understanding the 2011-12 cms budget march 22, 2011
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Understanding the 2011-12 CMS Budget
March 22, 2011
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About MeckEd
Non-profit that mobilizes leaders & engages community so all CMS students achieve significant academic success
Independent voice for public education that can be trusted throughout community
Create opportunities for community, funders and schools to work together for what is best for our schools and students
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Our Role in Budget Process
CMS budget cuts are unprecedented, painful
CMS staff has recommended a plan to cut with least detriment to achieving strategic education goals
Provide reliable information about the CMS budget
Help leaders share facts about the new budget
Encourage continued engagement with schools
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Informed Dialogue Essential
Our community needs a strong CMS.
CMS needs informed community discussion, understanding.
We must come together to ensure every student’s academic success.
MeckEd is reaching out for your help.
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Progress on Achievement (2010)
94% of schools met or exceeded state standards for academic growth
Math proficiency in Grades 3-8 grew to 75% (from 64% in 2006)
High school EOC testing performance up to 79% (from 66% in 2006)
Achievement gaps narrowing between student subgroup
Graduation rate rose to 70%, up 4% from 2009
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Other Local: 2.4%
Federal/Grants: 16.1%Includes $67.9 million in stimulus funding. No stimulus funds available for 2011-12.
State: 55.2%
Mecklenburg County: 26.3%
Who Funds CMS Schools(2010-2011 Budget)
55.2%26.3%
16.1%
2.4%
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What’s Causing Budget Crisis
Slow economy reduces state revenue
N.C. faces $3.7 billion budget shortfall• Public schools appropriation: 37% of state general
fund
State agencies must plan for budget reductions of 5, 10 and 15%
Similar county funding reductions could come
Federal stimulus funds to states are gone
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Outlook for 2011-12
Federal funding: $15 million
State funding: $32-95 million(5-15% cut of current funding)
County funding: $15-45 million (5-15% cut of current funding)
$15 million increase needed to sustain operations, enrollment growth
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Outlook for 2011-12
Total budget reduction needed:(Given state funding % cut levels & flat allocation from county)
5% 10% 15%
$62 million $93 million $125 million
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The Big Picture ImpactPer-student spending
Takes us back to 2001-2003 spending levels.
2010:
$8,5232011-12:
$7,263
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Key Factors in Budget Plans
1. Make cuts with least impact on classroom first
2. Support 2014 strategic plan to continue CMS academic and other achievements
3. Be prepared for the worst funding scenarios, although uncertainty exists
4. Request county funding for expenses related to growth & sustaining operations ($15 million)
5. Establish budget flexibility
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Strategic Plan Focus Areas
Effective teaching & leadership
Data-driven performance management
Increase the graduation rate
Teach and learn through technology
Environmental stewardship
Parent and community connections
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Proposed Budget Cuts
1. Central Support & Operations:
$21.10m 11.4% of budget 206 positions
2. Academic Services:
$8.74m 5.3% of budget 102 positions
3. Schools:
$61.37m 10.5% of budget 1,045 positions
Subtotal:
$91.2 million 1,353 positions
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Proposed Budget Cuts
4. Federal funding gap:• Bright Beginnings:
$8.45m 154 positions
• Midwood Relocation:$464k 9 positions
Total Proposed:$100,122,498 1,516 positions
*Bright Beginnings reduction total is $10,417,921; the remaining $1969,340, a local funding reduction, is embedded in department reductions on the previous slide.
**Midwood relocation reduction total is $969,617; the remaining $505,566 is embedded in departmental and school reductions on the previous slide.
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Early Decisions
Needed to allow families, teachers and administrators maximum time to plan
1. School closures (Fall 2010)
2. Weighted Student Staffing change (Formula: 1.3 1.25)
3. Changes in bell schedules that resulted in longer instruction day for elementary schools (+45 min)
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What’s Next
March - April 2011• Early budget decisions move forward
• State budget estimates confirmed
• CMS confirms sustaining operations, growth and new initiatives costs based on state funding allocation
• Board of Ed. budget work sessions
• CMS finalizes budget recommendation
• Final budget recommendation to Board of Ed.
May 10: Budget approved by Board
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Moving Ahead Together
Continuing CMS achievement gains requires our support, involvement
Keep informed, share the facts
• Visit MeckEd website often - www.mecked.org
Get involved
• Volunteer in schools
• Be active in PTSA, attend meetings
• “Step Up Charlotte” engagement - www.soulsofourteachers.org
• “Get Real 2011” meetings - www.getreal2011.org
• Communities in Schools - www.cischarlotte.org
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Make Your Voice Heard
Contact CMS Board of Education members
Comment at CMS Board meetings
Join community discussions, such as:• Get Real 2011: Crossroads Charlotte
www.getreal2011.org
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Discussion