2009-2010 Budget Information
10.28.09
School funding update to be included in Kyrene School newsletters
The State of Arizona’s budget continues to make headlines in all of our local media markets. In Arizona, K-12 education accounts for approximately 43% of the State budget, which means since the State budget is facing reductions, it is likely that school districts will see reductions as well. Kyrene School District has continued to develop conservative strategies to prepare for these impending reductions, while at the same time ensuring instructional programs remain a top priority. According to the 2008, Auditor General Report, Kyrene dedicated 9.7% more to classroom spending than the state average.
Last year Kyrene received 75% of our expected funding from the State of Arizona. In July we received part of the remaining 25% and in early November, we are expected to receive the final payment. Even though Kyrene is one of the most fiscally responsible districts in the state, we recently needed to borrow funds to ensure appropriate cash flow. Because of our past and current conservative financial practices we remain on stable financial ground. School districts across the entire state had to take this unprecedented action because no one would have predicted that the state would withhold these required payments.
08.10.09
The following letter was issued by Superintendent David Schauer to the Kyrene Community on August 10
Dear Kyrene Community,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to a brand new school year! We are very excited about the learning opportunities and experiences that all of our students will have this year. Last week’s Meet the Teacher Nights provided a chance for students, parents, and staff members to get connected and reconnected with each other. This year, because of budget challenges and staffing changes throughout the summer, the schools waited until Meet the Teacher Night to share class placement information.
» Read letter
07.14.09
Approved Budget
On Tuesday, July 14 the Kyrene Governing Board approved the budget that was proposed on June 23, 2009.
» View 2009-10 Budget
05-11-09
Kyrene Budget Forums
On Wednesday, May 6, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Cerritos-Altadena and on Monday, May 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Brisas-Aprende, the Kyrene Elementary School District held public meetings for the entire community to answer questions about the Kyrene budget.
The meeting was hosted by Kyrene District Superintendent Dr. David K. Schauer, Ed.D. The main speaker was Director of Business Services, Karin Smith who presented the power point below. Both Dr. Schauer and Ms. Smith fielded questions on a variety of topics.
» Community Presentation on Budget.pps
04-18-09
The following letter was issued by Superintendent David Schauer to the Kyrene Community on April 18
Dear Kyrene Community,
Below is an update on two important issues going on in the school district. The first one is related to the development of the 2009-2010 budget. If you are following the news from the legislature, you know that no decisions have been made about the level of educational funding that will be provided for next year, although it is most certain that reductions will occur.
» Read letter
3.24.09
The following letter was issued by Superintendent David Schauer to all Kyrene staff on March 24
» Read letter
3.17.09
New Budget Presentation
Regular budget presentations have been made this year to the Kyrene Governing Board. On Tuesday, March 17, Karin Smith, Director of Business Services, made a presentation that outlined various budget scenarios based on possible levels of state funding for the 2009-2010 school year.
» View the presentation
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Overview of Possible Budget for 2009-10
03.06.09
The following letter was issued by Superintendent David Schauer, the Governing Board President and key employee group representatives to all Kyrene staff on Friday, March 6, 2009
As we approach this year’s Spring Break, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for the hard work that you are doing to support our educational mission in Kyrene. Further, in an attempt to address and hopefully alleviate some of the concern that you may feel over the Break, we want to share some information about Kyrene’s 2009-2010 budget and possible actions that may be taken in the future.
» Read letter
03.05.09
Classroom Spending Report
The Arizona Auditor General’s Office issued the 2007-08 Classroom Spending Report. This report is an analysis of the Arizona school districts’ percentage of dollars spent in the classroom. As you know, Kyrene strives to dedicate as much funding as possible to instruction. Each year, Kyrene is identified as one of the top districts in the State for dollars dedicated to instruction. Once again this year, Kyrene was named as one of the top school districts in the State for instructional dollars. In fact, Kyrene is identified as spending the 8th highest dollars in the classroom. More remarkably, the 7 districts who spent more dollars in the classroom have fewer than 200 students enrolled. During the 2007-08 year, Kyrene dedicated 63.3% of its funding to instruction. This exceeds the State average by 10.5%. Consequently, by spending more money in the classroom means Kyrene spends less than the state average on administration (24.4% less than the state average), plant operations, food service, transportation, student support and instructional support.
» Kyrene 2008 Classroom Spending Report
02.20.09
Suggested solutions for state education budget crisis
Kyrene Superintendent, Dr. David Schauer, received the following documents from the Superintendent of Glendale Elementary School District, Dianne Smith. Superintendent Smith has been working with West Valley leaders to develop these ideas. They have a revenue enhancement plan that would virtually eliminate the need to cut anything from education.
» Budget Reductions Facing K-12.pdf
» Solution to School Finance Crisis.pdf
02.17.09
Budget cuts from state legislature for 08-09 school year
Budget decisions by the Arizona State Legislature mean the Kyrene School District must reduce this school year’s maintenance and operations budget* by $1.9 million. (That amount is equal, for example, to 26 teacher/ administrator salary and benefit total compensation packages.) Kyrene must also reduce the soft capital budget** by about $400,000. This includes dollars that purchase instructional materials such as textbooks, copiers and software.
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01.15-.09
Message from Dr. David Schauer, Kyrene Superintendent
As we begin 2009, our country is facing difficult times. In December, I wrote a column (Read column) for several local newspapers noting that the Kyrene School District is familiar with budget challenges because of inadequate state funding and a gradual decline in enrollment over the past decade.
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