WELCOMETO THE
2007 - 2008
BUDGET HEARINGAND
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF
SOUTH MILWAUKEE
SOUTH MILWAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 5, 2007 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING
I. Explanation of Dual Meeting and Opening Remarks A. Introduction of School Board and Selected
Staff Members B. Introduction of Legal Counsel and
Parliamentarian II. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report III. Opportunity for Public Comments on the Proposed
Budget IV. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
AGENDA FOR ANNUAL MEETING I. Call to Order II. Explanation of Ground Rules III. Elect Chairperson IV. Approve Agenda V. Approval of Previous Minutes VI. Adoption of Resolution on Tax Levy VII. Old Business VIII. New Business IX. Adjournment
THE 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR
Continued work to improve academic achievement through high standards and rigorous curriculum
$820,561 in budget reductions- the gap between revenues and expenditures
Infrastructure work including:
PLTW tables for the High School Tech Ed Department
Walkway at Luther Elementary
Projection systems at Middle & High School
Security Systems at Blakewood, Lakeview & Luther Elementary Schools
Battery backup connected to generator for Technology Department
Maintenance vehicle for the Operations Department
Basketball hoops for the High School
WHY $820,561 IN REDUCTIONS?
(The Gap Between Revenues & Expenditures)
Revenue limits control the total amount of taxes and general state aid a school district can collect
This amount is allowed to increase annually by the CPI, the 2007 increase is 2.8%
State mandates and guidelines often limit the District’s ability to balance the budget
FUTURE BUDGETS
As long as revenue limits are in place and expenses increase at a greater rate than revenues, the district will be facing a budget gap.
We expect to see continued reductions for the 2008-09 school year.
2007-08 REDUCTION SUMMARY
The $820,561 gap between revenue and expenditures was addressed as follows:
Staff reductions
Copy center lease changes
Budget reductions at all schools and departments that include employee travel, paper, postage, dues/fees and supplies
Revenue increases in special education aid, school fees and open
enrollment
School District of South Milwaukee
2007-08 Budget Assumptions
February 21, 2007 - APPROVED
Description Additions/Reductions Totals
Initial Revenue Assumptions:
Revenue Cap 505,087
Special Education Aid 56,004
Total Revenue Increase 561,091
Initial Expenditures Assumptions:
Salary/Benefits/Lane Movement/Retiree Health 1,339,220
Utilities 46,655
District Insurance 19,480
District Purchased Services (23,703)
Total Expenditure Increase 1,381,652
Total Budget Adjustment (820,561)
Proposed Expenditure Reductions:
.50 FTE Business Ed Teacher Position 28,000
.66 FTE French Teacher Position 43,000
.50 FTE German Teacher Position 29,400
1.0 FTE HS Social Studies Teacher Position 65,000
1.0 FTE Guidance Counselor Position 69,000
1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher Position 65,000
1.0 FTE Speech Teacher - Revise Funding 93,000
1.0 FTE Special Ed Teacher to two .50 FTE 2,000
Teacher Leadership Structure Changes 13,572
MS Library Paraprofessional 7 hrs to 5 hrs 6,800
Elementary Classroom Paraprofessionals 10.5 hrs 29,500
HS Receptionist Position 4.5 hrs 14,200
Copy Center Budget Reduction 10,000
Custodial Overtime Reduction 25,000
District Level Budget Reduction 15,430
School Site Budget Reduction 17,429
Total Expenditure Reductions 526,331
Proposed Expenditure Additions:
Two 3.5 hr MS Science Paraprofessional 20,000
.50 FTE Teacher Position to Fund 27 39,500
Total Expenditure Additions 59,500
Proposed Revenue Additions:
Increased School Fees 21,800
Open Enrollment Additional Revenue 257,000
Total Revenue Additions 278,800
Variance (74,930)
School District of South Milwaukee
2007-08 Budget Assumptions
September 5, 2007 Adjustment Reconciliation
Description Increase/(Decrease) Totals
February 21, 2007 - Approved Variance (74,930)
Transfer of Service (14,910)
Teacher Leadership Structure Changes (2,088)
Interest Earnings 75,000
Utilities 75,810
District Insurance 39,750
Associate Principal Change (18,350)
SAGE Aid (57,679)
Handicap Aid 21,646
Total Adjustments 119,179
Adjusted Variance 44,249
THE BIG PICTURE2006-07 2007-08 Inc/(Dec)
1. TOTAL NET BUDGET $ 34,008,000 $ 34,902,470 $ 894,470
2. THE TOTAL TAX LEVY FUND EXPENDITURE BUDGETS ARE INCREASING 2.05 %
2006-07 2007-08 $ Inc/(Dec)
% Inc/(Dec)
GENERAL FUND $ 32,258,180 $ 32,885,707 $ 627,527 1.95%
DEBT SERVICE $ 4,559,224 * $ 4,589,972 $ 30,748 0.67%
COMMUNITY SERVICE $ 808,777 $ 920,250 $ 111,473 13.78%
TOTAL $ 37,626,181 $ 38,395,929 $ 769,748 2.05%
