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Bureau Update: Part I Bambi J. Lockman, Chief Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Florida CASE Summer L

Bureau Update: Part I Bambi J. Lockman, Chief Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Florida CASE Summer Leadership Institute June 12, 2007.

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Bureau Update: Part I Bambi J. Lockman, Chief Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Florida CASE Summer L

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  1. Bureau Update: Part IBambi J. Lockman, ChiefBureau of Exceptional Education and Student ServicesFlorida CASE Summer Leadership InstituteJune 12, 2007

  2. Topics2007 Legislative UpdateDOE PrioritiesBudget HighlightsSelected LegislationVoluntary Prekindergarten Education (VPK)ESE Process Web System

  3. DOE Priorities • Performance-Based Pay • Teacher Reform • Expedite the Revision of the Standards • Continue Secondary Reform • DOE Reorganization • Expand Access to Higher Education

  4. Budget Highlights

  5. K-20 Education Budget • $20.1 Billion Operating Funds • $4.2 Billion Capital Outlay Funds • $24.3 Billion K-20 Operating and Fixed Capital Outlay Funds (34% of total state budget)

  6. Summary of K-20 Operating Funds

  7. 2007-08 K-20 Operating Budget

  8. K-12 Education Appropriations 2007-08 $13,480,730,675 2006-07 $13,051,836,747 Increase $ 428,836,747 (3.28%)

  9. K-12 Budget Highlights (FEFP) • Funding in FEFP for 4,771 new students—total to be served 2,642,321 • Funding for FEFP in state and local revenue is $19.3 billion—an increase of $1.2 billion or 6.84% • FEFP funds per student will be $7,305.79—an increase of $455.36 or 6.65%

  10. FTE Students (UFTE) Authority: s.1011.62, (1)(a), F.S. K-12 FEFP—Unweighted FTE The 2007-08 unweighted student enrollment projection is 2,642,320.87 Increase of 4,770.91 or 0.18%.

  11. Program Weights X Authority: s.1011.62, F.S. K-12 FEFP—Program Weights • 2006-07 2007-08 • Group 1(3 Programs) • Basic Grades K-3 (1.035) (1.048) • Basic Grades 4-8 (1.000) (1.000) • Basic Grades 9-12 (1.088) (1.066) • Group 2 (4 Programs) • Exceptional Student Education • Level IV (3.734) (3.625) • Level V (5.201) (5.062) • English for Speakers • of Other Languages (1.275) (1.200) • “Career” Education, • Grades 9-12 (1.159) (1.119)

  12. Weighted FTE Students (WFTE) = Authority: s.1011.62, (1)(a), F.S. K-12 FEFP—Weighted FTE • The 2007-08 weighted student enrollment projection is 2,864,467.01 a decrease of 14,212.26 (.49%) weighted FTE students. • This includes special add-ons for: • Isolated Schools Supplement • Small District ESE Supplement • Advanced Placement • International Baccalaureate • Advanced International Certificate of • Education • Algebra for Grades 6-8 Students • FVS Additional FTE • Group 2 Over Cap

  13. K-12 FEFP—Supplement • Small district supplement 43.35 WFTEsfor 254 & 255 (for districts with less than 10,000 FTE student enrollment and less than 3 FTE eligible students per program)

  14. Base Student Allocation (BSA) X Authority: s.1011.62, F.S. K-12 FEFP—Base Student Allocation The Base Student Allocation (BSA) is determined annually by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act. In 2007-08, the BSA is set at $4,163.47—an increase of $181.86 (4.6%).

  15. District Cost Differential (DCD) X Authority: s.1011.62(2), F.S. K-12 FEFP—District Cost Differential The DCD is an adjustment that recognizes differences in the cost of living among school districts. $22.7 million is appropriated outside the FEFP for DCD transition supplement as specified by county and amount in the General Appropriations Act.

  16. + Safe Schools Authority: Appropriations Act Safe Schools • Provides $77,150,000 for Safe Schools activities • Minimum allocation is $75,000 • Two-thirds is allocated based on each school district’s crime index published • by FDLE • One third is allocated based on the • district’s UWFTE student enrollment • Funding Summary 2007-08 $77,150,000 2006-07 $75,350,000 Increase $ 1,800,000 (2.39%)

  17. + ESE Guaranteed Allocation Authority: s.1011.62(1)(e), F.S. ESE Guaranteed Allocation • Provides $1,133,668,598 for educational programs and services for exceptional students who would have been funded in Levels I, II, or III in school year 1999-2000. • These exceptional students will also receive weighted FTE funding in the FEFP, using the appropriate Basic Program weight for their grade level. • The ESE Guaranteed Allocation will not be recalculated during the school year.

