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Governor's Proposals for the 2010-11 State Budget and K-12 Education Recovery Takes a Long Time 8 The Economic Cycle R ~B~io ~ / , ~~~ Stabilization escambsr SprlnS P0i5 sor ze+o Forecast Surviving Today and Beyond 10 • LEAs significantly have more control over expenditures than revenues But revenues must be protected i Most revenues are driven by student counts w Maximize enrollment Maximize attendance -seat time - of students w Maximize and audit•proof attendance reporting !o Problem areas are: M Tracking absences w Meeting instructional time requirements ~ Maintaining documentation for independent study and kindergarten retentions ~~ ~~~; ~~pp~~)pll~llc~ Practical Information and Recommendations v We've updated and expanded our survival guide, Doing~e,With Less M Use the tips and advice to help organize your options ~ While the focus is on getting through another bad year, don't forget: Now is a good time to make progress on your capital construction programs w Opportunities for efficiencies ~ The new version of Doing~e,With Less may give you some ideas ~ There isn't enough money for "business as usual"- reducing costs will undoubtedly reduce program quality and options s+ You can't save everything, so get your priorities in order b Now is not the time to leave the Board, parents, public, unions, and other stakeholders out of the information loop M Use our "Board•ready" presentation to help get the word out it There never will be a better opportunity for business people to step up and help lead the district through the continuing economic crisis Surviving Today and Beyond 11 • Continue filing claims for reimbursement M State mandates not suspended, Medi•Cal Administrative Activities (MAA), etc. • Consider charging fees in the areas allowable by law Nome•to•school transportation, facility use tees, etc. Sell surplus propertylequipment M Proceeds from real property can be used for any operational purpose until January 1, 2012 w Consider voter•approved measures, such as a parcel tax to Maximize use of revenue sources involved in current flexibility options w Sweep the June 30, 2008, eligible categorical program balances by the end of 2009.10 M Transfer Tier III categorical program entitlements through 2012.13 w Plan K•3 class sizes with incentive funding flexibility in mind - ©2010 School Services of California, Inc.