3. THE TOTAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY IS INCREASING BY 3.14 %
2006-07 2007-08 $ Inc/(Dec)
% Inc/(Dec)
GENERAL FUND $ 7,015,557 $ 7,370,551 $ 354,994 5.06%
DEBT SERVICE $ 4,178,019 $ 4,191,582 $ 13,563 0.32%
COMMUNITY SERVICE $ 525,420 $ 525,420 $ - 0.00%
TOTAL $ 11,718,996 $ 12,087,553 $ 368,557 3.14%
* Less refinancing entry as required by DPI
1. Salaries $ 946,223 2. Fringe Benefits $420,904 3. Purchased Services ($365,046) 4. Supplies and Equipment ($117,957) 5. Debt Retirement $24,844 6. District Insurance ($39,465) 7. Other Misc. (Debt, Fees, Etc.) ($32,218) 8. Interfund Transfers $57,185 TOTAL EXPENDITURE INCREASE $894,470
TOTAL Costs $34,008,000 $34,902,470 + $894,470 (Fund 10 & 27) 2.6%
2007 Actual 2008 Proposed Inc/(Dec)
2007-08 BUDGET INCREASE SUMMARY
Mill Rate Comparison(2006-07)
AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 2006-07 Mill Rate Comparison
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE1993-2007 Mill Rate History
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$15.98$15.38
$11.71$10.80
$9.85 $10.24 $10.33$9.67
$10.82 $10.36 $10.39$9.73 $9.65 $9.57
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Mill Rate History
1993-2006 Tax Levy History
(All Funds)
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE 1993-2006 Tax Levy History (All Funds)
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4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
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14,000,000
REVENUE BUDGET SUMMARYFUND 10 & 27
Federal4%
Property Taxes21%
Open Enroll/Tuition
4%
Other2%
State69%
2007-08 REVENUE SOURCES
State$23,798,0
42
Property Taxes$7,370,55
1
Open Enroll/Tuition
$1,463,740
Other $809,494
Federal$1,460,64
3
$34,902,470
EXPENDITURE BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 10 & 27
District Insurance0.9%
Capital Objects1.0%
Interfund Transfers1.0%
Debt Retirement/Oth.
0.8%
Supplies/Equip3.6%
Purchased Svcs.7.9%
Salaries59.0%
Benefits25.9%
2007-2008 Expenses by Object
Salaries$20,580,7
10
Benefits$9,028,00
7
Purchased Svcs.$2,746,07
4
Supplies/Equip$1,253,09
7
Capital Objects $360,598
District Insurance $314,850
Interfund Transfers $338,925
Debt Retirement/Other $280,209
$34,902,470
84.9%
FTE Teachers Administrators Support Aides Clerical Custodial Building Service Total
2006-07 Total FTE 240.58 16.00 15.00 31.71 23.46 19.00 16.19 361.94
% of Total FTE 66.5% 4.4% 4.1% 8.8% 6.5% 5.2% 4.5% 100.0%
Changes for 2007-08:Reduced -4.66 0 -1.00 -1.79 -0.46 0 0Increased 1.00 1.00 0 1.00 0 0 0% of Staff Group Change -1.5% 6.3% -6.7% -2.5% -2.0% 0.0% 0.0% -6.4%
Approved 2007-08 FTE's 236.92 17.00 14.00 30.92 23.00 19.00 16.19 357.03
% of Total FTE's 66.4% 4.8% 3.9% 8.7% 6.4% 5.3% 4.5% 100.0%
NOTE: FTE (Full-time Equivalent) for each staff group is defined as follows:Teachers: Based on contract %; 100% contract =192 paid days/7 hour standard work day.Administrators: Based on contract %; 100% contract for Elem Principal=210 days, MS/HS Associate Principal=230 days and Others=260 daysSupport: Based on contract %; Nurse/OT/PT=192, FS=202, STW=211 and Others=260Aides: 100% FTE (1)=1288 hours per year (184 days * 7 hours/day)Clerical: 100% FTE (1)=1971 hours per year (260 days * 7.58 hours/day)Custodial: 100% FTE (1)=2080 hours per year (260 days * 8 hours/day)Building Service: 100% FTE (1)=1800 hours per year (225 days * 8 hours/day)
Staff assigned and funded from Community Services (Recreation Department - Fund 80) are not included.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE STAFFING SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Budget reductions made primarily due to revenue limits and declining
enrollments
Projected mill rate of $9.57 – remains lower than 2006-07
Budget will change after 3rd Friday enrollment count, final certification of state aid and property valuation
Rising costs of insurance and utility costs will continue even with controls
Future state legislation uncertain
2008-09 will likely see another year of reductions
Questions&
Answers
SOUTH MILWAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 5, 2007 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING
I. Explanation of Dual Meeting and Opening Remarks A. Introduction of School Board and Selected
Staff Members B. Introduction of Legal Counsel and
Parliamentarian II. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report III. Opportunity for Public Comments on the Proposed
Budget IV. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
AGENDA FOR ANNUAL MEETING I. Call to Order II. Explanation of Ground Rules III. Elect Chairperson IV. Approve Agenda V. Approval of Previous Minutes VI. Adoption of Resolution on Tax Levy VII. Old Business VIII. New Business IX. Adjournment