The information presented in this chapter
is drawn from the relevant MPS website and from inquiries that I made in the
course of conducting research on the school district.
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Minneapolis
Public Schools Finance Division
>>>>> Essential
Information
Expenses
Salary $365,063,160
Benefits $134,651,787
Contracted
Services $68,291,801
Supplies $29,201,511
Extended Time $16,145,243
Equipment $3,297,054
Miscellaneous $3,289,141
Total $619,939,692
Revenue
General Fund $285,883,008
Special
Education $70,502,790
Referendum $92,624,003
Compensatory
Education $49,030,472
Grants $67,301,521
Local Operating
$15,876,171
Referendum
Integration/ $15,443,114
Achievement
Q-Comp $9,447,432
Extended School
Day $9,220,834
English
Language Learner $5,240,322
Total $620,569,697
Important
Stages in the Fiscal Year
January February
March April/May
June
Set Allocations
Complete school Board Board votes
priorities; to schools; school and review; votes on
begin schools department final
final
planning engage with budgets revisions
budget
communication
Revenue
Types
General
Fund >>>>> from the State of Minnesota, for
teachers, principals, and other staff
Special
Education >>>>> $85
million (of $113 million necessary expenditure)
from
district’s own resources
Compensatory >>>>> free/reduced price
lunches, from federal sources, calculated with
family income figures
from October of previous academic year
State and Local
Grants >>>>> funds
from state government and local private sources, beyond per
pupil allotments
Funded Projects >>>>> Title
I federal funds; spent with strict
guidelines, allocated to schools
with 35% or more
students on free/reduced price lunch
Achievement >>>>> from
state and federal funds, for strictly governed expenditures
and Inte meeting
federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and
State of Minnesota
World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) mandates
Q-Comp >>>>> from State
of Minnesota funds, for improvement of teacher, education
support professional,
other classroom staff effectiveness
Quality
Compensation (Q-Comp) was originally conceived in the Tim Pawlenty
gubernatorial administration to be a program for merit pay rewarding outstanding
teachers but in time became a program for all teachers to improve
effectiveness.
Extended
Learning >>>>> for
summer and after school programs, based on revenue from the
State of Minnesota, $704 per elgible
student, plus and additional $250 per eligible English Language Learner (ELL)
student
Budget by
Functional Area
Elementary and
Secondary $296,514,404
Regular Instruction
Special
Education Instruction $124,811,108
Pupil Support
Services $70,222,183
Instructional
Support Services $44,192,228
Sites and
Buildings $37,879,831
District
Support Services $31,477,215
Administration $19,793,261
Vocational
Education Instruction $4,768,751
Fiscal/ Other
Fixed Cost $4,553,912
Community
Education Services $0
Total $634,212,892
Budget by Functional
Area (Update, 14 January
2020)
Elementary and
Secondary $296,920,441
Regular Instruction
Special
Education Instruction $123,239,319
Pupil Support
Services $70,659,457
Instructional
Support Services $44,571,971
Sites and
Buildings $37,120,007
District
Support Services $31,691,140
Administration $18,808,219
Vocational
Education Instruction $4,878,956
Fiscal/ Other
Fixed Cost $4,553,912
Community
Education Services $0
Total $632,457,421
$30 million
increase from referendum dollars
Decrease in
student enrollment
>>>>> competition from charter
schools
fewer students
applying for educational benefits
reduced Title
I/compensatory funding
reduced live
births, now and projected for the next five (5) years
The fund
balance at present is just five percent (5%).
There is a need to rebuild the fund balance to at least 8% and up to 13%
of all funds accessible at the Minneapolis Public Schools. A fund balance at the level of 8% is that
considered safe by professional public school funding organizations for meeting
emergencies.
>>>>> MPS
FY 2018-2019 >>>>> first
balanced budget in many years
>>>>> Must
establish fiscal framework for rebuilding fund balance
>>>>> Will
continue to reduce expenses, with goal of reaching 8% of revenue for allocation
to reserve fund by FY 2020-2021
FY 2020 Minneapolis Aid Levy Revenue
$12,268 $4,147 $16,115
Research
Department, MN Human Resources
(651) 296-6753
MDE School
Finance (651) 582-8779
Tom Melcher
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The
Minneapolis Public Schools and other school districts are underfunded for
>>>>> special education
>>>>> ELL $5 million/$15 million
>>>>> transportation
Costs
in each of these areas are at least twice what the district must dedicate to
maintain the funding levels needed to meet student needs.
One
of the goals of those who have generated the MPS Comprehensive District Design
is to capture resources currently expended on transportation to fund the
academic program. Transportation costs
at the Minneapolis Public Schools run will run as high as $44,000,000 for
academic year 2019-2020, a level far
exceeding such expenditures at many other districts, some of which have student
populations significantly larger than the public schools of Minneapolis. One such district spends only $27,000,000 for
transportation, by contrast with that $44 million figure for the Minneapolis
Public Schools.
