1. Superintendent Workshop Lake Chelan, May 5, 2014

2.  Background ◦ Setting the Stage for the 2014 Session  2014 Supplemental Budget Overview McCleary v. State Impacts April 30 McCleary Compliance Report  Key Legislation  2015-17 Biennium 2

3.  Even-year “short” session, limited to 60 days ◦ (Convenes: Jan. 13; Sine Die: March 13)  Major focus: ◦ 2014 Supplemental Budgets  Tweaks to 2-year Operating & Capital Budgets ◦ Policy issues  All un-adopted bills reintroduced ◦ Full Transportation Budget & Revenue Package 3

4.  14 new members in Legislature ◦ 8 new House members ◦ 6 new Senate members (5 from House)  Legislative Control: ◦ House: D’s maintain control, 55-43 ◦ Senate Majority Coalition (23 R’s + 2 D’s) gain 1 new R, control with 26-23 members  Budget Situation: Ending Fund Balance ◦ June ’13 - $53 million ◦ November ‘13 - $214.9 million ◦ February ‘14 - $228.9 million- 4

5.  The Legislature took “meaningful steps in the 2013 legislative session to address the constitutional imperative of amply providing for basic education.”  The funding provided, however, represents “only a 6.7% increase over the current constitutionally inadequate level of funding” and the state “cannot realistically claim to have made significant progress when its own analysis shows that it is not on target to implement ESHB 2261 and SHB 2776 by the 2017–18 school year.” 5

6. 6  The Legislature failed to comply with the Court’s December 2012 Order and the new Order directs the state to “submit, by April 30, 2014, a complete plan for fully implementing its program of basic education for each school year between now and the 2017–18 school year.” The plan must also include “a phase-in schedule for fully funding each of the components of basic education.”  The 2014 session presents “an opportunity to take a significant step forward.”

7. 7  “The need for immediate action could not be more apparent. Conversely, failing to act would send a strong message about the state’s good faith commitment toward fulfilling its constitutional promise.”  The Legislature must “demonstrate, through immediate, concrete action, that it is making real and measurable progress, not simply promises.” http://1.usa.gov/1evdg54

8. 2014 Supplemental Budget

9. 2014 Supplemental Budget Proposals Basic Education (McCleary)$461 million K-12 Education Total$543 million Initial Request (Dec ‘13)$7.7 million McCleary Enhancement (Jan ‘14)$204 million K-12 Education Total$212 million

10. Technology MSOC38,200 CBA Portal198 Paraeducator Development129 Youth Suicide Prevention100 Expanded Learning Opportunity 83 Interactive Gaming66 Homeless Student Education Outcomes 44 Biliteracy Seal21 TOTAL$39,872 10 Senate K-12 Budget (Dollars in Thousands)

11. I-732 COLA (1.2%)47,870 MSOC60,000 Federal Forest Revenues2,000 Transportation Funding Adjustment 558 Paraeducator Development293 CTE Equivalencies287 Program Compliance267 Closing Opportunity Gap245 Washington Achievers234 Community Engagement200 ESD 101 Learning Platform100 Instructional Hours Correction 90 TOTAL$112,341 11 House K-12 Budget (Dollars in Thousands)

12. MSOC58,000 Federal Forest Revenues2,000 New Teacher Mentor Program 2,000 Transportation Funding Adjustment 558 24-Credit Grad & CTE Equivalencies 309 Program Compliance267 Closing Opportunity Gap245 Youth Suicide Prevention148 Paraeducator Development128 Expanded Learning Opportunity 83 Homeless Student Outcomes44 Biliteracy Seal21 TOTAL$61,637 12 Final K-12 Budget (Dollars in Thousands)

15. 15 Initial McCleary Investment 2013-15 Operating Budget Initial McCleary Basic Education Investment 2013-15 Operating Budget

16. 16 Real and steady progress towards full funding -- State Testimony vs. Actual Funding— (Per Pupil State Funding) Source: Network for Excellence in Washington Schools response to 2013 Post-Budget Filing, 1/14

17.  The 2014 Supplemental Budget “invested an additional $58 million in general education K-12 MSOC,” but “made no further investments in either kindergarten through third grade class size reduction or expansion of all-day kindergarten.”  The Legislature did not adopt a plan “to implement the program of basic education as directed by the Court” – however, “continued discussion” was a “key legislative activity.” 17

18.  Various bills were introduced that would have “addressed in full or in part the ‘plan’ that the Court requested....Although none of these bills passed the Legislature, they are meaningful because they show significant work is occurring.”  The Legislature recognizes “the pace of implementation must increase.” The upcoming 2015-17 budget “must address how targets will be met.” 18

