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Newark Unified School District
Fiscal Review
June 13, 2017
Joel D. Montero
Chief Executive Officer
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June 13, 2017
Pat Sanchez, Superintendent
Newark Unified School District
5715 Musick Avenue
Newark, CA 94560
Dear Superintendent Sanchez:
In February 2017, the Newark Unified School District and the Fiscal Crisis and Management
Assistance Team (FCMAT) entered into a study agreement to provide a fiscal review of the district.
Specifically, the study agreement specifies that FCMAT will perform the following:
1. Review the district’s 2016-17 general fund budget and develop a multiyear finan-
cial projection (MYFP) for the current and two subsequent fiscal years to validate
the district’s financial status. Make recommendations for expenditure reductions
and/or revenue enhancements to help the district to eliminate its structural budget
deficit and maintain financial solvency. The MYFP will be a snapshot in time
of the current financial status and will use the district’s 2016-17 second interim
report.
2. Review operational processes and procedures for the business services department
and make recommendations for improved efficiency, if any, in the following areas:
• Budget development
• Budget monitoring
• Position control
• Purchasing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Bond oversight
• ASB oversight
• School connected organizations oversight
FCMAT
Joel D. Montero, Chief Executive Officer
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1300 17th Street - CITY CENTRE, Bakersfield, CA
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93301-4533 Telephone 661
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-636-4611 Fax 661
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-636-4647
755 Baywood Drive, 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CA 94954 Telephone: 707-775-2850 Fax: 661-636-4647 www.fcmat.org
Administrative Agent: Mary C. Barlow - Office of Kern County Superintendent of Schools
This report contains the study team’s findings and recommendations. We appreciate the opportunity
to serve you, and we extend our thanks to all the staff of the Newark Unified School District.
Sincerely,
Joel D. Montero
Chief Executive Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
About FCMAT ..................................................................iiii
Introduction ........................................................................1
Executive Summary ......................................................... 3.
Findings and Recommendations ....................................5
Multiyear Financial Projections ..........................................................................5
Enrollment and Average Daily Attendance (ADA) ............................................9
LCFF Funding Summary ..................................................................................13
One-Time Funding for Ongoing Expenses ......................................................19
Budget Development ........................................................................................21
Budget Monitoring ...........................................................................................23
Position Control..................................................................................................25
Purchasing..........................................................................................................27
Accounts Payable ...............................................................................................31
Payroll .................................................................................................................35
Bond Oversight ..................................................................................................39
Appendices ....................................................................... 41
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ABOUT FCMAT
About FCMAT
FCMAT’s primary mission is to assist California’s local K-14 educational agencies to identify,
prevent, and resolve financial, human resources and data management challenges. FCMAT
provides fiscal and data management assistance, professional development training, product
development and other related school business and data services. FCMAT’s fiscal and manage-
ment assistance services are used not just to help avert fiscal crisis, but to promote sound financial
practices, support the training and development of chief business officials and help to create
efficient organizational operations. FCMAT’s data management services are used to help local
educational agencies (LEAs) meet state reporting responsibilities, improve data quality, and
inform instructional program decisions.
FCMAT may be requested to provide fiscal crisis or management assistance by a school district,
charter school, community college, county office of education, the state Superintendent of Public
Instruction, or the Legislature.
When a request or assignment is received, FCMAT assembles a study team that works closely
with the LEA to define the scope of work, conduct on-site fieldwork and provide a written report
with findings and recommendations to help resolve issues, overcome challenges and plan for the
future.
FCMAT has continued to make adjustments in the types of support provided based on the changing
dynamics of K-14 LEAs and the implementation of major educational reforms.
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FCMAT also develops and provides numerous publications, software tools, workshops and
professional development opportunities to help LEAs operate more effectively and fulfill their fiscal
oversight and data management responsibilities. The California School Information Services (CSIS)
division of FCMAT assists the California Department of Education with the implementation of
the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). CSIS also hosts and
maintains the Ed-Data website (www.ed-data.org) and provides technical expertise to the Ed-Data
partnership: the California Department of Education, EdSource and FCMAT.
FCMAT was created by Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 in 1992 to assist LEAs to meet and sustain their
financial obligations. AB 107 in 1997 charged FCMAT with responsibility for CSIS and its state-
wide data management work. AB 1115 in 1999 codified CSIS’ mission.
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ABOUT FCMAT
AB 1200 is also a statewide plan for county offices of education and school districts to work
together locally to improve fiscal procedures and accountability standards. AB 2756 (2004)
provides specific responsibilities to FCMAT with regard to districts that have received emergency
state loans.
In January 2006, Senate Bill 430 (charter schools) and AB 1366 (community colleges) became
law and expanded FCMAT’s services to those types of LEAs.
Since 1992, FCMAT has been engaged to perform more than 1,000 reviews for LEAs, including
school districts, county offices of education, charter schools and community colleges. The Kern
County Superintendent of Schools is the administrative agent for FCMAT. The team is led by
Joel D. Montero, Chief Executive Officer, with funding derived through appropriations in the
state budget and a modest fee schedule for charges to requesting agencies.
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Background
The Newark Unified School District is located in Alameda County in the city of Newark, which
is near San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco. The district covers approximately eight square miles
and serves approximately 5,846 students at eight elementary schools, one junior high school, one
continuation school, one alternative school and one comprehensive high school.
In February 2017, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team entered into an agreement
for a review of the district’s finances. Specifically, the study agreement states that FCMAT will do
the following:
1. Review the district’s 2016-17 general fund budget and develop a multi-year
financial projection (MYFP) for the current and two subsequent fiscal years to
validate the district’s financial status. Make recommendations for expenditure
reductions and/or revenue enhancements to help the district to eliminate its
structural budget deficit and maintain financial solvency. The MYFP will be
a snapshot in time of the current financial status and will use the district’s
2016-17 first interim report as the baseline. The MYFP will be developed as
a trend based on certain criteria and assumptions instead of a prediction of
exact numbers. It will be developed for the district’s general fund and will
include the review and fiscal impact of other funds on the general fund.
2. Review operational processes and procedures for the business services
department and make recommendations for improved efficiency, if any, in the
following areas:
• Budget development
• Budget monitoring
• Position control
• Purchasing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Bond oversight
• Associated student body oversight
• School-related organizations oversight
Study Guidelines
A FCMAT study team visited the district on March 29, 30, & 31 2017 to conduct interviews, collect
data and review documents. This report is a result of those activities.
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INTRODUCTION
Study Team
The study team was composed of the following members:
Eric D. Smith, MPA Anthony L. Bridges, CFE, CICA
FCMAT Intervention Specialist FCMAT Consultant
Templeton, CA Avila Beach, CA
Leonel Martínez Linda Grundhoffer
FCMAT Technical Writer FCMAT Consultant
Bakersfield, CA Danville, CA
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary
FCMAT’s main objective in this study was to review and validate the district’s general fund
budget using the second interim financial report as the baseline to develop an independent anal-
ysis and multiyear financial projection (MYFP) for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
For eight years, the district has used special reserve funds from the sale of property and residual
dollars from a previous tax override fund to offset the financial impact of declining enrollment.
Instead of reducing the structural budget deficit and eliminating deficit spending in the general
fund, the district’s 2016-17 multiyear financial projection utilizes a transfer of approximately $1
million from the special reserve fund for noncapital outlay and one-time state funds exceeding
$1.4 million. Deficit spending occurs when the district’s ongoing spending exceeds its revenue.
Unique circumstances often allow the district to deficit spend with a plan to repay the debt or
temporary loan, if required. This technique is a standard government and business practice, but
could cause the district to be unable to sustain its financial solvency if not managed correctly.
The district operates with multiple funds that contain budgets based on industry standards using
projection variables that assist in forecasting multiyear financial projections.
The district has declined by approximately 638 students over the past five years and is projected
to further decline in the next two subsequent fiscal years until new residential housing starts
begin to generate additional students. In comparing FCMAT’s MYFP with the district’s forecast,
the main difference is in the enrollment and average daily attendance (ADA) projections that
generate the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The LCFF calculation consists of state
funding, taxes from the education protection account (EPA) and local property taxes. FCMAT’s
enrollment and ADA projections are more conservative than those of the district and do not
assign a student generation factor to assume additional students in the multiyear financial
projection from new residential housing projects in the area. While districts receive prior year
funding to help ease the financial burden that comes with a continued student decrease, the use
of one-time state and local resources has enabled the district to forego difficult budget reductions.
Other than the second subsequent fiscal year of the multiyear financial projection (MYFP),
FCMAT and the district use the same budget assumptions and economic variables produced by
School Services of California’s Financial Projection Dartboard.
The new superintendent and administrative staff have involved the board and community in
discussions on potential budget reductions or revenue enhancements. Board presentations and
budget workshops have included topics such as the elimination of one-time funds from the
special reserve fund, new student growth from housing starts, work year or compensation reduc-
tions, a parcel tax, school closure and strategies to reduce encroachment.
While the loss of students does not necessarily translate into a reduction in the district’s financial
need, i.e., fewer students may not mean fewer teachers are needed, the district will need to
develop a multiyear financial recovery plan and evaluate the budget without the use of one-time
funds. The district has a unique challenge and opportunity to balance the budget and reduce the
structural deficit because of the availability approximately $5 million of one-time funding in its
special reserve fund.
Instead of decimating needed academic programs and reducing staff in one fiscal year, using
one-time funding will allow the district to develop and prioritize a multiyear financial recovery plan.
In both the district’s and FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection, the district will need to incre-
mentally reduce the budget by $4 million to $5 million over the next two years while evaluating
programmatic needs, potential student growth from new housing and changing state economics.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
It is critical for the district to understand that any of the changing economic factors could have
a financial impact on the amount needed to balance the budget. The district’s goal of increasing
the number of students to 7,000 by 2020-21 could relieve some budget pressure if the students
materialize. The goal is always to preserve the district’s academic programs and develop strategic
budget reductions in a multiyear format.
On January 10, 2017, Gov. Brown released his 2017-18 budget proposal, which will affect the
district’s MYFPs. The governor opened his proposal reporting that recent state revenue indicated
the “tide has begun to turn” and that “the trajectory of general fund revenue growth” has declined
from the estimates used by the administration when the 2016-17 budget was enacted. The state
faces a deficit of $2 billion unless corrective action is taken, and the governor proposed several
adjustments, including an adjustment in the Proposition 98 spending guarantee from 2015-16
through 2017-18.
The proposal provided for an increase of $744 million in LCFF gap funding over current levels.
This increase is sufficient to cover the growth in the statewide LCFF target because of the 1.48%
statutory COLA, yet is a significant reduction from the $2.2 billion projected in June 2016.
In addition to a shift in one-time expenditures from prior year to adjust for a reduction in
Proposition 98 guarantee, the proposal includes a one-time deferral of $859.1 million or approxi-
mately 27% of the June 2017 apportionment to July 2017. (Source: Common Message)
Questions will need to be answered regarding the state’s economy and its financial impact on
the district. School districts in the state of California must continue to plan for the slowing of
funding growth. The largest funding increases from LCFF implementation are from prior fiscal
years, and state revenue growth has slowed. California voters’ approval of the income tax exten-
sion (Proposition 55) will continue to support state revenues through 2030, but the revenue is
expected to be unstable.
The district faces its own specific financial risk factors based on current reserve levels, enrollment
trends, employee compensation, degree of revenue instability and various other local and state-
wide factors. Therefore, it must continue to plan accordingly to meet ongoing academic and
program objectives while maintaining its fiscal solvency.
In such an uncertain fiscal environment, the district should strive to maintain its fiscal solvency
and protect the integrity of the academic programs by emphasizing the following:
1. Maintaining adequate reserves to allow for unanticipated circumstances (with
the adequate level based on the district’s unique situational assessment).
2. Maintaining fiscal flexibility by limiting commitments to future increased
expenditures based on projections of future revenue growth, and/or estab-
lishing contingencies that allow expenditure plans to be changed as needed.
The current MYFP is based on the governor’s proposed budget released in January 2017. In
subsequent events, the governor’s May revision could eliminate some of the state’s projected
revenue shortfall, and the district will need to incorporate these changes in the 2017-18 adoption
budget. The details of the governor’s May revision were not available when this report was devel-
oped.
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MULTIYEAR FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
Findings and Recommendations
Multiyear Financial Projections
The primary objective of developing multiyear financial projections is to provide a fiscal planning
framework that will enable the board and district to make budget decisions that strategically
address current and future challenges. Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 and AB 2756 require multiyear
financial projections, and they are a part of the adoption budget and interim reporting process.
In June 2004, AB 2756 (Daucher) was passed and signed into law on an urgency basis.
This legislation made substantive changes to the financial accountability and oversight processes
used to monitor the fiscal position of school districts and county offices of education. Among
other things, AB 2756 strengthened the roles of the superintendent of public instruction (SPI),
county offices of education and FCMAT and their ability to intervene during fiscal crises.
California school districts and county offices use many different methods and software products
to prepare multiyear financial projections. The projections for the district’s general fund used
in this report were prepared using FCMAT’s Budget Explorer multiyear projection software, a
web-based forecasting tool that is available at no cost to all California school districts. FCMAT
reviewed revenue and expenditure trends during recent years, used industry-standard variables
provided by Schools Services of California Financial Dartboard, and based its projection on the
district’s 2016-17 second interim budget for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.
Any forecast of financial data has inherent limitations because calculations are based on certain
assumptions and criteria, including enrollment trends, cost-of-living increases, projected
deferrals, forecasts of costs for utilities, fuel and other consumables, and local, state and national
economic conditions. Therefore, the projection should be viewed as a trend based on certain
criteria and assumptions rather than a prediction of exact numbers.
Multiyear financial projections can serve as the basis for more informed decisions and provide
the ability to forecast the fiscal effects of decisions, but they should be updated at least at each
interim financial reporting period and in preparation for negotiations.
When developing a MYFP, attention is focused on the district’s ability to meet its required reserve
for economic uncertainty and achieve a positive unappropriated fund balance. The district’s
deficit spending trends indicate that it needs to increase revenue, decrease expenditures, or both
to maintain a positive unappropriated fund balance. When the unappropriated fund balance is
negative, it represents the amount by which budgeted expenditures must be reduced or revenues
increased to meet the reserve requirements in accordance with AB 1200.
School districts in the state of California must continue to plan for the slowing of funding
growth. The largest funding increases from LCFF implementation are from prior fiscal years,
and state revenue growth has slowed. The approval of the income tax extension (Proposition 55)
by California voters will continue to support state revenues through 2030, but the revenue is
expected to be volatile, and there is uncertainty about how much will be generated.
The district faces its own specific set of financial risk factors based on reserve levels, enrollment
trends, employee compensation, degree of revenue volatility and various other local and statewide
factors and must continue to plan accordingly to meet ongoing academic and program objectives
while maintaining its fiscal solvency.
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In such an uncertain environment, all districts should strive to maintain fiscal solvency and
protect the integrity of educational programs by performing the following:
1. Maintaining adequate reserves to allow for unanticipated circumstances (with
the adequate level based on each LEA’s unique situational assessment).
2. Maintaining fiscal flexibility by limiting commitments to future increased
expenditures based on projections of future revenue growth, and/or estab-
lishing contingencies that allow expenditure plans to be changed as needed.
Budget Assumptions for 2016-17 & MYFP
Districts are advised to use the FCMAT LCFF Calculator and the planning factors listed below
in developing multiyear financial projections (MYFPs). The district and FCMAT utilized the
same projection variables and economic assumptions in developing the MYFP for 2016-17 and
two subsequent fiscal years.
The key planning factors and budget assumptions used to project the 2016-17 budget and multi-
year financial projection are listed below and are based on the latest information available.
Planning Factor
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
COLA (Department of Finance - DOF) 0.00% 1.48% 2.40%
LCFF Gap Funding Percentage (DOF) 55.28% 23.67% 53.85%
LCFF Gap Funding (in millions) $2,942 $744 $1,904
STRS Employer Statutory Rates 12.58% 14.43% 16.28%
PERS Employer Projected Rates 13.888% 15.80% 18.7%
Lottery – Unrestricted per ADA $144 $144 $144
Lottery – Prop. 20 per ADA $45 $45 $45
Mandated Cost per ADA for One-Time Allocations $214 $48 $0
Mandate Block Grant for Districts – K-8 per ADA $28.42 $29.87 $29.87
Mandate Block Grant for Districts – 9-12 per ADA $56 $57.36 $57.36
Mandate Block Grant for Charters – K-8 per ADA $14.21 $15.66 $15.66
Mandate Block Grant for Charters – 9-12 per ADA $42 $43.36 $43.36
State Preschool Part-Day Daily Reimbursement Rate 25.06* $25.06 $25.06
State Preschool Full-Day Daily Reimbursement Rate 40.46* $40.46 $40.46
General Child Care Daily Reimbursement Rate 40.20* $40.20 $40.20
*Increase of 5% effective July 1, 2016
Greater of:
Routine Restricted Maintenance Account Lesser of:
Lesser of 3%
(Note: For LEA receiving SFB funds, the RRMA requirement reverts to 3% the year 3% or 2014-15 At Least: 3%
or 2014-15
following receipt of funds.) amount
amount or 2%
FCMAT’s 2016-17 multiyear financial projection indicates that the district may meet its reserve
requirement in the current and two subsequent fiscal years, but only by utilizing one-time
funding from special reserve fund 17. The district’s financial solvency is at risk without a detailed
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multiyear financial recovery plan to strategically increase revenue and/or reduce expenditures,
cease deficit spending and eliminate the use of one-time transfers from the district’s special
reserve fund to balance the budget.
Deficit Spending
Deficit spending and the use of one-time resources are at the top of the district’s economic
and political agenda. Questions always arise about how urgent the deficit spending problem is
and whether sufficient resources are available; however, the district can use a more deliberative
approach. Deficit spending occurs when expenditures and other uses exceed revenues and other
sources. FCMAT’s MYFP shows the district deficit spending in its general fund during the
2016-17 fiscal year, and that this trend will continue through the 2018-19 fiscal year unless
significant revenue enhancements or budget reductions are made.
The following table summarizes the deficit spending from 2016-17 through 2018-19, the second
subsequent year of FCMAT’s MYFP.
Unrestricted General fund deficit spending projected
Object Base Year Year 1 Year 2
Name
Code 2016 - 17 2017 - 18 2018 - 19
Revenues
LCFF/State Aid 8010 - 8099 $50,790,286.00 $50,117,773.00 $51,150,149.00
Federal Revenues 8100 - 8299 $16,246.98 $16,246.98 $16,246.98
Other State Revenues 8300 - 8599 $2,336,706.00 $1,307,197.00 $1,027,541.00
Other Local Revenues 8600 - 8799 $783,027.00 $788,225.00 $794,146.11
Revenues $53,926,265.98 $52,229,441.98 $52,988,083.09
Expenditures
Certificated Salaries 1000 - 1999 $27,270,506.00 $27,027,518.50 $27,725,171.51
Classified Salaries 2000 - 2999 $6,279,242.00 $6,352,709.14 $6,427,035.84
Employee Benefits 3000 - 3999 $8,480,769.00 $9,088,691.34 $9,936,913.90
Books and Supplies 4000 - 4999 $741,811.00 $761,988.26 $784,238.32
Services and Other Operating 5000 - 5999 $4,644,665.00 $4,760,552.80 $4,888,345.68
Capital Outlay 6000 - 6900 $46,607.00 $46,607.00 $46,607.00
Other Outgo 7000 - 7299 $969,359.00 $969,359.00 $969,359.00
Direct Support/Indirect Cost 7300 - 7399 ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00)
Debt Service 7400 - 7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures $47,514,003.00 $48,088,470.04 $49,858,715.25
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures $6,412,262.98 $4,140,971.94 $3,129,367.84
Other Financing Sources/Uses
Interfund Transfers In 8900 - 8929 $913,368.00 $3,441,297.50 $5,328,711.00
Interfund Transfers Out 7600 - 7629 $241,591.00 $241,591.00 $241,591.00
All Other Financing Sources 8930 - 8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Financing Uses 7630 - 7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980 - 8999 ($7,653,604.00) ($7,893,638.22) ($8,158,810.25)
Other Financing Sources/Uses ($6,981,827.00) ($4,693,931.72) ($3,071,690.25)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance ($569,564.02) ($552,959.78) $57,677.59
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If a district cannot meet its financial obligations for the current or two subsequent fiscal years, or
has a qualified or negative budget certification, the county superintendent of schools is required
to notify the district governing board and the state superintendent of public instruction (SPI).
The county office must follow Education Code section 42127.6 when assisting school districts in
fiscal distress.
The district filed a qualified certification for the 2016-17 2nd interim financial report and must
include this certification of whether it can meet its financial obligations. The certifications are
classified as positive, qualified, or negative. A positive certification is assigned when the district
will meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. A qualified
certification is assigned when the district may not meet its financial obligations for the current
or two subsequent fiscal years. A negative certification is assigned when a district will be unable
to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current year or for the subsequent fiscal
year.
The state recovery is in its eighth year of economic growth, but is beginning to slow. During the
last eight years, the district has had one-time local resources to counteract the effects of declining
enrollment. Using one-time resources has helped the district grant increases in salary compen-
sation, avoid layoffs to classified and certificated staff and continue needed academic programs.
However, while modest increases in the state budget are projected from the governor’s January to
May budget, the district must develop a multiyear recovery plan to sustain its fiscal solvency in
the future.
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ENROLLMENT & AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA)
Enrollment & Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
Accurate enrollment tracking and analysis of ADA are essential in providing a solid foundation
for budget planning. Because much of the district’s funding is based on the total number of
student attendance days, monitoring and projecting student enrollment and attendance are
crucial. When enrollment and related ADA increase or decline, the district must consider the
budgetary effects of any changes on teacher-to-student ratios and plan accordingly.
When enrollment and related ADA are declining, a district must avoid fiscal insolvency by
exercising extreme caution regarding strategic decisions that will affect the budget, such as nego-
tiations with collective bargaining units, staffing ratios, and deficit spending. The district must
perform its annual due diligence when developing and planning the budget. This can help the
district better understand its financial objectives and strategies to sustain future financial stability.
FCMAT reviewed the district’s enrollment and ADA for the 2016-17 and two subsequent fiscal
years and compared the October California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) student
enrollment counts to the April period 2 (P-2) ADA actual data.
The district’s enrollment has declined for several years, and FCMAT projects this trend will
continue during the period covered by FCMAT’s MYFP. The district’s CBEDS enrollment has
declined from 6,484 in 2012-13 to 5,846 in 2016-17, a cumulative loss of 638 students. This is
roughly equivalent to the student enrollment of an elementary school.
