| Director | 20,000 | 12,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| Teacher | 32,986 | 12,000 | 44,986 | 45,975 | 46,994 | 48,044 | 49,126 |
| Secretary | 17,500 | 12,000 | 29,500 | 30,025 | 30,565 | 31,122 | 31,696 |
| Teacher's Assistant | 11,751 | 12000 | 23,751 | 24,103 | 24,466 | 24,840 | 25,225 |
| Total | 82,187 | 48,000 | 130,187 | 132,135 | 134,025 | 136,006 | 138047 |
| quty. | item | per unit cost | t | yearly/ depreciation |
| qty. | item | per unit | total | yearly cost of depre-
ciation |
duration
in years |
|
| 1.00 | couch | 700.00 | 700.00 | 70.00 | 10.00 | |
| 1.00 | teacher's desk | 139.00 | 139.00 | 13.90 | 10.00 | |
| 1.00 | teacher's chair | 60.00 | 60.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | |
| 3.00 | rolling folder cart | 34.89 | 104.67 | 17.45 | 6.00 | |
| 3.00 | folder cabinets | 300.00 | 900.00 | 45.00 | 20.00 | |
| 1.00 | stepping stool/ladder | 26.00 | 26.00 | 4.33 | 6.00 | |
| 1.00 | 25" screen TV vcr | 420.00 | 420.00 | 84.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | counter | 119.00 | 119.00 | 5.95 | 20.00 | |
| 7.00 | 13" TV/VCR | 150.00 | 1050.00 | 210.00 | 5.00 | |
| 7.00 | computers with DVD Rom | 750.00 | 5250.00 | 1050.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | computer with DVD W/R | 2000.00 | 2000.00 | 400.00 | 5.00 | |
| 6.00 | computers | 700.00 | 4200.00 | 840.00 | 5.00 | |
| 6.00 | Karaoke machines | 70.00 | 420.00 | 84.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | drawing table | 100? | 100.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | |
| 1.00 | stage | 30.00 | 30.00 | 1.50 | 20.00 | |
| 1.00 | puppet stage | 100.00 | 100.00 | 20.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | digital camcorder | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 200.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | oven/ hot plate | 140.00 | 140.00 | 28.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | fire extingusher | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | inkjet color printer | 150.00 | 150.00 | 50.00 | 3.00 | |
| 1.00 | elaborate door | 250.00 | 250.00 | 25.00 | 10.00 | |
| 3.00 | telephone lines (order | 58.56 | 58.56 | 2.93 | 20.00 | |
| 0.00 | telephone lines (order | 27.76 | 27.76 | 27.76 | 1.00 | |
| 3.00 | telephone lines (monthly) | 63.60 | 763.20 | 763.20 | 1.00 | |
| 3.00 | conf. call(monthly) | 9.00 | 108.00 | 108.00 | 1.00 | |
| 3.00 | speaker telephones | 50.00 | 150.00 | 30.00 | 5.00 | |
| 1.00 | box of costumes | 50.00 | 50.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 25.00 | microphone/ear piece | 20.00 | 500.00 | 250.00 | 2.00 | |
| 1.00 | prop box | 25.00 | 25.00 | 2.50 | 10.00 | |
| 2.00 | listerine (disinfect mikes) | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 1.00 | |
| 6.00 | puppets | 12.00 | 72.00 | 18.00 | 4.00 | |
| 35.00 | stackable chairs | 23.30 | 815.50 | 81.55 | 10.00 | |
| 6.00 | large tables | 200.00 | 1200.00 | 80.00 | 15.00 | |
| 6.00 | 4-way desk cubicles (to | 100.00 | 600.00 | 60.00 | 10.00 | |
| 1.00 | year's supply of cups (32 | 400) | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 1.00 |
| 1000.00 | expansion folders | 900.00 | 900.00 | 450.00 | 2.00 | |
| 25000.00 | sheets of paper | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | 1.00 | |
| 15.00 | color printer cartridges | 450.00 | 450.00 | 450.00 | 1.00 | |
| 20.00 | B&W printer cartridges | 600.00 | 600.00 | 600.00 | 1.00 | |
| 700.00 | videotapes (one time | first year) | 1750.00 | 1750.00 | 583.33 | 3.00 |
| 1000.00 | Audio Tapes | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1.00 | |
| 1000.00 | hanging folders | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | 1.00 | |
| 50.00 | boxes of crayons | 54.50 | 54.50 | 54.50 | 1.00 | |
| 4.00 | rolls of colored paper | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | box of 50 blank DVD's | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 1.00 | |
| 5.00 | gallons of poster paint prime/b/w | 75.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 1.00 | |
| 50.00 | paint brushes | 75.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | pencil sharpener | 16.00 | 16.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | |
| 1.00 | years supply of paper napkins | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 1.00 | |
| 8.00 | extension surge protector plugs | 120.00 | 120.00 | 30.00 | 4.00 | |
| 3.00 | dozpacks of lined pad paper | 8.09 | 8.09 | 8.09 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | broom/dustpan | 16.00 | 16.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | |
| 500.00 | letterhead/stationery | 0.00 | 5.00 | |||
| 5000.00 | colored paper for copies | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | pack markers | 5.75 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | whiteboard easel | 100.00 | 100.00 | 25.00 | 4.00 | |
| 1.00 | whiteboard markers/eraser | 7.35 | 7.35 | 1.84 | 4.00 | |
| 5.00 | dozen pen supplies | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | |
| 6.00 | dozen pencil supplies | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | |
| 500.00 | tacks | 7.50 | 7.50 | 3.75 | 2.00 | |
| 15.00 | rolls of tape | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 1.00 | |
| 1.00 | tape dispenser | 3.09 | 3.09 | 1.03 | 3.00 | |
| 20.00 | world flags/maps/posters | 15.00 | 15.00 | 1.50 | 10.00 | |
| 4.00 | presentation pad | 52.00 | 52.00 | 52.00 | 1.00 | |
| 15.00 | sofware package for TL | 300.00 | 300.00 | 60.00 | 5.00 | |
| 15.00 | general software for flashcards | 450.00 | 450.00 | 90.00 | 5.00 | |
| 0.00 | printing forms/pamphlets/ instructional material | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 100.00 | 10.00 | |
| 100.00 | TL/english dictionaries for kids | 400.00 | 400.00 | 100.00 | 4.00 | |
| 0.00 | travel for R&D | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1000.00 | 1.00 | |
| incidentals | 1000 | 1000 |
| total start up materials cost | 31,947.47 |
| total subsequent materials (including depreciation) | 11,387.36 |
| total first year costs | 162,134 |
| total second year costs | 143,523 |
| total third year costs | 145,413 |
| total fourth year costs | 147,394 |
| total fifth year costs | 149,435 |
Budget
The budget is broken down, item-by item.