Public school
districts are chronically underfunded in key areas. Per pupil allotment from the State of
Minnesota for the Minneapolis Public Schools is $6,312. Such allotments are generally equitable in
Minnesota; nevertheless, affluent
districts manage to attract private sources of funding that result in
inequities: the public Schools of Edina,
for example spend an approximate total
of $12,000 per student, whereas the comparable figure for Minneapolis Public
Schools is in the $9,000 t0 $10,000 range.
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Key Information
MPS is currently planning its budget for the next school year. The
district’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, and the Budget is an
ongoing process.
The Superintendent and his Cabinet conduct meetings to finalize
the District priorities and determine how the budget allocations will support
MPS’s four core priorities: literacy, equity, social and emotional learning,
and student support systems. It is important to complete the process by
early April in order to get teacher positions posted in a timely manner to
recruit the most qualified teachers before they sign contracts with other districts.
State law requires that the School Board approve the District
budget prior to June 30th.
January >>>>> Set Priorities and Begin
Budget Planning
February >>>>> Provide Allocations to
Schools; Schools Engage with Their
Communities
March >>>>> Complete
All School & Department Budgets
April & May >>>>> Board Reviews Budget and Final
Revisions Made
June >>>>> Board
Votes on Final Budget
Factors Affecting the Budget
Widespread reductions not necessary; conservative investments to
meet academic and financial sustainability goals recommended
Possible
per pupil or special project increases from the legislature >>>>>
>>>>> This is a funding year for our
legislature.
>>>>> School
districts typically expect some per pupil increase.
>>>>> Increases
for more than 15 years have not met inflation – typically 1%-2%.
>>>>> MPS
focusing on increasing special education funding from the legislature.
>>>>> $30 million increase in referendum
dollars
Per promises to stakeholders, dollars targeted for:
>>>>> MPS
core priorities of equity, literacy, social and emotional competence, and
student support services
>>>>> Creating
a sustainable compensation structure, including equitable pay for lowest paid employees
>>>>> Ensuring
compliance with laws across the district
>>>>> A
comprehensive district design to increase both academic and enrollment
long-term
Decreased
student enrollment
Student enrollment is down across the district and across urban
districts nationwide.
Several reasons:
>>>>> Competition
from charter schools.
>>>>> Fewer
students applying for Educational Benefits. MPS then receives fewer dollars
that follow students living in poverty – Title I and Compensatory dollars.
>>>>> Reduced
live births now and over the next five years.
Need
to rebuild fund balance
>>>>> MPS
started FY 2018-19 with the first balanced budget in many years.
>>>>> Have
begun to establish the fiscal framework to rebuild the fund balance.
>>>>> Expenses
will continue to be reduced as possible.
>>>>> Commitment
to reach board-approved Fund Balance level (8% of operating expenses) by
SY20-21.
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Revenue directed for use based
on designated purpose according to state or federal government
Projected Revenue
General Fund >>>>> $285,883,008
Special Education >>>>> $70,502,790
Referendum >>>>> $92,624,033
Compensatory Education >>>>> $49,030,472
Grants
>>>>> $67,301,521
Local Operating Referendum >>>>> $67,301,521
Integration & Achievement >>>>> $15,443,114
Q Comp >>>>> $9,447,432
Extended School Day >>>>> $9,220,834
English Language Learners >>>>> $5,240,322
Total >>>>>
$620,569,697
Additional details on revenue types:
- The General Fund is funded by the state of Minnesota and pays for everything from classroom teachers to secretaries to principals to custodians.
- Special Education dollars are used to assist with the additional costs of providing required services to students with disabilities. MPS spends about $113 million dollars for special education services, $85 million of which we fund ourselves.
- Referendum dollars, approved by voters in November 2018, are used for managing class sizes and providing supportive services and activities to students.
- Compensatory dollars are generated for students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. The dollars are allocated directly to schools based on the students enrolled on the Oct. 1 child count from the previous year. The formula for Compensatory dollars is determined by the State Legislature.
- State and local grants have specific unique requirements based on the grant.
- Funded projects include federal programs such as Title I, which is allocated to schools with free and reduced lunch counts greater than 35%. This Federally-funded program has strict rules on how the dollars can be spent.
- The purpose of the Achievement and Integration program is to pursue racial and economic integration, increase student achievement, create equitable educational opportunities, and reduce academic disparities based on students' diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds in MPS.
- Q Comp dollars are focused on supporting the effectiveness of teachers, related service professionals, and education support professionals (ESPs) in order to increase the achievement of all students.
