THE 2021-2022 PROPOSED BUDGET: Kings Park Central School ...
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THE 2021-2022 PROPOSED BUDGET:
● Maintains and/or reduces class size to support a safe and more typical classroom structure
● Includes additional staffing and resources in the area of mental health to address COVID-19 related needs
● Includes support for participation in Western Suffolk BOCES Regional Summer School and other instructional supports to address
various COVID-19 related learning needs
● Maintains all sports, extracurricular clubs, and activities
● Includes continued support to maintain our 1:1 Chromebook initiative
● Includes resources for security enhancements such as additional cybersecurity protections, internet filtering, and security cameras
● Includes additional technology upgrades, instructional devices, and software upgrades/renewals
● Includes support for STEAM-related programs and curricular initiatives, including 3D printing, robotics, and
coding/programming, including a new Computer Science Club at KPHS
● Maintains all Advanced Placement and college/university dual enrollment courses through Suffolk County Community College’s
Excelsior Program and Stony Brook University's ACE Program
● Includes support for mathematics (Envisions Math) and elementary units of study reading curriculum (Columbia Teachers
College)
● Includes support for the arts, including the district’s ongoing partnership with the Huntington Arts Council
● Includes continued support for employee professional development and training
● Includes support for K-12 classroom and instructional supplies and equipment
● Includes support for ongoing K-12 character education, mental health, and social emotional learning initiatives
● Maintains support for programs to enhance graduation outcomes for students with disabilities and English language learners
● Includes support for our Adult Education Program
● Does not result in the elimination of any instructional or non-instructional positions due to budgetary constraints
● Would result in a budget with one of the lowest tax levy increases in the past several years
Dear Community,
We are pleased to present to the community a budget that enables the district to continue to provide globally competitive educational
programs for our students despite the continuing economic challenges we face. The proposed budget for 2021-2022 represents a budget to
budget increase of 1.60% and tax levy increase of 1.99%, which is below the New York State maximum allowable limit for the school
district. The information in this brochure is based on the current assessed value for property within the boundaries of the Kings Park
Central School District. Based on the most recent information from the tax assessor, the best estimate is that the assessed value for
property in Kings Park will remain fairly stable.
The COVID-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on both the local and state economy. This budget is based on current state and
federal aid allotments. The proposed school district budget supports all current district funded academic, art, music, and athletic
programs. The budget also includes additional mental health resources, as well as targeted academic supports to address any lingering
learning gaps that developed during the pandemic. Our children missed out on many programs and events this past year, and being able
to maintain all programs and services for 2021-2022, while simultaneously providing additional academic and mental health support, was
the single most significant driver of budget decisions. This budget supports many science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics
(STEAM) related activities and programs, additional instructional technology, and opportunities for students to explore computer
programming and coding. The budget also includes additional technology resources as we continue to maintain and enhance our
Chromebook initiative.
During these challenging times, the Board of Education remains committed to providing outstanding educational programs and ensuring
sound fiscal management so that our schools continue to prepare students for their future. Please remember to vote on May 18th. The
polls will be open in the High School back gym from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you are not yet registered to vote, you may do so
by May 13, 2021. Please contact the District Clerk, Patti Capobianco at (631) 269-3314 to arrange an appointment. Every
resident’s vote counts, and we appreciate your participation.
BUDGET PROPOSITION
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Proposition 1: Shall the Board of Education of Kings Park Diane Nally, President
Central School District, Town of Smithtown be authorized to
Joe Bianco, Vice President
expend the sum of $98,054,941 in accordance with the budget
submitted for the School Year 2021-2022 and levy the necessary Pam DeFord, Trustee
taxes therefor? Kevin Johnston, Trustee
Dan Tew, Trustee
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Timothy Eagen
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Ralph Cartisano
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. John Craig
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administrative Services
Dr. Danielle Colby-Rooney
Administrator for Pupil Personnel Services
Mrs. Shannon Meehan
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Understanding the Proposed 2021-2022 Budget
The proposed 2021-2022 school year budget Capital Component: This covers debt service
POINTS OF PRIDE was developed in a prudent and frugal fiscal on buildings; all facility improvement costs,
● KPHS graduates attend some of the most environment. Our overarching goal strives including salaries and benefits of the custodial
prestigious post-secondary institutions in the to provide a globally competitive education staff; service contracts, maintenance supplies
country at the lowest cost possible. This year’s and equipment; and utilities.
● Extensive Advanced Placement (AP) and proposed budget will preserve all programs,
college/university dual enrollment programs while offering a budget to budget increase of What are the major areas of focus in this
● The Class of 2020 contained 65 AP 1.60% and tax levy increase of 1.99%. Our budget?
