The Elmont Union Free School District Reaching and

The Elmont Union Free School District Reaching and Teaching for Excellenc 2019 – 2020 School Year Budget

Our Schools, Our Community. . . 2019 - 2020 School Year Budget Alden Terrace Clara H. Carlson Covert Avenue Dutch Broadway Gotham Avenue Stewart Manor The Elmont Union Free School District

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS • We are continuing our traditional posture of minimizing tax increases while maintaining quality educational programs. • The Board of Education and the District Administration worked hard to develop a budget that utilizes all available resources to keep rising costs at a minimum. • On a per pupil basis, the Elmont School District ranks 7 th among the 56 school districts in Nassau County for least spending, while maintaining excellent student achievement. • On a per pupil basis, Elmont is 30% below the average county tax levy.

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS • The State Legislature and the Governor enacted legislation that establishes a Property Tax Cap on the amount that a school district’s Tax Levy can increase each year. • The Tax Levy proposed for 2019 -2020 is below the Tax Cap threshold. • For the 2019 -2020 budget, the standard 50% voter approval is required. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

THE PROPOSED BUDGET • Funds all current educational needs • Maintains current class size • Maintains summer educational programs for over 850 children • Continues to fund innovative and challenging academic programs designed to prepare our students for future academic challenges, such as: Model United Nations, STEM Lab Research, Saturday World Language, and Enrichment Academies. Our students also participate in LI Robotics/LEGO competition. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Maintain Current Program Enhancements ü 1: 1 Online Learning Initiative Grades 3 -6 ü 1: 1 Online Learning for ENL Instruction, including K-2 ü Curriculum Initiatives: • K-1 Fundations • Fountas and Pinnell Running Records • K-6 AIS Initiative of the Leveled Literacy Intervention Program

PROPOSED EXPENDITURES Total Budget $ 93, 000, 538 Total Change Budget Area Regular Instruction Program % Change in District-wide Budget 629, 288 3% 0. 7 % Instructional Technology 252, 533 9% 0. 3 % Special Education Program * 317, 111 2% 0. 4 % Transfer to Other Funds * 905, 000 43 % 1. 0 % Mandated Health Insurance * 208, 909 2% 0. 2 % Student Transportation 929, 694 20 % 1. 0 % All other Budgets (e. g. Buildings) 278, 913 1% 0. 3 % $ 3, 521, 448 3. 9 % Total $ % Change in Budget Area * Reflects Federal and/or State Mandated Costs

BUDGET IMPACT OF MANDATES IN FEDERAL AND STATE LAW Replace School Buses and Vans (1999 to 2007 Model Years) 1. 0% Mandated & Required Cost Increases 1. 4% All Other Budgets 1. 5% Proposed 2019 -20 Budget Increase is 3. 9% Through continuing Cost Saving Initiatives, the budget change after Student Transportation and Mandated/Required Cost Increases is 1. 5%. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

IMPACT ON TAX LEVY Tax Levy Change State Tax Cap 2. 68% 2. 72% The average tax increase for home owners is under 25 cents per day! Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

2019 -2020 Budget Invests in Elmont’s Future • The budget includes $1, 556, 000 to replace dated buses (model years 1999 -2007) for student transportation. • The budget includes $1, 750, 000 to maintain our buildings per the District’s 5 -Year Capital Program. • The budget includes $200, 000 to replace school classroom furniture. • Safety Initiatives: Additional hours for school safety personnel and patrols, as well as an updated Visitor Mgt. System – Lobbyguard. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

2019 -2020 Budget includes Cost Saving Measures • Reduction of $35, 696 in administrative budgets. • Ongoing savings in the building operations and maintenance budget through investment in building infrastructure. • Maximizing in-district services to ensure a quality education for all students in a cost effective manner. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Non-Resident Investigations • Conduct home/site visits for all new registrants • Continue to investigate potential nonresidents and encourage the community to report non-residents • In the past school year, we exited 42 nonresidents resulting in a total estimated budget savings of $966, 126. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Voting Procedures and Registration • To participate in the annual budget vote, you must be registered to vote. • Qualified residents may go to their designated school and register any school day during school hours until May 14, 2019. • Evening voter registration will be held May 14 th, from 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. at the Elmont Road School ONLY. • For any voter registration inquiries, please contact the office of the District Clerk at 516 -326 -5500 extension 42002. Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

THANK YOU ELMONT COMMUNITY OUR CHILDREN ARE WORTH IT Remember to Vote: Tuesday, May 21, 2019