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For those who always complain about the Irvine company, and think there is no difference between IUSD and TUSD, think twice. TUSD 's 1st grade class size will increase by 20%, 30% for 2nd and 3rd grade. All of this will just make irvine real estate more in demand then TUSD, etc.
Irvine company's support is cited by the school district officals as one of the reasons that IUSD this year will have no cuts.
Irvine Unified plans no budget cuts for 2008-10
But 164 layoff notices sent to temporary teachers.
By ERIKA CHAVEZ
The Orange County Register
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Irvine Unified will make no cuts to this year's budget, in contrast to most other area school districts slashing millions from their budgets.
The district did send out 164 layoff notices to temporary teachers, a standard annual practice. Most years, the majority of the teachers don't actually get laid off, said district spokesman Ian Hanigan. The deadline to let teachers know whether the layoffs will stick is May 15.
District officials are anticipating a $7 million shortfall in categorical funds for the 2009-10 school year, but some of that deficit might be offset by the categorical flexibility that has been offered as part of the state's recently adopted budget. That means the district might be able to move money around from different funds to cover the shortfall, a practice that was previously prohibited.
Unlike neighboring school districts, Irvine Unified will not cut any administrative or classified positions, and class sizes won't increase. District officials credit the unflagging support of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, the Irvine Co. and the city of Irvine for the district's relatively stable financial footing.
Another factor is the district's transition into a different funding model, in which Irvine Unified would forgo state funds altogether in favor of local property taxes.
Superintendent Gwen Gross said with the projected statewide cuts, it now appears IUSD will move into a "local funding" model, often referred to as "Basic Aid." In Basic Aid districts, the local property tax revenue is relied upon to fund school needs because it exceeds what the district would receive from the state. The Laguna Beach and Newport-Mesa districts have long operated under this funding model and Basic Aid districts tend to have more stable budgets.
Laguna Beach is making no cuts and no layoffs this year, and Newport-Mesa plans no layoffs and $8.2 million in cuts.
Irvine school board members will further discuss potential teacher reductions at a March 18 budget study session, but Hanigan said district officials believe the majority of those who received layoff notices will be back next year. The board will vote on any reductions at an April 7 meeting.
The district will likely adopt a final budget at a June 23 board meeting.
While the district is on relatively sound financial footing for now, the future will hold challenges. Irvine Unified expects to fall back into a "revenue limit" formula in 2010-11, which means it would once again be reliant on state funds. That could translate into a $10 million shortfall without corrective action.
Irvine company's support is cited by the school district officals as one of the reasons that IUSD this year will have no cuts.
Irvine Unified plans no budget cuts for 2008-10
But 164 layoff notices sent to temporary teachers.
By ERIKA CHAVEZ
The Orange County Register
Comments 0| Recommend 0
Irvine Unified will make no cuts to this year's budget, in contrast to most other area school districts slashing millions from their budgets.
The district did send out 164 layoff notices to temporary teachers, a standard annual practice. Most years, the majority of the teachers don't actually get laid off, said district spokesman Ian Hanigan. The deadline to let teachers know whether the layoffs will stick is May 15.
District officials are anticipating a $7 million shortfall in categorical funds for the 2009-10 school year, but some of that deficit might be offset by the categorical flexibility that has been offered as part of the state's recently adopted budget. That means the district might be able to move money around from different funds to cover the shortfall, a practice that was previously prohibited.
Unlike neighboring school districts, Irvine Unified will not cut any administrative or classified positions, and class sizes won't increase. District officials credit the unflagging support of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, the Irvine Co. and the city of Irvine for the district's relatively stable financial footing.
Another factor is the district's transition into a different funding model, in which Irvine Unified would forgo state funds altogether in favor of local property taxes.
Superintendent Gwen Gross said with the projected statewide cuts, it now appears IUSD will move into a "local funding" model, often referred to as "Basic Aid." In Basic Aid districts, the local property tax revenue is relied upon to fund school needs because it exceeds what the district would receive from the state. The Laguna Beach and Newport-Mesa districts have long operated under this funding model and Basic Aid districts tend to have more stable budgets.
Laguna Beach is making no cuts and no layoffs this year, and Newport-Mesa plans no layoffs and $8.2 million in cuts.
Irvine school board members will further discuss potential teacher reductions at a March 18 budget study session, but Hanigan said district officials believe the majority of those who received layoff notices will be back next year. The board will vote on any reductions at an April 7 meeting.
The district will likely adopt a final budget at a June 23 board meeting.
While the district is on relatively sound financial footing for now, the future will hold challenges. Irvine Unified expects to fall back into a "revenue limit" formula in 2010-11, which means it would once again be reliant on state funds. That could translate into a $10 million shortfall without corrective action.
