Oregon's School Funding: History, Philosophy, and Revenue Breakdown
Explore the history, philosophy, and revenue distribution of Oregon's school funding system. Delve into funding formulas, equitable distribution, and local vs state revenue sources for an insightful overview.
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Funding Oregons Future Michael Elliott State School Fund Coordinator Oregon Department of Education
Introduction History Philosophy Revenue Disbursements Formula Supplemental Revenue
History K-12 Funding 1990-2017* 6 5 Total Funding 4 State Funding 3 2 Local Funding 1 0 *2015-2017 Estimated
History Total K-12 Formula Funding per ADMw $9,000.00 $8,000.00 $7,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $-
History Total K-12 Formula Funding Inflation-Adjusted Per ADMw $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $-
Philosophy Discussion: 1. Is the formula a distribution formula or a spending formula and what is the difference? 2. Is the formula based on equity or equality and what is the difference?
Philosophy Other Equities in Formula: District Equity District & ESD Equity
Philosophy Formula is NOT: Cost reimbursement Entitlement Guaranteed Accountability System
Philosophy Questions?
Current State and Local Revenue Local Revenue, 32.9% State Revenue, 67.1% 2015-17 Biennium
State School Support 2015-17 Funding Level (estimated millions) 2015-16 Estimated 2016-17 Estimated State Revenue $3,617 $3,747 Local Revenue $1,728 $1,860 Total SSF $5,345 $5,607 13
State Revenue ($7.37 B) Lottery Funds, 4.71% Other Funds, 0.04% General Fund, 95.24%
Local Revenue State Timber (Ch 530), 1.0% Other, 0.7% Common School Fund*, 3.7% Property Tax, 94.5%
Local Revenue Stays with the district where collected
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Disbursements Programs Sub-Grants
Programs Tag support at ODE - $175,000 Speech Pathology Program - $75,000 Network of Quality Teaching and Learning - $22,500,000 Local Option Equalization Grant - $1,767,791 Skill Nursing Facility ~ $2,600,000 Long Term Care and Treatment ~ $11,500,000 Oregon School for the Deaf ~ $1,500,000 Oregon Virtual School District - $800,000
Sub-Grants Transportation Grant High Cost Disability Grant Facility Grant Small High School Grant
Transportation Grant Transportation Grant from 2005-06 to 2015-16* $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $- 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 *2014-15 and 2015-16 Estimated
Weights Category Weight Amount Average Daily Membership (ADMr) 1.0 Special Education 1.0 Special Education above 11% Cap Variable ESL 0.5 Poverty 0.25 Neglected/Delinquent/Foster 0.25 Pregnant and Parenting 1.0 Small High School Correction Variable Remote Small Elementary School Correction Variable
Weights School district has the following students: 1. 1,000 ADMr 2. 100 eligible for Special Education 3. 200 ESL 4. 100 Poverty What is the total weight?
Weights District has following students: 1. 1,000 ADMr 2. 200 IEP 3. 50 ESL 4. 250 Poverty 5. 50 Neglected/Delinquent Total Weights?
Weights Assume a per student funding of $6,800 1. How much does District #1 get? 2. How much does District #2 get?
Extended ADMw YEAR vs YEAR
Extended ADMw The first year s ADMw is 1,225 and the second year s ADMw is 1,210, and the per student funding is $6,800. How much will the district receive?
Teacher Experience District Average State Average Positive or Negative
Actual Formula ???????? ???? $4,500 + $25 ???? ?? ?????????? ?????????? ?????
Timeline Month Action December of prior year School District Business Managers submit estimates of the year s attendance and local revenue First Monday in March Official Estimate for upcoming year published March through July Estimates are updated July 15th First State School Fund payment made July through January Monthly payments made with update possible January/February/March/April Update ADM and Local Revenue data May Last payment made May of following year Reconciliation
Revenue Outside the Lines Local Option Tax Measure 5 Limit Local Option Tax Measures 47 & 50 Limit
Revenue Outside the Lines Construction Excise Tax New construction only Funds for capital improvements $1 for residential $0.50 for non-residential $25,000 cap
Reporting Annual independent audit File budget and audit with ODE Other required collections
Michael Elliott Oregon Department of Education 503-947-5627 Michael.s.elliott@state.or.us
