1. What is the Effect of the Governor’s Proposal? In 2008-09, with the Governor’s proposed reduction, California will be spending approximately $1,400 per pupil less than the national average. In less than 40 years, we’ve fallen from near the top to the bottom of the states when it comes to spending per pupil

2. State Budget Crisis State faces $42 billion shortfall over the next 20 months Economy will take a long time to recover Imperative to act quickly and aggressively to address this problem Problem too big to be solved by cuts or taxes alone There must be a bi-partisan approach.

3. PUSD Core Operating Expenses General Fund Teachers-Administrators Office Staff- Custodial-Grounds Service- Maintenance School Resource Officer Security Cameras / Alarms- Transportation/Athletics Uniforms and Equipment/Music/Drama - Equipment and Uniforms/Utilities/Data Monitoring and Reporting/Communication Printing/Postage

4. What is the Effect of the Governor’s Proposal on PUSD? Mid-year Cuts – the per student cut is estimated to be $262 ************************** In 2009-10 cut would equal and additional$137 Total cuts 2008-10=$400 From $5778 per student $5516 per student *********************** $5516 per student $5379 per student

5. Impact for This year and Next In dollars, that would work out to approximately $2.5 to $4.3 million dollars of anticipated state funds that would not flow to the district next year!

6. What can you do? Contact your State legislators regarding the state budget and its impact on education. Stay informed regarding the State Budget. Communicate the budget facts to others. Give cost saving recommendations to budget advisory committee or District Web site