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1. Agenda
Documents:
AGENDA_2023-03-14_REVISED_002.PDF
2. Additional Video Links
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DISCUSSION
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DISCUSSION OF COLE SCHOOL SITE PROJECT

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE UPDATE

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE/LAND COMMITTEE UPDATE

2.I. Meeting Materials
Documents:
FY24_BUDGET_UPDATE_2023-03-13_0.PDF
2.II. Meeting Materials
Documents:
SUSTAINABILITY_COMM._FINCOM_MEETING_3.14.23.PDF
2.III. Meeting Materials
Documents:
ELEMENTARY_SCHOOLS_FY24-28_CIP.PDF
2.IV. Meeting Materials
Documents:
ELEMENTARY_SCHOOL_COMM_ADJUSTMENTS_2023-03-09.PDF
2.V. Meeting Materials
Documents:
FY24_ELEMENTARY_SCHOOLS_PROPOSED_BUDGET.PDF
2.VI. Meeting Materials
Documents:
FY24_ELEMENTARY_SCHOOLS_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.PDF

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BOXFORD FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Town Hall 7A Spofford Road
Virtual Attendance Through Zoom Only:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81129624698
This meeting is audio and video recorded
6:30 PM

Call to Order

6:35 PM

Elementary Schools FY24 Budget

7:35 PM

Sustainability Committee Update

8:05 PM

Community Preservation Committee/Land Committee Update

8:30 PM

Any other business to come before the Committee

Adjourn

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TOWN OF BOXFORD

Office of the Town Administrator
7A Spofford Road
Boxford, MA 01921

DATE: March 13, 2023
TO:
Select Board
FROM: Brendan Sweeney, Assistant Town Administrator
RE:
FY24 Draft Budget Update
On February 3rd, I presented the first draft of the Town of Boxford’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Operating
Budget to the Finance Committee (FINCOM). At that time, the proposed budget was $40,609,947, a
$2,812,185 (+7.44%) increase above FY23. Since then, the FINCOM has been working with the Town
Administrator’s office and department heads, including the Elementary Schools and Masconomet, to
reduce the amount of the FY24 budget increase above FY23.
Currently, the draft Town of Boxford FY24 budget stands at $39,948,292, a $2,150,530 (+5.69%)
increase above FY23. The details of the current proposal are shown in the table below:

Education
Elementary Schools
Masconomet Regional Assessment
Essex Technical School Assessment
Town Government
Essex Regional Retirement Assessment
Debt Service
Non-Excluded
Excluded
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
TOTAL BUDGET

Original
Current $ Change vs.
Approved FY24 Budget FY24 Budget Original
$ Change
% Change
Proposal
Proposal FY23 to FY24 FY23 to FY24
FY23 Budget Proposal
13,505,697
11,131,422
407,347
9,561,586
1,551,592

14,722,097
12,117,265
407,347
10,141,469
1,742,530

14,434,691
12,003,413
380,512
10,007,907
1,742,530

(287,406)
(113,852)
(26,835)
(133,561)
-

928,994
871,991
(26,835)
446,321
190,938

6.88%
7.83%
-6.59%
4.67%
12.31%

593,585
746,533
300,000
37,797,762

588,749
590,490
300,000
40,609,947

588,749
590,490
200,000
39,948,292

(100,000)
(661,654)

(4,836)
(156,043)
(100,000)
2,150,530

-0.81%
-20.90%
-33.33%
5.69%

For the three components of the Town’s Education budget, the following changes have been made
between February 3rd and today:
• The Elementary Schools reduced their budget by $287,406 during their School Committee
meeting on March 9th. The details of these reductions are on pages 6 – 7 of this memo.

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•

The original Masconomet FY24 assessment figure included the estimated amount (at the time)
of $235,281 for Boxford’s share of the design costs for a new turf field. That amount has since
been reduced to $167,451 and will be funded through a free cash appropriation, if approved at
Town Meeting through a separate Warrant Article.
o The net difference in the $235,281 reduction from the original proposal and the
$113,852 reduction shown is the increase to the Town of Boxford’s assessment due to a
change in the factors that determine the “net school spending” for Boxford, Middleton,
and Topsfield (the other two towns saw a decrease in net school spending).
Boxford’s FY24 assessment for Essex North Shore came in below the FY23 assessment, which we
were using as an estimate for FY24 in lieu of the actual assessment that was received last week.

For the FY24 Town Government budget, the current proposal is now $10,007,907, a $446,321 (+4.67%)
increase above FY23. The $133,561 reduction from the original FY24 budget presentation is tied to the
following changes:
Reductions from Original FY24 Town Government Budget Presentation

-$75,000
-$18,730
-$10,000
-$8,098
-$5,726
-$16,007
-$132,991

Removal of Fire Department Medical Response Pilot Program from
Operating Budget (to be presented as a separate warrant article)
Level funding of Fuel Depot account instead of originally proposed
funding increase
Reduction of Town Counsel account to match prior years' spending
Reduction of proposed Fire OT to align with historical data for
previous 3 FYs
Maintaining current split of partial grant funding for recently
added Dispatch operator position
Sum of other reductions/adjustments
TOTAL

Notably, this draft proposal does not include the $75,000 necessary to maintain the Fire Department’s
operation of the Medical Response Pilot Program, as is shown in the table above. Currently, the Town
Administrator’s office is planning for this program to be put before Town Meeting for approval through
a separate warrant article. If approved, an additional $75,000 in property tax revenue will need to be
raised to support the program in FY24, amounting to an additional +0.24% increase to the tax levy.
As was outlined in the February 3rd memo to the FINCOM, much of the FY24 Town Government budget
increase is due to the implementation of the compensation plan for non-union, benefitted employees.
Additionally, other notable increases include assumptions regarding the ongoing collective bargaining
process that the Town is engaging in with five of our municipal unions and increased health insurance
costs. Of the $446,321 increase in the current proposal of the FY24 Town Government budget, $297,893
– 67% of the total FY24 increase – is for these “non-discretionary” payroll and benefits cost increases.

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During their meeting on March 7th, the FINCOM issued revised guidance for the Town and two school
districts of a 4.67% increase above FY23; the FINCOM’s original guidance in December of 2022 was a 2%
increase above FY23. With this in mind, it is the tentative recommendation of the FINCOM to put any
increases above 4.67% before Town Meeting and the voters in the form of an operational override. 1 As
currently proposed, this would mean that an operational override of $352,154 for Masconomet and
$298,278 for the Elementary Schools would be required to bridge the gap between a 4.67% increase
above FY23 and their currently proposed FY24 budgets, a total operational override request of
$650,432 between the two. The FY24 revenue/expense forecast on pages 8 – 9 illustrates this in greater
detail.
Though this matter has not yet been discussed with the FINCOM (the Elementary Schools will be
presenting to the FINCOM tomorrow evening, March 14th), the Town Administrator’s office has been
working with the Treasurer to determine the impact that taxpayers may need to bear if a debt exclusion
is approved by both Town Meeting and the voters to finance the Cole Elementary School Site Project.
Based on the Treasurer’s latest projection, if the Town were to borrow $4 M with a 20-year repayment
schedule, Boxford taxpayers would need to fund $380,000 in total principal and interest in FY24, which
translates to an additional +1.18% increase to their FY24 tax bills (this number would vary for each
homeowner depending on individual valuations and other factors). This increase, as well as the tax bill
implications of the spending increases outlined in the table on page 1, are shown on pages 10 – 11.
Included in this memo is a more detailed breakdown of the currently proposed Town of Boxford FY24
budget on pages 4 – 5, the reductions made by the School Committee during their March 9th meeting on
pages 6 – 7, an FY24 revenue/expense forecast on pages 8 – 9, and a series of tables demonstrating the
proposed tax increases for the median and average home owner on page 10.

No FINCOM votes on this matter have been taken yet, though this approach was generally agreed to by the
membership during their March 7th meeting.

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FY24 Town Budget

As it will appear on Town Meeting Warrant
As of 3/13/2023

Actual
Expended
FY21

Budget
FY22

Approved
Budget
FY23

Draft
Budget
FY24

$ Change
% Change
FY23 to FY24 FY23 to FY24

General Government
Select Board & Administrator
Legal
Technology
Town Clerk
Land Committee
Land Use
Utilities & General Maintenance
Other Insurance
Total General Government

325,833
136,899
220,400
128,920
0
88,868
331,341
383,829
1,616,090

306,794
82,447
220,421
124,275
0
91,238
361,897
395,144
1,582,217

329,663
98,361
226,576
131,213
500
93,958
332,007
421,780
1,634,058

351,284
88,361
264,616
140,748
500
104,874
356,041
432,325
1,738,748

21,621
-10,000
38,040
9,535
0
10,916
24,034
10,545
104,690

6.56%
-10.17%
16.79%
7.27%
0.00%
11.62%
7.24%
2.50%
6.41%

Financial Administration
Finance Committee
Finance Committee Reserve
Municipal Finance Departments
Total Financial Administration

0
175,000
459,379
634,379

179
175,000
495,884
671,063

1,010
175,000
541,556
717,566

1,010
175,000
515,392
691,402

0
0
-26,165
-26,165

0.00%
0.00%
-4.83%
-3.65%

Public Safety
Police Salary
Police Non Salary Expenses
Fire Salary
Fire Non Salary Expenses
Fire Medical Response Pilot Program
Building Inspection/Zoning Bd
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Animal Inspector
Animal Control Officer
Communications Salary
Communications Non Salary Exp.
Total Public Safety

1,264,032
88,769
649,651
83,903
0
146,609
431
5,279
36,963
398,344
103,518
2,777,498

1,282,172
84,208
654,579
96,239
0
164,743
425
5,335
32,633
477,540
80,694
2,878,569

1,379,937
104,020
688,530
107,009
0
169,821
431
5,830
45,722
445,374
108,511
3,055,185

1,443,348
111,045
711,760
112,063
0
178,159
431
0
57,000
459,793
110,538
3,184,137

63,411
7,025
23,230
5,054
0
8,338
0
-5,830
11,278
14,419
2,027
128,952

4.60%
6.75%
3.37%
4.72%
#DIV/0!
4.91%
0.00%
-100.00%
24.67%
3.24%
1.87%
4.22%

Education
Elementary Schools
Essex NS Agricultural/Technical School
Masconomet Operational Assessment
Total Education

12,802,280
274,070
10,961,352
24,037,702

13,122,122
402,602
10,773,426
24,298,150

13,505,697
407,347
11,131,422
25,044,466

14,434,691
380,512
12,003,413
26,818,616

928,994
-26,835
871,991
1,774,150

6.88%
-6.59%
7.83%
7.08%

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FY24 Town Budget

As it will appear on Town Meeting Warrant
As of 3/13/2023

Public Works
Cemeteries
Trash/Recycling Pickup & Disposal
Snow & Ice Removal
Fuel Depot
DPW Salaries
DPW Non Salary Expense
Total Public Works

Actual
Expended
FY21

Budget
FY22

Approved
Budget
FY23

Draft
Budget
FY24

$ Change
% Change
FY23 to FY24 FY23 to FY24

994
720,684
376,360
58,764
610,042
378,736
2,145,579

142
691,800
403,000
93,730
648,533
395,976
2,233,180

500
737,382
133,000
75,000
678,357
433,364
2,057,603

500
778,984
133,000
75,000
716,124
439,842
2,143,450

0
41,602
0
0
37,767
6,478
85,847

0.00%
5.64%
0.00%
0.00%
5.57%
1.49%
4.17%

Human Services
Board of Health
Council on Aging
Veterans' Benefits
HAWC Program
Tri Town Council
Total Human Services

150,741
130,984
47,000
2,000
29,614
360,339

160,929
141,763
40,703
2,000
31,095
376,490

179,817
171,910
45,000
2,000
31,095
429,822

186,329
182,932
48,564
2,000
31,095
450,921

6,512
11,022
3,564
0
0
21,099

3.62%
6.41%
7.92%
0.00%
0.00%
4.91%

Culture & Recreation
Library Salaries
Library Non Salary Expense
Celebrations/Events
Cultural Council
Historic District Commission
Total Culture & Recreation

319,414
110,150
3,904
0
0
433,468

356,431
126,557
4,425
3,000
0
490,412

374,952
134,184
4,425
3,000
375
516,936

385,088
135,544
4,425
3,000
375
528,432

10,136
1,360
0
0
0
11,496

2.70%
1.01%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
2.22%

Employee Benefits
Health Insurance (non school)
OPEB Contribution
Essex Retirement Assessment
Medicare/Life Ins (Town/School)
Unemployment Insurance
Salary Reserve
Total Employee Benefits

668,836
300,000
1,423,044
194,193
15,595
0
2,601,668

657,629
300,000
1,523,087
202,146
13,371
0
2,696,233

815,913
300,000
1,551,592
209,503
15,000
110,000
3,002,008

888,529
200,000
1,742,530
217,288
15,000
150,000
3,213,348

72,616
-100,000
190,938
7,785
0
40,000
211,340

8.90%
-33.33%
12.31%
3.72%
0.00%
36.36%
7.04%

Debt Service
Permanent Debt Service
Masconomet Debt Assessment
Total Debt Service

