SBRSD FY2023 Budget Information

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The following highlights of the FY23 <strong>Budget</strong> Proposal are as follows: • The District is facing steep inflation of costs in supplies, materials, and services: o Inflation rate at 5.9% - state funding formula capped at 4.5% o After multiple bids, the transportation contract proposal came in at increase of >30% o Health insurance increase of 8% o Energy costs increases of 30% o Contracted services cost increases • Capital Projects funded at $343,500. • Revenue for tuitions continue to increase - $112k. • This proposal continues the late buses for next year as part of our fleet. • Includes funding for on-going Professional Development and external coaching for the Math Initiative at the Elementary & Middle School Levels. • A revisioning of what it means to have a successful K-12 experience through programming innovations such as the expansion of the internship program and the Early College Designation. • With expanded graduation requirements starting with the Class of 2023, Mt. Everett will be offering students the opportunity to graduate with a college and career-focused diploma as well as at least one internship experience related to the five career pathways developed as a collaboration between faculty and administrators in response to the need for a highly skilled workforce. We will be looking to the communities to help us evolve our Internship Partnership Task Force into an Education/Business Coalition! • The District is continuing to review and expand Early Childhood Programs, including Pre-Kindergarten, Early Kindergarten, and Kindergarten, across the district, as well as the consideration of the development of an Early Childhood Center. o Piloting practices for learning and curriculum models via DESE and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) for PK-grade 3. o The Early Childhood program registration and screening process now includes the mandated Dyslexia screening for all Pre-K + Kindergarten students. o The screening process has been moved to help the team make informed decisions about Early Childhood program placement and includes Pre-K this year. o The Early Childhood Task Force is established and meeting regularly to advance this work. • Excess & Deficiency Fund – Is certified at just under the 5% maximum at $845k. We are proposing a contribution of $700k to suppress assessments in FY23. • Proposed using $700k of School Choice funds to help reduce assessment increases to the member towns. • We are currently negotiating with all bargaining units with the hope of settling a 3-year contract for FY23-FY25 • The HVAC system replacement is moving forward in phases due to the bids coming in significantly higher than the initial estimates. The District is using state grant funds (ESSR grants) rather than going to the member towns to borrow for the project. To fund the next phases, the District plans to apply for the state funding opportunities set aside by the Governor for HVAC infrastructure repairs and replacements. • It is important (and exciting) to note that there was no change in our overall enrollment numbers this year. Our total enrollment stayed strong and consistent despite the inconsistencies the pandemic brought upon us. Second grade students enjoy a movement break following their morning studies.
Elementary Choir Class What Are You Investing In? Specifically, the budget is an investment in: o Significant Expansion in Early College Opportunities o Maintains Collaboration & Curriculum Writing Time o Focus on Reinvigorating Project Based Learning Programs o Program Enhancement or Development – Enrichment of Pathways o In-District Inclusive Programming for Students o Early Childhood Programming and District Needs o Social Emotional Skills and Supports for School Community o Student Success for ALL students - Based on their Interests and Needs FY23 Proposed Assessments Alford Egremont Monterey New Marlborough Sheffield Total - All FY22 448,538 1,757,965 1,678,894 2,785,867 7,568,836 14,240,100 FY23 449,604 1,950,932 1,854,452 2,708,400 7,803,226 14,766,613 FY22-23 1,066 192,967 175,558 (77,467) 234,390 526,513 %CHG .24% 10.98% 10.46% -2.78% 3.10% 3.70% Below you will see a schedule with your town’s meeting date and time. We urge you to participate. May 7, 2022 Town of Monterey 9:30 a.m. May 2, 2022 Town of Sheffield 7:00 p.m. May 3, 2022 Town of Egremont 6:00 p.m. May 10, 2022 Town of Alford 6:00 p.m. May 2, 2022 Town of New Marlborough 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.sbrsd.org/budgets. Our staff are always ready to answer any additional questions. 3
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