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The North Seattle Community College held an all-college meeting on May 6, 2009, addressing crucial topics, including the fiscal challenges for FY 2008-2009 and the upcoming biennium. Key updates were provided by Ron LaFayette and Alan W. on budget cuts, tuition increases, and strategic funding sources. Notable actions included the evaluation of furloughs and other cost-cutting measures. The college has faced budget reductions since FY 2000-01, leading to an emphasis on financial prudence moving forward amid state revenue shortfalls and anticipated cuts.
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North Seattle Community College All College Meeting May 6, 2009
Today’s Agenda • Opening Remarks-Ron LaFayette • Swine Flu Preparedness-David B. • Budget Update FY 08-09-Alan W. • Budget Update 09-11 Biennium-Alan • Drawing for 2010 Pontiac • Other Funding Sources- Mary Ellen • Final Comments- Ron LaFayette • Questions?
North Seattle Community College FY 2008-2009 Budget Update by W. May 6, 2009
How is Money Spent? • Salaries & Benefits 84.50% • Goods & Services 12.1% • Personal/Client Services 2.2% • Computer Equipment .5% • Other Equipment .4% • Travel .3% • Quiz!
Budgets by Macro Unit • Instruction 68.10% • Administrative Services 18.97% • Student Services 8.81% • President’s Area 4.05% • Incl. HR, PIO, Ed. Fund, Inst. Effectiveness
Budget Reduction FY 08-09 • Governor Ordered 4.3% Budget Cut • North’s Cut $780,984 • College used Mostly “one time” dollars; also • Travel • Equipment • Goods & Services • Lapsed Salaries • No Permanent Staff Reductions • 09-11 Biennium is a Different Story . . .
State Budget Facts • State Revenue Shortfall Est. $9bil • Legislature Cut from 09-11 Budget $4bil • Difference $5bil • Stimulus Funds • Rainy Day Reserves • Borrowing from other Funds • Underfunding Mandates • Expect more cuts over next 4 yrs. • No movement on income tax or sales tax increase
How Did We Get Here? • Long Story with Lots of Blame to go Around • 25 People to Blame- Time Magazine
North’s Budget Situation • NSCC has been in Budget Reduction Mode Since FY2000-01 • Overspent Budget that Year-Borrowed $ • Took Several Years to “Balance” Budget • Lost 312 FTE and $1.2 mil Over Last Two Fiscal Years; Due to Low Enrollments • This is North’s 3rd “big” Budget Cut
NSCC’s Reduction for 09-11 • NSCC Cut 10.7% or $1,514,796 • Tuition will Increase 7% each Year • Tuition Increase Mitigates Cut • Cut Includes the 4.3% for FY 08-09 • Previously Mentioned $780,984
NSCC’s Reduction for 09-11 • District will Budget 5% of the Authorized 7% Tuition Increase • Tuition Waivers $3.2 mil in FY 07-08 • Why is this important? • Typical Student Pays $75.80 per Credit • ABE Students $25 per qtr. Parent Ed. $11 per Credit
Unknowns That Will Impact Budget • Furloughs Being Bargained with Unions • Each Furlough Day saves North $56,363 • Every Furlough Day Saves 1 job • Incentive Separations- Currently an Offer to Only Exempt Staff • National, State, Local Economy • Mid-year Budget Cuts?
What Are Cuts for 09-11 Biennium? • Personnel Reductions Combination of • Vacancies • Retirements • Shift of positions to non-state funds • Staff reductions • Next . . . Reductions by Macro Unit
President’s Area • President • Human Resources • Public Information Officer • Ed Fund • Institutional Effectiveness
Student Services • Registration • Financial Aid • Admissions • Advising • Records
Administrative Services • Business Office • Cashiers • Facilities • Information Technology Services • Security
Other Savings • 5 Furlough Days @ $56,363 per day • All FT Job Categories • Saves $281,815
Other Sources of Revenue • NSF Grant • Workforce Development Council • Other
Other Information • Financial Report for FY 07-08 to be Released • Executive Team Voluntarily Taking 5 Furlough Days