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Investing in Tomorrow’s Investing in Tomorrow’s LeadersLeaders
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
Investing in Tomorrow’s Investing in Tomorrow’s LeadersLeaders
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?
PLEASE VOTE ON APRIL 20th
Polls Open from 2 PM - 9 PM
Please visit the
District website:www.dunellenschools.org
Voter Information, Registration forms,
Absentee Ballot Forms and
additional budget information