Ridgewood Public Schools

The Ridgewood Public

Schools, committed to a
tradition of excellence and
innovation, in partnership
with the community, provide a
rich and challenging learning
environment, enabling
students to maximize their
unique potential to become
lifelong learners and
productive, responsible
citizens.
 What is a school budget?

• A budget is a planning tool.

• A budget manages risk… plan for the unknown.
• A budget is fiscal responsibility.
• A budget must be within statutory caps.
• A budget is reflection of our educational values.
• A budget provides for our educational programs,
statutory requirements, and contractual
obligations.
 FY19 Projected FY20
Budget Area Actual Proposed % Change

Regular Ed 32,816,784 34,196,739 4.20%

Special Ed 26,641,663 26,146,114 -1.86%

Benefits 13,980,346 14,793,632 5.82%

Facilities 9,946,421 9,931,195 -.15%

Extracurricular 1,417,951 1,408,071 -0.70%

Administration 6,911,204 7,022,341 1.61%

Capital (18-19 includes prior year encumbrances) 1,989,538 1,345,837 -20.73%

Other (Student Services, Library/Media, Regular

Transportation, Curriculum/PD, Basic Skills, Bilingual
Ed, Community School) 12,148,685 12,199,705 0.43%

Grants and Entitlements 1,467,567 1,467,567 0.00%

Debt Service 3,685,136 3,138,550 -14.83%

TOTAL 111,005,295 111,649,751 0.58%

 Other 1.08%
Total Budget
Plant Maintenance & Capital Grants & Entitlements 1.31% $111,649,751
Projects 9.64%

Transportation 3.22%

Debt Service 2.81%

Non-Salary Instructional (Instruct

Improv, Student Svcs, Supples,
Tuition etc.) 12.23%

Salary & Benefits

69.71%
 Grants and Entitlements
1.31%
Debt Service
Total Budget
Community School, 0.99%
2.81% $111,649,751
Extracurricular 1.32%
Student Services 6.21%
Instructional Improvement
1.88%
Capital Projects Regular Ed
1.21% 31.14%

Employee Benefits
13.25%

Administration
6.29%

Custodial/Maint/Grounds/Energy
8.89% Special Ed
21.41%
Transportation
3.29%
REVENUES FY2019 FY2020 % Change

Tax Levy 94,279,356 96,014,943 1.84%

Misc Revenue(Tuition, Interest, Rentals, Fees, Rebates) 2,322,437 1,820,080

Community School 1,178,359 1,115,000
TOTAL LOCAL SOURCES 97,780,152 98,950,023 1.19%

TOTAL FEDERAL & STATE SOURCES ( Includes Ex Aid & State

Aid ) 5,082,687 5,486,611 7.95%

TOTAL Grants and Entitlements (ESSA, IDEA, Nonpublic) 1,467,567 1,467,567 0.00%

Reserves (Fund Balance, Capital, Maintenance, Emergency,

PY Encumbrances) 2,989,753 2,607,000 -12.80%

Debt Service 3,685,136 3,138,550 -14.83%

TOTAL 111,005,295 111,649,751 0.58%

$4,000,000

$3,477,429
$3,500,000
$3,319,103

$3,000,000 $2,915,556

$2,419,081 $2,453,765
$2,500,000
$2,292,616
$2,219,260
$2,129,206 $2,129,206
$2,015,886
$2,000,000
$1,813,634

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000
$185,673

$-
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
 Cumulative Loss of State Aid of $12.4 Million
18,000,000

16,000,000

14,000,000

12,000,000

10,000,000
DOLLARS

8,000,000

6,000,000

4,000,000

2,000,000

(2,000,000)
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
CUMULATIVE LOSS 1,430,034 4,563,464 6,068,933 6,968,955 8,272,172 9,462,069 10,651,966 11,751,809 12,617,147 12,458,821
LOSS OF AID 403,547 1,026,487 3,133,430 1,505,469 900,022 1,303,217 1,189,897 1,189,897 1,099,843 865,338 (158,326)
STATE AID RECEIVED 3,319,103 2,915,556 2,292,616 185,673 1,813,634 2,419,081 2,015,886 2,129,206 2,129,206 2,219,260 2,453,765 3,477,429

STATE AID RECEIVED LOSS OF AID CUMULATIVE LOSS

 Grades K-5 English Language Arts Curriculum
Study- curriculum writing, new book titles for
classroom libraries, professional development.

 Grades 6-12 ELA Updates- Two new courses (Female

Protagonist, Journalism Honors) with curriculum
writing and selected texts.

 Grades 6-12 Math Curriculum Study- curriculum

writing, renewal of E- textbook licenses for Grades 6-8
math, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
 Grades K-12 Music Curriculum Study- curriculum writing,
implement Music First instructional technology with
professional development

 Grades K-5 Social Studies Updates- curriculum writing,

renewal of TCI Site licenses for E-textbooks (gr 3-5),
purchase of literature titles to support social studies
instruction.

