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District leaders warn governor’s budget could deepen school funding gap even if taxes pass
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Lee briefed the board on the governor’s proposed 2012–13 state budget, describing a $9.2 billion gap, proposed cuts, and a plan to use most new education revenue to pay down deferrals rather than raise districts’ ongoing per-student funding; staff warned SFUSD faces millions in potential reductions if taxes fail.
Deputy Superintendent Lee gave a detailed briefing on the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2012–13 and explained how the administration’s approach could affect local school funding.
Lee said the governor proposed solutions that include $4.2 billion in spending reductions and a set of temporary tax increases to place on the November 2012 ballot, which together would raise about $6.9 billion. He stressed the result: "Even if the taxes pass, our projected deficit grows and the deficit factor grows," meaning districts would still be paid substantially less than statutory COLA would…
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