BUDGET COMMITTEE 2018
Dive into the intricacies of budget planning and decision-making with the Budget Committee 2018. Explore the challenges and strategies involved in budget allocation and prioritization. Gain insights into financial forecasting, resource management, and fiscal responsibility. Learn how to navigate the complexities of budgeting in a dynamic environment. Join us on a journey towards effective financial governance and sustainable practices.
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Budget Committee Agenda 3-29-18 Welcome and Introductions Structure and Task Election of Co-Chairpersons Health Insurance Update-Barbara Amato Benefits Discussion-Sick Bank and Unused PTO Days Timeline for future meetings and decisions
Budget Committee Agenda 4-12-18 Superintendent s Goals for Budget Committee-Steve King Discussion and possible recommendation for Sick Bank-Matt and Damien Discussion and possible recommendation for Paid PTO Days-Matt and Damien Questions, Rumors and Clarification-David Draft Support Staff Salary Placement Schedule-David Agenda Items for 4-19-18
Policy Summary GCCA-Added verbiage to allow the buyback of 5 unused PTO at a rate equal to the daily sub rate GCCG-Added the ability to access the sick bank for pregnancy/maternity/paternity at a maximum of 10 days GDCG-Same as GCCG for Support Staff GCQE-Lowers the number of years of service to receive payment for unused sick leave upon retirement from A.S.R.S. from 15 to 5 years
Advance of Non-Accrued PTO Report from Becky Wilson on her research Incentive? Recommendation
FY19 Funding $66.30 Inflation (1.8%) Adjustment $210.50 Teacher Salary Increase $166,089 for Inflation $527,326 for Teacher Salaries Applied to weighted student count Projected and additional 20 K-8 students and 5 PSD
Added Reporting Requirements Required to be report on the District Website Average salary of all teachers employed for the current year Average salary of all teachers employed for the previous year The dollar increase in a the average salary of all teachers The percentage increase in the average salary of all teachers
Definition of a Teacher-Legislative Intent HB2663 does not define teacher Statutory Definition in A.R.S. 15-901(B)(5) Certified teacher means a person who is certified as a teacher pursuant to the rules adopted by the state board of education, who renders direct and personal services to schoolchildren in the form of instruction related to the school district s educational course of study .. Classroom Site Fund Definition (A.G. Opinion 101-014- teacher not limited to traditional classroom teachers. School districts and charter schools may use such funds for compensation increases for certified or certificated teachers and others employed to provide instruction to students related to the school s educational mission. An employee who receives base compensation from Prop. 301 monies would also be eligible to receive a salary increase as a teacher.
Teacher Salary Increases 12% Increase approximately $523,823 Includes benefits Represents almost the entire allocation Recommendation
Classified Staff Salary Increases 6% Increase-Approximately $124,000 Leaves $42,000 of the Inflation Funding intact for Insurance/Utilities/Other Cost Increases Recommendation
Budget Concerns Still continue to use E-Rate Funds and Sodexo Food Service guarantee to balance budget SPED Costs-Reliance on High-Needs Grant and Emergency Grant Utilities Costs Decrease in Students
Building Capacity $300,000 in possible savings from Restructuring Schools and Facilities Program $330,000 Allocation for DAA, currently need approximately $150,000 for debt service/lease payments $180,000 for Capital Items (Curriculum, Computers, Buses, Equipment, etc.) No Capital Reserves at this time
Administrative Salary Increases Several Administrative positions have already been contracted for FY19 Separation of Principal salary and Teacher salary Governing Board focus on reduction of Administrative Costs Recommendation
Salary Placement Schedules Adjust Support Staff Placement Schedule for $.50 increase in minimum wage + Certified Placement Schedule-Increasing the Base Salary for beginning teachers fro $32,320 to $34,000 represents a 5.25% increase Separation between current staff Recommendation