 Grades 6-12 Social Studies Updates- One new course

(Global Gender Studies) with curriculum writing and
selected texts.
 Grades 6-12 Science Updates- Curriculum writing for
Chemistry Honors RAHP and Environmental Science
(MS). AP Seminar training for four teachers, renewal
of E-textbook licenses for Forensic Science Honors
and AP Physics

 Grades 6-12 World Language Updates- curriculum

writing, text renewals in French II, German III/IV, Latin
V AP

 Grades K-12 Wellness Updates- curriculum writing

(K-5 Health, three high school courses)
 Maintains Current Academic Offerings:
26 AP Courses
American Government & Politics Environmental Science Physics C: E&M Mechanics

Art History European History Psychology

Biology French V Spanish V
Calculus AB Human Geography Statistics
Chemistry Latin V Studio Art I
Computer Science Macro/Micro Economics Studio Art II
Computer Science Principles Music Theory US History I
English Language & Composition Physics I US History II

English 12 Literature & Physics II

Composition

5 World Languages
Chinese French German Spanish Latin
Maintains current extra-curricular offerings:
 Athletics
- 29 HS Varsity Sports
- w/JV & Freshman Programs

 100+ Activities
Examples:
- Marching Band - DECA - Asian Festival
- Teen Leads - Student Government
- Color Guard
- Acapella Groups - World Challenge
- Mathematics Club - Choral Groups - Global Classroom
- National Honor Society - Jazz Band - International Travel
- Chinese Club - Project Interact - STEM Club
- Spanish Club - Chemistry Team - Peer Counselors
- Latin Academic Team - Club Excell - Finance Club
- Dance Team - High Times
 The budget supports the following staff changes:
 3 Elementary School Guidance Counselors
 Increase 7 RHS Teachers from part-time to full-time
to decrease class size
 2 Behaviorists-Districtwide
 1 New Glen School RED Teacher & Aides
 1 New Glen School RED RISE Teacher & Aides
 1 Nurse at Glen School
 1 Part-time Physical Therapist to Full-time
 1 New BFMS 6-8 SAIL Class Teacher
 1 School Resource Officer (Shared Service)
 Technology
FY2019 FY2020
$666,645 $715,000 Software/Hrdwr/Maint.
$940,000 $940,000* Lease Purch- Hrdwr
$1,606,645 $1,655,000
– Replace aging computers, Chromebooks &
projectors
- Districtwide Entry Access Control Upgrades
– Continue to maintain infrastructure and
hardware to keep up with modern day
educational techniques and software
requirements
– Equip classrooms with the proper
educational tools
*FY20 buying power through lease-purchase
 Operating Budget Lease Purchase
Software/Licensing * $ 323,000 Computers(Desktops, Laptops Chrome Books) $ 760,000
3rd Party services 39,500 Projectors 100,000
Hardware 66,500 Network Upgrades 30,000
Maintenance/Monitoring ** 81,250 Entry Access Controls and Phones 50,000
Internet/voice 96,000
Training/PD 50,000
Timecards 58,750

Operating Total $ 715,000 Lease Purchase Total $ 940,000

*Includes: Skyward Student Information System, Wi-Fi License, Security Software Licenses, CSI Accounting/
Budgeting/Payroll/Personnel Licenses, Microsoft Licenses.

**Includes: Central Station Monitoring for Fire Alarm and Security, Genetec Security Cameras Maintenance,
Lockdown & Emergency Notification System Maintenance, TPASS Visitor Management Maintenance
Budgeted $1.65 Million towards expenditures necessary to continue to maintain
buildings and grounds, and renovate spaces in need of repair:

Possible Projects ($1.3M) Summer Renovations ($350K)

 Renovations of 4 bathrooms at  Classroom Renovations, Hallways
BFMS and GWMS-Estimated & Multi-Use Rooms in all schools
$500,000
 Asbestos Abatements-BF,
 Replace stadium turf field at RHS Somerville and Travell
–Estimated $600,000
 Refinish the Glen School Gym
 Districtwide Parking Lot Paving- Floor
Estimated-$70,000
 Repairs to BF Track Pole Vault
and Javelin Areas-Estimated
$130,000
• Providing more in district options for students with special needs in an effort to keep students in district: RISE-
preschool - 9th grade, NOVA-Somerville, Sail – K-8th grade, Ridgewood Therapeutic Services (Care Plus) 6-12
Grade, LLD K-8, Resource Programs K-12, expansion of program at Glen School.

• Reducing energy costs -- solar panels and energy conservation, ESIP Program

• Outsource custodial, maintenance, transportation, cafeteria services, grounds and fields, trash and recycling
removal

• Paperless initiatives saving on paper, space and staff time

• Insurance consortium for liability and workers compensation insurance.