852,459
111,736
964,195

875,702
105,545
981,247

1,340,118
0
1,340,118

1,179,239
0
1,179,239

-160,879
0
-160,879

-12.00%
#DIV/0!
-12.00%

35,570,917

36,207,561

37,797,762
(746,533)
37,051,229

39,948,292
(590,490)
39,357,802

2,150,530

5.69%

2,306,573

6.23%

Total Budget
(Less Excluded Debt)
Revised Total Budget

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Boxford Elementary Schools
Budget Overview

Updated:

Approved FY2023 Budget
Add: Fincom Guideline

13,505,697
630,716

FY2024 Guideline Budget

14,136,413

Starting Point - Pre Draft I Proposed FY24 Budget

14,722,097

3/9/2023

4.67%

298,277.95

1,216,400

9.01%

Proposed Budget Requests
Salary Items

Proposed
Adjustment

Change to
Budget Increase
Budget Increase
%

Comments

School Committee
Action

Operations Supervisor

35,150.00

1,181,250.00

8.75%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Facilities Utility Truck - Operations & Maintenance

6,738.00

1,174,512.00

8.70%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Use Additional Esser III Funds

80,000.00

1,094,512.00

8.10%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Non Public Tuition

100,000.00

994,512.00

7.36%

APPROVED 3/9/23

.50 FTE Psychologist

51,205.00

943,307.00

6.98%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Nurse Assistant

14,000.00

929,307.00

6.88%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Insurance Premium

(16,937.00)

946,244.00

7.01%

Premium is 8.9% versus 8.0%

APPROVED 3/9/23

946,244.00

7.01%

To be covered by a grant 19,233

HOLD

15,000.00

931,244.00

6.90%

Look at alternate funding source

APPROVED 3/9/23

250.00

930,994.00

6.89%

APPROVED 3/9/23

2,000.00

928,994.00

6.88%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Adjustment Counselor .20 FTE
Science from Scientists
Travel Expense
Districtwide - Other Non - Employee Expenses

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Salary Items

Proposed
Adjustment

Change to
Budget Increase
Budget Increase
%
928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

Comments

School Committee
Action

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FY24 Revenue/Expense Projection - Current FY24 Budget Proposal (with Operational Overrides)

Revenue
*Tax Levy (before excluded debt)
Excuded Debt Added Tax Levy
New Growth added to tax rate
Unrestricted State Aid
Other State Receipts
Chapter 70
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

Trash Sticker Revenue
Other Local Receipts
Other (Masco debt reimb FY23)
Subtotal
Less Local Receipts to Replenish Free Cash
Total Revenue Estimate
Excess Levy Capacity

DRAFT

FY19
Actual

FY20
Actual

FY21
Actual

FY22
Actual

FY23
Estimated

FY24
Forecast

28,223,169
1,236,303
227,546
502,630
180,561
1,726,753
1,726,665

29,259,250
1,159,689
191,761
516,201
203,236
1,750,975
1,627,627

29,943,000
610,168
219,222
516,201
197,869
1,747,903
1,619,559

30,969,271
691,782
310,699
534,268
228,091
1,768,093
1,500,000

32,075,815
746,533
166,484
563,118
285,317
1,811,833
1,600,000

33,048,357 2.5% increase above (FY23 Tax Levy + New Growth)
590,490
166,484 FY23 Actuals
574,380 FY24 Governor's Budget Proposal
308,296 FY24 Governor's Budget Proposal
1,833,463 FY24 Governor's Budget Proposal
1,700,000 Estimate

261,708

261,807

325,881

321,729

330,000

778,741
431,993
35,296,069
300,000
34,996,069
1,520,493

818,134
35,788,680
200,000
35,588,680
1,435,870

965,318
150,000
36,295,121
100,000
36,195,121
1,738,252

777,646
37,101,579
200,000
36,901,579
1,734,999

770,000
183,169
38,532,269
200,000
38,332,269
1,730,799

Comments

$6 sticker, less $1/bag pickup fee for WM and $0.10 estimated
production cost, multiplied by estimated 2 overflow bags per year
for 2,400 households (estimate based on current curbside collection
23,520 usage data from Waste Management)
775,000 Estimate based on FY22 actual and first quarter FY23 receipts
39,019,990
100,000 Reduction per FINCOM recommendation
38,919,990
1,737,095

3/13/2023

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FY24 Revenue/Expense Projection - Current FY24 Budget Proposal (with Operational Overrides)

FY24
Forecast

FY19
Actual

FY20
Actual

FY21
Actual

FY22
Actual

196,290
289,030
149,331
152,733
787,384

187,172
304,486
145,832
168,077
805,567

199,969
269,300
155,951
172,759
797,979

200,661
402,602
161,378
180,236
944,877

200,000
407,347
150,000
174,489
931,836

410,037
540,282
225,871
1,176,190
1,963,574

409,017
522,765
168,794
1,100,576
1,906,143

111,736
498,432
610,168
1,408,147

105,545
586,237
691,782
1,636,659

710,091
36,442
746,533
1,678,369

590,490
590,490
1,512,956

Other Appropriations:

FY19
Actual

FY20
Actual

FY21
Actual

FY22
Actual

FY23
Budget

FY24
Draft

Masconomet Budget

10,206,544

10,668,997

10,961,352

10,773,426

11,131,422

+4.67% vs. FY23. Does not include $167,451 Town of Boxford
11,651,259 assessment for design costs of a new turf field

Elementary School Budget
Town Departmental Budget
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Non-Excluded Debt Service
Essex Regional Retirement Assessment
Total Town & School Budgets

12,218,594
8,188,414
350,000
116,297
1,268,935
32,348,784

12,513,767
8,506,596
300,000
30,369
1,339,233
33,358,962

12,702,686
8,454,541
300,000
92,613
1,423,044
33,934,236

13,079,977
8,777,365
300,000
167,628
1,523,087
34,621,483

13,505,697
9,561,586
300,000
593,585
1,551,592
36,643,882

14,136,413 +4.67% vs. FY23
10,007,907 Current proposal (+4.67% vs. FY23)
200,000 Reduction per FINCOM recommendation
588,749
1,742,530
38,326,859

Total Estimated Expenses

34,312,358

35,265,105

35,342,382

36,258,142

38,322,251

39,839,815

Balance
Amount to draw from Excess Levy Capacity
Available Excess Levy Capacity
Remaining Amount to be Raised Above Excess Levy
Capacity

683,711
0
1,520,493

323,575
0
1,435,870

852,738
0
1,738,252

643,437
0
1,734,999

10,018
0
1,730,799

-919,825
919,825
1,737,095

Adjustments to Revenue
Snow & Ice Deficit Previous Year
Essex Technical High School
Reserved for Abatements
State Charges
Subtotal
Excluded Debt:
MASCO Debt (excluded)
Other Excluded Debt (Permanent)
Other Excluded Debt (BAN ESTIMATE)
Subtotal
Total Committed Expenses

FY23
Budget

Comments

200,000 Estimate
380,512 Current FY24 draft assessment for Boxford
150,000 Estimate
191,954 FY24 Governor's Budget Proposal
922,466

% Increase of Tax Levy Above +2.5%

2.85%

Revised Total % Increase of Tax Levy Above FY23

5.35%

DRAFT

Required
Override
Override required to balance current FY24 budget
352,154 proposal
Override required to balance current FY24 budget
298,278 proposal
Total Required Override Amount
650,432

4.87% % Increase of Tax Levy Above +2.5% if override passes
Revised Total % Increase of Tax Levy Above FY23 if
7.37% override passes

3/13/2023

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Property Tax Impact of Proposed FY24 Budget
FY23 Value

FY23 Tax Rate

FY23 Tax Bill

1% of FY23 Tax Bill

$782,200
$840,866

$13.84/thousand
$13.84/thousand

$10,825.65
$11,637.59

$108.26
$116.38

Assumed 2.5% Increase over
FY23
$270.64
$290.94

Incremental Increase
Above 2.5% (+4.87%)
$527.21
$566.75

Proposed FY24 Tax Bill
Increase (+7.37%)
$797.85
$857.69

4.67% Town and Schools Assumed 2.5% Increase over
FY23
Spending Increase Cap

Incremental Increase
Above 2.5% (+2.85%)

Median Home Value
Average Home Value
Current Proposal
Median Home Value
Average Home Value

Proposed FY24 Tax Bill
$11,623.50
$12,495.28

Median Home Value
Average Home Value

$270.64
$290.94

$308.53
$331.67

Initial Proposed FY24
Tax Bill Increase
(+5.35%)
$579.17
$622.61

Cole School Site Project
Debt Exclusion

FY24 Tax Bill Increase if
Overrides Pass

Additional FY24 Tax Bill
Increase for Cole School
Debt Exclusion (+1.18%)

Total FY24 Tax Increase
if Overrides and Debt
Exclusion Pass (+8.55%)

Revised FY24 Tax Bill if
Overrides and Debt
Exclusion Pass

Median Home Value
Average Home Value

$11,623.50
$12,495.28

$127.74
$137.32

$925.59
$995.01

$11,857.33
$12,746.65

Average Trash Sticker
Spending Per Household
Currently
Median Home Value
Average Home Value

DRAFT

$134.05
$134.05

Initial Proposed FY24 Tax Bill
$11,404.82
$12,260.20

Incremental FY24 Tax Bill
Increase if Overrides Pass
(+2.02%)
$218.68
$235.08

Revised FY24 Tax Bill if
Overrides Pass
$11,623.50
$12,495.28

% of Tax Bill Increase Tied
% of Tax Bill Increase % of Tax Bill Increase Tied to
"Trash Sticker Savings" if
to "Trash Sticker Savings"
Tied to "Trash Sticker
Overrides and Debt
with no Overrides or Debt Savings" if only Overrides
Pass
Exclusion Pass
Exclusion
23%
22%

17%
16%

14%
13%

3/13/2023

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2021 Massachusetts Climate Roadmap Bill
• Requires statewide emissions reduction of:
50% by 2030
75% by 2040
Net zero emissions by 2050

• Required DOER to establish a new net zero building code by the end
of 2022.

Page 14 of 69

Green Community Grants & Mass Save Incentives
for Emission Reductions
• Incentives for new fossil fuel powered HVAC being phased out
• Large incentives available for HVAC electrification
Green Community Grants – up to $500k
Mass Save Incentive Payments – directly related to system size

Page 15 of 69

Annual Energy Usage (MMBtu)
6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

Spofford Pond School

Cole School

FY 2019

FY 2022

Police Station

Pre- and Post-Covid

Town Hall

Page 16 of 69

National Grid “Scoping Audit” Estimates for
School HVAC Electrification
Cole School:
• Cost:
• NG Incentive:
• Net Cost w/out GC grant:

$1,374,906
$1,131,667
$ 243,240

Spofford Pond School:
• Cost:
• NG Incentive:
• Net Cost w/out GC grant:

$1,085,770
$ 755,417
$ 330,353

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Warrant Article
 Fund HVAC Option Study and Schematic Design Completion
 Additional Options to be Studied
Weatherization Improvements
Geothermal HVAC
Heat Recovery Ventilation
Rooftop or Parking Canopy Solar

Page 18 of 69

Elementary Schools' Projects FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding Source
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Ord Debt
Grant/Other
GF-Ord Debt
Grant/Other
GF-Free Cash
Grant/Other
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Free Cash
GF-Ord Debt
GF-Ord Debt
GF-Exempt Debt
GF-Exempt Debt

DRAFT

CIP #
ES001
ES002
ES002
ES002
ES003
ES003
ES004
ES004
ES005
ES006
ES007
ES008
ES009
ES010
ES011
ES012
ES013
ES014
ES015
ES016
ES017
ES016
ES017
ES020
ES021

Department
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools
Elementary Schools

Project Description
Cole Fire Alarm Control Panel
Cole HVAC, Boiler and Controls
Cole HVAC, Boiler and Controls
Cole HVAC, Boiler and Controls
Spofford HVAC, Boilers and Control
Spofford HVAC, Boilers and Control
Cole School Roof
Cole School Roof
Spofford Flooring
Cole Flooring
Spofford Fire Alarm
Cole Lift
Spofford Well Maintenance
Cole IT
Spofford IT
Cole Security Cameras
Spofford Security Cameras
Cole Floor Maintenance Equipment
Spofford Floor Maintenance Equipment
Spofford Restrooms
Cole Restrooms
Spofford Restrooms
Cole Restrooms
Cole School Site Project
Spofford School Site Project

Category
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Facilities Renovation/ Repair

FY2024
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$90,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,200,000
$0

FY2025
$0
$300,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$90,000
$90,000
$0
$0
$30,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$15,000
$15,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

FY2026
$20,000
$0
$437,250
$291,500
$716,795
$477,864
$47,250
$31,500
$0
$90,000
$60,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$30,000
$30,000
$0
$0
$0
$0

FY2027
$200,000
$0
$429,545
$286,364
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$40,000
$40,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$350,000
$300,000
$0
$0

FY2028
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$45,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,600,000

3/10/2023

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES001)

Cole Fire Alarm Control Panel
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$220,000
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Repair/Replace Fire Alarm Control Panel Equipment at Harry Lee Cole

