MCSD Budget Process

Budget Guiding Principles Student and staff safety Student achievement Compliance to State and Federal laws and guidelines Budget approval by Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) Retain high quality staff

Guiding Principles For Budget Development Process Transparency – All representative groups are invited to participate in the budget development process (MCTA, CSEA, Parents and Administrators) Continue conservative cost saving strategies Cash flow will be an ongoing problem State budget is expected to continue to be unstable and unreliable for long-term planning Final budget decisions are to be determined by the Board of Education

Assumptions COLA will continue to be 0% Revenue Limits will possibly remain unchanged Federal categorical funding is unknown Student enrollment for SY is projected to be stable (currently down 40 students) CSR remains the same at to 1 (for K-3) with relaxed penalties ending June 2012 QEIA funding continues Federal Jobs Act money is one-time only funding to use to maintain current staffing levels to the degree possible

Timeline November 15 – February 15 Ad hoc Budget Committee meets and makes recommendations to administration November 30Special board meeting – Budget Development Process December 14Regular board meeting – First Interim Report to Board of Education January 10Enrollment projections report completed January 13 and 20 Open Forums to discuss budget (January 13 – Tenaya) and (January 20 – Chenoweth) Times: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. January 14SSC Budget Workshop re: Governor’s Proposed Budget February 15Decision by Board regarding major staffing decisions including Board adopted PKS Resolution March 1Last day for staff decisions regarding retirement with medical benefits

Timeline Continued March 8Board decision regarding certificated reductions, if needed March 8 Regular board meeting – Second Interim Report May 24Regular board meeting – Budget (May Revise) to Board of Education June 28Regular board meeting – Adoption of the Budget

Budget Process - Participation Wednesday, January 12Budget Development Model (hard copy and electronic) distributed to CSEA, MCTA, Administration and available on the MCSD web site Thursday, January 13Open Forum at Tenaya Middle School (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Thursday, January 20Open Forum at Chenoweth School (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Tuesday, February 15Regular board meeting – Budget process and considerations will be presented to the Board Tuesday, March 8Regular board meeting – Second Interim Report and PKS Resolution TBDAdditions budget forums and/or board meetings

Possible Reductions Due to Loss of Revenue (Early Reading First, Title I and EIA/LEP c/o, Even Start) 17IT/Coach positions 9EL Core Teacher positions 3ERF, TSA positions.5ERF Coordinator position 2Preschool TSA positions 1Preschool Even Start TSA 1ERF Clerk position Other ARRA and SFSF funded positions will be considered during the budget review process

Programs/Services Being Reviewed Kindergarten instructional assistants Library Media Master Plan (5 years and beyond) Technology Master Plan (especially as it relates to the library program, staff and student sustainable access, training and use of technology) Community Day School and Site Day School RtI Academics RtI Behavior Transportation: Home to school and special education

Programs/Services Being Reviewed - Continued Staffing needs and retirement incentives Facilities Master Planning ( ) Capital Outlays (buses, mower and furniture) Healthcare and wellness needs Elementary school boundaries Exploration of a Demonstration Charter School Establishment of long-range budget goals in order to maintain fiscal solvency and stabilize student programs and services

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