- Extended Learning revenue can be used for extended day, week or year programs such as summer school and after-school programs
- English Learners dollars are received based on the number of students learning English their first seven years in the district. MPS acknowledges that this amount is not sufficient to provide services to the EL students so we are committed to using additional dollars for the English Learners program. Revenue is $704 per eligible student, and there is also a concentration factor of $250 per EL concentration pupil.……………………………………………………………………………………………..Projected ExpensesSalary >>>>> $365,063,160Benefits >>>>> $134,651,787Contracted Services >>>>> $68,291,801Supplies >>>>> $29,201,511Extended Time >>>>> $16,145,243Equipment >>>>> $3,977,054Miscellaneous >>>>> $3,289,141Total >>>>> $620,569,697……………………………………………………………………………………………..How does MPS decide how much each school receives in funding?Each school in Minneapolis is unique and its funding is, too. At the same time, MPS reviews the same factors for each school to determine what dollars should be allotted to that school. Here's how we determine budget allocations for each school.1. Predictable StaffingNew school staffing model provides consistent teaching and learning experiences in every school across the cityPredictable staffing positions for SY2020-2021 include:>>>>> Principals/Assistant Principals>>>>> Secretaries>>>>> Office Assistants (middle and high schools)>>>>> Academic Specialists>>>>> Classroom Teachers/Prep>>>>> Health Service Assistants>>>>> Counselors>>>>> Security Monitors (middle and high schools)>>>>> Associate Educators>>>>> Social Workers>>>>> School CustodiansFuture Predictable Staffing Investments>>>>> Career and Technical Education Staff>>>>> World Language Staff>>>>> Staff to support Comprehensive District Design2. Projected EnrollmentWe estimate the projected number of students coming to each school based on historical data and any emerging issues.3. Title 1 and Compensatory DollarsAvailable compensatory dollars are based on the number of students receiving free and reduced-price lunches. Title I dollars also are allocated based on free and reduced lunch counts in the schools.4. Support for Special EducationSpecial Education sites are given the dollars to staff each Special Education citywide classroom with a teacher, and Special Education Assistants along with support from Social Workers.5. English Language Learner Program Funding and Integration FundingEnglish Learner dollars are given to schools based on the number of students learning English as their second or sometimes third language. The current ratio is 1 English Learner teacher to 50 students. These dollars must be used to fund teachers.6. Integration DollarsIntegration Dollars currently go out to schools with an AVID program. Other funding is designated for other special programming, such as for magnet programs, advanced academic programs like IB or Concurrent Enrollment, special time adjustments, etc.What is Predictable Staffing?Predictable Staffing is a new school staffing model provides consistent teaching and learning experiences in every school across the city regardless of student population, representing the required basic-level staffing families can expect at every school for consistent teaching and learning at every school across the district. It consists of 1) Foundational Staffing (implemented in Fall 2019), District-Level Staffing Investments (implemented in Fall 2020), and School-Specific Staffing Investments (implemented in Fall 2021).What funding decisions are made at the school level?Site Councils are involved in all aspects of a school’s budget, including:Principals work with Site Councils to determine and communicate school needsSite Councils can influence how some school funding is used in the schoolCompensatory and Title I dollars also have some optional uses if in compliance with lawEducation funding is a complex process with revenues coming from multiple sources, some designated for specific uses. Education funding in urban districts becomes even more complex because of the number of students, schools and families involved. Minneapolis Public Schools has nearly 36,000 students across the city and more than 70 schools or buildings.
How does MPS get its operating dollars?
Funding comes to MPS from three different sources:
State of Minnesota Federal Government Local
and Other
General state aid Flows through the state Local
taxpayers and other
Amount per pupil Property
taxes
Based on grade level
Other sources of revenue
(grants, ren
reduced price lunch
partial reimbursement for
services such as special educati Funding to Schools
What
funding decisions are made at the school level?
Site
Councils are involved in all aspects of a school’s budget:
>>>>> Principals work with Site Councils to
determine and communicate school needs.
>>>>> Site Councils can influence how
some school funding is used in the schools.
>>>>> Compensatory and Title I
funding dollars also have some optional uses if in compliance with the law.
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>>>>> Site
Councils and principals can work together on the front end to identify key
funding or programming needs for the schools, so that principals can
communicate those needs to the school district.
>>>>> Once the schools are notified of the school’s actual allotment, principals will look again to the Site Council for input on how some of those dollars are spent.
>>>>> While
Compensatory and Title I dollars are designated for specific uses, choices for
how to use those dollars may be possible.
>>>>> For information on getting
involved in your school’s Site Council, please go to your school’s website or
principal.
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The
relevant MPS website has a bevy of additional information, as follows:
Explore
the Budget
Department
Categories
Elementary
Schools
Non-Schools
Middle
& High Schools
Special
Sites
Alternative
& Non-Public Schools
Fund Name
General
Fund
Special
Education Fund
Referendum
Fund
Compensatory
Education Fund
Federal
Pass Through
Funded
Programs
Expense
Types
Salaries
Benefits
Contracted
Services
Supplies
Extended
Time
Miscellaneous
Expenditures
Elementary
and Secondary Regular Instruction $284,197,315
Special
Education instruction $121,398,767
Pupil
Support Services $69,533,604
Instructional
Support Services $43,125,859
Sites
& Buildings $35,749,024
District
Support Services $31,895,724
Administration $19,304,248
Vocational
Education instruction $4,588,182
Fiscal and
Other Fixed Cost Programs $596,810
Null ----------------
Community
Education and Services ----------------
Total
$610,392,534
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