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Topics for Discussion. Employee Compensation and Benefit Changes For Kalamazoo RESA 2014-2015 school year. School Aid Budget Highlights of State of the State Impact for Kalamazoo RESA Knowns and Unknowns. Program Highlights and New Initiatives Kalamazoo RESA. Legislative Update. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Topics for Discussion
Legislative Update
School Aid BudgetHighlights of State of the StateImpact for Kalamazoo RESA Knowns and Unknowns
Employee Compensation and Benefit Changes
For Kalamazoo RESA 2014-2015 school year
Program Highlights and New Initiatives
Kalamazoo RESA
2 “MSBO Leaders Shaping the Future”
Snapshot: Michigan’s Economy
Modest growth in revenues anticipated for 2015 (3%) (2014 Revenue estimate has been decreased)
SAF Operating budget in deficit in both 2014 and 2015 budget years. Current surplus (fund balance) will be spent with a $15 million deficit remaining at the end of the 2015 budget cycle (house estimates)
Consumer Price index shows increase of 1.6%
Road funding debate is still in play – watch for tax policy changes that could effect school funding
Unemployment rate is expected to improve from 7.6% in 2014 to 7.1% in 2015
Pupil estimates continue to decline statewide
Continue to see positive growth estimates in real estate and auto markets
Overall employment estimated to be up 1.2% and overall personal income is projected to grow 2.6%
State Budget: Proposal
Pre-kindergarten expected to see another $65 million increase statewide
MPSERS contribution rate 20.96%-25.78%approximate 4% increase to KRESA budget – Governor decreases rate by 1.2 percentage points.
Major Factors:
Foundation allowance Governor $83-$111 increaseHouse $56-$112 increaseSenate $150-$300 (eliminates many categoricals)
ISD State Aid Same as2013-2014 – no increase anticipated for ISDs (Senate proposal includes increase)
Three varying versions: Executive, House, Senate
Kalamazoo RESA’s strategy is to balance the budget through various approaches
State Budget: Proposal
Consolidation of Services Varies from $0 - $5 million
Technology Readiness Grants$50 million – same as current year
Continues transfers to community colleges and universities
Continues most ISD categoricals at current year funding levels
General Fund Revenues Estimating 1% increase in taxable values No increase in ISD State Aid Grant changes – reductions and increases Restoration of some Federal revenue due to Sequestration Focus on Fee for Service Models
Special Education Revenues Estimating 1% increase in taxable values Foundation allowance increase (used House version) Restoration of some Federal revenue due to Sequestration
KRESA Budget Highlights
Approved by the Board of Education on May 15
Average of 1% increase in salary schedules
Steps granted for all eligible employees
No market adjustment have been approved at this time. Some areas have been identified for further study
Health Insurance to continue using hard cap limits
Performance pay analysis has been put on hold. Waiting for legislation to be finalized related to teacher and administrator evaluation.
Total cost to the budget for all recommendations approved by the Board of Education - approximately $ 1,560,000
Kalamazoo RESA Compensation and Benefit Changes for 2014-2015
Health Insurance Plan decisions implemented for 2014 will remain for 2015. There will be an open enrollment period during the month of November for any changes employees would like to make. Estimated 3.5%-5% increase in employee health/dental/vision/life/long-term disability insurance January-June 2015 for budget purposesComparison to Cap will be recalculated for 2015 when actual renewal rates are received and any employee contribution adjustment will be effective January 1, 2015
Affordable Health Care Reform – Next phase effective January 1, 2015KRESA’s measurement period will run from April 2014 – October 2014. Our administration period will be November and December of 2014 and our stabilization period will be January – December of 2015.
Continue Tier 2 benefit plan for all new hires afterJuly 1, 2013
Single subscriber coverage for Grades 9-12Reduced paid time away benefits
Costs: Health Insurance
Increased Compensation CostsWages – 1% raise = $ 191,295Step Increments = $ 465,678Retirement = $ 323,769Health Insurance = $ 522,266Other Benefit Costs = $ 60,562Increased Costs = $1,563,570
Budg
et: S
umm
ary
Special Education fund budget projectionTotal Revenues = 36,253,404Total Expenditures = 36,253,404Excess/(Deficit) = -0-Unrestricted Fund Balance = 700,000
2%Combined fund balance = 7%Reduction in $’s paid to LEAs = $2,500,000
General fund budget projectionTotal Revenues = 35,816,196Total Expenditures = 35,912,848Excess/(Deficit) = (96,652)Unrestricted Fund Balance = 4,506,306
13%
State aid revenue?
