Which way are we headed: Up or down?
Election outcome Partisan Composition of the Assembly Democrat Republican Independent Vacancy 2011-12 52 27 1 0 2013-14 53 25 0 2 Partisan Composition of the Senate Democrat Republican Independent Vacancy 2011-12 25 14 0 1 2013-14 28 12 0 0
Breakdown of all measures introduced this session Breakdown of measures authored by Democrats Breakdown of measures authored by Republicans
Last year s prediction -$338 mil.
Administration s View of the Economy and Revenues Seems Too Pessimistic. We do not agree with the administration s i ti view that t there has been a significant dimming of the state s near-term economic prospects. As a result, our forecast now is $3.2 billion higher than the administration s May Revision total for 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 combined.
Item Gains in 2013-14 Amount Growth 1.63% COLA 157% 1.57% Student Success EOPS DSPS CalWORKs Adult Education Online Education Energy Efficiency $50 mil. $15 mil. $15 mil. $8 mil. $25 mil. planning grants $16.9 mil. $48 mil. + $3 mil. (CEC) Deferral $30 mil. (2013-14) 14) Academic Senate $150,000
Cash flow crisis
Funding by source 2008-09
Funding by source 2012-13 35.4%
After the budget Authorizes the Department of Finance (DOF) to accelerate the appor- tionment of General Fund (GF) between July 1, 2013 and February 1, 2014 if it is determined that the community colleges have a budgetary shortfall related to property tax resulting from the dissolution of redevelopment agencies.
Moving forward
Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate Classes and courses for immigrants eligible for education services in citizenship and English as a second language and workforce preparation p classes in basic skills Education programs for adults with disabilities Short-term term career technical education programs with high employment potential Programs for apprentices
Town Hall Meetings Southern California Meeting Monday, October 28, 2013 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hacienda La Puente Adult Education Willow Center 14101 E Nelson Ave, Multipurpose Room La Puente, CA 91746 Central Valley Meeting Tuesday, October 29, 2013 1:00pm to 3:00 pm State Center Community College District 390 W. Fir Ave, Building B, Rm 308 Clovis, CA 93611 Bay Area Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm McClymonds Educational Complex 2607 Myrtle Street Oakland, CA 94607 Northern California Meeting Thursday, October 31, 2013 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Butte Community College 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Room: ARTS 234 Oroville, CA 95965
Call for a New Master Plan Bridge segments together Link funding to performance Expand online education
Pension initiative of 2014 Would amend the California Constitution to give government agencies clear authority to negotiate changes to existing employees' pension or retiree healthcare benefits. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed
Request 2014-15 Budget change proposal Amount Super COLA 4.4% 44%( (statutory ycola is 1.8%) Access $110 million Categorical lrestoration ti $150 million Deferral Buy-Down One-time $100 million $200 million (deferred maintenance; Instructional equipment; professional development)
Is California headed in the right direction? PPIC polling 80 70 60 50 40 Right Direction 30 Wrong Direction 20 10 0 2010 2011 2012 2013
80 Economic outlook in California PPIC polling 70 60 50 40 30 Bad Good 20 10 0 2010 2011 2012 2013
Which way are we headed: Up or down?
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