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2009-2010 CAMPUS BUDGET FORUMS February 10 and 11, 2009
Oxnard College CAMPUS BUDGET FORUMS February 10 and 11, 2009 Presented by Dr. Richard Durán, President Dr. John al-Amin, Vice-President of Business Services Dr. Scott Corbett, Academic Senate President
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STATE BUDGET OVERVIEW On November 6, 2008, in response to the State budget crisis, the Governor proposed that California Community Colleges implement mid-years cuts of 5.32% from their General Apportionment funds, and return the 0.68% cost of living adjustment that was provided as part of the Governor’s Budget. 02/10/09
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EFFECT TO 2008-09 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID-YEAR REDUCTION
Reduction of $165,579 provided for COLA Reduction of 2% from campus general apportionment funding of approximately $26.2 million (Total reduction - $528,000) Greater need to carryover 1% of general fund budget ($262,000) to assist with next years budget. 02/10/09
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CURRENT “STATE OF THE STATE”
Current budget shortfall estimated to be at $42.0 billion. State employees were directed to take a furlough day on February 6, 2009. Recall elections have been threatened against members of both parties if they agree to the demands of the other political party. Unemployed Californians have increased by 600,000 since December 2007 to almost 1.7 million persons. 02/10/09
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CURRENT “STATE OF THE STATE” (continued)
To generate additional revenue for the California Community Colleges, the Legislative Analyst’s Office has proposed a 50% fee increase for community college students. State is hoping to receive stabilization funds from Washington D.C. $7.8 billion is estimated to be earmarked for California educational agencies. Budget is still in “limbo” with no resolution currently in sight. 02/10/09
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2009-10 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
We will prepare three (3) proposed budgets which reflect reductions of 3%, 5% and 7% from our total campus General Fund apportionment. These proposed reductions will result in an estimated funding loss of approximately $700,000 to $1.8 million from our 2010 Adoption Budget, which was approximately $26.1 million in 02/10/09
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PRINCIPLES FOR BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Campus will use non-General Fund sources where appropriate and legal. Will strive to provide a full schedule of classes, emphasizing core curriculum offerings, that addresses student needs while not exceeding campus funding limits. 02/10/09
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PRINCIPLES FOR BUDGET DEVELOPMENT (continued)
Through improved scheduling, will seek to improve productivity and maximize facility use. Through various cost saving measures, will seek to generate campus budget savings of at least 1% in order to address any unanticipated needs or emergencies. 02/10/09
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PRINCIPLES FOR BUDGET DEVELOPMENT (continued)
Will utilize program review processes in place to make campus budget decisions. Will delay the purchase of supplies and equipment, where possible. Reduction in force will be used as a last resort to generate budget savings. 02/10/09
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CRITERIA BEHIND REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF)
Will utilize review processes to determine campus core programs and services. No replacement of vacant positions unless essential. RIF will be based on seniority pursuant to union agreements. 02/10/09
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CRITERIA BEHIND REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF) (continued)
Will evaluate all positions recommended as essential to performing needed campus functions. Will look at the consolidation of positions/programs/services – in and between campuses where feasible. 02/10/09
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GROUP EXERCISE Reduction Ideas
02/10/09
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NEXT FORUMS April 14, 2009 -- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
April 15, :00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 02/10/09
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