Public Education Funding Analysis

Presented to the Midwest City-Del City School Board

Midwest City-Del City School District Independent School District 52

Vision Mission Goals

Vision Statement
We're committed to continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

The Mid-Del Schools' Mission Statement

"When the young people of Mid-Del enter our schools, they will be safe. When they enter our classrooms, they will be challenged. When they leave our schools, they will be ready."

Goals
To attract the finest teachers available. To provide adequate facilities. To develop programs that meet the needs of students. To secure the resources that teachers need to meet federal, state, and local standards. To maintain parental involvement in all academic settings.

Learning Goal
Goal: Increase student performance and achievement in reading comprehension and writing to prepare all learners for state mandated assessments. Plan: 1) Provide remedial instruction for students who need additional assistance. 2) Include activities to incorporate all learning styles. 3) Implement before and after school tutoring programs.

Funding Sources
Local: property taxes, bonds, state lottery State: grants and agencies Federal: categorical or targeted Per Pupil Expenditures: Mid-Del $6,888 Oklahoma $7,615
(Garrett,

2010)

Legislation and the Courts

Adequacy Approach
Foundation of school funding in Oklahoma: The education of our children is more than the performance of a duty or act of love. It is these things and also the highest expression of enlightened self-interest by the people of Oklahoma. Education is our finest investment. Title 70 Oklahoma Statutes 18-101 Continuous legislation Questions about an adequate formula Federal Job Act (8/2010) provides additional funds to provide an adequate education for all students.

Federal Courts and Legislation

Brown v. Board of Education - determined that segregation was illegal - connected school funding with providing equal education opportunity Fair School Finance Council of Oklahoma v. State (1987) and Oklahoma Education Association v. State (2007) - ruled equal per pupil expenditures is not a requirement - courts do not have the wisdom to determine fiscal and education policy - ended current school funding cases State Courts and the US Supreme Court - acknowledged the importance of adequate and equitable funding

[T]he Legislature shall establish and maintain a system of free public schools wherein all the children of the State may be educated. Oklahoma Constitution

Financial Health

Future Spending for Student Improvement

Mid-Del Ticket to Rose Program - funding sources: categorical and business contributions Categorical Funding for Improvement - $19,378,231 in state funding for Alternative and High Challenge Education - $11,494,437 in federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grants awarded Additional Staff 2010 -2011

Wise and Appropriate Spending

Program Evaluations and the EOB

Internal Audits board policy bill paying continuous

External Audits - conducted every three years or as requested - involved the Department of Education Education Oversight Board evaluates the district s funding practices searches for methods to save money can increase revenue for classroom expenses

Partnerships

Some of the District s Partners

Your time has been greatly appreciated.

Please direct any questions or comments to Sabrina Salmon at ssalmon@mid-del.net.

References
Brimley, V. & Garfield, R. (2008). Financing education in a climate of change. (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Eisner, E. (2002). The kind of schools we need. Phi Delta Kappan, (83)8, 576584. Garrett, S. (2010). The progress of education reform. Investing in Oklahoma. 12(3) 1-58. Marzano, R. J. (2004). Building background knowledge for academic achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Midwest City-Del City School District Data. Retrieved August 10, 2010, from http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ok/midwest-city/schools/

NCES (2007). National Center for Educational Statistics. U.S. Department of Education Institute Of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 7, 2010 from , http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/expenditures/tables/table_01.asp

Oklahoma Department of Education Retrieved on September 12, 2010 from http://www.sde.state.ok.us/ (P. Deering, personal communication, August 11, 2010) Tonn, J. (2005). Governor gives Oklahoma lawmakers school to-do list. Education Week 24(23), 25-26. Underwood, J. (2008). School money trials: The legal pursuit of educational adequacy. Journal of Law and Education, 37(4), 609-612.