Union County Public Schools

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1 Union County Public Schools Proposed Budget

2 UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 500 North Main Street, Suite 700 Monroe, North Carolina / Or 704/ Fax: 704/ Dr. Ed Davis Superintendent L. Dean Arp, Jr., Chairman John Collins, Vice-Chairman John H. Crowder Dr. Sharon Gallagher Carolyn J. Lowder Kimberly Morrison-Hansley John Parker Kim Rogers Richard Weiner BUDGET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND MESSAGE TO CITIZENS The mission of Union County Public Schools is Preparing all Students to Succeed. This goal will be achieved by maximizing the unique and individual abilities of each student through a cooperative effort by parents, students and educators. The School System will implement curriculum and instructional practices that adhere to the highest standards and meet the needs of all students to ensure they acquire the basic skills, knowledge and understanding needed for success in the 21 st century. Visionary leadership and commitment is needed at all levels of the school system and community to meet or exceed these expectations in the coming year. The budget proposal for Union County Public Schools for was developed through a process that began in November of It is prepared and promulgated as required by G. S. 115C-426. Areas of concern for the budget are: number of state allotted teachers, textbooks, instructional supplies, instructional technology, health and safety needs of students, transportation costs, and limited English proficiency. Even though state officials are committed to public education, these areas remain a concern due to possible funding limitations. The Union County Board of Education remains committed to meeting global standards of competition in a collaborative learning environment in order to assure that students are prepared for their future. The Superintendent will carry out this expectation by challenging every individual to continuously learn, achieve and act with purpose and compassion. Strategic priorities of the School System that must be addressed are as follows: High Student Achievement All students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be responsible contributing citizens. Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools All schools will create safe, orderly, caring, healthy, interactive and collaborative learning environments. Quality Teachers, Administrators, and Staff All students will be served by highly trained, qualified, diverse, innovative and technologically adept staff of teachers, administrators and support personnel. Strong Family, Business and Community Support All students will have opportunities for meaningful involvement in society through strong, cooperative, supportive family, business and community partnerships. Effective and Efficient Operations All students, staff, and external stakeholders will benefit from effective and efficient operations based on identified core support work processes. Equity All students regardless of geographic location within the county, socioeconomic status, race, religion, gender or other attributes shall have an equitable opportunity to learn and fulfill their potential for accomplishment. The community is an active and contributing partner that fully supports our schools. This is evident not only through financial support, but by active involvement in the classrooms. This partnership of students, teachers, support staff, administrators and the community at large, excelling at what they do and acting with strong conviction and deep commitment, will continue to guarantee quality education in Union County. 1

