Estimated rates on homestead tax bill ……………………………………………………………………………………..1.3297 1.3167 1.3364 0.8841 0.5168 1.4009 FY13 HIP used for FY14 tax

Household income percentage (HIP) …………………………………………………………………………………………2.73% 2.72% 2.73% 1.72% 1.00% 2.72% adjustment calculation

2.73%

The homestead education tax table below estimates the amount taxpayers will pay on their housesite in FY2014.Education tax amounts shown below apply to a house and up to two acres but do not include any municipal rebates nor additional credits.

1. Find the row with the listed housesite value closest to your housesite value (house and up to two acres).

2. Find the column that most closely approximates your 2012 household income.

3. Where the two intersect is an approximation of the education taxes owed in FY2014 for your housesite.Without education

tax adjustments,

The FY2014 state average is

based only on those preliminary

budgets submitted to DOE as of 27-

Feb-2013.

A base homestead tax rate has been passed by the House and awaits Senate discussion and then any resolution of differences. A base rate of $0.94 has been used for this scenario, but the final base rate may be either higher or lower.

3. Where the two intersect is an approximation of the education taxes owed in FY2014 for your housesite.

Listed 2013 2012 Vermont Household Income

Housesite Value 30,000 40,000 47,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 105,000

$ 50,000 498 498 498 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 $ 700

$ 75,000 849 849 849 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 $ 1,051

$ 100,000 884 1,157 1,199 1,401 1,401 1,401 1,401 1,401 1,401 1,401 $ 1,401

$ 120,000 896 1,169 1,360 1,442 1,681 1,681 1,681 1,681 1,681 1,681 $ 1,681

$ 140,000 909 1,182 1,373 1,455 1,728 1,961 1,961 1,961 1,961 1,961 $ 1,961

$ 160,000 922 1,195 1,386 1,468 1,741 2,014 2,241 2,241 2,241 2,241 $ 2,241

$ 180,000 935 1,208 1,399 1,481 1,754 2,027 2,300 2,522 2,522 2,522 $ 2,522

$ 200,000 948 1,221 1,412 1,494 1,767 2,040 2,313 2,586 2,802 2,802 $ 2,802

$ 220,000 961 1,234 1,425 1,507 1,780 2,053 2,326 2,837 3,082 3,082 $ 3,082

$ 240,000 974 1,247 1,438 1,520 1,793 2,066 2,339 3,117 3,362 3,362 $ 3,362

$ 260,000 986 1,259 1,450 1,532 1,805 2,078 2,351 3,396 3,642 3,642 $ 3,642

$ 280,000 1,000 1,273 1,464 1,546 1,819 2,092 2,365 3,678 3,923 3,923 $ 3,923

$ 300,000 1,013 1,286 1,477 1,559 1,832 2,105 2,378 3,958 4,203 4,203 $ 4,203

$ 320,000 1,026 1,299 1,490 1,572 1,845 2,118 2,391 4,238 4,483 4,483 $ 4,483

$ 340,000 1,038 1,311 1,502 1,584 1,857 2,130 2,403 4,518 4,763 4,763 $ 4,763

$ 360,000 1,051 1,324 1,515 1,597 1,870 2,143 2,416 4,798 5,043 5,043 $ 5,043

$ 380,000 1,064 1,337 1,528 1,610 1,883 2,156 2,429 5,078 5,323 5,323 $ 5,323

$ 400,000 1,077 1,350 1,541 1,623 1,896 2,169 2,442 5,358 5,604 5,604 $ 5,604

Tax adjustment benefits phase-out for household incomes of approximately $97,000 The maximum total adjustment is $8,000. (32 V.S.A. § 6067)

tax adjustments,

your 2013-2014 tax

would be:

ESTIMATES ONLY, BASED ON DATA SUBMITTED BY DISTRICTS AND CLA REDETERMINATIONS AS OF 27-FEB-2013

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Budget Overview: Center for TechnologyThe Union #46 (U#46) School Board is proposing a budget of $8,459,355 for the Center for Technology, Essex

(CTE). The budget represents an increase of $7,036, or 0.1%, from the current year. The graph below indicates investment increases and decreases from FY’13 to FY’14.

