Socorro Independent School District Proposed Budget
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2015-16 Socorro Independent School District Proposed Budget Socorro ISD Board of Trustees Angelica Rodriguez - President Antonio ‘Tony’ Ayub - Vice President Gary Gandara - Secretary Hector F. Gonzalez - Trustee Michael A. Najera - Trustee Cynthia Ann Najera - Trustee Paul Guerra - Trustee Superintendent of Schools José Espinoza, Ed.D. Socorro ISD District Service Center 12440 Rojas Dr. • El Paso, TX 79928 Phn 915.937.0000 • www.sisd.net Socorro Independent School District The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment. Leading • Inspiring • Innovating Table of Contents Introduction 3 District Profile 4 Multi-Year Projection No Tax Increase in Fiscal Year 2017 5 Proposed Budget - All Funds 6 General Fund Revenue Estimate 7 General Fund Budget Comparison by Function 8 General Fund Expenditures by Major Object 9 General Fund Expenditures by Function and Major Object 10 Proposed Expenditure Budgets - Campuses 11 Proposed Expenditure Budgets - Departments 12 Fund 240 Food Service Revenue Estimate 13 Fund 240 Food Service Expenditures by Major Object 14 Fund 599 Proposed Debt Service Budget 15 Campus Allocation Summary 16 Basic Allocation 17 Gifted and Talented Allocation 18 Special Education Allocation 19 Bilingual Education Allocation 20 Intersession Allocation 21 High School Allotment 22 Staff Development Allocation 23 Custodial Supplies Allocation 24 Campus Monitor Allocation 25 Budgeted FTES By Campus 26 1 Socorro ISD Board of Trustees The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven elected citizens who work with community leaders, families, and educators to develop sound educational policies that support student achievement and ensure the solvency of the district. They are a strong and cohesive team that helps the district continuously set and achieve new levels of excellence. Five of the trustees represent single-member districts and two are elected at-large. Vision Tomorrow’s Leaders Learning Today Mission The mission of the Socorro Independent School District is to optimize our students’ academic, Angelica Rodriguez artistic, athletic, and interpersonal skills. Board President SISD Strategic Plan SISD’s Strategic Plan guides the day-to-day work of Team SISD in order to meet the district’s overarching goal of ensuring 100 percent of students graduate from high school prepared for Antonio ‘Tony’ Ayub Gary Gandara the college and career of their choice. The plan Board Vice President Board Secretary was developed to move the district forward while meeting the needs of SISD’s students, parents and broader community, and serves as the pathways to success while focusing on improving academic achievement of all students. SISD’s Strategic Plan includes five directions: Direction One Safe and Supportive Learning Environment Hector F. Gonzalez Michael A. Najera Direction Two Trustee Trustee College and Career Readiness Direction Three Highly Qualified, Effective Faculty and Staff Direction Four Home, School, Community Partnerships Direction Five Cynthia Ann Najera Paul Guerra Accountability For ALL 2 Trustee Trustee SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent District Service Center • 12440 Rojas Dr. • El Paso, Texas 79928-5200 • Phone 915-937-0013 • Fax 915-851-7572 • www.sisd.net May 29, 2015 Team SISD is pleased to present the Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Proposed Budget for your consideration and discussion. The new budget year begins July 1, 2015 and concludes on June 30, 2016. The district leadership team has developed the proposed budget in alignment with the district’s policies and procedures that ensure transparency, efficiency and accountability. The Board’s responsible and efficient management of the district’s resources coupled with the state’s committed investment in public education has afforded Team SISD the opportunity to develop and present a budget with the following considerations and allocations: 1. Revenue estimated using an anticipated increase in student average daily attendance of a half percent (0.50%); 2. An anticipated property value growth of three point three zero percent (3.30%); 3. An increase in the indirect cost percentage to six point zero four percent (6.04%); 4. A commitment to the stakeholders of the district not to raise the maintenance and operations (M & O) tax rate for fiscal year 2016; 5. An increase in employee compensation of $4.1 million (all funds) to provide a modest increase of one and a half percent (1.5%) inclusive of the step for employees paid on the teacher or counselor salary scale, and the greater of, one and a half percent (1.5%) for paraprofessionals, auxiliary, technology