Bainbridge-Guilford school district proposes budget plan
NORWICH — On Wednesday, the Bainbridge-Guilford school District Superintendent Tim Ryan presented the 2021-2022 budget plan during a public hearing.
The plan emphasizes the affect COVID-19 had on expenses for the district. Ryan stated the overall cost of COVID-related expenses was about $251,000.
"The big piece that I want to communicate to our community is that the district spent $251,000 on COVID this past school year, and I think that some people feel that because school has been open in a hybrid model, and at times we've been fully remote, that there's all this money left over, but yet we've had to spend $251,000 that we didn't budget for during this academic school year," said Ryan.
The COVID-related costs include equipment to clean and disinfect the buildings, masks and personal protective equipment for staff members and students, and Chromebooks and software for all students, according to Ryan.
"We had talked about a rollout for devices before COVID ever hit the district, so I guess a positive thing from COVID is it forced us to get the devices out to students," said Ryan.
"We've learned a tremendous amount," Ryan added. "If a situation like this ever happens again we're ready."
The tax cap for Bainbridge-Guilford schools this year is 1.23 percent, which Ryan said is the lowest it's been in four years. This is under the 2 percent limit, meaning the budget only needs a simple majority vote to pass.
In his presentation, Ryan also stated that the overall budget is $20,735,382, which is an increase of 2.82 percent from last year. Broken down, the administrative portion is up 6.51 percent, capital has gone down 3.26 percent, and the program budget is up 3.65 percent.
The school district will also be receiving $3,819,926 in funds from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRSSA) and the American Rescue Plan (ARP), according to a newsletter outlining the budget plan.
"It is important for our taxpayers to know that these are supplemental grant funds that cannot be used toward our regular school budget expenses. They have very specific spending guidelines to address the deficiencies in education caused by the COVID pandemic and to assist with future education, health and safety preparedness," the newsletter states.
Also increased is the tax levy for residents. According to Ryan, it has increased by 1.23 percent, meaning the owner of a $100,000 home would pay an additional $25 annually, or $1.56 a month.
Voting for the 2021-2022 budget will be held on May 18, at the Guilford Elementary School and the Greenlawn Elementary School, from noon to 9 p.m.
For more information on the Bainbridge-Guilford budget, residents can visit the "Budget" page in the "District" section on the school's website, www.bgcsd.org.
The plan emphasizes the affect COVID-19 had on expenses for the district. Ryan stated the overall cost of COVID-related expenses was about $251,000.
"The big piece that I want to communicate to our community is that the district spent $251,000 on COVID this past school year, and I think that some people feel that because school has been open in a hybrid model, and at times we've been fully remote, that there's all this money left over, but yet we've had to spend $251,000 that we didn't budget for during this academic school year," said Ryan.
The COVID-related costs include equipment to clean and disinfect the buildings, masks and personal protective equipment for staff members and students, and Chromebooks and software for all students, according to Ryan.
"We had talked about a rollout for devices before COVID ever hit the district, so I guess a positive thing from COVID is it forced us to get the devices out to students," said Ryan.
"We've learned a tremendous amount," Ryan added. "If a situation like this ever happens again we're ready."
The tax cap for Bainbridge-Guilford schools this year is 1.23 percent, which Ryan said is the lowest it's been in four years. This is under the 2 percent limit, meaning the budget only needs a simple majority vote to pass.
In his presentation, Ryan also stated that the overall budget is $20,735,382, which is an increase of 2.82 percent from last year. Broken down, the administrative portion is up 6.51 percent, capital has gone down 3.26 percent, and the program budget is up 3.65 percent.
The school district will also be receiving $3,819,926 in funds from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRSSA) and the American Rescue Plan (ARP), according to a newsletter outlining the budget plan.
"It is important for our taxpayers to know that these are supplemental grant funds that cannot be used toward our regular school budget expenses. They have very specific spending guidelines to address the deficiencies in education caused by the COVID pandemic and to assist with future education, health and safety preparedness," the newsletter states.
Also increased is the tax levy for residents. According to Ryan, it has increased by 1.23 percent, meaning the owner of a $100,000 home would pay an additional $25 annually, or $1.56 a month.
Voting for the 2021-2022 budget will be held on May 18, at the Guilford Elementary School and the Greenlawn Elementary School, from noon to 9 p.m.
For more information on the Bainbridge-Guilford budget, residents can visit the "Budget" page in the "District" section on the school's website, www.bgcsd.org.
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