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The District's FY 2013 budget plan proposes using $3.2M to enhance school funding, employee benefits, and overall fiscal health. The plan includes a 1% raise, retention bonuses, and improvements in quality of life for employees. The proposal aims to create a healthier culture and climate within the District, aligning with the goal of preparing students for future success. The budget recommendations are designed to match the District's mission of excellence in education, fiscal responsibility, and employee satisfaction.
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Good News – JBC Recommends Maintaining PPR – DCSD Adopting Best Case
Goals in Balancing the Budget • Prepare for the future – every DCSD student prepared to compete on world stage for any college or career of their choice • Improve quality of life for employees • Continue to improve the District’s fiscal health
SBB Improvement District recommends using $3.2 M of one-time (fund balance) to our schools to improve SBB reductions for FY 2013. ES net SBB $0 SBB + $50 = +$50 MS net SBB -$50 SBB + $50 = $0 HS net SBB -$225 SBB + $50 = -$175
Improve Quality of Life for Employees • 1% Raise ($2.8 M on-going) • 1% Retention Bonus ($2.8 one-time) • Benefit Improvements • Add Legal and Liability Coverage • Add Short Term Disability Insurance • Add Career Ladders (current employees) & Market Pay (new employees) • Add Improved Pay for Performance • Add one non-contact, contract day for Professional Development • Improve Culture and Climate (morale) – through a commitment to the attributes of healthy organizations • PERA increase covered by District for all employees • And MORE
Details Regarding 1% Pay Raise Total District Cost of 1% Increase is $2.8 M District Proposes to Reallocate Dollars to Fund a 1% Raise for All Employees. DCFT Example in District Proposal: • Phase out of Knowledge Level Advancement (KLA) • Phase out of Extended Service Severance (ESS) • Phase out of Longevity
Details Regarding “Retention Bonus” Recommendation is to use $2.8 M for a 1% “Retention bonus” for all employees who return FY 2013 contracts or commit on time. $6 M Cost of Business reduction will raise the unassigned fund balance from $15.1 to $21.1 if that money is not used this year (we start using it next year for the cut). We would like to use $2.8 M of the $6 M to pay for the retention bonus.
$5.6 M for Employees 1% Raise ($2.8 M) + 1% Retention Bonus ($2.8 M) = $5.6 M Reallocated to District Employees for FY 2013
District Proposes a Healthier Culture and Climate to Improve Morale (Quality of Life) Commitment to the attributes of healthy organizations: • Expectation of positive, accurate communication to schools and community • Protect the educational environment • Commitment to freedom and choice for employees
Budget and Negotiations Recommendations Match Goals • Prepare for the future – every DCSD student prepared to compete on world stage for any college or career of their choice • Improve quality of life for employees • Continue to improve the District’s fiscal health
DAC FORUM Board Approved Fees • 100% of Book Fees Remain at Schools • Revisiting Transportation Fees • Maintain Per Ride Fee or $150/year? • Revise to $12/mth or $120/year?