1. West Contra Costa Unified School District May 18, 2011
Budget Update
Board Meeting

2. State Update Good news for Schools
Governor commits to keeping funding “flat” for the year
This appears to be our “Best Case” scenario
Loss of $2.6 million
Details will be reviewed with staff at the Governor’s Budget Workshop
General Fund Preliminary Budget
June 1 Board Meeting

3. State Update
Governor’s May revision acknowledges progress made toward balancing the budget at the State level
$11 billion of enacted cuts
$6.6 billion in higher revenues
The remaining $10.8 billion budget gap is closed with tax extensions and proposed cuts to State programs

4. State Update
The same taxes that did not get on the ballot in June reappear in the May revision
Extending sales taxes
Vehicle license fees
Enterprise Zone reform (not elimination)
Unlike January the May revision does not provide an alternative if tax measures fail to get on the ballot or pass in November

5. State Update
Mental Health services which have been volleyed legislatively between Counties and School Districts reside firmly in School Districts under the May revision
Costs could be as much as $1 million for our District
Details coming at a Special Education workshop next week

6. Threats to May Revise Budget
State Economic Crisis Continues
Governor cautions that the deficit is not solved because permanent solutions are needed
Hurdles Remain
Legislature must agree to extend taxes
Additional State cuts are necessary

7. Local Outlook
Governor’s Budget if “flat” funded will result in a balanced budget for our District
Budget Reductions and one-time solutions recommended for may need to be implemented in to close a deficit
A new multi year will be part of the adopted budget

8. Timeline March 16 April February 23 March 2 May June
Board Meeting on Budget
March 2
Layoff Notice – Teachers and Administrators
March 16
Second Interim Report
April
Classified Layoff Notice – Categorical and Grant
Board action for non-grant
Letters for grant funded per Ed Code 45117
May
Governor’s May Revision
Consider additional reductions
June
State Election ?
Budget Adoption