[Busmgrs] 2013-14 Estimates

[ELLIOTT Michael S.]

Dear Business Managers,

The latest 2013-14 estimates from ODE have been posted. The district estimates are available here: http://www.ode.state.or.us/services/ssf/2013-14-ssf-estimate-as-of-5-30-13-1300-hrs.pdf. The district ADMw breakout is here: http://www.ode.state.or.us/services/ssf/transparency-estimate-5-30-13-1300-hrs.pdf. Finally, the ESD estimates are available here: http://www.ode.state.or.us/services/ssf/esd-13-14-estimate-as-of-5-30-13-1416-hrs.pdf.

Please note, these estimates do not include the latest amendments passed today by the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education. As those amendments are passed into law, we will release updated information. Today's estimates are to provide a base line for district and the estimates use the Co-Chairs information. As additional bills are passed that affect the State School Fund we will be posting estimates to show the impacts.

Below, please find a message from Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton on these latest estimates.

Please let me know if you have any questions on these estimates.

Thank you,
Michael

Dear Business Managers and District Superintendents:

I know that you are all engaged in the challenging work of creating your budgets for next year. As you review these latest State School Fund estimates, I wanted to make sure you had the clearest picture possible about next year's financial situation.

Our Governor and Legislators have been working incredibly hard to gather as many dollars as possible to support education in our state.  They recognize the importance of education to the long-term success of our students and our state.  And they also know that if we are going to make progress toward our state's 40-40-20 Goal, we have to reinvest in our schools and fund the services we know can impact student achievement.

While the final education budget has yet to be passed, our friends in the Legislature have asked that I share their commitment to stronger school funding. Thanks to the dedication, advocacy, and support of folks from around the state - including some of you who came to Salem to testify - most districts will have the opportunity to add back teachers and services next year.  While I know this will not make our districts whole, it does move us in the right direction, reducing class sizes and adding back some vital services.

Next biennia, our state will have $6.55 billion in the State School Fund, with an additional $200 million in additional PERS savings. The current round of estimates are based on the $6.55 billion figure and we anticipate distributing 49% the first year and 51% the second year. These are the numbers that all of you should be budgeting to. While budgeting conservatively may be appealing, our students need every extra teacher and every supplemental program we can offer right now.  I have been assured that these numbers are ones we can rely on. Even if the PERS savings are challenged in court, there should be no change due to litigation before 2017.

Our Legislators and Governor are committed to getting as many dollars as possible into the classroom to support our kids. As educators, it is our job to make sure we maximize the use of these dollars to make sure our students have the supports they need to succeed in school and beyond.  I am hopeful that with our 2013-15 budget we will have the opportunity to reinvest in ways that really help move the dial for our students.

Thanks for all you do,

Rob S. Saxton
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction


Michael Elliott, State School Fund Coordinator
Oregon Department of Education
503-947-5627
Michael.S.Elliott at ode.state.or.us




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