  18. ESE Guaranteed Allocation Funding Summary 2007-08 $1,133,668,598 2006-07 $1,101,383,681 Increase $32,284,917 (or 2.93%)

  19. ESE Guaranteed Allocation • “School districts providing educational services in 2007-2008 for exceptional students who are residents of other districts cannot discontinue providing such services without the prior approval of the Department of Education.” • in the Appropriations Act since the 1999-2000 school year • memo on process forthcoming

  20. ESE Guaranteed Allocation • CS/SB 1046—Education • Caps the funding for the Gifted • Grades 9-12 Program at the • 2006-07 level • Directs a study by OPPAGA of • gifted student education (see SB 1046 • summary below)

  21. + SAI Authority: s. 1011.62(1)(f), F.S. Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) • Provides $736,402,596 for SAI • First priority for use of these funds is the provision of supplemental intensive instruction, consistent with the SSS, including summer school and intensive English immersion instruction, for students in grades 3 and 10 who scored Level I on the FCAT • The SAI allocation will not be recalculated during the school year

  22. SAI Funding Summary 2007-08 $736,402,596 2006-07 $707,826,199 Increase $28,576,397 (or 4.04%)

  23. + Reading Allocation Authority: s.1011.62(9), F.S. Reading Allocation • Provides $116,909,260 for a K-12 comprehensive, district-wide system of research-based reading instruction • This allocation will not be recalculated during the school year • Funding Summary • 2007-08 $116,909,260 • 2006-07 $111,800,000 • Increase $ 5,109,260 (or 4.57%) • (80 additional reading coaches)

  24. Reading Allocation • Use of funds: • Highly qualified reading coaches • Professional development for teachers in scientifically-based reading instruction including reading in content areas • Summer reading camps for students who score Level 1 on FCAT Reading • Supplemental instructional materials • Intensive interventions for middle and high school students reading below grade level

  25. + Performance Pay Authority: Ch. 2007-3, Laws of Florida Merit Award Program • Provides $147,500,000 to assist school districts with implementation of performance pay policies for instructional personnel and school administrators in accordance with law • Funds are allocated on Base Funding • Funding Summary • 2007-08 $147,500,000 • 2006-07 $147,500,000

  26. + DJJ Supplemental Allocation Authority: CS/SB 1046 DJJ Supplemental Allocation • Provides $12,531,511 in new funds to supplement other sources of funding for students in juvenile justice education programs • The allocation is based on the WFTE in the juvenile justice education programs times both the state average class size reduction factor and the district cost differential

  27. Gross State/Local FEFP = Gross State/ Local FEFP The sum of the FEFP components in the preceding slides, plus other adjustments, is the Gross State and Local FEFP Authority: s.1011.62(11)(a) F.S. • Funding Summary: • 2007-08 $14,395,707,645 • 2006-07 $13,845,426,766 • Increase $550,280,879 • (3.97%)

  28. Discretionary Lottery/School Recognition + Discretionary Lottery/School Recognition Total Appropriation: $263,449,842 (no change) $157,587,811 — initial allocation for School Recognition Awards $105,862,031 — initial allocation for District Discretionary Lottery School Recognition Awards are made at $100 per student; remaining funds are allocated based on each district’s base funding Authority: Appropriations Act and s.1008.36, F.S.

  29. State Categorical Programs (FEFP) Instructional Materials $ 271,944,498 ( +1.98%) Student Transportation 493,566,586 ( +2.18%) Class Size Reduction 2,708,412,008 (+28.45%) Teachers Lead Program 48,021,406 (+6.66%) Total $3,521,944,498 (+21.31%)

  30. K-12 Budget HighlightsNon-FEFP • $135 million for teacher professional development (1.01% increase) • $9 million to continue A++ initiatives

  31. Non-FEFP Categoricals • School Safety/Preparedness $ 3,000,000 • Instructional Materials for the Partially Sighted 250,000 • Learning Through Listening 1,550,000 • Excellent Teaching 102,191,178 • K-12 Comprehensive Reading 76,543,873 • Education Innovation 9,000,000 • Low Performing Schools 7,125,480 • Mentoring/Student Assistance 19,135,584 • Education Partnerships (Low Performing/Disruptive Students) 2,800,000

  32. Non-FEFP Categoricals • K-8 Virtual Education 9,500,000 • Communities in Schools 1,250,000 • Foundation Matching Grants 4,000,000 • FDLRS University Centers* 3,239,494 • Autism/CARD Centers* 7,518,000 • Consortium Services ($50K/District) 1,750,000 • Teacher Professional Development 134,994,657 *Note: No funds in these two appropriations may be used to pay for indirect costs