Methodology
FCMAT used the cohort survival method to project the district’s enrollment. This method groups
students by grade level upon entry and tracks them annually, evaluating the longitudinal relation-
ship of the number of students passing from one grade to the next in the subsequent year. In doing
so, it more closely accounts for retention and migration in and out, grade by grade. Although other
enrollment forecasting methods are available, the cohort survival method is usually the best choice
for school districts because of its sensitivity to incremental changes in several key variables.
Percentages are calculated from historical enrollment data to determine a reliable percentage of
increase or decrease in enrollment between any two grades. For example, if 100 students enrolled in
first grade in 2016-17, and that number increased to104 students in second grade in 2017-18, the
percentage of survival would have been 104%, or a ratio of 1.04. These ratios are calculated between
each pair of grades or years in school over several recent years and are the key factors in the reliability
of the enrollment projections, given the validity of the data at the starting point. The strength of the
ratios lies in the fact that each ratio collectively encompasses the variables that could account for an
increase or decrease in the size of a grade cohort as it moves on to the next grade level.
Enrollment variables include the following:
• Birth rates and trends
• Historical ratio of enrollment progression between grade levels
• Changes in educational programs
• Inter-district transfers
• Migration in and out of schools
• Changes in local and regional demographics
• Industry changes such as new industry moving into or existing industry moving out of
an area
• Residential housing starts and the correlation of housing starts with local, state or
national economics
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Projecting kindergarten enrollment differs from other grades because little data is avail-
able regarding the presence of 4- and 5-year-old children that may enroll in the district the
following year. The industry standard for projecting kindergarten enrollment is to identify
the percentage of countywide live births that enroll in the district five years later. Using
this approach, it appears that roughly 2.47 % of countywide births become kindergärtners
five years later based on a five-year average. If this percentage holds true for the next three
years, the district will have kindergarten enrollments of 471 and 477 for the 2017-18 and
2018-19 school years, respectively.
Kindergarten enrollment projections
Alameda County Live Birth Data
Percent of
Year Births Kdg Year Actual Kdg Births Five Average %
Years Later
Actuals 0.0247
2008 20,972 2012 494 0.0236
2009 20,320 2013 470 0.0231
2010 19,302 2014 489 0.0253
2011 19,002 2015 495 0.0260
2012 19,550 2016 502 0.0257
Projection
2013 19,050 2017 471
2014 19,295 2018 477
2015 19,433 2019 481
2016 19,572 2020 484
Source: Department of Finance Demographic Unit
To project the district’s student enrollment for grades 1-12, FCMAT applied a weighted average of
three years, using CBEDS historical enrollment information and the cohort survival method.
Historical enrollment data
K 494 470 489 495 502
1st 535 507 423 435 423
2nd 481 491 483 403 422
3rd 478 469 484 484 402
4th 526 472 456 476 457
5th 469 507 468 455 461
6th 487 448 510 444 443
7th 474 462 443 478 427
8th 432 479 465 458 476
9th 546 436 495 469 470
10th 520 533 421 474 465
11th 489 515 528 410 479
12th 543 491 512 517 405
Ungraded
10 14 19 15 13
Secondary
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ENROLLMENT & AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA)
Projected enrollment data for 2017-18 and 2018-19 school year
K 471 477
1st 461 432
2nd 400 436
3rd 418 396
4th 391 406
5th 447 383
6th 448 435
7th 424 429
8th 432 429
9th 485 441
10th 457 472
11th 461 453
12th 475 457
Ungraded Secondary 13 15
Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
The district’s LCFF funding is calculated based on the current or prior year period two (P-2)
ADA report, whichever is greater. Because the district’s enrollment is declining, FCMAT’s MYFP
uses the prior year ADA to calculate the state apportionment.
To project P-2 ADA, FCMAT used the district’s average actual ratio of ADA to enrollment over
the past five years, which was 96.24%. This is higher than the statewide average of 94.89%.
Historical 2 Historical Base Year
P2ADA Year 1 2017 - 18 Year 2 2018 - 19
2014 - 15 1 2015 - 16 2016 - 17
Excluding Charter Schools 6,016.73 5,819.80 5,671.52 5,609.03 5,489.14
K-3 1,801.59 1,743.22 1,692.16 1,685.95 1,678.24
4-6 1,389.55 1,331.77 1,321.41 1,246.78 1,186.67
7-8 882.30 907.28 879.88 832.29 834.23
9-12 1,943.29 1,837.53 1,778.07 1,844.01 1,790.00
Charter Schools (to calculate in-lieu
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
property taxes)
COE Comics/SpEd 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.50 8.47
Total 6,016.73 5,819.80 5,671.52 5,617.53 5,497.61
Historical 2 Historical Base Year
Enrollment Factors Year 1 2017 - 18 Year 2 2018 - 19
2014 - 15 1 2015 - 16 2016 - 17
K-3 0.9588 0.9594 0.9675 0.9634 0.9634
4-6 0.9690 0.9686 0.9702 0.9695 0.9695
7-8 0.9717 0.9693 0.9744 0.9723 0.9723
9-12 0.9935 0.9826 0.9775 0.9819 0.9819
Charter Schools (to calculate in-lieu
0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
property taxes)
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ENROLLMENT & AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA)
Because ADA is the basis for most of the resources in the district’s general fund, it must take the
time and funding needed to manage and monitor these projections. ADA projections will change
over time and should be adjusted at least at the adoption of the district’s budget and at the
interim budget report filing periods. Monthly adjustments that calculate the difference between
the projected and actual ADA reported would give the district the most current information
and would allow management to respond to changes in enrollment trends. Historical and
future trends require careful analysis that consider a variety of factors, including charter schools,
county and district special education programs, nonpublic school attendance, and prior year
adjustments.
The district uses a professional demographer to assist with enrollment projections. While the
methodology is similar, by using a modified cohort survival, FCMAT did not include any of
the residential housing units and assign a student generation factor to increase the enrollment
calculations.
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LCFF FUNDING SUMMARY
LCFF Funding Summary
The LCFF is the funding model for school district operational funding. The following is a
breakdown of the LCFF historical projection, current and two subsequent fiscal years. The only
difference in LCFF projections made by FCMAT and the district is in the 2018-19 fiscal year.
The district’s calculation is based on prior year ADA of 5,683.07 versus FCMAT at 5,617.53.
FCMAT’s difference of 65.54 ADA is primarily because of the fact that new residential housing
units have not been used to assign a student generation factor to increase the projection. This
equates to a reduction of LCFF revenue totaling $531,931.
Full implementation of the LCFF is anticipated to be completed by 2020-21 or possibly earlier
depending on economic factors. While the economy has improved quickly over the last five years,
the governor and the Department of Finance continue to remind educational entities that shifts
in the state’s economic status may negatively affect school funding.
LCFF Calculator Universal Assumptions
Newark Unified (61234) - Second Interim 16-17 (Gov Jan Budget 17-18)
Summary of Findings
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Target $56,329,939 $55,374,356 $54,514,399 $52,253,110 $51,422,613 $52,377,550
Floor 41,628,821 42,758,445 45,853,474 49,040,079 49,713,141 49,717,961
Applied Formula: Target or Floor FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR
Remaining Need after Gap (informational only) 12,936,735 8,810,932 4,108,949 1,462,825 1,304,840 1,227,400
Current Year Gap Funding 1,764,383 3,804,979 4,551,976 1,750,206 404,632 1,432,189
Economic Recovery Target - - - - - -
Additional State Aid - - - - - -
Total Phase-In Entitlement $43,393,204 $46,563,424 $50,405,450 $50,790,285 $50,117,773 $51,150,150
TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE
Components of LCFF By Object Code
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
8011 - State Aid $10,733,622 $20,366,884 $20,883,947 $22,299,408 $20,610,049 $20,866,721 $22,561,400
8011 - Fair Share - - - - - - -
8311 & 8590 - Categoricals 8,513,029 - - - - - -
EPA (for LCFF Calculation purposes) 7,260,388 6,995,029 8,702,764 8,205,563 7,847,626 6,918,441 6,256,138
Local Revenue Sources:
8021 to 8089 - Property Taxes 16,031,291 16,976,713 19,900,479 22,332,611 22,332,611 22,332,611
8096 - In-Lieu of Property Taxes - - - - - -
Property Taxes net of in-lieu 15,749,334 16,031,291 16,976,713 19,900,479 22,332,611 22,332,611 22,332,611
TOTAL FUNDING $43,393,204 $46,563,424 $50,405,450 $50,790,285 $50,117,773 $51,150,150
$42,256,373
Less: Excess Taxes $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Less: EPA in Excess to LCFF Funding $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Phase-In Entitlement $43,393,204 $46,563,424 $50,405,450 $50,790,285 $50,117,773 $51,150,150
8012 - EPA Receipts (for budget & cashflow) $7,216,188 $7,008,816 $8,699,626 $8,239,114 $7,847,626 $6,918,441 $6,256,138
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LCFF FUNDING SUMMARY
The following are FCMAT’s unrestricted, restricted and combined summaries for the MYFP.
Notes containing the specific additions, deletions, or other changes are included in the document
attached as Appendix A to this report by individual resource. FCMAT reviewed and projected
federal, other state and local revenues using the funding levels indicated in the district’s second
interim budget report. FCMAT assumed unchanged funding levels for federal programs with
no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Locally funded program revenues were also projected to
remain at current levels.
2016-17 Unrestricted general fund
Base Year Year 1 Year 2
Object Code 2016 – 17 2017 - 18 2018 – 19
Revenues
LCFF/State Aid 8010 - 8099 $50,790,286.00 $50,117,773.00 $51,150,149.00
Federal Revenues 8100 - 8299 $16,246.98 $16,246.98 $16,246.98
Other State Revenues 8300 - 8599 $2,336,706.00 $1,307,197.00 $1,027,541.00
Other Local Revenues 8600 - 8799 $783,027.00 $788,225.00 $794,146.11
Revenues $53,926,265.98 $52,229,441.98 $52,988,083.09
Expenditures
Certificated Salaries 1000 - 1999 $27,270,506.00 $27,027,518.50 $27,725,171.51
Classified Salaries 2000 - 2999 $6,279,242.00 $6,352,709.14 $6,427,035.84
Employee Benefits 3000 - 3999 $8,480,769.00 $9,088,691.34 $9,936,913.90
Books and Supplies 4000 - 4999 $741,811.00 $761,988.26 $784,238.32
Services and Other Operating 5000 - 5999 $4,644,665.00 $4,760,552.80 $4,888,345.68
Capital Outlay 6000 - 6900 $46,607.00 $46,607.00 $46,607.00
Other Outgo 7000 - 7299 $969,359.00 $969,359.00 $969,359.00
Direct Support/Indirect Cost 7300 - 7399 ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00)
Debt Service 7400 - 7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures $47,514,003.00 $48,088,470.04 $49,858,715.25
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
Expenditures $6,412,262.98 $4,140,971.94 $3,129,367.84
Other Financing Sources/Uses
Interfund Transfers In 8900 - 8929 $913,368.00 $3,441,297.50 $5,328,711.00
Interfund Transfers Out 7600 - 7629 $241,591.00 $241,591.00 $241,591.00
All Other Financing Sources 8930 - 8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Financing Uses 7630 - 7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980 - 8999 ($7,653,604.00) ($7,893,638.22) ($8,158,810.25)
Other Financing Sources/Uses ($6,981,827.00) ($4,693,931.72) ($3,071,690.25)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance ($569,564.02) ($552,959.78) $57,677.59
Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance 9791 $3,199,672.00 $2,630,107.98 $2,077,148.20
Audit Adjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Restatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Adjusted Beginning Fund Balance 9797 $3,199,672.00 $2,630,107.98 $2,077,148.20
Ending Fund Balance 9799 $2,630,107.98 $2,077,148.20 $2,134,825.79
Components of Ending Fund Balance
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LCFF FUNDING SUMMARY
Reserved Balances 9700 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Balance, Nonspendable
Nonspendable Revolving Cash 9711 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00
Nonspendable Stores 9712 $66,192.00 $66,192.00 $66,192.00
Nonspendable Prepaid Items 9713 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Nonspendable Assets 9719 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
General Reserve 9730 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Restricted Balance 9740 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Committed
Stabilization Arrangements 9750 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Commitments 9760 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Designated for the Unrealized Gains of
Investments and Cash in County Treasury 9775 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Assignments 9780 $597,371.00 $0.00 $0.00
Economic Uncertainties Percentage 3% 3% 3%
Reserve for Economic Uncertainties 9789 $1,941,544.44 $1,985,955.92 $2,043,633.61
Undesignated/Unappropriated 9790 $0.54 $0.28 $0.18
2016-17 Restricted General Fund
Base Year Year 1 Year 2
Object Code
2016 - 17 2017 - 18 2018 - 19
Revenues
LCFF/State Aid 8010 - 8099 $263,791.00 $263,791.00 $263,791.00
Federal Revenues 8100 - 8299 $2,134,240.00 $2,134,240.00 $2,134,240.00
Other State Revenues 8300 - 8599 $4,092,930.00 $3,998,543.35 $4,489,162.81
Other Local Revenues 8600 - 8799 $2,829,314.00 $2,868,466.10 $2,932,895.64
Revenues $9,320,275.00 $9,265,040.45 $9,820,089.45
Expenditures
Certificated Salaries 1000 - 1999 $4,735,829.00 $4,748,261.09 $4,827,238.35
Classified Salaries 2000 - 2999 $2,978,719.00 $3,013,570.03 $3,048,828.81
Employee Benefits 3000 - 3999 $4,942,573.00 $5,459,564.88 $6,149,588.51
Books and Supplies 4000 - 4999 $684,855.00 $474,715.05 $485,047.90
Services and Other Operating 5000 - 5999 $2,854,455.00 $2,956,608.58 $2,835,827.00
Capital Outlay 6000 - 6900 $179,008.00 $636,419.00 $94,952.49
Other Outgo 7000 - 7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Direct Support/Indirect Cost 7300 - 7399 $587,115.00 $579,331.00 $579,331.00
Debt Service 7400 - 7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures $16,962,554.00 $17,868,469.63 $18,020,814.06
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
($7,642,279.00) ($8,603,429.18) ($8,200,724.61)
Expenditures
Other Financing Sources/Uses
Interfund Transfers In 8900 - 8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Interfund Transfers Out 7600 - 7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Financing Sources 8930 - 8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Financing Uses 7630 - 7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980 - 8999 $7,653,604.00 $7,893,638.22 $8,158,810.25
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Other Financing Sources/Uses $7,653,604.00 $7,893,638.22 $8,158,810.25
Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance $11,325.00 ($709,790.96) ($41,914.36)
Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance 9791 $948,103.00 $959,428.00 $249,637.04
Audit Adjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Restatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Adjusted Beginning Fund Balance 9797 $948,103.00 $959,428.00 $249,637.04
Ending Fund Balance 9799 $959,428.00 $249,637.04 $207,722.68
Components of Ending Fund Balance
Reserved Balances 9700 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Balance, Nonspendable
Nonspendable Revolving Cash 9711 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Nonspendable Stores 9712 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Nonspendable Prepaid Items 9713 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Nonspendable Assets 9719 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
General Reserve 9730 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Restricted Balance 9740 $959,428.00 $249,637.04 $207,722.68
Committed
Stabilization Arrangements 9750 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Commitments 9760 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Designated for the Unrealized Gains of
9775 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Investments and Cash in County Treasury
Other Assignments 9780 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Economic Uncertainties Percentage 3% 3% 3%
Reserve for Economic Uncertainties 9789 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Undesignated/Unappropriated 9790 $0.00 $0.00 ($0.00)
Newark Unified Combined Resources
Base Year Year 1 Year 2
Object Code
2016 - 17 2017 - 18 2018 - 19
Revenues
LCFF/State Aid 8010 - 8099 $51,054,077.00 $50,381,564.00 $51,413,940.00
Federal Revenues 8100 - 8299 $2,150,486.98 $2,150,486.98 $2,150,486.98
Other State Revenues 8300 - 8599 $6,429,636.00 $5,305,740.35 $5,516,703.81
Other Local Revenues 8600 - 8799 $3,612,341.00 $3,656,691.10 $3,727,041.75
Revenues $63,246,540.98 $61,494,482.43 $62,808,172.54
Expenditures
Certificated Salaries 1000 - 1999 $32,006,335.00 $31,775,779.59 $32,552,409.86
Classified Salaries 2000 - 2999 $9,257,961.00 $9,366,279.17 $9,475,864.65
Employee Benefits 3000 - 3999 $13,423,342.00 $14,548,256.22 $16,086,502.41
Books and Supplies 4000 - 4999 $1,426,666.00 $1,236,703.31 $1,269,286.22
Services and Other Operating 5000 - 5999 $7,499,120.00 $7,717,161.38 $7,724,172.68
Capital Outlay 6000 - 6900 $225,615.00 $683,026.00 $141,559.49
Other Outgo 7000 - 7299 $969,359.00 $969,359.00 $969,359.00
Direct Support/Indirect Cost 7300 - 7399 ($331,841.00) ($339,625.00) ($339,625.00)
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Debt Service 7400 - 7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures $64,476,557.00 $65,956,939.67 $67,879,529.31
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
($1,230,016.02) ($4,462,457.24) ($5,071,356.77)
Expenditures
Other Financing Sources/Uses
Interfund Transfers In 8900 - 8929 $913,368.00 $3,441,297.50 $5,328,711.00
Interfund Transfers Out 7600 - 7629 $241,591.00 $241,591.00 $241,591.00
All Other Financing Sources 8930 - 8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Financing Uses 7630 - 7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980 - 8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Financing Sources/Uses $671,777.00 $3,199,706.50 $5,087,120.00
Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance ($558,239.02) ($1,262,750.74) $15,763.23
Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance 9791 $4,147,775.00 $3,589,535.98 $2,326,785.24
Audit Adjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Restatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Adjusted Beginning Fund Balance 9797 $4,147,775.00 $3,589,535.98 $2,326,785.24
Ending Fund Balance 9799 $3,589,535.98 $2,326,785.24 $2,342,548.47
Components of Ending Fund Balance
Reserved Balances 9700 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Balance, Nonspendable
Nonspendable Revolving Cash 9711 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00
Nonspendable Stores 9712 $66,192.00 $66,192.00 $66,192.00
Nonspendable Prepaid Items 9713 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
All Other Nonspendable Assets 9719 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
General Reserve 9730 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Restricted Balance 9740 $959,428.00 $249,637.04 $207,722.68
Committed
Stabilization Arrangements 9750 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other Commitments 9760 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Designated for the Unrealized Gains of
9775 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Investments and Cash in County Treasury
Other Assignments 9780 $597,371.00 $0.00 $0.00
Economic Uncertainties Percentage 3% 3% 3%
Reserve for Economic Uncertainties 9789 $1,941,544.44 $1,985,955.92 $2,043,633.61
Undesignated/Unappropriated 9790 $0.54 $0.28 $0.18
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ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR ONGOING EXPENSES
One-Time Funding for Ongoing Expenses
When a school district expends more revenue than it receives in a fiscal year, it is deficit
spending. When this happens year over year, it is known as a structural, or operating deficit. Left
unresolved, the structural deficit will deplete the district’s reserves and result in a negative fund
balance. In a worst-case scenario, the district will run out of cash and become fiscally insolvent.
The district has long obscured its general-fund structural deficit by using one-time resources to
fund ongoing operating expenses. In 1975, district voters approved a $3.2 million tax override
initiative to finance school construction projects. Debt was issued, and the annual tax proceeds
were used to make the annual debt payments through a nonprofit facilities financing corporation.
In 1990, voters approved a continuation of the tax override to refinance the outstanding debt at
lower interest rates and provide funding for additional construction projects. A new debt service
retirement date of 2005 was set.
When the debt was retired and the tax ended, approximately $5.1 million in tax proceeds
remained in fund 53. Although this money was provided to pay capital project debts, the district
sought and received from legal counsel an opinion that these tax proceeds could be transferred
to the general fund. Transfers to the general fund were made over the succeeding years, and loans
were also made to the general fund, the most recent of which was retired in the 2007-08 fiscal
year.
In February 2009, the district’s governing board approved a resolution designating all fund 53
balances as available to transfer to the general fund to maintain the statutory reserve requirement
and a positive fund balance. In addition, the resolution provided that any funds not transferred
from fund 53 could not be used for the district’s capital improvement plan unless the district
could provide a positive certification of its budget, and the county office concurs with that certi-
fication.
When FCMAT performed its last review of the district in 2009, it had established a special
reserve fund for other than capital outlay, fund 17 by transferring funds from fund 53, the tax
override fund. Board Policy 3050 states that the purpose of this fund is to “... establish and
maintain a Reserve for Emergency Purposes above the State required reserve.” Administrative
Regulation 3050 states the following regarding the fund:
Will not be used for ongoing operational and instructional purposes
Shall be established at the level of $1.5 million
May be used as a resource to allow loans to the general fund or other funds, as neces-
sary, which shall be repaid under the terms and conditions established by the board at
the time of each such loan.
The district’s 2008-09 first interim budget included a transfer of $1,457,380 to the general fund,
bringing fund 17 to a projected balance of $236,505 on June 30, 2009. At that time, page 32
of the narrative included with the district’s budget report to the school board contained the
following comment:
The Board of Education is approving a temporary borrowing from Fund 17. Fund 17
is to be paid back from future General Fund budgets.
However, it does not appear that the funds were ever paid back from the general fund to the
special reserve fund.
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ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR ONGOING EXPENSES
In 2009, Education Code Section (E.C.) 17463.7 was added to allow schools to use the proceeds
from the sale of surplus property for any one-time general fund purpose. The legislature extended
this flexibility twice during the great recession, finally sunsetting the provision on January 1,
2016. To utilize this code provision, a school district had to complete the following:
1. Submit documents to the State Allocation Board (SAB) certifying that there
is no major deferred maintenance, the sale of the property does not violate
the provisions of a local bond act, and that the property is not suitable for
projected school needs for the next 10 years.
2. Have its governing board hold a meeting to present a plan for the expenditure
of the funds that includes the source and use of funds and describes the
reasons why it is not an ongoing fiscal obligation.
E.C. 17463.7 (b) and (c) also placed restrictions on state funding if the one-time flexibility was
used. These restrictions included the SAB’s ability to reduce a school district’s apportionment of
financial hardship assistance by an amount equal to the amount of the sale of the surplus prop-
erty used for the one-time expenditure, and to declare districts ineligible for financial hardship
funding for five years from the date the proceeds are deposited in the general fund.
