How Illinois Compares Nationally 5 th largest population (1) 5 th highest personal income (1) 12 th highest personal income per student (1) 48 th in combined state and local tax burden (2) (1) Source: "Condition of Public Education 2003," Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003 (2) Source: “Federation of Tax Administrators”

So What’s the Problem? Nationally… Illinois ranks 5 th in personal income. Illinois ranks 48 th in total tax burden. The result: Illinois is a wealthy state AND a low taxed state. (1) Source: “Condition of Public Education 2003,” Illinois State Board of Education, December 2003

The Illinois Structural Deficit (How Revenue Growth will not Keep Pace with the Cost of Current Services) © 2007, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

Required Pension Payments for All Retirement Systems: FY 2006 – FY 2045 © 2007, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

Illinois Over-relies on Local Taxpayers 3rd in local share of tax revenue for schools 49th in state share of tax revenue for schools Source: NEA Rankings and Estimates – November 2006

Disparity in Resources Per Pupil Equalized Assessed Valuation ( value of property upon which the tax rate is calculated) : From a low of $10,920 To a high of $1,885,586 Poor areas often pay higher tax rates and generate less funding Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics ”

Formula for Inequality P er Pupil Education Spending Gap State's Highest District: $28,285 (1) State’s Lowest District: $4,281 (1) Illinois has the 2 nd largest spending gap in the nation (2) (1) Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Statistics ” (2) Source: Education Trust Inc./Education Watch Illinois Fall th

Lake Forest #115E St. Louis #189 EAV $1,504,040 $10,920 Tax Rate $1.05/$100 $7.55/$100 Instructional Expend/PP $ 8,831 $ 5,401 Operational Expend/PP $ 15,365 $ 9,523 *Source: Illinois State Board of Education “Financial Statistics ” A Tale of 2 Schools

Invest in Excellence IEA Mission To effect excellence and equity in Illinois public education and to effectively advocate for our members

Invest in Excellence Principles  Provide adequate resources to all preK-12 public schools.  Provide adequate resources to all public higher education institutions.  Provide a long-term solution for pension system stability and funding.  Do no harm to any public education entity.  Incorporate positive components resulting in increased student achievement.

Our future is determined by our actions… As a result of a successful campaign in the general assembly... Will more money be directed toward schools? Will tax revenues increase? Will the reliance to fund schools through local taxes be reduced? Will there be opposition to this direction of positive change? YES. It is time to begin the active process of helping our state regain its fiscal stability. More importantly, it is time to advocate for a “fair and equitable” education for all the children of Illinois.

What we can do! Present this PPT at a local Governing/Executive Board meeting – energize and activate our base. Sign pledge cards Consult the “Tool Kit” on the IEA Website. Present the IIE program at a local school board meeting, school in-service, PTA, local business forums, city councils, etc…

What we can do! Encourage all groups to endorse non- binding resolutions in support of funding reform. Schedule meetings NOW with your local legislators during their April 2-11 recess to further reinforce the goals of IIE. Discuss support of Capitol Action Days.

What the People of Illinois Deserve Facts for IEA Members

What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve Raise foundation level to EFAB Recommended Level of $6,675 per pupil. $2 billion Additional Special Education Funding $500 million

What Illinois’ Public School Students Deserve Additional Early Childhood Education Funding $30 million Support for Schools with High Academic Needs $350 million

What the People of Illinois Deserve Property Tax Relief $2.76 billion Fully Fund Pensions and Eliminate the Structural Deficit $2.5 billion

What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve Financing School Construction Bonds $500 million Induction & Mentoring for Teachers and Administrators, Support for National Board Certification, Teacher, Support Staff and Administrator Professional Development $100 million

What Illinois’ School Communities Deserve Accountability, Developing Growth Model Assessments, Developing Parent and Teacher Satisfaction Surveys $20 million

Revenue Possibilities Expansion of the Sales Tax Increase of the State Income Tax Gambling Expansion Selling State Assets The IEA is committed to supporting a funding source that is reliable and sustainable.