  33. Non-FEFP CategoricalsSchool/Instructional Enhancements26 Allocations • Florida Autism Education Center of Excellence (Hillsborough Charter School) -$700,000 • FCAT Computer Accommodations for Disabled StudentsPilotProject - $500,000 • Family Café - $100,000

  34. Non-FEFP Categoricals ESE $2,643,604 GR $2,333,354Trust (IDEA Part B) • Same allocation since 2001 (when GR was reduced 34% from prior year) • Funds projects including FDLRS, SEDNET, CHRIS, FIMC/HI, FIMC/VI, ATEN

  35. Other Programs • Instructional Technology $4,864,290 • Radio Reading/Blind 407,914 • Blind Babies Program 1,437,500 • Blind Children’s Program 200,000 • Critical Jobs/SUCCEED 20,000,000 (Teaching, Nursing, Health) • Ready to Work 14,750,000 • VR/Adults with Disabilities 18,508,431

  36. SB 1456—Sales Tax/School Supplies and Clothing August 4-13, 2007 No sales tax: • Books, clothing, wallets, certain bags <$50 per item • School supplies <$10 per item

  37. Selected 2007 Legislation

  38. DOE Reorganization SB 2092

  39. SB 2092—DOE Reorganization • DOE Reorganization Provisions • Establishes within DOE • Division of Workforce Education • Division of Finance and Operations • Allows designation of directors as “Deputy Commissioner” or “Chancellor” • Authorizes Commissioner to organize and name structural units within the department

  40. Merit Award Program CS/CS/SB 1226Section 1012.225, F.S.

  41. Merit Award Program Senate Bill (SB) 1226 • Merit Award Program/School Board Employees • Awards for Instructional Personnel & School-Based Administrators • Signed into Law March 29

  42. Merit Award Program • For 2006-07, districts implementing performance-based pay may create a Merit Award Program (MAP) plan, keep their approved STAR plan, or revert to their plan under s. 1012.22, F.S. • For 2007-08, districts may create a MAP plan • Awards must be 5-10% of the average teacher salary for that district • The program applies to all instructional personnel (except paraprofessionals and substitute teachers) and school-based administrators • Awards may be given to individuals or instructional teams

  43. Merit Award Program • At least 60% of a teacher’s bonus must be based on students’ performance on statewide standardized tests using gains in learning, proficiency, or both • For non-FCAT subjects, national-, state-, or district-developed assessments that measure SSS must be used • For equity, districts must balance measurement of proficiency and gains in learning • Up to 40% of a teacher’s bonus is based on the professional practices component, evaluated by the principal (or district supervisor for school-based administrators)

  44. Merit Award Program • For 2006-07, the appropriation could be used to fund: • A district’s approved STAR plan • A district’s MAP plan • Other existing performance pay plans (1012.22), but only at the amount that was disbursed in the 05-06 school year • STAR proviso is repealed • Undisbursed money reverts to the state • For guidance documents, visit www.fldoe.org/performancepay/

  45. Merit Award Program • By the 2007-08 school year, districts choosing to do MAP must be able to administer end-of-course exams to participate • District-adopted, negotiated plans are due to the Commissioner by October 1 • Commissioner reports to Leadership each year on district and charter school compliance • State Board of Education will adopt rules on how to calculate the district average teacher’s salary, reporting formats and procedures for plan review

  46. Update—Differentiated Pay Statutesfrom the 2006 Legislative Session • Beginning in 2007-2008, school districts must adopt a salary schedule with differentiated pay for instructional personnel and school-based administrators (s. 1012.22, F.S.) • School districts may not assign a higher percentage than the school district average of: - Temporarily certified teachers - First time teachers - Teachers in need of improvement - Out-of-field teachers to schools graded “D” or “F” or schools with above the school district average of minority and economically disadvantaged students

  47. Update—Differentiated Pay Statutesfrom the 2006 Legislative Session • District school boards are authorized to provide salary incentives to meet equitable placement of teachers (s. 1012.2315, F.S.) • District school boards may not sign collective bargaining agreements that preclude the district from providing incentives (s. 1012.2315, F.S.)

  48. Florida Teachers Lead ProgramHB 450

  49. SB 450—Florida Teachers Lead Program • Florida Teachers Lead Program Stipend • Provides teachers with specific funds for classroom resources • Includes charter school and prek ESE teachers

  50. Physical Education HB 967

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