In 2015, the district exercised the authority granted under Education Code Section 17463.7
and sold the Ruschin Elementary School site for $19 million. Of that amount, $4 million was
deposited into fund 17, the special reserve for noncapital outlay, and the remaining $15 million
into fund 40, the special reserve for capital outlay.
As noted earlier, the district can meet its requirement in the current and two subsequent fiscal years,
but only by utilizing one-time funding from the special reserve for noncapital outlay. One of the
dangers of using these resources to fund ongoing expenses is that they obscure the compounding
effect of the structural deficit once one-time resources are depleted, but current and/or increased
expenditure patterns persist. School districts confronted with a large structural deficit may want to
develop a fiscal recovery plan that decreases and finally eliminates the deficit over several years instead
of trying to do it all at once. This approach requires the district to have enough cash on hand to
facilitate temporary borrowings between funds while expenditure reductions are made on a multiyear
basis. Examples of fiscal recovery plans are attached to this report as Appendix B.
The district should realize the impact of using one-time funding for operational expenses on its
form current expense formula/minimum classroom compensation in the Standardized Account
Code Structure (SACS). A large outflow of the one-time discretionary funds for items not related
to nonclassroom personnel costs could put an LEA in jeopardy of not meeting the required
minimum percentage.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Develop a fiscal recovery plan to eliminate the district’s structural deficit in the general
fund.
2. Refrain from using one-time resources to fund ongoing operational expenses.
3. Evaluate whether the use of one-time funding for operational expenses adversely affects
the Form Current Expense of Education in SACS.
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BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
Budget Development
A school district budget communicates how the district plans to achieve its educational goals and
objectives. The document is also the primary means by which the school board and administra-
tion demonstrate to the community their stewardship of public resources. The process used to
develop the budget, as well as the format of the related documents, are the key to ensuring these
criteria are met.
Budget Development Process
In January 2017, the governing board developed and approved a budget calendar that provided
the date each item was to be completed, a description of activities to be completed, and the
parties responsible for each activity. The calendar is updated as changes occur.
Three board budget study sessions were planned, with the possibility of a fourth, to be conducted
throughout the budget development process as the district strives to identify expenditure reduc-
tions as a result of LCFF funding reductions and the continuation of declining enrollment. Staff
have been involved in LCAP meetings as well as these study sessions.
Staff develops its own enrollment and ADA projections utilizing the cohort survival technique.
Revenue and expenditure assumptions were based on industry recognized variables, and staffing
allocations were based on board-approved staffing formulas.
Position control for budget development purposes was reviewed and updated with changes that
were known. This position control was then uploaded into the Escape budget development
model.
School allocations are based on a dollar amount per pupil. Staff from Human Resources,
Education Services and Business Services met with each principal to review staffing and budgets.
Business office staff also met with each department before finalizing their budgets.
Estimated carryover of unspent funds from the current year was not considered in budget devel-
opment. This carryover would be allocated once the district closed its books.
The district lacks desk manuals for budget development. However, the previous CBO prepared
detailed binders of the data needed in this process. The core of this model is used, with staff
making changes and updates where needed.
With the institution of the LCAP, budgets are aligned with the goals and objectives established
by district staff and community members through that process. Therefore, when providing direc-
tion on the budget, the board should not focus on specific line items, but on resource allocations
designed specifically to meet the district’s goals. The board should then direct staff to design an
expenditure plan that meets the needs of students and the district.
The district should continue improving communication regarding the budget so that all
interested parties gain a better understanding of the document. It is important that the budget
document contain a narrative so that a layperson can understand the data and the effectiveness of
district budget allocations.
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Recommendations
The district should:
1. Submit information in a monthly budget report to the school board
connecting the district budget to each of its goals and objectives and trends in
student achievement.
2. Along with the monthly budget report, also present a brief analysis of relevant
changes from the previous month, including but not limited to changes
in operating costs, active and retiree benefit trends, salary and benefits as a
percentage of all expenditures, contributions to restricted programs, ongoing
vs. one-time resources, general fund deficits and projected balances of reserve
funds and cash flow for all funds.
3. Continue to avoid unadjusted rollovers of prior year budget amounts when
preparing the budget and multiyear financial projections.
4. Until formal desk manuals for budget development procedures are created,
continue to use the binder provided by the previous CBO. Ensure that each
staff member has a thorough knowledge of the information in the binder and
the part their position plays in budget development. This will improve the
efficiency and accuracy of budget data and maintain continuity of procedures
in the event of staff turnover.
5. Continue to improve communications about the district’s budget through
easy-to-understand narratives, monthly updates to the board and board
budget study sessions.
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Budget Monitoring
Budgets should be monitored regularly during the fiscal year to ensure that appropriations are
not overspent and that revenues received or expenditures made are not materially different than
budgeted. Revisions to major expenditure classifications are subject to board approval according
to Education Code Section 42600.
Many budget revisions are made during the fiscal year as additional information develops and is
validated. Budget revisions normally fall into the following three main categories:
• Increases to both estimated income and expenditure appropriations resulting from the
receipt of new grant awards or donations
• Budgeting of carryover balances from prior years
• Increases in expenditure appropriations to prevent budget overruns
Some districts submit budget revisions to the board with interim reports, and some present revi-
sions more frequently, such as monthly. This is especially important for adjustments that signifi-
cantly affect the ending fund balance or other key aspects of the budget. At Newark Unified,
budget revisions are folded into the interim reports. The board establishes policy on how often
revisions are submitted and approved, and Board Policy 3100 states the following:
In addition, budget amendments shall be submitted for Board approval as necessary
when collective bargaining agreements are accepted, district income declines, increased
revenues or unanticipated savings are made available to the district, program proposals
are significantly different from those approved during budget adoption, inter-fund
transfers are needed to meet actual program expenditures, and/or other significant
changes occur that impact budget projections.
The director of fiscal services reviews site budgets monthly and other budgets usually every two
months. The district utilizes a “hard stop” on requisitions, which means when a requisition
is entered with an account that does not have sufficient budget, it cannot be completed until
a budget transfer is made. Therefore, most budget adjustments made by the director of fiscal
services are in the areas of salaries and benefits. Although not uncommon, these budget adjust-
ments could be minimized by updating the budgets from position control during the year.
The business office does not prepare a monthly budget to actual summary report for presentation
to the governing board. This practice helps the board and the community understand that the
budget constantly changes, the reasons these variances occur and counters the perception that
budget changes only occur at interim reporting time. At a minimum, budget revisions should be
submitted to the governing board during the following times:
• Forty-five days after the governor signs the state budget.
• When carryover and deferred revenue are added, no later than October 15.
• With the first interim report (December).
• With the second interim report (March).
• In May, in preparation for closing the books.
• In June, to assess what the projected ending balance will be.
• Whenever the ending fund balance is affected.
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• Whenever transfers between funds occur.
• Whenever negotiations conclude.
The CBO and budget and position control manager meet periodically to review positions and
coding of positions. Any budget adjustments are then made manually. The Escape system allows
districts to create budget models from salary and benefits information based on current position
control information. The working budget for all other object codes can be added to the model,
and the model can be posted to the working budget. This eliminates the need for manual budget
entries and should be done at least at interim reporting periods.
The district should continue working to decrease the variance between budgeted and actual
expenses at year-end closing. This will increase credibility with local employee associations, the
community and the governing board. Messaging regarding budget adjustments and how they
affect the district must be continual and public. Those affected often remember only the last
information they received, so it is imperative to repeat news about budget adjustments and how
they affect fund balance, either negatively or positively, on a continuing basis.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Review all budgets monthly. When funds are limited, a frequent review can
help prevent variances between budgeted and actual expenses at year-end
closing.
2. Prepare a monthly budget to actual summary report for all funds to be
presented at a regular board meeting.
3. Minimize budget entries using the Escape system’s ability to create new
budget models from position control during critical reporting times and post
that information to the working budget.
4. Continually report at board meetings the need for and cause of budget adjust-
ments and how they affect the ending fund balance.
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POSITION CONTROL
Position Control
A strong position control system provides for the establishment of positions by site/department
and is meant to prevent over budgeting or underbudgeting of staff. An effective system also
prevents omission of other annual expenses tied to district positions such as stipends, vacation
pay, step-and-column changes and other salary and benefit related items that may be in the
district’s collective bargaining agreements. The position control system must be integrated with
other financial modules such as budget and payroll.
The district utilizes Escape, an integrated software that includes human resources, position
control, finance, budget and payroll. The position control module has been used since the district
switched to this software.
Adequate controls ensure that only board-authorized positions are entered in the system, the
Human Resources Department hires only for authorized positions and the Payroll Department
pays only employees hired for authorized positions.
Newark Unified uses separation of duties and proper internal controls as shown below:
ACTION WHO
Authorize position Governing Board
Input authorized position with estimated salary and
benefits; move appropriately signed Request for vacancy Budget and position control manager
to Human Resources for posting
Input employee demographic and salary information;
move appropriately signed personnel action form to Human Resources
Payroll
Review and update salary schedules CBO and director of fiscal services
Budget development for salary and benefit projections CBO and budget and position control manager
The total number of authorized positions for the district should be determined annually based
on enrollment, class size requirements in negotiated agreements and class offerings. Once the
number is established, Business and Human Resources should collaborate on certificated staff.
The number of employees holding the correct credentials for the determined positions could
differ. This process needs to begin each January, giving the district time to manage possible layoffs
within the required timelines.
Inter-departmental meetings are critical to the management of salary and benefit dollars. The
budget and position control manager, Human Resources personnel and Payroll personnel should
meet at least twice a year to balance positions to payroll. More frequent meetings would ensure
all parties are aware of any issues. Affording staff the time to communicate directly and talk about
problems or ask questions can help avoid employee pay errors. Training on how each of these
areas affects the other is paramount in budgeting appropriately and ensuring proper payment to
employees.
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Recommendations:
The district should:
1. Continually review and monitor certificated staff assignments and class sizes
to ensure staffing levels are appropriate and cost-effective.
2. Set up biannual inter-departmental meetings to reconcile position control to
site/department staff lists and to payroll.
3. Train all staff on how their work affects others in the district office.
4. Ensure that all staff members have the opportunity for professional develop-
ment in their respective areas.
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PURCHASING
Purchasing
In local education agencies (LEAs), including school districts, the process of purchasing supplies,
equipment and services is dictated by statute, local board policy, and district procedures and
practices. Sections of the Education Code, Public Contract Code, Government Code, and
California Code of Regulations provide the legal basis and parameters for a school district to
conduct its purchasing functions consistent with board policies, administrative regulations,
procedures and guidelines and controls. These are designed to protect school districts by effi-
ciently meeting various purchasing and contract needs while considering the lowest cost and
highest value.
The district’s board recognizes its fiduciary responsibility to oversee prudent expenditure of
funds. Board Policy (BP3312) delegates spending authority to the superintendent or designee in
accordance with the Public Contract Code and other statutes. District policy further states the
following:
In order to best serve district interests, the Superintendent or designee shall develop
and maintain effective purchasing procedures that are consistent with sound financial
controls and that ensure the district receives maximum value for items purchased. He/
she shall ensure that records of expenditures and purchases are maintained in accor-
dance with law. Board policies and administrative regulations should be updated at least
biannually to keep pace with changes in statute.
FCMAT reviewed the district’s board policies and administrative regulations on purchasing and
found that many were not current, and some had not been updated since 2007.
The primary responsibility for the district’s purchasing function belongs to the CBO. This
position is responsible for overseeing both day-to-day purchasing and the competitive bid process
when items exceed the established dollar threshold and must be competitively bid. In a district of
this size and structure, a management-level position such as a purchasing agent would typically
be responsible for these duties.
The district uses the Escape Technologies online purchasing module to process purchasing
requisition and create purchase orders. The purchasing module establishes a level of approvals
depending on funding source and dollar threshold and permits a hard stop on requisitions if an
incorrect account code is submitted or insufficient funds are in the account.
The district does not have a purchasing handbook. This type of document should act as a
reference for all district personnel involved in any aspect of the purchasing process and should
reflect current laws, board policies and administrative regulations pertaining to purchasing. A
sample handbook is available at http://www.hemetusd.org/ourpages/purchasing/Purchasing%20
Handbook.pdf.
FCMAT reviewed the district bidding policy and processes and found that its materials, services
and supply acquisition and public works construction bidding procedures mostly comply with
the law. Public Contract Code (PCC) 20111 requires school districts to publicly bid certain
purchases for equipment, materials, supplies or services that are subject to a variety of bid thresh-
olds and criteria. For nonpublic works projects, the PCC 20111 public bid threshold is $88,300
as of the time of this study and is subject to an annual adjustment for inflation. District Board
Policy (BP) 3311 relates to bids and states the following:
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In order to ensure transparency and the prudent expenditure of public funds, the Board
of Education shall award contracts in an objective manner and in accordance with
law. District equipment, supplies, and services shall be purchased using competitive
bidding when required by law or if the Board determines that it is in the best interest
of the District to do so. When the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of
the District, the District may piggyback onto the contract of another public agency or
corporation to lease or purchase equipment or supplies to the extent authorized by law.
(PCC20118) Bid specifications shall be carefully designed and shall describe in detail
the quality, delivery, and service required.
Administrative Regulation AR 3311 reinforces BP 3311 with further detail and direction on the
requirements and process for competitive bidding.
The district is listed on the state controller’s website as using the alternative process authorized in
PCC 22000-22045, referred to as CUPCCAA since March 1994.
CUPCCAA rules allow the following:
1. The employees of a public agency may perform public projects of $45,000 or
less by force account, negotiated contract, or purchase order (PCC 22032(a)).
2. Public projects of $175,000 or less may be awarded by informal procedures
as established in this legislation. If all bids received exceed $175,000, the
governing body of the public agency may, by adoption of a resolution by
a four-fifths vote, award the contract at $187,500 or less to the lowest
responsible bidder, if it determines the cost estimate of the public agency
was reasonable (PCC22032(b) and 22034(d)). Public projects of more than
$175,000 shall, except as otherwise provided in this legislation, be allowed to
contract by formal bidding procedures (PCC 22032(c)).
3. Agencies may disqualify contractors from the qualified contractors list
required according to PCC 22034(a).
4. Agencies may use these increased purchase amounts to purchase materials as
long as they are consumed on a public contract subject to and defined by the
policies and procedures manual established by the California Uniform Public
Construction Cost Accounting Commission.
5. An agency may elect to withdraw from the act at any time by filing a resolu-
tion of this election with the State Controller’s Office.
6. However, FCMAT’s review of board policies does not indicate that Newark
Unified is a CUPCCAA district and cites instead the competitive bid limits
included under Sections 20111 and 22003 of the PCC as current board
policy and administrative regulation.
CUPCCAA is an effective way for school districts to raise their bidding limits if they have suffi-
cient resources and staff time to generate a master list each year and provide notice to all contrac-
tors on the list and the construction trade journals each time the public entity bids a construction
contract that is between $45,000 and $175,000. A public entity should balance the benefit of
obtaining a higher formal bid threshold with the following burden:
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• Generating contractor lists annually
• Providing notice to all interested contractors on the list and the specified trade journals
each time the public entity bids a contract between $45,000 and $175,000
• Notifying the trade journals when the public entity formally bids a construction contract
of more than $175,000
CUPCCAA was created to promote uniformity of cost accounting standards and bidding proce-
dures on construction work performed or contracted by public entities in California. The act
raises the formal bid thresholds for public entities to $175,000 and establishes specific informal
and formal bidding procedures. A public entity that has affirmatively adopted the act can use
its informal bidding procedures to award public projects of between $45,000 and $175,000.
However, CUPCCAA’s informal bidding procedures require a public entity to notify specific
trade journals each year in November and generate a list of interested contractors from contractor
responses received by the public entity to the trade journal notifications. After this master
list is created, the public entity must provide all contractors on the list with notice for each
contract exceeding $45,000 to be bid at least 10 calendar days before bids are due. Additionally,
CUPCCAA requires public agencies to notify these construction trade journals when formally
bidding contracts are in excess of $175,000 as a part of the act’s formal bid procedures.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Update board policies and administrative regulations so they reflect changes
in statute.
2. Continue the use of the online purchasing module in Escape Technologies.
3. Develop a purchasing handbook as a reference guide for all district personnel
involved in any aspect of the purchasing process.
4. Revise Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3311 to indicate that
the district participates in the Office of the State Controller’s CUPCCAA
program.
5. Ensure that the master list of contractors is maintained, and trade journals are
notified by the required deadline when CUPCAA is utilized.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable functions include the payment of all vendor invoices, employee reimburse-
ments (other than payroll), and imprest account reimbursements in a complete, accurate, and
timely manner. In a medium to large district, the accounts payable process may be handled by an
entire department of accounts payable technicians. In a small district to medium-sized district,
this might be only one function of a single individual’s many job duties.
In either case, the purpose of the accounts payable function is to ensure that all disbursements of
school district funds are done in accordance with the following:
• Internal control procedures
• Generally accepted accounting practices
• The standardized account code structure
• State law
• Federal requirements
• Best practices
The district has one account technician in accounts payable, and she has been in the position
since January 2017. Before working at the district office, she was the ASB bookkeeper at the
junior high school. Since she is new to the position, ongoing professional development is essen-
tial.
The district follows industry standard when paying invoices, which includes verifying that goods
or services have been rendered or received, and marrying an approved invoice with a purchase
order prior to it being paid. The account technician then prepares a prelist for the director of
fiscal services to approve before submitting a batch for processing through the Alameda County
Office of Education. The district indicates that the county office does not audit its accounts
payable function. Once warrants are received back from the county office, another account tech-
nician in the business office is charged with mailing warrants to vendors.
The district uses open purchase orders for maintenance, but little else. The district also uses
pay vouchers sparingly, mostly for employee mileage reimbursements. It may want to consider
whether expenditures such as utilities, which are not discretionary and are approved in the
adopted budget, could be paid on pay vouchers rather than on purchase orders. This would
decrease the workload for the accounts payable technician.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Provide ongoing professional development for the accounting technician
responsible for accounts payable.
2. Consider using pay vouchers, rather than purchase orders, to pay for nondis-
cretionary expenditures, such as utilities that are approved in the adopted
budget.
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts Receivable
The account technician responsible for accounts receivable has been with the district 10 years,
but in her current position only since January 2017. Ongoing professional development is essen-
tial for this position.
The account technician is responsible for specific aspects of accounts receivable. The duties
include creating invoices to bill internal and external users for use of the district’s Graphic Arts
Department, receipting local donations and developer fees and depositing cafeteria funds and
funds from child care into the county treasury.
The accounts receivable function is carried out using the district’s Escape Technologies financial
system. Adequate segregations of duties in the process would ensure sufficient internal controls
for accounts receivable. Involving three separate positions would help accomplish this. One posi-
tion would create the invoice, a second position would receive and deposits the payments, and a
third would record the transactions in the Escape Technologies financial system.
In most instances, segregation of duties is adequate since the director of fiscal services or another
account technician is involved in the process. However, at least one other position should be
involved to divide the steps, ideally in the middle, to strengthen internal controls for the receipt
and deposit of money from outside sources. This would allow the accounting technician to
create invoices and record the transactions in Escape while the other individual would receive
the physical payments. The inclusion of another position in the department would also allow for
cross-training and a backup if either position is vacant for an extended period.
Since the account technician is new to the accounts receivable function, she had not been
through year-end closing at the time of fieldwork. However, the district did not possess a
year-end tickler file to remind the business office to invoice outside users for contractual agree-
ments, such as rents and leases, if they are not billed monthly. A tickler file is a collection of file
folders labeled by date and organized to allow time-sensitive documents to be filed according to
the date a related action should be taken. The use a of a tickler file at year end ensures that the
business office invoices and if necessary, sets up accounts receivable for these accounts during the
year and closing process.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Provide ongoing professional development for the accounting technician responsi-
ble for accounts receivable.
2. Include another position in the accounts receivable process to establish appropri-
ate segregation of duties, strengthen internal controls, and provide a backup when
needed.
3. Establish a tickler file at year-end closing to remind the business office to invoice
outside users for contractual agreements, such as rents and leases, if they are not
invoiced monthly.
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Payroll
The district has two payroll technicians who each serve half the district’s employees according
to the first letter of their last names. This means each technician needs to have knowledge of all
items that would affect both certificated and classified personnel, which would include but not be
limited to retirement, contract language, salary schedules, calendars, leaves, etc. This is an effec-
tive way of ensuring that, in an emergency situation, one technician could complete the district
payroll. The district’s process for changes to payroll is based on Human Resources providing a
personnel action form for new hires, any changes to personnel (such as moving sites, increasing/
decreasing time, leaves, step increments, etc.) and terminations. This ensures internal controls
and follows best practices.
However, there is a lack of communication between the two departments. Inter-departmental
meetings are necessary to allow each department to ask questions and clarify any outstanding
issues and should be held monthly, preferably a week before payroll finalizes.
The most effective way of avoiding payroll errors is to balance payroll monthly. Once the correct
regular monthly payroll is determined, additions/subtractions are noted monthly to come up
with the next month’s payroll amount. If the payroll prelist does not match the balance sheet,
Payroll should review the document employee by employee to determine where the difference
occurred. The district uses the following process:
• Before payroll closes each month, an Escape difference report (which compares
individual employees’ pay with any differences in gross pay between prior period and
current period) is run. The report shows step-and-column increases, promotions,
docking, and any other adjustments.
• Any difference that cannot be supported by either a personnel action form or leave
docking request is investigated.
• The budget and position control manager runs the payroll summary report and compares
it to prior month for total employees paid, total gross, variances in total earnings and
employees in break-out categories, e.g., base pay, substitute pay, overtime, docks,
stipends, coaches, hourly employees, etc.
• Any differences require justifiable support (e.g., winter coach stipends paid in March, less
substitute teachers used in a month with school recess, vacancy filled, etc.).
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Continue using the personnel action form as the vehicle to notify Payroll of
employee changes.
2. Set up monthly meetings between the Human Resources and Payroll staff
approximately one week before the payroll closes to address any issues and
answer questions regarding changes.
3. Continue to balance the payroll from month to month to ensure proper
payment to each employee.
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ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY AND SCHOOL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OVERSIGHT
Associated Student Body and School-Related
Organizations Oversight
Associated student body (ASB) and school-related organizations are similar in their activities, but
have different legal relationships with the school district
ASB organizations are governed by California laws and by rules developed by the California
Department of Education and codified in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. ASBs are
legally part of the school district, so their financial activities are part of a district’s annual audit.
