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Enacted Budget Highlights. Budget Hearing October 24, 2007. The Education Budget. The 2007-08 Education Budget provided an unprecedented increase of $1.8 billion of new funds. • New Foundation Aid Formula modeled after the Foundation Aid Proposal of the Board of Regents
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Enacted Budget Highlights Budget Hearing October 24, 2007
The Education Budget The 2007-08 Education Budget provided an unprecedented increase of $1.8 billion of new funds. • New Foundation Aid Formula modeled after the Foundation Aid Proposal of the Board of Regents • Insured that all districts received a minimum increase of 3% • Targeted significant foundation aid increases to high needs districts
The Education Budget Foundation Aid Increases: • Enacted Budget: 72% or $1 billion went to high needs districts • Four Year Projected Increase of 44% or $5.5 billion Per Pupil Foundation Aid Growth: 2006-07 2010-11 $5,651 $8,276 High Need $3,815 $5,287 Average Need $1,662 $2,299 Low Need
Greater Transparency 56 Contract for Excellence districts • 10% or greater state aid increases • Districts or schools cited under NCLB or State accountability regulations Develop contracts: “Know Where the Money Goes” • Foundation Aid Increase of $709 million • NYC Foundation Aid Increase of $470 million or 9%
Greater Accountability Article VII Initiatives: • Raising Learning Standards • Enhanced Accountability System (Growth Measures) • New Process for Schools Under Registration Review • Distinguished Educator Program • District Improvement Plans • Contracts for Excellence - Transparency in spending - Implementation of proven practices and programs - District and school performance targets
Greater Accountability • Student Progress Reports • Leadership Report Card • Excelsior Scholars Program • P-16 Data System • Evaluate Teacher Preparation Programs • Expand Alternative Teacher Prep Programs • Teacher Tenure Determinations