Scholars, 24 AP Scholars with Honors, 50 proposed school district budget continues to Our children missed out on many events and
AP Scholars with Distinction, 15 National fund a rigorous and relevant education for functions over the past year, and above all else,
our students. The academic programs that the district made it a primary goal to continue
AP Scholars, 7 AP Capstone Diplomas, and
students need to excel, as well as engaging ALL student programs and services for
3 AP Seminar & Research Certificates
clubs, activities, music, art and sports 2021-2022. The district also wants to best
● 99% of high school students (Class of programs enable our students to build their ensure that 2021-2022 is as “normal” and safe
2020) graduated with Regents diplomas; resumes with varied experiences and for our students as possible. Simultaneously,
68% with Advanced Regents diplomas graduate prepared for college and/or the as we begin to finally emerge from the
● 93% of our graduates enroll in 4-year or workforce. COVID-19 pandemic, we are left facing some
2-year colleges and universities very real fiscal, mental health, and student
● Very successful elementary/middle school What is the district doing to respond to the learning-related issues. Some of our students
(BNL) science and high school Independent New York State tax cap and current fiscal have learning gaps that need addressing. The
Science Research (ISR) programs pressures and challenges? 2021-2022 school district budget directly
● Extremely competitive KPHS DECA and We are seeking to set the tax levy increase at addresses all of these challenges, while also
Mock Trial Clubs/Teams that routinely 1.99%, which is both below our maximum best ensuring a positive district fiscal stance
qualify and medal in county/regional and/or allowable limit under the tax cap law and one and outlook for the future. While the proposed
state competitions of the lowest increases in the past several budget focuses on the 2021-2022 school year,
● Technology 1:1 Chromebook initiative that years. The district has responded to current steps have been taken to ensure fiscal stability
expanded to grades 6-12 for the 2020-2021 fiscal pressures by continuing to conduct for the next few years. Additionally, educating
school year budget work sessions through the COVID-19 students is a people centered business, and the
● Kaleidoscope (KPHS literary magazine): crisis and attentively listening to community Kings Park Central School District employs
concerns. We have taken a precise scalpel to over 650 individuals. A significant number of
Numerous American Scholastic Press
expenses, while preserving ALL academic, these employees are district residents. Recent
Association 1st Place Awards
music, art, sports and extracurricular programs. successful contract settlements have resulted in
● The Kings Park Herald: recognized for In spite of our efforts, the district will be sustainable and predictable cost increases in
excellence in high school journalism dipping into reserve funds to a minor degree in some areas, including salaries and healthcare.
● Well-established FIRST Robotics HS order to accomplish the goal of maintaining all Unfunded and underfunded mandates and
Team; 2017 National Championship student programs. We are able to balance the regional cost differences continue to negatively
Qualifier budget against current state/federal aid impact the school district and our region (Long
● Comprehensive K-12 music program projections, while still maintaining long-range Island). A significant portion of the district
including participation in: All Eastern, All fiscal stability and our desirable Aa2 Moody’s budget is earmarked for school safety,
State, NYSSMA, SCMEA, NYSCAME, All rating. We have carefully scrutinized each technology, and cybersecurity enhancements.
County and All L.I. Music Ensembles budget line item and lowered anticipated Declining enrollment, and several employee
● Annual Newsday Marching Band Festival expenses wherever feasible. The district retirements also proved to be favorable budget
participation continues to work with other local area school drivers.
● Participation in New York State Art districts and municipalities for the purpose of
exploring possible efficiencies. Our staff What happens if the budget fails?
Teachers Legislative Art Exhibit in Albany, The Board of Education has three options if
New York remains committed to exploring alternative
sources of revenue in an effort to create the proposed budget is not approved by a
● Numerous individual and team county and majority of voters. The Board is permitted by
state post-season athletic recognitions additional sustainable revenue streams.
statute to:
● NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team (a) propose the same budget,
What is a three part budget?
recognitions – School of Excellence (b) modify the budget for a second vote, or
School districts must, by law, divide their
● Many athletes continue their participation budgets into three components -- (c) adopt a contingent budget (see below).
on the college level administrative, program and capital.
● 86 extracurricular clubs district-wide that If a budget submitted for a second vote is not
offer engaging and resume-building activities Administrative Component: These approved by the voters, the Board of Education
● Culture of community service and expenditures include salaries and benefits for must adopt a contingent budget. A contingent
fundraising activities certified school administrators and school budget is defined as the expenditures necessary
● District participation in Shanti Fund, support staff; data processing; public to provide services legally required to operate
actively promoting peace information; legal services; liability insurance; and maintain the schools and educational
● Continued support for our local veterans printing costs; auditing; in-service training; programs, and preserve the property of the
through activities at KPHS, PV, FS, and at and school board expenses. district to assure the health and safety of the
students and staff. For 2021-2022 the basic
the Northport VA Medical Center
Program Component: This portion includes contingent budget is limited by law to provide
● Robotics summer camp for students in
salaries and benefits for teachers; instructional a tax levy with no increase over the prior
grades 4-8 year’s tax levy. A contingent budget would
● Successful Capital Bond Project that is software, supplies, equipment and textbooks;
co-curricular activities and interscholastic require additional significant cuts amounting to
now entering the sixth and final year of $1,470,192. Such a large decrease would be
implementation athletics; staff development; and transportation
operation costs. extremely detrimental to both our educational
and extracurricular programs, as well as the
day-to-day operations of the district.