School-related organizations include booster clubs, foundations, scholarship funds and parent-
teacher associations. A school district’s governing board does not exert direct control over these
organizations, but retains the authority to determine which will be allowed to operate at the
schools. These are separate legal entities from the school district, established to support and
supplement the educational program, often through fundraising. Adults (usually parents), not
students operate these organizations, which may have a board of directors and elected officers to
handle day-to-day operations. They have their own bylaws, policies and administrative regula-
tions, and many are 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations.
Although school-related organizations operate autonomously, they are an integral part of a well-
rounded program of extracurricular opportunities for students. Therefore, thoughtful coordina-
tion of their efforts in conjunction with the ASB is crucial to the successful operation of a public
school. The same standards of sound financial management that apply to the district and the ASB
should also apply to school-related organizations.
Internal Controls and Audit Findings
The district’s internal controls over ASB financial operations have historically been insufficient,
as evidenced by numerous unresolved findings from the past two annual independent audits.
Audit findings have three classifications: material weaknesses, reportable conditions, and areas
for management improvement. Material weaknesses should be addressed first, then reportable
conditions and finally areas for management improvement.
Material weaknesses are the most serious type of findings; they are internal control deficiencies so
serious that errors or fraud may occur and may not be detected in a timely manner by employees
during the normal course of business. A material weakness may also violate current laws or regu-
lations.
A reportable condition is a significant deficiency in the design or operation of the district’s
internal control processes that could adversely affect the district’s ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data. An area for management improvement is not a material
weakness or reportable condition, but provides suggestions for improving the district’s opera-
tions.
The past two audits identified insufficient controls over student body activities at elementary
schools and the junior high school. These findings include lack of supporting documentation for
cash receipts, failure to perform bank reconciliations, untimely cash deposits and the lack of two
signatures on ASB checks.
The 2016 independent audit recommends that the district provide the FCMAT ASB manual
to all ASB staff as well as provide ASB training to reinforce the importance of sound internal
control procedures.
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Recommendations
The district should:
1. Ensure that the district complies with laws, regulations and district policies
governing ASB accounting and related practices.
2. Assign individual business office staff members to address each audit excep-
tion, and hold them accountable for the proper and timely resolution of each
exception. Include a timeline for completion before the end of each fiscal
year.
3. Ensure that the business office periodically reviews the status of the audit
findings to ensure compliance and provide additional training as needed.
4. Require all staff members to use existing forms and procedures for the
following:
• Separation of ASB and other site cash receipts for lost books
• Use of revenue potential forms
• Issuance of receipts for all cash received in the ASB office
• Timely and accurate bank reconciliations
• Sufficient separation of duties
• Rotation of staff for gate receipt handling
• Ensuring that all staff follow purchasing procedures
5. Provide the FCMAT ASB manual to all ASB staff.
6. Provide ASB staff with training on sound internal control procedures.
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BOND OVERSIGHT
Bond Oversight
On November 8, 2011, district voters authorized Measure G under the Proposition 39 statutes.
This measure authorized the issuance of $63 million in general obligation bonds.
The proceeds of the bonds are to be used to update aging classrooms, libraries, and science labs
to meet earthquake/fire/safety standards; improve access for students with disabilities; remove
asbestos, lead and hazardous materials; and improve energy/operational efficiency to maximize
funding for instructional programs.
Measure G – General Obligation Bonds
• Series A, Issued 7-30-12: $15 million
• Series B, Issued 6-19-14: $30 million
• Series C, Issued 7-13-16: $18 million
Board Policy 7214 the following:
If a district general obligation bond requiring a 55 percent majority is approved by the
voters, the Board shall appoint an independent citizens’ oversight committee to inform
the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues as specified in Education
Code 15278 and the accompanying administrative regulation. This committee shall
be appointed within 60 days of the date that the Board enters the election results in its
minutes pursuant to Education Code 15274.
Board Policy 7214 also states the following:
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the annual, independent performance
and financial audits required pursuant to items #34 above are issued in accordance with
the U.S. Comptroller General’s Government Auditing Standards and submitted to the
citizens’ oversight committee at the same time they are submitted to him/her and no
later than March 31 of each year . (Education Code 15286) and that the Board shall
provide the citizens’ oversight committee with responses to all findings, recommen-
dations, and concerns addressed in the performance and financial audits within three
months of receiving the audits.
(Education Code 15280).
According to Education Code Sections 15280 (b) and 15278 (c), the scope of the
committee includes the following:
• Review annual, independent financial and performance audits required by Prop. 39
• Make physical inspections of the school buildings and grounds
• Review deferred maintenance plans, and
• Prepare annual and final reports to the Board and public
The scope also includes the following:
• Review District efforts to maximize bond revenues through implementation of cost
containment measures
- Professional fees
- Site preparation
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- Joint use of facilities
- Design efficiencies
- Reusable facilities plans
Based on FCMAT’s review of committee agendas and minutes and other documents furnished by
the district, the district appears to substantially comply with Education Code 15278 and Board
Policy 7214 and Administrative Regulation 7214.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Continue to have the citizens’ oversight committee review annual, indepen-
dent financial and performance audits.
2. Ensure that the committee physically inspects the school buildings and
grounds.
3. Continue to have the committee review the deferred maintenance plans and
prepare reports to the governing board.
4. Ensure that the committee reviews district efforts to maximize bond revenues
through implementation of cost-containment measures.
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Appendices
A Multiyear Financial Projection
B: Sample Fiscal Recovery Plans
C: Study Agreement
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Appendix A – Multiyear Financial Projection
LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
UnrestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:0000-Unrestricted
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $42,942,660.00 $43,199,332.00 $44,894,011.00 (1)
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $16,246.98 $16,246.98 $16,246.98 (2)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $1,464,498.00 $490,519.00 $218,549.00 (3)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $783,027.00 $788,225.00 $794,146.11 (4)
TotalRevenues $45,206,431.98 $44,494,322.98 $45,922,953.09
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $20,163,085.00 $19,799,271.34 $20,374,044.15 (5)
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $6,279,242.00 $6,352,709.14 $6,427,035.84
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $7,016,994.00 $7,489,383.14 $8,164,416.12
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $724,311.00 $744,012.26 $765,737.42
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $4,560,215.00 $4,673,805.76 $4,799,065.63
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $26,607.00 $26,607.00 $26,607.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $969,359.00 $969,359.00 $969,359.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00) ($918,956.00) (6)
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $38,820,857.00 $39,136,191.64 $40,607,309.16
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $6,385,574.98 $5,358,131.34 $5,315,643.93
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $913,368.00 $3,441,297.50 $5,328,711.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $241,591.00 $241,591.00 $241,591.00 (7)
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 ($7,653,604.00) ($7,893,638.22) ($8,158,810.25)
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses ($6,981,827.00) ($4,693,931.72) ($3,071,690.25)
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance ($596,252.02) $664,199.62 $2,243,953.68
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $2,651,700.00 $2,055,447.98 $2,719,647.60
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $2,651,700.00 $2,055,447.98 $2,719,647.60
EndingFundBalance $2,055,447.98 $2,719,647.60 $4,963,601.28
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8011:PerGovernor'sBudget\SSCDartboardfor2ndInterimFCMATdidnotincluderesidentialhousingstartsforthetwosubsequentfiscalyears.
(2)
(2.1) Object8290:Actualsshownin2ndInterimbutnotbudgeted
(3)
(3.1) Object8550:OneTimeFundingforOutstandingMandateClaims2016-17FYFundedat$214.55perPYADAof5,518.872017-18Fundedat$48perPYADAof5,671.522018-19NoFunding
projectedOne-TimeFundsforOutstandingMandateClaimsfromfundsprovidedbyGovernmentCode(GC)Section17581.95(h)asaddedbySection31ofSenateBill828(Chapter29,Statutes
of2016).Thisapportionmentismadetoalllocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)thatreportedaveragedailyattendance(ADA)atthe2015–16SecondPrincipal(P-2)Apportionmentandareactivein
the2016–17fiscalyear.Fundsareallocatedonanequalamountperunitof2015–16P-2ADA.
(3.2) Object8551:MandatedBlockGrantFunding(MBG)FundingfortheMBGisbasedonaveragedailyattendance(ADA)asofthe2015–16SecondPrincipalApportionment(P-2)forGradesK–8
andGrades9–12.The2016–17fundingratesforeachgradespanaresetforthinItem6100-296-0001oftheBudgetActasfollows:2016-17Fundedat$28.42\K-8&$569-12PYADA2017-18
Fundedat$29.87\K-8&$57.369-12PYADA2018-19Fundedat$29.87\K-8&$57.369-12PYADA
(4)
(4.1) Object8660:2015-16UnauditedActualsProjectedat$22,8632016-17ActualsYTDasof2ndInterim$10,6012016-17Budgetprojectedat$11,0002016-17Budgetincreasedto$22,000
(5)
(5.1) Object1101:2017-18BudgetProjection-Reduce10.7FTE2018-19BudgetProjection-Reduce6.0FTE
(6)
(6.1) Object7380:Fund25,CapitalFacilitiesFund:Updateddefinitiontoreflectcurrentstatuteregardingcollectionofdeveloperfees.CSAMaddedguidancethatcostsofjustifyingandadoptingfees
maybepaidfromFund25.AddedguidancethatadministrativecostsofcollectingfeesmaybereimbursedfromFund25withinthelimitationsofEducationCodeSection17620.Clarifiedthat
eligibleexpendituresincurredinanotherfundmaybereimbursedtoFund25bymeansofaninterfundtransferofdirectcosts.Addedcross-referencetoaccountingguidanceelsewhereinthe
manual
(7)
(7.1) Object7611:TheDistrictisworkingondevelopingaplantoeliminatetheinterfundtransferinthetwosubsequentfiscalyearsoftheprojection.Untiltheplanisfullydeveloped,FCMATwill
continuetotransferdollarstosupporttheChildDevelopmentFund.
(7.2) Object7619:TheDistrictisworkingondevelopingaplantoeliminatetheinterfundtransferinthetwosubsequentfiscalyearsoftheprojection.Untiltheplanisfullydeveloped,FCMATwill
continuetotransferdollarstosupporttheAdultFund.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
UnrestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:1100-Lottery:Unrestricted
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $872,208.00 $816,678.00 $808,992.00 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $872,208.00 $816,678.00 $808,992.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $600,000.00 $610,200.00 $620,573.40
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $123,570.00 $135,011.54 $149,631.99
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $17,500.00 $17,976.00 $18,500.90
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $84,450.00 $86,747.04 $89,280.05
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $845,520.00 $869,934.58 $897,986.34
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $26,688.00 ($53,256.58) ($88,994.34)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4444 DARPPAInEtFerfuNTndDTraInsCfersEOuSt 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $26,688.00 ($53,256.58) ($88,994.34)
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $547,972.00 $574,660.00 $521,403.42
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $547,972.00 $574,660.00 $521,403.42
EndingFundBalance $574,660.00 $521,403.42 $432,409.08
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8560:2016-17ADAistheactualannualADAreportedforthe2015–16fiscalyeartimesthestatewideaverageexcusedabsencefactorof1.04446.PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection
8880.5(a)(2)forfiscalyears2008–09through2014–15,theADAusedforpurposesofcalculatinglotteryincludedtheADAforclassesforadultsandregionaloccupationalcentersandprograms
reportedforthe2007–08fiscalyear.Beginningin2015–16,theadultandregionaloccupationalcentersandprogramsADAisnolongerincludedforthepurposeofcalculatinglotteryfunding.The
2015–16ADA,excludingadultsandregionaloccupationalcentersandprogramsADA,isthebasisforthe2016–17firstquarterapportionmentAfinallotteryrevenueadjustmentisincludedinthis
secondquarterapportionment.Theadjustmentreflectsadditional2015–16lotteryrevenuethatisavailablefordistribution.Eachyear,theCaliforniaStateLotterywithholdsaportionofitsrevenues
untilaftertheaudit.Basedon
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
UnrestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:1400-EducationProtectionAccount
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $7,847,626.00 $6,918,441.00 $6,256,138.00 (1)
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $7,847,626.00 $6,918,441.00 $6,256,138.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $6,507,421.00 $6,618,047.16 $6,730,553.96
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $1,340,205.00 $1,464,296.66 $1,622,865.79
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $7,847,626.00 $8,082,343.82 $8,353,419.75
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 ($1,163,902.82) ($2,097,281.75)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 ($1,163,902.82) ($2,097,281.75)
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 ($1,163,902.82)
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 ($1,163,902.82)
EndingFundBalance $0.00 ($1,163,902.82) ($3,261,184.57)
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8012:EPAcalculationcompletedbyusingFCMAT'sLCFFCalculatoraspostedonwww.fcmat.org
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3010-NCLB:TitleI,PartA,BasicGrantsLow-IncomeandNeglected
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $649,909.00 $649,909.00 $649,909.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $649,909.00 $649,909.00 $649,909.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $253,015.00 $257,295.68 $261,649.14
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $57,798.00 $58,474.24 $59,158.39
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $73,328.00 $79,488.48 $87,453.47
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $45,716.00 $46,821.62 $48,330.69
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $169,169.00 $156,945.98 $141,481.82 (2)
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $952.49
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $50,883.00 $50,883.00 $50,883.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $649,909.00 $649,909.00 $649,909.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8290:District'sAdoptedBudget:$619,693District's2ndInterimBudget:$756,617FCMAT'sProjection(seerevisedallocations)$649,909
(2)
(2.1) Object5800:The5800objectcodewasdecreasedtoavoidencroachmentforallfiscalyearsduetothereductionintherevisedrevenueallocations.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3310-SpecialEd:IDEABasicLocalAssistanceEntitlement,PartB,Sec611(formerlyP
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $883,319.00 $883,319.00 $883,319.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $883,319.00 $883,319.00 $883,319.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $565,517.00 $572,133.55 $578,827.51
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $318,694.00 $331,540.28 $348,892.93
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $884,211.00 $903,673.83 $927,720.44
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($892.00) ($20,354.83) ($44,401.44)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $892.00 $20,354.83 $44,401.44
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $892.00 $20,354.83 $44,401.44
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8181:TheLocalAgencyEntitlements,IndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA),SpecialEducationfundsarespecificallyallocatedforspecialeducationandservicestochildrenwith
disabilitiesagessixthroughtwenty-one.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3311-SpecialEd:IDEALocalAssistance,PartB,Sec611,PrivateSchoolISPs
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $17,603.00 $17,603.00 $17,603.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $17,603.00 $17,603.00 $17,603.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $16,420.00 $16,866.62 $17,359.13
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $1,183.00 $1,183.00 $1,183.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $17,603.00 $18,049.62 $18,542.13
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 ($446.62) ($939.13)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $446.62 $939.13
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $446.62 $939.13
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3315-SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolGrants,PartB,Sec619
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $42,798.00 $42,798.00 $42,798.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $42,798.00 $42,798.00 $42,798.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $36,009.00 $36,430.31 $36,856.54
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $11,172.00 $12,011.01 $13,143.38
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $2,878.00 $2,878.00 $2,878.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $50,059.00 $51,319.32 $52,877.92
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($7,261.00) ($8,521.32) ($10,079.92)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $7,261.00 $8,521.32 $10,079.92
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $7,261.00 $8,521.32 $10,079.92
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8182:TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA),FederalPreschoolGrantfundsarespecificallyallocatedforspecialeducationandservicestochildrenwithdisabilitiesfor
preschoolchildrenagesthree,four,andfive.TheDistrictreceivesfundingforthisprogramthroughtheMissionValleySELPA.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3320-SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolLocalEntitlement,PartB,Sec611
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $75,028.00 $75,028.00 $75,028.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $75,028.00 $75,028.00 $75,028.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $50,496.00 $51,086.80 $51,684.52
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $24,196.00 $25,202.86 $26,564.53
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $5,045.00 $5,045.00 $5,045.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $79,737.00 $81,334.66 $83,294.05
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($4,709.00) ($6,306.66) ($8,266.05)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $4,709.00 $6,306.66 $8,266.05
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $4,709.00 $6,306.66 $8,266.05
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8182:TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct(IDEA),LocalEntitlements,PreschoolProgramfundsarespecificallyallocatedforspecialeducationandrelatedservicestochildren
withdisabilitiesagesthree,four,andfive.LEAsmustaccountforthesefundsasexpendituresforpupilswithanindividualizededucationplan(IEP)andfortheprovisionofthespecialeducation
andrelatedservicesrequiredbystudentswithdisabilitiesinordertobenefitfromapubliceducation.TheDistrictreceivesfundingthroughtheMissionValleySELPA.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3327-SpecialEd:IDEAMentalHealthAllocationPlan,PartB,Sec611
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $66,820.00 $66,820.00 $66,820.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $66,820.00 $66,820.00 $66,820.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $64,200.00 $65,188.45 $66,278.44
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $2,620.00 $2,620.00 $2,620.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $66,820.00 $67,808.45 $68,898.44
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 ($988.45) ($2,078.44)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $988.45 $2,078.44
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $988.45 $2,078.44
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3345-SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolStaffDevelopment,PartB,Sec619
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $321.00 $321.00 $321.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $321.00 $321.00 $321.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $299.00 $299.00 $299.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $321.00 $321.00 $321.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3386-SpecialEd:IDEAQualityAssurance&FocusedMonitoring
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $32,445.00 $32,445.00 $32,445.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $32,445.00 $32,445.00 $32,445.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $30,336.00 $30,336.00 $30,336.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $2,109.00 $2,109.00 $2,109.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $32,445.00 $32,445.00 $32,445.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:3550-CarlD.PerkinsCareerandTechnicalEducation:Secondary,Section131
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $38,349.00 $38,349.00 $38,349.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $38,349.00 $38,349.00 $38,349.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $1,000.00 $1,017.00 $1,034.29
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $403.00 $407.72 $412.49
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $322.00 $355.51 $398.47
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $29,514.00 $29,315.05 $29,091.54
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $5,284.00 $5,427.72 $5,586.21
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $1,826.00 $1,826.00 $1,826.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $38,349.00 $38,349.00 $38,349.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1) CarlD.PerkinsCareer&TechnicalEducationprovideslocaleducationalagencieswithfundingfortheimprovementofsecondaryandpostsecondarycareerandtechnicaleducationprograms.
Fundingisprovidedto(1)stateinstitutions,includingtheDepartmentofCorrectionsandRehabilitation,andStateSpecialSchools(Section112);(2)secondaryeducationprograms(Section131);
and(3)postsecondaryeducationprograms(Section132).TheallocationamountforeachrecipientisbasedontheUnitedStateCensusBureauSmallAreaIncomeandPovertyEstimates(SAIPE)
data.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:4035-NCLB:TitleII,PartA,TeacherQuality
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $156,542.00 $156,542.00 $156,542.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $156,542.00 $156,542.00 $156,542.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $91,393.00 $92,946.68 $94,526.77
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $19,265.00 $21,004.26 $23,226.84
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $2,081.00 $2,137.61 $2,200.03
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $100,656.00 $97,306.45 $93,441.36 (2)
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $15,385.00 $15,385.00 $15,385.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $228,780.00 $228,780.00 $228,780.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($72,238.00) ($72,238.00) ($72,238.00)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $72,238.00 $72,238.00 $72,238.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $72,238.00 $72,238.00 $72,238.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1) FederalfundsprovidedtothestateunderTitleII,PartA,TeacherandPrincipalTrainingandRecruitingFundoftheElementaryandSecondaryEducationActof1965(ESEA),asamendedbythe
NoChildLeftBehindActof2001(NCLB)(PublicLaw107–110).TitleII,PartAfundsareapportionedtolocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)toincreasestudentacademicachievementthrough
strategiesfocusedonrecruiting,hiring,training,andretaininghighlyqualifiedteachersandprincipals
(1.1) Object8290:2016-17AdoptedBudget:$154,1202016-172ndInterimBudget:$228,7802016-17FCMATProjection:$156,542(SeeCDERevisedAllocation)
(2)
(2.1) Object5900:NegativeadjustmenttoeliminateencroachmentDistrictwillneedtoreviewduringthe2017-18BudgetDevelopmentprocess
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:4201-NCLB:TitleIII,ImmigrantEducationProgram
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $10,823.00 $10,823.00 $10,823.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $10,823.00 $10,823.00 $10,823.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $8,781.00 $9,019.84 $9,283.22
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $175.00 $175.00 $175.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $8,956.00 $9,194.84 $9,458.22
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $1,867.00 $1,628.16 $1,364.78
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $1,867.00 $1,628.16 $1,364.78
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $1,867.00 $3,495.16
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $1,867.00 $3,495.16
EndingFundBalance $1,867.00 $3,495.16 $4,859.94
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8290:DistrictBudget2016-17:$8,956FCMATProjection:$10,823Fundingismadeavailabletoeligiblelocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)toprovidesupplementaryprogramsandservices
tolimitedEnglishproficient(LEP)students,knownasEnglishlearners(ELs).ThepurposeofthesubgrantsistoassistELstudentstoacquireEnglishandachievegrade-levelandgraduation
standards.Note:Recipientsandfundingamountsaresubjecttobudgetandadministrativeadjustments.Lateapplicantswillbefundedbasedonavailabilityoffunds.
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:4203-NCLB:TitleIII,LimitedEnglishProficient(LEP)StudentProgram
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $130,531.00 $130,531.00 $130,531.00 (1)
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $130,531.00 $130,531.00 $130,531.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $11,030.00 $11,217.51 $11,408.21
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $2,190.00 $2,384.50 $2,633.09
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $4,677.00 $4,804.22 $4,944.50
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $109,410.00 $108,900.77 $108,321.20
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $3,224.00 $3,224.00 $3,224.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $130,531.00 $130,531.00 $130,531.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8290:District2016-17Budget:$165,969FCMAT2016-17Projection:$130,531(SeeCDERevisedAllocation)
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:5640-Medi-CalBillingOption
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $29,752.00 $29,752.00 $29,752.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $29,752.00 $29,752.00 $29,752.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $102,413.00 $14,599.77 $14,157.33
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $14,751.00 $15,152.23 $15,594.67
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $117,164.00 $29,752.00 $29,752.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($87,412.00) $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance ($87,412.00) $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $87,412.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $87,412.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6010-AfterSchoolEducationandSafety(ASES)
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $300,150.00 $300,150.00 $300,150.00 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $300,150.00 $300,150.00 $300,150.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $24,497.00 $24,913.45 $25,336.98
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $5,036.00 $5,503.14 $6,100.11
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 ($1,241.27) ($2,656.20) (2)
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $268,031.00 $268,388.68 $268,783.11
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $2,586.00 $2,586.00 $2,586.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $300,150.00 $300,150.00 $300,150.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8590:TheAfterSchoolEducationandSafety(ASES)Programistheresultofthe2002voter-approvedinitiative,Proposition49.Theseprogramsarecreatedthroughpartnershipsbetween
schoolsandlocalcommunityresourcestoprovideliteracy,academicenrichmentandsafe,constructivealternativesforstudentsinkindergartenthroughninthgrade.Fundingisdesignedto:(1)
maintainexistingbeforeandafterschoolprogramfunding;and(2)provideeligibilitytoallelementaryandmiddleschoolsthatsubmitqualityapplicationsthroughoutCalifornia
(2)
(2.1) Object4300:Negativeadjustmenttobalancetheresourceandeliminateencroachment.Districtwillneedtoreviewduringthe2017-18BudgetDevelopmentprocess.
