Individual excellence inspired by tradition and innovation

2013-2014 Budget Presentation

Alaina Ellison ELS-712

Agenda
National State Grass Lake Stakeholder Process Trends Projected Deficit Possible Solutions Preparing for the Future

National

Michigan has lost 862,000 jobs since the April 2000 peak

State

Jackson County

 Our Vision: Individual excellence inspired by tradition and innovation

Our Mission: The mission of Grass Lake Community Schools is to provide a quality learning environment which will empower all students to meet their individual needs, discover their potential, and gain essential skills that will enable them to become responsible contributing citizens of our world.

2012-2013 Budget
Revenue
Expenditures Net to Fund Balance

$10,182,041
$10,761,045 ($579,004)

Strategic Planning
Revised and updated November 2012 Planning Committee
Teachers Students Parents Business Owners Community Members Administrators ISD staff

2013-2014 Budget Timeline

November 2012: Strategic Planning Committee January 2013: Administrators receive budget worksheets and documentation February 2013: Administrators meet with leadership team to roll out process March 2013: Administrators meet with Superintendent to present prioritized budget aligned with strategic goals March-May 2013: Superintendent develops budget proposal May 2013: Budget Proposal presented by Superintendent to Board of Education for review June 2013: 2013-2014 Budget Proposal adopted by Board of Education

2013-2014 Budget Variables

Deficits Balancing Items

Grass Lake Community Schools District Enrollment Trends

1400 1178 1209 1246 1277 1253 1272 1272 1247

1200 1028 1000 956 964

1110

1160

1052

800

600

400

200

Enrollment Projection
1277 1272 1272

1253 1247

1239

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2013-2014 Projected Loss of Revenue

Enrollment Loss (based on enrollment trend)
Decline 8 students 8*6,966= (55,728)

Reduction of State Aid

Reduction of $66 /student State Aid 66*1239= (81,774) (137,502)

Total Loss of Revenue

2013-2014 Projected Increase in Expenditures

State Retirement Rate Increase
Increase of .5% on all salaries

Salaries

(85% of total expenditures)

10,761,045 *.85 = 9,146,888

Rate Increase
9,146,888 *.005 = (45,734)

2013-2014 Projected Deficit

2012-2013 Budget (deficit) Enrollment Projection 2013-2014 Decline 8 students Reduction of $66 /student State Aid (137,502) Retirement Increase Increase of .5% on all salaries (579,004)

(45,734)

Total 2013-2014 Projected Deficit=

(762,240)

Projected Increase in Revenue 2013-2014

Little Warriors Preschool Community Education Total $22,345 $23,656 $46,001
Strategic Goal #5, Strategy #2- Utilize our Community Education program as an umbrella for other community programs

Retirements 2013-2014
High School Teacher Curriculum Director Administrative Assistant
Payment to JCISD finance =

$114,085 $93,252 $60,262

-$27,886

Total Savings

$239,713

Budget Reductions 2013-2014

Total Reductions Necessary 2 Special Education Aides 2 Recess Aides 1 Custodian to Time Renaissance Learning

$54,336 $27,202 $20,264 $11,316

Total Savings

$113,118

Strategic Goal #1- To develop and implement quality, researched instructional programs that will improve student learning

Change in Programming 2013-2014

Middle School Staff to time RTI Instructor

$57,154

Elementary School Staff to full time RTI Instructor

Total Savings

$119,085 $176,239

Strategic Goal #1- To develop and implement quality, researched instructional programs that will improve student learning

2013-2014 Budget Reductions

Total Reductions Necessary Projected Revenue Retirements Budget Reductions Change in Programming Total $762,240 $46,001 $239,713 $113,118 $176,239 $575,071

Projected Staff Changes

Cohort Survival Enrollment Projection Grade K 1 2 3 4 5 TOTALS 6 7 8 TOTALS 9 10 11 12 TOTALS Multiyear Average 92% 98% 99% 97% 99% 2012-2013 102 102 86 86 89 118 583 81 86 92 260 104 107 101 93 405 1247 2013-2014 102 93 99 85 83 88 550 118 83 87 288 93 107 100 101 401 1239 Desired Class Size 25 25 25 25 28 28 Desired Number of Classes 4 4 4 3 3 3 21 4 3 3 Current Difference 5 5 4 3.5 3.5 4 -1 -1 0 -0.5 -0.5 -1 -4

100% 102% 101%

28 30 30

101% 103% 94% 100%

30 30 30 30

Staff Changes
Deficit to overcome $762,240 Layoff Option Total Reduction $250,609 +$575,071 $825,680 $281,382 +$575,071 $856,453 $197,846 +$575,071 $772,917 Net to Fund Balance $825,680 -$762,240 $63,440 $856,453 -$762,240 $94,213 $772,917 -$762,240 $10,667

3 E.S. Teachers

2 E.S Teachers & 1 H.S. Media Specialist

1 E.S. Teacher & 1 H.S. Media Specialist

Strategic Goal #3 To move towards technology immersion that will enhance learning, instruction and communication

Past Fund Balances

2009
2010
$2,392,850 $2,057,530 (22%) (19%)

2011
2012

$2,191,981
$2,242,360

(20%)
(21%)

MSBO recommends having a fund balance that is 15-20% of expenditures Through Strategic Budget Planning we have maintained that financial cushion.

Strategic Charge
To establish Grass Lake Schools as a premier school district in all areas, but not limited to, student achievement, athletics, fine arts, facilities, leadership, use of technology and community service

Preparing for the Future

Online Classes/Blended Learning 1:1 Technology
Increasing infrastructure to allow this

Increase Dual Enrollment Options

Baker College- online Eastern Michigan University Spring Arbor University

The Leader in Me
Elementary Grant Funded beginning 2013-2014

Strategic Goal #2 To create a K-12 campus which emphasizes alternative and non-traditional learning opportunities where students can achieve their full potential Strategic Goal # 4 To provide opportunities for students to become leaders in regards to educational, emotional and social experiences

Individual excellence inspired by tradition and innovation

Thank-you!
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