The proposed 2010-2011 budget for the North Colonie Central School District faces a $1.8 million decrease in state and federal aid. To balance the budget and account for a 1.2% expenditure increase, the district proposes reductions of 12 instructional and 5 non-instructional staff positions, decreases to equipment purchases including buses, and using $4.5 million from its fund balance. The proposed $91.15 million budget requires voter approval in the May 18 vote.

1. 2010-2011 Budget Presentation North Colonie Central School District

8. Regents Diplomas Our Goal: Increase Number of Shaker High School Students Satisfying the Requirements for Regents Diplomas Regents passing grade in North Colonie is 65, NOT 55 77% 80% 85% 90% 90% 90% 98% 97% 97% 96% 96% 8

9. 2009-10 Suburban Council True Value Tax Rates market value Tax Rate x Equalization Rate $20.99 x 65.75% [ = True Value Tax Rate ] = $13.80 (North Colonie) assessed value Tax Rate/$1000 of Value District Ranking NCCS 9

10. $150,000 $ 76.50/year or $1.47/week $250,000 $127.50/year or $2.45/week House & Property Estimated Tax Rate and Effect of 2010-11 Tax Rate Increase Estimated Tax Rate Increase is 3.60% 10

11. The Proposed Budget is $91,150,000 (1.17% increase over the prior year) Additional Budget Information If the Proposed Budget does not pass, the Board is required to adopt a Contingency Budget. A Contingency Budget would require additional cuts in excess of $1 million . 11

12. Budget Presentation and Meet the Candidates Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 pm SJHS Auditorium Important Dates 12