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Budget Forum Seattle Central Community College

December 3, 2008 Dr. Mildred W. Ollee. Budget Forum Seattle Central Community College. Budget Situation. State of WA facing a $5.6 billion deficit that is expected to grow. 43 states nationwide facing budget deficits. This budget crisis has two levels:

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Budget Forum Seattle Central Community College

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  1. December 3, 2008 Dr. Mildred W. Ollee Budget Forum Seattle Central Community College

  2. Budget Situation • State of WA facing a $5.6 billion deficit that is expected to grow. • 43 states nationwide facing budget deficits. • This budget crisis has two levels: • Level 1: 2008-09 supplemental budget • Level 2: 2009-2011 biennial budget

  3. Washington State Operating Budget Including 2008 Supplemental |2007-09 Biennium

  4. Where does new money come from? • Tuition Increases • Enrollment • Growth • Legislative Appropriations • Almost all other is pass through (often underfunded)

  5. Level 1: 2008-09 Budget • SBCTC asked us to find savings in Sept. • President directed savings in travel, hiring, equipment. • In October, SBCTC required budget reductions. • Seattle Central share was about $800,000. • Last week, Gov. Gregoire asked the state to cut an additional $360 million. • Seattle Central’s reduction grew to $1.2 million.

  6. 2008-09 supplemental budget cut • State allocations permanently reduced by 4.1 percent for 2008-09 and beyond. • Seattle District = $3,218,661 • Other state colleges: • Bellevue CC = $1.4 million • Green River CC = $1.2 million • Highline CC = $1.1 million • Spokane = $2,645,000 • SBCTC = $756,000

  7. 2008 Budget Cuts = $1.2 M • We must cut $1.2 million from our budget before the end of this year. • This is a permanent budget cut, no longer a savings. • President to present plan to District on Dec. 8. • District presents to Board of Trustees in Jan.

  8. How do we cut $1.2 M? One-time cuts (not permanent): • Carry forward dollars = $286,000 • Reserves = $500,000 • Lapsed salaries = ?? • Salary savings = $11,000 • Subtotal = $797,000

  9. How do we cut $1.2 M? Permanent cuts: • Reduce spring and winter classes = $200,000 • Do not fill vacant positions = $186,000 • Critical positions only • Total = $1,183,000

  10. Level 2: 2009-2011 Budget

  11. Level 2: 2009-2011 Budget • The Office of Financial Management has instructed all state agencies to prepare for a 20 percent budget reduction for 2009-2011. • Governor’s warning to college presidents last week: 20 percent is the best-case scenario. • Consequences of a 20 percent budget cut: • Tuition increase • Decrease in FTEs • Loss of jobs • Loss of programs and services

  12. Level 2: 2009-2011 Budget • 20 percent budget cut = $4,880,231 • Must add $797,000 that we deferred from the 08-09 budget. • Total budget cuts = $5,677,231 • This number could grow.

  13. 2009-2011 BudgetDistrict Cuts • Central $5,677,231 (with deferred 08-09 cuts) • North $3,500,120 • South $4,022,202 • SVI $739,285 • Siegal $861,843 • District total = $14,800,681 (as of 11/20/08)

  14. What is the impact of 20% cut? • Tuition increase • Decrease in FTEs • Loss of jobs • Loss of programs and services

  15. Seattle Central Budget Process • We have been working for four years to establish an inclusive and responsible budget process. • Established budgeting practice that did not rely on carry-over funds • Established budget sub-committee of the College Council. • Includes faculty, staff and students • Consolidated Student Services • Reorganize Instruction

  16. What can we expect? • Budget reductions of 20 percent or more will fundamentally change the college. • We will not be able to continue to do everything that we do now.

  17. What can we expect? • There is not yet specific information on how cuts will be made. • We will use the budget system that is in place: • College Council budget sub-committee • Feedback from college community • Decisions on 2009-2011 budget cuts will be made during winter and spring quarters.

  18. What can we expect? • Regular budget forums by President or her representative. • Give feedback or ask questions at Cblog • Use the comments section to discuss, ask questions, that’s what it is for! • PIO will monitor questions, get answers • Cblog: http://blog.seattlecentral.edu • Discuss with deans/division chairs

  19. What can we expect? • President to meet with union leaders. • This is a collaborative process. We are looking for any methods or processes that moves us forward.

  20. Operating Principles • Maintain comprehensiveness and transfer programs. • Maintain open door access for students. • First-come, first-served • Preserve as many jobs as possible. • Where possible, hire from within.

  21. Operating Principles • Look at all options: • Job sharing, restructuring, college specialization, operating hours. • Offer a smaller array of programs. • Ensure efficiency across District. • Become more efficient.

  22. Questions?

  23. December 3, 2008 Dr. Mildred W. Ollee Budget Forum Seattle Central Community College

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