State+Formula+Insights

I chose the following three issues that impact the state funding formula.


 * Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate** cap of $1.50 limits a district's ability to increase their revenue especially when a district continues to grow and the state funding decreases.


 * Weighted Average Daily Attendance** recognizes the need to fund students with additional education needs. In order to receive the maximum amount of funding, it is vital that this information is reported correctly through PEIMS.


 * State and Federal Funding** continues to decline and yet we are still depending on these funds to meet the unfunded mandates that continue to multiply. In our district, 63% of our funding is local.