Repair + replacement of fire alarm control panel equipment. Current FACP is 30+ years old, no longer supported by
manufacturer.
Replacement can ensure higher accuracy in locating where a fire is in a given building, ensures greater level of school safety
as current system is aged out of useful lifespan.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$20,000
$200,000
$0
$220,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028 _________________________________
PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES002)

Cole HVAC, Boiler and Controls
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$1,744,659
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Replace Boilers, Boiler Controls and HVAC Systems at Harry Lee Cole (OPM & Design)
Boilers,Boiler Controls, and HVAC Systems have reached the end of their lifespan, improvements necessary
HVAC - FY25 & FY26
Boilers - FY26 & FY27
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Acecelerated Repair Program (ARP) - School would submit a Statement of
Interest for MBSA to cover 40% of cost

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$300,000
$728,750
$715,909
$0
$1,744,659
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
X
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

_______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES003)

Spofford HVAC, Boilers and Control
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$1,194,659
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Replace Boilers, Boiler Controls and HVAC Systems at Spofford Pond (OPM & Design)
Boilers,Boiler Controls, and HVAC Systems have reached the end of their lifespan, improvements necessary
HVAC - FY26
Boilers - FY26 & FY27
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Acecelerated Repair Program (ARP) - School would submit a Statement of
Interest for MBSA to cover 40% of cost

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$478,750
$715,909
$0
$1,194,659
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
X
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES004)

Cole School Roof
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$78,750
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Replace Portion of Roof at Harry Lee Cole (OPM & Design)

Partial roof replacement at Harry Lee Cole School
One section of the roof is not up to standards for safety and usability, needs replacing

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Acecelerated Repair Program (ARP) - School would submit a Statement of
Interest for MBSA to cover 40% of cost

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$78,750
$0
$0
$78,750
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
X
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

________________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES005)

Spofford Flooring
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$180,000
25 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Replace Flooring at Spofford Pond
Phased floor replacement at the school.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$90,000
$90,000
$0
$0
$0
$180,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Page 24 of 69

______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES006)

Cole Flooring
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$180,000
25 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Replace Flooring at Harry Lee Cole
Phased floor replacement at the school

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$90,000
$90,000
$0
$0
$180,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Page 25 of 69

_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

________________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES007)

Spofford Fire Alarm
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$60,000
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Install Addressable Fire Alarm Field Devices at Spofford Pond

Installation of addressable fire alarm devices.
Ensures greater safety and ability to successfully handle fires at the school.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$60,000
$0
$0
$60,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES008)

Cole Lift
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$45,000
25 Years

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Description and Justification:
Install Ramp/Lift to Cafeteria/Gymnasium
Stage Install a ramp or a lift.
The stage lacks an accessible route leading to it.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$0
$0
$45,000
$45,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES009)

Spofford Well Maintenance
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$30,000
25 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Perform Maintenance on Water Well at Spofford Pond

Maintenance on the state licensed public water supply in the courtyard of the school. Due to school expansion, the well has
been boxed in.
Necessary to ensure functional, safe water supply to the school.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$30,000
$0
$0
$0
$30,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES010)

Cole IT
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$40,000
10 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Purchase Technology Infrastructure at Harry Lee Cole

Update existing Wi-Fi infrastructure in order to improve learning experience and promote greater efficiency, ensure
connectivity throughout school grounds.
Purchase of wireless access points, switches for ethernet, cabling for better Wi-Fi connectivity.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$0
$40,000
$0
$40,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Page 29 of 69

_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES011)

Spofford IT
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2023-FY2027 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$40,000
10 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Purchase Technology Infrastructure at Spofford Pond.
Update existing Wi-Fi infrastructure in order to improve learning experience and promote greater efficiency, ensure connectivity
throughout school grounds.
Purchase of wireless access points, switches for ethernet, cabling for better Wi-Fi connectivity.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$0
$40,000
$0
$40,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES012)

Cole Security Cameras
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$150,000
10 years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Installation of Security Cameras at Harry Lee Cole

Installation of interior and exterior surveillance cameras
Enhanced safety on school grounds - school is often used for community events, and is an active building much of the time.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$150,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$150,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Page 31 of 69

______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES013)

Spofford Security Cameras
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$150,000
10 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Installation of Security Cameras at Spofford Pond

Installation of interior and exterior surveillance cameras
Enhanced safety on school grounds - school is often used for community events, and is an active building much of the time.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$150,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$150,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES014)

Cole Floor Maintenance Equipment
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$15,000
10 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Purchase Floor Care Equipment for Harry Lee Cole

Purchase autoscrubber equipment
Used by custodial staff in order to keep flooring clean

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$15,000
$0
$0
$0
$15,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Page 33 of 69

_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

________________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES015)

Spofford Floor Maintenance Equipment
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$15,000
10 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Purchase Floor Care Equipment at Spofford Pond
Purchase autoscrubber equipment
Used by custodial staff in order to keep flooring clean

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$15,000
$0
$0
$0
$15,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

TOWN OF BOXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

_______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES016)

Spofford Restrooms
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$380,000
25 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Redesign Bathrooms at Spofford Pond (Design)
Hire an architect to fully redesign bathrooms, develop a template which can be replicated systemwide.
Redesign bathrooms identified in the Kessler McGuiness & Associates Study on ADA Accessibility - specifically bathrooms located in Rooms 101, 102, 206, 208,
209, 210, 211, 213, Health Office, Upper Level Boys & Girls Much of these rebuilds involve accommodating students with disabilities and to meet ADA
compliance - repairs range from adding insulation to sink pipes, reposition grab bars and flush valves/installing auto-flush controls, adding accessibility
features broadly, installing tactile/Braille signage, repositioning certain toilets, relocating paper towel dispensers and stall partitions, replacement of four
thresholds, as well as further study additional features in some bathrooms.
Much of these rebuilds involve accommodating students with disabilities and to meet ADA compliance - repairs range from adding insulation to sink pipes,
reposition grab bars and flush valves/installing auto-flush controls, adding accessibility features broadly, installing tactile/Braille signage, repositioning certain
toilets, relocating paper towel dispensers and stall partitions, replacement of four thresholds, as well as further study additional features in some bathrooms.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$30,000
$350,000
$0
$380,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

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______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

_______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES017)

Cole Restrooms
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Maintain Service
$330,000
25 Years

Place Project Photo Here

Description and Justification:
Redesign Bathrooms at Harry Lee Cole (Design)
Hire an architect to fully redesign bathrooms, develop a template which can be replicated systemwide.
Redesign bathrooms identified in the Kessler McGuiness & Associates Study on ADA Accessibility - specifically bathrooms located in the Health
Office, Girl's Toilet Rooms next to Room 16, Boys Toilet Rooms next to Room 21, Toilet Room in Room 13, Girl's Toilet Room next to Room 3,
and Boys Toilet Room next to Room 1.
Much of these rebuilds involve accommodating students with disabilities and to meet ADA compliance - repairs range from adding insulation to
sink pipes, reposition grab bars and flush valves/installing auto-flush controls, installing cane-detectable objects below certain objects, adding
accessibility features broadly, installing tactile/Braille signage, installing automatic door openers, repositioning certain toilets and urinals,
relocating paper towel dispensers and stall partitions, and regrading certain floors.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$30,000
$300,000
$0
$330,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
General Fund (Debt)
X
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

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_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

_______________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES020)

Cole School Site Project
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2024-FY2028 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Urgent/ Legally Required
$4,200,000
30 Years

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Description and Justification:
Harry Lee Cole School - Site Renovation Project
This project will involve the following and is not limited to: Re-grade the parking spaces and their associated access aisles;
Add a posted van accessible sign to one existing designated accessible parking space; Restripe the pavement markings in
certain parking spaces; rebuild the curb ramp; replace plaza transition; regrade the entrance walkway; drainage and
appropriate set backs as required by federal, state, and local authorities. Referenced from KMA Study conducted in FY18.
Temporary corrections have been done to address complaints communicated to the AAB with funds from FY20. Feasibility
study was completed by SMMA. Design is being completed with Weston & Sampson. School Administration is awaiting
awaiting final cost estimation.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$4,200,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,200,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
X
General Fund (Debt)
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

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_______________________________

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: FY2024-FY2028

________________________________

PROJECT DETAIL SHEET (ES021)

Spofford School Site Project
Department:
Category:
Request Type (New/Prior Year):
Priority:
FY2023-FY2027 Project Cost:
Estimated Useful Life:

Elementary Schools
Facilities Renovation/ Repair
Prior Year
Enhancement
$3,600,000
30 Years

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Description and Justification:
Spofford Pond School - ADA Site Project
This project will involve the following and is not limited to: Re-grade the parking spaces and their associated access aisles;
Add a posted van accessible sign to one existing designated accessible parking space; Restripe the pavement markings in
certain parking spaces; rebuild the curb ramp; replace plaza transition; regrade the entrance walkway; drainage and
appropriate set backs as required by federal, state, and local authorities. Referenced from KMA Study conducted in FY18.
Temporary corrections have been done to address complaints communicated to the AAB with funds from FY20. Feasibility
study was completed by SMMA. Design is underway with Weston & Sampson. This continues to be a top priority for FY26.

FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
FY2028
Total Five-Year Cost

Estimated Costs by Fiscal Year

Operating Budget Impact:

$0
$0
$0
$3,600,000
$0
$3,600,000
$0

Anticipated Funding Source(s)
X
General Fund (Debt)
General Fund (Pay As You Go)
State/Federal Grant
CPA Grant
Trust Fund/Local Grant
Other*
*Specify other funding source(s) in project description.

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Boxford Elementary Schools
Budget Overview

Updated:

Approved FY2023 Budget
Add: Fincom Guideline

13,505,697
630,716

FY2024 Guideline Budget

14,136,413

Starting Point - Pre Draft I Proposed FY24 Budget

14,722,097

3/9/2023

4.67%

298,277.95

1,216,400

9.01%

Proposed Budget Requests
Salary Items

Proposed
Adjustment

Change to
Budget Increase
Budget Increase
%

Comments

School Committee
Action

Operations Supervisor

35,150.00

1,181,250.00

8.75%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Facilities Utility Truck - Operations & Maintenance

6,738.00

1,174,512.00

8.70%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Use Additional Esser III Funds

80,000.00

1,094,512.00

8.10%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Non Public Tuition

100,000.00

994,512.00

7.36%

APPROVED 3/9/23

.50 FTE Psychologist

51,205.00

943,307.00

6.98%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Nurse Assistant

14,000.00

929,307.00

6.88%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Insurance Premium

(16,937.00)

946,244.00

7.01%

Premium is 8.9% versus 8.0%

APPROVED 3/9/23

946,244.00

7.01%

To be covered by a grant 19,233

HOLD

15,000.00

931,244.00

6.90%

Look at alternate funding source

APPROVED 3/9/23

250.00

930,994.00

6.89%

APPROVED 3/9/23

2,000.00

928,994.00

6.88%

APPROVED 3/9/23

Adjustment Counselor .20 FTE
Science from Scientists
Travel Expense
Districtwide - Other Non - Employee Expenses

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Salary Items

Proposed
Adjustment

Change to
Budget Increase
Budget Increase
%
928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

928,994.00

6.88%

Comments

School Committee
Action

Page 40 of 69

Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
Budget Summary

Revenues
Local Appropriation (includes CH70 Funding)

12,802,278

12,702,334

Actual Expense, Approved Budgets, & Proposed Budget
FY22 Actual
FY22 Approved (after Applied FY23 Approved FY24 Proposed
Budget
Income)
Budget
Budget
13,122,122

13,108,422

Three Year Forecast

$ Increase

% Increase

Budget
Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26 Forecast FY27

13,505,697

14,722,097

1,216,400

9.01%

15,327,816

16,010,878

16,562,676

0.00%

0.00%
-100.00%

140,000
180,000
8,400
1,000

140,000
170,000
8,400
1,000

140,000
150,000
8,400
1,000

94-142 Sp. Ed. Grant (Fund Code: 240)
Title I Grant
Circuit Breaker Grant
Early Childhood Grant
Early Childhood Special Education Grant (Fund Code: 262)
Teacher Quality - 140 Grant
ESSER III Grant

141,500
88,034
180,000
8,400
1,400

141,500
237,000
8,400
1,400

141,500
211,000
8,400
1,400
351,228

141,500
474,739
8,400
251,228

263,739
(1,400)
(100,000)

Pre-School Tuition
Special Education Tuition

160,000
30,000

170,000
59,000

200,000
59,000

210,000

10,000
(59,000)

5.00%
-100.00%

120,000
-

Instrumental Music

70,000

35,000

(35,000)

-50.00%

50,000

40,000

Facility Rental

15,000

25,000

0.00%

15,000

10,000

5,000

Insurance Income from Member Towns (Middleton & Topsfield)

158,611

162,740

181,259

192,314

11,055

6.10%

170,000

8.85%

16,012,216

16,670,278

17,197,076

124.99%

Total Revenues

13,655,224

12,702,334

13,997,162

13,108,422

14,754,484

16,060,278

1,305,794

Expenses
Salaries

9,471,404

8,797,322

9,705,098

8,884,675

10,219,259

10,773,070

553,812

5.42%

11,130,614

11,586,586

11,895,938

127,649

112,608

129,062

140,258

181,283

205,866

24,583

13.56%

207,866

460,475

622,157

417,364

505,901

632,939

771,750

138,811

21.93%

670,924

680,464

689,236

Professional Development
Admin, Educational, & Support
Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services
In District Special Education Services (Non Salary - DW Only)

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

FY21 Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
(after Applied
Income)

78,260

62,217

66,782

113,066

70,370

77,870

7,500

10.66%

79,427

81,016

82,636

Transportation (Regular & Sp. Ed.)

