Presentation for the 2010-2011 proposed budget for Lopatcong School District

1. 2010-2011 Budget Presentation Presented by: Lopatcong Township Board of Education District Administration

2. Lopatcong Township School District School District Mission Statement The mission of the Lopatcong Township School District, as we strive to assist all students at every grade level to meet or exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS), is to provide our students with the educational foundation and environment to realize their full potential, to be contributing members of a global society, and to become lifelong learners.

6. Lopatcong Township School District 2010-2011 Budget Reductions Please note that the 5% reduction of the total budget resulted in a 20.4 % decrease in state aid. Line Item Amount 2.5 Instructional Positions $178,545 Capital Reserve $175,000 Savings in Utilities $52,650 0.5 Retirement $23,525 Summer Programs -50% $15,000 Health Benefits $187,525 Facility Projects $63,605 Technology/Program Updates $38,525 Total $734,375

10. Lopatcong Township School District 2010-2011 Budget General Fund Revenues = $14,759,556 Tuition/Misc. Revenues $89,657 0.6% Tax Levy $11,185,920 75.8% State Aid $2,829,641 19.2% Capital Reserve $654,338 4.4%

11. Lopatcong Township School District 2010-2011 Budget General Fund Appropriations = $14,759,556 Instruction $5,478,937 37.1% Employee Benefits $2,009,332 13.6% Operations $1,283,383 8.7% Transportation $513,975 3.5% Capital $711,445 4.8% Tuition $2,784,909 18.9% Administration $1,056,324 7.1% Support Services $921,251 6.3%

15. Lopatcong Elementary School Lopatcong Middle School Lopatcong Township School District Our Children Come First Polls are open on Tuesday, April 20 th between the hours of 2:00 & 9:00 P.M.