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This article discusses the ongoing budget crisis in California and the importance of grassroots advocacy in securing funding for education. It explores the Governor's budget proposals, cuts to education, and the efforts of organizations like CCAE to advocate for increased funding. The article also highlights the need for collaboration between stakeholders and the impact of budget decisions on different communities.
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State of California & The Fight of Our Lives Dawn Koepke Legislative & Budget Advocate
California – The Big Picture • Governor’s FY 2012-13 Budget Proposal • Governor’s FY 2012-13 May Revise Proposal • CCAE Efforts to Date • Moving Forward – Renewed Focus • Importance of Grassroots & Advocacy • Questions? Feedback?
California – The Big Picture • Budget • Year-Over-Year Deficits (07-08 Revenues – 14-15) • Cuts to Education • FY 2008-2009 AE Flexibility (Through FY 2014-15) • HHS Cuts – Foster Care vs. Disabled vs. Mentally Ill • CWS & Public Safety Realignment • Jobs & Economic Recovery Focus • Workforce/Career Path Focus • Mounting Pressure for Results & Accountability • AE Placement: K-12 vs. Community Colleges
Governor’s FY 2012-13 Budget Proposal • Over $9 Billion Deficit • $4.2 Cuts/$4.6 Billion Revenue/$1.1 Billion Reserve • HHS Cuts – MediCal, CalWORKs, IHSS • Education – TK, Child Care, Mandates (~$4.9 Billion Over 11-12) • Permanent Categorical Consolidation & Flexibility • November Tax Initiative (Joint w/ CFT = ~$6.9 Billion) • PIT Increase • 0.5% Sales Tax Increase • Education Trigger Cuts (~$4.8 Billion = 3 weeks)
Governor’s FY 2012-13 May Revise Proposal • ~$12-13 Billion Deficit • $?? Cuts/$?? Billion Revenue/$?? Billion Reserve • HHS Cuts – MediCal, CalWORKs, IHSS • Education – TK, Child Care, Mandates • November Tax Initiative (Joint w/ CFT = ~$7-9 Billion; $5-7 Billion) • PIT Increase – 1-3% Above $250k • 0.25% Sales Tax Increase (4 years) • Permanent Categorical Consolidation & Flexibility • Local Control
CCAE Efforts to Date • AB 2240 (Eng) – AE Spot Bill • Messaging/Education • Tailored to Audience – Democrat/Republican, Member’s Interests • Sacramento-Based Advocacy & Targeted Outreach • Administration, DOF, Leg Leadership, LAO, CDE • Latino, Black, API, Mod Caucuses • Formal Positioning – SPI (Data Reporting), Gov/Leg (Budget), Gov/Leg (On the Brink) • AE “Hit” Pieces – Raise Awareness!
Feedback to Date • CDE • Highly Supportive • Public Support – Budget Hearings, Actions • Administration, Finance & State Board • Local Control, Decision Making – Need • Placement: K-12 vs. Community Colleges • Legislature • AE Positive • Senate Budget Staff – More Challenging • Placement: K-12 vs. Community Colleges • Flexibility • Governor’s WSF vs. AB 18 (Brownley)
Moving Forward – Renewed Focus • Battleground: The Legislature • Externalities • Moody’s Credit Rating – “Negative” per K-12 Contingency • Increase/Decrease Funding per School District • Ed Stakeholders/Coalition • Legislation – Keeping AE at the Forefront • AB 1584 (Eng) – “Postsecondary” • SB 1401 (Lieu) – SB 1070 (Steinberg) • Subject Hearings – ELL, Policy (WSF)
Moving Forward – Renewed Focus (cont.) • Grassroots Engagement & Advocacy (State & Local) • Upcoming Campaigns: Legislature & Administration • Letters, Emails, Faxes, Calls, Meetings AND Site Visits • Public Relations Push • Alliance & Supporter Building • Local Electeds, Superintendents, CBOs, Associations • CCAE Communications
Importance of Grassroots & Advocacy Success!
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. ~Thomas Paine
