How would the superintendent close the budget gap?

(Updated: May, 2010)

Superintendent James Hammond has proposed closing the budget gap by:

• reducing programs,
• spending reserve funds, and
• asking employees to agree to lower their salaries.

The plan would cut 88.3 positions, a 11.9% reduction in the district’s workforce. The Board of Education will adopt a final budget plan by June 30, 2010.

Would you like to provide feedback on this plan? Email us at budgetinput@djusd.k12.ca.us

What is the timeline for the school budget?

	FTE*	Total FTE	% of Total	$ Amount Reduced	Description
Employee Concessions (all staff)					Agreement to lower salaries by 2.7% in exchange for five fewer work days. Certificated employee savings = $881,000 Classified employee savings = $297,000 Agreement for 2010-11 only
Certificated Staffing:
Elementary K-6 Instructional Services:					15 FTE restored, 15 FTE still to be eliminated Increases class size in grades K-3 by changing student:teacher ratio from 22:1 to 25:1 Class size in grades 4-6 retains student:teacher ratio of 30:1 Parcel tax (Measure Q) has lowered the ratio by 2 students in every class
1. K-3 Class Size to 30:1, 4-6 at 32:1	30.0			$1,034,000
Secondary 7-12 Instructional Services:					8.0 FTE restored, 15.4 FTE still to be eliminated Increases class sizes, variable depending upon class Fewer sections of courses offered .2 FTE = 1 class period
1. Grades 7-12 English	5.0			$325,000
2. Grades 7-12 Math	4.0			$260,000
3. Grades 7-12 Social Science	2.4			$156,000
4. Grades 7-12 Spanish	3.0			$195,000
5. Grades 7-12 Fashion/Textiles	0.6			$39,000
6. Grades 7-12 Ag (course TBD)	0.4			$26,000
7. 7-12 Science	2.8			$182,000
8. 7-12 PE	3.0			$195,000
8. Grades 7-9 Electives	2.2			$143,000
9. Secondary Counseling	7.0			$455,000	6.4 FTE restored, .6 FTE (temporary) still to be eliminated Decreases counseling services to one counselor at each junior high, one counselor/grade level at high school (approximate ratio of 675 students:1 counselor)
10. PE Coordinator	1.0			$65,000	Eliminates district level coordination for secondary and elementary PE program
11. Ed. Services Coordinators	1.2			$120,000	Reduces district level coordination of GATE program Reduces district level coordination of English Language Learner program
12. JH 7th grade modified 6 period day	4.4			$286,000	Fully restored Reduces 7th grade from a 7 period to a 6 period day, reducing the number of sections offered and substituting competency based PE for traditional PE for some students
Administration Services:	1.25			$50,000	Reduces administrative services supporting Continuation High School, Spanish Immersion and Special Education
Total Certificated Staffing	68.3	469.59	9.2%	$3,531,000
Classified Staffing:
1. Custodial	5.0			$200,000	2.0 FTE restored, 3.0 FTE still to be eliminated Reduces custodial services for schools and other district facilities
2. Site Secretary I (K-6)	6.0			$240,000	6.0 FTE of total secretarial cut restored, 2.0 FTE still to be eliminated Reduces secretarial services for attendance, accounting, student and campus support, and customer service
3. Site Secretary II (7-12)	3.0			$120,000
4. Campus Supervisors	2.0			$40,000	Fully restored Reduces campus supervision at secondary schools; retains 1 campus supervisor for each junior high and 2 at DHS
5. Climate Coordinator	0.2			$20,000	Reduces of district level coordination of programs that promote positive school climate
6. Supervisor of Custodial	1.0			$80,000	Reduces district level coordination of custodial services in operations
7. Elem Noon Duty	-			$90,000	Fully restored Eliminates all paid hourly yard and lunch supervisors at elementary schools
8. DO Customer Service Desk	0.8			$32,000	Fully restored Reduces customer service at the district office
9. Fiscal Office	0.5			$25,000	Reduces district level fiscal services
10. Print Shop	0.5			$20,000	Reduces district level copying and print capability
11. Maintenance	1.0			$40,000	Fully restored Reduces district level maintenance operations
Total Classified Staffing	20.0	275.44	2.7%	$907,000
Flexibility:
1. Adult Education Programming				$150,000	Reduces community interest courses Retains English as a Second Language and High School Subjects Increases Davis Parent Nursery School fees
2. Summer School/Intervention				$100,000	Eliminates enrichment Summer School program Retains only core courses for students at risk of academic failure.
3. Site Improvement Allocation				$400,000	Reduces supplemental site-based program funds to support students, e.g. reading, math, technology, English Language Learner services and library materials.  Specific reductions are at the discretion of sites
4. Administration re-alignment				$40,000	Reduces administrative services supporting Adult Education
5. General Fund /Deferred Mnt. Reserves				$475,000	Reduces reserve level from 9-10% to 4% over a three year period Reduces funds available for maintenance of buildings and grounds
Total Flexibility				$1,165,000
Total Budget Actions	88.3	745.0	11.9%	$5,603,000	48.3 FTE restored, 40 FTE still to be eliminated. Reductions total $2,688,200

*FTE is Full-time Equivalent meaning one full time position within the district

What is the timeline for the school budget?

The fiscal year begins on July 1. That means the deadline for the final budget is June 30, each year. The district must submit regular budget reports to the Yolo County Office of Education showing a realistic three year plan to balance the budget. If lay-offs are required, those employees must get notices on certain dates. If the district does not meet all these requirements, future options are limited or the county may step in to assist in budget decisions.

July 1st	Begin current fiscal year
December 15th	First interim budget report
January 10th	Governor’s Budget Plan for next fiscal year
March 15th	Second Interim budget report. Preliminary notice of possibly lay off.
May 15th	Governor’s Budget Revision for next fiscal year. Final notice of lay off.
June 30th	Board adopts budget for next fiscal year
July 1st	Begin new fiscal year