understanding the 2011-12 cms budget march 22, 2011

Understanding the 2011-12 CMS Budget

March 22, 2011

Mecklenburg Citizens for Public Education

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


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


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.


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


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%


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


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


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


The Big Picture ImpactPer-student spending

Takes us back to 2001-2003 spending levels.

2010:

$8,5232011-12:

$7,263


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


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


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


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.


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)


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


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


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

http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/


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