2016-2017 PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET
sTUdeNT TraNspOrTaTiON 2700
2016-2017...........................................................$ 4,205,842 2015-2016...........................................................$ 4,138,161 Increase of.................................................................$ 67,681 % of change................................................................ 1.64 % Cost per student.........................................................$ 1,026 % of budget................................................................ 4.43 %
Includes: The transportation contract with the bus contractor for all of the district’ s regular transportation including private, parochial, and special needs schools. Also includes transportation for state-mandated early intervention programs for prekindergarten-age children( this transportation is provided throughout the summer months, as well as during the school year).
Comments:
1. The cost of transportation is increasing due to the established contract agreement rates, the addition of routes for special education placements, and scheduling changes at A. W. Beattie requiring an additional bus route.
OTHer admiNisTraTiVe serViCes 2900
2016-2017..............................................................$ 132,817 2015-2016..............................................................$ 153,000 Decrease of.............................................................- $ 20,183 % of change.............................................................-13.19 % Cost per student..............................................................$ 32 % of budget................................................................ 0.14 %
Includes: The district’ s share of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit( AIU) administrative budget and funds for districtwide safety services.
Comments: 1. The decrease is based on estimated costs for safety committee expenditures and costs for AIU services.
NONiNsTrUCTiONal serViCes 3000
2016-2017...........................................................$ 2,610,378 2015-2016...........................................................$ 2,562,396 Increase of.................................................................$ 47,982 % of change................................................................ 1.87 % Cost per student............................................................$ 637 % of budget................................................................ 2.75 %
Includes: Salaries and supplies for student activities and athletic programs, in addition to transportation and event management costs for these programs.
Comments: 1. The costs of supplemental contracts and officials’ fees are increasing.
2. The costs for supplies, transportation services, new uniforms, and field / facility maintenance for interscholastic events are increasing.
3. Includes estimated increased costs for crossing guards.
FaCiliTies 4000
2016-2017..............................................................$ 251,700 2015-2016..............................................................$ 255,764 Decrease of..............................................................- $ 4,064 % of change..............................................................-1.59 % Cost per student..............................................................$ 61 % of budget............................................................... 0.27 %
Includes: Funds for site and building improvements.
Comments:
1. Costs include paving, painting, athletic facilities improvements, emergency lighting installation, ceiling tile replacements, and purchase of moveable storage cabinets.
OTHer FiNaNCiNG 5000
2016-2017.......................................................$ 4,555,091 2015-2016.......................................................$ 5,368,207 Decrease of.........................................................- $ 813,116 % of change.........................................................-15.15 % Cost per student.....................................................$ 1,112 % of budget............................................................. 4.80 %
Includes: Debt service( mortgage) payments on building renovations, refunds of tax payments received in previous years, and financing for capital leases on computer equipment and printing / duplicating devices.
Comments:
1. The district issued new bonds for construction in 2013, but retired bonds for the 2010 issue in April 2016, and will be retiring bonds for the 2006 issue in September 2016.
Salary and fringe benefit costs are increased for all district personnel in all budget categories.
The 2016-2017 budget figures reflect the adjusted budget as a result of transfers that occurred throughout the school year.
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