WAREHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 15, 2014OPEN HEARINGFY15 Proposed Budget
Our Goal• To ensure all students attending the Wareham Public Schools
have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential and are prepared to be contributing citizens in our global society.
FY15 Proposed Budget• The FY15 proposed budget amount, $27,704,474.• This is not a level service budget, reductions have been made
to reach the proposed amount.• Currently, the FY15 proposed budget is 3% over the FY14
budget amount.
FY15 Proposed Budget
To provide the same level of service as in FY14, a budget of $28,469,721 or an increase of 5.9% would be required.
A level service budget increases due to:SalariesContract ServicesSpecial Education/Out of District CostsSupplies and Materials
Grants – Totals
FY09 - $4,464,634FY10 - $3,370.010FY11 - $4,749,175FY12 - $3,198,757FY13 - $3,226,714FY14 - $1,780,000 (to date)
SalariesBudget Expenditure Employees
2009 $ 20,814,732 $ 20,520,199 369.2
2010 $ 20,547,710 $ 20,725,056 390.9
2011 $ 20,975,224 $ 20,930,076 395.4
2012 $ 21,811,974 $ 22,104,306 383.6
2013 $ 21,496,335 $ 21,795,137 373.7
2014 $ 21,418,298 $21.9m (est.) 370
2015 Level Service $22,402,819
Contract ServicesBudget Expenditure
2009 $1,840,686 $1,895,878
2010 $2,311,375 $2,187,773
2011 $2,380,648 $2,210,784
2012 $2,175,507 $2,075,455
2013 $2,538,251 $2,637,796
2014 $2,862,170
2015 (Level Service)
$3,17,896
FY09 to FY14 Chapter 70 Trends
Proposed Reductions• 16 staff positions – equivalent to 13.08 FTE positions, equals
estimated savings of $662,038• $103,209 reduction in supplies and materials• Re-configuration of Elementary Schools• Special Education Adjustments
Proposed Increases
Account FY14
FY 15 Proposed % Increase
District Leadership
$197,466.00 $232,242.00 17.6%
Teachers Classroom
$12,557,998.00 $12,854,068.00 2.4%
Guidance/Adjust/Social Workers
$155,842.00 $178,697.00 14.7%
Guidance/Testing
$269,730.00 $338,284.00 25.4%
Psychological Services
$482,389.00 $497,532.00 3.1%
Proposed Increases
Account FY14
FY 15 Proposed % Increase
Building Technology $50,935.00
$51,455.00 1%
CSL/.Curriculum,Leaders
$125,442.00
$145,876.00 16.3%
Curriculum Office $83,011.00
$188,535.00 127%
Department Heads $391,954.00
$410,371.00 4.7%
Principals & Assistant Principals
$1,169,689.00
$1,180,877.00 1%
Proposed Increases
Account FY14
FY 15 Proposed
% Increase
Instructional Other
$103,755.00 $156,487.00 50.8%
Instructional Software
$0 $5,651.00 100%
Instructional Technology
$85,845.00 $89,841.00 4.7%
Paper/pencils/periodicals
$47,492.00 $58,349.00 22.9%
Maintenance of Building
$196,185.00 $207,291.00 5.7%
Proposed IncreasesAccount FY14
FY 15 Proposed
% Increased
Network/Telecommunication
$213,758.00 $223,222.00 4.4%
Technology Maintenance
$0 $18,000.00 100%
Home instruction/sped summer school
$152,000.00 $163,000.00 7.2%
PT & Speech Salaries
$660,816.00 $800,829.00 21.2%
Payments to member collaborative
$815,027.00 $818,754.00 .5%
Proposed Increases
Account FY14
FY 15 Proposed % Increase
Program with schools other than public
$1,020,871.00
$1,351,751.00 32.4%
Professional development
$60,000.00 $64,000.00 6.7%
Athletic Services
$246,393.00
$262,601.00 6.6%
Pupil transportation
$1,476,287.00
$1,494,600.00 1.2%
Exploring Reducing/Cost Saving Options
Increasing efficiencies in the areas of heating and utilities. Improving effectiveness of purchasing and business office
functions. Exploring job sharing opportunities with the town.Reviewing transportation cost.Reviewing our food service budget, products, and efficiencies.
Summary• The conservative increase acknowledges local funding
realities.• We will continue to maximize efficiencies and review practices,
as our number one priority remains the students we serve.
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