The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind At Staunton
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton is to assist in the provision of essential services for children with a primary disability of deafness or blindness by providing quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions and by serving as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 6,435,865 | $ 928,102 | 144.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 6,434,906 | $ 928,102 | 143.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 7,078,912 | $ 1,100,955 | 143.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 7,130,769 | $ 1,002,914 | 143.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 7,130,769 | $ 1,002,914 | 143.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 4,222,005 | $ 339,272 | 53.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 11,352,774 | $ 1,342,186 | 196.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 7,130,769 | $ 1,002,914 | 143.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 3,935,484 | $ 339,073 | 53.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 11,066,253 | $ 1,341,987 | 196.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $642,341 (GF) and $90,353 (NGF).
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Transfer two instructional positions from Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled in HamptonIncreases funding for salaries and positions offset by a decrease in funding at the Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled at Hampton. This action supports the consolidation of two schools. For 2009, $100,000 (GF) and two positions. For 2010, $100,000 (GF).
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Increase staffing due to consolidationIncreases the number of instructional and support staff to accommodate additional students with multiple disabilities transferring due to consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For 2009, $3.2 million (GF), $248,919 (NGF), and 51 positions. For 2010, $3.0 million (GF) and $248,720 (NGF).
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Fund recruitment and hiring due to consolidationFunds additional personnel processing costs that are necessary to recruit and hire additional staff to support consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For 2009, $67,593 (GF). For 2010, $16,677 (GF).
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Fund utilities and food due to consolidationFunds increased utilities and food costs due to consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For each year, $29,442 (GF).
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Fund transportation costs due to consolidationFunds increased transportation costs for additional students being transferred from Hampton to Staunton due to consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For each year, $136,742 (GF).
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Fund security and training costs due to consolidationFunds increased campus security and training costs for additional staff due to consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For 2009, $31,141 (GF). For 2010, $1,600 (GF).
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Fund technology costs due to consolidationFunds increased use of technology services costs for additional students being transferred from Hampton to Staunton due to consolidation of the Schools for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled. For 2009, $55,082 (GF). For 2010, $53,382 (GF).
Capital Totals for the Biennium
| General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
|---|---|---|
| $ 2,523,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Repair and replace roofsFunds repair or replacement of roofs with leaks and structural damage campus-wide. For the biennium, $1.4 million (GF).
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Repair safety hazardsFunds repair of deteriorating and hazardous pedestrian walkways, including repair of concrete, installation of underground drain spouts, and placement of tactile warning devices near stairs and sidewalks. For the biennium, $669,000 (GF).
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Remove lead paint and asbestosFunds interior and exterior removal of lead-based paint and asbestos on windows and door frames campus-wide. For the biennium, $446,000 (GF).