Salaries

Benef its

SUAssess-

ment

SharedService

DebtService

Tech-nology

VYCC

Eqmt

MaintProjects

Utilities

Advertising

Trans-portation

Other

($150,000)

($100,000)

($50,000)

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

Significant Investment Changesfrom FY'13 to FY'14 Budget

Investments: The salary increase is 3.3% including staffing adjustments of about $75,000 required to create two new courses (2nd year Graphics & Introduction to Medical Science) and increase student work studies. The benefit increase is driven by the health premium rate hike described in the EHS budget overview. CTE was able to decrease many investment areas. Long-term interest drops each year, which lowers debt service. The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) contract will not be extended. The cost of student certifications dropped, and many discretionary lines were scrubbed to decrease other investments.

Tuition: Most of CTE’s revenue comes from tuition from State grants or sending districts. Investments were contained, but the loss of revenue from a decreased six semester average drives the need to increase tuition by $700 per student – a large increase from FY’13, but only 5% higher than FY’09. Fund balance revenue is up slightly as $40,000 of the funds set aside last year by voters was used. There is still $19,000 in reserves, but using all of it could cause a large tuition increase for FY’15 (when the fund balance will likely drop).

CTE Budget Overview:Description FY'13 FY'14 Change % Change

Total Expenses $8,452,319 $8,459,355 $7,036 0.08%State Revenues ($4,546,356) ($4,456,621) ($89,735) -1.97%

Six Semester Average 405.80 390.11 (15.69) -3.87%

Tuition $15,100 $15,800 $700 4.64%State On-Behalf $7,589 $7,756 $167 2.20%Amt Charged to Sending Districts $7,511 $8,044 $533 7.10%

Six Semester Average:

328.55338.83 337.58

348.76

370.69

400.66

418.54 418.33

405.80

390.11 387.03

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

FY '05 FY '06 FY '07 FY '08 FY'09 FY'10 FY'11 FY'12 FY'13 FY'14 FY'15

Oct '03 Mar '04 Oct '04 Mar '05 Oct '05 Mar '06 Oct '06 Mar '07 Oct '07 Mar '08 Oct '08 Mar '09 Oct '09 Mar '10 Oct '10 Mar'11 Oct'11 Mar'12 Oct'12 Mar'13 Oct'13

352.42 335.42 349.2 328.19 331.3 316.13 432.29 407.27 408.97 409.47 429.83 421.14 434.54 406.15 408.86 385.06 379.04 363.02 398.36 398.36 398.36

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Proposed Budget: Center for TechnologyCATEGORY DESCRIPTION - Revenues FY’11

ACTUALSFY’12

ACTUALSFY’13

APPROVEDFY’14

PROPOSED VARIANCE

LOCAL

Vocational Ed Tuition - Other LEAs $3,123,501 $3,079,658 $3,051,596 $3,137,392 $85,796 Adult Ed Tuition $100,326 $122,811 $121,000 $121,000 $0 Fund Balance $0 $0 $300,000 $325,000 $25,000 Culinary Sales $29,235 $34,383 $35,000 $34,000 ($1,000)Transportation Fees from Schools $64,366 $65,121 $56,367 $42,342 ($14,025)Vocational Parking Fees $6,908 $8,752 $7,500 $8,500 $1,000 Child Care Tuition $5,720 $6,930 $5,000 $5,000 $0 Printing Projects $10,169 $10,776 $3,000 $3,000 $0 Interest Earnings $2,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $0

LOCAL Total $3,342,226 $3,329,930 $3,580,963 $3,677,734 $96,771

STATE

Ed Spending Grant - for Tech Centers $3,109,521 $3,108,629 $3,083,398 $3,025,422 ($57,976)Tuition Reduction $1,250,754 $1,250,478 $1,240,429 $1,217,034 ($23,395)Voc Ed - Director’s Salary Assistance $84,445 $88,767 $88,767 $88,847 $80 Voc Ed - Guidance Salary Assistance $37,775 $38,026 $38,026 $37,292 ($734)Voc Ed - Equipment Grant $28,235 $26,037 $30,000 $28,000 ($2,000)Voc Ed - Co-op Salary $25,409 $26,362 $26,362 $27,434 $1,072 Voc Tech Adult Coord Salary $18,743 $19,374 $19,374 $22,592 $3,218 Other Restricted Grants $0 $0 $20,000 $10,000 ($10,000)Voc Tech Adult Program $4,453 $4,453 $0 $0 $0

STATE Total $4,559,335 $4,562,125 $4,546,356 $4,456,621 ($89,735)

FEDERALVocational Ed - CP Title II $340,568 $300,842 $320,000 $320,000 $0 Carl Perkins Reserve $21,241 $0 $0 $0 $0

