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Community Input Sessions

Edina City CouncilFriday, January 27, 2023
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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

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Notable Quotes (3)

If the formula had been tied to inflation since 2003 we would receive an additional 1263 dollars per pupil.

— Mark Woodard
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.

— Mark Woodard
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.

— Stacy Stanley
Budget PrioritiesDiscussing future opportunities and program innovation.

People (3)

Stacy StanleySuperintendent

Leading the community input session on budget and explaining the district vision/mission.

1 quote

“All of the decisions that we are making around budget are driven by our vision and our mission.”

Explaining the guiding principles for budget decisions.

Mark WoodardBusiness Director

Presenting data on the budget deficit, revenue sources, and expenditure projections.

1 quote

“If the shortfall was not addressed next year it would simply grow in the subsequent Year.”

Warning about the long-term impact of inaction on the current deficit.

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
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