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DARPPAEFNTDICES
LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6230-CaliforniaCleanEnergyJobsAct
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $340,396.00 $0.00 $0.00 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $340,396.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $14,704.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $85,008.00 $542,419.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $99,712.00 $542,419.00 $0.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $240,684.00 ($542,419.00) $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $240,684.00 ($542,419.00) $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $301,735.00 $542,419.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $301,735.00 $542,419.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $542,419.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1) PublicResourcesCodeSection26200-26240;SenateBill73(Chapter27,Statutesof2013);SenateBill97(Chapter357,Statutesof2013);BudgetActItem6100-139-8080Receiptoffundsis
dependentonsubmissionandapprovalofanexpenditureplanbytheCaliforniaEnergyCommission.
(1.1) Object8590:DistrictBudget2016-17:$0.00FCMATProjection2016-17:$340,396SeeFundingCycleforProposition39Funding2016-17isthelastyearofthefundingcycle
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6264-EducatorEffectiveness
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $65,225.00 $0.00 $0.00 (1)
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $15,278.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $3,071.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $26,184.00 $131,421.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $7,784.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $117,542.00 $131,421.00 $0.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($117,542.00) ($131,421.00) $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance ($117,542.00) ($131,421.00) $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $248,963.00 $131,421.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $248,963.00 $131,421.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $131,421.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1) AB104,Section58andSB103,Section8appropriated$504,636tothedistrictfortheEducatorEffectivenessprograminFY2015–16.Thebeginningbalanceconsistsofcarryoverfundsfromthe
prioryear.Thefundscanbeusedforthefollowingpurposes:Beginningteacherandadministratorsupportandmentoring,including,butnotlimitedto,programsthatsupportnewteacherand
administratorabilitytoteachorleadeffectivelyandtomeetinductionrequirementsadoptedbytheCommissiononTeacherCredentialingandpursuanttoSection44259oftheCaliforniaEducation
Code(EC).Professionaldevelopment,coaching,andsupportservicesforteacherswhohavebeenidentifiedasneedingimprovementoradditionalsupportbyLEAs.Professionaldevelopmentfor
teachersandadministratorsthatisalignedtothestatecontentstandardsadoptedpursuanttosections51226,60605,60605.1,60605.2,60605.3,60605.8,60605.11,60605.85,asthatSection
readonJune30,2014,and60811
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6300-Lottery:InstructionalMaterials
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $272,565.00 $266,587.00 $264,049.00 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $272,565.00 $266,587.00 $264,049.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $104,879.00 $107,731.72 $110,877.49
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $143,048.00 $143,048.00 $143,048.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $247,927.00 $250,779.72 $253,925.49
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $24,638.00 $15,807.28 $10,123.51
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $24,638.00 $15,807.28 $10,123.51
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $101,622.00 $126,260.00 $142,067.28
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $101,622.00 $126,260.00 $142,067.28
EndingFundBalance $126,260.00 $142,067.28 $152,190.79
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8560:LotteryProjection2016-17:$247,927FCMATProjection:$272,565Afinallotteryrevenueadjustmentisincludedinthe2016-17secondquarterapportionment.Theadjustment
reflectsadditional2015–16lotteryrevenuethatisavailablefordistribution.Eachyear,theCaliforniaStateLotterywithholdsaportionofitsrevenuesuntilaftertheauditofitsyear-endfinancial
statements.Theadditionalrevenuereleasedfor2015–16totaled$8,764,888.30.Ofthisamount,$0.54perADA($0.543336573)isunrestrictedlotteryfundingand$0.59perADA($0.591200233)
isrestrictedProposition20lotteryfunding.The2016-17secondquarterlotteryapportionmentalsoincludesadjustmentstocorrectthe2016–17firstquarterlotteryapportionmentandprior-year
adjustmentsfor2014–15.Thisletteralsocorrectsinstructionsprovidedinthe2016–17firstquarterlotteryapportionmentletterdatedDecember29,2016,onhowtoidentify2014–15ADAinorder
tocomputealocaleducational
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6500-SpecialEducation
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $263,791.00 $263,791.00 $263,791.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $2,645,412.00 $2,684,564.10 $2,748,993.64
TotalRevenues $2,909,203.00 $2,948,355.10 $3,012,784.64
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $4,278,422.00 $4,349,432.57 $4,421,650.31
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $1,525,553.00 $1,543,401.97 $1,561,459.77
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $1,580,096.00 $1,699,314.48 $1,854,359.39
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $75,351.00 $77,400.54 $79,660.64
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $1,257,750.00 $1,272,030.22 $1,287,777.44
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $359,578.00 $359,578.00 $359,578.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $9,076,750.00 $9,301,157.78 $9,564,485.55
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($6,167,547.00) ($6,352,802.68) ($6,551,700.91)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $6,167,547.00 $6,352,802.68 $6,551,700.91
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $6,167,547.00 $6,352,802.68 $6,551,700.91
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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DARPPAEFNTDICES
LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6512-SpecialEd:MentalHealthServices
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $350,476.00 $355,663.04 $364,198.95 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $350,476.00 $355,663.04 $364,198.95
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $326,873.00 $330,018.05 $333,486.19
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $23,603.00 $23,603.00 $23,603.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $350,476.00 $353,621.05 $357,089.19
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $2,041.99 $7,109.76
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $2,041.99 $7,109.76
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $9,340.00 $9,340.00 $11,381.99
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $9,340.00 $9,340.00 $11,381.99
EndingFundBalance $9,340.00 $11,381.99 $18,491.75
Notes:
(1) Fundsmustbeexclusivelyusedtosupportmentalhealthservicesthatareincludedwithinanindividualizededucationprogram(IEP).
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:6520-SpecialEd:ProjectWorkabilityILEA
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $40,132.00 $40,725.95 $41,703.37 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $40,132.00 $40,725.95 $41,703.37
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $27,363.00 $27,683.15 $28,007.04
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $10,070.00 $10,619.53 $11,359.30
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 ($275.73) ($361.97) (2)
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $2,699.00 $2,699.00 $2,699.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $40,132.00 $40,725.95 $41,703.37
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1)
(1.1) Object8590:TheWorkAbilityIprogramprovidescomprehensiveThefundingisdesignatedforpre-employmenttraining,employmentplacement,andfollow-upforhighschoolstudentsinspecial
educationwhoaremakingthetransitionfromschooltowork,independentliving,andpostsecondaryeducationortraining
(2)
(2.1) Object4200:NegativeadjustmenttobalancetheresourceDistrictwillneedtoreviewinthebudgetdevelopmentprocessfor2017-18
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:7220-PartnershipAcademiesProgram
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $74,700.00 $75,805.56 $77,624.89 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $74,700.00 $75,805.56 $77,624.89
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $11,247.00 $11,438.20 $11,632.65
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $803.00 $812.40 $821.91
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $1,807.00 $1,978.06 $2,196.76
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $25,368.00 $25,300.72 $25,773.91 (2)
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $30,452.00 $31,253.18 $32,136.66
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $5,023.00 $5,023.00 $5,023.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $74,700.00 $75,805.56 $77,584.89
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
Notes:
(1) ThisisannualfundingforcurrentoperationalCPAprogramsincludedintheStateBudget.TheCPAmodelismandatedperCaliforniaEducationCode(EC)sections54690-54697.Theyare
effectiveschool/district/businesspartnerships,providingintegratedacademicandcareertechnicalinstructiontostudentswhoareatriskofdroppingoutofschoolorwhoarenotmotivatedby
traditionalcurricula.TheCPAmodelisaschool-within-a-schoolforstudentsinthetenththroughthetwelfthgrades.Emphasisisplacedonstudentachievement,attendance,andprogram
accountability.
(2)
(2.1) Object4200:NegativeadjustmenttoeliminateencroachmentDistrictwillneedtoreviewduring2017-18BudgetDevelopment
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:7338-CollegeReadinessBlockGrant
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $128,116.00 $0.00 $0.00 (1)
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $128,116.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $128,116.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $128,116.00 $0.00 $0.00
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Notes:
(1) Preliminaryentitlementsareallocatedtoeacheligiblecountyofficeofeducation,schooldistrict,andcharterschool(bothlocalanddirectfunded)atarateof$149.32perunduplicatedpupil
enrolledingradesninethroughtwelve(9–12)ascertifiedintheCaliforniaLongitudinalPupilAchievementDataSystem(CALPADS)duringthe2015–16fiscalyear,withminimumfundingprovided
at$75,000.Eligiblelocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)willreceiveafinalallocationoffundsonlyforunduplicatedpupilsattendingaschoolthatiscurrentlyaccreditedorintheprocessofobtaining
accreditationfromtheAccreditingCommissionforSchools,WesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC).Asaconditionofreceiptoffunds,LEAsarerequiredtoreporttotheCalifornia
DepartmentofEducation(CDE)byJanuary1,2017,onhowtheywillmeasuretheimpactofCRBGfundsreceivedontheirunduplicatedpupils’accessandsuccessfulmatriculationtoinstitutions
ofhighereducati
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:7690-STRSOn-BehalfPensionContributions
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $2,586,395.00 $2,959,611.80 $3,441,436.60
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $2,586,395.00 $2,959,611.80 $3,441,436.60
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $2,586,395.00 $2,959,611.80 $3,441,436.60
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $2,586,395.00 $2,959,611.80 $3,441,436.60
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:8150-Ongoing&MajorMaintenanceAccount(RMA:EducationCodeSection17070.75)
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRevenues $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $576,242.00 $582,984.03 $589,804.95
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $261,405.00 $274,447.16 $292,058.96
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $129,315.00 $132,832.37 $136,711.08
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $252,168.00 $258,833.58 $266,183.91
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $94,000.00 $94,000.00 $94,000.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $87,827.00 $87,827.00 $87,827.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $1,400,957.00 $1,430,924.14 $1,466,585.90
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($1,400,957.00) ($1,430,924.14) ($1,466,585.90)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $1,400,957.00 $1,431,979.66 $1,469,106.36
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $1,400,957.00 $1,431,979.66 $1,469,106.36
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance $0.00 $1,055.52 $2,520.46
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $0.00 $0.00 $1,055.52
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $0.00 $0.00 $1,055.52
EndingFundBalance $0.00 $1,055.52 $3,575.98
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LEA:NewarkUnified
Projection:NewarkUnifiedMYFPFCMAT-2ndInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
RestrictedResourcesOnly
Resource:9010-OtherRestrictedLocal
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Revenues
LCFF/StateAid 8010-8099 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $183,902.00 $183,902.00 $183,902.00
TotalRevenues $183,902.00 $183,902.00 $183,902.00
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $138,535.00 $140,155.86 $141,795.69
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $33,319.00 $36,103.81 $39,764.68
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $34,354.00 $35,288.43 $36,318.86
ServicesandOtherOperating 5000-5999 $15,939.00 $16,172.81 $16,430.64
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 $12,665.00 $12,665.00 $12,665.00
DebtService 7400-7499 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalExpenditures $234,812.00 $240,385.91 $246,974.87
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($50,910.00) ($56,483.91) ($63,072.87)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance ($50,910.00) ($56,483.91) ($63,072.87)
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $199,031.00 $148,121.00 $91,637.09
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $199,031.00 $148,121.00 $91,637.09
EndingFundBalance $148,121.00 $91,637.09 $28,564.22
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Appendix B – Sample Fiscal Recovery Plans
Date: April 14, 2008
To: Dr. J. Brian Sarvis, Superintendent
From: Eric D. Smith, Deputy Superintendent
Subject: Second Reading of Fiscal Recovery Plan
Action Item (Time Required: 100 min.)
Background
On January 10, 2008, the Governor unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2008-09 budget. In the wake of a
$14.5 billion State deficit, the Governor’s proposed 2008-09 proposed budget called for a 10 percent
across the board cut to state-funded services, including K-12 education. In addition to a 6.99 percent
deficit to the revenue limit, California school districts were subjected to a 6.5 percent deficit on most state-
funded categorical programs. In totality, the proposed cuts to K-12 education result in most school
districts having to operate on 2.4 percent less revenue in fiscal year 2008-09 than what they operated on
in fiscal year 2007-08.
Results
Based on the assumptions included in the Governor’s budget proposal, School Services of California
(SSC) prepared an independent multi-year projection which showed that the structural deficit (i.e. the
imbalance between ongoing revenues and expenditures) had grown to roughly $6 million, and that the
districts would have to cut, at a minimum, $4 million, going into next year. At this point in time, the
districts self certified their Second Interim Report as “negative”, meaning (absent board approved
expenditure reductions in the amount of $4 million) that they could not meet their current and subsequent
two year obligations.
Exercising their fiscal oversight authority under Assembly Bill 1200, the Santa Barbara County Education
Office has informed us of our need to provide them with a proposal for addressing the fiscal condition of
the districts (i.e., the Fiscal Recovery Plan) as well as updated financial projections for fiscal year 2008-09
and 2009-10 that reflect board approved expenditures.
On April 8, the board received public input on the proposed Fiscal Recovery Plan and directed staff to
gather more information and perform additional analysis on specific items. The plan has been modified to
reflect this information.
The attached plan represents our best thinking to date regarding expenditure reductions and/or revenue
enhancements for the 2008-09 fiscal year. It also represents our attempt to comprehensively address all
proposals from stakeholders during the budget development process. Changes and/or additions to the
original plan have been underlined.
Fiscal Impact
At least $4 million in expenditure reductions and/or revenue enhancements for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Fiscal Recovery Plan with at least four million dollars in
ongoing expenditure reductions and/or revenue enhancements for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Attachment(s)? X Yes (if so, please attach) No Powerpoint Ovrhead Consultant
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SANTA BARBARA
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
FISCAL RECOVERY PLAN
April 22, 2008
720 Santa Barbara Street / Santa Barbara, CA 93101 / (805) 963-4338 / www.sbsdk12.org
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Santa Barbara School Districts
Fiscal Services Recovery Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Mid-year reductions fiscal year 2007-08
8
district office services
Cost reductions and revenue
11
enhancements fiscal year 2008-09
Potential administrative reductions 14
Potential program reductions 16
Additional analysis and long term health 20
Considered but would probably not yield
28
cost savings
Board actions 32
Table: Mid-year reductions fiscal year
33
2007-08 district office services (one-time)
Table: Cost reductions and revenue
34
enhancements fiscal year 2008-09
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SANTA BARBARA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
FISCAL RECOVERY PLAN
INTRODUCTION
Twice each year, the Santa Barbara School Districts Board of Education is asked to certify
interim financial reports regarding the districts’ financial position and submit them to the Santa
Barbara County Education Office for review and analysis. For each interim report, the districts
must certify one of the following: Positive: that the districts can meet the current year and
subsequent two-year obligations; Qualified: that the districts may not be able to meet the
current year and subsequent two-year obligations; or Negative: that the districts cannot meet
the current year and subsequent two-year obligations.
The multi-year financial projection rest on a series of assumptions, including but not limited to,
forecasted levels of state funding, forecasted increases in personnel expense, and assumptions
regarding the continued decline in student enrollment. In the event that some of the
assumptions do not materialize as expected, the multi-year financial projection could change as
well.
On December 11, 2007, the board was presented with the First Interim Financial Report. The
report indicated that due to significant declining enrollment in the secondary district, coupled
with the compounding effect of multi-year salary agreements, the districts would need to reduce
expenditures by at least $1.5 million in the 2008-09 fiscal year to achieve a balanced budget. At
this point in time, the districts self certified their First Interim Report as “qualified,”, meaning that
they may not be able to meet its current and subsequent two year obligations, under the
auspices of Assembly Bill 1200.
On January 10, 2008, the governor unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2008-09 budget. The
governor’s plan identified a $14.5 billion deficit in the state’s budget and then called for a ten
percent across the board cut to state-funded services, including K-12 education. In addition to a
6.99 percent deficit to the revenue limit, California school districts were subject to a 6.5 percent
deficit on most state-funded categorical programs. In totality, the proposed cuts to K-12
education result in most school districts having to operate on 2.4 percent less revenue in fiscal
year 2008-09 than what they operated on in fiscal year 2007-08.
Based on the assumptions included in the governor’s budget proposal, School Services of
California (SSC) prepared its own multi-year projection that showed the structural deficit (i.e.
the imbalance between ongoing revenues and expenditures) had grown to roughly $6 million,
and that the Santa Barbara School Districts would have to cut, at a minimum, $4 million,
going into next year. At this point in time, the districts self certified their Second Interim Report
as “negative,” meaning (absent board approved expenditure reductions) it could not meet its
current and subsequent two-year obligations.
Exercising its fiscal oversight authority under Assembly Bill 1200, the Santa Barbara County
Education Office (SBCEO) has informed the districts of the need to provide them with a
proposal for addressing the fiscal condition of the districts (i.e., the Fiscal Recovery Plan) as
well as updated financial projections for fiscal year 2008-09 and 2009-10 that reflect the actions
of the board to implement the Fiscal Recovery Plan.
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With this in mind, the board has approved the following timeline for fiscal year 2008-09 budget
reductions:
• Public hearing and first reading of Fiscal Recovery Plan (April 8, 2008);
• Second and final reading of Fiscal Recovery Plan (April 22, 2008);
• Board approval of Third Interim Financial Report and updated Multi-Year Projections
(May 27, 2008).
Recognizing that closing the current structural deficit of roughly $6 million in one year could not
be achieved without disrupting the districts; staff has prepared a Fiscal Recovery Plan which
lays the foundation for restoring fiscal solvency on a multi-year basis.
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RECOVERY PLAN COMPONENTS
The plan is the best work to date, given the unknown factors from the governor’s May revision to
the state’s budget. The plan also represents our attempt to comprehensively address
suggestions made for expenditure reductions and/or revenue enhancement from stakeholders.
However, our analysis has been limited by the personnel resources necessary to examine every
line item of every budget and by timelines imposed on the districts by external forces.
PLAN ASSUMPTIONS
The cost savings identified in this document are based on the following assumptions:
• That the average total compensation (medical and statutory benefits) for classroom
teachers is estimated to be, in FY 2008-09, $78,000.
• Classified personnel total compensation (medical and statutory benefits) is calculated at the
approximate actual cost of the identified position.
• Estimated cost savings have been rounded.
• Cost savings are identified as ongoing unless explicitly identified as one time.
• For the purposes of the plan, expenditure reductions and revenue enhancements are both
construed as cost savings.
• Only the cost savings to the unrestricted general fund is quantified, even though some cost
savings may accrue to the restricted general fund.
• The plan already presumes that there will be a reduction of approximately 14 certificated full
time equivalents to account for declining enrollment over the 2008-09 and 2009-10 fiscal
years.
• For the purpose of this plan, all expenditure reductions in 2007-08 should be assumed to be
for a one year period only.
• The plan does not contemplate costs that may be associated with the recommendations
from SSC to reorganize the business office to improve operational efficiency.
• The plan contemplates salary increases for certificated, classified and
management/confidential for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
• Certain items contained in the plan are negotiable and will require the cooperation of our
employee associations to implement. In the event the board approves these
recommendations and we fail to negotiate their implementation, the board will need to
adopt additional measures to reduce expenditure and/or enhance revenues equal to the
dollar value of those items that could not be negotiated.
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DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT COSTS
It is highly recommended that the board develop a consistent policy of charging to all restricted
and unrestricted funds consistent rates for direct and indirect costs. Over the years the
definitions of what is chargeable by state accounting requirements have not been consistently
applied, and some funds or grants have even been exempted. Consequently, it is
recommended that the following guidelines be adopted and charged to all funds permitted by
law:
Direct Costs
These are costs clearly identifiable by program service and relate to the delivery of the
instructional program, i.e., principals, school secretaries, personnel in pupil support services,
teacher salaries, textbooks, bus drivers, duplicating costs by program users.
Indirect Support
Costs associated in this category are those remaining that cannot be easily identifiable by
program user, or direct instructional support. As an example, the processing of paychecks,
accounting services, data processing, purchasing, risk management, safety, utilities, etc. The
indirect rate varies each year depending on inflation, enrollment, and employee work force.
Program administrators and business services have agreed on the definitions outlined and
support the legal charge backs when applicable. The board’s concurrence to implement a
consistent policy will certainly benefit the general fund but it may cause budget modifications to
some restricted programs.
We anticipate increased savings but presently this will need to be a part of next year’s budget
development in the spring and estimated savings are unknown at this time.
CASH MANAGEMENT
Symptomatic of organizations that experience continuing deficit spending is dwindling cash
availability. An entity that continues to spend more than it receives depletes its cash resources.
This is the circumstance for the Santa Barbara School Districts. For most California school
districts, the major cash “in-flow” is from state “revenue limit” funds and local property taxes.
The major cash “out-flow” is payroll. State revenue limit funds are distributed to school districts
on a somewhat monthly basis throughout the year. Property taxes are received from the citizens
in December and April and then distributed to districts soon after that. Payrolls for most districts
start in July and increase significantly in September when teachers return to the school. As a
result, low cash periods occur in November, December, March, and April because property
taxes have not been received. As of the Second Interim Report, the districts are projected to
start fiscal year 2008-09 with cash resources of $7,704,142. However, given the rate of deficit
spending, the districts may end the 2008-09 fiscal year with a negative cash balance, unless
significant expenditure reductions are effected.
Low cash periods can be managed through cash-flow analysis and utilizing alternative cash
resources. School districts in California have traditionally managed low or negative cash periods
through short-term financing (issuing Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes, which are known as
TRANS) or borrowing from other funds within the districts. TRANS have been the alternative of
choice in the past for the districts as well as most school districts throughout the state. This is
because of the advantage of the spread between interest cost and interest earnings on the
available dollars borrowed.
The cash flow for the 2008-09 fiscal year is anticipated to be much lower and begins earlier than
in previous years due to the shift in the state’s July apportionment to September.