3 THE PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE UNION COUNTY APPROPRIATION for fiscal year is as follows: GROWTH INITIAL REQUEST BOE PROPOSED Accreditation Expenses - Instruction and Curriculum $ 2,000 $ 0 Afterschool Instruction/Tutoring - Educational Activities & Mentoring (TEAM) 136,482 0 AIG Teachers (2.5) Stallings ES, Piedmont MS, Testing Center 137, ,000 Alternative Program - Long-Term Suspension 10,467 5,000 AP Exam 25,000 25,000 Artists-in-Schools 2,000 0 Assistant Principals positions (3) - including Benefits 260, ,000 Assistant Warranty Coordinator - including Benefits 50,300 0 Behavior Management Specialist - Positive Impact, Inc. 30,000 0 Behavior Management Specialists (2) - Monroe/Forest Hills cluster ES 60,000 0 Camcorder, Recorder, Digital Voice Equipment - Communications 2,156 0 Clerical Assistant - Exceptional Children 40,500 0 Clerical Assistant - Media & Technology 40,500 0 Communication Department Supplies and Materials 3,091 3,091 Connect-Ed 4,356 4,356 Contracted Repairs - STEMS 8,000 8,000 Contracted Services - AIG Program 16,000 0 Critical Needs - Instruction and Curriculum 86,763 0 Curriculum Coordinators (2) - Stallings/SV ES and 1 additional Math CC 184, ,200 Director - Employee Relations - including Benefits 85,000 85,000 Director - Web Communications - including Benefits 65,000 0 East and Walter Bickett ES class size reduction (13 Teachers) ABC transfer of 30 T/A's 536,900 0 EC - Adapted P.E. Teacher / UCPS Special Olympics Coordinator 57,800 0 EC - Autistic Self-Contained Classroom Teacher ($54,800) - T/A ($28,400) Sandy Ridge 83,200 0 EC - Autistic Self-Contained Classroom Teacher ($54,800) - T/A ($28,400) SVES 83,200 54,800 EC - Behavior Focus Classroom Teacher ($54,800) T/A ($28,400) Stallings ES 83,200 54,800 EC - BK Teacher ($54,800) - Teacher Assistant ($28,400 x 2) Rea View ES 111,600 54,800 EC - BK Teacher ($54,800) - Teacher Assistant ($28,400 x 2) Sun Valley ES 111,600 54,800 EC - BK Teacher ($54,800) - Teacher Assistant ($28,400 x 2) Walter Bickett Ed. Ctr. 111,600 0 EC - Elementary Program Specialist 66,444 0 EC - Learning Connections HS Resource Room Teacher/TA - Piedmont HS 83,200 0 EC - Resource Teacher ($54,800 x 1.5) Stallings ES 82,200 82,200 EC - Resource Teacher ($54,800 x 1.5) Sun Valley ES 82,200 54,800 EC - Self-Contained Classroom Teacher ($54,800) T/A ($28,400) Porter Ridge Middle 83,200 0 EC - Self-Contained Classroom Teacher ($54,800) T/A ($28,400) Rea View 83,200 0 EC Teachers (4) - Marvin Ridge MS (S/C CC, S/C BF, EC S/C CC, EC BF) 166,400 0 Employee / Volunteer Background Checks 33,000 0 Employee Assistance Program 31,200 18,750 Employee DOT drug testing for all employees w/cdl 2,200 2,200 Employer Costs - Social Security, Retirement, Hospitalization - AIG 27,409 0 ESPED Contract - AIG 21,000 0 External Audit Fees (system-wide) 10,000 10,000 Field Trips (CTE) 1,300 1,000 Gas / Diesel Costs - Transportation 763, ,456 Gear-Up North Carolina Coordinator 2,000 2,000 Hearing Officer - Assistant Superintendent of Administration Office 100,000 0 Hearing Officer/part-time - Assistant Superintendent of Administration Office 50,000 0 High Priority Schools Supplements for Increases 343,000 0 High School Improvement Initiative 10,000 0 Human Resource Technical Specialist - including Benefits 63,813 0 ID Badge Program 2,000 2,000 Implementation of Volunteer Database - Two Phase Project 2,150 0 Instructional Materials / Equipment - Instruction and Curriculum 2,151 0 Instructional Materials and Supplies (CTE) 25,000 18,750 Instructional Supplies (AIG) 5,

4 THE PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE UNION COUNTY APPROPRIATION for fiscal year is as follows: GROWTH, continued INITIAL REQUEST BOE PROPOSED Instructional Supplies for new schools - growth and increases $ 347,800 $ 347,800 Insurance Premium Costs for General Liability, Property, Vehicle, etc. 25,000 25,000 Internal Auditor - including Benefits 70,000 0 Life Track Survey 25,000 25,000 Mailroom / Supply Clerk - including benefits 30,000 30,000 Masters Degree Supplements with Benefits for Growth 114, ,552 Membership / HRMS Subscription Fees 8,000 8,000 Mentor Contact Supplement - Local 30,000 0 Mentor Supplement 75,000 0 MOODLE Program Support 15,000 0 National Board Certification 83,369 83,369 New Filtering