ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - January 16, 2019 - Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Recommendation - Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All

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Illinois State Board of Education agenda materials present and request approval of the FY 2020 Budget Recommendation titled “Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All.” The item explains how the recommended investment supports the Board’s strategic plan and advances equitable funding, accountability, and community-driven priorities for school districts across Illinois. It outlines readiness and achievement targets for students, funding principles, and commitments tied to federal and state education plans.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages63

Reading Time2 h 39 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of Agenda Item

Relationship to the State Board’s Strategic Plan and Implications

Every Child in Each Public School System

Funding Principles of the Superintendent’s Budget Recommendation

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING January 16, 2019 TO: Illinois State Board of Education FROM: Tony Smith, Ph. D., State Superintendent of Education Robert Wolfe, Chief Financial Officer Agenda Topic: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Recommendation – Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All Materials: Exhibit A Fiscal Year 2020 Superintendent’s Budget Recommendation Exhibit B Recommended Assessment Appropriation Detail Staff Contact: Scott Harry, Director, Budget Purpose of Agenda Item The purpose of this agenda item is to present and request the Board to approve the FY 2020 Budget Recommendation of “Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All” to ensure school districts and other educational providers have increased opportunities to provide services for each and every child throughout all the communities in the State of Illinois. Educators, parents, families, and community and business leaders submitted more than 425 community-driven requests for funding for ISBE programs for the FY 2020 education budget. Relationship to the State Board’s Strategic Plan and Implications for the Agency and School Districts The budget is important for all aspects of the State Board’s Strategic Plan. State funding supports critical school functions to uphold efforts toward attaining the Board’s goals. This funding provides the most support to Illinois’ communities most in need. Every child in each public school system in the State of Illinois deserves to attend a system wherein… 1. All kindergartners are assessed for readiness. 2. Ninety percent or more of third-grade students are reading at or above grade level. 3. Ninety percent or more of fifth-grade students meet or exceed expectations in mathematics. 4. Ninety percent or more of ninth-graders are on track to graduate with their cohort. 5. Ninety percent or more of students graduate from high school ready for college and career. 6. All students are supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders. 7. Every school offers a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Funding Principles of the Superintendent’s Budget Recommendation The Superintendent’s recommended investment in public education for FY 2020, titled “Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All,” follows from the ongoing work of the State Board to advocate for fair resources for all schools. The State Board's role as an advocate for Illinois students and families has meant holding high expectations for all students and articulating, based on data and community engagement, the funding and supports every child needs to meet them – grounded in the strong belief that every child can, indeed, meet them. Creating the conditions for all children to thrive is the optimal strategy for a successful social and economic future for Illinois. The “Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All” proceeds from the State of Illinois’fiduciary responsibility to fulfill its commitments. In its Every Student Succeeds Act Plan, approved by the U.S. Department of Education on Aug. 30, 2017, the State commits to 90 percent of students graduating ready for college and career, 90 percent of ninth-grade students being on track to graduate with their cohort, 90 percent of third-grade students reading at grade level, and 90 percent of fifth-grade students performing math at grade level by the year 2032. In the opening line of the Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act, enacted on Aug. 31, 2017, the State commits to full funding of its primary school funding formula by 2027. In order to help ensure that Illinoisans are well-prepared for the 21st century economy, the P-20 Council has set as its primary goal: “to increase the proportion of Illinoisans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by the year 2025.” Integral to this goal is “a state education funding system that provides adequate, equitable, transparent, and accountable distribution of

FAQs

What is the purpose of the FY 2020 budget agenda item?

To present and request Board approval of the FY 2020 Budget Recommendation, “Funding a Civil Right: Quality Education for All,” ensuring increased opportunities for services to every child across Illinois communities.

How does the budget relate to the State Board’s strategic plan?

State funding is described as supporting key functions needed to achieve the Board’s goals, with emphasis on providing the most support to communities most in need.

What student targets does the agenda list for Illinois schools?

Targets include readiness assessments for all kindergartners, reading proficiency for third-graders, math expectations for fifth-graders, graduation-track status for ninth-graders, college-and-career readiness for high school graduates, effective teaching and leadership support, and safe, healthy learning environments.

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