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Public Education Funding Analysis. Nicolle Wilson Capella University. Bullhead City Elementary School District (BCESD) . Has over 4,000 students in the district Has 5 elementary schools and 2 junior highs Offers many different services like: Title 1 Special Education - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Public Education Funding Analysis
Nicolle WilsonCapella University
- Has over 4,000 students in the district
- Has 5 elementary schools and 2 junior highs
- Offers many different services like:- Title 1- Special Education- English Language Learner Program (ELL)- Free transportation for all students
Bullhead City Elementary School District (BCESD)
Bullhead City Elementary School District is committed to providing quality services that
meet the individual needs of its students.
BCESD Mission
3 Main Source of Funding Federal Funding
◦ 11.9% State Funding
◦ 48.4% Local Funding
◦ 3.9%
Types of Funding for BCESD
Taxed Money◦ Covers the majority of the budget◦ Maintenance and Operations budget◦ Capital Outlay ◦ Soft Capital
Non Taxed Money◦ Services program◦ Ell◦ Special Education◦ Title programs
2 Major Areas of Funding
Procedures the district has set to make sure funds are being used accordingly:
- Request for funds- Documentation of how funds will be used- Approval or denial is written- Documentation of how the funds were used
Annual Audit - Reported to the state then posted on state website.
Accountability
-During the 2009-2010 school year there were 204 students who received ELL services.
- All ELL students were tested with the AZELLA test
-Students who received services were either on Individual Language Learner Plans (ILLP) or students were placed in an ELL classroom
-Students received four hours of English Language education
Bullhead City Elementary School District ELL Population
Arizona Department of Education Mission Statement for ELL Program
To assist schools that provide services in support of high academic success of limited
English proficient (LEP) students.
English Language Learner (ELL)Program
2 main sources of funding for ELL State funding
◦ Group B Money◦ Based off average daily membership (ADM)◦ ADM is counted on the 40th and 100th day of
school◦ Students only receive funds for 2 years◦ Districts must comply with the state ELL
regulations
ELL Funding Sources
Federal Funding◦ Classified as Title III funds◦ Supplement state ELL funding◦ Based off of free and reduced lunch◦ If schools make AYP◦ These two requirements come from NCLB◦ Many regulations with the federal funding◦ Not intended for administrative costs
ELL Funding Sources
One major court case has shaped how ELL program is funded.
Parents sued State of Arizona Department of Education for lack of funding for ELL program
Ruling came that there was lack of funding
Ruling was based of Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA)
Court Case Flores vs. T. Horne
Based on Arizona Law students have the opportunity to school choice.
In the state constitution article 6 it gives guidelines for parents to apply for the state voucher system.
Voucher money can only go towards are students educational means.
School Choice
In 1999 the state passed a tax credit law.
State tax credit law allows citizens to donate up to $500 to any school including a private school for a tax credit.
First major piece of legislation to give big push for school choice.
School Choice
NCLB gives parents a school choice or free tutoring if school is a needs improvement school
Encourages school choice
Encourages the growth of charter schools
Requires some funding for private school
Protects homeschooling
School Choice and NCLB
NCLB allows money to go to charter and private schools.
Elementary and Secondary Act of 1964
Part of that law which was completely enacted in 1965 under President Johnson
Giving funds to parochial schools
NCLB and Elementary and Secondary Act of 1964
NCLB and Arizona State Law requires school choice
Arizona big push for school choice
School choice and supplemental programs◦ Charter and private schools offer fewer programs
like an ELL program.
School Choice affects ELL programs
Partnerships can increase funding which can go towards:◦ Building improvements◦ Provide supplies ◦ Help support technology
Different types of partnerships◦ Limited Partnerships◦ Long-term Partnerships
Partnerships
Builds community support for the school
Can provide financial stability for a school or district
Can help support under funded programs
Benefit both the school and the business
Partnership Effects
BCESD has over 200 ELL students
This next year it is predicted that the state is going to cut funding to the ELL program
Partnerships can help supplement this program.
Partnerships and ELL
Bullhead City Elementary School District is committed to providing quality services that
meet the individual needs of its students.
BCESD Mission
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