This budget is based on February, 2001 market retail prices, and do
not reflect sales taxes, which may apply.
The budget for the first year reflects all startup costs, reflected in a figure which is approximately $41,000 for materials. This includes items that the school district itself should provide at no cost, such as desks, chairs and classroom supplies. For purposes of this budget, we assume an empty classroom with no telephone hook-ups, but with internet access via ISDN, Ethernet or some other form of network lines, which is the case in all Toms River Schools.
No allowances have been made for incidentals to-date, but this budget will fall within a $1000 margin of error, allowing for price adjustments, since prices reflect top of the line items. To date, we still are waiting for estimates on printing costs.
Subsequent annual budgets listed above are reflective of 2001 dollars, and include cost of item depreciation. Electronics will be purchased with service contracts, whenever possible, and guaranteed over the whole span of depreciation. For each item which incurs no maintenance cost within the budgetary period, money will be held in an interest-bearing account in order to purchase a new item after the item has depreciated to zero. This is especially important for computers, which, after five years, are often obsolete, or replaceable by cheaper, more efficient models.
All items will be marked with identification tags, and scheduled inventory will be made. For items with incidental daily use, such as paper, cups, and napkins, careful track and adjustments of needs will be documented and accounted for in subsequent budgets.
The inventory is a duty of the staff. A printed list of items and inventory shall be part of the procedural notebook, tabbed under "inventory". As the needs arise, independent volunteers will confirm the inventory. As supplies are depleted, these shall be duly noted in the log. The director will confirm the inventory at the beginning and end of each academic year.
Some items, such as the small stage and the puppet theater need to be assembled from parts. The Puppet theater is a wood-framed refrigerator box. The $100 cost reflects the cost of materials and labor for assembly. The stage is constructed of pallates and plywood, painted, and the dividers are also constructed of slotted boards, cork, felt and paint.
Plans for these items are included in the addendum section of the general document. PLANS.HTML
Some of the assembled items may be constructed by Heritage Club members, parents or other interested parties. A pallate stage, and a curtain supported by columns attached to the stage. An industrious director can easily locate such items to add elements of fantasy and wonder to the classroom environment.
Strategies for fundraising can be found in a separate addendum.
Salries and Benefits:
These are the most expensive items of this budget. While a new
program means added work for secretarial staff, hiring a new secretary
is not necessary. It has been included in this budget since the budget
assumes no outside input. The Director will work in a part-time capacity
to set up the program, eventually handing the program over to the teacher
and appropriate staff in the school district, at which point s/he will
serve as a consultant as the need arises.The salaries reflect 2001 starting
level teacher's salaries (except for the director) and the cost of benefits.
Bare bones, we could say that, combining the role of director and teacher,
including a teacher's aide, and hiring a secretary for the summer months
only, we can assume 45,000 salary for a twelve-month teacher/director,
a $11,751 teacher's aide salary, and a summer secreterial position for
two months, totaling 2,500. The total salary cost would then be 58,751
per annum for start-up, plus 24,000 maximum benefits.
The 12,000 per year figure assumes that the staff all have family plans, no other insurance and opt for the most expensive medical and dental plans. It reflects the maximum cost of these insurance programs. Other programs, such as family HMO plans would cost about 9,000 per annum. The insured has the option, under the present contract to choose between several options.
As with all successful start-up projects, the call will be above and beyond the renumerated amounts. As the program gains momentum, and becomes easier to run, some of these salary costs may no longer be necessary. However, experience will also lead to pay increases, perhaps as much as 5% or more per annum. The 5-year budget reflects these increases in pay, but assumes a controlled level of insurance premiums. In the case of the director, the position requres less time as the years go by, and absorbed by the district at large in the fifth year of operation.
We plan to distribute secretarial duties by TL. We will identify sources of TL sponsors who are able to perform the secretarial work necessary to complete the TL program.
We can also defray costs by selling the program back to the community and individuals at large. We will acquire some source of distributorship which would be willing to pay production cost plus 5% of revenue recieved from the sale of material. This would come to an asking price of approximately $5000 per language. If a distributor is able to sell 20,000 units at $30 apiece, the gross revenues would be $35,000 , which is not inconcievable considering that in a language as relatively obscure as Hungarian, a children's dictionary designed for English speakers is in its third printing after four years, which accounts for at least 15,000 books sold. These numbers will only increase for more popular uncommonly taught languages. These are wild estimates, since this does not pretend to be a marketing analysis of the foreign language print industry, but even assuming a modest $20,000 gross profit, this would still mean around $100,000 for our first five languages, thus substantially removing the revenue burdens from the staffing aspects of the programs.