518,443

421,837

657,170

594,156

651,073

925,528

274,455

42.15%

479,244

487,121

496,863

Utilities

187,256

250,752

199,631

186,573

200,519

200,956

437

0.22%

204,685

208,640

212,675

Facilities

320,937

373,449

320,519

427,439

242,470

255,084

12,614

5.20%

310,684

314,202

317,820

Insurance (Beneficial & Non-Beneficial)

1,855,791

1,606,322

1,859,374

1,574,979

1,984,194

2,069,527

85,333

4.30%

2,232,129

2,407,740

2,597,399

Special Education Out of District Tuition

635,008

455,670

642,162

681,377

572,377

780,625

208,248

36.38%

696,643

Total Operating Budget

13,655,224

12,702,334

13,997,162

13,108,422

14,754,484

16,060,278

1,305,794

8.85%

16,012,216

16,670,278

17,197,076

Less: Applied Income
Total Local Appropriation Expenses
Less: Central Office Due To Due From Amount
CHECK

852,945
12,802,278

12,702,334

875,040
13,122,122

13,108,422

1,248,787
13,505,697

1,338,181
14,722,097

89,394
1,216,400

9.01%

684,400
15,327,816

659,400
16,010,878

634,400
16,562,676

12,802,278

12,702,334

13,122,122

13,108,422

13,505,697

14,722,097

1,216,400

Summary

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Account Name

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Less: Applied
Proposed
Income
Local Approp.

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

Three Year Forecast

FY24
Proposed
Budget

$$ Amount
Percent
Change from Change from
Prior Year
Prior Year

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

Salaries
BSC0200

School Committee Sec. Salaries - Boxford

2,700

2,900

3,185

2,400

2,506

2,400

2,700

300

12.50%

2,600

BSC0400

School Committee Census Stipend - Boxford

500

0.00%

500

BSU0100

Superintendent Salary - Boxford

69,700

500
69,700

61,821

61,853

64,110

64,105

70,824

69,700

(1,124)

-1.59%

71,367

73,034

74,701

BSU0200

Superintendent Sec. Salaries - Boxford

26,101

24,070

24,025

24,640

24,793

26,032

26,101

0.27%

26,754

27,422

28,108

BAO0100

Asst. Supt. Of Operations Salary - Boxford

61,600

57,575

59,500

63,360

61,600

(1,760)

-2.78%

62,934

64,434

66,101

BAO0200

Asst. Supt. Of Operations Sec. Salary - Boxford

23,121

22,042

20,975

23,194

23,125

23,139

23,121

(18)

-0.08%

23,699

24,292

24,899

BAO0300

Accounting Office Salaries - Boxford

71,351

62,746

62,035

65,450

56,678

71,136

71,351

215

0.30%

73,135

74,964

76,838

BAO0110

Human Resources Salaries - Boxford

40,615

36,771

38,521

39,624

42,196

40,615

(1,581)

-3.75%

41,630

42,671

43,738

BAO0310

Substitute Caller - Boxford

BAO0120

Central Office Salary Reserve - Boxford

28,965

29,689

30,431

31,192

BDC0100

Director of Curriculum Salary - Boxford

44,019

28,965
44,019

47,229

35,254

43,050

39,050

45,720

44,019

(1,701)

-3.72%

45,339

46,700

48,101

44,450

44,485

45,535

45,597

48,340

41,475

(6,865)

-14.20%

42,719

44,001

45,321

128,235

132,082

136,045

140,126

BDT0100

Director of Technology Salary - Boxford

41,475

IT Support & Network Manager - Moved from Districtwide for FY24

128,235

Clerical Support (Director of Cur. & Director of Ed. Tech.)

20,831

11,317

10,147

11,986

11,807

21,400

20,831

(569)

-2.66%

21,352

21,886

22,433

BSS0110

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services Salary - Boxford

94-142

63,036

3,000

60,036

56,024

53,047

64,330

61,326

69,682

63,036

(6,646)

-9.54%

64,927

66,875

68,881

BSS0200

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services Clerical Salaries - Boxford

94-142

37,044

1,000

36,044

37,388

37,015

43,171

43,803

47,840

37,044

(10,796)

-22.57%

37,970

38,919

39,931

BDF0100

Director of Facilities - Salary - Boxford

47,931

46,738

46,382

47,898

47,539

49,058

47,931

(1,127)

-2.30%

49,368

50,850

52,375

BDF0300

Director of Facilities - Maintenance Mechanic Salary - Boxford
HVAC Mechanic
NEW: OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

32,885
31,450
35,150

32,084

32,083

32,887

32,885

65,159

99,485

34,326

52.68%

101,972

105,031

108,182

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

SC, CO, & DW

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

BDF0200
BRE0100
BRE0101

Account Name
Director of Facilities - Clerical Salary - Boxford

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

Districtwide - Instructional Support Specialists (Non-Leadership) - Boxford
(MOVED TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS)
Districtwide - Salary Reserve - Boxford
NOTE: FY2023 SALARY RESERVE = $226,660 BEFORE DISTRIBUTION

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Proposed
Detail
Less: Applied
Proposed
Amount
Income
Local Approp.
16,705
16,705
-

FY21
Approved
Budget
12,594

FY21 Actual
Expended
14,597
93,842

93,842

111,106

111,106
-

FY22
Approved
Budget
15,826

FY22 Actual
Expended
15,828

FY23
Approved
Budget
16,705
-

Three Year Forecast

FY24
$$ Amount
Percent
Proposed Change from Change from
Budget
Prior Year
Prior Year
16,705
0
0.00%

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26
17,123
17,551

Budget
Forecast
FY27
17,990

111,106

113,884

180,000

85,000

BSE0110

Districtwide - Medical & Therapeutic Salaries - Boxford (INCLUDES SP. ED.
CLERICAL)

250,558

236,460

229,586

244,907

246,094

253,928

250,558

(3,369)

-1.33%

258,075

265,817

273,792

BSE0111

Districtwide - Special Education - Summer Programs Salaries - Boxford
(SPG Note: Not in Sal WB)

35,580

48,642

41,665

32,332

41,154

36,295

35,580

(715)

-1.97%

35,580

5,000

Health & Wellness
BIT0100

Districtwide Technology - IT Coordinator Salary - Boxford - moved to CO

42,830

43,901

44,999

(44,999)

-100.00%

BIT0300

Districtwide Technology - IT Support Specialists Salaries - Boxford - moved to CO

73,390

67,484

75,225

76,730

78,647

(78,647)

-100.00%

1,216,659

1,056,413

1,017,086

980,465

976,546

1,077,360

1,220,659

143,299

13.30%

1,252,700

1,349,602

1,286,388

1,000

627

1,000

0.00%

1,000

Total Salaries

1,220,659

Professional Development
BSC0610
School Committee Prof. Dev. - Boxford
BSC0620

School Committee Publications - Boxford

300

BSC0630

School Committee Staff Ack. - Boxford
BEGINNING OF YEAR STAFF MEETING

1,100
2,000

BSC0640

School Committee Memberships - Boxford

2,900

BSU0600

Superintendent Other Expense - Boxford

2,040

1,000
300
1,100
2,000
2,900
2,040

BSU0610

Superintendent Prof. Dev. - Boxford

3,400

BSU0650

Superintendent Prof. Expense - Boxford

BSU0660

Superintendent Travel Expense - Boxford

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

1,000

4,000

1,360

300

317

300

388

300

0.00%

300

3,100

2,272

3,100

2,189

3,100

0.00%

3,100

2,900

2,925

2,900

2,941

2,900

0.00%

2,040

187

2,040

0.00%

2,900
2,040

3,400

2,064

3,400

2,200

3,400

0.00%

3,400

639

603

1,360

1,959

1,360

SC, CO, & DW

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Account Name

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Less: Applied
Proposed
Income
Local Approp.

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

Three Year Forecast

FY24
Proposed
Budget

$$ Amount
Percent
Change from Change from
Prior Year
Prior Year

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

BAO0611

Business Office Prof. Dev. - Boxford

10,710

1,960

518

1,960

382

2,016

10,710

8,694

431.25%

10,710

BAO0660

Business Office Travel Expense - Boxford

3,920

1,820

2,512

1,872

3,920

2,048

109.40%

3,920

BDC0610

Director of Curriculum Prof. Dev. - Boxford

1,400

375

1,400

1,338

1,440

1,400

(40)

-2.78%

1,400

BDC0660

Director of Curriculum Travel Expense - Boxford

700

652

700

1,050

720

700

(20)

-2.78%

700

BDT0610

Director of Technology Prof. Dev. - Boxford

1,400

171

1,400

202

1,440

1,400

(40)

-2.78%

1,400

BDT0660

Director of Technology Travel Expense - Boxford

700

720

700

(20)

-2.78%

700

BSS0610

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services Prof. Dev. - Boxford

1,140

1,050

287

1,170

391

1,230

1,140

(90)

-7.32%

1,140

BSS0660

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services - Travel Expense - Boxford

1,254

1,155

1,287

1,353

1,254

(99)

-7.32%

1,254

BDF0610

Director of Facilities - Professional Development - Boxford

370

308

370

241

370

0.00%

370

BDF0660

Director of Facilities - Travel - Boxford

3,330

3,336

3,333

3,330

0.00%

BRE0680

Districtwide - Professional Development - Boxford
P/D ELA & MATH SUPPORT
P/D MEDICAL & THERAPEUTIC

1,300

3,330
1,300

1,300

818

1,300

600

1,300

0.00%

3,330
1,300

1,200

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LRM
BRE0660

Districtwide - Travel - Boxford
TRAVEL ELA & MATH SUPPORT

1,200

2,000

1,200

BSE0680

Districtwide - Medical & Therapeutic Professional Development - Boxford

1,330

235

1,330

0.00%

1,330

BSE0660

Districtwide - Medical & Therapeutic Travel - Boxford

2,055

1,020

2,055

1,068

2,055

0.00%

2,055

BIT0680

Districtwide -Technology - Professional Development - Boxford

2,000

2,017

2,000

(2,000)

-100.00%

BIT0660

Districtwide - Technology - Travel - Boxford

2,000

1,700

2,000

1,700

2,000

(2,000)

-100.00%

BIT0660

Boxford DW - School District Security - Prof Dev

2,000

1,728

2,000

46,909

39,876

26,192

40,122

28,164

40,476

46,909

6,433

46,909

Total Professional Development

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

2,000
46,909

15.89%

SC, CO, & DW

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Account Name
Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services
BSC0400
School Committee Census - Boxford

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Less: Applied
Proposed
Income
Local Approp.
-

FY21
Approved
Budget
-

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget
-

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget
-

Three Year Forecast

FY24
Proposed
Budget
-

$$ Amount
Percent
Change from Change from
Prior Year
Prior Year

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

1,800

0.00%

1,836

1,873

1,910

100

3,393

100

177

100

0.00%

102

104

106

BSC0500

School Committee Supplies - Boxford

BAE0400

Advertising - Boxford

3,000

1,935

3,000

2,255

3,000

0.00%

3,060

3,121

3,184

BAE0401

Legal Services for SC - Boxford

4,000

3,940

4,000

24,951

4,000

0.00%

4,080

4,162

4,245

BAE0402

Audit Services - Boxford

4,250

0.00%

BAO0600

Business Office Copy Machine Lease - Boxford

5,565

4,250
5,565

5,464

4,972

5,320

5,531

5,472

5,565

1.70%

4,335
5,676

4,422
5,790

4,510
5,906

BAO0400

Business Office Copy Machine Contracted Services - Boxford

2,800

1,505

1,344

2,800

1,174

3,060

2,800

(260)

-8.50%

2,856

2,913

2,971

BAO0410

Business Office Software/Licenses - Boxford

85,940

46,027

37,853

46,026

43,116

63,529

85,940

22,411

35.28%

87,659

89,412

91,200

NOTE: Includes consolidation of all admin softwares across the Districts
BAO0500

Business Office Supplies - Boxford

1,820

1,575

1,732

1,575

2,587

1,620

1,820

200

12.35%

1,856

1,894

1,931

BAO0510

Business Office Printing - Boxford

210

105

174

105

375

108

210

102

94.44%

214

218

223

BAO0520

Business Office Postage - Boxford

700

702

700

813

720

700

(20)

-2.78%

714

728

743

BAO0411

Internet Service Provider - Contracted Service - Boxford

20,512

28,606

20,512

(8,094)