19.  The Article IX Litigation Committee “respectfully requests that the Court give deep consideration to its response to the actions taken in 2014, that such response not be counterproductive, and that it recognize that 2015 is the next and most critical year for the Legislature to reach the grand agreement needed to meet the state’s Article IX duty by the statutorily scheduled full implementation date of 2018.” http://1.usa.gov/1n64geD 19

20. Senate Republicans: SB 5881—“Kids First Act”  From July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, two- thirds of new revenue must be expended on education programs (early learning, K-12 and higher education). Subject to public referendum. House Democrats: HB 2792  Would codify the state’s phased-in funding plan adopted by Joint Task Force on Education Funding – including teacher/staff salary increases; 24-credit graduation requirement; and pupil transportation funding adjustments 20

21. Senate Democrats: SB 6574  Includes: (1) Phase-in plan for HB 2776 components, including 24-credit graduation requirement and salary increases; (2) Provision of immediate basic education enhancements; and (3) Closes a series of tax loopholes as a funding source for education enhancements.  House Republicans: No Action 21

22. Next Steps  May 21: NEWS response due to Court  May 29: State reply to plaintiff’s response due to Court  June 5: Supreme Court to review materials  Date TBD: Court to issue response/Order 22

23. 23 Education Legislation Key Issues, Requirements & Task Forces

24. 24  Instructional Time/1,080 Hours/24-credit Diploma  Student Growth in Teacher/Principal Evaluations – Federal ESEA Waiver  State-funded Learning Improvement Days/Professional Development  Student Achievement/Opportunity Gap

25.  Delays increase in instructional hours  Restructures instructional hour requirement  Addresses senior graduation week issue  Provides for CTE course equivalencies  Authorizes SBE to implement 24-credit diploma  Reprograms 2013-15 instructional hour appropriation 25

26.  HB 1709—Foreign language interpreters. OEO must conduct feasibility study for development of a state foreign language interpreter training program.  HB 2105—Governing body meeting agendas. Governing bodies must post meeting agendas online at least 24 hours in advance of meeting. 26

27.  HB 2575—Teacher assignment data. Districts required to report dates of teacher assignment/reassignment.  HB 2739—Student success. ERDC required to complete a report analyzing the correlation of certain family factors with academic and behavioral indicators of student success 27

28.  SB 5173—Holidays of faith & conscience. Employees granted two unpaid holidays per year for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized religious activities. Students granted two unexcused absences for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized religious activities. 28

29.  SB 5964—Open government training. Elected officials must complete OPMA and PRA training every four years. Public Records Officers must complete training on PRA and records retention protocols every four years.  SB 6062—School data internet access. School districts must post on CBAs on district websites. School districts with ASB programs must post information on ASB accounts. 29

30.  SB 6074—Homeless student outcomes. OSPI must report various homeless student data to the Legislature. OSPI must: distribute information on how to identify and support homeless students; and provide best practices for choosing and training homeless student liaisons. School districts must: encourage staff to review information and attend trainings; and distribute information on services/supports to students. 30

31.  SB 6129—Paraeducator development. PESB must convene a paraeducator workgroup to design minimum employment standards; professional development and education opportunities; a career ladder; and a pathway for teacher certification. (WASA representative included) 31

32.  SB 6163—Expanded learning opportunities. ELO Council established to develop vision, guidance and assistance related to summer learning, calendar modifications and partnerships between schools and community organizations. (WASA representative included)  SB 6517—PRA exemptions. Exempts employee/volunteer driver license or ID card information from public disclosure. 32

33.  SB 6002—Operating Budget. ◦ OEO must develop a scope of work and proposed plan for a Task Force on Success for Students with Special Needs. 33

34. 2015-17 What Does the Future Hold?

35. 35 2013-15 & 2015-17 Budget Outlook (Dollars in Millions) Source: Economic & Revenue Forecast Council, 4/14

36. 36 Source: Washington State Budget & Policy Center, 3/14

37. Real Per Capita General Fund-State Revenues (2009 Dollars) Source: OFM, 12/13

38. 38 More Than $5 Billion Needed Over Next 2 Biennia to Meet Statutory K-12 Requirements Source: OFM, 1/14

39. 39 Additional Revenue Necessary to Sustain Investments in Education and Other Priorities

40. Daniel P. Steele Assistant Executive Director, Government Relations 825 Fifth Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 360.489.3642 dsteele@wasa-oly.org 2014 Superintendent Workshop