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The continued monitoring and management of cash is important as the need for cash will
fluctuate depending on how quickly the districts can stop deficit spending.
Due to the districts’ negative certification on the Second Interim Report, our current financial
advisor, Piper Jaffray, has notified us that we will not be able to participate in their TRANS pool.
After investigating whether Piper Jaffray could accommodate our cash flow needs with a stand
alone TRANS, we have opted to go with Banc of America Securities with their smaller Santa
Barbara pool that will consist of us, Goleta Union School District, and the Santa Maria Joint
Union High School District.
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MID-YEAR REDUCTIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
DISTRICT OFFICE SERVICES
In February of this year the superintendent initiated a freeze in hiring, overtime,
conference/travel and non mission critical purchase orders in an effort to reduce present year
costs. Those savings to date have not yet been calculated in each object code account but the
reductions in spending should be reflected in the Third Interim Report.
It is important to note that any on going expense reduced in current year avoids the
compounding effect on next year’s budget. Although the goal is to immediately reduce this
compounding effect of costs, many proposed reductions in personnel, which could be made in
the current year, adversely affect schools and programs and thus, were delayed until next year.
CHARGE RESTRICTED FUNDS THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO
COST FOR RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS
The districts have provided a benefit to its retired employees if they met certain criteria at the
time of retirement. The retirement benefit has been historically carried as a cost to the
unrestricted general fund, even though all employees from all funding sources have been
eligible for this benefit in the past.
The practical way to assign costs to other funds and resources for this expense is to express it
as a payroll benefit and distribute it to each resource and fund. Costs would be distributed on a
$0.011 per one hundred dollar of salary rate based upon actual costs for each fiscal year. A
similar method is used to allocate employer paid workers compensation costs among funds and
resources. The current pay as you go cost for retiree health benefits is $849,559 annually.
Using the methodology above, approximately 28 percent of the pay-as-you-go cost should be
allocated to categorical programs.
Establishing a rate based on payroll for the current year is estimated to be 0.011 percent. The
actual cost for the benefit may adjust up or down from year to year depending on the final cost
for all employee benefits and final salary costs based on the number of employees. However,
the 0.011 percent rate should be used for budgeting purposes for all funds in the current budget
year.
One-time savings: $338,788
REFLECT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM SELPA
During our review of year end closing entries, we were apprised of $274,804 in low incidence
funding that should have been set up as accounts receivable at the close of the 2006-07 fiscal
year. Since the amount was not recognized in the 2006-07 fiscal year, we will recognize it as
income in the current year.
One-time savings: $274,804
USE PORTION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY DISCRETIONARY BLOCK GRANT
TO MAKE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTION
During the 2006-07 fiscal year, school districts were apportioned district discretionary block
grants to be used for instructional materials; classroom and laboratory supplies and materials,
school and classroom library materials, and educational technology. It may also be used for
deferred maintenance, professional development, home-to-school transportation, one-time
expenditures designed to close the achievement gap, or one-time fiscal obligations of school
districts. Based on our review, the elementary and secondary districts have $60,000 and
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$144,000, respectively, remaining of their discretionary block grants. By making a portion of the
deferred maintenance contribution with the discretionary block grant, a like amount can be
“freed up” within the unrestricted general fund.
One-time savings: $204,400
ADJUST WORKERS COMPENSATION RATE TO REFLECT EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION
FACTOR FOR CURRENT YEAR
During our review of current year operations, we discovered that the rate of $1.33 per $100 of
payroll for workers compensation was overstated and did not reflect the districts’ unique
experience modification factor (i.e., ex mod) of .74. Applying the ex mod of .74 to the base rate
of $1.33 results in a workers compensation rate of $.9842 per $100 of payroll for a savings to
the unrestricted general fund of $197,153.
One-time savings: $197,153
REVERSE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO SELPA
During our review of year end closing entries, we noted that accounts payable entries to the
Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) were posted in error. After
validating with the SELPA that these payables were posted in error, we reversed the entries,
thereby increasing the current year fund balance.
One-time savings: $180,843
CHARGE ROUTINE RESTRICTED MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT INDIRECT COSTS
School districts that participate in the state School Facilities Program for funding for the new
construction or modernization of school facilities are required to dedicate three percent of their
general fund expenditures toward the ongoing major maintenance of districts facilities. This
account, commonly referred to as the Routine Restricted Maintenance Account (RRMA) is a
restricted account to fund the maintenance operations of the districts. Since the RRMA is
considered a restricted resource under the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM), it is
appropriate for the districts to charge an indirect cost rate to the program. Because of the
current year implementation, it was necessary for the budget manager in charge of the RRMA to
relocate expenditures among major object groupings, and transfer some expenses to other
funds to accommodate the indirect cost rate. Even with these efforts, it was not possible to
charge the RRMA the full indirect cost rate in the current year.
One-time savings: $150,902
SHIFT FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS FROM CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
(CAHSEE) CORE TO CAHSEE INTENSIVE
We will be shifting the payment of salaries and benefits for five teachers of non-passing
CAHSEE students from a combination of CAHSEE hourly program funds and the unrestricted
general fund to CAHSEE intensive instruction funds.
One-time savings: $99,000
CHARGE THREE PERCENT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND FOR
CURRENT AND PRIOR YEAR
Education Code Section 17620 allows school districts to retain up to three percent of the fees
collected in that fiscal year to pay for the administrative costs of collecting the fees. Although the
districts were entitled to retain up to three percent of developer income received in prior fiscal
years, we are limited to the prior year with respect to our ability to recoup these funds.
One-time savings: $69,667
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POST ONE-TIME INSURANCE REBATE FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RELIEF
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER
The districts received a one-time rebate from Southern California Relief as a result of excess
premiums it contributed to the joint powers authority in prior fiscal years. Southern California
Relief has rebated this amount and we have receipted it as other local income.
One-time savings: $51,264
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COST REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
FISCALYEAR 2008-2009
DISTRICT OFFICE SERVICES
An increase of responsibilities for district administration and a reorganization of duties and tasks
among classified staff can potentially increase efficiency and generate savings. However, this
will require some additional training, which needs to be budgeted, and an investment of time to
learn new responsibilities.
CHARGE RESTRICTED FUNDS THEIR PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF PAY-AS-YOU-GO
COST FOR RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS
The districts have provided a benefit to its retired employees if they met certain criteria at the
time of retirement. The retirement benefit has been historically carried as a cost to the
unrestricted general fund, even though all employees from all funding sources have been
eligible for this benefit in the past.
The practical way to assign costs to other funds and resources for this expense is to express it
as a payroll benefit and distribute it to each resource and fund. Costs would be distributed on a
$0.011 per $100 of salary rate based upon actual costs for each fiscal year. A similar method is
used to allocate employer paid workers compensation costs among funds and resources. The
current pay as you go cost for retiree health benefits is $849,559 annually. Using the
methodology above, approximately 28 percent of the pay-as-you-go cost should be allocated to
categorical programs.
Establishing a rate based on payroll for the current year is estimated to be 0.011 percent. The
actual cost for the benefit may adjust up or down from year to year depending on the final cost
for all employee benefits and final salary costs based on the number of employees. However,
the 0.011 percent rate should be used for budgeting purposes for all funds in projected budget
year.
Savings: $338,788
ADJUST WORKERS COMPENSATION RATE TO REFLECT EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION
FACTOR AND TO REFLECT RATE DECREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
During our review of current year operations, we discovered that the rate of $1.33 per $100 of
payroll for workers compensation was overstated and did not reflect the districts’ unique
experience modification factor (i.e., ex mod) of .74. Applying the ex mod of .74 to the base rate
of $1.33 results in a workers compensation rate of $.9842 per $100 of payroll for a savings to
the unrestricted general fund of $197,153. Additionally, SISC I indicates that our workers
compensation rate will decrease to $.6912 per $100 of payroll for the 2008-09 fiscal year. This
will result in an additional savings of $170,108.
Savings: $367,261
UNIVERSAL BREAKFAST
The nutrition services operations are currently projected to end the year with a negative fund
balance and will require support from the general fund. The districts retained an outside
consultant to analyze its food service operations and to make recommendations to improve its
efficiency. The districts’ consultant identified that the districts’ labor cost exceeds the industry
standard for food service delivery in school districts. The consultant also identified that the food
service operation could generate a significant increase income if it changed its delivery of its
universal breakfast program at the K-6 level. Studies have show that many students do not eat
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a nutritionally adequate breakfast at home before school. As a result, by mid morning, they are
calorie and nutrient deficient. Rather than provide breakfast before school, the districts should
provide breakfast in the classroom or at a mid morning nutrition break. The districts will need the
assistance of their employee associations to implement this proposal.
Savings through reduced encroachment: $200,000
CHARGE ROUTINE RESTRICTED MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT INDIRECT COSTS
School districts that participate in the state School Facilities Program for funding for the new
construction or modernization of school facilities are required to dedicate three percent of their
general fund expenditures toward the ongoing major maintenance of districts facilities. This
RRMA account is a restricted account to fund the maintenance operations of the districts. Since
the RRMA is considered a restricted resource under the CSAM, it is appropriate for the districts
to charge an indirect cost rate to the program.
Savings: $175,000
CHANGE INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AND
RECOGNIZE RATE REDUCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
The district currently receives property and liability insurance through Southern California Relief,
a joint powers authority of school districts administered by Keenan and Associates. For fiscal
year 2006-07, the districts paid Southern California Relief a premium $638,880. In addition,
Keenan and Associates charges the districts an additional $24,000 per year to process property
and liability claims. However, last year the districts exceeded this amount and paid $56,966 to
Keenan directly for a combined total of $695,486. In our ongoing effort to reduce expenditures
and increase efficiency, the districts solicited an alternate proposal for property and liability
insurance from SISC II. The quote for $618,220.57 is inclusive of all claims administration,
excess insurance, formerly provided by Southern California Relief. On February 26, 2008, the
board approved this change, effective with the 2008-09 fiscal year.
SISC II recently notified us that the premium they originally quoted us for property and liability
insurance would be decreased from $618,220.57 to $550,273.65 for an additional savings of
$67,946.92 effective with the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Savings: $145,213
MAKE PORTION OF SECONDARY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE TRANSFER WITH ISLA
VISTA AND GOLETA REDEVELOMENT PROJECT AREA REVENUE
The secondary district is currently receiving redevelopment pass through revenue from the Isla
Vista and Goleta redevelopment project areas. Since the expenditure of these funds is restricted
to use on educational facilities, it is permissible to spend them on deferred maintenance. By
making a portion of the secondary district’s deferred maintenance contribution with
redevelopment revenue, we can free up $75,511 in unrestricted funds.
Savings: $75,511
ELIMINATE BROKER OF RECORD FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
During our review of the districts’ workers compensation program, we noted that the districts’
premium for workers compensation insurance included a commission for a broker. Since the
districts participate in SISC I, a workers compensation insurance joint powers authority, the use
of a broker is superfluous.
Savings: $60,000
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CHARGE THREE PERCENT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND
Education Code Section 17620 allows school districts to retain up to three percent of the fees
collected in that fiscal year to pay for the administrative costs of collecting the fees. Although the
districts were entitled to retain up to three percent of developer income received in prior fiscal
years, we are limited to the prior year with respect to our ability to recoup these funds. Unlike an
indirect cost rate that is charged against expenditures, the three percent administrative fee is
charged against annual income received.
Savings: $34,833
INCREASE PRICE ON PAID MEALS FOR SCHOOL LUNCH
The nutrition services department is currently challenged with two objectives: providing the most
nutritious meals for our students and decreasing its dependency on the districts’ unrestricted
general fund. With this in mind, staff proposed and the board approved a modest increase of
$.25 per paid meal. If participation rates for fiscal year 2008-09 remain the same as they were in
fiscal year 2007-08, the increase will generate an additional $31,746.75 for the cafeteria fund.
Savings through reduced encroachment: $31,747
ENFORCE BOARD POLICY ON METROPOLITAN TRANS DISTRICT STUDENT BUS
PASSES
Board Policy 3541.26 provides for a reduction in the cost of Metropolitan Transportation District
(MTD) passes for secondary students if the student is unable to pay for the cost of the pass and
lives at least three miles from their school of residence. Students on intradistrict transfers are
responsible for their own transportation to school. A cursory review of student ridership shows
that the districts are paying for bus passes for a large number of students that live within the
three mile walking radius. Last year, the districts paid the MTD $149,565 for bus passes. By
enforcing Board Policy, 3541.26, we are projecting that the districts could save in excess of
$25,000.
Savings: $25,000
IMPLEMENT VARIOUS ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Our facilities and planning department has compiled a list of energy efficiency measures that will
result in a financial savings to the districts if implemented. Some of these measures, such as
reducing pool water temperatures from 80 to 78 degrees, have already been implemented.
Others, such as standardizing heating and air conditioning temperatures, replacing failed
incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, an eliminating the use of HVAC
overrides during off hours, will be implemented with the beginning of the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Savings: $25,000
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POTENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REDUCTIONS
The districts have been experiencing a declining enrollment pattern for at least the last four
years. During this time, administrative, certificated and classified positions have been
eliminated. However, it is clear that the rate of attrition has not kept pace with the rate of
enrollment decline. As a result, we are recommending that the following positions be eliminated
effective with the 2008-09 fiscal year:
ELIMINATE 2.85 ADMINISTRATIVE FTEs
The anticipated reduction is in three areas. The first is in assistant principal positions. The
second is in the cost savings in not replacing the assistant superintendent for secondary
education. The third is in reducing an administrative position in special education.
Secondary schools are generally staffed at one administrator for each 500 students. Assistant
principal positions can be adjusted at secondary schools for enrollment declines. The board
approved lay-off notices in anticipation of possible cuts at the February 26, 2008 board meeting
for 1.6 FTEs.
The superintendent notified the board in January 2008 that the assistant superintendent for
secondary education would not be replaced and that district office administrative responsibilities
would be reorganized. A significant amount of the savings (40 percent) was used to fund the
new deputy superintendent position. As described by the superintendent to the board, the
reorganization of district office responsibilities may also require some of the funds (ten percent).
The reorganization plan will be presented, including upgrading position such as the current
assistant superintendent for elementary education to associate superintendent, later this spring.
The overall savings in not replacing the assistant superintendent for secondary education
position is nevertheless planned to yield $75,000 to the districts’ unrestricted budget.
Lastly, as the administrative staffing study showed, district office departments are generally lean
in administrative staff. However, the special education administrative staffing ratio is much
higher than in any other district department. A reduction in the special education administrative
staff would share the burden for lean administrative staffing. The board approved a lay-off notice
of one special education coordinator at the February 26, 2008 board meeting. Postponing the
cut for three months would yield a .75 FTE cut for the 2008-09 budget.
Savings: $360,000
IMPOSE TEN PERCENT REDUCTION IN ALL DISTRICT OFFICE DISCRETIONARY
BUDGETS
All district office administrators have been advised to plan a budget reduction of ten percent in
object code 4000-6000 budgets for next year. In addition, the superintendent is planning a 15
percent reduction in the departments served through the superintendent’s budget.
Savings: $160,000
REDUCE ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AT “SMALLER” ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
Operating small elementary schools with fewer than 400 students is more expensive than
operating schools with 500-600 students in large part because a full-time principal serves the
school. A reduction of allocated principal time for schools with an enrollment of 300-400
students to 80 percent would make the school more cost-effective.
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Presumably, principals at such schools could be given additional administrative duties funded
from restricted funding source to provide 100 percent employment assignments.
Savings: $51,000
PROVIDE DISTRICT LETTERHEAD AND NUMEROUS FORMS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT
RATHER THAN HARD COPY
Electronic letterhead and many forms are currently being sent to all users.
Savings: $4,000+
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POTENTIAL PROGRAM REDUCTIONS
ELIMINATE NINTH-GRADE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION
The Morgan-Hart Class Size Reduction Act allocates funds to school districts for participating
high schools to reduce class size in ninth-grade English and one other course required for
graduation (mathematics, science, or social studies).
Industry standard is to require restricted program to be self-contained rather than require
assistance from the unrestricted general fund. Eliminating ninth grade class size reduction
would result in an ongoing savings of $571,000.
Savings: $571,000 for both; $285,500 for math only
REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS, ESPECIALLY IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION
In August 2003, the California Department of Education (CDE) started monitoring compliance
with federal special education maintenance-of-effort requirements (also known as the
“supplement and not supplant” requirement). At that time, CDE indicated that since the state
allocates federal aid to SELPAs, and since SELPAs meet the federal definition of a local
educational agency (LEA), it would monitor compliance only at the SELPA level.
The general rule under this maintenance of effort requirement is that LEAs must spend the
same level of state and local funds (or local funds only) on special education as in the prior
year, either in terms of total or per-capita expenditures. If an LEA fails this initial test, it may
make adjustments for any of the following several exceptions (ref. Sections 300.232 and
300.233 of the Title 34 CFR):
1. The departure of staff, either voluntarily or for just cause, who are replaced by qualified,
lower-paid staff.
2. The termination of a special education program that is exceptionally costly to a pupil
because the pupil has moved out of the district, is no longer age-eligible, or no longer
needs the service.
3. A decrease in the enrollment of children with disabilities.
4. The termination of costly expenditures for long-term purchases.
5. To the extent of 20 percent of the increase in federal part B funds over the prior year.
Because the special education student numbers have declined it is appropriate to reduce staff
who work with this population. Special education instructional assistants would be reduced by
five employees from the elementary schools, five employees from the junior highs and five
employees from the high schools. Along with declining enrollment, 1:1 aides per the IEP and
maintenance of effort will be taken into consideration as we reduce this staff.
Savings: $433,874
REDUCE SCHOOL PYSCHOLOGISTS FROM 18 TO 13 FTEs
The special education population of the combined districts has decreased 48 students over prior
year, with a decrease of 18 students over prior year in the elementary and a decrease of 30
students over prior year in the secondary district. Because the number of special education
students in the districts is declining, it is appropriate to reduce staff associated with serving this
population. The ratios of pupils to school psychologists are as follows:
State ratio is 1,658:1 County Ratio is 1,482:1 Current District Ratio is 900:1
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The new district ratio 1230:1 would be well below the county and state ratios.
Savings: $425,000
STAFF ALL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AT PARITY
San Marcos High School (SMHS) is staffed at higher levels than other high schools in the
district. The formula, established two superintendents ago, to staff SMHS uses certificated
contract student/teacher ratios, currently 31:1 at San Marcos, and 35:1 at both Dos Pueblos
High School (DPHS) and Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) (previously 30:1 and 32:1). The
cost of staffing SMHS next year, based on an anticipated student enrollment of 1,920 students,
would yield 73.0 FTEs. The cost of staffing at the other two high schools, assuming a
comparable enrollment of 1,920 students, would be 64.8 FTEs. The differential is equivalent to
$640,000 more in funding for SMHS than for schools with comparable enrollment. The
additional allotment is paid from the unrestricted general fund. (The smaller differential reported
in the previous Fiscal Recovery Plan as potential savings, $560,000, attempted to
accommodate the needs of the block schedule, but objections were made regarding tying the
formula to the block schedule.) We have been working with SMHS and Santa Barbara Teachers
Association (SBTA) for a number of months in an attempt to resolve the discrepancy and
believe that this change can be phased in over two years starting with a partial reduction in
fiscal year 2008-09 and the remaining reduction in fiscal year 2009-10 for a total savings over
two years of $640,000. We are seeking an affirmative vote through the SBTA in order to achieve
this goal.
Savings: $320,000
PROVIDE CERTIFICATED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
Approximately one-third of the districts certificated staff is of an age where retirement could be a
viable option. The districts surveyed the staff to ascertain interest in accepting a retirement
incentive if there was an overall savings to the districts. In order to implement this plan the
districts prepared a preliminary cost analysis by comparing the salaries and benefits of potential
retirees who responded to the survey with the number of reduction-in-services FTEs. Based on
the actual number and salary range of the teachers who have submitted letters of retirement, we
estimate the average savings to be $345,744 for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
Savings: $345,744 in 2008-09
ELIMINATE FOUR SITE-BASED RESOURCE PROGRAM SPECIALISTS AND REPLACE
WITH CLERICAL POSITIONS
The districts provide funding to the three high schools to have one special education teacher
take the responsibility of overseeing special education program services at each site. Each high
school is given a .6 FTE from the general fund. The three program specialists each receive a
stipend of $3,476 and ten extra days of pay at their per diem rate. The total cost is $133,576.
The fourth program specialist was strictly funded by the site FTEs. Eliminating the districts
funding for the program specialist would require the resource specialist to return to the
classroom thereby replacing four other employees. The savings to the districts by replacing
three resource specialists ($234,000) with existing staff and eliminating their associated stipend
and ten additional duty days is $113,066.
As an alternative, the districts would provide one six-hour clerical position at each high school to
assist the special education staff in continuing the essential program services. The cost of
providing three clerical positions including salary and benefits is $69,046
Savings: $298,530
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REPLACE RETIRING CERTIFICATED LIBRARIANS WITH MEDIA TECHNICIANS
Each of the secondary schools, with the exception of La Cuesta High School, has a librarian.
Two of the secondary librarians will be retiring, one high school and one junior high school
respectively. The savings to the district is $182,285. Since the school libraries will still need staff
to support the students and sites, the districts are proposing a plan to provide training and
support for two library technicians who will replace the retiring librarians. The cost of two six-
hour library technicians is $66,000. The cost for training and support of the technicians will be
approximately $8,000.
Savings: $108,285
REDUCE CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF PROPORTIONAL TO ENROLLMENT DECLINE
Due to declining enrollment the districts will consider reducing classified support staff
accordingly at each site. Based on student enrollment numbers, elementary health assistants,
site clerical, maintenance and operations staff, and library technicians are a part of the support
staff is under consideration for a proportional reduction.
