Superintendent WorkshopLake Chelan, May 5, 2014

Background◦ Setting the Stage for the 2014 Session

2014 Supplemental Budget OverviewMcCleary v. State ImpactsApril 30 McCleary Compliance Report

Key Legislation

2015-17 Biennium

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Even-year “short” session, limited to 60 days◦ (Convenes: Jan. 13; Sine Die: March 13)

Major focus:◦ 2014 Supplemental Budgets

Tweaks to 2-year Operating & Capital Budgets

◦ Policy issues All un-adopted bills reintroduced

◦ Full Transportation Budget & Revenue Package

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14 new members in Legislature◦ 8 new House members◦ 6 new Senate members (5 from House)

Legislative Control:◦ House: D’s maintain control, 55-43◦ Senate Majority Coalition (23 R’s + 2 D’s) gain 1

new R, control with 26-23 members

Budget Situation: Ending Fund Balance◦ June ’13 - $53 million◦ November ‘13 - $214.9 million◦ February ‘14 - $228.9 million-

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The Legislature took “meaningful steps in the 2013 legislative session to address the constitutional imperative of amply providing for basic education.”

The funding provided, however, represents “only a 6.7% increase over the current constitutionally inadequate level of funding” and the state “cannot realistically claim to have made significant progress when its own analysis shows that it is not on target to implement ESHB 2261 and SHB 2776 by the 2017–18 school year.”

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The Legislature failed to comply with the Court’s December 2012 Order and the new Order directs the state to “submit, by April 30, 2014, a complete plan for fully implementing its program of basic education for each school year between now and the 2017–18 school year.” The plan must also include “a phase-in schedule for fully funding each of the components of basic education.”

The 2014 session presents “an opportunity to take a significant step forward.”

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“The need for immediate action could not be more apparent. Conversely, failing to act would send a strong message about the state’s good faith commitment toward fulfilling its constitutional promise.”

The Legislature must “demonstrate, through immediate, concrete action, that it is making real and measurable progress, not simply promises.”

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2014 Supplemental Budget2014 Supplemental Budget

2014 Supplemental Budget Proposals2014 Supplemental Budget Proposals

Basic Education (McCleary) $461 million

K-12 Education Total $543 million

Initial Request (Dec ‘13) $7.7 million

McCleary Enhancement (Jan ‘14) $204 million

K-12 Education Total $212 million

Technology MSOC 38,200

CBA Portal 198

Paraeducator Development 129

Youth Suicide Prevention 100

Expanded Learning Opportunity

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Interactive Gaming 66

Homeless Student Education Outcomes

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Biliteracy Seal 21

TOTAL $39,872

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Senate K-12 BudgetSenate K-12 Budget(Dollars in Thousands)

I-732 COLA (1.2%) 47,870

MSOC 60,000

Federal Forest Revenues 2,000

Transportation Funding Adjustment 558

Paraeducator Development 293

CTE Equivalencies 287

Program Compliance 267

Closing Opportunity Gap 245

Washington Achievers 234

Community Engagement 200

ESD 101 Learning Platform 100

Instructional Hours Correction 90

TOTAL $112,341

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House K-12 BudgetHouse K-12 Budget(Dollars in Thousands)

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Final K-12 BudgetFinal K-12 Budget(Dollars in Thousands)

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Initial McCleary Investment2013-15 Operating Budget

Initial Initial McClearyMcCleary Basic Education Basic Education InvestmentInvestment

2013-15 Operating Budget2013-15 Operating Budget

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Real and steady progress towards full funding-- State Testimony vs. Actual Funding—

(Per Pupil State Funding)

Source: Network for Excellence in Washington Schools response to 2013 Post-Budget Filing, 1/14

The 2014 Supplemental Budget “invested an additional $58 million in general education K-12 MSOC,” but “made no further investments in either kindergarten through third grade class size reduction or expansion of all-day kindergarten.”

The Legislature did not adopt a plan “to implement the program of basic education as directed by the Court” – however, “continued discussion” was a “key legislative activity.”

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Various bills were introduced that would have “addressed in full or in part the ‘plan’ that the Court requested....Although none of these bills passed the Legislature, they are meaningful because they show significant work is occurring.”

The Legislature recognizes “the pace of implementation must increase.” The upcoming 2015-17 budget “must address how targets will be met.”