-28.29%

20,922

21,341

21,767

BAO0530

Business Office Technology Hardware - Boxford

832

1,308

5,001

BAO0670

Business Office Technology Maintenance - Boxford

13,475

2,800

3,152

2,800

1,357

3,240

13,475

10,235

13,745

14,019

14,300

BDC0410

Director of Curriculum Software/Licenses - Boxford

BDC0530

Director of Curriculum Technology Hardware - Boxford

BDC0500

Director of Curriculum Supplies - Boxford

210

BDT0410

Director of Technology Software & Licenses - Boxford

BDT0530

Director of Technology - Technology Hardware - Boxford

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

142

315.90%

105

108

(38)

-35.19%

SC, CO, & DW

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Proposed
Detail
Less: Applied
Proposed
Amount
Income
Local Approp.
70
70

FY21
Approved
Budget
175

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget
105

FY22 Actual
Expended
-

FY23
Approved
Budget
108

Three Year Forecast

FY24
$$ Amount
Percent
Proposed Change from Change from
Budget
Prior Year
Prior Year
70
(38)

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26
71
73

Budget
Forecast
FY27
74

BDT0500

Account Name
Director of Technology Supplies - Boxford

BSS0410

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services Software & Licenses - Boxford

3,130

BSS0530

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services - Technology Hardware - Boxford

BSS0500

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services - Supplies - Boxford

190

245

148

273

165

287

190

(97)

-33.80%

194

198

202

BSS0520

Asst. Supt of Student Support Services - Postage - Boxford

380

420
-

398

468
-

143

492
-

380
9,738

(112)

-22.76%

388
-

395
-

403
-

9,738

Facilities Utility Truck - Operations & Maintenance

9,738

380
9,738

BRE0540

Districtwide - ESL Supplies - Boxford

1,600

BRE0541

Districtwide - ESL Summer Program - Boxford

500

250

BRE0460

Districtwide - ESL Contracted Services - Boxford

3,120

720

BRE0500

Districtwide - 504 Supplies & Materials - Boxford

100

BRE0500

Boxford DW - School District Security - Tech Lic

2,000

Total Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services

161,940

In District Special Education Services (Non Salary)
BSE0470
Districtwide - Special Education Contracted Services

40,370

BSE0471
Districtwide - Special Education Psychological Services
Total In District Special Education Services (Non Salary)

37,500
77,870

Transportation (Regular & Sp. Ed.)
BRE0490
Districtwide - Regular Day Transportation - Boxford
13 SHARED BUSES X $41,895 PER BUS

544,635

BTU0490
Districtwide - Special Education Transportation - Boxford
Total Transportation (Regular & Sp. Ed.)

380,893
925,528

3,500
3,500

Utilities
BAO0450
Business Office Phone/Cell Phone/Connect Ed. Services - Boxford
Total Utilities

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

1,400

1,600

200

14.29%

1,632

1,665

1,698

150

500

0.00%

510

520

531

1,249

600

620

2,800

3,120

320

11.43%

3,182

3,246

3,311

500

200

100

(100)

-50.00%

102

104

106

2,000

1,000

2,000

1,000

2,000

2,040

2,081

2,122

161,940
-

106,052
-

97,813

106,383
-

120,408

127,400
-

161,940
-

34,540

27.11%

163,377

161,481

164,648

40,370

50,260

30,042

39,782

68,869

42,670

40,370

(2,300)

-5.39%

41,177

42,001

42,841

37,500
77,870
-

28,000
78,260
-

32,175
62,217

27,000
66,782
-

44,197
113,066

27,700
70,370
-

37,500
77,870
-

9,800
7,500

35.38%
10.66%

38,250
79,427

39,015
81,016

39,795
82,636

544,635
380,893
925,528
-

359,903

340,875

410,670

408,740

444,553

544,635

100,082

22.51%

344,244

349,421

356,409

158,540
518,443
-

80,962
421,837

246,500
657,170
-

185,416
594,156

206,520
651,073
-

380,893
925,528
-

174,373
274,455

84.43%
42.15%

135,000
479,244

137,700
487,121

140,454
496,863

3,500
3,500

3,150
3,150

3,693
3,693

4,550
4,550

1,346
1,346

4,680
4,680

3,500
3,500

(1,180)
(1,180)

-25.21%
-25.21%

3,500
3,500

123

SC, CO, & DW

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Account Name

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

Facilities
BAO0610
Central Office Space Lease - Boxford (> 3 Years)
Total Facilities
Insurance (Beneficial & Non-Beneficial)
BBN0400
Districtwide - Employer Retirement Services - Boxford
BBN0600
Districtwide - 403 Match - Boxford
BBN0601
Districtwide - Employer Separation Costs - Boxford
BBN0400
Districtwide - Insurance Active Employees - Boxford
8.00% Increase on Premium
HMO Single Plan (35 personnel x 707.31/per month x 12 months)
HMO Family Plan (48 personnel x 1,578.68/per month x 12 months)
HMO Single Plan (1 life station change x 707.31/per month x 12 months)
HMO Family Plan (1 life station change x 1,578.68/per month x 12 months)

52,364
52,364

35,000
INS. REC. FRM M & T

ESSER III
ESSER III

PPO Single Plan (1 personnel x 836.10/per month x 12 months)
PPO Family Plan (8 personnel x 1,869.05/per month x 12 months)
Custom HMO Single Plan (1 personnel x 657.81/per month x 12 months)
Custom HMO Family Plan (1 personnel x 1,468.17/per month x 12 months)
FSA Administrative Cost

BBN0401

BBN0602

Districtwide - Insurance Retired Employees - Boxford
8.00% Increase on Premium
HMO Single Plan (11 retirees x 707.31/per month x 12 months)
HMO Family Plan (1 retirees x 1,578.68/per month x 12 months)
PPO Family Plan (2 retirees x 1,869.05/per month x 12 months)
PPO Single Plan (2 retirees x 836.10/per month x 12 months)
MB for Seniors (74 retirees x 222.80/per month x 12 months)
MEDEX (32 retirees x 191.24/per month x 12 months)

Less: Applied
Proposed
Income
Local Approp.
-

149,866

8,115
18,113

2,000
2,069,527

CIRCUIT BREAKER

25,843
70,000
482,750
202,033
780,625

52,364
52,364
35,000
(149,866)
116,544
297,070
909,320
373
831
10,033
179,429
7,894
17,618
8,000

FY21
Approved
Budget
-

54,318
54,318
-

20,000

24,580

20,000

1,456,434

1,222,634

359,108

377,357

2,000

1,850,985
-

1,855,791

25,843
70,000
8,011
202,033
305,886

500
35,000
368,816
230,692
635,008

474,739
474,739

FY22
Approved
Budget
-

55,292
55,292

(42,448)
34,014
70,024
18,944
44,857
20,066
197,846
73,436

218,542

FY21 Actual
Expended

55,292
55,292
-

42,448
34,014
70,024
18,944
44,857
20,066
197,846
73,436

Total Insurance (Beneficial & Non-Beneficial)

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

116,544
297,070
909,320
8,488
18,944
10,033
179,429
7,894
17,618
8,000

INS. REC. FRM M & T

Districtwide - Other Non - Employee Expenses - Boxford

Special Education Out of District Tuition
Districtwide - Special Education - Summer Programs - Boxford
Districtwide - Tuition to Mass. Schools - Boxford
Districtwide - Tuition to Out of State Schools
Districtwide - Tuition to Non-Public Schools - Boxford
Districtwide - Tuition to Collaboratives - Boxford
Total Special Education Out of District Tuition

Proposed
Detail
Amount

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

FY22 Actual
Expended

54,318
54,318

FY23
Approved
Budget
-

Three Year Forecast

FY24
Proposed
Budget
-

$$ Amount
Percent
Change from Change from
Prior Year
Prior Year

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

53,470
53,470
-

52,364
52,364
-

(1,106)
(1,106)

-2.07%
-2.07%

57,833
57,833

56,294
56,294

54,754
54,754

2
32,954

20,000

35,000

15,000

75.00%

35,000

1,402,100

1,176,982

1,521,466

1,573,339

51,873

3.41%

1,699,206

1,835,143

1,981,954

435,275

365,041

440,727

459,188

18,460

4.19%

495,923

535,597

578,445

2,000

0.00%

2,000

4.30%

2,232,129

2,407,740

2,597,399

11,860

482,750
202,033
696,643

2,000
1,606,322

1,859,374

1,574,979

1,984,194

2,069,527

85,333

98,916
224,978
131,776
455,670

500
12,000
418,069
211,593
642,162

76,640
132,282
388,698
83,757
681,377

500
76,000
437,447
58,430
572,377

25,843
70,000
482,750
202,033
780,625

25,343
(6,000)
45,303
143,603
208,248

10.36%
245.77%
36.38%

SC, CO, & DW

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, CENTRAL OFFICE, DISTRICT WIDE

Account Name
Total School Committee, Central Office, & District Wide

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
5,338,923

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Less: Applied
Proposed
Income
Local Approp.
697,281

4,641,642

FY21
Approved
Budget
4,348,286

FY21 Actual
Expended
3,746,122

FY22
Approved
Budget
4,411,327

FY22 Actual
Expended
4,144,358

FY23
Approved
Budget
4,581,400

FY24
Proposed
Budget
5,338,923

Three Year Forecast
$$ Amount
Percent
Change from Change from
Prior Year
Prior Year
757,523

16.53%

Budget
Budget
Forecast FY25 Forecast FY26
5,011,763

5,290,305

Budget
Forecast
FY27
5,429,740

SC, CO, & DW

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
Salaries
BCP0100

Budget Details

Account Name

Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

Principal Salary - Cole - Boxford

130,278

130,405

115,175

124,000

127,100

130,278

3,178

2.50%

134,186

138,212

142,358

BCP0200

Principal - Clerical Salaries - Cole - Boxford
2.00 FTE CLERICAL STAFF

98,473

64,113

63,375

66,041

64,638

91,912

98,473

6,561

7.14%

100,935

103,458

106,044

BCP0300

Principal - Clerical Aides Salaries - Cole - Boxford
.51 FTE CLERICAL AIDE

13,330

15,206

16,809

15,951

BCE0110

1.0 FTE Early Childhood Coordinator Salary - Cole - Boxford

94,106

93,776

97,098

96,098

99,478

100,450

972

0.98%

103,464

106,567

109,764

BCS0100

Classroom Teacher Salaries - Cole - Boxford
5.0 FTE KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
5.0 FTE GRADE 1 TEACHERS
2.0 FTE MULTI-AGE (GRADES 1 & 2)
5.0 FTE GRADE 2 TEACHERS
.60 ART TEACHER
.60 MUSIC TEACHER
1.00 PHYSICAL ED. TEACHER
LEVELS

97,950
360,038
431,645
180,201
367,686
62,586
59,767
69,064
(3,672)

1,571,597

1,466,985

1,573,345

1,505,326

1,730,421

1,652,315

(78,106)

-4.51%

1,718,407

1,787,144

1,858,629

BCS0101

BCS0110

94-142 GRANT

100,450

2,500

ESSER III

416,038
431,645
180,201
436,686
62,586
59,767
69,064
(3,672)

56,000

ESSER III

Teacher Specialists (Non- Sp. Ed., ESL)
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM) TEACHER
DIGITAL LEARNING SPECIALIST
LEARING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER/COACH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) TEACHERS (2)
READING TEACHERS
LEVELS
Teacher Specialists (Pre K and Sp. Ed. Teachers)
2.00 FTE PRE K TEACHERS

EARLY CHDHD GRT

62,586
41,724
77,762
41,888
168,466
(1,247)

352,945

341,265

369,377

436,111

392,025

391,179

(846)

-0.22%

406,826

423,099

440,023

62,586
41,724
77,762
41,888
168,466
(1,247)

(49,905)

556,152

410,063

558,519

328,119

533,828

566,121

32,293

6.05%

588,766

612,317

636,809

168,495

125,730

126,342

132,096

129,038

138,605

136,999

(1,606)

-1.16%

142,479

148,178

154,106

EC SPED GRT 262
PRE K RVL ACCNT

4.0 FTE MSN SP. ED. TEACHERS
1.0 FTE SPEECH/LANGUAGE TEACHER
LEVELS

BCS0310

Medical & Therapeutic Salaries (Behavior Specialists & Speech Asst.) - Cole Boxford
SPEECH ASSISTANT
2.0 FTE BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

94-142 GRANT

69,000

298,615
99,012

45,829
91,171

8,400
210,000
30,000

15,000

268,615
99,012
-

45,829
76,171

Cole

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Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
BCS0300

BCS0102

Budget Details

Account Name
Substitute Teacher Salaries - Cole - Boxford
24 STAFF X $180.00/PER DAY X 8 DAYS
LONG TERM ILLNESS (2 STAFF X 40 DAYS X B1 PERDIEM RATE)
HOME - HOSPITAL TUTORS

Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Less:
Applied
Income

34,560
22,490
500

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.
34,560
22,490
500
-

FY24
Proposed
Budget

56,856

57,550

694

1.22%

Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

59,852

62,246

64,736

Extra-Curricular Stipends - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C - NOTE: BREAK OUT FROM PD STIPENDS

44,890

1,200

5,200

Psychologist Salary - Cole - Boxford
1.00 FTE PSYCHOLOGISTS

97,412

Teaching Assistants Salaries - Cole - Boxford
MATH COACH
WRITING COACH

104,610
55,888

Special Education - Instructional Assistants - Cole - Boxford
10.61 FTE SP. ED. AIDES - INST. ASSISTANTS
2.33 FTE PRE-K AIDES

