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Local Revenues and Expenditure Changes The recommended local budget will require additional revenues totaling $5,401,723. We have estimated that our enrollment will increase by 127 students next year. At the current per pupil expenditure level, the projected increase in revenue would be $593,761. Other Local revenue projections have been updated and net to a revenue reduction of $69,634 mainly due to the loss of interest income revenue. The recommended budget would require an increase of $393 in the per pupil expenditure over what was approved by the County Commissioners for the current fiscal year. Mandated Cost Increases The Board's budget includes mandated cost increases and continuation expenses for medical insurance and retirement match, as well as a 1% salary increase for locally paid employees based on the Governor's proposed budget. We have funding budgeted to provide an additional bonus to staff so that each full time employee receives an increase in pay of at least $500 next year. The recommendation also includes the funding necessary to fund increases in school supplies for the additional students. In total, our cost increase associated with growth and state mandates is $878,607. Continuation of Current Services We are also requesting funding to maintain needed current positions and programs. Instructional coaching positions, professional development, and programs and services that serve disadvantaged students are all seen as critical. The majority of these have been funded through federal funds. The Race to the Top funds have been exhausted and other federal funds are subject to sequestration. In total, we are requesting $1,132,850 to maintain these needed positions and services. Recommended Budget Additions Operating funds to open Northside Elementary ($1.9 million) is a priority funding request from the district. Additionally, $2.4 million in expansion requests have been recommended. They are categorized and summarized in the budget attachments. The great majority ($1.9 million) of these additions are to provide direct support and services to students. Additional funding is necessary to support Exceptional Children program growth at the pre -K and middle school level and the needs of students with 504 plans. We are also seeking to address class size concerns, specifically in grades 4 -5 and in core classes at the high school level. With our continued focus on improving instruction and literacy we are recommending literacy coaches at the middle school level. A small amount of funding is 1 -2