Software 200, ,000 Notebook Computers (2) and Printer - Warranty 3,000 0 Occupational Therapist - EC 65,532 0 Physical Therapist - EC 65,532 0 PRAXIS Examination / Tuition Fees 6,000 6,000 Printing and Binding - AIG Program 1,000 0 Printing and Copying Expense for Growth and Increases 63,000 63,000 Reading Enhancement Program 30,000 0 Rehired Retirees (45) 22,500 22,500 Rocky River ES - in lieu of Title I Funds 130,000 0 Safety Coordinator 45,000 0 Salaries - AIG Teachers 109,644 0 Salary - Substitute Pay / AIG 4,000 0 Salary Adjustment - Curriculum Coordinators w/national Board Certification 21,600 21,600 School Nurses - Additional 16 needed to have a 1:800 ratio 960,000 0 School Psychologists (8 x $65,651) - EC 525,208 0 School Resource Officers for East Union and Sun Valley Middle Schools 123,600 61,800 School Resource Officers Salary Increase ($1, x 13 SRO's) 23,400 23,400 School's Instructional Request 6,717, ,000 Section 504 Program Coordinator 59,325 0 Security Associates - Old Post Office Bldg., Public Works Bldg & add 1 addt'l schools w more than 20 mobile units 118,483 66,000 Snake Sewer Camera - Warranty 5,000 0 Social Worker - EC 54,800 0 Speech Pathologists (10) / Supplements - EC 656,530 88,725 Staff Development - Facilities, Planning and Construction Staff Development - Instruction and Curriculum 30,000 15,000 Staff Development (CTE) 3,000 2,250 Staff Development / Training - Warranty 2,000 0 Staff Development / Travel - Human Resources 3,038 0 Check Stock and Financial Software - support existing and additional schools 15,000 15,000 Strategic Plan Components - Instruction and Curriculum 2,490 2,490 Supplies and Materials - AIG Program 1,000 0 Teacher Supplements with Benefits for Growth 349, ,600 Teacher Tuition Reimbursement 37,500 0 Teachers (2) - Postive Impact, Inc. (Juvenile Crime Prevention Council) 110,000 0 Teachscape (continuation) 72,350 72,350 Technician I Position (2) - Media & Technology 120,000 80,000 Technology Facilitators - 3 including Benefits 3,055, ,300 Total Quality Education (TQE) Mentors 25,000 25,000 3

5 THE PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE UNION COUNTY APPROPRIATION for fiscal year is as follows: GROWTH, continued INITIAL REQUEST BOE PROPOSED Total Quality Education (TQE) Share Day $ 16,000 $ 0 Traffic Directors - (SVES, Stalling ES, Unionville ES, Fairview ES, Sandy Ridge ES) 42,983 42,983 Traffic Directors - travel/mileage reimbursement 5,000 4,000 Transportation Exp. - Activity Bus Operation for Growth and Increases 63,200 63,200 Travel - AIG Program Travel - Human Resources 1,674 1,674 Travel (CTE) 5,000 4,250 Travel Expense for Increases and Growth 65,900 65,900 Tuition / Professional Development - AIG Teachers 10,000 0 Tuition Fees 19,000 0 UCATS Counselor - part-time 27,500 0 Vehicle - Assistant Warranty Coordinator 20,000 0 Volt Meter - Warranty Workshop / In-Service (CTE) 5,000 3,750 Workshop / Travel - Human Resources 1,567 0 Workshop Expenses - Additional Training for AIG Staff 10,000 0 STATE AND FEDERAL UNFUNDED MANDATES Employer's Retirement Benefits - Existing for 7.83% of salary increases 121, ,020 Federal Programs - ESL Teachers (3) (also growth related) 174,000 58,000 Healthy/Active Child Initiative Coordinator - including Benefits 61,600 61,600 Implementation High School Graduation Project (10 x 5,000) 50,000 50,000 Managed System for all High School students (E-rate to fund 1/2/or $14K) 28,000 14,000 North Carolina WISE Project Manager (1 year contract) 28,000 28,000 Salary Increases Projected to be Mandated by the State 1,545,600 1,545,600 Social Security Related to Salary Increases % of salary increases 118, ,238 UTILITIES Electricity and Gas Price Increases for Existing Schools 577, ,325 Water, Sewer, Garbage Fees at Existing Schools and Price Increases 42,000 42,000 Subtotal $ 22,270,372 $ 6,639,280 Capital Improvement Plan - Operating Expenses for New Facilities 1,355,053 1,355,053 Maintenance and Transportation Operating Cost Increases for