Lisbon School Department

Serving the communities of Lisbon and Lisbon Falls

Budget Presentation to Town Council WE HAVE A PLAN!

March 4, 2014

Lisbon School Departments Strategic Educational Plan

Mission
The Lisbon School Department is united with our community to provide a personalized, innovative education for all learners in an ever-changing world.

Vision
All students learn in different ways and in different timeframes.

Lisbon School Departments Budget Goals/Focus

Maintain all existing programs, including reducing class sizes (if possible), Prioritize program/facility improvements.., Maintain existing 5 year Capital Plan, Consider technology improvements, Maintain professional development and time for staff, and, Continue to pursue cost saving measures through collaborative efforts with the town and area districts.

Lisbon School Departments Budget Overview

The proposed budget is based on our 2013-2014 ED-279 figures. We were told that a preliminary ED-279 would be sent to us in February but we have not received it yet. The recommendations in this proposed budget include an overall budget increase of 1.95% or $278,841. The total budget, including Adult Education is $14,585,691. The Local Contribution is $5,945,813 which is an increase of 4.08%. As of today, this proposed school department budget would require a $232,877 increase in the local contribution.

Lisbon School Departments Budget Components

Total Budget State Contribution Local Contribution Capital Reserve Curtailment Undesignated Amount Variables

Community Informational Night Increases (New Money)

Personnel (Nurse, Curriculum) Books (LCS Library) Tuition (P.W.S./Co-Curricular) Plowing (Grounds/Maintenance) Charter Schools Tuition (LCS) OT Services (Elem.) ESL Services (Sec.)

Community Informational Night Increases (Transfers)

Guidance/Technology Integrator (Assignments) National Conferences Copier Leases (Supt. And Business Office) Heating/Electricity (Operations/Maint.) Debt Service (Transportation) Supplies (LCS) Custodial (Adult Education)

Lisbon School Departments Variables

Anticipated/Actual Resignations Anticipated/Actual Retirements (March 1st) Capital Reserve (Transfer) Insurance (10%) Maine State Retirement ($169,982) Special Education (Enrollment) State Budget (Curtailment) State Subsidy (ED-279) Unanticipated Revenue

Lisbon School Departments Questions

Richard Green Superintendent of Schools rgreen@lisbonschoolsme.org (207) 353 6711 X1005