CA School Finances News Through May 29
Federal Stimulus Monies
The California Department of Education has published the reporting requirements for Local Education Agencies who receive ARRA funds. There will be quarterly reporting requirements.
Here is the webpage for applying for funding to support an increase in the enrollment of additional children as well as create new teaching and other positions in Head Start programs
While not specifically related to Federal stimulus this news report covers the rally for Social Security fairness for California teachers.
Sacramento News
While there are no specifics, the Sacramento Bee is reporting the May 29 Governor’s announcement of additional cuts to education.
The recession is bad. How bad is it? The California Budget Bites has the answer.
The Legislative Analyst Office has published their analysis of the Governor’s May Revise. Starting on page 12, the LAO reviews the impact on K-14 education including a flexibility proposal to reduce the school year by 7.5 days.
While not likely to occur in 2009/10, the State Teachers Retirement System may need additional assessments to make up for poor investment returns in the past 18 months. Of course that would be the opposite of what former Assemblyman Keith Richman is proposing: A one-year “holiday” on contributions to pension funds, saving about $4.6 billion
San Francisco Assessor Philip Y. Ting filed documents this week with the secretary of state’s office to create the “Close the Proposition 13 Loophole” committee, which now can begin soliciting donations
Another step is taken towards convening a Constitutional Convention as State Senator DeSaluliner authored a constitutional amendment, SCA 3, that would let voters decide in November 2010 whether to call a constitutional convention.
CSBA Legislative Alert: Increase local control and allow local investment in schools
School District Headlines
L.A. Unified School District cancels bulk of summer school programs
SLO Teachers To Receive Raises if Property Tax Increase
Mt Diablo Board to Consider $9 Million in Cuts
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