Existing Facilities 1,302, ,317 School and Departmental Requested Increase $ 24,928,008 BOE Proposed $ 8,692,650 * The Board of Education also respectfully requests approximately $283,000 for Union County resident students that attend the six charter schools that Union County supports with local funds. The exact amount that these six charter schools will receive for is based on General Statute 115C H - State and Local Funds for a Charter School. *The final proposed increase to the Union County Appropriation for fiscal year will be calculated based on a funding formula ultimately approved by the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners. A sample of the funding formula that has been developed by Union County Public Schools staff and Union County staff is as follows: 4

6 UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROPOSED FUNDING FORMULA FY BASED ON STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (DPI) PLANNING ALLOTMENTS: ACTUAL PROJECTED * ADM GROWTH % PERCENT UCPS Average Daily Membership 36,797 39, % 7.10% Charter Schools ADM % 0.00% Charter Schools ADM % 9.99% Total ADM 37,897 40, % 7.13% County Appropriation - Actual $ 70,864,000 Total ADM 37,897 Local Per Pupil Revenue $ 1, >>>>>> $ 1, TOTAL PROJECTED ADM $ 40,599 75,916,498 CIP Operating and Maintenance Costs 1,348,609 ** Subtotal $ 77,265,107 A Consumer Price Index *** 3.39% *** Increase for Consumer Price Index 2,574,835 B PROJECTED DOLLAR INCREASE Total County Appropriation $ 70,864,000 $ 79,839,942 A&B $ 8,975,942 Charter Schools Share 2,056,902 2,340,194 $ 283,292 County Appropriation for UCPS $ 68,807,098 $ 77,499,748 $ 8,692,650 ACTUAL PROJECTED % INCREASE Per ADM County Appropriation $ 1,870 $ 1, % **** NOTES * ADM utilized for the Funding Formula will be based on DPI's - FY ALLOTTED ADM or the 2nd Month ADM if the Department of Public Instruction does an Allotment Adjustment for the Higher of the 1st or 2nd Month ADM. ** The amount of Operating and Maintenance Costs for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is to be determined based on the school construction projects identified to be opened in *** The 12 Months Percent Change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - for All Urban Consumers will reflect the latest CPI data available when the Union County Commissioners adopt the Fiscal Year Union County, NC Budget Ordinance. **** Percent Increase is subject to change depending on ADM and CPI variables. This Funding Formula will be in effect for one fiscal year (FY ) 5

7 Regular Capital Outlay Proposal Proposal Maintenance & Repairs $ 2,081,903 Roofing Repairs, Water Heaters, Replacement Vehicles, Storage Buildings, Fire Alarms, Security Systems, Surveillance Systems, Floor Repairs and Upgrades, Window and Door Replacements, and Electrical Upgrades for 48 Existing Schools Classroom Furniture & Equipment 2,678,000 Student Desks and Chairs, Overhead Projectors, Dry Erase Boards, Teacher Desks and Chairs, File Cabinets and Bookcases for Obsolescence and Growth at 48 Existing Schools Technology 557,000 Computers, Interactive White Boards and Infrastructure for Obsolescence and Growth at 48 Existing Schools Band Equipment - 90,000 for Ten High School Districts Total Regular Capital Outlay $ 5,406,903 The above Regular Capital Outlay proposal is primarily for costs associated with capital asset purchases with a useful life of between three to twenty years. Capital Improvement Plan Proposal Proposal Mobile Classrooms $ 2,342,750 Including moving and set-up Public Works Move 350,000 F&E, Caution Light, Crosswalk, Parking Capital Outlay for Transportation School Buses, Trucks 3,223,902 Capital Outlay for Maintenance - Roofs, EMS/HVAC, Concrete/Paving, Windows and Plumbing Renovations Technology 7,909, , st Century Project and Centralized Wireless Management Construction Projects 118,407,338 Estimated Cash Flow Needed for Total CIP Proposal $ 133,083,587 The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is being developed and, as previously stated, is an evolving document. Many hours of planning and preparation have gone into the development of this CIP. The school system has made adjustments to the Plan to reflect the changing growth rate of student enrollment. 6

