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Dunellen Public Schools

2010-2011 Budget

The Past Three Years The Past Three Years Initiatives-CurriculumInitiatives-Curriculum

New language arts program for Faber

New required writing course for 9th grade

New K-12 mathematics program

Addition of an additional writing class for

grades 6-8 New High School Electives

Music Theory Human Anatomy Chess

The Past Three Years The Past Three Years Initiatives-TechnologyInitiatives-Technology

Upgrade Network Two New Servers Windows Licensing

120 New Student Computers Microsoft Office 2008 for LMS/DHS Online Parent Gradebook Honeywell Instant Alert Messaging System New Website

The Past Three Years Initiatives-The Past Three Years Initiatives-Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

RIISA Middle Grades Network (Grades 4-8) (RUTGERS INSTITUE FOR IMPROVING

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT) Dedicated Funds for All Staff

Support for in-district and out-of-district

staff development

The Past Three Years The Past Three Years Initiatives-MaintenanceInitiatives-Maintenance

Security items - additional cameras for middle school and high school

Truck with plow and salter Maintenance van

Continued upgrades to older HVAC and plumbing

Upgrade high school intercom system

Support the use of our buildings by Dunellen

Recreation

Total Per Pupil Costs Middlesex County

1. Cranberry 17,750

2. New Brunswick 17,332

3. Perth Amboy 15,410

4. Highland Park 14,294

5. Monroe 13,403

6. East Brunswick 13,263

7. Metuchen 12,946

8. South Amboy 12,913

9. Spotswood 12,761

10. Piscataway 12,666

11. Middlesex 12,574

12. South Plainfield 12,520

13. Milltown 12,358

14. South Brunswick 12,054

15. Edison 12,012

16. Old Bridge 11,985

17. North Brunswick 11,873

18. Carteret 11,505

19. Woodbridge 11,326

20. Dunellen 11,308

21. Sayreville 10,769

22. Jamesburg 10,581

23. South River 10,113

• County Average 12,770

• State Average 13,835

DOE Comparative Spending Guide March 2010

Adequate Spending

DISTRICT 2008-09 BudgetAdequate

Budget 08-09

Dollar Difference

Over (Under)

Dollar Difference

Over (Under)

South River 24,739,397 31,230,000 (6,490,603) -26.24%

Carteret 49,228,070 62,300,000 (13,071,930) -26.55%

Dunellen 13,292,787 15,410,000 (2,117,213) -15.93%

South Amboy 13,964,193 15,611,000 (1,646,807) -11.79%

Sayreville 72,683,512 80,050,000 (7,366,488) -10.14%

Woodbridge 174,573,680 182,843,000 (8,269,320) -4.74%

Jamesburg 11,460,240 11,786,000 (325,760) -2.84%

Major Hurdles

$689,000 Loss in State Aid for 2010-11 $ 85,000 Loss in State Aid for 2009-10 $ 37,000 Loss in Debt Service $ 50,000 Taken back by state from

construction projects completed 4 years ago.

$861,000 Total Loss in Aid

MAJOR FACTORS IMPACTING BUDGET

Salaries 60%

Employee Benefits 15%

Energy costs 3%

Special Education Services 11%

Total Percentage of Budget 89%

2010-2011 Budget Goals

Minimized impact of cuts on programs and staffing

Maintain current curriculum cycle6-12 Language Arts $70,000

Impact on StaffingImpact on Staffing

REDUCTIONS

One Elementary Teacher½ Time BSI TeacherOne Teacher at DHSTwo Instructional AidesPart-Time LMS Clerk Two Library Aides

OTHER REDUCTIONSOTHER REDUCTIONS

10% Reduction In School Budgets Reduction In Technology Budget Freshman Sports Custodial Overtime Maintenance and Repair Budget New LA Program 30% Reduction

Total Reduction- $364,357Total Reduction- $364,357

CONTROLLING COSTS

Shared Services After school program with Piscataway School District Transportation through Middlesex County ESC, Somerset

County ESC, and Piscataway School District Use of Educational Data Services for classroom supplies Northern Middlesex Alliance consortium

Special education placements Staff Development Diesel Fuel

CONTROLLING COSTS

Shared Services continued MRESC gas and electric bids Shared Athletic facilities and Field house/ senior center

with the Borough of Dunellen Shared part-time custodial and technology with borough Use of E-rate for telephone and internet service for a 50%

savings Use of state contracts for purchasing maintenance vehicles

and technology equipment In-house snow removal

Proposed BudgetProposed Budget

GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS 2009-2010 2010-2011

Regular Education $4,642,171 $ 4,605,686Special Education 2,483,391 2,436,860Basic Skills/ESL 204,807 170,143 Athletics/Co-Curricular 355,730 324,781Support Services 884,081 893,118General/School Adm. 1,201,803 1,163,488 Operations/Maintenance 1,410,292 1,335,840Transportation 429,713 399,691Business/Info Tech 310,562 301,015SDA Assessment 0 50,056Employee Benefits 2,019,316 2,102,839Total $ 13,941,866 $13,783,517

Anticipated RevenuesAnticipated RevenuesGENERAL FUND

2009-2010 2010-2011Local Tax Levy $8,354,094 $8,868,395Surplus 0 150,229Misc. Revenue 25,000 15,000S.E.M.I. 9,759 5,143Tuition 36,000 62,000PY Encumbrances 145,261 -State Aid 5,371,752 4,682,750 Total $13,941,866 $13,783,517

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General Fund Question:

GENERAL FUND TAX IMPACT ON THE AVERAGE HOME IS $ 221

Total Per Pupil Costs Middlesex County

1. Cranberry 17,750

2. New Brunswick 17,332

3. Perth Amboy 15,410

4. Highland Park 14,294

5. Monroe 13,403

6. East Brunswick 13,263

7. Metuchen 12,946

8. South Amboy 12,913

9. Spotswood 12,761

10. Piscataway 12,666

11. Middlesex 12,574

12. South Plainfield 12,520

13. Milltown 12,358

14. South Brunswick 12,054

15. Edison 12,012

16. Old Bridge 11,985

17. North Brunswick 11,873

18. Carteret 11,505

19. Woodbridge 11,326

20. Dunellen 11,308

21. Sayreville 10,769

22. Jamesburg 10,581

23. South River 10,113

• County Average 12,770

• State Average 13,835

DOE Comparative Spending Guide March 2010

ADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL SPENDING

With the lost in state aid

Dunellen will now be Approximately $2.624 Million under adequate educational

spending!

How Many Students Participate in Co-curricular & Extra Curricular

Activities?

Student Council

Spanish Club

French Club

Transition Choir

Marching Band

Drama Club

Art ClubTennis

Football

Softball

TrackSoccer

Basketball

Baseball

What Colleges Do Our Students Attend?

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