Our initial propose is to reduce the hours of health assistants at all schools. Site clerical staffing
is robust as compared to districts of like size. In addition to a school secretary and clerk, most
sites are equipped with a .75 to 1.0 FTE health assistant positions. Additionally, the two year
round school sites are equipped with 12-month health assistants. By reducing those health
assistant positions with more than six hours to a .75 FTE, and reducing 12-month health
assistant at the year round school sites to ten months, the districts can achieve a total savings
of $46,435. Alternately, site administrators may choose to reduce the hours of site clerical in lieu
of reducing the hours of health assistants on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Savings: $46,435
PRO-RATE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT HEALTH ASSISTANTS ACCORDING TO SCHOOL
SIZE
The districts have been experiencing a declining enrollment pattern for at least the last four
years. During this time, administrative, certificated, and classified positions have been
eliminated. However, it is clear that the rate of attrition has not kept pace with the rate of
enrollment decline. Our previous recommendation with regard to health assistants stopped short
of correlating their number of hours with the size of each elementary school site, however, we
are of the opinion that the following adjustments need to be made at the elementary level:
Reduce health assistants
3 hours (.375 FTE) for 200 students based on prior year California Basic Educational Data
System
4 hours (.5 FTE) for 300 students
5 hours (.625 FTE) for 400 students
6 hours (.75 FTE) for 500 students
Savings: $40,715
STAFF ALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AT PARITY
La Cumbre Junior High School receives an additional staffing allotment of 0.6 FTE to
supplement the Core Knowledge Program. Staff recommends the elimination of this additional
allotment because the contribution for these supplementary classes is made from the
unrestricted general fund, not from categorical programs.
Savings: $46,800
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allotment because the contribution for these supplementary classes is made from the
unrestricted general fund, not from categorical programs.
Savings: $46,800
ELIMINATE THE EXPENSE OF ORAL-J TESTING INCLUDING ASSOCIATED COST FOR
USE OF SUBSTITUTES
ORAL-J testing for reading concepts and literacy and substitute costs could be replaced by unit
tests.
Savings: $27,000
REQUIRE STUDENTS TO MAKE UP EVERY ABSENCE WITH SATURDAY SCHOOL
Currently only SBHS is operating Saturday School for the purposes of recapturing average daily
attendance (ADA). As of March 14, 2008, the school had cleared 146 full day cuts at a current
year funding rate of $36.85 for a total of $5,380.10 in recaptured ADA. Other secondary sites do
operate Saturday schools, primarily for the purposes of truancy makeup and/or discipline. Staff
is currently collecting data on how to expand Saturday school offerings at each site in order to
recoup lost ADA. If a Saturday School model for recapturing ADA was implemented at DPHS
and SMHS, we estimate an additional savings of $6,300.
Savings: $6,300
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ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS AND LONG TERM HEALTH
It is a requirement that we demonstrate to the Santa Barbara County Education Office that we
identify potential areas for reduction in order to give assurances that we can maintain solvency
in future years. However, time to develop these additional recommendations requires meeting
with our unions, staff, and community. Thus, more specific details regarding positions, programs
and implementation strategies cannot be presented at this time. But, unless the assumptions
used in the multi-year projection change dramatically, the following proposals may be necessary
to balance our budget over the next two years.
PURSUE PARCEL TAX BALLOT MEASURE
California law allows school districts to assess parcel taxes on local residents if they can secure
a two-thirds approval from voters. Parcel taxes are a non ad valorum tax, that is, a flat fee on
each parcel rather than on the assessed value of property. Ballot language prepared by the
school districts’ governing board prescribes the purposes for which the money may be used.
The districts are aggressively investigating this avenue as an option to raise revenue. On March
11, 2008, the board hired a community opinion survey consulting firm to gauge whether there is
community support for a parcel tax to fund educational programs. However, in order to place a
parcel tax measure on the ballot, the governing board must call the election at least 90 days
before the election. For example, an election held on November 4, 2008 would have to be called
no later than August 6, 2008.
ELIMINATE THIRD-GRADE CLASS SIZE REDUCTION
When K-3 class size reduction (CSR) was introduced in 1996, it was funded based on the
average cost to implement CSR. Over time, most districts have found that, as compensation
costs have risen, CSR has not kept pace with the increase cost to operate the program. The
original implementation of the K-3 CSR program required districts to implement the program first
at first grade, then second and then either kindergarten or third grade. However, if a school
decides to stop participating, it must “de-implement” the program in reverse order of
implementation. In other words, the first classes to cease participation would be kindergarten
and/or third grade followed by second grade and first grade, respectively.
Generally K-3 CSR funding has not kept pace with costs, primarily due to the fact that these
slots are generally occupied by our most senior teachers. In the event that the districts
discontinue CSR at the third grade, presumably due to retirements and resignations, less senior
teachers would take their place. Under the SBTA contract class size, the third grade classes
would return to a 28:1 ratio with a hard cap of 30:1. This would reduce staffing by a minimum of
12 FTEs and result in an ongoing savings of $1,494,852.
Whether the change could be implemented for the 2008-09 school year would depend largely
on the number of retirees from the elementary district.
PURSUE DEVELOPMENT OR EXCHANGE OF DISTRICT PROPERTIES FOR GENERAL
FUND REVENUE
The board will be looking at request for proposal language in order to pursue development or
exchange of the properties.
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RE-EXAMINATION OF ASSEMBLY BIL 602 SELPA FUNDING MODEL FOR SPECIAL
EDUCATION TO REDUCE ENCROACHMENT
The superintendent initiated a review of the funding model by the SELPA Joint Power Authority
last spring. There is resistance to changes in the model by SELPA. Nevertheless, the deputy
superintendent and assistant superintendent have undertaken a study of the model and
alternatives with the SELPA director and accountant.
RELOCATE DISTRICT OFFICE TO SANTA BARBARA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LEASE OF
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT 720 SANTA BARBARA STREET
The availability of commercial space in central Santa Barbara is limited. Lease rate for a
commercial property are roughly $2.65 per square foot per month. The district office has been
located on a school campus in the past (Santa Barbara Junior High School) and may be moved
if there is sufficient space anticipated for a significant period of time. The possibility is being
investigated.
RENEGOTIATE GROUND LEASE OR OFFER TO SELL MODOC FIRE STATION
PROPERTY TO CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AT FAIR MARKET VALUE
The districts and the city of Santa Barbara entered into a 50-year ground lease on May 1, 1966,
for the construction of the fire station on Modoc Road. Currently, the city pays the district $600
per year for this lease. Rather than wait until 2016, the districts should approach the city
regarding their long-term plans with respect to this property.
REDUCE OVERIDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS/OFFER
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CLASSES THROUGH THE STUDENT STUDY TEAM PROCESS
BEFORE IDENTIFYING STUDENTS AS SPECIAL EDUCATION
These issues will be a major charge of the districts’ new director of special education.
ADJUST STAFFING PATTERNS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TO REDUCE THE
NEED FOR MORE TEACHERS
Each of the elementary schools is staffed to serve resource specialist program and special day
class (SDC) students from the schools attendance areas. This service delivery model often
results in low class sizes in SDC in several schools. It also creates classrooms with a wide age
span between students who need special services, leading occasionally to safety concerns. The
new director of special education will work on a revised service delivery model that may offer
classrooms of different age spans and specific disability groupings in different schools in the
district. Even with the potential increase in transportation needs, this model should reduce the
number of teachers and improve student services.
TEACH SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TO USE METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT DISTRICT BUSSES IN LIEU OF CONTRACTED TRANSPORTATION.
This issue will also be charged to the new director of special education.
ELIMINATE DISTRICT OFFICE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (.6 FTE) AND ONE SECRETARY
If other personnel cuts in special education are enacted (e.g., coordinator position and teacher
on assignment), these positions will be necessary to get the work done. Similar to the
recommendation above, this should be considered as part of the general special education
reorganization.
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NEGOTIATE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ADULT EDUCATION USE OF
FACILITIES TO COVER COST OF MAINTENANCE
The secondary district and Santa Barbara City College are negotiating an agreement to pay for
the maintenance, operation, and utilities of school facilities used by the adult education
program.
ELIMINATE REDUNDANT BULK MAILINGS
Previously, all bulk mail was handled at the district office by office services. School sites brought
their bulk mailings to the district for processing. Due to budget reductions this process was
curtailed and the responsibility for bulk mailing was transferred to the individual school sites in
the secondary district.
Lack of training at the school sites in how bulk mail works creates a workload problem for the
district office staff. The post office frequently rejects our bulk mailings for incomplete or missing
paperwork, causing delays and additional labor. To save money, we want to encourage the
school sites to use bulk mail for their large mailings. However, to ensure that there are no
unintended consequences from the use of the bulk mail permit, we should require each site to
designate one key person from each secondary site to attend a postal service training.
BID HOME-TO-SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Student Transportation of America provides home-to-school and special education
transportation services pursuant to Education Code Section 39800 et. seq. Because Education
Code Section 39803 provides for “continuing contracts,” the districts are not legally obligated to
“bid” these services and could continue with the status quo, ad infinitum. However, since the
contract has not been competitively bid since 1997, the board may want to consider re-bidding
these services in the near future. Moreover, the board may want to consider adding the
transportation services being rendered by the MTD and the Goleta Union School District as an
additive alternate to this bid.
INSTALL PHONE SYSTEMS THAT USE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VoIP) TO
REDUCE COSTS
The districts are pursuing E-rate funding for the infrastructure for phone systems that will
accommodate VoIP which will ultimately reduce monthly telecommunications charged incurred
by the unrestricted general fund.
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOFS
The installation of solar panels will require a one time investment of capital funds. Since the
districts’ bond funds are already oversubscribed, the district would have to borrow to fund this
investment. Because the districts currently have “negative certification” they cannot issue non
voter approved debt without the approval of the Santa Barbara County Education Office.
Although the installation of solar panels at specific schools may not be feasible at this time, it is
something the districts will continue to evaluate in the future.
SELL CARBON OFFSET CREDITS
Carbon offsetting is the act of mitigating ("offsetting") greenhouse gas emissions. We are not
aware of any school districts that are selling carbon offset credits but we will pursue this to see if
it makes fiscal sense for our districts.
HAVE PUBLIC PAY FOR SPORTS EVENT PARKING
By calculating the approximate annual cost of facilities repairs to school parking lots, driveways,
and gates, we can potentially charge for parking during large events in which the community
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participates, such as football. We will investigate this option through California Education Code
provisions and board policies, potentially leading to a relief of some expenditures from the
general fund to maintain the quality of our facilities.
PROVIDE SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITH INCENTIVES TO REDUCE COSTS FOR
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Each secondary school is allotted a specific amount of money to cover the costs of substitute
teachers during the school year. Many schools over spend this allotment, leading to an
encroachment in the general fund. We will investigate a method to provide schools with an
incentive for keeping the substitute costs within the budgeted amount (on an annual basis). For
example, schools that do not spend the entire allotment may be allowed to keep the balance of
the funds in the substitute fund for site-discretionary needs.
RECYCLE/HAUL TRASH FOR MONEY
Stepping up the districts’ recycling efforts goes hand in hand with evaluating whether it makes
sense for the districts to become their own waste hauler. The city of Santa Barbara currently
contracts with two firms to haul solid waste for its customers, including the Santa Barbara
School Districts. Their fees are based on the number of times they “tip” our waste containers,
regardless of whether those containers are full, half-full or nearly empty. By becoming its own
waste hauler, the districts would control the scheduling and frequency of waste collection and
realize ongoing savings to the unrestricted general fund.
In order to implement this plan, the districts would need to cost out the acquisition of hauling
equipment and waste containers, creation of a new job classification, hiring and training of
personnel, as well as development of a workable operational plan.
HAVE COUNTY PAY FOR MORE REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP)
COURSES
The secondary district is working closely with the new South County ROP director to increase
the number of qualified ROP-funded classes. In order to accomplish this, each high school will
need to increase career technical education (CTE) course pathways, and ensure that staff is
qualified to teach CTE courses.
IMPLEMENT PERS GOLDEN HANDSHAKE
The PERS Golden Handshake is a retirement incentive that provides for two additional years of
PERS service credit to qualified classified employees wishing to retire. The plan is authorized
under Government Code Section 20904. The PERS Golden Handshake can be used effectively
during periods of declining enrollment.
In order for the PERS Golden Handshake to be offered, the districts would have to negotiate the
impact of the retirement incentive with their classified employee association and adhere to the
following:
1. The board must determine that because of an impending curtailment of or change in the
manner of performing service, the best interests of the agency would be served by
reducing staff.
2. Any vacancies created shall remain permanently unfilled, thereby resulting in an overall
reduction in the workforce of the department or organizational unit.
3. The amount of additional service credit for those qualified retirees must be two years
regardless of credited service.
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4. An employee wishing to retire under the PERS Golden Handshake must have five or
more years of service credit.
Before adopting a golden handshake early retirement benefit, the board must, with timely public
notice, place the consideration of such an action on the agenda of a public meeting of the
governing body. Disclosure must be made of the additional employer contributions and the
funding necessary to implement the early retirement incentive.
The districts, in collaboration with California School Employee Association (CSEA), have
circulated a survey to classified employees to determine if there is sufficient interest to
participate in a PERS Golden Handshake retirement incentive plan.
REDUCE BOARD COMPENSATION
Education Code Section 35120 prescribes the manner in which board members are
compensated for their work as trustees. Specifically Education Code Section 35120 (a) (4)
states that:
“In any school district in which the average daily attendance for the prior school year was
25,000, or less, but more than 10,000, each member of the city board of education or the
governing board of the district who actually attends all meetings held may receive as
compensation for his or her services a sum not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) in any
month. The board may increase this amount by no more than 5 percent on an annual basis.”
Currently, our board members receive $400 per month. The board considered this issue and
acted on it just last year.
ELIMINATE COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
The coordinator of special projects serves a number of important roles in the district including
responsibility for board policies and administrative regulations, emergency preparedness,
communications, Public Records Act requests, daily parent information and media requests,
diversity efforts, as well as other responsibilities. She is also the point person for district
emergencies. With the elimination of the assistant superintendent of secondary education
position, and other administrators absorbing the responsibilities of the assistant superintendent,
the responsibilities of special projects cannot be absorbed by others. In fact, the position may
need to be broadened in the district administrative reorganization.
REDUCE FISCAL SERVICES STAFF
The districts contracted with School Services of California (SSC) to perform, among other
things, a review of business office staffing and operational efficiency. Based on preliminary
information from SSC, it is likely that the districts’ business office is understaffed by industry
standards and that SSC will make recommendations to increase staffing rather than reduce
staffing in their final report.
INSTITUTE PARENT PAY TRANSPORTATION
The districts’ currently offer home-to-school transportation for our elementary students.
Information obtained from Student Transportation of America indicates that our elementary
ridership is roughly 533. As of the Second Interim Report, the home to school transportation
program in the elementary district required a $115,267 contribution from the unrestricted
general fund.
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In accordance with Education Code Section 39800, the governing board of any school district
that provides home to school transportation may require all or some of the parents and
guardians to pay a portion of the transportation costs. The governing board may establish the
rate of the fee; however, in no instance shall the rate be greater than the statewide average
non-subsidized cost of providing this transportation to a pupil on a publicly owned or operated
transit system.
The current maximum allowable rates below are expressed on a "cost per passenger trip" basis:
Cost per passenger trip $3.85
Daily round-trip cost $7.70
School districts have had varying success in the implementation of parent pay transportation
programs. However, there are at least two important considerations when opting to implement a
parent pay fee program. The first is that parent pay fees plus the districts state home-to-school
transportation apportionment cannot exceed the districts approved home to school
transportation expense on an annual basis. The second is estimating the amount of ridership
that will be exempt from the fees on the basis of indigence. Indigence is generally measured
using free and reduced-price lunch program and/or proof of receipt of Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families (TANF).
Given that 65 percent of the elementary district qualifies for free and reduced lunch, it is likely
that this percentage would be applicable to home to school transportation rider ship, and that a
significant proportion of the ridership’s parents would be exempt from fees.
CONVERT YEAR ROUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO TRADITIONAL CALENDARS
The elementary district’s two year round calendar schools, Cleveland Elementary School and
Santa Barbara Community Academy have been more expensive to operate. The analysis of
their operating costs covers four areas:
1. Historically, the health assistants at these two schools work during the two intersession
periods under 12 month assignments, compared to the nine month assignments of the
traditional calendar school health assistants. Reducing these current 12 month
assignments to nine month assignments realizes a savings of $13,256. In addition, these
two smaller year round calendar schools would have their health assistants’
assignments reduced to four hours per day under the proposed reduction plan based on
student enrollment and staff ratios. This would bring an additional $22,400 savings.
The total savings of $35,656 is already listed as a reduction in health assistants’ hours.
2. Enrollment at the beginning of the school year in the year round schools can be slow in
growing, particularly for kindergarten students if families don’t realize school starts in
July. If a gradual build-up in enrollment over the first six weeks of school, until the
traditional schools begin, occurred at both schools with as many as 20 students each,
the cost of teachers and the loss of ADA revenue could reach over $16,000. During the
2007-2008 school year, neither year round school experienced a gradual build up in
enrollment, incurring no additional cost. However, gradual enrollment build up has
occurred in previous years.
3. Having only two year round schools affects teacher to student ratios and the ability to
balance staffing needs across the district. In the past, there have been years when year
round teachers have been retained for classes below capacity because the other district
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schools were not in session yet. When all schools begin on the same start date,
teachers and/or students can be shifted to balance teacher to student ratios.
4. District office staff in various departments may spend additional time in performing
certain tasks twice following two school calendars. This cost however, would be very
minimal.
Given that the two year round schools demonstrate academic achievement levels above other
elementary district schools with similar student demographics, the potential savings of gradual
build-up in enrollment, averaged over a three-year period does not appear to warrant a change
in the year round school calendar.
IMPLEMENT NEW HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM
The design and implementation plan for the new K-12 Santa Barbara Home School is underway
for a start up in August, 2008. Although we do not have exact figures at this time, we believe
this new alternative program will generate additional ADA and therefore increased revenue.
ELIMINATE SUBSIDY FOR REDUCED FEE FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
PASSES
Board Policy 3541.26 provides for a reduction in the cost of MTD passes for secondary students
if the student is unable to pay for the cost of the pass and lives at least three miles from their
school of residence. Students on intradistrict transfers are responsible for their own
transportation to school. We currently sell buss passes at a regular price of $7.50 and a reduced
price of $5.50. Using actual data from fiscal year 2006-07 on the number of bus passes sold at
a reduced rate, we estimate the elimination of subsidized MTD passes would generate an
additional $23,600, assuming that these riders’ parents possess the ability to pay.
RENT ORTEGA STREET CAMPUS
The Facilities Master Plan adopted by the board in December 2007 anticipated relocating the
Las Alturas School classrooms as well as some of the students from the La Cuesta High School
facility at SBHS to the Ortega site. However, in the event that the board elects not to move this
program to the Ortega site, then the site could eventually be leased as office space. As of
January of 2008, rental rates for office space in Santa Barbara were averaging $2.65 per square
foot per month with a vacancy rate of 2.4 percent. Using total square footage of 17,570 and a
rental rate of $2.65 per square feet per month, the lease of the facility could generate $558,726
annually. Education Code 17388 requires that the board appoint an advisory committee to
advise the board regarding the disposition of property prior to its sale or lease. This committee,
commonly referred to as a 7-11 Committee (because it must contain at least seven members
and not more than 11). Presumably, the districts would first have to convene its 7-11 Committee
before the property could be declared surplus and then leased.
ELIMINATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS AT EACH COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
The districts currently spend $145,725 on athletic trainers, one for each of the comprehensive
high schools. Although not all high schools in California have athletic trainers, a compelling
argument can be made that athletic trainers help to reduce risk by preventing and treating
student injuries.
RELOCATE PARMA CHILDREN’S CENTER TO AN EXISTING SCHOOL SITE AND LEASE
MONTECITO STREET PROPERTY
The Parma Children’s Center on Montecito Street is comprised of one permanent building of
3,185 square feet and two portable buildings that are far in excess of their useful life. If the
districts relocated the children’s center to another site, it could lease the permanent facility at a
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rate of $2.65 per square feet for an annual amount of $101,283. Since the site is not currently
used as a school site, we would have to consult with legal counsel to see if the 7-11 Committee
would have to be convened prior to leasing the site. The rental of four portables to house the
current programs would be roughly $22,000 per year. In addition there would be one-time site
development costs, of approximately $83,000 per building.
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CONSIDERED BUT WOULD PROBABLY
NOT YIELD COST SAVINGS
The administration received numerous suggestions to reduce expenditures and/or enhance
revenues. Each was carefully considered. However, many of the suggestions were discarded,
either because they focused on negotiable items between the districts and their employee
associations; could not be accomplished absent changes in current law; or could result in
unintended consequences, including but not limited to a decreased level of funding elsewhere in
the districts. The following items were considered but discarded:
SELL REAL PROPERTY OF COLLATERALIZE REAL PROPERTY TO FUND THREE
PERCENT RESERVE REQUIREMENT
Education Code Section 17462 restricts the funds derived from the sale of real property to
capital outlay and/or deferred maintenance. In the event the districts sold one or more pieces of
real property, the proceeds from the sale could not be used to fund the reserve for economic
uncertainties.
CLOSE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Education Code 17388 requires that the board appoint an advisory committee to advise the
board regarding the disposition of property prior to its sale or lease. This committee, commonly
referred to as a 7-11 Committee (because it must contain at least seven members and not more
than 11) is required to do all of the following prior to the sale or lease of district surplus property:
1. Review the projected school enrollment and other data as provided by the district to
determine the amount of surplus space and real property.
2. Establish a priority list of use of surplus space and real property that will be acceptable
to the community.
3. Cause to have circulated throughout the attendance area a priority list of surplus space
and real property and provide for hearings of community input to the committee on
acceptable uses of space and real property, including the sale or lease of surplus real
property for child care development purposes pursuant to Education Code Section
17458.
4. Make a final determination of limits of tolerance of use of space and real property.
5. Forward to the district governing board a report recommending uses of surplus space
and real property.
Although there had been initial discussion regarding closing one or more of the elementary
schools in the districts, it now appears that the declining enrollment pattern in the elementary
district has flattened out and is projected to gradually increase over time. Moreover, with the
recent action of the Hope School District board to discontinue interdistrict requests, the number
of new students entering the elementary district may be further increased. The current
projection for non-charter elementary enrollment for next year is an increase of 92 students in
total enrollment.
ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE SUPERINTENDENT, SHOULD REJECT THE PAY INCREASE
FOR NEXT YEAR
The pay increase was negotiated by employee associations and a reduction would also have to
be negotiated. When unfounded rumors circulated earlier this year that the districts would
renege on the salary increase staff was upset. The superintendent is willing to join with staff in a
rejection of the pay increase but it is not likely to be approved.
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REDUCE LEGAL AND CONSULTANT FEES
Legal fees are largely used for student expulsion, resolving special education claims, charter
school issues, and protection from lawsuits. Consultant fees (e.g., land use, parcel tax) are used
to pursue additional revenue or to advise the district on fiscal or organizational issues.
