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June 15, 2017
The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 on June 13 to approve a $71.9 million balanced operating budget with a projected surplus of $23,719. This budget includes six additional full time equivalent teaching positions to handle ongoing enrollment growth, and ensures a full-service opening for the new Dressel Elementary School this fall.
The 2017-18 budget meets three goals: addressing student enrollment growth, successfully opening Dressel, and providing a raise for all employee groups. More than 75 percent of the budget is allocated for employee salaries and benefits. Lindbergh Schools has added 50 full time equivalent teaching positions over the past four years to accommodate enrollment growth.
“Lindbergh is expected to grow by 182 students in 2017-18, and this continued growth will require more teachers, classroom furniture, student transportation and instructional supplies,” said Charles Triplett, assistant superintendent of finance.
Home values in the Lindbergh district increased by more than 10 percent during the 2017 reassessment; however, inflation was 2.1 percent. The Hancock Amendment allows school districts to increase property tax revenue by the lesser of assessed value growth or inflation, resulting in a $2.7 million revenue increase in 2017-18.
Overall expenditures will increase $2.3 million, primarily due to salary increases for staff and new staff hires required to accommodate growth.
During the board’s budget workshop in May, Lindbergh National Education Association President Kim Scronce announced that Lindbergh teachers voted 234-13 in favor of the 2017-18 salary agreement. Board President Karen Schuster thanked teachers and administrators for working collaboratively and setting the tone for a positive start to the upcoming school year.
Board of Education Approves 2017-18 Budget
June 15, 2017
The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 on June 13 to approve a $71.9 million balanced operating budget with a projected surplus of $23,719. This budget includes six additional full time equivalent teaching positions to handle ongoing enrollment growth, and ensures a full-service opening for the new Dressel Elementary School this fall.
The 2017-18 budget meets three goals: addressing student enrollment growth, successfully opening Dressel, and providing a raise for all employee groups. More than 75 percent of the budget is allocated for employee salaries and benefits. Lindbergh Schools has added 50 full time equivalent teaching positions over the past four years to accommodate enrollment growth.
“Lindbergh is expected to grow by 182 students in 2017-18, and this continued growth will require more teachers, classroom furniture, student transportation and instructional supplies,” said Charles Triplett, assistant superintendent of finance.
Home values in the Lindbergh district increased by more than 10 percent during the 2017 reassessment; however, inflation was 2.1 percent. The Hancock Amendment allows school districts to increase property tax revenue by the lesser of assessed value growth or inflation, resulting in a $2.7 million revenue increase in 2017-18.
Overall expenditures will increase $2.3 million, primarily due to salary increases for staff and new staff hires required to accommodate growth.
During the board’s budget workshop in May, Lindbergh National Education Association President Kim Scronce announced that Lindbergh teachers voted 234-13 in favor of the 2017-18 salary agreement. Board President Karen Schuster thanked teachers and administrators for working collaboratively and setting the tone for a positive start to the upcoming school year.