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Some line items might remain static when state budgets are drafted next year, officials have warned.
Jon Hill, Douglas Educational Service District superintendent, told about 30 educators and community members last week that that will likely be the reality for the local ESD, too.
“Our best hope for next year is that we’ll be flat-funded,” he said.
Hill told the gathered that funding for the next year is expected to remain at the current $5.5 million to offer services and support for 13 Douglas County school districts, which means cutting some services.
Reedsport is the only county district not serviced by the Douglas ESD.
To address the issue early and objectively, Hill and his staff are beginning to gather data and evaluations of their services now, in order to make “data-driven decisions” come budget season.
Thursday was the first of many meetings aimed at gathering information as to which services responded to local needs, were of high quality and were cost-effective.
Small groups were asked to rate various services under four categories — special needs and at-risk student services, technology, school improvement and administrative and support services — from one to six, with six being the best score.
Most services were given scores between four and six, except mental health services, which received a three. The scores were based on surveys, outcomes and external standards to which the four groups had access on Thursday night.
Thursday’s scoring and subsequent scores will be used when drafting the budget early next year.
An all-day meeting Nov. 24 will establish ratings for program cost-effectiveness. Hill said services will be compared with industry standards in the private and public sector to determine ratings.
• You can reach reporter DD Bixby at 957-4211 or by e-mail at dbixby@nrtoday.com.
Jon Hill, Douglas Educational Service District superintendent, told about 30 educators and community members last week that that will likely be the reality for the local ESD, too.
“Our best hope for next year is that we’ll be flat-funded,” he said.
Hill told the gathered that funding for the next year is expected to remain at the current $5.5 million to offer services and support for 13 Douglas County school districts, which means cutting some services.
Reedsport is the only county district not serviced by the Douglas ESD.
To address the issue early and objectively, Hill and his staff are beginning to gather data and evaluations of their services now, in order to make “data-driven decisions” come budget season.
Thursday was the first of many meetings aimed at gathering information as to which services responded to local needs, were of high quality and were cost-effective.
Small groups were asked to rate various services under four categories — special needs and at-risk student services, technology, school improvement and administrative and support services — from one to six, with six being the best score.
Most services were given scores between four and six, except mental health services, which received a three. The scores were based on surveys, outcomes and external standards to which the four groups had access on Thursday night.
Thursday’s scoring and subsequent scores will be used when drafting the budget early next year.
An all-day meeting Nov. 24 will establish ratings for program cost-effectiveness. Hill said services will be compared with industry standards in the private and public sector to determine ratings.
• You can reach reporter DD Bixby at 957-4211 or by e-mail at dbixby@nrtoday.com.
So you know ...
To address early concerns about flat funding for the Douglas Education Service District, Superintendent Jon Hill and his staff are gathering data early to prepare for drafting the budget next spring. Here is the proposed schedule:
Nov. 24 — An ad hoc work group will establish ratings for program cost effectiveness. This session is expected to last all day.
Dec. 1 — 2 p.m., Superintendents Council will establish service priorities.
By Dec. 24 — E-mail distribution of the proposed 2009-10 local service plan to superintendents.
Jan. 12 — Superintendents Council and staff with make recommendations on the 2009-10 local service plan. Expected to last all day.
Jan. 13 — 7 p.m., Douglas ESD Board Meeting, adoption of the 2009-10 local service plan will be on the docket.
By March 1 — School district boards will vote on the resolution of the local service plan. Approval will require two-thirds of the districts representing a majority of students.
April 13 — 2 p.m., Superintendents Council. Districts will make individual selections based on the March 1 budget data from the Oregon Department of Education.
May 28 — 7 p.m., a budget will be proposed to the budget committee.
June 18 — 6:30 p.m., budget hearing and adoption by the Douglas ESD Board.
To address early concerns about flat funding for the Douglas Education Service District, Superintendent Jon Hill and his staff are gathering data early to prepare for drafting the budget next spring. Here is the proposed schedule:
Nov. 24 — An ad hoc work group will establish ratings for program cost effectiveness. This session is expected to last all day.
Dec. 1 — 2 p.m., Superintendents Council will establish service priorities.
By Dec. 24 — E-mail distribution of the proposed 2009-10 local service plan to superintendents.
Jan. 12 — Superintendents Council and staff with make recommendations on the 2009-10 local service plan. Expected to last all day.
Jan. 13 — 7 p.m., Douglas ESD Board Meeting, adoption of the 2009-10 local service plan will be on the docket.
By March 1 — School district boards will vote on the resolution of the local service plan. Approval will require two-thirds of the districts representing a majority of students.
April 13 — 2 p.m., Superintendents Council. Districts will make individual selections based on the March 1 budget data from the Oregon Department of Education.
May 28 — 7 p.m., a budget will be proposed to the budget committee.
June 18 — 6:30 p.m., budget hearing and adoption by the Douglas ESD Board.
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