2017-2018 PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET
sTUdeNT TraNspOrTaTiON 2700
2017-2018..........................................................$ 3,948,693 2016-2017..........................................................$ 4,205,842 Decrease of........................................................(- $ 257,149) % of change............................................................(-6.11 %) Cost per student........................................................... $ 978 % of budget................................................................ 4.06 %
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 also provided throughout the summer months, as well as during the school year).
Comments: 1. This budget reflects a decrease in costs due to staffing changes.
OTHer admiNisTraTiVe serViCes 2900
2017-2018.............................................................$ 117,150 2016-2017.............................................................$ 132,817 Decrease of..........................................................(- $ 15,667) % of change..........................................................(-11.80 %) Cost per student............................................................. $ 29 % of budget................................................................ 0.12 %
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
2017-2018..........................................................$ 2,763,739 2016-2017..........................................................$ 2,621,541 Increase of..............................................................$ 142,198 % of change................................................................ 5.42 % Cost per student........................................................... $ 684 % of budget................................................................ 2.84 %
Includes: Salaries and supplies for student activities and athletic programs, in addition to transportation and event management 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.
FaCiliTies 4000
2017-2018.............................................................$ 120,657 2016-2017.............................................................$ 251,700 Decrease of.......................................................(- $ 131,043) % of change.........................................................(-52.06 %) Cost per student............................................................. $ 30 % of budget............................................................... 0.12 %
Includes: Funds for site and building improvements.
Comments:
1. Costs include painting, athletic facilities improvements, emergency lighting installation, and ceiling tile replacements.
2. Because of the recent and current construction projects, most building improvement costs are included with the construction fund and not within the general fund.
OTHer FiNaNCiNG 5000
2017-2018..........................................................$ 4,617,506 2016-2017..........................................................$ 4,757,091 Decrease of........................................................(- $ 139,585) % of change............................................................(-2.93 %) Cost per student........................................................ $ 1,143 % of budget................................................................ 4.75 %
Includes: Debt service( mortgage) payments on building renovations, refunds of tax payments received in previous years, and financing for capital leases on computer equipment.
Comments: 1. The budget has been decreased for prior year tax refunds. 2. Last year’ s budget included a one-time transfer of funds to the athletic capital fund that is not being done this year.
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.
The 2017-2018 budget figures reflect amounts closer to prior year averages which allows for a more accurate number.
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