FEDERAL Total $361,809 $300,842 $320,000 $320,000 $0

OTHERMiscellaneous Income $34,945 $4,196 $5,000 $5,000 $0 Prior Year Adjustments $0 $5,849 $0 $0 $0 VSBIT Refund $26,916 $0 $0 $0 $0

OTHER Total $61,861 $10,044 $5,000 $5,000 $0 Grand Total $8,325,231 $8,202,941 $8,452,319 $8,459,355 $7,036

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CATEGORY DESCRIPTION - Investments FY’11 ACTUALS

FY’12 ACTUALS

FY’13 APPROVED

FY’14 PROPOSED VARIANCE

DistrictWide

Certified Staff Salaries $3,289,368 $3,375,703 $3,522,946 $3,660,702 $137,756 Support Staff Salaries $502,418 $488,290 $512,480 $537,609 $25,129 Substitute Teachers $80,971 $41,464 $60,000 $63,164 $3,164 Certified Staff Extra Duty Stipend $12,700 $33,184 $29,990 $26,540 ($3,450)Overtime Salaries $17,140 $19,076 $18,500 $18,923 $423 Extra Curr Activity Stipend $0 $0 $723 $746 $23 Certified Staff Retirements $27,000 $33,000 $33,000 $9,000 ($24,000)Social Security (FICA) $290,378 $295,495 $319,598 $330,228 $10,630 Health Benefits $884,046 $935,269 $955,503 $990,820 $35,317 Health Inoculations $0 $0 $200 $200 $0 Dental Insurance $69,687 $73,811 $80,494 $75,490 ($5,004)Group Life Insurance $7,262 $7,006 $7,257 $7,164 ($93)Retirement Contributions $28,779 $21,930 $25,811 $35,286 $9,475 Tuition Reimbursement $56,140 $55,590 $62,544 $62,211 ($333)Workers’ Compensation $11,889 $12,906 $14,500 $13,367 ($1,133)

District Wide Total $5,277,778 $5,392,725 $5,643,546 $5,831,450 $187,904

Instruction

Advertising $44,391 $58,206 $60,000 $60,000 $0 Audiovisual Materials $0 $88 $0 $0 $0 Books $43,338 $42,451 $54,048 $54,873 $825 Dues & Fees $20,231 $24,820 $26,685 $24,220 ($2,465)Equipment $111,484 $64,971 $87,387 $81,157 ($6,230)Field Trips $11,346 $11,275 $18,750 $13,000 ($5,750)Furniture & Fixtures $16,007 $3,272 $3,000 $1,000 ($2,000)General Maintenance $13,944 $16,370 $14,000 $15,500 $1,500 General Supplies $263,484 $282,787 $281,980 $276,210 ($5,770)Miscellaneous $2,301 $204 $4,000 $4,000 $0 Other Professional Services $241,636 $194,186 $266,004 $116,000 ($150,004)Periodicals $1,607 $786 $2,655 $2,015 ($640)Postage $8,935 $9,545 $12,000 $10,000 ($2,000)Printing & Binding $2,011 $1,525 $3,200 $1,600 ($1,600)Prior Year Adjustments $20,370 ($354) $0 $0 $0 Prof. Ed Services $1,834 $1,594 $3,000 $3,000 $0 Rental of Equipment $44,820 $30,866 $45,000 $38,000 ($7,000)Rentals & Leases $5,796 $7,221 $3,500 $3,500 $0 Student Special Programs $3,543 $4,689 $10,050 $14,660 $4,610 Technology Hardware $174,008 $153,859 $198,350 $172,200 ($26,150)Technology Software $15,171 $20,608 $35,700 $35,160 ($540)

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Testing Materials $64 $875 $4,100 $4,100 $0 Travel & Conference $64,640 $41,174 $63,000 $68,100 $5,100 Fund Transfer Out $0 $32,106 $0 $0 $0

Instruction Total $1,110,961 $1,003,122 $1,196,409 $998,295 ($198,114)

Support Services/SharedCosts

Advertising $2,900 $2,586 $4,305 $2,160 ($2,145)Audit Services $3,364 $3,919 $4,449 $3,840 ($609)Disposal Services $6,867 $5,875 $5,342 $5,342 $0 Dues & Fees $928 $771 $861 $792 ($69)Electricity $73,292 $76,992 $81,000 $94,940 $13,940 Gasoline $5,336 $5,523 $3,672 $6,578 $2,906 General Supplies $10,753 $10,892 $10,892 $8,333 ($2,559)Legal Services $3,030 $1,067 $4,305 $3,360 ($945)Long Term Debt Principal $249,298 $249,178 $237,626 $205,493 ($32,133)Long Term Interest $203,971 $186,448 $177,804 $153,761 ($24,043)Maintenance - Other $16,424 $23,594 $24,439 $24,270 ($169)Natural Gas $41,436 $14,828 $8,850 $31,476 $22,626 Oil $0 $0 $1,615 $1,235 ($380)Other Professional & Technical Svces $429,594 $408,450 $430,536 $475,498 $44,962

