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KISA Retreat

The decline in the number of districts qualifying for "hold harmless" funding since 2004 raises concerns about the efficacy of the itinerant project funded by lapse funds. With only 5 districts now in the hold harmless situation and 15 not, it prompts a reevaluation of the project's continued necessity. The primary justification for the project must focus on maximizing the effectiveness of itinerant staff placements. As districts consider budget cuts, privatizations, and potential layoffs, new strategies must be sought to ensure both budgetary efficiency and educational quality.

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KISA Retreat

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  1. KISA Retreat Friday, April 25, 2014

  2. Lapse Funds

  3. PA 60 of 2013School Aid Act

  4. The rationale in 2004 for the itinerant project no longer holds true • 2004 = 17 districts in hold harmless situation, 3 not • 2014 = 5 districts in hold harmless situation, 15 not • If lapse funds are eliminated in the future we need to rethink the effectiveness of the project • The only rationale for continuing the project is maximize effectiveness of placing itinerant staff • Additional savings could be realized today if districts wanted to truly implement the project Future of the itinerant project…

  5. 2014/15 State Aid Budget Proposals

  6. General Ed Transportation - One district is privatizing general education transportation (3rd in county) • Layoffs - Few districts are sending layoff notices to teachers, many are reducing positions through attrition • A couple are offering ERI’s • Custodial privatization - A couple are sending bids for custodial services Budget cuts being discussed…

  7. 2014-15 Kent ISD Budgets

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