ELIMINATE THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM
The elementary district funding for music instruction leverages funding from the Santa Barbara
Education Foundation (SBEF). A total of 2.5 FTEs are jointly funded by the unrestricted general
fund, a state music grant, and the SBEF donation. In addition, local donors contribute to our
musical instrument maintenance fund, further reducing our costs in this area.
CONTRACT OUT MAINTENANCE
Senate Bill 1419 (Alarcon, D-Sylmar), which limits the flexibility school agencies and community
colleges have to choose between permanent employees or contractors to provide services.
Prior to the passage of SB 1419, school districts could select the high-value low-cost producer
of services without regard to whether the service would be provided by a contractor or by in-
house labor. Under SB 1419, the default position is that the district must hire in-house
employees unless it can prove that it meets one of several exceptions:
• new functions for which the state legislature authorizes independent contractors’
services are not available or can’t be satisfactorily performed by district employees;
• the services are incidental to a purchase or lease contract;
• the goals of the district can’t be accomplished through the regular hiring process;
• an emergency condition exists.
PROVIDE INCENTIVE FOR INSURANCE “OPT OUT”
Underwriter guidelines normally preclude employees from “opting out” on the basis that
premium (i.e., income) estimates needed to pay claims are based on full participation. Excluding
a portion of the population from the premium calculation would result in the cost of claims being
spread across a smaller revenue base, thereby increasing insurance premiums in the future.
ELIMINATE EDUSOFT CONTRACT NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE
The Edusoft contract is necessary for compliance program monitoring and as a vehicle for
building common assessments to allow more data-based instructional decisions. The contract
does not have separate modules and is paid out of categorical funds. Elimination of the contract
would put us out of compliance and would not save money from the unrestricted fund.
CONVERT HIGH SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES AND ADVANCED
PLACEMENT COURSES TO DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES, AND CONVERT CAREER
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE CLASSES TO REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) determines the qualifications of their instructors. In the case
of high school dual enrollment courses, many teachers are not qualified to teach these classes
because the teachers do not meet the SBCC requirements; therefore, this is not a consistently
viable option. Further, SBCC pays the school sites and the “adjunct” faculty directly with small
curricular stipends. These stipends do not consistently allow sites to offset the costs of instructor
salaries and benefits.
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CANCEL DISTRICT STAFF TRAININGS
Almost all district staff trainings are funded by categorical income. As a result, elimination of
trainings would not result in a savings to the unrestricted general fund and therefore would not
improve the districts’ financial position.
HIRE A SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWYER TO BE AT NEEDED INDIVIDUALIZED
EDUCATION PLANS
Use of additional legal services would be more expensive and would not replace the need for
more training.
HIRE A GRANT WRITER
Hiring a grant writer would not result in more unrestricted revenue since the majority of grants
available have “supplement and not supplant” provisions that do not allow the districts to
“backfill” unrestricted expenditures from grant funds. Moreover, since the grant writer would
have to be paid with unrestricted funds, this would result in a greater impact to the districts’
unrestricted general fund.
ELIMINATE GENERAL FUND SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS
The unrestricted general fund does not pay for athletics, with the exception of coaching
stipends. Sports are self-funded through gate receipts and fundraisers. The unrestricted general
fund offsets the cost of ambulance and additional police only.
CHARGE STUDENTS FOR PARKING AT HIGH SCHOOLS, WITH REDUCED FEE FOR
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
Charging students would encourage parking off-campus and would have a negative impact on
nearby neighbors and business.
REDUCE ONE PERSONNEL OFFICE EMPLOYEE
Under consideration is an office assistant position that is shared between the personnel office
and fiscal services. Reducing this position would not allow both departments to get necessary
work completed without having a negative impact on day-to-day operations.
ELIMINATE EITHER STIPEND OR OVERTIME FOR FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE
ASISTANT
Overtime for this position has been curtailed and the stipend is scheduled to expire in April
2008.
REDUCE HOURS FOR DISTRICT COMPUTER OPERATOR
Reducing the hours of this four hour position would slow down the processing of purchasing and
payroll and generally result in operational inefficiency.
TWO YEAR MORATORIUM ON CSBA DUES (ONE-TIME)
The districts pay the California School Board Association (CSBA) dues of $13,626 on an annual
basis, which includes a portion that goes to fund the CSBA Legal Alliance. By placing a two-
year moratorium on this membership, the districts could save $27,252 over two years. However,
it should be noted that CSBA provides us access to updated board policies through GAMUT,
their online board policy service at a cost of $3,250 per year. In the event that the districts
terminated their membership with CSBA, the districts would no longer be able to access the
GAMUT board policy service.
One-time savings: $16,876
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CSEA FURLOUGH DAYS
CSEA has asked us to consider furlough days in lieu of reductions in force as their contribution
toward the districts’ efforts to regain fiscal solvency. We estimate that the savings to the
unrestricted general fund is roughly $60,000 per furlough day. While we appreciate CSEA’s
recognition of the districts’ financial status, and their efforts to problem solve, we have serious
reservations about the use of furlough days. For one, we feel the use of furlough days is one
size fits all approach to deal with budgetary problems. Rather than implement a uniform
reduction in work days district-wide, we prefer to look at the operations of the districts
independently and then make systematic reductions that don’t reduce the districts’ entire
organizational capacity. However, we want to commend CSEA for their willingness to problem
solve and will continue to look for their input during this period of financial difficulty for the
districts.
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BOARD ACTIONS
On April 8, 2008 the board unanimously approved removing the following items from the
proposed cut list for the 2008-09 fiscal year:
REDUCE 7.4 CERTIFICATED FTEs PROVIDING JUNIOR HIGH ELECTIVES
Each of the junior high schools receives an additional staffing allotment of 2.0 FTE (although not
fully used) for additional elective offerings in the master schedule. This additional staffing
allotment is the result of cuts to the junior high school programs in 2002-2003 when the seven-
period day was reduced to a six-period day. While an additional FTE was allowed this year at
each junior high school, due to student schedule changes after the school year began, only a
total of 3.4 FTEs were actually added this year, bringing the total number of additional FTEs
provided by the current budget to 7.4. Full funding for all eight FTEs would cost $46,800 more
next year than is currently funded. Half of the additional electives are used to support music, art,
and performing arts.
The board may consider:
• Maintaining the additional elective FTE level of 8.0 FTEs, allocating 0.2 FTE to schools
for every 75 students, which would ensure an equitable level of staffing, based on
student enrollment.
• Capping the additional elective FTE level at 4.0 FTEs for next year, allocating 0.2 FTE
to schools for every 150 students, which would ensure an equitable level of staffing,
based on student enrollment.
• Eliminating all of the additional electives because the additional allotments place a
further burden on the unrestricted general fund.
Amount: $577,000
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MID-YEAR REDUCTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
DISTRICT OFFICE SERVICES (one-time)
Description Savings
Charge restricted funds their proportional share of pay-as-you go cost for retiree health
A $338,788
benefits
B Reflect accounts receivable from SELPA $274,804
Use portion of elementary and secondary discretionary block grant to make deferred
C $204,400
maintenance contribution
Adjust workers compensation rate to reflect experience modification factor for
D $197,153
current year
E Reverse accounts payable to SELPA $180,843
F Charge RRMA indirect costs $150,902
G Shift FTEs from CAHSEE core to CAHSEE intensive $99,000
H Charge three percent administrative fee to capital facilities fund for current and prior year $69,667
Post one time insurance rebate from Southern California Relief property and liability
I $51,264
insurance carrier
TOTAL $1,566,821
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REVISED 4-22-08
COST REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Description Savings
Charge restricted funds their proportional share of pay-as-you-go cost for retiree health
A $338,788
benefits
Adjust workers compensation rate to reflect experience modification factor and to reflect
B $367,261
rate decrease for fiscal year 2008-09
C Universal breakfast $200,000
D Charge RRMA account indirect costs $175,000
Change insurance carriers for property and liability insurance and recognize rate reduction
E $145,213
for fiscal year 2008-09
Make portion of secondary deferred maintenance transfer with Isla Vista and Goleta
F $75,511
redevelopment project area revenue
G Eliminate broker of record for workers compensation insurance $60,000
H Charge three percent administrative fee to capital facilities fund $34,833
I Increase price on paid meals for school lunch $31,747
J Enforce board policy on MTD student bus passes $25,000
K Implement various energy efficiency measures $25,000
L Eliminate 2.85 administrative FTEs $360,000
M Impose ten percent reduction in all district office discretionary budgets $160,000
N Reduce elementary administrative positions at smaller elementary schools $51,000
O Provide district letterhead and numerous forms in electronic format rather than hard copy $4,000
P Eliminate ninth-grade class size reduction $571,000
Q Reduce the number of instructional assistants, especially in special education $433,874
R Reduce school psychologists from 18 to 13 FTEs $425,000
S Staff all comprehensive high schools at parity $320,000
T Provide certificated retirement incentive $345,744
U Eliminate four site-based resource program specialists and replace with clerical positions $298,530
V Replace retiring certificated librarians with media technicians $108,285
W Reduce classified support staff proportional to enrollment decline $46,435
X Pro-rate elementary district health assistants according to school size $40,715
Y Staff all junior high schools at parity $46,800
Z Eliminate the expense of Oral-J testing including associated cost for use of substitutes $27,000
AA Require students to make up every absence with Saturday School $6,300
TOTAL $4,723,036
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Fiscal Recovery Plan
Fiscal Years 2016-2019
Tuolumne County, California
Prepared by:
Patrick Chabot
Superintendent
Presented to the Board of Trustees
December 13, 2016
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Sonora Union High School District
Fiscal Recovery Plan and Recovery Recommendations
Introduction
This Fiscal Recovery Plan has been created by the joint, collaborative efforts of the Sonora Union High School
District management team with input provided by the newly created SUHSD Fiscal Crisis Task Force whose
sole purpose is to provide financial and stakeholder feedback to the Board of Trustees through the
superintendent during this fiscal transition in the district’s history. This Fiscal Recovery Plan outlines the
preliminary steps the district is proposing to take in order to make budgetary adjustments to impact the
multi-year financial projections to reflect a sound fiscal foundation which supports the district's primary
purpose; the education of our students. Though substantial steps in this transition are necessary, many of which
include budgetary reductions, an open and transparent collaboration that levies the support of all district
stakeholders will be the only viable path to a sound fiscal future.
This Fiscal Recovery Plan was developed to address the structural deficit identified in the District’s budget, of
which the district notified the Tuolumne County Superintendent of School (TCSOS) and the Fiscal Crisis and
Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). The goal of this plan is to outline the steps that the district plans to
take in order to directly address key and targeted areas to improve the district’s 2016-2019 multi-year financial
projections. This plan is meant to be adaptable to all budgetary conditions in California’s school funding laws,
to the current enrollment projections for the district, and the educational needs of the students of the district.
FCMAT’s Fiscal Health Risk Analysis identifies twenty different fiscal indicators used to measure a district’s
potential risk. According to the county report, components of greatest concern for the district are deficit
spending, fund balance, reserve for economic uncertainty, enrollment, bargaining agreements, and
encroachment. During the Fall of 2016, the District began a preliminary budgetary investigation, looking at all
of these components to analyze where adjustments could be made. This Fiscal Recovery Plan seeks to utilize
the recommendations from FCMAT’s study and work to direct budgetary projections for the district with
specific actions and timelines. Deficit spending is when expenditures exceed revenues. In the multi-year
projections, the district anticipates deficit spending an average of $600,000 per year over the next three years. In
order to change this trajectory, expenditures must be reduced in the current year and the subsequent following
years to balance the budget. Fund balance is the dollars unspent in prior years where expenditures did not
exceed revenues. The state requires a reserve of 4% of the General Fund expenditures. The district maintains
approximately a $1,098,000 reserve in Fund 17 for economic uncertainties.
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Over the past 10 years the district has seen a decline in student population averaging 66 students per year. The
district projected a slight increase of enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year, budgeting for an estimated
enrollment of 1067 students. Projections beyond 2016-2017 indicate that enrollment in the county may stabilize
which will allow the district to conservatively project a flat enrollment over the next three years. The decline in
enrollment has been coupled with an historically low Average Daily Attendance (ADA) ratio calculated for the
year at approximately 91%, which is low compared to the state average of 95%. Other factors that contributed
to this year’s approved budget include changes made through the negotiations process during the 2015-2016
school year with the bargaining agreements of the Certificated and Classified units. Each received a 3%
increase in the 2015-2016 school year. Subsequently, two additional days were added to the teacher’s calendars
for professional development and paid for out of Supplemental Funds. Encroachment is often an issue with
Special Education, Transportation and the Cafeteria programs. Rising salaries and food costs in combination
with declining enrollment has increased the encroachment for the Cafeteria.
Sonora Union High School District is committed to the District’s Mission adopted by the Board of Trustees on
April 16, 2016. With the joint collaboration of the district faculty, classified staff, management team, parents,
and community members, this Fiscal Recovery Plan centers around this mission: “To maintain focus on student
learning and wellness by engaging in sound resource allocation and policy management to ensure that the
Sonora Union High School District is an excellent place to learn, teach, and work.”
This Fiscal Recovery Plan is also committed to continue to implement the Board of Trustees’ District Goals
adopted by the Board on April 16, 2016:
2016 – 2017 District Goals
1. Academic Achievement – Students and teachers are held to a high standard of academic achievement with
increased completion of the entrance standards (A-G requirements) of the University of California and
California State University system.
2. Staff Development – Staff development and training programs are relevant, of high interest and support new
academic assessment and technology initiatives and innovations.
3. Facilities – The District supports the construction and modernization of district facilities and technology to
better support staff and student learning, safety and efficiency.
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4. Assessment Data – Departments will develop common assessments to help drive instruction and evaluate the
effectiveness of programs, personnel and student achievement. Each department shall report the results of this
evaluation to the Board on an annual basis.
5. Finances – The District is a good steward of existing resources while developing additional sources of
funding for current programs and new initiatives.
6. Career Technical Education – Students have the opportunity to learn workforce skills through high quality
career technical and community learning programs aligned to the regional economy.
7. School Culture – All members of our educational community engage in positive interpersonal relationships
promoting a culture of cooperation, trust and respect.
8. Alternative Programs – The District supports other academic programs including adult education, Middle
College, independent study and alternative education.
9. Co-Curricular Programs – The District recognizes that arts, athletics and student organizations are essential
facets of the high school experience and supports increased student engagement and achievement.
10. Wellness – The District promotes physical and mental health through student programs that encourage
healthy habits, improved nutrition, and access to personal counseling.
Recovery Plan
Sonora Union High School District is proposing five areas to begin addressing the structural deficit forecasted
in the district’s 2016-2019 multi-year financial projections. These five areas work together to address
significant concerns that were brought to the district by the superintendent, the Fiscal Crisis Task Force and
district stakeholders. The areas are designed to address the structural problems within the budget while seeking
to uphold the strictest adherence to the needs of the students of the schools.
An important consideration of this Fiscal Recovery Plan has been the 2016-2017 Local Control and
Accountability Plan (LCAP) approved by the Board of Trustees in June of 2016. Each goal of the LCAP, and
the projected three years of action are currently being analysed for appropriateness and considered for revision
and developed by the district based on the information the superintendent has received through the fiscal
recovery process. The 2016-2017 budget year will be built upon the goals, sustained and revised, in the LCAP
and the renewed focus lent to the services targeted for the district’s unduplicated count students. Stakeholder
input will be a crucial component of the development and changes to the 2017-2018 Local Control
Accountability Plan.
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The five areas, outlined further in this documents, represent accommodation from each area of the district.
Summary of Changes Date Changes
I Reductions in Sonora Union High School District 2017-2019 $71,595 in
reductions to
Management
expenses
II Reductions in Sonora High School Classified and 2017-2019 $1,189,061 in
reductions to
Certificated Staff
expenses
III Restructuring the Graduation Requirements and the January 2017 unknown
Sonora High School Master Schedule
IV Negotiation with Bargaining Units January 2017 unknown
V Other District and Site Measures 2016-2019 $500,000 in
additional revenues
for salaries
Total savings for 3 school years (2016/17, 2017/18, 2016-2017 $1,760,656
2018/19) 2017-2018
2018-2019
I - Management
Certificated and Classified Management has agreed to a reduction of 2 days in their contract for the
2016-2017 school year and of 5 days for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years. The superintendent has
agreed to a 5 day reduction in salary for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year and of 10 days for the
2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years. Any positions vacated by retirement or resignation will be evaluated
and possibly not filled. These reductions are not reflected in the 2016-2017 1st interim multi-year projections,
but will be incorporated into the 2nd interim report as the required notices have not been made and certain
details are still being reviewed.
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2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Total
Reductions Reductions Continued
Savings
Certificated $10,229 $23,561 $23,561 $57,351
Management
Classified $2,374 $5,935 $5,935 $14,244
Management
Total $12,603 $29,496 $29,496 $71,595
II - Certificated, Classified, and Confidential Staff
The district is projecting to reduce some instructional services, including classroom teaching positions
starting in the 2017-2018 school year, and classified support positions starting towards the end of the 2016-2017
school year. The reductions in certificated and classified personnel are identified in the table below.
Certificated reductions equal approximately 5.8 FTE and would start in the 2017-2018 school year. Classified
reductions equal approximately 2.5 full time positions plus additional days, or hours, off of several individual’s
yearly, or daily, work schedules, and would start by the last two months of the 2016-2017 school year.
Confidential employee reductions are 2 days in the 2016-17 school year and 5 days each year for the 2017-18
and 2018-19 school years. Any positions vacated by retirement or resignation will be evaluated and possibly
not filled.
Staffing ratios are currently being developed and will continue to be evaluated after class sign-ups for
each school year, so that adequate staffing can be achieved. These reductions are not reflected in the 2016-2017
1st interim multi-year projections, but will be incorporated into the 2nd interim report as the required notices
have not been made and certain details are still being reviewed. The reductions for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
do not reflect an increase due to step and column or STRS and PERS.
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Totals
Reductions Continued Continued
Reductions Savings
Classified $62,835 $155,725 $155,725 $374,284
Certificated 0 $398,209 $398,209 $796,418
Confidential $3,059 $7,650 $7,650 $18,359
Totals $65,894 $561,584 $561,584 $1,189,061
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III - Graduation Requirements and Master Schedule
Currently the graduation requirements for Sonora High School is 230 credits, students must attempt 240 credits,
and pass 50 credits their senior year. Many students take a “0” period course in PE2, Leadership, or Jazz Band
to increase the number of credits by the time they graduate. Many students are also concurrently enrolled in
courses at Columbia College, receiving high school and college credit concurrently. But, if a student struggles
and fails more than a single required class, the student must make it up during summer school or after school
APEX program. Current structures in the master schedule restrict space for credit recovery. California
Education Code requires just 130 credits to obtain a high school diploma.
CA Ed Code Sonora High Proposed CSU/UC Requirement
English 30 40 40 4 Years
Math 20 20 20 3 Years (4 Recommended)
Biological Science 10 10 10 2 Years of Lab Science
Physical Science 10 10 10 (3 Years Recommended)
Social Science 3 Years of Social Science
World History 10 10 10
US History 10 10 10
Govt/Civics 5 5 5
Economics 5 5 5
Life Skills 10 10
VPA/FL/CTE 10 10 10 2 Years of Foreign Language (3
Rec)
Vocational 10 10 1 Year Visual and Performing Art
Physical Edu 20 20 20
Electives 70 50 College Prep Electives
Total 130 230 210 No Official Minimum
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By reducing the number of elective credits to 50, and requiring 210 credits to graduate, SHS will allow students
to make up any failed coursework during their junior and senior years. This also adds flexibility to their
schedule to allow concurrent enrollment in college courses, while still allowing for A-G completion.
The 2016-2017 Master Schedule has many singletons which restricts the flexibility of scheduling students.
Eliminating as many singletons as possible, and combining these courses with similar courses, will give more
flexibility to scheduling students throughout the day, and help level the teacher/student ratio in many classes.
IV - Negotiations
Starting in January of 2017, the district will work to negotiate changes to the collective bargaining agreements
with the SUHSD Federation of Teachers (Certificated) and the SUHSD CSEA chapter #774 (Classified) unions.
The district is also evaluating all stipend positions to verify job descriptions and cost/benefit analysis of the
stipend positions. The impact of any possible negotiations is not reflected in this Fiscal Recovery Plan.
However, once negotiated changes are reached, the district will update this Fiscal Recovery Plan to reflect any
budgetary changes achieved.
V - Other Measures
a. The district is evaluating and implementing the 25 recommendations from the FCMAT report dated
November 4, 2016.
b. The district is currently evaluating the it’s capacity to assume responsibility for special education
programs and services for SUHSD students currently provided by TCSOS in consideration of the recent
movement to shift county operated programs back to the district of residence.
c. The district is evaluating the options for an outside agency’s review of the district’s food service,
maintenance & operations, transportation, facilities, and special education operations. These reviews
could offer additional areas of savings and/or improved services.
d. The district is continuing to look for cost savings in supplies, materials, and services.
e. The district has received a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grant in 2016 for $225,273
which approximately $60,000 has been spent on equipment and supplies. The next two periods of
funding are expected to be $174,140 each. The majority of these funds will be used for CTE salaries
and benefits over the next three years, for an approximate total of $475,000
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f. The district qualifies for the College Readiness Block Grant of $75,000. Approximately $25,000 will be
applied towards existing employee salaries and benefits over the three year period of the grant.
g. Board members are considering reducing their stipends and/or benefits.
h. The district is evaluating the possibility of allowing off campus passes at lunch for juniors and seniors
only during the 2017-18 school year, and for seniors only during the 2018-19 school year. The impact of
the encroachment on the cafeteria is a key consideration in addition to student safety concerns.
Summary of Savings
Summary 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Total
Certificated Management $10,229 $23,561 $23,561 $57,351
Classified Management $2,374 $5,935 $5,935 $14,244
Confidential $3,060 $7,650 $7,650 $18,359
Classified $62,835 $155,725 $155,725 $374,284
Certificated 0 $398,209 $398,209 $796,418
Total Reductions $78,498 $591,079 $591,079 $1,260,656
Additional Funding from Career
Technical Education Block Grant and
College Readiness Block Grant $166,000 $166,000 $167,000 $500,000
Total $1,760,656
Concluding Remarks
This Fiscal Recovery Plan is subject to revisions and will adapt to changing fiscal conditions of the district.
This Fiscal Recovery Plan will be updated as progress is made. Implementation of many parts of this plan has
already begun and will continue to require tough decisions and a change in the way of doing things, and
provides a pathway for success.
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Appendix C – Study Agreement
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