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The Article IX Litigation Committee “respectfully requests that the Court give deep consideration to its response to the actions taken in 2014, that such response not be counterproductive, and that it recognize that 2015 is the next and most critical year for the Legislature to reach the grand agreement needed to meet the state’s Article IX duty by the statutorily scheduled full implementation date of 2018.”

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Senate Republicans: SB 5881—“Kids First Act”

From July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, two-thirds of new revenue must be expended on education programs (early learning, K-12 and higher education). Subject to public referendum.

House Democrats: HB 2792Would codify the state’s phased-in funding plan adopted by Joint Task Force on Education Funding – including teacher/staff salary increases; 24-credit graduation requirement; and pupil transportation funding adjustments

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Senate Democrats: SB 6574Includes: (1) Phase-in plan for HB 2776 components, including 24-credit graduation requirement and salary increases; (2) Provision of immediate basic education enhancements; and (3) Closes a series of tax loopholes as a funding source for education enhancements.

House Republicans: No Action

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Next Steps

May 21: NEWS response due to Court

May 29: State reply to plaintiff’s response due to Court

June 5: Supreme Court to review materials

Date TBD: Court to issue response/Order

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Education LegislationKey Issues, Requirements & Task Forces

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Instructional Time/1,080 Hours/24-credit Diploma

Student Growth in Teacher/Principal Evaluations – Federal ESEA Waiver

State-funded Learning Improvement Days/Professional Development

Student Achievement/Opportunity Gap

Delays increase in instructional hours Restructures instructional hour requirement Addresses senior graduation week issue Provides for CTE course equivalencies Authorizes SBE to implement 24-credit

diploma Reprograms 2013-15 instructional hour

appropriation

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HB 1709—Foreign language interpreters. OEO must conduct feasibility study for development of a state foreign language interpreter training program.

HB 2105—Governing body meeting agendas. Governing bodies must post meeting agendas online at least 24 hours in advance of meeting.

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HB 2575—Teacher assignment data. Districts required to report dates of teacher assignment/reassignment.

HB 2739—Student success. ERDC required to complete a report analyzing the correlation of certain family factors with academic and behavioral indicators of student success

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SB 5173—Holidays of faith & conscience. Employees granted two unpaid holidays per year for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized religious activities. Students granted two unexcused absences for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized religious activities.

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SB 5964—Open government training. Elected officials must complete OPMA and PRA training every four years. Public Records Officers must complete training on PRA and records retention protocols every four years.

SB 6062—School data internet access. School districts must post on CBAs on district websites. School districts with ASB programs must post information on ASB accounts.

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SB 6074—Homeless student outcomes. OSPI must report various homeless student data to the Legislature. OSPI must: distribute information on how to identify and support homeless students; and provide best practices for choosing and training homeless student liaisons. School districts must: encourage staff to review information and attend trainings; and distribute information on services/supports to students.

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SB 6129—Paraeducator development. PESB must convene a paraeducator workgroup to design minimum employment standards; professional development and education opportunities; a career ladder; and a pathway for teacher certification. (WASA representative included)

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SB 6163—Expanded learning opportunities. ELO Council established to develop vision, guidance and assistance related to summer learning, calendar modifications and partnerships between schools and community organizations. (WASA representative included)

SB 6517—PRA exemptions. Exempts employee/volunteer driver license or ID card information from public disclosure.

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SB 6002—Operating Budget.◦ OEO must develop a scope of work and proposed

plan for a Task Force on Success for Students with Special Needs.

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2015-172015-17

What Does the Future Hold?What Does the Future Hold?

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2013-15 & 2015-17 Budget Outlook

(Dollars in Millions)

Source: Economic & Revenue Forecast Council, 4/14

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Real Per Capita General Fund-State Real Per Capita General Fund-State RevenuesRevenues(2009 Dollars)(2009 Dollars)

Source: OFM, 12/13

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More Than $5 Billion Needed Over Next 2 BienniaMore Than $5 Billion Needed Over Next 2 Bienniato Meet Statutory K-12 Requirementsto Meet Statutory K-12 Requirements

Source: OFM, 1/14

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Additional Revenue Necessary to Additional Revenue Necessary to Sustain Investments in Education and Sustain Investments in Education and

Other PrioritiesOther Priorities

Daniel P. SteeleAssistant Executive Director,

Government Relations825 Fifth Avenue SEOlympia, WA 98501

360.489.3642

dsteele@wasa-oly.org

2014 Superintendent Workshop