and professional staff under the proposed TASB pay scale or an equity adjustment to reach the minimum pay range of an employee’s respective pay range; 6. An increase in salaries, equipment and supply expenditures for Purple Heart Elementary School and the expansion of El Dorado Ninth Grade Academy into Pebble Hills High School; 7. Additional instructional personnel to meet our anticipated growth; 8. An increase of $0.2 million in the Child Nutrition Program as the district continues its transition of leased employees into permanent positions; 9. The addition of ten (10) full time counselors to meet the increase requirements of House Bill 5; 10. An increase of $0.9 million to fund Future Ready initiatives as well as the WIN Academy; 11. An increase of $0.7 million for the market adjustment of the district’s stipends for academic and extra-curricular activities; 12. A decrease of 50% in the district’s contribution to the Workers’ Compensation fund based on the external auditor’s recommendation to reduce the fund’s net assets; 13. An increase of $0.2 million in staff development to continue providing educational opportunities for teachers to obtain the necessary credentials to teach dual credit courses; 14. An increase for utilities and insurance due to the addition of Purple Heart Elementary School and the completion of Pebble Hills HS; and 15. An adjustment to special population budgets to meet the state expenditure requirements. Team SISD remains committed to ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, career and beyond. This financial plan has been developed to maximize our resources in support of teaching and learning and strengthening all efforts to achieve academic success. In addition, this proposed budget reflects the district’s commitment to teamwork, supporting district and school employees and vital programs for students in order to provide the best education and resources. As always, I stand united with our Board of Trustees in making prudent decisions on finances and policies in the best interest of our students, schools and the entire SISD community. I thank you wholeheartedly for your support and continued guidance. Respectfully, José Espinoza, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment. District Profile Academic Achievement Our Staff • District Accountability Rating Met Standard Total Full Time Employees 4,683 • Campuses that Met Standard 42 Teachers 2,383 • Campuses that Did Not Meet Standard 0 Professional Support 501 • Campuses with Academic 29 Campus Administration 139 Achievement Distinction Central Administration 45 • Number of graduates in 2014 2,959 Educational Aides 330 • Graduation rate (Class of 2013) 89.8% Auxiliary Staff 1,285 • Scholarships and grants earned $36.8 million by graduates (Class of 2014) Our Students • Total students 44,405 Our Schools Hispanic 91.2% 46 Campuses White 5.0% 5 comprehensive high schools African American 2.2% 1 ninth grade academy Asian 0.6% 9 middle schools Multiethnic 0.5% 6 PreK-8 schools Pacific Islander 0.5% 21 elementary schools Native American 0.3% 4 specialty campuses • English Language Learners (ELL) 20.1% • Students eligible for free or reduced price lunch 72.2% 2013-14 Average Beginning Teacher Salary • Students from military families 3,063 • Student attendance rate 96.3% $46,504 $43,510 $43,095 * Data based on the 2013-14 TEA Texas Academic Performance Report SISD EPISD YISD Comparison of Proposed Tax Rates (Calendar Year) District 2015-Projected Maintenance and 2015 Projected Interest and 2015 Projected Total Tax Rate Operations Tax Rate Sinking Fund Tax Rate Anthony $1.04 $0.17 $1.21 San Elizario $1.11 $0.13 $1.24 El Paso $1.04 $0.20 $1.24 Fabens $1.04 $0.22 $1.26 Socorro $0.97 $0.30 $1.27 Tornillo $1.09 $0.21 $1.30 Clint $1.04 $0.30 $1.34 Ysleta $1.17 $0.19 $1.36 Canutillo $1.17 $0.36 $1.53 Tax Rate 1.17 1.19 1.18 1.18 1.21 1.27 1.27 1.27 0.22 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.26 0.95 0.97 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.97 0.97 0.97 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 4 Interest and Sinking Fund Maintenance and Operations Total 2015-2016 Multi-Year Projection No Tax Increase in Fiscal Year 2017 2014‐2015 Biennium 2016‐2017 Biennium 2018‐2019 Biennium 0.64% ADA Increase 0.50% ADA Increase 0.75% ADA Increase 1.00% ADA Increase 4.01% inc. in TAV 3.30% inc. in TAV 3.75% inc. in TAV 4.05% inc. in TAV € Ω Total Projected Revenues FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Projected Projected Budget Projected Budget Projected Budget Revenues Revenues Revenues Revenues GF Local Funds 83,583,900 86,927,565 90,140,088 93,637,168 GF State Funds 235,392,982 232,984,186 231,232,131 229,731,047 GF Federal Funds