Community Advisors April 30, 2009

Funded by the State’s General Fund Receive less than 11% of the guaranteed Prop 98 funding Other funding sources: local property tax and federal sources BACKGROUND

Cut $10.5 million for Initiated a hiring freeze Eliminated winter intersession Reduced spring 2009 by 330 courses Eliminated most PT hourly positions Maximized efficiency Fees for facility use BACKGROUND

Cut an additional $10 million Closing Marketplace Education Center Closing Anaheim Hills Education Center Collective bargaining negotiations Continue hiring freeze Eliminate PT short-term positions wherever possible Negotiate savings in health/welfare benefits Fees for facility use 4/10 work week Reduction in community investment STATUS

Reduced summer intersession Reduced fall schedule Reduction in student services Long class waiting lists Reduction or elimination of some special programs CHALLENGE

Another $8-10 million cut or more in Reduction in force – PT employees first Furlough, pay cut, 4/10, reduction to 10-month assignments No winter intersession Reduce class sections, spring 2010 Reduce or eliminate summer intersession, 2010 Advocacy – regulatory relief Grants and other funding sources LOOKING AHEAD

UPDATES FROM … SANTA ANA UNIFIED & ORANGE UNIFIED

Every educational agency is impacted By June 2009, RSCCD will have cut $20.5 M May need to cut an additional $10-30 M more in the Sustain commitment to students Provide quality programs with fewer resources and staff Reduced business hours Reduction in student services Vote on May 19! SUMMARY