1	Harwich Public Schools Recommended FY 2008 Budget Public Hearing November 29, 2006
2	What are the primary sources of school department funding? School Committee Recommended Budget School Choice Revenues Special Education Revolving Account “Circuit Breaker” Reimbursement Town Meeting Articles
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8	FY 2008 Budget Recommendation Maintenance of Effort Budget Fixed costs increases $13,812,416 5.98% increase over FY 2007
9	FY08 Budget Recommendation Maintenance of Effort - 5.98% Increase FY08 FY07 Increase % Increase Salaries $10,439,042 $10,073,589 $365,452 3.63% Expenses $3,373,374 $2,958,969 $414,404 14.01% Total $13,812,416 $13,032,558 $779,856 5.98%
10	What costs most significantly impact school budgets? Salaries Special Education Energy Transportation
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14	What does “maintenance of effort” mean for the FY 2008 budget? Student Opportunities Adequate Staff Levels Contractual Obligations Proper Learning Environment Special Education Obligation Article Funding for One-time Expenses
15	Maintenance of Effort Maintain Student Opportunities Comprehensive class offerings Appropriate class sizes Participation in sports & clubs without fees Safe, supervised transportation without fees Maintain Adequate Staff Levels No increase or decrease in positions
16	Maintenance of Effort Maintain Contractual Obligations Collective bargaining contracts negotiations School bus transportation contract Technology
17	Average Local Teacher Salaries - FY 05
18	Maintenance of Effort Maintain Proper Learning Environment Heating & lighting Energy savings
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20	Maintenance of Effort Maintain Special Education Obligation Staffing Services Placements Collaborative Private
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24	Maintenance of Effort Maintain Article Funding for One-time Expenses High school modular classrooms Septic treatment plant Maintenance projects Instructional technology & textbooks Part-time billing staff for Medicaid Advanced learning opportunities Project Contemporary Competitiveness Mass. Maritime Academy
25	What does a “maintenance of effort” budget NOT include? New positions New or restored programs Increased funds for textbooks & supplies Additional building security measures Funds for routine replacement of technology
26	why is a budget increase necessary?
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29	Increased Demands on Budget Federal and state mandates for student progress. No Child Left Behind Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 Increased student achievement Comprehensive course offerings , esp. high school Increased cost of materials and supplies Increased instructional technology use Increased cost of duplicating, printer & toner supplies Supplies for hands-on learning Increased cost of textbooks
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31	What about state & federal funds? Limited state dollars Reduced grant allocations
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36	FY 2008 Budget Recommendation Maintenance of Effort Budget Fixed costs increases Salaries Special Education Energy Transportation $13,812,416 5.98% increase over FY 2007
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38	Questions?
39	Harwich Public Schools Recommended FY 2008 Budget Public Hearing November 29, 2006