Foundation allowance?
Student counts?
MPSERS rates?
New requirements?
Still up in the air
Rebalancing
budgetsEliminating positions through attrition wherever possible
Pursuing more grant
funding
Taking on new
initiatives
Spending down fund
balance
Cost Containment Strategies
What we’re doing
School Aid Budget ProcessWaiting for conference committee to be namedGovernor had set goal of June 1st for completion – did
not happen. Hoping for progress in next two weeksEAA
Possible ISD RoleRoads
Impact on School Aid Fund BudgetCommon Core and SBAC
Uncertain futureMichigan Merit CurriculumSystem School Reform Committee
Legislation to watch
Evaluation ModelsTeachers and administratorsCouncil on Educator Effectiveness
Early ChildhoodGSRP and Head Start Expansions
Expansion in work with private providers
More collaboration between special education early childhood programs
Working with The Learning Network on county-wide pre-kindergarten initiatives
Early/Middle CollegeApplication will be made to the State of Michigan by June 30th
Pilot program for 2014-2015 in a limited number of districts
Pilot programs will be coordinated with EFE and EFA as well as a liberal arts option
Full implementation for 2015-2016
Some of the New Initiatives for 2014-2015
Project Lead the WayPilot program in place during the 2013-2014 school year
STEM focus for Middle Schools and High Schools
Funded with donations from business and industry as well as community partners
Major expansion for 2014-2015 school year
Special EducationMoving towards graphing all individual student progress data
Using research based practices to guide high quality instruction
Continued focus on improved outcomes for students with disabilities
Kalamazoo RESAStrategic Plan Update
A fresh new approach . . .
Five
Criti
cal Q
uest
ions To transform lives by inspiring
educational excellence
Why do we exist?
CollaborationInnovationCompassionTrustworthyRespect
How do we behave?We work togetherWe find a better wayWe lead with heartWe act with integrityWe value all people
Provide educational services and support for students, families, schools and community
What do we do?
Through highly talented professionals, successful multi-sector partnerships, innovative practices and a relentless drive to improve
How will we succeed?
All learners supported through strong collaborative relationships
Highly effective employees
Positive, safe and inclusive organizational culture
All children ready for kindergarten
All students transition ready for college, career, or life
What are we focused on?Leaders in educational excellence
Data driven organizational practices
Quality and sustainable infrastructure
A continuum of professional development to support high-quality instruction and leadership
Visibility and understanding of KRESA programs and services
Kalamazoo RESAHumanEx Culture Survey
What did it tell us about the big picture of KRESA?
KRESA : Full Company– (n=329)
KRESA : Full Company-by Dimension
KRESA : Full Company–Top Items
Top 5 Rank Ordered By Mean DimensionCurrent
MeanVote/ Goal
4. I feel great pride in the work I do. Pride 4.62
2. I am fully engaged in the work that I do. Engage-Inspire 4.59
1. In my role I have the opportunity to do things that I both do well and enjoy.
Talent/Fit 4.54
53. I am committed to the success of my organization.
Engage-Inspire 4.50
16. I am continuously seeking ways to improve my overall productivity.
Innovation 4.47
KRESA : Full Company–Bottom Items
Bottom 5 Rank Ordered By Mean DimensionCurrent
MeanVote/ Goal
65. I feel “in on things” that are happening at KRESA.
Communication 3.36
31. I am provided personal coaching from my administrator/supervisor.
Relationships 3.37
9. I have received meaningful recognition in the past 10 days.
Recognition 3.42
61. KRESA has a genuine concern and interest about me as a person.
Relationships 3.47
40. In the past three months, my administrator/supervisor has discussed my successes and progress with me.
Performance Planning 3.47
Contact informationDave Campbell, Superintendent (dcampbell@kresa.org)Holly Norman, Deputy Superintendent (hnorman@kresa.org)
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