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Budget Information 2023-2024

  

2023-24 Proposed Budget and Educational and Operational Plan

2023-24 Our Schools: Budget Newsletter

2023-24 Budget 6-day Notice

English Budget Presentations:

Spanish Budget Presentations:

Budget Information 2022-2023

2022-2023 FINAL Proposed Budget Book

Budget Newsletter

Meet the Candidates Newsletter

English Budget Presentations 2022-2023

  • 2022-2023 Budget Hearing Presentation
  • 2022-2023 Draft Proposed Budget Book
  • 2022-2023 Budget Presentation, Final Presentation for Adoption - April 7, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Budget Presentation, Revenue, Fund Balance and Reserves - March 24, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Budget Presentation, Personnel and Benefits - March 17, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Budget Presentation, Instruction, Technology, BOCES, Special Ed.- March 10, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Budget Presentation, Buildings & Grounds, Transportation & Security - March 3, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Budget Overview Presentation - January 27, 2022

    • Spanish Budget Presentations 2022-2023

     

     

      Budget Information 2021-2022

      Revised Proposed Budget (June 2021)

      English Budget Presentation:

      Spanish Budget Presentation:

      Original Proposed Budget (May 2021)

      Budget Drafts:

      English Budget Presentations 2021-2022

      Spanish Budget Presentations 2021-2022

      Budget Details:

       

      Budget Information 2020-2021

      Important Note: If you registered to vote after May 1, 2020 and have not received an absentee ballot, you can contact the District Clerk at (631) 262-6608.

      ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOX
      A drop box will be available for absentee ballots at the Administrative Offices at the William J. Brosnan School beginning June 1st.  The box will be available Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Tuesday June 9th until 5:00 p.m.  Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on June 9th.

       

      Budget Drafts 2020-2021

       

      English Budget Presentations 2020-2021

       

        Spanish Budget Presentations 2020-2021

        Budget Information 2019-2020

         

        English Budget Presentations 2019-2020

         

          Spanish Budget Presentations 2019-2020

           

             

            Budget Information 2018-2019

             

            Budget Presentations 2018-2019

             

             

            Budget Information 2017-2018

              

            Budget Presentations 2017-2018

             

             

            Budget Information 2016-2017

              

            Budget Presentations 2016-2017

             

            Budget Information 2015-2016

               

            Budget Presentations 2015-2016

             

            Budget Information 2014-2015

             

            Budget Presentations 2014-2015

             

            Budget Information 2013-2014

              

            Budget Presentations 2013-2014

             

            Budget Information 2012-2013

             

            Additional Documents

             

            Budget Presentations 2012-2013

             

            Budget Information 2011-2012

             

            Budget Presentations 2011-2012

             

            Q and A

            IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET, ARE THERE ANY CUTS TO PROGRAMS OR STAFF?
            There are no proposed cuts to programs or staff.

             
            WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUDGET DOESN’T PASS?
            If the voters reject the proposed budget on May 17th, the Board of Education may (1) choose to offer the same or a revised budget to the voters for a revote on June 21st, or (2) immediately adopt a contingency budget.  If the second budget is defeated, the Board of Education must adopt a contingency budget before July 1st.

             

            WHAT HAPPENS IF THE DISTRICT MUST ADOPT A CONTINGENCY BUDGET? *
            If the Board of Education adopts a contingency budget, the increase in the 2011-2012  budget is subject to a 1.92% cap over the 2010-2011 adopted budget.  The contingency budget is subject to required adjustments, such as payments of outstanding bond issues.  The District’s budget will be limited to “ordinary contingent expenses.”  All equipment purchases, nonessential maintenance and capital projects are excluded.  Any programs or activities not mandated by the state may be reduced or eliminated.

             
            * It is important to note that a contingency budget does not necessarily avoid a tax rate increase, as all contractual obligations must continue to be met.



            WHY DOESN’T THE DISTRICT ADOPT A 0% TAX LEVY INCREASE?
            If the District were to adopt a 0% tax levy increase, the proposed 2011-2012 budget would have to be reduced by $2.2 million.  A reduction of this magnitude would negatively impact student programs and activities.  If the proposed 2011-2012 budget remains at $151,178,758 and the District proposed a 0% tax levy increase, the District would be forced to use an additional $1,075,000 of reserved fund balance and an additional $1,290,000 of unreserved fund balance.  Since the District would need to replenish this fund balance for future expenses, taxpayers would most likely experience a spike in the tax rate in years to follow.



            WHAT IS A FUND BALANCE?
            A fund balance is created when revenues are either higher than what was budgeted and/or expenses are lower than what was budgeted.  There are two components of the fund balance:  the reserved fund balance and the unreserved fund balance.


            WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT A DISTRICT MAINTAIN A FUND BALANCE?
            Reserve funds are a sign of fiscal health and serve to protect a school district’s assets in an uncertain economic climate.  Reserve funds enable the district to appropriate money for long-term needs.  Reserves, when used prudently, can assist school districts in keeping future tax rate increases level.


            WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RESERVED FUND BALANCE?
            The reserved fund balance consists of a district’s monies for future use.  Reserve funds provide school districts with a means for legally saving money.  All reserve funds have authorized purposes and provide school districts with resources for current and future obligations.  The reserved fund balance includes:  the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve (EBALR), the Employees’ Retirement System Reserve, the Capital Reserve, the Workers’ Compensation Reserve and insurance reserves.


            WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE?
            The unreserved component of the fund balance is available to reduce school property taxes in the next fiscal year, as last year’s fund balance is reducing the current year’s tax levy.  School districts may retain a portion of this unreserved fund balance to meet unanticipated expenditures, such as unforeseen special education costs or revenue shortfalls.  The unreserved fund balance of the Northport-East Northport School District includes:  the Unappropriated Fund Balance (up to 4% of the following year’s budget) and the Appropriated Fund Balance (used to reduce the tax levy).


            IS THE SIZE OF THE DISTRICT’S FUND BALANCE REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE?
            The amount of the fund balance should be in direct correlation to the amount of a district’s budget.  If a district does not appropriate enough monies to meet current and future obligations, it subjects the district to financial risk.  Moody’s Financial Report from August, 2010 states the following about the Northport-East Northport School District, “Having built its reserves over the past few years,…the district maintains moderate financial flexibility and [is expected] to continue to manage [its monies] effectively given timely tax levy increases and judicious expenditure controls.”


            THE 2011-2012 BUDGET-TO-BUDGET INCREASE IS 2.50%. WHAT PORTION OF THAT INCREASE IS DUE TO INCREASED EMPLOYER COSTS FOR RETIREMENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE?
            Approximately 1.38% of the 2.50% budget-to-budget increase is due to increased employer costs for employees' retirement (.87%), teachers' retirement (.27%) and health insurance (.24%).

            WHAT IS THE ASSESSED VALUATION?
            Please click here for an explanation of assessed valuation.

            WHAT IS THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF MY PROPERTY?
            WHAT IS THE TAX IMPACT IN THE 2011-2012 BUDGET?
            HOW HAVE MY TAXES INCREASED DURING THE PAST YEARS?

            Please click here for answers to these questions.

            Studies on the Relationship between Quality Schools and Property Values

             

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