Community Input Sessions
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Budget reduction, reallocation, and revenue generation process (BURP)
Financial status and $4 million projected budget shortfall
Education funding in Minnesota
Basic Education Formula mechanics
Special Education cross-subsidy issues
General fund revenue projections for FY 2024
Staff compensation and expenditure drivers
District fund balance and credit rating stability
Community input and prioritization process
Notable Quotes (3)
If the formula had been tied to inflation since 2003 we would receive an additional 1263 dollars per pupil.
Education fundingExplaining the lag in the state basic education formula.
The cost of our special education programming is about 22.5 million dollars per year and the total revenue we receive is only 14 million.
Special Education FundingHighlighting the structural funding gap for special education.
I have this idea that we will have a pilot training program at our high school.
Budget PrioritiesDiscussing future opportunities and program innovation.
People (3)
Stacy StanleySuperintendent
Leading the community input session on budget and explaining the district vision/mission.
Mark WoodardBusiness Director
Presenting data on the budget deficit, revenue sources, and expenditure projections.
Anne Marie LelandDirector of Community Education and Strategic Partnerships
Leads the executive committee focused on staff wellness.
Places Mentioned
Edina Public SchoolsCountryside ElementaryMinnesota (State)
Events & Meetings (2)
- Community input session (Virtual), Date: Not specified (Evening)
- Legislative action committee breakfast, Date: Yesterday