Postage $203 $0 $0 $0 $0 Printing & Binding $1,160 $1,285 $1,292 $1,200 ($92)Property & Liability Insurance $8,739 $9,200 $11,300 $10,735 ($565)

School Board Expenses $418 $463 $517 $960 $443 SU Assessment $341,959 $357,068 $369,320 $389,587 $20,267 Travel & Conference $25 $129 $72 $60 ($12)Water/Sewage $7,335 $8,708 $9,579 $8,738 ($841)

Support Services/Shared Costs Total $1,407,032 $1,366,976 $1,387,776 $1,428,358 $40,582

Director Services

Books $929 $720 $750 $0 ($750)Dues & Fees $5,992 $4,015 $7,000 $4,000 ($3,000)General Supplies $2,200 $1,157 $10,000 $2,000 ($8,000)Periodicals $138 $0 $300 $0 ($300)Student Special Programs $1,087 $1,362 $2,000 $2,000 $0 Technology Software $0 $0 $1,000 $0 ($1,000)

Director Services Total $10,346 $7,254 $21,050 $8,000 ($13,050)

Guidance

Dues & Fees $75 $75 $100 $100 $0 General Supplies $908 $279 $3,000 $3,000 $0 Other Professional Services $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 Student Special Programs $71 $0 $3,500 $3,500 $0 Technology Software $0 $0 $2,000 $0 ($2,000)

Guidance Total $1,054 $5,354 $8,600 $6,600 ($2,000)

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Information Technology

Equipment $0 $600 $0 $0 $0 Equipment Maintenance $0 $4,109 $500 $500 $0 General Maintenance $5,338 $4,698 $4,355 $5,647 $1,292 General Supplies $0 $0 $4,712 $5,191 $479 Maintenance Software $5,177 $0 $5,322 $7,226 $1,904 Technology Hardware $0 $12,027 $14,000 $23,653 $9,653 Technology Software $0 $0 $0 $2,322 $2,322 Telecommunications $4,578 $2,758 $2,682 $5,730 $3,048 Telephone $33,754 $34,945 $30,119 $15,014 ($15,105)

Information Technology Total $48,848 $59,137 $61,690 $65,283 $3,593

Maintenanceof PlantServices

Building Improvements $140,157 $9,829 $19,492 $10,858 ($8,634)General Maintenance $8,236 $2,842 $9,857 $10,561 $704 Maintenance of Buildings $10,117 $8,750 $19,610 $9,200 ($10,410)Maintenance of Grounds $0 $0 $0 $250 $250 Land & Improvements $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $4,000

Maintenance of Plant Services Total $158,510 $21,422 $48,959 $34,869 ($14,090)

Operation of PlantServices

Electricity $12,405 $13,636 $13,000 $13,700 $700 Natural Gas $15,827 $15,910 $19,500 $17,500 ($2,000)Water/Sewage $5,842 $3,278 $3,289 $4,300 $1,011

Operation of Plant Services Total $34,074 $32,824 $35,789 $35,500 ($289)

Student Transport.

Gasoline $23,740 $25,683 $23,000 $26,000 $3,000 General Supplies $0 $556 $0 $0 $0 Maintenance of Vehicles $16,025 $17,647 $19,500 $19,000 ($500)Rental of Equipment $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 $0 Student Transportation - Instructional $2,406 $2,935 $5,000 $5,000 $0

Student Transportation Total $42,171 $46,820 $48,500 $51,000 $2,500 Grand Total $8,090,772 $7,935,634 $8,452,319 $8,459,355 $7,036

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Minutes of the 17th Annual MeetingESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #46Essex Community Educational Center Cafeteria

Monday, April 9, 2012

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Behlendorf (Chairman); Al Bombardier, Brian Donahue, Ryan McLaren, Erin Kennedy-Knox.

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Superintendent, Dr. Michael Deweese; Assistant Superintendent, Judith DeNova; Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director of Operations, Grant Geisler; Essex Educational Center Principal, Robert Reardon; Director/Center for Technology - Essex, Robert Travers.