Tax Rate Per $100 of Assessed Value
Estimated Tax Rate for 2021-2022 $156.78
Current Tax Rate $153.72
Assumes current assessed valuation
PROPOSED 2021-2022 BUDGET
Where can I get more
information?
Complete copies of the proposed Approved Proposed Percent
2021-2022 Kings Park Central
EXPENDITURES 2020-2021 2021-2022 Difference Change
School District budget are available General Support (Administrative) $8,264,049 $8,365,051 $101,002 1.22%
at the District Office and at each
school office. Additionally, a copy Instruction (Program) $73,514,633 $74,589,720 $1,075,087 1.46%
of the budget in its entirety is
Capital $14,731,722 $15,100,170 $368,448 2.50%
available on the School District
Website at www.kpcsd.org. Totals $96,510,404 $98,054,941 $1,544,537 1.60%
Projected
2020-2021 2021-2022 Percent
REVENUE Budget Budget Difference Difference
State Aid Excluding Building Aid $16,130,424 $16,393,941 $263,517 1.63%
Building Aid $3,005,930 $2,858,798 -$147,132 -4.89%
Federal Cares Restoration $256,581 $0 -$256,581 N/A
Total Aid $19,392,935 $19,252,739 -$140,196 -0.72%
Interest Earnings $35,000 $35,000 $0 0%
Rental Income - San Remo $270,284 $278,392 $8,108 3.00%
ERS Reserve $100,000 $200,000 $100,000 100.00%
Workers Compensation Reserve $75,000 $175,000 $100,000 133.33%
Debt Service Reserve $395,000 $406,000 $11,000 2.78%
Other Revenue $235,000 $235,000 $0 0%
Fund Balance $2,298,022 $2,293,455 -$4,567 -0.20%
Subtotal $22,801,241 $22,875,586 $74,345 0.33%
Tax Levy (1.99% increase) $73,709,163 $75,179,355 $1,470,192 1.99%
Total Revenue for Budget $96,510,404 $98,054,941 $1,544,537 1.60%
Estimated Tax Rate: $156.78
Tax Increase per Assessed Valuation
The prepared tax rates
in this table to the right Assessed 2020-2021
is based on the current Valuation School Taxes Estimated 2021-2022 Estimated 2021-2022 Tax Estimated Monthly Tax
assessed valuation of Home Only School Taxes Only Increase per Homeowner Increase per Homeowner
for all property in
Kings Park. 2,000 $ 3,074.35 $ 3,135.53 $ 61.18 $ 6.00
3,000 $ 4,611.52 $ 4,703.29 $ 91.77 $ 7.65
4,000 $ 6,148.69 $ 6,271.05 $122.36 $10.20
5,000 $ 7,685.87 $ 7,838.81 $152.94 $12.75
Average
6,000 $ 9,223.04 $ 9,406.58 $183.54 $15.29
Taxpayer
7,000 $10,760.21 $10,974.34 $214.13 $17.84
8,000 $12,297.38 $12,542.10 $244.72 $20.39
9,000 $13,834.56 $14,109.86 $275.30 $22.94
10,000 $15,371.73 $15,677.63 $305.90 $29.98
11,000 $16,908.90 $17,245.39 $336.49 $28.04
12,000 $18,446.08 $18,813.15 $367.07 $30.59
Estimated Cost to the Average Household
Cost Per Cost Per
Year Month
Adopted Budget $183.54 $15.29
This projection is based on a home with a current assessed
value of $6,000 (assessed value is not market value).
KINGS PARCOOL
BUDGET INFORMATION . . .
VOTER REGISTRATION TIME AND DATE / POLLING PLACE
Continuous registration will be conducted at the The budget vote and trustee election will be held
office of the District Clerk in The Administration on Tuesday, May 18th from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Building, 180 Lawrence Road, Monday through at the Kings Park High School back gymnasium,
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The last day to 200 Route 25A, Kings Park.
register to vote is May 13, 2021. If you are a
resident of this district and are registered to vote BOARD OF EDUCATION
with the Suffolk County Board of Elections, then you Candidates are vying for two seats on the Board
are automatically qualified to participate in the of Education. Each seat is for a term of three
budget vote and trustee election. To find out if you years, commencing July 1, 2021.
are registered to vote, you can call Suffolk County
Board of elections at 631-852-4500.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Applications for absentee ballots may be made
through the District Clerk’s office. The District Clerk
must receive such application at least seven (7)
days before the vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to
the voter, or by the day before the vote, if the ballot
is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Applications may not be submitted more than 30
days before the election (not before April 19, 2021).
In order to be canvassed, an Absentee Ballot must
be received in the District Clerk’s office no later than
5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote. Absentee ballot
applications can be found on the district website
under the Community Tab – Absentee Ballot/Voter
Registration or at www.counsel.nysed.gov/guidance,
or by contacting the District Clerk at
Capobiancop@kpcsd.org or 631-269-3314.
REMEMBER TO VOTE
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kings Park High School
Back Gymnasium
200 Route 25A
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