Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Student-Based Budgeting Task Force November 3, 2010 Matt Hill

2 Background  Oakland Unified School District, Executive Officer of Strategic Projects ( )  38,000 students, 110 schools  Los Angeles Unified School District, Administrative Officer, Office of the Superintendent (2009- present)  618,000 students, 857 schools  Currently 65,000 students, 73 schools on a per student budgeting model

3 Budgeting for Student Achievement Giving school sites the ability to make data- driven decisions about budgeting to the Single Plan for Student Achievement can lead to better student outcomes. Board establishes strategic goals for transparency, equity, flexibility and student learning Align district policy, standards and practices School leadership teams align resources to meet learner needs and achieve their goals for students Central office creates “user-friendly” systems & provides training, leader development & tools Data driven, participatory decision making Improved learning outcomes Enable school control over the means of success Connect resources to learning goals

4 Achieve a funding model that equitably resources schools to meet the needs of all students. Create structures that support school autonomy and hold schools accountable for results. Give school communities flexibility to make individualized spending decisions that improve student outcomes. Build stakeholder understanding of revenue and costs, both district-wide and at the school level. Why Budget on a Per Pupil Basis? Budgeting for Student Achievement TransparencyFlexibility Accountability & Support Equity

5 Equity: Why Budget on a Per Pupil Basis? To allow greater understanding of our budget Revised

Roles and Responsibilities Schools Central Office School Board & Superintendent Identify the needs of their students Control majority of their GP budgets Choose services that meet the needs of their students Listen to schools to understand their needs Develop cost effective, high quality services Create economies of scale via centralized purchasing and vendor negotiations Provide policy guidance Monitor school performance Ensure compliance Ensure quality services are offered Manage budget to ensure system wide change and equity

Categorizations are reviewed on an annual basis. Optional Services Core (foundation) Non-negotiable services (required base level of services determined by service level agreement) (e.g., textbooks) Additional services that individual schools may purchase to raise student achievement (e.g., Operation Support Coaches) Strategic Priorities Investments that are determined by Board/Superintendent on behalf of the schools to support academic achievement or strategic initiatives (e.g., small schools) School site cannot operate without this service. If this service is not provided, the district will be out of compliance or will face a financial risk. Level of Autonomy

8 LAUSD Flexibility: Program & Policy Reviews