ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORK SESSIONThomas Bice, State

SuperintendentCraig Pouncey, Chief of Staff

September 27, 2012

FY14 Appropriation CapStep 1 $5,590,000,000 FY12 Recurring Revenue (est)

X 3.29% 15 Year Avg = $ 183,706,123 Max Increase Over FY12 (est)

Step 2 $5,590,000,000 ETF Receipt FY 12 (est)- $5,305,361,155 ETF Receipt FY 11= $ 284,638,845 Last Year’s growthX 40.00% Additional due to FY 12 % > 15 Yr Avg= $ 113,855,538

Step 3 $5,590,000,000 FY12 Recurring Revenue (est)+ $ 183,706,123 Max Increase Over FY12 (est)+ $ 113,855,538 Additional 40%= $5,887,561,661

FY14 Appropriation Cap$5,887,561,661

FY13 Total FTE SUB$5,479,907,537

Increase from FY13 to FY14: $407,654,124

K-12, 78.59%

Post Secondary; 9.13%

Four Year; 12.28%

“The Split”

Foundational/Operational Budget Priorities Other Current Expenses (OCE)

Multi-year plan to return the level of funding to the 2008 budget level

Budget/Source: _____________________________ Divisors

Multi-year plan to return the Foundation Program FTE divisors to their original level

Budget/Source: _____________________________ Transportation

Annual adjustment to reflect current costs and expenditures Budget/Source: _____________________________

Textbooks/Related Resources Annual allocation based on the subject being adopted and

projected costs Budget/Source: _____________________________

Cost of Living Salary Matrix Adjustment Budget/Source: _____________________________

Reform/Improvement Priorities (New)

1. Guaranteed Graduate – Budget/Source: None2. Comprehensive Human Capital Plan –

Budget/Source: $10M repurposed from existing budget line item(s)

3. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Bond Issue - Budget/Source: $30M State Bond Issue

4. State Recognition, Accountability, and Support Program for Schools and School Systems - Budget/Source: $5M repurposed from High Hopes

5. Healthy Kids and Family Coalition - Budget/Source: $5M repurposed from High Hopes for ALSDE share

6. Arts Education - $5M new state funding7. Pre-K - $5M new state funding8. Education Funding

Reform/Improvement Priorities (Existing ALSDE Programs/Initiative) AMSTI – increase by $10,000,000 ACCESS – increase by $5,000,000 AP – increase by $3,000,000 CTE – increase by $3,000,000

FY 2014 Draft Budget Request FY14 FY13 Conference

Committee +/-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM 179,520,272 154,520,272 25,000,000 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 21,910,959 21,910,959 - CHILDREN FIRST PROGRAM 3,000,000 3,000,000 - COMMUNITY EDUCATION 588,830 588,830 - O & M FOR ALABAMA READING INITIATIVE 48,153,789 58,153,789 (10,000,000) MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE 38,049,318 28,049,318 10,000,000 ARTS EDUCATION 5,000,000 - 5,000,000 TEACHER TESTING 6,393,103 6,393,103 - GOVERNOR'S ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (At-Risk) 12,520,981 10,520,981 2,000,000 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARD - - - ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE 2,000,000 2,000,000 - TENURE ARBITRATION COSTS 659,984 659,984 - Office of the Attorney General - CHILDREN'S EYE SCREENING PROGRAM 2,001,079 2,001,079 - TEACHER RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES - - - COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN CAPITAL PLAN 10,000,000 - 10,000,000 DISTANCE LEARNING 23,516,242 18,516,242 5,000,000 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 5,271,179 2,271,179 3,000,000 DROPOUT PREVENTION PILOT PROJECT 454,808 454,808 -

FY14 FY13 ConferenceCommittee +/-

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 38,071,786 36,092,062 1,979,724 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - PRE-SCHOOL PGM 1,623,062 1,623,062 - TEACHER IN-SERVICE CENTERS 2,584,080 2,584,080 - NATIONAL BD FOR PROF TEACHING STNDS - GRANTS 10,427,424 10,427,424 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/COMPUTER TRNG 970,887 970,887 - JOBS FOR ALABAMA'S GRADUATES (JAG) 798,328 798,328 - GOVERNOR'S HIGH HOPES FOR ALABAMA STUDENTS - 10,018,083 (10,018,083) SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF DEAF AND BLIND 183,865 183,865 - TEACH FOR AMERICA - 572,193 (572,193) HIPPY (All years removed and shown under Dept of Children's Affairs) 1,500,000 1,500,000 - CAREER TECH INITIATIVE 5,257,967 2,257,967 3,000,000

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 103,546 103,546 - PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER ASSESSMENT 400,000 400,000 - POSITIVIE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT COACHES - - - GIFTED STUDENT PROGRAM 1,000,000 1,000,000 - PRINCIPAL MENTORING PROGRAM 400,000 500,000 (100,000) TEACHER MENTORING - - - READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAM - 30,000 (30,000) NEW SYSTEM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - 300,000 (300,000) RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SCHOOLS5,000,000 - 5,000,000 HEALTHY KIDS AND FAMILY COALITION 5,000,000 - 5,000,000 VIRTUAL LIBRARY PROJECT 2,822,627 2,822,627 -

