2018-2019 PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 2700
2018-2019...........................................................$ 4,239,782 2017-2018...........................................................$ 4,078,844 Increase of...............................................................$ 160,938 % of change................................................................ 3.95 % Cost per student.........................................................$ 1,065 % of budget................................................................ 4.30 %
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 four percent estimated increase in contracted costs.
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2900
2018-2019..............................................................$ 117,150 2017-2018..............................................................$ 117,150 Increase of..........................................................................$ 0 % of change................................................................ 0.00 % 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 cost is budgeted at the same rate as the prior year. 2. Even though rates for programs are increasing with the AIU, enrollment is not as high in these programs as prior years.
NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 3000
2018-2019...........................................................$ 2,843,577 2017-2018...........................................................$ 2,818,985 Increase of.................................................................$ 24,591 % of change................................................................ 0.87 % Cost per student............................................................$ 714 % of budget................................................................ 2.88 %
Includes: Salaries and supplies for student activities and athletic programs, in addition to transportation and event management for these programs. Costs for community service expenses, including school resource officers, D. A. R. E. programs, etc., are budgeted here.
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
2018-2019..............................................................$ 764,900 2017-2018..............................................................$ 123,982 Increase of..............................................................$ 640,918 % of change........................................................... 516.94 % Cost per student............................................................$ 192 % of budget............................................................... 0.77 %
Includes: Funds for site and building improvements.
Comments: 1. Includes painting, athletic facilities improvements, emergency light installation, and ceiling tile replacements.
2. While most building improvement costs are paid through the construction fund, there is $ 655,000 in costs related to the Kerr project that will be paid out of the general fund. Those funds will be drawn down from the fund balance that is assigned for capital projects.
OTHER FINANCING 5000
2018-2019...........................................................$ 5,695,421 2017-2018...........................................................$ 4,617,506 Increase of............................................................$ 1,077,915 % of change.............................................................. 23.34 % Cost per student.........................................................$ 1,431 % of budget................................................................ 5.77 %
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. Includes first payment of the 2017 general obligation bond that was taken out for renovation and construction projects.
Salary and fringe benefit costs represent 75.42 % of total budget.
The 2017-2018 budget figures reflect the adjusted budget as a result of transfers that occurred throughout the school year.
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