1. 2014-15 Budget Outlook
Ray Sanchez, Superintendent for Schools
Alita McCoy Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for Business
January 8, 2014 Board of Education Meeting

2. ...Aligned with Our Vision?
Instructional
Class size – K-12: “…class size reduction
appears to be an intervention that
increases the achievement levels for all
students while simultaneously reducing
the achievement gap.” (Chun, 2009)
Facilities
Safety: Ensure a safe, secure and effective
place for learning.
Security Cameras
More Secure Entryways
Auto-lock classroom doors
Libraries: Access to libraries help support
student achievement and the curriculum.
Classroom Space: Maximize classroom
instructional space.
Modified Sports: Positively impact students
– health and academics.
Transportation
Birth to College: Support the continuum of
services we offer students – interest,
academic levels, etc.
Consistency: Align 3rd and 4th grade
mileage limits at no additional cost.

3. Major Revenues Outlook
Tax Levy Cap:
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Consumer Price Index: ( 1.6%)
Capital Exclusions: dependent upon BOE approval
Pension Exclusions: $0
Tax Base Growth Factor: 1.0038
Foundation Aid/ NY State Aid:
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Working with local legislators and NYS Budget administrators to remove the hold harmless provision for
Ossining since we are experiencing increased student enrollment; poverty; & needs.
Governor to provide State of the State Address on January 8th, 2014,
OUFSD parents & staff members plan to attend Albany rally on January 14th.
Federal Funds:
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Reviewed salaries & expenses budgeted in Grants to make proactive budget decisions.

4. Major Expenses Outlook
Personnel
(Instruction):
• Teachers & Administrators Contracts: 0% increase
• CSEA & Support Staff Contracts: Expired/ In negotiations
(Administration):
• Re-aligned duties of (2) Central Office positions & did not fill (1) position
• At all time low as a percentage of total budget
Employee Benefits:
Pension
Employee Retirement System (ERS): 3.8% decrease from an AVG contribution rate of 20.9% to 20.1%
Teachers Retirement System (TRS): 9% increase from an employer contribution rate of 16.25% to 17.75%
Health
• 2013 expenses at 2009 levels
• $4 million reduction from 2012 to 2013
• Impact of Affordable Care Act: may increase number of staff eligible for health benefits
Transportation:
• 2012-13 & Projected 2013-14 expenses at 2007-08 levels for Contracted Services

6. Transportation Contracted
Service Expenses*
$-900K
$10
$9
$8
Millions
$-1,.2M
$2M Reduction In Expenses
from 2012-2013
$2M in Cuts Avoided
$7
$6
$5
$4
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Actual Expense
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Projected Increases Before Contractor Changes
• Projected increases based on five year average of percentage increase (10%)
2013-14

7. Administration Expenses as a
Percent of Total Budget
12.00%
11.50%
11.00%
10.50%
Administration Expenses as
a percentage of the total
budget at an all-time low.
10.00%
9.50%
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

8. Other Reductions/Cost Avoidance
with No Impact to the Classroom
• $4.6 million in Capital improvements with no budget impact paid from
energy savings under Energy Performance Contract (EPC).
• Received $1 million in competitive grants.
• Saved $1.2 million over 12 years by re-financing bonds.
$6.8 Million: EPC, Grants and Bond Re-financing
$6 Million reduction in Transportation &
Health Insurance expenses
Total $12.8 Million in cost avoidance and reductions

9. Board of Education
2014-15 Budget Meetings
January 8, 2014
• Budget Outlook 2014-2015
• Update from Budget Advisory Committee
January 22, 2014
• District Technology: Recommendations &
Budget Projections
• District Budget
February 12, 2014
• District Budget
February 26, 2014
• District Budget
• Review of Final Report from Budget
Advisory Committee
March 5, 2014
• Presentation of Proposed Budget: Overview
and Special Education
March 8, 2014 - Saturday
• All Day Budget Workshop
March 12, 2014
• Continued Budget Discussions
March 26, 2014
• Continued Budget Discussions
April 9, 2014
• Proposed 2014-2015 Ossining School
District Budget
April 22, 2014 – Tuesday
• Presentation of School Report Card
• Adoption of Proposed 2014-2015 Budget
May 13, 2014 – Tuesday
• Mandatory Budget Hearing
May 20, 2014
• BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION – OHS
Gymnasium
SAVE THE DATE!

10. Questions or Comments