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2003-2004 District-by-District Summary of Supplemental Funding Appeal Decisions
Pleasantville
District challenged DOE estimate of $8.5 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored for contracted salary increases, special education, and an increase in the Consumer Price Index. In addition, calculation errors by the DOE and auditors were corrected in favor of the district.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $8,520,772
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $3,490,051
Total Supplemental Funding: $12,010,823
Garfield
District did not appeal DOE estimate of supplemental funding.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental
Funding: $772,649
Total Supplemental Funding: $772,649
Bridgeton
District did not request supplemental funding.
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
Burlington City
District challenged DOE estimate of $1.2 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, no supplemental funds were restored to district’s budget.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $1,215,216
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $0
Total Supplemental Funding: $1,215,216
Pemberton Twp
District challenged DOE estimate that no supplemental funding was needed. On appeal, funds were restored for No Child Left Behind, Whole School Reform implementation, curricular materials, balanced literacy, basic skills math and teachers.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $3,261,646
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $4,800,000
Total Supplemental Funding: $8,061,646
Camden
District challenged DOE estimate of $8.7 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, two Assistant Supervisory positions were restored. In addition, $716,417 was restored through settlement for DOE mandated hirings and supervisors/coordinators.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $8,776,153
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $841,417
Total Supplemental Funding: $9,617,570
Gloucester City
District challenged DOE estimate of $4.2 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored based on a DOE miscalculation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Special Education Costs and other items.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $4,266,645
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $434,000
Total Supplemental Funding: $4,700,645
Millville
District withdrew its appeal challenging DOE estimate that no supplemental funding was needed for 2003-04. District is pursuing separate appeal for an additional $1.7 million in Abbott preschool aid.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $0
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $0
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
Vineland
District challenged DOE estimate of $5 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored for surplus, alternative education programs, transportation, and special education tuition. In addition, full funding was restored for positions approved and provided for last year, but filled temporarily at lower cost with substitutes during extended unpaid maternity leave.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $5,097,401
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $7,133,505
Total Supplemental Funding: $12,230,906
East Orange
District challenged DOE estimate of $2.6 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored for salary increases.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $2,606,739
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $453,686
Total Supplemental Funding: $3,060,425
Irvington
District challenged DOE estimate that no supplemental funding is needed for 2003-04. On appeal, funds have been restored for contracted salary increases for paraprofessionals and outstanding payments to retirees.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $0
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $595,118
Total Supplemental Funding: $595,118
District challenged DOE estimate of $109 million in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were added to support encumbered spending in 2002-03. In addition, funds were restored for contractual salary increases, replacement instructional staff, workers compensation, special education tuition, Consumer Price Index, utilities and Belmont Runyon. $14,853,080 in appealed inefficiencies was also restored.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $109,186,765
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $44,418,965
Total Supplemental Funding: $153,605,730
Orange
Districts challenged DOE estimate that no supplemental funding is needed for 2003-04. On appeal, funds were restored to support whole school reform contract, increase health benefits, and correct auditors’ error regarding fund balance.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $0
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $2,000,000
Total Supplemental Funding: $2,000,000
Harrison
District challenged DOE estimate that no supplemental funding is needed for 2003-04. On appeal, funds were restored for an increase contracted health benefits.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $0
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $162,759
Total Supplemental Funding: $162,759
Hoboken
Did not request supplemental funding.
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
Jersey City
District challenged DOE estimate $47,255,402 in supplemental funding. On appeal, no funds were restored.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $47,255,402
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $0
Total Supplemental Funding: $47,255,402
Union City
Did not request supplemental funding
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
West New York
Did not request supplemental funding.
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
Trenton
District challenged DOE estimate of $24,595,891 in supplemental funding. Issues resolved in settlement restoring $2.7 million.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $24,595,891
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $2,700,000
Total Supplemental Funding: $27,295,891
New Brunswick
District challenged DOE estimate that no supplemental funding is needed in 2003-04. On appeal, funds were restored to account for a reduction in calculated district surplus. In addition, funding was restored to support an increase in Consumer Price Index (CPI), special education, a technical high school, transportation, increased utilities costs and contracted salary raises.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $0
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $17,385,991
Total Supplemental Funding: $17,385,991
Perth Amboy
Did not request supplemental funding.
Total Supplemental Funding: $0
Asbury Park
District challenged DOE estimate of $8,742,709 in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored for an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), restoration of non-certified staff positions and DOE calculation errors regarding the district’s preschool program.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $8,742,709
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $2,417,887
Total Supplemental Funding: $11,160,596
Keansburg
District challenged DOE estimate of $4,894,321 in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored through an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), correction of discrepancies in Early Childhood Aid and an increase in Special Education funds.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $4,893,321
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $903,906
Total Supplemental Funding: $5,798,227
Long Branch
District did not appeal DOE estimate of supplemental funding.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $7,184,993
Total Supplemental Funding: $7,184,993
Neptune Twp
District challenged DOE estimate of $5,236,824 in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were added to support encumbered spending in 2002-03.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $5,236,824
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $855,030
Total Supplemental Funding: $6,091,854
Passaic
District challenged DOE estimate of $4,084,092 in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored to support special education consultants. In addition, funds were restored to preschool programs through settlement.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $4,084,092
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $1,171,398
Total Supplemental Funding: $5,255,490
Paterson
District challenged DOE estimate of $15,993,270 in supplemental funding. On appeal, funds were restored for to support encumbrances from 2002-03 and vocational school education.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $15,993,270
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $4,066,316
Total Supplemental Funding: $20,059,586
Elizabeth
District did not challenge DOE estimate of $7,413,285 in supplemental funding, but was unable to restore vacancies and approved programs and positions.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $7,413,285
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $0
Total Supplemental Funding: $7,413,285
Plainfield City
District challenged DOE estimate of $2,894,410 in supplemental funding. No funds restored through appeal.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $2,894,410
Supplemental Aid Restored on Appeal: $0
Total Supplemental Funding: $2,894,410
Phillipsburg
District challenged DOE estimate of $1,279,820. On appeal, funds were restored for in-class support teachers, preschool handicapped teachers, instructional aides, an athletic trainer, legal fees, custodial and maintenance service, armory rental costs, supplies and materials and a substitute caller.
DOE Preliminary Estimate of Supplemental Funding: $1,279,820
Supplemental Funding Restored on Appeal: $809,153
Total Supplemental Funding: $2,088,973
Amounts estimated through communications with districts and review of ALJ Decisions as of 10/13/03. Adjustments are subject to change upon further analysis.