FY14 FY13 ConferenceCommittee +/-

ALABAMA SCIENCE IN MOTION PROGRAM 1,583,796 1,583,796 -

TOTAL DEPT OF EDUC 219,175,854 192,196,130 26,979,724

FY14 FY13 ConferenceCommittee +/-

FOUNDATION PROGRAM 3,861,533,367 3,509,675,791 351,857,576 FOUNDATION PROGRAM 3,436,659,162 3,188,843,685 247,815,477 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 330,021,134 262,011,132 68,010,002 AT-RISK 25,267,734 20,267,734 5,000,000 *BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 562,800 562,800 - SCHOOL NURSES 32,653,420 29,397,520 3,255,900 1% Salary 22,659,117 - 22,659,117 Alabama Reading Initiative - - CAREER TECH O&M 5,000,000 5,000,000 - TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS 8,710,000 3,592,920 5,117,080 Gross Sales Tax Transfer - - -

FY14 FY13 ConferenceCommittee +/-

OTHER STATE TOTALS 205,000,000 205,000,000 - CAPITAL PURCHASE 175,000,000 175,000,000 - *CAREER TECH BOND ISSUE 30,000,000 30,000,000 -

FY14 FY13 ConferenceCommittee +/-

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM 179,520,272 154,520,272 25,000,000 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 38,071,786 36,092,062 1,979,724 FOUNDATION PROGRAM 3,861,533,367 3,509,675,791 351,857,576 SCIENCE IN MOTION 1,583,796 1,583,796 - OTHER STATE TOTALS 205,000,000 205,000,000 -

GRAND TOTAL K-12 4,080,709,221 3,701,871,921 378,837,300

School Board Governance Bill

Proposed State Board Regulations Proposed State Board Affirmations Proposed Model Code of Conduct

Conduct of Individuals… Take actions that reflect that the first and foremost concern is for the

educational welfare of students attending system schools. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled and called board

meetings. Be informed and prepared to discuss issues to be considered on the

board agenda. Recognize that the authority of the board rests only with the board as a

whole and not with individual board members. Uphold and enforce applicable laws, rules and regulations of the local

board and the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining specifically to the school system.

Render all decisions based on available facts by exercising independent judgment instead of the opinion of individuals or special interest groups.

Work with other board members and the superintendent to establish effective policies to further the educational goals of the school system.

Make decisions on policy matters only after full discussion at public board meetings.

At least annually, review and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and programs to improve system performance.

Conduct of Individuals Devote sufficient time, thought and study to the performance of

the duties and responsibilities as a member of the board. Become informed about current educational issues through

individual study and participation in programs providing education and training that meet the requirements of the School Board Governance Improvement Act.

Communicate in a respectful, professional manner with and about fellow board members and the superintendent.

Take no private action that will compromise the board or school system administration.

Refrain from using the position of school board member for personal or partisan gain or to benefit any person or entity over the interest the school system.

Avoid any possible conflict of interest by informing the superintendent and fellow board members of business relationships or personal relationships for any matter that will come before the board.

Abstain from voting on or seeking to influence personnel or other actions involving family members or business associates.

Conduct at Board Meetings  Work with other board members in a spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences

of opinion that may arise during the discussion and resolution of issues at board meetings. Take actions that reflect that the first and foremost concern is for the educational welfare of

students attending system schools. Communicate to the board and the superintendent public reaction to board policies and school

programs. Develop, in concert with the superintendent, the vision and goals for the school system to

address student needs, advance student performance and monitor the implementation of policies and programs.

Communicate in a respectful, professional manner with and about fellow board members and the superintendent.

Make decisions in accordance with the interests of the school system as a whole based on system finances available to accomplish educational goals and comply with the School Fiscal Accountability Act.

Express opinions before votes are cast and abide by and support all majority decisions of the board.

Act on personnel recommendations of the superintendent in a timely manner, particularly regarding financial implications of such decisions.

Support the employment of those who will fulfill the school system’s goals. Approve operating budgets and budget amendments that are aligned with system goals and

objectives and are fiscally responsible. Announce potential conflicts of interest before board action is taken. Advocate for the needs, resources, and interests of the public school students and the school

system. Maintain the confidentiality of all discussions during executive session of the board.

Board Member Affirmations Recognize that the superintendent serves as the chief executive officer

and secretary to the board and should be present at all meetings of the board except when his or her contract, salary or performance is under consideration.

Support the superintendent’s authority for the day-to-day administration of the school system.

Honor the chain of command and refer problems or complaints consistent with the chain of command.

Act in ways that do not undermine the superintendent’s authority or intrude into responsibilities that properly belong to the superintendent or school administration, including such functions as hiring, transferring, or dismissing employees.

Make a reasonable effort to keep the superintendent informed of your concerns or specific recommendations and those of constituents and community members.

Work with the superintendent to ensure prudent and accountable uses of the resources of the school system.

Communicate to the superintendent public reaction to board policies and school programs.

Regularly and systematically communicate board plans and decisions to students, staff and the community.