Presented here is the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget for the Appleton Area School District. The total budget for all funds less inter-fund transfers is $219,121,311.
Budget/Program Highlights for 2019-2020
- We will see an increase to the Revenue Limit of approximately $2.1 million as determined by the state of Wisconsin.
- Our Categorical Aid will increase by approximately $1.6 million due to an increase of $25 in per pupil aid and an increase to 26% for special education reimbursement.
- Tax rate will decrease from $8.68 per $1,000 of equalized valuation to $8.32 per $1,000 of equalized valuation.
- The District utilized a defeasance process during 2018-2019 to pay down long-term debt. The process saved the District approximately $1.3 million in future interest. We will save approximately $1.6 million in defeasance during 2019-2020.
- The District’s Equalized Property Value increased by 6.5%.
- Committed approximately $1.2 million in additional staffing to better meet the needs of our students.
- Compensation increases for 2019-2020 were modest for all staff, with all employee groups seeing a 2.16% average increase.
- The District continues to explore options to reduce the cost of employee benefits, specifically health insurance.
• Opened a Welcome Center this past June to provide a location for enrollment and information gathering. The Welcome Center will provide a smooth transition for families newly enrolling in our District.
- The District is continuing to work toward culturally responsive, safe and welcoming school environments using effective instructional practices.
- Middle and high schools continue to transition to standards based curriculum, and the utilization of Canvas as a student learning management system.
2019-2020 Budget Booklet