College Bursar Administration
T
he 2006 Budget approved by the College Board continued the period of consolidation in preparation for the future developments on the College Campus.
This year the College assisted 91 families with School Fee Concessions and 223 Mr Michael Burgess families with Sibling Bursar Discounts. The other expenditure components of the 2006 Budget were: Teacher Salaries Teacher assistants Salary on costs (superannuation & workers comp) Classroom resources Administration salaries and on costs Grounds, maintenance and cleaning costs General costs including insurance Loan costs – Principal and Interest Concessions and Scholarships Health Care Card discount Capital Expenditure
$5.9 million $1.3 million $ .7 million $ .6 million $ .8 million $ .9 $2.0 $ .6 $ .5 $ .2 $ .4
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Over the past years the College has seen a change in the income composition such that there is an increasing demand on the parent to fund the services that the College offers. In 2006 the income received was: Tuition Fee Income Other Income State Government Grant Commonwealth Government Grants
$6.2 $ .4 $2.5 $5.1
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Technology Levy The Technology Levy raises approximately $300,000 and goes towards the ongoing upkeep and improvement in education technology. Further student systems were purchased or leased and new smart boards are being trialled.
Capital Program Towards the latter part of 2006 the College Board approved two refurbishment programs. Chapel refurbishment will see the refurbishment of pews, installation of multi media, establishment of a side altar, new piano, new sanctuary furniture and refurbishment of the sacristy, construction of a new pathway around the Chapel and many other items. During 2007 a memorial garden will be established alongside the Chapel. Gibney Hall refurbishment will result in the installation of reverse cycle air-conditioning, extension of the stage and the improvement of acoustics and lighting. Further reviews will be completed during 2007 to access the other requirements. These two programs form the foundation to the Restoration Appeal which, it is hoped, will raise the monies required to complete the programs. To date some $150,000 has been raised.
Staff During 2006 Mrs Katie Brady, our receptionist, left us on Maternity Leave. Katie has presented her family with a lovely daughter, Sophie. Mr Graeme Hunter, who looked after maintenance at the College, proceeded on Long Service Leave. This will precede his departure from the College in March 2007. Graeme has been with the College for some 25 years and is the third member of his family to work at the College. Graeme will be fondly remembered for his friendly disposition and ready wit. As always on behalf of the College Community I thank the staff for their efforts during 2006. 10
Mr Michael Burgess Bursar