Moderator Tim Jerman opened the 17th annual meeting of the Union School District #46 at 7:45 PM and read the warning. The procedure to be followed during the meeting was explained. Introduction of the Board and Administration in attendance was done.

ARTICLE I: To elect a moderator for one year, a clerk for one year, and a treasurer for one year.MOTION by Linda Waite-Simpson, SECOND by Robert Abell, to nominate Tom Torti as Moderator for a term of one year. There were no other nominations. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. Tom Torti is Moderator.

MOTION by Bruce Murdough, SECOND by Linda Waite-Simpson, to nominate Cindy Cusson as Clerk for a term of one year. There were no other nominations. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. Cindy Cusson is Clerk.

MOTION by Bruce Murdough, SECOND by Linda Waite-Simpson, to nominate Lynette Corbin as Treasurer for a term of one year. There were no other nominations. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. Lynette Corbin is Treasurer.

ARTICLE II: Shall the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 authorize the school directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?MOTION by Linda Waite-Simpson, SECOND by Tim Jerman, to approve Article II as read. DISCUSSION: None. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. Article II is adopted.

RECESS OF MEETINGModerator Torti recessed the meeting at 7:55 PM. Voting by Australian ballot on Articles III - VII will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Essex Middle School and Essex Community Educational Center Union High School from 7 AM to 7 PM.

A presentation on the proposed FY13 high school and technical center budgets was given.

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Annual Meeting WarningESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL CENTER

UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #46

ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING

Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

The legal voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46 are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Essex Community Educational Center, on Educational Drive, in the cafeteria of said school, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013, to take action upon the articles below, and thereafter to hold a public informational hearing on the proposed FY2014 budgets.

ARTICLE I: To elect a moderator for one year, a clerk for one year, and a treasurer for one year.

ARTICLE II: Shall the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 authorize the school directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?

WHEREUPON, after disposition of said business, said meeting shall be adjourned to the following day, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, when legal voters are hereby notified and warned to meet at Essex Middle School in the Town of Essex between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and at Essex Community Educational Center in the Village of Essex Junction between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively, to vote by Australian ballot on Articles III-V.

ARTICLE III: The total proposed budget of $23,263,166 is the amount determined by the school board to be necessary to support the school district’s educational program. State law requires the vote on this budget to be divided because (i) the school district’s spending per pupil last year was more than the statewide average and (ii) this year’s proposed budget is greater than last year’s budget adjusted for inflation.

Part A. Shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 authorize the school board to expend $23,035,049, which is a portion of the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the support of Essex High School for the year beginning July 1, 2013?

Part B. If Part A is approved by the voters, shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 also authorize the school board to expend $228,117, which is the remainder of the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the support of Essex High School for the year beginning July 1, 2013?

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ARTICLE IV: If Article III, Part B is approved by the voters, shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 authorize those funds to be placed in the Capital Reserve Fund for capital improvement items contained in the Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46 Capital Plan?

ARTICLE V: Shall the voters of the Essex Community Educational Center Union #46 appropriate $8,459,355 necessary for the support of the Center for Technology, Essex for the year beginning July 1, 2013?

Upon closing of the polls, the ballot boxes will be sealed, re-opened at Park Street School, 21 Park Street in Essex Junction, and the ballots commingled and publicly counted by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the Town of Essex and the Essex Junction Incorporated School District under the supervision of the Clerk of Essex Community Educational Center Union School District #46.

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Important Phone NumbersBoard of Directors Mr. Jack Behlendorf, Chair 879-4715 Mr. Brian Donahue, Vice-Chair 879-7543 Ms. Erin Kennedy-Knox, Clerk 825-6421 Mr. Albert Bombardier, Member 878-8714 Mr. Gary Baker, Member 876-7567 Mr. Ryan McLaren, Member 879-9458

Essex High School 879-7121

Center for Technology, Essex 879-5558

Essex Skating Facility 878-1394

Child Nutrition Services 879-5544

Property Services 879-5554

Security 879-5551

CCSU Administrators Superintendent 857-7000 x4018 Associate Superintendent 857-7000 x4011 Legal Counsel 857-7000 4003 Executive Director of Student Support Services 879-5575 Executive Director of Operations/Chief Financial Officer 857-7000 4005 Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 857-7000 4002 Executive Director of Human Resources 879-5584 Executive Director of Technology 857-7000 x1040 CCSU Central Office 879-5579

Learn more about CCSU and the Union #46 School District online at

www.ccsuvt.org