292,513
69,823

Special Education - Instructional Assistant Subs - Cole - Boxford

3,000

Nurse Salaries - Cole - Boxford
SCHOOL NURSE
NURSE LEADER
SPECIAL PROJECTS & MEDICAL SCREENINGS

77,221
500
1,800

CSS0300

Nurse Substitute Salaries - Cole - Boxford

4,000

CSS0301

Lunchroom/Playground Supervisors - Salaries - Cole - Boxford

24,596

4,000
24,596

CSS0100

91,949

FY23
Approved
Budget

900

58,480
19,233

BCS0311

56,856

FY22 Actual
Expended

15,600

Adjustment Counselor Salary - Cole - Boxford
.60 FTE ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR
NEW: .20 FTE INCREASE

BCS0301

131,980

FY22
Approved
Budget

44,890

BCS0111

57,209

FY21 Actual
Expended

Three Year Forecast

Co-Curricular Stipends - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C - NOTE: BREAK OUT FROM PD STIPENDS

Library Media Salary - Cole - Boxford
LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST

BCS0103

FY21
Approved
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

58,480
19,233
97,412
104,610
55,888

35,231

34,760

38,014

37,529

40,911

44,890

3,979

9.73%

46,686

48,553

50,496

35,436

38,775

36,309

72,618

55,805

77,713

21,908

39.26%

79,656

81,648

83,689

103,620

107,444

94,697

110,098

97,412

(12,687)

-11.52%

101,308

105,361

109,575

99,943

51,809

105,545

14,349

118,557

160,498

41,941

35.38%

164,511

168,623

172,839

312,213

239,100

337,785

183,029

331,994

362,336

30,342

9.14%

371,394

380,679

390,196

507

1,500

21,155

1,500

3,000

1,500

100.00%

3,000

65,027

64,120

70,717

71,916

76,571

79,521

2,950

3.85%

82,701

86,009

89,450

4,000

1,153

4,000

1,819

4,000

0.00%

4,120

4,244

4,371

23,407

35,549

23,998

31,782

24,604

24,596

-0.03%

25,211

25,841

26,487

(8)

Cole

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

CFC0300

Budget Details

Account Name

Custodial Salaries - Cole - Boxford
3.0 FTE CUSTODIANS
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

CFC0320 Custodial Salaries Overtime - Cole - Boxford
Total Salaries
Professional Development
BCP0610 Principal - Professional Development - Cole - Boxford

Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Less:
Applied
Income

FAC. RNT. RVL

165,333
900

25,000

3,650
4,157,214

2,000

BCP0660

Principal - Travel - Cole - Boxford

BCE0610

Early Childhood Coordinator Professional Development - Cole - Boxford

BCE0660

Early Childhood Coordinator Travel - Cole - Boxford

CPD0100

Professional Development, Mentor Program, Extra & Co-Curricular Stipends Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

42,587

Professional Development Workshops/Conferences - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

4,875

CPD0680

CPD0600

CPD0400

CPD0690

415,900

750
1,500
750

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.
140,333
900
3,650
3,741,314

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

123,113

166,161

166,233

0.04%

170,389

174,648

179,015

3,650
3,824,704

2,796
3,481,153

3,650
3,892,958

6,805
3,450,043

3,650
4,104,077

3,650
4,157,214

53,138

0.00%
1.29%

3,650
4,307,542

3,650
4,463,478

3,650
4,625,238

2,000
750
1,500
750
-

2,000

2,094

2,000

273

2,000

0.00%

2,000

750

0.00%

750

0.00%

1,500

750
1,500

1,500

750

300

750

300

750

0.00%

750
-

42,587

11,910

29,797

15,120

56,380

38,787

42,587

3,800

9.80%

42,587

7,795

1,325

6,075

6,633

4,875

0.00%

4,875

800

113

1,800

368

800

0.00%

800

7,250

0.00%

7,250

5,000

0.00%

5,000

2,000

4,000

800

Professional Development Contracted Services - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

7,250

9,045

791

10,450

7,250

Professional Development Tuition Reimbursement - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

5,000

7,009

5,000

Professional Development Instructional Assistants - Cole - Boxford

2,000

Professional Development Travel - Cole - Boxford

1,000

1,000
250
68,762

FY24
Proposed
Budget

163,756

Professional Development Curriculum Training - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

250
68,762

FY23
Approved
Budget

144,797

4,875
800

CFC0660 Custodial Travel - Cole - Boxford
Total Professional Development

FY22 Actual
Expended

Three Year Forecast

159,791

2,000

CPD0660

FY22
Approved
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

5,454

2,000

1,000

473

1,000

200

1,000

0.00%

1,000

250
42,800

41,951

250
46,695

70,407

250
64,962

250
68,762

3,800

0.00%
5.85%

250
70,762

Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Cole

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
BCP0500

BCP0530

Account Name
Principal - Supplies & Materials - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX A
Principal - Technology - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX B

Budget Details
Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
1,416

Substitute Contracted Services - Cole - Boxford
CST0561

CST0570

CST0600

CST0500

CST0501

CST0590

CST0580

CST0581

CST0530

CST0410

CST0530

CST0502

Textbooks - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX D

Curriculum Materials - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX E

Educational Material Reimbursement - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX F

9,500

General Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX G

21,811

Consumable Curriculum Instruction Materials - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX H

92,543

Special Education Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX I

3,843

Instructional Equipment - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX J
Educational Furniture - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX K

FY21
Approved
Budget
3,389

FY21 Actual
Expended
2,510

FY22
Approved
Budget
1,548

FY22 Actual
Expended
1,126

FY23
Approved
Budget
1,078

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25
1,444

Budget
Forecast
FY26
1,473

Budget
Forecast
FY27
1,503

3,000

308

1,770

(1,770)

683

9,500

6,122

9,500

6,393

9,500

0.00%

9,690

9,884

10,081

21,811
92,543

26,113

26,283

20,113

21,247

22,234

21,811

(423)

-1.90%

22,247

22,692

23,146

34,915

51,532

38,122

76,470

52,783

92,543

39,760

75.33%

94,394

96,282

98,207

3,682

2,086

1,599

1,467

2,241

3,843

1,602

71.49%

3,920

3,998

4,078

3,843
-

4,534

2,681

446

179

(179)

3,075
32,508
48,000

1,190

1,430

2,425

1,315

2,085

3,075

990

47.48%

3,137

3,199

3,263

22,853

22,787

28,712

27,459

42,716

32,508

(10,208)

-23.90%

33,158

33,821

34,498

24,618

66,010

10,957

32,367

59,443

48,000

(11,443)

-19.25%

26,000

1,805

1,792

1,416

1,719

1,934

215

12.51%

1,973

2,012

2,052

3,075

Instructional Technology - Software/Licenses - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX M

32,508

Instructional Technology - Hardware - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX N

48,000

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Proposed
Local
Approp.
1,416
-

Percent
FY24
$$ Amount Change
Proposed Change from from Prior
Budget
Prior Year
Year
1,416
338
31.35%

3,000

Instructional Technology - Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX L

Library/Media Supplies - Cole - Boxford

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Cole

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

Budget Details

Account Name
SEE APPENDIX O

CST0560

CST0601

CST0602

Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
1,934

Library Books - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX P

Instructional Equipment Maintenance - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX Q (NOTE: COPY MACHINE INFORMATION BROKEN OUT)

395

Copy Machine Lease Contract - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX R

18,941

Copy Machine Service Contract - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX S

13,200

Testing and Assessment - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX T

4,674

Total Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services

251,840

CST0400

CST0603

Support Services Supplies & Contracted Services
CSS0500 Nurse Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX U
CSS0400

Physician - Contracted Services - Cole - Boxford

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.
1,934
395
18,941
13,200
4,674
251,840

FY21
Approved
Budget

Utilities
CUT0420

CUT0430

CUT0440

CUT0450

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

180

360

180

380

395

3.95%

403

411

419

18,000

18,941

18,000

18,931

18,000

18,941

941

5.23%

18,112

3,575

7,606

13,200

11,183

13,200

4,125

1,205

749

1,275

578

3,690

4,674

984

26.67%

4,767

4,863

4,960

158,739

211,700

147,227

200,577

231,018

251,840

20,822

9.01%

223,370

229,873

230,445

3,180

8,349

6,177

2,280

2,407

2,983

3,180

197

6.60%

3,000

3,060

3,121

500

675

500

0.00%

500

50,000

3,680

8,849

56,677

2,780

3,082

3,483

3,680

197

5.66%

3,500

3,560

3,621

52,905
18,810
4,350
550
-

50,000

49,855

50,381

54,843

50,381

52,905

2,524

5.01%

53,963

55,042

56,143

13,811

33,152

18,810

15,005

18,810

0.00%

19,187

19,570

19,962

5,000

1,630

4,000

3,220

4,000

4,350

350

8.75%

4,437

4,526

4,616

550

576

550

576

550

0.00%

561

572

584

3,680

52,905

Electricity - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

18,810

Water - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

4,350

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

3,180

Heating Fuel - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

Telephone - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

FY22
Approved
Budget

Three Year Forecast

360

Contracted Services - Food Service - Cole - Boxford
Total Support Services Supplies & Contracted Services

FY21 Actual
Expended

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

550

Cole

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
CUT0600

Budget Details

Account Name
Waste Removal - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

Total Utilities
Facilities
CFC0400

CFC0500

CFC0600

CBM0600

CBM0400

CBM0500

CBM0601

CBM0602

CBM0603

Applied
Income Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
3,550
80,165

Custodial Contracted Services/Equip. Maint. - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

1,700

Custodial Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

10,850

Custodial Equipment - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

2,800

Maintenance of Grounds - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

7,200

Planned Maintenance of Buildings - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

19,600

Maintenance of Buildings Supplies - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

4,000

Maintenance of Buildings - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

28,000

Building Security System - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

2,250

Maintenance of Equipment - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

24,000

CBM0604

Extraordinary Maintenance - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

CBM0605

Network and Telecommunications - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

2,000

Technology Maintenance - Cole - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX Y - Level Funded

21,323

BCF0670

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Percent
FY24
$$ Amount Change
Proposed Change from from Prior
Budget
Prior Year
Year
3,550
0.00%

Proposed
Local
Approp.
3,550
80,165

FY21
Approved
Budget
3,550

FY21 Actual
Expended
2,613

FY22
Approved
Budget
3,550

FY22 Actual
Expended
1,687

FY23
Approved
Budget
3,550

72,911

87,826

77,291

75,330

77,291

80,165

2,874

1,700
10,850
2,800
7,200
19,600
4,000
28,000
2,250
24,000
2,000
21,323
-

1,600

2,533

1,600

417

1,600

1,700

9,750

9,964

9,750

9,471

10,000

1,600

1,421

1,600

1,301

7,200

830

7,200

18,125

15,928

4,500

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25
3,400

Budget
Forecast
FY26
3,400

Budget
Forecast
FY27
3,400

3.72%

81,548

83,111

84,705

100

6.25%

1,734

1,769

1,804

10,850

850

8.50%

11,067

11,288

11,514

1,600

2,800

1,200

75.00%

2,856

2,913

2,971

4,756

7,200

0.00%

7,344

7,491

7,641

18,125

17,212

17,500

19,600

2,100

12.00%

19,992

20,392

20,800

3,047

4,500

4,237

3,500

4,000

500

14.29%

4,080

4,162

4,245

26,000

24,883

26,000

27,812

25,000

28,000

3,000

12.00%

28,560

29,131

29,714

4,500

2,220

2,500

1,270

2,000

2,250

250

2,295

2,341

2,388

26,800

23,753

26,800

14,313

24,000

24,480

24,970

25,469

55,022

21,810

2,040

2,081

2,122

21,749

22,184

22,628

2,500

440

2,000

27,867

10,879

28,711

14,421

27,952

21,323

(6,629)

0.00%

-23.72%

Cole

Page 54 of 69

Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
HARRY LEE COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
Total Facilities
Total Harry Lee Cole School

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Budget Details

Account Name

Applied
Income Source
Description

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Proposed
Detail
Amount
123,723

Less:
Applied
Income
-

Proposed
Local
Approp.
123,723

FY21
Approved
Budget
130,442

FY21 Actual
Expended
150,578

FY22
Approved
Budget
129,286

FY22 Actual
Expended
117,460

FY23
Approved
Budget
122,352

4,685,384

415,900

4,269,484

4,238,445

4,029,885

4,296,237

3,916,899

4,603,183

Three Year Forecast

Percent
FY24
$$ Amount Change
Proposed Change from from Prior
Budget
Prior Year
Year
123,723
1,371
1.12%

Budget
Forecast
FY25
126,197

Budget
Forecast
FY26
128,721

Budget
Forecast
FY27
131,296

4,685,384

4,812,919

4,979,505

5,146,067

82,202

1.79%

Cole

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
Salaries
BSP0100

BSP0200

Budget Details

Account Name

Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Principal Salary - Spofford - Boxford

148,641

Assistant Principal

71,573

Principal - Clerical Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
CLERICAL STAFF

