1. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS INVEST IN NC’S FUTURE FUND SCHOOLS FIRST Budget Analysis

2. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS Public school budgets have been cut for three consecutive years. Years 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

3. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2008-09 School Year North Carolina Public schools were required to revert $158 million in January 2009 and $41 million in June 2009. Columbus County Schools returned a total of $461,602. ABC incentive bonus for meeting high growth in tested areas was cut approximately 1/3 from $1,500 to $1,053 for teachers and from $750 to $527 for teacher assistants.

4. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2008-09 School Year The state placed a freeze of state funds from April 2009 until end of school year except for salaries. The Governor mandated a state wide furlough equal to $65 million. Each employee received 10 hours of flexible time off in exchange for cutting ½ percent of their annualized salary in months May and June.

5. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2009-2010 School Year North Carolina Public Schools were hit at the beginning of the school year with a LEA Adjustment (reversion) of $225 million. Columbus County Schools returned a total of $1,045,651 million.

6. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2009-2010 School Year Non-instructional Support Personnel (custodial and clerical) cut $1,863,132 Improving Student Accountability funds eliminated; $227,696 Staff Development allotment eliminated; $63,000 Textbook funding cut $182,773 Central Office administration cut $60,000 Literacy Coaches eliminated; $244,162 ABC Incentive Pay eliminated No pay increases.

7. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2010-2011 School Year North Carolina Public Schools were hit at the beginning of the school year with a LEA Adjustment (reversion) of $304 million. Columbus County Schools returned a total of $1,387,696 million

8. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS 2010-2011 School Year Textbook funding cut Mentor pay eliminated; $34,000 Instructional Supply allotment cut in half Non-instructional Support Personnel (custodial and clerical) cut approximately $1.8 million No pay increases

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10. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS Summary of Positions Lost Over 3 Years Due to State cuts Teachers-51 Teacher Assistants-22 Guidance Counselors-5 Assistant Principals-4 Central Office Administration-1 Director & 1 Grant Writer Transportation-2 Mechanics Maintenance-1 Assistant Director Clerical/Secretarial-11 Custodial-1 Total of 99 positions

12. Funding for Columbus County Schools 2010-2011 State = 67% (Funding will reduce in 2011-2012 based on any proposed cuts) Local = 14% Federal = 14% (Reduction in 2011-2012; elimination of Federal Stimulus funds) (School Year 2007-08 Federal Funds was 8%) Other = 5% More-At-Four, Early Reading First, ROTC, JCPC, GEARUP, Indian Education, other miscellaneous grants

13. North Carolina General Assembly Allowed flexibility to use Federal Stabilization funds to pay Non-Instructional Support Personnel (custodians) 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Allowed flexibility to use lottery funds for employment of teachers 2010-2011. Columbus County Schools estimated lottery distribution is $532,775 for 2010-2011. Board of Educations were given flexibility to implement employee furloughs to save jobs 2010-2011.

14. North Carolina Budget Deficit Analysis2011-2012 North Carolina’s budget deficit is approximately$2.4 billion for the 2011-12 fiscal year per Governor Perdue’s budget proposal on February 17th. The cause of the deficit is: end of federal stabilization funds; end of some state taxes; end of nonrecurring cuts. Economic recovery continues to be slow. Based on the most recent NEA rankings, NC is 42nd on per pupil spending in the amount of $8,743 compared to national average of $10,190 .

15. Prior to the Governor’s budget proposal, she and the Office of State Budget Management requested state agencies to submit plans for 5%, 10% and 15% cuts for school year 2011-2012.

16. 2011-2012 School Year What did this mean for K-12 education in Columbus County? 5% = $2,448,057 10% = $3,668,240 15% = $4,888,423

17. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS2011-2012 School Year 5% cut Amount: $2,448,057 22 Teaching positions 4 Instructional Support positions 1 Assistant Principal position 9 Teacher Assistant positions

18. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS2011-2012 School Year 10% cut Amount: $3,668,240 26 Teaching positions 4 Instructional Support positions 2 Assistant Principal positions 36 Teacher Assistant positions

19. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS2011-2012 School Year 15% cut Amount: $ 4,888,423 30 Teaching positions 4 Instructional Support positions 3 Assistant Principal positions 45 Teacher Assistant positions

20. For Columbus County Schools,cuts of that magnitude coupled with the end of federal stimulus dollars would represent…

21. COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS2011-2012 School YearIn addition: State cuts to Central Office Administration: 5% cut = $41,107 10% cut = $82,214 15% cut = $123,321

22. 2011-2012 School Year Due to end of Federal Stimulus and Federal Stabilization funds, Columbus County Schools will lose: 36 teaching positions

23. Governor’s Proposed BudgetFebruary 17, 2011 Extend the state sales tax increase. Cut school technology, textbooks and staff development Transferring $100 million in state funded costs to local school systems. (Worker’s compensation, student transportation costs including tort accident claims and bus replacement)

25. 1,900 Bus driver positions

26. 1,700 Clerical and custodial positions

27. 8 custodian for Columbus County Schools

28. As clerical positions become vacant, duties are reassigned where possible

29. 290 Counselors, social workers, media coordinators and school nurses

30. 2 Instructional Support Positions for Columbus County Schools

31. 140 Central office positions

32. 1 director for Columbus County Schools

33. 380 Assistant principal positions

35. Governor’s Proposed BudgetFebruary 17, 2011 Cuts to state employee benefits: State employees will pay $252 per year for individual medical insurance coverage Freezing longevity pay to 2010-2011 levels

36. 2011-2012 School Year Based on the Governor’s proposal plus the end of Federal Stimulus and Stabilization funds, Columbus County Schools could be forced to cut 74 positions/individuals Columbus County Schools student enrollment for 2009-2010 was 6,719; our current 5th month student enrollment is 6,425 a difference of 294 students. The drop in enrollment will result in decreased funding for 2011-2012 causing additional cuts on top of the 74 positions. This equates to 12 teaching positions. Total of 86 positions. Columbus County Schools professional and classified personnel reduction in force policy is found in the Personnel Guidebook on the Columbus County Schools website.

38. General Assembly Response No extension of the state sales tax increase Senate Bill 8: Removal of the cap on charter schools Must approve the flexibility to use lottery funds for employment of teachers and the flexibility to implement employee furloughs to save jobs Republican legislative leaders budget target is $1.6 billion less than the Governor’s Considering consolidate/eliminate Smart Start and More At Four programs Considering an alternative salary schedule based on performance Requiring state employees to pay $600 plus per year for individual medical insurance coverage NOW The House of Representatives will prepare a budget proposal. The Senate will prepare a budget proposal.

39. WORST CASE LOCAL OPTIONS Across the board reductions Cut all but essential positions Transportation efficiencies or elimination of program Elimination of athletic programs Consolidate and close facilities

41. governor.office@nc.gov

42. (919) 733-4240Asking your Legislators to extend the state sales tax increase. *Be courteous and professional as you discuss the budget crisis in North Carolina.

44. James.Langdon@ncleg.net

45. (919) 733-5849

46. Senator Jean Preston

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48. (919) 733-5706

49. Senator Dan Soucek

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52. Senator Jerry W. Tillman

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55. Senator Tom Apodaca

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