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Kansas Quality of Life
At The Crossroads
What caused the current budget crisis?
• After years of strong growth, the recession and tax cuts decreased state revenues.
• The cost of education and other government services continued to increase, causing a deficit.
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State General Fund Ending Balance (millions)
What has been the impact on school funding?
Current Year Funding Cuts and Federal Stimulus Assistance, FY 2010
• State General Fund reduced $550 million• K-12 Education Cuts (through Nov. 5)
Base State Aid (4.8%) $136.5 million
Capital Outlay Aid eliminated $25.6 million
Special Education, other $6 million
Cuts to School Districts $168.4 million
Replacement from Stimulus $194 million
Additional aid from Stimulus $40 million
Potential Additional Cuts
• 2010 K-12 cuts already imposed: $170 million• Shortfall in school formula: $100 million plus
• Higher enrollments, lower property tax revenue.
• Additional state shortfall: at least $300 million• 52% share for K-12: $156 million or more
• 2011 Projected Deficit: $263.5 million• 52% “share” for K-12: $137 million or more
• 2012 Stimulus Expires: $297.3 million• $194 K-12 replacement, $40 million K-12 other
Potential Total Impact
• Three Year K-12 Total:• At least $660 million at “proportional share”• Approximately $1,000 base budget per pupil
cut below last year (23%)• More if K-12 took deeper cuts.• Would wipe out “Three-Year Plan”
passed to provide constitutionally suitable funding for K-12 education.
Impact on Valley Center
• Going into 2009-10 budget reduced $900,000• July 2, 2009 cut from state of approx. $300,000• Anticipated Nov. 2009 reduction of $210 on the
base would mean an additional $1,250,000• Anticipated increase revenue due to growth at
$500,000• Total 2009-2010 reduction (without cuts going
into the year)= $1,550,000 million• Anticipated additional 2010-11 cut=$900,000• Anticipated additional 2011-12cut=$2,400,000
USD 262 Facts
• 80 % of the General Fund goes towards salaries of all staff
• Enrollment has increased 8.3% during the past 7 years.
• Multiple studies indicate our district will see rapid growth in the near future.
• Number of At-Risk students are increasing• 2011 new facilities will add to annual costs
Why is adequate education funding so important?
Educational attainment increases economic prosperity and quality of life.
You earn what you learn!
Learning Equals Earning
Rising Tide of Education
• Kansas Constitution:“The legislature shall provide for intellectual, educational, vocational and scientific improvement by establishing
and maintaining public schools…” (Article 6, Sec. 1)• The last 4 times the legislature has violated its duty to
fund schools it has taken court intervention to make the legislature do its duty. Caldwell (1972), Knowles (1976), Mock (1991) and Montoy (2005).
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Regional Prosperity/Education Ranking
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School Operating Budgets as % of Kansas Personal Income
Challenges for Public Education
Special Education
Children At Risk
Changing Demographics
High Standards
Why does it cost more to increase education attainment?
• In the past, it was socially and economically acceptable for students to leave school with low skill levels.
• Schools are now expected to get all students to high skill levels – all are expected to reach levels previously reached by only a few.
Additional K-12 Funding 2003-09
• Over $1 billion in state aid.Nearly half ($475 million) for at-risk and bilingual
weighting; transportation aid and Special Education aid.
$123.7 million for KPERS contributions (including past underfunding), not current costs.
$212 million for Local Option Budget aid.
• “Per pupil” increases don’t explain how new funding was used for different purposes; produced different results.
How was the money spent?• More early childhood
+828 Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers and aides• At-risk programs, lower class sizes
+1,932 regular classroom teachers and aides• Helping teachers improve
+170 support positions• Special education
+2,435 teachers and aides• School safety; student transportation
+58 security, social services positions• Enhance technology instruction and support
+923 technology positions
8th Grade Reading Proficiency, 2000-2008
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Composite ACT Test Scores
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Kansas Big 12 Average U.S. Average
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Total Buildings 2000-2008
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Standard of Excellence: ReadingStandard of Excellence Reading
Total Buildings 2000-2008
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Use school district balances?
• Capital outlay – Constitution limits current levies to construction, equipment, repair.
• Cash on hand for bond payments.• Funds on hand for cash flow when
scheduled aid arrives after school begins (Special Education).
• Contingency funds for emergencies, late aid payments (increased by Legislature).
• All are “one-time” solutions.
Can schools be more “efficient” without harming quality?
• Kansas schools rank among the best in the nation for dollars spent per pupil.
• Reduced funding will harm students, families and local economies.
• This is a quality of life crisis.
State Spending and Results
Top 10 States on six education measures:• Vermont $12,614• Massachusetts $11,981• New Hampshire $10,079• Minnesota $9,138• New Jersey $14,630• Connecticut $12,323• Kansas $8,392• Montana $8,581• Virginia $9,447• Maryland $10,670
Average $10,786
Top scoring states, students at Proficient or higher, National Assessment of Education Progress
• Massachusetts $11,981• New Jersey $14,630• Vermont $12,614• New Hampshire $10,079• Minnesota $9,138• Kansas $8,392
Average $11,270
U.S. Average $9,138
USD 262-Getting more “efficient” may
mean:• Reduction of non-salary line items (textbook, technology,
professional development).• Larger class sizes by laying off teachers• Reduce non-teaching support staff (administration,
counselors, nurses and classified)• Reduction of class offerings• Suspend transporting students under 2.5 miles• Reduction of athletics/activities• Raising the Local Option Budget to legal max of 30%• Increase student fees• No option for all day kindergarten• Elimination of summer programs (driver’s ed and summer
school)• Possibility of closing one building
Public Opinion
• Kansas Speaks 2009
Statewide Public Opinion Poll, Docking Institute of Public Affairs.
52% favor increased state funding for K-12 education; 41% favor keeping funding at the same level.
Only 7% favor decreasing state funding for K-12 education.
Just slightly lower support for higher education.
The Real Choice
Previous generations of Kansans have always believed in a better life for their children and grandchildren. Education is the foundation of a better life. What choice will this generation make for what we fail to provide now will last for a lifetime?
USD 262 Elected Officials2009 Session begins January 12th
• Senator Carolyn McGinn- District 31
785-296-7377 [email protected]
• Senator Jean Schodorf- District 25
785-296-7391 [email protected]
• Representative Steve Huebert- Dist. 90
785-296-1754 [email protected]
Sources
• Kansas State Department of Education Finance Division. November 16, 2009 budget estimates.
• Kansas Association of School Boards October 2009 Power Point presented at the Fall Regional meeting.