97,902

BSP0300

Principal - Clerical Aides Salaries - Spofford - Boxford

BSP0110

1.0 FTE Student Services Coordinator Salary - Spofford - Boxford

117,872

BPS0100

Classroom Teacher Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
6.0 FTE GRADE 3 TEACHERS
5.0 FTE GRADE 4 TEACHERS
5.0 FTE GRADE 5 TEACHERS
5.0 FTE GRADE 6 TEACHERS
1.0 FTE ART TEACHERS (2)
1.0 FTE MUSIC TEACHER (2)
1.0 FTE INST. MUSIC TEACHER
1.0 FTE PHYSICAL ED. TEACHER
NEW 1.0 FTE CLASSROOM TEACHER
LEVELS

495,700
431,449
481,026
497,765
100,918
83,242
97,412
75,503
72,327
(6,195)

BPS0101

BPS0110

INST. MUSIC

Teacher Specialists (Non- Sp. Ed., ESL)
1.0 FTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM) TEACHER
1.0 FTE DIGITAL LEARNING SPECIALIST
1.0 FTE LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
.40 FTE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) TEACHERS (2)
1.0 FTE READING TEACHER
.50 FTE MATH/TITLE I SUPPORT
LEVELS

Teacher Specialists (Sp. Ed. Teachers)
10.4 FTE MSN TEACHERS
LEVELS

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Less:
Applied
Income

35,000

103,049
99,902
101,236
30,419
100,557
42,690

94-142 GRANT

834,729
(3,622)

90,000

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

148,641
71,573

137,090

141,203

144,733

148,641

3,908

2.70%

153,100

157,693

162,424

61,461

68,510

68,123

70,047

71,748

71,573

(175)

-0.24%

73,720

75,932

78,210

97,902
117,872
495,700
431,449
481,026
497,765
100,918
83,242
62,412
75,503
72,327
(6,195)

92,526

86,022

91,008

88,218

92,041

97,902

5,861

6.37%

100,349

102,858

105,430

112,317

107,517

115,060

117,872

0.00%

121,408

125,050

128,802

2,071,569

1,995,326

2,139,742

1,953,118

2,169,359

2,329,148

159,789

7.37%

2,422,314

2,519,207

2,619,975

103,049
99,902
101,236
30,419
100,557
42,690
-

338,696

312,480

442,483

500,042

463,603

477,852

14,249

3.07%

496,966

516,845

537,518

744,729

651,542

558,732

685,768

586,413

764,822

831,107

66,285

8.67%

864,351

898,925

934,882

(3,622)

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

BPS0310

BPS0300

Budget Details

Account Name

Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Medical & Therapeutic Salaries (Behavior Specialists & Speech Asst.) - Spofford Boxford
1.0 FTE SPEECH TEACHER
1.0 FTE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

88,640
41,097

Substitute Teacher Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
32 STAFF X $180.00/PER DAY X 8 DAYS
LONG TERM ILLNESS (2 STAFF X 40 DAYS X B1 PERDIEM RATE)
HOME - HOSPITAL TUTORS

46,080
22,490
500

BPS0111

BPS0301

BPS0311

SSS0100

FY21
Approved
Budget

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

113,888

101,902

122,056

166,387

124,031

129,737

5,706

4.60%

134,927

140,324

145,937

68,033

92,783

68,664

55,948

68,664

69,070

406

0.59%

50,000

327,211

46,080
22,490
500
99,012
100,257
140,205
68,647
68,647
327,211

Special Education - Instructional Assistant Subs - Spofford - Boxford

1,500

Nurse Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
SCHOOL NURSE
NURSE LEADER

89,885
500

Extra-Curricular Stipends - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

BPS0103

Proposed
Local
Approp.

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

88,640
41,097
-

Co-Curricular Stipends - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

BPS0102

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Library Media Salary - Spofford - Boxford
LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST

99,012

Adjustment Counselor Salary - Spofford - Boxford
1.0 FTEGUIDANCE/ADJUST. COUNSELOR

100,257

Psychologist Salary - Spofford - Boxford
1.50 FTE PSYCHOLOGIST

140,205

Teaching Assistants Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
MATH COACH
WRITING COACH

68,647
68,647

Special Education - Instructional Assistants - Spofford - Boxford
SP. ED. AIDES

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

94-142 GRANT

23,200

8,500

4,400

89,768

92,280

94,547

99,012

4,465

4.72%

102,972

107,091

111,375

90,068

93,489

117,110

95,786

100,257

4,471

4.67%

104,267

108,438

112,776

80,375

85,552

65,450

90,939

140,205

49,266

54.18%

143,710

147,303

150,986

105,678

104,135

114,582

55,841

122,624

137,294

14,670

11.96%

140,726

144,244

147,851

257,259

227,457

258,197

199,060

306,570

327,211

20,641

6.73%

335,392

343,776

352,371

1,500

258

1,500

93,751

80,854

99,222

106,985

7,763

7.82%

111,264

115,715

120,343

88,789

72,962

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

Account Name
SPECIAL PROJECTS & MEDICAL SCREENINGS
.50 FTE NURSE ASSISTANT

Budget Details
Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
2,600
14,000

SSS0300

Nurse Substitute Salaries - Spofford - Boxford

3,000

SSS0301

Lunchroom/Playground Supervisors - Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
4.00 (8.00 HRS) PERSONNEL X 16.63 X 174 DAYS

23,149

Custodial Salaries - Spofford - Boxford
3.0 FTE CUSTODIANS
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
WATER OPERATOR STIPEND
W/O CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

162,870
900
15,711
300

SFC0300

SFC0320 Custodial Salaries Overtime - Spofford - Boxford
Total Salaries
Professional Development
BSP0610 Principal - Professional Development - Spofford - Boxford

3,900
5,395,197

3,000

Less:
Applied
Income

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.
2,600
14,000

FY21
Approved
Budget

3,000
23,149
162,870
900
15,711
300

125,000

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

3,000

963

3,000

2,450

3,000

22,029

20,968

22,586

12,430

23,157

23,149

174,699

143,769

175,830

149,995

179,704

3,900
5,270,197

3,900
4,590,287

8,256
4,299,083

3,900
4,831,674

5,921
4,458,086

3,000
750
-

2,377

1,393

3,000

750

800
300
-

800

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

0.00%

3,000

(8)

-0.04%

23,728

24,321

24,929

179,782

0.04%

184,276

188,883

193,605

3,900
5,037,822

3,900
5,395,197

357,375

0.00%
6.62%

3,900
5,570,372

3,900
5,773,506

3,900
5,984,313

1,145

3,000

0.00%

3,000

750

0.00%

750

800

0.00%

800

300

0.00%

300

BSP0660

Principal - Travel - Spofford - Boxford

750

BSP0610

Student Services Coordinator Professional Development - Spofford - Boxford

800

BSP0660

Student Services Coordinator Travel - Spofford - Boxford

300

SPD0100

Professional Development, Mentor Program, Extra & Co-Curricular Stipends Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

47,120

10,640

39,290

10,720

30,520

39,720

47,120

7,400

18.63%

47,120

Professional Development Workshops/Conferences - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

5,625

9,045

1,041

6,825

3,665

5,625

0.00%

5,625

800

2,569

1,800

248

800

0.00%

800

10,392

16,750

23,700

6,950

41.49%

23,700

SPD0680

SPD0600

SPD0400

Professional Development Curriculum Training - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C
Professional Development Contracted Services - Spofford - Boxford

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

311

9,950

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

Budget Details

Account Name

Applied Income
Source
Description

SEE APPENDIX C
SPD0690

SPD0660

Proposed
Detail
Amount
23,700

Professional Development Tuition Reimbursement - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX C

5,000

Professional Development Instructional Assistants - Spofford - Boxford

2,000

Professional Development Travel - Spofford - Boxford

800

SFC0660 Custodial Travel - Spofford - Boxford
Total Professional Development

300
90,195

Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services
BSP0500 Principal - Supplies & Materials - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX A

2,078

BSP0530

Less:
Applied
Income

SST0570

SST0600

SST0500

SST0501

SST0590

SST0580

Proposed
Local
Approp.
23,700

FY21
Approved
Budget

5,000
2,000

5,000

2,000

800
300
90,195

800

FY21 Actual
Expended

1,331

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

5,000

5,011

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

5,000

2,000

800

0.00%

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

5,000

2,000

0.00%

800

300
44,973

44,465

300
42,245

41,688

300
75,845

300
90,195

14,350

0.00%
18.92%

300
90,195

2,078
-

2,061

1,017

1,400

736

1,771

2,078

307

17.33%

2,120

2,162

2,205

4,760

10,000

4,000

4,760

760

4,000

4,760

280

320

5,000

Educational Material Reimbursement - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX F

11,250

5,776

11,250

6,591

11,250

0.00%

11,475

11,705

11,939

11,250

General Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX G

37,291

32,112

14,783

24,132

19,682

31,475

37,291

5,816

18.48%

38,037

38,798

39,574

37,291

63,952

39,036

55,396

33,963

37,309

55,039

105,952

50,913

92.50%

108,071

110,232

112,437

10,805
-

8,467

2,844

4,613

4,396

4,047

10,805

6,758

166.99%

11,021

11,242

11,466

Principal - Technology - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX B

Substitute Contracted Services - Spofford - Boxford

SST0561

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Textbooks - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX D
Curriculum Materials - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX E

Consumable Curriculum Instruction Materials - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX H

ESSER III

105,952

Special Education Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX I

10,805

Instructional Equipment - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX J

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

42,000

4,000

19.00%

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
SST0581

SST0530

SST0410

SST0530

SST0502

SST0560

SST0601

SST0602

SST0400

SST0603

Budget Details

Account Name
Educational Furniture - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX K

Proposed
Detail
Amount

4,020

Instructional Technology - Software/Licenses - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX M

22,328

Instructional Technology - Hardware - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX N
Library/Media Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX O
Library Books - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX P
Instructional Equipment Maintenance - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX Q (NOTE: COPY MACHINE INFORMATION BROKEN OUT)

ESSER III

64,950

13,120

Physician - Contracted Services - Spofford - Boxford

100,000

231
3,057
400
25,176
13,120
205,418

400

Copy Machine Service Contract - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX S

Support Services Supplies & Contracted Services
SSS0500 Nurse Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX U

58,000

3,057

25,176

305,418

Proposed
Local
Approp.
4,020
22,328
6,950

231

Copy Machine Lease Contract - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX R

Testing and Assessment - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX T

Less:
Applied
Income

Instructional Technology - Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX L

Total Admin & Educational Supplies/Materials/Equipment/Services

SSS0400

Applied Income
Source
Description

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
FY21
Approved
Budget

500

Total Support Services Supplies & Contracted Services

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

3,699

3,246

988

2,556

128

1,213

16,890

15,178

25,131

3,699

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

917

(917)

1,117

1,027

4,020

2,993

291.43%

4,100

4,182

4,266

22,566

17,140

22,496

22,328

(168)

-0.75%

22,775

23,230

23,695

68,004

13,723

50,680

40,862

64,950

24,088

58.95%

27,500

637

573

112

119

292

231

(61)

-20.89%

236

240

245

2,981

2,277

3,332

2,315

1,067

3,057

1,990

186.50%

3,118

3,181

3,244

400

408

416

25,176

24,276

25,176

24,268

25,176

0.00%

25,680

26,193

26,717

6,680

6,715

11,000

13,173

11,000

13,120

2,120

19.27%

13,382

13,650

13,923

Contracted Services - Food Service - Spofford - Boxford

FY22
Approved
Budget

988

3,199
500
-

3,199

FY21 Actual
Expended

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

183,965

200,493

157,469

177,846

210,419

305,418

94,999

45.15%

276,914

281,722

286,627

2,370

4,469

3,005

3,138

2,413

3,199

786

32.57%

3,263

3,328

3,395

500

1,005

500

850

500

0.00%

500

50,000

2,870

55,474

3,505

2,913

3,699

786

26.98%

3,763

3,828

3,895

3,988

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias
Utilities
SUT0420

SUT0430

SUT0440

SUT0450

SUT0600

Budget Details

Account Name

SFC0500

SFC0600

SBM0600

SMB0400

SBM0500

SBM0601

SBM0602

Proposed
Detail
Amount

Heating Fuel - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

65,775

Electricity - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

18,766

Water - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W (NOTE: OP. STIPEND MOVED TO CUST. SAL.)

26,750

Telephone - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

1,350

Waste Removal - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX W

4,650

Total Utilities
Facilities
SFC0400

Applied Income
Source
Description

117,291

Custodial Contracted Services - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

1,800

Custodial Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

12,900

Custodial Equipment - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX V

2,900

Maintenance of Grounds - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

7,800

Planned Building Maintenance - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

17,900

Maintenance of Buildings Supplies - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

4,750

Maintenance of Buildings - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

22,000

Building Security System - Spofford - Boxford

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET

Less:
Applied
Income

Proposed
Local
Approp.

