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District presents evidence‑based funding adequacy report; special‑education staffing noted as higher than model
Summary
The administration presented the annual evidence‑based funding (EBF) target analysis, showing the district at roughly 38–42% of the state-defined adequacy target and noting areas where local programming drives staffing above the model, including special education and site services.
District finance staff reviewed the annual evidence‑based funding (EBF) adequacy and target analysis at the Feb. 20 meeting and discussed how the district’s staffing and program choices compare to model benchmarks.
Tony and the finance team explained that EBF revenue calculations put the district at roughly 42 percent of the state model’s adequacy target for revenue while the district’s internal target-gap analysis showed about 38 percent of adequacy, figures the administration uses as context for budget and staffing decisions.
The presenters emphasized that EBF is a tool, not the sole determinant of district decisions, and that local priorities and unique facility and program needs (such as a robust special‑education program and in‑building safety/staffing choices) can justify deviations from the state formula. Tony noted that metrics such as library staffing can appear low in the model because some district work is categorized under different job titles in practice.
Board members asked for the underlying spreadsheet and for a more detailed breakout of high‑cost categories; administrators said they will provide the Excel working file on request. The administration also noted that the state’s peer groups and model parameters are under review and may be updated, and that the district uses the EBF analysis as one input among many for resource allocation.
Board members and staff agreed to continue using the EBF analysis as an information tool while bringing forward targeted staffing requests and budget proposals during the district’s staffing and budgeting cycle.