• Bid Consortiums for all instructional and office supplies, technology equipment, special education transportation
(region 1)

• Telecommunications -- reduced costs by switching to VOIP and applying for e-rate credit

• Participate in statewide consortium to purchase Internet access the three times the speed for $400 less per
month.

• Performed electric rate bid to realize savings

2 New Programs/classrooms Cost
1 New Teacher RED Program $ 91,583 Salary + Benefits
1 New Teacher RED Rise Program 91,583 Salary + Benefits
P/T Physical Therapist to F/T 24,375
1 Behaviorists 91,583 Salary + Benefits
2 Spec. Ed. Aides RED Program 35,434 $16.93/hr*5.75hrs/day*182days
8 ABA 1 to 1 Aides RED Rise Program 167,440 $20.00/hr*5.75hrs/day*182days
1 Nurse For all of Glen School 69,000 Salary + Benefits
1 Addt'l Bus Route New SE Students 30,000
1 time purchase of supplies/furniture/Curriculum 2 New classrooms 22,500

Total Expenses for new programs 623,498

Loss of Rental Revenue 130,000

Total Cost of New Programs In-District $ 753,498

Students Placed Out of District Cost

3 Rise Students just arrived 240,000 $80,000 each tuition and transportation
3 PSD Students just arrived 180,000 $60,000 each tuition and transportation
9 Anticipated Students for 19/20 540,000 $60,000 each tuition and transportation

Total Cost to Send Students Out of District $ 960,000

Potential Savings $ 206,502

 Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Fiscal Year 2019-2020

General Fund Tax Levy $ 94,279,356 $ 96,014,943

Increase over prior year 2,760,183 1,735,587

Percent General Fund Tax Levy Increase 3.02% 1.84%

Debt Service Tax Levy 3,164,901 2,869,732

Decrease over prior year (100,882) (295,169)

Percent Debt Service Tax Levy Decrease -3.09% -9.33%

Assessed Valuation 5,808,843,600 5,821,898,200

Incr/(Decr) over prior year 20,575,100 13,054,600
Percent Incr(Decr) of Assessed Val. 0.36% 0.22%

Tax per $100,000 AV 1,677.52 1,698.50

Increase over prior year 39.92 20.98

Percent School Tax Rate Increase 2.44% 1.25%

Average Assessed Home 700,637.00 702,225.00

Annual School Tax Increase 243.71 173.96

* 2019 Assessed Valuation and 2019 Average Assessed Home are from
the Village of Ridgewood’s website.
 Class of 2018
 2- National Merit Scholar Semi Finalist
 2- National Merit Scholar Finalist
 18- National Merit Scholar Commendation

 435 -Students took 1012 AP Tests

 84% -High School Students had a grade of 3 or higher on the AP Tests
 63- AP Scholars
 33- AP Scholars with Honors
 60- AP Scholars with Distinction
 13-AP National Scholars

 SAT Average Score Ridgewood - 1,267 (M-641; W-626)

 SAT Average Score State – 1,132 (M-567;W-565)
 ACT Average Score Ridgewood – 27.0
 ACT Average Score State – 23.7
To recap, the 2019 /2020 budget:
 Provides necessary district staff, academic offerings, extra-curricular
activities, and transportation

