1. Dr. Chuck Essigs

2.  Effective from and after June 30, 2011  Membership is students enrolled on September 15, November 15, January 15 and March 15 divided by four  No more attendance adjustment, but attendance data is still submitted to the state  ADE to compute ADM by April 15 and submit counts by April 22  ARS15-915 corrections limited to previous year (was previous 3 years)

3.  Effective for hires after July 1, 2011  80 points increased to 85  Retirement calculation based on 60 months  Eliminates refund of employer contributions except for reductions in force  Contribution rates increased from lowest ever 2.49% (eight years ago) to highest ever 9.85%(currently)  Employers and employee for $40,000 salary Impact of $3940 (Increase of $2944)

4.  Impacts school property taxes for 2011-2012 school year  $70 million increase across the state  Additional State Aid Homeowners Rebate will be calculated at 40% QTR or Primary Rate – whichever is less  Current system - $5.00 rate reduced by 40% ◦ $2.00 reduction - $3.00 effective rate  New System - $5.00 rate QTR reduced by 40% ◦ $2.95 x $.40 = $1.18 reduction ◦ $5.00 - $1.18 = $3.82 effective rate ($0.82 or 27% increase)

5.  Move on when reading  Applies to 3 rd graders in 2013-2014 (K students in 2010-2011) Competency requirements in reading to be promoted from 3 rd grade Task force to develop recommendations

6.  Allows school districts and charters to offer a Grand Canyon Diploma (GCD) in 2012-2013  Students may pursue GCD  Students that qualify would have multiple pathways available to them and still qualify for state funding  GCD may be awarded at end of Grade 10 or after or during Grade 11 and Grade 12

7.  Implementation on January 1, 2013  Website for all revenues and expenditure over $5000  To mirror requirements from ADOA Website due to be up and running on January 2, 2011