Schools
GUSD Plans Budget With Tax Failure in Mind
New school year will see ever-declining funding, unless Governor's tax initiative is passed.
It's Déjà vu all over again as , like most districts across the state, is preparing for continued cuts in education spending.
The recent passage of the state budget, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown June 27, hails the "reinvestment" in the state's K-14 education system … only if voters pass the November Tax initiative, otherwise known as The Schools and Local Public Safety Act.
With the passage of the tax initiative, the state's education system could see a revenue increase of 14 percent, with an additional $6.7 billion in additional funding: $6.1 billion for schools, $570 million for community colleges.
Officials at Glendora Unified are erring on the side of caution and planned the district budget in the event that voters would fail the initiative.
If the people say "nay," $6 billion in cuts would automatically take effect the first of the following year, according to the budget language.
With the potential loss of $441 in ADA if the tax initiative fails, Glendora Unified could see a loss of $3.25 million and would need to cut expenses by $3 million to maintain a proper reserve, officials said.
Looking ahead, the district projects it will have to reduce expenses by $5 million after 2012-2013 if the loss in Average Daily Attendance continues at $441 per student.
How the district might make those cuts remains to be seen. Officials were unavailable to provide details.