 Improves instructional programs, meets our contractual obligations

 Addresses school safety and responsibly maintains our buildings and

grounds

 Stays within the guidelines of the NJ Statutory State caps

 The overall total budget increase is .58%

 The School Tax Rate increase is 1.25%

Source: 2018 NJDOE Comparative 16/17 Total 17/18 Student 17/18 Student 17/18 Student 17/18 Faculty Admin. Avg.
Spending Guide Spending Per Pupil 17/18 Budgetary per Pupil Teacher Ratio Support Ratio Admin. Ratio 17/18 Extra-Curricular cost Ratio SAT 17/18
Bergen County Acad. $ 32,843.00 $ 28,127.00 10.2 65.6 110.8 $ 749.00 12.5 1420
Bergenfield $ 19,870.00 $ 16,553.00 13 71.8 186.2 $ 297.00 17 1047
Fair Lawn $ 20,940.00 $ 16,628.00 12.2 66.6 182.9 $ 329.00 17.8 1174
Garfield $ 22,717.00 $ 16,374.00 11.2 71.4 129.7 $ 154.00 13.4 1003
Glen Rock $ 21,099.00 $ 17,056.00 11.8 69.3 167.3 $ 447.00 16.6 1230
Hackensack $ 20,119.00 $ 17,224.00 13.7 73.3 171.6 $ 364.00 14.9 1005
Livingston $ 21,970.00 $ 16,169.00 12.4 66.4 157.4 $ 324.00 15.1 1266
Mahwah $ 24,445.00 $ 18,982.00 10.7 76.8 122.2 $ 561.00 13 1210
Midland Park $ 26,234.00 $ 19,821.00 9.1 48.1 101.5 $ 734.00 13.2 1093
Millburn $ 20,662.00 $ 16,591.00 12 82.7 156.6 $ 361.00 15 1347
Montclair $ 21,424.00 $ 16,055.00 11.8 62.7 222.7 $ 264.00 22.4 1192
Paramus $ 23,938.00 $ 19,363.00 11.1 57.2 145.1 $ 377.00 15.6 1134
Park Ridge $ 26,256.00 $ 21,690.00 9.8 52.8 85.6 $ 787.00 10.4 1176
Princeton $ 25,194.00 $ 20,044.00 11.1 57.7 144.7 $ 503.00 15.5 1320
Ramsey $ 23,176.00 $ 20,582.00 10.9 64.9 148.5 $ 552.00 15.9 1176
Ridgewood $ 20,481.00 $ 15,367.00 13.3 78 183 $ 300.00 16.1 1269
Teaneck $ 27,627.00 $ 21,045.00 10 67.6 135.6 $ 409.00 15.6 1056
Tenafly $ 20,920.00 $ 17,416.00 11.7 77.6 142.8 $ 437.00 14 1340
Westwood $ 20,840.00 $ 17,484.00 11.1 60 147.2 $ 519.00 15.7 1122
State Average $ 20,849.00 $ 15,955.00 $ 319.00 1085 1085
No. Highlands $24,549.00 $ 18,309.00 12 86.7 92.6 $ 1,215.00 8.8 1268
Allendale $ 20,070.00 $ 17,195.00 12.1 93.4 151.8 $ 184.00 14.1 n/a
HoHoKus $ 19,005.00 $ 15,172.00 12.6 89.1 119.4 N.R. 10.8 n/a
Saddle River $ 25,168.00 $ 29,949.00 8.9 47.4 37.7 $ 33.00 5n/a
Upper Saddle River $ 21,969.00 $ 17,645.00 10.6 71 116.4 $ 134.00 12.6n/a
No. Valley Regional $ 27,945.00 $ 19,876.00 10.3 41.1 95.9 $ 1,054.00 11.7 1237
Closter $ 19,894.00 $ 16,290.00 12.1 77.8 182.3 $ 85.00 17.4n/a
Demarest $ 31,226.00 $ 20,232.00 9.4 53.2 112.5 $ 214.00 14.1 n/a
Harrington Park $ 23,406.00 $ 18,258.00 11.5 60.3 151.5 $ 164.00 15.6n/a
Haworth $ 24,295.00 $ 20,892.00 10.2 67.6 104.8 $ 85.00 11.8 n/a
Northvale $ 21,806.00 $ 17,258.00 10.9 65.6 129 $ 236.00 13.9n/a
Norwood $ 18,711.00 $ 12,730.00 12.2 92.2 108.9 $ 27.00 10.1 n/a
Old Tappan $ 22,228.00 $ 18,493.00 10.5 65.6 93.7 $ 152.00 10.4n/a
P V Regional $ 27,028.00 $ 22,271.00 11.8 61 98.7 $ 1,288.00 10 1158
Hillsdale $ 20,991.00 $ 17,834.00 10 64.2 143.8 $ 76.00 16.6n/a
Montvale $ 19,311.00 $ 15,444.00 11.5 95.7 124.4 $ 125.00 12.2n/a
Rivervale $ 21,506.00 $ 17,014.00 12 84.7 157.9 $ 139.00 15n/a
Woodcliff Lake $ 24,868.00 $ 18,218.00 9.2 57.9 122.5 $ 154.00 15.5n/a
R. I. Regional $ 25,235.00 $ 19,602.00 10.8 87.6 94.9 $ 1,450.00 9.9 1163
Franklin Lakes $ 28,315.00 $ 24,370.00 7.9 38.3 125.2 $ 126.00 19.2n/a
Oakland $ 22,915.00 $ 19,094.00 10.4 47.9 125.1 $ 124.00 14.6n/a
Wyckoff $ 21,966.00 $ 18,267.00 10.9 58.8 163.8 $ 73.00 17.9n/a
Source NJDOE 2018 Comparative Spending Guide & District Performance
Reports
Selective High School Grade 9-12
only
Regional High School District 9-
12 only
E-mail: budget20@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

Public Budget presentation at GW on March 18th at 7:00 pm

Public Budget presentation at BF on March 19th at 7:00 pm

Public Hearing and Adoption of Budget– 7:30pm, Monday, March

25th – 3rd Floor Ed Center

School Budget Vote – Tuesday, April 16th – Polling open from 6am
to 8pm