8 Despite these changes, there remain many challenges ahead for Union County and the Board of Education in the building of new schools. Union County Public Schools remains one of the fastest growing counties in the country (see attachment), Union County must attempt to build schools not only to keep up with growth, but must also attempt to overcome obsolescence, the use of mobile classrooms and previous years of growth. Therefore, the Capital Improvement Plan is designed to address these challenges and its financial impact reflects this in the cash flow. Many factors including inflationary pressures, construction delays and even the weather can have an impact on how fast schools can be built. The Capital Improvement Plan presented assumes that inflationary pressures, construction delays and inclement weather will be minimal. It also assumes that suitable land will be procured in a timely manner. Given the above caveats, it is the Board of Education s opinion that the Capital Improvement Plan is presented fairly in all material respects. We present this budget proposal for your examination and consideration. We also believe this proposal is equitable and merits the support of all Union County Citizens. Respectfully submitted, Union County Board of Education L. Dean Arp, Jr., Chairman Dr. Sharon Gallagher John Parker John Collins, Vice-Chairman Kimberly Morrison-Hansley Kim Rogers John H. Crowder Carolyn J. Lowder Richard Weiner 7

9 THE UNIFORM BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR Summary of Revenues and Expenditures COUNTY APPROPRIATION LOCAL STATE % CURRENT PUBLIC FEDERAL CHILD CAPITAL TOTAL BUDGET Actual Requested Increase EXPENSE SCHOOL GRANT NUTRITION OUTLAY (Decrease) REVENUES FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND PROJECTED ACTUAL State Sources $142,857 $181,968,844 $96,649 $2,766,971 $184,975,321 $184,878,672 Federal Sources 430,324 $11,601,274 6,680,851 18,712,449 18,384,449 $70,864,000 $79,839, % Local Sources 83,782,901 10,369, ,490, ,643, ,458,028 $70,864,000 $79,839, % Total Operating Revenues $84,356,082 $181,968,844 $11,601,274 $17,147,292 $141,257,461 $436,330,953 $464,721,149 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,799,602 1,687,248 5,486,850 5,146,615 $70,864,000 $79,839, % TOTAL REVENUES $88,155,684 $181,968,844 $11,601,274 $18,834,540 $141,257,461 $441,817,803 $469,867,764 EXPENDITURES 5000 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS $21,378,302 $24,097, % 5100 Regular Instructional Services $24,097,439 $123,693,539 $921,694 $2,768,000 $151,480,672 $146,962, ,658,145 6,391, % 5200 Special Populations Services 6,391,536 16,976,749 4,044,416 27,412,701 26,679,310 2,365,451 2,510, % 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 2,510,370 4,661,373 3,356,172 10,527,915 10,437,574 6,225,619 6,641, % 5400 School Leadership Services 6,641,095 9,299,951 15,941,046 15,525, , Co-Curricular Services 823, , ,584 5,277,918 5,591, % 5800 School Based Support Services 5,591,758 10,260,643 1,727,533 17,579,934 17,418,606 $40,905,435 $45,982, % SUBTOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS (5000) $46,056,034 $164,892,255 $10,049,815 $0 $2,768,000 $223,766,104 $217,895, SUPPORTING SERVICES 6100 Support & Development Services $1,009,907 $761,271 $13,500 $1,784,678 $1,751, Special Population Support & Dev Services 205, , ,024 $486, Alternative Programs and Services Support 180, , ,481 $1,933,535 $2,069, % 6400 Technology Support Services 2,390,186 $557,000 2,947,186 4,445,676 23,220,137 26,508, % 6500 Operational Support Services 29,705,685 15,480, ,425 4,848,874 50,623,178 49,212,808 2,747,991 2,939, % 6600 Financial and H.R. Support Services 3,014, ,810 3,135,303 2,906, Accountability Services 259, , , System-wide