65,775
18,766
26,750
1,350
4,650
117,291

FY21
Approved
Budget

1,800
12,900
2,900
7,800
17,900
4,750
22,000
-

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22
Approved
Budget

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

58,975

70,426

59,432

63,781

59,432

65,775

6,343

10.67%

67,091

68,432

69,801

22,840

40,524

28,358

18,341

28,116

18,766

(9,350)

-33.26%

19,141

19,524

19,915

24,000

44,558

24,000

24,571

25,000

26,750

1,750

7.00%

27,285

27,831

28,387

730

1,325

1,350

1,233

1,350

0.00%

1,377

1,405

1,433

4,650

2,400

4,650

1,970

4,650

0.00%

4,743

4,838

4,935

111,195

159,233

117,790

109,897

118,548

117,291

(1,257)

-1.06%

119,637

122,030

124,470

1,700

1,947

1,700

1,704

1,700

1,800

100

5.88%

1,836

1,873

1,910

12,000

7,466

12,000

11,555

12,000

12,900

900

7.50%

13,158

13,421

13,690

1,650

1,370

1,650

2,618

1,650

2,900

1,250

75.76%

2,958

3,017

3,078

8,500

13,781

8,500

52,994

7,500

7,800

300

4.00%

7,956

8,115

8,277

16,000

18,718

16,000

18,185

16,500

17,900

1,400

8.48%

18,258

18,623

18,996

4,750

4,467

4,750

3,904

4,750

0.00%

4,845

4,942

5,041

25,000

12,953

25,000

17,204

22,000

0.00%

22,440

22,889

23,347

4,500

5,042

4,500

1,000

2,500

2,550

2,601

2,653

Spofford

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Proposed Operating Budget
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
School District: Boxford Elementary Schools
SPOFFORD POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Account
Alias

Budget Details

Account Name
SEE APPENDIX X

SBM0603

Maintenance of Equipment - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

Applied Income
Source
Description

Proposed
Detail
Amount
2,500

25,520

SBM0604

Extraordinary Maintenance - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

SBM0605

Network and Telecommunications - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX X

2,250

Technology Maintenance - Spofford - Boxford
SEE APPENDIX Y - Level Funded

23,850

BSF0670

Total Facilities
Total Spofford Pond School

FY24 Proposed Boxford Budget

Less:
Applied
Income

124,170

6,035,970

225,000

FISCAL YEAR APPROVED BUDGET, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, & APPROVED BUDGET
Proposed
Local
Approp.
2,500
25,520
2,250
23,850
124,170

FY21
Approved
Budget

5,810,970
-

FY21 Actual
Expended

FY22 Actual
Expended

FY23
Approved
Budget

FY24
Proposed
Budget

26,650

35,647

26,650

34,428

24,000

25,520

1,520

56,565

95,844

2,500

368

2,000

2,500

FY22
Approved
Budget

Percent
$$ Amount Change
Change from from Prior
Prior Year
Year

6.33%

Three Year Forecast
Budget
Forecast
FY25

Budget
Forecast
FY26

Budget
Forecast
FY27

26,030

26,551

27,082

2,250

250

2,295

2,341

2,388

31,953

9,623

33,665

15,857

29,754

23,850

(5,904)

-19.84%

24,327

24,814

25,310

135,203

167,579

136,915

255,660

124,354

124,170

(184)

-0.15%

126,653

129,186

131,770

5,068,493

4,926,327

5,289,598

5,047,165

5,569,902

6,035,970

466,069

8.37%

6,187,535

6,400,468

6,621,270

Spofford

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Contents
TTU Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................2
Boxford School Committee Goals .......................................................................................................2
Educational Program ......................................................................................................................2
Finance/Asset Management ...........................................................................................................2
Leadership and Governance............................................................................................................3
Family/Community.........................................................................................................................3
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................4
Understanding the Budget and Budget Process ...................................................................................5
The Proposed 2023-2024 Elementary School Budget ...........................................................................6
FY2024 On-going Needs Not Included in the Boxford Proposed Budget ...............................................7
School Based FY2024 Program Proposals (not included in proposed budget): ...................................7
Conclusion .........................................................................................................................................7

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TTU Vision Statement
The Tri-Town School Union believes in nurturing a dynamic learning environment where creative
thinkers and innovative problem-solvers develop the empathy, resilience, perseverance, selfmanagement, and kindness needed to positively impact the world.

Boxford School Committee Goals
The Boxford School Committee has just recently approved the goals for the next cycle (2023-2026). The
goals with the major areas below and for reference. As you read through this document, you will notice
that we have aligned budget requests with these overarching goals in order to provide additional
context and understanding for any new budget requests.
The Boxford School Committee goal statements are:

Educational Program
The Boxford School Committee will focus on the development of academic and social-emotional skills
that our students will need to be successful in the 21st century. We will prioritize social and emotional
learning, including resilience, empathy, social intelligence and self-awareness, while also giving focus to
critical thinking, problem solving, and digital literacy. Through our actions, words, and financial
decisions, we will support our administration, teachers, and staff in leading and innovating.
Toward these ends, the School Committee will:
•
•
•
•
•

Continue to support academic enrichment activities and SEL supports/programs for students
that address post-pandemic learning needs
Provide resources to support the implementation of evidence-based reading/literacy instruction
at all grades and levels
Receive an annual report from the School Administration as it relates to progress on local and
nationally normed data comparative to previous years
Support a technology acquisition and integration plan in order to support our students and
educate on digital literacy
Provide resources to Boxford Elementary School staff so that they may collaborate, attend
courses and seminars, and bring innovative teaching methods for all learners to our district

Finance/Asset Management
The Boxford School Committee will exercise fiduciary responsibility while enhancing our educational
programs and facilities, and communicate future capital needs.
Toward these ends, the School Committee will:
•
•

Articulate financial goals and strategic priorities through our operating budget and capital plan,
working collaboratively with the Town of Boxford
Prioritize facilities department needs

•

Examine ideas for budget adjustments as it relates to student population projections
2

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•

Draft a plan for emerging from special one-time grant funding into an operating budget in FY25

Leadership and Governance
The Boxford School Committee will provide continuity, leadership, and support to the Tri-Town School
Union Administration to deliver high quality educational programs and services and uphold our mission
and vision.
Toward these ends, the School Committee will:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Retain open-communication among Tri Town union communities
Examine Regionalization and its impact on the educational experience of our students
At the beginning of each school year provide families with our goals and how to contact the
committee
Establish talking points that encapsulate our mission for use when interacting with the
community
Engage in regular policy review and development in conjunction with the Tri-Town Schools
Administrative Team
Visit each school at least once per year

Family/Community
The School Committee will communicate its goals and activities through a variety of channels to raise
community awareness of what is happening in our schools and strengthen our partnership with the
Boxford community by articulating our mission and vision in order to continually improve the
educational experience of our students.

Toward these ends, the School Committee will:
•
•
•
•
•

Provide opportunities for two-way communication with the parent community
Develop quarterly BSC updates on school committee activities via principal’s blog and designate
BSC member as a Communications/Social Media Liaison
Provide regular input to Town Administrator’s newsletter
Attend school and community events
Engage with community programs that will bring positive changes to our schools (eg: Council on
Aging, Green Communities, BTA, etc.)

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Introduction
Submitted by Steven Greenberg, Assistant Superintendent of Operations
At the time of this budget development, we are navigating our third school year of living with the Covid
pandemic. Although the pandemic has waned, the lingering effects still impact some aspects of teaching
and learning as well as the social/emotional health of our students and staff.
For FY2024, we are presenting a proposed budget that maintains levels services; includes technology
hardware in the budget; supports social and emotional learning; and starts addressing diminished
facilities support and staffing.
The proposed budget includes grant revenue from the ESSER III Grant. In FY2023 we used ESSER III
funds to support two classroom sections, SEL support, and curriculum materials. It is proposed that part
of the operating budget will be funded by ESSER III and cover the same types of costs that were covered
FY2023.
It is imperative to state that the increased federal funding via ESSER II and ESSER III will not be reoccurring and will expire by September 2024 (FY2025). Over the past several years, the School
Committee has made it a point to prioritize the quality of education for the Boxford Elementary Schools
and will be communicating that an override will be necessary to meet our increasing needs, both past
and present, as well as cover the loss of revenue once the grant funds are expended. As iterated in last
year’s narrative, It is likely that we will be looking at an override request in FY2024 and FY2025. If it is
the will of the Town not to support this endeavor, then we will need to redefine our delivery of service
and our perspective of what a quality education means.
The FY2024 Elementary School Budget attempts to preserve the values, goals, and aspirations of our
students, teachers, leadership team and the School Committee. The Proposed FY2024 Budget is a
financial plan designed with the following in mind:
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To achieve the core educational mission of the School Committee
To meet educational goals approved by the School Committee
To deliver a level service educational program
To reinvest budget funding to increase facilities maintenance
To have technology hardware costs as part of the operating budget

There are many people that help develop our educational plan and proposed budget - a small part of the
service they provide. Our leadership, professional staff, and support staff are educators, innovators,
motivators, emotional support specialists, facility experts and dedicated professionals whose biggest
responsibility is the education and social/emotional growth of our children. To everyone, I say thank
you! Your work is important and we would not have our success without you and your efforts.

The Proposed FY2024 Budget…
• Stays true to the:
o Prioritization of the education of our children
o the TTU Vision
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o the Boxford School Committee Goals
Maintains a level service educational program
Provides technology hardware

Understanding the Budget and Budget Process
The operating budget is the financial plan that supports the educational programs and initiatives
approved by the School Committee. This financial plan consists of personnel costs, educational supplies
and equipment, professional development, special education, support services, facilities, and insurance.
Revenue to support the operating budget comes from local appropriation, state and federal grants, and
revolving funds.
This budget is developed with the goal of preserving existing educational programs while being sensitive
to the uncertainty and financial constraints of the Town.
When the budget is developed we use an expense model approach. When the Town is determining a
guideline for its departments, the Town will use a revenue-based concept as the foundation for its
budget model.
The expense model approach takes budget requests and applies cost values to those requests by using
negotiated agreements, quotes, comparative research from other districts, and other methods
depending on the specific need.
The revenue-based concept looks at the projected and estimated receipts for the upcoming fiscal year
and a determination is made as to how those funds will be allocated to support the entire operation of
the Town. The revenue model is evaluated against the proposed school department budget and we
engage in deliberations to finalize a budget that works within the available resources of the Town and
meets the educational needs of the school department.
It is important to keep in mind that portions of the budget include revenues and costs that the School
Committee does not have much discretion over. These items include:
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Income from state and federal entitlement grants including Circuit Breaker and Chapter 70
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Special education tuition and transportation
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Special education services in IEPs and English Language Learner services
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Regular Day Transportation
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Utility rates for natural gas and electricity per our regional purchasing consortium
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Existing contractual agreements with personnel and vendors
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Health insurance costs which are determined at the Town level for all departments
The School Committee does have discretion over the following areas of the budget:
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Class size (number of teaching positions)
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Core curriculum programs
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Professional development (beyond contractual agreements)
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Technology upgrades and replacement
Certain physical plant improvements and preventative maintenance programs
Supplies, materials, textbooks, equipment
Compensation for non-represented personnel and negotiations with represented personnel
Number of buses

Obligations which impact the FY2024 Budget:
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Implementation of state and federal mandates
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Special education staff, tuition, and services
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Health insurance premiums and plan design
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Utility rates and consumption for natural gas and electricity
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The negotiated agreement with the Boxford Teachers’ Association
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Other contractual agreements for personnel, goods and services

The Proposed 2023-2024 Elementary School Budget
The proposed budget for FY2024 includes costs that are contractually obligated, programs that are
required by law, required operational costs, and investments in program enhancements. The specifics
are itemized in the proposed FY2024 budget document. This narrative will outline the critical points of
the budget and provide explanation for the requested need.
The first draft local appropriation for the next school year is $14,722,097. The increase over the FY2023
local appropriation of $13,505,697 is $1,216,400 (or 9.01%). The local appropriation is the major
funding source of the total budget. Other funding sources come from revolving accounts and state and
federal grants. The illustration below breaks down the revenue sources for the operating budget. This
first draft will be the starting point for discussions with the School Committee, Finance Committee, and
the Select Board. The budget will change over the coming months during the deliberation process.

14,722,097
141,500
474,739
8,400
251,228
210,000
35,000
25,000
192,314

Local Approp.

94-142

Circuit Breaker

EC Sp. Ed.

Pre K Rvl

Inst. Music

Fac. Rental

Ins. Income

ESSER III

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The expenses associated with this proposed budget include costs that are required as well as
considerations to maintain existing programs for FY2024. Below is a breakdown of the Proposed FY2024
Budget.

FY2024 On-going Needs Not Included in the Boxford Proposed Budget
School Based FY2024 Program Proposals (not included in proposed budget):
Proposal

Learning Experience
Designer/Coach –
Cole School

Total Amount

Description

$12,085

Return the position to full time so that all
curriculum work can be supported and
implemented.

Conclusion
This proposed budget reflects a plan to preserve our existing educational programs. There are no
budgetary requests for program enhancements or new governance, as this is proposed as a level service
budget.
In closing, as a department of the Town, we understand this is a hands-joined process. The
collaboration between the schools and the Town is invaluable and paves the way for continued success
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for our children and the members of this community. We would like to thank all of the faculty, staff, the
Town Administration, Select Board, and the Finance Committee for your contributions, assistance, and
guidance with this budget process.

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