Pupil Support Services 741, , , Policy, Leadership and Public Relations 1,993, ,268 2,623,565 2,544,299 $27,901,663 $31,517, % SUBTOTAL SUPPORTING SERVICES (6000) $39,500,508 $16,992,543 $889,678 $0 $5,405,874 $62,788,603 $62,350, COMMUNITY SERVICES 7100 Community Services $170,036 $170,036 $3,495, Nutrition Services 88,912 $84,046 $18,834,540 19,007,498 16,434,773 $0 $0 SUBTOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES (7000) $258,948 $84,046 $0 $18,834,540 $0 $19,177,534 $19,930, NON-PROGRAMMED CHARGES $2,056,902 $2,340, % 8100 Pay to Oth. Govt. Units & Transfers $2,340,194 $140,024 $2,480,218 $3,622, Unbudgeted Fed. Grant Funds 521, , ,757 $2,056,902 $2,340,194 SUBTOTAL NON-PROGRAMMED CHGS (8000) $2,340,194 $0 $661,781 $0 $0 $3,001,975 $4,144,245 $70,864,000 $79,839, % TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES $88,155,684 $181,968,844 $11,601,274 $18,834,540 $8,173,874 $308,734,216 $304,320,878 THE UNIFORM BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR Summary of Revenues and Expenditures (Continued) LOCAL STATE EXPENDITURES (Continued) CURRENT PUBLIC FEDERAL CHILD CAPITAL TOTAL BUDGET Actual Requested EXPENSE SCHOOL GRANT NUTRITION OUTLAY CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND PROPOSED ACTUAL 9000 CAPITAL OUTLAY $164,451,137 $133,083, Capital Outlay $133,083,587 $133,083,587 $164,451,137 1,095, Other Capital Outlay 1,095,749 $165,546,886 $133,083,587 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY (9000) $133,083,587 $133,083,587 $165,546,886 TOTAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL $236,410,886 $212,923,529 OUTLAY EXPENDITURES $88,155,684 $181,968,844 $11,601,274 $18,834,540 $141,257,461 $441,817,803 $469,867,764 (0) (0) -

10 Union County - 7th Fastest Growing County in Nation Newcomers propelled two Charlotte-area counties to rank among the nations fastest-growing last year, according to a U.S. Census analysis released today. Union County ranked seventh among fast-growing U.S. counties with populations over 10,000. Mecklenburg, meanwhile, was 10th in sheer number of people gained in that time. It added about 32,000 people. The numbers came as no surprise to Bill Tillman, North Carolina s state demographer. Some of the same people are losing and some of the same people are gaining, he said. Union County advertises good schools and lower taxes. It has grown at a faster rate each year since The residential boom has strained the water and sewer systems, left schools overcrowded and the county deep in debt. Union has more debt per capita than any large or medium sized county in the state. Its population grew to about 185,000, according to the estimate. That s up almost 50 percent from Union s student population has grown by 84 percent in the last decade, said county schools spokeswoman Luan Ingram. In that time, the system has built 17 schools and spent more than $500 million on construction, she said. Ingram, who has spoken to national groups about school growth, says she believes Union s school construction rate is unique. Overall, the 11-county Charlotte region grew by about 79,000. Mecklenburg, with a population of 867,000, is by far the region s biggest county. It grew by 3.8 percent. Bob Morgan, president and CEO of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, expects that growth to continue. He said it means economic opportunity for the region, and also challenges traffic, pollution and water shortages. But it beats the alternative, he said. N.C. counties that ranked among 100 fastest growing Union (7th) Brunswick (17th) Cabarrus (29th) Wake (33rd) Johnston (58th) Pender (71st) Mecklenburg (82nd) Iredell (90th) Growth rates of area counties: Union (7.2 %) Cabarrus (5.0 %) Mecklenburg (3.8 %) Iredell (3.6 %) Lincoln (2.69 %) Gaston (2.3 %) Catawba (1.7 %) Rowan (1.4 %) Stanly (1.0 %) Anson (-0.4 %) FROM: JULIA OLIVER AND CLAY BARBOUR - CHARLOTTE OBSERVER This entry was posted on March 20, 2008 at 12:26 pm and is filed under U.S. Census.